Football Recruiting - Midlands Region: Mississippi Rebels
A conversation on a school bus never had been so important to rising defensive back Jason Hall (Grand Prairie, Texas/South Grand Prairie).
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When 2015 running back Rawleigh Williams III (Dallas/Bishop Lynch) picked up his first offer, he was immediately interested. After a visit, he was sold.
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The first few months of 2013 have been good to Mesquite (Texas) Poteet outside linebacker Malik Jefferson.
The 2015 prospect has seen interest from colleges turn into offers from schools in power conferences. His latest offer came Monday night.
The 2015 prospect has seen interest from colleges turn into offers from schools in power conferences. His latest offer came Monday night.
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HOUSTON -- When it comes to the offseason, Sugar Land (Texas) Fort Bend Austin quarterback Seun Aboderin is leaving no stones unturned.
Whenever he has the chance to compete, he's taking advantage of it.
He did so at the Houston Nike Football SPARQ Combine in February. On Sunday, he went out to the Next Level Athlete South Houston Video Showcase at Houston Kinkaid's Barnhart Stadium to see how he stacked up against the other quarterbacks.
Whenever he has the chance to compete, he's taking advantage of it.
He did so at the Houston Nike Football SPARQ Combine in February. On Sunday, he went out to the Next Level Athlete South Houston Video Showcase at Houston Kinkaid's Barnhart Stadium to see how he stacked up against the other quarterbacks.
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Ole Miss has had plenty of reasons to smile in 2013. One highlight was the top-five recruiting class in football, including the signings last month of the No. 1 overall high school and junior college recruits from the 2013 class.
The string of success continued Monday morning when the Rebels picked up one of the top offensive linemen in the country in the Class of 2014.
Watch List lineman Andy Bauer (St. Louis/De Smet) gave Ole Miss his verbal pledge on Monday and became the seventh member of the Rebels’ 2014 recruiting class. Bauer, an Under Armour All-American who is entertaining nearly 40 offers, chose Ole Miss over programs such as Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Florida, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Kansas State and Washington.
Bauer, a 6-foot-6, 304-pound lineman, called the Ole Miss coaching staff Monday morning and gave them the news. He said the opportunity of helping a program on the rise and lining up against some of the best defenders the 2013 class has to offer -- including the nation’s top-ranked high school player, defensive end Robert Nkemdiche (Loganville, Ga./Grayson), and the nation's top-ranked junior college player, defensive tackle Lavon Hooks (Atlanta/Northeast Mississippi Community College) -- was too intriguing to pass up.
Bauer's comments show his confidence, and his ESPN scouting report
shows he has the talent to back it up.
The string of success continued Monday morning when the Rebels picked up one of the top offensive linemen in the country in the Class of 2014.
Watch List lineman Andy Bauer (St. Louis/De Smet) gave Ole Miss his verbal pledge on Monday and became the seventh member of the Rebels’ 2014 recruiting class. Bauer, an Under Armour All-American who is entertaining nearly 40 offers, chose Ole Miss over programs such as Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Florida, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Kansas State and Washington.
Bauer, a 6-foot-6, 304-pound lineman, called the Ole Miss coaching staff Monday morning and gave them the news. He said the opportunity of helping a program on the rise and lining up against some of the best defenders the 2013 class has to offer -- including the nation’s top-ranked high school player, defensive end Robert Nkemdiche (Loganville, Ga./Grayson), and the nation's top-ranked junior college player, defensive tackle Lavon Hooks (Atlanta/Northeast Mississippi Community College) -- was too intriguing to pass up.
Bauer's comments show his confidence, and his ESPN scouting report
shows he has the talent to back it up.
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With a player like Verkedric Vaughns (Mesquite, Texas/Poteet), it’s always fun to play the guessing game.
Where will he play in college? Offense or defense? The secondary or the backfield? Or primarily on special teams?
Where will he play in college? Offense or defense? The secondary or the backfield? Or primarily on special teams?
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Texas kicker Callahan chooses Baylor
January, 24, 2013
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Sam Khan Jr. | ESPN.com
When 2013 kicker Chris Callahan (Houston/Second Baptist) attended a camp at Baylor over the summer, he felt he performed well, but he didn't hear much from the Bears.
Six months later, the Bears came calling, and Callahan was all ears.
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound placekicker and punter gave his commitment to Baylor on Thursday, picking the Bears over Mississippi, Southern Mississippi, UTEP and William and Mary.
"It's such a relief and a nice weight off my shoulders and everything, so I'm happy," Callahan said.
Baylor receivers coach/passing game coordinator Kendal Briles reached out to Callahan a week ago, offering Callahan a grayshirt opportunity. After talking it over with his family, Callahan felt it was the right choice.
"They've got a great program that's been on the rise, and the facilities are top-notch," Callahan said. "The staff is great, the school itself, it's a great education and a great private school."
Callahan was 10-of-13 on field goals this season for Second Baptist, with a long of 47 yards. He averaged 44.5 yards per punt and 73 yards on kickoffs. He'll serve as a kicker and punter at Baylor.
The first-team all-state selection in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools [TAPPS] said he will join the Bears for the summer on scholarship, take the fall off, then re-enroll at Baylor in January 2014 on scholarship.
It took awhile for the Bears to recruit Callahan, but he's glad they did.
"I went to their camp this past summer, and I thought I did really well," he said. "I didn't hear from them at all until last Thursday. Then six, seven months later they came in the picture and swept me off my feet, and I'm married to them the next four years. ... I feel truly blessed that I got this opportunity."
Six months later, the Bears came calling, and Callahan was all ears.
The 5-foot-11, 185-pound placekicker and punter gave his commitment to Baylor on Thursday, picking the Bears over Mississippi, Southern Mississippi, UTEP and William and Mary.
"It's such a relief and a nice weight off my shoulders and everything, so I'm happy," Callahan said.
Baylor receivers coach/passing game coordinator Kendal Briles reached out to Callahan a week ago, offering Callahan a grayshirt opportunity. After talking it over with his family, Callahan felt it was the right choice.
"They've got a great program that's been on the rise, and the facilities are top-notch," Callahan said. "The staff is great, the school itself, it's a great education and a great private school."
Callahan was 10-of-13 on field goals this season for Second Baptist, with a long of 47 yards. He averaged 44.5 yards per punt and 73 yards on kickoffs. He'll serve as a kicker and punter at Baylor.
The first-team all-state selection in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools [TAPPS] said he will join the Bears for the summer on scholarship, take the fall off, then re-enroll at Baylor in January 2014 on scholarship.
It took awhile for the Bears to recruit Callahan, but he's glad they did.
"I went to their camp this past summer, and I thought I did really well," he said. "I didn't hear from them at all until last Thursday. Then six, seven months later they came in the picture and swept me off my feet, and I'm married to them the next four years. ... I feel truly blessed that I got this opportunity."
ESPN 300 DT Augusta sets decision date 
January, 17, 2013
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Jared Shanker | ESPN.com
Peoria (Ill.) defensive tackle Josh Augusta is ready to make his decision.
The No. 161 prospect in the ESPN 300, Augusta will make his commitment Sunday, he told ESPN.com in a text message. He is the second highest-rated uncommitted prospect in the Midwest.
Augusta was scheduled to visit Illinois this coming weekend, but he said that visit is canceled. His only official visits will have been to Missouri (Dec. 7) and Ole Miss (Nov. 23).
The No. 161 prospect in the ESPN 300, Augusta will make his commitment Sunday, he told ESPN.com in a text message. He is the second highest-rated uncommitted prospect in the Midwest.
Augusta was scheduled to visit Illinois this coming weekend, but he said that visit is canceled. His only official visits will have been to Missouri (Dec. 7) and Ole Miss (Nov. 23).
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One program will get an instant boost to its passing game when the No. 1 receiver nationally announces his decision.
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SAN ANTONIO -- Few freshmen are able to do what running back Gabe Angel (Lebanon, Tenn./Wilson Central) can do. Then again, few freshmen are built like the 6-foot-3, 216-pound running back.
Angel can bench press 250 pounds, and while he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds at the U.S. Army National Combine on Friday, his personal-best time is 4.6 seconds.
Angel’s efforts at the combine made heads turn. During 1-on-1 drills, Angel made a beautiful, one-handed catch. He immediately followed that with another one-handed catch. All eyes were on the player wearing No. 404 in his first Army combine -- despite the fact that he’s only 15 years old.
Angel can bench press 250 pounds, and while he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.8 seconds at the U.S. Army National Combine on Friday, his personal-best time is 4.6 seconds.
Angel’s efforts at the combine made heads turn. During 1-on-1 drills, Angel made a beautiful, one-handed catch. He immediately followed that with another one-handed catch. All eyes were on the player wearing No. 404 in his first Army combine -- despite the fact that he’s only 15 years old.
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There were several standouts at Tuesday's Day 2 practice for the Under Armour All-America Game (5 p.m. ET Friday, ESPN). Two players -- one for Team Nitro, the other for Team Highlight -- said they are closing in on their college decisions and will make their announcements Friday. Meanwhile, the nation's No. 1 player left the field at Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports with an injury.
Folston closing in on decision
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Treadwell sets top 3, eyes another visit
December, 30, 2012
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Corey Long | ESPN.com
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Laquon Treadwell (Crete, Ill./Crete-Monee) seems to like the southeastern culture, and that could be a good thing for Ole Miss.
The ESPN 150 wide receiver says the Rebels are in his top three with Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. He will take his official to Stillwater on Jan. 11.
“My recruitment got pretty wild there for a couple of weeks, but once I starting talking with the schools I was most interested in and put together a top three everything settled down,” Treadwell said. “I don’t expect any schools to challenge those three, but we’ll see.”
The ESPN 150 wide receiver says the Rebels are in his top three with Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. He will take his official to Stillwater on Jan. 11.
“My recruitment got pretty wild there for a couple of weeks, but once I starting talking with the schools I was most interested in and put together a top three everything settled down,” Treadwell said. “I don’t expect any schools to challenge those three, but we’ll see.”
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Officials lined up for 4-star OT Kirkland
December, 30, 2012
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Corey Dowlar | ESPN.com
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Denver Kirkland (Miami/Booker T. Washington) entered the room with a big smile on his face. And who could blame him?
As the offensive tackle checked in at the Under Armour All-America Game, he made the rounds seeing the jerseys, gloves, cleats and other gear that would soon be his own. This, though, is just the start.
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Katy (Texas) Cinco Ranch running back Jamel James is back on the market.
The ESPN 300 running back, who is ranked No. 22 in the nation at his position, is no longer committed to Notre Dame, according to his high school coach, Don Clayton.
James, the No. 232 player in the ESPN 300, was originally committed to Arkansas but decommitted after the Razorbacks fired then-head coach Bobby Petrino amidst a scandal. He committed to Notre Dame on July 28.
The ESPN 300 running back, who is ranked No. 22 in the nation at his position, is no longer committed to Notre Dame, according to his high school coach, Don Clayton.
James, the No. 232 player in the ESPN 300, was originally committed to Arkansas but decommitted after the Razorbacks fired then-head coach Bobby Petrino amidst a scandal. He committed to Notre Dame on July 28.
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S Trevor Walker chooses Washington
December, 14, 2012
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Damon Sayles | ESPN.com
ARLINGTON, Texas – Trevor Walker (Arlington, Texas/Mansfield Timberview) is headed to Washington state after all.
But this time it's Seattle, not Pullman.
In a ceremony at the Timberview Performing Arts Center, Walker announced in front of family, friends and peers that he will take his talents to Washington. The three-star safety, once committed to Washington State, chose the Huskies over offers from Vanderbilt and Ole Miss. Kansas State, Arkansas and Boise State also were on the outside looking in.
But this time it's Seattle, not Pullman.
In a ceremony at the Timberview Performing Arts Center, Walker announced in front of family, friends and peers that he will take his talents to Washington. The three-star safety, once committed to Washington State, chose the Huskies over offers from Vanderbilt and Ole Miss. Kansas State, Arkansas and Boise State also were on the outside looking in.
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