Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Texas Tech is 8-14 in two years under Matt Wells after a second consecutive 4-6 season in 2020. The Red Raiders’ only wins came against Houston Baptist, West Virginia, Baylor, and Kansas. After another below-average season in 2020, this program is at a crossroads. Are they going continually to stay at […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Spread attack for Rider High School was in full-swing during the 2019 season and Jacob Rodriguez was the mastermind behind the onslaught. The Raiders went four-deep into the 5A Texas playoffs seeing their dual-threat slice apart the competition guiding the team to a 39-point per game average on the scoreboard. Rodriguez earned Co-District […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Tim Adkins, a junior offensive tackle at McNeil High School in Austin, has a proud football heritage in his family as his grandfather, Ernie Holmes, was part of the legendary Steel Curtain defense that won two Super Bowls as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, this 6-2, 280-pound, junior offensive lineman is trying to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ideally sized with speed and a hard-nosed approach to carrying the rock, Class of 2022 running back Andrew Paul burst onto the scene during the 2019 season. The 5-11, 205-pound, back forced opposing 6A Texas defenses to commit extra players in the box as he rolled for 883 yards off 182 totes with 11 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In New Mexico’s 4A high school football classification, a battle is brewing between a couple of powerhouses when looking ahead to the playoffs – No. 1 Bloomfield (9-0) vs. No. 2 Portales (8-1). The top two teams, per MaxPreps, did not play one another last season, giving a little more excitement about what may […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If you have ever wondered what a 5-9, 175-pound, Mack truck would look like on the gridiron, check out game tape on running back Cam’Ron Valdez. The Rockdale High School standout was bullish against 3A Texas defenses during his sophomore season carrying the pigskin 171 times for 1,175 yards with 17 scores going up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 Texas high school football season gave rise to a receiving talent with unlimited potential. On passing downs, easy to guess that every defensive back in TAPPS who had to line up against Jerand Bradley was nervous, to say the least. The 6-5, 195-pound, target was a play making machine for John Paull […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The onslaught against Texas defenses has already begun. A familiar whip of the arm slinging the pigskin picked up where it left off in Eastland on Friday with Behren Morton working his magic against 3A Texas defenses. The 6-2, 185-pound, gunslinger threw for 2,435 yards with 18 touchdowns completing 63 percent of his attempts. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Good news for 4A New Mexico high school football coaches and players, defensive end/offensive lineman Philip Blidi is heading to Texas. The bad news, he is not taking off until next season. The All-State defensive lineman and All-District offensive lineman returns for his senior… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jamie Medina Profile Position: Kicker and Punter Height and Weight: 6-0, 230 Classification: 2019 – qualifier Ranking: 5-Star (Chris Sailer) Kicker: No. 5 in nation in 2019 class – No. 1 in JUCO ranks Punter: No. 8 in nation in 2019 class – No. 1 in JUCO ranks High School: Point Loma […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Melquan Stovall Profile Position: Receiver/Slot and Defensive Back Height and Weight: 5-10, 180 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Paraclete – Lancaster, California – Division V – Valley League 2015 stats (10 games): 23 carries, 178 yards, one touchdown; 46 receptions, 740 yards, five touchdowns 2016 Spirits Record: 12-4 – Won […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jake Garcia Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-3, 185 Classification: 2021 High School: Long Beach Poly – Long Beach, California – Mission League 2017 Jackrabbits Record: 9-3 – Finished MaxPreps No. 12 in California 2017 Stats (6 games): 19-of-22 for 408 yards with six touchdowns and zero interceptions Interest: Purdue, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Each recruiting season the state of California produces arguably the best and the deepest quarterback classes for next level scouts to fight over on the way to collegiate success and glory. Another rising talent with tremendous upside starting to breakthrough at the varsity level drawing collegiate attention is Class of 2021 Long Beach Poly […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG On every snap of the ball, double-digit hits are doled out between defensive and offensive players on the gridiron. Some players more than others relish the opportunity to unleash their fury on the opposition looking for any chance to ring a bell and hand out a grass stain or two before the whistle blows. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Derek Reyes Profile Position: Tight End and H-back Height and Weight: 6-3, 217 Classification: 2018 High School: Rio Rancho – Rio Rancho, NM – 6A – Rock League 2016 Rams Record: 13-0 – No. 1 ranked team in New Mexico (MaxPreps) 2016 Stats: 62 receptions, 688 yards, and seven touchdowns 2015 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The college football recruiting trail has gone crazy for Arkansas Class of 2018 left tackle Noah Gatlin. The rising Jonesboro High School star strutted his stuff against opposing 6A competition during the 2016 season leading to 13 scholarship offers. The 6-7, 300 pound, talent has offers from Arkansas State, Memphis, Louisiana-Monroe, Western Kentucky, Louisiana […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When college offensive coordinators watch Class of 2018 running back Stanley Hackett in action, a drool bib is needed. The Sam Rayburn talent is an offensive puzzle piece that could fit into several spots as an immediate impact player at the next level opening up a world of opportunities for one lucky team in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Parents across the country teach their children to not be afraid of their own shadow. While there is logic in the thought but there is nothing parents or high school football players can do about the shadow DeSoto High School puts out on the gridiron. Byron Hanspard Jr. is that shadow defender shutting down […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Milton Williams had a great career at Crowley High School, located just outside of Fort Worth. The 6’4”, 235 pound, defensive end helped guide the Eagles to a 8-3 record in 2016 but unfortunately Crowley fell to Lake Ridge 49-42 in double overtime in the playoffs. During his senior campaign, Williams racked an incredible 59 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Sachse High School inched closer to a perfect season adding their ninth win to the 2016 season on Friday night with a 28-0 victory over Naaman Forest. Mustang fans had other reasons to be exciting finding out that their leading senior linebacker Riko Jeffers would be taking his talents to Texas Tech next season […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Texas Tech went with the trend in football adding Adelaide (Australia) native punter Dominic Panazzolo to their 2017 recruiting class on Saturday. Panazzolo, a freshman at Snow College, has 34 punts on the season covering 1,187 yards. The 6-4, 205 pounder, has nine punts downed inside the 20-yard line with seven attempts being fair […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is nothing better than seeing a player amp up his game when the stakes are high. During the 2015 season, Colby Vidrine was a standout on defense for San Marcos High School. Any college coaches wanting more reel on the Class of 2017 linebacker/defensive end are getting an eyeful through the first part […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Texas Tech added their first running back to their 2017 class on Tuesday landing under the radar California junior college talent Tyree Range. Range was a standout tailback during his senior season (2014) for Rancho Bernardo (San Diego) helping the Broncos to a 10-3 mark with his strong running. Range ended his senior year […]
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