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Posted on 7/3/17 at 7:52 pm to ellitor
Justin Fields team won 7v7 tourney. Plans on visiting AU for overnight visit on July 13th then visiting UGA July 16th
Posted on 7/3/17 at 9:16 pm to TigerPaw1
Bagmen get ready
Posted on 7/4/17 at 7:41 am to RandySavage
In-state RB target Harold Joiner ‘pushed toward’ Auburn after personal conversation with Gus Malzahn (SECCountry)
Like I said yesterday, see if you can get him on board but keep going after Pierce. If you land Pierce and he decommits it's not then end of the world. Problem happens if you pass on Joiner and miss on both Martin and Pierce
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Harold Joiner explains recruitment shift, top 6
A seismic shift has taken place for Harold Joiner in the last two weeks.
Last month, the Mountain Brook (Ala.) running back called LSU his leader and Georgia his close second. LSU added three running backs to its Class of 2018. Georgia landed the No. 1 running back in the nation. Joiner told SEC Country both of those programs are now completely eliminated from contention.
He posted a top 6 last week that included Auburn, Alabama, Michigan State, UCLA, Southern California and Texas. It’s an intriguing top group. He’s never visited any of the last four despite telling a Michigan State reporter the Spartans are his leader. Alabama seems like a peculiar addition to the group considering Joiner’s stance on depth chart and early playing time: “I’d have eight running back in front of me at Alabama,” he said.
Joiner has always talked about Auburn with reservations, but that trend is starting to change. After LSU’s moves at running back, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn made a personal phone call to Joiner.
“He wants me to come down for a picnic. He needed to talk to me and my dad 1-on-1,” Joiner said. “Now that coach Gus Malzahn has started telling me that he only wants me as a running back right now. It has pushed me toward them more.”
Whenever a head coach gets involved in a recruitment, especially Malzahn, it raises a school’s chances with a recruit. If Joiner visits for Auburn’s summer barbecue, that sit-down with Malzahn will be pivotal in Auburn’s chances of swaying Joiner once and for all. Joiner has visited Auburn so many times that he “doesn’t even know” the total count.
He said he’s “pretty comfortable” at Auburn, which is more than he can definitively say about any other program in his top 6. Hence why I put a Crystal Ball prediction in for Auburn.
Joiner had positive things to say about a couple of the other schools in his top 6. Texas coaches tell him they like his body type and think he can start as a freshman. Michigan State has big offensive linemen and an open depth chart. But he hasn’t visited the Longhorns and doesn’t know if he will. He’s not sure how he feels about the cold weather in East Lansing either.
Again, Auburn is the one in the group that he actually knows, and the Tigers are growing on him.
There remains one thing to track with Joiner, however: The rest of the Tigers’ running back moves in the class.
“They don’t have any other commits at my position right now, so that’s pretty good,” Joiner said.
Technically that’s not true. Shaun Shivers is committed, but the 5-foot-7 Shivers and the 6-foot-3 Joiner bring such different frame and skill set that their recruitments aren’t likely intertwined. What will be interesting to track is whether 4-star RB targets Dameon Pierce or Asa Martin would be enough to run Joiner off for good.
Like I said yesterday, see if you can get him on board but keep going after Pierce. If you land Pierce and he decommits it's not then end of the world. Problem happens if you pass on Joiner and miss on both Martin and Pierce
Posted on 7/4/17 at 7:42 am to TigerPaw1
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Auburn’s quest for a tight end
One of the most popular names in recent weeks comes from an unlikely position group: tight end Luke Ford.
The former Arkansas commit became one of the nation’s top offensive commodities when he de-committed from the Razorbacks last month. Since then, he’s begun his recruiting roundtrip to several other programs across the southeast, including Auburn.
Ford has publicly announced Alabama as his leader, but my Dawgnation colleague Jeff Sentell wrote from The Opening that the nation’s No. 4 tight end is strongly considering Georgia as well. Sentell confirmed those two programs to be leading at this time. He also noted Ford has plenty of time to decide, even considering a National Signing Day announcement.
That last piece is particularly useful for Auburn.
The Tigers are still in search for their tight end in the Class of 2018. Ford is at or near the top of the list. As for Georgia and Alabama, those programs have a few other tight end targets in mind for the class that are in the same caliber as Ford. If Ford waits until National Signing Day, a solid 2017 season could have a major effect on his perception of Auburn.
Ford and his family visited the Tigers shortly after his de-commitment. Although Alabama already named his leader, the Illinois product praised the Auburn visit, specifically his personal tour guide — Gus Malzahn. It was only the second visit he’d taken (Lovie Smith at Illinois) where the head coach hosted the visit.
A person close to Ford’s recruitment confirmed Auburn to be very much in the mix for this one, especially if the Tigers are able to flash a successful passing game this fall.
Posted on 7/4/17 at 7:44 am to TigerPaw1
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Auburn DE target posts intriguing tweet
Andres Fox took a 180-degree turn Sunday night.
The Mobile (Ala.) defensive end narrowed down to his top 3 several months ago. It’s been an Auburn vs. LSU vs. Alabama battle ever since then. Fox has taken visits to all of those schools, and after his most recent visit to Auburn — his second visit in as many weeks — he said he was on the verge of a decision.
“Probably a couple of weeks,” Fox said at the time.
That timeline appears to have shifted.
Let me start by saying: Every conversation I’ve left with Fox or someone close to him, I’ve left thinking he’d one day commit to Auburn. This decision to push back a commitment doesn’t necessarily change that, but I do think the more Fox waits, the more likely it is for Alabama or LSU to alter his stance on each of those schools.
One of Auburn’s biggest advantages has been that the Tigers were the first to offer. That obviously won’t change. But as Fox is distanced from December when Auburn kicked his recruitment off, the mystique of that first offer will likely fizzle. I still see the Tigers as the clear team to beat, but Alabama and LSU both have high interest in Fox.
This one will be interesting to track.
Posted on 7/4/17 at 7:50 am to TigerPaw1
Auburn is one of top schools for 5-star linebacker Owen Pappoe (AL.com)
Not getting hopes up on this kid yet. Clemson and Florida State seem like the biggest early threats imo. Keyatta Watson is an ok DB but his dad is the founder of True 19 and True 20 which do GA vs TX all star games. He has a huge pull with a lot of the Grayson kids and his son is committed to FSU. Three other of his teammates are committed there as well. HIs recruitment will be very interesting to track
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Owen Pappoe made The Opening history last summer when he became the first rising sophomore to earn an invitation to Nike's event in Beaverton, Ore.
As one of the top prospects in the 2019 class, Pappoe again was selected for the event. The 6-foot, 210-pound Pappoe earned several major offers before his freshman year at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga., including Auburn.
Pappoe said Sunday that he visited Auburn about four weeks ago.
"It was cool," the five-star recruit said. "I spent a whole bunch of time with (linebackers) Coach (Travis) Williams watching film with him. He got to meet my family for the first time so it was real cool."
Pappoe said he's just "been chilling" this summer and has also visited Georgia, Florida, Florida State and Miami. After The Opening, he's likely done with visits for the summer.
Pappoe is ranked as the nation's No. 6 overall prospect in the class of 2019. Alabama, Georgia and Clemson have also offered.
But Auburn should feel good about its chances.
"They've always been one of my top schools though I don't talk about them much," Pappoe said.
"The relationships I have with the coaches over there, it's real tight. I know if I were to go there, they would take care of me and I would play a big part of their defense."
Not getting hopes up on this kid yet. Clemson and Florida State seem like the biggest early threats imo. Keyatta Watson is an ok DB but his dad is the founder of True 19 and True 20 which do GA vs TX all star games. He has a huge pull with a lot of the Grayson kids and his son is committed to FSU. Three other of his teammates are committed there as well. HIs recruitment will be very interesting to track
Posted on 7/4/17 at 7:53 am to TigerPaw1
SEC football recruit gives up double quarter pounder with cheese (AL.com)
Name to file away. If things go badly at LB, he could be a guy that comes into play. Hopefully that doesn't happen
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Sorry McDonald's. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa linebacker Jacquez Jones, an SEC recruit, has distanced himself from the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, his favorite fast-food snack, in favor of apples and oranges, broccoli and asparagus.
"It was right by the house," he said of McDonald's. "Late nights, when you don't have anything to eat... It was good, but I had to cut back on it. It really paid off."
Combined with lifting weights and running this summer, Jones' newfound eating habits have allowed the newest Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa football player to lose 22 pounds. He's down to 218 pounds.
"We've really been pushing it, getting my frame leaner and adding more muscle. I feel completely different," he said.
"Last year, (it appeared) I could barely move (when I watched myself play) on film. I could see I was slow. But now, I can move, run with the wide receivers. It's really changed my game."
Jones, the nephew of former Alabama defensive back Juwan Simpson, is ranked No. 25 on the 247Sports Composite list of the state of Alabama's top high school football players in the Class of 2018. His offers include LSU (he camped there last month), Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Maryland and West Virginia. His received his first offer the spring of his sophomore season: Michigan.
Jones said LSU has shown increased interest in recent weeks, while Ole Miss and Mississippi State have been the most consistent with recruiting him.
"Right now, my goal is to make it to the next level," Jones said of the NFL. "So whatever (college) provides that (opportunity), that's where I'm going to go."
Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa is coming off an 11-1 season which included a trip to the second round of the Class 6A playoffs.
This fall, Jones will play inside linebacker at Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, the position he's being recruited at by several college football programs.
Name to file away. If things go badly at LB, he could be a guy that comes into play. Hopefully that doesn't happen
Posted on 7/4/17 at 7:54 am to TigerPaw1
5-star QB Justin Fields earns top honor at The Opening (AL.com)
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Justin Fields dazzled throughout the 7-on-7 finals at Nike Football's The Opening.
For his efforts, he was rewarded as the top player from the event. Fields was named the Elite 11 MVP and The Opening overall MVP at the Beaverton, Ore., setting.
Fields led his team to a championship in the 7-on-7 event, as Mach Speed beat Vapor Speed 31-15 behind five touchdown passes from Fields.
The nation's No. 3 overall recruit, the five-star quarterback from Kennesaw, Ga., recently visited Alabama and Auburn. He also said he plans to return to Auburn on July 13. He's in contact with Alabama assistant Brent Key, but has not set a return trip.
Read about Fields' Alabama visit and his thoughts on Auburn.
** The offensive and defensive line competition continued after it was cut short Sunday because of Greg Emerson's horrifying leg injury. Emerson, a four-star prospect from Tennessee, has Alabama in his top seven. He was carted off in a stretcher, but the good news is that it appears there is no ligament damage and he could be back in action in four to six weeks.
I didn't see the injury, as I was watching 7-on-7, but Emerson's screams could be heard from a distance away.
"He's back, he took it like a champ and we all prayed for him," four-star defensive end Tyreke Smith said.
"That just made us stronger. I like how we didn't break down. We got up from it and kept going. It was tough yesterday, but we regrouped."
Emerson, sporting crutches, announced a commitment to Tennessee on NFL Network's broadcast. Earlier in the day, North Carolina receiver Jordyn Adams, a one-time Alabama target, committed to UNC.
Jamaree Salyer of Atlanta, Ga., won the OL MVP award and Xavier Thomas of IMG Academy won the DL MVP. Both are five-star prospects. Thomas is committed to Clemson.
Check out full coverage from the event, which ended tonight. AL.com will have more recruiting interviews throughout the week with prospects from The Opening.
5-star Pennsylvania DE/OLB Micah Parsons will visit Alabama for the first time soon.
5-star North Carolina DE KJ Henry is also a high priority for Alabama
One school has replaced Auburn for No. 2 with JJ Peterson behind Alabama
Five-star 2019 LB Owen Pappoe is high on Auburn
Four-star CB Jaycee Horn talks Alabama and may not commit on July 15 after all
Harold Joiner's recruitment seems to be trending towards Auburn. Or Michigan State.
Alabama is trying to flip four-star Michigan commit Emil Ekiyor
Elite south Florida cornerback Tyson Campbell is high on Alabama
Luke Ford has emerged into an elite tight end target, and he's watching Alabama and Auburn closely.
Alabama is battling an MWC school for 4-star OL Penei Sewell
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:03 am to TigerPaw1
KN had a VIP update on Justyn Ross this weekend
Ross says he's been leaning to one school for two months or so. He didn't say which school but said the environment and people there are the main reason. He has a top 5 of Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, Florida and Florida State but his mom has never visited the Florida schools. They plan to do that in July. Ross has visited AU 6 times this year and a 7th is likely later in July. Interestingly he says there are two schools recruiting him the hardest right now: Auburn and Clemson. Says his mom is very supportive and not pushing him anywhere. When asked what he's looking for in a school he said a place where's comfortable, can compete for playing time early and have quarterbacks. Ross is keeping an eye on QB recruiting in 2018 class and is already close with AU commit Joey Gatewood. He specifically said he fits best at AU. Also plans on waiting to commit so he can see how the season plays out and what QBs go where
KN also had a nugget out on Ross where he says based off everyone he's talked two it really seems like an AU/CLEM battle right now. KN says his gut thinks Clemson is the leader but that no commitment is coming soon. Emphasizes that results this season by AU could play huge role. Also said don't count out Bama obviously
Ross says he's been leaning to one school for two months or so. He didn't say which school but said the environment and people there are the main reason. He has a top 5 of Auburn, Alabama, Clemson, Florida and Florida State but his mom has never visited the Florida schools. They plan to do that in July. Ross has visited AU 6 times this year and a 7th is likely later in July. Interestingly he says there are two schools recruiting him the hardest right now: Auburn and Clemson. Says his mom is very supportive and not pushing him anywhere. When asked what he's looking for in a school he said a place where's comfortable, can compete for playing time early and have quarterbacks. Ross is keeping an eye on QB recruiting in 2018 class and is already close with AU commit Joey Gatewood. He specifically said he fits best at AU. Also plans on waiting to commit so he can see how the season plays out and what QBs go where
KN also had a nugget out on Ross where he says based off everyone he's talked two it really seems like an AU/CLEM battle right now. KN says his gut thinks Clemson is the leader but that no commitment is coming soon. Emphasizes that results this season by AU could play huge role. Also said don't count out Bama obviously
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:08 am to TigerPaw1
I think E mentioned this the other day but KN followed up with Clemson people on Joiner. Turns out they aren't really recruiting him that hard and he's probably not a take for them right now despite supposedly being his #2 school and him talking them up a bunch. They have reached out to Asa Martin tho so that will be interesting to follow
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:10 am to TigerPaw1
Some good DB news came out this weekend from KN. Apparently we are definitely trending up for 3* S Jamien Sherwood. Apparently he will be back on campus for his 3rd visit this year on July 12th. Miami leads in CB but KN believes AU is recruiting him harder than the Canes. It's a 10 hours trip for Sherwood so following the visits paired with what KN is hearing lead him to put in a CB pick for AU on Sherwood
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:10 am to TigerPaw1
TE Michael Parker gets his 247 rating (247)
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85. Not bad.
Scout has him as a 2-star ... Don't think anybody else has him rated.
We see a lot of upside, given his height, speed, reach, hands, etc.
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:13 am to TigerPaw1
A team's track program will play a big role in landing 4* WR Anthony Schwartz as well according to KN. That's a big reason why Florida currently leads. However, AU's impressive performance this year opened Schwartz eyes as well and apparently AU's track coach Ralph Spry has been recruiting Schwartz hard as well. Apparently they are trying to figure out how he can do spring football stuff and still run track at AU. He plans to visit his top 3 of Auburn, Florida and Georgia again this summer before committing.
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:14 am to TigerPaw1
Tank Jenkins update from The Opening (247)
Disappointing as I was curious to see how he compared to other top OL talent out there. He's a bit of a mystery this cycle
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Never made it out here to Oregon for The Opening. Got sick. Don't know any more details but hopefully the 4-star OG target is feeling better.
Disappointing as I was curious to see how he compared to other top OL talent out there. He's a bit of a mystery this cycle
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:16 am to TigerPaw1
Most think 4* DE Azeez Ojulari is leaning UGA at this time but he says things are tight between his leaders. AU is one of those teams and a big reason is Rodney Garner because he's put a lot of guys in the NFL. He says that Garner and Tim Horton (area recruiter) reach out to him at least once a week. He wants to visit AU again in July. It could be his last visit before his decision which he hopes to have before the season begins.
Pretty sure this kid is all UGA but if there's one thing Garner has proven it's his ability to take supposed UGA locks out of GA
Pretty sure this kid is all UGA but if there's one thing Garner has proven it's his ability to take supposed UGA locks out of GA
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:19 am to TigerPaw1
4* OG Trey Hill says AU is still in the race. He's visited Auburn more than half a dozen times. He plans on making a decision in December after the season right now. Hill wants to visit LSU, Ohio State and USC in July. He also plans on getting back to AU sometime. Says the coaching staff is what really stand out to him about AU. He talks with Herb Hand at least twice a week and said he would love to be coached by him. As of right now AU and UGA will probably not get official visits because he wants to use those to places he can't really drive to
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:23 am to TigerPaw1
5* LB Owen Pappoe could be close to committing with CLEM & FSU the top teams most likely. However, AU is trending and it's all because of Travis Williams. Pappoe says T-WILL is his favorite coach recruiting him and apparently he's been on him since the 8th grade (guess when he was grad assistant). When he visited AU recently he brought his parents who got to sit down with Williams and it went well. He says what he likes about Williams is that he's real with him. Most of the time they aren't talking football when he sits down with him and that he loves the fact that he goes out with his players and invites them to his home. He wants to get back to AU soon, probably for the BBQ event
If Auburn can start winning I really think you could see us start landing some of these elite LBs. We got one in Moultry last year tho not sure if we will get one this year (though I think Harris is elite and OHST might pass). But another strong year by LBs on field paired with more wins could be enough ammunition for T-WILL to start snagging these top LB guys because they all love him (Ben Davis, Nate McBride, JJ Peterson, Owen Pappoe)
If Auburn can start winning I really think you could see us start landing some of these elite LBs. We got one in Moultry last year tho not sure if we will get one this year (though I think Harris is elite and OHST might pass). But another strong year by LBs on field paired with more wins could be enough ammunition for T-WILL to start snagging these top LB guys because they all love him (Ben Davis, Nate McBride, JJ Peterson, Owen Pappoe)
This post was edited on 7/4/17 at 8:24 am
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:26 am to TigerPaw1
Sunday's top performers from The Opening: Southeast (247)
Starting to think I might be wrong on Vann. I wasn't all that impressed with his film but he's supposedly been real strong at the Opening
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BEAVERTON, Ore. — Sunday’s action at The Opening Finals featured the OL/DL challenge, hours of Nike 7on7 pool play and the first round of the Nike 7on7 Championship Tournament at night. This year, we’re breaking down our prospect reports by region instead of 7on7 team. Here’s who caught our eye today from the Southeast.
Alpha Dog
Justin Fields (Kennesaw, GA/Harrison) — The 5-star recruit didn’t disappoint. He wasn’t just the most productive quarterback Sunday, he arguably was the top overall performer regardless of position. Fields carved up opposing defenses with precision throws, found open men all over the field, completed every type of pass and consistently moved his team down the field. His throws were accurate and crisp. More than anything, Fields was efficient. When all was said and done, he completed 27 of 35 passes for four touchdowns and no interceptions on eight drives.
Next 5 Standouts
Terrace Marshall (Bossier City, LA/Parkway) — The 5-star receiver certainly lived up to his hype as a big-play guy throughout the day. He came up big on deep balls, fade routes and even produced a 40-yard catch-and-run. Marshall was the most dominant receiver on his team (Vapor Speed). He finished with 13 catches.
Jamaree Salyer, (Atlanta, GA/Pace Academy) — Big, agile and naturally strong, Salyer was at times a beast. He not only has a stout power base but used his upper-body stretch to deliver massive, route-altering punches into the opposition. When Salyer locks into a defender, he’s tough to get by.
Chris Smith (Atlanta, GA/Hapeville Charter) — At 5-feet-10.5, 169 pounds, the Georgia commit is one of the smaller defensive backs at The Opening. But he covers a lot of ground and continues to display terrific instincts and strong ball skills. Smith had two interceptions of note Sunday — both were pick sixes. On one, Smith intercepted UCLA commit Dorian Thompson-Robinson after pulling away from his receiver and breaking in front of another.
Channing Tindall (Columbia, S.C./Sping Valley) — Simply put, the 4-star linebacker was everywhere. He broke up passes all over the place and seemed to be wherever the ball was. While Tindall has been described by some as a thumper, he showed the ability to drop into coverage and stick with backs and tight ends. Not many linebackers covered as well as Tindall did.
Josh Vann (Tucker, GA/Tucker) — Vann is sneaky. He didn’t wow anyone with his speed but just as is the case on Friday nights he makes plays. He had nice catch-and-runs, caught slants, made grabs on the sidelines and beat the defense deep for a score. Although Vann did have one drop late in the day overall he was steady, if not flashy. He’s just a workman-like receiver who always finds the soft spot in defense.
Signature Play
On a tipped pass from Washington Sate quarterback commit Cammon Cooper, 2019 linebacker Owen Pappoe of Grayson (Ga.) got a hand on the ball, kept it alive in the air then finally snagged it and rambled in for a pick six.
Emptying the Notebook
-Kentucky quarterback commit Jarren Williams (Lawrenceville, GA/Central Gwinnett) competed 39 of 55 passes for five touchdowns and three interceptions. In one game, he was 11 of 14 with three touchdowns. Williams’ pump-fakes threw off numerous defensive backs.
-Clemson quarterback commit Trevor Lawrence (Cartersville, GA/Cartersville), the No. 1 overall recruit in the 247Sports Composite, started a tad slow, but got hot late. In his final game of the day, Lawrence went 11 of 14 with two touchdowns. It might have been the best half by a quarterback all day.
-TCU quarterback commit Justin Rogers (Bossier City, LA/Parkway) had his moments. He finished 39 of 52 with four touchdown strikes on 12 drives.
-Michigan defensive back commit Myles Sims (Atlanta,GA/Westlake) had an interception and a pass break-up. He seemed to be in the right place a lot.
-Safety Derrik Allen (Marietta,GA/Lassiter) continued his strong play with two pass breakups and a diving interception.
Starting to think I might be wrong on Vann. I wasn't all that impressed with his film but he's supposedly been real strong at the Opening
Posted on 7/4/17 at 8:29 am to TigerPaw1
The Opening standouts: Southeast (247)
I personally think Tindall is more suited as an interior LB but no doubt he's an athletic freak. Give me two from JJ Petereson/Michael Harris/Zakoby McClain/Channing Tindall and I will be really happy
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BEAVERTON, Ore. — The Opening Finals are a wrap. After three days of position drills, 1on1 competition and a 7on7 tournament that culminated in a Championship for Team Mach Speed at the Nike World Headquarters, it’s time to close the book on the premier all-star event of the summer. This year, we’re breaking down our prospect reports by region instead of 7on7 team. Here’s who caught our eye this week from the Southeast.
Alpha Dog
Justin Fields (Kennesaw, GA/Harrison) — He threw 16 touchdown passes. He completed 72 percent of his throws without an interception. His team won the 7-on-7 title with ease. For that, Fields was named event MVP — and deservedly so. In fact, this was a runaway. From start to finish, nobody performed at the level of Fields, whose decision-making and precision passes overwhelmed his opponents and wowed those on hand. He could push for the No. 1 overall spot in the 247Sports rankings.
Next 5 Standouts
JaMarr Chase (Metairie, LA/Archbishop Rummel) — Chase was Rogers’ top target in the games that counted most. On Monday, he grabbed 16 catches and scored five times. His routes were sharp and he consistently got open. He used his body and long arms well to attack the ball. And then, he caught everything in his area including the reception of the tournament — a spectacular one-handed grab down the left sideline for six.
Azeez Ojulari (Marietta, GA/Marietta) — The Georgia 4-star looks like he has the potential to be an elite pass rusher. He’s got that look. Ojulari is quick and explosive off the ball and his counter moves were sharp and destructive to offensive tackles. At times, he seemed to be playing at a different speed than everyone else.
Justin Rogers (Bossier City, LA/Parkway) — The TCU commit led his team to the championship game with two solid days. He attempted more passes than any quarterback in the event (127) and completed 71 percent of them with 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. He was the one quarterback who really wasn’t afraid to take shots down field. His stats didn’t come from dinking and dunking.
Jamaree Salyer, (Atlanta, GA/Pace Academy) — Salyer was overpowering during this event. Incredibly strong from head to toe, he also displayed great footwork and terrific instincts.Quick at the snap and powerful with his punch, he either kept defenders off-balance or got into their bodies to alter their rush.
Josh Vann (Tucker, GA/Tucker) — Vann was Fields’ top target Monday and a big playmaker for Mach Speed throughout the 7-on-7 event. He was particularly good on crossing routes and quick outs, when he often shined with catch-and-runs that picked up large chunks of yardage.
Signature Play
Chase’s one-handed catch was a thing of beauty …
Emptying the Notebook
-After a slow start in Oregon, receiver Kearis Jackson (Fort Valley, GA/Peach County) responded with a big showing Monday. By our count, he grabbed 11 catches with two touchdowns while making plays all over the field. In one game, Jackson caught six throws.
-Linebacker Channing Tindall (Spring Valley, S.C./Spring Valley) continued his strong play Monday to cap an outstanding event. Some schools see Tindall as a potential edge rusher. Others as a downhill thumper. But Tindall was really good in Oregon playing in coverage. He made a great impression and showed that he’s one of the most versatile linebackers in the country.
-New North Carolina receiver commit Jordyn Adams (Cary, NC/Green Hope) was very good in this event. On Monday, he caught nine passes and scored twice. The consensus among the 247Sports staff: The Tar Heels are getting a nice one.
-Five-star Clemson quarterback commit Trevor Lawrence (Cartersville, GA/Cartersville), the No. 1 overall recruit in the 247Sports Composite, was not his sharpest in Oregon but while he may have come up short of the lofty expectations that come with being so highly ranked he certainly wasn’t bad by any stretch. Lawrence completed 65 percent of his passes with six touchdowns. He was, however, picked off four times in 19 total drives.
I personally think Tindall is more suited as an interior LB but no doubt he's an athletic freak. Give me two from JJ Petereson/Michael Harris/Zakoby McClain/Channing Tindall and I will be really happy
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