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Building The Roster: NFC North

Building The Roster: NFC North

Aaron Rodgers was a three-star prospect coming out of junior college.

10/8/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star defensive tackles

Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star defensive tackles

Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its rankings at the DT position from 2012 to 2015?

5/27/19
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Raiding Peach State, new coaches, top 1-2 punch

Three-Point Stance: Raiding Peach State, new coaches, top 1-2 punch

Raiding the state of Georgia, the top five new head coaches on the recruiting trail and the best 2019 1-2 punches.

5/10/18
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
SEC spotlight: Teams that have produced most active NFL players

SEC spotlight: Teams that have produced most active NFL players

LSU leads the way in the SEC by producing 50 active NFL players, including Patrick Peterson.

9/12/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Ten breakout players for 2017

Ten breakout players for 2017

The 2017 college football season is upon us so it’s time to unveil our breakout players heading into the season.

8/31/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Snapshot: Defensive tackles

NFL Draft Snapshot: Defensive tackles

Another positional preview for the NFL Draft, and another Alabama atop the board. Up next: Defensive tackles.

4/25/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big decommitments, weekend recruiting highlights

Three-Point Stance: Big decommitments, weekend recruiting highlights

Top 10 decommitments of 2018, biggest commits from the weekend and 5 under-the-radar draft prospects.

4/25/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft 3.0

Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft 3.0

The 2017 NFL Draft has almost arrived, and National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell reveals his third mock draft.

4/6/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

With many of last season's top college players off to the NFL, programs are looking for replacements.

4/5/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Post NFL-Combine stock report: DT

Post NFL-Combine stock report: DT

The SEC, led by Jonathan Allen, is well represented as Rivals experts examine the DT draft class post-NFL Combine.

3/20/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft 2.0

Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft 2.0

Can Deshaun Watson run all the way to the top of the draft?

3/13/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Adam Gorney's NFL mock draft 2.0

Rival Views: Adam Gorney's NFL mock draft 2.0

How will the top five shake out after Myles Garrett in this year's NFL Draft?

3/13/17
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
2017 NFL Combine: Stock boosters

2017 NFL Combine: Stock boosters

The 2017 NFL Combine is the books, and several players have seen their stock rise after strong performances.

3/8/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Two-stars that crushed the Combine, QB rankings

Three-Point Stance: Two-stars that crushed the Combine, QB rankings

Go inside the NFL Combine for underrated stars, the QB pecking order and other observations.

3/7/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft

Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft

Myles Garrett is the consensus No. 1 pick heading into the NFL Combine, but who does Mike Farrell think goes No. 2?

3/1/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Pre-combine rankings: Defensive tackle

Pre-combine rankings: Defensive tackle

Several former five-star prospects rank highly on Rivals' pre-NFL Combine defensive tackle draft board.

2/20/17
 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rivals.com All-America Defense

Rivals.com All-America Defense

Rivals.com unveils its All-American defensive squad, with nine of the 13 first-teamers hailing from the SEC.

12/27/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
The Farrell postseason 50 for 2016

The Farrell postseason 50 for 2016

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell lists the nation's top 50 players from the 2016 regular season.

12/24/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 16-20

Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 16-20

SEC defensive players highlight this segment of the nation's top players.

12/22/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Rivals Rivalry Week: Auburn defense

Rivals Rivalry Week: Auburn defense

Marlon Davidson is one of the key cogs of Auburn's standout defense. Mike Farrell breaks down the Tigers' top defenders.

11/23/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft

Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney have Clemson QB Deshaun Watson in very different slots of the NFL Draft. See both lists.

11/21/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Draft stock report: Defensive tackle

NFL Draft stock report: Defensive tackle

Some former five-star DTs have seen their NFL draft stock rise and fall this season.

11/15/16
 â€¢ Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Few QB stars in NFL Draft class

Three-Point Stance: Few QB stars in NFL Draft class

Notre Dame's DeShone Kizer is one of very few QB stars expected to be part of the 2017 NFL Draft class.

11/5/16
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
From five-star to freshman

From five-star to freshman

The hype of recruiting meets reality when touted prospects begin their college careers. The transition can be difficult.

7/12/16
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Five-Star Tracker: Stars shining in SEC

Five-Star Tracker: Stars shining in SEC

Former five-stars, like LSU RB Leonard Fournette, are plentiful in the SEC. Here are five who have lived up to the hype.

9/18/15
 â€¢ Blair Angulo
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
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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9/29/13
 â€¢ 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.

9/22/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
IMPACT ANALYSIS: Enigmatic DT could be a star

IMPACT ANALYSIS: Enigmatic DT could be a star

Auburn gained a commitment Sunday from a defensive tackle who hasn't played a single down of varsity college ball. Still, Devaro Lawrence may be exact

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7/21/13
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Top 40 Addendum

Top 40 Addendum

The AuburnSports.com Top 40, which was revealed in full last week, didn't include newcomers. What if it had? We examine eight new players who might ha

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7/3/13
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Eight more signees report

Eight more signees report

Eight more signees reported to Auburn on Tuesday morning, bringing the total number of 2013 signees to 18. Get the scoop on the arrivals and who didn'

6/18/13
 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Signee Profile: Montravius Adams

Signee Profile: Montravius Adams

SIGNEE PROFILE Go inside for an <i>exclusive</i> HD video interview and Q&A with five-star defensive tackle Montravius Adams, as the Rivals100 signee

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5/21/13
 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Rivals.com rankings: 10 questions

Rivals.com rankings: 10 questions

Will Allen Lazard give the class of 2014 a 5-star WR? That's one of the questions that will be answered when the new Rivals100 is revealed.

5/19/13
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
NOTEBOOK: Artis-Payne savoring second chance

NOTEBOOK: Artis-Payne savoring second chance

Cam Artis-Payne said Wednesday that he quit playing football altogether after high school, but is glad he didn't quit on his dream. He's now in positi

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4/17/13
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Spring competing: DT

Spring competing: DT

Auburn's defensive tackles have taken a beating during the past two years -- on the field and in the eyes of observers. Yet Gabe Wright and three fell

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3/22/13
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Malzahns past at Auburn a head start on future

Malzahns past at Auburn a head start on future

Gus Malzahn is back at Auburn after less than a year away. It's a luxury few new head coaches enjoy, and he is taking advantage.

3/8/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Garner facing new challenges

Garner facing new challenges

Rodney Garner played a central role in gathering the Tigers' impressive signing class, but now he must turn his attention toward the defensive line. C

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2/26/13
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
The great misnomer

The great misnomer

Gus Malzahn's high-scoring offense often gets categorized with spread offenses and their inherent problems, but his dedication to the run game makes A

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2/13/13
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Rivals.com top recruiters: SEC

Rivals.com top recruiters: SEC

Another recruiting national title for Alabama helped Mike Groh reel in SEC Recruiter of the Year. Who were the other stars?

2/12/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Auburns most important signees

Auburns most important signees

The AuburnSports.com staff analyzes Auburn's most important signees in the 2013 signing class. Five-stars Montravius Adams and Carl Lawson are among t

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2/11/13
 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Florida 2013 Class Grades: Defense

Florida 2013 Class Grades: Defense

Today Inside the Gators awards grades to Florida's 2013 signing class on a position-by-position basis. Not only did the Gators strike gold at lineback

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2/8/13
 â€¢ Robert Lopez
Signing Days winners and losers

Signing Days winners and losers

You'd feel like a winner, too, if you landed Montravius Adams on signing day. Who were the winners and losers on Wednesday?

2/6/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Strong foundation

Strong foundation

That couldn't have gone much more smoothly. Gus Malzahn's first signing class at Auburn alleviated anxiety and provided the Tigers a solid foundation

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2/6/13
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Strong finish

Strong finish

Gus Malzahn made brawn a focus of the Tigers' recruiting effort during the past six weeks. That plan yielded major returns Wednesday.

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2/6/13
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate
Impact Analysis: Monster addition

Impact Analysis: Monster addition

Auburn hit a home run with the addition of Dooly Co. (Ga.) five-star Montravius Adams. The nation's No. 3 defensive tackle committed and signed with A

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2/6/13
 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Five-star DT signs with Auburn

Five-star DT signs with Auburn

Auburn landed their second five-star defensive line prospect of the 2013 class, when Dooly County (Ga.) defensive tackle Monravius Adams committed and

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2/6/13
 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Nkemdiche makes Ole Miss relevant

Nkemdiche makes Ole Miss relevant

Drama aside, Robert Nkemdiche's pledge to Ole Miss brings credibility -- and with that possibly more talented recruits.

2/6/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
NSD: Five predictions for Signing Day

NSD: Five predictions for Signing Day

In addition to Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss will land the nation's top OT, Laremy Tunsil. Get more NSD predictions inside.

2/6/13
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Final predictions

Final predictions

Inside, UGASports football analyst Jake Rowe makes his final predictions regarding some of Georgia's uncommitted targets.

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2/5/13
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
Adams makes last visit, names four finalists

Adams makes last visit, names four finalists

Dooly County (Ga.) five-star defensive tackle Montravius Adams is set for a National Signing Day decision, but before that, he had to take one last of

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2/3/13
 â€¢ Justin Hokanson
Roundtable: Wheres the circus

Roundtable: Wheres the circus

Which prospect's announcement on signing day has the potential to turn crazy? Mackenzie Alexander is one possibility.

2/2/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Weekend visits: Malzahn the closer

Weekend visits: Malzahn the closer

Can Gus Malzahn lure a couple of 5-stars and lift Auburn into the top 10 in recruiting? Check out our weekend visit preview.

2/1/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Georgia becoming a part of recruiting elite

Georgia becoming a part of recruiting elite

Robert Nkemdiche is just the start as the Rivals100 is littered with Georgia prospects. Is the state close to the Big Three?

2/1/13
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Roundtable: Biggest battles down the stretch

Roundtable: Biggest battles down the stretch

Shelton Gibson has two big schools fighting for his signature. The Rivals Roundtable examines the best battles left on board.

1/31/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
I could see myself there

I could see myself there

VIENNA - What did Montravius Adams have to say after getting together with head coach Mark Richt during his in-home meeting? Check it out side.

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1/30/13
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
Down the Stretch: Defensive Targets

Down the Stretch: Defensive Targets

Where do things stand eight days out from National Signing Day? Up today, Inside the Gators takes a look at the remaining targets on defense.

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1/29/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Mock Class update

Mock Class update

Inside, UGASports analyst Jake Rowe offers up his final mock class heading into next week's Signing Day. Who does he predict to sign with the Bulldogs

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1/29/13
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
Weekend Wrapup: Kamara done with visits

Weekend Wrapup: Kamara done with visits

Alvin Kamara had the full attention of one offensive staff on his visit. Find out where and much more as we wrap up the weekend.

1/28/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Kamara figuring it all out

Kamara figuring it all out

Inside, running back Alvin Kamara breaks down his official visit to Georgia with UGASports football analyst Jake Rowe.

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1/27/13
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
New leaders for Bellamy

New leaders for Bellamy

After returning from Athens, Chamblee defensive end Davin Bellamy says his recruitment has suddenly taken a crazy turn.

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1/27/13
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
Weekend Visitor Preview: One leaves early

Weekend Visitor Preview: One leaves early

The second to last visit weekend before National Signing Day is a relatively quiet one for Florida as the Gators will host but three official visitors

1/25/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Huge weekend at hand

Huge weekend at hand

Inside, UGASports analyst Jake Rowe breaks down Georgia's big recruiting weekend.

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1/25/13
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
Team Rankings: Mapping the path to No. 1

Team Rankings: Mapping the path to No. 1

Could Nick Saban claim another title on Signing Day? Get a look at who is in the mix for the top spot in our team rankings.

1/25/13
 â€¢ Greg Ladky
Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects

Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects

Five-star DT Eddie Vanderdoes will be among the big names at Notre Dame this weekend. Who else has important official visitors?

1/25/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Adams getting close

Adams getting close

VIENNA - Inside, see what Montravius Adams had to tell Jake Rowe during a visit a his high school Wednesday.

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1/23/13
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
Around the Southeast: Gators make pitch

Around the Southeast: Gators make pitch

Do the Gators have a shot at luring Robert Nkemdiche? Rivals covers that and other issues in Around the Southeast.

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1/21/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Weekend Visitor Preview: Nations No. 1 due in

Weekend Visitor Preview: Nations No. 1 due in

The weekend is finally here. In what will serve as Florida's last major visit weekend before National Signing Day, the Gators will play host to severa

1/18/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

Laremy Tunsil's visit to Georgia this weekend is huge, and he is not alone. Find out who else has an important trip scheduled.

1/18/13
 â€¢ Dallas Jackson
Five-star weekend

Five-star weekend

The Alabama coaching staff is set to host several elite prospects this weekend.

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1/18/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Recruits react to Quinn moving on and Durkin being promoted

Recruits react to Quinn moving on and Durkin being promoted

Florida commits and targets react to the news that Florida defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has departed for the NFL and that current linebackers coach

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1/17/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Weekend visit wrapup: Rocky Top this

Weekend visit wrapup: Rocky Top this

Is Tennessee close to flipping another Vandy commit in Johnathan Ford? Get all the news from a big weekend of official visits.

1/14/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Weekend Visitor Preview: Top tackle due in

Weekend Visitor Preview: Top tackle due in

Here is a breakdown of who is expected to be on campus this weekend for Florida as well as a look at where the Gators' top targets are scheduled to be

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1/11/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Visit weekend preview: First crop for Stoops

Visit weekend preview: First crop for Stoops

Four-star DB Tahaan Goodman tops the list of players visiting Oklahoma. We take a look at who is where on a big weekend.

1/11/13
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Florida impresses five-star Adams, family  coach

Florida impresses five-star Adams, family coach

One of the biggest names left on Florida's board officially visited the Gators this past weekend. Vienna (Ga.) Dooly County defensive tackle Montraviu

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1/9/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

Robert Nkemdiche is among the Rivals100 prospects who remain uncommitted. Mike Farrell weighs in as to where they could end up.

1/9/13
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Gators offer instate receiver, could take five or six

Gators offer instate receiver, could take five or six

New Smyrna Beach (Fla.) three-star wide receiver James Clark has really seen his stock rise in the past month with many top programs starting to show

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1/6/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Under Armour Game awards

Under Armour Game awards

Alabama commit Grant Hill took home the Best Blocker Award from the Under Armour Game. Who else earned the hardware?

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1/6/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour Game: What to watch for

Under Armour Game: What to watch for

When the Under Armour All American Game kicks off on Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. in St. Petersburg, Fla., there will be several Florida Gator commits a

1/4/13
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
One stands out

One stands out

Did five-star recruit Montravius Adams tip his hand in this interview? As he and his mother prepare to visit his four finalists, is there one program

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1/4/13
 â€¢ Ryan Bartow
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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1/3/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
UA notes: Ankle slows Adams

UA notes: Ankle slows Adams

A sprained ankle has slowed Montravius Adams at the Under Armour Game, but it has done nothing to stem the recruiting buzz.

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1/1/13
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
UA Day Two: FSU 4-star commit to visit Florida

UA Day Two: FSU 4-star commit to visit Florida

Orlando, Fla. - Day two of the Under Armour All American practices are now in the books and Inside the Gators was on hand for the second straight day

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1/1/13
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Under Armour Day Two: Commits continue to impress

Under Armour Day Two: Commits continue to impress

Orlando, Fla. - Day two of the Under Armour All American game practices brought more story-lines and more solid performances from Gator commits. Sever

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1/1/13
 â€¢ Robert Lopez
Montravius Adams talks Alabama

Montravius Adams talks Alabama

Five-star talks more of his interest in Alabama with a visit on the schedule this month.

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1/1/13
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Adams still eyeing AU

Adams still eyeing AU

Montravius Adams, the nation's No. 2 DT, said Tuesday that he's planning to take an official visit to Auburn during the coming weeks. Still, the Tiger

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1/1/13
 â€¢ Allie Davison
Under Armour: Monday recruiting notebook

Under Armour: Monday recruiting notebook

You can bet Florida will press hard to flip DeMarcus Walker from his Alabama commitment. Check out the Under Armour notebook.

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12/31/12
 â€¢ Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
UA Notes: Rivals100 lineman talks UF visit

UA Notes: Rivals100 lineman talks UF visit

Orlando, Fla. - After the first day of Under Armour practice Inside the Gators caught up with several of Florida's top remaining targets including Dem

12/31/12
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
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

12/31/12
 â€¢ Robert Lopez
Nkemdiche still undecided

Nkemdiche still undecided

Robert Nkemdiche arrived at the Under Armour All-American game and named his top five. But is he any closer to a decision?

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12/30/12
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Commits  targets playing in all star events

Commits targets playing in all star events

While it's still the dead period in the world of recruiting, business is about to pickup greatly over the next week as the post season all star games

12/30/12
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
Ten things to watch at the Under Armour game

Ten things to watch at the Under Armour game

Can Robert Nkemdiche hold his own against Carl Lawson? That's one of the questions from the Under Armour All-America Game.

12/30/12
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
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.

12/28/12
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
What players will emerge

What players will emerge

ATLANTA - With practice for the Rising Seniors All-Star game set to get underway, UGASports takes a look at some of the players you should probably ge

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12/27/12
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
ITG Recruiting Big Board

ITG Recruiting Big Board

The Big Board is a look at each of the remaining prospects the Gators are recruiting and their current chances of landing him.

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12/25/12
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Rivals Analyst In-Depth QA I

Rivals Analyst In-Depth QA I

Inside the Gators asked Rivals.com recruiting analysts Mike Farrell and Kynon Codrington to share their thoughts on where several Florida commits and

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12/22/12
 â€¢ Mark Wheeler
What does Adams say

What does Adams say

Inside, five-star defensive tackle Montravius Adams updates his recruiting and what effect Rodney Garner leaving Georgia has regarding his thoughts on

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12/21/12
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
What will impact be

What will impact be

Inside, UGASports football analyst Jake Rowe talks about the impact Rodney Garner headed to Auburn will have on the Bulldogs' recruiting.

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12/20/12
 â€¢ Jake Rowe
Florida to get five-star tackles first official visit

Florida to get five-star tackles first official visit

Now that his senior football season is over and done with, Vienna (Ga.) Dooley County five-star defensive tackle Montravius Adams is ready to focus on

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12/20/12
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
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
Malzahn building one step at a time

Malzahn building one step at a time

Gus Malzahn has spent most of his two weeks as head coach gaining clarity on player personnel issues. With a dead period now upon us, the coach's prio

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12/17/12
 â€¢ Jay G. Tate