Baylor had made it a priority to focus on the offensive line for its 2014 class. On Saturday, the Bears picked up their third offensive lineman and eighth overall commit of the class.
Offensive tackle Patrick Lawrence (Waxahachie, Texas/Waxahachie) gave Baylor his verbal commitment during an unofficial visit to Baylor. A 6-foot-6, 255-pound lineman, Lawrence joins three-star tackle Josh Pelzel (Rockdale, Texas/Rockdale) and guard Devonte Jones (Bellaire, Texas/Bellaire) as the guys up front, along with Jordan Feuerbacher (Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood Park), who is expected to line up as a flex tight end for the Bears.
Offensive tackle Patrick Lawrence (Waxahachie, Texas/Waxahachie) gave Baylor his verbal commitment during an unofficial visit to Baylor. A 6-foot-6, 255-pound lineman, Lawrence joins three-star tackle Josh Pelzel (Rockdale, Texas/Rockdale) and guard Devonte Jones (Bellaire, Texas/Bellaire) as the guys up front, along with Jordan Feuerbacher (Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood Park), who is expected to line up as a flex tight end for the Bears.
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As someone who understands the recruiting process -- and the frustrating nights it can bring -- Jordan Frazier (Springfield, Mo./Lighthouse Christian Academy) is grateful, relieved and extremely ecstatic after Friday.
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Clemson hasn't been a stranger to the Dallas area, particularly West Mesquite High School in nearby Mesquite, Texas.
The Tigers have offered 2015 quarterback Chason Virgil, and ESPN 150 safety Dylan Sumner-Gardner was committed to Clemson before switching to Texas A&M. Clemson now is focused on landing another rising West Mesquite star.
The Tigers have offered 2015 quarterback Chason Virgil, and ESPN 150 safety Dylan Sumner-Gardner was committed to Clemson before switching to Texas A&M. Clemson now is focused on landing another rising West Mesquite star.
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RB Stevenson: Texas offer opens doors 
May, 17, 2013
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If football doesn’t work out for 2015 running back Jordan Stevenson (Dallas/Skyline), he should have little trouble excelling as a motivational speaker.
His time on the gridiron, though, seems to be only beginning.
Stevenson’s career got a big boost on Wednesday with an offer from the Longhorns, who join Utah State and SMU as the schools who have offered.
His time on the gridiron, though, seems to be only beginning.
Stevenson’s career got a big boost on Wednesday with an offer from the Longhorns, who join Utah State and SMU as the schools who have offered.
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Texas’ recruiting weekend during the state track meet didn’t lead to any new commitments, but it did help the Longhorns’ chances of landing ESPN 150 defensive back Arrion Springs.
The San Antonio Roosevelt corner drove up to Austin on Saturday morning to meet with defensive backs coach Duane Akina. Though Springs wasn’t there long, the visit did more than enough to push Texas up his list.
“Texas is No. 2 on my list right now from the visit last week,” Spring said. “It would be Oregon, Texas and then Miami. Texas is not really a backup plan -- it’s really just between Oregon and Texas.”
The San Antonio Roosevelt corner drove up to Austin on Saturday morning to meet with defensive backs coach Duane Akina. Though Springs wasn’t there long, the visit did more than enough to push Texas up his list.
“Texas is No. 2 on my list right now from the visit last week,” Spring said. “It would be Oregon, Texas and then Miami. Texas is not really a backup plan -- it’s really just between Oregon and Texas.”
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Two months ago junior college defensive end Andre Ross (Corsicana, Texas/Navarro JC) didn’t have any options. But when it was discovered he had done enough to qualify to play in 2013, he was bombarded with offers.
The defensive system of Texas Tech won out, as Ross confirmed Thursday he has committed to the Red Raiders. Ross chose Tech over finalists TCU and Oklahoma.
It was a whirlwind recruitment for Ross, who visited OU two weekends ago. He said following that visit the Sooners were his No. 1 choice. Ross then went to TCU and capped off his week with a trip to Lubbock last weekend to see Tech.
OU and TCU both saw Ross, who is 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, as a defensive end. Ross said Tech saw him as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
TCU recruited Ross out of Calvert (Texas) High and suggested he attend Navarro Junior College. The Horned Frogs were the favorite last month, but Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury is helping turn things around for Tech. The addition of Ross is another example of Kingsbury building something special in his first year as head coach.
Ross is the fifth linebacker for Tech’s 2013 class and 24th overall member. He has at least two years of eligibility remaining and is appealing for a third.
The defensive system of Texas Tech won out, as Ross confirmed Thursday he has committed to the Red Raiders. Ross chose Tech over finalists TCU and Oklahoma.
It was a whirlwind recruitment for Ross, who visited OU two weekends ago. He said following that visit the Sooners were his No. 1 choice. Ross then went to TCU and capped off his week with a trip to Lubbock last weekend to see Tech.
OU and TCU both saw Ross, who is 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, as a defensive end. Ross said Tech saw him as an outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
TCU recruited Ross out of Calvert (Texas) High and suggested he attend Navarro Junior College. The Horned Frogs were the favorite last month, but Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury is helping turn things around for Tech. The addition of Ross is another example of Kingsbury building something special in his first year as head coach.
Ross is the fifth linebacker for Tech’s 2013 class and 24th overall member. He has at least two years of eligibility remaining and is appealing for a third.
OSU offers TE and becomes a favorite
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In terms of scholarship offers, this was a big one. At least those were the words of Class of 2014 tight end Mavin Saunders (Houston/Kinkaid), who picked up an offer from Ohio State on Thursday.
The 6-foot-5, 233-pound Saunders has been one of the most intriguing prospects in Texas this spring. He is a former basketball player who was recruited by several schools on the hardwood but decided to take up football last year for the first time. He has just one varsity season under his belt, but coaches like his athleticism and upside since he’s raw on the football field.
The 6-foot-5, 233-pound Saunders has been one of the most intriguing prospects in Texas this spring. He is a former basketball player who was recruited by several schools on the hardwood but decided to take up football last year for the first time. He has just one varsity season under his belt, but coaches like his athleticism and upside since he’s raw on the football field.
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Two early favorites for No. 4 Kansas player
May, 16, 2013
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Three-star offensive tackle Austin Chambers (Shawnee, Kan./Shawnee Mission West) has a lot of attractive qualities. With every minute, it seems, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound lineman gets better and better.
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Deionte Thompson (Orange, Texas/West Orange-Stark) doesn’t feel any pressure when it comes to recruiting right now. And why should he?
The 2015 safety has been committed to Alabama since February. He’s perfectly content with that pledge. Recruiters aren’t backing off, but that doesn’t bother Thompson.
The 2015 safety has been committed to Alabama since February. He’s perfectly content with that pledge. Recruiters aren’t backing off, but that doesn’t bother Thompson.
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2015 CB Sheffield bonds with Texas coach
May, 16, 2013
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Class of 2015 defensive back Kendall Sheffield (Fort Bend, Texas/Marshall) walked with a bit of a lean forward on Saturday, but with good cause. He’d just won three silver medals at the UIL State Track and Field Meet in Austin.
Sheffield placed second in the 4A 110-hurdles, 300-meters and 4x100-meter relay.
Sheffield placed second in the 4A 110-hurdles, 300-meters and 4x100-meter relay.
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MOORE, Okla. -- It has been a couple of years since Oklahoma recruited at Moore (Okla.) Southmoore. OU hit the school hard with prospects like quarterback Kendal Thompson, defensive back Julian Wilson and tight end Austin Haywood.
The Sooners have a reason to return with Class of 2014 wide receiver Jalen Adams. He has made several unofficial visits to OU, including last month for the spring game.
Already with an offer from Tulsa, Adams said schools such as Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Stanford are showing constant interest. Adams, who had 39 receptions for 766 yards and eight touchdowns last season, will be at OU’s football camp in two weeks.
The Sooners have a reason to return with Class of 2014 wide receiver Jalen Adams. He has made several unofficial visits to OU, including last month for the spring game.
Already with an offer from Tulsa, Adams said schools such as Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Stanford are showing constant interest. Adams, who had 39 receptions for 766 yards and eight touchdowns last season, will be at OU’s football camp in two weeks.
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Defensive tackle C.J. Reese (San Antonio/Madison) reconfirmed his April commitment to Kansas State with all-points-bulletin text message Wednesday afternoon to the media masses.
“I’m done with my recruiting,” Reese texted. “I’m 100 percent with Kansas State.”
That message serves as a sigh of relief for Wildcats fans who may have originally thought Reese’s verbal was soft rather than solid. Now, the 6-foot-2, 260-pound defensive lineman is doing two things -- working on becoming a better player during the spring and positioning himself as an unofficial player/recruiter for Kansas State. Reese is targeting one player in particular to join him in Manhattan, Kan., if given the chance.
“I’m done with my recruiting,” Reese texted. “I’m 100 percent with Kansas State.”
That message serves as a sigh of relief for Wildcats fans who may have originally thought Reese’s verbal was soft rather than solid. Now, the 6-foot-2, 260-pound defensive lineman is doing two things -- working on becoming a better player during the spring and positioning himself as an unofficial player/recruiter for Kansas State. Reese is targeting one player in particular to join him in Manhattan, Kan., if given the chance.
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DALLAS -- Four-star linebacker and Texas commit Cameron Hampton (Dallas/Carter) saw the Longhorns’ 2014 recruiting class take a hit with decommitments from the Fort Worth (Texas) All Saints duo of offensive tackle Demetrius Knox and running back Daniel Gresham.
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Q&A: 4-star prospect Martin deciding soon
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Versatility is a trait widely admired by college programs, but one that doesn’t always come in the form of someone 6-foot-6 and 247 pounds.
Koda Martin’s size alone makes him an attractive prospect, but couple it with his ability to play on either side of the ball and it’s easy to see why the four-star recruit from Manvel, Texas, has close to 20 offers.
Martin, who is rated as the No. 21 offensive tackle and No. 43 player in the state of Texas, was in Austin on Saturday to get a better feel for one of those schools that offered him.
We caught up with Martin at the Texas State track and field meet to see how everything went with the visit with Texas, and where he stands overall.
Koda Martin’s size alone makes him an attractive prospect, but couple it with his ability to play on either side of the ball and it’s easy to see why the four-star recruit from Manvel, Texas, has close to 20 offers.
Martin, who is rated as the No. 21 offensive tackle and No. 43 player in the state of Texas, was in Austin on Saturday to get a better feel for one of those schools that offered him.
We caught up with Martin at the Texas State track and field meet to see how everything went with the visit with Texas, and where he stands overall.
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TEXAS CITY, Texas -- These days, it's all smiles for ESPN 150 receiver Armanti Foreman.
Life is good for the Texas City (Texas) High School star. Offers are coming left and right. He's preparing for a banner senior season with his twin brother, 2014 running back D'Onta Foreman. He's enjoying the final weeks of his junior year of high school. On Tuesday, Armanti was sprinting past defensive backs and juking defenders out of their shorts, showing the playmaking ability that has so many colleges at his doorstep.
Life is good for the Texas City (Texas) High School star. Offers are coming left and right. He's preparing for a banner senior season with his twin brother, 2014 running back D'Onta Foreman. He's enjoying the final weeks of his junior year of high school. On Tuesday, Armanti was sprinting past defensive backs and juking defenders out of their shorts, showing the playmaking ability that has so many colleges at his doorstep.
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