2014 Official Random College Football Thread

[Tide Run This]

Don't worry, I didn't.

I just want to make it thru camp injury free and have similar injury luck like last year. Everything else will take care of itself.

I just wanna see if Mario Pender can make it to August 30th tired of hearing bout how good he can be I wanna see the nikka in a real game been waiting since 2012.

 

[goatnole]

I just wanna see if Mario Pender can make it to August 30th tired of hearing bout how good he can be I wanna see the nikka in a real game been waiting since 2012.

It's been a long time coming. I think that light finally clicked on for him with football being taken away from him. Shout-out to our staff, players, and coaches for the support they provide with these at risk kids. Pender could have easily slipped thru the cracks, but he didn't give up and I think it has alot to do with the type team(program) Fisher has put together. With that being said, I can't wait to see him tote that rock running behind our OL. Can't wait to see Dalvin too.
I wanna see our DL, particularly the youngins. We gotta blow bytches again so we can't get the starter can get out and the youngins can get some work.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

C/O '16

Josh Sweat
Chesapeake, Va./Oscar F. Smith

ESPN 300 RANK: 1
POS: DE
HT/WT: 6-5/240
STARS:

Virginia Tech

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Sweat announced a list of schools he would officially visit, Florida State, Ohio State, Oregon, Georgia and Virginia Tech. The Hokies have been thought to be the team to beat for months, but summer trips to Florida State, Georgia and Ohio State have closed the gap, with the Hokies, Seminoles, Bulldogs and Buckeyes considered the front-runners and Oregon the wild card. Make no mistake, this is a must-get recruit for Virginia Tech.


Byron Cowart
Seffner, Fla./Armwood

ESPN 300 RANK: 2
POS: DE
HT/WT: 6-3/254
STARS:

Florida

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The No. 2-ranked player in the ESPN 300 has had Florida and Oregon as his top schools for some time. Recently, however, Florida State has made a big push for his services and are closing the gap in a hurry. His recruitment will continue to play out, but as of now the Gators appear to be the team to beat by a slight margin.


Martez Ivey
Apopka, Fla./Apopka

ESPN 300 RANK: 3
POS: OT
HT/WT: 6-6/271
STARS:

Florida

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As it stands this is a Florida-Auburn battle. Ivey grew up rooting for the Gators and has been to UF many times. His teammate and friend Chandler Cox is committed to Auburn, and the Tigers have made a huge push. It will be close, but the Gators have a slight advantage.


Terry Beckner Jr.
East St. Louis, Ill./East St. Louis

ESPN 300 RANK: 4
POS: DE
HT/WT: 6-4/268
STARS:

Missouri

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Beckner's teammate, Natereace Strong, recently committed to the Tigers, and that could impact Beckner's recruitment. Missouri has been recruiting well in 2015, and landing the five-star prospect would be a huge get for coach Gary Pinkel and his staff.


Trenton Thompson
Albany, Ga./Westover

ESPN 300 RANK: 6
POS: DT
HT/WT: 6-3/263
STARS:

Georgia

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Once thought to be a slam-dunk recruitment for home-state and longtime favorite Georgia, Auburn has made this a fight due to the work of recruiting coordinator Rodney Garner. While Clemson, Florida State and Alabama are in the mix, they remain on the periphery, with Clemson having the best chance to stay in the fight.


CeCe Jefferson
Glen Saint Mary, Fla./Baker County

ESPN 300 RANK: 7
POS: DE
HT/WT: 6-3/248
STARS:

Florida

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Jefferson said said after his spring game that he was already 85 percent sure where he wanted to go. He has been to Florida many times and his dad even has a tattoo of the Florida logo on his arm. Alabama and Florida State are squarely in the mix, but the Gators appear to be on top at the moment.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Iman Marshall
Long Beach, Calif./Long Beach Poly
ESPN 300 RANK: 8
POS: CB
HT/WT: 6-1/195
STARS:

USC

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Marshall was the first cornerback offered by USC in this class and that means something to the standout defender. While LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Stanford and UCLA will make it very difficult for the Trojans, USC will be looking for immediate help at cornerback and Marshall will serve as its No. 1 target at the position. But do not count out the Cardinal in this race.


Kendall Sheffield
Missouri City, Texas/Thurgood Marshall
ESPN 300 RANK: 9
POS: CB
HT/WT: 6-0/170
STARS:

Texas A&M

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Sheffield won't announce until January's Under Armour All-America Game, but if the Aggies continue their impressive recruiting streak, look for him to join the movement. The top-ranked player in Texas and the nation's No. 2 cornerback, Sheffield also has Alabama, Texas and Baylor in the running. Look for Sheffield to compete in track and field at the next level as well.


George Campbell
Tarpon Springs, Fla./East Lake
ESPN 300 RANK: 10
POS: ATH
HT/WT: 6-4/185
STARS:

LSU

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Campbell is still wide open and won't make a decision until the Under Armour All-America Game. The talented athlete has visited Florida and FSU many times, but this former Michigan commit really enjoyed his visit to Baton Rouge over the spring. At this point, the Tigers probably have a slight advantage.

Torrance Gibson
Plantation, Fla./American Heritage
ESPN 300 RANK: 12
POS: ATH
HT/WT: 6-4/195
STARS:

Ohio State

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Gibson, via social media, has raved about visits to Tennessee and Ohio State. The South Florida native has made it apparent he has no problem leaving the state to play college football. Urban Meyer has done a phenomenal job of landing South Florida athletes, and at this point, he could very well continue that trend with Gibson.


Tim Settle
Manassas, Va./Stonewall Jackson
ESPN 300 RANK: 15
POS: DT
HT/WT: 6-3/308
STARS:

Tennessee

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Tennessee, Penn State and Clemson have risen to the top of the list for Settle. Settle has a close relationship with Butch Jones at Tennessee, while Penn State takes the honors of best unofficial visit. Alabama, Florida State, Oklahoma State, West Virginia and others won't give up easily.


Rasheem Green
Gardena, Calif./Junipero Serra
ESPN 300 RANK: 22
POS: DT
HT/WT: 6-5/269
STARS:

USC

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Green will have his choice of virtually any school in the country, and Notre Dame and SEC schools -- Florida, LSU and Tennessee -- have extended offers. Stanford and UCLA will provide a significant challenge in-state, but Gardena (Calif.) Serra players have a solid relationship with new USC coach Steve Sarkisian, who signed former teammate Adoree' Jackson in the 2014 class.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Tyron Johnson
New Orleans/Warren Easton
ESPN 300 RANK: 24
POS: WR
HT/WT: 6-1/179
STARS:

LSj U

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While Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and others have made strong impressions on Johnson, the home-state Tigers will be tough to beat. Johnson is as close as there is to a must-get in-state recruit in 2015 for the Tigers, and outside of Alabama, that makes the task very difficult for those in pursuit.


Roquan Smith
Montezuma, Ga./Macon County
JESPN 300 RANK: 26
POS: OLB
HT/WT: 6-2/204
STARS:

Georgia

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This athletic linebacker likes Auburn, Clemson and Florida, but the home-state Bulldogs look like the team to beat. Smith took a few visits to Athens over the spring and loved his time there. It's not a done deal yet, however, as other schools continue to heavily pursue the four-star prospect.

Keisean Lucier-South
Orange, Calif./Orange Lutheran
ESPN 300 RANK: 28
POS: DE
HT/WT: 6-5/218
STARS:

UCLA

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Florida, Michigan, Oklahoma, Michigan and UCLA comprise Lucier-South's top five, but if the Bruins perform as well on the field as many expect them to this year, it will be extremely difficult to pull Los Angeles talent away from the area.

Damien Harris
Berea, Ky./Madison Southern
ESPN 300 RANK: 30
POS: RB
HT/WT: 5-11/190
STARS:

Ohio State

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The one-time Michigan pledge is considered a heavy lean to Ohio State. While the Buckeyes are in an enviable position, it's too early to count out home-state Kentucky, as the Wildcats stayed in the fight and won out for must-get prospect Matt Elam in the 2014 class. Florida and Alabama remain in contention as well, but on the outside looking in.

Shy Tuttle
Lexington, N.C./North Davidson
ESPN 300 RANK: 31
POS: DT
HT/WT: 6-3/295
STARS:

North Carolina

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Tuttle is going to stay within four hours of home, so this one will boil down to North Carolina, Tennessee and Clemson, with NC State fighting to stay in the mix. Mom has always liked the Tar Heels and there are family connections to Clemson, but it's the Vols who have had Tuttle on campus the most in recent months.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Soso Jamabo
Plano, Texas/Plano West
ESPN 300 RANK: 32
POS: RB
HT/WT: 6-2/206
STARS:

Baylor

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Jamabo's summer has featured a lot of hoops, but the nation's No. 2 running back is gearing up for a memorable senior season. Baylor and Oklahoma are looking like early favorites, but Baylor could be a potential place that allows him to play both football and basketball. Jamabo has interest in playing both sports at the next level.

Christian Kirk
Scottsdale, Ariz./Saguaro
ESPN 300 RANK: 36
POS: WR
HT/WT: 5-10/190
STARS:

Texas A&M

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The Aggies made a quick impression on Kirk, who took an unofficial visit to College Station. Since then, the Aggies have signed quarterback and good friend Kyle Allen in the 2014 class and have a commitment from quarterback Kyler Murray, whom Kirk has developed a strong bond with, in the 2015 class. A successful season on the field will likely have Kirk headed to College Station.


Malik Jefferson
Mesquite, Texas/Poteet
ESPN 300 RANK: 39
POS: OLB
HT/WT: 6-2/212
STARS:

Texas A&M

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The nation's No. 3 outside linebacker doesn't have a reported favorite, but Jefferson said he does have a secret top five. The Aggies are believed to be front-runners because of proximity and the chance to play in the SEC. Texas and Baylor, however, are very much alive, and he's said that he is open to playing out of state. Alabama, Ohio State and Stanford are also possibilities.

Leo Lewis
Brookhaven, Miss./Brookhaven
ESPN 300 RANK: 40
POS: ILB
HT/WT: 6-2/225
STARS:

Mississippi State

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Lewis was at one time committed to Alabama and thought to be headed to Tuscaloosa, but a July 18 decommitment has Mississippi State considered to be the favorite over Ole Miss, with Florida State lurking.

Jeffery Holland
Jacksonville, Fla./Trinity Christian Academy
ESPN 300 RANK: 41
POS: OLB
HT/WT: 6-2/226
STARS:

Florida

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The four-star prospect has been to Florida and Auburn many times and has them as his leaders along with UCLA. Though listed as a linebacker, some teams have told Holland he could play tight end, which is appealing to him. Florida is only about an hour away and the Gators look like they have the best shot to land him.


Daron Payne
Birmingham, Ala./Shades Valley
ESPN 300 RANK: 42
POS: DT
HT/WT: 6-3/326
STARS:

Alabama

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Payne is considered a very strong lean to Alabama, and has been for some time. If someone was to pull an upset of epic proportions, it would be Auburn, with Texas a third team under serious consideration.


Jalin Barnett
Lawton, Okla./Lawton
ESPN 300 RANK: 43
POS: OG
HT/WT: 6-4/315
STARS:

Oklahoma

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Barnett is still considered to be a future Sooner by many, but the gap between Oklahoma and the others appears smaller with each passing week. Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn and Oklahoma State are four programs to keep an eye on for Barnett, the nation's top-ranked offensive guard. Oklahoma, however, is still the leader for now.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Tavarus McFadden
Plantation, Fla./American Heritage
ESPN 300 RANK: 44
POS: CB
HT/WT: 6-3/192
STARS:

Florida State

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The talented cornerback with great size had an impressive showing at The Opening. FSU appears to have a sizable lead for his services. He still mentions Ohio State, where his friend and teammate Torrance Gibson is leaning, and LSU, but in the end the Seminoles are the most likely school to land McFadden.


Jacques Patrick
Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek
ESPN 300 RANK: 46
POS: ATH
HT/WT: 6-3/233
STARS:

Florida State

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Patrick, one of the top backs in the country, has been to FSU numerous times, and the Noles appear to have a solid lead for his services. Florida is still recruiting Patrick hard, as are Ohio State and Miami, but FSU is clearly the team to beat at this time.


Canton Kaumatule
Honolulu/Punahou
ESPN 300 RANK: 41
POS: DE
HT/WT: 6-6/270
STARS:

Stanford

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Kaumatule's brother signed with the Cardinal as part of the 2012 class, and Stanford has a great shot at getting the younger brother on board in 2015. Kaumatule has said in the past that if he can get into Stanford, that's where he'll wind up, so it could be just a matter of time before that happens.


Da'Vante Phillips
Miami/Miami Central
ESPN 300 RANK: 49
POS: WR
HT/WT: 6-1/189
STARS:

Florida State

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The one-time Florida commitment looks as though he is headed to Florida State at the end of the day with former teammate and Class of 2014 star Dalvin Cook. Both the Gators and Miami Hurricanes will put up a continued fight, but the Seminoles have a huge advantage headed into February.

Equanimeous St. Brown
Anaheim, Calif./Servite
ESPN 300 RANK: 51
POS: WR
HT/WT: 6-5/205
STARS:

Notre Dame

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In-state schools Stanford, UCLA and USC have all offered St. Brown and should be in the mix for some time, but the big wideout already has an official visit scheduled to the Fighting Irish and the interest there is real. Notre Dame did well with another big pass-catcher in former Servite standout Troy Niklas and they'll be looking for the same success with St. Brown.


Javon Patterson
Petal, Miss./Petal
ESPN 300 RANK: 59
POS: OG
HT/WT: 6-3/305
STARS:

Ole Miss

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Patterson has serious interest in Alabama and Auburn, but it's Ole Miss and Mississippi State coming after the athletic guard the hardest. Unless Alabama makes a serious push, this one looks like a battle between in-state rivals.


Matt Burrell Jr.
Woodbridge, Va./Hylton

ESPN 300 RANK: 61
POS: OT
HT/WT: 6-4/305
STARS:

Ohio State

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Burrell has been busy on the summer circuit, making visits to a number of schools. While the list is expected to shrink in August, programs such as Ohio State, Penn State, Alabama, Florida State, Clemson and Florida are expected to make the cut, with the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions the best bets at the end of the day.

 

[Silkk]

Gonna be beautiful when App St gives Michigan that work again

 

[Rigby.]

definitely won't be the same matchup or conditions lol

Gonna be beautiful when App St gives Michigan that work again

 

[MoneyTron]

Can't believe Locksley and Francois committed at the same time. FSU got 3 QB commits and the lowest rated one is the one with the biggest mouth.

 

[smitty22]

Gonna be beautiful when App St gives Michigan that work again

Powerful posting

 

[RammerJammer]

@RammerJammer @1BadBamaFan

on the subject of secondary, don't you all [alabama] have some really good up and coming sophmore and young CBs that might be beasting next year?

Yeah we do, and Tony Brown is going to be a stud.

 

[KingpinOG]

Can't believe Locksley and Francois committed at the same time. FSU got 3 QB commits and the lowest rated one is the one with the biggest mouth.

Meanwhile Ohio State hasn't landed one decent quarterback recruit since Urban Meyer got here. shyt has me pissed.

 

[smitty22]

Meanwhile Ohio State hasn't landed one decent quarterback recruit since Urban Meyer got here. shyt has me pissed.

How you know? None of his qbs havent played yet.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Can't believe Locksley and Francois committed at the same time. FSU got 3 QB commits and the lowest rated one is the one with the biggest mouth.

And still got to the Malik da Gawd coming in '16