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Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star defensive tackles

Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star defensive tackles

Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its rankings at the DT position from 2012 to 2015?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: California checks in at No. 3

Five-Star History: California checks in at No. 3

Only two other states have produced more five-star players, and those states will be revealed Thursday and Friday.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Draft stock report: Defensive tackle

NFL Draft stock report: Defensive tackle

Some former five-star DTs have seen their NFL draft stock rise and fall this season.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Top programs for five-stars

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Top programs for five-stars

Some likely suspects dot the list of programs which have signed the most five-star prospects in Rivals.com history.

 • Nick Krueger
Judge Farrell: DT 2011 - 2013

Judge Farrell: DT 2011 - 2013

Mike Farrell's look back at the top defensive tackles in Rivals.com history continues with the 2011-13 classes.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive tackle

NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive tackle

Alabama's Jarran Reed is among the rising DTs on Rivals' NFL Draft board this season. See the full list of risers and sliders.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

Class of 2013 five-star tracker

The coach who takes over at USC will have plenty of former 5-stars to work with, including freshman starter Su'a Cravens.

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 • Dallas Jackson
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

Class of 2013 five-star tracker

The 2013 class of cornerbacks made an impression in high school, and the 5-stars are doing it again at the college level.

 • Dallas Jackson
Breaking down UCLAs 2013 Recruiting Class

Breaking down UCLAs 2013 Recruiting Class

UCLA's 2013 Signing Day is over. After watching all of the Bruins recruits this past year, BSR breaks down the class.

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 • Edward Lewis
Headlines from National Signing Day

Headlines from National Signing Day

Rob Cassidy runs down what made news on Signing Day, including a dominating performance from Ole Miss and Hugh Freeze.

 • Rob Cassidy
Signing Days winners and losers

Signing Days winners and losers

You'd feel like a winner, too, if you landed Montravius Adams on signing day. Who were the winners and losers on Wednesday?

 • Dallas Jackson
National Signing Day: Top story lines

National Signing Day: Top story lines

Eddie Vanderdoes could bring joy to UCLA on National Signing Day. Our analysts have all the stories to watch around the country.

 • Rivals.com
Signing Day Preview: UCLAs 2013 Class

Signing Day Preview: UCLAs 2013 Class

With less than 48 hours to Signing Day, BSR breaks down UCLA's solid and soft commitments as well as the top priorities for Wednesday.

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 • Edward Lewis
Roundtable: Which memory will last

Roundtable: Which memory will last

Will the class of 2013 be remembered as the year of the CB thanks to Vernon Hargreaves III and company? We take a look back.

 • Rivals.com
Weekend Recap: Arkansas lands three

Weekend Recap: Arkansas lands three

A'Shawn Robinson's reported flip from Texas to Alabama is the big news of the weekend. Get more official visit updates.

 • Dallas Jackson
Roundtable: Surprise parties

Roundtable: Surprise parties

Coach Hugh Freeze appears intent on changing things at Ole Miss. The Roundtable discusses the most pleasant surprises.

 • Rivals.com
Social media pose risks for recruits

Social media pose risks for recruits

The Manti Te'o story is a cautionary tale for other athletes. Joe Mixon is one recruit who understands social media's risks.

 • Adam Gorney
Around the West: Battle of Los Angeles

Around the West: Battle of Los Angeles

Jim Mora and UCLA have a shot to surpass USC team recruiting rankings. Find out how it could happen as we go Around the West.

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 • Adam Gorney and Rob Cassidy
Weekend visits: Malzahn the closer

Weekend visits: Malzahn the closer

Can Gus Malzahn lure a couple of 5-stars and lift Auburn into the top 10 in recruiting? Check out our weekend visit preview.

 • Dallas Jackson
Roundtable: Who has the biggest need

Roundtable: Who has the biggest need

Any school would love to have Matthew Thomas' commitment. Which programs are most in need of one specific player?

 • Rivals.com
Roundtable: Who will perform late magic

Roundtable: Who will perform late magic

Hugh Freeze has turned Ole Miss into a recruiting power. Which coaches are most likely to have some magic as Signing Day nears?

 • Rivals.com
Roundtable: The hardest reads

Roundtable: The hardest reads

It could be Clemson, Texas A&M or someone else for Mackensie Alexander. At the Roundtable, our analysts discuss the tough calls.

 • Rivals
UCLA makes headway in SoCal recruiting war

UCLA makes headway in SoCal recruiting war

Was Priest Willis' pledge to UCLA an anomaly? Dallas Jackson looks at the Bruins becoming a recruiting giant.

 • Dallas Jackson
Team Rankings: Mapping the path to No. 1

Team Rankings: Mapping the path to No. 1

Could Nick Saban claim another title on Signing Day? Get a look at who is in the mix for the top spot in our team rankings.

 • Greg Ladky
Around the West: Trojans still have dynamic class

Around the West: Trojans still have dynamic class

Four-star WR Steven Mitchell is one reason USC fans shouldn't fret much about commitments lost. Get the scoop on that and more.

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 • Adam Gorney and Rob Cassidy
Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects

Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects

Five-star DT Eddie Vanderdoes will be among the big names at Notre Dame this weekend. Who else has important official visitors?

 • Dallas Jackson
 Ups, downs of final 2013 positional rankings

Ups, downs of final 2013 positional rankings

Derrick Henry burst into Rivals.com's RB rankings. But who were the biggest movers at the other positions?

 • Rivals.com
Breaking down UCLA recruits in final Rivals250

Breaking down UCLA recruits in final Rivals250

Rivals.com released it's final rankings today. BSR breaks down where UCLA's recruits fell and where they currently stand with the program.

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 • Edward Lewis
Vanderdoes lands fifth star

Vanderdoes lands fifth star

Rivals.com West analyst Adam Gorney breaks down why Eddie Vanderdoes picked up his fifth star. Exclusive highlights included.

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 • Edward Lewis
Final rankings bring nine new five-stars

Final rankings bring nine new five-stars

Of the new five-stars, only one of them made the jump from three-star status. Get the scoop on Chris Jones and much more inside.

 • Rivals.com
Vanderdoes visits USC

Vanderdoes visits USC

Auburn (Calif.) soon to be five-star defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes is a media lightning rod for rumors. When Vanderdoes isn't silently recommitti

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 • Gerard Martinez
Rodgers has predictions

Rodgers has predictions

Elkton (Md.) four-star offensive guard Khaliel Rodgers has been the antithesis of drama this recruiting cycle. Rodgers committed on the spot to USC wh

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 • Gerard Martinez
Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

Laremy Tunsil's visit to Georgia this weekend is huge, and he is not alone. Find out who else has an important trip scheduled.

 • Dallas Jackson
Around the West: Ducks out of luck

Around the West: Ducks out of luck

Chip Kelly's departure has Oregon commits such as Dontre Wilson wavering. Get that scoop and much more as we go Around the West.

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 • Adam Gorney and Rob Cassidy
Mind of Mike: Secrets and surprises

Mind of Mike: Secrets and surprises

Signing Day brings secrets and surprises. Into which category does USC commit Nico Falah fit?

 • Mike Farrell
Nico Falahs final visit

Nico Falahs final visit

It's coming down to the homestretch for four-star offensive lineman, Nico Falah from Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco. While he may have been a long

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Important time for Vanderdoes

Important time for Vanderdoes

Eddie Vanderdoes has official visits coming up to Notre Dame and Alabama but USC is also not giving up on the standout defensive tackle from Auburn (C

 • Adam Gorney
 Final Stretch: 7 things to watch

Final Stretch: 7 things to watch

A lot can happen between now and signing day for the Tide. Andrew Bone digs deep and takes a look at key components to watch.

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 • Andrew Bone
Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

Robert Nkemdiche is among the Rivals100 prospects who remain uncommitted. Mike Farrell weighs in as to where they could end up.

 • Mike Farrell
Visits coming for Vanderdoes

Visits coming for Vanderdoes

Did the national championship game outcome have any influence on Eddie Vanderdoes? Come inside to find out.

 • Adam Gorney
The Big Board: Rivals breaks down Cals commits and targets at every position

The Big Board: Rivals breaks down Cals commits and targets at every position

With signing day looming, GoldenBearReport breaks down Cal's commits and targets at every position.

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 • Grant Marek
Farrell: Handing out Army Week awards

Farrell: Handing out Army Week awards

Taquan Mizzell's name comes up more than once as Mike Farrell passes out his Army Bowl awards. Who else caught Mike's eye?

 • Mike Farrell
Army Bowl West top performers

Army Bowl West top performers

Linebacker Jaylon Smith stood out during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Get inside for more top performers on the West squad.

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 • Adam Gorney
Vanderdoes going forward

Vanderdoes going forward

SAN ANTONIO, TX - The way four-star defensive lineman [db]Eddie Vanderdoes[/db] from Auburn (Calif.) Placer showed that he can compete with the best.

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
U.S. Army Bowl: West Game balls

U.S. Army Bowl: West Game balls

Eddie Vanderdoes shined in practice and that carried over to the Army Bowl. Who else did enough to earn a game ball in the West?

 • Rivals.com
After slow start, Johnson leads way

After slow start, Johnson leads way

After a slow start, East quarterback Jeremy Johnson made sure the U.S. Army All-American Bowl had a thrilling finish.

 • Adam Gorney
Browne is more than MVP to teammates

Browne is more than MVP to teammates

Max Browne had some key plays on the field in the Army Bowl, but he won over teammates before he threw on his Army jersey.

 • Rob Cassidy
Army: Thursday West top performers

Army: Thursday West top performers

Steven Mitchell 'is a special player,' Army West coach Mike Jinks said. Who else stood out on Thursday?

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 • Ryan Abraham
Army Bowl player chat: Eddie Vanderdoes

Army Bowl player chat: Eddie Vanderdoes

Eddie Vanderdoes, the nation's No. 32 prospect and No. 4 defensive tackle, will hold a live chat with Rivals.com on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET.

 • Rivals.com
U.S. Army Bowl: Top performers West

U.S. Army Bowl: Top performers West

Who were the top performers from Army Bowl West practices? Start with Mike Mitchell and go from there.

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 • Rivals.com
Are commits concerned with USC struggles

Are commits concerned with USC struggles

Michael Hutchings and other USC commits are concerned because of the Trojans' season but say the class is not falling apart.

 • Adam Gorney
U.S. Army Bowl: Tuesday West story lines

U.S. Army Bowl: Tuesday West story lines

Torii Hunter Jr.'s injury was the bad news from Tuesday's West practice. Was there any positive news? Check our story lines.

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 • Jason Howell
USC commit West Notebook

USC commit West Notebook

SAN ANTONIO, TX - As Army All-American Bowl practices began Monday, the dark clouds hovering over the West practice field seemed to foreshadow the Tro

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 • Gerard Martinez
Army: Monday West recruiting notebook

Army: Monday West recruiting notebook

West notebook: After Eddie Vanderdoes' recent de-commitment from USC, he is hearing pitches from others in the Army Bowl.

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 • Adam Gorney
Irish move in on Vanderdoes

Irish move in on Vanderdoes

SAN ANTONIO - Rivals100 defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes is back on the open market and talked Notre Dame.

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 • Jake Brown
Vanderdoes has interest in Alabama

Vanderdoes has interest in Alabama

It didn't take long after Eddie Vanderdoes de-committed from USC for another powerhouse to start pursuing him.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rodgers, Bigelow get rare chance to play

Rodgers, Bigelow get rare chance to play

Kenny Bigelow and Khaliel Rodgers say their shortened season won't be a problem for them when they hit the field this week.

 • Dallas Jackson
USC commit Hutchings getting late pushes

USC commit Hutchings getting late pushes

USC commit Michael Hutchings says the Trojans are still his leader, but the four-star linebacker is hearing from other teams.

 • Adam Gorney
Ten things to watch at the Army Bowl

Ten things to watch at the Army Bowl

Can Max Browne push for the No. 1 spot in the country at the U.S. Army Bowl. Mike Farrell identifies the top 10 things to watch.

 • Mike Farrell
USC Army All-American Preview

USC Army All-American Preview

The all star season is upon us, and many of USC commits and top targets will be featured in bowls the next two weeks. The biggest game of the holiday

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 • Gerard Martinez
USC commits in focus at Army Bowl

USC commits in focus at Army Bowl

Jason Hatcher is one of 13 USC commits who will participate in the Army Bowl. How many of them will stick with the Trojans?

 • Dallas Jackson
Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

How did the tide turn for Alabama in the case of four-star WR Robert Foster? Go Inside the Mind of Mike for that and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Vanderdoes not committed to USC

Vanderdoes not committed to USC

Placer (Calif.) four-star defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes de-committed from USC three weeks ago, but word of his intentions to re-open his recruitme

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 • Gerard Martinez
Around the West: Redfield down to two

Around the West: Redfield down to two

Did Oregon's decision to back off Max Redfield thinking he was a Notre Dame lock help USC? Find out as we go Around the West.

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 • Adam Gorney
Head coaches taking back seat in recruiting

Head coaches taking back seat in recruiting

Head coaches may get the credit, but assistants such as Ed Orgeron are now far more important to landing top prospects.

 • Rob Cassidy
Kylie Fitts is finished with recruiting

Kylie Fitts is finished with recruiting

In the not too distance future, Redlands (Calif.) Redlands East Valley four-star defensive end Kylie Fitts could be attending USC and preparing for sp

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
A look at UCLAs 2013 class so far

A look at UCLAs 2013 class so far

With just a few weeks until Signing Day, BSR takes a long look at how UCLA's 2013 class is shaping up.

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 • Edward Lewis
Irish take methodical approach in California

Irish take methodical approach in California

After beating USC to advance to the BCS title game, Brian Kelly and Notre Dame hope to beat the Trojans in their backyard.

 • Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Head-shaking decisions

Mind of Mike: Head-shaking decisions

What is making Mike Farrell shake his head? Well, Max Redfield, for one. Go Inside the Mind of Mike for more head-shaking news.

 • Mike Farrell
Breaking down UCLA recruits in new Rivals250

Breaking down UCLA recruits in new Rivals250

UCLA recruits such as Tahaan Goodman shook up the Rivals250 Tuesday. BSR breaks down the Bruin targets in the rankings.

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 • Edward Lewis
Around the West: Cal assistants could be key

Around the West: Cal assistants could be key

Cal's assistants are the key to holding on to top 2013 commitments such as Cameron Hunt. Adam Gorney has more Around the West.

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 • Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Which is the top job

Mind of Mike: Which is the top job

Which vacant coaching job is most attractive from a recruiting standpoint? Mike Farrell ranks the openings Inside the Mind of Mike.

 • Mike Farrell
Vanderdoes visits Westwood

Vanderdoes visits Westwood

Auburn (Calif.) four-star defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes has a commitment, but is checking it twice. Last weekend, Vanderdoes officially visit UCLA

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Fresh off UCLA official, Benenoch almost ready to decide

Fresh off UCLA official, Benenoch almost ready to decide

Fresh off his UCLA official visit, four-star offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch told BSR he could have a college decision very soon.

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 • Edward Lewis
Recruiting Overview: Defensive Tackle

Recruiting Overview: Defensive Tackle

Washington has quietly assembled one of the stronger classes of defensive tackles that you will find in the Pac-12 the perhaps beyond.

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 • Justin Rowland
West mailbag: Will UCLA flip USC commits

West mailbag: Will UCLA flip USC commits

Could Eddie Vanderdoes be lured to Westwood from Exposition Boulevard? Find out in our West mailbag.

 • Rob Cassidy
Prevot believes Army Bowl berth is a dream

Prevot believes Army Bowl berth is a dream

For Torrodney Prevot, a chance to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is too good to be true.

 • Jason Howell
Bears expected to host huge list of recruits

Bears expected to host huge list of recruits

The Cal football team will be hosting a huge list of recruits this weekend, including recent commit Victor Egu, as well as USC commit Eddie Vanderdoes

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Vanderdoes protecting himself

Vanderdoes protecting himself

Don't assume that USC commit Eddie Vanderdoes' decision to visit other schools is the product of a wandering eye. Don't dismiss it as a player milking

 • Rob Cassidy
Eddie Vanderdoes report

Eddie Vanderdoes report

While USC-commit Eddie Vanderdoes is still looking around, here's our scouting report.

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 • Justin Rowland
Vanderdoes setting visit dates

Vanderdoes setting visit dates

Defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes from Auburn (Calif.) Placer has lived up to his reputation as one of the nation's best defensive linemen. He just e

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Hatcher excited about latest offer

Hatcher excited about latest offer

The call that USC four-star commit, Jason Hatcher from Louisville (Ky.) Trinity was waiting for came Friday. Now the 6-2, 240-pound defensive end will

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
West Mailbag: Who might be adding a fifth star

West Mailbag: Who might be adding a fifth star

Which West prospects might be in line to add a fifth star? A healthy Thomas Tyner is a good bet. Open up the West Mailbag.

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 • Adam Gorney
Commits to visit, but Trojans wont fret

Commits to visit, but Trojans wont fret

Kenny Bigelow is part of a star-studded cast committed to USC. But with many taking visits, can the Trojans hold it together?

 • Adam Gorney
USC commit hopes to represent at Army Bowl

USC commit hopes to represent at Army Bowl

Eddie Vanderdoes plans to show players from Auburn (Calif.) Placer have a place at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

 • Adam Gorney
West mailbag: Stanfords slow start

West mailbag: Stanfords slow start

Will prospects such as Devon Allen soon boost Stanford's sparse commitment list? Check Adam Gorney's mailbag.

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 • Adam Gorney
Around the West: Hawkins hits the road

Around the West: Hawkins hits the road

Chris Hawkins is committed to USC, but he's scheduling visits elsewhere, including Arizona State. Get that scoop and more.

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 • Rob Cassidy
Irish LBs lead national Positions of Strength

Irish LBs lead national Positions of Strength

Five-star Jaylon Smith leads an impressive group of Notre Dame linebacker commits. Who else is dominating at each position?

 • Dallas Jackson
Vanderdoes sure of three visits

Vanderdoes sure of three visits

Eddie Vanderdoes has been committed to USC since July but the Placer, Calif., four-star defensive tackle is looking at two other official visits and p

 • Adam Gorney
Prevot schedules two trips

Prevot schedules two trips

USC four-star defensive end commit, Torrodney Prevot from Houston (Texas) Alief Taylor is a very humble young who doesn't really keep up with his stat

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 • Gerard Martinez
Vanderdoes playing like a five-star

Vanderdoes playing like a five-star

Rivals.com may not have Auburn (Calif.) Placer defensive line and USC commit Eddie Vanderdoes rated as a five-star, but he sure is playing like one s

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Ups, downs of August positional rankings

Ups, downs of August positional rankings

Dual-threat QB Asiantii Woulard made a run at the top spot at his position, and he wasn't the only one. Get a complete look as we reveal our latest po

 • Woody Wommack
Vanderdoes visits USC as a commit

Vanderdoes visits USC as a commit

Placer (Calif.) four-star Trojan defensive line commit Eddie Vanderdoes saw his stock soar this spring, landing scholarship offers from coast-to-coast

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Newcomer Notebook: New kids on the block

Newcomer Notebook: New kids on the block

Grinding and spinning are the best ways to describe the last few days of fall camp for USC. As the team grinds through two-a-days, the newcomers are s

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 • Gerard Martinez
Post-summer camp questions: Nos. 6-5

Post-summer camp questions: Nos. 6-5

Can Derrick Green hold on to his top RB ranking? Rivals.com examines that question in the latest of post-summer camp queries.

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 • Rivals.com
VIDEO: Hunt on the prowl for future teammates

VIDEO: Hunt on the prowl for future teammates

Cameron Hunt isn't satisfied with just sitting and watching the recruiting game. He's intent on bringing in as many top-flight prospects as he can.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Three-star OL cuts list to seven

Three-star OL cuts list to seven

Nightly Nibble: Three-star OL Scott Quessenberry trimmed his list to seven this weekend and UCLA made the cut.

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 • Edward Lewis
An Open Review: Defense

An Open Review: Defense

BEAVERTON Ore. - NIKE World Headquarters hosted eight USC commitments at The Opening last week. In addition to those with pledges to USC, there were a

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 • Gerard Martinez
Ramseys pledge lifts USC to top of rankings

Ramseys pledge lifts USC to top of rankings

Rivals100 CB Jalen Ramsey announced his college choice live on Rivals.com, and his decision lifts USC to the top of our team recruiting rankings.

 • Dallas Jackson
Foster flips highlights busy week

Foster flips highlights busy week

Five-star LB Reuben Foster flips from Alabama to rival Auburn, and USC continues its roll through the 2013 class - Rivals.com looks back at what the p

 • Rivals.com