Football Recruiting - Southeast Region: cornelius elder
ESPN 300 RB makes surprise commitment 
February, 13, 2013
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
After choosing not to announce a commitment on signing day, the last remaining ESPN 300 RB decided he just couldn't wait any longer.
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Florida State is making its presence felt in middle Tennessee.
First, the Seminoles landed four-star cornerback Jalen Ramsey from Brentwood (Tenn.) Academy, stealing him from USC on national signing day. Now, thanks, in part, to Ramsey's signing, the Noles could be close to landing two more highly regarded prospects from the Nashville area.
First, the Seminoles landed four-star cornerback Jalen Ramsey from Brentwood (Tenn.) Academy, stealing him from USC on national signing day. Now, thanks, in part, to Ramsey's signing, the Noles could be close to landing two more highly regarded prospects from the Nashville area.
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Bold Prediction for the SEC:
Ole Miss' class will eventually be ranked in the top five nationally with the addition of No. 1 overall prospect Robert Nkemdiche from Loganville (Ga.) Grayson and possibly ESPN 150 prospects Chris Jones from Houston (Miss.) High and Antonio Conner from Batesville (Miss.) South Panola.
SEC East
Florida
Biggest need: Florida wants immediate help at defensive tackle. Jarran Reed from Scooba (Miss.) East should be able to provide that if he decides to sign with the Gators on national signing day.
Biggest recruit: The Gators have two five-star commitments: cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III from Tampa (Fla.) Wharton and running back Kelvin Taylor from Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades. No other school in the country can say that.
Georgia
Biggest need: The Bulldogs would like to pick up another top offensive lineman. They looked destined to land Laremy Tunsil from Lake City (Fla.), but the competition has heated up for him lately.
Biggest recruit: With 12 ESPN 300 commitments, Georgia has plenty of star power. However, it's impossible to overvalue the commitment of Brice Ramsey from Kingsland (Ga.) Camden, a quarterback the Bulldogs can build around.
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Bold Prediction for the SEC:
Ole Miss' class will eventually be ranked in the top five nationally with the addition of No. 1 overall prospect Robert Nkemdiche from Loganville (Ga.) Grayson and possibly ESPN 150 prospects Chris Jones from Houston (Miss.) High and Antonio Conner from Batesville (Miss.) South Panola.
SEC East
Florida
Biggest need: Florida wants immediate help at defensive tackle. Jarran Reed from Scooba (Miss.) East should be able to provide that if he decides to sign with the Gators on national signing day.
Biggest recruit: The Gators have two five-star commitments: cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III from Tampa (Fla.) Wharton and running back Kelvin Taylor from Belle Glade (Fla.) Glades. No other school in the country can say that.
Georgia
Biggest need: The Bulldogs would like to pick up another top offensive lineman. They looked destined to land Laremy Tunsil from Lake City (Fla.), but the competition has heated up for him lately.
Biggest recruit: With 12 ESPN 300 commitments, Georgia has plenty of star power. However, it's impossible to overvalue the commitment of Brice Ramsey from Kingsland (Ga.) Camden, a quarterback the Bulldogs can build around.
Cornelius Elder's recruitment is far from over.
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Football prospect Elder has hoops offer
January, 28, 2013
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
Cornelius Elder has a new scholarship offer -- in another sport.
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Cornelius Elder will not take an official visit this weekend, but don't read too much into his recruitment. He's still considering the same finalist, but admitted that two have risen to the top.
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Cornelius Elder breaks down final schools
January, 16, 2013
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
With interest from schools near, far and across the nation, Cornelius Elder's recruitment is beginning to come into focus, even as a new SEC school enters the chase.
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ESPN 300 RB Elder nets another big offer
December, 13, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
ESPN 300 running back Cornelius "Corn" Elder (Nashville, Tenn./Ensworth) has another scholarship offer to consider.
Elder said today he received a scholarship offer this week from Auburn. To get Elder's commitment, the Tigers and new coach Gus Malzahn have some serious work to do.
Elder hasn't presented a list of finalists among the many schools that have offered him a scholarship, but clearly some have worked their way to the top. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound prospect took an official visit to UCLA in November and plans to take an official visit to Ohio State in January.
The No. 2 prospect in Tennessee and No. 204 prospect in the country has already visited Ohio State once. He has also spoken highly of a visit to Georgia Tech and is also considering nearby Vanderbilt. Elder could play several positions in college, including slot receiver, running back or defensive back.
Elder said today he received a scholarship offer this week from Auburn. To get Elder's commitment, the Tigers and new coach Gus Malzahn have some serious work to do.
Elder hasn't presented a list of finalists among the many schools that have offered him a scholarship, but clearly some have worked their way to the top. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound prospect took an official visit to UCLA in November and plans to take an official visit to Ohio State in January.
The No. 2 prospect in Tennessee and No. 204 prospect in the country has already visited Ohio State once. He has also spoken highly of a visit to Georgia Tech and is also considering nearby Vanderbilt. Elder could play several positions in college, including slot receiver, running back or defensive back.
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Rico McGraw didn't get the scholarship offer he hoped for, but he still holds Ohio State in high regard.
Buckeye coaches were at Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth on Tuesday. Ohio State is recruiting senior running back Cornelius "Corn" Elder and McGraw, a sophomore cornerback who already has several scholarship offers.
McGraw said Ohio State's coaches have told him an offer should be coming soon. McGraw is being recruited by tight ends/fullbacks coach Tim Hinton.
Buckeye coaches were at Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth on Tuesday. Ohio State is recruiting senior running back Cornelius "Corn" Elder and McGraw, a sophomore cornerback who already has several scholarship offers.
McGraw said Ohio State's coaches have told him an offer should be coming soon. McGraw is being recruited by tight ends/fullbacks coach Tim Hinton.
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ESPN 300 TB Corn Elder talks schools
November, 26, 2012
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Cornelius "Corn" Elder took the weekend off from recruiting. He didn't visit any school this weekend and has no immediate visits planned. The ESPN 300 running back is clearly in no rush.
"I'm not sure," the four-star prospect from Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth said when asked when he might name a list of finalists. "Just taking it day by day."
Elder's last visit to a college came on Nov. 16, when he travelled to Los Angeles to see UCLA beat USC 38-28. Elder came away impressed.
"I'm not sure," the four-star prospect from Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth said when asked when he might name a list of finalists. "Just taking it day by day."
Elder's last visit to a college came on Nov. 16, when he travelled to Los Angeles to see UCLA beat USC 38-28. Elder came away impressed.
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Southeast tie should help UCLA with Elder
November, 15, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
This is UCLA's best chance to wow Cornelius "Corn" Elder.
The ESPN 300 tailback from Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth will visit Los Angeles to see the Bruins play Southern California on Saturday. The official visit might be the last Elder will be able to take out West.
"I just wanna see the campus, meet the coaching staff and see the atmosphere," the ESPN 300 running back stated via text message.
The ESPN 300 tailback from Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth will visit Los Angeles to see the Bruins play Southern California on Saturday. The official visit might be the last Elder will be able to take out West.
"I just wanna see the campus, meet the coaching staff and see the atmosphere," the ESPN 300 running back stated via text message.
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This weekend figures to be big for UCLA as it tries to establish a recruiting presence in Tennessee.
Three of the top prospects from the Volunteer State will travel to Los Angeles to see the Bruins host archrival USC on Saturday. One is already committed, another has said he is close to doing so, while the last could be swayed by the Bruins' storied basketball tradition.
Offensive tackle Christian Morris from Memphis (Tenn.) East committed to UCLA in July. Since then he has been pursued by many other tradition-rich schools, namely Nebraska, to which he took an official visit in September.
Three of the top prospects from the Volunteer State will travel to Los Angeles to see the Bruins host archrival USC on Saturday. One is already committed, another has said he is close to doing so, while the last could be swayed by the Bruins' storied basketball tradition.
Offensive tackle Christian Morris from Memphis (Tenn.) East committed to UCLA in July. Since then he has been pursued by many other tradition-rich schools, namely Nebraska, to which he took an official visit in September.
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Cornelius "Corn" Elder is ready for Ohio State
October, 18, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
Cornelius "Corn" Elder knows what he wants to see during his weekend visit to Ohio State.
"I just want to get to know the coaches and see the campus and the atmosphere," the ESPN 300 prospect from Nashville Ensworth told ESPN via text message.
Elder is listed as a running back but could play a number of positions. That would make him an interesting pick-up for the Buckeyes.
"I just want to get to know the coaches and see the campus and the atmosphere," the ESPN 300 prospect from Nashville Ensworth told ESPN via text message.
Elder is listed as a running back but could play a number of positions. That would make him an interesting pick-up for the Buckeyes.
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ESPN 300 RB Elder doesn't visit Vandy
October, 14, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
Cornelius Elder did not visit Vanderbilt for the Florida game. He previously had planned a visit.
The ESPN 300 senior running back from nearby Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth has shown strong interest in the school, along with several others. He has expressed glowing comments about a recent trip to Georgia Tech, and he has said he could play football and basketball there.
The ESPN 300 senior running back from nearby Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth has shown strong interest in the school, along with several others. He has expressed glowing comments about a recent trip to Georgia Tech, and he has said he could play football and basketball there.
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4-star 'Corn' Elder might check out Vandy
October, 10, 2012
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Dave Hooker | ESPN.com
Nearby Vanderbilt might soon have another chance to impress ESPN 300 athlete prospect Cornelius "Corn" Elder, who said he is considering visiting the Commodores' campus for the Florida game Saturday.
The four-star prospect said Vandy is recruiting him as a running back. Schools have often differed on where he would best fit in college. Slot receiver and defensive back have also been discussed.
When asked about running a Wildcat package in college, he said, "Haven't really thought about it but wouldn't mind it."
Elder played a bit at quarterback as a freshman before moving to running back full-time. He added that Florida has not been recruiting him.
The four-star prospect said Vandy is recruiting him as a running back. Schools have often differed on where he would best fit in college. Slot receiver and defensive back have also been discussed.
When asked about running a Wildcat package in college, he said, "Haven't really thought about it but wouldn't mind it."
Elder played a bit at quarterback as a freshman before moving to running back full-time. He added that Florida has not been recruiting him.
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