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Rivals Underclassmen Challenge: Recruiting Rumor Mill

Rivals Underclassmen Challenge: Recruiting Rumor Mill

Marquise Lightfoot, a 2024 DE from Chicago, is still learning the ropes during his busy recruitment.

6/16/22
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Grading how Pac-12 teams have developed QBs

Grading how Pac-12 teams have developed QBs

Oregon developed Marcus Mariota from a three-star prospect into a Heisman winner.

3/19/21
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five college programs with surprising draft droughts

Five college programs with surprising draft droughts

Jacob Eason will be the first Washington QB taken since 2011.

4/6/20
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on offense

All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on offense

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

11/27/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Building the roster: AFC South

Building the roster: AFC South

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is one of four Clemson products on the Texans' roster.

10/2/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Who could be impacted by Bryce Young's decision to flip?

Who could be impacted by Bryce Young's decision to flip?

Young has decided to flip from USC to Alabama and the ripple effects will likely be felt at programs across the nation.

9/25/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Rivals.com's all-time three-star team

Rivals.com's all-time three-star team

Rivals.com is releasing its all-time teams based on star rankings, continuing today with the three-stars.

7/24/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rob's Rankings: Past five Heisman QBs and the best rivalry trophies

Rob's Rankings: Past five Heisman QBs and the best rivalry trophies

Marcus Mariota's magical season in 2014 leads the list. Who's next? Plus, ranking the coolest rivalry trophies.

11/14/18
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Twitter Tuesday: Woody's top HS players he's seen in person

Twitter Tuesday: Woody's top HS players he's seen in person

Sammy Watkins is one of the best high school prospects Woody Wommack has ever evaluated in person.

7/24/18
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL franchises have taken more cornerbacks, like Denzel Ward, since 2010 than any other position.

5/1/18
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
West Coast prospects give reasons for Pac-12's title drought

West Coast prospects give reasons for Pac-12's title drought

Prospects at the California Rivals 3 Stripe Camps weigh in on why the Pac-12 hasn't had a national champ in 14 years.

3/16/18
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Hawaiian players paving the way for younger prospects

Hawaiian players paving the way for younger prospects

Hawaiian football players discuss the impact local players have had putting a spotlight in football on the state.

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1/20/18
 â€¢ David Berry
Remember me? JUCO players who bounced back into limelight

Remember me? JUCO players who bounced back into limelight

Pitt, Alabama and Ohio State were among the programs to welcome former high-profile recruits to their programs.

12/21/17
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Heisman Trophy: What we thought of past winners as HS prospects

Heisman Trophy: What we thought of past winners as HS prospects

How did we do on seeing Heisman potential in the eventual winners? We take a look back at the Rivals era.

12/9/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Talanoa Hufanga named Polynesian player of the year finalist

Talanoa Hufanga named Polynesian player of the year finalist

Four Oregon targets among the five finalists for the Polynesian player of the year.

12/7/17
 â€¢ Scott Reed
Five offensive stars Chip Kelly recruited at Oregon

Five offensive stars Chip Kelly recruited at Oregon

What can UCLA fans expect from Chip Kelly on the recruiting front? Here's a look at his Oregon recruiting victories.

11/28/17
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
The book on Chip Kelly's recruiting efforts at Oregon

The book on Chip Kelly's recruiting efforts at Oregon

What would Chip Kelly bring to a program as a recruiter?

11/19/17
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Rivals QB Week: By the numbers

Rivals QB Week: By the numbers

How have the Rivals QB recruiting rankings held up when considering NFL Draft results? We take a look by the numbers.

8/18/17
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Rivals QB Week: Pac-12 teams with most QB success

Rivals QB Week: Pac-12 teams with most QB success

There is plenty of star power in the Pac-12's list of top QBs, with Cal boasting the best collection of the Rivals era.

8/17/17
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
QB Week: Breaking down where NFL QBs come from

QB Week: Breaking down where NFL QBs come from

The Big Ten might boast the best NFL QB ever, but no league has produced more current NFL starters than the Pac-12.

8/14/17
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Snapshot: Quarterbacks

NFL Draft Snapshot: Quarterbacks

NFL Draft week is here and Mike Farrell breaks down the QB position, where Clemson's DeShaun Watson is the clear No. 1.

4/24/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
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?

4/24/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Heisman Watch: NFL comparisons

Heisman Watch: NFL comparisons

This week's Heisman Watch looks at which NFL players the top candidates, including Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield, most resemble.

12/2/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Pick Six: Mariota, Gronk shine

Pick Six: Mariota, Gronk shine

Adam Gorney looks back at six players making headlines over the weekend, including Leonard Fournette, as high school recruits.

9/15/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Gimme 5, Day 4: Historical look Rivals five-stars

Gimme 5, Day 4: Historical look Rivals five-stars

What high school has developed the most five-stars? What conference landed the most? The final part of our four-part series is here.

7/17/15
 â€¢ Mark Pszonak
Three-stars in the NFL Draft

Three-stars in the NFL Draft

Mike Farrell breaks down the first 15 three-stars selected in the NFL draft, led by the No. 2 pick, Oregon QB Marcus Mariota.

5/6/15
 â€¢ Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Breaking down the first round

Breaking down the first round

Mike Farrell reviews each first-round pick, including Jameis Winston, and looks at where the players ranked in high school.

5/1/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Thoughts while shaving: Talking QBs

Thoughts while shaving: Talking QBs

Could QB Shea Patterson become our overall No. 1 player for 2016? Mike Farrell dives into all things quarterback for 2016.

4/22/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: A win for Ole Miss; Oregon hot

Mind of Mike: A win for Ole Miss; Oregon hot

The loss to Auburn was heartbreaking for Ole Miss, but it captivated recruits. Mike Farrell weighs in on the aftermath and much more.

11/5/14
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Christmas wrap Not for these guys

Mind of Mike: Christmas wrap Not for these guys

The class of 2013 has seen many stars such as Reuben Foster commit early. So why are there loose ends as Christmas nears?

12/19/12
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
West mailbag: Who are the surprise standouts

West mailbag: Who are the surprise standouts

Rob Cassidy addresses underrated players such as Thomas Duarte, Oregon QBs and giving second chances in his West mailbag.

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11/30/12
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Rankings of Yore: Johnny on the bench

Rankings of Yore: Johnny on the bench

A scenario in which Johnny Manziel is glued to the bench? Could have happened. Check out the latest Rankings of Yore.

11/16/12
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Flippin Gators

Mind of Mike: Flippin Gators

Do the Gators, hot off their win over LSU, carry the cache to lure players such as Jalen Ramsey?

10/10/12
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Logjams at QB not scaring top prospects

Logjams at QB not scaring top prospects

Texas A&M commits Kenny Hill and Kohl Stewart aren't scared of Johnny Manziel. But history says you can have too many QBs.

10/5/12
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Pac-12

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Pac-12

The USC-Oregon rivalry is heating up, both on the field and the recruiting trail. National Signing Day ended with some drama on Wednesday night, as De

2/3/11
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Decision soon for HI star

Decision soon for HI star

Honolulu, HI defensive end Lake Koa-Ka'ai has been taking visits recently to get his college decision finalized. <i>Duck Sports Authority</i> caught u

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1/18/11
 â€¢ Brent Zook
NUC All-World: Spotlight matchups

NUC All-World: Spotlight matchups

Rivals.com analyst Barry Every looks at the players involved in three key matchups for Friday's NUC All-World Gridiron Classic in Charleston, S.C. Ato

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12/30/10
 â€¢ Barry Every
All-World: Five things to watch

All-World: Five things to watch

Rivals.com analyst Barry Every is looking ahead to Friday's National Underclassmen Combine All-World Gridiron Classic, providing five story lines to f

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12/28/10
 â€¢ Barry Every
Oregon now is Wests trendy program

Oregon now is Wests trendy program

Oregon coach Chip Kelly is building the new trendy program in the West, as regional king USC has been staggered by probation. Not only are the Ducks r

11/15/10
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Mariota back from Oregon visit

Mariota back from Oregon visit

One of six official football visitors on hand to witness Oregon's 52-31 win over Stanford was Honolulu quarterback Marcus Mariota. <I>Duck Sports Auth

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10/8/10
 â€¢ Brent Zook
Full slate of visitors for Stanford

Full slate of visitors for Stanford

The Oregon Ducks will face one of their toughest tests of the year on the field Saturday. The Stanford Cardinal brings their undefeated team to Eugene

9/30/10
 â€¢ A.J. Jacobson
Koa Kaai moves Ducks up after visit

Koa Kaai moves Ducks up after visit

The Oregon Ducks are making their presence felt in the Pacific. Talented dual-threat quarterback Marcus Mariota gave his verbal commitment to the Duck

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9/22/10
 â€¢ Brent Zook
Randall firms things up

Randall firms things up

The population of the state of Oregon was up by a few folks last week. Hollywood (Fla.) QB Jerrard Randall flew out to the West Coast with his family,

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8/9/10
 â€¢ A.J. Jacobson
Yruretagoyena assesses new commits

Yruretagoyena assesses new commits

If the Oregon Ducks are not full at offensive line for the class of 2011, they are close to it. After the second and third commitments for the unit la

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7/22/10
 â€¢ A.J. Jacobson
Randall sets official visit

Randall sets official visit

For the Oregon Ducks, quarterback recruiting for the Class of 2011 has been a bountiful harvest. First of three commits at the position was Hollywood,

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7/2/10
 â€¢ A.J. Jacobson
Mariota calls it for Pac-10 school

Mariota calls it for Pac-10 school

It was no secret that Oregon was the favorite for Marcus Mariota but the Honolulu (Hawaii) St. Louis pro-style quarterback couldn't commit until he vi

6/30/10
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Mariotas Oregon offer comes through

Mariotas Oregon offer comes through

The Oregon Ducks have a strong presence in the state of Hawaii, and that presence has been strengthened with the recent success of starting quarterbac

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5/20/10
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
AMP: Hawaiis best compete in L.A.

AMP: Hawaiis best compete in L.A.

Two of Hawaii's best traveled to Los Angeles Sunday to go up against the best from California and beyond. Honolulu St. Louis products Marcus Mariota

4/29/10
 â€¢ Rivals.com AMP
L.A. NIKE Camp: Breaking them down

L.A. NIKE Camp: Breaking them down

The largest NIKE Football Training Camp to date took place on the campus of USC on Sunday with approximately 320 athletes in attendance. Not every tal

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4/27/10
 â€¢ Barry Every
Linebackers lead way at NIKE Camp

Linebackers lead way at NIKE Camp

There was talent across the board at Sunday's Los Angeles Nike Camp at USC but there was no greater concentration of top prospects than at linebacker

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4/25/10
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Mariota ready to compete

Mariota ready to compete

It is not clear who the top prospect in Hawaii will be in 2011, but one of the candidates is a quarterback who did not even start for his varsity squa

4/13/10
 â€¢ Greg Ladky