Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook When writing about a player like Ja’Quez Cross (5-10, 175), there is no easy place to begin because he does so many things at an elite level. To say the least, he is one of the most versatile and athletic players in the Natural State and he is taking those skills […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The heat coming out of the great state of Arizona in 2018 from the late summer months on into December pushing away winter temperatures can be directly linked to the energy generated by Class of 2020 Perry High School quarterback Chubba Purdy. The dual-threat turned in a masterful performance working 6A Arizona defenses like […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jeremiah Trojan was on the fast-track to a tremendous season in 2018 until a nagging shoulder injury slowed his roll on the gridiron. But, in the 6.5 games played, wow. The 6-3, 225-pound, linebacker put an end to 72 plays with 42 solo stops, had seven tackles for a loss, two sacks, and four […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nathan Weneta Profile Position: Long Snapper Height and Weight: 6-1.5, 210 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 5-Star (Chris Rubio) – No. 12 in nation, No. 5 in California High School: Cathedral Catholic – San Diego, California – Western League – Division I 2018 Dons Record: 11-1 2017 Dons Record: 4-5 Honors: Chris Rubio Top […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Nathan Weneta Profile Position: Long Snapper Height and Weight: 6-1.5, 210 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 5-Star (Chris Rubio) – No. 12 in nation, No. 5 in California High School: Cathedral Catholic – San Diego, California – Western League – Division I 2018 Dons Record: 9-1 2017 Dons Record: 4-5 Honors: Chris Rubio […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG With the pigskin in his hands, it seems that Class of 2020 receiver Michael Wyman can do just about anything. The 6-5, 195-pound, target further cemented his place among the top wide outs in his class after pulling in 18 passes for 478 yards with six trips to the end zone averaging an amazing […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Jamie Medina Profile Position: Kicker and Punter Height and Weight: 6-0, 230 Classification: 2019 – qualifier Ranking: 5-Star (Chris Sailer) Kicker: No. 5 in nation in 2019 class – No. 1 in JUCO ranks Punter: No. 8 in nation in 2019 class – No. 1 in JUCO ranks High School: Point Loma […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Charles Bein Profile Position: Punter Height and Weight: 6-3, 175 Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4.5-Star (Chris Sailer) – No. 16 in nation, No. 6 in California High School: San Clemente – San Clemente, California – Division-I 2017 Tritons Record: 9-2 2017 Stats: 22 punts for 706 yards with 10 punts downed inside the […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Dylan Black Profile Position: Long Snapper and Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-2, 190 Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 4.5-star – No. 21 in nation (Chris Rubio) High School: Bishop Manogue – Reno, NV – Class 4A 2017 Miners Record: 7-4 Planned 2018 College Camps: Oklahoma State, Utah State, Purdue, and Sacramento State […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Michael Erhart Profile Position: Linebacker Height and Weight: 6-2, 210 Classification: 2019 High School: Chaminade – West Hills, California – Mission League 2017 Record: 9-2 – End of season No. 9 ranking in California (MaxPreps) 2017 Stats (11 games): 68 tackles, 24 solo, 6 tackles for a loss, 2.5 sacks, 1 forced […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Lutheran North High School takes the gridiron Donovan Marshall’s time card gets punched. The every-down back rushed for 1,476 yards with 17 touchdowns during his junior campaign rocketing up recruiting boards across the country after rushing for 1,100 yards in 2015. Big expectations have been placed on Marshall’s shoulders for his senior season. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The 2017 off-season, much like the 2016 regular season, is a blur of activity for those on the outside trying to keep up with Layne Hatcher. The Pulaski Academy standout has blistered opposing Arkansas defenses over the past two seasons and has kept up the frenetic pace this spring visiting Samford University over the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA A great career at any level can usually be attributed to opportunity, health, and longevity. Before all three factors can be put into play a certain amount of determination and talent must be in the equation. For Aquinas High School running back Branden Rankins, he has taken a firm hold on all variables working […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Photo Credit: Raymond Joyce Twitter: @RaymondJoycePho Mason Quandt Profile Height and Weight: 6-4, 205 Positions: Quarterback Classification: 2018 2016 High School: St. Bonaventure 2017 High School: Sierra Canyon 2016 Team Record: 6-5 2016 Stats (11 games): 187-of-272 (.688) for 2,400 yards with 17 touchdowns against six picks; 41 carries, 205 yards, seven […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are certain aspects of any sport even the best coaches cannot teach. There is a plateau where instruction can only take a player from good to great but not to an elite level. Call it genetics or a blessing from God, but certain people are just born with physical abilities the rest of […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Any sport asks a lot of the athletes from within especially from coaches trying to fill a winning roster. In an ideal world, most players on the gridiron would not be forced to play ironman football or lineup as an undersized anything just to help fill a roster spot. One player that has taken […]
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Please help keep RecruitingNewsGuru.com FREE! If RNG has helped you, a friend, or a family member through an article, video, or stylized interview with our countless hours of free promotion for high school, junior college, and college athletes – please donate. Any amount is appreciated! Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Anyone familiar with Kentucky high school football is well […]
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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 On June 29, Purdue got one of the top players out of the state of Kentucky when do-everything athlete CJ Hayes verbally committed to the Boilermakers. Hayes is a high-impact player in football and baseball. During the 2015 season he helped South Warren High School to a 15-0 record and a 4A Kentucky state […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Every year college football teams scour the high school ranks for top athletes that can fit their respective systems on both sides of the ball. One of the Class of 2017 recruits capable of playing on both sides of the ball at the collegiate level, and able to be an impact player, is CJ […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Being one of the top players in any given state says a lot, but being considered a top player while coming from a small school (2A – District 3) speaks volumes to the amount of respect said player is given by coaches and media alike. Glasgow High School’s Steven Franklin is one of those […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When the 2015 high school football season had drawn to a close, South Warren High School had captured the 4A Kentucky state title defeating Johnson Central (Paintsville) 36-6 for the honors posting a 15-0 win-loss record. The dream season had heroes and outstanding players all over the roster but one that stood out on […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy running back Trevor Gear is on the field, good things happen for the Chargers. The same does not hold true for Georgia high school football opposition. Gear played in the last seven games of his sophomore season guiding ELCA to a state championship. With the pressure on during his […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA There are a lot of playmakers every year at the high school level and there are a lot of two-way players but not every two-way player excels on both sides of the ball while giving maximum effort earning the right to be called a playmaker. One who does is Class of 2017 recruit Anthony […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA It only takes a couple of minutes of talking to Urael Blackshear and about two plays into his highlight reel to know everything you need to know about the Los Angeles area talent – he is a fighter who never quits. Blackshear is a running back/slot receiver for Salesian High School. The 5’5”, 155 […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Lee’s Summit West, located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, had a roller coaster of a season in 2015 as the Titans finished 6-5 and lost in the second round of the 6A playoffs to Kickapoo, 26-7. One of the keys to their success was the play of their offensive line which was led by senior Boe […]
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