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Elite TE Brock Harris Looks Back on Spring Trip to Notre Dame
When Notre Dame offered nearly 100 rising juniors on March 17, the annual Pot of Gold Day scholarship offer extravaganza, Irish Illustrated went to work on poring over every new prospect's highlight reel and particulars. It was a large workload, no doubt. In the end, it seemed Brock Harris was...
Will Howard on Ohio State's top running backs 'We can do whatever and those guys are all in all'
Ohio State didn't make many transfer portal additions to the roster this offseason, choosing a shrew approach. The Buckeyes ultimately plucked seven players from the transfer portal -- six during the initial window and another after spring practice. One of the surprise additions was running back Quinshon Judkins. According to...
Dusty Dvoracek: OU is 'swimming with the sharks' in SEC
NORMAN – Dusty Dvoracek is well respected in the football world. Dvoracek played for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2001-2005, where he was a two-time captain and two-time Big 12 Champion. The Chicago Bears drafted him in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft, and he played with the team for four years. He's since been a color personality and called many football games.
Richmond Randle DT Chace Sims commits to Texas A&M football
After landing one of their top targets on the final day of June, Texas A&M football is off to a big start to July as well. Richmond Randle defensive tackle Chace Sims has committed to Texas A&M over his other finalists SMU, Washington and TCU, he announced on social media.
Big 12 media picks Utah to top conference in its first year
In its debut season as a member of the Big 12, Utah was chosen to finish first in the Conference's 2024 football preseason poll as voted on by media representatives. The Utes claimed 20 first-place votes and totaled 906 points, edging out Kansas State in second with 19 first-place ballots and 889 points. Oklahoma State placed third with 14 first-place votes and 829 points after playing in the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship. Kansas came in fourth with five first-place nods and 772 points while Arizona notched fifth with three first-place votes and 762 points.
Massive offensive lineman Elijah Vaikona commits to USC: Trojans land 6-foot-8, 365-pound as second OL commit
It literally doesn't get much bigger than the latest addition to USC's recruiting class. Elijah Vaikona, the 6-foot-8, 365-pound offensive lineman from Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita Catholic, revealed his commitment to the Trojans on Tuesday, joining a class that continues to pace for a top 20 finish in the team recruiting rankings. Here is everything you need to know about the local recruiting win for USC:
Texas Tech Position of Strength: Tight End
This is the second edition of a feature I'm calling "Texas Tech Position of Strength" where I highlight some position groups I believe the Red Raiders are particularly strong at. Up next, we look at Texas Tech's tight end position, which features a lot of depth, experience and talent. Watch...
Georgia football: ESPN 2025 1st-round mock draft has Carson Beck at No. 1 overall, includes three Dawgs
The 2024 NFL Draft was once again a major success for the Georgia Bulldogs, as two Bulldogs were selected in the first round and eight were taken by the time the draft concluded. While it will be hard to top the 2022 draft class' achievements, which saw a record five first-round defensive players selected and 15 players taken overall, one draft expert expects big things from the Bulldogs again in 2024. ESPN's Matt Miller has three Georgia players being selected in the first round of the 2024 draft according to his first mock draft posted Tuesday, including the No. 1 overall pick. Looking at Georgia's schedule, the Dawgs are set to face six players projected as first-round picks, Tennessee edge defender James Pearce Jr (No. 4 overall), Texas offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. (No. 5 overall), Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers (No. 10 overall), Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker (No. 21 overall), Texas wide receiver Isaiah Bond (No. 25 overall), and Alabama guard Tyler Booker (No. 29 overall).
Class of 2026 four-star Qayden Samuels updates his recruitment
Qayden Samuels is starting to make serious noise in the class of 2026. The District Heights (Md.) Bishop Mcnamara Top 20 shooting guard is putting together consistent standout performances this spring and is attracting a multitude of college programs. The 6-5, 200-pound four-star is currently ranked as the No. 19 player in the country and is ready to take his game to the next level.
Scholastic period wrap-up: Rising Omari Witherspoon shines, 2026 east coast standouts
The scholastic recruiting periods are now in the books after consecutive weekends that allowed college coaches to see prospects competing with their high school teams, instead of the grassroots teams that they typically play with in the spring and for the remainder of the summer. It's a valuable opportunity for...
Texas football 2024 Position Preview Series: EDGE
The Longhorns return a group of edge players who could be on the verge of a breakout season for Texas in the SEC. With less than 65 days until Texas kicks off its 2024 season against Colorado State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, we're previewing the Longhorns' roster with a position-by-position preview series as the Horns enter their first season in the Southeastern Conference.
WVU first to offer Pennsylvania athlete after strong camp showing
During West Virginia's first 7on7 tournament of the summer, Greater Latrobe (PA) athlete Andy Tatsch put on quite a show, excelling as both a defensive back and a wide receiver. It didn't take long for the Mountaineer coaches to take notice, either. "Coach [Jordan] Lesley told me after my first...
Four-star wide reciever Jacorey Watson chooses Baylor
Pearland (Tex.) Shadow Creek wide receiver Jacorey Watson announced his commitment to Baylor on a livestream Tuesday afternoon, choosing the Bears over Houston, Boston College, Texas A&M and Ole Miss. As a composite four-star prospect, Watson is now the highest ranked recruit in Baylor's 2025 recruiting class. "Let's get it,...
Best Virginia completes summer roster with one final big man addition
Former West Virginia big man Devin Williams is joining the Best Virginia roster for this summer's TBT, the team announced on social media this afternoon. The 6-foot-9 forward, and former top-60 recruit, began his career with the Mountaineers in 2013, and played for three seasons under Bob Huggins. During that time, Williams appeared in 102 contests with 99 starts.
Former Indiana star Eric Gordon looking to lead Bahamas to first Olympics in men's basketball
Former Indiana basketball star Eric Gordon is eyeing one more accomplishment to check off in his 17-year NBA career, and it could happen this summer: lead the Bahamian men's national basketball team to its first-ever Olympics appearance. Gordon, who in Aug. 2023 was permitted by FIBA to represent the Bahamas, will play in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament over the next week for a chance to earn a spot in the Olympics.
Four Buckeyes projected as first-round 2025 NFL draft picks by ESPN
Is it too early to look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft? Of course it's not. Matt Miller from ESPN is out with his first-round mock of the '25 draft (ESPN+ link) and as you might imagine Ohio State is well represented. Miller predicts that four Buckeyes will hear their name on the first night of the draft. They include defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (No. 22 overall), defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (No. 24), running back Quinshon Judkins (No. 27) and wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (No. 30).
Oregon has the full attention of one of the nation's top interior offensive line prospects
During a high school football camp in Oregon in the summer of 2023, the Oregon Ducks saw enough to offer a scholarship for 4-star offensive lineman Tommy Tofi. Since then the Ducks have been hot on the tail of one of the nation's top offensive line prospects in the class of 2026.
PODCAST: Spotlight on Penn State receiver recruiting and class growth; exploring Lions' defensive depth chart
Penn State completed a remarkably busy June with 10 new commitments on the recruiting trail, including nine additions for a 2025 class that's reached 20 total members. The latest pickup — four-star Maryland receiver Jeff Exinor Jr. — is in focus to begin a new episode of the Lions247 Podcast, which spans several topics.
Transfer guard Nate Heise finding his fit with Iowa State
Northern Iowa transfer Nate Heise is entering a backcourt filled with returning talent and experience. But the fifth-year guard pickup has already shown his ability to contribute as he prepares for his first season with Iowa State. In his first month with the ISU program, Heise has displayed his fit...
Sooners Illustrated Podcast Ep. 95 | OU athletics is officially in the SEC...are they ready? + Recruiting news
After a historic day in Norman, the Sooners Illustrated Podcast is back with a brand new episode. Sooners Illustrated's Josh Callaway, James D. Jackson and Tom Green recap Oklahoma's first official day as members in the SEC following an all-day celebration and Monday's press conference with OU president Joseph Harroz Jr., SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and OU athletic director Joe Castiglione.
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