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Jordan Shipp proves he’ll be a valuable Tar Heel with All-American Bowl performance

If Jordan Shipp’s All-American Bowl performance is an indication of what’s to come on the UNC football team, we’re in for a special treat.

What the UNC football team is losing in star wide receiver Devontez Walker next year, it’s gaining in Providence Day (N.C.) wide receiver Jordan Shipp.

The two main things you need to know about Shipp – he’s a talented wide receiver and he comes from a winning program.

Providence Day boasts arguably North Carolina’s greatest private school football team, winning three straight (and four/past five) NCISAA state championships.

Shipp played a major role in the Chargers’ success, catching 173 passes for 2,934 yards and 37 touchdowns during his high school career.

That talent displayed on the gridiron earned Shipp the opportunity to play in one final high school game – the All-American Bowl.

Let’s just say, Shipp showed out.

“Jordan Shipp was a late arrival to the All-American Bowl, but quickly made his presence felt with a big performance during the joint practice on Day 2,” On3Sports’ Charles Power said. “The North Carolina pledge had multiple touchdowns on the day, flashing his patented strong hands. Shipp is a pure ball winner, excels at finishing through contact and winning in contested situations. He also showed good movement skills and ability to win deep. A productive player on Friday nights, seeing Shipp in this national all-star setting confirmed what we saw from him as a senior. The Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day standout moved into the On300 back in November and certainly looked the part of a blue-chip receiver prospect in San Antonio.”

According to UNC’s official football roster, Shipp enrolled early and is now on campus in Chapel Hill. We know that Carolina head coach Mack Brown is eager to have a receiver of Shipp’s talent on campus.

Shipp has a very real path to extensive playing time, with Nate McCollum being the only senior projected back. No other returning wide receiver, besides McCollum and J.J. Jones, has proven themselves to be a consistent threat on game day.

 

LSU receiver signee Kylan Billiot among players who boosted stock at All-American Bowl

Kylan Billiot was a clear standout in San Antonio this week.

This past weekend weekend, we wrapped up the high school all-star game circuit as the annual All-American Bowl was held in San Antonio.

The Tigers had four signees in the 2024 class who participated in the All-American Bowl, and one of them may have done a lot to boost his stock at the end of the cycle.

On3’s Cody Bellaire listed receiver [autotag]Kylan Billiot[/autotag] as one of several players who are trending up after their performance this week. A four-star prospect from Terrebonne (Houma, LA), Billiot ranks just inside the top 300 of the 247Sports Composite Rankings. However, that ranking could rise in the coming weeks.

Here’s what Bellaire said about his performance in San Antonio.

We were excited to learn Kylan Billiot was added to the All-American Bowl roster, feeling he is a prospect who could really move the needle with a great showing. With that said, he started the week off with a bang. We knew the athleticism and size was going to show up, but the improvement in his ball skills was quickly evident as he made multiple acrobatic catches and displayed some strong hands during the 1-on-1 period. As the week progressed, the LSU signee showed progress in his route-running and ability to separate on intermediate routes. While he has always had the top-end speed to blow by defenders on vertical routes, the ability to break off defenders at the top of the route was evident. The improvement is notable, given his limited time playing football. Billiot may have been held relatively quiet during the All-American Bowl, but the progress he’s shown illustrates his upside and ability to take coaching. The physical tools and athleticism are certainly there. There’s no question Billiot’s best football is ahead of him as he continues to improve his technical skills.

Billiot could have a path to immediate playing time as LSU loses receivers [autotag]Malik Nabers[/autotag] and [autotag]Brian Thomas Jr.[/autotag] to the draft. It still returns veterans like [autotag]Kyren Lacy[/autotag], [autotag]Chris Hilton Jr.[/autotag] and [autotag]Aaron Anderson[/autotag] as well as 2023 signees [autotag]Shelton Sampson Jr.[/autotag] and [autotag]Khai Prean[/autotag], who both redshirted as true freshmen.

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Watch: Ohio State signee Jeremiah Smith scores first touchdown of All-American Bowl

Smith again shows off his elite skill set, this time in the All-American Bowl

We all knew Ohio State football signee [autotag]Jeremiah Smith[/autotag] was elite, and he showed that very quickly during the All-American Bowl.

On the first play from scrimmage, Smith got the ball on a jet sweep, and then launched a bomb that was incomplete, but showed that he just isn’t a big time receiver. The play wasn’t wasted, as there was a pass interference call.

Just a few plays later, Smith ran a perfect route, was wide open and caught the ball in the end zone for the first touchdown of the all-star game. The future Buckeye showed exactly why he was the No. 1 overall recruit in the 247Sports Composite Rankings. Check out below Smith’s touchdown grab.

It’s safe to say that all of Buckeye Nation is excited to see what Smith can do.

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11 players for Duck fans to watch in All-American Bowl on Saturday

A look at 11 of the most important players for Oregon Ducks fans to pay attention to when watching the All-American Bowl on Saturday.

It’s All-American Bowl season in the world of college football recruiting, and things were kicked off on Wednesday afternoon with the 2024 Under Armour All-American Bowl down in Orlando, Florida.

Now we head to San Antonio, where the eyes of college football fans will turn to the Alamodome for the High School All-American Bowl.

The game will be televised on NBC and Peacock, kicking off at 10 a.m. PT. A total of six Oregon Duck signees from the 2024 recruiting class are playing in the game, looking to showcase their skills and prove why they were such highly-rated recruits throughout the process.

On top of just the Oregon commits, though, there are a lot of players in this game who Duck fans should keep an eye on. Whether or not they considered Oregon in the recruiting process — and could potentially consider them again in a potential transfer situation down the road — some of the best players in the nation will be playing in this game.

Here’s who you should keep an eye on:

Auburn recruit Walker White impressing scouts at All-American Bowl

Auburn recruit Walker White has been impressive at All-American Bowl practice.

Auburn 4-star recruit Walker White is reportedly cooking at the All-American Bowl practices this week.

According to 247 Sports, the 18-year-old has been the most impressive quarterback in camp through the first half of the week.

This is an impressive feat considering the All-American Bowl is the last stop for a profusion of high school seniors before they transition into college football. Some of the other signal-callers in camp include TCU signee Hauss Hejny, Texas signee Trey Owens, Arizona signee Demond Williams, and Wake Forest commit Jeremy Hecklinski.

The list of quarterbacks is talented, but White has been able to stand out because of his “explosive arm capable of making any throw” and “psychical presence that draws eerie similarities to former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis.”

Their is no doubt White has all the physical gifts that make up a great quarterback. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 222 pounds, White dominated at Little Rock Christian Academy in Arkansas. The 4-star threw for 2,660 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior, adding on eigth rushing touchdowns.

White’s impressive start to the All-American Bowl practice window is encouraging to see, and Auburn fans will surely have their eyes on him when the game kicks off this Saturday, Jan. 6, at noon CT on NBC and Peacock.

Other than White, linebacker Demarcus Riddick, defensive lineman Amaris Williams, defensive back Kensley Faustin, and offensive lineman DeAndre Carter will be in action.

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Penn State commit Cooper Cousins is impressing at All-American Bowl

Penn State commit is having an impressive showing at the All-American Bowl.

Now that Penn State’s 2023-24 season is officially over, it’s time to turn the page and get ready for the upcoming year as new players are entering the program after graduations and departures of others.

Some might argue that looking ahead is the best thing the Nittany Lions can do after a dud to end their year against Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl that might have raised more questions and concerns than answering them.

One thing Penn State will have to do next season is replace some departures on their offensive line.

While they have some talent waiting who might be able to step in and immediately become impact players, one incoming offensive lineman who might get a look at being a freshman starter is [autotag]Cooper Cousins[/autotag].

The class of 2024 commit was the first person to decided he wanted to play at Penn State out of his class and had a huge impact on getting other players to follow him to Happy Valley.

Even if Cousins doesn’t become a starter his first year on campus, it seems like the Nittany Lions have landed a good one based on what is coming out of the All-American Bowl.

Charles Power of On3 had high praise for the Penn State commit after Day 2 of the event, saying, “Through two days, Cooper Cousins has looked like the top interior offensive lineman at All-American Bowl practices. He continued to look strong throughout Day 2, winning the majority of his reps.”

On3’s industry rankings have the 6’6″ 325 pound prospect as the 113th best player in his class and the No. 4 interior offensive lineman.

What makes him so special and how does he project going forward?

“He carries his weight very well and is an easy mover. Cousins has flashed good hand placement to go with his advanced physical traits. Once he latches onto a defensive lineman, the rep is typically over. The readymade size also allows for unique positional versatility. It’s not inconceivable to see him playing multiple spots along the offensive front in State College. The future Nittany Lion looks like one of the more ready-to-play offensive linemen in San Antonio,” writes Power.

That’s a great sign for the Nittany Lions who have struggled fielding an elite offensive line during [autotag]James Franklin[/autotag]’s tenure that can compete with the top teams across the Big Ten.

As more talent enters into the conference, Penn State will have to continue focusing on offensive line recruiting and development.

Having Cousins in the program is a great step moving forward as he continues to show his elite traits.

LSU signee pushing for top tight end spot in 2024 class at All-American Bowl

Trey’Dez Green could be the consensus No. 1 tight end by the end of the week.

The nation’s top high school talent has arrived in San Antonio for the All-American Bowl, which will take place on Saturday.

LSU has a few commits in attendance, including tight end [autotag]Trey’Dez Green[/autotag], one of the top tight end prospects in the entire nation and the No. 2 player in the state of Louisiana behind defensive lineman [autotag]Dominick McKinley[/autotag], who flipped to the Tigers from Texas A&M on Sunday night.

Some services rank Green as the No. 1 tight end in the 2024 cycle, though On3’s rankings currently have Alabama signee Caleb Odom in that spot. The battle for the top tight end spot is one On3 highlighted ahead of the All-American game.

Two of On3’s top three tight end prospects are set to be at the All-American Bowl with LSU signee Trey’Dez Green (No. 36) and Penn State signee Luke Reynolds (No. 39) making their way to San Antonio. The battle for the nation’s top tight end is one of the more interesting rankings questions. Could Green or Reynolds challenge Alabama signee Caleb Odom as the No. 1 tight end? A converted basketball player with a 6-foot-6.5, 230 pound frame and high-end play speed, Green is one of the bigger mismatches in the 2024 cycle. Reynolds has a prototypical skill set for the position as a top athlete who can change directions within his routes and has a grittiness to his game.

The All-American Bowl will be held at the Alamodome on Saturday and will be televised on NBC.

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LSU receiver commit selected to play in All-American Bowl

One of LSU’s top receiver commits will show off his abilities in San Antonio next month.

LSU receiver commit [autotag]Kylan Billiot[/autotag] will be going up against the top high school players in the country next month as he’s been selected to take part in the All-American Bowl in San Antonio on Jan. 6.

The four-star Terrabone (Houma) prospect ranks as the No. 278 player in the country, per the 247Sports Composite. He’s also a top-10 prospect in the state of Louisiana.

He pledged to the Tigers back in June and has been solid in his commitment since then. Now, LSU fans will get the chance to see their future wideout in action in the All-American Bowl, which will stream on Peacock at noon CT on Jan. 6.

LSU currently has the No. 13-ranked class in 2024 per On3 and No. 14 per 247Sports.

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Ohio State quarterback commit Tavien St. Clair will play in prestigious all-star game

Great news for St. Clair. #GoBucks

Getting selected to one of the major all-star games is a right of passage for many high school star football players, and Ohio State 2025 commit [autotag]Tavien St. Clair[/autotag] has made his decision.

The No. 4 quarterback in his class on the 247Sports composite will finish his high school career by playing in the All-American Bowl.

It’s been quite the rise for the future Buckeye. He was once ranked in the 300’s before committing to Ohio State. After getting looked at again by the major recruiting services, St. Clair has risen to No. 57 in the nation.

The last future Buckeye quarterback to play in the All-American Bowl was Lincoln Kienholz, who threw for two touchdowns in an impressive showing last year. Hopefully, St. Clair finishes his high school career just like his future teammate did.

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Michigan State football DB commit Justin Denson commits to 2024 All-American Bowl

MSU’s newest commit has committed to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl

Michigan State picked up their eleventh commitment of the 2024 recruiting class earlier this week, securing Rhode Island defensive back Justin Denson’s pledge. The 3-star has a really strong offer list and now has another accolade to add to his resume.

Denson has officially committed to play in the 2024 All-American Bowl, an all-star game pitting the best prep school talent against one another. The game will be played on January 6, 2024, live on NBC.

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