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Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Linebackers

Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Linebackers

Jim Harbaugh pulled in a powerful LB duo on National Signing Day. Who else did the same?

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 linebacker recruiting classes for 2017

The SEC dominated linebacker recruiting in the 2017 cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
National Signing Day 2017 Wrap: SEC

National Signing Day 2017 Wrap: SEC

Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack look back at the good and bad for each SEC team's 2017 class.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2017

Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2017

Ohio State assistant Kerry Coombs headlines Rivals' list of the nation's top 25 recruiters for the 2017 class.

 • Rivals.com
Three-Point Stance: Classes that exceeded, missed expectations

Three-Point Stance: Classes that exceeded, missed expectations

Oklahoma is one of five programs that is significantly outperforming their recent results on the recruiting trail.

 • Mike Farrell
Army Bowl Awards

Army Bowl Awards

After a week of practices and an entertaining games, Josh Helmholdt hands out his own set of awards from San Antonio.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: Three hot teams from Thursday's practice

Army Bowl: Three hot teams from Thursday's practice

The Army Bowl continues to produce good news for UGA. They yielded positive evaluations for other programs as well.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Nick Krueger
Army Bowl: Three hot teams from Monday's action

Army Bowl: Three hot teams from Monday's action

Baron Browning is a major reason why Ohio State is one of the college teams off to a hot start at the Army Bowl.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: The five most interested teams

Army Bowl: The five most interested teams

QB Tate Martell is one of many reasons why this year's Army Bowl will be of particular interest to Ohio State fans.

 • Nick Krueger
Video analysis: McBride brings high upside to Bulldogs

Video analysis: McBride brings high upside to Bulldogs

Woody Wommack and Jake Reuse break down linebacker Nate McBride and his commitment to the Bulldogs.

 • David Berry
Rivals100 Update: Five new five-stars, movement in top 10

Rivals100 Update: Five new five-stars, movement in top 10

There are five new five-stars and changes in the top 10 in the latest Rivals100 Presented by Under Armour.

 • Mike Farrell
Where Oregon's top targets stand after coaching change

Where Oregon's top targets stand after coaching change

Top recruits reveal their status as Ducks pursue new coach.

 • Adam Gorney
SEC Breakdown: Inside the numbers

SEC Breakdown: Inside the numbers

An Ole Miss slump, Alabama's five-star mastery and an interesting average star rating for the Vols.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
SEC Breakdown: Tide tops recruiting rankings

SEC Breakdown: Tide tops recruiting rankings

A likely suspect currently sits atop the SEC team recruiting rankings for the 2017 class.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Five-star updates, predictions

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Five-star updates, predictions

The Rivals.com team predicts where the 15 uncommitted 2017 five-star prospects will land.

 • Staff
Position rankings: Breaking down the 2017 class

Position rankings: Breaking down the 2017 class

Time to go inside each position ranking to find prospects to watch, like LB Markail Benton, for the class of 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Dawgs on top for five-star linebacker

Dawgs on top for five-star linebacker

Good news for the Bulldogs, as the father of one of the nation's best says they are atop the heap.

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 • Anthony Dasher
Southeast recruiting Four-Cast

Southeast recruiting Four-Cast

The latest recruiting status for five-stars Nate McBride, AJ Terrell, Dylan Moses and Jedrick Willis.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Breakdown: Predictions on five heated SEC recruiting battles

Breakdown: Predictions on five heated SEC recruiting battles

Woody Wommack looks at five prospects for which SEC teams are locked in a heated battle, with his prediction for each.

 • Woody Wommack
Is 5-Star McBride casting his eyes westward?

Is 5-Star McBride casting his eyes westward?

JEFFERSON, Ga. - Nate McBride gives the latest on his recruitment and breaks down his top five.

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 • Paul Maharry
Recruiting notes: Updates on the nation's top athletes

Recruiting notes: Updates on the nation's top athletes

See the latest recruiting notes on several of the nation's top athletes and quarterbacks.

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 • Adam Gorney and Adam Friedman
Five-star linebacker made quick return trip to Athens

Five-star linebacker made quick return trip to Athens

It wasn't too long ago that Nate McBride was in Athens, but that did not stop him from another visit recently.

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 • Jake Reuse
No. 1 inside linebacker visiting AU Saturday, still high on Tigers

No. 1 inside linebacker visiting AU Saturday, still high on Tigers

Nate McBride, who is ranked the No. 1 inside linebacker in the 2017 class, continues to have Auburn in his top group of

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Nation's No. 1 inside linebacker recaps his visit to Georgia

Nation's No. 1 inside linebacker recaps his visit to Georgia

The top linebacker in the nation was in Athens on Tuesday, and he broke down what the Dawgs did to impress.

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 • Jake Reuse
New Georgia State Rankings: Meet the Top 5, get our predictions

New Georgia State Rankings: Meet the Top 5, get our predictions

Get a look at the Georgia state rankings and see where the top players might land.

 • Woody Wommack
Introducing 2017 stars from the Southeast

Introducing 2017 stars from the Southeast

Highlighting several highly-ranked Midwesterners, like Trevon Grimes, who have active recruitments.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: 2016 vs. 2017, Marshall's move, Nkemdiche's blunder

Three-Point Stance: 2016 vs. 2017, Marshall's move, Nkemdiche's blunder

Comparing the 2016 and 2017 classes, plus interesting NFL Combine developments.

 • Mike Farrell
5-star LB visits AU, leaves with Tigers in top group

5-star LB visits AU, leaves with Tigers in top group

AUBURN, Ala. | Nate McBride in early January didn’t plan to visit Auburn in the spring. The five-star recruit and No. 1

 • Jeffrey Lee
2017 Target Board: Linebackers

2017 Target Board: Linebackers

Auburn's top targets at linebacker in the Class of 2017...

 • Jeffrey Lee
Five storylines to follow entering the 2017 recruiting cycle

Five storylines to follow entering the 2017 recruiting cycle

With the class of 2016 in the books, it's time to shift the focus on the class of 2017.

 • Woody Wommack
Whats Georgia getting

Whats Georgia getting

Five-star linebacker Nate McBride gives his take on what Georgia is picking up in Kirby Smart as a person and recruiter.

 • Jake Reuse
Recruits react to Richts departure

Recruits react to Richts departure

Five-star Mecole Hardman was one of several Georgia recruits to express surprise over Mark Richt's departure on social media.

 • Woody Wommack
5-star LB wants Richt, staff to stay

5-star LB wants Richt, staff to stay

5-star LB Nate McBride has some strong words for the UGA decision makers regarding Mark Richt's future.

 • Woody Wommack
The atmosphere was crazy

The atmosphere was crazy

Five-star prospect said, "They are the best team in the country." Read what all else he had to say.

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 • Andrew Bone
McBride talks Bama/UGA

McBride talks Bama/UGA

The five-star linebacker from the Peach State has high interest in both schools.

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 • Andrew Bone
2017 Introduction: Nate McBride

2017 Introduction: Nate McBride

2017 five-star Georgia linebacker Nate McBride discusses his offer from Stanford and interest in the Cardinal.

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 • Andy Drukarev
Five-star to Five-star

Five-star to Five-star

Five-star recruit Nate McBride will likely miss this season with two broken wrists. But that won't stop Jacob Eason from recruiting him to Georgia.

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 • Radi Nabulsi
Georgia fights back

Georgia fights back

When five-star linebacker Nate McBride left Alabama on Saturday, the Tide led for him. Later that night McBride visited Georgia ... and things changed

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 • Jake Reuse
Five-star: Bama is the leader

Five-star: Bama is the leader

The Peach State product puts the Tide out front for a number of reasons. Read it here...

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 • Andrew Bone
Gimme 5, Day 3: Historical look Rivals five-stars

Gimme 5, Day 3: Historical look Rivals five-stars

Byron Cowart is one of five DEs to be No. 1 overall since 2002. Here is part three of our series looking at Rivals five-stars.

 • Mark Pszonak
Inside the 2017 position rankings

Inside the 2017 position rankings

Josh Helmholdt goes inside the individual 2017 position races. Five-star Najee Harris stands atop the running backs position.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Wilson debuts at No. 1 in 2017 Rivals100

Wilson debuts at No. 1 in 2017 Rivals100

Houston (Texas) Episcopal defensive tackle Marvin Wilson debuts at No. 1 in the first numerical Rivals100 for the 2017 class.

 • Rivals.com
Five-Star Challenge: Top LBs

Five-Star Challenge: Top LBs

Several linebackers, including five-star Lyndell Wilson, stood out at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>.

 • Adam Friedman
2016 Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Whos Next

2016 Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Whos Next

Marvin Wilson is among the candidates to be selected for the 2016 <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>.

 • Jason Howell
Five-Star: Time capsule

Five-Star: Time capsule

The Rivals analysts made three bold predictions before the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>. Let's see how they fared.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star: Top underclassmen

Five-Star: Top underclassmen

There were plenty of impressive underclassmen at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>. Marvin Wilson heads the list.

 • Blair Angulo
Five-Star Challenge: The All-Challenge Teams

Five-Star Challenge: The All-Challenge Teams

TE Isaac Nauta made the All-Challenge team from the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>. Who else made the list?

 • Adam Gorney
The Farrell Awards: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

The Farrell Awards: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Mike Farrell hands out awards to top players at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>, including WR Sam Bruce.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star top performers

Five-Star top performers

BALTIMORE, Md. - Trent Smallwood offers his take on UGA targets who were among the field at the 5-Star Challenge.

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 • Trent Smallwood
McBrides booster club

McBrides booster club

BALTIMORE, Md. - Class of 2017 linebacker Nate McBride has every reason to brag, but the humble speed demon never does. Besides, he has a built-in boo

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 • Anthony Dasher
Five-Star Challenge: Top defensive performers

Five-Star Challenge: Top defensive performers

Lyndell Wilson ranked atop the best defenders list from the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> on Saturday.

 • Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Five-Star Challenge: Skill 1-on-1s, Pt. I

Five-Star Challenge: Skill 1-on-1s, Pt. I

Talent was on display Saturday at the <I>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</I>, especially during the skill 1-on-1 period.

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 • Rivals.com
What they said

What they said

BALTIMORE, Md. - Inside, UGASports.com is catching up with all of Georgia's offers to see what they said about the Bulldogs. Here's what they said so

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 • Anthony Dasher
Five-Star: Player updates

Five-Star: Player updates

The latest on five-star Ben Davis and others from <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> Media Day.

 • Rivals.com
All-RCS Team: Top Underclassmen

All-RCS Team: Top Underclassmen

After a dominant performance at <i>RCS: Atlanta</i>, OL Tony Gray headlines the 2015 All-RCS Underclassmen Team.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: Five who could surprise

Five-Star Challenge: Five who could surprise

The <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i> will be filled with top prospects, but some such as Nate McBride could surprise.

 • Adam Gorney
Shock and Awe

Shock and Awe

JEFFERSON, Ga. - No one looking at linebacker Nate McBride during a track meet would expect him to win. He's too big, too muscular, too young. That's

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 • Anthony Dasher
Tide in top two

Tide in top two

Four-star linebacker was in Tuscaloosa for A-Day. He told of his experience.

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 • Andrew Bone
Georgia LB visits Alabama

Georgia LB visits Alabama

Nate McBride has a lot to say of practice and conversations with the Tide coaching staff.

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 • Andrew Bone
Four-star attention

Four-star attention

This four-star prospect out of Georgia is just a sophomore, but he's already grabbing attention from college coaches, including Brent Venables.

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 • Paul Strelow
BONE:  Recruiting Zone

BONE: Recruiting Zone

A busy week ahead for the Crimson Tide with several prospects visiting Tuscaloosa.

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 • Andrew Bone
Richt pushes for McBride

Richt pushes for McBride

Mark Richt isn't known for hard-selling commits when they meet with him. But he was dropping serious hints about a commitment when he mt with Nate McB

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 • Jake Reuse
RCS Atlanta: Top underclassmen

RCS Atlanta: Top underclassmen

Quarterback Jake Bentley stood out at the <i>Rivals Camp Series: Atlanta</i>. Woody Wommack lists the top underclassmen.

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 • Woody Wommack
Where does UGA stand

Where does UGA stand

When you get to the heart of recruit interviews, the real question is, "Where does Georgia stand with the recruit?" Here are 16 answers.

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 • Jake Reuse
RCS Atlanta: What to watch for

RCS Atlanta: What to watch for

Five-star Derrick Brown headlines a stacked list of prospects set for the <I>Rivals Camp Series</I> in Atlanta.

 • Woody Wommack
Many top prospects due in this weekend

Many top prospects due in this weekend

This weekend Florida is expecting quite a few of its top recruiting targets to be on hand as the 2016 recruiting cycle kicks off in a big way.

 • Blake Alderman
2017 LB enjoys South Carolina visit

2017 LB enjoys South Carolina visit

Class of 2017 linebacker Nate McBride already has four major offers and South Carolina made a good impression on him earlier this month.

 • Woody Wommack