Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In football, it takes a team to win but in today’s college football it takes defensive linemen who can get into the backfield for that opportunity to win games. College football programs across the country have identified Higley High School defensive end Jason Harris as that guy who can help teams win games. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG All high school football teams need that versatile guy in the box who can thump against the run and fly against the pass. For Forrest City, that guy is Class of 2021 linebacker Marco Avant. Avant (6-2, 205) worked his way to 5A East All-Conference honors as a sophomore lining up 67 tackles, with […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Texas high school football field can be a scary place, especially for those having to go up against Class of 2021 outside linebacker/defensive end Landon Jackson. Jackson has proven to be that talent with too much speed, power, and desire to be shutdown. After a breakout freshman season in 2017, the Pleasant Grove […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Cornerbacks have always been a high priority on the gridiron, but in today’s game, a corner who can cover and stop the run is as important as any other position on the field. The importance given to the spot trying to shutdown college Spread offenses has college coaches across the country giving their best […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Stats are nothing without perspective and the look into the numbers put up by quarterback Hunter Dunn during the 2018 season are impressive on the surface and with a deeper look. The Class of 2020 gunslinger ripped through 5A Texas defenses, which is not an easy task, rifling for 2,926 yards with 19 touchdowns […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Freshmen are not supposed to dominate the high school game the way Keithian Alexander did during the 2018 season in the trenches, especially in the Lone Star State. “Bear” was an unstoppable force going beyond his physical presence to control the line of scrimmage… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The last two high school football seasons going against Oklahoma defenses have set up Class of 2020 quarterback Jacob Switzer for his senior year. After slinging the rock for Norman North High School, the 6-2.5, 200-pound, dual-threat has moved to the Dallas area. His… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kourt Williams Profile Position: Outside Linebacker and Strong Safety Height and Weight: 6-1, 2220 Classification: 2020 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star High School: St. John Bosco – Bellflower, California – preseason No. 1 nationally 2018 Braves Record: 13-1 – ranked No. 2 nationally 2018 Stats (14 games): 74 tackles, 34 solo, four tackles for […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tony Grimes Profile Position: Cornerback Height and Weight: 6-1, 175 Classification: 2021 Recruiting Ranking: 5-star 2018 High School: Princess Anne – Virginia Beach, VA – 5A Beach League 2018 Cavaliers Record: 2-8 2018 Honors: after four interceptions – first team defensive back All-Beach and All-Region Offers (31): Alabama, Auburn, Buffalo, Charlotte, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Being a team-first player among the high school ranks doesn’t typically show up in the stat sheet but may lend credence to being a true athlete. When injuries started popping up on the Southern University Lab roster during the 2018 season, Class of 2021 receiver Theodore Knox was there for the staff to make […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Sometimes on the high school football recruiting trail one comes across a young player and instantly realize he has “it.” There may not be enough positive descriptive words to eloquently summarize the play of Tunmise Adeleye on the field other than he has it and he is a beast in the making. Going through […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Zach Calzada Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 194 Position: Quarterback Classification: 2019 Recruiting Ranking: 3-star High School: Lanier – Buford (GA) – 6A 2017 Longhorns Record: 6-5 2017 Stats (11 games): 116 of 227 passing, 51 percent completion rate, for 1,706 yards with 15 touchdowns Reported Offers (40): Iowa, Texas A&M, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There is a checkbox college coaches go through for each player at various positions. One of the more unique and important positions in the modern football era is defensive end. An end must be able to seal the edge against the rush, control gap integrity on the inside, and rush the passer effectively. One […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Zion Sorani Profile Position: Receiver Height and Weight: 6-0, 170 Classification: 2019 High School: Cathedral Catholic – San Diego, California – Division I – Western League 2017 Dons Record: 5-7 2017 Stats: Not Available *Click link for Sorani’s Hudl reel Interest: Northwestern and UC-Davis Potential 2018 Visits: TCU, SMU, Baylor, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In the folklore of American cinema, movies with a Wild West backdrop always pictured the good guy in white. The audience instantly knew who to cheer for when the do-good gun slinger came to town for justice. In a modern day enigmatic way, Class… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Posted by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Kyle Ford Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 205 Position: Wide Receiver Classification: 2019 Ranking: 4-Star (consensus) High School: Orange Lutheran High School – Trinity League 2017 Lancers Record: 6-6 2017 Stats (12 games): 91 receptions, 1,468 yards, and 13 touchdowns Reported Offers (14): USC, Georgia, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Michigan, Cal, UCLA, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG In football, there is nothing sweeter for a running back than being able to produce for your team even when everyone on the field knows you are getting the ball. Signs of the future for Kendall Milton were flashed throughout the 2016 when the… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The Phantoms are off and running again this season sprinting to a 7-1 mark after ripping through Los Angeles area schools in 2016 with an 11-1 record. Cathedral High School has several familiar faces back from last year’s squad but one particular in the… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Luca Diamont Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-2, 175 Classification: 2020 High School: Venice – Venice, California 2016 Gondoliers Record: 6-5 2016 Stats: 148-of-289 passing, 2,066 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions; 38 carries, 315 yards, four touchdowns Interest: Washington, Texas A&M, Boise State, Oregon, Washington State, UCLA, and Oklahoma […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Texas A&M college football fans living in the Houston area are in for a rare high school football treat over the next two seasons. Two of the Lone Star State’s best in the 2019 recruiting class are now paired together at St. Pius X High School. The pairing of dynamic wide receiver Chase Lane […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Tanner McKee Profile Position: Quarterback Height and Weight: 6-6, 220 Classification: 2018 Ranking: 4-Star (consensus) High School: Centennial – Corona, California 2016 Huskies Record: 11-2 – Ended season No. 8 in the country MaxPreps 2016 Stats: 203-of-280, 3,522 yards, .725 completion percentage, 36 touchdowns, eight interceptions; 539 rushing yards off 63 carries […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA When talking about Texas high school football, DeSoto High School is one of a few teams that immediately pops up not only as an in-state but also as a national power house team. The talent coming in and out of the Eagles program is as good as any routinely preparing young men for the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Nothing quiets the doubters like success on the field. If anyone was in Deondrick Glass’ ear ahead of the 2015 season telling him what he can or cannot do on the field for Texas powerhouse football program Katy High School, he wasn’t having it. That theme for one of the more electric players in […]
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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 A concern for many college coaches scouting high school players is that a prospect may have peaked at the lower level with little upside left. While coaches want a polished talent, knowing that a recruited player still has room for improvement is important. Despite having already thrown for 7,832 yards with 81 touchdowns, Class […]
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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 When worked properly, the junior college route is an amazing tool not only for FBS and FCS college coaches but also for the players seeking that opportunity to expand their game at the collegiate level before heading off to a four-year program. One Texas product that worked the junior college ranks to perfection is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA The recruiting sweep stakes for one of the top inside linebackers in the nation came to a close on Friday when Anthony Hines verbally committed to Texas A&M. If scholarship offers were a direct line to recruiting stars, Plano East High School linebacker Anthony Hines would be a five-star recruit about four times over. […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 Milton Williams had a great career at Crowley High School, located just outside of Fort Worth. The 6’4”, 235 pound, defensive end helped guide the Eagles to a 8-3 record in 2016 but unfortunately Crowley fell to Lake Ridge 49-42 in double overtime in the playoffs. During his senior campaign, Williams racked an incredible 59 […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA Another in-state commit for Texas A&M, another four-star recruit added to the 2017 recruiting class. The Aggies got good news on Sunday when Kimball High School linebacker/all-around athlete Devodrick Johnson recommitted to the program. Johnson has been down this path before committing to the Aggies on July 14 but had a change of heart […]
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