Texas Longhorns: Florida State Seminoles
For most college football recruits, announcing a top 12 doesn’t attract a ton of views. For someone like ESPN 150 safety Jamal Adams (Lewisville, Texas/Hebron), a top 12 is news that many programs have anticipated for months.
That’s because Adams, a 6-foot, 199-pound, four-star defensive back, has been quite vocal about his high school football team's expectations and teammates but very tight-lipped about his recruiting. Many have speculated his interest, but he’s rarely confirmed or denied any reports.
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HUEYTOWN, Ala. -- College coaches from across the country came to see ESPN 150 running back Racean Thomas (Oxford, Ala./Oxford) this spring, but it was the usual suspects -- Alabama and Auburn -- who were in attendance for his spring game on Saturday night.
The Alabama native didn’t disappoint. In two quarters of action, Thomas rushed seven times for 124 yards and two touchdowns. He took his first carry 73 yards for a score.
With that type of performance, it’s no surprise that new schools continue to enter the mix.
The Alabama native didn’t disappoint. In two quarters of action, Thomas rushed seven times for 124 yards and two touchdowns. He took his first carry 73 yards for a score.
With that type of performance, it’s no surprise that new schools continue to enter the mix.
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John Saunder gives his take on Texas, Alabama, LSU, Florida, Florida State and other schools offering eighth-grader Dylan Moses a scholarship.
Now that spring ball has started, ESPN 150 defensive tackle Gerald Willis III has been inundated with interest from college recruiters visiting New Orleans Edna Karr High School. He expected that.
That’s why, even if he’s comfortable with naming his top four schools, his list remains a fluid one. New schools are working hard to get in the mix, and Willis is ready to hit the road for more visits this summer.
That’s why, even if he’s comfortable with naming his top four schools, his list remains a fluid one. New schools are working hard to get in the mix, and Willis is ready to hit the road for more visits this summer.
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Methodical approach for 5-star DE Garrett 
April, 23, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
When it comes to how he approaches athletics and everything that comes with it, Arlington (Texas) James Martin defensive end Myles Garrett is methodical.
The five-star defensive end does things his way -- and not in a bad way.
The five-star defensive end does things his way -- and not in a bad way.
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#BlueChipBattles: ESPN 150 release edition
April, 19, 2013
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Student Sports, ESPN, ESPNSpeedy Noil, Adoree Jackson and Da'Shawn Hand are three of the most coveted recruits in the Class of 2014.
: RecruitingNation summoned its writers from around the country to outline the recruiting battles for the ESPN 150's top 10 prospects.
Plus, rank the battles in SportsNation.
#TopFBMixtapes: Athlete mixtapes are all the rage in this highlight-crazed era of sports. We reached out to our Twitter followers to find out which 2014 football stars had the best highlight reels on YouTube, then had our staff rank and comment on the top submissions.
Tom Luginbill writes
: After talking to many coaches across the country and hearing their frustrations, here are their five biggest complaints about homemade highlight videos.Watching ESPN Watch List cornerback Tony Brown (Beaumont, Texas/Ozen) compete is almost like watching a one-man show. No matter what he does, there’s the understood notion that he’s going to excel.
On the football field, he’s one of the nation’s best cornerbacks, an athlete with more than 20 scholarship offers. Over the weekend, Brown not only won the defensive back MVP award at the Dallas Nike Football Training Camp but also earned an invitation to The Opening this summer in Oregon.
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AUSTIN, Texas – Tony Brown simply makes it look easy.
The ESPN Watch List cornerback from Beaumont (Texas) Ozen did it again last Saturday at Texas Relays, blowing away the field in the 110-meter hurdles and reminding everyone why recruiting is one of the last things on his mind right now.
Brown entered the meet ranked No. 1 nationally in the event. Then he put up a blazing time of 13.38 seconds in the finals to establish a new Texas Relays record.
The ESPN Watch List cornerback from Beaumont (Texas) Ozen did it again last Saturday at Texas Relays, blowing away the field in the 110-meter hurdles and reminding everyone why recruiting is one of the last things on his mind right now.
Brown entered the meet ranked No. 1 nationally in the event. Then he put up a blazing time of 13.38 seconds in the finals to establish a new Texas Relays record.
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Join ESPN RecruitingNation's Jeremy Crabtree, Derek Tyson, Max Olson, Will Wilkerson and Damon Sayles at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday for "On The Trail TV."
We’ll discuss the state of recruiting in South Florida and who does the best job in Miami. Is it Miami, Florida State, Florida or somebody else? After struggles with the 2013 class, we’ll look at how Texas’ fast start is changing perceptions of the Longhorns’ future. We’ll also talk about how Missouri has suddenly had a tough time defending its home turf and preview the upcoming Dallas Nike Football Training Camp.
We’ll also answer any questions you might have from across RecruitingNation. Tweet questions to @RecruitingESPN or tune in for the live discussion.
We’ll discuss the state of recruiting in South Florida and who does the best job in Miami. Is it Miami, Florida State, Florida or somebody else? After struggles with the 2013 class, we’ll look at how Texas’ fast start is changing perceptions of the Longhorns’ future. We’ll also talk about how Missouri has suddenly had a tough time defending its home turf and preview the upcoming Dallas Nike Football Training Camp.
We’ll also answer any questions you might have from across RecruitingNation. Tweet questions to @RecruitingESPN or tune in for the live discussion.
Even though he’d already committed to Florida State during the week, Houston Clear Lake tight end Jordan Davis still wanted to visit Texas’ first sophomore day.
That was not necessarily any easy decision. The alternative? Stay home Saturday and celebrate his 16th birthday.
That was not necessarily any easy decision. The alternative? Stay home Saturday and celebrate his 16th birthday.
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WR Cannon talks training, newest offers
March, 24, 2013
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
DUNCANVILLE, Texas -- Speed might best define ESPN Watch List wide receiver K.D. Cannon (Mount Pleasant, Texas/Mount Pleasant). His hands might be a close second. His outstanding 4.37-second 40-yard dash time and his 104 catches for 1,597 yards and 25 touchdowns support that.
What Cannon has been recently working on is how to overcome size mismatches against larger defenders in the secondary. At 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds, he knows that at the next level he will go up against cornerbacks and safeties who are 15 or 20 pounds heavier -- and just as quick.
What Cannon has been recently working on is how to overcome size mismatches against larger defenders in the secondary. At 6-foot-0 and 170 pounds, he knows that at the next level he will go up against cornerbacks and safeties who are 15 or 20 pounds heavier -- and just as quick.
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Basketball program-changing recruits
March, 7, 2013
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Cal Sport Media via AP Images, Icon SMITop prospects Julius Randle, Andrew Wiggins and Aaron Gordon are still contemplating where they'll play in college.A trio of top-five recruits who could change the landscape of college hoops in 2013-14 remain on the board. Paul Biancardi breaks down what landing No. 1 Andrew Wiggins, No. 3 Julius Randle or No. 4 Aaron Gordon would mean to each of the schools on each player’s final list.
With a commitment date set, No. 3 senior Julius Randle slides past top-ranked senior Andrew Wiggins in the latest installment of #BlueChipBattles. Also, a pair of 2014 wings make their #BCB debuts.
Longhorns 11th in Way-Too-Early Top 25
January, 8, 2013
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Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesAlabama, with three of the past four national titles, is No. 1 in the Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2013.There's still seven months before the start of the 2013 season, and the teams and their order figure to change frequently, but it's never too early to take a look at the Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2013.
And with three national championships in the past four years, there's no reason to change the team that's on top. Texas, with plenty of talent returning, is 11th in the rankings.
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Texas might be on the outside looking in when it comes to Orlando Brown Jr.’s list of favorite schools, but the Longhorns aren’t out of it just yet.
The ESPN Watch List lineman from Duluth (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge is lining up plans for his next unofficial visit, and he’s eyeing two junior days.
“Right now, I’m not 100 percent sure, but I want to visit Florida State or Texas,” Brown said.
The ESPN Watch List lineman from Duluth (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge is lining up plans for his next unofficial visit, and he’s eyeing two junior days.
“Right now, I’m not 100 percent sure, but I want to visit Florida State or Texas,” Brown said.
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OT Tunsil surprises by adding a visit
January, 5, 2013
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
SAN ANTONIO -- It’s funny what can come from All-Star game weeks.
One minute a school isn’t even a blip on someone’s radar and the next, well, it's a blip that could grow into something much bigger.
Take ESPN 150 offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla./Columbia), for example.
One minute a school isn’t even a blip on someone’s radar and the next, well, it's a blip that could grow into something much bigger.
Take ESPN 150 offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (Lake City, Fla./Columbia), for example.
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