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01-08-2025
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Notre Dame football lands pledge from 2027 QB recruit Teddy Jarrard
SOUTH BEND —Notre Dame football stayed hot on the recruiting trail, securing a commitment Thursday afternoon from Georgia prep quarterback Teddy Jarrard. Rated a four-star recruit in the 2027 class, Jarrard is entering his junior season at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Ga. Jarrard transferred after leading North Cobb Christian to an 11-2 record and the state private-school semifinals last fall. 'Notre Dame always stuck out to me,' Jarrard said in his official YouTube announcement. 'Coach (Marcus) Freeman is building something special up there. It's something I want to be a part of.' Standing 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, Jarrard is rated the 15th-best quarterback nationally in his recruiting class by 247 Sports Composite. Pegged as the 195th-best recruit overall at this point, Jarrard picked the Irish over nearby Georgia and a trio of Big Ten suitors: Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State. 'They can expect to get a person who's going to be a perfectionist at his craft,' Jarrard said. 'Every day my goal is to get a little bit better and take little strides every step of the way. I'm trying to be as perfect as possible. They're going to get a hard-working kid.' has bumped Jarrard to No. 2 among 2027 quarterbacks and No. 52 overall. Jarrard completed 69% of his passes as a sophomore, piling up 2,752 yards and 31 touchdowns along with five interceptions. Jarrard becomes the third commitment for Notre Dame in the Class of 2027, joining Alabama prep linebacker Ellis McGaskin and Asheville, N.C., long snapper Sean Kraft. Steve Angeli: What impressed Syracuse coach Fran Brown the most about former Notre Dame football QB Notre Dame's quarterback pipeline already includes a nonbinding commitment from Class of 2026 recruit Noah Grubbs of Lake Mary, Fla. A four-star prospect, Grubbs is listed at 6-4 and 205 pounds and rated as the No. 16 quarterback recruit in his class. The early signing period runs from Dec. 3-5. Notre Dame's 2026 recruiting class ranks fifth nationally, according to 247 Sports Composite, after climbing as high as second. Notre Dame freshman quarterback Blake Hebert (6-3, 225) was a Clemson commit until switching to the Irish last fall in the wake of Deuce Knight's decommitment and subsequent pledge to Auburn. Hebert is a product of Boxford, Mass., who played at the Brunswick School in Greenwich, Conn., with fellow Notre Dame signees Matty Augustine (offensive tackle) and Ethan Long (safety). Mike Berardino covers Notre Dame football for the South Bend Tribune and Follow him on social media @MikeBerardino. This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Notre Dame football lands pledge from 2027 QB recruit Teddy Jarrard
Yahoo
25-07-2025
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4-star QB Teddy Jarrard announces commitment
Four-star quarterback recruit Teddy Jarrard has committed to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish over the Georgia Bulldogs, Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions. Jarrard is Notre Dame's third commitment in the class of 2027. The Fighting Irish have the No. 11 recruiting class in the 2027 cycle, but we're still over a year away from the early signing period for 2027 recruits. Jarrard plays both high school football and baseball. In 2025, he transferred to North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia, from North Cobb Christian. Jarrard is the second-ranked quarterback in Georgia in the class of 2027 behind only Lowndes QB Jayce Johnson. Jarrard has a big arm and is capable of connecting on deep passes. He is more of a pocket passer, but will extend plays to give his receivers more time to get open. He does a good job of keeping his eye downfield when scrambling. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound passer has tough and layers throws. He does not always fire bullet passes to his receivers. The North Cobb star is the No. 162 prospect in the nation and the No. 14 QB, per the 247Sports Composite. Jarrard is the No. 23 recruit in Georgia and has steadily risen in the recruiting rankings. The new Notre Dame commit is the No. 52 player in the country and the second ranked quarterback in the Rivals300. In 2024, Jarrard was named as the offensive player of the year with North Cobb Christian and helped his team go 11-2. He totaled 2,783 passing yards and 34 touchdowns in 2024. He also completed an impressive 72% of his passes, which showcases his accuracy. This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: 4-star Georgia QB recruit announces commitment to Notre Dame
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30-06-2025
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Class of 2026 Offensive Lineman Chooses Mizzou Over Bill Belichick
Class of 2026 Offensive Lineman Chooses Mizzou Over Bill Belichick originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz and company received some good news on Sunday evening. Brandon Anderson, a three-star offensive lineman from Kennesaw, Georgia (North Cobb High School) committed to Mizzou over Tennessee and North Carolina. The 6-foot-4, 320-pound product originally committed to Tennessee but reopened his search in January. Advertisement He took his official visit to Mizzou the weekend of June 6 and felt right at home. "I picked Missouri because it feels like it's my home," Anderson told 247Sports of his decision. "When I first got up there it felt like family and the coaches showed so much love to my family and throughout my recruiting process." Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Biggerstaff-Imagn Images 247Sports ranks Anderson as the No. 29 interior offensive lineman for the class of 2026. He is the eighth commit for Missouri's class, and second offensive lineman, joining Khalief Canty who pledged to the Tigers less than a week ago. During his recruiting process, Anderson, developed a connection with Tigers offensive line coach Brandon Jones. Advertisement "He is a very cool coach," Anderson said of Jones. "He grew up how I grew up and he understands the game of football. He likes my athleticism, footwork, and he said I could come in and start as a true freshman." Anderson is the fourth player to commit to the Tigers in the last week. Mizzou's recruiting class currently ranks 76th in the nation and 15th among SEC schools. However, a number of players with Mizzou among their favorites are expected to announce next month, including four-star tight end out of Iowa Evan Jacobson and JJ Bush, a four-star linebacker from Alabama. Related: Talented Four-Star Defensive Lineman Drops Mizzou for Miami Related: Mizzou Football's Top 25 Games Since 2000: No. 20-16 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Cobb County teacher and wife arrested for alleged child abuse and surveillance
The Brief Steven and Anissa Griffin are facing felony charges for allegedly subjecting their children to mistreatment, including surveillance, food deprivation, and confinement. The children were reportedly confined to their bedrooms, denied regular bathroom access, and monitored via video cameras without consent. Steven Griffin resigned from his teaching position at North Cobb High School following his arrest, and the investigation into the allegations is ongoing. COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A Cobb County high school teacher and his wife are facing multiple felony charges after authorities say they subjected their children to years of mistreatment, including surveillance in their bedrooms, food deprivation, and confinement. What we know Steven Griffin, a former English teacher at North Cobb High School, and his wife Anissa Griffin were arrested after investigators uncovered disturbing allegations of abuse at their home on Owens Landing Trail in Kennesaw. Both are charged with felony counts of cruelty to children and unlawful surveillance. The backstory According to warrants filed in Cobb County Magistrate Court, the Griffins allegedly confined their four children to their bedrooms, denied them regular access to the bathroom, withheld food, and installed video cameras in their bedrooms without the children's knowledge or consent. One of the children, a 15-year-old, was reportedly forced to live in an unfinished basement without heating or air conditioning and had to request permission to use the bathroom, which he was sometimes denied, causing him physical pain. He also told investigators he was confined to his room for five days and was sometimes denied food. Authorities say the Griffins placed alarms on the children's bedroom doors to alert them if they were opened, and the children were required to ask for permission—often through the surveillance system—to leave their rooms or eat meals. A now-18-year-old victim said she was confined to her room for one to two months and had to ask for permission to use the bathroom after being locked out. Both the 14-year-old and 18-year-old expressed discomfort with the constant video monitoring, especially as they changed clothes in their rooms. The 15-year-old echoed those concerns. What they're saying Steven Griffin has since resigned from his teaching position following his arrest. A Cobb County School District spokesperson confirmed his departure, saying, "This individual no longer works for the district and has not been at the school since his arrest and has resigned. We expect all our staff members to uphold the highest professional and personal standards inside and outside of school. Our thoughts are with his family as legal proceedings take their course." What we don't know The investigation is ongoing. The Source This article draws details from the arrest warrants for Steven Griffin and Anissa Griffin. The Cobb County School District offered a statement. The Cobb County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest, charges, and provided the mug shots.
