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NFL Draft: Undrafted five-stars, other notables

NFL Draft: Undrafted five-stars, other notables

We wrap up our NFL Draft coverage today with a look at former five-stars that went undrated, along with other notables.

5/3/20
 â€¢ Adam Gorney, Josh Helmholdt, Mike Farrell
Update: USC transfer Oluwole Betiku commits to Illinois

Update: USC transfer Oluwole Betiku commits to Illinois

Defensive end Oluwole Betiku Jr., a transfer from USC, visited Illinois over the weekend.

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4/10/19
 â€¢ Jonah Puls
All-Portal Team: Top defenders available in transfer market

All-Portal Team: Top defenders available in transfer market

Former USC safety Ykili Ross is one of several high-profile defenders who have entered the transfer portal.

2/14/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Team breakdown: Who won California in 2016?

Team breakdown: Who won California in 2016?

Which program won the battle for the top prospects in the state of California? Jason Howell breaks it down.

2/10/16
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Breaking down UCLA's 2016 recruiting class

Breaking down UCLA's 2016 recruiting class

BSR gives its complete breakdown of the class UCLA hauled in on Wednesday.

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2/4/16
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Signee Analysis: Wole Betiku

Signee Analysis: Wole Betiku

What is he now? What does he project to be? What’s his role in 2016? Our experts weigh in.

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2/3/16
 â€¢ Staff
Early Enrollees arrive at USC

Early Enrollees arrive at USC

TrojanSports.com takes a look at the seven recruits that have enrolled early at USC.

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1/11/16
 â€¢ Mike Singer
Wartime Weekly

Wartime Weekly

Which uncommitted targets are leaning toward USC? Why did Saleapaga de-commit? How's Lobendahn recovering? We have answers.

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1/8/16
 â€¢ Staff
Coach's Corner: Wole Betiku

Coach's Corner: Wole Betiku

TrojanSports.com had a Q&A session with Serra head coach Scott Altenberg to discuss Wole Betiku's commitment to USC.

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12/29/15
 â€¢ Mike Singer
Under Armour: All-Lobby team

Under Armour: All-Lobby team

Four-star Shavar Manuel was among the recruits who grabbed attention at registration for the Under Armour All American game.

12/28/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Betiku talks commitment

Betiku talks commitment

Local defensive star Wole Betiku goes in-depth on why exactly he is going to USC.

12/28/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
The week in commits 12/28

The week in commits 12/28

Four-star defensive end Wole Betiku's commitment to USC was one of 20 last week obtained by Power Five teams. See the list here.

12/28/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Roster: 2016 Under Armour All-America Game

Roster: 2016 Under Armour All-America Game

Ole Miss commit Gregory Little is one of several big stars at the Under Armour All-America game. See complete rosters here.

12/27/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
USC impressed Betiku again

USC impressed Betiku again

Four-star DE/LB Wole Betiku took an official visit to USC this past weekend and said it was "wonderful."

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12/14/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
Weekend Visitor Preview

Weekend Visitor Preview

USC expects to host a group of talented prospects this weekend.

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12/8/15
 â€¢ Mike Singer
Rivals Recap: Mater Dei vs. Serra

Rivals Recap: Mater Dei vs. Serra

Khalil Tate had another exciting performance, but his heroics weren't enough against Mater Dei. Adam Gorney recaps the thriller.

11/21/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
First  10: Spotlight decommitments

First 10: Spotlight decommitments

Remember Daelin Hayes in this photo? In this week's First and 10, Rivals.com looks at the biggest 2016 players to decommit.

11/20/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Programs that could finish 2016 strong

Programs that could finish 2016 strong

With the likes of Mykel Jones still uncommitted, several programs, including LSU, could finish the 2016 recruiting cycle strong.

11/17/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku back from ND

Betiku back from ND

Five-star Wole Betiku was back on the road this weekend taking a trip to Notre Dame and things went well once again.

11/16/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Recap: Serra-Westlake

Rivals Recap: Serra-Westlake

Arizona QB commit Khalil Tate continued his stellar season Friday night. Blair Angulo has a full breakdown.

11/14/15
 â€¢ Blair Angulo
Betiku meets with Helton

Betiku meets with Helton

Wole Betiku says his Veterans Day visit to USC was centered on a meeting with Clay Helton.

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11/13/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
Betiku Ready To See Notre Dame

Betiku Ready To See Notre Dame

Rivals100 end Wole Betiku will get his first look at Notre Dame this weekend. He updates the latest with his recruitment after trips to Texas A&M and

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11/11/15
 â€¢ Andrew Ivins
Betiku working on final visits

Betiku working on final visits

Wole Betiku has already taken some official visits and the four-star has more planned. There are still plenty of schools showing interest in getting h

11/2/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku is wide open

Betiku is wide open

Wole Betiku recently de-committed from UCLA but he's still open to the Bruins. He's also open to USC, Notre Dame and a few schools in the South.

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10/28/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
Whats next for Betiku

Whats next for Betiku

Four-star DE Wole Betiku decommitted from UCLA on Friday. Adam Gorney explores the likely destinations for the emerging star.

10/23/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
UCLA beats Cal, loses its top commitment

UCLA beats Cal, loses its top commitment

A day after getting great news in the form of a big Pac-12 win, the Bruins lost arguably their top commitment.

10/23/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
BSR TV: Chris Gaston, Wole Betiku clips

BSR TV: Chris Gaston, Wole Betiku clips

Check out clips of UCLA commits Chris Gaston and Wole Betiku from their game at Serra last Friday night.

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10/14/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Betiku impressed by FSU

Betiku impressed by FSU

Wole Betiku has not had the opportunity to see many programs outside of Los Angeles until this past weekend when he took a visit to Florida State.

10/12/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Recap: Southern California

Rivals Recap: Southern California

Arizona QB commit Khalil Tate showed a dynamic skillset in a battle of Southern California high school powers on Friday.

10/10/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku open to USC

Betiku open to USC

Wole Betiku was at the USC-Washington game and not just because he has friends on USC's roster. He's seriously considering USC.

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10/10/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
First and 10: Top teammates

First and 10: Top teammates

Shea Patterson and Rahshaun Smith make for a dynamic duo for IMG Academy. Woody Wommack looks at the top 10 teammate tandems.

10/9/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Top five uncommitted: West region

Top five uncommitted: West region

Get the scoop on the West's top uncommitted prospects, including Caleb Kelly - and commits who might be having second thoughts.

9/28/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Blair Angulo
First  10: Physical freaks

First 10: Physical freaks

Kendell 'Hulk' Jones has been labeled a 'freak', which is a good thing. Woody Wommack lists the top 10 physical freaks for 2016.

9/25/15
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Serra stars receive UA jerseys

Serra stars receive UA jerseys

Rivals100 standouts Wole Betiku and Brandon Burton</

9/22/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Betiku talks upcoming trips

Betiku talks upcoming trips

Wole Betiku committed to UCLA in early August but the four-star defensive end does plan to take other official visits.

9/22/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
VIDEO: Betiku to take trips

VIDEO: Betiku to take trips

Four-star D-lineman Wole Betiku explained to Rivals.com on-camera this week why he's slated to take official visits this fall.

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9/22/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Rivals Recap: Serra vs. Narbonne

Rivals Recap: Serra vs. Narbonne

Brandon Burton and his Gardena (Calif.) Serra teammates won an instant classic Friday over Harbor City (Calif.) Narbonne.

9/19/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
BSR TV: Four-star DL Wole Betiku clips

BSR TV: Four-star DL Wole Betiku clips

Check out clips of four-star UCLA D-line recruit Wole Betiku from his game against Corona Centennial earlier this month.

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9/17/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Betiku explains visit plans

Betiku explains visit plans

Four-star D-lineman Wole Betiku is a firm UCLA pledge. So why is he slated to take other official visits this fall?

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9/16/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Whos winning California

Whos winning California

Which teams are winning the battles for top California players such as five-star Mique Juarez? Jason Howell takes a look.

9/15/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Notebook: Parkinson sees SEC interest

Notebook: Parkinson sees SEC interest

Four-star TE Colby Parkinson is beginning to receiving some SEC interest. Get all the latest news from a busy weekend in SoCal.

9/6/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
The Roadies: Southern California

The Roadies: Southern California

Rivals.com hands out The Roadies to the top players from a big weekend of football in California, including Tyler Vaughns.

9/6/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
BSR TV: Breaking down UCLA targets at the Honor Bowl

BSR TV: Breaking down UCLA targets at the Honor Bowl

Rivals.com writers Edward Lewis and Adam Gorney broke down the three big UCLA targets at Saturday night's Honor Bowl.

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9/6/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Betiku planning official visits

Betiku planning official visits

Four-star defensive end Wole Betiku has been committed to UCLA for only a few weeks but he's looking to take some other big official visits in the fal

8/31/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
UCLA commitment tracker

UCLA commitment tracker

Running back Jalen Starks' monster night led the way for a good opening weekend for many UCLA commitments.

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8/30/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Mind of Mike: Diving into the rankings

Mind of Mike: Diving into the rankings

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell goes deep into the new Rivals250 rankings to share his thoughts on prospects such as QB Malik Henry.

8/26/15
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
UCLA targets make waves in the new Rivals250

UCLA targets make waves in the new Rivals250

UCLA's commitments and its top targets made waves in the new Rivals250 this week. Take a look at the notables here.

8/25/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Week in review for Power 5 commits

Week in review for Power 5 commits

Four-star wideout Dredrick Snelson was one of 45 commits to Power Five schools last week. We detail all of them right here.

8/10/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Betiku details UCLA pledge

Betiku details UCLA pledge

Wole Betiku thought about taking all five official visits, prolonging the recruiting process and waiting to make a commitment.

8/7/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
VIDEO: Breaking down Wole Betiku

VIDEO: Breaking down Wole Betiku

Rivals.com national analyst Adam Gorney breaks down Wole Betiku's UCLA pledge in this video feature.

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8/6/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Impact Analysis: Wole Betiku

Impact Analysis: Wole Betiku

Rivals.com writers Edward Lewis and Adam Gorney break down what UCLA is getting in four-star DE Wole Betiku.

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8/6/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
No. 8: Gardena Serra vs. Corona Centennial

No. 8: Gardena Serra vs. Corona Centennial

Brandon Burton and Gardena (Calif.) Serra playing Corona (Calif.) Centennial is one of our can't-miss matchups this fall.

8/5/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku grateful for journey to America

Betiku grateful for journey to America

Wole Betiku took a 12-hour drive through Nigeria in hopes to be discovered at a sports camp. Now, he has the NFL in his sights.

7/1/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku talks some favorites

Betiku talks some favorites

Oluwole Betiku has narrowed his college choices to six and there have been two programs that have most consistently recruited him from the start - UCL

6/17/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
B2G: Top defensive performers

B2G: Top defensive performers

Four-star DE Oluwole Betiku keeps being more impressive every time we see him. He leads our defensive performers from B2G Elite.

6/16/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Blair Angulo
BSR TV: Four-star DL Wole Betiku clips

BSR TV: Four-star DL Wole Betiku clips

Take a look at clips of four-star DL Oluwole Betiku from his impressive B2G workout Friday.

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6/15/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
BSR TV: Betiku breaks down his six

BSR TV: Betiku breaks down his six

UCLA is clearly standing out to Wole Betiku, but five other schools have a shot at the four-star as well.

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6/14/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Replacing DE Jhonny Williams

Replacing DE Jhonny Williams

The departure of Jhonny Williams puts even more emphasis on Notre Dame's recruiting efforts at defensive end.

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6/13/15
 â€¢ Bryan Driskell
The Roadies: B2G Elite Camp

The Roadies: B2G Elite Camp

Adam Gorney and Blair Angulo recognize the best players from day one of the B2G Elite camp, including Oregon commit Theo Howard.

6/12/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Blair Angulo
Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Damarea Crockett is a new name to watch at running back. Josh Helmholdt breaks down our class of 2016 position by position.

6/4/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100: Risers and sliders

Rivals100: Risers and sliders

Mecole Hardman's strong spring vaulted him up the Rivals100. See the full list of risers and sliders in the newest rankings.

6/1/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
Benenoch gives UCLA an assist with Betiku

Benenoch gives UCLA an assist with Betiku

A bond with Caleb Benenoch could help UCLA with four-star defensive lineman Wole Betiku.

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5/29/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Betiku will not rush decision

Betiku will not rush decision

Oluwole Betiku had considered an early commitment but now says he wants to take his time with the recruiting process and that he remains open to all p

5/25/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Serra notes: Betiku still open

Serra notes: Betiku still open

A new Pac-12 contender has emerged for four-star defensive end Oluwole Betiku. Adam Gorney has the details on this and more.

5/21/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
BSR TV: UCLA targets at Nike part two

BSR TV: UCLA targets at Nike part two

Take a look at clips of UCLA targets Hunter Kampmoyer, Jordan Parker, Vavae Malepeai, Oluwole Betiku and more from Nike Sunday.

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5/19/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Bruins look good to Betiku

Bruins look good to Betiku

Four-star defensive lineman Wole Betiku was considering an early commitment, but he'll now wait it out.

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5/12/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
BSR TV: OL Alex Akingbulu vs. DL Wole Betiku

BSR TV: OL Alex Akingbulu vs. DL Wole Betiku

UCLA targets OL Alex Akingbulu and DL Oluwole Betiku squared off in 1-on-1s at Serra Wednesday.

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5/7/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Juarez open; more notes

Juarez open; more notes

Four-star Oluwole Betiku is in no rush to commit, says Adam Gorney, who has updates on several elite recruits in California.

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5/7/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku not ready to commit

Betiku not ready to commit

DE Oluwole Betiku has scrapped plans to commit early, giving USC much-needed time to pursue his services.

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4/29/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
Betiku does not plan top list

Betiku does not plan top list

There have been rumors that Oluwole Betiku could commit soon and that could very well be the case but the four-star defensive end said he's set no tim

4/20/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Recruiting Notebook: Lemming shoot

Recruiting Notebook: Lemming shoot

Mique Juarez is committed to USC, but he's still listening to UCLA. Adam Gorney has the latest West Coast recruiting notes.

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4/20/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku has UCLA among top teams

Betiku has UCLA among top teams

Oluwole Betiku has not been focused too much on the recruiting process but he recently returned from a trip to UCLA and the Bruins are definitely up t

3/12/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku is taking a different path

Betiku is taking a different path

Oluwole Betiku attends Gardena Serra but he's very open to schools outside of USC.

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3/12/15
 â€¢ TrojanSports.com Staff
Four-star D-lineman takes in UCLA

Four-star D-lineman takes in UCLA

Four-star defensive lineman Wole Betiku visited UCLA last week.

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3/10/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
Visit moves UCLA up a lot for Burton

Visit moves UCLA up a lot for Burton

After a big visit to UCLA last week, four-star ATH Brandon Burton is serious about the Bruins.

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3/9/15
 â€¢ Edward Lewis
50+ Cal offers out in the last month

50+ Cal offers out in the last month

50+ 2016 Cal offers have gone out in the last month, we catch you up on EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM.

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3/8/15
 â€¢ Grant Marek
USC coaches relaxed with Betiku

USC coaches relaxed with Betiku

The USC coaches know they don't have to push Oluwole Betiku very hard. They have others recruiting for them.

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3/3/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Devin Duvernay is a new name to watch at wide receiver. Josh Helmholdt breaks down our class of 2016 position by position.

2/19/15
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
PSUs targets in Rivals250

PSUs targets in Rivals250

Where does Penn State stand with the prospects that it's offered in the newly released Rivals250 for the Class of 2016? Blue White Illustrated provide

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2/17/15
 â€¢ BWI Staff
Rivals250: Risers and sliders

Rivals250: Risers and sliders

Wide receiver Devin Duvernay shot up the Rivals250 after impressing at the Elite 50 Experience. See who else made a big move.

2/17/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Must get for 2016

Must get for 2016

A look at five "must get" recruits for USC in 2016.

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2/8/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
Betiku impressed by USC atmosphere

Betiku impressed by USC atmosphere

Oluwole Betiku is getting more familiar with USC and the 2016 four-star defensive end is really starting to like the Trojans.

2/3/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Junior Day Notebook

Junior Day Notebook

USC extended scholarship offers to several 2016 prospects at its annual Junior Day.

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2/1/15
 â€¢ TrojanSports.com Staff
West Coast Work

West Coast Work

The Boston College coaching staff has been investing more time and energy with west coast recruits lately. They offered two top safeties from a footba

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1/25/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
2016 Introduction: Oluwole Betiku

2016 Introduction: Oluwole Betiku

2016 OLB/DE Oluwole Betiku has emerged as a top 2016 recruit with offers from teams across the country. His story is worth telling.

1/15/15
 â€¢ Andy Drukarev
Attention-grabbing offer

Attention-grabbing offer

Oluwole Betiku has 16 offers so it's tough for a new school to impress him. Duke impressed him with their offer.

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1/13/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Elite 50: Position analysis - Defense

Elite 50: Position analysis - Defense

Levonta Taylor was one of the top DBs at the Elite 50 Experience. The Rivals.com team highlights the defenders that stood out.

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1/9/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
2016 Offers Board: Defensive Line

2016 Offers Board: Defensive Line

BWI continues our breakdown of the top Class of 2016 prospects, this time looking at the both DTs and DEs. Learn more on where the Nittany Lions stand

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12/31/14
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
2015 Under Armour Elite 50 Roster

2015 Under Armour Elite 50 Roster

2015 Under Armour Elite 50 Roster

12/23/14
 â€¢ Rivals
2016 Offers Board: Defensive Line

2016 Offers Board: Defensive Line

TSR continues its breakdown of the Class of 2016, this time taking a closer look along the defensive line. Learn more on where the Terps stand, right

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12/22/14
 â€¢ Ryan Snyder
Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Inside look: Class of 2016 position rankings

Matt Falcon is a new name to watch at the running back position. Josh Helmholdt breaks down our class of 2016 rankings update.

12/11/14
 â€¢ Josh Helmholdt
Class of 2016 Rivals250: Risers, sliders

Class of 2016 Rivals250: Risers, sliders

Theo Howard blasts into the class of 2016 rankings after a strong junior season, one of many new faces in the new Rivals250.

12/9/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku lands USC offer

Betiku lands USC offer

Oluwole Betiku attended the Notre Dame-USC game recently and after a conversation with the coaches on Sunday morning the fast-rising 2016 prospect lan

12/8/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Betiku excited for USC offer

Betiku excited for USC offer

USC extended a scholarship offer to 2016 prospect . Oluwole Betiku Betiku is very familiar with USC and says he's excited for the offer

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12/7/14
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
PSU offer holds extra weight for Betiku

PSU offer holds extra weight for Betiku

Despite only playing one season of American football, 2016 three-star DE Oluwole Betiku has already garnered 13 scholarships with the latest coming fr

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12/5/14
 â€¢ Tim Owen
Betiku ‘really happy with ND offer

Betiku ‘really happy with ND offer

Junior defensive end Oluwole Betiku scored an offer from Notre Dame on Monday when Matt LaFleur visited school.

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12/2/14
 â€¢ Jake Brown
Rapid rise

Rapid rise

Oluwole Betiku, a native of Nigeria, has picked up on football pretty quickly since starting the game only recently.

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10/13/14
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Another California offer out

Another California offer out

As Kevin Lempa continues to recruit the west coast it appears that he's found a promising, first-year football player that the Eagles want from the Cl

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10/7/14
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Betiku landing more offers

Betiku landing more offers

Oluwole Betiku had a dominant performance in Gardena (Calif.) Serra's win over Sherman Oaks (Calif.) Notre Dame last weekend and he's seen his recruit

10/2/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Road report: So. California

Road report: So. California

Five-star DE Rasheem Green was unstoppable this weekend. Adam Gorney has a report on Green and others from Southern California.

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9/28/14
 â€¢ Adam Gorney