Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When the universe presents a golden opportunity, one should take it. After flashing elite speed and playmaking abilities for College Park High School during the 2016 season, Class of 2019 receiver Chase Lane is making a move in the off-season that should guarantee a rise in production on the field and up recruiting boards. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA High praise can be a motivational tool for a player before stepping out onto the field, but all of the pat on the butts and big talk is nothing without follow through from said player. Before Rafiti Ghirmai even stepped foot on the field for Wakeland High School’s varsity squad there were big expectations […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Success attracts attention and all of the players on Saint John Bosco’s 2016 California championship winning team seemingly has the eye of college football recruiters from across the country. The attention is warranted with Braves’ head coach Jason Negro consistently turning raw high school talent into top collegiate prospects forming national powerhouse teams year […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If there ever was a reason on the gridiron for a triumphant primal scream or the literary barbaric yawp, Grant Gunnell may have recreated that moment 71 times during the 2016 season. The Class of 2019 gunslinger stood tall in the pocket for St. Pius X High School last season rolling over opposing Texas […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA College coaches looking to add talent to their roster out of the high school ranks always look to see if the scouted player dominates his competition on the gridiron. When coaches got around to checking out Berwick High School Class of 2018 standout Kenan Jones, there were no questions about how he enforced his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Winning ways on the high school gridiron has a knack for drawing next level attention. In 2016, Buford High School drew plenty of attention running rough over opposing Georgia 5A talent on the way to a state runner-up finish. One of the bright spots on the field for the Wolves was Class of 2018 […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Cornerback Damien Crawford has been a leader on the defensive side of the ball for the Giants for the last three seasons. In 2016, Crawford finished with 24 total tackles and eight pass break-ups. Another key stat for the 6-3, 188 pound, corner was that only 3-of-15 passes that were thrown in his direction were completed. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting waters are getting more cutthroat as National Signing Day nears with once solid commitments finding a better fit with other programs. One of the latest, and biggest, to swap schools is Tennessee linebacker Jacob Phillips. Phillips has been a standout linebacker for East Nashville Magnet over the past two seasons racking up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Tigers coaching staff added their 20th verbal commitment to their 2017 recruiting class on Friday when big in-state receiver Racey McMath joined the group. McMath was a key piece of Edna Karr’s 14-0 season in 2016 helping the Cougars capture a 4A state title. The 6-3, 215 pound, talent was pushing 20 scholarship […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA One thing that can never be taught in the football trenches is size and heart. Two things Class of 2018 offensive guard Princeton Pines has go for him beyond ability is size and heart. Pines started jumping on recruiting boards after helping University Lab to a 9-5 record during the 2016 season. The 6-5, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA LSU’s 2017 recruiting class got a verbal commitment from a familiar face on Monday when Lowell Narcisse recommitted to the Tigers. Narcisse committed to the Tigers on May 2 but had a change of heart on Dec. 12, just three days after making an official visit to Baton Rouge. The Auburn Tigers had been […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The Tigers pushed their 2017 recruiting class back to 18 players with Monday’s commitment from Alabama three-star linebacker Monty Rice. Despite his three-star rating, Rice was a linebacker just about every SEC team wanted on their roster next season. The 6-1, 227 pound, hard hitting linebacker helped guide James Clemens High School to an […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA After a standout sophomore season, everything in the world seemed to be going D’Andre Litaker’s way. The Tennessee talent had seemingly every other school in the SEC dropping offers in hopes of landing the impressive defensive tackle. As most perspective recruits do, Litaker hit the college football camp circuit hard leaving with a firm […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA One does not have to be a football guru or a psychic to see the future is extremely bright for Dylan Rathcke. The Class of 2019 offensive tackle is just three games into his sophomore season but already has all the attributes of a “can’t miss” prospect. Rathcke got a little bit of playing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The demand for a versatile linebacker capable of playing on the inside or outside will never go out of demand among Power Five Conference programs. The rise of Riverdale High School (Jefferson) 2017 defensive standout Josh Clarke has been watched by next level coaches and continues into his senior campaign. The 6-3, 220 pound, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA LSU’s 2015 recruiting class and depth chart took a hit Monday night when offensive linemen George Brown Jr. decided to transfer. Brown was one of six offensive linemen the Tigers signed to their 2015 class and one of the more highly rated as a four-star along with four-star Toby Weathersby and five-star Maea Teuhema. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The SEC West rivalry got personal on Saturday when LSU snuck into the state of Alabama pulling three-star strong-side defensive end Justin Thomas to Baton Rouge. Thomas was a standout on defense for a loaded Spanish Fort High School team in 2015. The 6-5, 255 pound, end led the Toros in tackles with 147 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA LSU went a long way to help reaffirm their “Defensive Backs University” label on Monday when five-star Tennessee safety JaCoby Stevens recommitted to the Tigers. Stevens helped push Oakland High School (Murfreesboro) to a 12-2 mark in 2015 with a run to Tennessee’s Class 6A semifinals before falling to Maryville. Along the way, the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All the great ones do it, and it continues to mystify coaches, friends, family, and fans alike. The really good players make any given sport look like a simple game. On the gridiron, a simple play turned to magic could be a juke move by a running back, a grass stain given by a […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Sunday night, the LSU fan base received good news during the Tigers’ Picnic when four-star Texas cornerback Kary Vincent released his commitment video. Vincent and those close to him already knew he was heading to Baton Rouge as part of the 2017 class, but the general public had to wait for the good news. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA LSU added their 16th verbal commitment to the 2017 class on Saturday landing offensive tackle Seth Stewart. Stewart made a name for himself with Point Pleasant High School helping the Knights to a 10-1 record in 2014 and a 12-1 mark last season in West Virginia’s Class AAA. Marshall jumped on the big 6’8”, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Captain Shreve High School, located in Shreveport, had an emotional 2015 season as it was the first season under head coach Bryant Sepulvado after the sudden passing of former head coach Richard Lary in April 2015. In his first season at the helm, Coach Sepulvado led a young Gators team to a 3-7 record […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Year after year Bishop Gorman High School is one of the top teams in the nation. The Gaels are always loaded with talent and the 2015 season was no different seeing the Las Vegas squad go undefeated yet again posting a 15-0 mark winning another Nevada state championship. One of the key contributors on […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Breaux Bridge High School, located 10 miles east of Lafayette, had an up and down season in 2015 with the Tigers going 5-5 suffering a tough 39-17 loss to Franklinton in the first round of the 4A state playoffs. Despite the .500 record, the season could have been better for Breaux Bridge as two […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Christian Life Academy, located in Baton Rouge, had an up-and-down season in 2015 as the Crusaders finished the year 5-5. One of the positives for this team last season was the play of the offense which averaged 29.6 points. The good news for Crusader fans is that one of the team’s offensive leaders is […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 St. Augustine High School, located in New Orleans, had a rough season as they finished the 2015 just 2-9. However, in six of their nine defeats they lost by less than 10 points. Their lone two wins came in week four of the season when they defeated Jesuit (32-20) and then in week five […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA All of college football, fans and coaches alike, were on pins and needles on Thursday awaiting a big announcement from Class of 2017 defensive tackle Marvin Wilson. Wilson broke down his list of nearly 30 reported offers to a Top 10 breaking hearts while giving hope to many across the country. Wilson played his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Myles Brennan Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 180 Position: Quarterback – Pro-Style High School: St. Stanislaus High School – Bay Saint Louis, MS 2014 Stats: 409 of 582 passing attempts, 5,797 yards with 64 touchdowns 2015 Stats: 303 of 486 passing attempts, 5,248 yards with 53 touchdowns against just eight picks; […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Lowell Narcisse Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-2, 205 Position: Quarterback – dual-threat High School: St. James High School – Saint James, LA 2014 Stats: 3,124 yards passing, 31 touchdowns, 65 percent completion rate; 1,400 yards rushing, 18 touchdowns 2014 Record: 8-5 2015 Stats (3 games): 296 yards passing, six touchdowns, 23 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Lavishing verbal praise to anyone has to be backed up with the goods. Throwing superlatives towards Robinson High School’s Nathan Page only makes scholars of us all. Page absolutely kicked the recruiting door wide-open during his sophomore season lining up anywhere and everywhere possible. The Senators gave the 6-foot, 185 pound, talent 16 […]
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