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Super Bowl: Rivals memories, breaking down the rosters

Super Bowl: Rivals memories, breaking down the rosters

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney recall some recruiting memories surrounding the players in Sunday's big game.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Which schools earned bragging rights?

NFL Draft: Which schools earned bragging rights?

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson went in the first round as LSU continues to enjoy the fruits of a monumental season.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Eight Gators are eager to make a major splash at the NFL Combine

Eight Gators are eager to make a major splash at the NFL Combine

GT highlights the eight Gators who are slated to perform at the upcoming NFL Combine.

 • Conner Clarke
College Fantasy Football: What to expect from first-year coaches

College Fantasy Football: What to expect from first-year coaches

Plenty of questions to answer, including this one: Can Dan Mullen put a little fire in the Gators' offense?

 • Adam Gorney
Ten big-time transfers who could make a big-time impact

Ten big-time transfers who could make a big-time impact

There's no doubt about it: The transfer player who will have all eyes on him is Michigan's Shea Patterson.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Decommitments past, present, future

Rivals Roundtable: Decommitments past, present, future

The Rivals Roundtable returns today with a discussion about decommitments past, present and future. 

 • Rivals.com
Ten redshirt freshmen that have stood out in 2016

Ten redshirt freshmen that have stood out in 2016

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois is one of 10 redshirt freshmen that have stood out this fall.

 • Mike Farrell
Recruiting Reset: Wide receivers

Recruiting Reset: Wide receivers

Ole Miss heads into the summer with 14 commits and a lot of big names on the board. With the athletic year complete, it's a good time to reset and see

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 • Chase Parham
Biggest Misses for 2015

Biggest Misses for 2015

Although Georgia was able to fill many of its needs for the Class of 2015, there were some that got away and we take a look at some of them inside.

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 • Dan McDonald
Conference Breakdown: SEC

Conference Breakdown: SEC

Damien Harris helped Alabama maintain the SEC's No. 1 spot in the team recruiting rankings. We break down the final standings.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Morning after: Another look at Ole Missclass

Morning after: Another look at Ole Missclass

Go inside to see who RebelGrove.com sees as the head of the 2015 class, the sleeper of the class, the biggest miss for Ole Miss and more.

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 • Chase Parham
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on NSD 2015

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on NSD 2015

Mike Farrell reviews the facts, faxes (especially Byron Cowart's) and flips from a wild final week of the 2015 recruiting cycle.

 • Mike Farrell
NSD: Winners and losers

NSD: Winners and losers

Who were the winners and losers on NSD? UCLA scored with five-star Soso Jamabo. Rob Cassidy goes through teams in the headlines.

 • Rob Cassidy
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
Inside look: Class of 2015 position rankings

Inside look: Class of 2015 position rankings

Florida St. commit Deondre Franocis is the new No. 1 dual-threat QB for 2015. Josh Helmholdt analyzes the position rankings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Updated: Class of 2015 Offers Board

Updated: Class of 2015 Offers Board

Blue White Illustrated has a complete update of its Class of 2015 offers board. Learn more on where the Nittany Lions stand with their top senior pros

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 • BWI Staff
Jefferson decommits

Jefferson decommits

To the surprise of few, Rivals250 wide receiver Van Jefferson announced his decommitment from the Bulldogs on Tuesday.

 • Radi Nabulsi
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
Van Jefferson update

Van Jefferson update

Four-star wide receiver Van Jefferson is committed to Georgia but Ole Miss is making a strong push, right before he is supposed to enroll. Here is the

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 • Jake Reuse
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: Five interested programs

Army Bowl: Five interested programs

Ohio State, thanks to Jerome Baker, will be one of several teams paying close attention to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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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
Recruiting Roundup and more

Recruiting Roundup and more

We had to postpone publishing this week's Recruiting Roundup three times because we kept adding scoop and breaking news. It is finally ready...for now

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 • Trent Smallwood
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
Slayton surprises with commit

Slayton surprises with commit

Georgia picked up it's 25th verbal commitment Thursday morning and it's a huge one.

 • Anthony Dasher
Jefferson still considering Vols

Jefferson still considering Vols

MURFREESBORO -- Ravenwood High School wide receiver Van Jefferson is looking forward to the 6A state championship game on Saturday but he's also been

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 • Paul Fortenberry
Recruiting Roundup

Recruiting Roundup

Two commits, a ton of official visitors and a number of prospects putting the Dawgs at the top of their lists including a five-star recruit-- all that

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 • Trent Smallwood
The latest on Van Jefferson

The latest on Van Jefferson

Georgia four-star wide receiver commit Van Jefferson is keeping his eye on the coaching situation at Florida. What does that mean to his commitment? H

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 • Woody Wommack
Florida commits and targets reaction I

Florida commits and targets reaction I

On Sunday morning Florida dismissed head football coach Will Muschamp. Inside the Gators caught up with several of the Gators commits and targets to g

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future

Following the Future

Georgia has had a lot of players commit before they played their final season of high school football. So how are those senior years going? Here is an

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 • Paul Maharry
Florida coaches seeing top targets

Florida coaches seeing top targets

With no game to prepare for this week, the Florida coaching staff looks to make good use of their time by visiting many of their top targets on the re

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 • Blake Alderman
Mind of Mike: Could Cowart put off decision

Mind of Mike: Could Cowart put off decision

Five-star DE Byron Cowart named a leader, but Mike Farrell says there is still plenty unclear as his decision date nears.

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 • Mike Farrell
Around the Southeast: Race for Richmond

Around the Southeast: Race for Richmond

Drew Richmond has gone silent, but it looks like two-team race for his pledge. Get the latest and more Around the Southeast.

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 • Woody Wommack & Adam Krohn
UGA lands 4-star WR Jefferson

UGA lands 4-star WR Jefferson

Georgia added to what was already a very strong group of receivers in the class of 2015 when 4-star WR Van Jefferson committed.

 • Woody Wommack
4-Star WR picks Dawgs

4-Star WR picks Dawgs

Georgia's recruiting momentum continued Monday when four-star wide receiver Van Jefferson decided to add his name to the Bulldogs' commitment list.

 • Tim Sullivan
Jefferson nearing a decision

Jefferson nearing a decision

Brentwood (Tenn.) Ravenwood 2015 wide receiver Van Jefferson originally planned to make his choice prior to the beginning of his high school season, b

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 • Tim Sullivan
Rivals250: Risers and sliders

Rivals250: Risers and sliders

Holton Hill was rewarded after a strong summer with a rankings bump. Find out who else made a move in the updated Rivals250.

 • Rivals.com
Around the Southeast: Cowart decision soon

Around the Southeast: Cowart decision soon

Byron Cowart may move up his decision date. Go inside for more on the No. 1 player, Georgia's D-line haul and WR Van Jefferson.

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 • Woody Wommack & Adam Krohn
Jefferson completes OSU visit, will decide soon

Jefferson completes OSU visit, will decide soon

Four-star wide receiver Van Jefferson made another unofficial visit to Ohio State on Wednesday and got to see a different side of the program and scho

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 • Marc Givler
Whos Next

Whos Next

Wednesday was a big day for Ohio State recruiting, landing two Rivals100 commitments but there are several other targets still out there and decisions

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 • Marc Givler
WR plans summer commitment

WR plans summer commitment

Four-star wide receiver Van Jefferson has three schools at the top of his list, with sights on ending his recruitment sooner than later. UGASports.co

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 • Jake Reuse
6/6 Weekend Visitor Preview

6/6 Weekend Visitor Preview

With spring football now in the rearview and schools letting out for summer vacation, many top prospects are looking to visit the University of Florid

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 • Blake Alderman
Father knows best

Father knows best

Georgia apparently cleared an important hurdle with four-star wide receiver Van Jefferson during his visit to Athens on Saturday.

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 • Anthony Dasher
Jefferson has a plan in place

Jefferson has a plan in place

You will not see 2015 wide receiver Van Jefferson stumping for followers on social media but you will certainly will know his name after seeing him pl

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 • Kevin Noon
4-star Jefferson talks Buckeyes, UGA visit

4-star Jefferson talks Buckeyes, UGA visit

Van Jefferson isn't ready to name a favorite, but Ohio State is in good position for the four-star wide receiver.

 • Woody Wommack
Playmakers: Top performers

Playmakers: Top performers

Ugo Amadi put together another strong camp outing. The Ole Miss commit led a host of top performers at Playmakers Academy.

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 • Woody Wommack
Playmakers: Recruiting notes

Playmakers: Recruiting notes

Kyle Phillips injured his shoulder in the fall but looked good as new Sunday at the National Playmakers Academy Exposure Camp.

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 • Woody Wommack
States best shine at IFM/PMA Camp

States best shine at IFM/PMA Camp

Ugo Amadi wasn't going to back down. But the four-star corner said he might take some official visits in the fall. Where? And who all shined during Su

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 • John Brice and Paul Fortenberry
Jefferson still a priority for PSU

Jefferson still a priority for PSU

Despite two wide receiver commitments already, Brentwood (Tenn.) Ravenwood prospect Van Jefferson remains a priority for the Nittany Lions coaching st

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 • Ryan Snyder
Buckeyes still high on the list for Jefferson

Buckeyes still high on the list for Jefferson

One of the biggest visitors this weekend at Ohio State was four-star wide receiver Van Jefferson get his thoughts on his trip to Columbus and where th

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 • Marc Givler
Vols high with me, says 4-star WR

Vols high with me, says 4-star WR

If any receiver knows what good coaching looks like in the class of 2015 it should be Ravenwood High School wideout Van Jefferson. Find out what the N

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 • Paul Fortenberry
Around the Southeast: Harris is in demand

Around the Southeast: Harris is in demand

Rivals100 QB Treon Harris is in high demand despite his longstanding commitment to Florida State. Get more Around the Southeast.

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 • Woody Wommack
PSU off to solid start with Jefferson

PSU off to solid start with Jefferson

Wide receiver won't be a major need in 2015, but four-star Van Jefferson is absolutely a priority for Bill O'Brien and Stan Hixon. Learn more, right h

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 • Ryan Snyder
Buckeyes impress four-star WR

Buckeyes impress four-star WR

One of the top junior wide receivers in the nation was eager to check out Ohio State. He did so on Saturday and came away impressed by what he saw.

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 • Marc Givler
Big visit weekend on tap

Big visit weekend on tap

The final Ohio State home game of the season is drawing one big official visitor and several big-time underclassmen to Columbus on Saturday.

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 • Marc Givler
Tigers offer 2015 Tennessee four-star

Tigers offer 2015 Tennessee four-star

Brentwood (Tenn.) Ravenwood 2015 four-star receiver Van Jefferson talks about landing an Auburn offer on Tuesday and desires to visit this fall...

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 • Justin Hokanson
Recruiting Weekend Primer

Recruiting Weekend Primer

Arguably the biggest Ohio State recruiting weekend of the year is upon us. We have everything you need to know inside.

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 • Staff
Buckeyes offer son of former NFL standout

Buckeyes offer son of former NFL standout

The Ohio State coaching staff is trying to make inroads in the state of Tennessee and recently offered a junior wide receiver with NFL bloodlines.

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 • Marc Givler
2015 four-star WR looking to visit Penn State

2015 four-star WR looking to visit Penn State

Brentwood (Tenn.) Ravenwood 2015 wide receiver Van Jefferson emerged as a top prospect for Penn State in 2015 after a solid camp performance in June.

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 • Ryan Snyder
Inside the Fort: Top 2015 prospects

Inside the Fort: Top 2015 prospects

With Sept. 1 the official opening of the contact period with 2015 recruits we're taking a closer look at some of the Vols' top uncommitted targets in

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 • Paul Fortenberry
Insider Notebook: Recruiting weekend big hit

Insider Notebook: Recruiting weekend big hit

Three four-star commitments, numerous big-time visitors made their way to Knoxville during the weekend and it ended Sunday with Butch Jones' first eve

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 • Paul Fortenberry & Brent Hubbs
Vols offer instate junior receiver

Vols offer instate junior receiver

Another instate player in the class of 2015 picked up an offer Friday from Tennessee when Ravenwood High School receiver Van Jefferson was offered by

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 • Paul Fortenberry
Underclassmen Challenge: Story lines to watch

Underclassmen Challenge: Story lines to watch

Josh Wariboko is one of the top Midlands linemen headed to the Underclassmen Challenge. Find out who will join him and more.

 • Rivals.com
Jefferson lands Lions offer

Jefferson lands Lions offer

Another Class of 2015 prospect at Penn State's camp over the weekend left Happy Valley with a scholarship offer, this time in the form of wideout Van

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 • Ryan Snyder
Vandy Elite Camp: June Standouts

Vandy Elite Camp: June Standouts

Vanderbilt hosted four elite prospect camps during the month of June. VandySports.com recaps its top performers from the events.

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 • Jesse W. Johnson
Van Jefferson has bigtime potential

Van Jefferson has bigtime potential

His father coaches Detroit Lions standout Calvin Johnson, and Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary's wide receiver Van Jefferson has some potential of his ow

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 • Tim Sullivan