Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The state of Texas produces a lot of top talent at all positions every year, especially along the offensive line. On Thursday, the Missouri Tigers went into DeSoto to get rising star Hyrin White. White helped open holes and kept Class of 2016 dual-threat quarterback Tristen Wallace’s jersey clean in the pocket last season. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The state of Arkansas has a lot of outstanding next level talent coming through in the 2017 recruiting class. A lot of attention has been given to some of the players making a name for themselves at the bigger in-state high schools but one still kind of flying under the radar, especially on the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Knights snuck into Jacksonville on Thursday luring highly sought after all-purpose back Otis Anderson Jr. to Orlando as part of the 2017 recruiting class. Central Florida’s first verbal commitment to the 2017 class was a big one on the offensive side of the ball. Anderson helped University Christian to an 11-3 record in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Michigan State jumped on the national recruiting scene on Wednesday landing their first verbal commitment of the 2017 class with in-state talent Cody White. White has been one of the hotter recruits in the state of Michigan since the end of his junior season after hauling in 49 passes for 927 yards with eight […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are certain regional pockets all over the country that area coaches absolutely have to hit hard year after if a winning team is expected to be put together on the collegiate gridiron. In California, Los Angeles, Orange County, and the bay area, in Texas coaches have to hit Dallas and Houston, in Florida […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA An ordinary day on the college football recruiting trail turned into a day of interest on Tuesday when SMU secured a verbal commitment from 4-star offensive lineman Alan Ali. The news for Mustang fans got better on Wednesday with the announcement of another verbal commit, Carroll High School offensive lineman Carson Green. During the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA At any skill position on the gridiron, there really is not much Darnay Holmes cannot do with the football in his hands, with it in the air, or with the opposition holding onto it for dear life. Holmes put extra meaning to the word athlete in 2015 catching 55 passes for 886 yards with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If more offensive linemen got into the practice of recruiting collusion, the 2016 recruiting class would be a great year to start upping the trend for a dominating team in the near future. Throughout the country, next season’s senior class is full of top shelf offensive line talent, especially at the tackle spots. No […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If you have not had a chance to see Marcus Mays play yet or at least watch his highlight reel, go do it. The 6’1”, 165 pound, Class of 2017 recruit is as fun to watch as any other defensive back in the nation with athleticism that cannot be denied. Once you have watched […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: HogManInLA On Monday, Tennessee added their third recruit to the 2017 class landing versatile Georgia athlete Marquez Bembry. Bembry did a little bit of everything for Mount Vernon Presbyterian in 2015 lining up at wide receiver and on the defensive line as an outside speed rusher. Through 10 games with the Mustangs, Bembry tallied a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A million words may have been typed about West Des Moines-Valley’s quarterback and all-around athlete Rocky Lombardi and another couple of million might be on the way. The Class of 2017 athlete is a standout in wrestling and lends his talents on the diamond and track but his abilities appear to be taking him […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There was little opposing Texas high school defenses could do to stop Sam Crawford during the 2015 season even when facing top recruiting talent. He was too big and strong for press coverage, listed at 6-1, 193, and too fast for most corners to keep up with even with a 10-15 yard cushion burning […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Few quarterbacks have been as prolific and as successful as Taylor Powell over the past two seasons. The Fayetteville product passed for over 2,500 yards during his sophomore season with 20 touchdowns keeping a 63 percent completion rate taking his team to the Arkansas state championship game. He followed that up with a big […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA For now, one spot for the Arkansas Razorbacks 2017 recruiting class has more than likely been completely filled. Saturday night the Hogs landed their third verbal commit to the 2017 haul when Daulton Hyatt joined the group out of Alabama. Hyatt announced his decision on Twitter posting, “I am officially committed to the University […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There is a lot of football left to be played for Melquan Stovall, but if his freshman season, all on the varsity level is any indication, we can expect big things from the 2019 recruit. Stovall played all over the field for Paraclete High School (Lancaster, CA) during the 2015 season. The 5’9”, 168 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When the 2015 season had drawn to a close, Mater Dei High School had unleashed a new defensive weapon on opposing California high schools – outside linebacker Fa’avae Fa’avae. Fa’avae did a little bit of everything on the outside which included shutting down the run, defending the pass, and rushing the quarterback. His stat […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA From a physical standpoint, sometimes there are just guys on the field that are heads and shoulders above the rest of their competition – Hunter Davenport is one of those guys. Since Davenport’s sophomore season he has caught the eye and attention of diehard high school football fans within the state of Arkansas. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Certain positions on the gridiron have a basic cardinal rule – a rule that each player has to learn to master before becoming great. Most of the rules are pretty simple, linemen have to protect their quarterback, running backs have to protect the ball, cornerbacks have to shut down wide receivers, safeties cannot let […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Cathedral High School had just about everything rolling their way during the 2015 season posting an 11-2 mark rolling into the third round of the CIF playoffs before falling to La Mirada. Head coach Kevin Pearson was able to work his magic with a solid mix of Class of 2016 and 2017 talents with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for John Aloma Height & Weight: 6-0, 210 Position: Long Snapper High School: Simi Valley High School Chris Rubio Rating: 5-Star Chris Rubio Ranking: No. 9 in 2016 recruiting class 40-Yard Dash Time: 5.3 Snap Speed: 6.5 College: Utah – Class of 2016 signee Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; John Aloma at Chris […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for Brandon Gracia Height & Weight: 6-0, 185 Position: Kicker/Punter College: Mount San Antonio College – “Mt. Sac” (Walnut, CA) Chris Sailer Rating: 5-Star Chris Sailer Ranking: No. 9 2016 recruiting class 2015 Stat Line: 20 of 24, long 50-yards, 42 of 43 PATs, 100 percent inside the 40 Kickoffs: Average […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA For any given recruiting class, when National Signing Day comes pretty much every single player who can sign their National Letter of Intent does so to get the long arduous process over with as soon as possible. When NSD opened and seemingly closed for the 2016 class on Feb. 3, there were a few […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The LSU quarterback battle dropped from a three-man race down to two on Thursday with the announcement that former Tigers starting quarterback Anthony Jennings is transferring. Jennings was a 4-star recruit out of Marietta (GA) as part of the 2013 recruiting class. The 6-2, 202, pound dual-threat received time in the LSU huddle during […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for Diego Marquez Position: Kicker College: Cal-Lutheran (Thousand Oaks, CA) – Sophomore Interest: Memphis, USC, BYU, Colorado State, Cal, Boston College Visiting: University of Memphis Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Diego Marquez at Chris Rubio/Chris Sailer kicking camp (March 2016).
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If you are a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan, you have to love Mike Riley’s approach to recruiting – go anywhere and everywhere to get the best players possible. At last count, Riley had signed 16 players from different states with his first recruiting haul with the Cornhuskers and appears to be on that same track […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for Chase McGrath Height & Weight: 6-0, 180 Position: Kicker High School: Mater Dei High School Chris Sailer Rating: 4.5-Star Chris Sailer Ranking: No. 34 in 2017 recruiting class 2015 Stat Line: 10 of 13 on FG, Long of 45, 54 touchbacks out of 81 on kickoffs Interests: Boston College, Texas […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for Aidan Daily Height & Weight: 6-1, 180 Position: Punter College: Cabrillo College (Aptos, CA) 2015 Stat Line: 65 punts, 2,492 yards, 38.3 yard per punt average, long 67 yards, nine inside 20, 16 FC Hang Time: 4.5 – 5.0 Offer: Akron Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Aidan Daily at Chris Rubio/Chris […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for Dario Longhetto Height & Weight: 5-11, 150 Position: Kicker/Punter High School: Newbury Park High School Chris Sailer Rating: 4.5-Star Chris Sailer Ranking: No. 21 in 2017 class Stat Line: 3 of 4 in 2015 Possible 2015 College Camps: Texas, Stanford, UCLA, Boston College Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Dario Longhetto at Chris […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Player Profile for Lucas Havrisik Height & Weight: 6-2, 160 Position: Kicker/Punter High School: Norco High School Chris Sailer Rating: 5-Star Chris Sailer Ranking: No. 6 in 2017 class Honors: Member of Chris Sailer “Top 12” Photo credit: recruitingnewsguru.com; Lucas Havrisik at Chris Rubio/Chris Sailer kicking camp (March 2016).
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When Gonzaga Prep finished the 2015 season, the Bullpups made a clean sweep of the state of Washington posting a 14-0 mark capturing a state title. The team had talent all around and was led by Cal signee defensive lineman/running back Evan Weaver but a Class of 2017 talent rose to the occasion repeatedly […]
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