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XFL returns with several former five-stars on team rosters

XFL returns with several former five-stars on team rosters

Tyler Vaughns is one of several former five-star prospects that are playing in the XFL this season.

2/19/23
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
All-Decade: The top two-team recruiting battles of the 2010s

All-Decade: The top two-team recruiting battles of the 2010s

Jake Fromm's recruitment came down to Alabama and Georgia.

11/26/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
All-Decade: The most polarizing prospects from the 2010s

All-Decade: The most polarizing prospects from the 2010s

Opinions on Matt Elam were all over the map during the 2014 recruiting cycle.

11/26/19
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five takeaways from Wednesday's session at SEC Media Days

Five takeaways from Wednesday's session at SEC Media Days

Takeaways from Wednesday's SEC Media Day featuring Alabama, Texas A&M, Missouri and Kentucky.

7/12/17
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Five-Star Challenge: SEC preview

Five-Star Challenge: SEC preview

The <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> is a wish list for Georgia, including DT Derrick Brown. We break down the SEC.

5/29/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Jackson holds top spot, Long, Key make debuts

Jackson holds top spot, Long, Key make debuts

New 2016 prospect rankings.

7/31/14
 â€¢ Alex Davis
Sights and soundbites from National Signing Day

Sights and soundbites from National Signing Day

Sights, soundbites, tweets and texts: A look back at the National Signing Day that was for Mark Stoops and Kentucky.

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2/6/14
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
UK keeps top talents at home in football signing class

UK keeps top talents at home in football signing class

Neal Brown and Kentucky kept four of the Bluegrass State's top talents at home in assembling a strong recruiting class.

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2/6/14
 â€¢ Brett Dawson and T.J. Walker
Stoops, Kentucky complete record recruiting class

Stoops, Kentucky complete record recruiting class

The question was if Kentucky could hold together its recruiting class. On Wednesday, Mark Stoops gave an emphatic answer.

2/5/14
 â€¢ Brett Dawson
2014 KY RB to take preferred walk-on at UK

2014 KY RB to take preferred walk-on at UK

2014 Louisville (Ky.) running back Charles Walker commits to the University of Kentucky.

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2/3/14
 â€¢ Alex Davis
Roundtable: Who has surprised

Roundtable: Who has surprised

Mark Stoops is poised to sign a historic class at Kentucky, but are the Wildcats the biggest surprise of the 2014 cycle?

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2/2/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Around the Southeast: Harris is in demand

Around the Southeast: Harris is in demand

Rivals100 QB Treon Harris is in high demand despite his longstanding commitment to Florida State. Get more Around the Southeast.

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1/31/14
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Gallery: Elam picks Wildcats over Crimson Tide

Gallery: Elam picks Wildcats over Crimson Tide

Photos and video of Matt Elam, the John Hardin High School defensive tackle who committed to Kentucky on Thursday.

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1/30/14
 â€¢ Alex Holt
Elam to Kentucky: What it means

Elam to Kentucky: What it means

A look at what it means for Kentucky to land John Hardin defensive tackle Matt Elam, an Alabama recruiting target.

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1/30/14
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Elam hopes commitment sparks UK turnaround

Elam hopes commitment sparks UK turnaround

Matt Elam wants to spark a Kentucky football surge. That's why the John Hardin defensive tackle picked the Cats over Alabama.

1/30/14
 â€¢ Brett Dawson
DT Matt Elams set to make decision today.

DT Matt Elams set to make decision today.

The big man in the middle has a choice to make this week. UA or UK for Matt Elam?

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1/28/14
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Roundtable: Who will perform late magic

Roundtable: Who will perform late magic

Can UCLA's Jim Mora go into SEC country and land Malachi Dupre and Rashaan Evans? That's a discussion for our latest Roundtable.

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1/27/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Bamas total package

Bamas total package

The visit gave Matt Elam more personal time with the coaching staff and possible future teammates.

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1/20/14
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Roundtable: Under Armour and Army recap

Roundtable: Under Armour and Army recap

Isaiah McKenzie's name came up as our analysts discussed players who recently impressed in all-star settings.

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1/12/14
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Indecision

Indecision

Elam and Brown are still up in the air and Lloyd Tubman is looking around.

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1/7/14
 â€¢ Alex Davis
Army: Smith postpones decision

Army: Smith postpones decision

Erick Smith was scheduled to commit during the Army Bowl, but he has postponed his decision Get more Army East notes inside.

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1/2/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Army: Injury wont stop Kamara

Army: Injury wont stop Kamara

Despite a minor injury, Jamil Kamara is still full-go for the Army All-America Bowl and his college announcement.

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12/31/13
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Recruiting Mailbag: Barker, Bonnafon, Fant  Elam

Recruiting Mailbag: Barker, Bonnafon, Fant Elam

Matt Elam is set to make his decision this weekend. Get my prediction here. Also, what the future may have in store for Barker, Bonnafon and Fant.

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12/31/13
 â€¢ Alex Davis
Elam talks Kentucky, Alabama at All-American Bowl

Elam talks Kentucky, Alabama at All-American Bowl

In a video interview from the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, defensive tackle Matt Elam talks Kentucky and Alabama.

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12/30/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Army: Ten storylines to watch this week

Army: Ten storylines to watch this week

Can Demetrius Knox remain the nation's top-ranked guard? That's one of many things to watch this week at the U.S. Army Bowl.

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12/30/13
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Ups, downs of latest positional rankings

Ups, downs of latest positional rankings

Malik Rosier made a big jump in the dual-threat QB rankings. Get inside for a look at the biggest movers at each position.

12/5/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Barker graduating early and heading to Lexington

Barker graduating early and heading to Lexington

Conner quarterback Drew Barker is graduating early and heading to Lexington to begin his college career.

12/5/13
 â€¢ Alex Davis
Comfortable feeling

Comfortable feeling

Matt Elam returns from his first-ever game at the University of Alabama.

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11/10/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Recruiting Preview: Alabama-LSU

Recruiting Preview: Alabama-LSU

The Alabama-LSU game presents one of the biggest weekends of the year. Bring on the elite prospects eager to watch in Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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11/7/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Matt Elam lists Bama, UK and ND as favorites

Matt Elam lists Bama, UK and ND as favorites

Four-star defensive tackle Matt Elam knows what he wants in a school.

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10/29/13
 â€¢ Alex Davis
Ware talks return from injury, UK commitment

Ware talks return from injury, UK commitment

Denzel Ware's recruitment has had its twists and turns, but the Florida defensive end is on solid ground with Kentucky.

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10/27/13
 â€¢ Derek Terry
Bama-UK battling for Elam

Bama-UK battling for Elam

The defensive tackle talks a lot of both schools and his prediction of this weekend's SEC game.

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10/11/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Matt Elam is expecting some visitors Friday

Matt Elam is expecting some visitors Friday

Representatives from Alabama and Notre Dame will be in the Bluegrass Friday.

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10/10/13
 â€¢ Alex Davis
Justin Rowland answers recruiting questions

Justin Rowland answers recruiting questions

Recruiting mailbag: Will Kentucky recruit another offensive lineman, like Marcelys Jones, in this class?

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10/8/13
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Around the Southeast: Several battling for Malone

Around the Southeast: Several battling for Malone

Vanderbilt appears to be out of it for wideout Josh Malone, so who has the edge? Get that scoop and more Around the Southeast.

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9/20/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Prospect picks: Alabama at AM

Prospect picks: Alabama at AM

With Alabama set to take on Texas A&M, we asked for predictions from 48 prospects, including five-star Marlon Humphrey.

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9/13/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone and Courtney Roland
How Kentucky football recruits fared over the weekend

How Kentucky football recruits fared over the weekend

Our weekly recap of how Kentucky recruits fared begins with a light week of games but a strong start from Denzel Ware.

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8/26/13
 â€¢ Justin Rowland and Derek Terry
Video: Visits await Elam

Video: Visits await Elam

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Rivals250 defensive tackle Matt Elam talked with Irish Illustrated after his season opener, previewing an upcoming trip to Notre Dam

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8/24/13
 â€¢ Jake Brown
Video: Elam goes to work

Video: Elam goes to work

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Four-star defensive tackle Matt Elam kicked off the season Friday. Irish Illustrated has exclusive highlights.

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8/24/13
 â€¢ Jake Brown
Ups, downs of latest positional rankings

Ups, downs of latest positional rankings

Thanks to a standout summer, Malachi Dupre rose to the top of the WR rankings. Get a look at the big movers at every position.

8/22/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Elam adds fourth star, talks visit plans

Elam adds fourth star, talks visit plans

Now a four-star prospect in the latest Rivals rankings, Matt Elam talks about his fall and winter visit plans.

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8/22/13
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Recruits react to new uniforms

Recruits react to new uniforms

Volquest.com reached out to numerous recruits Thursday to find out their reaction to the Vols' new 'Smokey' alternate uniforms. Find out what numerous

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8/15/13
 â€¢ Austin Price & Paul Fortenberry
Impact analysis: DaVonte Lambert

Impact analysis: DaVonte Lambert

Tennessee landed one of its top targets along the defensive line Tuesday when DaVonte Lambert make his Vol commitment known. Now we take a closer look

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8/13/13
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
 UA Target Spotlight: Matt Elam

UA Target Spotlight: Matt Elam

Will Alabama lure the out-of-state prospect to Tuscaloosa? "I am a winner, and I want to win."

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8/1/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Elam plans Kentucky visit after season ends

Elam plans Kentucky visit after season ends

Defensive tackle Matt Elam will take an official visit to Kentucky, but it will have to wait a while.

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7/31/13
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Elam receives Vol offer

Elam receives Vol offer

Tennessee offered one of the biggest defensive linemen in the South Friday. But, is it too late for the Vols to be a major factor?

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7/26/13
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
Elam looking forward to UK visit

Elam looking forward to UK visit

High three-star Elizabethtown (Ky.) defensive tackle Matt Elam has five schools that are standing out, but if Kentucky fans have their way he'll stay

7/10/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Kentucky making a splash with class of 2014

Kentucky making a splash with class of 2014

Mark Stoops has Kentucky attracting football recruits like never before. Can the Wildcats keep the momentum through Signing Day?

7/8/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Irish in Elams top five after visit

Irish in Elams top five after visit

Notre Dame's depth, or lack of it, at the nose guard position helped the Irish climb into the top five of Mat Elam.

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6/25/13
 â€¢ Steve Hare
Elam talks Ohio State visit

Elam talks Ohio State visit

Fast rising defensive tackle Matt Elam has wrapped up his unofficial visit to Ohio State. He talks about his trip and how it impacted the Buckeyes' ch

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6/20/13
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Elam set to visit Ohio State today

Elam set to visit Ohio State today

What is high three-star defensive tackle Matt Elam hoping to see on his visit to Ohio State?

6/20/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Irish offer nose guard

Irish offer nose guard

Three-star defensive tackle Matt Elam landed an offer from Notre Dame this week and promptly added the Irish to his top five.

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6/14/13
 â€¢ Steve Hare
Nations top all-purpose back commits to Kentucky

Nations top all-purpose back commits to Kentucky

Rivals 100 prospect Stanley Williams made a big boom on Thursday when the nation's No. 1 all purpose back committed to Kentucky.

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6/13/13
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Buckeyes offer big defensive tackle

Buckeyes offer big defensive tackle

The Spring Evaluation period is over but the Ohio State coaching staff is still putting out offers. The latest coming on Tuesday afternoon to a massiv

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6/4/13
 â€¢ Marc Givler
Elam shines at Alabama camp

Elam shines at Alabama camp

"I whooped this 300-pound kid. He was good, but I just dominated him." What did Saban and Cristobal have to say? Read much more here...

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6/4/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Notebook: Alabama coast-to-coast

Notebook: Alabama coast-to-coast

What are prospects saying? "They put players in the NFL. They win national championships."

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5/11/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Tide priority

Tide priority

Lance Thompson visited one of Alabama's key targets on Tuesday.

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5/8/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
A-Day welcomes elite prospects

A-Day welcomes elite prospects

The University of Alabama welcomes several of the nation's best for the annual spring game.

4/18/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
E-towns Elam has five faves, including Kentucky

E-towns Elam has five faves, including Kentucky

Elizabethtown defensive tackle Matt Elam has plenty of interest, but five schools are grabbing his attention early.

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3/28/13
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Elam to see the Vols this weekend

Elam to see the Vols this weekend

For Elizabethtown, Ky., defensive tackle Matt Elam, the recruiting process is beginning to take off. With offers from Alabama, Louisville, Kentucky an

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3/15/13
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
Junior Day Visitors for WKU Football

Junior Day Visitors for WKU Football

A big weekend for WKU football, as they host numerous 2014 prospects for Junior Day Festivities.

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3/2/13
 â€¢ Sean Williams
Hilltoppers Offer John Hardin DT Matt Elam

Hilltoppers Offer John Hardin DT Matt Elam

John Hardin (Elizabethtown, Ky.) defensive tackle is the latest to receive an offer from Western Kentucky.

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2/26/13
 â€¢ Sean Williams
Elam talks Alabama offer

Elam talks Alabama offer

This 6-foot-5, 350-pounder was the first offer Saturday at the Crimson Tide's Junior Day.

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2/23/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
2014s Hottest Names in the Bluegrass State

2014s Hottest Names in the Bluegrass State

Trinity star and future Cardinal Reggie Bonnafon leads the list of top in-state talent for 2014. Who else is on our list?

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2/17/13
 â€¢ Howie Lindsey