Football Recruiting - Southeast Region: Deshaun Watson
Junior QB shines in workout for Ohio State 
May, 9, 2013
May 9
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Brad Bournival | ESPN.com
If all goes as planned for Stephen Collier (Leesburg, Ga./Lee County), there could be a fifth offer handed out to a junior quarterback by Ohio State.
The only junior prospects currently with offers for the Buckeyes are Deshaun Watson (Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville), Brandon Harris (Bossier City, La./Parkway), Kyle Allen (Scottsdale, Ariz./Desert Mountain) and Zack Darlington (Apopka, Fla./Apopka).
But that could change.
The only junior prospects currently with offers for the Buckeyes are Deshaun Watson (Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville), Brandon Harris (Bossier City, La./Parkway), Kyle Allen (Scottsdale, Ariz./Desert Mountain) and Zack Darlington (Apopka, Fla./Apopka).
But that could change.
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Urban Meyer is at it again.
The two-time national champion knows where the talent is and he’s not afraid to tap into Georgia time and again.
Ohio State went back to the Peach State late Wednesday night with offers to safety Kirk Tucker (Tucker, Ga./Tucker) and his teammate linebacker Detric Dukes, a Louisville commit.
The two-time national champion knows where the talent is and he’s not afraid to tap into Georgia time and again.
Ohio State went back to the Peach State late Wednesday night with offers to safety Kirk Tucker (Tucker, Ga./Tucker) and his teammate linebacker Detric Dukes, a Louisville commit.
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The Tigers added four-star Milan Richard (Savannah, Ga./Calvary Baptist Day) Wednesday. Our scouts feel he'll help Clemson continue receiving production from the tight end position in the future.
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Clemson got some big news on Wednesday, as one of its top out-of-state targets pulled the trigger and committed.
"I have committed to Clemson," tight end Milan Richard said.
Richard (Savannah, Ga./Calvary Day) had planned to announce his decision on June 4, but decided last night he should not wait any longer.
"I have committed to Clemson," tight end Milan Richard said.
Richard (Savannah, Ga./Calvary Day) had planned to announce his decision on June 4, but decided last night he should not wait any longer.
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Lost in the news of Ohio State offering its second quarterback from the Class of 2014 was a very good workout in front of Buckeyes offensive coordinator Tom Herman.
While Kyle Allen (Scottsdale, Ariz./Desert Mountain) was grabbing an offer and headlines, Herman was back in Urban Meyer’s old stomping ground to watch Zack Darlington (Apopka, Fla./Apopka) go through a workout.
Everything came up aces according to Darlington, who led the Blue Darters to a Class 8A state title last year.
While Kyle Allen (Scottsdale, Ariz./Desert Mountain) was grabbing an offer and headlines, Herman was back in Urban Meyer’s old stomping ground to watch Zack Darlington (Apopka, Fla./Apopka) go through a workout.
Everything came up aces according to Darlington, who led the Blue Darters to a Class 8A state title last year.
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Clemson offer blows ESPN 150 WR's mind
April, 30, 2013
Apr 30
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Jared Shanker | ESPN.com
Adonis Jennings almost could not believe it. He might have been the MVP of a recent Nike football camp and rated an ESPN 150 prospect, but the Erial (N.J.) Timber Creek receiver was in more in awe about Clemson offering Monday night.
“It’s mind blowing they offered,” Jennings said. “I know the head coach is Dabo Swinney and he’s a great coach and I heard a lot about him. I’ve seen a lot of Clemson games on TV.”
“It’s mind blowing they offered,” Jennings said. “I know the head coach is Dabo Swinney and he’s a great coach and I heard a lot about him. I’ve seen a lot of Clemson games on TV.”
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After being committed to Clemson since signing day 2012, ESPN 150 quarterback Deshaun Watson (Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville) has made a change in his recruitment.
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Tales From the Road spotlights players who stand out to RecruitingNation writers at camps, combines and various events. Here is a look at a few Georgia quarterbacks who recently performed at a high level:
QB Deshaun Watson
Vital stats: 2014 / Gainesville (Ga.) High School / 6-foot-3, 186 pounds
QB Deshaun Watson
Vital stats: 2014 / Gainesville (Ga.) High School / 6-foot-3, 186 pounds
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BUFORD, Ga. – ESPN Watch List quarterback Deshaun Watson (Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville) has been committed to Clemson for more than 14 months, but that has not kept other programs from pursuing the record-setting passer, who earned an invite to the Elite 11 and The Opening following his performance at the Atlanta Elite 11 regional qualifier Friday.
For a few lucky schools, the interest seems to be mutual.
For a few lucky schools, the interest seems to be mutual.
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BUFORD, Ga. -- More than 70 quarterbacks took to the practice fields Friday afternoon to compete in the Elite 11 Atlanta regional completion. The camp was not as star-studded as some in the past, but there plenty of quality arms present nonetheless.
Recruiting Nation’s Kipp Adams attended the camp. Here’s what he learned:
Deshaun Watson is who we thought he was
Recruiting Nation’s Kipp Adams attended the camp. Here’s what he learned:
Deshaun Watson is who we thought he was
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Stop six of 13 for the NFTC will take place Saturday at Buford (Ga.) High School in the Northwest sector of metropolitan Atlanta, and this event will not be short on star power. More than 300 prospects representing 20 states are expected to come out and compete, over 90 of which claim offers from FBS programs. Here are five storylines to watch at the Atlanta NFTC.
Will Lorenzo Carter emerge as the top pass-rusher in the Southeast?
Based on his junior season alone, Lorenzo Carter (Norcross, Ga./Norcross) put his name is on the map as one of the best in the country off the edge. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound defensive end helped lead Norcross to its first state championship last fall, racking up 136 tackles, 45 tackles for losses and 18 sacks in Georgia’s highest classification. More than 30 programs have offered a scholarship to Carter, and he plans to showcase just why he is so coveted this weekend.
Will Lorenzo Carter emerge as the top pass-rusher in the Southeast?
Based on his junior season alone, Lorenzo Carter (Norcross, Ga./Norcross) put his name is on the map as one of the best in the country off the edge. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound defensive end helped lead Norcross to its first state championship last fall, racking up 136 tackles, 45 tackles for losses and 18 sacks in Georgia’s highest classification. More than 30 programs have offered a scholarship to Carter, and he plans to showcase just why he is so coveted this weekend.
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Torrance Gibson (Plantation, Fla./American Heritage) is one of only two, and he knows just how special it is.
A class of 2015 quarterback, the 6-foot-4, 195-pound Gibson joined ESPN Watch List junior Deshaun Watson (Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville) as the only signal callers currently with offers from Ohio State.
A class of 2015 quarterback, the 6-foot-4, 195-pound Gibson joined ESPN Watch List junior Deshaun Watson (Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville) as the only signal callers currently with offers from Ohio State.
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ESPN Watch List wide receiver Jake McCrary (Miami/Coral Reef) has reached a decision.
The former Florida State pledge, who decommitted from the Seminoles in early fall of 2012, is going to stay in the ACC after all.
On Monday night, he took himself back off the market, this time joining Clemson's 2014 class.
"Clemson just felt like home," McCrary said. "I love the coaches. They are great people, and I feel like I can come in and make a huge impact."
McCrary's fondness for Clemson grew stronger after he broke off his pledge with Florida State. He was certainly not bashful in saying the Tigers were his leader.
And now he's made his decision official and will head to the orange Death Valley and coach Dabo Swinney.
McCrary joins three other ESPN Watch List members in Clemson's 2014 class, including Deshaun Watson (Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville), Cannon Smith (Columbia, S.C./Hammond) and Dalvin Cook (Miami/Central).
He is the sixth junior to commit to Clemson.
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Tom Hauck for ESPN.comESPN Watch List WR Jake McCrary committed to Clemson on Monday.
Tom Hauck for ESPN.comESPN Watch List WR Jake McCrary committed to Clemson on Monday.On Monday night, he took himself back off the market, this time joining Clemson's 2014 class.
"Clemson just felt like home," McCrary said. "I love the coaches. They are great people, and I feel like I can come in and make a huge impact."
McCrary's fondness for Clemson grew stronger after he broke off his pledge with Florida State. He was certainly not bashful in saying the Tigers were his leader.
And now he's made his decision official and will head to the orange Death Valley and coach Dabo Swinney.
McCrary joins three other ESPN Watch List members in Clemson's 2014 class, including Deshaun Watson (Gainesville, Ga./Gainesville), Cannon Smith (Columbia, S.C./Hammond) and Dalvin Cook (Miami/Central).
He is the sixth junior to commit to Clemson.
Georgia Bulldogs' top in-state targets
February, 20, 2013
Feb 20
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Kipp Adams | ESPN.com
With the 2013 recruiting cycle in the rear view mirror, the University of Georgia can focus on reeling in the top talent in the 2014 class. Offers are starting to pour out and with over 180 prospects signing with FBS programs out of Georgia each year, it is impossible for Georgia to keep all of the talent from leaving the state. Here is a look at five early in-state recruits that Georgia has targeted that could be priorities for the next recruiting cycle.
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With signing day 2013 behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to 2014 recruits. Here are five players Georgia will be targeting for next year’s class:
RB Sony Michel
(Plantation, Fla./American Heritage)
RB Sony Michel
(Plantation, Fla./American Heritage)
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