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Apparently BV has been in on Brown for a long time and BV coaches linebackers. To be honest Im not real high on that guy.
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Seems illegal. Is he under arrest?Well this perked up my eyes this morning.. Shea Dixon (LSU) left Simmons off their class prediction.. he was on there before.. then one of their guys posted this..
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You should be. He's one of the best athletes in this class. And that's saying something for this class.
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This was interesting ... top uncommitted QBs and where the Rivals National Director of Recruiting thinks they are going:
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DYLAN RAIOLA
1 NATL
1 ST
1 POS
UNDECIDED
6'3" | 220 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
PINNACLE
PHOENIX, AZ
6.1
Over the last couple months, the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 class has visited USC and Georgia, and he was back at Nebraska this past weekend. All three are very serious contenders for the Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle quarterback and for various reasons.
At Georgia, Raiola loves the championship mentality, the SEC exposure and how coach Kirby Smart runs his program. At USC, playing for coach Lincoln Riley, something of a quarterback whisperer, and in his pass-friendly offense appeals to him. At Nebraska, his uncle is on staff, his father was a star there and being the guy who helps bring back the Huskers to national relevancy is intriguing, plus Raiola enjoys every visit to Lincoln. Those three are the real contenders right now.
Prediction: Georgia
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JADYN DAVIS
10 NATL
1 ST
3 POS
UNDECIDED
6'0" | 186 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
PROVIDENCE DAY
CHARLOTTE, NC
6.1
In recent days, Davis released his top five of Ohio State, Michigan, Clemson, North Carolina and Tennessee. The five-star quarterback from Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day visited all those programs and developed great relationships. While all of them have a shot, it’s the Wolverines that could be way ahead here.
In January, Davis wanted to make a decision soon and he was closely watching whether coach Jim Harbaugh would stay or return to the NFL. He stayed in Ann Arbor, and it would be a stunner at this point if Davis picks anywhere other than Michigan on March 31.
Prediction: Michigan
ELIJAH BROWN
46 NAT
5 ST
5 POS
UNDECIDED
6'2" | 178 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
MATER DEI
SANTA ANA, CA
5.9
Much like his cool and calm demeanor on the field, that’s been the attitude Brown has taken to his recruitment as it looks like Oregon and USC are standing out most right now. But the Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star quarterback has been busier playing in 7on7 tournaments this offseason and throwing the ball a lot instead of taking visits.
It also feels like USC is waiting to hear what Raiola does and if he goes elsewhere then it would turn up the heat even more on the Mater Dei recruit.
Prediction: USC
MICHAEL VAN BUREN
59 NATL
2 ST
6 POS
UNDECIDED
5'11" | 177 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
ST. FRANCES
BALTIMORE, MD
5.9
Maryland has had Van Buren to campus multiple times and the Terrapins are doing everything possible to keep the Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances four-star quarterback home. But it just feels as if Penn State carries too much weight and the Nittany Lions have the slight edge right now.
Oregon is definitely in this along with Oklahoma, but this could end up being a regional Big Ten battle as Penn State and Maryland duke it out.
Prediction: Penn State
JAKE MERKLINGER
94 NATL
12 ST
7 POS
UNDECIDED
6'3" | 195 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
CALVARY DAY
SAVANNAH, GA
5.9
There has been some debate and uncertainty recently about exactly where Merklinger stands in his recruitment and if Raiola does not pick Georgia, the Bulldogs could move quickly to get the four-star, in-state quarterback on board.
But he might make the decision first and it looks like Tennessee has the slight edge in his recruitment. North Carolina is an interesting option, especially since the Tar Heels have done so well with quarterbacks.
Michigan State remains in the mix as well, so this one could get interesting.
Prediction: Tennessee
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JAYDEN BRADFORD
142 NATL
25 ST
9 POS
UNDECIDED
6'1" | 190 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
IMG ACADEMY
BRADENTON, FL
5.9
It would be hard to believe Penn State would strike out on Van Buren and Bradford so the piece to the puzzle here is if Van Buren does pick the Terrapins then Penn State could put the hammer down on Bradford – if South Carolina doesn’t win out already.
Four-star Dante Reno is already committed to the Gamecocks but Bradford is originally from South Carolina and it’s definitely a major contender in his recruitment along with Penn State, NC State and others.
Prediction: South Carolina
MICHAEL HAWKINS
144 NATL
24 ST
2 POS
UNDECIDED
6'2" | 195 LBS | DUAL QB | 2024
EMERSON
FRISCO, TX
5.9
The Frisco (Texas) Emerson four-star quarterback has set his commitment date for April 8 and he’s been pegged to Oklahoma for so long. In recent weeks, however, it seems like TCU has made an incredibly compelling case to Hawkins and he’s torn about his upcoming decision.
The Sooners have been there for so long and have made Hawkins the top priority but playing for coach Sonny Dykes on a team that went to the national title game last season seems to be swaying him as well.
Prediction: Oklahoma
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AIR NOLAND
232 NATL
33 ST
11 POS
UNDECIDED
6'3" | 190 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
LANGSTON HUGHES
FAIRBURN, GA
5.8
The four-star quarterback from Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes released his top seven recently with Alabama, Clemson, Arkansas, Miami, Ohio State, Texas A&M and Oregon making the cut leading up to his April 8 commitment. An argument could be made multiple ways in Noland’s recruitment as pretty much every program among his top group could snag him.
But this feels as if it’s coming down to a battle between Texas A&M and Miami for his services. Recent commitments in both College Station and Coral Gables should not scare away Noland so he remains a viable candidate for both programs and right now it feels like a toss-up.
Prediction: Miami
ISAAC WILSON
239 NATL
1 ST
13 POS
UNDECIDED
6'0" | 165 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
CORNER CANYON
DRAPER, UT
5.8
The feeling right now – and this might be an oversimplification – is that BYU looks best for the Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon four-star standout who has looked good this offseason playing for the Pink Outlaws. His brother, Zach, went there and had tremendous success before being the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
But Arizona, Oklahoma State and Utah have also appealed to him so it might not be a complete lock yet for the Cougars.
Prediction: BYU
KJ JACKSON
- NATL
15 ST
16 POS
UNDECIDED
6'2" | 203 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
ST. JAMES
MONTGOMERY, AL
5.8
Arkansas and North Carolina have emerged as the front-runners for the four-star lefty quarterback from Montgomery (Ala.) St. James and West Virginia is staying right in the mix as well.
Jackson was just back in Chapel Hill so meeting new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey was an important part of that visit. The Razorbacks have also been making him a top priority and playing in the SEC could be a big draw.
Prediction: Arkansas
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DYLAN RAIOLA
1 NATL
1 ST
1 POS
UNDECIDED
6'3" | 220 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
PINNACLE
PHOENIX, AZ
6.1
Over the last couple months, the No. 1 prospect in the 2024 class has visited USC and Georgia, and he was back at Nebraska this past weekend. All three are very serious contenders for the Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle quarterback and for various reasons.
At Georgia, Raiola loves the championship mentality, the SEC exposure and how coach Kirby Smart runs his program. At USC, playing for coach Lincoln Riley, something of a quarterback whisperer, and in his pass-friendly offense appeals to him. At Nebraska, his uncle is on staff, his father was a star there and being the guy who helps bring back the Huskers to national relevancy is intriguing, plus Raiola enjoys every visit to Lincoln. Those three are the real contenders right now.
Prediction: Georgia
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JADYN DAVIS
10 NATL
1 ST
3 POS
UNDECIDED
6'0" | 186 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
PROVIDENCE DAY
CHARLOTTE, NC
6.1
In recent days, Davis released his top five of Ohio State, Michigan, Clemson, North Carolina and Tennessee. The five-star quarterback from Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day visited all those programs and developed great relationships. While all of them have a shot, it’s the Wolverines that could be way ahead here.
In January, Davis wanted to make a decision soon and he was closely watching whether coach Jim Harbaugh would stay or return to the NFL. He stayed in Ann Arbor, and it would be a stunner at this point if Davis picks anywhere other than Michigan on March 31.
Prediction: Michigan
-----------------------------------------------------ELIJAH BROWN
46 NAT
5 ST
5 POS
UNDECIDED
6'2" | 178 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
MATER DEI
SANTA ANA, CA
5.9
Much like his cool and calm demeanor on the field, that’s been the attitude Brown has taken to his recruitment as it looks like Oregon and USC are standing out most right now. But the Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star quarterback has been busier playing in 7on7 tournaments this offseason and throwing the ball a lot instead of taking visits.
It also feels like USC is waiting to hear what Raiola does and if he goes elsewhere then it would turn up the heat even more on the Mater Dei recruit.
Prediction: USC
-----------------------------------------------------MICHAEL VAN BUREN
59 NATL
2 ST
6 POS
UNDECIDED
5'11" | 177 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
ST. FRANCES
BALTIMORE, MD
5.9
Maryland has had Van Buren to campus multiple times and the Terrapins are doing everything possible to keep the Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances four-star quarterback home. But it just feels as if Penn State carries too much weight and the Nittany Lions have the slight edge right now.
Oregon is definitely in this along with Oklahoma, but this could end up being a regional Big Ten battle as Penn State and Maryland duke it out.
Prediction: Penn State
-----------------------------------------------------JAKE MERKLINGER
94 NATL
12 ST
7 POS
UNDECIDED
6'3" | 195 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
CALVARY DAY
SAVANNAH, GA
5.9
There has been some debate and uncertainty recently about exactly where Merklinger stands in his recruitment and if Raiola does not pick Georgia, the Bulldogs could move quickly to get the four-star, in-state quarterback on board.
But he might make the decision first and it looks like Tennessee has the slight edge in his recruitment. North Carolina is an interesting option, especially since the Tar Heels have done so well with quarterbacks.
Michigan State remains in the mix as well, so this one could get interesting.
Prediction: Tennessee
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JAYDEN BRADFORD
142 NATL
25 ST
9 POS
UNDECIDED
6'1" | 190 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
IMG ACADEMY
BRADENTON, FL
5.9
It would be hard to believe Penn State would strike out on Van Buren and Bradford so the piece to the puzzle here is if Van Buren does pick the Terrapins then Penn State could put the hammer down on Bradford – if South Carolina doesn’t win out already.
Four-star Dante Reno is already committed to the Gamecocks but Bradford is originally from South Carolina and it’s definitely a major contender in his recruitment along with Penn State, NC State and others.
Prediction: South Carolina
-----------------------------------------------------MICHAEL HAWKINS
144 NATL
24 ST
2 POS
UNDECIDED
6'2" | 195 LBS | DUAL QB | 2024
EMERSON
FRISCO, TX
5.9
The Frisco (Texas) Emerson four-star quarterback has set his commitment date for April 8 and he’s been pegged to Oklahoma for so long. In recent weeks, however, it seems like TCU has made an incredibly compelling case to Hawkins and he’s torn about his upcoming decision.
The Sooners have been there for so long and have made Hawkins the top priority but playing for coach Sonny Dykes on a team that went to the national title game last season seems to be swaying him as well.
Prediction: Oklahoma
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AIR NOLAND
232 NATL
33 ST
11 POS
UNDECIDED
6'3" | 190 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
LANGSTON HUGHES
FAIRBURN, GA
5.8
The four-star quarterback from Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes released his top seven recently with Alabama, Clemson, Arkansas, Miami, Ohio State, Texas A&M and Oregon making the cut leading up to his April 8 commitment. An argument could be made multiple ways in Noland’s recruitment as pretty much every program among his top group could snag him.
But this feels as if it’s coming down to a battle between Texas A&M and Miami for his services. Recent commitments in both College Station and Coral Gables should not scare away Noland so he remains a viable candidate for both programs and right now it feels like a toss-up.
Prediction: Miami
----------------------------------------------------ISAAC WILSON
239 NATL
1 ST
13 POS
UNDECIDED
6'0" | 165 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
CORNER CANYON
DRAPER, UT
5.8
The feeling right now – and this might be an oversimplification – is that BYU looks best for the Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon four-star standout who has looked good this offseason playing for the Pink Outlaws. His brother, Zach, went there and had tremendous success before being the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
But Arizona, Oklahoma State and Utah have also appealed to him so it might not be a complete lock yet for the Cougars.
Prediction: BYU
-----------------------------------------------------KJ JACKSON
- NATL
15 ST
16 POS
UNDECIDED
6'2" | 203 LBS | PRO QB | 2024
ST. JAMES
MONTGOMERY, AL
5.8
Arkansas and North Carolina have emerged as the front-runners for the four-star lefty quarterback from Montgomery (Ala.) St. James and West Virginia is staying right in the mix as well.
Jackson was just back in Chapel Hill so meeting new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey was an important part of that visit. The Razorbacks have also been making him a top priority and playing in the SEC could be a big draw.
Prediction: Arkansas
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So...A&M getting him?Well this perked up my eyes this morning.. Shea Dixon (LSU) left Simmons off their class prediction.. he was on there before.. then one of their guys posted this..
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shoot wouldn't be surprised if he gets some visits with y'all.. seem to dominate DL recruiting, that's for sure
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It’s been trending that way for a while. He thinks he can play CFB and MiLB … that can’t happen and surely won’t happen at UGA. Would like to have landed him though. Glad he won’t be in the SEC.
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why don't you drop his 247/On3 profile link so we all know who you are talking about, please
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Not sure it means much, but 2 things happened today that indicate Raiola is leaning UGA:
Jake Merklinger just committed to UTjr. He was our plan B. We already have Puglisi committed, that's Plan A, with Raiola being the other Plan A. The rumor mill was that Merklinger would come in as a second QB if Raiola doesn't come to UGA. FWIW, he is a Georgia boy and his mom went to UGA.
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And 247 is dropping their balls on Raiola to UGA ... Witfong is their main national guy:
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I am very mindful that this about the third time that Witfong has changed his balls. He seems just as prone to visit highs as the kids are. Anyway, would rather have this than not have it.
Jake Merklinger just committed to UTjr. He was our plan B. We already have Puglisi committed, that's Plan A, with Raiola being the other Plan A. The rumor mill was that Merklinger would come in as a second QB if Raiola doesn't come to UGA. FWIW, he is a Georgia boy and his mom went to UGA.
Top247 QB Jake Merklinger commits to Tennessee
Josh Heupel and the Vols rise to No. 6 in the 247Sports Recruiting Rankings after landing a pledge from one of the nation's top passers.
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And 247 is dropping their balls on Raiola to UGA ... Witfong is their main national guy:
247Sports Crystal Ball Forecast: No. 1 to Georgia
The buzz behind the forecast for five-star
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I am very mindful that this about the third time that Witfong has changed his balls. He seems just as prone to visit highs as the kids are. Anyway, would rather have this than not have it.
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Not sure it means much, but 2 things happened today that indicate Raiola is leaning UGA:
Jake Merklinger just committed to UTjr. He was our plan B. We already have Puglisi committed, that's Plan A, with Raiola being the other Plan A. The rumor mill was that Merklinger would come in as a second QB if Raiola doesn't come to UGA. FWIW, he is a Georgia boy and his mom went to UGA.
Top247 QB Jake Merklinger commits to Tennessee
Josh Heupel and the Vols rise to No. 6 in the 247Sports Recruiting Rankings after landing a pledge from one of the nation's top passers.
And 247 is dropping their balls on Raiola to UGA ... Witfong is their main national guy:
247Sports Crystal Ball Forecast: No. 1 to Georgia
The buzz behind the forecast for five-star
I am very mindful that this about the third time that Witfong has changed his balls. He seems just as prone to visit highs as the kids are. Anyway, would rather have this than not have it.
I don’t think Wiltfong has any idea…he’s made more predictions than possible schools at this point. That said, I think you’re right. Today Rhule started following a QB committed to South Carolina that Satterfield (our OC) recruited while he was there. We haven’t publicly given any 2024 QBs the time of day so far so that seems significant. If it doesn’t work out for you guys feel free to send him up the UGA-NU transfer pipeline, or whatever former 5 star he beats out
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LOL ... that CornDawg connection!I don’t think Wiltfong has any idea…he’s made more predictions than possible schools at this point. That said, I think you’re right. Today Rhule started following a QB committed to South Carolina that Satterfield (our OC) recruited while he was there. We haven’t publicly given any 2024 QBs the time of day so far so that seems significant. If it doesn’t work out for you guys feel free to send him up the UGA-NU transfer pipeline, or whatever former 5 star he beats out
Yeah, Wiltfong is as bad as the players with visit highs. Hell, just a few weeks ago he was all over USC, then NE. I don't put a lot of weight in what he says. I always prefer what the local guys are saying.
Interesting on the SC QB. Sort of like the Ga QB committing to UTjr.
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Yeah I know we have won more offseason championships than most but it really does have a different feel to it this time.
Something happened to Frost that really impacted his ability to do his job. Not sure if it was his dad dying or the pressure of coaching at NU vs. UCF but there were some pretty apparent motivation issues. He was spending time partying and messing around and then rolling into the office in the late morning as compared to our current staff that is up and tweeting from the stadium at 4:30 am…I’m hopeful that things will be different. If nothing else, this group appears to be doing the right things.
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This kid?I don’t think Wiltfong has any idea…he’s made more predictions than possible schools at this point. That said, I think you’re right. Today Rhule started following a QB committed to South Carolina that Satterfield (our OC) recruited while he was there. We haven’t publicly given any 2024 QBs the time of day so far so that seems significant. If it doesn’t work out for you guys feel free to send him up the UGA-NU transfer pipeline, or whatever former 5 star he beats out
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