Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – Recruiting battles are being waged for Akili Smith Jr. (6-5, 208). The prized four-star 2025 recruit out of San Diego’s Lincoln High School (Cali.) has 17 offers already on the table with three teams tabbed as early frontrunners. The early favorites were listed by Smith, “Michigan, Oregon, and Florida; it is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG No matter the conference or offensive style of play in said conference, every team needs a tone setter in the box on defense. Out of Tallahassee’s Lincoln High School (Fla.), Samarian Robinson is that guy. The 6-3, 220-pound, linebacker roughed up 3S Sunshine State ball carriers last season stopping 93 plays. Holding 19 offers, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The outside linebacker position has become a “skill position” on defense with multiple duties attached to the spot. No longer are outside backers bangers containing with coverage in the flats. The evolution of the game has demanded OLB stuff the run, contain, come off the edge, and cover in a zone […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The shortened 2020 season in the state of Washington did not stop Class of 2023 quarterback Gabarri Johnson from putting on a show. The 6-1, 195-pound, four-star recruit attacked defenses to the tune of 252.5 yards passing per game connecting on 96 passes for 1,515 yards with 18 touchdowns. When called […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Any opportunity to get on the gridiron is an opportunity to get better. That motto worked for Class of 2023 defensive end/tight end Jayden Wayne (6-5.5, 245) during the truncated 2020 season. After over a year on the sidelines, the Washington high school football season got started this winter and was […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook When Jackson State snuck into San Diego stealing three-star do-everything athlete Herman Smith away from the Pac-12 and Mountain West programs, they shocked the recruiting trail on the west coast. Smith’s versatility and athleticism shines through no matter which position he is playing for Lincoln High School – corner or safety […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook It has been a long time coming, but the moment has finally arrived… there is high school football in the state of Washington. As all fans are elated, those keyed in on the success of Class of 2023 athlete Jayden Wayne could not be happier. On Friday, Feb. 19, Lincoln High […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The 2019 season was a successful run for Stockton’s Lincoln High School and Jomarion Briggs. The Trojans put together a 9-2 season while Briggs put together a three-star recruiting status campaign. Playing on both sides of the ball, the 6-1, 160-pound, speedster took out 27 ball carriers with eight passes broken […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Each high school football season gives rise to new talents that set a scorching path towards the collegiate ranks. One of those players optimizing his opportunities while capturing the imagination of all who saw him was Class of 2023 defensive end/tight end/receiver Jayden Wayne. In more ways than one, Wayne is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The extended California offseason for Class of 2021 quarterback Tyler Jensen has been fast and furious. While working with various local quarterback coaches, the 6-6, 225-pound, gunslinger has also made the rounds to camps throughout the region and has picked up extra reps playing in 7 on 7 tournaments across the […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Tyler Jensen Profile Height and Weight: 6-5.5, 225 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2021 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Lincoln – San Diego, California – Western League – Division I 2019 Hornets Record: 10-3 2019 Stats: 1,617 passing yards with 12 touchdowns and two rushing scores Recruiting Interest: Arizona, Arizona […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Since Class of 2021 talent Julien Simon laced up the cleats for Tacoma’s Lincoln High School, he has been that three-way standout capable of winning games for the Abes in a variety of ways. Simon closed out his junior season earning first team All-State honors as a receiver and defensive back, League Defensive MVP, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Since the 2017 season, Caden Filer has been piling it on opposing 3A Washington teams leading to respect from coaches on the other sidelines and jubilation knowing he is a graduating senior. Watching the trend, Filer was one of the hardest working dual-threats out there taking is game up a level each season culminating […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is nothing that compliments high school action on the gridiron better than going to a college camp showcasing one’s talents first-hand to coaches. Athleticism, speed, strength – you name it, can all be questioned off game film, but we all trust what our collective eyes see in-person. This summer, rising Class of 2023 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When going over Julien Simon’s game, it is tough to know where to begin. The Class of 2021 athlete excels on both sides of the ball, and to a level beyond his peer group. Simon tore it up on defense playing an outside linebacker/nickelback… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 season on the gridiron for Julien Simon could not have gone any better if scripted. The 6-2, 215-pound, all-around athlete showcased his skills on both sides of the ball for Lincoln High School earning a trophy case full of post-season honors for his work. The recognition has transcended the field in other […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The junior season that nickelback/defensive back Allen Marquese-Patmon turned in for Lincoln High School was fantastic and needed. The Hornets played an NFL regular season schedule posting an 11-5 campaign with a march through the Western League, the Division II California ranks, and onto state where they faced Menlo-Atherton. In stats posted in just […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2017 season kicked off, Class of 2020 receiver Jasiah Snow-Marshall got a good taste of 3A Washington varsity football. The 6-2, 195-pound, athlete contributed to the Lincoln High School’s offense pulling down 11 passes for 150 yards with two scores posted on the board. The role on offense for the Tacoma area […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG After back-to-back standout seasons with the Rail Splitters, and earning first team All-Conference and honorable mention All-State honors as a senior, Grand View University got a steal in backyard talent Ethan Toomey. The linebacker was all over the field during the 2017 season helping Lincoln High School to a 5-4 season playing against some […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The matchup nightmare for opposing Washington defenses in 2016 is back, and hungrier than ever, preparing for another dominating season. Tristian Kwon did not go easy on the opposition on special teams or while playing defense either last year, all adding up to a bunch of restless nights, once again, for teams squaring off […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tristian Kwon Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 6-1, 180 Classification: 2018 High School: Lincoln – Tacoma, Washington – 3A 2016 Abes Record: 9-3 2016 Stats (12 games) Offense: 208 carries, 1,672 yards, 16 touchdowns; 12 receptions, 231 yards, and one score Defense: 23 tackles, 14 solo, two tackles for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Iowa State pressed forward with one of their top recruiting classes in years landing three-star Mississippi defensive end Cordarrius Bailey on Thursday. Bailey started grabbing attention during his junior season at Lincoln High School in Lincoln, Nebraska. Stats through seven games showed Bailey getting after it with 35 total tackles, 22 solo, nine tackles […]
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Every now and again a pivotal moment life comes around giving us an opportunity to change the direction of our life forever. Either we listen to the little voice inside our head or our gut telling us to do something differently or we ignore it taking, more times than not, the easier path in life. Maurice Carnell IV took the […]
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