RCS Miami: Analysts predict where five prospects will land

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The second stop of the Rivals Camp Series is in the books and many top uncommitted prospects were in attendance. Today, Rivals national recruiting analyst/rankings director Adam Friedman and national recruiting analysts Clint Cosgrove and Ryan Wright focus on five players and make their predictions about where the prospects could end up.

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"Bryant was on hand on Sunday supporting some of his friends while they competed, and he gave an update on where his recruitment currently stands. It sounded like his recruiting picture is a little less clear than it was early in his recruitment, when Georgia seemed like the team to beat. The Bulldogs still may still sit atop Bryant’s list, but Alabama and a couple other schools in the Southeast have tightened this race. If he were to commit today, I think Georgia would be the choice, but there’s a lot that could change between now and his July 23 commitment." - Friedman

"This is a tough one to pick because there have been a lot of twists and turns throughout Bryant's recruitment. At one point Georgia was considered a top team, but now the Bulldogs don't appear to be in the mix. Then you factor in that he will be committing with two of his friends and not all of them have all of the same options. In a recent interview Bryant said that Miami and Alabama are two that stand out, but that he also likes Florida. I think this will come down to whether he prioritizes playing for Nick Saban over what Miami and Florida have to offer. This choice will come down to those three schools, and I believe the pick will be Miami in the end. Mario Cristobal has been the lead in Bryant's recruitment and knows how to sell the Miami program." - Cosgrove

"There is a renewed enthusiasm for the Gators in the Sunshine State and players like Bryant are open to that vision of the future. The heavy hitters in the region - Alabama, Clemson and Georgia - will not give up on signing Bryant, making this race to the end exciting. Florida is my pick." - Wright

"Singleton’s recruitment could drag on for a while. The Fleming Island (Fla.) back said Michigan, Louisville, Penn State and Tennessee are the main schools for him right now. There will be plenty of visits later this offseason, but those visits to Penn State and Tennessee seem like they’re going to be especially important. In speaking to him on camera Sunday it seemed like he was really enamored with the Tennessee program and its coaches. It’s also obvious that he wants to leave the state for college, but he still might want to stay in the Southeast. I’ll take Tennessee for now." - Friedman

"There is still a lot up in the air here. Singleton plans on waiting it out until after his season and this is a recruitment that could go all of the way until signing day. He will continue to pick up offers and a lot can change between now and signing day. Two of his most important criteria when picking a school are relationships and how he fits in the offense. That leads me to believe that Louisville and Tennessee are the top contenders right now. Singleton seems to have a great relationship with the Tennessee coaches, and his speed makes him a great fit for the Vols' offense. I am going to pick Tennessee for now, but his recruitment is far from over." - Cosgrove

"In the 30-offer neighborhood, teams are still coming after the four-star back. Big Ten teams like Penn State and Michigan are popping up as contenders, but so are Tennessee and Louisville. Louisville and Cincinnati hosted Singleton in January, with LSU getting him this month. Singleton’s recruiting process seems far from over. Watch out for UCF, though." - Wright

"Along with Malik Bryant and Payton Kirkland, LeBlanc is set to announce his commitment on July 23, and between now and then a lot will change. LeBlanc has already visited Oklahoma, Miami and Florida fairly recently, and the Sooners, Canes, Ohio State and Penn State will get official visits. Odds are good that if LeBlanc does leave the state Oklahoma would likely be the choice. With multiple visits in just a couple months that could happen, but I'm picking Miami for now." - Friedman

"Are the Orlando trio all planning on going to the same place, or will each player end up at the school they feel best fits them? Miami and Florida are the top two contenders in my mind, and like Bryant, I am picking LeBlanc to stay in Florida and commit to the Hurricanes." - Cosgrove

"LeBlanc has posted a top seven of Clemson, Miami, Oklahoma, Penn State, Ohio State, UCF and Florida with Oklahoma, Miami and Penn State being “for sure” hosts for official visits. Until the official visits are made to Oklahoma and Penn State, what LeBlanc may do is a wild guess. Being an Orlando area guy, this could come down to the Gators and Hurricanes. I think Florida will get him." - Wright

"The Sooners are also doing a great job recruiting Kirkland. He is scheduled to announce his commitment on July 23 with Bryant and LeBlanc, but he will be taking an unofficial visit to Oklahoma before official visits ahead of his commitment. The Sooners have to like the possibility of getting visits so close together, but it seems like there are signs that Kirkland is leaning toward staying in the Southeast. I'll go with Florida." - Friedman

"Kirkland is the third part of the Orlando trio that plan on committing together. The same question comes to mind: Are they all planning on attending the same school, or are they just celebrating their commitments together? Whatever their plan is, I see this coming down to Alabama, Miami and Florida. Kirkland and his mom seemed drawn to Florida after a recent visit, and while I think the entire trio stays in the state of Florida for college, I believe it will be Florida for Kirkland in the end." - Cosgrove

"Alabama, Miami, Michigan State, Ohio State and Florida have been in the regular rotation of teams pushing hard for the four-star offensive tackle. The new staff in Gainesville has made great progress in a short amount of time with the Dr. Phillips (Fla.) product. Anytime Alabama is in the mix, it is hard to count the Tide out. Again, this has a feel of a two-team, in-state race between Miami and Florida. I think he'll end up at Florida." - Wright

"College coaches are trying to find as much speed as they can, and Fleming has that in spades. Teams from around the country are hoping Fleming will give them a shot and it sounds like the next stage of his recruitment isn't too far off. I expect the big three in-state schools and UCF to be in consideration for Fleming until he signs on the dotted line, but they aren't the only schools prioritizing him. Penn State, Georgia and Auburn are in heavy pursuit, but it would be surprising to see Fleming leave the Sunshine State. I'm picking Florida State." - Friedman

"I saw Fleming for the first time this past weekend at the RCS Miami camp, and for some reason I kept referring to him as the Florida State kid in my head. I don't know if it was the garnet-colored sleeves and gloves that he was wearing, if he reminded me of a Florida State receiver, or if it was a combination of both. I can't get past picturing him at Florida State, so I am going to go on pure gut instinct here and say he ends up a Seminole." - Cosgrove

"Holding over 40 offers, the world is Fleming’s oyster. A top list is expected to be shared soon, and one can easily guess that ACC and SEC teams will be heavy influencers. Scrolling down Fleming’s social media pages, one might guess that Florida State is a leader. Being from South Florida, Miami must be factored into the equation. If the Gators can continue to gain enthusiasm among the 2023 class with an “all-in” mentality between in-state players, they have a shot. Florida State is my prediction." - Wright