Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG ORLANDO, Fla. – When it comes to versatility and overall athleticism on the gridiron, there are few like Jalen Bell. During his junior campaign, Bell was that do-all player for Osceola High School (Kissimmee, Fla.). Lining up as an outside backer, Bell was that hard-hitting force in the box crashing down the line, sealing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Oklahoma, Notre Dame, LSU, and Mississippi State, a lot of teams were after Brian Huff. Through the four-star’s recruiting process, the Valley View (Ark.) 2024 prospect was able to narrow down his focus to four programs taking official visits with Arkansas, Missouri, UCF, and UNLV. One of those four teams will find out on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG ORLANDO, Fla. – The college football recruiting game is all about relationships, and UCF has an inside track on Ayden Pouncey (6-3, 160) other programs cannot match. After May offers from West Virginia, Louisville, and Missouri among others, the Winter Park High School (Fla.) defensive back/athlete now holds 16. As Pouncey’s skills grow, teams […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG To say UCF has momentum on the recruiting trail is an understatement. The Knights closed strong in the 2023 class and have kept pushing their messaging as the program prepares for a massive change taking on Big 12 competition this fall. The move to Power Five action has high-profile players like Taevion Swint (5-9.5, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG NAPLES, Fla. – The Cocoa Tigers were in a fantastic spot last season bringing a loaded roster to the field against 2S Florida competition. The straw the stirred the proverbial offense was then-senior quarterback Blake Boda (Coastal Carolina). Flacked on all sides with playmakers, one of the many to impact the offense that averaged […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG ORLANDO, Fla. – When you know, you know, and Quentin Taylor (6-1, 190) knew early. The three-star corner out of Florida’s Lake Minneola High School didn’t need his official visit to Ames to help make his verbal pledge. The Cyclones got the defender wrapped up on May 14 then hosted him on a paid […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Cameron Pruitt Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 190 Position: Safety/Linebacker Classification: 2024 Ranking: four-star School: Theodore Bobcats – Theodore, Ala. – 6A 2022 stats: 99 tackles, 68 solo, 15 tackles for a loss, two sacks, three QB pressures, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one interception Recruiting Commitment: Miami […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG ORLANDO, Fla. – When you are as athletic as Jermichael Gillis, high school football teams will find a way to let you impact any given game. During his sophomore season, Gillis (6-1, 170) produced in all three phases of the game for Orlando’s Bishop Moore High School (Fla.). When the Friday night lights turn […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG ORLANDO, Fla. – There are a lot of thumpers in the box at the high school level college teams can look to going against the run but there are few that can set the tone on the ground and cover the way Gavin Nix (6-0, 225) can. Focused on being more than a run […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG ORLANDO, Fla. – A late-April offer from Texas A&M kickstarted the flow of next level opportunities to Brady Hart and a strong spring showing kept it going with Pitt, Iowa State, UCF, and Florida Atlantic joining the mix. Sunshine State teams welcomed the 2026 Cocoa High School (Fla.) quarterback to campus this offseason with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG NAPLES, Fla. – Each turn in the cycle is the next big year in sports, but the 2023 season for Aaron “AJ” Williams will be monstrous. The 2024 gunslinger out of Orlando’s (Fla.) Timber Creek High School has built up a following this summer working through college camps up and down the east coast. […]
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Enrollment is open for The Xposure Group’s Southern Exposure Camp Location: Central Gwinnett High School Address: 564 W. Crogan Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Date: July 29, 2023 Positions: All positions except for special teams Accepted classes: 2024 through middle school, and high school graduates Southern Exposure Camp on Twitter: @TheSouthExCamp *Click the link to sign up for the Southern Exposure […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane JC Evans Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-5, 217 Classification: 2024 Position: Quarterback Ranking: three-star 2022 High School: Brandeis – San Antonio, Texas Honors: First-team 28-6A All-District 2022 stats: 106-of-169 for 1,421 yards, 11 touchdowns; 512 rush yards, 98 carries, 12 touchdowns 2023 High School: Miami Central (Fla.) Recruiting Offers […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Cincinnati, Louisville, South Florida, Memphis, and Ole Miss were in a tight recruiting war trying to land Maurice Davis (6-4, 215). The state of Georgia three-star defensive end out of Dougherty High School took paid for trips with the Cardinals, Bulls, and Rebels announcing his next level landing spot is in Oxford on Saturday. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG A three-team race between Louisville, Penn State, and Kansas went down to the wire for Xavier Porter (6-4, 275) with the Cardinals coming out on top. The four-star from Tampa Catholic (Fla.) was won over by Louisville during his official with a plan that can help him develop towards the dream of playing in […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Crashing down, sealing the edge, and rushing the passer, defensive end Caleb Smith (6-5, 245) can do it all. The big man is a presence on the line for Birmingham’s (Ala.) Parker High School forcing teams to account for him on each snap with most opting to head the other way. Six offers have […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Lakota West High School (West Chester) was one of Ohio’s best last fall pushing their record to 13-1. When the 2023 season kicks off, the Firebirds will have a different look, especially in the pocket with projected starter Jackson Smith (6-3, 170) taking over. Teams across the country reload at the quarterback position every […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Teams chased after 2024 strongside defensive end Xavier Porter (6-4, 275) putting 37 offers in his hands, but in the end just three squads officially hosted the Florida prospect. Louisville, Penn State, and Kansas paid for his trip to campus from Tampa and those three are in the running for his July 8 commitment. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG EMERSON, Ga. – As far as breakout seasons go, Bear Bachmeier’s was about as impressive as it gets. The dual threat from Murrieta Valley High School (Cali.) loaded up the stat sheet earning four-star status with 17 offers following. The most recent scholarship came from the Crimson Tide after a camp performance. There are […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Something is developing at Zephyrhills High School (Fla.) and Jakobe Campbell (6-0, 180) is a big part of the scene. The Bulldogs posted a 9-4 record last fall with a defense focused on picking off passes. The team had four players swipe three or more with Campbell in that mix. Five programs have extended […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Khyair Spain spent his junior season making Georgia defenses look silly pounding the rock out of the backfield for Parkview High School (Lilburn). A traditional power back with speed, try to hit Spain (5-9, 190) up high or down low, he’s breaking the tackle flipping the switch turning in another explosive play. Teams have […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWright A Feb. 11 verbal commitment to the Michigan Wolverines has not detoured other college football programs from coming after Mantrez Walker. The four-star linebacker out of Georgia’s Buford High School continues to receive offers, phone calls, and campus invites while still solid with the national powerhouse. Three visits have been taken this offseason, including […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Holding 22 offers, Maurice Davis has found his next level fit. The three-star weakside defensive end out of Dougherty High School (Albany, Ga.) has five favorites ahead of his July 8 commitment. With the clock ticking down, teams are still working the phone lines for a shot at Davis’s commitment. “South Florida, Louisville, Ole […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG EMERSON, Ga. – The groundwork for an explosive junior year is being put in over the spring and summer months by Neydious “Jhabari” Ellis. The shifty back with developing power out of Tennessee’s Arlington High School has made the rounds this summer camping at top programs throughout the region. From the NexGen TheShow camp […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG EMERSON, Ga. – Anytime and anywhere, that is the mentality one picks up quickly from John Gentry. The rising 2024 receiver out of Texas’ Cedar Ridge High School (Round Rock) has traveled all around the Lone Star State and beyond showcasing his skills catching attention along the way. Three offers have been extended with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – Earning first team MaxPreps All-American honors as a sophomore, college teams have wasted little time handing over offers to Seuseu “SJ” Alofaituli (6-3, 295). The four-star interior offensive lineman for Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) has 20 scholarships to choose from with high-profile Power Five teams hoping to get his verbal commitment […]
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Interview conducted by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Dia Bell Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 185 Classification: 2026 Position: Quarterback School: American Heritage – Plantation, Fla. Recruiting Offers (5): BYU, Florida International, Florida, Miami, and Western Carolina Recent visits: Notre Dame, Ohio State, Utah, Florida, and Miami College camps: Notre Dame, Ohio State, Utah, Florida and Miami *Within […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – Recruiting battles are being waged for Akili Smith Jr. (6-5, 208). The prized four-star 2025 recruit out of San Diego’s Lincoln High School (Cali.) has 17 offers already on the table with three teams tabbed as early frontrunners. The early favorites were listed by Smith, “Michigan, Oregon, and Florida; it is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – The recruiting process is still wide open for Kevin Oatis but the 2025 prospect is developing early ideas on what he wants with a favorite in the clubhouse. College teams have extended 18 scholarship opportunities to the Hattiesburg (Miss.) four-star defensive lineman with more offers on the horizon. The offseason is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – A hard-hitting linebacker that can cover ground is a wanted commodity at the collegiate level. At Vero Beach High School (Fla.), the Indians have one in Tarvos Alford (6-1.5, 215). The four-star presence in the box ended 103 plays last fall while suiting up with John Carroll Catholic; 28 teams have […]
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