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Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:00 pm to TigerPaw1
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:00 pm to TigerPaw1
Southeast spotlight: Top 2019 storylines (Rivals)
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This week marks the first release of the class of 2019 Rivals100, so we take a look around the country at the top storylines for the current sophomore class. Today we focus on the Southeast region.
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Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:01 pm to TigerPaw1
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1. Can Georgia get all three?
Jadon Haselwood is already committed. Jashawn Sheffield was in Athens hanging out with Kirby Smart while wearing a Bulldogs jersey March 17. Dominic Blaylock quietly visited Georgia in January, and he recently helped Smart offer a close friend of his, linebacker JD Bertrand. Could three of the top skill guys in Georgia end up playing together between the hedges? Odds are in the Dawgs' favor right now to land this elite trio, and this is something we will watch closely the next 18-plus months.
There is talk questioning if all would commit at wide receiver, wondering how often they would get the ball, but at this time it looks like Georgia would love to have Haselwood on the outside at receiver, Blaylock in the slot and Sheffield on defense at safety, giving all an opportunity to make plays. There is still a long way to go, but these three are top-10 prospects in Georgia and Rivals100 talents, and all three are trending toward Georgia at this time.
I am curious to see how long recruits give Smart before they expect to see wins. Will be curious to see if they go 8-4 or something like that again this year with some bad losses (hopefully to us) if that hurts their momentum any. I still think he's got an extra year of leeway
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:01 pm to TigerPaw1
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2. Who will emerge in Tennessee?
When the initial rankings came out for the Class of 2019, the state of Tennessee had two of the class' top 15 players. While we’re still a few months away from releasing the numerical Rivals250, there are several candidates from the Volunteer State in the mix to be the state’s No. 1 player.
Defensive back Wesley Walker is the next elite player to come out of state powerhouse Ensworth in Nashville, and he’s joined by other 5.9 four-stars defensive tackle Trevis Hopper, wide receiver Lance Wilhoite, LSU athlete commit Maurice Hampton and lengthy defensive end Joseph Anderson. It’s a versatile group of talent in a state that continues to produce more players on a yearly basis, so the race for the top spot will be fun to watch as the cycle moves along.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:02 pm to TigerPaw1
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3. Can LSU lock down Louisiana?
The Bayou State starts the 2019 rankings cycle with one five-star in defensive tackle Ishmael Sopsher, giving it a leg up on the 2018 class, which is still waiting on its first five-star to emerge. Sospher is just the latest impressive defensive lineman to come out of the state and is already high on LSU and Alabama. The Tigers and Tide are regularly dueling over the state’s top prospects and LSU has a stated goal to lock down the state’s borders.
Other 2019 four-stars from “The Boot” include offensive lineman Kardell Thomas, who is already committed to the Tigers, wide receiver Devonta Lee, LSU defensive back commit Derek Stingley and athlete Trey Palmer. All the players have spoken highly of LSU in the past and will likely be top targets for the school, so if they can truly lock down the state, it would be a huge achievement and likely part of a great 2019 haul.
Lee was recently offered by AU and visited. Oregeron is offering everyone with a pulse in LA trying to rebuild goodwill
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:03 pm to TigerPaw1
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4. Is Bo Nix an Auburn lock?
Patrick Nix played quarterback at Auburn from 1992-1995. Will his son, Bo Nix, end up on the Plains in 2019? Many think it is already a done deal even though the quarterback is adding offers, keeping his options open and visiting other schools.
The younger Nix grew up an Auburn fan -- his first two words may have been War Eagle -- he has visited Auburn much more than he has any other school and many of those looking at his recruitment feel he may already see his name on Gus Malzahn's commitment list for 2019.
The biggest question is, could Nix go anywhere other than Auburn? He has offers from Alabama, Florida State, Miami and Ohio State, among others, so the options are there, but can he let go of that love for Auburn enough to sign those papers to attend another school? Nix is planning to take the recruiting process slow, but down deep he has that Auburn blood in him, so the Tigers will be considered the team to beat until Nix puts the pen to the paper to sign with some other school.
God I hope he is
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:03 pm to TigerPaw1
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5. Who will be the next five-star?
The Southeast always produces at least a handful of five-star players, and despite already having three in the 2019 class, the number is surely to grow as the cycle moves along. Right now the early candidates include linebacker Owen Pappoe, the phenom who started receiving scholarship offers from SEC teams before ever playing a varsity game, as well as wide receivers like Blaylock, Sheffield and Lee.
The smart money would be on one of the region’s talented wideouts, as the trio above is joined by Arkansas prospect Treylon Burks and Florida wide receiver Maurice Goolsby as players starting out with a 6.0 Rivals Rating, just one step down from 6.1 and five-star status. Other wildcards to watch include Georgia defensive end commitment Nolan Smith, Loganville (Ga.) Grayson offensive tackle Wanya Morris and Louisville (Ky.) Trinity defensive end Stephen Herron.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:09 pm to TigerPaw1
Class of 2019: Star rankings revealed for 20 more prospects (Rivals)
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While the focus of most is the class of 2018 as we dive deep into the spring evaluation period, members of the class of 2019 are getting offers as well on a daily basis. Rather than rush out a Rivals100 on prospects who have played two years of high school football, we thought we’d put stars on 100 of them and release 20 a day. Here’s our final batch, led by five-star defensive tackle Ishmael Sopsher.
The prospects listed are grouped by their Rivals Rating from 6.1 to 5.9 but are in no particular order otherwise.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:09 pm to TigerPaw1
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5* DT Ishmael Sophser
Sopsher, out of Amite, La., is a bull of a defensive tackle in the mold of 2017 five-star Marvin Wilson.
“We're taking a little bit of a chance by ranking Sopsher this high this early, but with the way he's performed and continued to improve every time we've seen him both in games and in a camp setting it's a risk worth taking,” said Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst Woody Wommack. “Sopsher is a dominant interior lineman and the type of guy that the nation's top programs battle for on a yearly basis. He's already got LSU and Alabama high on his list and he will be a guy that will be household name in the recruiting world before long.”
What a bizarre name
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:10 pm to TigerPaw1
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4* OT Logan Brown
Big offensive tackle Logan Brown out of Kentwood (Mich.) East Kentwood is another name to watch on this list and he’s being mentioned in some heady company.
“There are strong comparisons between Brown and class of 2018 five-star Jackson Carman, but Brown may even have a higher ceiling,” said Rivals.com Midwest Recruiting Analyst Josh Helmholdt. “The West Michigan native is all of his 6-foot-6 and he combines a great offensive tackle frame with plus-athleticism for the position and healthy mean streak.”
Brown grew up a Michigan fan but also has offers from Wisconsin and Illinois early.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:11 pm to TigerPaw1
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4* WR Arjei Henderson (Oklahoma Commit)
Wide receiver Arjei Henderson from Richmond (Texas) Travis is an early Oklahoma commitment and has good size and speed.
“Henderson is a crafty receiver that is productive on both long, vertical routes and picking up big yards after the catch,” said Rivals.com Texas Recruiting Analyst Nick Krueger. “He's got good size but wins jump-balls on defenders with the ease of a player six inches taller than him.”
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:12 pm to TigerPaw1
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4* ATH Jashawn Sheffield
Athlete Jashawn Sheffield from St. Simons Island (Ga.) Frederica Academy could play either way in college and many feel that Georgia is the team to beat early, but Miami and Ohio State also intrigue him.
“Sheffield plays at a private school and some question his ability due to the competition he plays. Don't. He does what he is supposed to against the players he plays against — he dominates,” said Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst Chad Simmons. “Sheffield is an elite athlete with the combination of size, speed and playmaking ability to be a star at wide receiver or safety. He has that burst when he gets the ball, then on the other side, he has great range and he is a physical football player.”
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:12 pm to TigerPaw1
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4* ATH Quavaris Crouch
In North Carolina, another versatile prospect is making noise as Charlotte (N.C.) Harding University star Quavaris Crouch has impressed many.
“Crouch is a physical freak. At 6-foot-3, 205-pounds he runs like a deer, plowing over defenders or outrunning them. Crouch has very good hands and is very tough to bring down once he gets the ball in space,” said Rivals.com Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst Adam Friedman. “Many teams are also looking at him as a linebacker as well. Clemson, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Michigan are just some of the big offers he has received.”
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:13 pm to TigerPaw1
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4* QB Hank Bachmeier
Out west, quarterback Hank Bachmeier from Murrieta (Calif.) Murrieta Valley has also impressed.
“Bachmeier makes all the throws well, whether it's sitting in the pocket and throwing down the seam, down the sideline, across the middle or where his receivers can run under it,” said Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Adam Gorney. “He's really talented throwing on the run, drawing up the defense and then finding receivers down the field and prolonging plays. When needed, Bachmeier can also run with the ball for big yards and so he's a dual-threat in that way. Colorado, UCLA and others are involved early.”
There's just something about a dual threat QB out of CA names Hank that feels wrong
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:14 pm to TigerPaw1
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4* WR Lance Wilhoite
Nashville (Tenn.) Franklin Road Academy receiver Lance Wilhoite has good size and excellent change of direction which often gives opponents fits.
“Wilhoite isn't as well-known as some of the players on this list but that won't be the case for long. He's a smooth route-runner and the type of guy who makes going against other top prospects look easy,” said Wommack. “LSU, Tennessee and South Carolina are among his early offers.”
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:14 pm to TigerPaw1
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4* S Tyler Scott
At safety, Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) University School hitter Tyler Scott impresses in many ways and has Louisville as his early leader despite growing up a Florida fan.
“Scott’s length jumps off the page, but he breaks on the ball incredibly well,” said Rivals.com Florida Recruiting Analyst Rob Cassidy. “His speed and size allow him to recover from missteps. His offer list is growing quickly for a reason.”
Here are the others that made the initial 20 for today’s release:
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:15 pm to TigerPaw1
Class of 2019: Top 100 prospects (Rivals)
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Here is a list of the Rivals100 for the class of 2019, listed alphabetically. Our analysts have not ranked the players in order yet.
We released 20 players per day this week. For analysis, video and more, see our releases.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:15 pm to TigerPaw1
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THE FIVE-STARS
J.T. Daniels, Santa Ana, Ca.
Jadon Haselwood, Ellenwood, Ga.
Christopher Hinton, Norcross, Ga.
Ishmael Sopsher, Amite, La.
Kayvon Thibodeaux, Los Angeles, Ca.
I think Nix ends up in this group by the end of 2019 cycle
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:16 pm to TigerPaw1
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THE FOUR-STARS
CJ Alatini, Orem, Utah
Antonio Alfano, Oradell, NJ
Joseph Anderson, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Hank Bachmeier, Murrieta, Ca.
Julian Barnett, Belleville, Mich.
David Bell, Indianapolis, Ind.
Dominick Blaylock, Marietta, Ga.
Jowon Briggs, Cincinnati, Ohio
Kam Brown, Colleyville, Tex.
Logan Brown, Kentwood, Mich.
Treylon Burks, Warren, Ark.
Noah Cain, Bradenton, Fla.
Cam Coleman, Bradenton, Fla.
Jeremiah Criddell, Rancho Cucuamonga, Ca.
Quavaris Crouch, Charlotte, NC
Jalen Curry, Stafford, Tex.
Nakobe Dean, Horn Lake, Miss.
Akeem Dent, Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Devontae Dobbs, Belleville, Mich.
John Dunmore, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Steven Faucheux, West Chester, Ohio
Devyn Ford, Stafford, Va.
Kyle Ford, Anaheim, Ca.
Isaiah Foskey, Concord, Ca.
Brieon Fuller, Doral, Fla.
Mase Fuma, Santa Ana, Calif.
Brendan Gant, Lakeland, Fla.
Maurice Goolsby, Dunnellon, Fla.
Kenyon Green, Atascocita, Tex.
Grant Gunnell, Houston, Tex.
Deyavie Hammond, Lakeland, Fla.
Maurice Hampton, Memphis, Tenn.
Zach Harrison, Lewis Center, Ohio
DeMarcco Hellams, Hyattsville, MD
Arjei Henderson, Fort Bend, Tex.
Hudson Henry, Little Rock, Ark.
Stephen Herron, Louisville, Ky.
Trevis Hopper, Memphis, Tenn.
Demariyon Houston, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Michael Johnson, Jr., Eugene, Ore.
Austin Jones, Oakland, Ca.
Keiondre Jones, Hoganville, Ga.
George Karlaftis, West Lafayette, Ind.
Devonta Lee, Amite, La.
Shane Lee, Washington, D.C.
Luke McCaffrey, Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Warren McClendon, Brunswick, Ga.
Jaylen McCollough, Powder Springs, Ga.
Bru McCoy, Santa Ana, Calif.
Kenny McIntosh, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Jaleel McRae, New Smyrna Beach, Fla.
Charles Moore, Louisville, Miss.
Dylan Morris, Graham, Wash.
Wanya Morris, Loganville, Ga.
King Mwikuta, Lagrange, Ga.
Evan Neal, Bradenton, Fla.
Doug Nester, Huntington, WV
Bo Nix, Pinson, Ala.
Trey Palmer, Kentwood, La.
Owen Pappoe, Loganville, Ga.
Mycah Pittman, Calabasas, Calif.
Matthew Pola-Mao, Phoenix, Ariz.
William Putnam, Chatham, Ill.
Pierce Quick, Trussville, Ala.
Spencer Rattler, Phoenix, Ari.
Beau Robbins, Carmel, Ind.
Nolan Rumler, Akron, Ohio
Trey Sanders, Bradenton, Fla.
Tyler Scott, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Jarshawn Sheffield, St. Simons Island, Ga.
Nolan Smith, Bradenton, Fla.
Chris Steele, Bellflower, Calif.
Derek Stingley Jr., Baton Rouge, La.
Austin Stogner, Plano, Tex.
Marcus Stripling, Houston, Tex.
Taulia Tagovailoa, Kapolei, Hi.
Jonah Tauanu’u, Harbor City, Ca.
Darius Thomas, Jonesboro, Ark.
Kardell Thomas, Baton Rough, La.
Henry To’oto’o, Concord, Ca.
Faatui Tuitele, Honolulu, Hi.
Dante Walker, Riverdale, Ga.
Wesley Walker, Nashville, Tenn.
Caedan Wallace, Princeton, NJ
Keon Ware-Hudson, Murrieta, Calif.
Marcus Washington, St. Louis, Mo.
Theo Wease, Allen, Tex.
Clay Webb, Oxford, Ala.
Lance Wilhoite, Nashville, Tenn.
Brian Williams, Dallas, Tex.
Isaiah Williams, St. Louis, Mo.
Max Williams, Gardena, Ca.
Darnell Wright, Huntington, WV
Nayquan Wright, Miami Gardens, Fla.
Keon Zipperer, Lakeland, Fla.
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:25 pm to TigerPaw1
You doin some serious work bro. 
Posted on 3/31/17 at 7:35 pm to AUtigerNOLA
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You doin some serious work bro.
Thanks
Football is still so far away I need something to take the edge off
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