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Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State, Oregon on track for historic classes

Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State, Oregon on track for historic classes

Quarterback Tavien St. Clair is one of five five-star prospects committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

 • Adam Friedman
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star safeties

Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star safeties

Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its five-star safety rankings from 2012 to 2015?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
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.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rivals.com All-Bowl Team: Defense

Rivals.com All-Bowl Team: Defense

Leon McQuay's game-winning interception against Penn State earned him a spot on our All-Bowl team.

 • Mike Farrell
Cowart set on UA announcement

Cowart set on UA announcement

Byron Cowart, the nation's No. 1 prospect, received his Under Armour All-American jersey Tuesday and talked about his top teams.

 • Blake Alderman
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

Class of 2013 five-star tracker

The coach who takes over at USC will have plenty of former 5-stars to work with, including freshman starter Su'a Cravens.

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 • Dallas Jackson
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

Class of 2013 five-star tracker

The 2013 class of cornerbacks made an impression in high school, and the 5-stars are doing it again at the college level.

 • Dallas Jackson
Florida targets in the initial Rivals100

Florida targets in the initial Rivals100

Monday's initial 2014 Rivals100 release showed that after reeling in back to back top five recruiting classes, Florida is going to be at somewhat of a

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 • Blake Alderman
2013 Signing Class RoundTable

2013 Signing Class RoundTable

Welcome to the Inside the Gators Recruiting RoundTable. Today five recruiting analysts get together for an in-depth discussion about Florida's 2013 Si

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
McQuay: Future Impact

McQuay: Future Impact

Friday's commitment from Seffner (Fla.) five-star safety Leon McQuay III could be a turning point for the Trojans. After losing to Georgia Tech in the

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 • Gerard Martinez
McQuay Day for USC

McQuay Day for USC

The long and winding road that many schools embarked on in their pursuit for the services of five-star safety Leon McQuay III from Seffner (Fla.) Armw

 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Five-star McQuay III headed to USC

Five-star McQuay III headed to USC

Five-star DB Leon McQuay III, is headed to USC after committing to the Trojans during the Under Armour All-American Game.

 • Kynon Codrington
Depth charts factor into players choices

Depth charts factor into players choices

Mike Mitchell and other Army Bowl prospects say analysis of depth charts is becoming a bigger part of recruiting than ever.

 • Dallas Jackson
Under Armour: Top story lines

Under Armour: Top story lines

Robert Nkemdiche looks serious about keeping his No. 1 ranking. He's one of the stories to watch in the Under Armour game.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour: Commitment predictions

Under Armour: Commitment predictions

Get inside for our predictions on where Leon McQuay III and others will declare during Friday's Under Armour All-American Game.

 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
UA notes: Redfield picking ND

UA notes: Redfield picking ND

Signs point to Max Redfield picking Notre Dame at Friday's Under Armour Game. Find more news in Wednesday's notebook.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour: Monday Highlight top performers

Under Armour: Monday Highlight top performers

Robert Nkemdiche looked the part of the nation's top recruit on the first day of practice for the Under Armour Game.

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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
Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

How did the tide turn for Alabama in the case of four-star WR Robert Foster? Go Inside the Mind of Mike for that and more.

 • Mike Farrell
VU has always been a constant for McQuay

VU has always been a constant for McQuay

Vanderbilt's always been a player in the recruitment of Leon McQuay III. Get more about why inside this update.

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 • Jesse W. Johnson
Dowling anchors down

Dowling anchors down

After going much of the 2013 recruiting period without a offensive line prospect, the Commodores have gained two in the past week with the latest comi

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 • Jesse W. Johnson
USC bridges the gap for McQuay

USC bridges the gap for McQuay

Last weekend, Leon McQuay III took his final official visit to USC.

 • Kynon Codrington
 Ups, downs of December positional rankings

Ups, downs of December positional rankings

Cornerback is one of the strongest positions in 2013, but that didn't stop Cole Luke from jumping. Who else was on the move?

 • Woody Wommack
Mind of Mike: Head-shaking decisions

Mind of Mike: Head-shaking decisions

What is making Mike Farrell shake his head? Well, Max Redfield, for one. Go Inside the Mind of Mike for more head-shaking news.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star breaks records on Kiffin visit

Five-star breaks records on Kiffin visit

USC five-star quarterback Max Browne from Sammamish (Wash.) Skyline lived up to his high expectations, broke records and ended his high career in stor

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Rivals Video Spotlight: Leon McQuay senior highlights

Rivals Video Spotlight: Leon McQuay senior highlights

http://rivals.yahoo.com/video/recruiting-football/Rivals-Spotlight-Leon-McQuay-1110461

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 • Steven Willis
Rivalry Week recruiting battles to watch

Rivalry Week recruiting battles to watch

Get inside for the scoop on all the Rivalry Week recruiting battles, including Alabama and Auburn chasing five-star Dee Liner.

 • Dallas Jackson
Around the Southeast: Ramsey one to watch

Around the Southeast: Ramsey one to watch

Jalen Ramsey insists he is solid to USC, but what there is a shake-up? Get the scoop on that and more Around the Southeast.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Southeast Mail: Getting a read on Adams

Southeast Mail: Getting a read on Adams

Montravius Adams is one of the top defensive targets in the Southeast. Where might he end up? Get that answer and more.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Mind of Mike: Wideouts wide open

Mind of Mike: Wideouts wide open

Marquez North is one of many top WRs yet to make a college choice. Get the scoop on him and more Inside the Mind of Mike.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star DB McQuay talks recruiting

Five-star DB McQuay talks recruiting

For Leon McQuay there is never a dull moment in the recruiting process.

 • Kynon Codrington
Expected visitors list for Northwestern

Expected visitors list for Northwestern

Michigan won't welcome as many recruits to the Big House this weekend as they did for the Michigan State game earlier this fall, but a few key players

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 • Tim Sullivan
Southeast Mailbag: Will Adams land in Athens

Southeast Mailbag: Will Adams land in Athens

Will Georgia's big win over Florida help sway five-star DT Montravius Adams? Woody Wommack opens up the Southeast Mailbag.

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 • Woody Wommack
Recruiting notes: Great news for Oregon commit

Recruiting notes: Great news for Oregon commit

The Oregon Ducks won big on the football field Saturday, and got some good news on the recruiting front on top of that. Click the link for details.

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 • A.J. Jacobson
Five-star DB McQuay excited about seeing FSU again

Five-star DB McQuay excited about seeing FSU again

Five-star DB Leon McQuay last visited Florida State during the Clemson game. He spoke with Warchant.com about his next planned visit to Tallahassee an

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 • Michael Langston
Recruiting impact: CU Week

Recruiting impact: CU Week

What a week for Duck fans. Thomas Tyner reaffirming his commit, a Rivals100 LB deciding to visit Eugene, and another Rivals100 member to take in the C

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 • A.J. Jacobson
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
Big visit weekend on tap

Big visit weekend on tap

VandySports.com previews the four targets that will have an extended stay in Nashville this weekend.

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 • Jesse W. Johnson
Surprising freshmen, big hitters and more

Surprising freshmen, big hitters and more

Who is the hardest hitter we've seen this season? Marcus Oliver is in the mix. Get that scoop and more at the Rivals Roundtable.

 • Rivals.com
The ITG Recruiting Wire

The ITG Recruiting Wire

The InsidetheGators.com Recruiting Wire encapsulates news and notes about the recruiting targets pertinent to the Gator Nation.

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Midwest recruiting: Around the Big Ten, ND

Midwest recruiting: Around the Big Ten, ND

Michigan made an early move on Quin Blanding and another 2014 star. Get that scoop and more from the Big Ten and Notre Dame.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Mind of Mike: Henry making SEC choice

Mind of Mike: Henry making SEC choice

Derrick Henry's pending decision - Alabama or Tennessee? - is among several topics Inside the Mind of Mike this week.

 • Mike Farrell
Irish LBs lead national Positions of Strength

Irish LBs lead national Positions of Strength

Five-star Jaylon Smith leads an impressive group of Notre Dame linebacker commits. Who else is dominating at each position?

 • Dallas Jackson
Roundtable: Best battles over prospects

Roundtable: Best battles over prospects

Rivals.com analysts debate topics such as the top recruiting battle, including Alabama and Tennessee fighting for Derrick Henry.

 • Rivals.com
Mind of Mike: Farrell goes around the nation

Mind of Mike: Farrell goes around the nation

In a new weekly feature, Rivals.com national analyst Mike Farrell gives us a piece of his mind.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star DB ready for closer look at FSU

Five-star DB ready for closer look at FSU

Rivals.com's newest five-star Leon McQuay III of Seffner, Fla. spoke to Warchant about his new status and where things stand with his recruitment and

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 • Michael Langston
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
Florida commits and targets in the Rivals100

Florida commits and targets in the Rivals100

When the Rivals100 was released on Monday afternoon, it was generally a mixed bag of news for the prospects committed to the University of Florida. Th

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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
Gridiron Kings: Best of the weekend

Gridiron Kings: Best of the weekend

Class of 2014 star Quin Blanding gets some love as Josh Helmholdt breaks down some of the best -- and worst -- from the weekend at Gridiron Kings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Future SEC rivals team up for title

Future SEC rivals team up for title

Future Georgia QB Brice Ramsey and Florida DB Vernon Hargreaves III have plenty of future SEC battles ahead. But for Sunday, they were teammates winni

 • Woody Wommack
Gridiron Kings: Sundays top performers

Gridiron Kings: Sundays top performers

Alvin Bailey landed atop Rivals.com's list of Sunday's top performers at Gridiron Kings in Orlando. Check out Chris Nee's top dozen players from Sunda

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 • Chris Nee
Gridiron Kings: Saturdays best on defense

Gridiron Kings: Saturdays best on defense

Rivals100 DBs Vernon Hargreaves III and Leon McQuay III were both dominant Saturday at the Gridiron Kings. Which was our top defensive performer?

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 • Chris Nee
McQuay talks new top three

McQuay talks new top three

Rivals100 four-star safety Leon McQuay III from Seffner (Fla.) Armwood made a change in his top three this week. He talks about his new top three, who

 • Chris Nee
Team Tampa takes show on road to Opening

Team Tampa takes show on road to Opening

Team Tampa is making a name for itself on the summer circuit. Vernon Hargreaves III and several of his teammates plan to live up to the hype at The Op

 • Jake Brown
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
Dinovo commits just days after receiving offer

Dinovo commits just days after receiving offer

East Lake QB Pete Dinovo was offered by Central Florida over the weekend. He picked up that offer Tuesday

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 • Steve Berrey
IMG 7-on-7: What we learned

IMG 7-on-7: What we learned

The most impressive attribute of five-star CB Vernon Hargreaves III is that he improves with each outing. Rivals.com's Chris Nee has more in his wrap-

 • Chris Nee
IMG 7-on-7: Sundays top performers

IMG 7-on-7: Sundays top performers

Vernon Hargreaves III led the way as Team Tampa won the IMG -on-7 National Championship. Get inside for Chris Nee's top performers.

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 • Chris Nee
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
Best of Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Best of Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

O.J. Howard's battle with Jaylon Smith was among the most memorable parts of Saturday at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. Check out the best of t

 • Chris Nee
RivalsChallenge: Ranking defensive backs

RivalsChallenge: Ranking defensive backs

Jalen Ramsey gets the nod for the top defensive back Saturday at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. Check out the full ranking.

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 • Adam Gorney
Florida Commit  Targets ready for the Challenge

Florida Commit Targets ready for the Challenge

This weekend the first ever Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge is being held in Atlanta, Ga. The star studded roster contains one Florida commitment and se

 • Inside the Gators Staff
Position breakdown: Defensive backs

Position breakdown: Defensive backs

Kendall Fuller headlines the defensive backs at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>.

 • Mike Farrell
USF Sling and Shoot I Top Performers

USF Sling and Shoot I Top Performers

Recent Duke WR pledge Johnell Barnes was a major reason why his team played for the Sling and Shoot title at USF on Sunday. he heads our top performer

 • Chris Nee
Gators commits and targets in the Rivals100

Gators commits and targets in the Rivals100

Today Inside the Gators runs down where the Florida commitments and targets landed in this latest edition of the Rivals100.

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Rivals Recruiting Chat: Florida QA

Rivals Recruiting Chat: Florida QA

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

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
V11: Commodores target defensive standouts

V11: Commodores target defensive standouts

Vanderbilt has 9 commitments for the 2013 class, and the program appears to be in good shape with several of it's top remaining targets. See who some

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 • Jesse W. Johnson
Rivals/VTO 2012: Top defensive backs

Rivals/VTO 2012: Top defensive backs

Rivals.com is taking a position-by-position look at the best from the Rivals/VTO Sports camps in 2012. We wrap up our coverage recaps with a look at K

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Spring Tour: Anymore from Armwood

Spring Tour: Anymore from Armwood

SEFFNER, Fla. -- Last year Florida was able to land four-star running back Matt Jones from Seffner (Fla.) Armwood. Will the Gators be able to add to t

 • Bryan Holt
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge adds elite talent

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge adds elite talent

A growing group of elite prospects, including five-star LB Reuben Foster, are set to compete in the inaugural <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> in

 • Brian Perroni
VTO/Rivals Combine - from a coachs perspective

VTO/Rivals Combine - from a coachs perspective

Sojourn Shelton put on quite a show at the VTO/Rivals100 Combine Challenge. Find out who made a big impression on the 'Coach'.

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 • Denny Thompson
Rivals/VTO Florida: Powell takes home more hardware

Rivals/VTO Florida: Powell takes home more hardware

The Rivals/VTO football camp made a stop in Winter Park, Florida on Sunday to bring some of the top talent in the Sunshine State out to show what they

 • Blake Alderman
Rivals/VTO Florida: Top skill performers

Rivals/VTO Florida: Top skill performers

Rivals.com's Chris Nee breaks down the top performers at the skill positions from the Rivals.com/VTO Sports Florida Elite 100, led by WR Johnell Barne

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 • Chris Nee
Rivals/VTO Florida: Top storylines

Rivals/VTO Florida: Top storylines

The Rivals.com/VTO Sports Florida Elite 100 is taking place on Sunday, and several top prospects such as Quinton Powell that are already committed are

 • Chris Nee
Rivals/VTO Florida: Players to watch

Rivals/VTO Florida: Players to watch

For the first time, the Rivals.com/VTO Sports Elite 100 hits Florida and LB Quinton Powell is among the outstanding prospects expected to be on hand.

 • Chris Nee
Rivals100 safety visiting UFs spring game

Rivals100 safety visiting UFs spring game

Seffner (Fla.) Armwood Rivals100 safety Leon McQuay III, one of the top prospects in the Sunshine State, will be making a return visit to Florida this

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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
ACC breakdown: UNCs good news

ACC breakdown: UNCs good news

On the heels of getting hit with sanctions, the UNC staff is having success with recruits such as Brian Walker. Mike Farrell goes around the ACC in th

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 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com/VTO camps filling up with top talent

Rivals.com/VTO camps filling up with top talent

The Rivals.com/VTO Sports Elite 100 Showcases are being held in 10 states in 2012 and Dee Liner is among the star prospects set to kick things off in

 • Mike Farrell
Four-star offer

Four-star offer

Several weeks ago Brent Venables offered this Florida athlete, one of the nation's top 35 recruits. So what did he have to say about the DC and Clemso

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 • Ryan Bartow
Southeast whispers: Alexander evaluating options

Southeast whispers: Alexander evaluating options

Rivals100 CB Mackensie Alexander surprised many when he committed to Tennessee in January. Coaching changes and other options have led him to look aro

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 • Keith Niebuhr and Chris Nee
Roundtable: Early commits good or bad

Roundtable: Early commits good or bad

Rivals.com analysts discuss hot topics in the recruiting world, including the recent trend toward early commitments, such as Chandler Kincade and othe

 • Rivals.com
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
Ten Top Targets: Instate

Ten Top Targets: Instate

Each year, Inside the Gators kicks off the next year's recruiting class by taking a look at top targets a few days after National Signing Day has clea

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 • Bryan Holt
Looking at 2013: Defense

Looking at 2013: Defense

Yesterday we looked at Ohio State's recruiting efforts for the 2013 class on the offensive side of the ball. Today, it's the defense's turn.

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 • Marc Givler
Floridas state title games: Top performers

Floridas state title games: Top performers

Miami Norland all-purpose back Randy Johnson leads a long and impressive list of top Florida prospects scouted over the weekend by Rivals.com's Chris

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 • Chris Nee
Florida wrap: Adams in charge

Florida wrap: Adams in charge

St. Petersburg (Fla.) Lakewood junior wide receiver Rodney Adams sits atop Rivals.com analyst Chris Nee's list of top performers in his weekend wrap.

 • Chris Nee
Around Florida: Big weekend in Tampa

Around Florida: Big weekend in Tampa

Thursday's battle between Seffner (Fla.) Armwood and Tampa Hillsborough will feature nine current commits, including four-star Armwood RB Matt Jones.

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 • Chris Nee
Florida mailbag: Leader for top tight end

Florida mailbag: Leader for top tight end

Where will top tight end Kent Taylor end up? Rivals.com analyst Chris Nee has the latest on this and much more in the Florida recruiting mailbag.

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 • Chris Nee
Rival regions: Sunshine showdown

Rival regions: Sunshine showdown

The latest in the Rival Regions series pits two areas dripping with talent: Miami and Tampa. While Tampa has five-star Dante Fowler Jr., Miami has loa

 • Chris Nee
Best of summer: Impressive underclassmen

Best of summer: Impressive underclassmen

The Rivals.com summer wrap series continues today with the with a look at some of the top underclassmen scouted this summer, led by Robert Nkemdiche,

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 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Roundtable: Kiel decision reviewed

Roundtable: Kiel decision reviewed

This week's Rivals.com Roundtable hits many topics, including Gunner Kiel's commitment and how the firing of North Carolina coach Butch Davis will hur

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Top Guns best beat the heat

Top Guns best beat the heat

Barry Sanders of Oklahoma City put on a dominating running back performance at the FBU Top Gun Camp in Virginia, making Mike Farrell's list of top per

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 • Mike Farrell
Top Gun filled with matchups to watch

Top Gun filled with matchups to watch

The FBU Top Gun Camp kicks off Thursday with plenty of intriguing matchups, including along the lines, where five-star DT Aziz Shittu will be lurking.

 • Mike Farrell
Tallahassee Nike top performers

Tallahassee Nike top performers

The Nike Football Training Camp hit the Florida State campus last weekend. Defensive ends Chris Casher and Dante Fowler Jr. stood out at their future

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 • Keith Niebuhr and Chris Nee
From the road: Badger USF top performers

From the road: Badger USF top performers

Rivals.com's Chris Nee, Keith Niebuhr and Gregg Peterson attended the Badger Sport Elite 7-on-7 camp at the University of South Florida last weekend.

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 • Chris Nee
SE Ultimate 100 standouts: 2012/2013 class

SE Ultimate 100 standouts: 2012/2013 class

Nearly 600 underclassmen from around the Deep South made the trip to Riverwood High School in Atlanta for Dave Schuman's NUC Southeast Ultimate100. Ri

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 • Barry Every
Underclassmen compete at Miami NUC

Underclassmen compete at Miami NUC

Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas was undoubtedly one of the most talented teams in the nation last season. Ten players from its roster signed

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 • Barton Simmons