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UCLA football lands commitment from 4-star CB over Oklahoma, Miami

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Four-star recruit and Long Beach Poly High School cornerback Juju Watson has become the latest in a growing list of talent that will play at the UCLA Bruins. Head coach Bob Chesney, who brings with him almost three decades of coaching experience, has had an immediate impact on the program’s recruitment. Johnson chose the Bruins […] The post UCLA football lands commitment from 4-star CB over Oklahoma, Miami appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2027 TE picks South Carolina over UCLA, LSU, Ohio State

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South Carolina football continued strengthening its 2027 recruiting class on Friday, with a commitment from three-star tight end Judah Lancaster, who chose the Gamecocks over multiple Power Four programs, including UCLA, Auburn, Ohio State, LSU, Arizona, Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Maryland. Lancaster, a Brentwood Academy (Tennessee) product, stands at 6-foot-4 and weighs between 231 and 240 […] The post 2027 TE picks South Carolina over UCLA, LSU, Ohio State appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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4-star RB picks Texas over Michigan, Oregon

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The Texas Longhorns managed to land another top recruit on Friday, this time adding a talented high school prospect to the running back room. To make it even more impressive, head coach Steve Sarkisian managed to beat out both the Michigan Wolverines and the Oregon Ducks for the four-star rusher. Reports indicate that Noah Roberts, […] The post 4-star RB picks Texas over Michigan, Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Elijah Haven’s Alabama Commitment Could Trigger a Recruiting Avalanche

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This past Saturday, Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide landed a commitment from the No. 1 quarterback in the class of 2027, Elijah Haven.While Haven’s commitment alone is notable, recruiting insiders believe it could have been the spark that ignites Alabama’s entire 2027 recruiting class.A “Slow Start” That Feels Very FamiliarOn the surface, Alabama’s 2027 […] The post Elijah Haven’s Alabama Commitment Could Trigger a Recruiting Avalanche appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oregon beats out Texas, Georgia for 4-star safety recruit

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Oregon football stretched its impressive recruiting blitz into NFL Draft weekend. First the Ducks landed five-star quarterback Will Mencl. Now Dan Lanning and his coaching staff just beat Texas and Georgia for four-star safety Semaj Stanford. The native of Broken Arrow, OK., revealed his decision to join the Big Ten power via Hayes Fawcett of […] The post Oregon beats out Texas, Georgia for 4-star safety recruit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Virginia Tech's James Franklin Reacts to Landing 1,600-Yard Running Back

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In his first offseason with the Virginia Tech Hokies, head coach James Franklin is putting a large emphasis on high school recruiting. They found themselves in a high-powered battle for running back Kelvin Morrison out of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Throughout the recruiting process, he'd taken ...

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5-star QB Will Mencl commits to Oregon

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Five-star quarterback Will Mencl announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday. The Chandler, Arizona native chose Oregon over the Auburn Tigers and Penn State Nittany Lions, announcing his decision on the Rivals YouTube channel. Mencl, a 6-foot-3, 200–205-pound dual-threat quarterback from Chandler High School, is one of the top prospects in the 2027 […] The post 5-star QB Will Mencl commits to Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ohio State Predicted to Lose 4-Star QB to College Football Powerhouse

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The Ohio State Buckeyes have done their due diligence on quarterback Champ Monds, out of Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Ryan Day and his staff have already hosted the signal caller for four unofficial visits, with the latest on April 4. However, he's become one of the most sought-after players in the ...

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Geno Auriemma Seen Battling Dawn Staley Again as 2027 Class Brings Rivals Together

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After their infamous verbal scuffle and countless public statements from this year's national tournament, UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma and South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley are in the same venue for the first time since then for a high school game.

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Texas football bolsters defense with latest 2027 commitment

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Texas continues adding to its growing 2027 college football recruiting class, adding its second key edge-rusher to the group. Four-star defensive end Derwin Fields is the latest high schooler to announce his commitment to Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns. Fields chose Texas out of his list of final five schools on Saturday, On3 Sports’ Hayes […] The post Texas football bolsters defense with latest 2027 commitment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kentucky football gets huge commitment from 4-star safety

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Will Stein continues to remain hard at work building a new team in Lexington, where he added to Kentucky’s already impressive 2027 college football recruiting class with another four-star safety. Stein received his 10th commitment of the class on Saturday when Tristin Hughes confirmed his intent to sign with the Wildcats. Hughes committed to Kentucky […] The post Kentucky football gets huge commitment from 4-star safety appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ryan Day Outduels Kirby Smart, Dabo Swinney to Secure 4-Star NFL Legacy Recruit

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Ryan Day has already secured a total of 10 commits in Ohio State’s 2027 class, including five-star recruits like EDGE David Jacobs and wide receiver Jamier Brown. The Buckeyes got another big offensive boost on Friday in the 2027 cycle. Ryan Day Secures Four-Star Offensive Tackle in the 2027 Class Four-star offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis […]

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4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson

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Four-star offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis announced his commitment Friday to the Ohio State Buckeyes during a live broadcast on Rivals’ YouTube channel. The Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic standout selected Ohio State over finalists that included Georgia, Clemson, Texas, Miami, and LSU. Kalis is rated as the No. 234 overall prospect and the No. 21 offensive […] The post 4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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USC Football land 4-star 2027 Edge over Ohio State, Notre Dame

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With the USC football program having the No. 1-ranked recruiting class this year, the team has once again achieved a recruiting win with a four-star pass rusher. As the USC football team has been winning over recruits, the latest is Mekai Brown, who chose the Trojans over big programs like Ohio State and Notre Dame, […] The post USC Football land 4-star 2027 Edge over Ohio State, Notre Dame appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Sarkisian Threatens Kalen DeBoer As 5-Star WR Teases Texas Decision

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Steve Sarkisian already has a wide receiver commitment in the 2027 class in Easton Royal. However, the Longhorns are actively pursuing other top options in the spot to boost their roster for the future. Nation’s No. 1 2027 WR Flirts With Texas Longhorns in Wild Recruitment Journey On3’s Hayes Fawcett reported on Wednesday that Texas […]

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Michigan, Notre Dame ready to pounce on 4-star QB after decommitment from Illinois

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Four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati officially decommitted from the Illinois Fighting Illini on Monday, reopening one of the most competitive recruitments in the 2027 cycle. The 6-foot-3, 215–225-pound passer from Salt Lake City had been the top-ranked commit in Illinois’ 2027 class since committing on July 27, 2025, and based on composite rankings, would have been […] The post Michigan, Notre Dame ready to pounce on 4-star QB after decommitment from Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oregon football beats out Ohio State, Washington, Texas for No. 1 2027 recruit in Oregon

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Oregon football has been getting prepared for the future and present, and they’ve just landed a top recruit from the 2027 class. Four-star West Linn cornerback Josiah Molden announced his commitment to the Ducks, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3. Molden is rated as the No. 27 cornerback and No. 209 overall in the country, […] The post Oregon football beats out Ohio State, Washington, Texas for No. 1 2027 recruit in Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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