Five-Star Challenge: Teams to watch
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Isaac Nauta
The Seminoles are nipping on the heels of the Tigers with three commitments heading to Baltimore. Rivals100 tight end Isaac Nauta enters as the nation's top tight end and Rivals100 offensive guard Baveon Johnson will represent the Seminoles on offense. Class of 2017 Rivals100 defensive tackle Ja'len Parks will hold down the fort on defense. The Seminoles will also be keeping a close eye on several uncommitted prospects. Five-star wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers and Elijah Stove are two of the top offensive playmakers in attendance, and defensive backs Devon Hunter and Stanford Samuels, and defensive linemen Rashan Gary and Malik Herring are big-time defenders of interest for the Seminoles.
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Kendell Jones
New Alabama commitment Kendell Jones is the only Tide commitment in attendance, but the program will have several top targets in Baltimore. Defensive backs Jared Mayden, Nigel Warrior and DeAngelo Gibbs will match-up against top receiver targets Elijah Stove and Darnell Salomon. In the trenches Jones will be joined by five-star defensive tackles Rashan Gary, Rashard Lawrence and Derrick Brown and defensive end Marlon Davidson. Linebackers Devin White, Will Ignont, Jaquan Yulee and Lyndell Wilson will also be of interest. Between the top targets and Jones, there should be no shortage of interesting action for Tide fans.
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Kareem Walker
Fresh off a national title run, the Buckeyes are riding high on the recruiting trail and commitments Jonathon Cooper and Kareem Walker will represent the program in Baltimore. Several top priority targets will also be on hand for the festivities. Jared Mayden,
Lamont Wade are priority prospects among the defensive back group. Dexter Lawrence and Rashan Gary are of interest in the defensive trenches with 2017 standout Tony Gray one to watch on the offensive side. Receivers Dredrick Snelson and Ahmir Mitchell will also have the Buckeyes' attention.
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Derrick Brown
The Bulldogs don't have any committed prospects in the Five-Star Challenge, but they are a big-time player for several top prospects. Top defensive linemen Rashan Gary, Derrick Brown,
Antwuan Jackson and Julian Rochester are all giving Mark Richt and his staff a long look. Class of 2017 defensive backs DeAngelo Gibbs,
Richard LeCounte and Stanford Samuels are also taking a strong interest in the Bulldogs. Five-star playmaker Demetris Robertson and Rivals100 standout Mecole Hardman have the Bulldogs high on their list as well.
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Daelin Hayes
Steve Sarkisian has the USC Trojans running at full steam on the recruiting
front and the Trojans will be well represented in Baltimore. Five-star linebacker Daelin Hayes will definitely be of interest, as will Rivals100
offensive tackle Frank Martin. Both are committed to the Trojans. Arizona standouts N'Keal Harry and Byron Murphy are also taking a long look at USC, and
California standout receiver Trevon Sidney has his eyes on Southern Cal as well. Tight end Naseir Upshur is another one the Trojans will be watching closely.
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Lyndell Wilson
Like Georgia, Auburn does not have a single commitment headed to Baltimore, but the Tigers are definitely a player for several top prospects who will make the trip. Linebacker Lyndell Wilson and Will Ignont are
eyeing the Tigers, as are defensive linemen Marlon Davidson, Julian Rochester, Antwuan Jackson and Dexter Lawrence. Tight end Naseir Upshur and Jamal Pettigrew are both giving Auburn their attention and wide receiver Elijah Stove appears to be leaning toward Gus Malzahn and the Tiger crew.
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