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NFL Combine: SEC memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: SEC memories, storylines, hits and misses

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young could be the first quarterback selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Bryce Young was Rivals' No. 1 QB in the 2020 class, and he's continued to impress at Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Midwest draft class, Northwestern, NCAA concerns

Three-Point Stance: Midwest draft class, Northwestern, NCAA concerns

Tyler Gant is a big reason why Northwestern's class is ranked in the top 15 of the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

 • Clint Cosgrove
How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

Former four-star DeVonta Smith headlines an explosive Alabama passing attack.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama Crimson Tide Footbal Freshmen Grades

Alabama Crimson Tide Footbal Freshmen Grades

Alabama Crimson Tide Footbal Freshmen Grades

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 • Kyle Henderson
Clemson and USC lead the way in signing states' No. 1 prospects

Clemson and USC lead the way in signing states' No. 1 prospects

Signing a No. 1 player in a state is always tough. Signing five of them, like Clemson and USC did, is astounding.

 • Adam Gorney
Countdown to NSD: Meet Alabama's early signees

Countdown to NSD: Meet Alabama's early signees

Going into National Signing Day 2.0, which will be this Wednesday, February 7, Alabama has 15 early signees.

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 • Kyle Henderson
Your Guide to National Signing Day for Alabama football

Your Guide to National Signing Day for Alabama football

National Signing Day is on Wednesday, February 7. What you need to know heading into NSD.

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 • Kyle Henderson
Alabama is a dream come true for Ekiyor

Alabama is a dream come true for Ekiyor

Alabama commitment ready to sign on Wednesday.

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 • Andrew Bone
Ohio State climbs to top spot in 2018 team recruiting rankings

Ohio State climbs to top spot in 2018 team recruiting rankings

The Rivals Team Rankings have seen a shakeup from the beginning of the season in August until now.

 • Adam Friedman
SEC Stock Report: Who has momentum on recruiting trails?

SEC Stock Report: Who has momentum on recruiting trails?

Kirby Smart and Georgia are hot on and off the field.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Ranking commits, coaching upheaval, playoff scenarios

Three-Point Stance: Ranking commits, coaching upheaval, playoff scenarios

The SEC is landing quality players, plus some playoff scenarios that will make your head spin.

 • Mike Farrell
Sting Factor: Jarrett Bell's decommitment from Alabama

Sting Factor: Jarrett Bell's decommitment from Alabama

Jarrett Bell has shied away from his commitment to the Tide. What's the impact?

 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Mayfield's Heisman pose, decommits, more

Three-Point Stance: Mayfield's Heisman pose, decommits, more

Mike Farrell ranks the recent de-commitments, gives his take on some outstanding freshmen and updates his Heisman list.

 • Mike Farrell
Healthy Irish RB Commit Markese Stepp Has Cathedral Primed For Playoff Run

Healthy Irish RB Commit Markese Stepp Has Cathedral Primed For Playoff Run

Notre Dame RB commit Markese Stepp is back at full strength and putting up huge playoff numbers

 • David McKinney
Sting Factor: Emil Ekiyor from Michigan to Alabama

Sting Factor: Emil Ekiyor from Michigan to Alabama

Just how big of a blow is it to Michigan to lose OL Emil Ekiyor to Alabama?

 • Woody Wommack
Midwest Spotlight: Latest news on region's biggest names

Midwest Spotlight: Latest news on region's biggest names

Latest visit plans for Rivals100 OL Brey Walker; several Sunday commitments; Kalon Gervin's evolving visit schedule.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Emil Ekiyor flips from Michigan to Alabama

Emil Ekiyor flips from Michigan to Alabama

Alabama was successful in their effort to sway four-star OL Emil Ekiyor from his Michigan commitment.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Emil Ekiyor Decommits From Michigan, Commits To Alabama

Emil Ekiyor Decommits From Michigan, Commits To Alabama

After a long-time commitment to Michigan, Emil Ekiyor has flipped to Alabama.

 • Brandon Brown
Four Future Wolverines To Represent At Army All-American Game

Four Future Wolverines To Represent At Army All-American Game

Aidan Hutchinson, Emil Ekiyor, Cam McGrone and Jalen Mayfield will all be in San Antonio.

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 • Brandon Brown
Alabama gives Emil Ekiyor plenty to consider

Alabama gives Emil Ekiyor plenty to consider

One year after committing to Michigan, Rivals250 OL Emil Ekiyor wrapped up an official visit to Alabama.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Midwest spotlight: Most talented high schools

Midwest spotlight: Most talented high schools

These five Midwest high schools are the most accomplished in the region at producing college-level talent.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Helmholdt's Takeaways: Class of 2020 steals the show in Detroit

Helmholdt's Takeaways: Class of 2020 steals the show in Detroit

Several 2020 prospects impressed over the weekend at the Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic in Detroit.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Emil Ekiyor Talks Indy Connection Following Cam McGrone's Commitment

Emil Ekiyor Talks Indy Connection Following Cam McGrone's Commitment

Michigan commit Emil Ekiyor attended Cameron McGrone's commitment ceremony and talked Indy-to-Ann Arbor afterwards.

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 • Brandon Brown
Emil Ekiyor Clears The Air On His Relationship With The Michigan Coaches

Emil Ekiyor Clears The Air On His Relationship With The Michigan Coaches

Indianapolis Cathedral four-star offensive guard Emil Ekiyor talks about his current relationship with Michigan.

 • Austin Fox and Brandon Brown
Michigan Football Commits Perform Well And Battle At Big Man Camp

Michigan Football Commits Perform Well And Battle At Big Man Camp

U-M commits Emil Ekiyor, Aidan Hutchinson and Jalen Mayfield were all in action on Saturday for U-M's Big Man Camp.

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 • Brandon Brown
USC targets in the new Rivals250

USC targets in the new Rivals250

USC has plenty of targets listed in the new Rivals250.

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 • Chris Swanson
VIDEO: RCS Columbus - One-on-one drills

VIDEO: RCS Columbus - One-on-one drills

Check out the one-on-one drills from the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp, presented by adidas, in Columbus.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Three hot teams

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Columbus: Three hot teams

In Ohio State's backyard, a couple of Big Ten rivals and an ACC team were the talk of the camp.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Michigan Football Recruiting: Rivals Camp Series — Commits In Columbus

Michigan Football Recruiting: Rivals Camp Series — Commits In Columbus

Both Michigan commits acquitted themselves very well against solid competition from around the Midwest.

 • Brandon Brown
Michigan Football Recruiting: Word Association With Emil Ekiyor

Michigan Football Recruiting: Word Association With Emil Ekiyor

Indianapolis Cathedral four-star offensive guard Emil Ekiyor shares his thoughts on U-M-related topics.

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 • Brandon Brown
Camp Chatter: What prospects were saying at Rivals 3 Stripe Columbus

Camp Chatter: What prospects were saying at Rivals 3 Stripe Columbus

Top prospects at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Columbus evaluate their peers at the event.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Rivals 3 Stripe Columbus: Top offensive performers

Rivals 3 Stripe Columbus: Top offensive performers

Several impressive 2019 prospects highlighted the top offensive performers at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Columbus.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Michigan Football Recruiting: Top Targets, Commits Enjoy Spring Game

Michigan Football Recruiting: Top Targets, Commits Enjoy Spring Game

Michigan's spring game turned into quite a recruiting event with many prospects and commits in attendance.

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 • Brandon Brown
Video: Catching Up With Michigan Commit Emil Ekiyor

Video: Catching Up With Michigan Commit Emil Ekiyor

Michigan commit Emil Ekiyor spoke about his commitment and growing bond with the U-M staff.

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 • Brandon Brown and Austin Fox
Emil Ekiyor’s contact with Michigan increasing

Emil Ekiyor’s contact with Michigan increasing

Four-star OL Emil Ekiyor had seen communication drop after committing to Michigan last fall, but says it is improving.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
USC out-of-state targets to know

USC out-of-state targets to know

Our staff lists recruits in the 2018 class located outside of California that every USC fan should know.

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 • TrojanSports.com
Rivals Recap: Best of the Midwest Combine

Rivals Recap: Best of the Midwest Combine

Michigan State commit Joseph Scates was one of several top performers at the Best of the Midwest Combine.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Temporary U-M Assistant Visits Indianapolis To Observe Commit, Target

Temporary U-M Assistant Visits Indianapolis To Observe Commit, Target

Michigan commit Emil Ekiyor and Notre Dame commit Markese Stepp were visited by a U-M coach today.

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 • Brandon Brown
2018 recruiting class starting to take shape for top teams

2018 recruiting class starting to take shape for top teams

As the 2017 recruiting cycle nears an end, 2018 recruiting is picking up. See some of the key early storylines.

 • Adam Friedman
Coach: Emil Ekiyor Is A Perfect Fit At Michigan

Coach: Emil Ekiyor Is A Perfect Fit At Michigan

Indianapolis Cathedral head coach Rick Streiff says Emil Ekiyor is a perfect fit at Michigan.

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 • Brandon Brown
Scouting Spotlight: Emil Ekiyor

Scouting Spotlight: Emil Ekiyor

Michigan commit Emil Ekiyor looked dominant and powerful in a mid-week practice just days after pledging to U-M.

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 • Brandon Brown
Michigan Football Recruiting Video: Emil Ekiyor Talks Commitment

Michigan Football Recruiting Video: Emil Ekiyor Talks Commitment

Michigan's latest commit, Indianapolis Cathedral 2018 four-star offensive guard Emil Ekiyor talks Michigan pledge.

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 • Brandon Brown
Analyst: Emil Ekiyor Is A Big Kid Who Can Move

Analyst: Emil Ekiyor Is A Big Kid Who Can Move

Josh Helmholdt discusses what Emil Ekiyor is like as a player and addresses the remainder of his recruitment.

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 • Brandon Brown
Emil Ekiyor Goes Blue

Emil Ekiyor Goes Blue

Michigan has commitment No. 2 in the 2018 class in four-star offensive guard Emil Ekiyor.

 • Brandon Brown
R250 OL Ekiyor commits to Michigan

R250 OL Ekiyor commits to Michigan

After visiting his top two schools over the last two weekends, Rivals250 2018 OL Emil Ekiyor has made his college choice

 • Josh Helmholdt
Vols solidify high standing with R250 OL Ekiyor

Vols solidify high standing with R250 OL Ekiyor

Indianapolis 2018 OL Emil Ekiyor and his father made the drive south to see Tennessee's comeback win on Saturday.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Pair of In-State Visitors Hope to Land Notre Dame Offers

Pair of In-State Visitors Hope to Land Notre Dame Offers

Two Indiana Standouts are Hoping for Irish Offers.

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 • David McKinney
2018 OL Emil Ekiyor To Visit Notre Dame, Hoping To Earn Offer Soon

2018 OL Emil Ekiyor To Visit Notre Dame, Hoping To Earn Offer Soon

Indianapolis Cathedral 2018 offensive guard Emil Ekiyor holds the Irish in high regard despite not holding an offer.

 • Corey Bodden
Rivals Most Wanted: Ekiyor, Remigio, Doyle

Rivals Most Wanted: Ekiyor, Remigio, Doyle

Each week, Rivals.com is featuring three players who are blowing up on the recruiting trail with a flurry of new

 • Mark Pszonak
Ekiyor recaps Stanford trip

Ekiyor recaps Stanford trip

Stanford hosted one of the nation's top 2018 offensive line prospects for a Junior Day visit last month. 

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 • Andy Drukarev
Emil Ekiyor Performs Well In Front Of Tim Drevno

Emil Ekiyor Performs Well In Front Of Tim Drevno

Indianapolis Cathedral offensive guard Emil Ekiyor worked out in front of Tim Drevno during an Indy satellite camp.

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 • Brandon Brown
Rivals100 Guard Set To Camp At Notre Dame In June

Rivals100 Guard Set To Camp At Notre Dame In June

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Emil Ekiyor plans to do what it takes to land an offer from Notre Dame even if that means running.

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 • Andrew Ivins
Notre Dame Evaluating Rivals100 2018 Offensive Guard Emil Ekiyor

Notre Dame Evaluating Rivals100 2018 Offensive Guard Emil Ekiyor

INDIANAPOLIS — Notre Dame remains in contact with one of Indiana’s top sophomore prospects. He updates the latest.

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 • Andrew Ivins
2018 Introduction: Emil Ekiyor

2018 Introduction: Emil Ekiyor

Stanford has expressed interest in one of the nation's top 2018 offensive linemen. Is a visit forthcoming?

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 • Andy Drukarev
Top 2018 OL recaps PSU visit

Top 2018 OL recaps PSU visit

Indianapolis, Ind., Cathedral OL Emil Ekiyor took his first unofficial visit to Penn State last weekend. Learn more!

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 • Ryan Snyder
Indianapolis 2018 OL Talks Recent A&M Offer

Indianapolis 2018 OL Talks Recent A&M Offer

Texas A&M moved early on a top 2018 offensive line prospect from the Indianapolis area, a new target area for the Aggies

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 • Robert Sellers
Top 2018 Lineman Emil Ekiyor Has Plenty Of Interest In Notre Dame

Top 2018 Lineman Emil Ekiyor Has Plenty Of Interest In Notre Dame

Notre Dame doesn't have an 2018 offensive line offers out, but Emil Ekiyor might be in line for one.

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 • Andrew Ivins
Emil Ekiyor Getting Comfortable With Michigan

Emil Ekiyor Getting Comfortable With Michigan

Indianapolis Cathedral offensive guard Emil Ekiyor is forming a solid relationship with Michigan's Tim Drevno.

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 • Brandon Brown
2018 OG Emil Ekiyor already making a name

2018 OG Emil Ekiyor already making a name

2018 offensive guard Emil Ekiyor already has more than a dozen offers. Could the Buckeyes get into the mix with him?

 • Kevin Noon
Rivals Recap: Best of Midwest

Rivals Recap: Best of Midwest

Underclassmen, such as 2018 standout L'Christian Smith, dominated Monday at Indianapolis' Best of the Midwest Combine.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Video interview: 2018 OL Emil Ekiyor has an SEC leader

Video interview: 2018 OL Emil Ekiyor has an SEC leader

Indianapolis 2018 OL Emil Ekiyor has already accumulated 14 offers, but an SEC school has an early lead.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Best of the Midwest kicks off camp season

Best of the Midwest kicks off camp season

The winter camp season kicks off Monday in Indianapolis at the Best of the Midwest combine.

 • Marc Givler
Future Five: Young gunslingers

Future Five: Young gunslingers

More and more, colleges are identifying talented underclassmen like JT Daniels. Adam Friedman dives into the Future Five.

 • Adam Friedman
Top Performers: Cincinnati Crosstown Showdown

Top Performers: Cincinnati Crosstown Showdown

Kendall Coleman headlined an impressive group of top performers at the Crosstown Showdown in Cincinnati this weekend.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Indianapolis lineman likes vision at UK

Indianapolis lineman likes vision at UK

Class of 2018 offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor says there's "a good plan" in place at Kentucky. Will the Cats be a factor?

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 • Justin Rowland
Observations: Michigan prospects at FNL

Observations: Michigan prospects at FNL

Michigan and Ohio State have a number of mutual targets, and a handful of them descended on Ohio Stadium Friday evening for the Buckeyes' Friday Night

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 • Tim Sullivan
2018 in-state lineman likes the Hoosiers

2018 in-state lineman likes the Hoosiers

One player that Kevin Wilson and his staff have targeted in the class of 2018 with an early offer is Emil Ekiyor from Indianapolis (IN) Cathedral H.S.

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 • Matt Weaver
Michigan on Ekiyors mind

Michigan on Ekiyors mind

There aren't many Class of 2018 football prospects already holding Division I scholarship offers - 63 of them, to be precise - and Indianapolis (Ind.)

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 • Tim Sullivan
New Offer: Emil Ekiyor

New Offer: Emil Ekiyor

Michigan has offered Indianapolis Cathedral 2018 offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor. Here's a quick look at the player.

 • Tim Sullivan