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NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

Former five-star QB Matthew Stafford led the Rams to a Super Bowl title after the 2021 season.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Top 100: Nos. 26-50 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 26-50 as high school recruits

Matthew Stafford was a five-star prospect in the 2006 recruiting class.

 • Adam Gorney
East Coast Spotlight: Cities that are surprising hotbeds of talent

East Coast Spotlight: Cities that are surprising hotbeds of talent

Four-star Wisconsin commit Nolan Rucci is from a remote area of Pennsylvania.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Ranking the top DBs from the 2010s

All-Decade: Ranking the top DBs from the 2010s

Derek Stingley, Jr. is the only cornerback to finish a recruiting cycle ranked No. 1 in the Rivals100.

 • Mike Farrell
Building the Roster: AFC West

Building the Roster: AFC West

Patrick Mahomes was a three-star out of high school, but six of his Chiefs teammates were five-stars.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ranking Pac-12 recruiting over the past decade

Ranking Pac-12 recruiting over the past decade

The USC Trojans lead the way when it comes to Pac-12 recruiting.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Jim Harbaugh, overreactions, five-stars

Three-Point Stance: Jim Harbaugh, overreactions, five-stars

Mike Farrell is flip-flopping on Michigan's Jim Harbaugh. Again.

 • Mike Farrell
The highest-ranked signee ever for each Pac-12 program

The highest-ranked signee ever for each Pac-12 program

Josh Rosen is UCLA's highest-ranked signee in the Rivals era.

 • Mike Farrell
Introducing Rivals all-time All-Five-Star team

Introducing Rivals all-time All-Five-Star team

Here's a starting 11 on offense and defense comprised of the best five-stars in Rivals history.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at safety

Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at safety

Derwin James and the Florida State program have been noteworthy performers in the Rivals era.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Georgia a clear No. 4 in five-star production

Five-Star History: Georgia a clear No. 4 in five-star production

Trevor Lawrence is one of 47 five-stars that have come out of Georgia in the Rivals era.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Farrell's poor advice for Gronk

Three-Point Stance: Farrell's poor advice for Gronk

Mike Farrell looks at several big-time out-of-state grabs in the 2020 class, along with thoughts on Gronk.

 • Mike Farrell
A look at the top-ranked safeties in Rivals.com history

A look at the top-ranked safeties in Rivals.com history

Shaq Thompson leads the way in our look back at the top-ranked safeties in Rivals.com history.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 46-50

Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 46-50

Mike Farrell begins his midseason countdown of the top 50 players in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Pac-12 spotlight: Schools with most active NFL players

Pac-12 spotlight: Schools with most active NFL players

USC leads the way, then the list becomes very interesting.

 • Mike Farrell
White among 10 highest-ranked players in North Carolina history

White among 10 highest-ranked players in North Carolina history

Georgia commit Zamir White is among North Carolina's best players ever. We look back at the state's best HS prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Best five-star defensive backs

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Best five-star defensive backs

A number of five-star defensive backs have enjoyed productive careers. See which have had the most success.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 North Carolina recruits in Rivals.com history

Top 10 North Carolina recruits in Rivals.com history

North Carolina has a rich history of producing talented recruits. See the state's top 10 in Rivals.com history.

 • Mike Farrell
Pick Six: McCaffrey explodes

Pick Six: McCaffrey explodes

Stanford RB Christian McCaffrey blew up against UCLA. Adam Gorney looks back at the recruitment of six players in the headlines.

 • Adam Gorney
Farrell 50 Countdown: Nos. 41-45

Farrell 50 Countdown: Nos. 41-45

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell counts down his top 50 college players in 2015. Today's list includes Baylor's Corey Coleman.

 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Look back at Californias top 10 ranked players

Look back at Californias top 10 ranked players

Rivals.com looks back at its top 10 ranked prospects from California, which had a pair of No. 1s, including QB Jimmy Clausen.

 • Mark Pszonak
Rosen rises to No. 1 in Rivals100

Rosen rises to No. 1 in Rivals100

Quarterback Josh Rosen is the new No. 1 in the Rivals100. The UCLA-bound five-star heads our latest rankings for the 2015 class.

 • Mike Farrell
Rankings rewind: Haden, Agholor

Rankings rewind: Haden, Agholor

Nelson Agholor showed vs. Cal why he was 5-star prospect. Get a look back at how we rated Agholor and four others as prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
Rankings rewind: Robinson, Bosa

Rankings rewind: Robinson, Bosa

Mike Farrell takes a look at the Rivals rankings of NFL players Denard Robinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Jeremy Maclin and others.

 • Mike Farrell
Rankings of Yore: The legend of Bush

Rankings of Yore: The legend of Bush

Reggie Bush has delivered, but not every 5-star pans out. Look back at how we rated him and other big names in Rankings of Yore.

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 • Mike Farrell
Ranking the all-time five-stars: North Carolina

Ranking the all-time five-stars: North Carolina

North Carolina is known for hoops, but it has generated plenty of 5-star football prospects. Where does D.J. Humphries rank?

 • Dallas Jackson
Class of 2014 First Five-Stars: Quin Blanding

Class of 2014 First Five-Stars: Quin Blanding

Safety Quin Blanding has the size, speed and instincts to dominate a game. That's why he's one of the First Five-Stars for 2014.

 • Rivals.com
Around the Mid-Atlantic: Knights eye Bower

Around the Mid-Atlantic: Knights eye Bower

Could 4-star Auburn commit Tashawn Bower be dreaming of the Scarlet Knights? Mike Farrell has that scoop and much more.

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 • Mike Farrell
Blanding has high expectations

Blanding has high expectations

Quin Blanding wants to be the best player in the state of Virginia, but he has plenty of competition.

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 • Mike Farrell
Florida finds top talent in Tar Heel state

Florida finds top talent in Tar Heel state

Despite multiple coaching changes, Florida consistently pulls five-star talents such as D.J. Humphries out of North Carolina. How do the Gators do it?

 • Steve Megargee
Staff overhaul lifts Washington recruiting

Staff overhaul lifts Washington recruiting

A horrible defensive season prompted Washington's Steve Sarkisian to make big staff changes. As a result, the Huskies are thriving on the recruiting t

 • David Fox
Five-Star Tracker: A look at the last five years

Five-Star Tracker: A look at the last five years

Which Class of 2012 five-star recruits will have the biggest impact next season? History tells us it will be the skill-position players like Clemson's

 • Steve Megargee
Sumler negotiates WR logjam at Cal

Sumler negotiates WR logjam at Cal

Tacoi Sumler's day at camp gets Cal on his radar, but the Bears may be squeezed when it comes to spots for 2011 receivers.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
In-depth with Maurice Harris

In-depth with Maurice Harris

<i>BearTerritory</i> caught up with the Bears' latest commit, Maurice Harris the day after he pledged to join his two cousins on the Cal football team

 • Ryan Gorcey
Harris joins cousins at Cal

Harris joins cousins at Cal

Three-star wide receiver Maurice Harris officially joined his two cousins at Cal, committing to play for the Bears early this evening.

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Harris speaks about reuniting with cousins

Harris speaks about reuniting with cousins

Three-star Northern Guilford wide receiver Maurice Harris suited up for his second tour of duty at a Cal summer camp, this time with his two cousins a

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 • Ryan Gorcey
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

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 • Mike Farrell
Ready to Roar, Part 11: Keenan Allen

Ready to Roar, Part 11: Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen is unstoppable, but soft-spoken, as fast as the wind, but as tranquil as a summer breeze. He does all of his talking on the field. Unless

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Harris speaks out

Harris speaks out

We haven't heard much from Greensboro (N.C.) Northern Guilford wide receiver Maurice Harris recently but the 6-foot-2, 194-pound prospect could be one

 • Mike Farrell
Top recruiters by conference

Top recruiters by conference

It's easy to say head coaches are the reason why a team has a successful recruiting class. Yet any college football connoisseur knows the backbone is

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Class of 2010: Top 25 recruiters

Class of 2010: Top 25 recruiters

Rivals.com has named its top 25 recruiters for the class of 2010. Here is a closer look at the coaches who made the list.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Cals Lupoi named recruiter of the year

Cals Lupoi named recruiter of the year

Cal defensive line coach Tosh Lupoi has spent 10 seasons as a player or coach at California, and was involved in signing many of Cal's top recruits in

 • Adam Gorney
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Pac-10

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Pac-10

USC was once again the big story on National Signing Day in the Pac-10 and nationally, but the Trojans weren't the only Pac-10 program that had a big

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Signing Day 2010: The top 25 teams

Signing Day 2010: The top 25 teams

The USC class is loaded with talented stars like five-star WR Kyle Prater and had an exciting late run at Florida for the top spot in the rankings on

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
AMP: Allen to CAL

AMP: Allen to CAL

The number 5 ranked prospect in the country, Greensboro (NC) athlete Keenan Allen is heading to California. Rivals.com national recruiting analyst M

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Several candidates for a Signing Day switch

Several candidates for a Signing Day switch

Every year, players switch their commitments at the last moment - often on Signing Day itself. Will five-star lineman Shon Coleman add his name to tha

 • Mike Farrell
Pac-10 Blitz: USCs weekend a success

Pac-10 Blitz: USCs weekend a success

In years past, the battle in the Pac-10 was to see who could finish second behind USC. But a coaching change in Los Angeles has opened up the battle f

 • Jeremy Crabtree
ACC Blitz: Waiting on Signing Day decisions

ACC Blitz: Waiting on Signing Day decisions

Clemson continues to wait it out for athlete Keenan Allen. Allen made a trip to California this weekend and is expected to announce on Signing Day bet

 • Mike Farrell
Martin, King, Allen Visit Cal

Martin, King, Allen Visit Cal

This past weekend was a crucial one for the Cal football program. Not only was it the last weekend before National Signing Day on Feb. 3, but it was t

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Pac-10 Blitz: Chasing the Trojans

Pac-10 Blitz: Chasing the Trojans

In years past, the recruiting battle in the Pac-10 was to see who could finish second behind USC. But a coaching change in Los Angeles has opened up t

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Whispers: Who has the edge for top prospects

Whispers: Who has the edge for top prospects

With National Signing Day less than a week away, there are numerous committed and uncommitted four and five-star prospects that have yet to make their

 • Mike Farrell
AMP: Final North Carolina state rankings

AMP: Final North Carolina state rankings

Rivals.com has released a list of the top 30 prospects in North Carolina for the class of 2010. Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell br

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ACC Blitz: Big switch down the stretch

ACC Blitz: Big switch down the stretch

Do the Clemson Tigers have a shot at landing five-star safety Keenan Allen? They could have a chance after the Alabama commit checked out the campus t

 • Mike Farrell
No nonsense Martin ready for future at Cal

No nonsense Martin ready for future at Cal

If you would have asked Chris Martin just one year ago whether he'd even consider playing college football at Cal, the Oakland, Calif. native-the home

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 • Ryan Gorcey
Powell moves to No. 1 in final Rivals100

Powell moves to No. 1 in final Rivals100

The debate didn't last long. The consensus among Rivals.com recruiting analysts was unanimous. Moreno Valley (Calif.) Rancho Verde defensive end Ronal

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Army Bowl: East stars of the week

Army Bowl: East stars of the week

Sharrif Floyd's mindset that he can't be blocked helped him develop into the nation's top-ranked defensive tackle prospect. He showed again last week

 • Mike Farrell
Army Bowl: Breaking down the matchups

Army Bowl: Breaking down the matchups

After a week of practice leading up to Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, each roster has shown strengths certain

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 • Barton Simmons
East notebook: Mother Nature wins out

East notebook: Mother Nature wins out

Colder than normal temperatures and a blustery wind forced East team head coach George Quarless to cut practice short after one hour on Thursday.

 • Adam Munsterteiger
Army Bowl starting lineups released

Army Bowl starting lineups released

The Army All-American Bowl is on Saturday but after an inter-squad scrimmage on Wednesday and two days of two-a-days practices there's been enough of

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 • Barton Simmons
East notebook: Big day for Prater

East notebook: Big day for Prater

The East offense had what head coach George Quarles called "by far its best practice of the week" on Wednesday in the Alamodome. USC-bound wide rece

 • Adam Munsterteiger
Army Express: Another Elam twist

Army Express: Another Elam twist

Each day Rivals.com will break down the biggest news in a compact and easy to digest format. Practices continued Tuesday, but once again the biggest n

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Army: East Team Tuesday stars

Army: East Team Tuesday stars

It's hard for anybody to stand out when you're a wide receiver on the East squad. While the position is loaded, the Tuesday's East player of the day s

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 • Jeremy Crabtree
Video: Allen patrols the secondary

Video: Allen patrols the secondary

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Keenan-Allen-Highlights-4-58971

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 • Dallas Jackson
Army: East Team Monday stars

Army: East Team Monday stars

Philadelphia (Pa.) George Washington defensive tackle, Sharrif Floyd didn't waste any time before getting down to business during the first day of pra

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 • Barton Simmons
Sizing up the Army Bowl rosters

Sizing up the Army Bowl rosters

The 10th annual U.S. Army All American Bowl, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, on Jan. 9, will once again be a glimpse into the future of college foot

 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas awards

Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas awards

Was Reggie Wilkins the fastest player at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas or was it Keenan Allen? Which QB showed the best arm? Who demonstrated the b

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl: Final N.C. Hot 11

Shrine Bowl: Final N.C. Hot 11

The Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is in the books for another year with a 24-14 North Carolina win over the South Carolina squad. The defensive backs l

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game balls

Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas game balls

After every big game, coaches will reward players with game balls to symbolize their effort and excellence. Rivals.com's Mike Farrell dishes out his o

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 • Mike Farrell
Allen leads N.C. to win in Shrine Bowl

Allen leads N.C. to win in Shrine Bowl

The 73rd annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas took place at Gibbs Stadium on the campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C. on Saturday. The NC tea

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl position battles

Shrine Bowl position battles

Following a week of practice at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, it has become clear that each team has strengths and weaknesses. The strength of the

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl Thursday Hot 11

Shrine Bowl Thursday Hot 11

The last day of full practice at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is over and just a walk-through is left before the game on Saturday. While much of T

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl Notes: Quarles keeping secrets

Shrine Bowl Notes: Quarles keeping secrets

The last day of full practice for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is in the books and four-star DT Kelcy Quarles is on the move. The South Carolina c

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 • Mike Farrell
AMP: Shrine Bowl - Keenan Allen

AMP: Shrine Bowl - Keenan Allen

Rivals.com AMP caught up with Greensboro (NC) 5-star Alabama commit Keenan Allen at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas to talk about his pledge to Alab

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Shrine Bowl Wednesday Hot 11

Shrine Bowl Wednesday Hot 11

Day three of practice is in the books for the North and South Carolina squads at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas just outside of Spartanburg, S.C. An

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl Notes: Hopkins having a big week

Shrine Bowl Notes: Hopkins having a big week

Despite much inconsistency at quarterback for the South Carolina squad, Central (S.C.) D.W. Daniel athlete DeAndre Hopkins has been the picture of con

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl Tuesday Hot 11

Shrine Bowl Tuesday Hot 11

The second day is in the books at the 2009 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. Anderson (S.C.) T.L. Hanna WR Martavis Bryant was much improved on the second

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 • Barry Every
Shrine Bowl Notes: N.C. secondary is solid

Shrine Bowl Notes: N.C. secondary is solid

If there is one dominant positional group on either the North Carolina or South Carolina teams at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas it has to be the de

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Hot 11

Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Hot 11

The first day of practice at the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas is in the books with both the North Carolina and South Carolina squads each getting to k

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl Notes: Questions answered

Shrine Bowl Notes: Questions answered

The first day is in the books at the annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas. While much was made leading into practice about the potential of North Carol

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 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl: Sizing up the rosters

Shrine Bowl: Sizing up the rosters

Rivals100 DE Corey Miller and the top players from the states of North Carolina and South Carolina have arrived in Spartanburg, S.C. for the Shrine Bo

 • Mike Farrell
Shrine Bowl loaded with big-time talent

Shrine Bowl loaded with big-time talent

The rosters for the annual Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas are loaded, led by five-star running back Marcus Lattimore for South Carolina and five-stars K

 • Mike Farrell
Baxter earns fifth star in updated Rivals100

Baxter earns fifth star in updated Rivals100

Running back Dillon Baxter of San Diego Mission Bay High School is the lone five-star addition in Tuesday's newly released Rivals100 rankings. The fut

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Category rankings: Safeties

Category rankings: Safeties

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. Greensboro (N.C.) Northern Guilford star Keenan Allen

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Nominees for U.S. Army POY Award announced

Nominees for U.S. Army POY Award announced

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee has nominated 16 student-athletes for the prestigious 2010 U.S. Army Player of the Year Award, con

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Versatile Allen named Army All-American

Versatile Allen named Army All-American

Northern Guilford High School's Johnny Roscoe has coached for over 40 years and in that time he has tutored his share of outstanding athletes. But ac

 • Shane Youngblood
Five-Star chooses UA

Five-Star chooses UA

Five-star athlete Keenan Allen has proved throughout his career that he is a special football player with unique talents, and when he became the Crims

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 • Shane Youngblood
Keenan preps for trip to Capstone

Keenan preps for trip to Capstone

Perhaps the most anticipated recruiting visitor this fall for the Alabama football program is Northern Guilford five-star athlete Keenan Allen. Allen

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Video: Keenan Allen covers the field

Video: Keenan Allen covers the field

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Keenan-Allen-Highlights-3-44018

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 • Dallas Jackson
Ducks add four-star LB

Ducks add four-star LB

Oregon linebacker coach Don Pellum has quietly amassed talent and depth at the linebacker position the last few years. The talent pool just got deeper

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 • A.J. Jacobson
Four new five-star prospects in the Rivals100

Four new five-star prospects in the Rivals100

Rivals.com analysts were on the road in July and August at big national events that helped spark some of the biggest changes in the Rivals100. Hillsid

 • Jeremy Crabtree
Allen talks Alabama and big start

Allen talks Alabama and big start

The decision process for Northern Guilford athlete Keenan Allen has been a wild ride, and in this premium recruiting update, the Rivals100 star talks

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 • Shane Youngblood
Best of Top Gun Camp: Defense

Best of Top Gun Camp: Defense

The FBU Top Gun Camp took place last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and was loaded with 2010 and 2011 talent. Rivals.com had five pairs of eyes watchi

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Visual breakdown of Top Gun talent

Visual breakdown of Top Gun talent

The FBU Top Gun Camp in Paisley, Fla., last week featured several five-star prospects, including Temple (Texas) High running back Lache Seastrunk, and

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 • Mike Farrell
N.C., Conn. prospects take hardware at Top Gun

N.C., Conn. prospects take hardware at Top Gun

With all the talent in the state of Florida, it was two Connecticut prospects and one from North Carolina that came away with the hardware at the FBU

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 • Mike Farrell
FBU Top Gun Camp: Friday Hot 11

FBU Top Gun Camp: Friday Hot 11

Friday's work at the FBU Top Gun Camp is in the books and some new names managed to stand out on the final day of the camp. Greensboro (N.C.) Northern

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 • Barton Simmons
Ga., Ohio and N.C. state rankings released

Ga., Ohio and N.C. state rankings released

When it comes to the Peach State you could make a case for a half-dozen players as to who really is the state's top prospect. Wide receivers Da'Rick R

 • Jamie Newberg
Top Gun Camp: Morning session standouts

Top Gun Camp: Morning session standouts

Day two at Football University's Top Gun Showcase turned into session one because rains hit the area hard Wednesday night, but spirits were high in th

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FBU Top Gun Camp: Thursday Hot 11

FBU Top Gun Camp: Thursday Hot 11

The first day of the FBU Top Gun Camp is in the books and despite the heat in Florida, the competition was excellent and some of the matchups were awe

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 • Mike Farrell
Defensive line shines in Top Gun Camp

Defensive line shines in Top Gun Camp

Talent was everywhere on the field at the FBU Top Gun Camp but nowhere was it more prevalent than on the defensive line. Led by Owamagbe Odighizuwa, f

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 • Barton Simmons
Big names arrive at FBU Top Gun

Big names arrive at FBU Top Gun

The first day of the FBU Top Gun Camp in Florida brought in top players from around the country including numerous members of the Rivals100 and Rivals

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 • Mike Farrell