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Wide receiver Evan Stewart is the latest prospect from the 2022 recruiting class to receive an offer from Texas.
Texas head coach Tom Herman is hoping to strengthen the wide receiver group moving forward.
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Texas head coach Tom Herman is hoping to sign the nation’s top running back in consecutive recruiting classes.
Could the Longhorns sign the nation’s top running back in consecutive recruiting classes?
It’s a legitimate possibility. Five-star running back Camar Wheaton took an unofficial visit to Texas this week. A high-profile prospect out of Garland Lakeview Centennial, Wheaton traveled to Austin on Tuesday according to Burnt Orange Nation.
Wheaton currently holds dozens of offers, but Oklahoma and Texas appear to be two of his top destinations. The Longhorns only signed one running back in the 2020 recruiting class in five-star prospect Bijan Robinson.
According to 247Sports Composite, Wheaton is the No. 16 overall player in the 2021 recruiting class. Although the 5’11, 190-pound playmaker is the highest-rated prospect at his respective position, he’s the No. 2 overall player in the state of Texas behind offensive tackle Tommy Brockermeyer .
Wheaton has accounted for over 3,000 rushing yards and 40 rushing touchdowns throughout his high school career thus far.
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 42 | 7 | 4 |
| Rivals | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| ESPN | 4 | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| 247 Composite | 5 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| Hometown | Garland, TX |
| Projected Position | RB |
| Height | 5-11 |
| Weight | 190 |
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Texas football is now pursuing a four-star playmaker out of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
It’s not easy to sway a top prospect out of state when he’s already received offers from in-state schools such as Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.
Four-star athlete AJ Green is a standout defensive back and running back from Union High School in Tulsa. According to 247Sports, he’s the No. 2 prospect in the state of Oklahoma out of the 2021 recruiting class.
Crystal Ball predictions currently show the Sooners as the favorite to sign Green, but the Longhorns could make a late push to land this special playmaker.
RATING
| Stars | Overall | State | Position | |
| 247 | 4 | 111 | 3 | 11 |
| Rivals | 3 | – | 2 | 33 |
| ESPN | 4 | 180 | 2 | 15 |
| 247 Composite | 4 | 196 | 2 | 15 |
| Hometown | Tulsa, OK |
| Projected Position | CB |
| Height | 5-11 |
| Weight | 190 |
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#AGTG I thank the longhorns for an offer and opportunity to continue my athletic and academic career. #HookEm @JayValai pic.twitter.com/ISrbNTJWZy
— AJ Greenđ (@RoyalGreen25) March 5, 2020
LSU Tigers receiver Justin Jefferon punched his ticket as a first-round talent at the Combine, and the New Orleans Saints should take notice
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The New Orleans Saints badly need to add talent at wide receiver, and LSU Tigers prospect Justin Jefferson might be the best possible fit for them in the 2020 NFL Draft class. Jefferson showed everything you’d hope to see in his final year with the Tigers, helping lead them to an undefeated record capped by a National Championship Game victory, but he sealed the deal with an impressive outing at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Jefferson nailed the 40-yard dash, finishing with a laser-timed official mark of 4.43 seconds (consistently running in the 4.4’s with hand-timed measurements). That proves that the breakaway speed Jefferson flashes in game tape isn’t a byproduct of scheme or system; he’s a naturally gifted athlete who the Saints badly need to help take some pressure off of Michael Thomas. Even if Thomas handled 185 targets with relative ease, the Saints offense has always been at its best with multiple viable threats through the air.
And Jefferson fits that description. He’s excelled in a similar offense conducted by former Saints assistant Joe Brady (now back in the NFL as Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator), playing with a style characterized by some observant Saints fans as “Willie Snead with more juice.” Jefferson specialized in winning on in-breaking routes out of the slot, attacking passes over the middle of the field and shedding wannabe tacklers for big gains throughout the year. That’s a skills set the Saints hoped to acquire in Cameron Meredith (who was cut down by a lingering knee injury) and haven’t really replicated since Snead left for the Baltimore Ravens a few years ago.
There’s no question whether Jefferson would be a great fit for the Saints. But after this combine performance, concerns have to surround whether he’ll even be available when the Saints go on the clock at No. 24.
Justin Jefferson had (2019):
⢠A 92.3% contested catch rate
⢠Forced 23 missed tackles
⢠Most catches from the slot
⢠Most yards from the slot
(s/o @PFF)And just ran a 4.44pic.twitter.com/VvVv6TFlS2
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) February 27, 2020
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OL prospect Ben Bartch made a protein shake with ingredients that will give you nightmares.
Ben Bartch is one of the few D-III football players who will likely get drafted in this year’s NFL draft. The 6-foot-6, 308-pound offensive tackle was an All American at St. John’s University in Minnesota, and projects as a mid-round pick.
Bartch didn’t start as an offensive tackle, however. In high school, and for his first two years of college, Bartch played tight end, before putting on weight and moving to the O-line.
He put on a lot of weight to make the switch â adding 70 pounds to his 6-foot-6 frame.
That’s all well and good, I suppose, but what is not well and good is how Bartch added the 70 pounds. He made a shake, and that shake is going to give me nightmares:
Ben Bartch added 70 lbs moving to OT. One tool, a shake consumed at his job as a HS strength coach. Ingredients:
7 scrambled eggs
Cottage cheese
Quick grits
Peanut butter
Bananas
Gatorade"Throw it all in and just plug my nose. I'd gag sometimes. But that's what you have to do"
— Arif Hasan, leap day enthusiast (@ArifHasanNFL) February 26, 2020
Ben, buddy, there are MUCH more enjoyable ways to put on 70 pounds. Even if it’s just eating all those things you listed above, which are ALL delicious, by themselves. This is the important part â they need to be consumed separately.
As a shake, they do not work. They do not work at all.
Also, and this may haunt me for years, why is he putting Gatorade in there?Â
There is NO reason for Gatorade. If no Gatorade, I could at least see this being kind of a gross, peanut butter and banana protein bomb. With Gatorade, the introduction of fruit and sugar, there’s just … there’s no way that can be anything but disgusting.
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Gavino Borquez lays out nine potential Los Angeles Chargers fans should watch during the College Football Playoff National Championship.
All eyes will be glued to the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship game, where the LSU Tigers take on the Clemson Tigers on Monday night.
While many will be watching it for entertainment purposes, there will be plenty of NFL caliber talent on the field that are worth keeping an eye out for.
With that, here are nine players that the Los Angeles Chargers could be scouting tonight:
Simmons possesses the traits that defensive coordinator Gus Bradley would drool over. His size and speed give him incredible play-making potential. Simmons’ ability to play up in the box, back deep in coverage, or work out of the slot in man coverage make him a versatile Day 1 starter that would make out to be one of the most deadly tandems in the league between him and safety Derwin James.
The Chargers will be in the market for a WR3 this offseason. Should they look to address the position early on, Higgins is a player that could be available in Round 2. Higgins, the 6-foot-3 and 205 pound wideout, is a physically imposing individual with long arms and great length, which enables him to excel in 50-50 balls.
Jefferson isn’t going to win with pure speed, but he will with his good understanding of his body and how to play to his strengths to get open. He can win off the line of scrimmage with detailed movements at the line of scrimmage, can make tough catches, is a good outlet given his catch radius and hand strength when reeling in the ball, and can break tackles after the catch.
The Chargers will likely be looking for a cornerback to compliment Casey Hayward on the outside this offseason. Terrell, the 6-foot-1 and 192 pound corner, has a great blend of height and length for the position. He has top-notch long speed to stay on the hip of opposing wide receivers, while showing great eye discipline to stay intact with the quarterback and the route. Once the ball is thrown, he disrupts passing lanes using his long arms, making life tough on receivers.
Depending on what happens with Melvin Gordon, the Chargers could be looking to round out the backfield. As a runner, Edwards-Helaire has good patience, balance and lateral explosion and burst. A powerful, downhill back with some wiggle to slip through tackles, Edwards-Helaire constantly keeps his legs churning upon contact and can push the pile for additional yardage. He also offers some value as a pass-catcher, showing reliable hands and refined routes out of the backfield.
The interior part of the offensive line needs an upgrade this offseason, and Simpson would be a great addition. Simpson, the 6-foot-4 and 336 pound guard, possesses the competitiveness and character that the Chargers would covet. The former high school state wrestler has extremely strong hands and does whatever it takes to finish his blocks as a run blocker. He has a really powerful anchor and sound technique in pass protection.
The Chargers found a gem in Drue Tranquill in last year’s draft. Should they look to find another one and round out the linebacker room, Queen should be in consideration. He possesses good change of direction, sideline-to-sideline ability, short area burst, lateral agility, and reactive athleticism to make plays against the run. In a pass-happy league, Queen is a solid coverage defender where he’s smooth in his backpedal and can close passing windows efficiently.
The Chargers will be looking to add more beef up front, especially with Brandon Mebane’s tenure close to coming to an end. Lawrence is a disruptive, upfield player that can penetrate and use his active hands to get into the backfield to make plays. As a run defender, heâs a laterally quick player that can beat blockers to the gap or slide down the line to make plays. His effort and intensity canât be questioned.
The Chargers will seeking to solidify the offensive line from the early rounds to the mid-late rounds. Anchrum, the 6-foot-2 and 312 pound, would fall under the mid-late round category, but he is a solid player who can offer position versatility. Anchrum projects well outside or inside at the next level based on his frame, aggression, athleticism, and finishing ability. Despite his length and size, he moves well in open space to fend off pass-rushers.
