Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Coupled with skill, technique, and strength, beyond the measurables college coaches look for talents that can bring that little something extra to the program overall, especially to the field in practice and come game time. When done fully, that something extra is a positive attitude, a work ethic that cannot be […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When it comes to sports, the tape does not lie. When watching Class of 2022 running back Joe Himon, you are seeing the truth. Himon dazzled in his breakout sophomore season with Arkansas powerhouse Pulaski Academy covering 2,038 all-purpose yards, that’s 1,300 yards on the ground off 128 carries with 16 trips into the […]
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Contribute Now Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is a lot of scuttlebutt out of Pampa, Texas, and most are seemingly breezing past it, but the clamoring in the area is for good reason. Class of 2020 quarterback Tucker Bridwell has quietly, on his own, gone about picking apart 4A Lone Star State defenses with great results. The gunslinger […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is never anything easy in the 5A Texas high school football ranks, and guys like Class of 2021 quarterback Sawyer Robertson is making life rough for opposing defensive coordinators and his players. Robertson jumped onto the scene in an explosive way during his sophomore season leading his Coronado High School squad to a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A bad moon has a risen in Arkansas 5A high school football. Little Rock Christian Academy not only took over the top spot in the capital city but captured top honors in the state in 2018 wrestling away the perch from bitter rival Pulaski… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2018 season was a magical one for Little Rock Christian Academy. Not only did the Warriors capture a 5A Arkansas state championship, but they also took down their crosstown rival Pulaski Academy in the big game adding a little more luster to the… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Texas high school football has long been among the top, if not at the top, among states producing the best talent and teams on the field. If you get it done against top Lone Star State competition, that speaks volumes for said player. The next in a long line of “said players” who could […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Dallas’ Bishop Lynch High School is off to a 1-2 start to the 2018 season, but don’t let their record fool you. The Friars lost their first two games by a combined 11 points to Trinity Christian (23-19) and John Curtis Christian (21-14) then blew out Centennial (Frisco) 42-3 on Sept. 14. Despite the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When LaTavion Scott takes the field for his senior year, he will have a wide range of interested individuals taking notice. Opposing Arkansas defenses will be watching his every move after a 2017 season that included 1,480 rushing yards with 11 touchdowns and 389 receiving yards with another score posted. Fans of Bryant High […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2019 slot receiver/running back Tyler McNair started making a name for himself in the Louisiana high school ranks during his sophomore season. Then with Southern University Lab, McNair (5-7, 178) was a key contributor to the Kittens 14-1 championship season. When the lights go on for the 2018 season, McNair will be […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Of all team sports, football is perhaps the greatest embodiment of taking a collective unit to succeed. A singular focus on a goal by a collective group can take individuals beyond their own capabilities. When the 2017 high school football season began in Arkansas, the Charging Wildcats had heavy expectations placed upon their shoulders […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tristan Brown Profile Position: Offensive Guard Height and Weight: 6-2, 315 Classification: True Freshman – Qualifier 2017 College: Santa Monica – Los Angeles, CA – National Northern Division 2017 Corsairs Team Record: 1-9, 0-4 Division-I Interests: Georgia Tech and SMU Please help keep RecruitingNewsGuru.com a national site aiding in bringing exposure to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG If the 2017 season did anything for Class of 2019 recruit Derrick Wise, it cemented his spot as one of the top all-around athletes in the Natural State. Wise put Fort Smith Northside on his back morphing into an all-purpose offensive player commanding the… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Before the 2017 season began, Cole Klayman obviously took the quarterback’s version of the Hippocratic Oath promising to dissect opposing junior college defenses with the precision of a surgeon. Through six games played, he has taken apart defensive backs giving El Camino College an opportunity for a post-season berth coming out of a tough […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Lucky for all living beings on the planet, true Bruins are not pack hunters instead forge solo on a given countryside looking for prey. It is unfortunate for high school football teams that there is a group of Bruins that are pack hunters scavenging the countryside for their next pigskin treat and seemingly take […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As the expression goes, game tape does not lie and Micah Bernard preached the truth during a breakout sophomore season for Gahr High School (Cerritos, CA). Complete 2016 season stats have not been released to add numbers with athletic ability, but a filled in stat sheet still would not do Bernard justice. Bernard’s 2016 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG This recruiting trail story is nothing new, especially in a state as big as Texas. No matter how diligent any college football staff may look to find next level talent, a player or two, if not a few hundred, will slip through the fingers of any given program. A few miles outside of Corpus […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA God given athletic gifts are just that, God given. What one does with those gifts in a positive way in any sport can simply be summarized as success. With all the gifts bestowed upon Jonesboro Class of 2019 defensive lineman Kevin Pointer, his path forward all depends on how he cultivates those abilities over […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Grant Tisdale Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-1, 203 Classification: 2019 – 4-star (Scout) 2016 High School: Allen – Allen, Texas – 6A 2016 Eagles Team Record: 14-1 – ranked No. 3 in Texas by MaxPreps 2016 Stats: 34-of-55, 522 yards passing, and six scores; 185 yards rushing off 43 carries […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Brock Sturges Profile Position: Running Back Height and Weight: 5-10, 195 Classification: 2018 – 3-star (consensus) 2016 High School: Allen – Allen, Texas – 6A Honors: District 19-6A Newcomer of the Year in 2015 and first-team All-District 40-Yard Dash: 4.51 2016 Eagles Team Record: 14-1 – ranked No. 3 in Texas […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA La’Vontae Shenault Profile Position: Wide Receiver Height and Weight: 5-11.5, 180 Classification: 2019 High School: DeSoto – DeSoto, Texas – 6A 2016 Cougars Team Record: 16-0 – won Texas 6A title, ranked No. 11 by MaxPreps 2016 Stats (3 games): six receptions for 106 yards with three touchdowns Offers: Colorado and SMU […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Courtney Douglas Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-1, 225 Classification: 2018 High School: DeSoto – DeSoto, Texas 2016 Eagles Record: 16-0 – won Texas 6A state title, ended season No. 11 in the country MaxPreps 2016 Stats (8 games): 29-of-38, 424 yards passing, six touchdowns, zero interceptions; 37 carries, 346 yards, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A concern for many college coaches scouting high school players is that a prospect may have peaked at the lower level with little upside left. While coaches want a polished talent, knowing that a recruited player still has room for improvement is important. Despite having already thrown for 7,832 yards with 81 touchdowns, Class […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA As college football teams look to wrap up their 2017 recruiting classes stockpiling top talent from across the country, a quick eye is given to the next group of hopefuls that will make a difference in wins, conference titles, and the ability to compete for a national title. The massive amount of talent across […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Let the healing begin and the new Baylor recruiting class start gaining momentum. On the last day of 2016, Baylor doubled their 2017 recruiting class landing quarterback Charlie Brewer and cornerback Timarcus Davis. Brewer has been a prolific quarterback for Lake Travis High School over the past two seasons. The 6-1, 188 pound, gunslinger […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA SMU head coach Chad Morris added another key piece to his 2017 recruiting class on Monday when he flipped in-state center Hayden Howerton away from Rice. Howerton, listed at 6-4, 260 pounds, brings a lot of experience against tough Texas talent to the Mustangs class. The lineman helped Katy High School to a 10-3 […]
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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 An injury for any athlete at any time is never good. Perhaps there is no worse time than when the clock is against the various players closing in on the end of a senior season in high school and in college or during a sophomore season at the junior college ranks. One player able […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Lone Star State is a vast stretch of land covering some 268,500-plus square miles. Within the state of Texas is a wealth of athletic talent, especially on the high school gridiron. Each year some of the top players in the nation fill collegiate rosters making their mark at the next level. One of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There will always be players overlooked for one reason or another when it comes to recruiting. No matter how many under the radar recruits one comes across year after year, when the diamond in the rough emerges all you can do is shake your head and wonder why more teams have not caught on […]
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