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Colin Simmons is one of the fastest rising prospects in the 2024 class. Five-star edge Omari Abor believes he will end up being better than him.
Colin Simmons is one of the fastest rising prospects in the 2024 recruiting class. Continue reading “Texas offers four-star linebacker Colin Simmons out of Duncanville”
Julian Sayin is the only quarterback offer in the 2024 class for Texas up to this point.
Texas has only offered one quarterback in the 2024 class up to this point. Continue reading “Four-star 2024 quarterback Julian Sayin will visit Texas this weekend”
On Saturday, the No. 1 rated cornerback in the 2024 class, Desmond Ricks, received an offer from Alabama.
It’s never too early to get excited about some of the best young prospects in the country. Especially when Nick Saban has identified their talent at such an early age.
On Saturday, the No. 1 rated cornerback in the 2024 class, Desmond Ricks, received an offer from the Crimson Tide. Coming out of IMG Academy, he is in his second season of playing at the varsity level.
Ricks marks just the 9th offer Alabama has made within the 2024 class. Four other defensive backs have heard from the reigning national champions, all from California or Texas.
However, we know how much the state of Florida enjoys sending guys to Tuscaloosa. Especially the defensive backs. Patrick Surtain was the last five-star, while Jordan Battle (2018) and Terrion Arnold (2021) have come since then.
There is a long way to go with Ricks’ recruitment but history shows Alabama will be in the race until the end.
| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| 247 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rivals | – | – | – | – |
| ESPN | – | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | – | – | – | – |
| Hometown | Bradenton, FL |
| Projected Position | Cornerback |
| Height | 6-1 |
| Weight | 170 |
No crystal ball at the time of posting
Extremely blessed to receive a offer from the prestigious university of Alabama @BAMACoachG #RollTide pic.twitter.com/ol2fqJWVif
— Desmond Ricks (@DesmondRicks2) September 18, 2021
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Lewisville’s season opened up with a 50-7 win over Arlington Bowie. LonghornsWire was able to catch up with four-star safety Jaydon Hardy after.
Lewisville’s season opened up with a dominating 50-7 win over Arlington Bowie. Division I talent played on both sides of the ball but sophomore Jaydan Hardy could have been the best.
Playing safety and wide receiver for the Farmers, Hardy finished the night with one reception for seven yards. He broke passes up when Bowie attempted to push the ball downfield, while also returned punts.
Getting a win to start the year was important to Hardy. Lewisville has high expectations for the season and going 1-0 was just the beginning.
“It felt great (to win). Just coming out here and showing people the talent we have.”
For personal goals, Hardy just wants to contribute to the team any way he possibly can. Whether it is at wide receiver or safety, being versatile and becoming a team leader is the priority of the four-star 2024 prospect.
As for Lewisville, the 2020 season ended with a second-round loss to Arlington Martin. Hardy and his teammates have different expectations this season. Not only making it to AT&T Stadium is the goal but lifting hardware is the only acceptable option.
“The goal for the team is state,” said Hardy. “We are not going to settle for less.”
After picking up his first Divison I offer back in mid-January, 10 other offers came throughout May and June. Big-time programs such as Alabama, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M have reached out.
Hardy went to three camps over the summer in College Station, Oxford, and Tuscaloosa. It’s only a few months into his recruitment, but the four-star has been enjoying everything so far.
“It was amazing going out and seeing colleges and being able to just experience it all and getting into the recruiting process. I love it, it’s amazing.”
Despite also playing on offense, Hardy is going to be recruited as a defensive back. The District 6-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year had 61 tackles and two interceptions as a freshman.
For Texas, Blake Gideon has been the point of contact. Hardy has “talked to” and stayed in close contact” with the safety coach after receiving the offer back on June 2.
Being so early in the recruitment, Hardy is not rushing into anything. Just a sophomore, there is plenty of time to go through the process. For now, getting results on the field is the main focus.
“I am keeping my options open, just coming out here and playing football.”
On the 247Sports composite, Hardy is the No. 37 overall prospect in the 2024 class. He ranks at No. 4 among sophomore safeties and No. 6 within the Lone Star State.
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LSU recently offered an explosive running back in the 2024 class, Stacy Gage of the IMG Academy.
Head coach Ed Orgeron and the LSU Tigers recently offered 2024 running back Stacy Gage of the IMG Academy in Florida. His offer list is already impressive as a sophomore in high school. Schools such as Auburn, Ohio State, Texas, USC, among others join the Bayou Bengals in offering him a scholarship.
The 5’11” running back can be explosive on the football field. Gage rushed for 1,242 yards and 22 touchdowns as a freshman. He averaged 155 yards rushing per game at a clip of 10.5 yards per rush. In his first game of the season on Friday, Gage scored three touchdowns against American Heritage.
He can be a handful for opposing defenses to bring down. Arm tackles and going high on the back don’t seem to faze him. Gage shows good contact balance and the ability to avoid defenders with ease. He can stop and go at the drop of a hat, showing off his acceleration.
Don’t blink when Gage has the ball because you might miss him.
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 41 | 9 | 2 |
| Rivals | – | – | – | – |
| ESPN | – | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | – | – | – | – |
| Hometown | Bradenton, Florida |
| Projected Position | Running Back |
| Height | 5-11 |
| Weight | 200 |
| Class | 2024 |
No crystal ball predictions at this time
WHAT A DAY!! After a great conversation with @CoachBeltonLSU i am extremely blessed to receive an offer from Louisiana State University🟣🟡 !! #GeauxTigers pic.twitter.com/N5xE2vlNEx
— Stacy Gage (@3stacygage) August 22, 2021
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On Monday, Stan Drayton began working on the 2024 class by offering four-star Stacy Gage. The soon-to-be sophomore is already up to 25 offers.
Nobody has been a better recruiter on Texas’ staff over the past few seasons than Stan Drayton. The running backs coach has brought in top prospects nearly every cycle, with Bijan Robinson being the crown jewel in the 2020 class.
On Monday, Drayton began working on the 2024 class by offering four-star Stacy Gage. Coming out of IMG Academy, the soon-to-be sophomore is already up to 25 offers. After seeing he is listed at 5-11, 200 pounds, it’s easy to see why Gage will be recruited by every program in the country.
Within the past three days, offers from LSU, Michigan, and Ohio State have poured in alongside the Longhorns. Originally from Tampa, Gage can be considered a true prospect from the state of Florida.
| Stars | Overall | Position | State | |
| 247 | 4 | 41 | 2 | 9 |
| Rivals | – | – | – | – |
| ESPN | – | – | – | – |
| 247 Composite | – | – | – | – |
| Hometown | Bradenton, Florida |
| Projected Position | Running back |
| Height | 5-11 |
| Weight | 200 |
No crystal ball at the time of posting
After a great conversation with @StanDraytonUT and @B6Harris i am extremely blessed to receive an offer from Texas University 🤘🏾🟠! pic.twitter.com/PaSVjgKL8I
— Stacy Gage (@3stacygage) August 24, 2021
Texas is now targeting a young versatile athlete out of Seattle, Washington. They’re one of the first five programs to extend an offer.
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The Longhorns have joined the sweepstakes early for 2024 prospect Jason Brown. Continue reading “Texas extends an early offer to promising 2024 prospect Jason Brown”
Texas is now targeting a young versatile athlete out of Seattle, Washington. They’re one of the first five programs to extend an offer.
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The Longhorns have joined the sweepstakes early for 2024 prospect Jason Brown. Continue reading “Texas extends an early offer to promising 2024 prospect Jason Brown”
