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Three-Point Stance: Surprising players, underachieving units, no-name depth

Three-Point Stance: Surprising players, underachieving units, no-name depth

Kenneth Walker is leading the nation in rushing as Michigan State remains undefeated.

10/5/21
 â€¢ Mike Farrell
Five Tennessee players that will benefit from Heupel hire

Five Tennessee players that will benefit from Heupel hire

Josh Heupel will bring an offensive focus to Knoxville, which will especially benefit receivers such as Ramel Keyton.

1/27/21
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Transfer Tracker: Ranking WR transfers for the 2019-2020 cycle

Transfer Tracker: Ranking WR transfers for the 2019-2020 cycle

The new Rivals.com wide receiver transfer rankings are here.

5/28/20
 â€¢ Woody Wommack and Mike Farrell
Transfer Portal Report: McCoy, Steele make high-profile moves

Transfer Portal Report: McCoy, Steele make high-profile moves

It's been a long and winding road, but Bru McCoy and Chris Steele have found their way back to USC.

6/7/19
 â€¢ Woody Wommack
Auburn 'really high up there' for USC transfer wide receiver

Auburn 'really high up there' for USC transfer wide receiver

USC transfer wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. visited Auburn and could be close to making a commitment...

4/22/19
 â€¢ Jeffrey Lee
USC transfer wide receiver visiting Auburn

USC transfer wide receiver visiting Auburn

A transfer wide receiver from USC is visiting Auburn this weekend...

4/19/19
 â€¢ Jeffrey Lee
Top offensive classes by position

Top offensive classes by position

The commitment of Shea Patterson gave Ole Miss the nation's top QB class in 2016. We rank the classes by position.

2/8/16
 â€¢ Adam Friedman
Signee Analysis: Velus Jones

Signee Analysis: Velus Jones

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
USC recruiting breakdown: Offense

USC recruiting breakdown: Offense

Is USC signing the class it needs? We analyze the roster & projected haul at each spot.

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1/28/16
 â€¢ Adam Maya
Why Jones turned back to Troy

Why Jones turned back to Troy

Is receiver Velus Jones ready to become USC's second ever letterman from the state of Alabama?

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1/26/16
 â€¢ Adam Maya
The week in commits, 1/25

The week in commits, 1/25

Here is a review of the 29 commits to Power Five schools for the week of Jan. 18-24.

1/25/16
 â€¢ Bill Trocchi
Commit Video Breakdown: 4-star WR Velus Jones

Commit Video Breakdown: 4-star WR Velus Jones

Breaking down the tape on Oklahoma's latest commitment, 4-star WR Velus Jones.

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1/22/16
 â€¢ Joe DuVall
Wartime Weekly

Wartime Weekly

Which '16 targets are still in play? Why did '17 WR renege on his pledge? Who's USC eyeing in Florida? We have answers.

1/22/16
 â€¢ Staff
Alabama Notes: Askew plans offseason travel

Alabama Notes: Askew plans offseason travel

Various recruiting news and notes from around the state of Alabama.

1/22/16
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Under two weeks to go, here are Tennessee's most wanted

Under two weeks to go, here are Tennessee's most wanted

It's under two until signing day and Tennessee still has a number of sports to fill and we bring you the latest inside.

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1/21/16
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
Weekend Visitor Preview

Weekend Visitor Preview

USC has a big recruiting weekend coming out of the dead period with some of the nation's top recruits due in, and TrojanSports.com breaks it down.

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1/14/16
 â€¢ Mike Singer
Velus Jones diving back into recruiting

Velus Jones diving back into recruiting

As the dead period in recruiting ends, no one is jumping back into his recruitment more than Saraland, Ala. wide receiver Velus Jones.

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1/14/16
 â€¢ Brent Hubbs
USC commit talks Georgia offer

USC commit talks Georgia offer

Four-star wide receiver Velus Jones may be committed to USC, but new offers, including one from Georgia, has him open to other possibilities.

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12/21/15
 â€¢ Jake Reuse
Alabama-Mississippi: All-Star awards

Alabama-Mississippi: All-Star awards

Alabama commit Raekwon Davis was one of the most impressive prospects Saturday at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game.

12/14/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Tide recruits impress at Alabama-Mississippi game

Tide recruits impress at Alabama-Mississippi game

Alabama commits, such as Raekwon Davis, in the Alabama-Mississippi game ranked No. 1. How did commits to other schools fare?

12/12/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Alabama-Mississippi: What to watch for

Alabama-Mississippi: What to watch for

See storylines to track in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, including the performance of Auburn commit John Broussard.

12/11/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy
Alabama-Mississippi: Team reports

Alabama-Mississippi: Team reports

Alabama commit Raekwon Davis practically lived in the backfield during Day 2 of Alabama-Mississippi All-Star week.

12/9/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Alabama-Mississippi: Five Up, Two Down

Alabama-Mississippi: Five Up, Two Down

Whose stock went up and whose went down in Tuesday's Alabama-Mississippi All-Star practices? Which way did Quinnen Williams go?

12/8/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Team Ala.: Five uncommitted, two looking

Team Ala.: Five uncommitted, two looking

Auburn pledge Marlon Davidson is one of two high-profile Team Alabama members that are reconsidering their commitment.

12/7/15
 â€¢ Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Jones, Clark ready for official visits

Jones, Clark ready for official visits

Tennessee is expected to host a number of official visitors this weekend and that includes several committed to other schools. Get the latest on a Sou

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12/4/15
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
Open to other options

Open to other options

It's clear that USC wide receiver commit Velus Jones is open to other options.

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12/3/15
 â€¢ Mike Singer
Irish To Host USC Commit

Irish To Host USC Commit

Velus Jones might be committed to the Trojans, but the Irish are still trying to make a move on the Alabama wideout.

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12/2/15
 â€¢ Andrew Ivins
Velus Jones Ready For U-M Official

Velus Jones Ready For U-M Official

Jim Harbaugh has tried, and succeeded, to plant some flags in Alabama with his satellite camp and commitments in the 2016 recruiting class from Prattv

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11/23/15
 â€¢ Brandon Brown
Team recruiting breakdown: Programs with vacancies

Team recruiting breakdown: Programs with vacancies

There are seven Power 5 teams with head coaching vacancies. How do they rank in recruiting? WR Sam Bruce has Miami on top.

11/17/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
USC commit: Minnesotas been really, really good to me.

USC commit: Minnesotas been really, really good to me.

USC WR commit Velus Jones is being pursued by many. He spoke with GI about his interest in Minnesota and potentially visiting.

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10/25/15
 â€¢ Matt Jessen-Howard
Vol offer catches Jones attention

Vol offer catches Jones attention

Tennessee is one of several teams pursuing Southern Cal commitment Velus Jones and the Alabama native talks about the Vols and his plans moving forwar

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10/23/15
 â€¢ Paul Fortenberry
Wartime Weekly

Wartime Weekly

Should USC be concerned about Michael Pittman's visit to UCLA? An elite local prospect is making a decision soon, do the Trojans have a chance? A cruc

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10/23/15
 â€¢ TrojanSports.com Staff
Selected: Alabama All-Stars

Selected: Alabama All-Stars

The 29th annual All-Star event is December 12 in Mississippi.

10/13/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Team breakdown: Offensive position groups

Team breakdown: Offensive position groups

Where is the top offensive talent headed? Kareem Walker has Ohio State's running back haul for 2016 ranked at No. 1.

10/13/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Juarez decommits from USC

Juarez decommits from USC

Five-star LB Mique Juarez decommitted from USC, the second five-star to decommitted this week. Adam Gorney discusses the impact.

10/13/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
Take Two: Texas, UCLA and the SEC

Take Two: Texas, UCLA and the SEC

Take Two goes around the Rivals.com network for takes on the week's biggest stories, such as Texas coach Charlie Strong.

9/11/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney
War Room: Offense 8/31

War Room: Offense 8/31

Lots has changed in the last month. Find out where things stand and learn tons of new names inside.

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8/31/15
 â€¢ Matt Jessen-Howard
Ohio State leads 2016 team rankings

Ohio State leads 2016 team rankings

Urban Meyer has Ohio State atop the updated 2016 team rankings for now. Who follows the Buckeyes, and who broke into the top 10?

8/28/15
 â€¢ Jason Howell
Four-stars outside the Rivals250

Four-stars outside the Rivals250

Quarterback Brandon McIlwain is one of seven players who moved from three-star to four-star during the last rankings period.

8/26/15
 â€¢ Rivals.com
USC still the fit for Jones

USC still the fit for Jones

Velus Jones will continue to visit colleges, like he did last weekend. But the 3-star WR is steadfast in his commitment to USC.

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7/20/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
Most Wanted:  1-10

Most Wanted: 1-10

The Tuscaloosa News special featuring the Top 50 prospects in Alabama.

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7/3/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Jones bonds with USC, staff

Jones bonds with USC, staff

Rising Stars Camp was USC receiver commit (and Alabama native) Velus Jones' first trip to California.

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7/1/15
 â€¢ Devin Ugland
USC camp: Recruiting notebook

USC camp: Recruiting notebook

Four-star cornerback Thomas Graham has USC high on his list after Wednesday's Rising Stars camp in L.A. Get all the latest here.

6/25/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Blair Angulo
USC camp: Top offensive performers

USC camp: Top offensive performers

The son of a USC assistant coach, 2017 WR Amari Rodgers impressed at USC's Rising Stars Camp. See the top offensive performers.

6/24/15
 â€¢ Adam Gorney and Blair Angulo
Schools remain in pursuit

Schools remain in pursuit

Velus Jones hears from a lot of schools. The USC commitment discussed his future plans.

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5/22/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Martin checks in on Velus Jones

Martin checks in on Velus Jones

Tee Martin recently visited Alabama to see Velus Jones. USC isn't the only school stopping by.

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5/6/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
In depth on Velus Jones

In depth on Velus Jones

USC football has only had one Alabama native ever on scholarship. Find out why Velus Jones is comfortable being the second.

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4/28/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
Jones commits to USC

Jones commits to USC

USC got a commitment out of Saraland, Ala. as WR Velus Jones chose the Trojans over several others.

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4/27/15
 â€¢ Chris Swanson
Jones makes it to Louisville

Jones makes it to Louisville

Big time Alabama playmaker Velus Jones visited Louisville on Friday and he had high praises of what he saw.

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4/19/15
 â€¢ Mike Singer
Bucking the trend

Bucking the trend

Velus Jones is one of Alabama's top prospects so don't be surprised if the two powerhouse programs in his home state give him a look. For now, though,

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4/2/15
 â€¢ Justin Rowland
RCS Preview: Alabama offense

RCS Preview: Alabama offense

An in-depth look at the top talent heading to the Rivals Camp in Atlanta presented by Under Armour.

3/17/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Florida is a dream offer for wide out Jones

Florida is a dream offer for wide out Jones

Though they haven't enjoyed much recruiting success there in, well, forever, Florida ventured into Yellowhammer State on Tuesday, extending an offer t

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3/5/15
 â€¢ Blake Alderman
Bones Blog: 3/2-3/8

Bones Blog: 3/2-3/8

The latest recruiting news in the state of Alabama.

3/2/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Jones getting hot

Jones getting hot

The wide receiver talked visits to Alabama, Auburn and Troy. Several offers on his sheet and many more expected.

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3/2/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
BONE: Recruiting zone

BONE: Recruiting zone

Check the latest recruiting blog with news on Alabama targets and commitments.

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2/23/15
 â€¢ Andrew Bone
Alabama WR collects ACC offer

Alabama WR collects ACC offer

He's certainly a name to remember; Saraland, Ala., wide receiver Velus Jones seems to be collecting new scholarship offers by the week now. And now an

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2/19/15
 â€¢ Howie Lindsey