Rivals Rankings Week: Four who could crack the Rivals250
Senior seasons are complete and the Rivals250 has been updated. There are still more evaluations before the final rankings will be locked into place, and prospects outside the top 250 will be looking to prove their merit at winter all-star games. Rivals analysts look at four prospects who could crack the 250 with strong performances in Orlando and San Antonio.
RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK: Analysts break down Rivals250 | New Rivals100 | Updated QB rankings | Too many five-star RBs? | Mind of Mike on updated Rivals100 | Breaking down the new five-stars | Top 10 breakdown | Who could still finish in the top 10? | Why is Bresee No. 1? | Who could make a case for a fifth star?
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RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK:
Monday: Class of 2020 top 10
Tuesday: Class of 2020 Rivals100
Wednesday: Class of 2020 Rivals250
Thursday/Friday: Class of 2020 position rankings
Saturday: Class of 2020 team rankings breakdown
Sunday: Class of 2020 state rankings
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Crawford has been on an upward trajectory since the spring, which not surprisingly coincided with his full-time transition to the cornerback position. There's no question that the future Longhorn has game-breaking speed. He showcased that throughout his senior season, in addition to fantastic anticipation and the ability to shadow receivers downfield and make plays on the ball. Crawford has since added his fourth star, but he will have a chance to enter the Rivals250 if his fantastic senior season in the secondary translates to elite competition at the Under Armour All-America Game. – Sam Spiegelman, Texas & Louisiana recruiting analyst
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Fillinger is someone who has always been on our radar as a possible four-star prospect and someone who was considered for Rivals250 status, especially after a great senior season. The former Texas commit who recently reopened his recruitment averaged nearly a sack per game and was hugely disruptive all over the field. I love his versatility. Plus, he will still develop physically, which should bode well in the coming years. At the National Combine last year, Fillinger was so relentless and unstoppable he really caught our attention. If he does that again at the all-star events then getting inside the Rivals250 is a no-brainer. –Adam Gorney, National recruiting analyst
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Prater is a proven leader and winner, but early in his career we saw that his fundamentals needed work. The raw tools were there, and Prater brought dual-threat abilities to the table. As a senior those fundamentals started to show polish, and that was reflected in his move up to four-star status. At the All-American Bowl, though, Prater will be tested unlike he has thus far in his career. If he accounts well for himself in San Antonio, a move into the Rivals250 could be in store. – Josh Helmholdt, Midwest recruiting analyst
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Pouncey has always been a bet on raw physical talent. That said, he seemed to hone his skill as a senior, so it will be interesting to see how he stacks up at the Under Armour All-America Game. His upside is clear, so the question all week will be: Just how raw is he? If he has a nice week against top-flight competition, he could find himself in the final 250. – Rob Cassidy, Florida recruiting analyst