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Former high school stars will populate inaugural XFL Draft

Former high school stars will populate inaugural XFL Draft

This week’s inaugural XFL Draft will look similar to a fantasy football draft.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Farrell: The 10 best prospects I've ever scouted

Farrell: The 10 best prospects I've ever scouted

Of all the prospects that Mike Farrell has scouted in his 20 years of experience, Jadeveon Clowney stands alone.

 • Mike Farrell
The highest-ranked signee ever for each Big 12 program

The highest-ranked signee ever for each Big 12 program

This series takes a look at the highest-ranked high school signee for each Power Five school in Rivals.com history.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Who is the most surprising five-star RB miss?

Ask Farrell: Who is the most surprising five-star RB miss?

We ask Rivals National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell which five-star running back "bust" was the biggest surprise.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

The Sunshine State is definitely a bright spot when it comes to producing elite football talent.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Inside look at top recruit ever for each Big 12 school

Inside look at top recruit ever for each Big 12 school

Rivals.com is looking back in a week long series at the top recruit ever for every Power Five school. Today: the Big 12.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five-Star Tracker: A look at the last five years

Five-Star Tracker: A look at the last five years

Which Class of 2012 five-star recruits will have the biggest impact next season? History tells us it will be the skill-position players like Clemson's

 • Steve Megargee
All-Time Rivals100: The complete list

All-Time Rivals100: The complete list

Rivals.com's analysts recently got together and picked an all-time Rivals100 consisting of what we thought was the best player ever ranked at each spo

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rod lauds class; will keep recruiting Devine

Rod lauds class; will keep recruiting Devine

MORGANTOWN--Despite the conspicuous absence of one big name, West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez enthusiastically introduced the 25 latest mem

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 • Brian Welch
No shortage of Signing Day surprises

No shortage of Signing Day surprises

For all the analysis leading up to Signing Day, it never fails that we are still surprised. So we should not have been stunned when players like Marki

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 • John Talman
Devine will not sign

Devine will not sign

Just when you thought the recruiting saga of North Fort Myers, Fla. running back Noel Devine was over with his commitment to West Virginia, things are

 • Mike Farrell
National recruiting notebook: Toliver cant wait

National recruiting notebook: Toliver cant wait

Even though National Signing Day is still several hours away, there has been plenty of news in the recruiting world one day before the nation's top pr

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 • John Talman
Coach says Devine has made his decision

Coach says Devine has made his decision

North Fort Myers coach James Iandoli said Tuesday afternoon that star runner Noel Devine likely will be a Mountaineer when signing day comes around in

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 • Jim Laise
Move over Steve Slaton

Move over Steve Slaton

Okay, well maybe West Virginia star running back Steve Slaton won't have to move over, but he will either be joined by or replaced by the most dynamic

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 • Mike Farrell
Big East Blitz: Devine decides early

Big East Blitz: Devine decides early

Just days ago, those familiar with Noel Devine indicated he would visit Florida State this weekend and make his college choice after Signing Day. Appa

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 • Mike Farrell
Rivals5: Top five stories in Florida

Rivals5: Top five stories in Florida

The state of Florida has hundreds of Division I-A prospects. Along with top talent, the Sunshine State always produces its share of interesting storyl

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 • JC Shurburtt
Devines decision may come Wednesday

Devines decision may come Wednesday

Five-star running back Noel Devine returned home to North Fort Myers, Fla., Sunday night to mull his intentions with his legal guardians and grandmoth

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 • Jim Laise
Devine loves UA trip

Devine loves UA trip

North Fort Myers five-star freak Noel Devine was in Tuscaloosa this weekend for an official visit with the Tide. Devine, 5-foot-8, 175 pounds, is one

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 • Tim Watts
More on Devines missed FSU trip

More on Devines missed FSU trip

As Warchant.com first reported in our <i>Mini Recruiting Mill</i>, five-star RB Noel Devine did not make his scheduled official visit to FSU this past

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 • Lee Gordon
Devine misses one trip, makes another

Devine misses one trip, makes another

North Fort Myers, Fla. running back Noel Devine has pretty much narrowed down his list of schools to three -- Florida State, Alabama and West Virginia

 • Mike Farrell
Davis tops final Florida 100

Davis tops final Florida 100

Five-star defensive tackle Torrey Davis of Seffner Armwood tops the final Rivals.com Florida Top 100 for the Class of 2007. The 6-foot-5, 290-pound Fl

 • JC Shurburtt
Bowdens visit with Devine called incredible

Bowdens visit with Devine called incredible

Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden and assistant coach Odell Haggins paid a visit to North Ft. Myers High School Wednesday morning to meet up with

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 • Lee Gordon
Video Feature: Alabama recruiting update

Video Feature: Alabama recruiting update

BamaOnLine.com's Tim Watts has the latest on another busy recruiting week for the Crimson Tide. Rivals.com has exclusive footage of new defensive bac

 • Rivals.com
Bowden to make in-home visit with Noel Devine

Bowden to make in-home visit with Noel Devine

Florida State head coach Bobby Bowden is picking up the frequent flier miles this week visiting far off locations like Michigan and Mississippi. Howe

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 • Lee Gordon
U.S. Army AA Bowl top 10: East

U.S. Army AA Bowl top 10: East

The East finished a hard week of practice with a disappointing 24-7 loss to the West in the U.S. Army All American Bowl on Saturday. But while the tea

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 • Mike Farrell
Devines speed speaks volumes

Devines speed speaks volumes

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - No one has really ever clocked him, literally or figuratively. North Fort Meyers, Fla. running back Noel Devine is elusive, fast

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 • Mike Farrell
U.S. Army All-American Bowl Hot 11

U.S. Army All-American Bowl Hot 11

Following the West's 24-7 domination of the East at the U.S. Army All American Bowl, it's little surprise that Chris Galippo and many other West stars

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 • Mike Farrell
West puts on defensive show in U.S. Army Bowl

West puts on defensive show in U.S. Army Bowl

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Solid defense and special teams were the key ingredients for the West's 24-7 victory over the East in the seventh annual U.S. Arm

 • Sean Callahan
U.S. Army AA Bowl position breakdown

U.S. Army AA Bowl position breakdown

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The U.S. Army All-American Bowl takes place at 1 p.m. Eastern Saturday, and a collection of the country's top college prospects,

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 • Mike Farrell and Sean Callahan
U.S. Army AA Bowl Friday Hot 11: East

U.S. Army AA Bowl Friday Hot 11: East

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The practices are over and the next time the East team hits the field it will finally be against the West. After days of intense

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 • Mike Farrell
Army East recruiting: New leader for Austin

Army East recruiting: New leader for Austin

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - While Friday was just a walk-through day for the East team, there was plenty of big recruiting news coming from all directions le

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 • Mike Farrell
Clarkson works with East QBs

Clarkson works with East QBs

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The East squad had an easy day when compared to the frantic pace of their practices earlier in the week, but there was still plen

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 • Mike Farrell
Neon Deion brightens Easts day

Neon Deion brightens Easts day

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The East team had a busy Wednesday with a 60+-play scrimmage, a two-hour media event and a follow-up practice in the afternoon. O

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 • Mike Farrell
Army West notebook: Deion leaves good impression

Army West notebook: Deion leaves good impression

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Several different things are covered in Wednesday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl West practice notebook. One of the major storyli

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 • Sean Callahan
Prime Time makes guest appearance at Army Bowl

Prime Time makes guest appearance at Army Bowl

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The U.S. Army All-American Bowl has had it's fair share of celebrity guests show up in the past, but nothing may top Wednesday's

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 • Sean Callahan
East holds physical scrimmage in Alamo Dome

East holds physical scrimmage in Alamo Dome

The East team took a different approach than the West with their live scrimmage in the Alamo Dome on Wednesday morning at the U.S. Army All-American B

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 • Sean Callahan
Scouting the Army East scrimmage

Scouting the Army East scrimmage

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The East team held their first full scrimmage of the week on Tuesday morning and the defense was still well ahead of the offense

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 • Mike Farrell
U.S. Army AA Bowl Tuesday Hot 11: East

U.S. Army AA Bowl Tuesday Hot 11: East

On the second day of practice at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the East defense was well ahead of the East offense, especially along the line of sc

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 • Mike Farrell
Army East notebook: Scouting the East stars

Army East notebook: Scouting the East stars

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - With so much talent in one place, it's difficult to focus on just one area of the football field. Such is the case when it comes

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 • Mike Farrell
Things more complicated for Devine

Things more complicated for Devine

North Fort Myers, Fla. running back Noel Devine has had a soap opera high school career and it fittingly ended with a bit more controversy this past w

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 • Mike Farrell
Down the stretch they come

Down the stretch they come

When you talk about talent, it's not a bad idea to start with the Sunshine State and recent history for teams across the country have backed up that c

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 • Michael Langston
Devine will visit LSU

Devine will visit LSU

One of the nation's top tailbacks is starting to set his visits and LSU is in the mix. North Fort Myers High School star Noel Devine is a five-star r

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 • David Folse II
Ask Mike: The Devine question

Ask Mike: The Devine question

Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Mike Farrell answers your questions in this week's version of the "Ask The Expert" mailbag. Farrell answers q

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 • MIke Farrell
FSU forming strong bond with Devine

FSU forming strong bond with Devine

No recruit has a more impressive highlight film than Noel Devine. As a result, heavy hitters like Southern Cal, Florida State, Michigan, Nebraska and

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 • Lee Gordon
Back at it

Back at it

North Fort Myers (Fla.) running back Noel Devine is justly rated as a Rivals.com five star and the No. 17 prospect overall in America this year. In f

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 • Mike Matya
Video: Noel Devine reaches paydirt

Video: Noel Devine reaches paydirt

Video: Noel Devine reaches paydirt

 • Rivals.com
AMP: Devines coach tells his side

AMP: Devines coach tells his side

North Fort Myers (Fla.) five-star running back Noel Devine has been through a lot during his high school career on and off the field. His high school

 • Rivals.com AMP
AMP: Devines line speaks up

AMP: Devines line speaks up

A Noel Devine highlight does sometimes seem like it's Noel against the world, but he does have an offensive line helping him out. In this AMP feature

 • Rivals.com AMP
AMP: Noel Devine unplugged-Part Two

AMP: Noel Devine unplugged-Part Two

In part two of Mike Farrell's exclusive conversation with North Fort Myers High School running back Noel Devine, the five-star discusses his relation

 • Rivals.com AMP
Who is Noel Devine

Who is Noel Devine

The story of Noel Devine is long and complicated. It involves loss, manipulation, fatherhood, some amazing football and some bad decisions. The story

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 • Mike Farrell
AMP: Noel Devine unplugged-Part One

AMP: Noel Devine unplugged-Part One

Five-star running back Noel Devine (North Fort Myers, Fla.) usually does all of his talking on the football field. But last week Rivals.com national

 • Rivals.com AMP
Big enough

Big enough

Size is relevant in almost every sport. In basketball, baseball, hockey and especially football, there are certain rules of thump that experts swear b

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 • Mike Farrell
Signing Day decision for Devine

Signing Day decision for Devine

One of the nation's top running backs likely will come down to a Signing Day decision, according to his high school coach.

 • JC Shurburtt
Sleepers dot Florida rankings

Sleepers dot Florida rankings

Given the amount of quality prospects with great physical numbers, impressive feats on the football field and scholarship offers from a number of regi

 • JC Shurburtt
Which state is the top Rivals100 talent producer

Which state is the top Rivals100 talent producer

The first Rivals100 for 2007 has resulted, as usual, in much debate across the network. As expected, the state of California was well represented with

 • Mike Farrell
New Rivals100 goes against traditional trends

New Rivals100 goes against traditional trends

There has long been speculation that certain parts of the country produce better prospects at certain positions. California produces great quarterback

 • Mike Farrell
QB Clausen leads new Rivals100

QB Clausen leads new Rivals100

The Rivals100 has long been synonymous with excellence in the college football recruiting world. It's a goal for some players, an honor for others and

 • Mike Farrell
What can Brown do for you

What can Brown do for you

When you're loaded with talent like the State of Florida is every year, the hardest part is breaking down the cream of the crop. After a rigorous off-

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 • FlaVarsity.com
Class of 2007 five stars- Group 2

Class of 2007 five stars- Group 2

Average competition? Not big enough? Regardless of any issues, his film is some of the best we've ever seen. Noel Devine headlines our next batch o

 • Rivals.com AMP
AMP: Five star preview- RB and ATH

AMP: Five star preview- RB and ATH

Rivals.com AMP wraps up our preview of next week's release of the five-star list. Our national analysts debate which running backs and athletes are a

 • Rivals.com AMP
FSU hoping for Devine intervention

FSU hoping for Devine intervention

This is definitely the year of the running back in the state of Florida. The Sunshine State boasts a half dozen elite prospects but based on his scou

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 • Lee Gordon
Athens NIKE Camp upon us

Athens NIKE Camp upon us

Every year, one of the most talent-laden NIKE Camps is the Athens camp. Held on the campus of the University of Georgia, top prospects from throughout

 • JC Shurburtt
The Miami Heat

The Miami Heat

CORAL GABLES, Fla. - The first NIKE Camp of the Spring started off being about who wasn't there. No Noel Devine, Armando Allen or Deonte Thompson. How

 • Mike Farrell
Georgia targets perform well in Miami

Georgia targets perform well in Miami

Miami (Fla.) on April 9, 2006 was a hot spot to be if you were a high school football player. Some top names sat this camp out, but that just gave ot

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 • Chad Simmons
First stop: Miami

First stop: Miami

All eyes will be on the running back position Sunday at the Miami NIKE Camp in Coral Gables, Fla. But some high-end talent to watch at defensive line

 • JC Shurburtt
Totally Devine

Totally Devine

There probably isn't a more electrifying running back in the open field than North Fort Myers RB Noel Devine. FlaVarsity.com spoke with the human high

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 • Michael Langston
AMP: The great Florida RB debate

AMP: The great Florida RB debate

Who is the state of Florida's top running back in the 2007 class? Rivals.com recruiting analysts Mike Farrell, JC Shurburtt and Michael Langston of Fl

 • Rivals.com AMP
Video: Noel Devine at it again

Video: Noel Devine at it again

Video: Noel Devine at it again

 • Rivals.com
Video:  Devine shines in junior film

Video: Devine shines in junior film

Video: Devine shines in junior film

 • Rivals.com
Noel Devine: Trying to separate fact from fiction

Noel Devine: Trying to separate fact from fiction

North Fort Myers (Fla.) RB Noel Devine's highlight film usually draws the same respone: "Wow!" There he is spinning out of tackles, emerging almost

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 • CaneSport.com Staff
FlaVarsity.coms top 100 juniors

FlaVarsity.coms top 100 juniors

While the class for this season was extremely deep for the Sunshine State, the talent next season has the potential to be even better as we take a loo

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 • FlaVarsity Staff
Things already crazy for Devine

Things already crazy for Devine

North Fort Myers, Fla. running back sensation Noel Devine has been under media scrutiny since his famous freshman highlight reel hit the Internet a co

 • Mike Farrell
FlaVarsity.com Hot 25 Juniors

FlaVarsity.com Hot 25 Juniors

There is no doubt that the state of Florida has always been at the top of their game when it comes to prospects. We've already shown you some of the t

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 • FlaVarsity.com
AMP: Devine and Walker running wild

AMP: Devine and Walker running wild

AMP gave you a taste of running backs Chevon Walker (Fort Myers, Fla.) and Noel Devine (North Ft. Myers, Fla.) on Wednesday in our Around the Nation f

 • Rivals.com AMP
Head of the class

Head of the class

Every once in a blue moon a position will be so loaded with talent throughout the nation the class has the potential to reshape the landscape of colle

 • Jeremy Crabtree
AMP: Vote- Five great Noel Devine runs

AMP: Vote- Five great Noel Devine runs

Noel Devine's (5-8, 165) highlight reel alone makes him the most talked about prospect in the class of 2007. One run is so good, we won't even bother

 • Rivals.com AMP
Is Noel Devine moving on

Is Noel Devine moving on

Since the beginning of his freshman year, the talk across the state was about the mysterious North Fort Myers tailback Noel Devine, whose incredible s

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 • Michael Langston
Video:  Simply Devine

Video: Simply Devine

Video: Simply Devine

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AMP: Noel Devine is truly something special

AMP: Noel Devine is truly something special

Even though his actual recruitment is more than a year away, North Fort Myers, Fla., running back Noel Devine already has an almost legendary r

 • Rivals.com AMP
Coming soon on Rivals.com AMP

Coming soon on Rivals.com AMP

Even though the 2005 recruiting class is in the books, the Rivals.com AMP team has been very busy gearing up for 2006 and beyond. Get the skinny on th

 • Rivals.com AMP
Who is Noel Devine

Who is Noel Devine

FT. MYERS, Fla. – You've read the talk on the message boards about the sophomore running back who's been shredding defenses in Florida. You might have

 • Jeremy Patterson