Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The state of Florida is arguably THE place to go for college football recruiting. The Sunshine State is a yearly top contributor to next level programs across the country, and Venice High School is one of the main pipelines feeding successful collegiate squads. Spring practices have wrapped for the Indians with the team looking […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Step on the field, even the practice field, in Georgia against 7A talents, you better be ready to play. Teams like Grayson High School (Loganville) are so deep, their players routinely matriculate to the next level making national noise while the program adds winning season after winning season. Working on that line to put […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College football is won in the trenches; UCF added another warrior on defense to help bring Big 12 wins to the program. As National Letters of Intent were being faxed into various programs across the country on Wednesday, the Knights received a key transmission from Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.) 2024 defensive lineman Tyreek’e Robinson. Robinson […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Stepping up when called upon, Xzavier Jackson (6-1, 200) helped lead the Tampa Bay Titans (10-3) into the third round of the Florida 2023 high school playoffs. The developing 2025 pocket passer squared off against some of the Sunshine State’s best last fall, raising his profile along the recruiting trail. After tossing the pigskin […]
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Interview conducted by Ryan Wright Twitter/X: @RyanWrightRNG Player Profile Name: Gavin Nix Height and Weight: 6-0, 225 Position: Linebacker Classification: 2025 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star School: IMG Academy – Bradenton, Fla. Recruiting Offers: 23 2023 Game-Day Visits: Florida, Florida State, and UCF Potential 2023 visits: Michigan State, Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State, and Texas *Click the link for the Sept. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The big hits on the field for Osceola High School (Kissimmee, Fla.) are bringing offers off it for Robert Lee (6-0, 210). The former FBU All-American has been roaming the box for the Kowboys [sic] seeing his name rise on recruiting boards among collegiate staffs. Eight next level opportunities are in hand with interest […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One of the more intriguing recruiting battles in the nation centers upon Tampa Catholic (Fla.) offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis (6-3.5, 320). There has been a lot of speculation on where the dominating lineman will play his college ball, and the interest in his journey continues to build with two unofficial visits in the works. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being one of the top receivers for one of the top teams in the Sunshine State is paying off for Ryan Matulevich (6-0, 175). The Class of 2025 target has bonded with new QB Jadyn Glasser leading to wins on the board for Venice High School and stats piling up for Matulevich. Next level […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The formula for success on the gridiron is when opportunity, ability, and preparation come together. At Tampa Bay Tech (Fla.), an unexpected opportunity arose for 2025 quarterback Xzavier Jackson (6-1, 200) five games into the season. Against Gaither, Jackson was handed the pigskin and hasn’t looked back piling up wins and stats along the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A top five has more less turned into a top four with a couple of serious contenders for Eddy Pierre-Louis (6-3.5, 320). The four-star offensive lineman took his 55 offers down to Miami, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas A&M, and UCF on Sept. 3. Official visits to Miami and Oregon have been possibilities but only Oklahoma […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Three games left in the regular season for St. Thomas Aquinas, and the best is yet to come. The Florida powerhouse has been without a healthy four-star tailback Stacy Gage for much of the season. As the Sunshine State playoffs near, Gage (5-11.5, 200) is back in full swing ready to carry his Fort […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The race to land one of the nation’s best offensive linemen is still wide open, but four teams are waging hard fought recruiting battles to land Eddy Pierre-Louis (6-3.5, 320). The Tampa Catholic (Fla.) standout took official visits in June to UCF and Oklahoma with two other possible paid for trips upcoming before a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG With the recruiting clock winding down on the 2024 class, Chase Quarterman (6-1, 200) is putting himself in position to extend his playing career on the gridiron. Working against Florida offenses for West Boca Raton High School, Quarterman is attacking the edge as an outside linebacker/end producing results. The Bulls are 5-1 on the […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Micah “Champion” Smith Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-6, 305 Classification: 2026 Position: Offensive Tackle School: Vero Beach – Vero Beach, Fla. Ranking: 4-Star Recruiting Offers: 18 – Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Indiana, Iowa State, Kentucky, Liberty, Miami, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, Troy, UCF, USF, and West Virginia Recent visits: […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Playing for one of the top programs in the state of Florida brings high expectations every time the Friday night lights come on. Since his sophomore season when the Indians were making a state championship title game run, Ryan Matulevich (6-0, 175) has been there in the clutch for Venice High School. The efforts […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Ascenders have jumped out to a 4-0 record this season playing three on the road. To carry the wins back to Bradenton (Fla.), the defense has traveled. In the middle of IMG Academy’s defense is hard hitting four-star linebacker Gavin Nix. Nix (6-0, 225) is a prospect all Sunshine State teams want to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Seminole High School is off to a 2-0 start to their 2023 season against 4M Florida competitors with their junior linebacker Ethan Pritchard (6-2, 200) helping lead the way. Pritchard has been a target along the recruiting trail for college coaches earning 30 offers… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are very few uncommitted needle movers on the recruiting trail left, especially along the offensive trenches, and one of the remaining is narrowing his list. On Sunday, a long back and forth over the 55 scholarship offers extended was slimmed down to five… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The game film shows it all, sideline to sideline, down in the box, stops for a loss, and ball hawking across the secondary, Rashad Johnson (6-2, 180) is that do-all safety for South Sumter High School (Bushnell, Fla.). The four-star had a busy offseason making the recruiting rounds with the payoff being more offers […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG On the fast track to being one of the top-rated players in the 2026 class, Noah Grubbs is giving scouts all they want and more in the early goings of the new high school football season. Grubbs (6-4, 205) is well liked at the collegiate level holding 11 offers, and his opening season record […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The state of Florida is always loaded with unbelievable talents, and at all classifications and positions on the gridiron. At Jones High School in Orlando, the Fightin’ Tigers may have one of the nation’s best in the 2026 class on their roster in quarterback Dereon Coleman. Seeing Coleman (6-1, 160) over the offseason, finding […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG An already busy recruiting process for Hardley Gilmore (6-1, 175) jumped up a couple of notches during the early part of the summer when the four-star reclassified from the 2025 cycle to 2024. A push came from college programs jumping from 40-plus offers to… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College programs that want Florida swagger and athleticism on their roster have identified strongside defensive end Sedrick Clarke as a key addition to their 2024 class. Clarke (6-4, 255) bullied Florida offenses last fall at the Benjamin School and will put his full array of talents on display this season with Palm Beach Gardens […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG More than a list of favorites may be brewing for 2025 tight end Emaree Winston (6-2, 240). The offensive standout for Calhoun High School (Calhoun, Ga.) is the holder of 41 offers, but that list has been narrowed down for the time being. On Thursday, the four-star dropped his top six already with an […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Senior seasons are often statement seasons, especially on the gridiron. For Maurice Harrell, the 2024 defensive back is locked in and ready to prove to next level scouts he’s a difference maker that will help win games. Newton High School (Covington, Ga.) is going to get all that Harrell has this fall. The mission […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG TAMPA, Fla. – A list of 10 favorites in June is getting slimmed down to a handful of contenders. In the stratosphere on the offer sheet, Eddy Pierre-Louis (6-3.5, 320) has taken two official visits this summer, is down in Miami this weekend, and has two potential paid for trips coming this fall. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG TAMPA, Fla. – When the 2023 Florida high school football season gets going, fans across the country will understand why scouts and collegiate coaching staffs love Santonyo Isaac (6-0.5, 172). The 2025 receiver for Tampa Bay Tech has earned four-star recruiting status with 29 teams wanting his skills on the roster. Four teams welcomed […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College coaches know about Javion Hilson’s abilities off the edge and against the run, but they may not know much about him getting into the flats as an outside linebacker. When the 2023 season gets going, the four-star has big, but attainable goals, and will show more to his game to help influence more […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Tayvion Galloway Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 230 Classification: 2024 Position: Tight End School: Pickerington Central – Pickerington, Ohio Ranking: 4-Star Stats 2022: 36 receptions for 697 yards with six touchdowns Recruiting Offers: 33 Official visits: UCF (June 16-18) and Purdue (June 20-22) Unofficial visits: LSU and Arkansas Commitment: […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG UCF won the early recruiting battle with Sincere Edwards, but that did not stop other college football programs from offering the Wekiva High School (Apopka, Fla.) talent. The four-star defensive lineman is over the 30-offer mark as teams continued to pursue him after his Aug. 10, 2022, verbal pledge to the Knights. Edwards’ (6-1, […]
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