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Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 31-40

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 31-40

Texas A&M QB commit Conner Weigman reminds Mike Farrell of a certain former Heisman Trophy winner.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: DBU, transfer RBs, SEC breakouts

Three-Point Stance: DBU, transfer RBs, SEC breakouts

Derek Stingley continues LSU's strong tradition of excellent defensive back play.

 • Mike Farrell
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 21-30

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 21-30

No. 28 Gunner Stockton's playing style might remind some of Texas QB Sam Ehlinger.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Reranking the Florida Gators' 2013 recruiting class

Reranking the Florida Gators' 2013 recruiting class

GatorsTerritory reranks members of Florida's 2013 class based on what they did during their time in Gainesville.

 • Conner Clarke
NFL Draft: Which conference produced most DBs over past 4 years?

NFL Draft: Which conference produced most DBs over past 4 years?

Tre'Davious White and others have been carrying the torch for LSU.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on defense

All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on defense

A look at the programs that have had a couple of standouts at their defensive positions in the past 10 years.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC spotlight: Teams that have produced most active NFL players

SEC spotlight: Teams that have produced most active NFL players

LSU leads the way in the SEC by producing 50 active NFL players, including Patrick Peterson.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

SEC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Alabama has dominated SEC recruiting since the league expanded to 14 teams in 2012.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
NFL Draft: Top first-round talent producing schools

NFL Draft: Top first-round talent producing schools

Alabama tops the list of first-round NFL Draft producers. Which other programs make the cut?

 • Mike Farrell
Rewind: The 15 best classes from Florida's Big Three

Rewind: The 15 best classes from Florida's Big Three

Cam Newton was a big part of the best class ever signed by Florida's Big Three. Mike Farrell looks at the top 15.

 • Mike Farrell
Super Bowl LI by the star rankings

Super Bowl LI by the star rankings

Super Bowl LI will feature players with varied recruiting backgrounds. See how some of the game's stars were ranked.

 • Mike Farrell
Top NFL Rookies: Nos. 13-16

Top NFL Rookies: Nos. 13-16

Jalen Ramsey has made an impact in his debut year. Mike Farrell ranks the NFL's top rookies and recalls their HS days.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former four-stars selected

NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former four-stars selected

The first round of the NFL draft was filled with four-stars like running back Ezekiel Elliott.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
Live Analysis: 2016 NFL Draft

Live Analysis: 2016 NFL Draft

The 2016 NFL Draft is underway in Chicago. See pick-by-pick analysis from Recruiting Director Mike Farrell.

 • Staff
Rivals 2016 Mock Draft 4.0

Rivals 2016 Mock Draft 4.0

There's been a shake-up at the top of the Rivals Mock Draft, as Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell have a QB going No. 1.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

Rivals 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil remains the consensus top pick in our Mock Draft 3.0.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Signees Reporting Update I

Signees Reporting Update I

With Summer B set to begin next Monday, over the next couple of days the remaining 19 signees from the Class of 2013 will begin arriving in Gainesvill

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 • Bryan Holt
Signee Academic Update II: Smooth sailing for the rest

Signee Academic Update II: Smooth sailing for the rest

Over the last two years the football coaching staff has had all 42 of their signees enroll. In Part I Inside the Gators reported that the streak will

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
10 Florida Football Thoughts I

10 Florida Football Thoughts I

Though it remains far too early to make any legitimate proclamations for the team come fall, Bryan Holt and Jesse Simonton will answer 10 questions th

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Class of 2013 Signee Breakdown II

Class of 2013 Signee Breakdown II

Today, in order give a more complete look at the Florida signees, ITG's Matt Hamilton shares his expert opinion on Florida's signing class. Read on to

 • Inside the Gators Staff
Florida 2013 Class Grades: Defense

Florida 2013 Class Grades: Defense

Today Inside the Gators awards grades to Florida's 2013 signing class on a position-by-position basis. Not only did the Gators strike gold at lineback

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 • Robert Lopez
Florida announces 2013 signing class

Florida announces 2013 signing class

On Wednesday afternoon the University of Florida football program announced the 2013 signing class.

 • Florida Sports Information
Hawkins ready to come in and compete

Hawkins ready to come in and compete

Columbus (Ga.) Carver three-star wide receiver Marqui Hawkins was among the commits and targets who took an official visit to Florida this past weeken

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 • Robert Lopez
Neal enjoys visit, helps recruit Nkemdiche

Neal enjoys visit, helps recruit Nkemdiche

The weekend visit to Florida was a mixture of business and pleasure for Bushnell (Fla.) South Sumter Rivals100 safety Keanu Neal. Though he enjoyed hi

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 • Blake Alderman
Weekend Visitor Preview: Nations No. 1 due in

Weekend Visitor Preview: Nations No. 1 due in

The weekend is finally here. In what will serve as Florida's last major visit weekend before National Signing Day, the Gators will play host to severa

 • Blake Alderman
Recruits react to Quinn moving on and Durkin being promoted

Recruits react to Quinn moving on and Durkin being promoted

Florida commits and targets react to the news that Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has departed for the NFL and that current linebackers coach

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 • Blake Alderman
Weekend Visitor Preview: Top tackle due in

Weekend Visitor Preview: Top tackle due in

Here is a breakdown of who is expected to be on campus this weekend for Florida as well as a look at where the Gators' top targets are scheduled to be

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 • Blake Alderman
Visit weekend preview: First crop for Stoops

Visit weekend preview: First crop for Stoops

Four-star DB Tahaan Goodman tops the list of players visiting Oklahoma. We take a look at who is where on a big weekend.

 • Rivals.com
Under Armour Game player analysis

Under Armour Game player analysis

Five-star linebacker Reuben Foster earned Team Nitro MVP at the Under Armour Game. Find out how the other players did.

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 • Kynon Codrington
Hargreaves III takes home the MVP Award

Hargreaves III takes home the MVP Award

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Vernon Hargreaves III could barely recount his own performance Friday night. It was an evening so good, it became indescribable

 • Bryan Holt
Under Armour Game: What to watch for

Under Armour Game: What to watch for

When the Under Armour All American Game kicks off on Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. in St. Petersburg, Fla., there will be several Florida Gator commits a

 • Mark Wheeler
Under Armour Notebook: Lineman off the list

Under Armour Notebook: Lineman off the list

Orlando, Fla. - Wednesday was the last real Under Armour Game practice, as Thursday will just be a walk-thru for both teams. UF commits continued to p

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 • Robert Lopez
Under Armour Day Two: Commits continue to impress

Under Armour Day Two: Commits continue to impress

Orlando, Fla. - Day two of the Under Armour All American game practices brought more story-lines and more solid performances from Gator commits. Sever

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 • Robert Lopez
UA: Tuesday Team Highlight top performers

UA: Tuesday Team Highlight top performers

Four-star WR Robert Foster has been one of the top offensive players at Under Armour Team Highlight practice. Who's with him?

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour Notebook: Gators standout

Under Armour Notebook: Gators standout

Orlando, Fla. - With the first day of practice in the books, Inside the Gators takes a look at how some of Florida's commits and targets performed dur

 • Robert Lopez
Commits  targets playing in all star events

Commits targets playing in all star events

While it's still the dead period in the world of recruiting, business is about to pickup greatly over the next week as the post season all star games

 • Mark Wheeler
Rivals Analyst In-Depth QA II

Rivals Analyst In-Depth QA II

Inside the Gators asked Rivals.com recruiting analysts Mike Farrell and Kynon Codrington to share their thoughts on where several Florida commits and

 • Mark Wheeler
Four-star linebacker flips to Florida

Four-star linebacker flips to Florida

Though Florida played host to a handful of prospects this weekend, they actually received good news from two prospects who weren't in town. Earlier Su

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 13

Following the Future - Week 13

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Florida commits and targets in the Rivals100

Florida commits and targets in the Rivals100

Today Inside the Gators runs down where the Florida commitments and targets landed in the December Edition of the Rivals100.

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 • Mark Wheeler
Will Florida be able to flip four-star linebacker

Will Florida be able to flip four-star linebacker

Over the weekend Florida played host to a lone official visitor when Ashburn (Va.) Briar Woods four-star linebacker Matt Rolin made his way to Gaines

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 • Blake Alderman
New five-stars come out in updated Rivals100

New five-stars come out in updated Rivals100

Running back Thomas Tyner lost his fifth star in August. Today, he gets it back with the release of our latest Rivals100.

 • Rivals.com
Roundtable: Previewing the rankings update

Roundtable: Previewing the rankings update

Led by Kendall Fuller, is CB the strongest position in the class of 2013? Get that answer and more at the Rivals Roundtable.

 • Rivals.com
Impact Analysis: Gators add Rivals100 safety

Impact Analysis: Gators add Rivals100 safety

Florida added yet another Rivals100 member on Thursday. Here is Inside the Gators <i>Impact Analysis</i> on what the latest commitment means for the G

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 12

Following the Future - Week 12

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 11

Following the Future - Week 11

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 10

Following the Future - Week 10

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Visitor Preview: Future five-star headlines group

Visitor Preview: Future five-star headlines group

This weekend looks to be a little different in regards to recruiting when compared to the last two home games. While there won't be as many 2013 prosp

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 9

Following the Future - Week 9

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 8

Following the Future - Week 8

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 7

Following the Future - Week 7

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 6

Following the Future - Week 6

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

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 • Blake Alderman
Recruit Reaction: Prospects react to big win

Recruit Reaction: Prospects react to big win

On Saturday afternoon in the Swamp #10 Florida pulled the upset over #4 LSU, giving the Gators their biggest win in over three seasons. Inside the Gat

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 5

Following the Future - Week 5

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 4

Following the Future - Week 4

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 3

Following the Future - Week 3

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 2

Following the Future - Week 2

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 1

Following the Future - Week 1

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman, Bryan Holt and Lauren Mills provide the Internet's most comprehensi

 • Inside the Gators Staff
Around the Southeast: Good news for Gators

Around the Southeast: Good news for Gators

Johnnie Dixon is one of the underclassmen to watch, part of Rivals.com's Around the Southeast this week.

 • Kynon Codrington
Breaking down 2013 team rankings

Breaking down 2013 team rankings

Lane Kiffin's USC program sits strong atop the 2013 team rankings after the post-summer prospect ratings. Rivals.com's Kynon Codrington breaks down th

 • Kynon Codrington
Rivals Recruiting Chat: Florida QA

Rivals Recruiting Chat: Florida QA

The Rivals.com team of analysts held separate chats on Monday and Tuesday to answer questions about the release of the Rivals100 and Rivals250. Below

 • Inside the Gators Staff
Plenty of big movers in the new Rivals250

Plenty of big movers in the new Rivals250

Cal commit Jared Goff moved from unranked to No. 153 after performing well at the Elite 11 and some 7-on-7 tournaments. Here's a look at the new Rival

 • Rivals.com
Recruiting Roundtable: Where Florida Stands

Recruiting Roundtable: Where Florida Stands

With six months until Signing Day, it's time to take an in-depth look at where the Gators stand as of today. Rivals.com analysts Mike Farrell, Josh He

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Impact Analysis: Another off the commitment  list

Impact Analysis: Another off the commitment list

Late Friday night world swirled that Jersey City (N.J.) St. Peters Prep three-star corner back Tre Bell had decommitted from the University of Florida

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 • Blake Alderman
Summer Standouts: Defensive backs

Summer Standouts: Defensive backs

Class of 2014 DB Quin Blanding may have the summer's best safety. Get inside for a complete look at which other DBs impressed.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Friday Night Lights: What we learned

Friday Night Lights: What we learned

This morning Inside the Gators brings you the five things we learned from the 2012 edition of Friday Night Lights.

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 • Bryan Holt
The Opening: Stocks rising, falling

The Opening: Stocks rising, falling

Could Torii Hunter, Jr. be in line for a fourth star? He and nine others really improved their stock at The Opening by NIKE.

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 • Mike Farrell
The Opening: Nees top three on D

The Opening: Nees top three on D

A'Shawn Robinson was a handful to deal with at The Opening. Chris Nee breaks down his top three at each defensive position.

 • Chris Nee
Breakdown of UF prospects at The Opening II

Breakdown of UF prospects at The Opening II

This past weekend many of the top prospects from across the country took part in <i>The Opening</i>. Included were 15 prospects who are either committ

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Roundtable: Smith, Howard ready for next level

Roundtable: Smith, Howard ready for next level

One thing most Rivals analysts agreed upon was that O.J. Howard could start right now for a BCS team.

 • Rivals.com
The Opening: Ranking the commits and targets

The Opening: Ranking the commits and targets

BEAVERTON, Ore - Between the number of commits and targets competing at <i>The Opening</i>, the University of Florida had 15 total prospects in Oregon

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 • Blake Alderman
Opening the envelope: The Farrell Awards

Opening the envelope: The Farrell Awards

O.J. Howard blew away Mike Farrell with his talent at The Opening, and for that was a winner in The Farrell Awards. Look inside for more winners.

 • Mike Farrell
The Opening: Gator Superlatives

The Opening: Gator Superlatives

With so many bright spots out on the field representing Florida, today Inside the Gators will take a look back at how Florida's commits and targets pe

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 • Blake Alderman
The Opening: Saturdays top defenders

The Opening: Saturdays top defenders

Jaylon Smith is proving he's no fluke with his outstanding play at The Opening.

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 • Adam Gorney
Opening Notebook: Gator Standouts

Opening Notebook: Gator Standouts

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Day two of <I>The Opening</I> is now in the books and for the second straight day many of Florida's current commits and targets, on

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 • Blake Alderman
The Opening Notebook: Florida commits working on others

The Opening Notebook: Florida commits working on others

Beaverton, Ore.--- Day one of <I>The Opening</i> is now in the books. The first day consisted of many current Florida commits and targets fighting har

 • Blake Alderman
Opening: Fridays top defensive performers

Opening: Fridays top defensive performers

Linebacker Mike Mitchell was so impressive in testing that he tops Mike Farrell's list Friday's top defensive performers at The Opening.

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 • Mike Farrell
The Opening: Gators Commits  Targets

The Opening: Gators Commits Targets

Thursday marks the start of the Nike sponsored <I>The Opening</I> football camp in Portland, Oregon. The University of Florida will be well represente

 • Blake Alderman
IMG 7-on-7 championship: Top story lines

IMG 7-on-7 championship: Top story lines

With 25 teams and players representing 10 states, including QB Shane Morris, the IMG Madden 7-on-7 National Championship in Florida is one of the spot

 • Chris Nee
Gators get their quarterback

Gators get their quarterback

After a month long lull in the action, things have once again begun to pick up along the recruiting trail for the University of Florida. On Monday aft

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 • Blake Alderman
Harris intends to make big impact at safety

Harris intends to make big impact at safety

Marcell Harris plans to use the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge to prove once again that he can play safety at the next level.

 • Chris Nee
Latest Rivals250 will have some movement from Florida

Latest Rivals250 will have some movement from Florida

South Sumter's Keanu Neal is just one of the 39 players listed from Florida in the latest Rivals250

 • Special to Florida Varsity
Gators commits making a run at Rivals100 safety

Gators commits making a run at Rivals100 safety

Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Philips Rivals100 safety Marcell Harris spoke with Inside the Gators about his time in Gainesville this past weekend and which curr

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 • Blake Alderman
Florida commits working on Harris

Florida commits working on Harris

For Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips safety Marcell Harris, this past weekend was a chance to compete with some of the most talented players in the state o

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 • Jenna Sweeney
IMG Madden 7-on-7 Notebook II

IMG Madden 7-on-7 Notebook II

It's well known that the state of Florida showcases some of the top talent in the nation. This weekend at the IMG Madden 7 on 7 tournament in Bradento

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 • Blake Alderman
IMG Madden 7-on-7 Notebook I

IMG Madden 7-on-7 Notebook I

This weekend, many top prospects participated in the IMG Madden 7-on-7 tournament in Bradenton Florida. Included on the list of participants were seve

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 • Jenna Sweeney
Rivals Spotlight: Keanu Neal Jr. Highlights

Rivals Spotlight: Keanu Neal Jr. Highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Rivals-Spotlight-Keanu-Neal-1102630

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Safeties bring four-star ratings

Safeties bring four-star ratings

Marcell Harris is one of the top five safeties in the state of Florida. Here's our list of 'players to watch' at that position.

 • FV Staff
Around the SE: Richardsons list grows

Around the SE: Richardsons list grows

Rivals.com analysts Keith Niebuhr and Chris Nee go around the Southeast Region today and one prospect they say to keep an eye on is CB Sheddrick Willi

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 • Keith Niebuhr and Chris Nee
Gators rolling after big Junior Day event

Gators rolling after big Junior Day event

Florida coach Will Muschamp and his staff had a huge weekend, and their commitment list of 10 so far proves the Gators could be in for an outstanding

 • Chris Nee
Six new commits on Super Saturday

Six new commits on Super Saturday

Today Inside the Gators asked Rivals.com recruiting analysts Mike Farrell and Chris Nee for their thoughts on what has transpired with the Florida rec

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Neal committing to Florida

Neal committing to Florida

Bushnell (Fla.) South Sumter four-star safety Keanu Neal says he has made the decision to become a Gator.

 • Chris Nee
Four stars awarded to more of 2013s best

Four stars awarded to more of 2013s best

Running back Ezekiel Elliott is one of 49 players outside of the 2013 Rivals250 to earn four stars on Thursday. We take a closer look at the best play

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Neal nabs Gamecock offer

Neal nabs Gamecock offer

The Gamecocks have offered this DB from the state of Florida who already has seven in total. Find out more about safety Keanu Neal in this update.

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 • Chris Clark
Quarterback is a top priority for USF this cycle

Quarterback is a top priority for USF this cycle

With the 2012 class signed and sealed, USF's main priority from now until spring practice is too find pieces for the 2013 class. What positions should

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 • Phil Neary
Army All-Combine Team: Defense

Army All-Combine Team: Defense

Hundreds of potential college football prospects competed in the U.S. Army National Combine last week. We take a closer look at 2014 DE Da'Shawn Hand

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
U.S. Army National Combine participants

U.S. Army National Combine participants

Here is a look at the list of prospects expected to participate in the 2012 U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio on Friday, Jan. 6.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
New offer goes out

New offer goes out

Duke is the latest school to extend a verbal offer to one of the top junior athletes in the state of Florida. Coach David Cutcliffe and his staff have

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 • Justin Rowland
Around Florida: Battle of the Preps

Around Florida: Battle of the Preps

Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep athlete Nelson Agholor is considered the nation's top athlete and will be on display in a huge game Friday against Orlando

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 • Chris Nee
Sling N Shoot notebook: Armwood falls short, Pasco claims title

Sling N Shoot notebook: Armwood falls short, Pasco claims title

USF wrapped up its second summer session of Sling 'N Shoot on Sunday. Many prospects on USF's radar competed in 51-team tournament, which concluded wi

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 • Phil Neary