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Recruiting wrap: Holds an offer from Tulsa.
Performance: At 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, Birdow helps wear the defense down. In a game his team won on the defensive side of the ball, Birdow didn't get the opportunity to really show his skill set.
Grade: B
WR
T.J. Chase (2016)
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Performance: Chase always seems to be in the right place at the right time. With IMG building its lead with big plays on the defensive end, Chase only had a handful of opportunities to make his presence felt. Still, he made an incredibly athletic touchdown catch over his head while drawing a pass interference penalty.
Grade: B
OL
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Recruiting wrap: Committed to Oregon State.
Performance: Fifita is your typical big body that won't wow you but somehow gets the job done. In Fifita, the Beavers are solidifying a Hawaiian connection that extends to Fifita's cousin, Manase Hungalu, who has already made a positive impression in Corvallis.
Grade: B
QB
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Recruiting wrap: Committed to Florida State.
Performance: Francois demonstrated a strong arm, quick release and an ability to scramble. His accuracy was fair as well, but his quarterback awareness was lacking when he was sacked by Jeffery Holland, which resulted in a lost fumble. The four-star recovered nicely later in the game, connecting with T.J. Chase on a long touchdown pass.
Grade: B
OL
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Recruiting wrap: Committed to Miami.
Performance: The four-star was tasked with stopping a thin Trinity Christian line and did his job against Jeffery Holland and Kendrick Norton. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound tackle figures to be in the mix for playing time as a true freshman.
Grade: B
RB
Tony Jones (2016)
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Performance: This is what should prove to be a breakout game for the three-star Jones in terms of his recruitment. He didn't light the stat sheet on fire, but his combination of size and speed were evident and it wouldn't be a surprise to see his recruitment take off.
Grade: B
OL
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Recruiting wrap: Committed to Nebraska, where he will take an official visit on Nov. 22.
Performance: There's no denying Jeffery Holland beat him on more than one play, most notably the sack that led to a fumble. He's still a major presence on the line and at 6-foot-5, 276 pounds, the three-star should have a chance to earn playing time either this year or next for Nebraska.
Grade: B
OL
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Recruiting wrap: Committed to Cincinnati.
Performance: Any time you're an offensive lineman and your name is not called, it's a good night. Against a strong defense, Mallory came away unscathed.
Grade: B
QB
Tampa Berkeley Prep
Recruiting wrap: Committed to Lehigh.
Performance: The two-star Mayes was effective in finding his playmaker in Jacob Mathis, but often took too many risks and made ill-advised throws, including an interception. He was also wildly off target on a number of throws.
Grade: C
OTHER PROSPECTS
ATH
Devan Barrett (2017)
Tampa Tampa Catholic
The future is bright for the 6-foot-1, 190-pound Barrett, who made a number of plays on both sides of the ball. On offense, he scored on runs of 15 and 76 yards, with the long run an impressive highlight. He's hard to bring down in the run game and has speed to boot. On defense, he had an impressive, athletic pass break-up when matched up against Jacob Mathis.
QB
Billy Cobb (2016)
Jacksonville Trinity Christian
Cobb took over at quarterback this season and at 6-foot, 185-pounds, is a good-looking athlete. He runs well and has a decent arm and accounted for Trinity Christian's only score on a 4-yard pass to Chris Barr. He should receive FCS interest as an athlete.
WR
Darius Corbett (2017)
Tampa Tampa Catholic
At 6-foot-1, 170 pounds, Corbett is an athletic playmaker who scored on touchdown receptions of 14 and 26 yards. The Kevin Knox-Corbett tandem should continue to improve and it's only a matter of time before Corbett receives his first D-I offer.
WR
Nate Craig (2016)
Tampa Tampa Catholic
The nation's No. 1 overall player will miss his junior season with an ankle injury suffered in Week 1. The Auburn commit said his relationship with the Tigers remains strong and he plans on attending the Iron Bowl as well as the Miami-Florida and Florida-Florida State games.
OL
Jacksonville Trinity Christian
The 6-foot-3, 285-pound two-star is committed to FIU, where he should see early playing time. He has a good physical presence and did his job in slowing the IMG attack.
WR
J.C. Flowers (2016)
Jacksonville Trinity Christian
The passing game was limited for IMG, The potential is obvious for the 6-foot-2, 170-pound Flowers, who has good size and speed. He currently holds one offer from Utah.
OL
Justin Henderson (2017)
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
It's only a matter of time before the 6-foot-8, 330-pound lineman receives his first offer, and it may already be on the way after he received plenty of playing time in a nationally-televised game. Of course he's raw, but he's strong and physical and will only get better.
OL
Nathan Hoyle (2016)
Jacksonville Trinity Christian
At 6-foot-3, 300 pounds, Hoyle is a raw project and was often battered by IMG's defensive line, but he hung in there and kept fighting. His competitive edge and high ceiling make him an intriguing prospect.
QB
Kevin Knox (2017)
Tampa Tampa Catholic
Knox has the prototypical height for a quarterback, standing at 6-foot-6 and has a decent arm and a good-looking release. The basketball standout will need to add weight to his 160-pound frame, however, if he wants to take his football game to the next level, but the potential is there.
TE
Devonte Porter (2016)
Jacksonville Trinity Christian
Porter stands at 6-foot-6, 255 pounds, is long, physical and athletic. He should develop into a go-to type receiver and receive plenty of FCS and D-I attention.
Adam Krohn
Southeast Recruiting Analyst
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