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NFL Draft: Undrafted five-stars, other notables

NFL Draft: Undrafted five-stars, other notables

We wrap up our NFL Draft coverage today with a look at former five-stars that went undrated, along with other notables.

5/3/20
 • Adam Gorney, Josh Helmholdt, Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Rankings, LBs, teams that shouldn't worry

Three-Point Stance: Rankings, LBs, teams that shouldn't worry

Mike Farrell weighs in on the 2020 rankings, dives into the difficulty of LB evaluating, and gives a pep talk.

6/6/19
 • Mike Farrell
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.

4/18/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five big LB questions heading into the 2019 season

Five big LB questions heading into the 2019 season

One big question: Do Oklahoma's linebackers, such as Kenneth Murray, get enough credit?

3/27/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
How five-star LBs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

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

Alabama star Mack Wilson is one of 20 five-star linebackers from the last four recruiting cycles.

1/2/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Big 12 lags behind in landing five-star prospects

Big 12 lags behind in landing five-star prospects

The Big 12 is a step behind its conference peers in landing five-stars, but it has added several talented recruits.

7/21/17
 • 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?

10/8/16
 • 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.

9/23/16
 • Nick Krueger
Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take Two: Penn State pressure, patience at Texas, Jerry Jeudy

Take two examines some of the pressing storylines in college football, including the pressure facing Penn State.

7/29/16
 • Adam Gorney
Red River recruiting rivalry: Intriguing OU-Texas battle ahead

Red River recruiting rivalry: Intriguing OU-Texas battle ahead

There's another record that Texas and Oklahoma fans should keep their eye on between the Red River rivals.

7/21/16
 • 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.

5/16/16
 • Mike Farrell
Team breakdown: Who won Texas in 2016?

Team breakdown: Who won Texas in 2016?

The University of Texas topped the list of programs who had strong years recruiting the Lone Star State.

2/9/16
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SEC Signing Day breakdown

SEC Signing Day breakdown

Signing Day 2016 is in the books, but it’s worth taking a look back at some of the biggest happenings around the SEC.

2/8/16
 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Three-point stance: Prediction review, UT's finish, Thomas Tyner

Three-point stance: Prediction review, UT's finish, Thomas Tyner

NSD prediction review, next step for Texas and an unfortunate retirement.

2/8/16
 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: The best of National Signing Day

The Farrell Awards: The best of National Signing Day

Mike Farrell hands out the hardware from the biggest day of the year, the Oscars of National Signing Day.

2/5/16
 • Mike Farrell
What went right and wrong for the nation's best recruiting classes

What went right and wrong for the nation's best recruiting classes

What went wrong and what went right for the nation's best recruiting class on National Signing Day?

2/4/16
 • Rob Cassidy
Five from the Power Five that will make an instant impact

Five from the Power Five that will make an instant impact

We predict which 2016 signee from each Power Five conference will make the biggest impact next season.

2/4/16
 • Blair Angulo and Adam Friedman
Mind of Mike: Looking at the National Signing Day aftermath

Mind of Mike: Looking at the National Signing Day aftermath

Dive into the Mind of Mike and look at the immediate aftermath of National Signing Day.

2/4/16
 • Mike Farrell
NSD 2016: Biggest winners of signing day

NSD 2016: Biggest winners of signing day

From In-N-Out Burger to Nick Saban, we have the biggest winners of National Signing Day 2016 covered.

2/3/16
 • Josh Helmholdt and Jason Howell
Fowler flip bolsters UT class

Fowler flip bolsters UT class

Texas landed a five-star flip when Erick Fowler chose UT over LSU.

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2/3/16
 • Jason Suchomel
Fowler flips to Longhorns

Fowler flips to Longhorns

It is done. Erick Fowler makes a Signing Day flip from LSU to Texas.

2/3/16
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Rivals Roundtable: Key questions heading into National Signing Day

Rivals Roundtable: Key questions heading into National Signing Day

The Rivals.com analyst team looks at the big questions with National Signing Day just a day away.

2/2/16
 • Staff
Breakdown: Updated rankings bring changes to team rankings

Breakdown: Updated rankings bring changes to team rankings

The updated Rivals.com rankings that came out this week translated into big changes in the team recruiting rankings.

1/22/16
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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.

1/21/16
 • Josh Helmholdt
LSU linebacker commit Erick Fowler gets fifth star

LSU linebacker commit Erick Fowler gets fifth star

One of the stars of the LSU 2016 recruiting class is linebacker Erick Fowler of Manor, Texas.  Today Rivals.com

1/18/16
 • Mike Scarborough
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.

1/18/16
 • Staff
Army: Immediate impact prospects

Army: Immediate impact prospects

LB Erick Fowler is among the U.S. Army All-Americans most poised to make an early impact at the college level.

1/10/16
 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: The Farrell Awards

Army Bowl: The Farrell Awards

Who had the quickest feet at the Army Bowl? The best hands? Mike Farrell hands out the hardware from Saturday's showcase.

1/10/16
 • Mike Farrell
Army Bowl game: Stock Report

Army Bowl game: Stock Report

SAN ANTONIO – The West dominated the East in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday at the Alamodome and numerous players had good and bad

1/9/16
 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl Game: Team reports

Army Bowl Game: Team reports

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. – The 2016 Army All-American Bowl has come and gone with the West squad winning 30-9 over the East. Shea Patterson took home MVP

1/9/16
 • Jason Howell
Army Bowl: Thursday team report

Army Bowl: Thursday team report

Several college programs were represented well Thursday as practice for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl resumed.

1/7/16
 • Rob Cassidy
Army Bowl West: Thursday stock report

Army Bowl West: Thursday stock report

Four-star athlete Jack Jones was one of several prospects that boosted their stock Thursday at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

1/7/16
 • Jason Howell and Blair Angulo
Defending the Alamo City

Defending the Alamo City

SAN ANTONIO - Oklahoma may only have one commitment in the Army All-American Bowl but there are plenty of potential future Sooners in the Alamo city.

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1/6/16
 • Josh McCuistion
Team Rankings: Buckeyes on top

Team Rankings: Buckeyes on top

With the likes of five-star Nick Bosa committed, Ohio State is currently No. 1 in the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

12/11/15
 • Jason Howell
Fowler firm to LSU

Fowler firm to LSU

One of the most pressing needs in the LSU 2016 recruiting class is linebacker and the Tiger coaching staff has done an excellent job getting commitmen

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12/1/15
 • Mike Scarborough
Breakdown: Alabama vs. LSU

Breakdown: Alabama vs. LSU

The Alabama-LSU game has college football playoff implications. Jason Howell breaks down the matchup from a recruiting perspective.

11/5/15
 • Jason Howell
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.

10/30/15
 • Woody Wommack
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.

10/20/15
 • 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.

9/30/15
 • Jason Howell
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?

9/8/15
 • Jason Howell
Ohio State leads 2016 team rankings

Ohio State leads 2016 team rankings

Urban Meyer has Ohio State atop the updated 2016 team rankings for now. Who follows the Buckeyes, and who broke into the top 10?

8/28/15
 • Jason Howell
LSU Camp: Top defensive performers

LSU Camp: Top defensive performers

LSU DL commit Glen Logan was the best defensive player at the Tigers' loaded camp. Jason Howell recaps the defensive standouts.

7/25/15
 • Jason Howell
Mid-South: Top 5 uncommitted players

Mid-South: Top 5 uncommitted players

Who are the five top uncommitted prospects in the Mid-South? That lists starts with Gregory Little, the No. 1 prospect in Texas.

7/14/15
 • Jason Howell
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.

6/30/15
 • Jason Howell
Rivals100 LB commits to LSU

Rivals100 LB commits to LSU

LSU has picked up the verbal commitment of Rivals100 linebacker LB Erick Fowler of Manor, TX.

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6/13/15
 • Paul Letlow
Inside The War Room

Inside The War Room

This week's War Room has tons of football recruiting information (notes on a few potential candidates to flip their commitments), hoops recruiting new

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5/14/15
 • Orangebloods Staff
Speed  Skill Challenge: What to watch for in Houston

Speed Skill Challenge: What to watch for in Houston

Michael Divinity headlines an impressive group set to compete in the <i>Rivals Speed & Skill Challenge</i> in Houston.

3/26/15
 • Jason Howell
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.

3/18/15
 • Rivals.com
Rivals100 defender wants to get to Red-White game

Rivals100 defender wants to get to Red-White game

Erick Fowler is rated the No. 6 recruit in Texas due to his ability to be a disruptor from his outside linebacker position.

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3/11/15
 • Mike Matya
TCU is in play for several linebackers in 2016

TCU is in play for several linebackers in 2016

TCU is after several top linebackers in the 2016 class and Manor's Erick Fowler is one of the most sought after recruits in the nation. He's also goin

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2/18/15
 • Billy Wessels
Top programs call on Fowler

Top programs call on Fowler

Manor (Texas) Rivals100 linebacker Erick Fowler has established himself among the nation's top defensive playmakers. He is explosive and fast, and he

2/11/15
 • Jason Howell
TheOldCoach Class 5A All-State Team

TheOldCoach Class 5A All-State Team

Texas City LB D'Vonta Hinton highlights the 2015 Class 5A All-State Team from THEOLDCOACH! Congrats to all the players named!!

2/2/15
 • Matt Stepp
Class of 2016 Rivals100: Big movers

Class of 2016 Rivals100: Big movers

Dredrick Snelson makes a big move is our latest class of 2016 rankings. See who else is on the rise in the updated Rivals100.

12/8/14
 • Mike Farrell
Fowler in demand

Fowler in demand

Manor (Texas) 2016 Rivals100 linebacker Erick Fowler has quickly become a priority target for college coaches across the country. He has taken a few c

11/9/14
 • Jason Howell
Rivals100 LB has interest in Oregon State

Rivals100 LB has interest in Oregon State

Oregon State appears poised to make a major run at one of the nation's top Class of 2016 linebackers.

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9/30/14
 • Justin Rowland
Midlands mail: Fowler stands out

Midlands mail: Fowler stands out

Linebacker Erick Fowler gets singled out by Midlands analyst Jason Howell as he and Rob Cassidy dip into this week's mailbag.

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9/16/14
 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Fowler hits the road

Fowler hits the road

Manor (Texas) 2016 Rivals100 linebacker Erick Fowler has had no problem staying busy the last few weekend. On Saturday he was in Dallas for the Texas/

9/15/14
 • Jason Howell
UCLA sees big recruiting opportunity versus Texas

UCLA sees big recruiting opportunity versus Texas

UCLA could help kick open a pipeline in Texas with a big performance against the Longhorns this weekend.

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9/11/14
 • Edward Lewis
Around the Midlands: Trouble for Texas

Around the Midlands: Trouble for Texas

Charlie Strong and Texas are in trouble, says Jason Howell. Also, Rob Cassidy previews OU's big visits in Around the Midlands.

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9/9/14
 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Fowler answers the bell

Fowler answers the bell

Manor (Texas) 2016 Rivals100 linebacker Erick Fowler did not open the season the way he would have liked in a 27-26 loss to Arlington Sam Houston, but

9/6/14
 • Jason Howell
From the road: Texas

From the road: Texas

Linebacker Erick Fowler put on a show on Friday night. Jason Howell files his report on Fowler and other top Texas prospects.

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9/6/14
 • Jason Howell
DFW Class 6A Week 1 Preview

DFW Class 6A Week 1 Preview

In a recruiting fan's dream Cedar Hill WR DaMarkus Lodge and his Longhorn teammates hook up with a super talented South Oak Cliff squad. Check out th

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8/26/14
 • Matt Stepp
Around the Midlands: Texas Tech, Baylor on roll

Around the Midlands: Texas Tech, Baylor on roll

Conner Dyer is part of a strong 2015 TTU haul. Get the latest on top Big 12 targets, including Tyron Johnson and Josh Wariboko.

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8/12/14
 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Baylor impresses Rivals100 LB

Baylor impresses Rivals100 LB

Manor (Texas) 2016 Rivals100 linebacker Erick Fowler initially planned to take two Big 12 visits over the weekend. He was unable to make the Friday tr

8/10/14
 • Jason Howell
Fowler has visit plans

Fowler has visit plans

Manor (Texas) 2016 Rivals100 linebacker Erick Fowler recently took a visit to Oklahoma and he has a couple of more Big 12 visits planned before the se

8/7/14
 • Jason Howell
UCLA continuing to open Texas pipeline

UCLA continuing to open Texas pipeline

Adrian Klemm and the rest of UCLA's staff have made it clear they're opening a pipeline to Texas.

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5/12/14
 • Edward Lewis
Fowler makes his presence known

Fowler makes his presence known

Manor (Texas) 2016 linebacker Erick Fowler announced his presence in a big way as a sophomore in 2013, and has already picked up his first scholarship

4/3/14
 • Jason Howell