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XFL returns with several former five-stars on team rosters

XFL returns with several former five-stars on team rosters

Tyler Vaughns is one of several former five-star prospects that are playing in the XFL this season.

2/19/23
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
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
 â€¢ Adam Gorney, Josh Helmholdt, Mike Farrell
Rivals.com's All-Transfer Team

Rivals.com's All-Transfer Team

We name our 2019 preseason all-transfer team, with players that could have the biggest impact on their new teams.

8/30/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack and Mike Farrell
Transfer Portal Report: McCoy, Steele make high-profile moves

Transfer Portal Report: McCoy, Steele make high-profile moves

It's been a long and winding road, but Bru McCoy and Chris Steele have found their way back to USC.

6/7/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Campbell set to transfer to WVU

Campbell set to transfer to WVU

WVU is set to add a transfer wide receiver to the football program in former Florida State pass catcher George Campbell.

6/4/19
 â€¢ Keenan Cummings
Transfer Portal Report: Boston College, Louisville land players

Transfer Portal Report: Boston College, Louisville land players

Thomas Jackson, who scored eight TDs for North Carolina, is transferring to Louisville.

5/31/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent Rivals five-star WR/TE rankings

Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent Rivals five-star WR/TE rankings

Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its five-star receiver and tight end rankings from 2012-15?

5/22/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

The Sunshine State is definitely a bright spot when it comes to producing elite football talent.

4/19/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Transfer Portal Impact: Grading the Big Ten

Transfer Portal Impact: Grading the Big Ten

Justin Fields joining Ohio State is one of the biggest transfers in the Big Ten this offseason.

3/18/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack and Mike Farrell
Breaking down the addition of WR George Campbell

Breaking down the addition of WR George Campbell

We caught up with Michael Langston of Warchant.com to learn more about the former Rivals.com five-star prospect.

2/21/19
 â€¢ Nate Bauer
Nittany Lions land former 5-star wideout as grad transfer

Nittany Lions land former 5-star wideout as grad transfer

Penn State picked up a former five-star receiver graduate transfer Wednesday afternoon.

2/20/19
 â€¢ Nate Bauer
All-Portal Team: Top offensive players available in transfer market

All-Portal Team: Top offensive players available in transfer market

Virginia Tech WR Eric Kumah is one of several high-profile offensive standouts on the move this spring.

2/13/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack and Mike Farrell
Where five-star players in the transfer portal might land

Where five-star players in the transfer portal might land

With new transfer rules in place, these five players can decide to transfer or stay with their current programs.

1/23/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Woody Wommack
ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

Clemson leads the way here, as Dabo Swinney has recruited 15 five-stars for play for him in the past four cycles.

1/23/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
How five-star WRs/TEs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

How five-star WRs/TEs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

Rivals.com is taking a look at the five-stars from the previous four recruiting cycles to see how they’ve performed.

12/27/18
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
How 10 former five-stars who needed a big season fared in 2018

How 10 former five-stars who needed a big season fared in 2018

Mecole Hardman finally showed flashes of why we ranked him as a five-star for the Bulldogs.

12/13/18
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Former five-stars who have a last shot to live up to hype

Former five-stars who have a last shot to live up to hype

It's time to see if these players - who were rated as elite prospects - can live up to their billings in college.

9/5/18
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Did they bust? Former five-stars in need of breakout 2017 season

Did they bust? Former five-stars in need of breakout 2017 season

Byron Cowart was one of several five-stars facing a make-or-break season in '17. Did they live up to the five-star hype?

12/27/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five FSU players who will benefit from Taggart's arrival

Five FSU players who will benefit from Taggart's arrival

Florida State has plenty of talent. Maybe new coach Willie Taggart can bring it out of these five prospects.

12/9/17
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
How the once-mighty Seminoles have fallen on hard times

How the once-mighty Seminoles have fallen on hard times

We count the ways (five) that Florida State has managed to stumble into its pitiful record.

11/3/17
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Five-star checkup: WR/ATH from 2015 class

Five-star checkup: WR/ATH from 2015 class

We look back at how five-star WR/ATH prospects from the 2015 recruiting class have progressed in their college careers.

10/9/17
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Ten five-stars in need of breakout seasons

Ten five-stars in need of breakout seasons

The talent is there. Now will these players be able to showcase it this season?

8/10/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rare air: States that have produced multiple 5-star WRs in same year

Rare air: States that have produced multiple 5-star WRs in same year

The 2018 class features a pair of five-star WRs from the same state, something that's only happened eight times before.

6/21/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
College Football Playoff: Biggest overachievers, underachievers

College Football Playoff: Biggest overachievers, underachievers

Wisconsin is one of the biggest overachievers in the latest CFB Playoff Rankings. Adam Friedman explains inside.

11/8/16
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Inside the Numbers: De-commitment epidemic

Inside the Numbers: De-commitment epidemic

A rash of de-commitments in the 2016 class, such as Daelin Hayes, begs the question: Growing trend or one-time coincidence?

10/22/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
One Small Town One Crazy Coach

One Small Town One Crazy Coach

IRELAND, Ind. -- Shortest version of this book review would read this way: Not to be missed. Mike Roos' wonderful tale of the 1963 Ireland

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10/22/15
 â€¢ Hickory Husker
5 stories to watch in spring practice

5 stories to watch in spring practice

Preparation for the 2015 football season starts today as Florida State opens spring practice. Let's take a look at the top five storylines going into

3/18/15
 â€¢ Ben Jones
Top Recruiters: ACC

Top Recruiters: ACC

Jeff Scott played a major role in Clemson's top-five class. For his efforts, he was named Rivals' ACC Recruiter of the Year.

2/12/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Rivals.com Top 25 recruiters

Rivals.com Top 25 recruiters

Who was behind some of the nation's top classes? Rivals.com names the country's 25 top recruiters, including USC's Tee Martin.

2/11/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
WR corps could be tallest in FSU history

WR corps could be tallest in FSU history

For perhaps the first time in Florida State history, the Seminoles this fall will have seven wide receivers who stand 6-1 or taller and four who are a

2/11/15
 â€¢ Ira Schoffel
Position recruiting rankings: Offense

Position recruiting rankings: Offense

Which programs should be excited about their 2015 hauls on offense? Tennessee, which inked five-star Drew Richmond, is one.

2/7/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Class of 2015 Superlatives

Class of 2015 Superlatives

Today it is time to carry out an annual tradition here on Inside the Gators and pass out superlatives to the Gators' newest crop of signees.

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2/5/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Seminoles finish with highest average star rating

Seminoles finish with highest average star rating

Powered by five 5-star signees, including RB Jacques Patrick, Florida State finished Wednesday with the nation's No. 3 signing class and boasted an av

2/4/15
 â€¢ Ira Schoffel
NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown

NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown

Five-star Derwin James helped Florida St. to a No. 3 overall ranking. Jason Howell breaks down the Rivals Top 25 classes of '15.

2/4/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
NSD Conference Breakdown: ACC

NSD Conference Breakdown: ACC

Derwin James is one of five five-star prospects headlining FSU's class. He's one of several top recruits headed to the ACC.

2/2/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Ten Biggest Decommitments

Ten Biggest Decommitments

Decommitments are common events in recruiting. But some flips, like Blake Barnett's to Alabama, make bigger impacts than others.

1/28/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Alabama leads 2015 team rankings

Alabama leads 2015 team rankings

Five-star Daron Payne's pledge to Alabama kept the Tide at No. 1 in the 2015 team rankings. Jason Howell looks at the top 10.

1/23/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Class of 2015 Offers Board

Class of 2015 Offers Board

With signing day just a week away, learn more on where the Terps stand with some of their top remaining prospects, right here!

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1/22/15
 â€¢ TerrapinSportsReport Staff
Updated: Class of 2015 Offers Board

Updated: Class of 2015 Offers Board

Blue White Illustrated has a complete update of its Class of 2015 offers board. Learn more on where the Nittany Lions stand with their top senior pros

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1/22/15
 â€¢ BWI Staff
Rivals100: New No. 1, new five-stars

Rivals100: New No. 1, new five-stars

Byron Cowart, who lost the top spot in the Rivals100 in December, is once again No. 1 after an excellent Under Armour showing.

1/19/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five teams who took over All-Star week

Five teams who took over All-Star week

Which schools' commits had the best All-Star season? Deondre Francois helped Florida St.'s case with a big week at Under Armour.

1/15/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Under Armour: Ten up, five down

Under Armour: Ten up, five down

Mike Farrell looks at those whose stock went up at Under Armour, like Clemson commit Christian Wilkins, and those who slipped.

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1/8/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
UA Game: The Farrell Awards

UA Game: The Farrell Awards

Mike Farrell hands out the hardware to the top players from the UA game. Damien Harris was among those who earned recognition.

1/7/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Phillips seeks success similar to friend Cook

Phillips seeks success similar to friend Cook

Wide receiver Da'Vante Phillips knew he was headed to Florida State long before his announcement on Friday, but it wasn't necessarily because of his r

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1/7/15
 â€¢ Ben Jones
Under Armour: Instant Impact

Under Armour: Instant Impact

The Under Armour game was filled with future stars. Many, including Christian Wilkins could make an instant impact in college.

1/6/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Future at WR is bright despite loss of Greene

Future at WR is bright despite loss of Greene

Losing Rashad Greene will be a huge blow for FSU's offense, but receivers coach Lawrence Dawsey loved what he saw from young stars like Travis Rudolph

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1/5/15
 â€¢ Ira Schoffel
Best of UA Week: Team Highlight

Best of UA Week: Team Highlight

DE Byron Cowart made a five-star statement during UA All American week. He tops the list of top performers from Team Highlight.

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1/5/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
UA game: Top performers - Offense

UA game: Top performers - Offense

Daylon Charlot was part of a star-studded list of top offensive performers from Friday's Under Armour All-America Game.

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1/2/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
UA game: What we learned

UA game: What we learned

Running back Damien Harris showed off his skills at Under Armour on Friday. Adam Gorney touches on the day's top storylines.

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1/2/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Vol commits proud of future team, more notes

Vol commits proud of future team, more notes

ST. PETERSBURG Fla. -- While Jack Jones, Andrew Butcher, Shy Tuttle, Micah Abernathy and Marques Ford were going to work in the Under Armour All-Ameri

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1/2/15
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
FSU recruits shine in Under Armour Game

FSU recruits shine in Under Armour Game

Team Highlight's offense led the way in the Under Armour All-America Game with big plays from stars like FSU commit George Campbell on the way to a 46

1/2/15
 â€¢ Ben Jones
Team Highlight: Day 1 top performers

Team Highlight: Day 1 top performers

Byron Cowart looked determined to get his No. 1 ranking back during practice at Under Armour. Adam Gorney has top performers.

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12/29/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Campbell not chasing fifth star in Orlando

Campbell not chasing fifth star in Orlando

Wide receiver commit George Campbell has seen the ups and downs of the recruiting process for the last two years. Now that it's drawing to a close, he

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12/28/14
 â€¢ Ben Jones
Numbers Crunch: UA game is stacked

Numbers Crunch: UA game is stacked

The Under Armour All-American Game will be stacked with elite talent. Adam Gorney dives into the how and why in Numbers Crunch.

12/18/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
FSU making a run at the No. 1 recruiting class

FSU making a run at the No. 1 recruiting class

With last week's commitment of 5-star DE Josh Sweat, the Seminoles are closing in on one of the best recruiting classes in program history. Can they c

12/16/14
 â€¢ Gene Williams
Under Armour: Ten with something to prove

Under Armour: Ten with something to prove

Five-star Byron Cowart makes Mike Farrell's list of 10 players with something to prove at the Under Armour All-America game.

12/16/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
UA Game: Top 10 Storylines

UA Game: Top 10 Storylines

Will someone such as Lester Cotton earn a fifth star at the Under Armour All-American game? Check out the storylines to watch.

12/15/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
2015 Under Armour All-America Game Roster: By Team

2015 Under Armour All-America Game Roster: By Team

2015 Under Armour All-America Roster

12/8/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
2015 Under Armour All-America Game Roster: By Player

2015 Under Armour All-America Game Roster: By Player

2015 Under Armour All-America Roster

12/8/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Team rankings: Alabama holds top spot

Team rankings: Alabama holds top spot

Blake Barnett's jump to 5-star status has helped Alabama hold on to No. 1 in the Rivals 2015 team ranks. Check out the top 10.

12/5/14
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Inside look: Class of 2015 position rankings

Inside look: Class of 2015 position rankings

Uncommitted 4-star Neville Gallimore made a nice rise at DT in our rankings. Josh Helmholdt looks at changes at each position.

12/4/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100: Risers and sliders

Rivals100: Risers and sliders

Receiver George Campbell made a big jump into the latest 2015 Rivals 100. Get a look at the biggest risers and sliders.

12/1/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Take Two: Moving on in Gainesville

Take Two: Moving on in Gainesville

If Florida makes the right hire, the Gators could be a wild card down the stretch to Signing Day. Adam Gorney has more in Take Two.

11/21/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Sunshine State storylines

Mind of Mike: Sunshine State storylines

Al Golden has Miami battling in the competitive Sunshine State. Mike Farrell talks the state of Florida, Byron Cowart and more.

11/19/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Florida commits and targets reaction II

Florida commits and targets reaction II

On Sunday morning Florida dismissed head football coach Will Muschamp. Inside the Gators caught up with several of the Gators commits and targets to g

11/16/14
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
UA: Campbell staying focused

UA: Campbell staying focused

George Campbell is excited about playing in the Under Armour All-America Game, but right now his focus is on the playoffs.

11/13/14
 â€¢ Adam Krohn
Weber still committed, will take visits

Weber still committed, will take visits

Michigan's 2015 recruiting class has taken numerous hits with early decommitments from George Campbell and Damien Harris, within the past couple of mo

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11/7/14
 â€¢ Brandon Brown
Trending down: Five on the decline in recruiting

Trending down: Five on the decline in recruiting

Brady Hoke is in trouble at Michigan. How has that affected recruiting? Woody Wommack looks at five teams on the decline.

10/21/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Prospects react to FSU-ND

Prospects react to FSU-ND

More than 50 of the country's top prospects were on hand in Tallahassee on Saturday for the Notre Dame-Florida State, which the Seminoles won in drama

10/19/14
 â€¢ Adam Krohn
First and 10: Surprise Commitments

First and 10: Surprise Commitments

Rivals 250 LB Jerome Baker's decision to leave the Midwest is one of several surprising commitments thus far in the 2015 class.

10/6/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Mind of Mike: Big Ten woes, ND rises

Mind of Mike: Big Ten woes, ND rises

Can Urban Meyer and the Big Ten compete? Mike Farrell weighs in on that, Notre Dame, Byron Cowart, Ole Miss' 5-star and more.

9/10/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Impact Analysis: Rivals100 WR George Campbell

Impact Analysis: Rivals100 WR George Campbell

How will new FSU receiver commitment George Campbell fit in with the Seminoles' offense? Can he help the Seminoles on defense as well? Find out in our

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9/5/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston
Four-star WR Campbell picks FSU

Four-star WR Campbell picks FSU

On the eve of Florida State's first home game of 2014, Rivals100 wide receiver George Campbell of East Lake announced he is a Seminole.

9/5/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston
Rivals100: Risers and sliders

Rivals100: Risers and sliders

Linebacker Chad Smith makes a big jump into the latest class of 2015 Rivals100. Get a look at the biggest risers and sliders.

8/18/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Cowart talks offseason, officials visits

Cowart talks offseason, officials visits

While there were once questions concerning Byron Cowart's recruitment, the nation's top prospect now has a much clearer outlook.

8/4/14
 â€¢ Adam Krohn
FNL Countdown: 5 Campbell

FNL Countdown: 5 Campbell

Over the next 10 days Inside the Gators will countdown the 10 prospects we most anticipate seeing at Florida's Friday Night Lights Camp. Up at No. 5 i

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7/20/14
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Best guesses on filling the remaining needs II

Best guesses on filling the remaining needs II

Here is an in-depth rundown of the Florida Gators 10 biggest remaining recruiting needs that have to be filled this cycle along with a dream candidate

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7/9/14
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Prospect Diary: The Opening, Day 1

Prospect Diary: The Opening, Day 1

During this week's Nike Opening Camp, Warchant.com will check in with FSU prospects Calvin Brewton and Derwin James for updates and a behind-the-scene

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7/8/14
 â€¢ Michael Langston
Rivals100 WR plans visit

Rivals100 WR plans visit

One of the nation's best wide receivers is planning to visit Auburn for the first time at the end of July -- and George Campbell isn't going to hesita

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7/4/14
 â€¢ Allie Davison
Maryland makes big push with Davis

Maryland makes big push with Davis

St. Petersburg (Fla.) Lakewood four-star WR Ryan Davis made it no secret coming into his visit to Maryland this past weekend that the Terps were a tea

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6/30/14
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
Broadus still open, Toliver taking visits

Broadus still open, Toliver taking visits

Four-star Cordell Broadus is in no hurry to narrow his long list. Jason Howell has the latest on him and more from Prime 21.

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6/28/14
 â€¢ Jason Howell
IMG Notebook: Florida targets talk visits

IMG Notebook: Florida targets talk visits

BRADENTON, Fla. | Here's a look at some news made from some of Florida's top commits during this weekend's IMG 7-on-7 National Championships. Includin

6/24/14
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
IMG 7-on-7: Florida targets in-depth

IMG 7-on-7: Florida targets in-depth

This past weekend the best of the best from across the nation gathered in the Sunshine State in order to take part in the <i>IMG 7-on-7 National Champ

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6/23/14
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
IMG 7-on-7 Championship: Trips still on for Cowart

IMG 7-on-7 Championship: Trips still on for Cowart

Byron Cowart said Saturday at the IMG 7-on-7 National Championships that he is still on track to take a few visits this summer.

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6/21/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
The latest on Campbell

The latest on Campbell

When will four-star WR George Campbell, a longtime friend of Artavis Scott, return to Clemson's campus? And where do the Tigers stand here?

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6/5/14
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
UCLA offensive recruiting reset

UCLA offensive recruiting reset

In part one of this week's reset series, BSR dives into the Bruins' offensive recruiting board.

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5/27/14
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Rivals rankings: Position analysis

Rivals rankings: Position analysis

Josh Rosen is still the No. 1 QB in our rankings, but there was shifting behind him. Josh Helmholdt breaks down every position.

5/22/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100: Cowart takes over at No. 1

Rivals100: Cowart takes over at No. 1

Defensive lineman Byron Cowart is the new No. 1 in the Rivals100. See which other players made big jumps in our latest rankings.

5/19/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Florida keeping tabs on five-star

Florida keeping tabs on five-star

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. | Since decommitting from Michigan and opening up his recruitment once again East Lake High School five-star wide out George Camp

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5/13/14
 â€¢ Mike Singer
Five-star visits in-state rivals

Five-star visits in-state rivals

Over the weekend Tarpon Springs (Fla.) East Lake five-star wide receiver George Campbell visited in-state rivals Florida State and Florida.

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4/6/14
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Elite QBs update status

Elite QBs update status

USC commit Ricky Town is trying to recruit for the Trojans. Woody Wommack has who Town is recruiting, plus news from other QBs.

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4/4/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Receiver options abound

Receiver options abound

Boston College already has plenty of good options at wide receiver and once again that figures to be a position of need.

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3/4/14
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Five-star weekend

Five-star weekend

Alabama will host an abundance of high-end prospects this weekend for Junior Day including the nation's top player in Trenton Thompson.

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2/28/14
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
5-star Campbell recaps UNC, UF visits

5-star Campbell recaps UNC, UF visits

George Campbell was on hand for North Carolina's basketball win over Duke this week, find out what he had to say about his experience in Chapel Hill.

2/22/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Blake Alderman
Recruits recap Junior Night

Recruits recap Junior Night

See what several recruits who visited UNC Thursday for the Carolina-Duke game had to say about the experience.

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2/22/14
 â€¢ Patrick O'Brien
Ups, downs of latest positional rankings

Ups, downs of latest positional rankings

Dual-threat QB Kyler Murray is one of the notable risers in the new Rivals.com 2015 position rankings. Who else is on the move?

2/20/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Rule the Road: Lane Kiffin

Rule the Road: Lane Kiffin

The Tide's OC will look to prove himself on the recruiting trail. Who are Tide targets in Kiffin's area?

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2/12/14
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Top out-of-state targets

Top out-of-state targets

Inside, UGASports discusses Georgia's top 10 out-of-state targets at present, although keep in mind that these could change soon as the defensive staf

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2/11/14
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
An early look at 2015 offensive targets

An early look at 2015 offensive targets

Will running back Damien Harris look at UK? We examine that and more in a glance at offensive targets in the Class of 2015.

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2/10/14
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Junior Day: Five-star has a great visit to Florida

Junior Day: Five-star has a great visit to Florida

Tarpon Springs (Fla.) East Lake five-star wide receiver George Campbell was easily one of the most prized visitors attending Florida's Junior Day on S

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2/1/14
 â€¢ Adam Berry