For the second day in a row, Nick Saban and Alabama added another member to its 2021 recruiting class. On Friday, it was three-star, in-state defensive tackle Anquin Barnes out of Montgomery. On Saturday, it was four-star wide receiver Agiye Hall. …
For the second day in a row, Nick Saban and Alabama added another member to its 2021 recruiting class.
On Friday, it was three-star, in-state defensive tackle Anquin Barnes out of Montgomery. On Saturday, it was four-star wide receiver Agiye Hall.
The Valrico (Fla.) native took to Twitter to announce the news:
According to the 247Sports composite rankings, Hall is rated as the nation’s No. 61 overall prospect, the No. 10 wide receiver and the No. 11 player from the state of Florida.
Alabama now sits with the No. 39 overall class for 2021 and the No. 8 class in the SEC, which is a significant jump after the latest two additions to the class.
Four-star inside linebacker Deontae Lawson is the third and final commitment thus far.
Stay tuned for more recruiting updates from Roll Tide Wire, part of USA TODAY Sports!
Michigan State has made the top-10 for 3-star 2021 running back Logan Diggs out of Archbishop Rummel.
With five players already committed to their 2021 recruiting class, Michigan State Football could have another 3-star joining that group as 3-star running back Logan Diggs put MSU in his top-10 choices for his recruitment on Saturday, which he posted in a Tweet.
Diggs, who is currently playing for Archbishop Rummel in Metairie, Louisiana, is the No. 26 ranked running back in the 2021 class according to 247sports and their No. 12 ranked player in the state of Louisiana. The Spartans offered Diggs back at the start of March.
Here is Diggs announcement from Twitter:
“Look how God blessed me again, took so many losses can’t believe I finally get to win..” #Top10
There is good reason to be excited about Wisconsin basketball’s 2020 class of five signees and one preferred walk-on. With four-star recruit Ben Carlson, and four three star recruits, the 2020 class is one of the deepest classes in Badger history. …
There is good reason to be excited about Wisconsin basketball’s 2020 class of five signees and one preferred walk-on. With four-star recruit Ben Carlson, and four three star recruits, the 2020 class is one of the deepest classes in Badger history.
The Wolverines previously had the number one 2020 class in the conference, and even after losing Todd still retain the top spot in terms of the 247sports composite rankings. With three four-star signees each, Michigan and Indiana are the most top-heavy classes in terms of recruiting rankings. Currently, the 247sports class calculator sees the Badgers 2020 class as the third-best in the conference.
According to the 2020 recruiting rankings done by 247sports, there are currently no five-star players in the 2020 Big Ten recruiting classes. With Wisconsin returning five seniors who were all major contributors in 2019-20, and bringing in a top-three Big Ten class, expectations are justifiably high for the 2020-21 Badgers.
For more on the 2020 class, check out BadgersWire’s scouting report breakdown of future Badger ballers:
UT is once again recruiting in Virginia, this time offering Damond Harmon. The 2021 CB has picked up his third offer from a Big 12 school.
Texas is once again recruiting in the state of Virginia, this time offering three-star Damond Harmon. The 2021 cornerback has picked up his third offer from a Big 12 school, with the Longhorns joining Oklahoma and West Virginia.
2021 Clarkston (MI) four-star offensive/defensive lineman Rocco Spindler breaks down the latest in his recruitment in this Q&A.
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Generally, with big time recruits, when we discuss their recruitment, the answers are short as the highly sought-after prospect looks to keep things close to the vest.
Such is not the case with 2021 Clarkston (MI) four-star offensive/defensive lineman Rocco Spindler.
Despite being a player on college football’s radar since he was a freshman in high school, Spindler, now on the clock in regards to an eventual decision, is quite forthcoming in his candor as far as where he stands in his recruitment.
Thus, instead of parsing what he had to say to WolverinesWire on Friday about where he stands as of current, we’re giving you the majority of what he said in what was nearly a 15 minute conversation.
(Editor’s note: Our questions have been simplified for brevity, but Spindler’s comments are presented without change.)
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Our conversation with 2021 Clarkston (MI) four-star Rocco Spindler
What has this time been like for you, being at home and being recruited in the time of coronavirus?
“It’s been crazy, especially with this whole virus and everything. Just trying to stay healthy, hungry and humble, trying to stay safe from this virus. But coaches are blowing up my phone every day, wanting to FaceTime, do Zoom calls, sending me graphics and stuff. It’s been nuts. But, I’ve been trying to stay on top of it. It’s just hard to get some free time in. I get 80-100 texts a day.”
How do you deal with all of that? Getting so many people vying for your attention?
“I hate texting, I actually like calling better. When guys want to do interviews and stuff, I’m like, ‘Hey, can you just call, it’s easier for me.’ And I won’t lose it in another text or something. I try to stay on top of it as much as I can but sometimes I take some breaks, be with my family, have some down time, play some video games, blow off some steam and go lift or something. I try to prioritize it, just trying to do the best I can with it.”
With Michigan, we assume they’re still coming after you with a team effort?
“Warinner, Coach Harbaugh, Matt Dudek – those three guys have really been after me.”
How did we forget that Dudek is your guy?!
“Yeah, Dudek is my guy. He’s been mostly in charge of all this and really coming after me.”
You tweeted out that Michigan graphic that featured you and your dad. It seemed like that really resonated?
“It’s a special moment, because my father was in my shoes, he was one of the best players in the country at the time. Really he kinda stays out of it as much as he can, but I look up to him so much. There’s big shoes to fill, but he lets me create my own path. His draft day didn’t go as expected, but the things, the sacrifices he made to get to where he is now and really I look at how Michigan really captured that. I hope to God I can play at the highest level. They definitely did a fantastic job with that graphic.”
We get the perception that this is Michigan vs. Notre Dame battle. How true is that?
“Yeah, it’s very accurate. Those schools have been around me since my freshman year. They’re great academic schools, great football teams and they put a lot of guys in the NFL. The networking at both of those schools are unbelievable. You can’t get that anywhere else. Of course they would be at the top of my picks.”
What is it that you like about both schools, staring with Notre Dame?
“I love their campus. I’m an old school type of guy, so when you get on their campus, it’s just tradition, it’s history there. That’s what resonates with me. Those guys are all there at the same time, they’re all competing for the same thing. They all wanna help each other and really get everybody to the next level and eventually hire them as a business partner or something. Those guys all love each other and they all want to be there for the same reasons: they all want to be challenged.”
And Michigan?
“With Michigan, I also see a brotherhood there. Great coaching staff, the facilities there are unbelievable. I truly believe they’re the best facilities in college football. I can just tell that they really, truly want to win and I really believe they have the guys there, the coaching staff is there. I just feel like they’ve gotta figure out one or two things to be a national championship team.”
Could you be one of those things missing? A guy who could help bring a national championship to Michigan?
“I truly believe – Coach Harbaugh has said since my freshman year that I’m the top guy in this class to get, because it’s gonna be a domino effect. You get me you’re probably gonna get three or four other guys that come with me. That’s a big thing. I’m truly blessed to be in that position because my decision could definitely help a team or it could definitely hurt a team. Will just have to wait and see.”
Every time you tweet, seems like you have Michigan and Notre Dame players and recruits in your mentions.
How much have those guys been recruiting you? What’s your bond like?
“Blake Fisher, Pat Coogan – those guys are really coming after me. We play Fortnite all the time, we talk (on) FaceTime. We really are bonding almost like we’re teammates.
“Same thing with Michigan. Braiden McGregor, J.J. (McCarthy), Giovanni (El-Hadi) – we’re all talking all the time and we’re trying to be like a brotherhood from that standpoint, I guess. And it’s something special because that’s something I look forward to. I don’t want to be a part of a team that only cares about themselves and wants to play in the NFL and makes hundreds of millions of dollars. I want to be on a team where we truly care about each other. You want to engage, you want to see the best out of each other.”
At this point, what else are you looking for? What’s left for you to learn so that you can make your college choice?
“I’m hoping this virus passes and blows over I guess, because I had my commitment date May 15, and I’m gonna take all five of my official visits/ One last little hoo rah, one last little sales pitch with each coach. And that’s really gonna set who’s got the best to offer. I really gotta hear them out at these official visits because that’s what it’s gonna come down to because it’s neck and neck I would say with all five of these schools. It’s really, really close. Some people believe that I’m leaning more this way than that way and others believe it’s the other way around. But when I say it’s super, super close it’s really between these five teams.”
What are the other three schools?
“I can’t really release those yet. I haven’t dropped my top 5. I plan on doing that pretty soon here.”
When do you want to get things wrapped up then?
“Hopefully the NCAA allows us to take the whole summer to take all of our official visits and get rid of one of their dead period times, so it just allows us to get back on campus since we haven’t been there in three months. As soon as this blows over, get back on campus, take my five official visits and then probably one to two weeks later, I’ll have a big commitment day with those five schools. It’ll probably be on the football field and I’ll pick a hat.”
Is Georgia football leading for 4-star WDE Elijah Jeudy?
Four-star class of 2021 defensive end Elijah Jeudy recently named his top five schools. Now he’s ready to commit.
Jeudy plays football for Northeast High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Jeudy put the Georgia Bulldogs in his top five and is announcing his commitment Sunday (April 19) at 4 p.m.
Per the 247Sports Crystal Ball, all six of the votes are in favor of Jeudy committing to Georgia.
At 6-foot-3 and 246 pounds, the edge rusher ranks as the nation’s No. 167 overall prospect and No. 12 weak-side defensive end.
Jeudy also put Texas A&M, Tennessee, Oregon and LSU in his top five. He clearly has no issue leaving Pennsylvania and will likely join the SEC (4/5 of his top schools).
Kirby Smart and Georgia are recruiting across the nation better than ever. The Bulldogs still know how to land key in-state guys, but UGA is expanding its recruiting geography and is picking among the country’s best talent.
Will Jeudy be the next Georgia Bulldog from Philly? D’Andre Swift, who is projected as a first-round pick, and senior defensive back Mark Webb are two of the most recent Dawgs to come from the City of Brotherly Love.
Georgia football appears to be trending for 4-star TE Brock Bowers.
Two weeks ago, Brock Bowers, a four-star tight end in the class of 2021, released his top eight schools.
From Napa, California, he included only one SEC school in his most recent cut, Georgia.
Bowers’ full list is Cal, Georgia, Notre Dame, Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State, UCLA and Washington.
At 6-foot-3 and 225 pounds, Bowers is rated as the nation’s No. 2 tight end and No. 53 prospect overall.
Kirby Smart brought in Florida State graduate transfer Tre’ McKitty to help soften the blow of losing tight ends Charlie Woerner and Eli Wolf from last season’s squad. Georgia also signed 5-star tight end Darnell Washington in the 2020 class.
But looking ahead at the 2021 class, Georgia appears to be trending for Bowers. Per 247Sports’ Crystal Ball, Georgia is trending for Bowers, with all six of the votes going in favor of the Bulldogs.
Georgia offered Bowers back in September of 2019. He and his family took a trip to Athens in January for an unofficial visit.
From 247Sports’ scouting report on Bowers:
Boasts elite level athleticism, clocking a 4.5 40 as a sophomore and a 40-inch vertical. Has the speed to burn a linebacker and separate from a defensive back. Tracks the ball well, uses good body control and his hands to make his catches and routinely finds the soft spot in a defense. Plus blocker who can seal off the edge but used best as a pass-catcher. Projects as multi-year Power 5 starter and projects as second round pick.
UT has offered 2021 four-star DE Keanu Koht from Florida. The highly recruited pass rusher has over 40 offers from across the country.
Texas has offered 2021 four-star defensive end Keanu Koht from Florida. The highly recruited pass rusher has over 40 offers, becoming wanted by schools across the entire country.
The Badger commit picks up more honors in his home state of South Dakota
2021 Wisconsin commit Matthew Mors picked up yet another award yesterday in his home state of South Dakota. The 6-7 power forward took home the 2020 Sanford Pentagon/KELOLAND Media Group Player of the Year award yesterday.
Congratulations to this great young man, Yankton's Matthew Mors, on winning the 2020 Sanford Pentagon/KELOland Media Player-of-the-Year award tonight! We are so proud of you, Matthew! Pictured here with the trophy and also with his family! #no1better #32 #yanktonbuckspic.twitter.com/5S4DBMDgk0
Mors led his Yankton Bucks high school squad to a 17-4 record, and a 13-3 record in league play. His Yankton team finished the year ranked second in the state of South Dakota according to MaxPreps. This season, the power forward averaged 19.5 points per contest to go along with 8.5 rebounds. Mors is a part of the 2021 Badger class that at this early stage is the top-ranked class in the Big Ten Conference according to 247sports.
Texas has offered 2022 ATH Kendrick Law out of Shreveport. The four-star is currently projected to go to LSU, but UT has joined the mix.
Texas has offered 2022 athlete Kendrick Law out of Shreveport, Louisianna. The four-star speedster is currently projected to go to LSU, but other big-time programs have joined the race for his signature.
