ESPN.com presents Football Recruiting - Midlands Region http://espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/ 60 en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 13:09:28 webmaster@espn.go.com http://assets.espn.go.com/i/espn/teamlogos/lrg/trans/espn_dotcom_black.gif 110 110 When James Jacobs III (Waco, Texas/Midway) picked up a Baylor offer three months ago, it seemed like the perfect opportunity. Playing for a Big 12 school was something of a dream, and being a local kid, it would work well with family and home games. On Friday, Jacobs made that dream a reality, verbally committing to the Bears and becoming the program’s 11th overall commitment. A 6-foot-4, 215-pound hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker, Jacobs chose Baylor over offers from SMU, Houston and Oregon State.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12076 Fri, 24 May 2013 22:13:26 EDT 12076 Blake Mahon had a feeling when he showed up for his Friday visit to Baylor that this might be the big day. The Coppell (Texas) tight end had told his friends and family that he’d have a hard time saying no if the Bears offered him a scholarship during his time in Waco. He was right. Mahon became the 11th member of the Bears’ 2014 class not long after he received his offer. The 6-foot-6, 226-pound junior chose the Bears over offers from Illinois, Rutgers and Rice.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post/_/id/12068/bears-address-te-need-land-mahon Fri, 24 May 2013 20:55:08 EDT 12068 One top Texas high school prospect released his top 12 on Friday afternoon. Another Texas high school recruit wanted to wait until a little later in the day. Three-star offensive tackle Ty Barrett (Dallas/Skyline) waited until Friday evening but said his top seven schools in no particular order are Baylor, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, TCU and Texas Tech. “Great coaching staffs, great academics ... just great people,” Barrett said.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12059 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:52 EDT 12059 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.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12048 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:43 EDT 12048 When 2015 defensive tackle T.D. Moton (Shreveport, La./Calvary Baptist Academy) picked up an offer from Georgia on Thursday, he thought about of a lot of things. He thought about the program’s five national championships and 12 SEC titles. He thought about quarterback Aaron Murray and defensive lineman John Jenkins, two figureheads for the Bulldogs. Those are names of the present. What first caught Moton’s mind upon getting the offer was a Bulldog of the past -- a player some consider the greatest to put on a Georgia uniform.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12044 Fri, 24 May 2013 12:34:44 EDT 12044 To say it’s been a pretty good week for 2015 safety Justin Dunning (Whitehouse, Texas/Whitehouse) would be an understatement. After an impressive showing at the East Texas Sports Network Combine on Sunday in Tyler, Texas, Dunning went to bed Thursday night with a huge smile on his face. Dunning late Thursday picked up a Texas offer -- one of the offers he said he was hoping for. “I like Texas a lot,” Dunning said. “That [offer] really put them in a better position with me.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12037 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:30:31 EDT 12037 DALLAS -- At 6-foot-6 and 295 pounds, three-star offensive tackle Jovan Pruitt (Dallas/Bishop Dunne) is a physical specimen. He’s also someone who is taking his recruiting process seriously. Don't ask him about favorites -- there are none. Reason being, Pruitt said he’s sold on doing his research and making some visits before he puts a program near the top of his list. He’s nearing 20 FBS offers, including Florida, Missouri, Ole Miss, Iowa and defending BCS national champion Alabama.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12032 Thu, 23 May 2013 18:51:50 EDT 12032 Since committing to Kansas State on March 7, Round Rock (Texas) High School offensive lineman Robert Castaneda has enjoyed what he considers an unexpected boost in his recruitment. The 6-foot-5, 318-pound lineman knows committing to the Wildcats might’ve been just what he needed to finally start getting noticed by big-time schools. Several have passed through Round Rock in the past month, including Texas offensive coordinator Major Applewhite.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12027 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:36 EDT 12027 TYLER, Texas -- There was no denying 2015 quarterback Blake Lynch (Troup, Texas/Troup) during Sunday’s East Texas Sports Network Combine. Despite having a stomach virus, Lynch not only competed in the combine but also left the APEC training facility with the quarterbacks MVP award. It’s that level of determination -- in addition to his actual skill set on the football field -- that makes Lynch an interesting recruiting target. Wednesday evening, Lynch scored his first offer from Mississippi State, an offer many feel will be the first of many.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12028 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:34:54 EDT 12028 Oklahoma City Millwood hasn’t been too kind to Oklahoma. For one reason or another, the top prospects from the tradition-rich school usually don’t become Sooners. When Josh Turner was the No. 1 prospect in the state in the Class of 2011, he chose Texas. The Class of 2014 looks like another strong year from Oklahoma City Millwood. Wide receiver Cameron Batson is already committed to Texas Tech, and schools are starting to take notice of defensive back Alfonzo McMillian.]]> http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/midlands/post?id=12017 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:17 EDT 12017