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Posted on 2/11/15 at 1:52 pm to TideSaint
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Busy day for offers. The staff just offered a DT that is committed to Baylor:
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Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:34 pm to TideSaint
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The class of 2016 won't graduate high school for another 15 months, but it is home to several future college football stars.
From skilled speedsters to 300-pound linemen, these 16- and 17-year-olds have been dominating the high school football fields. It won’t be long until they’re helping college football programs excel on the gridiron.
Wide receivers and defensive linemen steal the show in the early rankings for 2016, but every recruit still has his senior season to rise up in the ranks.
This list provides a glimpse of college football's future stars and how they've fared early in their football careers. Continue on for our review of the rankings, complete with individual scouting reports and insight on each prospect.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:34 pm to TideSaint
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100. 4-star WR Charlie Woerner
Height/Weight: 6'5", 220 lbs
High School: Rabun County (Tiger, Georgia)
247Sports Ranking: No. 21 wide receiver; No. 100 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 87/100
Uncommitted: Offers include Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Clemson and Oregon
Charlie Woerner warranted an offer from the Bulldogs before the end of his sophomore season. His uncle, Scott Woerner, was an All-American defensive back on the 1980 Georgia team that claimed a national championship. His latest offer—a January scholarship extension from Oregon—provides evidence of how vast his recruitment has become since that sophomore year.
Bleacher Report Analysis
His role for Rabun County expanded in 2014, per MaxPreps, as Woerner registered 201 offensive touches. He steamrolled opponents en route to 1,187 rushing yards (six games with at least 100 yards on the ground) and 690 receiving yards on 45 receptions, scoring 17 touchdowns.
Woerner brings a welcomed element of toughness to the position, which comes as no surprise considering he racked up 122 tackles as an oversized defensive back, and his ultimate "high ceiling" landing spot may be as a hybrid tight end. He's more shifty than fast, but he brings a dynamic combination of both elements (27/30) to the field and consistently high-points the football (25/25 for hands).
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:35 pm to TideSaint
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99. 4-star OLB Jeremiah Moon
Height/Weight: 6'4", 200 lbs
High School: Hoover (Montgomery, Ala.)
247 Ranking: No. 6 OLB/No. 99 Overall
Bleacher Report Score: 84/100
Last month, Jeremiah Moon told 247Sports that Mississippi State and Auburn were his co-favorites, but Ole Miss and South Carolina are two teams to keep an eye on as Moon's recruiting process matures. He took in South Carolina's Junior Day on Jan. 31.
Alabama has yet to offer, but if Nick Saban pulls the trigger, the Crimson Tide wouldn't be a bad guess, as Moon has taken multiple unofficial trips to Tuscaloosa. Moon currently has seven offers, and five of the seven are from SEC programs.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Moon has the build of a tall safety, but he has the first step of a pass-rushing defensive end. Moon's quickness will get him added looks throughout his recruiting process. He is a lengthy, athletic linebacker who likes to play sideline to sideline.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:36 pm to TideSaint
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93. 4-star WR Darnell Salomon
Height/Weight: 6'2", 175 lbs
High School: Miami Central (Miami, Florida)
247Sports Ranking: No. 17 wide receiver; No. 93 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 89/100
Uncommitted: Offers include Miami, Alabama, LSU, Clemson and Florida
Darnell Salomon attracted attention early, earning scholarships from UCF, Miami and Georgia Tech during his sophomore season. He entered the 2014 campaign carrying more than a dozen offers, featuring Alabama, Georgia, West Virginia and Arkansas.
The Hurricanes have an edge in proximity, but we've seen top local talent plucked away from the Hurricanes with more frequency during this decade.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Salomon is set to spend his senior season at South Florida powerhouse Miami Central after transferring from Champagnat Catholic, per Ryan Bartow of 247Sports. It sets the stage for him to take the place of Da'Vante Phillips, a 2015 receiver recruit who enrolled at Florida State.
He brings a dynamic blend of speed and agility (29/30) that makes him extremely dangerous regardless of where he ends up with the ball. His route running requires further polish, but he already shows the ability to make acrobatic midair adjustments and caught 19 touchdowns during the past two seasons.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:37 pm to TideSaint
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88. 4-star CB John Broussard
Height/Weight: 6'0", 164 lbs
High School: Central, Phenix City, Alabama
247 Ranking: No. 7 CB/No. 88 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 91/100
John Broussard is a hot topic in the SEC, as LSU, Mississippi State, Kentucky and Georgia all have offered. The race for Broussard, however, may come down to the two in-state schools, Alabama and Auburn. Per 247Sports, Auburn has a slight edge over LSU in the Crystal Ball predictions, but there's plenty of time for Broussard to make a decision.
While Auburn is trending in the Crystal Ball, Alabama would be considered the favorite if you're focusing on unofficial visits. Per 247Sports, Broussard has visited Alabama three times since September.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Broussard is one of those cornerbacks who can mirror the wide receiver lining up against him. That's a great trait to have as a defensive back. Broussard isn't the biggest cornerback, but he's got length, and he uses it to his advantage with pass breakups (36/40). Don't be fooled by his size; he likes to get physical with receivers as well.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:39 pm to TideSaint
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69. 4-star TE Kaden Smith
Height/Weight: 6’5”, 235 lbs
High School: Marcus (Flower Mound, Texas)
247Sports Ranking: No. 2 TE, No. 69 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 90/100
Kaden Smith is coming off a junior season in which he hauled in 33 receptions for 511 yards.
Alabama and Stanford—both of whom Smith visited multiple times in the last year—are among the programs standing out for the Texas product, according toShane Youngblood of BamaOnline.
Smith is rated as the No. 10 player from Texas in the 2016 class.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Smith shows off great hands and proper technique in using his enormous mitts to snatch the ball out of the air. He’s got decent speed, and his routes are fairly crisp. His blocking is solid but could be improved. He could benefit from adding a little bulk to make him a more effective blocker. However, he has the tools to be a nice pass-catching tight end at the next level.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:39 pm to TideSaint
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65. 4-star QB Dwayne Haskins
Height/Weight: 6'2"/185 lbs
High School: The Bullis School (Potomac, Maryland)
247Sports Ranking: No. 5 pro-style quarterback; No. 65 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 94/100
Uncommitted: Offers include Penn State, Maryland, Rutgers, UCLA, Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Dwayne Haskins is approaching 40 scholarship offers, presenting a serious competition for regional programs like Maryland, Penn State and Rutgers that have made significant early strides with him. His most recent opportunities have come from the SEC, with new offers from Vanderbilt and Ole Miss.
Bleacher Report Analysis
This prospect already has an incredible handle on anticipating where a play is headed. Haskins is a quick-trigger decision maker who identifies options in the open field and delivers strikes (25/25 score for accuracy).
His consistent precision from inside the pocket or beyond is a direct result of squared shoulders and sustained footwork mechanics (9/10 pocket presence). He moves around well when pressure arrives and manages to direct traffic downfield while scrambling.
Haskins, who threw for 3,066 yards and 36 touchdowns in his past 20 games, per MaxPreps, warrants 5-star consideration entering the spring camp circuit.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:40 pm to TideSaint
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61. 4-star WR Mykel Jones
Height/Weight: 6'0", 180 lbs.
High School: Patterson (Patterson, Louisiana)
247Sports Ranking: No. 7 wide receiver; No. 61 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 92/100
Uncommitted: Offers include LSU, Alabama, USC, Florida State and Texas
Mykel Jones is another candidate to land at LSU, though Alabama will attempt to bring him across state borders as it did with 2015 wide receiver signee Daylon Charlot. Jones also carries West Coast interest from USC and UCLA.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Jones flashed plenty of versatility during his past two seasons, racking up 108 receptions for 1,764 yards and 20 touchdowns and 557 rushing yards. He isn't extremely explosive off the snap, but his agility (15/15) allows him to deceive defenders and gain consistent release (19/20).
His physical measurements don't pop, but there's a high level of athleticism and strength in that frame. Jones managed to make some awfully acrobatic receptions seem effortless during his junior season and can fight through contact.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:40 pm to TideSaint
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60. 4-star DE Rahshaun Smith
Height/Weight: 6’3”, 225 lbs
High School: IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)
247Sports Ranking: No. 5 WDE, No. 60 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 88/100
Considering Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, Oklahoma and Penn State
Rahshaun Smith is one of a handful of top players nationally who have transferred schools in the offseason.
Smith has relocated to IMG Academy in Florida after spending his first three prep seasons in his native Maryland. His first two years were at Calvert Hall High School while he spent his junior season at St. Frances Academy.
Smith checks in as the nation’s No. 5 weak-side defensive end in the 2016 class.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Smith is a lanky edge-rusher who can also play outside linebacker. He could still add some weight, but he uses his reach and quickness to disrupt run plays. He does a good job of shedding blocks and getting his hands up to take away passing lanes. Overall, he’s a solid prospect with room to grow into a stout edge-rusher.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:41 pm to TideSaint
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56. 4-star DT Antwuan Jackson
Height/Weight: 6'2.5", 285 lbs
High School: Cedar Grove (Ellenwood, Georgia)
247Sports Ranking: No. 10 DT, No. 56 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 89/100
Considering: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia and South Carolina
Antwuan Jackson is part of a stacked group of defensive tackles in the 2016 class who hail from the state of Georgia. According to MaxPreps, Jackson tallied 41 tackles as a junior, including 15 for loss, and five sacks.
Michigan State, Notre Dame, Oregon and Wisconsin are a few of the teams outside of the SEC and the ACC programs that have already made offers to Jackson.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Jackson flashes great power at the point of attack. He uses his hands well to get off of blocks and penetrate into the backfield. He also has a quick first step he can use to shoot gaps at times.
Jackson can play some snaps at defensive end, which is a bonus; however, he needs to work on being more consistent with his pad level and taking the next step in becoming a more dominant force up-front.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:42 pm to TideSaint
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48. 4-star QB Jawon Pass
Height/Weight: 6'5, 213 lbs
High School: Carver (Columbus, Georgia)
247Sports Ranking: No. 2 dual-threat quarterback; No. 48 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 89/100
Uncommitted: Offers include Louisville, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Auburn, Ole Miss and Alabama
Jawon Pass announced a top three of UNC, Alabama and Louisville last season, per Ryan Bartow of 247Sports. His older brother, Khane, signed with the Cardinals as a 2015 defensive back, but SEC squads are already clamoring for this Peach State product.
Bleacher Report Analysis
While studying Pass' place among recent Georgia quarterback standouts, former Westlake High School standout Cam Newton may be the only prospect who commanded more respect as an all-around athlete. Nicknamed "Puma," he attacks opponents with true dual-threat talent that is enhanced by elite length and a hard-nosed rushing style (17/20 mobility).
He warrants long looks from every program in the nation, due in large part to his potential at multiple positions. Pass, who broke out with 2,500 total yards and 34 scores as a sophomore, must still develop his unpolished passing technique that limits his range behind center (7/10 pocket presence).
Pass made strides as a junior but must continue further down that path of progression to be considered a consensus top-five quarterback.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:43 pm to TideSaint
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36. 4-star ATH Demetris Robertson
Height/Weight: 6’1”, 165 lbs
High School: Savannah Christian Prep, Savannah, Georgia
247Sports Ranking: No. 1 ATH, No. 36 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 91/100
Committed to Alabama on July 15, 2014
Demetris Robertson is an explosive talent who committed to Alabama in July.
However, Florida State and Georgia lead the pack of schools who are still pursuing the speedy Peach State product heavily.
Robertson rates as the fourth-best prospect from the state of Georgia in the 2016 cycle.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Robertson is a dynamic playmaker in the open field. He’s shifty in space and handles contact better than most skill players his size normally do. As a receiver, most of his work comes on short passes that he turns into big plays. That means he will have to adjust his game and improve as a route-runner. However, given his potential as a deep threat and his impact as a returner on special teams, Robertson is one of the more talented receiving options in the 2016 class.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:44 pm to TideSaint
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34. 4-star DT Rashard Lawrence
Height/Weight: 6'4", 300 lbs
High School: Neville (Monroe, Louisiana)
247Sports Ranking: No. 7 DT, No. 34 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 91/100
Considering: Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma and Washington
Rashard Lawrence's most recent two offers came from Auburn and Florida State. His last visit was to Alabama in November for the Tide's win over Mississippi State. Lawrence rates as the fifth-best prospect from the state of Louisiana in the 2016 class.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Lawrence has great agility for a 300-pounder. He shows good instincts in diagnosing plays, and he can beat linemen with power or quickness. Plus, he's a sound tackler when he gets his hands on the ball-carrier. He's the type of player who can command double-teams at the next level if he keeps improving.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:45 pm to TideSaint
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33. 5-star S Deontay Anderson
Height/Weight: 6'1", 192 lbs
High School: Manvel HS, Manvel, Texas
247 Ranking: No. 3 S/No. 33 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 93/100
Deontay Anderson has more than 30 offers, the latest coming from Texas Tech. Anderson is wanted from coast to coast, but according to 247Sports, LSU and Texas A&M are the two schools catching his eye early. Alabama, Texas and USC are three other schools in the hunt for Anderson.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Anderson is a player who appears to go all-out every play. He is athletic in passing situations and physical during run plays. He's a big-bodied safety who frustrates receivers with his ability to cover a receiver no matter how big or small he is (37/40). Anderson loves to deliver the big hit, but look for him to improve as a more well-rounded defensive back, particularly with one-on-one coverage skills.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:46 pm to TideSaint
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31. 5-star CB Shyheim Carter
Height/Weight: 6'0", 185 lbs
High School: Kentwood HS, Kentwood, Louisiana
247 Ranking: No. 3 CB/No. 31 overall
Bleacher Report Score: 92/100
Committed to Alabama
Alabama has been a magnet for 5-star talent, and the Crimson Tide added to the resume in landing Shyheim Carter. Although Carter is an Alabama commit, he is keeping his recruiting ajar, and a school such as LSU should be one to watch. Per 247Sports, he has been on four Alabama unofficial visits since July, but he's also made two trips to LSU and a third for a summer camp.
Bleacher Report Analysis
Carter's strongest assets on the football field are his versatility and athleticism, which makes him effective on both sides of the ball. He can score touchdowns as a receiver or running back, but it's his ball-hawking skills (19/20) that make him a prime candidate to be an SEC cornerback.
Posted on 2/11/15 at 2:46 pm to TideSaint
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28. 5-star OT Willie Allen
Height/Weight: 6'8", 300 lbs
High School: John Curtis (New Orleans, La.)
247 Ranking: No. 4 OT/No. 28 Overall
Bleacher Report Score: 94/100
Willie Allen has several intriguing offers early in his recruiting process. As he inches closer to 20 offers, Allen has so far received them from LSU, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida and, most recently Florida State. Kentucky could be a sleeper choice, as he recently was on campus for an unofficial visit, per 247Sports.
Allen has visited LSU several times, and with New Orleans a little more than an hour away, will proximity play a key role in Allen's recruiting? Look for Allen to have an interesting spring.
Bleacher Report Analysis
A long, tall lineman, Allen impresses with his first step off the ball and his lateral movement (24/25) in passing situations. He has good strength (24/25), and he is athletic and coachable. In fact, the idea of him being coachable may be what springboards him to all-conference status early.
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