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Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Tavien St. Clair is part of an Ohio State class that could challenge for the most five-star signees ever.

 • Adam Friedman
Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

Nick Saban's recruiting run at Alabama will be very, very difficult to top.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama a rising producer of five-star linebackers

Alabama a rising producer of five-star linebackers

The state of Alabama has proven to be especially fertile ground for linebackers in recent years.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five recruiting trends developing across the SEC

Five recruiting trends developing across the SEC

Georgia has landed multiple five-star prospects in five-straight classes. Will the Bulldogs make it six in 2021?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Ranking the top LBs from the 2010s

All-Decade: Ranking the top LBs from the 2010s

Curtis Grant tops Mike Farrell's look at the top 10 high school linebacker prospects of the last decade.

 • Mike Farrell
Building the roster: AFC South

Building the roster: AFC South

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is one of four Clemson products on the Texans' roster.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star linebackers

Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star linebackers

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

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL franchises have taken more cornerbacks, like Denzel Ward, since 2010 than any other position.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Top 10 former five-star prospects drafted in 2018

NFL Draft: Top 10 former five-star prospects drafted in 2018

Quenton Nelson was one of several former five-stars selected in the 2018 NFL Draft. Here we review the top 10 of them.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which conferences are the pipelines to the pros?

NFL Draft: Which conferences are the pipelines to the pros?

The SEC continues to send the most players to the NFL - led by Nick Saban's Alabama machine.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Breaking down the picks, state by state

NFL Draft: Breaking down the picks, state by state

Florida, California and Texas aren't surprising at the top - but then it gets interesting.

 • Woody Wommack
Revisiting Rivals.com's rankings for 2018 NFL first-rounders

Revisiting Rivals.com's rankings for 2018 NFL first-rounders

Rivals.com's five-star ranking of Josh Rosen out of high school was clearly a hit, but what about Baker Mayfield?

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Report Card: Grades for each first-round pick

NFL Draft Report Card: Grades for each first-round pick

The 2018 NFL Draft has kicked off. Rivals.com's Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney give grades and thoughts on each pick.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Five programs making the most noise prior to the NFL Draft

Five programs making the most noise prior to the NFL Draft

Surprise! Alabama has been grabbing most of the headlines, followed by Oklahoma, Ohio State, Texas and Florida State.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Predictions, first-round steals, new coaches

Three-Point Stance: Predictions, first-round steals, new coaches

Mike Farrell offers up a handful of commit predictions for some of the top prospects in the 2019 class.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Five whose stock is rising

NFL Draft: Five whose stock is rising

The NFL Draft on April 26-28 is approaching quickly. Here is a look at five guys whose stock is rising.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Recruit Rewind: Rashaan Evans - Alabama Crimson Tide

Recruit Rewind: Rashaan Evans - Alabama Crimson Tide

Rivals.com looks back at top NFL Draft prospect Rashaan Evans, a five-star prospect in the class of 2014.

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 • Mike Farrell
Six college programs that won the NFL Combine

Six college programs that won the NFL Combine

Thanks to Saquon Barkley, Penn State was one of six college teams that won the NFL Combine.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Mock Draft: Pre-NFL Combine

NFL Mock Draft: Pre-NFL Combine

The NFL Combine starts Friday and with that comes our pre-combine NFL Mock Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top five LB heading into the Combine

NFL Draft: Top five LB heading into the Combine

Roquan Smith leads a tough group of linebackers in the 2018 NFL Draft class.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Five-Star Checkup: Linebackers from 2014, 2015 classes

Five-Star Checkup: Linebackers from 2014, 2015 classes

We look back at how five-star LB prospects from the 2014 and 2015 classes have progressed in their college careers.

 • Woody Wommack
Farrell Preseason 50: Nos. 1-50

Farrell Preseason 50: Nos. 1-50

Mike Farrell breaks down the top 50 players in college football entering the 2017 season.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell 50: Nos. 46-50

The Farrell 50: Nos. 46-50

We are kicking off another edition of the Farrell 50, Mike Farrell's top players in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

SEC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Alabama has dominated SEC recruiting since the league expanded to 14 teams in 2012.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Twitter Tuesday: Alabama-FSU, ACC prediction, UGA, more

Twitter Tuesday: Alabama-FSU, ACC prediction, UGA, more

Mike Farrell answers readers' questions, including his thoughts on Alabama-Florida State.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Tom Herman; Pac-12 snapshot, reflections on 2014

Three-Point Stance: Tom Herman; Pac-12 snapshot, reflections on 2014

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell discusses Tom Herman's big splash, 2018 Pac-12 recruiting and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Video: Alabama Linebacker Rashaan Evans is ready for 2017 season

Video: Alabama Linebacker Rashaan Evans is ready for 2017 season

Alabama Linebacker Rashaan Evans spoke to the media on Thursday, March 30th. He's experienced and ready for 2017.

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 • Kyle Henderson
Rivals.com All-Bowl Team: Defense

Rivals.com All-Bowl Team: Defense

Leon McQuay's game-winning interception against Penn State earned him a spot on our All-Bowl team.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rivalry Week: Alabama defense

Rivals Rivalry Week: Alabama defense

We break down Alabama's potent defense, reflecting on how the unit's key players were viewed as high school prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
Elite prospects hitting A-Day

Elite prospects hitting A-Day

It's a loaded weekend in Tuscaloosa with several elite prospects including five-star Calvin Ridley.

 • Andrew Bone
Evans inching closer

Evans inching closer

UA five-star signee Rashaan Evans is eager to begin his career with the Tide. He has a lot to say of what he observed in Tuscaloosa and much more...

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 • Andrew Bone
VIDEO: Rashaan Evans

VIDEO: Rashaan Evans

Alabama signee Rashaan Evans at the Rivals Camp in Birmingham.

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 • Andrew Bone
I think I think ... Gorneys final 2014 thoughts

I think I think ... Gorneys final 2014 thoughts

Adoree' Jackson made a wise decision when he picked USC, says Adam Gorney, who wraps up the 2014 cycle with one last look back.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals.com Top 25 recruiters

Rivals.com Top 25 recruiters

Who was behind building the best classes? Rivals.com names the top 25 recruiters, including Alabama's relentless Kirby Smart.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals.com: Top SEC recruiters

Rivals.com: Top SEC recruiters

The SEC is loaded with top-flight recruiters, including Tennessee's Tommy Thigpen, who was our national recruiter of the year.

 • Rivals.com
Ready for Tuscaloosa

Ready for Tuscaloosa

Rashaan Evans has seen better days in his hometown. That was before he signed with the University of Alabama. He talked of the unreal treatment from

 • Andrew Bone
The next chapter

The next chapter

Rashaan Evans stunned the recruiting world on Wednesday with his commitment to Alabama. His father talked in-depth about why he chose the Tide and gr

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 • Andrew Bone
Shocker: Rashaan Evans picks Alabama

Shocker: Rashaan Evans picks Alabama

Linebacker Rashaan Evans pulled the surprise of National Signing Day. He picked Alabama over Auburn. Video breakdown from TideSports.com.

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 • Andrew Bone
National Signing Day: Conference Breakdown

National Signing Day: Conference Breakdown

Find out what our experts had to say about Derrick Nnadi picking Florida State and all the teams in all the major conferences.

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 • Rivals.com
Signing Day notes: Harris flip, Evans surprise

Signing Day notes: Harris flip, Evans surprise

The day's biggest surprise? Rashaan Evans slipping an Alabama hat on at Auburn High School. Rob Cassidy recaps Signing Day 2014.

 • Rob Cassidy
Video: Rashaan Evans announces for Alabama

Video: Rashaan Evans announces for Alabama

Watch five-star linebacker Rashaan Evans make his pick on National Signing Day.

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 • Rivals.com
Alabama rolls to another recruiting title

Alabama rolls to another recruiting title

They did it again. Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide assembled the nation's best recruiting class for the fourth year in a row.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama primed to win another recruiting national title

Alabama primed to win another recruiting national title

Is Alabama a lock for another recruiting national title? TideSports.com examines.

 • D.C. Reeves
Class predictions

Class predictions

Auburn's class sits at No. 10 in the team rankings, can they close strong and land within the top five? We examine the main targets left on the board

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 • Justin Hokanson
National Signing Day: Top storylines

National Signing Day: Top storylines

Adoree' Jackson could bring joy to USC on National Signing Day. Our analysts have all the stories to watch around the country.

 • Rivals.com
Closing time

Closing time

Less than two days remain before signing day and Auburn is nearly finished with their 2014 class. Who will the Tigers close with? We examine the top t

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 • Justin Hokanson
RUNDOWN: Sunday

RUNDOWN: Sunday

We return with a FRESH Rundown, which is dedicated wholly to coverage of what's been a crazy weekend of recruiting. We update the latest with Rashaan

 • Jay G. Tate
Final pitch

Final pitch

Rashaan Evans welcomed coaches from Alabama and Auburn on Saturday. They spent time at his home and grandfather's birthday party.

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 • Andrew Bone
Evans gives the latest

Evans gives the latest

Auburn (Ala.) Rivals100 linebacker Rashaan Evans talks about Auburn and Alabama visiting on Saturday, where he stands with the recruiting process and

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 • Justin Hokanson
Weekend Visits: Florida hosting Prince

Weekend Visits: Florida hosting Prince

It is a big visit weekend across the country, and at Florida, that means hosting five-star Damian Prince. We break it all down.

 • John Foletta
Roundtable: Most to gain from final visits

Roundtable: Most to gain from final visits

UCLA will host many top players, including Arizona State commit Kalen Ballage. Do the Bruins have the weekend's best visit list?

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 • Rivals.com
Roundtable: Best two-team battle

Roundtable: Best two-team battle

There are some two-team battles going on, such as USC and Florida fighting for Adoree' Jackson. Get more on big two-team races.

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 • Rivals.com
Mind of Mike: Where R100 uncommitteds stand

Mind of Mike: Where R100 uncommitteds stand

Where does Malachi Dupre stand one week before Signing Day? Mike Farrell assesses the uncommitted members of the Rivals100.

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 • Mike Farrell
UCLA using two-way pitch to sway recruits

UCLA using two-way pitch to sway recruits

After the year Myles Jack had, UCLA is using the two-way pitch to recruits this year, and it's working.

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 • Edward Lewis
THE RUNDOWN: A look at recruiting

THE RUNDOWN: A look at recruiting

We return with another edition of our remarkable podcast, which we call THE RUNDOWN, and break down Auburn's plans for a dazzling finish to the recrui

 • Jay G. Tate
Roundtable: Who will perform late magic

Roundtable: Who will perform late magic

Can UCLA's Jim Mora go into SEC country and land Malachi Dupre and Rashaan Evans? That's a discussion for our latest Roundtable.

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 • Rivals.com
Around the West: UCLA on a roll

Around the West: UCLA on a roll

Four-star Jaleel Wadood is just one of many pieces of a strong class at UCLA. Get the latest on the Bruins, Stanford and more.

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 • Adam Gorney and Rob Cassidy
Five-star Evans recaps Auburn visit

Five-star Evans recaps Auburn visit

Auburn (Ala.) Rivals100 linebacker Rashaan Evans recaps his final official visit to Auburn. Did the Tigers impress the newly minted five-star?

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 • Justin Hokanson
Williams, Davis return to Auburn to recruit Evans

Williams, Davis return to Auburn to recruit Evans

Auburn commits Tre Williams and Deshaun Davis talk about recruiting Rivals100 five-star Rashaan Evans. Are they confident their pitch to Evans was eno

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 • Justin Hokanson
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
Tide coaches welcomed

Tide coaches welcomed

The battle continues for the top linebacker in the country, Rashaan Evans.

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 • Andrew Bone
Commits return to recruit Evans

Commits return to recruit Evans

Auburn (Ala.) Rivals100 linebacker Rashaan Evans will be accompanied by at least five Auburn commits on his official visit. Two commits, Tre Williams

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 • Justin Hokanson
Reviewing big moves in position rankings

Reviewing big moves in position rankings

Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie wasn't the only prospect to make a big move in our final class of 2014 position rankings.

 • Rivals.com
Five-star has good visit with UCLA

Five-star has good visit with UCLA

Five-star LB Rashaan Evans played host to UCLA all day Tuesday, and he loved it.

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 • Andrew Bone
Evans hosts UCLA

Evans hosts UCLA

The Bruins making a strong run for the nation's best linebacker. Rashaan Evans talks of the visitors.

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 • Andrew Bone
RECRUITING OUTSIDER: The final push

RECRUITING OUTSIDER: The final push

The details of recruiting are our passion, but they can be overwhelming for those who don't follow along daily. With that in mind, here is our first f

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 • Jay G. Tate
Auburn commits, targets in final Rivals250

Auburn commits, targets in final Rivals250

Comprehensive look at the Auburn commits and targets inside the final Rivals250 rankings. Quarterback commit Sean White and cornerback commits Nick Ru

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 • Justin Hokanson
Breaking down UCLA recruits in the Rivals250

Breaking down UCLA recruits in the Rivals250

Take a look at where UCLA's recruits fell in the Rivals250 this year and where the Bruins currently stand with them now.

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 • Edward Lewis
Final rankings bring six new five-stars

Final rankings bring six new five-stars

A big all-star season lifted Travis Rudolph to the top of the list of new five-stars in the final class of 2014 Rivals100.

 • Rivals.com
All questions answered

All questions answered

Rashaan Evans talked in-depth about the Tide and learning a lot of things said about Bama are not true.

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 • Andrew Bone
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
If it feels right

If it feels right

Two big official visits on the horizon for Rashaan Evans. He shared a lot going forward to signing day.

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 • Andrew Bone
Evans names his three finalists

Evans names his three finalists

UCLA has made the final cut for future five-star linebacker Rashaan Evans.

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 • Edward Lewis
Auburn working towards their fifth straight top ten class

Auburn working towards their fifth straight top ten class

Auburn's recruiting class is nearly finished. Head coach Gus Malzahn is pleased with the Tigers' progress and excited about wrapping up another top te

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 • Justin Hokanson
In-state visits set

In-state visits set

In-state visits set

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 • Andrew Bone
UCLA commitment analysis

UCLA commitment analysis

UCLA landed five commitments in the last week. See how the pledges affect the Bruins 2014 recruiting plans.

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 • Edward Lewis
Under Armour Week: Stock up, stock down

Under Armour Week: Stock up, stock down

Under Armour All-America week bumped Isaiah McKenzie's stock, but not everyone fared well. Mike Farrell has more ups and downs.

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 • Mike Farrell
Under Armour: Farrell Awards

Under Armour: Farrell Awards

Quarterback Sean White earned one of Mike Farrell's awards from Under Armour week. See who else took home some Farrell hardware.

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 • Mike Farrell
Ten Under Armour matchups to watch

Ten Under Armour matchups to watch

Cameron Robinson has struggled and now may face Da'Shawn Hand in the Under Armour All-America Game. Get the top 10 match-ups.

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 • Mike Farrell
UA: Team Highlight Tuesday top performers

UA: Team Highlight Tuesday top performers

Jalen Tabor played the role of shutdown cornerback very well on Tuesday. See who else was a top performer for Team Highlight.

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 • Rivals.com
Intensity ramps up in practice

Intensity ramps up in practice

Linebacker Tre Williams and fellow Auburn commit Rashaan Evans have proven to be quite a tandem. Get more practice notes here.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
UAALLAMERICA: Lead recruiters after Evans

UAALLAMERICA: Lead recruiters after Evans

Rashaan Evans is proving he is one of the premier players in the country this week in Orlando.

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 • Andrew Bone
Evans to decide on Signing Day

Evans to decide on Signing Day

Auburn (Ala.) outside linebacker Rashaan Evans said one SEC school has cooled on him recently, but will it impact his decision?

 • Kynon Codrington
LSU, Alabama could stock up at UA

LSU, Alabama could stock up at UA

Leonard Fournette is among seven players who will commit during the Under Armour game. And all seven may end up in the SEC West.

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 • Adam Gorney
UA: Team Highlight Sunday top performers

UA: Team Highlight Sunday top performers

Five-star Myles Garrett earned the top spot among Team Highlight's top performers at Sunday's Under Armour All-America practice.

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 • Rivals.com
Under Armour AA Game: Auburn preview

Under Armour AA Game: Auburn preview

Six Auburn commits and key targets are in Orlando, Fla. participating in the Under Armour All-American Game. Here's a preview of the Tigers' flavor th

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 • Allie Davison
UA Game: Alabama recruiting notebook

UA Game: Alabama recruiting notebook

The fireworks on Saturday opened the door for a lot of excitement for the announcements on Thursday and beyond.

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 • Andrew Bone
VIDEO: Evans talks top four

VIDEO: Evans talks top four

Four-star LB Rashaan Evans spoke with Rivals Sunday about his top four, which includes UCLA.

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 • Rivals.com
Under Armour: Alabamas Seven

Under Armour: Alabamas Seven

Under Armour: Battles in Orlando with various players including the group from Alabama.

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 • Andrew Bone
Top uncommitted prospects: Southeast

Top uncommitted prospects: Southeast

It looks like a two-team race for 5-star CB Marlon Humphrey. Get the latest on the top five uncommitted Southeast prospects.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour: Tide showcase

Under Armour: Tide showcase

Alabama has several commitments and targets playing in the Under Armour All-America game on January 2. Some announcements scheduled.

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 • Andrew Bone
Alabamas Most Wanted

Alabamas Most Wanted

Who's the best in the state of Alabama? We break down the top 50 on TideSports.com's Alabama's 'Most Wanted' list.

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 • Andrew Bone
Evans welcomes four Auburn assistants

Evans welcomes four Auburn assistants

Auburn (Ala.) Rivals100 linebacker Rashaan Evans recaps his in-home visit with Auburn on Sunday, as well as Georgia and Ole Miss as the dead period hi

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 • Justin Hokanson
What We Learned: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic

What We Learned: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic

Alabama's linebackers stole the show in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic. Find out what else we learned from the showdown.

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 • Jason Howell and Kynon Codrington
Alabama tops Mississippi in all-star showdown

Alabama tops Mississippi in all-star showdown

Four-star linebacker Rashaan Evans helped lead Alabama to its sixth-straight win in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic.

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 • Jason Howell and Kynon Codrington
AL-MS All-Star Classic: Five things to watch

AL-MS All-Star Classic: Five things to watch

Markell Pack's battle with the Alabama secondary is one of the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic story lines to watch.

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 • Rivals.com
Take Two: FSUs success paying dividends

Take Two: FSUs success paying dividends

Marlon Humphrey is among those Florida State hopes will be swayed by its success. Get that scoop and more in Take Two.

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 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
AL-MS All-Stars: Alabama top performers

AL-MS All-Stars: Alabama top performers

Thursday brought a new name atop the Alabama top performers at AL-MS All-Stars practice: Auburn pledge DB Stephen Roberts.

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 • Kynon Codrington
AL-MS All-Stars: Alabama top performers

AL-MS All-Stars: Alabama top performers

Auburn commit Stephen Roberts and the Alabama All-Stars are preparing for the best of Mississippi. See who shined at practice.

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 • Kynon Codrington
VIDEO: Evans goes in-depth about recruitment

VIDEO: Evans goes in-depth about recruitment

Four-star linebacker Rashaan Evans went in-depth with Rivals.com about his recruitment, including his feelings on UCLA.

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 • Rivals.com