Football Recruiting - Southeast Region: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
ATHENS, Ga. -- Viewers who tuned into last year’s SEC championship game were treated to an epic battle between Alabama and Georgia that was not decided until the last play of the game. It was the latest in a series of battles between schools that clash again and again on the recruiting trail, year after year. Both have targeted a sophomore defensive tackle from North Carolina. In fact, both programs offered Shy Tuttle (Lexington, N.C./North Davidson) on the same day.
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ACWORTH, GA – The evaluation period is intended for assistant coaches to hit the road to check out potential future additions for their program. While sometimes the stops can be more about being seen than actual evaluation, that was not the case for safety Cameron Albright (Acworth, Ga./North Cobb) on Thursday.
The 6-foot-1, 215-pound defensive back looked over his shoulder during warmups to see University of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and secondary coach Scott Lakatos. The two assistants eyed Albright’s every move for over an hour.
The 6-foot-1, 215-pound defensive back looked over his shoulder during warmups to see University of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and secondary coach Scott Lakatos. The two assistants eyed Albright’s every move for over an hour.
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Road-graders are typically huge in the deep South. However, there are some big men that college recruiters are chasing in the "northern" South: specifically Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee. Here are some big men to watch in the region:
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Watch List DE Carter attracted to success 
April, 16, 2013
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Radi Nabulsi | ESPN.com
BUFORD, Ga. -- ESPN Watch List defensive end Lorenzo Carter (Norcross, Ga./Norcross) credits his blindingly pink socks and highlighter yellow shoelaces with helping him win the defensive lineman MVP award at the Atlanta NFTC on Saturday.
The award came with a brilliant gold dog tag that complemented his outfit. But what really caught Carter’s eye, and fashion sense, was the big gold box that he was handed that contained his invitation to The Opening.
The award came with a brilliant gold dog tag that complemented his outfit. But what really caught Carter’s eye, and fashion sense, was the big gold box that he was handed that contained his invitation to The Opening.
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After signing four prospects out of Georgia during the 2013 recruiting cycle, the Demon Deacons picked up their first commitment for the 2014 class Saturday from one of the powerhouse programs in the Peach State.
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There are many in the greater Houston area who feel Vic Enwere (Sugar Land, Texas/Austin) is one of the biggest sleepers not only in the state but also in the country. At 6-foot-2 and 209 pounds, he’s a big-bodied running back with sprinter’s speed and tons of athleticism.
Enwere upped his offer count to eight on Tuesday after picking up offers from Michigan State and Wake Forest. The Michigan State offer was his first Big Ten offer; the Wake Forest offer his first ACC offer.
Enwere upped his offer count to eight on Tuesday after picking up offers from Michigan State and Wake Forest. The Michigan State offer was his first Big Ten offer; the Wake Forest offer his first ACC offer.
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Watch List safety picks up Georgia offer
March, 21, 2013
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Radi Nabulsi | ESPN.com
ATHENS, Ga. -- For most high school players, the end of practice means they get a break from the incessant nagging and ceaseless instruction of their coaches. They go home, eat dinner, study and enjoy the respite until the whistles start blowing next time. For ESPN Watch List safety Quincy Wilson (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./University School), that is not the case.
Wilson’s father is the defensive coordinator and the defensive backs coach at the University School, so Wilson jokes that he gets no respite.
“Oh no, there’s no break, there’s no break,” Wilson said. “Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Yeah, I get it at practice, before practice, after practice, in the car, at the dinner table ...”
The talented junior laughed about the nonstop instruction but he also credited his father with making him the player he is today -- one of the most coveted safeties in Florida.
Wilson’s father is the defensive coordinator and the defensive backs coach at the University School, so Wilson jokes that he gets no respite.
“Oh no, there’s no break, there’s no break,” Wilson said. “Monday through Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Yeah, I get it at practice, before practice, after practice, in the car, at the dinner table ...”
The talented junior laughed about the nonstop instruction but he also credited his father with making him the player he is today -- one of the most coveted safeties in Florida.
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Wake Forest's signing day is complete. Check out the official class of 2013 here.
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Bold prediction: Virginia Tech will climb back toward the top of the conference after signing a strong 2013 class.
Boston College
Biggest need: Playmakers at running back.
Biggest recruit: Three-star athlete Myles Willis will make the transition from high school option quarterback to running back for Steve Addazio’s spread offense.
Clemson
Biggest need: Playmakers on defense.
Biggest recruit: While the Tigers’ chances at four-star prospect Montravius Adams are slipping, there are some quality recruits on board, including ESPN 150 defensive end Ebenezer Ogundeko.
Duke
Biggest need: Defensive backs for the 4-2-5 package.
Biggest recruit: Three-star cornerback Evrett Edwards should be able to come in and play early.
Florida State
Biggest need: Offensive linemen and front-seven depth.
Biggest recruit: Florida State lost ESPN 150 offensive lineman Austin Golson a week ago and has been frantically trying to get him to recommit.
Georgia Tech
Biggest need: Team speed.
Biggest recruit: Several options here, but three-star wide receiver Ricky Jeune should find a spot on the field quickly.
Maryland
Biggest need: Playmakers and depth.
Biggest recruit: Junior college wide receiver Deon Long should be able to line up across from Stefon Diggs and give the Terps another major vertical threat.
Miami
Biggest need: Run-stopping defenders.
Biggest recruit: Five-star prospect Matthew Thomas is the most coveted prospect in the eyes of Hurricanes fans, but four-star defensive tackle Jay-nard Bostwick fits an even bigger need.
North Carolina
Biggest need: Playmakers on defense.
Biggest recruit: At the top of the class are two ESPN 150 prospects in cornerback Brian Walker and defensive tackle Greg Webb. Both will get early looks.
North Carolina State
Biggest need: Athletes for spread offense.
Biggest recruit: Three-star wide receiver Johnathan Alston leads a very good class of skill players.
Pittsburgh
Biggest need: Speed on offense.
Biggest recruit: Four-star offensive lineman Dorian Johnson is one of the best in the nation.
Syracuse
Biggest need: Quality depth on defense.
Biggest recruit: Junior college linebacker Luke Arciniega has the potential to be a big-time contributor in the fall.
Virginia
Biggest need: Defensive backs.
Biggest recruit: ESPN 150 running back Taquan Mizzell and four-star defensive back Tim Harris are two players to watch early.
Virginia Tech
Biggest need: Team speed on defense.
Biggest recruit: ESPN 150 prospect Kendall Fuller leads one of Frank Beamer’s best classes.
Wake Forest
Biggest need: Playmakers on defense.
Biggest recruit: Four-star linebacker Lance Virgile is the sort of physical presence Wake Forest’s defense will need in the future.
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Bold prediction: Virginia Tech will climb back toward the top of the conference after signing a strong 2013 class.
Boston College
Biggest need: Playmakers at running back.
Biggest recruit: Three-star athlete Myles Willis will make the transition from high school option quarterback to running back for Steve Addazio’s spread offense.
Clemson
Biggest need: Playmakers on defense.
Biggest recruit: While the Tigers’ chances at four-star prospect Montravius Adams are slipping, there are some quality recruits on board, including ESPN 150 defensive end Ebenezer Ogundeko.
Duke
Biggest need: Defensive backs for the 4-2-5 package.
Biggest recruit: Three-star cornerback Evrett Edwards should be able to come in and play early.
Florida State
Biggest need: Offensive linemen and front-seven depth.
Biggest recruit: Florida State lost ESPN 150 offensive lineman Austin Golson a week ago and has been frantically trying to get him to recommit.
Georgia Tech
Biggest need: Team speed.
Biggest recruit: Several options here, but three-star wide receiver Ricky Jeune should find a spot on the field quickly.
Maryland
Biggest need: Playmakers and depth.
Biggest recruit: Junior college wide receiver Deon Long should be able to line up across from Stefon Diggs and give the Terps another major vertical threat.
Miami
Biggest need: Run-stopping defenders.
Biggest recruit: Five-star prospect Matthew Thomas is the most coveted prospect in the eyes of Hurricanes fans, but four-star defensive tackle Jay-nard Bostwick fits an even bigger need.
North Carolina
Biggest need: Playmakers on defense.
Biggest recruit: At the top of the class are two ESPN 150 prospects in cornerback Brian Walker and defensive tackle Greg Webb. Both will get early looks.
North Carolina State
Biggest need: Athletes for spread offense.
Biggest recruit: Three-star wide receiver Johnathan Alston leads a very good class of skill players.
Pittsburgh
Biggest need: Speed on offense.
Biggest recruit: Four-star offensive lineman Dorian Johnson is one of the best in the nation.
Syracuse
Biggest need: Quality depth on defense.
Biggest recruit: Junior college linebacker Luke Arciniega has the potential to be a big-time contributor in the fall.
Virginia
Biggest need: Defensive backs.
Biggest recruit: ESPN 150 running back Taquan Mizzell and four-star defensive back Tim Harris are two players to watch early.
Virginia Tech
Biggest need: Team speed on defense.
Biggest recruit: ESPN 150 prospect Kendall Fuller leads one of Frank Beamer’s best classes.
Wake Forest
Biggest need: Playmakers on defense.
Biggest recruit: Four-star linebacker Lance Virgile is the sort of physical presence Wake Forest’s defense will need in the future.
WR Badet to make his choice on Friday
January, 31, 2013
Jan 31
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Corey Dowlar | ESPN.com
It's time for Jeff Badet (Orlando, Fla./Freedom) to make his decision known.
On Friday evening, the three-star receiver will make his commitment to the school of his choice. And he says it is down to just three options.
On Friday evening, the three-star receiver will make his commitment to the school of his choice. And he says it is down to just three options.
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As Ty Griffin (Powder Springs, Ga./McEachern) was getting out of school, he got a call from his father. The news was what Griffin had been waiting for.
After missing his junior season because of injury, Griffin’s recruitment was slow to get going. But on Wednesday, Griffin pounced on his latest scholarship offer.
After missing his junior season because of injury, Griffin’s recruitment was slow to get going. But on Wednesday, Griffin pounced on his latest scholarship offer.
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Madison enjoying late rise in popularity
January, 29, 2013
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Corey Long | ESPN.com
In a perfect world late-rising senior Justin Madison (Tampa, Fla./Robinson) would just take an official visit to Wake Forest this weekend and choose between the ACC program and Iowa State on signing day. However two in-state programs have made it hard for Madison to stick to the original plan.
Madison has received offers from Miami (Fla) and South Florida in the past week. The South Florida offer came on Tuesday and might have bumped Miami from contention.
“South Florida is coming in pretty late, but it’s a new staff and they are doing a whole new set of evaluations,” Madison said. “I think I’m going to go by the school and meet the staff tomorrow and we’ll see what happens.
Madison has received offers from Miami (Fla) and South Florida in the past week. The South Florida offer came on Tuesday and might have bumped Miami from contention.
“South Florida is coming in pretty late, but it’s a new staff and they are doing a whole new set of evaluations,” Madison said. “I think I’m going to go by the school and meet the staff tomorrow and we’ll see what happens.
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Three-star athlete John Armstrong (Orlando, Fla./Olympia) will play his college football in the ACC.
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It has been a whirlwind of a month for Houston Alief Taylor defensive end Duke Ejiofor.
Since the former Rice commit and the Owls parted ways, Ejiofor has been busy taking visits and looking for a new home. On Sunday, he found one.
Since the former Rice commit and the Owls parted ways, Ejiofor has been busy taking visits and looking for a new home. On Sunday, he found one.
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Three-star athlete Marcus Davis (Delray Beach, Fla./American Heritage) verbally committed to Auburn on Sunday afternoon. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound prospect took an official visit to Auburn this weekend and chose the Tigers over Wake Forest, Arkansas, West Virginia.
Davis announced his decision via Twitter and later confirmed with ESPN.com: "100% COMMIT TO AUBURN !!!! #WAR EAGLE"
Davis, who is listed as an athlete, chose the Tigers because of the opportunity to play the position he loves and get early playing time.
Davis announced his decision via Twitter and later confirmed with ESPN.com: "100% COMMIT TO AUBURN !!!! #WAR EAGLE"
Davis, who is listed as an athlete, chose the Tigers because of the opportunity to play the position he loves and get early playing time.
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