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VIDEO: Highlights of former Fort Dorchester standout John Simpson

VIDEO: Highlights of former Fort Dorchester standout John Simpson

Check out high school highlights of recent NFL Draft selection John Simpson.

5/4/20
 â€¢ Chris Clark
Schools that best develop in-state recruits into draft picks

Schools that best develop in-state recruits into draft picks

Marlon Davidson was one of four Alabama native Auburn Tigers to have their names called in the 2020 NFL Draft.

4/30/20
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NCAA Championship Game: How the starters were rated as recruits

NCAA Championship Game: How the starters were rated as recruits

Clemson and Alabama aren't short on talented players who've been recognized as elite prospects since high school.

1/6/19
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
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
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Florida coaches on the road, McElwain set to see top offensive line target

Florida coaches on the road, McElwain set to see top offensive line target

As the number of days remaining in this contact period dwindles, the Florida coaching staff hits the road today.

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1/26/16
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Florida coaches out on the road in full force - Mac to see R100 lineman

Florida coaches out on the road in full force - Mac to see R100 lineman

The Florida coaching staff is out on the road recruiting once again on Thursday seeing several top targets.

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1/21/16
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Recruiting Insider: Visitor Weekend in Review

Recruiting Insider: Visitor Weekend in Review

Florida didn't land a commitment this weekend, but don't take that as a negative. They made some strong impressions.

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1/18/16
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Rivals250 lineman Simpson has a good time at Florida

Rivals250 lineman Simpson has a good time at Florida

Florida is hoping for a strong finish to close out the 2016 recruiting cycle and has John Simpson as a top target.

1/17/16
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Weekend Visitor Preview: Eight Official Visitors Due In

Weekend Visitor Preview: Eight Official Visitors Due In

Here is an in-depth of prospects Florida is hosting this weekend as well as where Gators commits/targets will be.

1/15/16
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Insider Recruiting Offense: Position-by-Position Rundown

Insider Recruiting Offense: Position-by-Position Rundown

With just under a month remaining in this recruiting cycle the Gators have just a few needs to be filled. Here is a rundown of remaining targets.

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1/8/16
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Top Performers: Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Top Performers: Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Clemson wide receiver commit Cornell Powell earned the No. 1 spot on Adam Friedman's list of top performers at the Shrine Bowl.

12/23/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
The latest on Simpson

The latest on Simpson

We've got more to report on 4-star O-lineman John Simpson of North Charleston, the last big fish in the Palmetto State Clemson is trying to catch befo

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12/22/15
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Shrine Bowl: What we learned

Shrine Bowl: What we learned

The decision plan for Troy Pride was just one of many things we learned during the week of the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

12/22/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Shrine Bowl: Awards from the week

Shrine Bowl: Awards from the week

Clemson commit Cornell Powell was one of the most impressive prospects during the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

12/21/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Recruit survey: Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Recruit survey: Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas

Top prospects at the Shrine Bowl, including Oklahoma commit Austin Kendall, weight in on the best of the recruiting process.

12/17/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Shrine Bowl SC: Five uncommitted, two looking

Shrine Bowl SC: Five uncommitted, two looking

See an update on uncommitted South Carolina recruits in the Shrine Bowl, including John Simpson, and a few commits who are open.

12/13/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Simpson talks with Muschamp

Simpson talks with Muschamp

It did not take long for Will Muschamp to make contact with a priority in-state offensive line target.

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12/8/15
 â€¢ Chris Clark
Rivals250: Risers and Sliders

Rivals250: Risers and Sliders

Nebraska commit John Raridon made a substantial leap in the new 2016 Rivals250 rankings. See the full list of risers and sliders.

12/8/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Simpsons visit a great experience

Simpsons visit a great experience

LSU hosted a four-star offensive lineman over the weekend for an important visit and the Tiger staff rolled out the red carpet for North Charleston (S

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11/15/15
 â€¢ Kelly Quinlan
Priority visitor

Priority visitor

Oddly, a Saturday visit to Death Valley was the first time 4-star OL John Simpson had been to Clemson since June. What happened on the visit and where

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11/10/15
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Simpson dishes on USC

Simpson dishes on USC

In-state OL John Simpson discusses Shawn Elliott's appointment to interim head coach and the latest in his recruitment.

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10/20/15
 â€¢ Chris Clark
Shrine Bowl of Carolinas: What to know

Shrine Bowl of Carolinas: What to know

QB Austin Kendall can prove himself at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. That and more as we examine the game's rosters.

10/6/15
 â€¢ Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Latest on Simpson

Latest on Simpson

Four-star OL John Simpson dishes on his latest trip to USC, his relationship with Shawn Elliott, and where things stand in his recruitment.

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9/14/15
 â€¢ Chris Clark
All even for Simpson

All even for Simpson

What did the state's top offensive lineman John Simpson think of the Gamecock Pool Bash? He discusses inside.

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7/24/15
 â€¢ Wes Mitchell
Simpson taking a step back

Simpson taking a step back

Top in-state offensive lineman John Simpson recently said he's considering taking a step back in his recruitment. Is that still the case?

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7/20/15
 â€¢ Wes Mitchell
Hands on work leaves Simpson impressed

Hands on work leaves Simpson impressed

For Charleston, SC offensive linemen, John Simpson his Friday on Rocky Top left a big impression and put the Vols in a likely position for a return vi

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7/18/15
 â€¢ Brent Hubbs
Simpson still thinking

Simpson still thinking

Will in-state OL John Simpson make official visits? When is he returning to Columbia? He breaks down that and much more in this interview.

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6/30/15
 â€¢ Chris Clark
The latest on Simpson

The latest on Simpson

We spoke with 4-star (OL) John Simpson Wednesday following his three-day stay in Clemson. What happened on the visit and where does his recruiting sta

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6/10/15
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
More on Simpson

More on Simpson

We've got more from our weekend interview with four-star offensive lineman John Simpson of North Charleston following his Saturday visit to Clemson.

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5/4/15
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Four-star appointment

Four-star appointment

This weekend represents another opportunity for four-star O-lineman John Simpson to see Clemson and someone he's now quite familiar with - Tony Elliot

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4/29/15
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Game changer

Game changer

After his most in-depth look yet at USC on Thursday, an all-day event, in-state OL John Simpson came away singing the Gamecocks' praises.

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4/5/15
 â€¢ Chris Clark
4-star guard talks MSU visit

4-star guard talks MSU visit

North Charleston (SC) Fort Dorchester offensive guard John Simpson was another quality recruit that visited Starkville last Saturday for the Bulldogs'

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4/1/15
 â€¢ Mike Singer
BONE:  Recruiting Zone

BONE: Recruiting Zone

Get the daily Alabama recruiting scoop in the recruiting zone.

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3/25/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Steele reaches out to S.C. lineman

Steele reaches out to S.C. lineman

LSU hadn't been recruiting four-star offensive guard John Simpson until Kevin Steele joined the staff. Now the Tigers are one of the top contenders fo

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3/17/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
More on Simpson

More on Simpson

Clemson has now been on top twice for four-star O-lineman John Simpson. More on his recruitment, weekend visit to Clemson and upcoming visits.

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3/11/15
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Four-star visitor

Four-star visitor

John Simpson, the Palmetto State's top offensive line prospect, is set to make his first recruiting visit of the spring this weekend and Clemson will

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3/4/15
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Dawgs target Big John

Dawgs target Big John

Rivals 250 offensive guard John Simpson picked up his fourth scholarship offer yesterday, this one from Georgia. 'Big John' tells us why he is excited

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12/16/14
 â€¢ Dan McDonald
Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Matt Falcon is a new name to watch at the running back position. Josh Helmholdt breaks down our class of 2016 rankings update.

12/11/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Caldwell sees four-star OL

Caldwell sees four-star OL

In each of the last two weeks Clemson has had a coach in front of this 4-star offensive lineman, a prospect who took several visits to the Upstate thi

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12/11/14
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Class of 2016 Rivals250: Risers, sliders

Class of 2016 Rivals250: Risers, sliders

Theo Howard blasts into the class of 2016 rankings after a strong junior season, one of many new faces in the new Rivals250.

12/9/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Double dose

Double dose

Late last week <i>Tiger Illustrated</i> was in the Lowcountry and this 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive lineman is the reason why.

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11/11/14
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Simpson torn between in-states

Simpson torn between in-states

Class of 2016 North Charleston (S.C.) Fort Dorchester offensive line John Simpson admits he grew up a fan of South Carolina -- and the Gamecocks held

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10/14/14
 â€¢ Wes Mitchell
Eye opener

Eye opener

Clemson has landed an in-state offensive lineman 13 of the last 14 classes, and it made a major move Saturday for another priority target.

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10/6/14
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
Elliott sees instate lineman

Elliott sees instate lineman

Offensive line will again be a priority in Clemson's upcoming class, so that presumably played a role in Tony Elliott going to see this instate linema

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9/17/14
 â€¢ Paul Strelow
At home feeling

At home feeling

In-state 2016 OL John Simpson returned to Columbia last week to take in USC's home opener. He discusses several aspects of the Gamecock program that

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9/2/14
 â€¢ Chris Clark
On the radar

On the radar

Might Clemson be close to offering this instate o-lineman who camped in June? The Tigers have now taken an in-state OL in 13 of their last 14 classes.

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8/6/14
 â€¢ Paul Strelow