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USA Today
13-05-2025
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- USA Today
Tight end prospect receives offer from Notre Dame
Tight end prospect receives offer from Notre Dame The Fighting Irish could use another tall tight end like Titus Hawk Notre Dame has an offer out to tight end Titus Hawk. Hawk, a Class of 2027 prospect out of Choctaw, Oklahoma, rates four out of five stars from He's tall at 6'7" and weighs 210 pounds. He's also a baseball and basketball player. If the Fighting Irish can get him to commit, he could follow in the footsteps of Mitchell Evans, Michael Mayer, Cole Kmet and others at a position that has seen Notre Dame be referred to as "Tight End University". Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
Fox Sports
01-05-2025
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- Fox Sports
Nebraska lands commitment from elite 2027 QB prospect Trae Taylor
Matt Rhule and the Nebraska Cornhuskers continue to score big on the recruiting trail, this time landing a verbal commitment from one of the top quarterback prospects in the nation. Trae Taylor, a four-star prospect and the No. 7-ranked QB in the 2027 recruiting class, per announced his commitment to Nebraska on Thursday. The 6-foot-3, 186-pound signal-caller is the program's first commitment in the 2027 recruiting cycle. Taylor, who threw for more than 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns during his sophomore season at Carmel Catholic High School (Mundelein, Illinois) last year, committed to Nebraska over Illinois, LSU and Texas A&M. During his commitment announcement, which was streamed live on 247Sports' YouTube channel, Taylor picked up an Illinois hat, stood up and placed it on his head while saying, "I'm going to stay home and go to Illinois." After a brief pause, he removed the hat, tossed it to the side, and then proceed to grab a Nebraska cap, which he showed off along with a Nebraska shirt underneath his hoodie. "Coach Rhule and Coach Thomas, they've all been very genuine, and I feel like they can get me better both on and off the field," Taylor said when asked by 247Sports why he chose Nebraska. "I really believe that they can get me to the next level, which is the NFL, where I want to be at." Nebraska quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas served as Taylor's primary recruiter throughout his recruitment, and he was able to spend time with him and current Huskers starting QB Dylan Raiola during his recent visit to Lincoln. "I feel like Nebraska is the best place for me," Taylor added following his commitment announcement, "and we've got the best fans in the nation." Rhule and the Cornhuskers are set to welcome the nation's 20th-ranked recruiting class this season, per and are already off to a nice start in the 2026 class with three verbal commitments, highlighted by four-star safety prospect CJ Bronaugh, who is the No. 72-ranked recruit in the class, per Taylor follows Ohio State pledge Brady Edmunds as the second elite-level signal-caller to announce his commitment in the 2027 recruiting class. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
24-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Michigan Legend Charles Woodson's Son Cracks National Recruit Rankings for 2027
Charles Woodson won the Heisman Trophy in 1997 on the strength of his three-way play on offense, defense and special teams. The Ohio native led Michigan to a share of the 1997 National Championship as Lloyd Carr's team knocked off Ryan Leaf and the Washington State Cougars in the 1998 Rose Bowl. Advertisement On Thursday, Woodson's son was given recognition as part of the Class of 2027 from cinching the Lake Nona High School star from Orlando, Florida's standing as a prospect to watch in the near future. Charles Woodson speaks at Super Bowl LIX in February. © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images "A very noteworthy entry into today's 2027 Top247? @2Charleswoodson," Steve Lorenz of 247 Sports wrote on Wednesday, tagging Charles Woodson, Jr., the son of Charles Woodson. "He's the son not going to believe it, @CharlesWoodson." Woodson, Jr. is now ranked as a four-star prospect by Lorenz's website after years flying under the radar. The talented young Class of 2027 prospect is ranked 244th among all players nationally, 23rd among safety prospects. Advertisement His famous father has filled in as a coach this season at Lake Nona, lending his expertise to his son's team. Michigan does not currently have any players in its 2027 class but Woodson Jr. has camped in Ann Arbor the last two summers. Woodson, Jr. received his first major college offer from Syracuse coach Fran Brown earlier this year. Related: Michigan QB Mikey Keene Makes Statement on Availability After Spring Game Absence
USA Today
05-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Five of Oregon's transfers stand among Top 100 in 2025 portal rankings
Five of Oregon's transfers stand among Top 100 in 2025 portal rankings One of Dan Lanning's strengths as a head football coach is identifying players in the transfer portal and determining whether they are the perfect fit for his program or not. Once he decides they are a perfect fit, his success rate of convincing that player Oregon is the perfect fit for them is through the roof. One of his more masterful recruiting jobs was that of Dante Moore. He was a former No. 1 recruit out of Detroit who committed to Oregon at first, but when Kenny Dillingham left, Moore went to UCLA. After a season in Pasadena, Moore hit the portal. In a world where kids want to play right now, Lanning convinced Moore that redshirting a season and learning from Dillon Gabriel was the best way to go. Moore agreed and now he's set to lead of one the top teams for 2025. Lanning didn't stop at Moore in 2024. According to Lanning has secured the services of five of the Top 100 players that entered the portal after this past season, including the No. 1 recruit offensive tackle Isaiah World. The former Wolf Pack lineman and the other four players listed could and probably should start for the Ducks right away next season. Here are the five players and what writer Cooper Petagna had to say about each of the newest Oregon Ducks. OT Isaiah World Rank: 1Former school: Nevada "Arguably the biggest projection atop the transfer portal rankings, World's size and athleticism are difficult to debate as he also adds some much-needed experience to an Oregon offensive line room looking to replace Josh Conerly and Ajani Cornelius. The light went off last week at Senior Bowl practices in Mobile. World wasn't there, of course, but in scouting the top offensive tackles entering the NFL Draft, to us it was clear that World has the ability to develop into a player of that caliber. What we saw on tape is as good as what 2025 first-round prospects have shown. He rises up from No. 24 to No. 1 and World's 98 rating makes him a five-star." Safety Dillon Thieneman Rank: 10Former School: Purdue "One of our biggest risers in this update, Thieneman's elite freshman production and on-field play this past season still suggest he's one of the best prospects at his position. In a supply and demand market that yielded only one other safety ranked inside the top 100 this transfer portal cycle, safeties with do-it-all ability are rare to come by." OL Emmanuel Pregnon Rank: 19Former School: USC "One of the most established starters in the transfer portal, Pregnon has registered 35 career starts, logging more than 1,700 snaps at the left guard position over the last two seasons at USC, according to PFF. A consistent impact starter with ideal size and above-average athleticism, the Denver native should fit seamlessly into an offensive line that aims to establish the point of attack." DL Bear Alexander Rank: 57Former School: USC "Arguably one of the most talented defensive linemen in the transfer portal, Alexander's lack of continuity and on-field consistency throughout his career has certainly hindered his short-term development. With a fresh start in Eugene, Alexander and Dan Lanning alike hope the once-promising talent can find his stride again." WR Malik Benson Rank: 97Former School: Florida State "The Ducks will need to replace a significant chunk of their passing production next season with Tez Johnson, Traeshon Holden, and Terrance Ferguson departing. With Evan Stewart returning to Eugene eyeing a more prominent role, Oregon hopes Benson can excel as a complement in the passing game after failing to meet expectations in Tallahassee and Tuscaloosa."
