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Penn State Wednesday Practice Notebook - Ohio State edition

Penn State Wednesday Practice Notebook - Ohio State edition

Takeaways from Wednesday's Penn State Football practice ahead of this weekend's game against Ohio State.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley & Zane Brancefield
Rivals.com Midseason Transfer All-America Team: Defense

Rivals.com Midseason Transfer All-America Team: Defense

Ole Miss defensive lineman Walter Nolen has logged 23 quarterback pressures, three sacks and 16 tackles this season.

 • Adam Friedman
Six Nittany Lions who have impressed through six games

Six Nittany Lions who have impressed through six games

Happy Valley Insider takes a look at six Penn State Nittany Lions who have impressed through the first six games.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Rankings Rewind: Current NFL and college stars as recruits

Rankings Rewind: Current NFL and college stars as recruits

Derrick Henry won the Heisman Trophy in 2015.

 • Adam Friedman
Penn State Football Position Preview: Secondary

Penn State Football Position Preview: Secondary

Penn State's secondary should once again be a strength in 2024.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Ranking the 10 biggest DB transfers of the offseason

Ranking the 10 biggest DB transfers of the offseason

Former Alabama defensive back Caleb Downs led the Crimson Tide in tackles during his lone season in Tuscaloosa.

 • Adam Gorney
Former UGA CB A.J. Harris discusses decision and transition to Penn State

Former UGA CB A.J. Harris discusses decision and transition to Penn State

AJ Harris happy to be with Penn State, says it was a no brainer to join the program.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Penn State Football Day Eight Winter Workout Competitors of the Day

Penn State Football Day Eight Winter Workout Competitors of the Day

Here's your day eight competitors of the day from Penn State Football's winter workouts.

 • Richie O'Leary
Penn State Football kicks off winter workouts, who were the Day 2 winners?

Penn State Football kicks off winter workouts, who were the Day 2 winners?

Here's your day one competitors of the day from Penn State Football's winter workouts.

 • Richie O'Leary
PSU POD: Breaking down AJ Harris and Nolan Rucci's commitments

PSU POD: Breaking down AJ Harris and Nolan Rucci's commitments

The PSU 365 Podcast offers an instant reaction to Penn State Football landing transfer portal CB AJ Harris from Georgia.

 • Penn State 365 Podcast
Georgia Transfer DB AJ Harris commits to Penn State

Georgia Transfer DB AJ Harris commits to Penn State

For the second time in a week the Nittany Lions have landed a former top-50 prospect via the transfer portal

 • Marty Leap
NitBits: What we're hearing entering Saturday afternoon

NitBits: What we're hearing entering Saturday afternoon

Another FutureCast?

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Transfer Portal Tracker: Who's leaving? Who has Penn State offered?

Transfer Portal Tracker: Who's leaving? Who has Penn State offered?

It's officially portal season and Happy Valley Insider has your one stop shop for all things Penn State this offseason.

 • Richie O'Leary
Portal Rumor Mill: Transfer standouts mapping out visit plans

Portal Rumor Mill: Transfer standouts mapping out visit plans

Former four-star LB Tackett Curtis has heard from programs in the Big 12, Big Ten and SEC after entering the portal.

 • Adam Gorney
Top former SEC players available in the transfer portal

Top former SEC players available in the transfer portal

Few transfer portal quarterback prospects can match the depth of KJ Jefferson's starting experience.

 • Tony Tsoukalas
Three-Point Stance: Young QB recruits, impact college freshmen, more

Three-Point Stance: Young QB recruits, impact college freshmen, more

Prep QB Ennio Yapoor - who has started at the varsity level since the eighth grade - is off to a fast start in Florida.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Which DB is best fit for his future team?

Rivals Rankings Week: Which DB is best fit for his future team?

Four-star cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt committed to Ohio State in June.

 • Staff
Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

The new rankings for 2023 are out and Adam Gorney gives his thoughts, position-by-position.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five tough questions the analysts faced

Rivals Rankings Week: Five tough questions the analysts faced

Five-star quarterback Dante Moore signed with UCLA in December.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: DL is the strongest position group in 2023 class

Fact or Fiction: DL is the strongest position group in 2023 class

David Hicks Jr. leads a stellar DL line group, but what about the defensive backs?

 • Ryan Wright
National Signing Day: Team rankings breakdown

National Signing Day: Team rankings breakdown

Nick Saban's Alabama class ranks No. 6 in the all-time Rivals rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Six new Bulldogs start practice today

Six new Bulldogs start practice today

The Georgia Bulldogs had six early enrollees for the Class of 2023 report to campus today to start practicing.

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 • Radi Nabulsi
Early enrollee profile: Meet cornerback AJ Harris

Early enrollee profile: Meet cornerback AJ Harris

Discipline has forged AJ Harris' path to being the No. 31 player in the nation and an early enrollee at Georgia.

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 • Jed May
Fact or Fiction: The wrong DEs got their fifth stars

Fact or Fiction: The wrong DEs got their fifth stars

Defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei was awarded his fifth star during this week's Rivals250 rankings refresh.

 • Adam Friedman and Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tennessee commit Nico Iamaleava is the No. 2 prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Southeast Spotlight: Toughest questions about the rankings

Southeast Spotlight: Toughest questions about the rankings

Can Carnell Tate maintain his top spot in the receiver rankings?

 • Ryan Wright
Sting Factor: Daniel Harris backs off pledge to Georgia

Sting Factor: Daniel Harris backs off pledge to Georgia

The four-star cornerback had committed to the Bulldogs on July 1.

 • Adam Gorney
Rankings Roundtable: What is toughest position to rank in 2023 class?

Rankings Roundtable: What is toughest position to rank in 2023 class?

Analyst Ryan Wright says a number of prospects are pushing Cormani McClain for the top spot at cornerback.

 • Staff
Five programs that will benefit from Auburn's dismissal of Bryan Harsin

Five programs that will benefit from Auburn's dismissal of Bryan Harsin

Bryan Harsin went 9-12 during his time as Auburn's head football coach.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star cornerback Desmond Ricks reclassifies into 2023

Five-star cornerback Desmond Ricks reclassifies into 2023

Five-star Desmond Ricks announced Saturday that he will be reclassifying into the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Recruiting implications of Miami's game against Texas A&M

Fact or Fiction: Recruiting implications of Miami's game against Texas A&M

The Miami Hurricanes enter their weekend matchup against Texas A&M as an underdog.

 • Ryan Wright
Alabama High School Football: Defensive spotlight

Alabama High School Football: Defensive spotlight

Spotlight on the state of Alabama Class of 2023 and '24 top defensive players.

 • Ryan Wright and Sean Williams
How Fran Brown kept Rivals100 cornerback AJ Harris away from Florida

How Fran Brown kept Rivals100 cornerback AJ Harris away from Florida

Rivals100 corner AJ Harris breaks down how Fran Brown landed his commitment to Georgia.

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 • Jed May
Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New Rivals250 released

The new rankings for 2023 are out and Adam Gorney gives his thoughts, position-by-position.

 • Adam Gorney
Five thoughts on the 2023 DB class

Five thoughts on the 2023 DB class

Five-star Cormani McClain is the top-ranked defensive back in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Film Review: AJ Harris

Film Review: AJ Harris

We step into the film room to take a closer look at new Georgia commit AJ Harris.

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 • Trent Smallwood
Top-ranked player in Alabama - AJ Harris - commits to Georgia

Top-ranked player in Alabama - AJ Harris - commits to Georgia

Rivals100 corner AJ Harris has committed to Georgia.

 • Jed May
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most players in Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most players in Rivals250

Texas - featuring TJ Shanahan Jr. - reigns supreme again in Rivals' state rankings.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 DBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 DBs

Cormani McClain - an elite college-ready prospect - jumps up to the No. 2 overall player in the rankings update.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted DBs

Commitment predictions for top 10 uncommitted DBs

Florida surged into the picture in recent months and now is the leader for No. 1 CB Cormani McClain.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Teams that could load up on top 100 recruits

Tuesdays with Gorney: Teams that could load up on top 100 recruits

Five-star Brandon Inniss is the top-ranked receiver in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects setting up summer visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects setting up summer visits

Four-star AJ Harris could make a decision after just two or three visits this summer.

 • Adam Gorney
Where things stand with top five uncommitted DBs in 2023 class

Where things stand with top five uncommitted DBs in 2023 class

Alabama and Florida are battling it out for Cormani McClain - the lone five-star DB in the class at this point.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking at the 2023 crop of cornerbacks

Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking at the 2023 crop of cornerbacks

Five-star Cormani McClain is the top-ranked cornerback in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Iowa should feel confident about landing Kadyn Proctor

Fact or Fiction: Iowa should feel confident about landing Kadyn Proctor

Five-star Kadyn Proctor is the top-ranked offensive tackle in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Five-star 2024 QB Jadyn Davis will play in the ACC

Fact or Fiction: Five-star 2024 QB Jadyn Davis will play in the ACC

Five-star quarterback Jadyn Davis is ranked No. 4 in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Florida is team to beat for four-star CB AJ Harris

Fact or Fiction: Florida is team to beat for four-star CB AJ Harris

Four-star cornerback AJ Harris visited Florida over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
AJ Harris Plans Ohio State Official Visit

AJ Harris Plans Ohio State Official Visit

AJ Harris is continuing the evaluation part of his recruiting process, and that will include another trip to Ohio State.

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 • Zack Carpenter
Fact or Fiction: The top CBs will sign with Georgia or Alabama

Fact or Fiction: The top CBs will sign with Georgia or Alabama

Five-star Cormani McClain is the top-ranked cornerback in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 DBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2023 DBs

Five-star Cormani McClain has all the tools to be a lockdown corner in college - and beyond.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2023 rankings

Four-star Justice Haynes continues to compete for the top spot in the 2023 running back rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Nico Iamaleava could unseat Arch Manning as No. 1 QB

Fact or Fiction: Nico Iamaleava could unseat Arch Manning as No. 1 QB

Four-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava is currently ranked No. 41 in the Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
The War Room

The War Room

An update before Signing Day and a look at Auburn's Junior Day set for this weekend.

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 • Christian Clemente
23 in '23: Early recruiting class prediction for Ohio State Football

23 in '23: Early recruiting class prediction for Ohio State Football

Twelve months out from Signing Day for the 2023 class, let's make some bold predictions.

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 • Eric Lammers
Coaches on the road 1/19: Plans to watch a Big Time Hoops Game

Coaches on the road 1/19: Plans to watch a Big Time Hoops Game

The Football Staff is set to visit a few different locations on Wednesday, including a big in-state hoops contest.

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 • Eric Lammers
Alabama vs. Georgia: Battle for top recruits in 2023

Alabama vs. Georgia: Battle for top recruits in 2023

A closer look at future targets for the Tide and Bulldogs.

 • Andrew Bone
Florida may delay upcoming commitment for 2023 Rivals100 CB AJ Harris

Florida may delay upcoming commitment for 2023 Rivals100 CB AJ Harris

Coaching change at Florida may change recruiting process for 2023 cornerback AJ Harris.

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 • Ryan Wright
2023 recruiting starts now: Here's 10 Ohio State prospects you need to know

2023 recruiting starts now: Here's 10 Ohio State prospects you need to know

As the recruiting cycle turns more towards the 2023 class, we take a look at a few names Buckeye fans should know.

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 • Eric Lammers
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 state rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2023 state rankings

David Hicks is the No. 1 player from the No. 1 state (Texas).

 • Clint Cosgrove
AJ Harris 'taking a hard look' at Auburn

AJ Harris 'taking a hard look' at Auburn

Auburn wasn't initially in AJ Harris' top schools but now the Tigers are competing to land him.

 • Christian Clemente
Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2023 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Breaking down the 2023 rankings

Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through the new Rivals250 ranking for the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Rumor Mill: Michigan makes huge impression on recruits

Rumor Mill: Michigan makes huge impression on recruits

Michigan helped itself with four-star Amir Herring, who was on hand to witness the win over Ohio State.

 • Adam Gorney
The War Room

The War Room

The biggest recruiting weekend of the season for Auburn.

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 • Christian Clemente
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 1-20 in the 2023 Rivals250

Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 1-20 in the 2023 Rivals250

Five-star Arch Manning is the top-ranked prospect in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
The War Room

The War Room

One big – literally — 2022 target in town for an official visit this weekend and some other notes.

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 • Christian Clemente
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects react after another busy visit weekend

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects react after another busy visit weekend

David Hicks, who recently released a top 11, was visiting Texas A&M this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
In-depth with AJ Harris: Where the Irish stand with the nation’s No. 1 CB

In-depth with AJ Harris: Where the Irish stand with the nation’s No. 1 CB

There is not a bigger target in the 2023 class for Notre Dame than the four-star corner.

 • Mike Singer
AJ Harris receives first-class treatment in Tuscaloosa

AJ Harris receives first-class treatment in Tuscaloosa

The top cornerback in 2023 has outstanding visit with the Tide.

 • Andrew Bone
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Programs begin contacting 2023 standouts

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Programs begin contacting 2023 standouts

Four-star cornerback AJ Harris has already heard from several college football powers.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Gunner Stockton has locked up his five-star ranking

Fact or Fiction: Gunner Stockton has locked up his five-star ranking

Five-star quarterback Gunner Stockton committed to Georgia in January.

 • Adam Gorney
Top-rated 2023 CB AJ Harris has silent Top 3

Top-rated 2023 CB AJ Harris has silent Top 3

Top-rated 2023 cornerback AJ Harris could commit by mid-season with silent Top 3

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 • Ryan Wright
Ranking the States: No. 5 Alabama

Ranking the States: No. 5 Alabama

Four-star defensive end Jeremiah Alexander is the top-ranked prospect in Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2022 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2022 rankings

Five-star defensive tackle Tyre West committed to Georgia in December.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2023 rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable on the 2023 rankings

Four-star linebacker Siale Esera won two Rivals Camp Series MVPs this offseason.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects

A few states dominated the new Rivals250 for 2023. Florida leads the way and boasts stars such as Brandon Inniss.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Nation's No. 1 cornerback AJ Harris talks UGA

Nation's No. 1 cornerback AJ Harris talks UGA

AJ Harris, the top cornerback for 2023, discusses his interest in UGA and his recruiting process.

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 • Jed May
Fact or Fiction: There could be five Alabama five-stars in 2023

Fact or Fiction: There could be five Alabama five-stars in 2023

James Smith could be one of five five-stars from the state of Alabama in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney, Adam Friedman, Sam Spiegelman
Tuesdays with Gorney: What pushed Arch Manning over the top to No. 1

Tuesdays with Gorney: What pushed Arch Manning over the top to No. 1

Five-star Arch Manning is the No. 1 prospect in the 2023 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2023 Rivals250 released

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2023 Rivals250 released

The ranking for the 2023 has been expanded from 100 to 250 players.

 • Adam Friedman, Adam Gorney, Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Class of 2023 standouts making the rounds

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Class of 2023 standouts making the rounds

Four-star OL Miles McVay took seven visits in June.

 • Adam Gorney
Spiegelman's Takeaways: The Opening Finals

Spiegelman's Takeaways: The Opening Finals

Oscar Delp was one of several tight ends that impressed at The Opening Final over the weekend.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Notre Dame Visit Blows Away Elite 2023 CB AJ Harris

Notre Dame Visit Blows Away Elite 2023 CB AJ Harris

The four-star cornerback bought into the Fighting Irish’s message during his visit Tuesday.

 • Mike Singer
Four-Star DB Tandem To Visit Notre Dame

Four-Star DB Tandem To Visit Notre Dame

AJ Harris and Ethan Nation are locked in to make a trip to South Bend.

 • Mike Singer
Elite DB AJ Harris has day to remember at Alabama

Elite DB AJ Harris has day to remember at Alabama

Rivals100 defender goes in-depth on first visit to Alabama

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 • Andrew Bone
2023 CB AJ Harris getting 'family type of vibes' from Georgia

2023 CB AJ Harris getting 'family type of vibes' from Georgia

AJ Harris, one of 2023's top cornerbacks, is loving the relationships he's building with Georgia's coaches

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 • Jed May
Standouts from along West Coast impress at Rivals Camp Series in L.A.

Standouts from along West Coast impress at Rivals Camp Series in L.A.

Linebacker Siale Esera impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles.

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 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Standouts from across Northeast impress at Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey

Standouts from across Northeast impress at Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey

Boston College commit Joseph Griffin impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey.

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 • Adam Friedman and Josh Helmholdt
Standouts from across Midwest impress at Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

Standouts from across Midwest impress at Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

Four-star Kaden Saunders took home Wide Receiver MVP honors at Sunday's Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis.

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 • Woody Wommack
Rivals100 CB AJ Harris doesn't plan on waiting long to make a decision

Rivals100 CB AJ Harris doesn't plan on waiting long to make a decision

Four-star Alabama 2023 CB AJ Harris talks Ohio State, Florida State, LSU, Auburn and Texas A&M

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Five teams that should be happy after Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta

Five teams that should be happy after Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta

RB Branson Robinson is one of several prospects who spoke highly of the Georgia Bulldogs.

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 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Seminoles should be worried McCall is taking visits

Fact or Fiction: Seminoles should be worried McCall is taking visits

Four-star safety Sam McCall committed to Florida State at the end of February.

 • Adam Gorney
Last month's offer from Ohio State 'meant a lot' to 2023 Rivals100 DB

Last month's offer from Ohio State 'meant a lot' to 2023 Rivals100 DB

One of the top cornerbacks in the 2023 cycle discusses his recent offer from Ohio State and his interest in the program.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Rivals Camp Series: The top defensive performers in Atlanta

Rivals Camp Series: The top defensive performers in Atlanta

Four-star LB Jaylen Sneed (left) impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta.

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Competition for four-star AJ Harris

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Competition for four-star AJ Harris

Alabama will have a lot of competition for four-star defensive back AJ Harris.

 • Adam Gorney
Four-star DB A.J. Harris has some early front-runners

Four-star DB A.J. Harris has some early front-runners

A.J. Harris already has more than 30 offers but when Alabama offered in late March it was definitely a big one.

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 • Adam Gorney
Alabama 2023 DB target shines at Rivals Camp in ATL

Alabama 2023 DB target shines at Rivals Camp in ATL

AJ Harris talks recruitment.

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 • Andrew Bone
Top 2023 DBs impress at RCS, have high interest in Auburn

Top 2023 DBs impress at RCS, have high interest in Auburn

Ethan Nation and AJ Harris are two of the top defensive backs in the 2023 class, and both have high interest in Auburn..

 • Jeffrey Lee
The Gorney Awards: Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta

The Gorney Awards: Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta

Four-star running back Branson Robinson was almost unstoppable at the Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta.

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 • Adam Gorney
RCS Atlanta: WRs vs. DBs part two

RCS Atlanta: WRs vs. DBs part two

Part two focuses on the top defensive backs in one-on-ones against the wide receivers.

 • David Berry