Texas Longhorns: Laquon Treadwell
2015 RB Williams already turning heads 
January, 23, 2013
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William Wilkerson | ESPN.com
Hugh Freeze, in what seems like the blink of an eye, has made Ole Miss an attractive destination for recruits across the country.
No better proof of that can be found than what happened Thursday, when the Rebels picked up a commitment from Laquon Treadwell, the nation's No. 1 receiver, who resides in Illinois.
It speaks to the talent level of 2015 running back Rawleigh Williams III (Dallas/Bishop Lynch) that Freeze and his staff have already offered. And not only have they offered; the Rebels did so during spring practice of his freshman year, which makes him one of the first offers of the Freeze era.
No better proof of that can be found than what happened Thursday, when the Rebels picked up a commitment from Laquon Treadwell, the nation's No. 1 receiver, who resides in Illinois.
It speaks to the talent level of 2015 running back Rawleigh Williams III (Dallas/Bishop Lynch) that Freeze and his staff have already offered. And not only have they offered; the Rebels did so during spring practice of his freshman year, which makes him one of the first offers of the Freeze era.
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Four-star RB Barber ready for more visits
January, 18, 2013
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Max Olson | ESPN.com
Peyton Barber finds himself in a bit of a win-win situation.
While the Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton four-star running back is perfectly content with being committed to Ole Miss, he’s still grateful for the opportunity to take official visits this month and ensure the choice he made in July was the right one.
While the Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton four-star running back is perfectly content with being committed to Ole Miss, he’s still grateful for the opportunity to take official visits this month and ensure the choice he made in July was the right one.
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Hackenberg, Olsen earn UA Game starts
January, 3, 2013
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
Black Team offense
Quarterback: Christian Hackenberg (Penn State)Running back: Alvin Kamara
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Tight end: O.J. Howard (Alabama)
Offensive tackle: Darius James (Texas), Denver Kirkland
Offensive guard: Grant Hill (Alabama), Joas Aguilar (Texas A&M)
Center: Hunter Bivin (Notre Dame)
Captains: Kelvin Taylor, Hunter Bivin, Robert Nkemdiche, Ben Boulware
Black Team defense
Defensive end: Robert Nkemdiche, Elijah DanielDefensive tackle: Greg Gilgmore (LSU), Kennedy Tulimasealii (Hawaii)
Inside linebacker: Ben Boulware (Clemson)
Outside linebacker: Alex Anzalone (Notre Dame), Matthew Thomas
Safety: Keanu Neal (Florida), Leon McQuay III
Cornerback: Vernon Hargreaves III (Florida), Tarean Folston (Notre Dame)
Black Team special teams
Long snapper: Tyler Kluver (Iowa)Kicker/punter: Sean Covington (UCLA)
White Team offense
Quarterback: Kevin Olsen (Miami)Running back: Keith Ford (Oklahoma)
Receiver: Laquon Treadwell, Ryan Green (Florida State), Jalin Marshall (Ohio State)
Tight end: Hunter Henry (Arkansas)
Offensive tackle: Derwin Gray (Maryland), Dorian Johnson (Pittsburgh)
Offensive guard: Patrick Kugler (Michigan), David Dawson (Michigan)
Center: Scott Quessenberry (UCLA)
White Team defense
Defensive end: Carl Lawson (Auburn), Joey Bosa (Ohio State)Defensive tackle: Henry Poggi (Michigan), Kelsey Griffin (South Carolina)
Inside linebacker: Reuben Foster, Yannick Ngakoue
Outside linebacker: Trey Johnson
Safety: Max Redfield, Antonio Conner
Cornerback: Gareon Conley (Ohio State), Shaq Wiggins (Georgia)
White Team special teams
Long snapper: Brendan TurelliKicker: Ryan Santoso (Minnesota)
Punter: Shane Tripucka
Captains: Ryan Green, Hunter Henry, Patrick Kugler, Reuben Foster
#BlueChipBattles: Dec. 21
December, 22, 2012
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ESPN.comReuben Foster (center) is torn between good friends Dee Liner (left) and Tray Matthews (right).No. 1 ILB Reuben Foster has voiced his desire to play with at least one of his SEC-bound friends next season. But will he follow Tray Matthews to Georgia or hook up with Dee Liner wherever the ESPN 150 DL settles? It remains to be seen, but the mystery surrounding his recruitment keeps Foster at the top of our #BlueChipBattles.
Each week, RecruitingNation summons its writers from around the country to compile a list of the top 10 battles for elite football recruits leading up to February's signing day.
Here are this week's top battles
, and you can take a shot at ranking the top 10 recruiting battles on SportsNation.#BlueChipBattles: Nov. 30
November, 30, 2012
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ESPN.comCarl Lawson, Dee Linerand Reuben Foster are still committed to Auburn, but the Tigers' coaching situation could change things for the three ESPN 150 recruits.Auburn bid farewell to head coach Gene Chizik on Sunday. Could the Tigers also be saying goodbye to a trio of ESPN 150 recruits who could take their talents elsewhere?
Each week, RecruitingNation summons its writers from around the country to compile a list of the top 10 battles for elite football recruits leading up to February's signing day.
Here are this week's top battles
, and you can take a shot at ranking the top 10 recruiting battles on SportsNation.#BlueChipBattles: Nov. 16
November, 16, 2012
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
ESPN.comUncommitted 2013 running backs Alvin Kamara and Derrick Green.ESPN 100 running backs Alvin Kamara and Derrick Green can score from anywhere on the field thanks to their breakaway speed, an attribute that makes them very attractive recruits to the Oregon Ducks. Oregon's pursuit of the duo headlines this week’s #BlueChipBattles.
Click through for our list to rank the top 10 recruiting battles
.The Heard: UT recruiting news and notes
November, 1, 2012
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William Wilkerson and
Max Olson | ESPN.com
Welcome to The Heard, HornsNation’s weekly in-depth look inside the never-ending world of Longhorns recruiting with news, notes and interesting tidbits on the latest happenings around the program. We’ll release this every Thursday.
Talk about it in our forum and, if there’s a recruit out there you’d like to hear more from, let us know.
A few things discussed in this week’s edition:
Talk about it in our forum and, if there’s a recruit out there you’d like to hear more from, let us know.
A few things discussed in this week’s edition:
- Four-star OG closer to deciding
- JUCO WR target?
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#BlueChipBattles: Week 3
October, 19, 2012
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By RecruitingNation staff | ESPN.com
David Dawson decommited from Michigan and Justin Manning delayed his decision date, and that had a big-time ripple effect in this week's #BlueChipBattles 
, as more than half of the top 10 spots have new occupants.
, as more than half of the top 10 spots have new occupants.The Heard: UT recruiting news and notes
September, 27, 2012
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William Wilkerson and
Max Olson | ESPN.com
Welcome to The Heard, HornsNation’s weekly in-depth look inside the never-ending world of Longhorns recruiting with news, notes and interesting tidbits on the latest happenings around the program. We’ll release this every Thursday.
Talk about it in our forum and, if there’s a recruit out there you’d like to hear more from, let us know.
A few things discussed in this week’s edition:
Talk about it in our forum and, if there’s a recruit out there you’d like to hear more from, let us know.
A few things discussed in this week’s edition:
- Timetable unclear for Texas OL target's decision
- Commit visits FSU; is he done with trips?
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WR Treadwell continues talks with Texas
September, 24, 2012
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Max Olson | ESPN.com
With Torii Hunter Jr. (Prosper, Texas/Prosper) off the board after his commitment to Notre Dame on Sunday, Texas continued its pursuit of a third receiver for its 2013 recruiting class with another call to one of the nation’s top uncommitted wideouts.
ESPN 150 prospect Laquon Treadwell (Crete, Ill./Crete-Monee) spoke with Longhorns receivers coach Darrell Wyatt on Sunday night.
The conversation was the second Treadwell has had with Texas since first hearing from their staff last Wednesday. Treadwell said the talk went well and he enjoyed getting to know Wyatt.
ESPN 150 prospect Laquon Treadwell (Crete, Ill./Crete-Monee) spoke with Longhorns receivers coach Darrell Wyatt on Sunday night.
The conversation was the second Treadwell has had with Texas since first hearing from their staff last Wednesday. Treadwell said the talk went well and he enjoyed getting to know Wyatt.
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