Four-star DE Julius Holly Commits To Michigan

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Julius Holly is off the board as one of the top pass-rushers in the Southeast makes the call for the Wolverines.

Holly, the No. 22-ranked defensive end in the country out of Alpharetta (Ga.) High in Georgia, committed to Michigan on Saturday. Georgia, Texas A&M and Ole Miss were also finalists for the four-star end.

Michigan offered the best combination of football and education, and that was made exceedingly clear when Holly officially visited Ann Arbor on June 6-8.

“In general Michigan had the best combination of academics and athletics, and it’s one of the best in those areas of anywhere in the country,” Holly told Rivals of his decision.

“That was high on my list to check off,” he added. “Getting to hang out with the coaches and the players, I really connected well with them. It was great being out there. I felt really comfortable … it was a place I could call home.”

The 6-foot-2, 220-pounder from the Peach State is also high on the future of the Wolverines.

Coming off a national championship-winning season, Holly loves the direction of the program under first-year HC Sherrone Moore.

“Getting to know about Coach Moore, find out his path and know what he’s already done helped me figure out what he’s all about and how he’s gonna take the program into the future,” Holly explained. “The way he’s planning to do things and how he’s gonna keep the program going is very intriguing to me.”

Michigan also checked major boxes as far as education and life outside of football.

“They’re big on academics over there within the program and they work a lot on off-the-field things to improve their players in more than just football,” he started. “They do it the best out of the four schools, and that stood out to me because football doesn’t last very long. Michigan is the best place to take me somewhere after football.”

Georgia, Texas A&M and Ole Miss all finished behind the Wolverines in the race for Holly.

The four-star defensive end felt more comfortable in the Big Ten setting as he reached his decision.

“I connected with the players well and I saw myself spending the next four years with them,” Holly said. “The experiences I had there, being able to hang ou with them and the way we interacted, I just felt really comfortable there. No one recruited me harder than the other, but the relationships at Michigan and feeling comfortable there was the biggest part for me.”

Archbishop Spalding QB Malik Washington, DB Jayden Shipps Choose Maryland

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Two standout 2025 athletes from Archbishop Spalding High School (Severn, Maryland) are staying home. Coveted Rivals250 quarterback Malik Washington and talented three-star defensive back Jayden Shipps both announced their commitments to Maryland on Friday.

They will go from high school teammates under head coach Kyle Schmitt at Archbishop Spalding now to college teammates in the future under Maryland head coach Mike Locksley (“Coach Lock”). This is a big win for Locksley and the rest of the Terrapins’ staff, as Maryland was able secure verbal pledges from the two key in-state targets.

Washington, a four-star prospect, ranks as the No. 4 player in the state of Maryland, No. 16 pro-style quarterback and No. 207 overall recruit in the 2025 cycle.

Shipps is a versatile, three-star defensive back. He currently ranks as the No. 34 player in Maryland.

Both Washington and Shipps discussed their decision to pledge to the Terrapins with Rivals.

Washington believes something special is brewing in College Park under Locksley’s leadership.

“Firstly, the ability to stay home — watch my family, have my family be around me,” Washington said when asked why he chose Maryland. “Secondly, just a program that’s kind of on the rise — back-to-back-to-back bowl wins, three (in a row) — they’re building something over there and they just need a couple key pieces to push them over that edge. Thirdly, I really like Coach Locks. I feel like he’s always kept it real with me. We’ve had some genuine conversations about how things can go and that’s really it.”

For Shipps, being able to stay in the state and the relationships he’s built with Locksley, defensive coordinator/defensive line coach Brian Williams and co-defensive coordinator/associate head coach for defense/cornerbacks coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim made him comfortable with the decision to become a Terp.

“Maryland is the best spot for me,” Shipps said about Maryland. “The program, I feel like they’re really building something up there, and I feel like I can come in and contribute to it as well. Also, the coaches, they do nothing but show me love. They call me 24-7. It just feels like home, honestly. I never saw myself (staying in the state previously), but I will say that Coach Aazaar, he changed the program for me; Coach Williams, he changed the program; and Coach Locks, like all three, they really changed the program for me. And every time I go up there, it’s love, like when they first see me, every single time.”

Washington — who has grown up in the same house in Maryland his whole life — wants to send a message to Maryland recruits and prospects in the DMV area that the Terrapins are going to make some noise in the future.

“We’re just showing other people in the state and around the area that you can do it from Maryland,” Washington explained. “You don’t have to go somewhere else, you don’t have to go far away to be able to be successful.”

Washington has built an unbreakable connection with Locksley, who will also coach Maryland’s quarterbacks directly. He also has grown close with offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Josh Gattis.

“It’s really good,” Washington said about his relationships with Locksley and Gattis. “I’ve had some real genuine conversations with both of them, talking about how I can fit into the program, into the system, and what we could do together.”

Washington took his official visit to Maryland this past weekend, June 21 through June 23. His favorite part of the trip was getting on the water and having dinner on a boat with the coaches and other visitors.

Washington also took official visits to Virginia Tech, Central Florida and Syracuse. However, with more than 20 scholarship offers to his name in total — including Oregon, Penn State, Texas A&M, UCLA and many other Power Four programs — Washington ultimately chose Maryland.

Earlier this month, Washington earned an invitation to the Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles, which showcases the best quarterbacks in the country. When it was all said and done, he was named as one of the top-11 performers at the event.

“That was great,” Washington said about the Elite 11 experience. “It’s always been a dream of mine to go out there and learn from everybody I could. So, that was a great experience, and I had a pretty good performance. I finished in the final-11. They didn’t really rank us one through 11, they just put the top-11 out there (alphabetically).

“But it was really good, I feel like I left an impact, brought a lot of energy, just had a good time in general. I really enjoyed being out there for those couple of days.”

The 6-foot-4, 215-pound Washington can beat defenses in a variety of ways. He is a pass-first quarterback, who throws a beautiful deep ball, but he also is dangerous with his legs. His goal is to win every game, no matter what it takes.

“As a quarterback, probably just dynamic, I would say,” Washington said when asked to describe his game. “I like to beat you with my arm and my mind, but if I could beat you with my legs, then I will. I like to push the ball downfield, and throw it with some velocity to the middle. But I’m really just dynamic. I’ll do whatever it takes to win — whether it’s rushing the ball 35 times or throwing it 50 times, whatever it is, I just want to win.”

Washington is thankful for the opportunity to play for his in-state program at the college level and looks to maximize his abilities for Maryland in the future.

“I’m just blessed to be in the position that I’m in,” Washington said. “I thank God for putting me in this position and blessing me with the ability and talents that I have and being able to use them in a good way.”

Shipps’ bond with Abdul-Rahim dates back to the coach’s time at Boston College, where he served in various roles coaching the defensive backs for the Eagles from 2020 through 2023. In fact, Abdul-Rahim and the Eagles were the first to offer Shipps in his recruitment, way back in 2021.

Then, Shipps received his second scholarship offer from Williams and Maryland in early 2022. So his long-standing relationship with both Abdul-Rahim and Williams, along with Locksley’s ability to relate to him on a personal level, won Shipps over.

“The funny part is, Coach Aazaar was my first offer when he was at Boston College, and Coach Williams, he was my second offer for Maryland,” Shipps explained. “So, it was like, they both always saw something in me, even since my freshman year.

“It seemed like family, like Coach Aazaar called me every other day. Coach Williams, we always talk, not just about football but about life. They actually care for me as a regular person, not just a football player. I know they have my back if anything goes down. That’s why I feel Maryland is the best spot for me.

“Coach Locksley, he came from a background like me. You don’t ever really get that in a head coach. But, he come from a background like me, and that stood out to me as well.”

While Shipps has grown up in Maryland his whole life, his original plan was to leave the state and play college ball elsewhere. That changed as he built relationships with the coaches and they stayed consistent with him. Now being an in-state recruit and committing to the Terrapins is something Shipps takes a lot of pride in.

“To be honest, I always said that I didn’t want to be in Maryland (for college),” Shipps said. “I always said I wanted to get out and explore different things, but after I really opened my eyes, I realized this is home. So, I feel like being an in-state guy, I could potentially come in and make (a difference).”

Shipps took an official visit to Maryland during the weekend of May 31. He noted his favorite part of the trip was just connecting with the coaches and current players on the Terps’ roster, which includes several Archbishop Spalding alums.

He had around 20 scholarship offers in total, but the official visit Shipps took was with the Terrapins.

Shipps is excited to have the opportunity to play with Washington at the college level as well.

“That’s my boy, we’re locked in,” Shipps said about Washington. “It will be nice (to play in college together). We go at it every day at practice now — me at corner or safety, him as the quarterback — we go at it all the time. But it’s nothing but love, that’s my dawg, I love him. So it’s just like high school to college, now we’re in the bigger stage. I feel like, potentially, God will bless us both to get on the field and do what we do.”

Shipps provides a lot of versatility in the secondary. Maryland can use him at cornerback, nickel back or safety. Shipps explained that Abdul-Rahim and safeties coach Zac Spavital work seamlessly together and it will be easy for him to be part of both groups.

The 6-foot-2, 188-pound defensive back uses his height, length and athleticism to his advantage on the field.

“I would say quick and versatile,” Shipps said when describing his game. “I’d definitely say versatile because I’m a longer guy, so I feel like I can come down and make a tackle. I can play coverage and I’m really quick. A lot of people with my length, I feel like they don’t really move too well. But I feel like I move really really good for my size of my length for sure.”

Archbishop Spalding head coach Kyle Schmitt provides his thoughts

Kyle Schmitt, the head coach at Archbishop Spalding High School, provided his thoughts on Washington and Shipps.

Schmitt is a Maryland alumnus himself and played center for the Terps’ football program from 2000 through 2004. He also spent time as a graduate assistant coach on Maryland’s staff in 2007 and 2008.

He was also named as the 2022 High School coach of the year by the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens.

Schmitt broke down why Shipps felt such a connection with Maryland.

“With Jayden, he’s a four-year starter and has just been a real foundational piece of our success over the last few years,” Schmitt said about Shipps. “I think in the current college football market — defensive backs, quarterbacks, O-line, D-line are all so critical — and so Jayden was highly recruited by multiple schools.

“And for Maryland, Coach Aazaar, the DBs coach, built a great relationship with Jayden and they connected a lot, and he just feels really strongly (about the Terrapins). Coach Williams, the defense coordinator, as well, along with Coach Locks, they just built strong relationships and cared about him. And just staying home for him was really important, with mom and grandma in the area, it’s a big part his decision.”

Schmitt also discussed Maryland’s relationship with Washington, and what the young quarterback brings to the table.

“Obviously, quarterback recruiting is a different animal,” Schmitt explained about Washington. “I think Malik used this as an opportunity to stay home and build his brand and the Maryland brand. I think he’s a program-changing player, I really do. He’s been that at Spalding. He’s a connector — his teammates are going to love him, his coaches are going to love him, and frankly, the Maryland fan base is going to love him. He’s the type of kid you want to root for and get behind.

“I think it’s really a huge commitment for Maryland — probably one of the bigger ones they’ve had in recent years. I think Malik’s going to really do great things. He’s got incredible upside and his leadership is really unmatched.”

Schmitt noted that the Maryland coaching staff prioritizes Archbishop Spalding athletes, and the two programs have built a strong connection. The current roster for the Terrapins includes four players from the school already in Keyshawn Flowers, Keion Flowers, Lavain Scruggs and Kellan Wyatt. There could be more coming as well.

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Four-star Cornerback Dijon Lee Jr. Makes Alabama Pledge

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Dijon Lee Jr. had trade in from far and wide the rustic. He took a couple of visits far and wide the park and noticed his supremacy faculties continuously.

And in spite of everything, Alabama received out.

The Red Wave had taken the supremacy within the recruitment of the prime four-star cornerback from Undertaking Viejo, Calif., a day again and even supposing Georgia, Washington and others driven truly dry, Alabama held directly to land his loyalty.

Future the combo of place coaches Donte Williams and Travaris Robinson at Georgia was once vital and had a substantial shoot on Lee, the Undertaking Viejo standout collision it off with unutilized place mentor Maurice Linguist particularly at Alabama, who left a head training task at Buffalo to play games for the Red Wave, and others in Tuscaloosa.

Lee ended up opting for Alabama over Georgia, Washington, Texas, Texas A&M and others.

IN HIS WORDS

“It was once a superior discuss with,” Lee stated right through the spring. “Mentor (Kalen) DeBoer is a superior mentor. They’ve a bundle of items going up there. They’re nonetheless Bama.

“Maximum indubitably nonetheless looks like Bama. A negligible unutilized team of workers, they do issues a negligible other however they nonetheless do issues the similar nice-looking a lot. It’s nonetheless Alabama.

“It’s a excellent connection as a result of me and DeBoer have a superior dating. Transferring over to Alabama we saved the similar dating and we in reality constructed on it. It’s increase much more.”

RIVALS REACTION

A negligible good fortune is at all times wanted in recruiting and because Lee had a previous dating with DeBoer right through his age at Washington, that carried over when DeBoer took the Alabama task and later Lee liked the assistants that got here aboard as neatly.

It felt for a day {that a} loyalty to USC would occur. Upcoming when Williams left the Trojans to mentor at Georgia it felt virtually inevitable that Lee would decide to the Bulldogs on account of their tight dating.

However the Red Wave endured to be power in recruiting Lee, hooking him up with Linguist and saved having him on campus to reserve him at ease.

A possible five-star candidate, Lee is the second one elite nook from California to select the Red Wave as they have got Santa Ana Mater Dei’s Chuck McDonald additionally dedicated.

Recruiting Rumor Mill From The UA Future 50

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Florida State, Ole Miss, Louisville and Tennessee have been on Ashley the hardest with an emphasis on Florida State and Louisville. The Seminoles are in contact every day, primarily coming from defensive coordinator Adam Fuller.

Ole Miss is a big contender as his father and uncle both attended the school and relationship with Pete Golding is among his best relationships. Mississippi State is in contact every day as well.

He will visit Mississippi State on July 25 and Florida State on July 27.

*****

Over the last few months Balogoun-Ali has visited Kentucky, Florida, Florida State and Syracuse. His trip to Kentucky really stands out because of the genuine family feel he got there. At Florida, Balogoun-Ali liked how locked in the coaches seem and how they develop their players.

Balogoun-Ali expects to visit Penn State and Michigan over the next couple months. At this point in the process, Kentucky fans should feel good about where they stand in Balogoun-Ali’s recruitment.

*****

Bell committed to Texas less than two weeks ago, so there is no real update or drama involved in his recruitment. But it is worthy to note that both Alabama and Penn State told Bell directly they will continue to recruit him as one of their top targets on the board.

The top-50 prospect said he is locked in with the Longhorns and will now help to build their 2026 class. Bell will make his back to Austin in late July with his entire family. There are currently no other visits planned for the future.

*****

It is early in the process for Bradford, but the picture is fairly clear for Bradford’s recruitment. There are five programs fully in the mix, and three that are standing out above the others. LSU, Alabama and Ohio State all hosted Bradford in June and will continue to be mentioned as favorites.

Not surprisingly, LSU is working to sell Bradford on the idea of playing for his hometown and repping the state of Louisiana for his future, an idea he says he respects. Ohio State and Alabama are both using the history of the position in the program and development as key pieces of their pursuit.

Two programs to keep an eye on moving forward are Notre Dame and Oregon. Bradford highlighted Notre Dame’s Marty Biagi and Oregon’s Antonio Parks as having done well to establish early relationships.

Bradford says he plans to make Oregon and Notre Dame his next visits, along with LSU.

*****

N.C. State, Tennessee, Alabama or LSU will land Brandon’s commitment on Aug. 3. He hasn’t totally made up his mind yet but is getting very close.

N.C. State has been recruiting him the longest and his former teammate Terrell Anderson has been working on him. The way Tennessee develops quarterbacks and just how much love it has shown him stands out.

At Alabama, Brandon really liked the environment and everything he heard from the players about the new coaching staff and offensive scheme. LSU was Brandon’s dream school when he was a kid. He likes how head coach Brian Kelly and offensive coordinator Joe Sloan work with the team and he’s heard good things from the current players about the coaches.

*****

Curtis committed to Georgia just a few months ago, but being off the board early has not stopped others from staying involved. One school that could shake things up down the line is USC, which Curtis visited two weeks ago, leaving with an offer from Lincoln Riley. The quarterback development and history under both Riley and USC were important for Curtis.

Affirming his commitment to Georgia, Curtis does not envision any changes anytime soon, but USC will be one to keep an eye on.

*****

Edwards is feeling the love from Auburn, Tennessee, Georgia, Oregon and Missouri. His teammate Bryce Deas committed to Auburn last month and he has been trying to recruit Edwards for the Tigers.

Georgia, Tennessee, and Oregon have been recruiting Edwards for a long time and he has great relationships with those coaches. Missouri has been making a big effort to get his attention and it wants him to visit in late July.

Edwards is working on planning that visit along with trips to Alabama and Oregon (July 27).

*****

Gidron has made the rounds this spring, visiting Ole Miss, Auburn, Clemson, Alabama and Georgia. He’ll be back at Auburn at the end of the month, too. The Tigers along with South Carolina, N.C. State and Florida State are the teams he feels are prioritizing him but South Carolina is showing the most love.

Gidron would like to visit Ohio State, Texas A&M, Florida and Oregon.

*****

Goodwin visited Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn and Georgia this spring and he’s been staying in touch with each of those programs. Alabama reaches out to him on a consistent basis and he really likes the new culture in Tuscaloosa with Kalen DeBoer running the show.

He has strong relationships with the coaches at Notre Dame and Ohio State as well. Goodwin expressed interest in visiting and communicating with LSU, Florida State and Texas.

*****

Auburn picked up a commitment from Gray on New Year’s Day but there are still a lot of teams trying to flip him. Penn State, Florida, Ole Miss, Missouri and Kentucky have the best chances of luring Gray away from the Tigers but that will be hard because of just how strong his relationship is with the Auburn coaching staff.

Gray did visit Miami this spring and wants to visit Ole Miss and Florida State at some point soon. He will be back at Auburn at the end of the month for a visit.

*****

Florida and Alabama have shown to be the two programs pursuing Hall the hardest. Alabama defensive coordinators Kane Wommack and Colin Hitschler have become two of his favorites and he feels very close with Florida’s Will Harris.

Florida State and Oklahoma have also impressed with the level of relationships. He is looking at a potential spring commitment next year.

*****

Harrison is a special talent who has the ability to play both football and basketball at the next level and he’s only considering the schools that will give him that opportunity. North Carolina and Penn State have offered him in both sports and each school has made a strong impression so far. Harrison recently got to meet UNC legend Julius Peppers and spent an hour talking to him.

Harrison is going to visit Oregon on July 27 and he’s excited to see everything Oregon has to offer. The Ducks, Tar Heels and Nittany Lions along with Miami, Florida State and Tennessee have been keeping in touch with Harrison the most.

*****

He committed to Houston as a quarterback, and is focused on helping to build the future of his hometown program. But he also expressed interest in some game day visits this fall to experience different atmospheres.

Penn State, Baylor, Michigan, Ohio State and Texas were all named as schools he wants to get to at some point. A phenomenal wide receiver prospect, and even safety, Henderson’s mind is set on playing quarterback, so any program not recruiting him to do so will not be involved.

*****

Ohio State remains in good position to hold onto Henry’s commitment despite his move to California. He was on campus last month and worked out with receivers coach Brian Hartline. Henry is also in touch with freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith and the two seem excited to become teammates down the road.

Henry did mention that a few teams are trying to flip him.

“USC is trying to keep me in California and get me to flip,” Henry said.

He also singled out Oregon and LSU. He likes the coaches at both schools and how they develop their receivers.

*****

Hill has been busy in recent weeks, visiting Ohio State, Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee. Hill also feels that Ohio State, Texas A&M, Oregon, and Michigan are prioritizing him above the rest. Alabama is entering that fold for him as well. Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke has connected with Hill and has spoken to him about the program. The Ohio native is not planning any significant decisions for at least a year.

*****

Georgia is a great spot with Hiter at this point. The Bulldogs just hosted him for the second time this offseason. Hiter has a great relationship with the coaching staff and feels very comfortable in Athens.

Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State and Penn State are his other main contenders. The Vols have been consistently pushing for him and he’s developed a good bond with those coaches. Hiter also has a good bond with Michigan running backs coach Tony Alford. The two became close while Alford was coaching running backs for Ohio State.

Michigan or Tennessee will host Hiter at the end of July.

*****

Jones walked into the event sporting a UCF hat and spoke highly of the Golden Knights program including strong relationships with Gus Malzahn, Addison Williams and Alex Mathis. Other than UCF, it was Auburn, Florida State, Tennessee and Duke that got some attention from Jones. He is playing his process out slowly, taking his time and not rushing anything.

*****

It isn’t all that surprising to find out that LSU was the dream offer for Mack. The in-state standout has visited the Baton Rouge campus multiple times and had an outstanding camp performance there last month.

Ohio State and Texas A&M are also prioritizing Mack. He likes how Ohio State develops its receivers and he has a strong connection with Texas A&M receivers Holmon Wiggins. Look for Mack to visit LSU on July 26 and Oregon on July 27.

*****

There is no specific date in place, but the 6-foot-4, 202-pound wide receiver out of Naples, Fla., plans to make an early commitment. He was able to visit Miami, Clemson and some other local programs this summer, but will make his way to Purdue, Indiana, Ole Miss, and West Virginia in late summer and early fall.

*****

Despite the connections to Florida, the Gators aren’t among the teams Pouncey feels are prioritizing him. Florida State, Miami, UCF and Georgia have laid a strong foundation in Pouncey’s recruitment. He grew up a Miami fan and is planning on visiting the Coral Gables campus again later this month.

The Florida State coaches built a strong bond with Pouncey and he really liked what he saw from defensive backs coach Patrick Surtain during his last visit. Pouncey is planning on visiting USC, UCLA and Oregon in late July. He will narrow down his list of options to a top eight or 10 during the season, with Florida State, UCF, Miami, Georgia and Oregon set to make the cut.

*****

Sermons is planning on visiting Oregon on July 27. The Ducks have done a great job with him so far and they’re one of the schools he likes the most, along with USC and Notre Dame. Sermons likes the environment and coaches at USC. At Notre Dame, the way the coaches interact with the players and the school’s emphasis on life after football stood out to him. Sermons wants to visit Florida and Texas. A commitment could come in November or December.

*****

Spafford plans to take time with a decision, planning to wait at least a year from now before making any commitments, but there are already three programs at the forefront. Arizona State is certainly one of the top contenders, being one of the primary West Coast schools in pursuit of his services.

There is also a unique interest for Spafford, who grew up a Steelers fan and is now being recruited to the Sun Devils by wide receivers coach and former Steelers legend Hines Ward.

Two teams that will be involved for the long run as well are Oregon and Ole Miss. Ole Miss is a program Spafford says he grew up as a big fan of and has “loved” his entire life. He picked up an offer from the Rebels just last week. Oregon, another program he watched as a kid, has offered and fully his interest. Offensive coordinators Charlie Weis (Ole Miss) and Junior Adams (Oregon) have both been involved early.

*****

Stewart had an active spring and has done the same with his summer, getting out to USC, Oregon, Ohio State and LSU all multiple times. At the end of July, when the dead period opens, Stewart has plans to be at Miami and Texas, programs he wants to prioritize in his recruiting race.

Looking at the big picture, it is Ohio State and USC that seem to be in the best spot, but don’t count Oregon out.

*****

Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Penn State are recruiting Thomas hardest at this point in the process. Coaches at Ohio State, Notre Dame, Penn State, and Alabama have laid a solid foundation already. Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State are in the best position but there is a lot of time for teams to move up or down his list. Look for Thomas to visit Notre Dame at the end of July.

*****

Programs sitting in the best spot are Notre Dame, Oregon, Alabama and Tennessee. Washington says his “dream school” has always been USC, but there has been limited communication to this point.

UCLA is involved but is not a major factor at this time. Washington hopes to see Ohio State, USC and UCLA pursue. Staying on the West Coast for school is likely though as his mother wishes for him to stay closer to home.

*****

Miami appears to be the team that has surged to the front of the race. He described the Hurricanes coming at him “very, very, very hard” and being a Florida kid, there is a natural appeal. He will visit Miami July 27.

Rutgers and Louisville have also done a nice job to establish relationships. There are plans to schedule visits to both Rutgers and Louisville as well as USF, Michigan and North Carolina.

*****

Penn State’s Bond With Three-star WR Jeff Exinor Leads To Commitment

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Elegance of 2025 high-three-star Jeff Exinor Jr. has dedicated to Penn Surrounding.

Exinor recently attends McDonogh College in Owing Generators, Maryland and whittled i’m sick his checklist of greater than 20 scholarship offer to 2 finalists earlier than making his ultimate resolution: PSU and Maryland. Alternatively, it used to be the Nittany Lions’ long-standing dating with Exinor that in the end made the remaining.

Curiously, Penn Surrounding used to be the the primary program to deal Exinor in his recruitment long ago in 2021, and the consistency the college confirmed ever since nearest helped hold the huge receiver’s verbal agreement.

The Nittany Lions’ monitor document of manufacturing NFL Draft selections and rating among the height groups within the nation year-in and year-out beneath head schoolteacher James Franklin had been additionally issues that stood out to Exinor.

“Penn State was my very first offer, so over the years I’ve been able to build a great relationship with them,” Exinor instructed Competitors. “They also consistently rank in the top-10 and pump out NFL talent.”

Exinor has taken a couple of visits to Satisfied Valley, together with maximum lately for his reliable consult with on June 7. Franklin has additionally taken numerous journeys to McDonogh to test in with Exinor and his coaches all through touch sessions. Exinor feels a robust bond with Franklin.

Extra lately, he’s gotten to grasp offensive recruiting coordinator/huge receivers schoolteacher Marques Hagans smartly, and has began to be informed extra about newly-hired offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnick and the offensive gadget as smartly.

“My relationship with Coach Franklin is good,” Exinor defined. “He regularly takes trips down to my school during recruiting season and we have been able to have some great conversations over the years. I’ve really only been in contact with Coach Hagans within the last six or seven months, but in that time we have been able to have some great talks not only about football but in life as well.

“I’ve a more recent dating with Schoolteacher Kotelnicki, actually stemming from the reliable consult with, however we had splendid conversations about their offensive scheme and the way I may give a contribution to the staff.”

Exinor enjoyed the official visit to Penn State, which gave him a chance to truly connect with the coaching staff and the current Nittany Lion players, including his former high school teammates, redshirt freshman defensive end Mason Robison and junior defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton.

“I’d say the most productive phase for me used to be simply getting a anticipation to tied with the workforce and the avid gamers — particularly my former highschool teammates,” Exinor stated.

Exinor additionally took reliable visits to Maryland all through the weekend of June 21 and Virginia Tech all through the weekend of April 12.

Exinor ranks because the Refuse. 12 participant within the order of Maryland and Refuse. 73 huge receiver within the 2025 cycle.

He had backup scholarship offer from Boston Faculty, Duke, Michigan, Michigan Surrounding, Oregon, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCLA, USC, West Virginia, Wisconsin and a number of other alternative.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Exinor supplies skillful measurement as a large receiver. He makes use of his sturdy palms, measurables and physicality to his merit, and is dry to deliver i’m sick as soon as the ball is in his palms. Exinor has the coveted aggregate of measurement, energy and forged pace that makes him a continuing warning to opposing defenses.

“I would describe myself as a big receiver,” Exinor stated. “I have that size to get physical and bully smaller defensive backs, and the athleticism to make a play on the ball no matter what. My size also helps me break tackles easily, and mixed with my speed, it gives me a chance to score every time I touch the ball.”

McDonogh head schoolteacher Hakeem Sule added his ideas on Exinor as smartly.

“Jeff is a powerful receiver with exceptional strength and dependable hands,” Sule stated about Exinor. “He consistently delivers big plays every game. His dedication and reliability will make him a key player for Penn State.”

Moment he excels at the soccer garden, Exinor may be an completed basketball participant as a little ahead/wing. He had 3 Section I basketball offer from Siena, Radford and North Carolina A&T, and passion from a number of alternative faculties as smartly.

With Exinor’s agreement, Penn Surrounding’s 2025 magnificence recently contains 20 overall loyalty and ranks within the top-five within the nationwide ratings.

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Four-star OL Darius Afalava Headed To Oklahoma

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Darius Afalava toured methods all around the nation and had some splendid studies however not anything may beat Oklahoma.

So later a accumulation of considering – and closely bearing in mind Utah as neatly – the Sooners landed his constancy on Friday.

“I simply assume the entire philosophy,” Afalava mentioned. “A accumulation of faculties can declare that they assist about the entire crowd side of the crew however Oklahoma proved it.

“The SOUL Challenge, the entire building they have got inside their complete training workforce to not point out professor (Invoice) Bedenbaugh simply ocular what number of linemen he’s put into the league, that’s a fat reason I see myself in that purple and white. The whole thing sticks out about them to me.”

The four-star offensive lineman from Lehi (Utah) Skyridge attached with Bedenbaugh in a distinct means and it was once that courting that carried the year in Afalava’s recruitment.

“What in reality stuck my perceptible are the fellows he pour out within the extreme few years like Cody Ford, simply the primary rounders they have got,” Afalava mentioned. “Simply ocular how actual of a professor he’s and the way he teaches it in reality is an eye-opener for offensive linemen to proceed to him.

“As a professor he’s one of the most toughest coaches to be with as a result of he’s committing to squeeze the whole thing out of you. That’s the principle reason a accumulation of gamers proceed there and next proceed to the league as a result of he’s committing to push you as withered as he can.

“As an individual, he’s in reality cool. He’s actual. Being authentic and actual to me are the 2 largest components as a professor.”

The flexible 6-foot-5, 300-pounder who can play games both offensive take on or offensive cover may play games each when he will get to Norman.

“They have been pronouncing I will play games each, be flexible and play games outside and inside,” Afalava.

The Lehi Skyridge standout had greater than 20 offer however two primary standouts. Finally, it was once a two-team race.

“It was once Utah,” Afalava mentioned. “I didn’t form my thoughts up till overdue (Thursday) night time nevertheless it was once them and Oklahoma. It was once in reality withered for me.”

Rivals Five-Star: Commitment Predictions For Defensive Players

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Greater than 100 of the manage avid gamers within the 2025 and 2026 categories, in conjunction with a couple of make a selection 2027 potentialities, have been right here on the Opponents 5-Superstar this future. Here’s a glance – and prediction – on the place the manage uncommitted defensive potentialities might be headed.

Logan Anderson

Clemson and Ole Leave out have emerged because the frontrunner for the Fyffe, Ala., linebacker and despite the fact that Anderson is a low four-star he nonetheless feels underrated then ocular him on the Opponents 5-Superstar. The Tigers may just rather well have the brink right here as Anderson loves the tradition at Clemson.

Prediction: Clemson

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Ohio Order, Texas, Georgia, Miami and lots of others will probably be concerned with the 2026 four-star linebacker from Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles however Florida Order nonetheless feels just like the early chief. From a protracted hour in the past and later on the Nationwide Mix in January till now on the Opponents 5-Superstar there is still pastime within the Seminoles.

Prediction: Florida Order

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Issues may just trade most likely in line with some Las Vegas Bishop Gorman teammates however Florida Order and Oregon have all the time been two groups that experience stood out maximum in his recruitment. LSU, Georgia and Ohio Order have additionally been discussed however the Seminoles appear to have the brink.

Prediction: Florida Order

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Not up to 20 miles clear of Carter’s place of birth is Florida. The Swamp is so akin one can nearly see it unwell the street and date the Gators are very a lot fascinated about Carter’s recruitment the rumor has been that Ohio Order is now the crew to actually attend to in his recruitment.

Prediction: Ohio Order

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Ohio Order, Oregon, Colorado and lots of others are concerned with the four-star linebacker from Loganville (Ga.) Grayson however Auburn has been the mainstay in his recruitment. The Tigers were concerned for the longest hour and it’s hardly ever a invisible Davis may be very concerned about them.

Prediction: Auburn

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Daverin Geralds

Daverin Geralds

He’s in the beginning from Baton Rouge, Los angeles., and his father performed at Ole Leave out however the 2026 four-star defensive take on from Suwanee (Ga.) Collins Hill nonetheless has a protracted record of manage faculties. North Carolina, Auburn, Texas, Alabama, Clemson, Ohio Order, Oklahoma, LSU, USC, Ole Leave out and Oregon spherical out his manage staff. It could be a whole assumption at this hour to put together a prediction since such a lot may just nonetheless trade.

Prediction: Alabama

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Asher Ghioto

Asher Ghioto

The Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles standout is a 2028 anticipation so there may be an inordinate quantity of hour left in his recruitment. Ghioto already has a Georgia trade in and is well-versed in Bulldogs soccer. His father is a die-hard UGA fan and date Ghioto is taking a look at everybody this early, Georgia might be difficult to overcome.

Prediction: Georgia

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Auburn has been discussed extra with Hicks as he seems to be to let go a manage record quickly however Georgia, Ohio Order and a few others are prime for the 2026 four-star protection from Carrollton, Ga. Florida appears to be making a larger push in conjunction with Texas as the ones two completely can’t be counted out.

Prediction: Auburn

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Oklahoma and Auburn are being regarded as. The four-star linebacker from Omaha (Neb.) Westside is taking a look at a shuttle to Miami. However can Nebraska be crushed on this recruitment? The Huskers have made Jones a concern from Era 1 and he could be a plethora construction stop in lecturer Matt Rhule’s rebuild unwell the street in Lincoln.

Prediction: Nebraska

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Jake Kreul

Jake Kreul

All over Kreul has camped he has landed an trade in so his recruitment has taken off in June. Florida was once the “dream offer” and he were given it however the pristine Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy 2026 defensive finish is now over 40 trade in with Clemson, Georgia and lots of others on board. Alternatively, a dream faculty is a dream faculty.

Prediction: Florida

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Now not a lot has actually modified within the utmost few weeks on the subject of McCoy’s recruitment as Mississippi Order and LSU proceed to be the 2 groups to turn probably the most pastime within the 2026 four-star defensive finish from Tupelo, Leave out. The Bulldogs may just if truth be told have the brink right here on account of how a lot consideration that training body of workers has been paying McCoy.

Prediction: Mississippi Order

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The four-star linebacker from Houston (Texas) Mayde Creek already has greater than 20 trade in however this generally is a two-team race unwell the stretch between Texas and Texas A&M. The Longhorns for sure have his consideration but when the Aggies’ protection underneath lecturer Mike Elko seems to be impressive this season and then, they may journey approach up.

Prediction: Texas A&M

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Ohio Order, USC, Florida, Notre Dame and Michigan spherical out the manage 5 for the Deny. 1 out of doors linebacker within the 2025 elegance and date everyone nonetheless has a shot it feels just like the Irish are nonetheless the frontrunner. He loves the body of workers there, his brother starred there and the Irish have made him a significant precedence.

Prediction: Notre Dame

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Riley Pettijohn

Riley Pettijohn

One of the vital largest sudden information from Opponents 5-Superstar is that the Deny. 1 within linebacker nationally may have USC and Ohio Order forward in his recruitment with Texas and Texas A&M trailing off. Whether or not that’s respectable or a smokescreen for the reason that Longhorns were forward for see you later is fascinating nevertheless it certain sounded respectable.

Prediction: USC

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Omarion Robinson

Omarion Robinson

The defensive again MVP of the Opponents 5-Superstar has a choice bobbing up in early July with Oregon and Oklahoma as his two favorites. There are for sure positives about each then visits in June however it kind of feels just like the Sooners have recaptured the supremacy.

Prediction: Oklahoma

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Jahkeem St

Jahkeem St

The long-standing custom of manage Louisiana avid gamers moving to LSU isn’t going ignored nevertheless it simply turns out Stewart is other, as USC, Oregon, Ohio Order, Texas, Auburn and Miami put together a push. It’s nonetheless anyone’s assumption the place he finally ends up however the Trojans have actually appealed a ton to him.

Prediction: USC

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A choice is bobbing up inside days and it’s right down to Clemson and Florida Order. The four-star protection from Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage loves the tradition at Clemson and that’s a significant rush however there may be a ton to love in regards to the Seminoles – and he’s pronouncing on the Crisp Rock On line casino. Attention-grabbing.

Prediction: Florida Order

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There’s a very actual anticipation Womack may just keep in-state and Ole Leave out would glance excellent for the 2026 four-star protection from Brandon (Leave out.) Hartfield Academy. However Ohio Order was once a “dream school” for Womack as Notre Dame and SEC powers were concerned, too. It’s nonetheless early and there’s deny cloudless chief however Womack was once in Columbus and cherished it.

Prediction: Ohio Order

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Rivals250 CB Micah Strickland Makes The Call For TCU

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The TCU Horned Frogs were on relatively a run within the generation of June and they’re latter it out in with a spray.

On Friday afternoon, TCU landed the constancy of 2025 Brownsboro (Texas) four-star cornerback Micah Strickland.

Strickland ranks because the Incorrect. 211 total chance within the Rivals250 in addition to the Incorrect. 20 cornerback and Incorrect. 34 chance within the shape of Texas. He selected TCU basically over Houston and Texas Tech.

Strickland took 3 authentic visits, making journeys to Texas Tech, Houston, and TCU, in that line. On all 3 visits, the ones techniques felt strongly about their possibilities, however getting the general consult with used to be a immense piece of the puzzle for his recruitment.

The 6-foot-1, 185-pound cornerback joins a TCU elegance that now has 20 general loyalty. He’s the 3rd defensive again, becoming a member of three-star protection Julius Simms and three-star cornerback Cameron Jamerson.

With the addition, the 2025 TCU recruiting elegance now ranks within the supremacy 10 of the Recruiting Workforce Scores. They now book 5 four-star potentialities, one at every of the premier positions: Quarterback, offensive take on, defensive finish, extensive receiver, and cornerback.

Five-star Running Back Jordon Davison Commits To Oregon

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Jordon Davison knew it used to be presen.

The five-star working again from Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei took his whole legitimate seek advice from agenda in June, noticed all his favorites and used to be able to create his constancy.

In spite of everything, Davison picked Oregon over Alabama and Michigan as Ohio Surrounding and the five-star working again parted techniques in fresh days.

Touchdown the Mater Dei standout used to be every other large recruiting win for Oregon lecturer Dan Lanning and the Geese as they proceed to create a countrywide championship contender.

Davison is the second one working again word within the 2025 elegance for Oregon because it landed Belleville (Sick.) Althoff four-star Dierre Hill in Would possibly.

The constancy could also be every other feather within the cap for unused working backs lecturer Ra’Shaad Samples and others on Oregon’s body of workers who saved then Davison in his recruitment because it gave the impression of the Buckeyes had been the frontrunner till the 2 facets separated in fresh weeks.

IN HIS WORDS

“My courting with lecturer Samples is indubitably rising. He got here in on the closing modest of my recruitment however he’s been not anything however superior to me and my crowd. He has his entire plan of ways he’s moving to get me to the then degree. To be that younger and feature all that have it’s in reality an eye-opener.

“He’s the youngest place lecturer to ever lecturer within the NFL so our courting continues to develop.”

RIVALS REACTION

This can be a main win for the Geese and every other signal that patience is every so often maximum impressive in recruiting.

It gave the impression of Ohio Surrounding used to be the staff to overcome for goodbye however via working again coaches and now with Samples amongst many others with the Geese, they stayed on Davison, were given him as much as campus in June when he used to be speaking basically concerning the Buckeyes, Michigan and Alabama and satisfied him to dedicate.

In a large viewable offense, Davison is exceptional between the tackles, extremely affected person working in the back of blockers and next nonetheless has the explode to get via a little hollow to boost up unwell the garden.

Oregon received out for Davison and the Geese upload every other main piece to a recruiting elegance that now strikes even upper throughout the supremacy 25.

Commitment Breakdown: Four-star DE Marion Dye Picks Tennessee

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Tennessee made a big splash with an elite defensive player from the Midwest. Four-star defensive end Mariyon Dye announced his commitment to the program on Friday.

The Elkhart (Ind.) Central defender is the 16th known commitment for Tennessee’s class. The class sits inside the top 10 of the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

WHAT DYE MEANS FOR TENNESSEE

Dye is a blue-chip defensive lineman and those players are worth their weight in gold in today’s college football. He picked Tennessee over Purdue, Michigan, Miami and Ohio State. So coach Josh Heupel’s program won out over some heavyweights in the sport plus the home state school that put up a good effort.

Tennessee has been on a roll during the last week. Dye is the third commitment that the Vols have received in that span. He joins five-star offensive lineman Douglas Utu and four-star defensive back Tre Poteat in committing to the Vols within the last seven days.

The SEC program is building a strong class in the trenches. The Indiana native is the fifth defensive lineman that Tennessee has added to its 2025 class. Four-star Ethan Utley, four-star Jayden Loftin, three-star Nic Moore and three-star Charles House are all defensive linemen heading to Rocky Top.

Loading up on the defensive line is never a bad idea and Tennessee is doing just that in the 2025 cycle.

WHAT DYE BRINGS TO THE VOLS

Dye is a do-it-all defensive end prospect. He’s got great size (6-5, 265) to hold up against the run. His strength at the point of attack allows him to shed blockers quickly to stop ball carriers.

Where I think he really shines is in pass rush situations. At his size you might think that he wouln’t be an asset in that area but he shows a great ability to quickly beat offensive lineman. He does it with both power moves and speed.

Moving into college Dye will needs to play with better leverage. He’ll also have give max effort more consistently. However, if the Tennessee coaches clean that up they could have a future All-SEC player on its hands.

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