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.
Muhammad looking to play early and win
Al-Quadin Muhammad is among the more interesting cases at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Which school will he pick?
Muhammad carries Don Bosco lineage
Al-Quadin Muhammad is proud to be the next player to represent Don Bosco Prep at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams
Alabama reeled in another top class, led by running back T.J. Yeldon. See where your favorite team stacked up on National Signing Day as we break down
National Signing Day: Top storylines
National Signing Day is Wednesday, and Rivals.com analysts provide a region-by-region glance of the top storylines. Atop the list: Can Alabama coach N
Farrells Army Bowl Week Awards
Ondre Pipkins was a hit on and off the field at the U.S. Army Bowl, so it's no surprise he is well represented as Mike Farrell hands out his awards fo
Louisville, Cal, Miami among big winners
By landing Charlotte (N.C.) Phillip O'Berry's Nick Dawson and a couple of other stars, Louisville was among the biggest winners at Saturday's U.S. Arm
Shumate announces ND pledge
SAN ANTONIO - Four-star safety Elijah Shumate announced for Notre Dame at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Visit seals deal for Notre Dame
Notre Dame landed four-star safety Elijah Shumate from Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep during Saturday's Army Bowl.
Shumate selects the Irish
The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Shumate joined Don Bosco teammates Yuri Wright, Darius Hamilton and Leonte Carroo, as well as fellow New Jersey standout Devin
Army Bowl: What to watch
Geno Smith and the talented East secondary will face a tough West receiving corps in Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl. That's just one storyline
NJ players prepared for unknown aspect of Saturdays game
Type in New Jersey All-American football standout and future Rutgers Scarlet Knight Leonte Carroo's name in YouTube.com and the first thing you'll see
Shumate defines instant impact
SAN ANTONIO - Four-star safety Elijah Shumate drew on experience in wading through the recruiting process.
No special treatment: Stars doing dirty work
East players embrace special teams, realizing it's just another way to get out on the field.
Day 1 brings validation for NJ players at All-American Bowl
They may be ranked as the first, third, fourth, and fifth best high school football players in their home state of New Jersey, but for the four young
Army Bowl: East top performers
Defensive linemen Jonathan Bullard, Tommy Schutt and Darius Hamilton all looked good on the opening day of East practice. They lead the list of top pe
Army Bowl: East top storylines
The play of Yuri Wright and the East defensive backs was one of the top storylines at the Army Bowl. We run down the top news of the day.
States best out to prove they can compete
With five players in the Army Bowl, including standouts such as Darius Hamilton, the state of New Jersey is proving it can hang with the big boys.
Shumate set to announce college choice
Elijah Shumate says he knows which school he will attend. He will let the world know during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday.
Shumate readies to announce
SAN ANTONIO - Four-star safety Elijah Shumate will announce between Notre Dame, Rutgers and South Carolina on Saturday.
Army Bowl: Top 10 stories to follow
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week has arrived and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell reviews the top 10 storylines. No. 1 prospect Dorial Green-Beckha
In the film room…Elijah Shumate
Irish to host hybrid safety/outside linebacker this weekend, along with prep teammate Yuri Wright.
Shumate recounts an enjoyable official
The Don Bosco star, fresh off a state championship, was hosted by his former teammate Gary Nova.
Shumate grows into an All-American at Don Bosco
Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep safety Elijah Shumate is one of four players from the legendary school to be selected as a U.S. Army All-American this se
New Jersey Top Prospect Countdown: Part 3
We are inching closer to the revelation of the 2012 New Jersey #1 prospect. But first we unveil #'s 10 to 6. As always, there was some moving around,
NJVarsity Recruit Scoop: State Final edition
It was championship weekend in the Garden State, and plenty of high-end New Jersey recruits made their presence felt, with several leading their teams
Recruit Scoop: State Championship Edition
It was championship weekend in the Garden State, and plenty of Rutgers recruits made their presence felt, with several leading their teams to state ch
Mid-Atlantic mail: Where will Meyer look for talent
Will Urban Meyer reach back into familiar territory for recruits at Ohio State? Which school might have the inside track on five-star Stefon Diggs? Ri
Defensive needs examined
It's getting down to crunch time for recruits and the players Georgia would love to add to its Class of 2012. Inside, Jake Rowe examines some of those
NJ Recruit Scoop: Thanksgiving Edition
There was plenty of action on the high school gridiron over the Thanksgiving weekend with many prospects closing out their seasons. Here's a look thro
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Top underclassmen
Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep junior DE Al-Quadine Muhammad is next in the long line of stars from his school. Rivals.com's Mike Farrell has more in th
Shumate sets official visit to Rutgers
While the Rutgers football program is living in an exciting present as they prepare for this weekend's game against Connecticut with their BCS title h
Mid-Atlantic mail: Can PSU salvage class
Joey O'Connor is no longer committed to Penn State, but how much of the 2012 class can the Nittany Lions hang on to? The latest on this and much more
Shumate eyes Irish visit
Notre Dame remains in the race for Elijah Shumate, who's looking at a December visit to South Bend.
Big time for Shumate
USC would love to add four-star DB Elijah Shumate to the fold, and he had a great visit to USC over the weekend. Where do the Gamecocks stand?
Mid-Atlantic whispers: Latest on Goldman
Eddie Goldman recently trimmed his list to seven. But now he's adding to it. Find out the latest on Goldman and much more in Rivals.com analyst Mike F
Mid-Atlantic mail: What recruits watch
Will Dana Holgorsen and West Virginia benefit on the recruiting trail from its move to the Big 12? Will Rutgers be hurt by its on-field performance? M
Shumate leaning towards an offical visit to RU
With his team rolling toward a sixth-consecutive Non-Public Group IV title and a possible national crown, Don Bosco safety Elijah Shumate is busy sort
Recruit Scoop: Week 8
Snowy conditions could not slow down some the Garden State's top players from having big days on the gridiron. Check out our recruit scoop for the lat
Recruit Scoop: Week 9
An uncharacteristically early snowstorm wreaked havoc on Northeast high school football this weekend but it didn't stop Scarlet Knight recruits from p
The Big Board - DBs
Inside, UGASports.com football analyst Jake Rowe takes a look at Georgia's defensive back recruits and who the Bulldogs stand the best at landng.
Mid-Atlantic whispers: Leaders emerge for Diggs
Olney (Md.) Good Counsel five-star WR Stefon Diggs is starting to narrow his focus and a few schools are rising to the top of his list. Rivals.com's M
Mid-Atlantic wrap: Talented triple-header
Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell breaks down Eddie Goldman and the other top players from a triple-header in New York featuring top teams from New Jers
Mid-Atlantic whispers: Fullers focus narrows
Old Tappan, N.J., four-star athlete Devin Fuller is rumored to be cutting his list soon and Nebraska is one school that will surely make the cut. Recr
Around the Mid-Atlantic: New York trifecta
Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep and its double-digit D-I prospects, including five-star Darius Hamilton, will be on display during a tripleheader in New
The latest on Elijah Shumate
Don Bosco Prep's Elijah Shumate entered the 2011 season with a reputation as one of the state's top defensive prospects. Through four games, that repu
NJ Recruiting Notes 10/5
Some new names from Bergen County, as well as a familiar one, are amongst the players listed in today's edition of the NJ recruiting notes.
Recruit Scoop: Week 4
Here is a look at how 25 of the top players around the state, including Don Bosco's Elijah Shumate, fared this past weekend.
Recruit Scoop - Week 4
High school football continues to be in full swing with recruits from all over the region turning in top-notch performances this past weekend. Check o
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Terps take a hit
Does Maryland's loss to Temple hurt the momentum it has built with top area recruits such as Eddie Goldman? Mike Farrell has the latest in the Mid-Atl
Southeast whispers: Relentless pursuit
Georgia Tech is feeling good about the way its 2012 recruiting class is shaping up, and is in the mix with several prospects such as N.C. State commit
Recruit Scoop: Week 3
Last weekend was a big one for many of RU's commits and recruiting targets. Many of them found the end zone, some more than once. Check out the detail
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Terps rising
In-state prospects such as Stefon Diggs were on hand for Maryland's win over Miami, and the Terps are gaining ground with homegrown talent.
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Offering early
Class of 2015 QB David Sills' commitment to USC is already ancient news. Rivals.com's Mike Farrell takes a look at some other 2014 and 2015 prospects
Shumate breaks down top six
Recruiting continues to heat up for Don Bosco safety Elijah Shumate as he now has a list of six favorites heading into his senior season. Shumate outl
Shumates list down to six
Shumate does not anticipate committing until January, and while he has not settled on his list of official visits, his father, Maurice Williams, says
Rival regions: Eastern Pa. vs. North Jersey
In the latest Rival Regions installment, it's the depth of talented prospects such as Noah Spence in Eastern Pennsylvania against the North Jersey reg
Black Knights targeting Garden State free safety
Army has two players from the top high school program in the nation on their radar. Click here for more.
Roundtable: Kiel decision reviewed
This week's Rivals.com Roundtable hits many topics, including Gunner Kiel's commitment and how the firing of North Carolina coach Butch Davis will hur
Updated NJVarsity Top 30 Class of 2012 Rankings: Part III
It's time for our final installment of the latest edition of the NJVarsity.com Top 30 rankings. The pre-season top 10 introduces a new face as there i
Side-by-Side: Rivals and NJ Varsity Rankings
Rivals.com announced its official New Jersey Top 30 for 2012 yesterday morning. Fans might recall a similar list that was released by NJVarsity.com in
A new contender for Shumate
Don Bosco (N.J.) four-star safety Elijah Shumate has toured a lot of places with his high school and during his recruitment, but something just clicke
NJVarsity Positional Rankings: Top Five 2012 DBs
NJVarsity continues its state rankings featuring the top five 2012 prospects at each position. The lists conclude with a look at the top five defensiv
Shumate planning January announcement
Football season is on the horizon, and the topflight recruits for Don Bosco Prep must balance the pressures of summer camp and off-season training for
Carroo, Hamilton announce commitment dates
While none of the five players--Darius Hamilton, Leonte Carroo, Elijah Shumate, Yuri Wright and Mike Strizak--have officially made their pledges, two
Sills among Rutgers 7-on-7 stars
At the annual Schiano Shootout 7-on-7 Tournament at Rutgers University this past weekend, an event that brought together teams from six states, the co
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Best in Pa. to PSU
How many prospects will Penn State land from the state of Pennsylvania in the 2012 class? Will five-star Noah Spence be one? Rivals.com's Mike Farrell
Rutgers still on top with Shumate
Two summers ago, when it became evident that Paterson Catholic was shutting its doors for good, Elijah Shumate had an important decision to make: Wher
Rutgers ranks very high with Carroo
Everybody who knows New Jersey high school football knows that Leonte Carroo and his Don Bosco Prep teammates are not scared of the big moment. Last w
NJ CB with UM offer grew up Cane fan
This out of state CB says he grew up a Miami fan. So, of course, he's very intrigued by the Canes, with UM one of his current 37 scholarship offers. S
Irish in Shumates top group
For a Midwest program, ND holds an East Coast feel for four-star safety Elijah Shumate.
New Jersey 4-star has interest in UCLA
From the Hawaiian Islands to the Atlantic Coast the UCLA coaching staff has been aggressively attacking the recruiting trail. They are not acting like
Updated NJVarsity Top 30: Part III
The NJVarsity Top 30 list closes out its second update with a look at the top ten juniors in the state. Here's a look at the top juniors who all held
Napoleon a high-profile recruit
Being a significant cog for one of the top high school programs in New Jersey is bound to bring you a high profile. With that high profile comes great
Rutgers faring well with Wright
The first Rivals250 for the class of 2012 was released this week, and few schools were as well-represented as Don Bosco Prep. Four Ironmen juniors fo
Northeast event loaded with talent
Rivals.com returns to Connecticut on Saturday as the Northeast Five-Star Showdown presented by ForttSports takes place at BlueStreak Sports Training i
Wayne Morgan talks recruiting
One player who remains very high on Rutgers has been getting a lot of attention from the Scarlet Knights for quite some time now. Erasmus Hall (Brookl
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Rutgers run
With players such as QB Blake Rankin already committed, how is the Rutgers recruiting class shaping up at this early stage? Rivals.com analyst Mike Fa
Scarlet Nation Video: Elijah Shumate at Nike Camp
One of the New Jersey's top players attended the Nike Camp at Rutgers on Sunday as Don Bosco junior Elijah Shumate was among the top prospects in Pisc
Nike Rutgers top performers
The Nike Training Camp at Rutgers on Sunday was deep with talent in the 2012 and 2013 classes and dominated by defensive backs such as Wayne Morgan fr
From the road: Rutgers Nike
The Nike Training Camp made its way to Rutgers University on Sunday and while other positions may have had more numbers, the position with the most to
Shumate talks recruiting after Nike Camp
On Sunday, more than 200 prospects from throughout the region ventured down to Piscataway for the Nike Football Training Camp, which was held inside t
Stars shine at Rutgers Nike Camp
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Hundreds of high school prospects from throughout the region migrated to Piscataway this morning for the Nike Football Training Cam
Shumate gives the latest
New Jersey's Elijah Shumate is one of the best in the country at his position. The 6-foot-1, 205-pounder has five programs who are in front for him n
Shumate offers his stance on Rutgers
New Jersey parochial powerhouse Don Bosco Prep was well-represented at Rutgers spring practice on Thursday. Four high-profile Ironman players made the
Jersey trio checks out Colorado
For three prospects from the Garden State, this past weekend was an eye-opening experience.
UNC, Rutgers have Strizaks attention
North Carolina has gotten heavily involved in the recruitment of New Jersey's Mike Strizak.
2012 U.S. Army All-Americans announced
Here's a look at the U.S. Army All-Americans that have been announced for the 2012 game in San Antonio.
NJVarsity Top 30 Class of 2012 Rankings: Part III
The NJVarsity staff has released its first top 30 list for prospects in the class of 2012 in the Garden State. The countdown continues with a look at
Rutgers in the lead for Shumate
As Greg Schiano continues to expand recruiting territory of the "State of Rutgers", one of the head coach's major focuses still remains attracting t
Hamilton latest to land Lions offer
Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep defensive end Darius Hamilton (6-foot-4, 245 pounds) has offers from big schools up and down the East Coast, but recently
Bosco star wants to see BC again
Don Bosco Prep, the New Jersey high school program ranked No.3 in the country, could give some college teams a run for their money next year. The top
Mid-Atlantic mailbag: Garden State good again
Is the talent in New Jersey, led by Darius Hamilton and Devin Fuller, as good as it was last year in the Garden State? Can Pitt rebound quickly from a
Catching up with Carroo
For Don Bosco Prep junior wide receiver Leonte Carroo, there is no offseason. On the gridiron, Carroo is a candidate for the No.1 player in New Jersey
NJ No. 1 ranking candidate: Elijah Shumate
For most kids, being one of the best players on a North Jersey parochial team would be a dream come true. For Elijah Shumate, that opportunity not onl
NJ Varsity 2012 Watch List: Who will contend for the top 25
The following athletes are on our radar and are being considered for our initial NJ Top 25 ranking. Although we hope that new athletes grab our attent
Big Offer
One of the the top junior prospects in the Northeast now has a verbal offer that he's been looking forward to getting. Ramsey (NJ) Don Bosco Prep DB
Irish offer junior safety
Junior safety Elijah Shumate of New Jersey landed an offer from Notre Dame on Wednesday.
Another Bosco JR visits Rutgers
Over the past weekend, there was no shortage of Don Bosco prospects on the Rutgers campus. Junior linebacker Mike Strizak helped comprise a talented c
Carroos Junior Day experience
Don Bosco wide receiver Leonte Carroo took a break from a busy basketball season on Saturday to spend the day on the Rutgers campus. Carroo was one of