Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG “Super Sophomore” is the tagline for today, wait two years, “Sensational Senior” will be the easiest way to sum up the playing abilities of Luke Gaither. Gifted with next level arm talent already, the 6-3, 175-pound, gunslinger has unlimited potential in the pocket. His first full season leading Virginia’s Radford High School continues into […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The talented ones make the game look easy fooling all of us in the stands to the complexity and physical challenges on the gridiron. Fitting that description, out of St. Michael the Archangel High School in Fredericksburg, Nahshon Wilson (6-2, 190) took apart Virginia defenses with his dual threat abilities walking off the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook All collegiate defensive coordinators love the linebackers who are hard-nosed but play the position like an athlete. When Reid Pulliam takes the field for Life Christian Academy, he brings the pain to the box and can cover like a true athlete. That play has brought 12 D-I scholarship offers in a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Beyond the Old Dominion, football fans and college coaches were excited to see Class of 2021 outside linebacker/end Trevion Stevenson in action during the 2020 season. Stevenson showed out as a junior compiling 85 stops with 15 sacks, 16 tackles for a loss while forcing four fumbles and recovering two. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Off the gridiron in Stafford, Virginia, during the 2019 high school football season with Colonial Forge a growing beast arose. Beginning the season as a two-way player at the junior varsity level, freshman Nolan McConnell was a midseason call up to the Eagles’ varsity squad showing the beginnings of something terrible […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook After back-to-back seasons of topping the 2,000-yard mark, there is no doubt Trenton Adkins’ abilities translate to the highest levels of college football. As a sophomore, Adkins took 217 handoffs for 2,001 yards with 27 scores while also securing nine passes for 271 yards with five more trips into the end […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook For a defense to successfully run a 3-4 defense, they have to have a nasty nose guard anchoring the middle. And that is what Princess Anne High School had in Marquise Brunson during the 2019 season. The 6-4, 275-pound, defender was putting roller skates on offensive linemen for four quarters owning […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The talents for Class of 2022 all-purpose back Tevin White are pretty amazing, and we have not even seen the full display yet. The North Stafford High School standout was in a pass-heavy Spread set during the 2019 season adapting his game along the way to a 9-5 run. White covered […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook For three seasons already, Class of 2022 running back George Pettaway has gotten after it on the field against Virginia defenses. After a breakout 2017 season, Pettaway carried the rock 69 times for 877 yards with 11 scores and pulled in 11 passes for 118 yards as a freshman. His 2019 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are great reasons Class of 2022 running back George Pettaway is ranked as the third best at his position in the nation (247Sports), he is as dynamic of a talent as it gets. Pettaway has earned his status the hard way with Nansemond Suffolk Academy (NSA) becoming a reliable player on the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College coaches who preach versatility in the players they recruit out of the high school ranks have to love Class of 2022 talent Sage Webb. Webb was the do-everything skill player for Richlands High School bringing a meteoric impact to the field against Virginia competition. On offense, Webb covered 676 yards off 42 receptions […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Trevion Stevenson gave a glimpse of his immense growing talents during the 2019 high school football season putting opposing 3A Virginia squads on notice. The 6-5, 215-pound, defensive end was a whirlwind of activity at the snap of the ball against the pass and the run dropping 85 ball carriers with 15 sacks, 16 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Life is unsafe for Virginia 3A running backs and quarterbacks with linebacker Jermond Simon-Davenport running loose. The Phoebus High School phenom was ever-present on the field during the 2019 season putting an end to 110 plays with 10 tackles for a loss, a sack, five passes broken up, two forced fumbles, and took a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG College football programs are finding a hidden talent at Princess Anne High School in sophomore receiver JaVawn Burden. Burden (6-3, 178) got reps at the 5A Virginia varsity level as a freshman which has led to five offers being dropped so far from East Carolina, Liberty, UNC-Charlotte, Virginia, and Virginia Tech. As the offers […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Virginia 5A high school running backs, if Class of 2021 linebacker Jayden Truesdale tells you he will meet you in the alley, don’t do it. The 6-0, 225-pound, thumper on Princess Anne’s squad comes to the party angry, and you are the reason. He has already racked up an estimated 40 tackles in the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Regardless of the position, being a two-way player is never easy and it is arguably most difficult as an offensive and defensive lineman, especially against 5A Virginia competition. The challenge of moving the line and protecting the pocket while crushing running backs and putting the fear of God into quarterbacks was a series after […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When the 2018 Virginia high school football season had ended, another top talent had emerged from the tough 6A trenches – James Gillespie. Gillespie was a brut for Woodbridge eating up offensive lineman as a defensive tackle for an estimated stat line of 36 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, and four sacks. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Hard to believe Ramon Brown is just entering his sophomore season after the tape he produced in 2018. Last season the Lloyd C. Bird standout was part of a vicious one-two punch out of the backfield with Class of 2021 tailback Tre Mason. Mason carried the rock 287 times for 1,860 yards with 15 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Because high school football is unlike college football where a team can recruit across the country to bring in offensive line talent and unlike the NFL where desired players can be signed to bolster a roster, sometimes offensive coordinators are dealt bad luck when coming up against unstoppable guys like defensive end/tackle Bryce Carter. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When it comes to 5A high school football in Virginia, Highland Springs is as good as it gets. The Springers notched their fourth consecutive state title in 2018 with a 15-0 mark taking down Stone Bridge 37-26 for the trophy. The Springers defense was unkind to the opposition throwing shutouts in seven games while […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Watching the growth of players at the high school level is fun. There are guys who take the field ready to dominate from the opening kickoff just off heart and raw physical abilities alone. When the desire, work ethic, and physical talents come together,… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When 6A Virginia offenses were lining up against Stonewall Jackson High School during the 2018 season, best bet that everyone on the team knew where No. 55 was lining up before getting set into formation. Recognizing where No. 55 was on the field didn’t… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are already 20-plus schools going after Class of 2021 defensive end/outside linebacker Naquan Brown, and for good reason. The 6-3, 200-pound, defender creates mismatches on the field using his speed and quickness to collapse the pocket and can take on the run. After a breakout sophomore season that saw him earn first team […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Cornerbacks have always been a high priority on the gridiron, but in today’s game, a corner who can cover and stop the run is as important as any other position on the field. The importance given to the spot trying to shutdown college Spread offenses has college coaches across the country giving their best […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Class of 2021 quarterback Colt Minson talks about studying the game of NFL gunslinger Drew Brees, everything falls into place. Much like Brees, Minson is that six-foot tall talent in the pocket slinging the ball around the yard nailing 15-to 20-yard out routes to the far side of the field, hitting 35- to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG On the gridiron, there are few Class of 2020 backs in the same category as Tim Baldwin Jr. The 5-11, 200-pound, talent is a threat to go to the house every time he touches the ball racking up over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Class of 2020 running back Tim Baldwin Jr. was on the field during the 2018 season, it was electric. On every carry, regardless of the spot on the field, the 5-11, 200-pound, back was always a threat to go the distance. His 1,000-plus… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kelly Mitchell Profile Position: Tight End and Defensive End (2019) Height and Weight: 6-4, 224 Classification: 2020 2019 High School: Hidden Valley – Roanoke, VA – Class 3A – River Ridge 2018 Titans Record: 3-7 2018 Stats (10 games): 38 receptions for 598 yards with five touchdowns Offers (2): Marshall […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2021 running back Rodney Hammond proves that the old adage “lightening does not strike twice” is untrue. The 5-10, 181-pound, talent is quick on quick having burned opposing 3A Virginia defenses since his breakout freshman season, repeatedly. His ability to be a… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Thomas Dale High School unleashed a viscous attack on opposing Virginia offenses during the 2018 season in the form of defensive end/tackle Bryce Carter. The 6-3, 250-pound, Knight tore through offensive lineman dropping 100 ball carriers, 60 solo, in just 12 games played. Adding… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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