Advertisement
Jacoby's News
How the NFL starting QBs were rated as high school prospects

How the NFL starting QBs were rated as high school prospects

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is a former three-star prospect and a Rivals Camp Series alum.

 • Adam Gorney
Grading how ACC programs have developed QBs

Grading how ACC programs have developed QBs

Jameis Winston won a national title and a Heisman Trophy at Florida State.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Crossover Series: Top 10 football-hoops talents of Rivals era

Rivals Crossover Series: Top 10 football-hoops talents of Rivals era

These 10 athletes probably could have gone on to excel at football OR basketball.

 • Eric Bossi and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which conference  produced most QBs over last 4 years?

NFL Draft: Which conference produced most QBs over last 4 years?

Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title in February.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Building the roster: AFC South

Building the roster: AFC South

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is one of four Clemson products on the Texans' roster.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Transfer Tuesday: NFL QBs that transferred during college

Transfer Tuesday: NFL QBs that transferred during college

Russell Wilson started his collegiate career at NC State but finished at Wisconsin.

 • Woody Wommack
First in a series: Which program can stake claim to being QBU?

First in a series: Which program can stake claim to being QBU?

Cal, Michigan, Michigan State, NC State and USC can all make solid arguments. What will Farrell's verdict be?

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Rivals.com QB Week: SEC teams that have had the most QB success

Rivals.com QB Week: SEC teams that have had the most QB success

Thanks to players like Matthew Stafford, no SEC team has had more QB success than Georgia.

 • Woody Wommack
Looking back at the NFL's surprising class of rookie QBs

Looking back at the NFL's surprising class of rookie QBs

Four rookies will start at quarterback in the NFL this weekend. Here is what we thought of them in high school.

 • Mike Farrell
Weekend visit wrapup: Rocky Top this

Weekend visit wrapup: Rocky Top this

Is Tennessee close to flipping another Vandy commit in Johnathan Ford? Get all the news from a big weekend of official visits.

 • Rivals.com
Visits back in swing

Visits back in swing

After a brief hiatus, West Virginia will welcome back official visitors to Morgantown this weekend and WVSports.com previews the prospects that are ex

Premium content
 • Keenan Cummings
Miami not locking down Florida any more

Miami not locking down Florida any more

Al Golden doesn't deny Miami has a recruiting problem. Why have the top players in Florida stopped going to The U?

 • Dallas Jackson
Roundtable: NFL draft talk

Roundtable: NFL draft talk

The topics in this week's Rivals Roundtable surround the NFL draft, and the memories many of the analysts have of the first-round picks in high school

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Fort Worth Elite 11 attracts talented crowd

Fort Worth Elite 11 attracts talented crowd

The NIKE Elite 11 Quarterback Camp made its annual stop in Texas on Saturday. Texas Tech commit Clayton Nicholas and over 150 of the top passers from

Premium content
 • Brian Perroni
Ranking the SEC by position

Ranking the SEC by position

Rivals.com analyst Keith Niebuhr ranks the SEC 2011 recruiting classes by position, as three schools took the No. 1 spot for two different positions.

 • Keith Niebuhr
Class of 2011 Superlatives

Class of 2011 Superlatives

Nobody outside of the coaching staff has seen Florida's 19 commitments in action more than the staff at Rivals.com and InsidetheGators.net. After seei

Premium content
 • Justin Johnson
Huskies play the recruiting game better than most

Huskies play the recruiting game better than most

The persistence of Steve Sarkisian and his University of Washington staff led to recruits changing their minds and to the Huskies landing a Top 25 rec

Premium content
 • Ron Newberry
Gators add another Rivals100 member

Gators add another Rivals100 member

Though Signing Day has come and gone, Florida hasn't finished adding to their already impressive haul. The Gators added what may be the final piece of

Premium content
 • Mark Wheeler
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the ACC

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the ACC

Florida State made a run at the top spot in the national team recruiting rankings and did finish No. 1 in the ACC after National Signing Day. Karlos W

 • Mike Farrell
Coach knows Brissett decision: Its a good choice

Coach knows Brissett decision: Its a good choice

West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer High School QB Jacoby Brissett made his final decision yesterday and has told those close to him what college he will be ch

Premium content
 • Matt Shodell
NSD: Look back, look ahead

NSD: Look back, look ahead

National Signing Day 2011 is in the books, but a few questions linger. There's Hyattsville (Md.) DeMatha offensive lineman Cyrus Kouandjio, a five-sta

 • Chris Nee
Looking at the quarterbacks

Looking at the quarterbacks

MADISON - Bret Bielema admitted he had a spot left open for a potential scholarship quarterback, but at the time of his signing day press conference,

 • Tom Lea
Five predictions for signing day

Five predictions for signing day

Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell, as has become a National Signing Day tradition, makes his five predictions for the day, boldly fa

 • Mike Farrell
No signing day announcement for Brissett

No signing day announcement for Brissett

West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer High School QB Jacoby Brissett has finalized plans to skip a signing day ceremony at his school tomorrow. So when will he a

Premium content
 • Matt Shodell
Steward closes in on decision

Steward closes in on decision

As the final hours tick away before high school senior football players can sign with their future colleges, the pressure mounts on those still trying

 • Rivals.com
Roundtable: College selling points

Roundtable: College selling points

What school has the greatest selling point? While Auburn's national championship earned some votes, many Rivals.com analysts went with the facilities,

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Roundtable: Biggest visits of weekend

Roundtable: Biggest visits of weekend

Rivals.com analysts have been debating hot topics daily for the past week leading into Wednesday's National Signing Day. Among the topics in Sunday's

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
EXCLUSIVE: Canes get new commitment

EXCLUSIVE: Canes get new commitment

The Hurricanes landed a commitment from a standout defensive players this weekend. Read on for this big breaking news. Also get the latest on Dominiqu

Premium content
 • Matt Shodell
Brissett may delay announcement

Brissett may delay announcement

Those expecting a final decision from West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer High School QB Jacoby Brissett may have to wait past signing day. Read on for the lat

Premium content
 • Matt Shodell
After visit, Brissett decision upcoming

After visit, Brissett decision upcoming

West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer High School QB Jacoby Brissett took his final visit this weekend to Miami, and he won't be waiting until signing day to ann

Premium content
 • Gary Ferman
Team rankings stock report

Team rankings stock report

Alabama overtook the top spot in the team recruiting rankings from Texas last week, but can Nick Saban's Crimson Tide sustain their lead through Signi

 • Chris Nee
Pac-12 Blitz: Bruins have work to do

Pac-12 Blitz: Bruins have work to do

The UCLA Bruins are in trouble with only eight commits just days away from National Signing Day. Can coach Rick Neuheisel convince some prospects that

 • Adam Gorney
Mailbag: Where are the Gators

Mailbag: Where are the Gators

Why has Florida struggled to close on prospects since Will Muschamp's arrival? Is Texas done with recruiting this year? Why has UCLA been such a disap

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Brissett visit on, and Canes have ground to make up

Brissett visit on, and Canes have ground to make up

While Jacoby Brissett isn't saying much publicly, CaneSport caught up with a couple of his coaches to gain some insight into just what is going on wit

Premium content
 • Matt Shodell
Big Ten Blitz: Big names still on the board

Big Ten Blitz: Big names still on the board

It's been a busy week for new Michigan head coach Brady Hoke but a productive one. Can the Wolverines keep it going and reel in Rivals250 prospect Chr

 • Mike Farrell
Looking for Heismans in 2011 class

Looking for Heismans in 2011 class

Is there a Heisman Trophy winner in the 2011 class? If there is, a good bet is Texas-bound running back Malcolm Brown, according to multiple Rivals.co

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Florida - Miami battle for Brissetts final visit

Florida - Miami battle for Brissetts final visit

One Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.) Dwyer top prospect is scheduled to visit Florida this weekend. The question is, will his teammate accompany him?

Premium content
 • Mark Wheeler
Roundtable: Top school at closing

Roundtable: Top school at closing

As National Signing Day creeps closer, Rivals.com analysts will tackle questions each day regarding a topic surrounding Feb. 2. Today's topic: The top

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
ACC Blitz: Teams look to finish strong

ACC Blitz: Teams look to finish strong

Clemson is hoping to finish with a couple of five-star linebackers, a four-star defensive tackle and hold onto four-star defensive lineman Jeoffrey Pa

 • Mike Farrell
Final Rivals100: The moves explained

Final Rivals100: The moves explained

The final Rivals100 for the 2011 class includes several big moves near the top. While two prospects fall from five-star status, 12 prospects earn a fi

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Ask Mike: Will Frost land at Auburn

Ask Mike: Will Frost land at Auburn

Readers want to know if Auburn will end up signing Kris Frost? Frost pledged to the Tigers on national TV, but where does that commitment stand with A

 • Mike Farrell
Gators visiting top duo Friday morning

Gators visiting top duo Friday morning

The first thing Friday morning Florida assistant coaches Charlie Weis and Aubrey Hill will be in South Florida visiting two of the top prospects remai

Premium content
 • Mark Wheeler
U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards

U.S. Army All-American Bowl awards

Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which was won by the East 13-10, had plenty of excellent individual performances, including a record day for D

Premium content
 • Barry Every
Army Bowl predictions by position

Army Bowl predictions by position

Rivals.com analyst Barry Every breaks down Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, position-by-position. Most positions are matched up well, according

Premium content
 • Barry Every
East Notes: Watkins rolling

East Notes: Watkins rolling

MORE ARMY BOWL: Junior Combine Re

 • Pete Sampson
Army Bowl depth chart released

Army Bowl depth chart released

The starters for the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl have been announced. Order is subject to change, but here is how the complete depth chart looks

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Thursdays top preformers: East

Thursdays top preformers: East

Fort Myers (Fla.) South wide receiver Sammy Watkins put together the most impressive day of practices Thursday in preparation for the U.S. Army All-Am

Premium content
 • Pete Sampson
Army matchup: East WRs-West DBs

Army matchup: East WRs-West DBs

Each day this week leading up to Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl, Rivals.com analyst Adam Gorney looks at the players in a key matchup. This in

Premium content
 • Adam Gorney
Army notes: Wheres the drama

Army notes: Wheres the drama

Even with as many as 14 players ready to announce their decisions live during the Saturday's Army Bowl, there aren't as many recruiting rumors flying

Premium content
 • Mike Farrell
Army AA analysis: East breakdown

Army AA analysis: East breakdown

The morning practice for the East squad was crisp and sharp, considering the drab overcast misty weather, while the afternoon session was a tad flat.

Premium content
 • Barry Every
Army All-American East Monday practice gallery

Army All-American East Monday practice gallery

Timmy Jernigan was a standout during the first day of practices for the East team at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

External content
 • Jeff Johnson
Army Bowl: 10 things to watch

Army Bowl: 10 things to watch

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl kicks off in a week and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell offers 10 things he'll be watching during the next week. Atop

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Mike: Can Golden get top talent

Ask Mike: Can Golden get top talent

Can Al Golden recruit at an elite level at Miami? Which schools lead for Curtis Grant, Jadeveon Clowney and Cyrus Kouandjio? Does the Florida State cl

 • Mike Farrell
City of Palms: Gilchrists turn to shine

City of Palms: Gilchrists turn to shine

After Austin Rivers stole the show on Monday night, Mike Gilchrist took the court by storm on Tuesday night, pushing Elizabeth (N.J.) St. Patrick into

 • Jerry Meyer
City of Palms: Rivers has huge night

City of Palms: Rivers has huge night

Rivals.com's No. 1 prospect Austin Rivers put on a show in front of an overflow crowd, leading Winter Park (Fla.) High into the semifinals of the City

 • Jerry Meyer
Gordon shines brightest

Gordon shines brightest

There were a number of impressive performances during the final three games of Saturday night's action at the City of Palms Classic, but none matched

 • Jerry Meyer
Florida Whispers: Muschamp news

Florida Whispers: Muschamp news

It didn't take new Florida coach Will Muschamp long to make his presence known in the Sunshine State. Muschamp quickly hit the road to lock up current

Premium content
 • Chris Nee
Is UW cooling on Pittser

Is UW cooling on Pittser

Has the UW coaching staff cooled on Adam Pittser?

Premium content
 • Tom Lea
Category rankings: Quarterbacks

Category rankings: Quarterbacks

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. Does anyone have a stonger arm than Ovidedo (Fla.) Hag

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
New five-stars in updated Rivals100

New five-stars in updated Rivals100

The latest Rivals100 has been released with plenty of movement as well as the addition of three more five-star prospects. Running back Mike Bellamy fr

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Ask Mike: South Carolina gaining

Ask Mike: South Carolina gaining

South Carolina's victory over No. 1 Alabama last Saturday went a long way in showing in-state stars, such as top prospect Jadeveon Clowney of Rock Hil

 • Mike Farrell
Florida whispers: Week of decommitments

Florida whispers: Week of decommitments

In a matter of 48 hours, four Florida prospects decided to back off their commitments. Plant City (Fla.) High's Jordan Prestwood got it started when h

Premium content
 • Chris Nee
The top 10: 2011 teammates

The top 10: 2011 teammates

Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips' loaded senior class includes five-star Hasean Clinton-Dix and four-star Demetrius Hart, but is it the best group of prosp

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
OLeary returns from Alabama official

OLeary returns from Alabama official

West Palm Beach (Fla.) Dwyer tight end Nick O'Leary is considered the nation's top tight end by Rivals.com. That is a ranking reinforced by the pletho

 • Chris Nee
Mid-Atlantic Whispers: N.C. State closing on rival

Mid-Atlantic Whispers: N.C. State closing on rival

N.C. State has been making progress on the football field, and the region's top prospects are taking note. Wadesboro (N.C.) Anson linebacker Stephone

Premium content
 • Mike Farrell
Brissett has good FSU visit, narrowing list

Brissett has good FSU visit, narrowing list

West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer four-star quarterback Jacoby Brissett is among the top Sunshine State products still uncommitted for the 2011 class. This p

Premium content
 • Chris Nee
From the Road: Stanford will get gem in Young

From the Road: Stanford will get gem in Young

Norco (Calif.) running back Kelsey Young rushed for nearly 300 yards last weekend and earned an A+ from Rivals.com analyst Adam Gorney. The spectacula

Premium content
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Look Ahead: Analysts preview weekend

Look Ahead: Analysts preview weekend

Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra wide receiver George Farmer already has impressed Rivals.com enough to earn the best player in California tag. On Frid

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Brissett narrows it down to seven

Brissett narrows it down to seven

West Palm Beach (Fla.) Dwyer quarterback Jacoby Brissett admits to turning off his phone this summer to be able to relax. However, the 6-foot-5, 225-p

 • Brian Perroni
Florida state ranking loaded with elite talent

Florida state ranking loaded with elite talent

The state of Florida is always teeming with elite college talent but the class of 2011 is special even for Sunshine State standards. The preseason Flo

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
S. Fla. signalcaller impressed by Vols

S. Fla. signalcaller impressed by Vols

Adding a quarterback or two in the class of 2011 is paramount for a Tennessee team that has very little quarterback depth. West Palm Beach, Florida si

Premium content
 • Austin Price
Heath Evans 7-on-7 standouts

Heath Evans 7-on-7 standouts

Miramar knocked off Glades Central in the title game 20-19 to take home the title of the 5th annual Heath Evans 7-on-7 tournament on Saturday afternoo

Premium content
 • Mark Stampini
Two-sport star Brissett lands ND offer

Two-sport star Brissett lands ND offer

Jacoby Brissett isn't short of options when it comes to extending his football career to Saturdays. Turns out the four-star quarterback from West Palm

Premium content
 • Jake Brown
Palm Beach County post spring top 35

Palm Beach County post spring top 35

Now that spring football has ended we take a look at the class of 2011 prospects. Here is our top 35 prospects for Palm Beach County.

Premium content
 • Mark Stampini
Brissett is in no hurry

Brissett is in no hurry

One of the hottest two sport athletes in the nation, Jacoby Brissett, is racking up the offers and is planning to take his time with his recruitment.

Premium content
 • Jon Leggette
Whispers: Miles, LSU off to solid start in-state

Whispers: Miles, LSU off to solid start in-state

After finishing sixth in the 2010 team recruiting rankings, one would think all was rosy at LSU. But three other SEC teams finished higher, and Les Mi

Premium content
 • Mike Farrell
Recruiting rumblings from Blacksburg NIKE

Recruiting rumblings from Blacksburg NIKE

With so much high-end talent at the Blacksburg NIKE Camp held on the campus of Virginia Tech, there were obviously a few recruiting rumors flying arou

Premium content
 • Mike Farrell
Brissett has choices

Brissett has choices

West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer athlete Jacoby Brissett has no shortage of college programs interested in him - for two sports. A standout on the basketba

Premium content
 • Chris Clark
LSU makes up for lost time with Brissett

LSU makes up for lost time with Brissett

The comparisons haven't bothered dual-threat quarterback Jacoby Brissett of Dwyer High in West Palm Beach, Fla. In fact, he's kind of embraced them.

Premium content
 • William Weathers
AM offers dual-sport star

AM offers dual-sport star

Palm Beach (Fla.) Dwyer quarterback Jacoby Brissett is one of the top players in the country. However, the 6-foot-5, 225-pound junior is also a top ba

Premium content
 • Brian Perroni
Video: Jacoby Brissett airs it out

Video: Jacoby Brissett airs it out

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Jacoby-Brissett-Highlights-1-150633

External content
 • Dallas Jackson
Gopher offer surprised Brissett

Gopher offer surprised Brissett

Jacoby Brissett has reached the double digit mark in offers and is likely to see that number grow. He is very happy with all of the interest he is re

Premium content
 • Matt O'Connell
Florida quarterback with more offers

Florida quarterback with more offers

Jacoby Brissett is one of the top quarterback prospects from the Sunshine State. Brissett, 6-5 and 225 pounds, is from West Palm Beach Dwyer. He hel

 • Jamie Newberg
QB lands Cane verbal offer

QB lands Cane verbal offer

Quarterback is always a key position for the Canes, and UM is targeting a Florida prospect for the Class of 2011. What are his thoughts on Miami? What

Premium content
 • Matt Shodell
Brissett idolizes former BC great

Brissett idolizes former BC great

West Palm Beach (Fla.) Dwyer had a superb 2009 season as the school ended their year with a state championship. Junior quarterback Jacoby Brissett was

Premium content
 • Tom Matthews
Dual sport star has significant interest

Dual sport star has significant interest

One of the top overall athletes in the 2011 class is Jacoby Brissett. The dual sport standout from Dwyer High School in Florida has excelled both on t

Premium content
 • Brian Snow
Palm Beach County top 25 for 2011

Palm Beach County top 25 for 2011

After watching numerous games this fall OwlsBurrow.com gives you an early look at the top 2011 prospects from Palm Beach County.

Premium content
 • Mark Stampini
Junior QB with a trio of offers

Junior QB with a trio of offers

When it comes to athletic quarterbacks one of the top prospects will be Jacoby Brissett. Brissett, 6-5 and 225 pounds, is from West Palm Beach Dwyer

 • Jamie Newberg
Lakes wins Palm Beach shootout

Lakes wins Palm Beach shootout

Saturday's Palm Beach Shootout was packed full with exciting action, surprising prospects, and a back and forth title game. The 7-on-7 event featured

Premium content
 • Luke Stampini
It Takes 5ive: Chandler has promise

It Takes 5ive: Chandler has promise

The intensity picked up Tuesday at the It Takes 5ive adidas Classic with the beginning of bracket play. Out of the 2010 class, Eric Atkins impressed

 • Jerry Meyer