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Nov. 21
Skyler Schofner,
OT
Washington Court House, OH
Washington Court House High School
Scouts Grade: 78
Position Rank: 41
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Three-star offensive lineman Skyler Schofner picks the Spartans
Offensive tackle Skyler Schofner (Washington Court House, Ohio) committed to sign with Michigan State's Class of 2010 Saturday while visiting East Lansing, Mich., ESPN affiliate Web site SpartanTailgate.com reports.
The 6-foot-6, 285-pound prospect considered offers from schools including Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina ,Wisconsin, Michigan and Purdue.
Boston College, Cincinnati, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and Maryland amongst others also offered.
Schofner is the third offensive line commit and 15th overall pledge for the Spartans.
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Nov. 18
John Fulton,
CB
Manning, SC
Manning High School
Scouts Grade: 83
ESPN150 Rank: 42
Position Rank: 4
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Under Armour All-American John Fulton sets announcement date
No. 4-rated cornerback John Fulton (Manning, S.C.) will make his college commitment Dec. 17th on ESPNU, ESPN's JC Shurburtt reports.
The ESPNU 150 prospect is expected to select South Carolina or Alabama.
Other programs including Florida, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee and Michigan are also recruiting Fulton.
As a junior, he recorded 43 tackles, 16 pass breakups, eight interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Nov. 17
Aramide Olaniyan,
OLB
Woodberry Forest, VA
Woodberry Forest School
Scouts Grade: 81
ESPN150 Rank: 124
Position Rank: 10
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UCLA snares ESPNU 150 outside linebacker Aramide Olaniyan
Four-star OLB Aramide Olaniyan (Woodberry Forest, Va.) has become the latest commitment to the Bruins' growing Class of 2010, ESPN's JC Shurburtt reports. Once set for Duke, Olaniyan picked UCLA over the Blue Devils, Michigan, North Carolina and Virginia.
"UCLA was the only school I visited where I didn't second guess anything! It was an easy decision the combination of athletics were unmatched," he said.
Several other programs including Wake Forest, Vanderbilt, Maryland, Stanford, Notre Dame, Auburn, Clemson, Tennessee, Florida State and Boston College also pursued the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder.
ESPN's Billy Tucker added, "We've been intrigued by Olaniyan since we first evaluated his junior film and saw him terrorize offensive backfields as a 200-pound defensive lineman. While he didn't project high at a definitive position, we saw a great talent, one who probably wouldn't last under the radar as a Duke commitment."
"This is a very good pickup for UCLA as they show its national range plucking Olaniyan out of Virginia, the No. 10 OLB on the ESPNU 150. He's an impressive athlete with a tall and long, rangy frame coupled with great speed on the perimeter. He has striking first-step quickness off the snap and makes a lot of plays near the line of scrimmage with his reach and closing burst. Will need to add some size to hold his base at the point of attack and remain durable as a Pac-10 linebacker but could see early playing time in heavy pressure packages."
"It's been a good week in Westwood for Neuheisel as he's landed both a top-10 defensive and offensive prospect with Olaniyan and running back Jordon James (Corona, Calif.) last Thursday. The Bruins now have four ESPNU 150 prospects committed for 2010 and a deep overall class."
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Nov. 17
Alex Smith,
TE
West Chester, OH
Lakota West High School
Scouts Grade: 78
Position Rank: 15
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Top tight end Alex Smith will not become a Bearcat
After months of speculation following his commitment, highly-coveted tight end Alex Smith of Lakota West (West Chester, Ohio) has parted ways with Cincinnati.
The three-star prospect, rated No. 15 among the nation's Class of 2010 tight end prospects, is now considering North Carolina, Wisconsin, Kentucky and Michigan. Among others are Miami-Florida, LSU, the Bearcats and South Carolina.
He was expected to officially announce his college decision Tuesday morning (Nov. 17), but has cancelled the press conference. The Bearcats called Smith a few days ago wanting him to make a final choice.
The 6-foot-5, 225-pound standout committed to Cincinnati during the winter, but has since made official visits to Wisconsin and North Carolina. He made another trip back to North Carolina this past weekend.
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Nov. 12
Tony Grimes,
CB
Hollywood, FL
Hollywood Hills High School
Scouts Grade: 80
Position Rank: 16
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Tony Grimes narrows list of 30 offers down to final five
Four-star cornerback Tony Grimes (Hollywood, Fla.) is now only considering Michigan, Ole Miss, Maryland, West Virginia and Oregon, ESPN affiliate Web site EerSports.com reports.
Grimes also shared his No. 1 factor for the decision, "I want to pick a school that is going to put me in a position to succeed at the next level."
Maryland has received his only official visit to date, but Grimes has scheduled a trip to Michigan for Nov. 28th and plans to check out West Virginia once his season is over. He ultimately plans to end the process on national signing day.
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Nov. 10
Bobby Swigert,
WR
Louisville, OH
Louisville High School
Scouts Grade: 78
Position Rank: 74
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Three-star pass-catcher Bobby Swigert selects Boston College
Bobby Swigert (Louisville, Ohio) has committed to sign as part of Boston College's Class of 2010, NittanyNetwork.com's Bill Kurelic reports.
The 6-foot, 175-pound wide receiver picked the Eagles over schools such as Michigan, Stanford, Nebraska and Pittsburgh.
Other programs including Indiana, Cincinnati, Wisconsin, Colorado, Syracuse, Ball State, Bowling Green, Miami-OH, Akron, Eastern Michigan, Ohio, Central Michigan and Toledo also offered.
Swigert tore ligaments in his right foot and underwent season-ending surgery following the fourth game of his senior season, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. He played quarterback this fall completing 71 of 123 attempts for 760 yards and seven touchdowns. He also rushed for 126 yards and one more score.
As a junior, Swigert caught 58 passes for 732 yards (12.6 average) and six touchdowns. Swigert also returned two kickoffs, two punts and two interceptions for touchdowns last fall earning second team Division II recognition.
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Nov. 9
Tobi Okuyemi,
DE
Plymouth, MN
Wayzata High School
Scouts Grade: 77
Position Rank: 67
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Three-star defensive end Tobi Okuyemi set for Nebraska
Nebraska has landed 6-foot-3, 240-pound Tobi Okuyemi of Wayzata (Plymouth, Minn.) for the Class of 2010 defensive line.
Among his other offers were Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Michigan State, Kansas, Kentucky and Vanderbilt.
"I had a feeling I wanted to be a Cornhusker since the moment I went to the spring game," he told the Omaha World-Herald after taking in Nebraska's win over Oklahoma. "But that was crazy. It was a great game. The atmosphere was the loudest college football game I've ever been to. That got me excited."
The Huskers now have 14 commitments.
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Nov. 9
Lorenzo Waters,
S
Hyattsville, MD
DeMatha Catholic High School
Scouts Grade: 79
Position Rank: 29
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Lorenzo Waters shakes up top group
Three-star safety Lorenzo Waters (Hyattsville, Md./DeMatha) previously named Miami, Michigan, Maryland and Wake Forest as his top schools. ESPN affiliate Web site InsideTheU.com reports that he has made some adjustments.
"I haven't cancelled anybody out but I know I'm really interested in Miami, Wake Forest, Michigan, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech. Maryland is still in the picture because of the distance and I've had relatives go there, but I'm not sure about them now."
Waters has not taken any official visits but has one trip planned for the Cal. His teammate, offensive lineman Arie Kouandjio, is being heavily recruited by the Bears.
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Nov. 6
Jeremiah George,
OLB
Clearwater, FL
Clearwater High School
Scouts Grade: 77
Position Rank: 51
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Florida linebacker Jeremiah George is headed to Cyclones
Iowa State has landed outside linebacker Jeremiah George of Clearwater, Fla., for the Class of 2010.
George, 5-11 and 200 pounds, committed to the Cyclones over Kansas, Michigan and Central Florida. He was also offered by Buffalo, Colorado State, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State, SMU, Troy, Tulane and Western Kentucky.
"This trip sets them apart. I didn't know what to expect," he told the St. Petersburg Times. "I liked it. I found out a lot about their defensive scheme. Their defensive coordinator, (former USF assistant) Wally Burnham, wants faster linebackers. I would fit perfectly in that scheme."
At the Orlando Nike Combine he posted an electronically-timed 4.94 40-yard dash, 4.98 20-yard shuttle, 34.2-inch vertical and 38-foot power throw.
The Cyclones now have 19 pledges.
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Nov. 4
Carvin Johnson,
S
Metairie, LA
Archbishop Rummel School For Boys
Scouts Grade: 40
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Wolverines pluck Louisiana defensive back Carvin Johnson
Safety Carvin Johnson of Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, La.) has given a Class of 2010 commitment to Michigan.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound prospect was also offered by Minnesota, Colorado, Louisiana Tech, Utah, Louisiana-Monroe, Tulane, Tulsa, SMU and Northern Illinois.
Johnson visited Michigan on Oct. 24-25 for the Wolverines' game with Penn State played before a crowd of 110,000.
"I just felt comfortable with everybody there from the coaches to the players to the other recruits and with the fans," Johnson told the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "I just felt at home with everybody."
"I was surprised (when Michigan offered)," he added. "I was like, Michigan and the Big House is offering me? It was unexpected really ... I felt like it was the place for me."
The Wolverines now have 20 pledges.
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