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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
Rivals Rankings Turn 20: How No. 2 prospects have fared

Rivals Rankings Turn 20: How No. 2 prospects have fared

Former Oregon standout Haloti Ngata was the first No. 2-ranked prospect in Rivals history.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Farrell 99 Club, DBU, Correct Me If I'm Wrong

Three-Point Stance: Farrell 99 Club, DBU, Correct Me If I'm Wrong

Micah Parsons is one of six college football players that Mike Farrell would give a 99 video game rating.

 • Mike Farrell
Reranking the Florida Gators' 2013 recruiting class

Reranking the Florida Gators' 2013 recruiting class

GatorsTerritory reranks members of Florida's 2013 class based on what they did during their time in Gainesville.

 • Conner Clarke
NFL Draft: Which conference produced most DBs over past 4 years?

NFL Draft: Which conference produced most DBs over past 4 years?

Tre'Davious White and others have been carrying the torch for LSU.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
SEC reeling in more 5-stars than ever

SEC reeling in more 5-stars than ever

The SEC has signed half of all available five-stars, like 2020 QB Bryce Young, in the last seven recruiting classes.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-Decade: How players ranked No. 2 overall fared

All-Decade: How players ranked No. 2 overall fared

QB Josh Rosen, for one, had a solid career at UCLA and became a first-round NFL pick.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Ranking the top DBs from the 2010s

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

Derek Stingley, Jr. is the only cornerback to finish a recruiting cycle ranked No. 1 in the Rivals100.

 • Mike Farrell
The Florida Gators' 10 highest-ranked signees over the last decade

The Florida Gators' 10 highest-ranked signees over the last decade

GatorsTerritory breaks down UF's 10 highest-ranked signees over the past decade.

 • Conner Clarke
Ask Farrell: Best cornerback class, 2013 or 2020?

Ask Farrell: Best cornerback class, 2013 or 2020?

Is Kelee Ringo and the other five-star 2020 cornerbacks a stronger group at the top than the loaded 2013 CBs?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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
A look at the top-ranked cornerbacks in Rivals.com history

A look at the top-ranked cornerbacks in Rivals.com history

The only No. 1 CB in Rivals history is from the current recruiting cycle.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Take Two: Can Derek Stingley close out the 2019 cycle at No. 1?

Take Two: Can Derek Stingley close out the 2019 cycle at No. 1?

Derek Stingley now sits atop the Rivals100, but can he finish the 2019 recruiting cycle as the nation's No. 1 prospect?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top picks from the Big Ten in the past five years

NFL Draft: Top picks from the Big Ten in the past five years

Joey Bosa and Ezekiel Elliott lead a list of Big Ten players who have been making their fair share of noise in the NFL.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC spotlight: Teams that have produced most active NFL players

SEC spotlight: Teams that have produced most active NFL players

LSU leads the way in the SEC by producing 50 active NFL players, including Patrick Peterson.

 • Mike Farrell
State of Alabama leads way in list of SEC's top five-star signees

State of Alabama leads way in list of SEC's top five-star signees

Alabama and Auburn have combined to land nearly half of the SEC's highest-ranked recruits in the last few seasons.

 • 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
Three-Point Stance: Who's hot and who's not in 2018 recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Who's hot and who's not in 2018 recruiting

Miami is on fire, Georgia is not, and reviewing the projected busts from last year's NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top first-round talent producing schools

NFL Draft: Top first-round talent producing schools

Alabama tops the list of first-round NFL Draft producers. Which other programs make the cut?

 • 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
The NFL Draft's big money positions

The NFL Draft's big money positions

Offensive tackle has been the big money position in recent NFL Drafts. But what about all the other spots?

 • Adam Gorney
Top NFL Rookies: Nos. 13-16

Top NFL Rookies: Nos. 13-16

Jalen Ramsey has made an impact in his debut year. Mike Farrell ranks the NFL's top rookies and recalls their HS days.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former five-stars selected

NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former five-stars selected

New Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was one of several former five-stars to be selected in the 2016 NFL Draft.

 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Rivals 2016 Mock Draft 4.0

Rivals 2016 Mock Draft 4.0

There's been a shake-up at the top of the Rivals Mock Draft, as Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell have a QB going No. 1.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft debate: Cornerback

NFL Draft debate: Cornerback

The weeklong series debating the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft at certain positions continues with the cornerback spot.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

Rivals 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil remains the consensus top pick in our Mock Draft 3.0.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-point stance: Former football powers that need to be revived

Three-point stance: Former football powers that need to be revived

Today's Three-Point Stance looks at former football powers for which a revival would be fun for college football.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Combine: Five former five-stars who excelled in Indianapolis

NFL Combine: Five former five-stars who excelled in Indianapolis

As Rivals.com’s NFL Scouting Combine coverage continues, we take a look at five former five-stars who accomplished

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Preview: DB

NFL Draft Preview: DB

Jalen Ramsey leads a strong group of defensive backs getting ready for the NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 26-30

Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 26-30

Our countdown of the top 50 college football players in the nation continues with Nos. 26-30.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
NFL Draft Watch: Overrated prospects

NFL Draft Watch: Overrated prospects

Florida's Vernon Hargreaves III may be one of the most overrated prospects available in the 2016 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-star tracker: Teams on cusp

Five-star tracker: Teams on cusp

Several former five-stars, like Florida's Vernon Hargreaves III, have their teams on the cusp of the college football playoff.

 • Blair Angulo
Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 16-20

Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 16-20

Mike Farrell counts down his top 50 CFB players at the midway point of the season, including Florida's Vernon Hargreaves III.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
NFL Draft Watch: Cornerbacks

NFL Draft Watch: Cornerbacks

Florida State's Jalen Ramsey sits atop the Rivals.com early NFL Draft watch for cornerbacks. Who else made the list?

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft watch: Wide receivers/tight ends

NFL Draft watch: Wide receivers/tight ends

Michael Thomas sits atop the Rivals' NFL draft board for wide receivers. Who else made the list? Check out the top WRs/TEs.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell 50 Countdown: Nos. 1-5

Farrell 50 Countdown: Nos. 1-5

Mike Farrell completes the countdown of his top 50 college players in 2015. Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott claims the top spot.

 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
SEC Defense: Now and then

SEC Defense: Now and then

Myles Garrett is a DL on the coaches preseason All-SEC team. How did the defensive players profile as recruits? We examine.

 • Woody Wommack
Look back at Ohios top 10 prospects

Look back at Ohios top 10 prospects

Who are the best prospects ever from Ohio? Here are the 10 highest-ranked of the Rivals.com era. Ted Ginn, Jr. tops the list.

 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Look back at Floridas top 10 ranked players

Look back at Floridas top 10 ranked players

Byron Cowart is one of two No. 1 players from Florida. Check out our list of the top 10 Florida players in the Rivals.com era.

 • Mark Pszonak
Rankings rewind: Robinson, Bosa

Rankings rewind: Robinson, Bosa

Mike Farrell takes a look at the Rivals rankings of NFL players Denard Robinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Jeremy Maclin and others.

 • Mike Farrell
Five who will make an impact: SEC

Five who will make an impact: SEC

Leonard Fournette was one of a host of five-stars that signed in the SEC. Here are five who will have an instant impact.

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 • Rivals.com
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

Class of 2013 five-star tracker

The coach who takes over at USC will have plenty of former 5-stars to work with, including freshman starter Su'a Cravens.

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 • Dallas Jackson
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

Class of 2013 five-star tracker

The 2013 class of cornerbacks made an impression in high school, and the 5-stars are doing it again at the college level.

 • Dallas Jackson
Tampa QB will likely choose by July 1

Tampa QB will likely choose by July 1

Tampa (Fla.) Wharton QB Chase Litton has some trips to make this weekend before making his decision as to where he'll go for college ball

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 • Steve Berrey
Signee Academic Update II: Smooth sailing for the rest

Signee Academic Update II: Smooth sailing for the rest

Over the last two years the football coaching staff has had all 42 of their signees enroll. In Part I Inside the Gators reported that the streak will

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Weekend Preview: Five-Star Visiting

Weekend Preview: Five-Star Visiting

For Saturday's Orange & Blue Debut, Florida will play host to several top targets, including an instate five-star running back.

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 • Blake Alderman
Two-sport athlete has priorities right

Two-sport athlete has priorities right

Chase Litton looks forward to taking some trips - but only after basketball is over.

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 • Steve Berrey
Class of 2013 Signee Breakdown II

Class of 2013 Signee Breakdown II

Today, in order give a more complete look at the Florida signees, ITG's Matt Hamilton shares his expert opinion on Florida's signing class. Read on to

 • Inside the Gators Staff
The Year of the Cornerback ... again

The Year of the Cornerback ... again

The class of 2013 produced one of the best groups of Rivals100 cornerbacks ever. Led by Jabrill Peppers, 2014 may be better.

 • Rob Cassidy
Florida targets in the initial Rivals100

Florida targets in the initial Rivals100

Monday's initial 2014 Rivals100 release showed that after reeling in back to back top five recruiting classes, Florida is going to be at somewhat of a

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 • Blake Alderman
2013 Signing Class RoundTable

2013 Signing Class RoundTable

Welcome to the Inside the Gators Recruiting RoundTable. Today five recruiting analysts get together for an in-depth discussion about Florida's 2013 Si

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Florida 2013 Class Grades: Defense

Florida 2013 Class Grades: Defense

Today Inside the Gators awards grades to Florida's 2013 signing class on a position-by-position basis. Not only did the Gators strike gold at lineback

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 • Robert Lopez
Class of 2013 Superlatives

Class of 2013 Superlatives

Today it is time to carry out an annual tradition and pass out superlatives to the Gators' newest crop of players.

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 • Blake Alderman
Florida announces 2013 signing class

Florida announces 2013 signing class

On Wednesday afternoon the University of Florida football program announced the 2013 signing class.

 • Florida Sports Information
National Signing Day: Top story lines

National Signing Day: Top story lines

Eddie Vanderdoes could bring joy to UCLA on National Signing Day. Our analysts have all the stories to watch around the country.

 • Rivals.com
Nkemdiche saga nears an end

Nkemdiche saga nears an end

After a long and winding road during his recruitment, Robert Nkemdiche, the nation's No. 1 prospect, will announce Wednesday.

 • Woody Wommack
Roundtable: Which memory will last

Roundtable: Which memory will last

Will the class of 2013 be remembered as the year of the CB thanks to Vernon Hargreaves III and company? We take a look back.

 • Rivals.com
NFL comparisons: Hargreaves, Nkemdiche

NFL comparisons: Hargreaves, Nkemdiche

Cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III reminds us of Darrelle Revis. Find out why in today's scouting reports and NFL comparisons.

 • Rivals.com
NFL comparisons: Bigelow, Treadwell

NFL comparisons: Bigelow, Treadwell

Drawing parallels to Justin Smith, Kenny Bigelow is part of our continuing series of scouting reports and NFL comparisons.

 • Rivals.com
Final rankings bring nine new five-stars

Final rankings bring nine new five-stars

Of the new five-stars, only one of them made the jump from three-star status. Get the scoop on Chris Jones and much more inside.

 • Rivals.com
Weekend Visitor Preview: Nations No. 1 due in

Weekend Visitor Preview: Nations No. 1 due in

The weekend is finally here. In what will serve as Florida's last major visit weekend before National Signing Day, the Gators will play host to severa

 • Blake Alderman
Under Armour Game awards

Under Armour Game awards

Alabama commit Grant Hill took home the Best Blocker Award from the Under Armour Game. Who else earned the hardware?

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Army Bowl: What to watch for

Army Bowl: What to watch for

When the Army All American Bowl kicks off on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. in San Antonio, Tex., there will be several Florida Gator commits and target

 • Mark Wheeler
Under Armour Game player analysis

Under Armour Game player analysis

Five-star linebacker Reuben Foster earned Team Nitro MVP at the Under Armour Game. Find out how the other players did.

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 • Kynon Codrington
Hargreaves III takes home the MVP Award

Hargreaves III takes home the MVP Award

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Vernon Hargreaves III could barely recount his own performance Friday night. It was an evening so good, it became indescribable

 • Bryan Holt
Under Armour Game: What to watch for

Under Armour Game: What to watch for

When the Under Armour All American Game kicks off on Friday afternoon at 5 p.m. in St. Petersburg, Fla., there will be several Florida Gator commits a

 • Mark Wheeler
Under Armour: Top story lines

Under Armour: Top story lines

Robert Nkemdiche looks serious about keeping his No. 1 ranking. He's one of the stories to watch in the Under Armour game.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour Notebook: Lineman off the list

Under Armour Notebook: Lineman off the list

Orlando, Fla. - Wednesday was the last real Under Armour Game practice, as Thursday will just be a walk-thru for both teams. UF commits continued to p

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 • Robert Lopez
Under Armour Day Two: Commits continue to impress

Under Armour Day Two: Commits continue to impress

Orlando, Fla. - Day two of the Under Armour All American game practices brought more story-lines and more solid performances from Gator commits. Sever

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 • Robert Lopez
UA: Tuesday Team Highlight top performers

UA: Tuesday Team Highlight top performers

Four-star WR Robert Foster has been one of the top offensive players at Under Armour Team Highlight practice. Who's with him?

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour: Monday recruiting notebook

Under Armour: Monday recruiting notebook

You can bet Florida will press hard to flip DeMarcus Walker from his Alabama commitment. Check out the Under Armour notebook.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
Under Armour: Monday Highlight top performers

Under Armour: Monday Highlight top performers

Robert Nkemdiche looked the part of the nation's top recruit on the first day of practice for the Under Armour Game.

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 • Woody Wommack & Kynon Codrington
UA Notes: Rivals100 lineman talks UF visit

UA Notes: Rivals100 lineman talks UF visit

Orlando, Fla. - After the first day of Under Armour practice Inside the Gators caught up with several of Florida's top remaining targets including Dem

 • Blake Alderman
Under Armour Notebook: Gators standout

Under Armour Notebook: Gators standout

Orlando, Fla. - With the first day of practice in the books, Inside the Gators takes a look at how some of Florida's commits and targets performed dur

 • Robert Lopez
Commits  targets playing in all star events

Commits targets playing in all star events

While it's still the dead period in the world of recruiting, business is about to pickup greatly over the next week as the post season all star games

 • Mark Wheeler
1st and 10 with Matt Rolin

1st and 10 with Matt Rolin

As the days tick away before they report to Florida, Inside the Gators will be catching up with the Gators' incoming freshmen as they prepare for coll

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 • Blake Alderman
Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

How did the tide turn for Alabama in the case of four-star WR Robert Foster? Go Inside the Mind of Mike for that and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Visitor Preview: Ten Official Visitors Due In

Visitor Preview: Ten Official Visitors Due In

For their football banquet this weekend Florida is expecting to host 10 official visitors from the Class of 2013. However, if there are any fireworks

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 13

Following the Future - Week 13

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
 Ups, downs of December positional rankings

Ups, downs of December positional rankings

Cornerback is one of the strongest positions in 2013, but that didn't stop Cole Luke from jumping. Who else was on the move?

 • Woody Wommack
Florida commits and targets in the Rivals100

Florida commits and targets in the Rivals100

Today Inside the Gators runs down where the Florida commitments and targets landed in the December Edition of the Rivals100.

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 • Mark Wheeler
Roundtable: Previewing the rankings update

Roundtable: Previewing the rankings update

Led by Kendall Fuller, is CB the strongest position in the class of 2013? Get that answer and more at the Rivals Roundtable.

 • Rivals.com
Impact Analysis: Gators add Rivals100 safety

Impact Analysis: Gators add Rivals100 safety

Florida added yet another Rivals100 member on Thursday. Here is Inside the Gators <i>Impact Analysis</i> on what the latest commitment means for the G

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 12

Following the Future - Week 12

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 11

Following the Future - Week 11

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 10

Following the Future - Week 10

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 9

Following the Future - Week 9

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 8

Following the Future - Week 8

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 7

Following the Future - Week 7

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman and Robert Lopez provide the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth

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 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 6

Following the Future - Week 6

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 5

Following the Future - Week 5

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 4

Following the Future - Week 4

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

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 • Blake Alderman
Committed five-star trips to Florida

Committed five-star trips to Florida

Since picking up a Florida offer in the later part of the summer, there have been questions as to whether or not Nashville (Tenn.) Brentwood Academy c

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 • Blake Alderman
Visitor Preview: Surprise 5-star in the Swamp

Visitor Preview: Surprise 5-star in the Swamp

Not only will #14 Florida take on Kentucky this weekend with the chance to improve to 4-0 on the season, 3-0 in the SEC, but it is also an important w

 • Inside the Gators Staff
Following the Future - Week 3

Following the Future - Week 3

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

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 • Blake Alderman
Florida offers 2014 instate standout

Florida offers 2014 instate standout

Florida's coaching staff has fared incredibly well in the Tampa area this recruiting cycle already receiving commitments from three highly rated prosp

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 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 2

Following the Future - Week 2

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman provides the Internet's most comprehensive, in-depth update on how e

 • Blake Alderman
Following the Future - Week 1

Following the Future - Week 1

Each week during the high school football season Inside the Gators Blake Alderman, Bryan Holt and Lauren Mills provide the Internet's most comprehensi

 • Inside the Gators Staff
Breaking down 2013 team rankings

Breaking down 2013 team rankings

Lane Kiffin's USC program sits strong atop the 2013 team rankings after the post-summer prospect ratings. Rivals.com's Kynon Codrington breaks down th

 • Kynon Codrington