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Making the Case: Brandon Smith

Making the Case: Brandon Smith

Six different schools are in the mix for the four-star defensive end from Virginia.

 • Adam Friedman
Week 5: College football's breakout stars

Week 5: College football's breakout stars

Several upperclassmen had breakout performances in Week 5 of the college football season.

 • Mike Farrell
Midlands storylines: Can anyone catch AM

Midlands storylines: Can anyone catch AM

Daylon Mack's commitment to Texas A&M is just one of many Midlands storylines to track as we move forward to the 2015 cycle.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Alaka is officially an Aggie

Alaka is officially an Aggie

Four-Star linebacker Otaro Alaka has been through a whirlwind of a recruiting process. Today marked the end as he sent in his signed letter of intent

 • Courtney Roland
Around the Midlands: AM, TCU come up big

Around the Midlands: AM, TCU come up big

Four-star LB Otaro Alaka became the latest member of A&M's 2014 class. Get the latest on his flip, TCU's big weekend and more.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Alaka makes the switch to AM

Alaka makes the switch to AM

When Mack Brown was let go at Texas, Texas A&M thought they had a good chance at flipping Cy-Falls LB Otaro Alaka. On Sunday night, that's exactly wha

 • Courtney Roland
Alaka a needed addition for AM

Alaka a needed addition for AM

When Cy-Falls LB Otaro Alaka decided to make the switch from Texas to Texas A&M Sunday night, he added a new type of talent to the strong 2014 class.

 • Jeff Tarpley
Movement coming to team rankings

Movement coming to team rankings

Alabama will probably hold onto the top spot in the Rivals.com team rankings, but there's still a lot of movement left near the top.

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 • Greg Ladky
Alaka back down to Aggies, Longhorns

Alaka back down to Aggies, Longhorns

Ten months ago, Otaro Alaka made a choice between Texas A&M and Texas. Now, under different circumstances, he's got a chance to decide between the two

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 • Courtney Roland
Horns still holding onto Alakas commitment

Horns still holding onto Alakas commitment

UT LB commit Otaro Alaka visited A&M last week and will hit LSU this weekend. He's still committed, but should Texas fans be worried?

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 • Jason Suchomel
Around the Midlands: Busy finish for teammates

Around the Midlands: Busy finish for teammates

Malachi Dupre and several teammates are crisscrossing the nation on visits as time runs short. Go Around the Midlands for more.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
Aggies hope official sways Alaka

Aggies hope official sways Alaka

Texas A&M made a furious push for Cy-Falls LB Otaro Alaka before he committed to Texas. They got a second chance this weekend. Would it be enough to s

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 • Courtney Roland
Weekend visits: Lone Star shift

Weekend visits: Lone Star shift

Texas A&M has already flipped one Texas commit, can the Aggies sway Otara Alaka as well? We break down a big visit weekend.

 • John Foletta
Alaka looking for the right fit

Alaka looking for the right fit

This weekend, Texas A&M will try to take another commit from Texas when Cy-Falls LB Otaro Alaka makes an official visit. Find out what the 4-star recr

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 • Courtney Roland
Around the Midlands: Hendersons wild ride

Around the Midlands: Hendersons wild ride

Four-star Zaycoven Henderson is among several prospects making changes as Signing Day nears. Go Around the Midlands for more.

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 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Howell
LSU selling Alaka on need at linebacker

LSU selling Alaka on need at linebacker

Nearly a month ago Rivals250 outside linebacker Otaro Alaka of Houston-Cypress Falls thought he had it all figured out.

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 • William Weathers
Aggies taking another run at Alaka

Aggies taking another run at Alaka

Cy-Falls LB Otaro Alaka came down to Texas A&M and Texas before picking the Longhorns earlier this year. Now, the 2014 prospect is re-evaluating his o

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 • Fletcher Whiteley
Lampkin Preparing for Cotton Bowl Showdown

Lampkin Preparing for Cotton Bowl Showdown

Through the years Oklahoma has signed plenty of talent in the greater Houston area but on Monday landed help at a crucial position who is preparing to

 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals250: Midwest prospects make moves

Rivals250: Midwest prospects make moves

Quarterback Brandon Harris joined the list of players who moved up in the updated Rivals250 presented by Under Armour.

 • Rivals.com
Alaka pledge continues UT recruiting momentum

Alaka pledge continues UT recruiting momentum

Texas has had some recruiting momentum of late and the hot streak continued on Monday night with a commitment from Rivals250 LB Otaro Alaka.

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 • Jason Suchomel
Alaka takes his last visit to AM

Alaka takes his last visit to AM

Before making a final decision, Cy-Falls Rivals250 LB Otaro Alaka will take his last college visit as an uncommitted prospect to the Texas A&M Friday

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 • Courtney Roland
Lone Star Shootout for Alaka

Lone Star Shootout for Alaka

Houston (Texas) Cypress Falls Rivals250 linebacker Otaro Alaka has received offers from across the country, but he has narrowed his options down to tw

 • Jason Howell
Aggies, Horns lead for Alaka

Aggies, Horns lead for Alaka

Texas A&M got LB Otaro Alaka's attention this past weekend, but their primary competition for the Rivals 250 LB is an old nemesis.

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 • Jeff Tarpley
Alaka talks latest offers

Alaka talks latest offers

LB Otaro Alaka was a hot prospect before this week, but things really picked up on Monday, including an offer from Texas. What's next for the Rivals2

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 • Jason Suchomel
Alaka interested in checking out AM

Alaka interested in checking out AM

Cy-Falls LB Otaro Alaka had a huge Monday, picking up three offers -- and he'll be at Texas A&M Saturday.

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 • Courtney Roland
Wake offers Alaka

Wake offers Alaka

How is Wake fairing in its recruiting efforts with Otaro Alaka? Where do the Deacs stand with the rest of his suitors?

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 • Ben Doster
Alaka anxious to see what Texas has to offer

Alaka anxious to see what Texas has to offer

Top LB Otaro Alaka will be in Austin this weekend. He's already picked up a bunch of offers and if UT joins the fold, the Longhorns could make a move

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 • Jason Suchomel
Otaro Alaka interested in Michigan

Otaro Alaka interested in Michigan

Last Wednesday was a big day for the Alaka family. One son signed his National Letter of Intent to play college football, and another, Otaro Alaka, he

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 • Tim Sullivan
Alaka adds offers, talks early top 3

Alaka adds offers, talks early top 3

Houston (Texas) Cypress Falls linebacker Otaro Alaka has the full attention of college coaches around the country. At 6-3, 210 pounds Alaka already ho

 • Jason Howell
SCOOP HD: Cy Falls Feature Young Talent on D

SCOOP HD: Cy Falls Feature Young Talent on D

CYPRESS, Texas -- Oklahoma's renewed presence in Houston has led to many new offers and even one area commitment. Another is Cy-Falls linebacker Otaro

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 • Josh McCuistion
Alaka is a hot prospect

Alaka is a hot prospect

Outside linebacker Otaro Alaka from Houston (Texas) Cypress Falls already has six BCS offers.

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 • Louie Vaccher
Around the Southwest: Sooner boon

Around the Southwest: Sooner boon

Rivals100 DT Justin Manning was one of several standout prospects who witnessed Oklahoma's rout of Texas on Saturday.

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 • Jason Howell
Alaka Sees New Side of Sooners

Alaka Sees New Side of Sooners

Oklahoma's renewed focus in Houston has seen some early rewards and after he watched a big performance in Saturday's Red River Shootout Oklahoma will

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 • Josh McCuistion
Baylor Blitz: A look at 2014

Baylor Blitz: A look at 2014

In this edition, we give you another glimpse of some of the 2014 recruits the Baylor coaches have targeted including this DE from Coppell. Also, we ha

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 • Kevin Lonnquist
Rivals Underclassmen Challenge arrives in Dallas

Rivals Underclassmen Challenge arrives in Dallas

The talent has started to make their cases to be considered as early five-stars in the class of 2014. Many of those athletes will be in attendance thi

 • C. W. Starr
The Nest is Full at Cy Falls

The Nest is Full at Cy Falls

Cypress Falls hosted over two dozen Division I college recruiters for their spring game this week and headlining is Jacorey Warick. Warick is a commit

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 • Matt Malatesta
Cy Falls Is Loaded

Cy Falls Is Loaded

One of the more interesting 2011 preseason football teams are the Cy Falls Eagles, who celebrated a fantastic 10-2 season before losing to Lamar in th

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 • Matt Malatesta