Ten to watch at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp: New Orleans
The Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series presented by adidas kicks off on Sunday in New Orleans and some of the country’s top players will be putting their talents on display. We break down the highest-ranked prospects set to attend the event, which schools are in the mix to land their commitment and give a look at what we’re hoping to see from them on the field.
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Schools in the mix: Clemson, LSU, Ohio State, Texas
The skinny: Cook, a recently-named five-star cornerback, is expected to be the best defensive back at the camp. He catapulted himself into the national spotlight at this same event last year and his encore performance is highly anticipated.
Schools in the mix: Texas A&M, LSU, Alabama, TCU, Oklahoma, Mississippi State
The skinny: Marshall just missed out on five-star status in the last rankings update and comes into New Orleans with a chance to lock up his spot among the nation’s best. A player of his size and skill set is rare and that’s why several of the nation’s top programs are lining up to try to get his commitment.
Schools in the mix: Jason is committed to Kansas
The skinny: The offseason circuit is still getting started in earnest, but Jason has already turned heads at several events. Last weekend at the adidas 7-on-7 championships in Las Vegas, Jason had several incredible catches and was one of the event’s top overall performers. Kansas fans are hoping he continues his impressive play in his hometown.
Schools in the mix: LSU, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Texas, Texas A&M, West Virginia
The skinny: Woodard is Cook’s highly-touted Lamar High teammate and was equally impressive throughout last spring, starting with his showing at the 2016 New Orleans Rivals Camp. He’s a well-rounded receiver that should be able to show off his chops as an explosive vertical threat.
Schools in the mix: Joseph is committed to LSU
The skinny: Joseph is one of the nation’s top defensive backs and is the next in a long line of elite defensive players to commit to LSU. He’s a regular at camp events and is known for his willingness to compete, so Sunday’s showcase should be the perfect environment for him to thrive.
Schools in the mix: Harris is committed to Kansas
The skinny: The Jayhawks’ impressive start in the state of Louisiana is well-documented and while Jason is the more well-known of the duo, Harris is equally as impressive of a get. At last year’s camp in New Orleans, Harris burst onto the scene with a dominant performance and will be looking to back it up again this year.
Schools in the mix: TCU, Oregon, Tennessee, Louisville, North Carolina, LSU
The skinny: Rogers has been one of the hottest prospects in the Southeast in recent weeks, seemingly adding a new offer every day. He will be the highest-ranked quarterback at the event and will be expected to be the event’s best as well.
Schools in the mix: LSU, Alabama, Florida
The skinny: The one-time Alabama commit fancies himself as a dominant offensive and defensive lineman and has offers on both sides of the ball, so it will be interesting to see where he chooses to work out at the event. After missing most of the camp season last year, it will be a good chance for Rosenthal to re-establish himself as one of the nation’s top linemen.
Schools in the mix: Texas A&M, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Alabama
The skinny: O’Neal has been one of the most hotly pursued prospects of the spring and holds offers from top teams in every Power Five conference. Sunday will be a major opportunity to put on a show for Rivals analysts after already turning in strong performances this spring at other events.
Schools in the mix: Heath is committed to Mississippi State
The skinny: Heath is a wide receiver with good size and speed. He is a receiver who is physical and he will fight for the football. He is one who has competed on big stages before, so I expect him to be comfortable and have success.