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Breaking down the big three

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

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 • Michael Langston
SEC Signing Day dream team

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

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 • JC Shurburtt
Florida holds off challengers to claim title

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

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Gators add another Rivals100 member

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

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 • Mark Wheeler
Rivals5: Signing Day predictions

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.

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 • Mike Farrell
Rivals5: Top five stories in Florida

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

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 • JC Shurburtt
Thompson remains undecided

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

 • JC Shurburtt
Deonte Thompson gives high marks to UM visit

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
Everything perfect for DB on Cane visit

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

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 • Gary Ferman, CaneSport Magazine
Davis tops final Florida 100

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

 • JC Shurburtt
Belle Glade gets visit from two Cane coaches

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
Jatavious Jackson gets a visit, but will he visit

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

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 • Chris Nee
Video: Thompson Time

Video: Thompson Time

Video: Thompson Time

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Deonte has visits on tap, influenced by UF win

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

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 • Gary Ferman, CaneSport Magazine
Army All-American recap

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

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West puts on defensive show in U.S. Army Bowl

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

 • Sean Callahan
U.S. Army AA Bowl position breakdown

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,

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 • Mike Farrell and Sean Callahan
U.S. Army AA Bowl Friday Hot 11: East

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

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 • Mike Farrell
Clarkson works with East QBs

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

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 • Mike Farrell
U.S. Army AA Bowl Wednesday Hot 11: East

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

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 • Mike Farrell
Neon Deion brightens Easts day

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

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 • Mike Farrell
East holds physical scrimmage in Alamo Dome

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

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 • Sean Callahan
Scouting the Army East scrimmage

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

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 • Mike Farrell
Huge week ahead for the Buckeyes

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

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 • Bill Kurelic
Army East notebook: Plenty of recruiting news

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

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 • Mike Farrell
U.S. Army AA Bowl Tuesday Hot 11: East

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

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 • Mike Farrell
Army East notebook: Scouting the East stars

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

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 • Mike Farrell
ACC: Davis, Shannnon making quick impact

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

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 • Mike Farrell
Belle Glade players surprised by Cristobal news

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
DT has SC No. 1

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

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 • Gerard Martinez
Shannon takes in-home visits  in Belle Glade

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

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 • Gary Ferman, CaneSport Magazine
Shannon trying to land sixth WR in class

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
Thompson gets a title

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

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Thompson plays host to three coaches

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

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 • Mark Wheeler
Big Game, Bigger Names

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

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
King James Returns

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

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 • Gerard Martinez
Thompson likes everything about OSU visit

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

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 • Bill Kurelic
Video feature: Big recruiting weekend for OSU

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

 • Rivals.com
Thompson schedules OSU official visit

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

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 • Bill Kurelic
SC targets Thompson

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

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 • Gerard Martinez
Package deal for Belle Glade trio

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
Deonte Thompson: Depth chart in UMs favor

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
Another five-star WR to visit FSU this weekend

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

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 • Lee Gordon
Thompson discusses official visit situation

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

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 • Bill Kurelic
Florida visitors enjoyed LSU visit

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

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 • Mike Scarborough
Thompson schedules two official visits

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

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 • Bill Kurelic
Cane coach takes in Glades Central loss

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
Bucks making serious run at Thompson

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

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 • Bill Kurelic
5-star Thompson visits Gainesville

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

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 • Mark Wheeler
Buckeyes make Thompsons cut

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

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 • Bill Kurelic
AMP: Gators recruiting update

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

 • Rivals.com AMP
Thompson has three he is most interested in

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

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 • Mark Wheeler
Deonte Thompson took unofficial to Miami Friday

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

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 • Gary Ferman, CaneSport Magazine
Bucks will likely make Thompsons cut

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

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 • Bill Kurelic
Canes showing Thompson plenty of love

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

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 • Jim Martz, CaneSport Magazine
States top WR a surprise visitor to FSUs Camp

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

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 • Gene Williams (Dot Com)
Sleepers dot Florida rankings

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

 • JC Shurburtt
5-Star Thompson making the rounds

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

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 • Mark Wheeler
Florida five-star still tracking OSU

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

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 • Mike Wachsman
Which state is the top Rivals100 talent producer

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

 • Mike Farrell
Deonte Thompson reacts to cousins commitment

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

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 • Gary Ferman, CaneSport Magazine
No more waiting: DB makes Cane commitment

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
New Rivals100 goes against traditional trends

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

 • Mike Farrell
Glades Central duo to be package deal

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

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 • Matt Shodell, CaneSport Magazine
Big talents in final five-star group

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

 • Rivals.com Football Recruiting Staff
AMP: Five-star prospects - Group 4

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

 • Rivals.com AMP
What can Brown do for you

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-

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 • FlaVarsity.com
Glades Central, 5-star WR headline first camp

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

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 • Jeffrey Lee
AMP: Five star preview: WR and TE

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

 • Rivals.com AMP
AMP: Thompson shows his wheels

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

 • Rivals.com AMP
NIKE Camp Notebook: Reunion for USF coaches

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

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 • Dave Glaser
UGA Targets Shine in Gainesville

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

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 • Chad Simmons
Gainesville NIKE Camp preview

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

 • JC Shurburtt
Did Deonte Thompson make a commitment

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

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 • Mark Wheeler
AMP: Thompson not satisfied

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

 • Rivals.com AMP
UGASports Extra featuring Glades Central duo

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

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 • Chad Simmons
UGASports: A look back at recruiting

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

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 • Chad Simmons
Miami: Day three in rewind

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

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 • Chad Simmons
Thompson cancels visit, adds offer

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

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 • Steve Hare
Miami: Day two in Rewind

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.

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 • Chad Simmons
The Miami Heat

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

 • Mike Farrell
First stop: Miami

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

 • JC Shurburtt
Thompson is wide open for now

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

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 • Chad Simmons
Video: Thompson gets it done

Video: Thompson gets it done

Video: Thompson gets it done

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Mountaineer staff attacking Belle Glades Central

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

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 • Jim Laise
AMP: Playmaking WRs on display

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

 • Rivals.com AMP
Thompson talks SC

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

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 • Michael Schwartz
Deonte Thompson has UM offer, attended Jr. Day

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

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 • CaneSport.com Staff
Big-time wide receiver    loves Spurriers offense

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

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 • Tony Morrell
2007: Ten Top Targets

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

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 • Mark Wheeler
Receiver class still has bite

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

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 • Mark Wheeler
Speed big in Thompsons game

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

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 • Steve Hare
Video: 07 wideout has speed to burn

Video: 07 wideout has speed to burn

Video: '07 wideout has speed to burn

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FlaVarsity.com Hot 25 Juniors

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

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 • FlaVarsity.com
Head of the class

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

 • Jeremy Crabtree
AMP: Florida WR attracts early interest

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

 • Rivals.com AMP
2007 Florida star has offers

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

 • Jeremy Patterson
Springdale shines

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

 • Jeremy Patterson
Talent heads to Hoover

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.

 • Jeremy Patterson