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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 8/20/15 at 12:13 am to TideSaint
Posted on 8/20/15 at 12:13 am to TideSaint
Tate Martell is announcing today.
He's more than likely picking A&M
Perhaps Jake Fromm will announce in the next few days with Martell off the board.
He's more than likely picking A&M
Perhaps Jake Fromm will announce in the next few days with Martell off the board.
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Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:41 am to TideSaint
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A fresh football season presents heightened expectations for the next crop of coveted college prospects. High school juniors who comprise the 2017 recruiting class will be asked to carry larger loads for their respective programs while pressure mounts to find the right university.
This star-studded group remains relatively new on the national radar, so we're highlighting the top-rated player at every position in 247Sports' composite rankings. Some athletes already announced collegiate commitments, but many remain undecided and open to opportuities across the country.
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Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:42 am to TideSaint
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Dual Threat QB: Tate Martell
High School: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Size: 5'11", 180 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 dual-threat quarterback; No. 12 overall
Recruitment Status
Tate Martell, set to decide Aug. 20, is considering five finalists. Michigan, Alabama, Texas A&M, Washington and USC are each still in the mix, though his Crystal Ball trends heavily toward the Trojans and Aggies.
Texas A&M leads with 78 percent of expert projections. Head coach Kevin Sumlin welcomed him to campus this summer. "The feeling I got there with the entire college atmosphere was pretty cool. That's one school where even if I wasn't going to play football in college, I would still be really interested in going there," Martell told Bleacher Report.
Reasons for the Hype
He emerged as a college recruiting target in middle school, verbally committing to Washington before eighth grade. Martell, who started his high school career in Southern California, could log an incredible high school career if he stays healthy. Bishop Gorman claimed a sixth-straight state championship and No. 1 overall national ranking last season with Martell orchestrating the offensive attack. He tallied 2,970 total yards, 45 touchdowns and just two interceptions as a sophomore.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:43 am to TideSaint
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Running Back: Najee Harris
High School: Antioch (Antioch, California)
Size: 6'1½", 210 lbs.
Composite Ranking: No. 1 running back; No. 6 overall
Recruitment Status
Najee Harris continues a trend of big-time running back commitments at Alabama. He pledged to the Crimson Tide in April, giving head coach Nick Saban a top-five rusher for the seventh consecutive recruiting cycle. Alabama since added 4-star running backs to both its 2017 and 2016 classes, creating a potential logjam in the offensive backfield. Harris also holds offers from Notre Dame, Tennessee, USC and UCLA, among others.
Reasons for the Hype
Harris erupted for 2,290 rushing yards last season, per MaxPreps. He averaged nearly nine yards per carry and scored 23 touchdowns, adding 21 two-point conversions. "I don't care if I'm the No. 1, No. 20 or No. 100 running back in the country. I'd still be the same person," Harris told B/R's Damon Sayles.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:44 am to TideSaint
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Defensive Tackle: Marvin Wilson
High School: Episcopal (Bellaire, Texas)
Size: 6'4", 316 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 defensive tackle; No. 4 overall
Recruitment Status
Marvin Wilson is the center of attention in another star-studded class of Texas athletes, garnering the state's top rating. Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin and Longhorns leader Charlie Strong each identified him as a must-have target early in the process. Several other schools have emerged as possible landing spots since the end of his sophomore season. LSU, USC, Michigan, Georgia and Alabama are now in the mix.
Reasons for the Hype
Wilson is fresh off a ferocious 2014 campaign that saw him collect 67 tackles and 15 sacks. He racked up 34 tackles for loss as an underclassman. Given his stature and run-stuffing ability, Wilson projects as a 1- or 2-gap defensive tackle. An ability to put consistent pressure on quarterbacks separates him from the pack at this deep position.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:44 am to TideSaint
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Linebacker: Dylan Moses
High School: University Lab (Baton Rouge, Florida)
Size: 6'2", 220 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 outside linebacker; No. 1 overall
Recruitment Status
Dylan Moses, who could potentially play running back in college, held multiple offers in middle school. He committed to local SEC powerhouse LSU early as a freshman and remained pledged to the Tigers for more than a year. Dynamics changed Aug. 3, when Moss decommitted from LSU. The school still looks like his likely destination, but expect Alabama, Florida State, Texas and others to push hard for a role in this recruitment.
Reasons for the Hype
Perhaps the most highly publicized college football recruit ever, Moses landed on the cover of ESPN The Magazine as a 15-year-old. He's been compared to other prodigious American athletes like LeBron James and Bryce Harper, securing national notoriety before his first varsity snap. Despite immense immediate pressure at the high school level, Moses continues to match lofty expectations. He earned National Freshman of the Year honors from MaxPreps in 2013 and already has more than 300 total tackles through two seasons.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:45 am to TideSaint
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Cornerback: DeAngelo Gibbs
High School: Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee, Georgia)
Size: 6'2", 204 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 cornerback; No. 5 overall
Recruitment Status
Georgia is the favorite to sign in-state standout Deangelo Gibbs, though plenty of programs aim to avoid that outcome. Tennessee, USC, Oregon and Notre Dame are among his top options away from home. Only the Volunteers have stolen a prediction from the Bulldogs in Gibbs' Crystal Ball.
Reasons for the Hype
Gibbs grew up training with his uncle, longtime NFL wide receiver Jake Reed. He arrived in high school prepared to compete at a high level and immediately emerged as one of the Southeast's most impressive young defensive prospects. His skills shined as a freshman in 2013 when he played the lead role in ending current Missouri wide receiver Nate Brown's season-long touchdown streak. Gibbs has been shutting down passing lanes ever since.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:46 am to TideSaint
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Safety: Jeffrey Okudah
High School: South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas)
Size: 6'1½", 194 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 safety; No. 10 overall
Recruitment Status
Yet another scintillating Lone Star State talent, safety Jeffrey Okudah rose to prominence as a sophomore, commanding more than 30 scholarship offers. He visited several universities this summer, including Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Oklahoma, Ohio State and Tennessee. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection remains largely open as a recruit. His Crystal Ball favors Baylor, but Stanford and Alabama also warranted commitment predictions. "I'm looking for a school that can develop a DB to the next level, a school that has that tradition and one that has that established network for a player to succeed in life after football is over," he told B/R's Damon Sayles.
Reasons for the Hype
Okudah did damage on both sides of the ball last fall, displaying defensive dominance and offensive explosiveness. He averaged 24 yards per reception on 19 catches, resulting in six scores. His athletic range allows him to anchor the back end of a defense with authority and gives college coaches an instant special teams ace. Okudah exhibited his abilities with a 39.7-inch vertical jump at The Opening regional camp in Dallas this spring.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:47 am to TideSaint
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Athlete: Devon Hunter
High School: Indian River (Chesapeake, Virginia)
Size: 6'3", 210 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 athlete; No. 35 overall
Recruitment Status
Devon Hunter is a hot commodity in ACC territory. Clemson, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Florida State have each spent significant time showing him love. Michigan and Alabama highlight an expansive list of possibilities that already includes more than 25 college teams. Linebacker Jaquan Yulee, a 2016 Crimson Tide commit, is his teammate at Indian River.
Reasons for the Hype
Hunter could fill various needs on a college roster. He showed off a dynamic skill set during his dominant underclassman career, collecting 917 rushing yards, 816 receiving yards, 18 touchdowns, 107 tackles and two interceptions. He projects as either a safety or wide receiver, though his ultimate role remains a topic of discussion among coaching staffs.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 1:48 am to TideSaint
We could realistically land over half of the #1 rated players at each position in the 2017 class.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 2:48 am to TideSaint
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Week one of Mississippi High School Football is finally here and for most Mississippians it’s like Christmas in late August.
It’s been a super busy offseason for Mississippi High School football with coaching changes (eight in 6A alone), classification changes and more, but now it’s time to play football.
Here’s what’s on tap for week one; so get to your stadium of choice early, grab something cool to drink and get ready to cheer on your favorite player or team. These weeks fly by so soak up every play and create new memories.
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Posted on 8/20/15 at 2:49 am to TideSaint
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Championship Environment Bombards Clinton Thursday Night:
It doesn’t get any bigger than Thursday night down in Clinton, as Lance Pogue and the South Panola Tigers take on the Clinton Arrows, coached by Judd Boswell.
People have been talking about this game for over nine months and it is finally here. A capacity crowd will be on hand to watch arguably the two best teams in 6A football strap it on, in what could be the first of two meetings this year.
If you have a ticket, get there early and if you don’t, per Clinton High School you better get one before noon on Thursday because they will not sell tickets after lunch.
Please RT – We will not sell tickets after noon tomorrow (Thursday) for the Arrows vs. South Panola football game.
— Clinton Schools (@Clintonschools) August 19, 2015
It’s Akers and the Arrows verses Drelan Porter and the Tigers in a week one championship type showdown in Hinds County. Panola is ranked number one in our MSGridiron Big 10, while Clinton checks in at number four.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 8:27 am to TideSaint
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Dual Threat QB: Tate Martell
High School: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Size: 5'11", 180 pounds
uhhh. Not so sure that's a recipe for success in SEC in general or at Bama specifically for a QB.
Before anyone says anything about the exceptions to the rule - manziel, wilson - let's be real. a 5'11" QB would scare us all each week. We'd be worried he's one hit away from the backup being in.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:20 am to TideSaint
I don't get the hype on this kid. Because he's at Bishop Gorman and Manziel was a similar size?
Posted on 8/20/15 at 9:22 am to CapstoneGrad06
Look at his film. You will find out.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:18 am to Rizzy
His measurables don't equate to a NFL caliber QB.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:25 am to CapstoneGrad06
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His measurables don't equate to a NFL caliber QB.
I think the key word there is NFL Caliber. Playing QB in the NFL and playing QB in college are significantly different situations/animals. This kid should make for a top notch College QB.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 10:46 am to TideSaint
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Linebacker: Dylan Moses
High School: University Lab (Baton Rouge, Florida)
Size: 6'2", 220 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 outside linebacker; No. 1 overall
Recruitment Status
Dylan Moses, who could potentially play running back in college, held multiple offers in middle school. He committed to local SEC powerhouse LSU early as a freshman and remained pledged to the Tigers for more than a year. Dynamics changed Aug. 3, when Moss decommitted from LSU. The school still looks like his likely destination, but expect Alabama, Florida State, Texas and others to push hard for a role in this recruitment.
Linebacker: Dylan Moses
High School: University Lab (Baton Rouge, Florida)
Size: 6'2", 220 pounds
Composite Ranking: No. 1 outside linebacker; No. 1 overall
Recruitment Status
Dylan Moses, who could potentially play running back in college, held multiple offers in middle school. He committed to local SEC powerhouse LSU early as a freshman and remained pledged to the Tigers for more than a year. Dynamics changed Aug. 3, when Moss decommitted from LSU. The school still looks like his likely destination, but expect Alabama, Florida State, Texas and others to push hard for a role in this recruitment.
Posted on 8/20/15 at 11:18 am to SoFla Tideroller
Just so y'all will know, I am the serial up voter and will conquer the serial down voter. I will take pride in my new found fame, you are welcome. 
This post was edited on 8/20/15 at 5:53 pm
Posted on 8/20/15 at 12:36 pm to TideSaint
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Maybe someone hacked his account.
Paging Buccwildbammer.
You rang?
How sad is it that almost every post on the last 2 pages has at least 1 downvote
This post was edited on 8/20/15 at 12:38 pm
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