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Gators earn crystal ball prediction to flip SEC-committed DL

Florida is quickly rising for in-state DL Jeramiah McCloud, per 247Sports.

Florida football continues its grind on the recruiting trail despite the end of the spring practice season in a never-ending effort to restore glory to the Orange and Blue. Billy Napier and Co. are leaving no stone unturned as the program builds its 2025 recruiting class.

One of the Gators’ targets is three-star defensive lineman [autotag]Jeramiah McCloud[/autotag] out of Havana (Florida) Gadsden County, who is currently committed to the Mississippi State Bulldogs as of January. The 6-foot-4-inch, 285-pound defender has been keeping his options open and appears to be trending toward the Swamp.

On Friday, Swamp247’s Blake Alderman submitted a crystal ball prediction in favor of Florida, crediting defensive line coach Gerald Chatman, co-defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong and head coach Billy Napier for the achievement.

McCloud has stopped by campus three times this spring, visiting in late March and then twice in April. His most recent visit on Wednesday allowed him to bring his mother along for a tour of the university.

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McCloud is ranked No. 508 overall and No. 51 at his position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while the On3 industry ranking has him at Nos. 461 and 39, respectively.

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Wisconsin football receives an early crystal ball to land 2025 LB Elliott Schaper

Wisconsin football receives an early crystal ball to land 2025 LB Elliott Schaper

Wisconsin football received a crystal ball to land class of 2025 linebacker Elliott Schaper on Friday.

The prediction dropped quickly after Schaper picked up an offer from the Badgers on day one of his unofficial visit this past weekend.

Related: Wisconsin football 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker

The Austin, Texas native is currently unranked by 247Sports. Wisconsin, Duke, California and Arizona State are Schaper’s only major conference offers at this stage in the recruiting process.

The 6’2″ linebacker already has official visits scheduled to both California and Duke. I’d expect Wisconsin to soon join that list, as the program may already have the upper hand to land a commitment.

247Sports’ crystal ball prediction only has a middle-grade confidence level. But as things stand now, the Badgers appear to be the favorite.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025 currently ranks No. 22 in the nation with seven players committed. The group does not yet have a blue-chip player committed, though that is sure to change as the cycle heats up in the summer months.

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Florida earns crystal ball prediction for talented in-state cornerback

The Gators are a strong favorite to land this Sunshine State defensive back.

College football recruiting is heating back up along with the weather as the Florida Gators resume their push for the top prep prospects the nation has to offer.

On Tuesday, Billy Napier and Co. earned a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports for a promising in-state target. Three-star cornerback [autotag]Kaylib Singleton[/autotag] out of Orange Park (Florida) Fleming Island in the 2025 cycle has been in the program’s crosshairs and it appears that they are close to sealing the deal.

The 6-foot-1-inch, 173-pound defensive back has visited campus once this year on a junior day in January while also getting acclimated with newly-hired secondary coach Will Harris from afar.

The high school junior has the Orange and Blue as his only official visit, which is scheduled for the weekend of May 31-June 2. Singleton also is making an effort to visit during the spring as well.

He also runs track, a sport that he has continued to improve in this year. The Sunshine State product ran a personal best of 10.56 seconds in the 100-meter sprint (wind-aided) as well as a 10.72-second run this month.

Singleton is ranked No. 804 overall and No. 69 at cornerback position nationally according to the 247Sports composite while Rivals lists him as an athlete and ranks him No. 38 at that position nationally. On3’s Recruiting Prediction Machine gives the Gators a 98.5% chance of landing him.

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Florida earns crystal ball prediction for blue-chip OL

Florida is the favorite to land one of the top interior offensive linemen in the recruiting class of 2025, Peyton Joseph, per 247Sports.

The Florida Gators are the favorites to land Warner Robins (Houston County, Georgia) four-star interior offensive lineman [autotag]Peyton Joseph[/autotag], according to 247Sports’ Blake Alderman, who submitted a crystal ball prediction in favor of UF on Friday.

Joseph visited The Swamp during the recent contact period and is now down to UF, FSU, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Penn State and Tennessee.

“We know there is a good bit of confidence in Gainesville on where Florida stands in Joseph’s recruitment,” Alderman wrote. “A few other finalists also feel UF is where Joseph is leaning as well to our knowledge.”

Joseph will announce his decision on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. ET.

Joseph is a consensus four-star recruit, ranked highest by 247Sports at No. 107 overall in the class of 2025. The On3 industry ranking, which considers all four major recruiting services, puts him at No. 123 nationally and No. 5 among interior offensive linemen in the class.

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Sooners earn crystal ball from 247Sports director of football recruiting

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The Oklahoma Sooners look like they’re in the driver’s seat for a five-star defender in the [autotag]2025 recruiting cycle[/autotag].

Over the weekend, predictions rained down from On3, favoring the Sooners to land five-star defender [autotag]Jonah Williams[/autotag]. Williams, out of Galveston, Texas, is a two-sport athlete and one of the best defenders in the [autotag]2025 recruiting class[/autotag].

On Tuesday, 247Sports national recruiting director Steve Wiltfong issued a crystal ball prediction supporting the Sooners’ standing with Williams.

Williams is an incredible talent who has a knack for making plays in deep safety roles as well as in run support. His ability, combined with his 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame, makes him an intriguing option for the cheetah role in [autotag]Zac Alley[/autotag] and [autotag]Brent Venables[/autotag]’ defense.

He’s the No. 14 player in the 247Sports composite. Listed as a linebacker with 247Sports, he’s the No. 2 linebacker in the 2025 recruiting class.

Whether he plays linebacker, safety or cheetah at the next level, just get him on the football field. He’s the kind of player that can help take your defense to the next level with his playmaking ability.

Oklahoma put itself in a comfortable position in Williams’ recruitment, but it can’t get too comfortable. Williams has offers from the who’s who of college football and every one of those programs would love to turn the momentum in their favor.

If the Sooners eventually sign Williams, he would be their fourth five-star prospect in the last three recruiting classes, joining [autotag]Peyton Bowen[/autotag], [autotag]Adepoju Adebawore[/autotag] and [autotag]David Stone[/autotag].

That’s how you build a defense.

More: 5-Star prospect Jonah Williams recruiting profile

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Wisconsin top in-state class of 2025 target receives crystal ball to join a midwestern rival

Wisconsin may be about to lose another top in-state recruit

Wisconsin top in-state class of 2025 target Owen Strebig recently announced he would be announcing his commitment on February 8 at 4 p.m. central. The Badgers are among his final five schools — alongside Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame and USC.

Strebig is the No. 127 overall recruit in the class of 2025, No. 13 offensive tackle and No. 1 recruit from the state of Wisconsin.

His top five schools and commitment announcement corresponded with numerous 247Sports analysts entering their crystal ball predictions. Unfortunately for Wisconsin and head coach Luke Fickell, every one of the predictions has Strebig choosing Notre Dame.

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Notre Dame is led by head coach Marcus Freeman, though its offensive line coach is a familiar name: Joe Rudolph — Wisconsin’s offensive line coach and offensive coordinator under Paul Chryst from 2015-2021.

If the predictions are to come true, Strebig would become the ninth of the last 10 in-state four-star recruits to commit elsewhere — the one commitment coming from top 2022 offensive tackle Joe Brunner. This trend is occurring after Wisconsin previously held a stronghold on top in-state prospects for the last few decades.

Wisconsin’s class of 2025, meanwhile, ranks No. 10 in the nation with seven commitments. Recent developments unfortunately point toward that number not growing to eight on February 8 when Strebig commits.

Wisconsin top in-state class of 2025 target sets commitment date

Wisconsin top in-state class of 2025 target sets commitment date

Top Wisconsin class of 2025 target Owen Strebig announced earlier today that he will be announcing his college commitment on February 8 at 4 p.m. central.

The Waukesha, Wisconsin native is the No. 1 player in the state of Wisconsin in his class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 127 overall recruit in the class and No. 13 offensive tackle.

Strebig will be choosing between the in-state Badgers, Florida State, Miami, Notre Dame and USC — though there is currently a consensus that Notre Dame will be the choice.

If Wisconsin were to lose Strebig, he would become the ninth of the last 10 in-state four-star recruits to commit elsewhere — the one commitment coming from top 2022 offensive tackle Joe Brunner. This trend is occurring after Wisconsin previously held a stronghold on top in-state prospects for the last few decades.

It also must be noted that Notre Dame’s current offensive line coach is Joe Rudolph — Wisconsin’s old offensive line coach and offensive coordinator from 2015-2021. It is easy to infer a previous connection there between Rudolph and in-state recruits from his time in Madison.

The Badgers class of 2025 now awaits Strebig’s announcement. The group currently ranks No. 10 nationally with seven commitments at this early point in the process.

Alabama is becoming favorite to land four-star EDGE Noah Carter

This could potentially be the first of many

The past few days have not only been tough on the roster in Tuscaloosa for new head football coach Kalen DeBoer but also for the fans of the Crimson Tide.

Alabama has seen several players enter the transfer portal since Nick Saban’s retirement including key contributors such as Caleb Downs and Kadyn Proctor.

Well, some good news may be on the way for Coach DeBoer and the Alabama faithful as it seems that the Crimson Tide have gained a lot of momentum for four-star EDGE defender Noah Carter.

Carter signed with Coach DeBoer and the Huskies during the early signing period but announced late Wednesday night that he had officially been let out of his national letter of intent to Washington.

 

In that time, Alabama has been given a handful of Crystal Balls from 247Sports and appears to be the overwhelming favorite to land the talented defender.

Stay tuned to Roll Tide Wire for updates on Carter and the remaining targets for the Crimson Tide.

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Michigan State football receives crystal ball predictions for in-state 2024 LB

MSU has received predictions to flip a 4-star LB committed to another Big Ten program:

Michigan State hosted in-state linebacker Brady Pretzlaff on an official visit this weekend. The Gaylord native is committed to Minnesota, but it appears the Spartans made a huge impression on the visit. 247Sports national writers Steve Wiltfong and Allen Trieu have placed crystal ball predictions for the Spartans to flip Pretzlaff’s commitment.

247Sports ranks Pretzlaff as a high three-star, while On3 likes the linebacker as a four-star prospect. The latter site ranks him No. 219 overall and No. 13 among linebackers in the 2024 recruiting class.

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Clemson receives crystal ball prediction for a 4-star offensive lineman

Swinney and the Tigers would be thrilled to land this offensive lineman out of Georgia.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football staff are hard at work recruiting right now, looking to keep their hot run going after how electric the 2023 recruiting class was this season.

The Tigers have a great chance at landing four-star offensive tackle Elyjah Thurmon, who was recently crystal balled to land with Clemson. Clemson 247 Insider Cory Fravel locked in Thurmon to the Tigers with this crystal ball prediction, giving a 7 (high) confidence rating. Fravel is hitting at a 76% rate on his predictions.

According to 247Sports composite rankings, Thurmon is the No.22 interior offensive lineman and the No.373 overall player in the 2024 class. The Bradwell Institute (Hinesville, GA) product could call Clemson his new home.