Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ruben Rivera Profile Position: Center/Guard and Nose Guard/Defensive Tackle Height and Weight: 5-11, 289 Classification: 2021 2020 High School: Pasadena – Pasadena, CA – Division XI – Pacific League 2019 High School: Maranatha – Pasadena, CA – Division XII – Olympic League 2019 Minutemen Record: 7-4 2019 Stats (8 games): 11 tackles, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Niko Mavridis Profile Position: Quarterback and Cornerback Height and Weight: 5-11, 155 Classification: 2022 2020 High School: San Marino – San Marino, CA – Division X – Rio Hondo League 2019 Minutemen Record: 4-7 2019 Stats (8 games): 20 of 38 for 277 yards with three touchdowns; 34 rush yards and three […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Gamaliel “Kevin” Serrato Profile Position: Quarterback/Receiver and Free Safety Height and Weight: 5-11, 180 Classification: 2021 2020 High School: Pasadena – Pasadena, CA – Division XI – Pacific League 2019 High School: Maranatha, Pasadena, CA – Division XII – Olympic League 2019 Minutemen Record: 7-4 2019 Stats (6 games): 40 of 80 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG From the moment Ross Maseuli stepped foot on the gridiron as a freshman with San Diego’s Cathedral Catholic, all that watched him knew he was a special talent on the field. The now 6-4, 350-pound, offensive lineman, has always been above the grain with his technique, athleticism, and strength. After sitting out a season […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One can split hairs about the most difficult high school football schedule last season, regardless, JSerra Catholic had one of the most challenging in the nation. In addition to the Trinity League schedule that included national champs St. John Bosco and the No. 2 team in the nation, Mater Dei, every other non-conference game […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are truly very few high school quarterbacks who have it all – the size, speed, arm strength, decision-making, and football IQ to be a five-tool player, but Hampton “Hamp” Fay does. Fay broke through during his sophomore season with 5A Texas state champs Aledo as a quarterback/receiver and started forging his path forward […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Life is not as fun for a known shutdown corner on the gridiron because said talent rarely gets tested. But if you are Class of 2021 standout Dylan Flowers, you find a way to make an impact regardless, and he did that during the 2019 season against the run. Locking down opposing Division III […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is a correlation on the college football gridiron and off it, and that link is the recruiting trail. The teams that recruit the best are typically in the conversation for conference championships and a College Football Playoff berth. For years the SEC has dominated the recruiting process racking in unbelievable talent year after […]
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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 Implementing a two-headed attack under center, Lynden High School rode their Spread attack and dual-threat talents in the pocket to a 9-3 campaign in 2019 rolling to Washington’s 2A semifinal round. Senior quarterback Brock Heppner got the starts but rising Class of 2021 quarterback Baylor Ayres got the Lions’ share of the time guiding […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There was a baptism by fire during the 2019 season at Spring High School, and Class of 2022 cornerback/nickelback Dorian “DK” Friend came out the other side a grizzled veteran. The 5-10, 160-pound, defender tallied 27 stops, 12 pass breakups, and snagged two passes earning All-District honors. As the Lions went through their 8-3 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The great progress for Class of 2021 quarterback Kaden McMullen can be tracked in numerous ways, on film, in the stat column, and in the win-loss column for his Eagle’s squad. The three-star quarterback threw for 2,206 yards with 23 touchdowns as a sophomore earning All-Conference honors against 3A Missouri competition. He pushed his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tales of Terian Williams’ play on the gridiron have been ongoing for years in Georgia. The Class of 2022 talent has always been athletic and ahead of the curve with his play-making abilities on the field. Earning the “athlete” label early on as a corner and quarterback, Williams got a chance to showcase his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Line Jaylin Noel up and watch him go; it was a little more technical than that, but that thought about sums up the talent, speed, versatility, and athleticism he brought to the gridiron during the 2019 season. The Park Hill High School staff was not shy about being creative with their 5-11, 170-pound, play-maker […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is good reason Shazz Preston is rated as a four-star recruit, the young man is an impressive talent. During the 2019 season, Preston imposed his will against Louisiana secondaries for 1,018 yards off 62 receptions with nine touchdowns scored. The hard work for the 6-1, 185-pound, target paid off with a 3A Louisiana […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The 2019 season was a success for Class of 2021 defensive end Byron Turner. The 6-3, 235-pound, defensive end for St. Augustine High School (New Orleans) impressed with his speed and explosiveness off the snap, his quickness in space, shedding blocks getting to the ball, and his overall strength. His play on the field […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As nice as it may seem for Class of 2021 linebacker Jordan Hanna to give the rest of Arkansas 6A football a head start going into the 2019 season, he was still that desired bully on the field for the Bulldogs once the ball was teed up on Fridays. Playing the outside linebacker role […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Louisiana 3A football teams caught a break during the 2019 season with Class of 2021 athlete Solomon Lewis limited to a handful of games after an ankle injury. Lewis’ blazing speed, a 4.43 40-yard dash clocked at an LSU camp, was on display just enough last season to help earn four-star recruiting status and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Taylor Groves might be the ultimate utility skill player in the state of Tennessee after his showing during the 2019 season. The 6-3, 185-pound, sophomore stepped up for East Robertson High School as needed carrying the rock 52 times for 258 yards with three scores and pulled down 49 passes for 739 yards with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Every year college football programs seek out talent that can help their roster win games, but some staffs limit that search if a player does not fit an ideal profile for a given position. This can cover ground on height, weight, and/or speed. As a projected next level outside linebacker with a middle linebacker […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG At any level of football, it is difficult for an underclassman or “green” talent to make a big impact on the field. With that thought in mind, what Class of 2022 receiver CJ Williams did on the gridiron with Mater Dei during the 2019 season was spectacular. Not only was the 6-2, 188-pound, receiver […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG From hope to despair and now back to optimism, that has been the last two years for the Arkansas fanbase and a snapshot of how the 2020 recruiting class ebbed and flowed. As the 2019 college football season got going, the former Razorbacks coaching staff was putting together what could have been a Top […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is an old expression in football, and that saying is “speed kills”. With that in mind, Class of 2021 running back Matt Jones killed 6A Mississippi defenses during the 2019 season. The 5-9, 186-pound, blur toted the rock 202 times for 1,608 yards with 34 touchdowns, hauled in 14 passes for 201 yards […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jekob Jones Profile Position: Linebacker Height and Weight: 5-11, 220 Classification: 2021 Recruiting Ranking: 3-Star High School: Central – Fresno, California – Tri-River League – Division I 2019 Grizzlies Record: 15-0 – ranked No. 25 nationally 2019 Stats (11 games): 85 tackles, 24 solo, 13 tackles for a loss, five sacks, two […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Class of 2021 quarterback Bryce Weiner is at the helm for Bullard High School, the prevailing feeling is that everything is alright. No matter how a play shakes out, Weiner has it covered from moving up in the pocket while keeping his eyes downfield to make a play or knowing when to take […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Bishop Amat coaching staff is lucky to have a player like Dyson McCutcheon on the roster; heck, all coaching staffs across the country would love to have a guy like him on the field. McCutcheon is a wonder to watch as a true game-changing athlete in all three phases of the game. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Every successful football team needs a talent like Tyvoris Cooper on the field. Cooper was ever present on the field for Louisville High School during the 2019 season aiding his team in an 11-3 run. The intimidating defensive end earned District Defensive Line MVP and second team All-State honors as a junior after racking […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG More goes into the college football recruiting process than meeting the physical requirements for a given position or being productive on the field, and Class of 2020 receiver Bralin Battles brings it all. But not only is Battles the ideal height and weight for a receiver (6-3, 183) and valuable on the field with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The proverbial four-leaf clover on the recruiting trail is a true cornerstone offensive tackle that programs can build around to anchor their line for years to come. There are those that can play the position, but then there are others who hold court on the outside dominating everything that comes their way giving their […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Arkansas 6A competition can sarcastically thank the Corpus Christi, Texas, area for unleashing a monster on the gridiron during the 2019 season. When the cleats were laced up for Searcy High School last season, Marlon Crockett showcased his amazing talents allowing those seeing him for the first time to understand why he was such […]
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