Breaking down the big three
The Florida Gators capped off their strong run in the Sunshine State after nabbing the top receiver in the state in Glades Central wide out Deonte Tho
SEC Signing Day dream team
It's no secret that Southeastern Conference football programs attract major talent every year, but this year the conference's dominance on the recruit
Florida holds off challengers to claim title
In Gainesville, Fla., they say you're either a Gator or Gator bait. That is true this recruiting season. Coach Urban Meyer and the Florida Gators have
Gators add another Rivals100 member
The University of Florida added its eleventh member of the prestigious Rivals100 this afternoon with the commitment of Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Centr
Rivals5: Signing Day predictions
Predicting what's going to happen on Signing Day is often like throwing darts blind-folded, you'll hit the board a few times but with little accuracy.
Rivals5: Top five stories in Florida
The state of Florida has hundreds of Division I-A prospects. Along with top talent, the Sunshine State always produces its share of interesting storyl
Thompson remains undecided
With four programs under consideration, Rivals100 wide receiver Deonte Thompson is closing in on a Signing Day decision. The 6-foot, 180-pounder spoke
Deonte Thompson gives high marks to UM visit
WR Deonte Thompson is a major priority for this UM recruiting class. And he gave his weekend visit high marks. What is he saying about where the Canes
Everything perfect for DB on Cane visit
Hurricane defensive back Damien Berry worked over teammate Deonte Thompson and other undecided recruits during the weekend visit to UM. What is Berry
Davis tops final Florida 100
Five-star defensive tackle Torrey Davis of Seffner Armwood tops the final Rivals.com Florida Top 100 for the Class of 2007. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Fl
Belle Glade gets visit from two Cane coaches
Damien Berry and Taurus McKinley have already committed to Miami from Glades Central. And Cane coaches met with them along with prized receiver Deonte
Jatavious Jackson gets a visit, but will he visit
With a new offensive staff in place, Florida State is wasting no time in getting out on the road and introducing themselves to some kids following the
Video: Thompson Time
Video: Thompson Time
Deonte has visits on tap, influenced by UF win
There's some speculation that stud receiver Deonte Thompson is down to a Miami and Florida decision. What does Thompson say about the schools he still
Army All-American recap
Chris Galippo started 2006 by becoming USC's first commitment of the 2007 class. At Saturday's Army All-American Bowl, Galippo started 2007 by earning
West puts on defensive show in U.S. Army Bowl
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Solid defense and special teams were the key ingredients for the West's 24-7 victory over the East in the seventh annual U.S. Arm
U.S. Army AA Bowl position breakdown
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The U.S. Army All-American Bowl takes place at 1 p.m. Eastern Saturday, and a collection of the country's top college prospects,
U.S. Army AA Bowl Friday Hot 11: East
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The practices are over and the next time the East team hits the field it will finally be against the West. After days of intense
Clarkson works with East QBs
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The East squad had an easy day when compared to the frantic pace of their practices earlier in the week, but there was still plen
U.S. Army AA Bowl Wednesday Hot 11: East
Wednesday's action was hot and heavy for the East squad as they ran a spirited 60-play full-contact scrimmage followed by a long afternoon practice. I
Neon Deion brightens Easts day
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The East team had a busy Wednesday with a 60+-play scrimmage, a two-hour media event and a follow-up practice in the afternoon. O
East holds physical scrimmage in Alamo Dome
The East team took a different approach than the West with their live scrimmage in the Alamo Dome on Wednesday morning at the U.S. Army All-American B
Scouting the Army East scrimmage
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The East team held their first full scrimmage of the week on Tuesday morning and the defense was still well ahead of the offense
Huge week ahead for the Buckeyes
The next week is going to be big for OSU on the field and on the recruiting front. At least a couple super prospects OSU is pursuing will announce th
Army East notebook: Plenty of recruiting news
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -There was plenty of news and happenings surrounding the East squad on Tuesday at the U.S. Army All American Bowl practices and pre
U.S. Army AA Bowl Tuesday Hot 11: East
On the second day of practice at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the East defense was well ahead of the East offense, especially along the line of sc
Army East notebook: Scouting the East stars
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - With so much talent in one place, it's difficult to focus on just one area of the football field. Such is the case when it comes
ACC: Davis, Shannnon making quick impact
We won't see the on-field strategy of Miami's Randy Shannon until next season, but his recruiting plan is clear: Keep the best talent in South Florida
Belle Glade players surprised by Cristobal news
Find out what Deonte Thompson and Cane commitment Damien Berry are saying about their status after coach Mario Cristobal, who has developed a close ra
DT has SC No. 1
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central four-star wide receiver Deonte Thompson left South Florida last Friday morning without knowing what to expect from h
Shannon takes in-home visits in Belle Glade
Coach Randy Shannon took a pair of in-home visits in Belle Glade (Fla.) today. He visited WR Deonte Thompson in the mid-afternoon. Shannon visited the
Shannon trying to land sixth WR in class
Coach Randy Shannon has already put together a couple of wide receiver commitments this week. And tonight he's expected to take an in-home visit with
Thompson gets a title
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central wide receiver Deonte Thompson has already taken official visits to LSU and Ohio State, but his frequent flyer miles
Thompson plays host to three coaches
After suffering a broken foot early in the year, the senior season of Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central receiver Deonte Thompson didn't quite go as we
Big Game, Bigger Names
USC currently has 10 verbal commitments from the class of 2007, accumulating the highest average star rating in the country. In addition to its highly
King James Returns
St. Augustine (Fla.) Nease offensive lineman James Wilson verbally committed to USC in August, selecting the Trojans over Notre Dame in one of the clo
Thompson likes everything about OSU visit
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central wide receiver Deonte Thompson says he liked everything about his official visit to Ohio State. So where do the Buck
Video feature: Big recruiting weekend for OSU
Ohio State is throwing a recruiting bash this weekend for their showdown against Michigan. National recruiting analyst Mike Farrell breaks down the v
Thompson schedules OSU official visit
The nation's No. 7 wide receiver prospect, Deonte Thompson, has schedule an official visit to Ohio State. When Thompson will be in Columbus should co
SC targets Thompson
Belle Glades (Fla.) Central wide receiver Deonte Thompson is only one of five receivers nationally who hold a scholarship offer from USC this year. Br
Package deal for Belle Glade trio
There is some interesting news out of Belle Glade today. Three of the team's top players may attend the same college, and one is currently a Miami com
Deonte Thompson: Depth chart in UMs favor
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central High School WR Deonte Thompson is one of the most sought-after prospects in the nation. And the Canes have been all
Another five-star WR to visit FSU this weekend
The first official visitor for this season will come from blue chipper Arrelious Benn, but he may not be the only five-star WR on FSU's campus this we
Thompson discusses official visit situation
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central wide receiver Deonte Thompson discusses his LSU official visit with BuckeyeGrove.com, the next trip he has scheduled
Florida visitors enjoyed LSU visit
The LSU football program hosted it's first two official visitors of the 2007 recruiting year and they were two exceptional prospects from the state of
Thompson schedules two official visits
Five-star wide receiver Deonte Thompson has scheduled his first two official visits. With many of the nation's top schools in pursuit will one of the
Cane coach takes in Glades Central loss
A Hurricane coach and UM player attended Glades Central High School's loss to Clewiston in overtime last week. Why were each of them there? Read on fo
Bucks making serious run at Thompson
The Buckeyes have called wide receiver Deonte Thompson twice in the past six days. Their persistence seems to be paying off as Thompson says an offic
5-star Thompson visits Gainesville
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central wide receiver Deonte Thompson has taken in two unofficial visits over the first two weeks of the college football se
Buckeyes make Thompsons cut
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central wide receiver Deonte Thompson says he is planning to narrow down his list of potential colleges this week. But Thom
AMP: Gators recruiting update
There's still a plethora of big name talent left in the state of Florida for Urban Meyer and the Gators to still attract this recruiting year. Rival
Thompson has three he is most interested in
For the second year in a row coach Willie Snead has taken his Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central squad on a getaway to the mountains of Ellerbe, Ga. Th
Deonte Thompson took unofficial to Miami Friday
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central High School WR Deonte Thompson visited Miami unofficially on Friday.Thompson had initially planned to attend Florida
Bucks will likely make Thompsons cut
Former Ohio State wide receiver Santonio Holmes and current wideout Albert Dukes are from Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central, the same school as five-s
Canes showing Thompson plenty of love
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central High School WR Deonte Thompson is taking a mini-break from the intensity of recruiting thanks to the dead period. Bu
States top WR a surprise visitor to FSUs Camp
Through the first couple days of Florida State's Football Camp, there have been very few elite rising senior prospects. That will change in a big way
Sleepers dot Florida rankings
Given the amount of quality prospects with great physical numbers, impressive feats on the football field and scholarship offers from a number of regi
5-Star Thompson making the rounds
Just a month ago five-star wide receiver Deonte Thompson was going to steer clear of attending individual summer camps instead focusing his attention
Florida five-star still tracking OSU
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central prospect Deonte Thompson is one of the most coveted receivers in the country and a five-star talent according to Riv
Which state is the top Rivals100 talent producer
The first Rivals100 for 2007 has resulted, as usual, in much debate across the network. As expected, the state of California was well represented with
Deonte Thompson reacts to cousins commitment
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central High School WR Deonte Thompson is a highly coveted national recruit. And he watched his cousin and close friend Dami
No more waiting: DB makes Cane commitment
This stud defensive back says he was going back and forth between Miami and Florida in recent weeks. Until yesterday. That's when he decided he wanted
New Rivals100 goes against traditional trends
There has long been speculation that certain parts of the country produce better prospects at certain positions. California produces great quarterback
Glades Central duo to be package deal
The Hurricanes and numerous other top programs around the nation have already given scholarship offers to this talented Belle Glade duo. And now it ap
Big talents in final five-star group
A 6-foot-4, 185-pound wide receiver with speed doesn't come along often, but that is exactly what you get with talented Texan Terrance Toliver. The fi
AMP: Five-star prospects - Group 4
The final group of five-star prospects for the Class of 2007 is highlighted by an offensive lineman with freakish potential along with a couple of gam
What can Brown do for you
When you're loaded with talent like the State of Florida is every year, the hardest part is breaking down the cream of the crop. After a rigorous off-
Glades Central, 5-star WR headline first camp
Auburn will kick off its summer camp schedule Friday as 20 schools from four different states are scheduled to compete in the first of two 7-on-7 pass
AMP: Five star preview: WR and TE
The elite receivers in the class of 2007 have speed, power, and size. The question is, how do you rank different skill sets? Our analyst open the de
AMP: Thompson shows his wheels
Speed is no issue for Belle Glade (Fla.) wide receiver Deonte Thompson. Despite a nagging hamstring injury, he put on a show Thursday against Mainland
NIKE Camp Notebook: Reunion for USF coaches
It was one of the last days during the current period that college coaches are allowed to evaluate prospects, so that made Saturday's NIKE Camp at the
UGA Targets Shine in Gainesville
Gainesville (Fla.) the University of Florida was home to the NIKE Camp on Saturday May 20. Many top athletes were on hand and the University of Georg
Gainesville NIKE Camp preview
Saturday's Gainesville NIKE Camp on the campus of the University of Florida should be one of this year's deepest in terms of major Division I-A talent
Did Deonte Thompson make a commitment
No sooner had the Gators annual Orange & Blue game ended than the rumors began swirling around the Internet that Belle Glades (Fla.) Glades Central wi
AMP: Thompson not satisfied
Pre-evaluation Rivals100 wide receiver Deonte Thompson (Belle Glade, Fla.) is staying hungry. In this exclusive AMP interview, the Glades Central sta
UGASports Extra featuring Glades Central duo
Talent, Talent, and more talent is what you see when you visit Belle Glades (Fla.) Glades Central. The Raiders are loaded with prospects in the class
UGASports: A look back at recruiting
It was a busy week on UGASports.com this week as Steve Patterson and Brad Harrison covered the program from top to bottom. Chad Simmons came back fro
Miami: Day three in rewind
One week ago today, Chad Simmons began day three on the road in Miami (Fla.). On day one he saw top prospects like Major Wright and Antwain Easterlin
Thompson cancels visit, adds offer
Wide receiver Deonte Thompson of Belle Glade, Fla., had been planning a visit to South Bend next weekend for Notre Dame's spring game. Scheduling conf
Miami: Day two in Rewind
One week ago today, Chad Simmons began day two on the road in Miami (Fla.). On day one he saw top prospects like Major Wright and Antwain Easterling.
The Miami Heat
CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The first NIKE Camp of the Spring started off being about who wasn't there. No Noel Devine, Armando Allen or Deonte Thompson. How
First stop: Miami
All eyes will be on the running back position Sunday at the Miami NIKE Camp in Coral Gables, Fla. But some high-end talent to watch at defensive line
Thompson is wide open for now
Belle Glades (Fla.) Glades Central wide receiver Deonte Thompson has emerged as one of the country's best at his position. He has great speed, great
Video: Thompson gets it done
Video: Thompson gets it done
Mountaineer staff attacking Belle Glades Central
To get to Lake Okeechobee, Fla., you have to want to be there. Equidistant from both the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico shores, it rests just north of t
AMP: Playmaking WRs on display
In this AMP feature, Rivals.com analysts Mike Farrell and JC Shurburtt break down some of the nation's most impressive wide receiver prospects. Some
Thompson talks SC
It's not easy to stand out as an athlete at Glades Central High School, but Deonte Thompson (Belle Glade, FL) has done just that. The 6-foot, 180-poun
Deonte Thompson has UM offer, attended Jr. Day
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central High School WR Deonte Thompson is one of the state's top talents and already lists offers from the Big 3. He attende
Big-time wide receiver loves Spurriers offense
Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades Central Deonte Thompson is one of the top junior wide receiver prospects in the nation, so it's no wonder his list of school
2007: Ten Top Targets
With signing day over and done with it is now time to start looking ahead to the class of 2007. We kick off our coverage today with these ten targets
Receiver class still has bite
In the past week Florida has lost two previously committed Rivals100 wide receivers off of it's commitment list. However, even with the defections of
Speed big in Thompsons game
There is fast and then there is Deonte Thompson. As a sophomore the 6-foot-1, 186-pound wide receiver from Florida finished second in the state in bot
Video: 07 wideout has speed to burn
Video: '07 wideout has speed to burn
FlaVarsity.com Hot 25 Juniors
There is no doubt that the state of Florida has always been at the top of their game when it comes to prospects. We've already shown you some of the t
Head of the class
Every once in a blue moon a position will be so loaded with talent throughout the nation the class has the potential to reshape the landscape of colle
AMP: Florida WR attracts early interest
Belle Glade (Fla.) wide receiver Deonte Thompson has a long way to go before he gets to college. He hasn't started his junior year yet, but the schol
2007 Florida star has offers
HOOVER, Ala. - Some consider the class of 2006 in the state of Florida down somewhat from most years. Many are already talking about the great talent
Springdale shines
HOOVER, Ala. - The Southeast Select 7-on-7 passing tournament got off to a slow Thursday as it endured two hours of rain delays and the delay of two g
Talent heads to Hoover
One of the nation's top 7-on-7 tournaments in the country will be taking place in Hoover, Ala. this weekend.