Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Class of 2025 defensive lineman London Merritt is wanted everywhere, and that includes at the high school level. The 6-3, 240-pound, end got after Georgia offenses last fall with Woodward Academy but will make life exceedingly difficult for teams in 2024 working the edge for Florida’s IMG Academy (Bradenton). Merritt will do it all […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG One didn’t have to be a soothsayer to see how the recruiting process for Lorenzo Cowan (6-4, 220) was going to play out. The three-star defensive end from Savannah’s Jenkins High School (Ga.) had been a verbal commit to the Kentucky Wildcats since Sept. 10, but reopened his recruiting process on Dec. 13 after […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Everything along the recruiting trail is fluid until a recruit’s pen hits paper on a National Letter of Intent. Locked in with Kentucky since Sept. 10, a quick relationship established with USC led to an official visit over the weekend for three-star defensive end Lorenzo Cowan (6-4, 220), and a decommitment from the Wildcats […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Holding 30 offers with his pick of blueblood programs to choose from, Marcelles Williams (6-0, 180) has held strong with USC since his commitment on June 18. There are suitors out there wanting the four-star corner, but Williams is locked in with the Trojans and helping recruit other standouts. Perfecting his craft at national […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Big, strong, athletic, and nasty – all the attributes college coaches love in offensive linemen can be found in Tavaris Dice (6-5, 295). The Class of 2025 offensive lineman shined against 6A Georgia defenders protecting five-star Ohio State ’24 QB commit Air Noland while opening gaping holes for 1,200-yard rusher Justus Savage (Indiana) and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Fans that love stats would be woefully disappointed looking at Jontae Gilbert’s (6-1, 185) numbers during the 2023 season, and they would be missing the mark by a country mile rushing to any judgement. The Douglas High School (Atlanta) cornerback posted 21 tackles, 17 solo, with two tackles for a loss, one pick, and […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Around the 50-offer mark, at some point Jett White (6-2, 170) was going to have to start trimming the list down. The four-star corner from Edison High School (Miami) has his pick of schools with 10 at the top of his current list. White’s top 10 in no order: Alabama, USC, Oregon, Ohio State, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG There are all sorts of different kinds of players that hit the gridiron but there are few true difference makers like Amaree Williams (6-5, 215). Working over Florida teams for The Benjamin School (Palm Beach Gardens), Williams makes his mark on both sides of the ball as an edge rusher/outside backer and receiver. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG As the recruiting process is essentially just beginning for Sam Utu (6-4, 295), the Class of 2026 offensive lineman already has his pick of next level schools. The four-star out of California’s Orange Lutheran High School holds 20 offers with teams outside the Pac-12 and Mountain West Conferences finding him. The building interest is […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Whatever conference they may be in at the time, current Pac-12 programs are jumping on Brandon Lockhart (6-2.5, 165) early. The four-star 2026 cornerback out of Loyola (Los Angeles) impressed throughout the offseason in 7-on-7 tournaments and college camps loading up 12 offers. Oregon got Lockhart on campus over the summer and USC just […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG More than a list of favorites may be brewing for 2025 tight end Emaree Winston (6-2, 240). The offensive standout for Calhoun High School (Calhoun, Ga.) is the holder of 41 offers, but that list has been narrowed down for the time being. On Thursday, the four-star dropped his top six already with an […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Stepping into the pocket for a Trinity League team carries a lot of weight, especially at Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Cali.). The Monarchs are one of the nation’s most storied programs achieving great heights under former head coach Bruce Rollinson with a long list of QB greatness that has matriculated through its halls. Mater […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – College programs have set down 31 offers for Byron Louis (6-0, 210) with the recruiting battles for the four-star intensifying. Three squads welcomed the 2025 American Heritage (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) tailback in recent weeks, and two key stalwarts will get their chance to give him the red-carpet treatment this summer. Giving […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Holding 42 scholarship opportunities, KingJoseph Edwards (6-5, 225) is still working his way through the recruiting process. Numerous unofficial visits have been taken with the paid for trips on hold for now. A trio of SEC teams and one ACC squad is hitting up… You must be logged into RecruitingNewsGuru.com to view this content. […]
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Interview by Ross Webby Twitter: @NorthFreshCane Player Profile Height and Weight: 6-3, 300 Classification: 2024 Position: Defensive lineman – end and noseguard School: Hempfield High School – Landisville, Pa. Family Ties: Cousin Penei Swell (Oregon) plays for the Detroit Lions Recruiting Official Visits: Penn State June 2, Michigan June 9, USC June 23 Top Schools: Michigan, Penn State, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG All the hard work on the field with Florida’s Clearwater High School has produced 32 offers off it for Jarvis Boatwright. The numerous phone calls, text messages, and visits have been whittled down with four programs out in front for the four-star safety. The next round of pairing down top schools will begin in […]
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Interview by Ryan Wright and Jerome Jones Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG and @InsideTheHashes LILBURN, Ga. – Ranked as a five-star for all the right reasons, put Mike Matthews anywhere on the field at a skill position and watch him ball out. The Parkview High School (Lilburn) talent ripped Georgia 7A defenses for 1,030 receiving yards with nine touchdowns and put an end […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – There is no such thing as too soon along the college football recruiting trail. The sentiment applies to coaches evaluating next level prospects and those players starting the process of trying to find their next level home. Teams have not hesitated on dropping 12 offers for 2026 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG BRADENTON, Fla. – As good and consistent as Jordon Johnson-Rubell is on the field, he is that and then some off it. The four-star safety has been a straight shooter with his recruiting narrowing down his 30-plus offers to an elite list of Power Five programs. Four official visits have been set with in-season […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Seeing Jason Zandamela in action is appreciating what he can do as a center creating gaping holes along the offensive line. Down blocking, pulling, or forming the pocket, the four-star is one of the nation’s best in the 2024 class at his position. Supporting the notion are 33 offers to elite programs across the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The heat is on in Southern California. A top 12 has been posted and official visits are already underway for Marcelles Wiliams. The four-star cornerback out of national powerhouse St. John Bosco (Bellflower) has set two official visits and completed his first over the weekend hanging with the Bruins in Westwood. More visits are […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Ride them out of the pocket or knock ‘em down, one way or the other Manasse Itete is getting the job done. The Democratic Republic of the Congo transplant has taken to football in the states with ease working over California defenders with his footwork and power. Teams see the upside in the 6-5, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG Donovan Johnson has had his name on college football recruiting boards since his freshman season when he was running the ball down the throats of Georgia defenders for Calvary Day. After a 1,300-yard, 10-TD, season, the 2025 prospect transferred to IMG Academy (Bradenton) in Florida. College coaches followed along with the move. Johnson now […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG When Greenwood High School (Ark.) takes the field against 6A competition this fall, there will be a new full-time leader in the pocket in Kane Archer. Getting quality time on the field as a freshman, Archer (6-1, 201) showed he’s ready to lead the Bulldogs. The All-American status and 14 offers behind him, Archer […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG The ridiculously talented have a knack for making their craft look easy. When Peyton Houston took the field for Louisiana’s Calvary Academy last fall, no matter what was thrown at Houston, the eighth grader was able to overcome looking like a salty veteran of the game. The smooth stroke, strong arm, and quick wheels […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Kevin Green Jr. Profile Position: Receiver and Free Safety Height and Weight: 5-10, 165 Classification: 2022 Recruiting Ranking: 4-Star High School: Bishop Alemany – Mission Hills, CA – Mission League Warriors 2020 Record: 4-1 2020 Stats: Not Available Warriors 2019 Record: 9-3 2019 Stats (12 games): 81 receptions for […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The NCAA Transfer Portal typically gives or takes, but rarely provides a breakeven point for college football programs. For USC, the Trojans are one of the rare teams to be about 50-50 on talent leaving and newcomers arriving this offseason. Breaking down how things have gone for the Trojans this offseason, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook As 2020 has presented unusual circumstances, so holds true for the 2020 Pac-12 Championship Game with the Oregon Ducks filling in for the Washington Huskies out of the North Division to take on South winner the USC Trojans. The showdown for the trophy also serves as a revenge game for the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA As much as things change, it does the heart good to know that somethings never change. Case in point, when first interviewing Chuck Filiaga in May of 2014, he was a “scrawny” 6’6”, 275 pound, defensive end for St. Augustine High School in San Diego. He finished his freshman year with 52 tackles, seven […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @HogManInLA If you had the chance to watch Sierra Canyon play in 2014, you might have noticed this 6’4”, 260 pound, two-way lineman hustling and getting after it play after play. Without looking at the program or asking someone around you in the know, the initial thought might have been, only if this guy was […]
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