Although not the prototypical big-bodied wide receiver, Vernell Brown III of Jones High School in Orlando, Florida, has a rather long offer list. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound four-star pass catcher is the No. 71 prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, per the 247Sports’ composite rankings. And he has caught the attention of everyone from in-state powers Florida, Florida State and Miami, …
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247Sports ranks Big Ten QBs for 2024; here is where Drew Allar ranks
Now that each Big Ten school, including the four incoming members, have wrapped up for the spring, all eyes are now locking in on the 2024 college football season. The post-spring evaluations have led to some changes in how media views various teams and conferences thanks to what has been observed during spring football practices and spring games and what …
Read More »Timberwolves dominate, Knicks win another thriller; PSG vs. Dortmund UCL semifinals preview
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Read More »Kansas football spring ball: Jayhawks’ special teams units aren’t being overlooked in 2024
LAWRENCE — Kansas football has earned a couple of commitments through the transfer portal in recent days, that have helped bolster the momentum the program is enjoying. There’s Amir Herring, an offensive lineman who’s transferring in from Michigan. And there’s Bai Jobe, a defensive lineman who’s transferring in from Michigan State. Both are former 247Sports Composite four-star prospects with intriguing potential, …
Read More »College football transfer portal winners and losers: Miami ignites, Michigan State implodes
Icon Sportswire The college football spring transfer portal cycle isn’t quite over yet, but it’s beginning to slow down with the portal officially closed and many of the top players coming off the board. As always, there are some major winners (and a few losers) from this cycle. But given the overall muted nature of the spring transfer portal window, …
Read More »Ohio State football a finalist for 2025 New Jersey defensive lineman
Although Ohio State football has one of the top rated classes in the 2025 cycle, there are still more than a few needs to fill in the cycle. One of those is at defensive line, and while the Buckeyes already have two big-time commits in Zahir Mathis and London Merrit, they are looking for others to join the pair. New …
Read More »Daunting task. These five games are critical for Florida football on the 2024 schedule
Florida football starting quarterback Graham Mertz is looking forward to a 2024 schedule that is as challenging as any in college football. Of the 12 games on the upcoming schedule for the Florida Gators, 11 are against power conference opponents. That includes non-conference tilts with in-state foes Miami (Aug. 31), UCF (Oct. 5) and at Florida State (Nov. 30). “This …
Read More »Defensive back Omarion Cooper commits to return to FSU football after one season at Colorado
Defensive back Omarion Cooper confirmed on his social media page that he plans to return to Florida State football after one season at Colorado on Tuesday afternoon. The former four-star prospect started his first two seasons at FSU (2021-22), where the Lehigh Acres product immediately became a contributor as he started seven of the 20 games. He recorded 30 tackles, …
Read More »College football transfer portal: Florida, Oklahoma among teams with ex-FCS standouts to watch in 2024 season
Though the casual college football fan may not pay much attention, there is a ton of talent in the Football Championship Subdivision. The transfer portal has allowed those players to take a chance and move to a higher level, offering more exposure at prominent programs. Since the advent of the portal, several FCS players have found starting roles on power-conference …
Read More »High School Football: Eric Soza named new football coach, athletic director at Rockport-Fulton
ROCKPORT — Rockport-Fulton will have a new coach next season and will have a familiar last name. Eric Soza, a former star quarterback at Beeville and son of Coastal Bend head coaching veteran Chris Soza, was officially hired by unanimous vote as the Pirates next head coach during a special board meeting on Tuesday at the Live Oak Learning Center. …
Read More »Post-spring Georgia football news roundup podcast
Host J.C. Shelton is joined by former Georgia Bulldog and NFL tight end, Arthur Lynch, to break down post-spring news! Your friends at UGA Football Live and UGA Wire present your one-stop-shop podcast for all things Georgia football: “UGA Football Live with J.C. Shelton.” The podcast streams on YouTube as a part of The Pulse Sports Network and wherever you get …
Read More »Revenue sharing in college athletics is coming, but only collective bargaining will provide a true solution
In 2011, 300 college football and basketball players from Arizona, Kentucky, Purdue and UCLA petitioned the NCAA demanding a cut of television revenue. They were told such a move is not “fiscally possible.” What followed was an early effort toward cost of attendance which involved increasing scholarships by $2,000. That all seems laughable by today’s standards. Nowadays, the players — …
Read More »Breaking! Rutgers football lands massive transfer portal offensive tackle Shedrick Rhodes Jr.
Shedrick Rhodes Jr. has committed to Rutgers football out of the transfer portal on Tuesday night. a multi-year starter at Ohio, he projects as a right tackle in the Big Ten. Rhodes is coming off a 2023 season where he made 13 appearances (11 starts) for Ohio. The commitment from Rhodes came after a mid-week visit to Rutgers. At 6-foot-6 and …
Read More »Rutgers football lands transfer offensive lineman Shedrick Rhodes Jr. from Ohio
Rutgers football on Tuesday landed Ohio transfer offensive lineman Shedrick Rhodes Jr., the program announced on social media. Rhodes has already signed with the Scarlet Knights. The addition of Rhodes gives Rutgers some good competition for the starting right tackle spot, which returning linemen Reggie Sutton and Tyler Needham could also be in the mix for. Piscataway, NJ — April …
Read More »On3 is very high on this UNC football position group for 2024
It seems like just yesterday, we were sitting on our couches watching Michigan and Washington battle it out for the CFP National Championship. We’re now preparing for the start of the 2024 regular season, an exciting time fans are increasingly eager for with Spring Games and transfer portal additions. The greatest headline to watch for the UNC football team, ahead …
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