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Ask Farrell: Who should have been ranked higher in 2018 Rivals250?

Ask Farrell: Who should have been ranked higher in 2018 Rivals250?

Should Penn State freshman tight end Pat Freiermuth been ranked higher in the 2018 class?

11/22/18
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
SEC spotlight: Farrell's title pick, bold predictions

SEC spotlight: Farrell's title pick, bold predictions

Mike Farrell offers more than a dozen bold predictions about the 2018 SEC season.

8/28/18
 • Mike Farrell
Ten freshmen to track for 2018 college football season

Ten freshmen to track for 2018 college football season

Lorenzo Lingard's talent makes him one of several true freshmen to watch for this season.

8/23/18
 • Mike Farrell
SEC Spotlight: Commit Fit

SEC Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 SEC signees fit best in their new college systems?

2/20/18
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Coach grades, instant impact classes

Three-Point Stance: Coach grades, instant impact classes

Grading the 2018 classes for new Power Five coaches; offensive instant impact candidates; five under-the-radar classes.

2/13/18
 • Mike Farrell
UA Game Video: Tennessee signee Alontae Taylor impresses

UA Game Video: Tennessee signee Alontae Taylor impresses

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell on what he saw from Tennessee signee Alontae Taylor in Orlando

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1/12/18
 • Nick Krueger
UA All-America Game: Stock up, stock down for the week

UA All-America Game: Stock up, stock down for the week

It is time to evaluate who raised or lowered their stock after a week of practices and a competitive game.

1/5/18
 • Chad Simmons
UA All-America Game: The Farrell Awards

UA All-America Game: The Farrell Awards

Ricky Slade took home several Farrell Awards, including Lightning in a Bottle.

1/5/18
 • Mike Farrell
UA All-America Game: Winners and losers

UA All-America Game: Winners and losers

Out of all the players competing at the Under Armour All-America Game, the biggest winner this week was a three-star RB.

1/4/18
 • Rob Cassidy
UA All-America Game Video: Highlight v. Spotlight WR v. DB

UA All-America Game Video: Highlight v. Spotlight WR v. DB

Inter-squad 1v1 reps between receivers and DB's on Day 3 of practice at the Under Armour All-America Game practices

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1/4/18
 • Nick Krueger
UA All-America Game Video: WR vs DB (Day 2)

UA All-America Game Video: WR vs DB (Day 2)

1v1 reps from Team Highlight and Team Spotlight in rainy weather on Day 2 of Under Armour All-American Game practices

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1/3/18
 • Nick Krueger
UA All-America Game Video: Day 1 WR vs. DB

UA All-America Game Video: Day 1 WR vs. DB

Wide receiver vs. defensive back reps from Team Highlight and Team Spotlight from Day 1 of practice at the Under Armour

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1/1/18
 • Nick Krueger
Notes from Under Armour All-America game check-in

Notes from Under Armour All-America game check-in

ORLANDO - Here are notes on several signees and targets from the Under Armour All-American game registration day.

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12/30/17
 • Trent Smallwood
Three-Point Stance: Big commits, worst hires, 2018 Heisman

Three-Point Stance: Big commits, worst hires, 2018 Heisman

What have been the biggest commitments recently? Mike Farrell breaks them down.

12/14/17
 • Mike Farrell
Five recruits Pruitt should call right away at Tennessee

Five recruits Pruitt should call right away at Tennessee

New Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt should call these five prospects as soon as he lands in Knoxville.

12/7/17
 • Woody Wommack
Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Risers and sliders

Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Risers and sliders

Breaking down each position for the 2018 class.

12/6/17
 • Josh Helmholdt
Sting Factor: Alontae Taylor's decommitment from Vols

Sting Factor: Alontae Taylor's decommitment from Vols

How badly does the decommitment of four-star WR Alontae Taylor sting Tennessee? We give it a rating.

11/17/17
 • Woody Wommack
Former Vols commit Alontae Taylor has his official visit schedule set

Former Vols commit Alontae Taylor has his official visit schedule set

Recent Tennessee de-commitment Alontae Taylor has his visit schedule set and for now the Vols aren't on the list.

11/16/17
 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Mayfield's Heisman pose, decommits, more

Three-Point Stance: Mayfield's Heisman pose, decommits, more

Mike Farrell ranks the recent de-commitments, gives his take on some outstanding freshmen and updates his Heisman list.

11/15/17
 • Mike Farrell
Southeast Spotlight: Latest news on region's biggest names

Southeast Spotlight: Latest news on region's biggest names

The latest on several top prospects headline this look at the recruiting happenings around the Southeast region.

11/14/17
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Recruits react to Butch Jones' dismissal at Tennessee

Recruits react to Butch Jones' dismissal at Tennessee

Tennessee commits and top targets react to the dismissal of Butch Jones.

11/12/17
 • Woody Wommack
Five schools that will benefit from Jones' ouster at Tennessee

Five schools that will benefit from Jones' ouster at Tennessee

Vanderbilt and Ole Miss should be able to take advantge of instability in Knoxville.

11/12/17
 • Rob Cassidy
Rob's Rankings: Recruiting uncertainty, coaches in WWE

Rob's Rankings: Recruiting uncertainty, coaches in WWE

We rank the six Power Five programs set to face the most recruiting uncertainty between now and signing day.

11/8/17
 • Rob Cassidy
Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor adds offer from "dream school" Alabama

Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor adds offer from "dream school" Alabama

The offers keep rolling in for Alontae Taylor and now Alabama is firmly in the mix.

11/3/17
 • Woody Wommack
Back from Notre Dame, Rivals250 Tennessee commit sets more visits

Back from Notre Dame, Rivals250 Tennessee commit sets more visits

Alontae Taylor enjoyed Notre Dame and now has more trips on the schedule.

11/1/17
 • Woody Wommack
Four-Star CB Alontae Taylor: Notre Dame 'Could Be The Place For Me'

Four-Star CB Alontae Taylor: Notre Dame 'Could Be The Place For Me'

Four-star Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor said his Notre Dame visit 'opened my eyes'

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10/31/17
 • David McKinney
Southeast Spotlight: Latest news on region's biggest names

Southeast Spotlight: Latest news on region's biggest names

Several Tennessee commits are in flux; five-star OL down to two; Nebraska trending for a four-star standout.

10/31/17
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor talks Butch Jones, new official visit plans

Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor talks Butch Jones, new official visit plans

With rumors swirling about the future of the Tennessee coaching staff Alontae Taylor is exploring his options.

10/26/17
 • Woody Wommack
Notebook: Meyer on the East Coast, new five-star on the radar

Notebook: Meyer on the East Coast, new five-star on the radar

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer is taking advantage of the bye week by making key recruiting stops.

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10/17/17
 • Marc Givler
Southeast spotlight: Ten prospects who still could flip

Southeast spotlight: Ten prospects who still could flip

Five-star Emory Jones is one of several Southeast prospects that could flip their commitments.

10/17/17
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Notre Dame CB Target Alontae Taylor 'Brings It'

Notre Dame CB Target Alontae Taylor 'Brings It'

The head coach of recent Notre Dame offer Alontae Taylor discusses the cornerback's talents on the field.

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10/15/17
 • Corey Bodden
State Of Recruiting: Cornerback

State Of Recruiting: Cornerback

A look at Notre Dame's recruiting efforts past, present and future at the cornerback position.

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10/14/17
 • Corey Bodden
Recent 2018 CB Offer Alontae Taylor 'Excited' About Irish Offer & Visit

Recent 2018 CB Offer Alontae Taylor 'Excited' About Irish Offer & Visit

The head coach of latest Irish CB Alontae Taylor talks the four-star and his recruitment.

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10/13/17
 • Corey Bodden
Notre Dame Offers 2018 Rivals250 Tennessee Commit

Notre Dame Offers 2018 Rivals250 Tennessee Commit

Notre Dame has offered one of the nation's top athletes.

10/10/17
 • Corey Bodden
Recruits react to Justin Fields choosing Georgia

Recruits react to Justin Fields choosing Georgia

Recruits react following the commitment of Justin Fields to the Dawgs.

10/6/17
 • Trent Smallwood
Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

More than a dozen 2018 prospects have seen their stock rise in the updated Rivals250. Here is the latest in the R250.

8/22/17
 • Adam Gorney
Can the Dawgs steal one from the Vols?

Can the Dawgs steal one from the Vols?

While still firmly committed to Tennessee, this Rivals100 wide receiver is planning a visit to Georgia.

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6/22/17
 • Trent Smallwood
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Wide receivers

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Wide receivers

The wide receiver position saw several players, such as Kevin Austin, improve their stock in Indianapolis.

6/19/17
 • Staff
Rivals100 Vols commit Alontae Taylor says two commits could come soon

Rivals100 Vols commit Alontae Taylor says two commits could come soon

Alontae Taylor is locked in the with the Vols and expects more commits to come this weekend.

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6/15/17
 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge scoop and insights

Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge scoop and insights

Evaluating the 34 R100 players who went to Indy, plus recruiting predictions and more impressions from the event.

6/13/17
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Mike Farrell hands out the hardware to the best of the best from the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

6/11/17
 • Mike Farrell
LIVE FROM INDY: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Media Day

LIVE FROM INDY: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Media Day

The Rivals team is live in Indianapolis talking to all the prospects arriving at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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6/9/17
 • Staff
Five SEC teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Five SEC teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

OL commit Kardell Thomas is just one reason why LSU fans will be keeping close tabs on the Five-Star Challenge.

6/5/17
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
New 2018 state rankings: Latest trends in Georgia, California, more

New 2018 state rankings: Latest trends in Georgia, California, more

The state of Georgia is quickly becoming a QB hotbed - just one storyline of the newly released Rivals state rankings.

6/3/17
 • Woody Wommack
All-Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series: Receivers and tight ends

All-Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series: Receivers and tight ends

The Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series has concluded all of its regional stops. Here are the best receivers and tight ends.

5/31/17
 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas roster

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas roster

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas will be held June 9-10 in Indianapolis. Here is the latest roster.

5/30/17
 • Rivals.com
Updated 2018 Rivals100: Three five-stars join the mix; Lawrence stays No. 1

Updated 2018 Rivals100: Three five-stars join the mix; Lawrence stays No. 1

Rivals.com analysts break down the new five-stars and biggest movers in the latest Rivals100 for 2018.

5/30/17
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Three hot teams

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Three hot teams

Two SEC teams and a Big Ten program were the talk of the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis.

5/24/17
 • Woody Wommack
Camp Chatter: What players were saying at Rivals 3 Stripe St. Louis

Camp Chatter: What players were saying at Rivals 3 Stripe St. Louis

Top prospects at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis give the lowdown on which of their peers impressed.

5/22/17
 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Top offensive performers

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Top offensive performers

Nebraska had multiple commits, including Cameron Jurgens, among the top offensive performers in St. Louis.

5/22/17
 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Awards

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Awards

Several commits to SEC schools took home awards at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis.

5/21/17
 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Recruiting news and notes

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Recruiting news and notes

Here’s a roundup of some of the day's notable recruiting nuggets from the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis.

5/21/17
 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Five players to watch

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp St. Louis: Five players to watch

The final regional camp will take place Sunday, and here are five players from a talented field we will be watching.

5/20/17
 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Southeast region stock report: Five up, two down

Southeast region stock report: Five up, two down

See which prospects have seen their recruiting stock change in the Southeast region, including two LSU commits.

5/16/17
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
SEC spotlight: Hot and cold teams

SEC spotlight: Hot and cold teams

Who's been on a hot streak and who's been left out in the cold lately in SEC recruiting?

4/25/17
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Stick with the Vols or flip to a rival?

Stick with the Vols or flip to a rival?

Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor discusses his recent visit to Georgia. Will he stick with the Vols or flip to a rival?

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4/3/17
 • Trent Smallwood
Tennessee commitment planning official visit to USC

Tennessee commitment planning official visit to USC

An athlete committed to an SEC East rival visited Columbia yesterday and is already planning a return.

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3/24/17
 • Chris Clark
Notre Dame Hot Board: Defensive Backs

Notre Dame Hot Board: Defensive Backs

Take a look at where the Irish stand with each of their cornerback and safety targets.

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3/22/17
 • Corey Bodden
SEC Breakdown: Top commits, top targets, commit predictions

SEC Breakdown: Top commits, top targets, commit predictions

Kelvin Joseph is LSU's most notable commit to date. We go team-by-team through the conference.

3/7/17
 • Woody Wommack and Chad Simmons
Class of 2018 team rankings: Key storylines

Class of 2018 team rankings: Key storylines

The new 2018 rankings were released this week and we break down some of the top storylines in the updated team rankings.

3/3/17
 • Adam Friedman
Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

More than two dozen 2018 prospects, such as Joe Milton, have seen their stock rise in the updated Rivals250.

2/28/17
 • Adam Gorney
Survey: Recruits hold varying opinions about early signing period

Survey: Recruits hold varying opinions about early signing period

Several top recruits chime in on the proposed early signing period, its benefits and its potential drawbacks.

2/19/17
 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Underrated three-stars, Penn State, 2018 notes

Three-Point Stance: Underrated three-stars, Penn State, 2018 notes

Which three-star defenders could outperform their ranking? That, and much more in Mike Farrell's three-point stance.

2/14/17
 • Mike Farrell
Visitor Quoteboard III

Visitor Quoteboard III

Florida played host to quite a few top 2018 targets over the weekend. Here are what some had to say about the trip

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2/13/17
 • Blake Alderman
Rivals Dozen: adidas East Coast Invitational

Rivals Dozen: adidas East Coast Invitational

Tennessee QB commit Alontae Taylor was one of several standouts Saturday at the adidas East Coast Invitational.

2/11/17
 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Tennessee Select Tryouts: 5 stars who shined in Nashville

Tennessee Select Tryouts: 5 stars who shined in Nashville

Some future Volunteer State stars shined brightly over the weekend in Nashville.

1/16/17
 • Woody Wommack
2018 recruiting class starting to take shape for top teams

2018 recruiting class starting to take shape for top teams

As the 2017 recruiting cycle nears an end, 2018 recruiting is picking up. See some of the key early storylines.

12/16/16
 • Adam Friedman
Updated 2018 Rivals250: Players on the rise

Updated 2018 Rivals250: Players on the rise

Dozens of 2018 prospects, such as Nadab Joseph, have seen their stock in the Rivals250 rise in the latest update.

12/13/16
 • Adam Gorney
Taylor recaps Wake Forest visit

Taylor recaps Wake Forest visit

Manchester (Tenn.) Coffee County Central athlete and Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor recaps his Wake vist with DI.

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11/21/16
 • Mike Singer
Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor has a family connection to Wake Forest

Tennessee commit Alontae Taylor has a family connection to Wake Forest

Manchester (Tenn.) Coffee County Central athlete Alontae Taylor is one of the top 2018 recruits in the country.

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10/19/16
 • Mike Singer
Florida extends offer to 2018 Tennessee commit

Florida extends offer to 2018 Tennessee commit

Florida extended an offer to Manchester (Tenn.) Coffee County Central 2018 athlete Alontae Taylor, a Volunteers pledge

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8/16/16
 • Blake Alderman
Defensive players just outside 2018 Rivals250

Defensive players just outside 2018 Rivals250

These 2018 defensive three-stars are on the cusp of earning a fourth star.

8/10/16
 • Woody Wommack
Taylor focusing on upcoming season

Taylor focusing on upcoming season

NASHVILLE — Tennessee commitment Alontae Taylor has been focusing on his upcoming junior season.

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7/21/16
 • Paul Fortenberry
Video analysis: Alontae Taylor commits to Tennessee

Video analysis: Alontae Taylor commits to Tennessee

Paul Fortenberry and Woody Wommack provide analysis on Alontae Taylor and his commitment to Tennessee.

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6/18/16
 • David Berry
2018 Coffee County (TN) ATH Alontae Taylor talks visit to GT, top two, more

2018 Coffee County (TN) ATH Alontae Taylor talks visit to GT, top two, more

After releasing a top three that included both Tennessee and Kentucky as well as the Yellow Jackets, Taylor has since

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6/13/16
 • Russell Johnson
Tennessee ATH Alontae Taylor happy to have offer from Cats

Tennessee ATH Alontae Taylor happy to have offer from Cats

Class of 2018 athlete Alontae Taylor of Tennessee is grateful to have an offer from the Wildcats. He picked that up

5/21/16
 • Justin Rowland
Vandy loses lone 2018 commit; Commodores now have zero '17 or 18 commits

Vandy loses lone 2018 commit; Commodores now have zero '17 or 18 commits

Vanderbilt lost it's lone 2018 commitment on Thursday night and is now without a 2017 or 2018 commitment.

5/12/16
 • Woody Wommack
Taylor to take slower approach to process

Taylor to take slower approach to process

Coffee County athlete Alontae Taylor was ready to make a decision, or so he thought.

5/3/16
 • Paul Fortenberry
NPA's Rhea County (Tenn.) Showcase: the top offensive performers

NPA's Rhea County (Tenn.) Showcase: the top offensive performers

Talent abounded this past Sunday at another NPA event. Read about some of the top offensive prospects inside.

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4/12/16
 • David Sisk
Fab 15: Southeast underclassmen impress in RCS Atlanta stop

Fab 15: Southeast underclassmen impress in RCS Atlanta stop

The Rivals Camp Series Presented by Under Armour took over Atlanta on Saturday. Here are the event's top underclassmen.

4/6/16
 • Woody Wommack
VIDEO: Alontae Taylor gives the latest at Rivals camp

VIDEO: Alontae Taylor gives the latest at Rivals camp

2018 Vanderbilt commit and Coffee County athlete Alontae Taylor talks recent Vanderbilt visit and more.

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4/6/16
 • Justin Angel
VIDEO: Alontae Taylor talks future position, more

VIDEO: Alontae Taylor talks future position, more

2018 Vanderbilt commit Alontae Taylor was recently selected to the all region team in 2-6A. VandySports.com caught up with the Coffee County product a

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12/17/15
 • Justin Angel
2018 ATHs talk Vol experience

2018 ATHs talk Vol experience

Get an update on two top 2018 targets for the Vols as Tennessee offered an instate underclassman this week and a top national 2018 prospect visited la

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11/13/15
 • Paul Fortenberry
VIDEO: Taylor talks season, commitment

VIDEO: Taylor talks season, commitment

VIDEO: Coffee County (Tenn.) 2018 athlete Alontae Taylor talks about his recent commitment to the Vanderbilt Commodores and gives his thoughts on his

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10/18/15
 • Sean Williams
Highlights: Alontae Taylor

Highlights: Alontae Taylor

VIDEO: Highlights of Coffee County (Tenn.) 2018 athlete and Vanderbilt commit Alontae Taylor who finished with four total touchdowns in a 46-7 win ove

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10/18/15
 • Sean Williams
The week in commits 10/12

The week in commits 10/12

Freddie Swain was one of seven four-stars to come off the board last week. Get the full rundown on last week's commits here.

10/12/15
 • Rivals.com
Coachs Analysis: Alontae Taylor

Coachs Analysis: Alontae Taylor

Coffee County (Tenn.) head coach Ryan Sulkowski goes in-depth about his super sophomore and recent Vanderbilt commitment, Alontae Taylor.

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10/7/15
 • Donovan Stewart
18 ATH Taylor pledges to Vandy

18 ATH Taylor pledges to Vandy

Coffee County (Tenn.) 2018 athlete Alontae Taylor goes in-depth about his decision to commit to the Vanderbilt Commodores on Tuesday evening.

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10/6/15
 • Sean Williams
Coffee Countys Taylor eyes Sophomore season

Coffee Countys Taylor eyes Sophomore season

Vanderbilt offered Coffee County's Alontae Taylor after a sensational freshman season. The Manchester native hopes to back that up with an even better

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8/23/15
 • Justin Angel
Vanderbilt offers instate underclassmen

Vanderbilt offers instate underclassmen

Under Derek Mason, Vanderbilt has made recruiting Tennessee a priority. Vanderbilt signed five local products in 2015, and the Commodores are looking

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4/17/15
 • Donovan Stewart