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East Spotlight: Five surprising talent hotbeds

East Spotlight: Five surprising talent hotbeds

Four-star Ify Obidegwu is part of a standout crop of East Coast defensive backs in the 2024 class.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: South Carolina has best 2023 DL class in nation

Fact or Fiction: South Carolina has best 2023 DL class in nation

South Carolina has an impressive haul along the defensive line - including Zavion Hardy.

 • Adam Friedman
NFL Draft: Top 10 LBs heading into the NFL Combine

NFL Draft: Top 10 LBs heading into the NFL Combine

Devin Lloyd, a former safety and Utah playmaker, is easily the No. 1 linebacker on Mike Farrell's board at this point.

 • Mike Farrell
College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated the rosters

College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated the rosters

Georgia leads the way with 17 former five-star prospects, including linebacker Nolan Smith.

 • Adam Gorney
SEC Week: Five best position groups

SEC Week: Five best position groups

Derek Stingley, Jr. headlines a stacked group of LSU defensive backs.

 • Mike Farrell
The next Roquan Smith? Georgia coaches see it in Channing Tindall

The next Roquan Smith? Georgia coaches see it in Channing Tindall

Georgia's going to need a replacement for Roquan Smith sooner or later, but coaches believe they have the guy.

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 • Jake Reuse
Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

The Army Bowl will draw plenty of interest across the nation, but these five programs should be especially attentive.

 • Adam Friedman
Early Signing Period Wrap-up: Final winners and losers

Early Signing Period Wrap-up: Final winners and losers

The first ever early signing period is officially in its waning moments. Who were the final winners and losers?

 • Rob Cassidy
Farrell Awards: Reviewing the Early Signing Period

Farrell Awards: Reviewing the Early Signing Period

The Farrell Awards reveal the Early Signing Period's biggest winners, surprises, flip flops - and much more.

 • Mike Farrell
Analysis: Channing Tindall signs with Georgia

Analysis: Channing Tindall signs with Georgia

Rivals.com analyst Woody Wommack looks at what Channing Tindall brings to a loaded Georgia recruiting class.

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 • Woody Wommack
Breaking down Channing Tindall's commitment to Georgia

Breaking down Channing Tindall's commitment to Georgia

Georgia added one big piece to the 2018 class on Wednesday night.

 • Woody Wommack
Mind of Mike: Takeaways from the Early Signing Period's wild start

Mind of Mike: Takeaways from the Early Signing Period's wild start

Georgia's 1-2 OL punch of Jamaree Salyer and Cade Mays was one of Mike Farrell's biggest takeaways on Wednesday.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals150 linebacker Channing Tindall to be a Bulldog

Rivals150 linebacker Channing Tindall to be a Bulldog

The commitment train keeps rolling, and this time, it's Rivals150 linebacker Channing Tindall who has picked Georgia.

 • Jake Reuse
What we learned on the first day of the Early Signing Period

What we learned on the first day of the Early Signing Period

Among the lessons learned: Clemson coach Dabo Swinney can recruit - and so can the Georgia Bulldogs.

 • Woody Wommack
Shrine Bowl: Prospects make recruiting predictions

Shrine Bowl: Prospects make recruiting predictions

Prospects at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas offer recruiting predictions about the game's top stars.

 • Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
SEC Stock Report: Who has momentum on recruiting trails?

SEC Stock Report: Who has momentum on recruiting trails?

Kirby Smart and Georgia are hot on and off the field.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Rivals250 LB Channing Tindall changes visit plans, talks new timeline

Rivals250 LB Channing Tindall changes visit plans, talks new timeline

Channing Tindall thought he was going to announce this month, now things have changed.

 • Woody Wommack
Target spotlight: 16 tackles for Tindall

Target spotlight: 16 tackles for Tindall

Each Monday, the Spotlight takes a special look at South Carolina commitment or target who had an especially good game.

 • Wes Mitchell
Channing Tindall hopes to decide this month

Channing Tindall hopes to decide this month

Columbia (S.C.) Spring Valley four-star linebacker Channing Tindall can see the end in sight.

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 • Wes Mitchell
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-summer update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
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.

 • Adam Gorney
Tindall names leader, breaks down recent visit

Tindall names leader, breaks down recent visit

Highly coveted in-state four-star LB Channing Tindall goes on record about the Gamecocks and more.

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 • Chris Clark
Rivals250 linebacker Tindall impressed by Florida visit

Rivals250 linebacker Tindall impressed by Florida visit

Florida impressed four-star linebacker Channing Tindall during his trip to Gainesville.

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 • Inside the Gators
Camp insider: FSU makes move for highly touted LB and visit updates

Camp insider: FSU makes move for highly touted LB and visit updates

A scholarship offer for four-star LB Channing Tindall makes an impression, and more from the Fisher Camp.

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 • Michael Langston
Recap: Jimbo Fisher Football Camp

Recap: Jimbo Fisher Football Camp

Following two days of camp, Michael Langston of Warchant.com believes multiple players will earn Florida State offers. 

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 • RIvals.com
Mitchell: Five June campers who impressed

Mitchell: Five June campers who impressed

South Carolina completed its nine June camp days this past Saturday and GamecockCentral.com was there for all of them.

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 • Wes Mitchell
From fan to commit? Rivals250 Channing Tindall talks Georgia

From fan to commit? Rivals250 Channing Tindall talks Georgia

Can Kirby Smart and company capitalize on the fact that this coveted prospect grew up rooting for the Dawgs?

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 • Jake Reuse
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Linebackers

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Linebackers

Georgia four-star Richard Jibunor was one of several linebackers who helped themselves against the elite.

 • Staff
Rivals250 South Carolina LB Channing Tindall breaks down Final Four

Rivals250 South Carolina LB Channing Tindall breaks down Final Four

Auburn, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida are battling to land 4-star LB Channing Tindall. He talks options here.

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 • 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.

 • Mike Farrell
Florida one of four standing out for four-star linebacker

Florida one of four standing out for four-star linebacker

Columbia (S.C.) Spring Valley four-star linebacker Channing Tindall says four SEC programs are standing out for him.

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 • Mark Wheeler
BGI Content Wrap-Up: Rivals Five-Star Challenge

BGI Content Wrap-Up: Rivals Five-Star Challenge

Links to all BGI's content from the Rivals Five-Star Challenge

 • David McKinney
Notre Dame Impresses LB Channing Tindall During Visit

Notre Dame Impresses LB Channing Tindall During Visit

Notre Dame hosted a surprise visitor on Thursday.

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 • Corey Bodden
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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 • Staff
Rivals Five-Star Challenge Will Feature Plenty Of Notre Dame Flavor

Rivals Five-Star Challenge Will Feature Plenty Of Notre Dame Flavor

An in-depth look at the Notre Dame commits and targets that will participate in the Rivals Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Corey Bodden, David McKinney
Auburn in tight battle for 4-star OLB

Auburn in tight battle for 4-star OLB

Four-star OLB Channing Tindall has South Carolina and Auburn in a tight battle at the top of his list.

 • Bryan Matthews
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.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Big Cat IX's big cats

Big Cat IX's big cats

Which top recruits will be in Auburn Saturday for Big Cat 2017? We have a running list of confirmed visitors inside...

 • Jeffrey Lee
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-spring update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
All-Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series: Linebackers

All-Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series: Linebackers

We reveal our list of the best linebackers who participated in the 2017 Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series presented by adidas.

 • Rivals.com
Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

More than three dozen 2018 prospects, such as Tyreke Smith, have seen their stock rise in the updated Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
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.

 • Rivals.com
BIG CAT IX: Preliminary list

BIG CAT IX: Preliminary list

BIG CAT is back and the preliminary list is loaded with highly-ranked recruits, including Rivals100 LB Zakoby McClain...

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Clemson checks out in-state linebacker

Clemson checks out in-state linebacker

Will Clemson take another linebacker in this class? If so, this highly touted in-state prospect remains under evaluation

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 • Paul Strelow
3-Star LB Tindall: There's Plenty To Like About UNC

3-Star LB Tindall: There's Plenty To Like About UNC

As Channing Tindall learns more about North Carolina, the more he likes UNC on and off the field.

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 • Andrew Jones
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Charlotte: Predictions on top recruits

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Charlotte: Predictions on top recruits

Rivals experts give their takes on where top players at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Charlotte will end up.

 • Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Channing Tindall talks UGA, G-Day visit

Channing Tindall talks UGA, G-Day visit

Three-star linebacker Channing Tindall talks about his recent trip to Georgia and more.

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 • Dan McDonald
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Charlotte: Top defensive performers

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Charlotte: Top defensive performers

A quartet of Rivals100 prospects headlined the top defensive players at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Charlotte.

 • Adam Friedman, Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
SC LB Channing Tindall Plans To Visit Notre Dame This Summer

SC LB Channing Tindall Plans To Visit Notre Dame This Summer

Notre Dame offered linebacker Channing Tindall in early March.

 • Corey Bodden
In-depth with LB Channing Tindall

In-depth with LB Channing Tindall

Athletic, coveted linebacker Channing Tindall goes into detail on USC, the recruiting process, and what lies ahead.

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 • Chris Clark
3-Star SC LB Getting To Know The Heels

3-Star SC LB Getting To Know The Heels

Recent UNC offer 3-Star SC linebacker Channing Tindall is building a relationship with the Tar Heels.

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 • Jarrod Hardy
Spring Valley LB chasing Auburn LB coach's records

Spring Valley LB chasing Auburn LB coach's records

Spring Valley’s Channing Tindall knew of Travis Williams long before the Auburn LB coach came calling with an offer...

 • Jeffrey Lee
SC LB Channing Tindall Familiar With Lea And Elko, Irish Offer 'Huge'

SC LB Channing Tindall Familiar With Lea And Elko, Irish Offer 'Huge'

South Carolina linebacker Channing Tindall gives his thoughts on his Notre Dame offer.

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 • Corey Bodden
Notre Dame Extends Three New Offers

Notre Dame Extends Three New Offers

Take a look at the three players Notre Dame has offered so far Monday evening.

 • Corey Bodden, David McKinney
Local linebacker has a leader

Local linebacker has a leader

One of the state of South Carolina's fastest-rising prospects names a leader.

 • Wes Mitchell
SC LB Tindall visits, picks up offer

SC LB Tindall visits, picks up offer

Talented defender Channing Tindall recaps his visit and subsequent offer from Duke.

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 • Chris Clark
Notre Dame Hot Board: Linebackers And Rovers

Notre Dame Hot Board: Linebackers And Rovers

A look at the current targets for the Irish staff at linebacker and rover.

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 • Corey Bodden, David McKinney
In-state junior has strong visit

In-state junior has strong visit

This local LB got an in-depth look at South Carolina's program over the weekend. What's the latest?

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 • Chris Clark
In-state linebacker says Clemson would be a great experience

In-state linebacker says Clemson would be a great experience

This in-state backer was just in Clemson with his family. So what did he tell us about his time on campus?

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 • Paul Strelow
Rising in-state linebacker to visit Clemson Saturday

Rising in-state linebacker to visit Clemson Saturday

This Saturday Clemson's coaching staff is set to host this rising in-state prospect it has been closely tracking of late

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 • Paul Strelow
Local LB 'honored' by offer

Local LB 'honored' by offer

Spring Valley LB Channing Tindall grew up dreaming of attending USC. Now, he has the opportunity.

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 • Chris Clark