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Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star cornerbacks

Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star cornerbacks

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

 • 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
ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

Clemson leads the way here, as Dabo Swinney has recruited 15 five-stars for play for him in the past four cycles.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Undrafted: Class of 2015 five-stars that didn't have their name called

Undrafted: Class of 2015 five-stars that didn't have their name called

Former Florida State CB Tarvarus McFadden is one of four former five-stars from the 2015 class to go undrafted.

 • Woody Wommack and Mike Farrell
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
NFL Draft: Five whose stock is dropping

NFL Draft: Five whose stock is dropping

Here is a look at five guys whose stock could be falling for the NFL Draft on April 26-28.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: Five defensive players whose stock took a hit

NFL Combine: Five defensive players whose stock took a hit

These players will have to hope their game film outweighs their combine performances come NFL Draft time.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Judge Farrell: Issuing verdicts on early entry decisions by five-stars

Judge Farrell: Issuing verdicts on early entry decisions by five-stars

Did Josh Rosen make a mistake by declaring for the NFL Draft? What about Clemson WRs Deon Cain and Ray-Ray McCloud?

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive backs

NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive backs

Minkah Fitzpatrick is maintained a high spot on Rivals NFL Draft Board for DBs.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Which five CFB teams have the most talent?

Three-Point Stance: Which five CFB teams have the most talent?

Alabama is a lock at No. 1 - but you might be surprised by the team ranked fifth.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Checkup: Players from state of Florida who sparkled

Five-Star Checkup: Players from state of Florida who sparkled

Here are five players from the Sunshine State who shined in their teams' victories Saturday.

 • Woody Wommack
How the once-mighty Seminoles have fallen on hard times

How the once-mighty Seminoles have fallen on hard times

We count the ways (five) that Florida State has managed to stumble into its pitiful record.

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

Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-50

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

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 41-45

Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 41-45

The midseason Farrell 50 countdown continues with a look at the nation's Nos. 41-45 players.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Mid-Season All-Americans

The Farrell Awards: Mid-Season All-Americans

Baker Mayfield headlines Mike Farrell's mid-season All-American team.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Stock Report: Cornerbacks

NFL Draft Stock Report: Cornerbacks

The NFL Draft is far away, but it's never too early to see how the top players are looking this CFB season. Today: CBs.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rivals NFL Draft Board: Top 32 players

Rivals NFL Draft Board: Top 32 players

Check out our first edition of the Rivals Draft Board, which will see plenty of movement during the season.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
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
Farrell 50: College football's finest

Farrell 50: College football's finest

Three five-stars and two four-stars make up our latest group in the Farrell 50.

 • Mike Farrell
Rewind: The 15 best classes from Florida's Big Three

Rewind: The 15 best classes from Florida's Big Three

Cam Newton was a big part of the best class ever signed by Florida's Big Three. Mike Farrell looks at the top 15.

 • Mike Farrell
Beyond Bama: Overshadowed recruiting powers

Beyond Bama: Overshadowed recruiting powers

Alabama has dominated the Rivals team recruiting rankings in the last decade. Who else has had great runs?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
The Farrell postseason 50 for 2016

The Farrell postseason 50 for 2016

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell lists the nation's top 50 players from the 2016 regular season.

 • Mike Farrell
FSU's McFadden sees growth; strong sophomore season in future

FSU's McFadden sees growth; strong sophomore season in future

Florida State freshman defensive back Tarvarus McFadden reflects on his first season with the Seminoles while looking ahead to 2016.

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 • Ryan S. Clark
Pre-spring position breakdown: Defensive backs

Pre-spring position breakdown: Defensive backs

Florida State's defense will be led in 2015 by Jalen Ramsey, the star junior who's started every game the last two years. How will the rest of the uni

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 • Ben Jones
Seminoles go big when replenishing secondary

Seminoles go big when replenishing secondary

FSU brought in a big class of defensive backs, and a class of big defensive backs. The 2015 secondary signees included supersized players like 6-foot-

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 • Ben Jones
Grading FSUs 2015 Recruiting Class - Defense

Grading FSUs 2015 Recruiting Class - Defense

FSU wrapped up its 2015 signing class with three five-star defensive players and the nation's top crop of DBs. How did the 'Noles fare overall on defe

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 • Ira Schoffel
Position recruiting rankings: Defense

Position recruiting rankings: Defense

USC, which added the likes of Iman Marshall, is one of several programs with reason to be excited about its defensive recruits.

 • Adam Gorney
Insider Report: Sweat working on rehab for return

Insider Report: Sweat working on rehab for return

Defensive end Josh Sweat, an early enrollee, is using his time on campus to come back from a knee injury in hopes of bolstering FSU's pass rush this f

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 • Ben Jones
Seminoles finish with highest average star rating

Seminoles finish with highest average star rating

Powered by five 5-star signees, including RB Jacques Patrick, Florida State finished Wednesday with the nation's No. 3 signing class and boasted an av

 • Ira Schoffel
NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown

NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown

Five-star Derwin James helped Florida St. to a No. 3 overall ranking. Jason Howell breaks down the Rivals Top 25 classes of '15.

 • Jason Howell
NSD Conference Breakdown: ACC

NSD Conference Breakdown: ACC

Derwin James is one of five five-star prospects headlining FSU's class. He's one of several top recruits headed to the ACC.

 • Adam Friedman
NFL comps of top prospects: Defense

NFL comps of top prospects: Defense

Who does Iman Marshall compare to in the NFL? Mike Farrell lists the NFL equivalent of the top 10 defenders in the 2015 class.

 • Mike Farrell
Former FSU stars rave about FSUs DB class

Former FSU stars rave about FSUs DB class

Former FSU stars are often skeptical of hot-shot recruits with lofty recruiting rankings. But after checking out the Seminoles' incoming defensive bac

 • Ira Schoffel
Ten who could change positions

Ten who could change positions

Could 5-star corner Tarvarus McFadden play a different position in college? We examine 10 prospects who could be on the move.

 • Rivals.com
Alabama leads 2015 team rankings

Alabama leads 2015 team rankings

Five-star Daron Payne's pledge to Alabama kept the Tide at No. 1 in the 2015 team rankings. Jason Howell looks at the top 10.

 • Jason Howell
R250: Risers, sliders

R250: Risers, sliders

The final 2015 Rivals250 rankings are complete, and some, like Malik Lovette made a jump. Here are notable risers and sliders.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals100: New No. 1, new five-stars

Rivals100: New No. 1, new five-stars

Byron Cowart, who lost the top spot in the Rivals100 in December, is once again No. 1 after an excellent Under Armour showing.

 • Mike Farrell
Five teams who took over All-Star week

Five teams who took over All-Star week

Which schools' commits had the best All-Star season? Deondre Francois helped Florida St.'s case with a big week at Under Armour.

 • Adam Gorney
Instant Impact: Army Bowl

Instant Impact: Army Bowl

The Army Bowl was filled with future college stars. Some, like Deon Cain, are well equipped to make an early impact as freshmen.

 • Jason Howell
Army Bowl Awards

Army Bowl Awards

Rivals.com recognizes the best of the best from the Army Bowl. Kyle Phillips took home the hardware in multiple categories.

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 • Josh Helmholdt & Jason Howell
Best of Army Week: East

Best of Army Week: East

Trenton Thompson earned the No. 1 spot in Rivals' rankings of the top players from the East team throughout Army Bowl week.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: Top performers - defense

Army Bowl: Top performers - defense

Kyle Phillips powered through the West o-line on his way to a huge day at the Army Bowl. He tops our list of standout defenders.

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 • Jason Howell
Army game: What we learned

Army game: What we learned

A furious comeback by the East team came up just short thanks in part to the efforts of Army Bowl MVP, LSU commit Derrius Guice.

 • Josh Helmholdt & Jason Howell
Army: Ten things to watch

Army: Ten things to watch

Could five-star Trenton Thompson take home MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl? Josh Helmholdt sets the scene for the game.

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 • Josh Helmholdt & Jason Howell
Army Bowl: What We Learned, Day 3

Army Bowl: What We Learned, Day 3

Tarvarus McFadden will likely be covering Trent Irwin in the Army Bowl. Find out how he matches up in Wednesday's notebook.

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 • Josh Helmholdt & Jason Howell
Army: Day 2 East top performers

Army: Day 2 East top performers

Natrez Patrick proved to be the East squad's top performer on Day 2 of Army Bowl practice. Josh Helmholdt unveils his list.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Army: Day 1 East top performers

Army: Day 1 East top performers

Three Georgia commits, including wide receiver Van Jefferson stood out for the East team on the first day of Army Bowl practice.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: Position Analysis

Army Bowl: Position Analysis

Led by CeCe Jefferson, the East D-line will be loaded at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Get a position-by-position preview.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: Numbers crunch

Army Bowl: Numbers crunch

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl will have a California feel with 20 prospects in the game, including four-star QB Brady White.

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 • Jason Howell
2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Roster: By Team

2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Roster: By Team

2015 U.S. Army All-American Roster

 • Rivals
2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Roster: By Player

2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Roster: By Player

2015 U.S. Army All-American Roster

 • Rivals
Team rankings: Alabama holds top spot

Team rankings: Alabama holds top spot

Blake Barnett's jump to 5-star status has helped Alabama hold on to No. 1 in the Rivals 2015 team ranks. Check out the top 10.

 • Jason Howell
Where does the top talent come from

Where does the top talent come from

Five-star Josh Rosen gives California a boost in the QB ratings. Mike Farrell looks at the top three states at each position.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Sun Devils heating up

Mind of Mike: Sun Devils heating up

Could Arizona State's win over Notre Dame impact 5-star Christian Kirk? Mike Farrell weighs in on the aftermath and much more.

 • Mike Farrell
From the Road: South Florida

From the Road: South Florida

Five-star Florida State commit Tarvarus McFadden was dominant and highlighted weekend Florida action seen by Adam Krohn.

 • Adam Krohn
Mind of Mike: A win for Ole Miss; Oregon hot

Mind of Mike: A win for Ole Miss; Oregon hot

The loss to Auburn was heartbreaking for Ole Miss, but it captivated recruits. Mike Farrell weighs in on the aftermath and much more.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star CB Tarvarus McFadden commits to FSU

Five-star CB Tarvarus McFadden commits to FSU

Florida State landed its second five-star prospect of the week when Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage cornerback Tarvarus McFadden announced his com

 • Michael Langston
Mind of Mike: Hating Fisher, RB watch

Mind of Mike: Hating Fisher, RB watch

You want to hate Jimbo Fisher? Go ahead. It won't stop the Florida State juggernaut. Find out why in this week's Mind of Mike.

 • Mike Farrell
First and 10: Physical Freaks

First and 10: Physical Freaks

Five-star DE Josh Sweat has unique athleticism for a prospect his size. He tops our list of the nation's top physical specimens.

 • Woody Wommack
Five-star McFadden back from FSU official, ready to announce

Five-star McFadden back from FSU official, ready to announce

One of five official visitors in town last weekend for FSU's classic win over Notre Dame was five-star prospect Tarvarus McFadden. The 6-foot-2, 195-p

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 • Michael Bradley
Perfect storm brewing for Florida State recruiting

Perfect storm brewing for Florida State recruiting

With everything going right for Florida State on the field and not so right with its biggest rivals, the Seminoles are facing a recruiting smorgasbord

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 • Gene Williams
FSU, ND benefit from classic

FSU, ND benefit from classic

Brian Kelly's Fighting Irish came up just short against Florida State, but Mike Farrell says both teams won off the field.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Muschamps status

Mind of Mike: Muschamps status

Mike Farrell thought Will Muschamp had to be fired, but he's changed his mind. Find out why and much more in Mind of Mike.

 • Mike Farrell
First and 10: Top Teammates

First and 10: Top Teammates

Five-star cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick and his teammate, Brandon Wimbush, top our list of dynamic high school duos.

 • Woody Wommack
Around the Southeast: Georgias need

Around the Southeast: Georgias need

Georgia has a need that five-star Tarvarus McFadden could fill. Also, LSU's shaky hold on Kevin Tolliver and Kentucky's rise.

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 • Woody Wommack & Adam Krohn
Recruiting Roundup

Recruiting Roundup

Ready for the largest, most insightful look at Georgia recruiting? If so, then check out this new weekly feature we call the recruiting roundup.

 • Trent Smallwood
Mind of Mike: Big Ten woes, ND rises

Mind of Mike: Big Ten woes, ND rises

Can Urban Meyer and the Big Ten compete? Mike Farrell weighs in on that, Notre Dame, Byron Cowart, Ole Miss' 5-star and more.

 • Mike Farrell
From the Road: South Florida

From the Road: South Florida

Adam Krohn was on hand to see the deep talent in South Florida last weekend, including four-star quarterback Torrance Gibson.

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 • Adam Krohn
5-Star DB Talks UGA visit, upcoming decision

5-Star DB Talks UGA visit, upcoming decision

Five-star defensive back Tarvarus McFadden visited Georgia last week. After that, he decided on a commitment date. You will want to hear this.

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 • Radi Nabulsi
Recruiting breakdown: DB

Recruiting breakdown: DB

USC already has plenty of youth and talent in the secondary, but that's not stopping the drive to add more.

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 • Blair Angulo
Warchant TV: 1-on-1 with 5-star CB Tarvarus McFadden

Warchant TV: 1-on-1 with 5-star CB Tarvarus McFadden

In this one-on-one interview with Tarvarus McFadden, the five-star CB talks about why FSU is his top school, the latest with his recruitment, summer p

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 • Warchant TV
Five-Star Challenge: Farrell Awards

Five-Star Challenge: Farrell Awards

Iman Marshall earned one of the Farrell Awards at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. See who else made the cut in Baltimore.

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 • Mike Farrell
Class of 2015 CBs proving bigger is better

Class of 2015 CBs proving bigger is better

The class of 2015 is loaded with big corners, led by Iman Marshall. And they don't want to hear any talk about moving to safety.

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 • Adam Gorney
Challenge Diary: 5-star DB Derwin James Day 3

Challenge Diary: 5-star DB Derwin James Day 3

Florida State safety commitment Derwin James finished up the Rivals Five-Star Challenge in Baltimore with a big day on offense and defense. He also ca

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 • Rivals
Five-Star Challenge: Blur top performers

Five-Star Challenge: Blur top performers

Wide receiver Calvin Ridley lived up to the Team Blur name, and so did some other top performers. Adam Friedman gives his list.

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 • Adam Friedman and Josh Helmholdt
McFadden still hopes to visit Ohio State

McFadden still hopes to visit Ohio State

Plantation (Fla.) cornerback Tarvarus McFadden is another talented player from South Florida and is hoping to get up to Columbus soon and maybe bring

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 • Kevin Noon
Five-Star Challenge: Team scouting reports

Five-Star Challenge: Team scouting reports

Will Brady White's 7-on-7 experience lift Team Clutch at the Five-Star Challenge? Get inside for a scouting report on each team.

 • Rivals.com
Five-Star Challenge: 7-on-7 rosters

Five-Star Challenge: 7-on-7 rosters

Arizona St. commit Brady White will lead Team Clutch in Sunday's Five-Star Challenge 7-on-7 tourney. See the four rosters here.

 • Rivals.com
Targets abound in Baltimore

Targets abound in Baltimore

BALTIMORE - There's going to be a ton of UGA targets taking part in weekend's Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Anthony Dasher
Five-Star Challenge: Storylines to watch

Five-Star Challenge: Storylines to watch

Could Tyron Johnson make a case for the top spot in the rankings? Mike Farrell examines the top Five-Star Challenge storylines.

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 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: Ten with something to prove

Five-Star Challenge: Ten with something to prove

Clemson commit Mitch Hyatt is one of several facing questions at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by Under Armour.

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 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star: Ten teams to watch

Five-Star: Ten teams to watch

Lester Cotton is one of nine Alabama commits headed to the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. What other teams will be represented?

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Whos next for Dawgs

Whos next for Dawgs

BALTIMORE - Along with three verbal commitments, Georgia has a plethora of targets attending the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Anthony Dasher
Five-Star Challenge preview: DBs

Five-Star Challenge preview: DBs

Iman Marshall is one of six five-star DBs who will be at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge. Here is a breakdown of the group.

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 • Mike Farrell
Five Star eyes Southern California visit

Five Star eyes Southern California visit

Plantation (Fla.) five-star cornerback Tarvarus McFadden has a big trip lined up this summer. McFadden and the South Florida Express 7-on-7 squad are

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 • Gerard Martinez
Big Board - Defense

Big Board - Defense

Georgia has its collective eyes on top offensive targets from just about every position and inside UGASports.com's Jake Reuse breaks them down.

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 • Jake Reuse
Auburn a factor for five-star corner

Auburn a factor for five-star corner

American Heritage (Fla.) Rivals100 five-star corner Tarvarus McFadden visited Auburn last Saturday and left declaring the Tigers a factor in his recru

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 • Justin Hokanson
Noles move to the top for five-star CB

Noles move to the top for five-star CB

Five-star cornerback Tarvarus McFadden visited Florida State on Thursday. The elite South Florida prospect was high on FSU prior to his visit. Where d

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 • Michael Langston
Top UM recruits attending weekend Rivals camps

Top UM recruits attending weekend Rivals camps

The invitation-only Rivals Camp Series presented by Under Armour already made stops in New Orleans, Southern California, Texas, Mississippi and Alabam

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 • CaneSport.com Staff
FSU focused on 5-star McFadden

FSU focused on 5-star McFadden

Florida State has stepped up its pursuit of five-star Tavarus McFadden, what does he have to say about the 'Noles?

 • Woody Wommack
Ups, downs of latest positional rankings

Ups, downs of latest positional rankings

Dual-threat QB Kyler Murray is one of the notable risers in the new Rivals.com 2015 position rankings. Who else is on the move?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Top out-of-state targets

Top out-of-state targets

Inside, UGASports discusses Georgia's top 10 out-of-state targets at present, although keep in mind that these could change soon as the defensive staf

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 • Jake Rowe
Top DB gets UM offer, wants a winning program

Top DB gets UM offer, wants a winning program

This top area DB already lists 28 offers, including Miami. So what's he saying about the Hurricanes and where they fit into his recruiting picture? Be

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 • CaneSport.com Staff
Five-star McFadden talks new offers

Five-star McFadden talks new offers

Plenty of schools have been by to see Tarvarus McFadden but two of the nation's best recently extended offers.

 • Woody Wommack
South Florida Express tryouts top performers

South Florida Express tryouts top performers

Some will doubt WR Sam Bruce because of his size, but he stood out among the top performers at South Florida Express tryouts.

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 • Woody Wommack
South Florida Express tryouts recruiting notes

South Florida Express tryouts recruiting notes

Five-star DB Tarvarus McFadden recently added two big offers. Get that scoop and much more from South Florida Express tryouts.

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 • Woody Wommack
5-star McFadden fits elite mold

5-star McFadden fits elite mold

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Notre Dame is one of many programs chasing five-star junior corner Tarvarus McFadden.

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 • Jake Brown
Around the Southeast: Several battling for Malone

Around the Southeast: Several battling for Malone

Vanderbilt appears to be out of it for wideout Josh Malone, so who has the edge? Get that scoop and more Around the Southeast.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Five-star DB mum on LSU

Five-star DB mum on LSU

After his season opener, Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage defensive back Tarvarus McFadden named LSU his leader.

 • Kynon Codrington
Around the Southeast: Monster weekend for Miami

Around the Southeast: Monster weekend for Miami

Around the Southeast: The success of Jameis Winston at Florida State could affect the recruitment of five-star Marlon Humphrey.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington