Tag: 2024 Recruiting

Former Oregon State commit schedules Michigan State football official visit

Andrew Brinson IV has scheduled an official visit with Michigan State:

One of the first players in the 2024 recruiting class that Jonathan Smith and his staff pursued once getting to East Lansing was Tampa (FL) cornerback Andrew Brinson IV, a former Oregon State commit.

Brinson was the first offer handed out by the new staff and things seem to be moving quickly in his recruitment, as he has scheduled an official visit to MSU on December 15-17.

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Michigan State football receives crystal ball for 2024 4-star running back

MSU is trending for a 4-star running back in the 2024 recruiting class:

Michigan State landed a gem in the 2024 class this past June when they secured the commitment of Tampa (FL) running back Anthony ‘Scoota’ Carrie.

Carrie, a Carrollwood Day product, was committed to the Spartans for almost five months, before reopening the process due to the ongoing changes with Michigan State’s coaching staff.

Carrie was trending towards NC State, a school he visited in November, but now it appears that the recruitment could be coming full circle back in favor of the Spartans.

NC State 247Sports writer Michael Clark has logged a crystal ball pick in favor of Michigan State, changing it from NC State.

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3-star WR Dozie Ezukanma decommits from the Oklahoma Sooners

2024 three-star wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma decommits from the Oklahoma Sooners.

Anytime there is a coaching change, there’s bound to be some turbulence in that year’s recruiting class. Jeff Lebby leaving to be the head coach at Mississippi State was sure to create some disruption.

Big names like Michael Hawkins, Davon Mitchell, Zion Kearney, David Stone, and Daniel Akinkunmi have affirmed their commitment to Oklahoma following Lebby’s departure. However, the Sooners saw their first player decommit from the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Three-star wide receiver [autotag]Dozie Ezukanma[/autotag] announced via X that he’s reopening his recruitment.

“After careful consideration and reflection, I have made the decision to recommit from the University of Oklahoma,” Ezukanma said in a statement. “This choice is not made lightly. I’d like to thank OU and the coaching staff for the incredible opportunity given to me.”

Ezukanma has been committed to the Oklahoma Sooners since June 20. He holds offers from Missouri, Kansas, Oregon, Kansas State, Arizona, Arkansas, Houston, North Texas, Miami, TCU, Purdue, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.

With the decommitment, the Sooners still have four wide receivers pledged to their 2024 recruiting class. That includes [autotag]Zion Kearney[/autotag], the No. 103 player and No. 20 wide receiver in the cycle, [autotag]Ivan Carreon[/autotag] (No. 217, No. 31), [autotag]Zion Ragins[/autotag] (No. 223, No. 32), and [autotag]K.J. Daniels[/autotag] (No. 70 WR). [autotag]Andy Bass[/autotag], the talented in-state athlete also figures to be a factor at wide receiver for the Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners likely have a deep group of returning players for the 2024 season at wide receiver as well. Andrel Anthony, who suffered a season-ending knee injury, is likely to return in 2024. Nic Anderson and Jayden Gibson saw their roles increase throughout the season and should be back. Jalil Farooq, who’s been a starter for the Sooners each of the last two seasons, could be a candidate to move to the slot to replace Drake Stoops. Brenen Thompson, Gavin Freeman, and Jaquaize Pettaway also return.

The Oklahoma Sooners are deep at the position heading into the offseason and with the transfer portal, could add a name or two to improve their depth.

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Report: Michigan State football 4-star WR Nick Marsh appears to be ‘locked in’

According to a report, MSU’s top rated commit, 4-star WR Nick Marsh is locked in with the Spartans after Jonathan Smith hire

Michigan State landed a home run commitment, not once, but twice earning the pledge from River Rouge (MI) wide receiver Nick Marsh. Marsh is the highest rated recruit in the MSU recruiting class, ranking as a high 4-star at No. 109 in the nation according to 247Sports.

247Sports reporter Corey Robinson spoke to Marsh, and his mom, and is reporting that it appears that Marsh is locked in with Michigan State, liking the hire of Jonathan Smith regardless if WR coach Courtney Hawkins is retained or not:

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Alabama lands in top 7 for elite, 2024 OT Jordan Seaton

2024 five-star offensive tackle Jordan Seaton narrowed his list of finalists down to seven schools. Among those listed was Alabama.

One of the nation’s top offensive tackles in the 2024 recruiting class is Jordan Seaton. On Friday, Seaton narrowed his list of finalists down to seven schools. One of the programs that made the cut was Alabama.

Seaton is a native of Washington, DC but spent his senior season at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. There, he plays alongside 2025 running back and Alabama commit Anthony “Turbo” Rogers.

With Seaton considering the Crimson Tide as a possible destination for him in the near future, the two could once again pair up at the college level.

Seaton is Alabama’s top target on offense and likely is for other finalists as well. At 6-foot-5 and 287 pounds, Seaton has the potential to play either guard or tackle at the college level. He finishes blocks extremely well whether it be a run block or a pass block. The combination of his size and long arms allow him to overmatch his opponents on a weekly basis.

Alabama has been in a good position since Seaton took an official visit to Tuscaloosa over the summer. Other schools are vying for Seaton’s commitment. In the end, it seems like the four schools to watch will be Alabama, Ohio State, Oregon, and Tennessee.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Jordan Seaton’s recruiting profile.

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Alabama lands in top 5 for 2024 PG Travis Perry

Alabama is one of five finalists to land 2024 point guard Travis Perry. The Kentucky native took an official visit to Alabama over the weekend.

Following his official visit to Alabama this past weekend, 2024 point guard Travis Perry has announced his top five schools as well as a decision date. Alabama was named as a finalist and Perry will announce his commitment on Sunday, Nov. 12th.

Perry plays for Lyon County High School in Eddyville, Kentucky. As a junior, Perry reportedly became the 37th player in Kentucky high school basketball history to surpass 4,000 career points. He also set a record for most three-pointers with 464 made shots from beyond the arc.

While Alabama just entered the mix to land the sharpshooter, there is still some optimism on Alabama’s side. Perry released his top schools and a commitment date soon after a trip to Tuscaloosa has to be a good sign. Regardless if he chooses to commit elsewhere, Alabama will likely continue to push for the Kentucky native.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Travis Perry’s recruiting profile.

Oklahoma Sooners No. 7 in 247Sports team recruiting rankings for 2024

After the commitment of Reggie Powers, the Sooners are just outside the top 5 in 247Sports team recruiting rankings for 2024.

The Oklahoma Sooners have three games remaining in the 2023 season, including two more home games. Those home games against West Virginia this week and TCU on Black Friday will serve as opportunities for the Sooners to host recruits for a gameday experience.

It will give Brent Venables and his staff a couple more opportunities to put their best foot forward in the 2024 recruiting cycle before the early signing period comes in December.

Already with one of the best classes in the nation, OU has a chance to make it even better if they can earn commitments from offensive linemen [autotag]Grant Brix[/autotag] or [autotag]Eddy Pierre-Louis[/autotag] or both. And while it might be unlikely, you can’t count out this coaching staff’s ability to flip a high-profile prospect until he faxes in his national letter of intent.

So with a little more than a month until the early signing period, let’s take a look at where the Sooners stand among the top 15 in the 247Sports team rankings.

Alabama lands in top 5 for 2024 OT Favour Edwin

2024 three-star offensive tackle Favour Edwin is down to five schools. Alabama was listed as one of the finalists to land his commitment.

It is unusual for Alabama to recruit international players. However, Alabama has already landed one international prospect in this recruiting cycle. That is 2024 three-star linebacker Justin Okoronkwo. Another prospect that the Alabama coaching staff has its eyes on is 2024 offensive tackle and Nigerian native Favour Edwin. Recently, Edwin released his top schools list. Alabama was one of the five finalists.

Edwin plays for Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy in McDonough, Georgia. It is his first year playing organized, high school football.

The Alabama coaching staff has been recruiting Edwin since the summer. He has been to Tuscaloosa multiple times already. It will be interesting to see if the coaching staff gives Edwin the green light to commit before early national signing day.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Favour Edwin’s recruiting profile.

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‘He is serious about defense’: Sooners commit Reggie Powers shares what led to OU commitment

In Reggie Powers, the Oklahoma Sooners landed a versatile athlete. Powers shared what led to his commitment to the Sooners.

The Oklahoma Sooners [autotag]2024 recruiting class[/autotag] got a boost when they received a commitment from four-star safety prospect [autotag]Reggie Powers[/autotag].

Powers, out of Dayton, Ohio, pledged to the Sooners on Saturday to become the 28th commitment in the cycle. It wasn’t long after Powers received an offer from the Sooners that he backed off his pledge to the Michigan State Spartans.

Down the stretch, it was a race between the Sooners and the UCLA Bruins. Like Oklahoma, the Bruins were experiencing a strong defensive turnaround as well. So what was it about OU that gave the Sooners an edge?

“It is a national program that is all in with football,” Powers shared with Sooners Wire. “I followed Coach (Venables) from his time at Clemson and knew he is serious about defense. Coach V, Coach (Brandon) Hall, and Coach (J.P.) Losman were very aggressive in my recruitment.”

Venables has built a reputation as one of the best defensive coordinators in college football for more than 20 years. He’s been a part of three national titles and played in several more national championship games. [autotag]Brandon Hall[/autotag] has done an excellent job recruiting the safety position since arriving in Norman, and Powers is the latest big-time pickup at safety for Venables and Hall.

Powers is the No. 7 player in the state of Ohio and the No. 154 player in the 247Sports player rankings for the 2024 recruiting class. Powers is currently the fifth-highest-rated prospect in Oklahoma’s 2024 class. His size and versatility give the Sooners a high-ceiling prospect for the safety group.

At 6-foot-1 and 200 pounds, Powers already has good size for a player who won’t turn 18 until June of 2024. With basketball athleticism and great play speed, the Sooners plan to put that athleticism to work in several ways.

But how do the Sooners plan to use him when he gets to Norman? “They think I can play all the safety spots,” Powers said. “Cheetah and strong safety for sure, and in certain packages, I would play the deep safety.”

Brent Venables wants to be able to line his defenders up in multiple formations so as not to tip off the offense pre-snap. Powers’ athleticism, speed, and versatility provide Venables and Hall a player who can line up in a number of spots and make an impact in the game.

He was in town for the Oklahoma Sooners win over UCF and said he had a great time on his visit.

“It was a great environment,” Powers said. “Place was packed, and the staff made sure my dad and I felt like priorities. I really had fun myself.”

He joins fellow safeties [autotag]Jaydan Hardy[/autotag] and [autotag]Mykel Patterson-McDonald[/autotag] in the 2024 cycle. Reggie Powers plans to join the Sooners as an early enrollee this winter to get a headstart on his collegiate career. That’ll give him an opportunity to make an impact early in his Oklahoma Sooners career.

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Alabama MBB to host 2024 SF Naas Cunningham for official visit this weekend

According to 247Sports’ Travis Branham, 2024 small forward Naas Cunningham will be on an official visit to Alabama this weekend. Cunningham is regarded as a four-star by every recruiting service.

Alabama will be hosting one of the more promising small forwards in the 2024 recruiting class for an official visit this weekend. SoCal Academy standout Naas Cunningham will be making the trek from Castaic to Tuscaloosa for an official visit.

Cunningham has not received an offer from the Crimson Tide to this point. This weekend will mark the first time that Cunningham has been on Alabama’s campus.

The New Jersey native was formerly a member of the Overtime Elite, a professional basketball league based in Atlanta, Georgia. He transferred there from Gill St. Bernard’s High School. Now, he will spend his senior season at SoCal Academy.

At 6-foot-7 and 180 pounds, he will have the opportunity to play multiple positions at the college level. Alabama is known to play people with similar size and stature at multiple different positions. It will be interesting to see if the coaching staff extends an offer to Cunningham.

Roll Tide Wire breaks down Naas Cunningham’s recruiting profile.