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NFL Draft Stock Report: Linebackers

NFL Draft Stock Report: Linebackers

What is the latest NFL Draft stock for Georgia's Jordan Jenkins? More on the top linebackers and their NFL Draft status.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Jakes Take: Next in Line

Jakes Take: Next in Line

Auburn heads into the 2012 season looking for better production defensively, and the Tiger coaching staff has brought in the type of players in the pa

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 • Jake Crain
More signees reporting to Auburn

More signees reporting to Auburn

Signees Reporting Nine more signees from Auburn's 2012 recruiting class are expected to report to campus on Monday in time to start classes on Thursda

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 • Jeffrey Lee
HD Signee Profile: Cassanova McKinzy

HD Signee Profile: Cassanova McKinzy

AuburnSportsHD <i>PART TWO</I>: AuburnSports.com talks with football signee Cassanova McKinzy on the highs and lows of his recruitment, if he ever sec

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 • Justin Hokanson
HD Signee Profile: Cassanova McKinzy

HD Signee Profile: Cassanova McKinzy

AuburnSportsHD <I>PART ONE:</I> AuburnSports.com talks with football signee Cassanova McKinzy about preparing for Auburn, the 2012 signing class, and

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 • Justin Hokanson
Looking Ahead: Breakout Players in 2012

Looking Ahead: Breakout Players in 2012

Auburn's defense returns almost every contributor from the 2011 season and has a bevy of young talent that should emerge in 2012. The Tiger defense,

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 • Jake Crain
2012 class analysis

2012 class analysis

A look at the good, bad, and surprising of Auburn's 2012 signing class, and why the Tigers may not be finished yet.

 • Justin Hokanson
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the SEC

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the SEC

Florida's class that includes five-star D.J. Humphries is one of eight SEC classes in the national top 25. We break down and rank the classes in the

 • Keith Niebuhr
Coaches Take: Insight on Auburns class

Coaches Take: Insight on Auburns class

Coaches' Take Insight on every 2012 Auburn signee from the people that know them best, their high school coaches. Get analysis on 19 future Tigers...

 • Justin Hokanson
Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams

Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams

Alabama reeled in another top class, led by running back T.J. Yeldon. See where your favorite team stacked up on National Signing Day as we break down

 • Chris Nee
A look at the defensive signees

A look at the defensive signees

By the late afternoon on National Signing Day, the Auburn Tigers received signed Letters of Intent from seven defensive players. One of them is alread

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 • Rachel Morand
Jakes Take: Cassanova Mckinzy

Jakes Take: Cassanova Mckinzy

Cassanova Mckinzy has a nose for the ball and a great natural feel for the linebacker position. Mckinzy's feet never stop moving, which allows him to

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 • Jake Crain
Definition of commitment

Definition of commitment

Fighting through an array of pressures, Cassanova McKinzy persevered and is ready to sign with Auburn...

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 • Justin Hokanson
Leaders emerge in state battles for talent

Leaders emerge in state battles for talent

Will Al Golden, Will Muschamp or Jimbo Fisher land the most in-state talent in the 2012 class? We take a closer look at which teams are winning the re

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
ACC recruiting blitz: Filling final spots

ACC recruiting blitz: Filling final spots

Darius Hamilton - a Rutgers lean before Greg Schiano's departure - will be in Miami this weekend with a teammate and Rutgers commit. The latest on thi

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 • Mike Farrell
4-star Auburn commit visits

4-star Auburn commit visits

Cassanova McKinzy isn't done talking with Clemson, following his official visit with the Tigers over the weekend. Dabo Swinney will be in Birmingham

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 • Ryan Bartow
Visit weekend preview: Big names on campus

Visit weekend preview: Big names on campus

It is a huge visit weekend at Arkansas and the headliner is the nation's top prospect, Springfield (Mo.) Hillcrest WR Dorial Green-Beckham. Read on fo

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
McKinzy meets Tigers new coordinator

McKinzy meets Tigers new coordinator

Woodlawn (Ala.) Rivals250 linebacker Cassanova McKinzy took an unofficial visit to Auburn this weekend and talks about meeting the Tigers' new defensi

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 • Justin Hokanson
McKinzy expects great under VanGorder

McKinzy expects great under VanGorder

Rivals250 linebacker and Auburn commit Cassanova McKinzy expects to be 'great' under the Tigers' new defensive coordinator...

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 • Justin Hokanson
No visits for LB after all-star game

No visits for LB after all-star game

Amidst pressure to take visits, Rivals250 Woodlawn (Ala.) linebacker and Auburn commit Cassanova McKinzy gives the latest on his plans after his all-s

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 • Justin Hokanson
Alabamas Most Wanted: 11-20

Alabamas Most Wanted: 11-20

The rankings for Alabama's top recruits has been updated and revised now after the 2012 season. See 11-20.

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 • Aaron Suttles
Talented QBs, LBs and athletes set for O-D Bowl

Talented QBs, LBs and athletes set for O-D Bowl

The sixth annual Offense-Defense All-America Game on Dec. 29 at Cowboys Stadium will feature some big-time quarterbacks as well as plenty of talented

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Offense-Defense game lands talent

Offense-Defense game lands talent

Kenton (Ohio) quarterback Maty Mauk is one of several standouts that recently accepted an invitation to play in the Offense-Defense Bowl.

 • Rivals.com
Plenty of postseason moves in the Rivals250

Plenty of postseason moves in the Rivals250

After Rivals.com's analysts saw many prospects during the season, the updated Rivals250 is loaded with some drastic changes.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
McKinzy experiences first Iron Bowl

McKinzy experiences first Iron Bowl

Birmingham, Ala. four-star linebacker Cassanova McKinzy was back in Auburn this weekend helping recruit for the Tigers...

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 • Justin Hokanson
Iron Bowl visitors

Iron Bowl visitors

At least eight top prospects are scheduled to be in Auburn this weekend on official visits as the Tigers play host to archrival Alabama in the 76th ed

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 • Jeffrey Lee
LB grows in historic season

LB grows in historic season

Challenges of leading a team to a history making season, growing through a position change, and overcoming life obstacles have molded this Auburn four

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 • Justin Hokanson
Roundtable: More on Rivals250

Roundtable: More on Rivals250

Eagle (Idaho) QB Tanner Mangum went from relative unknown to star of the Elite 11, and makes the Rivals.com analysts' list of overachieving prospects

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rival regions: N. Alabama vs. S. Alabama

Rival regions: N. Alabama vs. S. Alabama

The latest Rival Regions matchup looks at North Alabama vs. South Alabama. Is QB Jameis Winston enough to give the northern part of the state an edge?

 • Keith Niebuhr
McKinzy transforming on, off the field

McKinzy transforming on, off the field

Woodlawn, Ala. four-star linebacker and Auburn commit Cassanova McKinzy has stayed low key this summer, working to improve his skills. For McKinzy th

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 • Justin Hokanson
Alabamas Most Wanted: 11-20

Alabamas Most Wanted: 11-20

11-20: Tidesports.com recruiting analysts Aaron Suttles and Greg Ostendorf break down the top 50 recruits in the state of Alabama.

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 • Aaron Suttles and Greg Ostendorf
Ala. VTO Sports Elite 100 combine results

Ala. VTO Sports Elite 100 combine results

Results from the VTO Elite 100 combine in Alabama.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Big Cat Quotebook VII

Big Cat Quotebook VII

Rivals100 wide receiver JaQuay Williams, Rivals250 defensive lineman Justin Shanks and four-star Auburn commit Cassanova McKinzy talk Big Cat...

 • AuburnSports.com Staff
McKinzy still solid to Auburn

McKinzy still solid to Auburn

Despite consistent pressure from other schools, Woodlawn (Ala.) linebacker Cassanova McKinzy continues to maintain a solid commitment to Auburn. McKin

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 • Justin Hokanson
Tigers making waves in Rivals250

Tigers making waves in Rivals250

The initial Rivals250 for the class of 2012 was released this week, and Auburn once again is making waves throughout the rankings. The Tigers already

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 • Justin Hokanson
Hutcherson commits to Auburn

Hutcherson commits to Auburn

Auburn picked up its second commitment in as many days when Dadeville (Ala.) athlete Darrion Hutcherson gave his pledge to sign with the Tigers Thursd

 • Jeffrey Lee
Alabama VTO: Top performers

Alabama VTO: Top performers

More than 20 prospects with FBS offers in hand attended the Rivals.com/VTO Sports Alabama Elite 100 Camp held at Leeds High School just outside of Bir

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 • Keith Niebuhr
McKinzy still firm to Auburn

McKinzy still firm to Auburn

Junior defensive standout Cassanova McKinzy of Birmingham (Ala.) Woodlawn, who committed to Auburn three weeks ago, showed up at Sunday's Rivals.com/V

 • Keith Niebuhr
Surprise QB MVP at Alabama VTO

Surprise QB MVP at Alabama VTO

There was little buzz surrounding Jonathan Wallace of Phenix City (Ala.) Central entering Sunday's Rivals.com/VTO Sports Elite100 Camp. But no player

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 • Keith Niebuhr
Ga., Ala. next up for VTO Elite 100 Camps

Ga., Ala. next up for VTO Elite 100 Camps

The next two stops for the VTOSports/Rivals.com Elite100 Camps are in Georgia at Marietta High School on Saturday and in Alabama at Leeds High School

 • Mike Farrell
In-state receiver commits to Auburn

In-state receiver commits to Auburn

One of the top receivers in Alabama committed to Auburn Saturday. West Limestone's Alex Taylor, 6-foot-4, 190 pounds, gave Gene Chizik and the Tigers

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Elite juniors travel to Auburn

Elite juniors travel to Auburn

Auburn is set to host a huge Junior Day this weekend, as the Tigers are expected to host top prospects from all over the southeast and country. Go in

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 • Justin Hokanson
Top in-state LB follows his heart

Top in-state LB follows his heart

One of the state of Alabama's top defenders decided to end the recruiting process and commit to the defending national champions on Thursday. The Bir

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 • Justin Hokanson
In the game

In the game

This top ten prospect from the state of Alabama hasn't visited Clemson just yet. That will come next month. Still, led by the efforts of defensive bac

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 • Ryan Bartow
Top talent drawn to compete at VTO events

Top talent drawn to compete at VTO events

The Rivals.com/VTO Sports Elite 100 Showcases are hitting five states in the Southeast/Mid-Atlantic area in the month of April with many top prospects

 • Mike Farrell
Auburn leads, but McKinzy open

Auburn leads, but McKinzy open

Birmingham (Ala.) Woodlawn strongside defensive end Cassanova McKinz has been to Auburn for quite a few games, and each time he left impressed with wh

 • Keith Niebuhr
McKinzys latest visit to Auburn the best ever

McKinzys latest visit to Auburn the best ever

In-state LB Cassanova McKinzy has been to Auburn about a half-dozen times, but says the trip this past weekend was the best one he's had...

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 • Rachel Morand
Arkansas State completes staff; Sends out 2012 offers

Arkansas State completes staff; Sends out 2012 offers

ASU Recruiting Update: We are not even a month past National Signing Day 2011 and Coach Hugh Freeze and the entire Arkansas State Red Wolves coaching

 • Luke Matheson
Linebacker to visit Plains after earning offer

Linebacker to visit Plains after earning offer

In-state LB Cassanova McKinzy will be on campus this weekend catching up with the 2010 National Champion coaching staff and lead recruiter Tommy Thigp

 • Rachel Morand
AU offers in-state linebacker

AU offers in-state linebacker

The state of Alabama is loaded again in 2012, and one of the state's top defenders got big news on Friday, as the defending national champions verbal

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 • Justin Hokanson
Red Wolves send out early offers for 2012

Red Wolves send out early offers for 2012

Red Wolves send out early offers for 2012: It is just a little over a week past National Signing Day 2011, and Arkansas State head coach Hugh Freeze a

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 • Luke Matheson
Instate junior takes in Auburn

Instate junior takes in Auburn

Birmingham (Ala.) Woodlawn linebacker Cassanova McKinzy was one of a number of top junior prospects that visited Auburn over the weekend, and was not

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 • Justin Hokanson
2012 LB has Auburn on top

2012 LB has Auburn on top

Birmingham (Ala.) Woodlawn Cassanova McKinzy is a player to watch in Alabama for 2012. McKinzy moved from defensive end to linebacker his junior seas

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 • Justin Hokanson