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ACC Spotlight: The five biggest position battles

ACC Spotlight: The five biggest position battles

Will former five-star Derion Kendrick help fill the void created when Clemon's Amari Rodgers suffered an ACL injury?

3/27/19
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
How the once-mighty Seminoles have fallen on hard times

How the once-mighty Seminoles have fallen on hard times

We count the ways (five) that Florida State has managed to stumble into its pitiful record.

11/3/17
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
One vs. One: Comparing top OL from 2016, 2017

One vs. One: Comparing top OL from 2016, 2017

How do top prospects from the 2016 class compare to the best of 2017? Mike Farrell examines the OL.

2/9/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Signee update: OL Baveon Johnson not waiting to put in extra work

Signee update: OL Baveon Johnson not waiting to put in extra work

The nation's No. 1 center prospect, Baveon Johnson, already is getting a head start on his FSU career.

4/22/16
 â€¢ Michael Langston
Three-Point Stance: 2016 vs. 2017, Marshall's move, Nkemdiche's blunder

Three-Point Stance: 2016 vs. 2017, Marshall's move, Nkemdiche's blunder

Comparing the 2016 and 2017 classes, plus interesting NFL Combine developments.

3/2/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Team breakdown: Who won Florida in 2016?

Team breakdown: Who won Florida in 2016?

Florida's big 3 of FSU, Miami and Florida picked up plenty of Sunshine State talent.

2/11/16
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Top offensive classes by position

Top offensive classes by position

The commitment of Shea Patterson gave Ole Miss the nation's top QB class in 2016. We rank the classes by position.

2/8/16
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Road to NSD: ACC Predictions

Road to NSD: ACC Predictions

Plenty is still to be decided in ACC recruiting, like OL Landon Dickerson's destination. See our predictions.

1/27/16
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Shakeups in Rivals.com's final 2016 position rankings

Shakeups in Rivals.com's final 2016 position rankings

The final position rankings for the 2016 class have been released and there are plenty of shakeups.

1/21/16
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Closing strong? FSU has high hopes for big recruiting weekend

Closing strong? FSU has high hopes for big recruiting weekend

With just two recruiting weekends remaining until Signing Day, FSU has a big group of official visitors coming.

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1/21/16
 â€¢ Michael Langston
UA Game: The Farrell Awards

UA Game: The Farrell Awards

Who had the best feet at the Under Armour game? Who was the biggest hitter? Mike Farrell hands out the hardware from Saturday's star-studded showcase.

1/3/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
UA Day Two: Team reports

UA Day Two: Team reports

For the second straight day, Florida commits, including Antonneous Clayton, shined in practice at the Under Armour game.

12/30/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
UA Day One: Team Reports

UA Day One: Team Reports

Several Florida commits, including Chauncey Gardner, shined on the first day of practice at the Under Armour game.

12/29/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Roster: 2016 Under Armour All-America Game

Roster: 2016 Under Armour All-America Game

Ole Miss commit Gregory Little is one of several big stars at the Under Armour All-America game. See complete rosters here.

12/27/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Breakdown: Top 2016 and 2017 classes

Breakdown: Top 2016 and 2017 classes

With the likes of five-star Josh Myers committed, Ohio State is currently atop the 2016 and 2017 combined team rankings.

12/22/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Team Rankings: Buckeyes on top

Team Rankings: Buckeyes on top

With the likes of five-star Nick Bosa committed, Ohio State is currently No. 1 in the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

12/11/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Rising, falling in latest position rankings

Rising, falling in latest position rankings

WR Dillon Mitchell was one of the biggest risers in the new position rankings released Thursday. Check out the full breakdown.

12/10/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
First and 10: Buffet busters

First and 10: Buffet busters

Inspired by the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Rivals analyst team breaks down 10 top big men, including Dexter Lawrence.

11/24/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
2016 QB commit Henry signs grant-in-aid agreement

2016 QB commit Henry signs grant-in-aid agreement

Five-star quarterback Malik Henry signed his grant-in-aid agreement with Florida State this week, Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher told Warchant.com on Th

11/12/15
 â€¢ Ryan S. Clark
UA game special for Johnson

UA game special for Johnson

Rivals100 offensive lineman Baveon Johnson, a

10/31/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Whos winning Florida

Whos winning Florida

Sam Bruce is one of 31 Florida recruits committed to Miami in 2016 and 2017, which has the Canes winning the state for now.

9/22/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Rivals Recap: Future stars in Tampa

Rivals Recap: Future stars in Tampa

Rivals100 WR James Robinson put on a show on Friday night against Ft. Lauderdale. Rob Cassidy recaps two key tilts in Tampa.

9/20/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Ohio State leads 2016 team rankings

Ohio State leads 2016 team rankings

Urban Meyer has Ohio State atop the updated 2016 team rankings for now. Who follows the Buckeyes, and who broke into the top 10?

8/28/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Rising, falling in latest position rankings

Rising, falling in latest position rankings

DE Jeffery Simmons was one of the biggest risers in the new position rankings released Thursday. Check out the full breakdown.

8/27/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Top Performers: Big County Preps Xecutive Camp

Top Performers: Big County Preps Xecutive Camp

OL Baveon Johnson's dominant offseason continued at the Big County Preps Xecutive Camp. See the event's top performers.

6/29/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Recruiting Notes:  Big County Preps Xecutives camp

Recruiting Notes: Big County Preps Xecutives camp

Rob Cassidy has the latest on WR Daquon Green and several other top Florida prospects from the Big County Preps Xecutives camp.

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6/28/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Five-Star: Top offensive linemen

Five-Star: Top offensive linemen

Gregory Little sits atop the best OL list from the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>. Who joins him on the list?

6/17/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Five-Star: Teams that fared well

Five-Star: Teams that fared well

Florida St. had a big <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> thanks to Baveon Johnson and others. Who else fared well?

6/12/15
 â€¢ Mark Pszonak
Five-Star Challenge: Ten up, five down

Five-Star Challenge: Ten up, five down

Mike Farrell looks at 10 prospects headed up, including Jonathon Cooper, after the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>.

6/10/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five-Star: Top Southeast performers

Five-Star: Top Southeast performers

The Southeast, with players like Sam Bruce, featured many of the top players in Baltimore. Here are the region's top performers.

6/9/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Big Man Challenge: Top performers

Big Man Challenge: Top performers

Dexter Lawrence, 2016's No. 1 player, was No. 1 in the Big Man Challenge at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>.

6/8/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell and Woody Wommack
Five-Star Challenge: The All-Challenge Teams

Five-Star Challenge: The All-Challenge Teams

TE Isaac Nauta made the All-Challenge team from the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>. Who else made the list?

6/8/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
The Farrell Awards: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

The Farrell Awards: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Mike Farrell hands out awards to top players at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>, including WR Sam Bruce.

6/8/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five-Star: Top offensive performers

Five-Star: Top offensive performers

Pass-catchers, like TE Isaac Nauta, dominated the top offensive performers list at the <i>R100 Five-Star Challenge</i>.

6/6/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Blair Angulo
Five-Star Challenge: OL vs. DL, Pt. II

Five-Star Challenge: OL vs. DL, Pt. II

Saturday's fast-paced action at the <I>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</I> featured some impressive offensive line performances.

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6/6/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Five-Star: Postcard from camp

Five-Star: Postcard from camp

Rashan Gary started off strong at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>. Get the latest in Adam Gorney's postcard.

6/6/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Team Rankings: Canes on top

Team Rankings: Canes on top

With 24 players already committed, including the likes of four-star Sam Bruce, Miami is atop the Rivals team rankings.

6/4/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Damarea Crockett is a new name to watch at running back. Josh Helmholdt breaks down our class of 2016 position by position.

6/4/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100: Risers and sliders

Rivals100: Risers and sliders

Mecole Hardman's strong spring vaulted him up the Rivals100. See the full list of risers and sliders in the newest rankings.

6/1/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
The Farrell Five: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

The Farrell Five: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

The <I>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</I> is just days away. Dive into the Mind of Mike for five thoughts as the event nears.

5/31/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: ACC preview

Five-Star Challenge: ACC preview

Dexter Lawrence is among the reasons Florida State might be keeping an eye on the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> .

5/30/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman, Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Best of RCS: Offensive linemen

Best of RCS: Offensive linemen

Landon Dickerson ranks atop our list of best OLs in the 2015 <i>Rivals Camp Series Presented by Under Armour</i>.

5/29/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Davidson headlines 2015 All-RCS Team

Davidson headlines 2015 All-RCS Team

Marlon Davidson, after a dominant performance at the <i>Rivals Camp Series</i> in Atlanta, headlines the All-RCS Team.

5/25/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: Teams to watch

Five-Star Challenge: Teams to watch

Ohio State has several reasons to pay attention to the <I>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</I>, including Kareem Walker.

5/25/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Recruiting insider:  Brown solid,  Reese still loving FSU

Recruiting insider: Brown solid, Reese still loving FSU

Florida State hosted several top targets during Saturday's spring game. Here's a closer look at their visits, including defensive end commitment Josh

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4/12/15
 â€¢ Michael Langston
Rivals100: No. 81-100 updates

Rivals100: No. 81-100 updates

Get the latest news on prospects ranked No. 81-100 in the R100 for 2016, including <i>RCS Miami</i> MVP Baveon Johnson.

3/16/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Noles reel in a big commitiment from Rivals100 OL

Noles reel in a big commitiment from Rivals100 OL

Florida State picked up commitment No. 12 on Wednesday when Rivals100 offensive lineman Baveon Johnson decided it was time to be a Seminole.

3/11/15
 â€¢ Michael Langston
Canes trying to make up ground with OL

Canes trying to make up ground with OL

The Canes offered this talented lineman, but UM has ground to make up if he's going to join the Hurricanes. What has to happen for Miami to win out? R

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3/11/15
 â€¢ CaneSport.com Staff
RCS Miami: Top defensive performers

RCS Miami: Top defensive performers

Florida St. commit Keir Thomas was the DL MVP at <i>RCS Miami</i>. See the rest of the event's top defensive players.

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3/10/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
RCS Miami: Top offensive performers

RCS Miami: Top offensive performers

Offensive lineman Baveon Johnson was tops among offensive performers at <i>RCS Miami</i>. Rob Cassidy names his top 14.

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3/10/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
RCS Miami: What We Learned

RCS Miami: What We Learned

Keir Thomas may be due for a rankings bump after a strong performance at the Miami Rivals Camp. Find out what else we learned.

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3/8/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Miami Camp Insider: Johnson dominates, close to decision

Miami Camp Insider: Johnson dominates, close to decision

The Rivals Camp Series made its second stop of the year on Sunday in Miami, one of the most talent-rich areas of the country. Find out how FSU targets

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3/8/15
 â€¢ Michael Langston
RCS Miami: Recruiting Notebook

RCS Miami: Recruiting Notebook

Dredrick Snelson won't name a leader, but eight schools are in the mix. Get all the recruiting news from the Miami Rivals Camp.

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3/8/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
RCS Miami: Sunshine State standouts

RCS Miami: Sunshine State standouts

The 2015 edition of the Rivals Camp Series continued Sunday in Miami, and Sam Bruce shined. Get highlights, interviews and more.

3/8/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
RCS Miami: What to watch for

RCS Miami: What to watch for

There will be plenty of talent at the RCS Miami, including four-star Miami commit Dionte Mullins. Rob Cassidy gives a preview.

3/6/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Florida extends offer to Florida State fan

Florida extends offer to Florida State fan

Despite inking six offensive linemen in the Class of 2015, make no mistake about it, the position is still an area of great need for Florida in this r

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2/20/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Devin Duvernay is a new name to watch at wide receiver. Josh Helmholdt breaks down our class of 2016 position by position.

2/19/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Looking ahead to 2016 recruiting

Looking ahead to 2016 recruiting

Class of 2015? Literally yesterday's news. Now Kentucky turns its attention to Keion Wakefield and the Class of 2016.

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2/5/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
UK making impact on nations top guard

UK making impact on nations top guard

Baveon Johnson, the top offensive guard in the Class of 2016, is staying in regular contact with Kentucky.

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1/23/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Johnson watching interest grow

Johnson watching interest grow

Being the No. 1 ranked guard in the 2016 class comes with certain perks. The most noticeable of them are scholarship offers, of which

1/20/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
OL: UM will be in final mix for me

OL: UM will be in final mix for me

The Canes are on the trail of this talented OL, so what's he saying about his Cane recruitment? Does he have any frontrunners? Read on.

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12/7/14
 â€¢ CaneSport.com Staff
Nations top guard talks UK, others

Nations top guard talks UK, others

Baveon Johnson is the top offensive guard in the Class of 2016, and he has a Kentucky offer. Are the Wildcats a factor?

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11/3/14
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Inside the position rankings: 2016

Inside the position rankings: 2016

Nate Craig is the headline player at wide receiver in 2016. Josh Helmholdt breaks down each position group in 2016.

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7/31/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100: Hayes, Patterson among those to watch

Rivals100: Hayes, Patterson among those to watch

Daelin Hayes is among a group of high 4-stars in the initial class of 2016 Rivals100 who will make a push for a fifth star.

7/28/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Underclassmen Challenge: Farrell Awards

Underclassmen Challenge: Farrell Awards

It's the moment we've all been waiting for: The Farrell Awards. How does WR Dredrick Snelson figure in?

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7/18/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Underclassmen Challenge: Top OL

Underclassmen Challenge: Top OL

Chidi Valentine-Okeke and the rest of the O-linemen at the Underclassmen Challenge did well. Adam Friedman names his top eight.

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7/15/14
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Underclassmen Challenge: Offense

Underclassmen Challenge: Offense

OL Chidi Valentine-Okeke impressed at the Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge. See who else made our top performers on offense.

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7/12/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Underclassmen Challenge: Storylines to watch

Underclassmen Challenge: Storylines to watch

Messiah DeWeaver will be among the top QBs at the Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge. Check out the top storylines to watch.

7/9/14
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Offer catches Johnson by surprise

Offer catches Johnson by surprise

Wisconsin became the third Big Ten offer for 2016 offensive lineman Baveon Johnson, who picked up a scholarship from the Badgers on Friday.

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5/30/14
 â€¢ Jon McNamara
Cats get in early with Florida OL

Cats get in early with Florida OL

Kentucky wasn't the first school to offer 2016 Florida offensive lineman Baveon Johnson, but UK's early interest could help.

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5/26/14
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
RCS Orlando: Top Underclassmen Performers

RCS Orlando: Top Underclassmen Performers

Keith Gavin showed why he has offers rolling in at the RCS Orlando stop. He tops our list of the event's best underclassmen.

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3/24/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell