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Ask Farrell: Which unheralded 2020 DTs could turn into surprises?

Ask Farrell: Which unheralded 2020 DTs could turn into surprises?

Mike Farrell targets three players who could outperform their current rankings down the road.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Building NFL Rosters: Florida, California, Texas lead way

Building NFL Rosters: Florida, California, Texas lead way

Patrick Mahomes is one of 164 NFL players that played high school football in Texas.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Building The Roster: AFC East

Building The Roster: AFC East

Tom Brady has several teammates who were five-star prospects coming out of high school.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at DT

Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at DT

Texas produces plenty of five-star defensive tackles, but the Longhorns haven't benefited from that very much.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which states produced the most picks?

NFL Draft: Which states produced the most picks?

Nick Bosa leads a large contingent of players from the Sunshine State who were drafted last week.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Breaking down the draft picks by position

NFL Draft: Breaking down the draft picks by position

Devin White was one of 31 linebackers selected in last week's NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: SEC leads the way in producing draft picks

NFL Draft: SEC leads the way in producing draft picks

Quinnen William was the first of 64 SEC players to hear his name called during the NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: The top-10 five-stars drafted in 2019

NFL Draft: The top-10 five-stars drafted in 2019

Ed Oliver was one of the first 10 former five-star prospects selected in last week's NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: First-round grades

NFL Draft: First-round grades

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney give their grades on the first-round selections in Thursday's NFL Draft. 

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Draft questions, freaks, steals

Three-Point Stance: Draft questions, freaks, steals

Mike Farrell takes a deep-dive into tonight's NFL Draft in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell's NFL mock draft: Final 2019 edition

Farrell's NFL mock draft: Final 2019 edition

Will Kyler Murray be the first off the board?

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Who's the better pick - Ed Oliver or Quinnen Williams?

Ask Farrell: Who's the better pick - Ed Oliver or Quinnen Williams?

Will Oliver's sideline controversy at Houston play a role in his draft position?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rob's Rankings: Five most polarizing NFL Draft prospects

Rob's Rankings: Five most polarizing NFL Draft prospects

These guys will generate plenty of debate over the airwaves.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2

Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2

Zachary Evans is the latest five-star standout from the Lone Star State.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top five defensive tackles as draft nears

NFL Draft: Top five defensive tackles as draft nears

Quinnen Williams is in line to be a top-10 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
The 10 biggest early-entry losses

The 10 biggest early-entry losses

Notre Dame will need to fill a void on its offense after the departure of receiver Miles Boykin.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Ask Farrell: Should McSorley consider playing defense in NFL?

Ask Farrell: Should McSorley consider playing defense in NFL?

The former Penn State QB was listed by Rivals as an athlete in high school.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell's NFL mock draft: Pre-NFL Scouting Combine

Farrell's NFL mock draft: Pre-NFL Scouting Combine

Recruiting Director Mike Farrell offers up his first look at how the draft might play out, with Nick Bosa going No. 1.

 • Mike Farrell
Judge Farrell: Issuing verdicts on early entry decisions by five-stars

Judge Farrell: Issuing verdicts on early entry decisions by five-stars

Did N'Keal Harry make a mistake by declaring for the NFL Draft? What about Oklahoma State's Tyron Johnson?

 • Mike Farrell and Woody Wommack
Farrell 50: Nos. 21-25

Farrell 50: Nos. 21-25

Mike Farrell's list of the top 50 players in college football goes on with a QB, two WRs and a pair of elite defenders.

 • Mike Farrell
How five-star DTs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

How five-star DTs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

Clemson's five-star defensive tackles have certainly panned out.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft 2019: Midseason look at top DT

NFL Draft 2019: Midseason look at top DT

Ohio State's Dre'Mont Jones has seen his draft stock rise through the first half of the college football season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Woody's Weekly Things: Five weird things from Week 1

Woody's Weekly Things: Five weird things from Week 1

Woody Wommack checks in after gorging himself on college football all weekend.

 • Woody Wommack
Preseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-5

Preseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-5

Mike Farrell's countdown of the best players in college football concludes with this season's top five.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft 2019: Early look at top five defensive tackles

NFL Draft 2019: Early look at top five defensive tackles

Ed Oliver headlines our look at five top defensive tackles that could be early-round selections in the 2019 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 NFL Draft prospects; best LB recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 NFL Draft prospects; best LB recruiting

Mike Farrell weighs in on the 2019 NFL Draft, linebacker recruiting and five surprising schools on the recruiting scene.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big commits, recruiting Texas, replacing stars

Three-Point Stance: Big commits, recruiting Texas, replacing stars

Last week's 10 biggest commits, the out-of-state programs that recruit Texas best and the stars of tomorrow.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL franchises have taken more cornerbacks, like Denzel Ward, since 2010 than any other position.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: These 10 could be first-rounders in 2019

NFL Draft: These 10 could be first-rounders in 2019

Five-star Rashan Gary tops our list of players to watch for the 2019 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Take Two: DT class in 2019 NFL Draft could be best ever

Take Two: DT class in 2019 NFL Draft could be best ever

Ed Oliver announced he's going pro after his junior year at Houston, and he will be part of an amazing group of DTs.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals.com's 2017 All-American Teams

Rivals.com's 2017 All-American Teams

Mike Farrell breaks down his first- and second-team All-Americans.

 • Mike Farrell
Postseason Farrell 50: Defenders highlight Nos. 21-25

Postseason Farrell 50: Defenders highlight Nos. 21-25

Standouts from Florida State, Alabama, USC, Houston and Penn State round out this group of players.

 • Mike Farrell
A viewer's guide: Ranking every bowl game from top to bottom

A viewer's guide: Ranking every bowl game from top to bottom

The list begins with the can't-miss games and finishes with the should-skip contests.

 • Rob Cassidy
Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-50

Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-50

Mike Farrell breaks down the top 50 players in college football midway through the 2017 season.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 26-30

Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 26-30

The Farrell Midseason 50 continues, with some defensive standouts highlighting this group.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Mid-Season All-Americans

The Farrell Awards: Mid-Season All-Americans

Baker Mayfield headlines Mike Farrell's mid-season All-American team.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Preseason 50: Nos. 1-50

Farrell Preseason 50: Nos. 1-50

Mike Farrell breaks down the top 50 players in college football entering the 2017 season.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 50 reaches top 10

Farrell 50 reaches top 10

In the latest installment, all five players were Rivals250 players coming out of high school.

 • Mike Farrell
Five programs that made the least improvement from 2016 to 2017

Five programs that made the least improvement from 2016 to 2017

Coaching changes victimized a number of programs on the recruiting trail in 2017. Which ones made the least improvement?

 • Mike Farrell
17 for '17: Who will be the top college football players in 2017?

17 for '17: Who will be the top college football players in 2017?

Mike Farrell examines 17 players that will make their mark on the 2017 college football season.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com All-America Defense

Rivals.com All-America Defense

Rivals.com unveils its All-American defensive squad, with nine of the 13 first-teamers hailing from the SEC.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Freshman All-American team: Defense

Farrell Freshman All-American team: Defense

The Farrell Freshman All-American defensive team includes three former five-star prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Freshman 15 for 2016

The Farrell Freshman 15 for 2016

The Farrell Freshman 15 counts down the nation's top 15 first-year players from the college football regular season.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 3-1

Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 3-1

Our countdown of the nation's top freshmen rolls concludes with two standout DTs and a star QB.

 • Mike Farrell
Tom Herman's top five recruiting victories

Tom Herman's top five recruiting victories

Five-star DT Ed Oliver was one of Tom Herman's biggest recruiting wins at Houston.

 • Nick Krueger
5-4-3-2-un: Recapping standouts in each Rivals star category

5-4-3-2-un: Recapping standouts in each Rivals star category

Former three-star De'veon Smith had a big day in Michigan's win over Indiana over the weekend.

 • Woody Wommack
Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 1-3

Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 1-3

The nation's top freshman to date was Rivals' No. 2 player from the class of 2016 -- Clemson's Dexter Lawrence.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Revisiting the 2016 five-stars

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Revisiting the 2016 five-stars

How have the 2016 five-star prospects fared so far as true freshmen?

 • Adam Friedman
Texas Breakdown: Former five-stars shining on biggest stages

Texas Breakdown: Former five-stars shining on biggest stages

Rivals.com's week-long look at former five-stars making headlines in colleges today focuses on the state of Texas.

 • Nick Krueger
NFL Draft: Mocking the 2016 recruiting class

NFL Draft: Mocking the 2016 recruiting class

An NFL mock draft of players who have yet to play in college? Mike Farrell is to the challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
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.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100: New five-stars, same No. 1

Rivals100: New five-stars, same No. 1

The final Rivals100 Presented By Under Armour for the class of 2016 has been released.

 • Staff
Jones' search begins

Jones' search begins

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones is in the market for a new defensive coordinator after parting ways with John Jancek on Wednesday.

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 • Brent Hubbs
Under Armour: Top performers

Under Armour: Top performers

The nation’s best high school football prospects made their way to Orlando, Fla., for the Under Armour All-America game, and throughout the week

 • Jason Howell
UA: Immediate impact prospects

UA: Immediate impact prospects

DT Rashan Gary, Paramus (N.J.) Catholic

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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.

 • Mike Farrell
UA Game: Winners and losers

UA Game: Winners and losers

Five-star defensive tackle Rashan Gary was one of the big winners Saturday at the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • Adam Gorney and Josh Helmholdt
Three-point stance: Takeaways from the Under Armour All-America Game

Three-point stance: Takeaways from the Under Armour All-America Game

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell dives into the prospects that impressed, disappointed and surprised him during Saturday's Under Armour All-America Game.

 • 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.

 • 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.

 • Woody Wommack
2016 Team Armour roster

2016 Team Armour roster

Five-star wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers is one of several stars on Team Armour. Here's the complete roster.

 • Rivals.com
First and 10: Biggest hitters

First and 10: Biggest hitters

In this week's First and 10, Rivals.com breaks down the 10 biggest hitters in the 2016 class, including LB Erick Fowler.

 • Woody Wommack
Westfield duo earn UA jerseys

Westfield duo earn UA jerseys

Four-star teammates Ed Oliver and Tyrie Cleveland</a

 • Rivals.com
Team breakdown: Defensive position groups

Team breakdown: Defensive position groups

Where is the top defensive talent headed? Four-star Saivion Smith has LSU's defensive back haul for 2016 ranked at No. 1.

 • Jason Howell
First and 10: Top surprise commitments

First and 10: Top surprise commitments

Rivals100 DT Ed Oliver made waves when he committed to Houston. Woody Wommack looks at the top 10 surprise 2016 commitments.

 • Woody Wommack
Inside the Numbers: Beyond the Power Five

Inside the Numbers: Beyond the Power Five

Ed Oliver's pledge to Houston is just one promising storyline among the non-Power Five contingent. More inside the numbers.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Mid-South: Five up, two down

Mid-South: Five up, two down

D'Andre Christmas-Giles is among the Mid-South prospects who've raised their stock this season. See our risers and sliders here.

 • Jason Howell
Mid-South targets: Top five uncommitted prospects

Mid-South targets: Top five uncommitted prospects

Allen (Texas) OT Gregory Little leads the list of top uncommitted prospects in the Mid-South region. Check out the full list.

 • Jason Howell
Clevelands Host: Its the Place to Be

Clevelands Host: Its the Place to Be

Tyrie Cleveland may not have known when he was going to make it to Norman but upon his arrival his host had a very simple message for him.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Surprise visit from Rivals250 duo, commits on way

Surprise visit from Rivals250 duo, commits on way

SoonerScoop.com Recruiting Editor Josh McCuistion joins SCOOPHD to breakdown the latest news following a surprisingly active week on the Sooners recru

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 • Josh McCuistion
SCOOPHD: Turning the Tables Quickly

SCOOPHD: Turning the Tables Quickly

HOUSTON - Oklahoma long seemed an afterthought in the recruitment of Rivals250 wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland but things are turning quickly - as he di

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 • Josh McCuistion
Breakdown: Who is winning Texas

Breakdown: Who is winning Texas

Four-star Texas native T.J. Vasher is committed to Texas Tech. Which schools are winning the battle to control the state?

 • Jason Howell
LoneStarPreps: From the sidelines

LoneStarPreps: From the sidelines

LoneStarPreps: From the sidelines - notes, commentary and top performers from both Manvel vs. Westfield and Houston Episcopal vs. Plano Prestonwood on

 • Matt Clare
The Roadies: Texas football opens

The Roadies: Texas football opens

Rivals hands out The Roadies to the top players from the first week of Texas high school football, including DL Ed Oliver.

 • Jason Howell
No. 6: Manvel vs. Houston Westfield

No. 6: Manvel vs. Houston Westfield

Dillon Sterling-Cole and Houston Westfield face Manvel (Texas) in one of our can't-miss games loaded with prospects this fall.

 • Jason Howell
Houston Touchdown Club Pre-Season Team

Houston Touchdown Club Pre-Season Team

Every season the Touchdown Club of Houston announces their Pre-Season Team nominees, a group of some of the most talented prospects from the great Hou

 • Matt Clare
Around the Mid-South: Houston rising

Around the Mid-South: Houston rising

The addition of Ed Oliver has keyed Houston's recruiting rise. Jason Howell analyzes some significant Mid-South storylines.

 • Jason Howell
Oliver On Board, Looking For More

Oliver On Board, Looking For More

Rivals100 defensive tackle Ed Oliver talks about his commitment and his efforts in the <i>H-Town Takeover</i>.

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 • CougarsDen
The Bigger Picture: Ed Oliver

The Bigger Picture: Ed Oliver

Cougars Den takes a look at the commitment of Rivals100 DT Ed Oliver and what it means for Houston in 2016 and beyond.

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 • Jefferson D. Powell
Texas Track Championships: Recruiting Notes

Texas Track Championships: Recruiting Notes

Rivals250 WR Devin Duvernay was one of several FBS prospects that shined at the UIL State Track and Field Championships.

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 • Jason Howell
4-Star Defenders Visit Cougar Practice

4-Star Defenders Visit Cougar Practice

Katy (TX) safety Collin Wilder and Houston (TX) Westfield DT Ed Oliver were both on an unofficial visit to Houston on Wednesday to check out spring pr

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 • Jefferson D. Powell
Rivals100: No. 41-60 updates

Rivals100: No. 41-60 updates

Ben Cleveland is headed to Georgia. What about the rest of the R100? Our analysts update the recruiting status of Nos. 41-60.

 • Rivals.com
Class of 2016 storylines: Mid-South

Class of 2016 storylines: Mid-South

The Mid-South's top player for 2016, Gregory Little, is locked up. Jason Howell looks at five storylines to track in the region.

 • Jason Howell
Elite 50: Position analysis - Defense

Elite 50: Position analysis - Defense

Levonta Taylor was one of the top DBs at the Elite 50 Experience. The Rivals.com team highlights the defenders that stood out.

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 • Rivals.com
Oliver names three standouts

Oliver names three standouts

Ed Oliver has three favorites early in his recruitment and the Houston (Texas) Westfield prospect said distance from home is definitely playing a fact

 • Adam Gorney
UA Elite 50: Recruiting Notebook

UA Elite 50: Recruiting Notebook

Calvin Ashley won't sign until 2017 but he already has a leader. Rivals has more on this and more from Thursday.

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 • Rivals
Rivals: Live from Elite 50 Registration

Rivals: Live from Elite 50 Registration

Top underclassmen such as Rashan Gary are arriving for the Under Armour Elite 50, and Rivals is there with live updates.

 • Rivals.com
LSU has their eye on Oliver

LSU has their eye on Oliver

Class of 2016 defensive tackle Ed Oliver says he put recruiting on the backburner during his football season at Houston (Texas) Westfield.

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 • Paul Letlow
2015 Under Armour Elite 50 Roster

2015 Under Armour Elite 50 Roster

2015 Under Armour Elite 50 Roster

 • Rivals
From the Road: Texas Defense

From the Road: Texas Defense

Jaylon Jones tops Jason Howell's list as he hands out grades for the top defensive prospects he saw in Texas over the weekend.

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 • Jason Howell
TCU has four targets in Rivals 2016 top 100 list

TCU has four targets in Rivals 2016 top 100 list

TCU has a handful of targets near the top of the list in Rivals' first 2016 rankings. Among them are Manvel safety Deontay Anderson, who is an incredi

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 • Billy Wessels
LSU Camp: Top defensive performers

LSU Camp: Top defensive performers

Three-star defensive back DeShawn Raymond put on a show at this week's LSU's recent camp and was one of several top defenders.

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 • Jason Howell
Top three for Ed Oliver

Top three for Ed Oliver

Top 2016 DT Ed Oliver camped at UT on Friday, and the Horns are near the top of his list.

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 • Jason Suchomel
Oliver continues to rack up offers

Oliver continues to rack up offers

Houston Westfield DT Ed Oliver picked up an offer from Texas A&M earlier this week, adding to an already impressive list for the 2016 prospect.

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 • Courtney Roland
Horns after top DT Ed Oliver

Horns after top DT Ed Oliver

Ed Oliver is one of the state's top DTs and the Longhorns recently offered. Oliver breaks down his recruitment, including plans to possibly visit UT s

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 • Jason Suchomel
2016 DT One to Watch

2016 DT One to Watch

2016 Houston (TX) Westfield defensive tackle Ed Oliver has already started getting attention. With family ties to Houston, Oliver will be one to watch

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 • Marcus Gutierrez
SCOOPHD: Lampkin Leads Sooner Targets in Houston

SCOOPHD: Lampkin Leads Sooner Targets in Houston

SPRING, Texas - Though Houston has long been overlooked as an area for Oklahoma recruiting, that has changed in recent years and as such there were nu

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 • Josh McCuistion
RCS Houston: Recruiting notebook

RCS Houston: Recruiting notebook

Four-star DB Deionte Thomspon remains solid to Alabama. Jason Howell has updates on some of the top names from RCS Houston.

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 • Jason Howell
RCS Houston: Defense

RCS Houston: Defense

OU commit Du'Vonta Lampkin was one of several defenders that stood out at RCS Houston. See who made our top performers list.

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 • Adam Gorney
RCS Houston: What to watch for

RCS Houston: What to watch for

Rivals100 DB Kendall Sheffield will be one of several standout prospects to watch when the Rivals Camp Series hits Houston.

 • Jason Howell