Rivals national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman has three predictions on four-star quarterback Landon Duckworth, Texas A&M winning out for a top DB target and where Shedeur Sanders will land in the NFL Draft.
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OLE MISS WINS THE DUCKWORTH RACE
Landon Duckworth is gearing up to return to Mississippi as the elite four-star quarterback begins to take a closer look at contenders this offseason.
Ole Miss made a strong initial impression on Duckworth earlier this year. Florida State, Georgia and South Carolina – where Duckworth was previously committed – are in for officials. Our intel points to the Rebels being hard to beat for the touted passer.
TEXAS A&M WILL LAND TOP-100 TARGET
Dorian Barney was on campus at Texas A&M three times last fall and nearly a fourth in January before weather derailed the four-star cornerback's plans to check out the Aggies. Since decommitting from Alabama, no school has hosted the top-100 recruit more than Texas A&M, which got him back to town as the team kicked off spring ball over the weekend.
After strong pushes from Ole Miss, Florida State, North Carolina and others, the arrow is pointing toward the Aggies and we feel good about their chances of landing Barney's commitment before long.
SHEDEUR SANDERS WON'T GET PAST THE GIANTS IN THE NFL DRAFT
The New York Giants still need a long-term solution at quarterback after signing Russell Wilson to a one-year deal on Wednesday. Cam Ward is the quarterback with more upside to be an All-Pro but having covered Shedeur Sanders in high school and being a close observer since, there is no doubt in my mind that he can be a high-level game-manager in the NFL and operate a dynamic, high-flying offense.
Sanders has the skill-set to thrive under Brian Daboll and the aura to handle all things that come with playing quarterback in New York. The Giants will pick Sanders when they're on the clock next month in Green Bay.
