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Ranking the Contenders: Bryce Langston

Ranking the Contenders: Bryce Langston

The four-star defensive lineman has a top two of LSU and Florida. One of them appears to be the heavy favorite.

 • Chad Simmons
Mind of Mike: Predictions heading into NSD 2020

Mind of Mike: Predictions heading into NSD 2020

Mike Farrell offers up several predictions for National Signing Day, including what he thinks Zachary Evans will do.

 • Mike Farrell
Lone official visitor, multiple Rivals250 juniors to visit UF this weekend

Lone official visitor, multiple Rivals250 juniors to visit UF this weekend

The Gators are gearing up for their final weekend of visitors before the beginning of the dead period in February.

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 • Joseph Hastings
NSD Question of the Day: Which program could have the best finish?

NSD Question of the Day: Which program could have the best finish?

Zachary Evans' decision will go a long way in determining which program has the strongest finish.

 • Staff
NSD 2020: Biggest question for each SEC team

NSD 2020: Biggest question for each SEC team

Multiple SEC programs are still trying to sign five-star Jordan Burch.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Rankings, top returning QBs

Three-Point Stance: Rankings, top returning QBs

Mike Farrell offers some final thoughts on the 2020 rankings as National Signing Day nears.

 • Mike Farrell
Four-star UF pledge sets up official visit to the Swamp

Four-star UF pledge sets up official visit to the Swamp

The Gators are gearing up for another weekend of hosting official visitors, which will include a longtime UF commit.

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 • Joseph Hastings
NSD Question of the Day: Which hire has been the most important?

NSD Question of the Day: Which hire has been the most important?

Lane Kiffin's hire was arguably the biggest offseason move in the Southeast region.

 • Staff
Polynesian Bowl: The Wommack Awards

Polynesian Bowl: The Wommack Awards

D.J. Uiagalelei showcased his arm strength during Saturday's Polynesian Bowl.

 • Woody Wommack
Florida WR commit Leonard Manuel won't sign in February

Florida WR commit Leonard Manuel won't sign in February

Leonard Manuel is in Hawaii for the Polynesian Bowl, but where is he headed next?

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 • Woody Wommack
Polynesian Bowl: Thoughts after day two of practice in Hawaii

Polynesian Bowl: Thoughts after day two of practice in Hawaii

Former Alabama and Rivals100 QB Tua Tagovailoa showed up to add a little star power.

 • Woody Wommack
Visitor Preview: A half-dozen players set to officially visit UF this month

Visitor Preview: A half-dozen players set to officially visit UF this month

A half-dozen recruits will takes officials to UF this month, and several other players are considering OVs as well.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Early Signing Period Recap: Grading Florida's Recruiting Finish on Offense

Early Signing Period Recap: Grading Florida's Recruiting Finish on Offense

Since Early Signing Period is in the rear-view mirror, GT takes a look at UF's recruiting efforts on offense thus far.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Despite a school still in pursuit, UF pledge says he's '100% with Florida'

Despite a school still in pursuit, UF pledge says he's '100% with Florida'

UF pledge says a school is still courting him, but is "100% with Florida" and will take an OV to the Swamp next month.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Gators pledge visited by a UF coach on Thursday, locks in OV to the Swamp

Gators pledge visited by a UF coach on Thursday, locks in OV to the Swamp

On Thursday, a Florida coach stopped by the school of a Rivals250 UF pledge, who has set up his official to the Swamp.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Rivals250 released: Analysts discuss rankings debates

Rivals250 released: Analysts discuss rankings debates

The Rivals250 for the 2020 class has been released. Who did each analyst go to bat for in this cycle?

 • Rivals.com
A half-dozen UF pledges, including a new entry, featured in new Rivals250

A half-dozen UF pledges, including a new entry, featured in new Rivals250

A half-dozen UF commits are included in the new Rivals250, with Anthony Richardson making the list for the first time.

 • Joseph Hastings
Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Five-star Jalen Green, more show out

Thanksgiving Hoopfest: Five-star Jalen Green, more show out

2020's No. 3 ranked player Jalen Green was among many who delivered on Friday at the Thanksgiving Hoopfest.

 • Eric Bossi
Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Multiple UF commits just finished their regular season, and GT has you covered on how they performed last week.

 • Joseph Hastings
Nearly 70 Recruits Predict the Result of the Florida-Georgia Matchup

Nearly 70 Recruits Predict the Result of the Florida-Georgia Matchup

Several dozen prospects share their score prediction for the highly-anticipated matchup between Florida and Georgia.

 • Corey Bender
Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Oct. 25-26

Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Oct. 25-26

UF's pledges showed out again last week, with Ja'Quavion Fraziars and Leonard Manuel both having a pair of TD catches.

 • Joseph Hastings
Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Oct. 17-19

Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Oct. 17-19

Check out how UF's commits fared last week on the field, with Gervon Dexter having yet another stellar performance.

 • Joseph Hastings
Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Oct. 3-4

Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Oct. 3-4

Several UF commits performed well last week, including four-star WR Leonard Manuel in his first game with Stranahan.

 • Joseph Hastings
Cassidy's Road Show: September Stock Report in Florida

Cassidy's Road Show: September Stock Report in Florida

WR Troy Stellato is one of three players who has impressed Florida Analyst Rob Cassidy.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Which prospect is the toughest to rank?

Rivals Roundtable: Which prospect is the toughest to rank?

Rivals100 WR Troy Omeire is a difficult prospect to rank, according to Texas analyst Sam Spiegelman.

 • Staff
Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Sept. 13

Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Sept. 13

Jump inside to see how UF's commits fared on Friday, Sept. 13.

 • Corey Bender
Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Sept. 6

Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Sept. 6

Jump inside to see how UF's commits fared on Friday, Sept. 6.

 • Corey Bender
Rivals Rankings Bubble Talk: Players on cusp of Rivals100

Rivals Rankings Bubble Talk: Players on cusp of Rivals100

What players on verge of Rivals100 need to do this fall to move up.

 • Staff
Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Friday, Aug. 23

Tracking the Future Gators: Performances from Friday, Aug. 23

GatorsTerritory highlights each UF commit's performance from last week.

 • Corey Bender
WATCH: Vanguard's Langston, Manuel and Rucker show out in season opener

WATCH: Vanguard's Langston, Manuel and Rucker show out in season opener

Vanguard's 33-15 victory over GHS featured several highlights, including a 36-yard TD by Gators commit Leonard Manuel.

 • Joseph Hastings
Manuel details his OV plans, which prospects he is recruiting to Florida

Manuel details his OV plans, which prospects he is recruiting to Florida

Gators commit Leonard Manuel talks about who he is recruiting to UF and which other school is vying for his services.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Updated Rivals250 features over a handful of UF commits, multiple targets

Updated Rivals250 features over a handful of UF commits, multiple targets

Several UF pledges and targets are featured in the new Rivals250, with first-time appearances by a trio of prospects.

 • Joseph Hastings
Ask Farrell: Who's going to own bragging rights in Florida?

Ask Farrell: Who's going to own bragging rights in Florida?

The Big Three programs are all having solid recruiting years. Will Miami finish atop the three Sunshine State programs?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Recruiting Mailbag: Answering your questions from the week of July 15

Recruiting Mailbag: Answering your questions from the week of July 15

GatorsTerritory answers all of your football recruiting questions from this week's mailbag!

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 • Corey Bender
Paradise Camp comprehensive recap: Class of 2020 feedback

Paradise Camp comprehensive recap: Class of 2020 feedback

We catch up with key Paradise visitors in the Class of 2020 for their feedback ... don't miss this comprehensive wrapup.

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 • CaneSport.com
Visitor Preview: June 20-22

Visitor Preview: June 20-22

With the dead period set to begin next week, these next few days are crucial for PSU's coaching staff.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Take Two: Will Florida be able to keep Leonard Manuel?

Take Two: Will Florida be able to keep Leonard Manuel?

Four-star Leonard Manuel is committed to Florida, but recently released a top seven.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Who could crash next Rivals100?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who could crash next Rivals100?

Rivals analysts highlight a few players knocking on the door, including California linebacker Jordan Banks.

 • Rob Cassidy, Adam Gorney and Chad Simmons
Rivals100 WR Manuel is a Gator, but is still eyeing other schools

Rivals100 WR Manuel is a Gator, but is still eyeing other schools

Leonard Manuel is one of the most coveted receivers in the 2020 class. He is a Florida commit, but he will take visits.

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 • Chad Simmons
UF commits Gervon Dexter and Leonard Manuel team up with All-American Bowl

UF commits Gervon Dexter and Leonard Manuel team up with All-American Bowl

UF commits Gervon Dexter and Leonard Manuel have committed to the 2020 All-American Bowl.

 • Joseph Hastings
Comparing the top 5 2020 WRs to recent college stars

Comparing the top 5 2020 WRs to recent college stars

Julian Fleming is a physical outside receiver in the mold of former Arizona State standout N'Keal Harry.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Orange and Blue Game to feature dozens of prospects, including a five-star

Orange and Blue Game to feature dozens of prospects, including a five-star

Jump inside GatorsTerritory for an in-depth preview of Saturday's Orange and Blue Game.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Gators will be well represented at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Tampa Bay

Gators will be well represented at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Tampa Bay

GatorsTerritory takes a look at the boatload of UF targets expected to attend the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Tampa Bay.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Three schools pushing for Rivals100 UF WR commit Leonard Manuel

Three schools pushing for Rivals100 UF WR commit Leonard Manuel

Florida landed a commitment from Rivals100 wide receiver Leonard Manuel back in January and the Ocala (Fla.) Vanguard

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 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Coaches that will win a title; NFL Combine

Three-Point Stance: Coaches that will win a title; NFL Combine

There are five active head coaches that have won a national championship. Who will be the next to join that club?

 • Mike Farrell
Prized pass catcher Leonard Manuel is all in with the Gators

Prized pass catcher Leonard Manuel is all in with the Gators

Rivals100 WR Leonard Manuel is locked in with the Florida Gators.

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 • Corey Bender
Adidas East Coast Invitational: Players that shined

Adidas East Coast Invitational: Players that shined

Several stars caught our eye at the loaded adidas event on Saturday in Miami.

 • Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Recruiting notes from the Adidas 7v7 East Coast Invitational

Recruiting notes from the Adidas 7v7 East Coast Invitational

GatorsTerritory dishes out a loaded recruiting notebook from the Adidas 7v7 East Coast Invitational.

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 • Corey Bender
Five Florida commits secure spots in the Rivals250

Five Florida commits secure spots in the Rivals250

Five Florida commits secured spots in Wednesday's updated Rivals250 rankings.

 • Corey Bender
Rivals100 Recap: Bowman earns fifth star, Beck makes a monstrous leap

Rivals100 Recap: Bowman earns fifth star, Beck makes a monstrous leap

GatorsTerritory dissects the latest batch of 2020 Rivals100 rankings.

 • Joseph Hastings
Class of 2020 prospects most likely to cause recruiting drama

Class of 2020 prospects most likely to cause recruiting drama

Here is a look at five players whose recruitment could be dramatic until the end.

 • Adam Gorney
Five teams that could really make some noise with 2020 classes

Five teams that could really make some noise with 2020 classes

Can Jeremy Pruitt and Tennessee take it up a notch on the field - and on the recruiting trail?

 • Woody Wommack
PREVIEW: Gators slated to host grad-transfer OL, boatload of underclassmen

PREVIEW: Gators slated to host grad-transfer OL, boatload of underclassmen

GT takes a closer look at the boatload of underclassmen expected to visit Dan Mullen and the Gators on Saturday.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Film Room: Dissecting the skill set of 2020 Rivals 100 WR Leonard Manuel

Film Room: Dissecting the skill set of 2020 Rivals 100 WR Leonard Manuel

GatorsTerritory provides a scouting report on new 2020 Gators wide receiver commit, Leonard Manuel.

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 • Corey Bender
2020 Rivals100 WR Leonard Manuel teams up with the Gators

2020 Rivals100 WR Leonard Manuel teams up with the Gators

Leonard Manuel, one of the nation's elite pass catchers for 2020, has committed to the Florida Gators.

 • Corey Bender
2021 WR Trevonte Rucker finds no reason to wait, chooses Florida

2021 WR Trevonte Rucker finds no reason to wait, chooses Florida

2021 WR Trevonte Rucker has committed to the Florida Gators.

 • Corey Bender
2020 five-star WR Leonard Manuel has Gators in top three

2020 five-star WR Leonard Manuel has Gators in top three

One of the nation's elite pass catchers for 2020 has the University of Florida in his top three.

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 • Corey Bender
Weekend Visit Preview: Five schools with huge weekend visits

Weekend Visit Preview: Five schools with huge weekend visits

Jadon Haselwood will spend the weekend in Miami.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2020 Florida state rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2020 Florida state rankings

Meet the Sunshine State’s top five junior prospects as Rivals Rankings Week for the 2020 class comes to a close.

 • Rob Cassidy
Notebook: Visitors react to Florida's dismantling of Charleston Southern

Notebook: Visitors react to Florida's dismantling of Charleston Southern

Over a handful of visitors react to Florida's dismantling of Charleston Southern on Saturday night.

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 • Corey Bender
Take Two: Will Miami's early commit strategy pay off in 2020?

Take Two: Will Miami's early commit strategy pay off in 2020?

Miami currently ranks No. 1 in the early 2020 team recruiting rankings.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
New 2020 Rivals250 released: Analysts discuss decisions

New 2020 Rivals250 released: Analysts discuss decisions

The new Rivals250 for the 2020 class has been released and it arrives with plenty of debate.

 • Rivals.com
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on movers and shakers in 2020 Rivals100

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on movers and shakers in 2020 Rivals100

Mike Farrell weighs in on the biggest storylines from the latest Rivals100 for the 2020 class.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Comparisons for 2020 standouts

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Comparisons for 2020 standouts

Arik Gilbert reminds us of former Alabama tight end O.J. Howard.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Five-Star matchups; impressive classes; best vs. best

Three-Point Stance: Five-Star matchups; impressive classes; best vs. best

Mike Farrell looks forward to several exciting Five-Star Challenge matchups in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Roster: Offense

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Roster: Offense

The 2018 Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas is being help June 27-28 in Atlanta.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Storylines to watch this week

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Storylines to watch this week

It's time for the top prospects in the nation to show their mettle. Here are some of the storylines to watch.

 • Mike Farrell
New 2020 State Rankings: Florida

New 2020 State Rankings: Florida

2020 looks like it's going to be the year of the wide receiver in the Sunshine State.

 • Rob Cassidy
2020 Position Rankings release: Wide receiver and tight end

2020 Position Rankings release: Wide receiver and tight end

Marc Britt has the Miami Hurricanes well-positioned for 2020, but watch out for the Florida State Seminoles.

 • Nick Krueger
Take Two: Is Florida the team to beat for five-star Leonard Manuel?

Take Two: Is Florida the team to beat for five-star Leonard Manuel?

Will the third commitment be the charm for five-star wide receiver Leonard Manuel?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Initial 2020 Rivals250 released: Analysts debate the big decisions

Initial 2020 Rivals250 released: Analysts debate the big decisions

A look into some of the tough decisions and hot debates that led into the release of the first 2020 Rivals250.

 • Rivals.com
Three new five-stars join the 2020 Rivals100

Three new five-stars join the 2020 Rivals100

Three new five-stars are introduced this week along with the first numerical Rivals100 for the 2020 class.

 • Mike Farrell
Gators continue to move up with 2020 five-star WR Leonard Manuel

Gators continue to move up with 2020 five-star WR Leonard Manuel

Florida is a "top school" for 2020 five-star wide receiver Leonard Manuel.

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 • Corey Bender
Southern Swing video: Five-star wide receiver Leonard Manuel

Southern Swing video: Five-star wide receiver Leonard Manuel

Spring practice footage of five-star wide receiver Leonard Manuel from our Southern Swing. What makes him special?

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 • Marc Givler
Miami loses commitment of Rivals100 athlete

Miami loses commitment of Rivals100 athlete

Avanate Williams backed off his longstanding commitment to Miami on Tuesday evening.

 • Rob Cassidy
Recent 5-star decommit: UM still in it, "I love Miami"

Recent 5-star decommit: UM still in it, "I love Miami"

This recent 5-star decommitment explains his rationale and how much UM remains in it.

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 • Gary Ferman
Five-star backs off Miami pledge in days following Georgia visit

Five-star backs off Miami pledge in days following Georgia visit

One-time Miami commit Leonard Manuel re-opened his recruitment in Tuesday afternoon.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Camp Series Midseason Team: Wide Receiver/Tight Ends

Rivals Camp Series Midseason Team: Wide Receiver/Tight Ends

Oklahoma commit Trejan Bridges is one of several WRs that have impressed so far during the 2018 Rivals Camp Series.

 • Nick Krueger and Woody Wommack
Five-star WR Leonard Manuel talks Miami pledge

Five-star WR Leonard Manuel talks Miami pledge

Top 2020 five-star receiver Leonard Manuel talked about his Miami commitment last weekend.

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 • Adam Gorney
Gorney's Takeaways: adidas National Championship

Gorney's Takeaways: adidas National Championship

Arguably the best event so far this offseason, the adidas National Championship is being held this weekend at El Camino.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Roundtable: Looking ahead to 2020 class

Rivals Roundtable: Looking ahead to 2020 class

The Rivals Roundtable returns as our recruiting discuss a trio of topics to cap our class of 2020 week.

 • Rivals.com
Take Two: Can Miami keep 2020 five-star WR Leonard Manuel?

Take Two: Can Miami keep 2020 five-star WR Leonard Manuel?

Five-star WR Leonard Manuel is in the fold for Miami, but NSD 2020 is a long way away.

 • Adam Gorney
20 For 20, Part 1: An early look at the top players in the 2020 class

20 For 20, Part 1: An early look at the top players in the 2020 class

Sav'ell Smalls, Leonard Manuel are the first two of 10 five-stars to be revealed this week in the class of 2020.

 • Mike Farrell
Prospects on board with UCF's claim as national champions

Prospects on board with UCF's claim as national champions

Players at the Rivals Camp Series sound off on UCF's title claims and how the Knights might have fared against Alabama.

 • Woody Wommack
Frost, Huskers will be factor in central Florida recruiting scene

Frost, Huskers will be factor in central Florida recruiting scene

Prospects at the Rivals Camp Series: Orlando talked plenty about Scott Frost and Nebraska.

 • Rob Cassidy
Prospects pick their own MVPs from Orlando Rivals Camp Series

Prospects pick their own MVPs from Orlando Rivals Camp Series

We asked some of the participants at Sunday’s Rivals 3 Stripe Camp to talk about which players impressed them most.

 • Rob Cassidy, Woody Wommack, Chad Simmons
Rivals Camp Series: Players make commit predictions in Orlando

Rivals Camp Series: Players make commit predictions in Orlando

Prospects give their best guess where their peers will play college ball.

 • Rob Cassidy, Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Rivals Camp Series: The Orlando Awards

Rivals Camp Series: The Orlando Awards

The Rivals Camp Series presented by adidas continued in Orlando on Sunday. Rob Cassidy presents his off-beat awards.

 • Rob Cassidy
Hot teams in Orlando: The U, Huskers, FSU, UGA, UCF

Hot teams in Orlando: The U, Huskers, FSU, UGA, UCF

Why should these five schools be feeling good about the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Orlando on Sunday?

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
RCS Orlando: Prospects that earned their stripes

RCS Orlando: Prospects that earned their stripes

Three-star Chris Akporoghene was one of several prospects that earned their stripes Sunday at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Cassidy's Takeaways: Stars shine at RCS Orlando

Cassidy's Takeaways: Stars shine at RCS Orlando

Miami commit Leonard Manuel was one of the standouts Sunday at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Orlando.

 • Rob Cassidy
Numerous top UM targets share take before Orlando Rivals camp

Numerous top UM targets share take before Orlando Rivals camp

The Orlando Rivals Camp is Sunday, and top UM targets share their thoughts heading into the event.

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 • CaneSport.com
Analysis: Miami lands top 2020 WR Leonard Manuel

Analysis: Miami lands top 2020 WR Leonard Manuel

Rob Cassidy breaks down 2020 wide receiver Leonard Manuel and the significance of his commitment to the Hurricanes.

 • David Berry
Commits of the Week: Power Five commits from Nov. 6 - 12

Commits of the Week: Power Five commits from Nov. 6 - 12

Updates on every commitment to a Power Five school from last week.

 • Aaron Dickens
New commit: "The swag is back, it's alive in Dade"

New commit: "The swag is back, it's alive in Dade"

Leonard Manuel shares his thoughts after committing, and what does he bring to the table for the Canes? Read on.

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 • CaneSport.com
UT Commit Can See Himself In Carolina Blue

UT Commit Can See Himself In Carolina Blue

Though already committed to Tennessee, multi-sport star Leonard Manuel wouldn't mind playing hoops and football for UNC.

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 • Jarrod Hardy
Florida Spotlight: Five underclassmen having big offseasons

Florida Spotlight: Five underclassmen having big offseasons

The summer has proven to be a showcase for these five underclassmen from the Sunshine State.

 • Rob Cassidy
NFA 7v7 National Championships: Recruiting news and notes

NFA 7v7 National Championships: Recruiting news and notes

Five-star Justin Fields was the center of attention, but there was plenty of other recruiting news in Bradenton as well.

 • Chad Simmons
VIDEO: Orlando Rivals 3 Stripe Camp - One-on-one drills

VIDEO: Orlando Rivals 3 Stripe Camp - One-on-one drills

See the top performers from the Orlando Rivals 3 Stripe Camp battle in one-on-one drills.

 • Rivals.com
Three-Point Stance: Miami rising, five 2017 contenders, giving thanks

Three-Point Stance: Miami rising, five 2017 contenders, giving thanks

Miami's recruiting momentum is very real. Mike Farrell tips his cap to the 'Canes and more in the Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell