Updated 2016 Tiger Recruiting List (Offense Only)

Feb 4, 2015, 4:51 PM

QB- Zerrick Cooper 6-3 200 Jonesboro, GA Jonesboro HS Committed to CU on 10/11/14. "Cooper said it was the combination of the relationship he has formed with Swinney and his top recruiter Chad Morris that made him commit. I feel like I can trust them,” Cooper said. “I think we have a good relationship that a coach and player needs. I knew of my decision before the visit Saturday. I just felt comfortable making the decision right now.” Invited to Nike Elite 11 QB Camp. Recorded a 4.7 40 yard dash. As a Jr, 83-156 1,200 yds 6 TD (missed most of season with injury, currently rehabing) As a Soph, 2,200 pass yds 23 TDs, 404 rush yds and 11 TDs. According to ESPN, Cooper is a 4* prospect, the #8 QB with an 82 grade, and the number 98 overall prospect. For video highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFDv720NUBQ
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3330714/zerrick-cooper
An interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqdflpI86RU

QB/ Ath - Chazz Surratt 6-3 200 East Lincoln High, Denver, NC. Offered on 10/1/13. 4* #11 QB by Yahoo Rivals. 24/7 Composite #10 Dual Threat QB, # 279 overall. Runs a 4.5 40. Recently led East Lincoln to a 16-0 season, 2A state title and was named State Player of the Year by NCPreps. This is his second state title while at the helm for East Lincoln. He completed 66.3 percent of his passes for 4,349 yards and 53 touchdowns with 13 interceptions while rushing for 1,272 yards and 20 touchdowns. Surratt broke Chris Leak’s state record for total yards in a season. In 2012, had 562 rush yds with 8 TDs, 288 pass yds 2 TDs, 56 catches for 1,107 yds 13 TDs, 64 tackles with two sacks and 4 INTs. Has offers from UT, UNC, GT, Wake, NCSU, BC, Duke, and ECU. Has played QB, RB, WR, and DB. Is a tremendous athlete who can plays multiple positions. Also has a 4.4 GPA. Considered a UNC lean. Also a basketball player. Video highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhbfuLFpgxM

Short read on Surratt from opposing coach Sean Joyce, "Joyce remembers how a heavy rain pelted the field in the fourth quarter. He thought it might slow East Lincoln’s passing game. Joyce changed his defense to position more defenders near the line of scrimmage. “The whole time, I’m sitting there thinking, ‘No way they’re going to throw in this weather. We’ll send pressure,’ ” Joyce said. “And doggone it, if (Chazz) didn’t throw a strike, about 60 yards in the air. That broke our back.” Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/09/30/5211498/surratt-brothers-sizzle-at-east.html#storylink=cpy

QB- Rex Culpepper 6-3 210 Tampa FL Plant High 24/7 3* #26 Pro #485 Overall ESPN 3* #18 Pro #295, 79 Grade. Honorable mention all state his junior year. 4.75 40, 32" vertical, 285 bench, and 525 squat. Plant High was prodominately a run first team this past year. In 2014, was 152-248 passing with 21 TDs and 9 INTs and 2,145 yards. Also had 279 yards on the ground with 6 TDs. Culpepper has an extremely quick release as seen here: http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1458065-scouting-rex-culpepper Has offers from CU, FL, OhSt, Cincy, VT, Miami, and others. Visited CU in March of 2014. Has expressed high interest in Clemson, Stanford, Fla, and OhSt. Culpepper stated, "Clemson has nice facilities and they are making new ones. I really liked the head coach (Dabo Swinney). He came and talked to me for 20 minutes. I had no idea it was him. It’s really homey." Rex is the son of former NFL QB Brad Culpepper. Grandfather played at Fla.
"The attraction to Culpepper includes many things: His 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame, his arm (can throw a football 70 yards), accuracy, speed, strength, durability, leadership qualities and genes (dad Brad Culpepper played in the NFL). "Last year as a sophomore, Culpepper’s experience was limited while Colby Brown played out his senior year. Culpepper, however, had an outstanding spring and his stock has shot up as expected. Culpepper follows a long list of great Plant quarterbacks, including four who have won four state titles in the past eight seasons: Robert Marve (state title 2006), Aaron Murray (2008), Phillip Ely (2009) and James Few (2011)." Read more: http://tbo.com/sports/blogs/hillsborough-prep-report/offers-flowing-in-for-plant-qb-culpepper-20140605/
Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1715388/rex-culpepper

RB- Tavien Feaster 6-0 193 5* 97 grade #2 RB Spartanburg, SC As a sophomore, 171 carries, 1429 yds, 8.4 avg, 129 avg yds per game, 15 TDs, over 700 yds receiving. Injured shoulder Junior year but still had 1,153 rushing yards with 15 TDs. Also had 1,016 receiving yards and 11 TDs . Showed out at the 2014 State Title game with 130 rush yds 2 TDs on 26 carries, 5 recs for 132 yds TD, and had a 44 yd INT return. State champion in the 100 M dash (10.59) and 200 (21.29) 4.4 40 time. Visited CU on junior day of 14'. Unofficial visit for the UNC and scar game. Recently visited during bowl practice. Has camped at UT and has visited Aub. 24/7 ranks him as the #2 RB and 13th overall. ESPN ranks Feaster as the #2 RB and gave him a 86 grade. Rivals has him as the #2 RB and 43rd nationally. According to pundits Clemson appears to lead with Auburn, Georgia, UT, and Bama also in the mix for his services. Named to the MaxPreps Junior second all America team. Watch his film and tell me it doesn't remind you of anyone. Especially the way he runs the wheel route. Make no mistake about it, Feaster is the fastest man in the state. Film of said dusting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4gVRTGDUmE
For junior film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz5w9Onf-jY
More Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quu8XuHI3Fc
Interview post title game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JhzbqOLHr4

Further notes: "For Feaster, education and early playing time will be top priorities as he sifts through the schools on his offer list. “First, education is important,” he said. “Playing time will be important. I don’t want to sit on the bench for two years and then split reps with a bunch of other guys. I want to be treated as a player and not just another number." Read more from this article at: http://notredame.scout.com/story/1504383-elite-running-back-has-irish-on-the-radar

WR Charlie Woerner 6-5 220 Tiger, GA Rabun HS Rivals 4* #11 WR, #23 Overall. ESPN 4* #5 WR, #50 overall, 84 grade. 24/7 4* #22 WR, 107 overall. Had a stellar junior year with 1,187 rush yards, 690 receiving yards, and 17 total TD (caught 6, ran for 11). Also tallied 122 total tackles and an INT. In 2013 ,rushed for 1,112 yards and had another 417 receiving while scoring 23 touchdowns. Was named to the 2013 2A 2nd Team all Defensive Team. For his career, Woerner has 2,190 rushing yards for 31 TDs and 1,736 receiving yards with 13 TDs. He's also logged over 320 tackles, 6 TFL, 9 INTs, 18 passes defended, and one blocked FG. Runs a 4.5 40, 33.5" vert, 335 bench, 385 squat, 10.93 100M, and 54 second 400M dash. Also a track athlete who runs the 110M Hurdles and throws the discuss. Has offers from CU, Bama, UGA, Duke, Fla, UT, and Oregon. His uncle Scott played on UGA's title team. One person's take on Woerner: "Charlie Woerner is a old-school football player who hearkens back to his famous uncle's era of toughness and sacrifice. No wonder everybody wants him."
4 TDs in one half footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ManvzIxO54o
Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1760927/charlie-woerner
Track Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP9S_-vXI0k
Coach Shaw Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juH0VHSO8k4

WR- Cornell Powell 6-1 180 Greenville, NC J.H. Rose HS Committed! 24/7 4* #48 WR #267 overall. Attended scar game. In 2013, had 47 catches for 1,228 yds with 21 TDs. Also plays stellar on special teams. US Army Combine MVP. Likely will climb, if not soar up in the rankings. Crystal ball says 75% CU, 12% OhST, 12% UNC, fwiw. Being recruited by Jeff Scott. Visited CU last season for the NCSU game. Visited recently for junior day. Also a basketball prospect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awXzlbr2JcE

Short read on Powell from 24/7, “I loved his competitiveness,” 247Sports Director of Scouting Barton Simmons said. “He competed all day long.” Powell was slated for the first session of the combine, but he stuck around and competed in both. “He fought for reps,” Simmons said. “I thought he showed the most diverse skill set of any of the receivers. I thought he showed great quicks and the ability to get off the line of scrimmage. He showed strength downfield to be a big receiver with the ball in the air. He can play whatever role you need a receiver to play and he showcased all of that.” Clemson is the early favorite for Powell, led by the recruiting efforts of Jeff Scott. “We’re really close,” Powell said. “We talk almost every day. I’ve been up there a couple times and I’ll probably go back. “When I went down there they showed me mad love. It was a real cool experience. I visited their campus and toured the school. The atmosphere, the best 11 seconds in college football, going down the hill, that was unbelievable. The game atmosphere was crazy and I just enjoyed everything about it. My mother even liked it. I went to Carolina, N.C. State, ECU and Duke, but Clemson stood out.”

WR- Bryan Edwards 6-3 205 Conway, SC 4* #25 WR, #144 overall by Yahoo. ESPN Top 300, 4* 80 grade, #39 WR, #3 in SC, and #197 overall. 24/7 4* #58 WR, #7 in SC, and #322 overall. As a soph, 17 recs, 225 yds, 9 TDs, 36 tks, 2 FR, 7 PBUs. Said this in December of 2014, "Top of my list would be Clemson," Edwards said. "Then it's USC and Florida. I'm still pretty wide open." Edwards' grandfather played for Clemson and his sister is a student there." Recently visited for the scar game. Offered in December of 12'. Visited for Junior day and SC State game. Has offers from CU, scar, Wake, VT, UNC, Fla, and Duke. Started trending as a scar lean after visiting them for junior day. Recently stated that his gf has been accepted into scar but has made no decision yet. Is expecting CU coaches to stop in on him some time soon. Edwards is still being recruited by Danny Pearman and Jeff Scott.
Sophomore Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f5pqqCNAOE http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1618858/bryan-edwards
More Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9C9QqY9r8M
More highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqROOhYaRxY

WR- TJ (Tavares) Chase 6-1 175 Plant City, FL IMG Academy Committed 4* #13 WR, #79 nationally by Rivals. 24/7 #32 WR, #137 overall. In 2014 has 25 catches for 521 yds and 5 scores. One of the top performers at the Valdosta MVP Camp. Does well in the classroom with a strong GPA. Nike Sparq verified 4.60 40, 26.5" vertical, 185 bench, and 225 squat. In 2014, had 24 catches for 600 yards and 5 touchdowns (very run oriented team who threw only 176 passes). Attended the 2014 Clemson vs scar game. Commited to Clemson on Junior Day of 2015. Was considered a FSU lean, camped there and visited unofficially twice. Had offers from CU, FSU, Aub, Fla, UGA, NCSU, ND, Rutgers, and others. "I"m shutting everything down, Clemson is the place for me," he said. "I'm deciding to shut that down and just make sure I have the grades and stuff to get down to Clemson."

High praise for Chase, “It may be a little premature, but T.J. has a lot of Larry Fitzgerald in him,” Green says. “Great route-runner, great hands, great body control, runs well after the catch — he pretty much does everything excellent. He can do pretty much everything — he has no weakness. He’s got it all. Definitely one of the best football players in the nation, in his class.” E.G. Green, IMG WR Coach.
Film: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/rivals-spotlight-t-j-chase-180300273.html
Interview: http://sports.yahoo.com/video/r250-challenge-t-j-chase-131800195.html

WR- Diondre Overton 6-5 195 Greensboro, NC Page HS Offered on 12-8-14. Also a basketball prospect. Has a 32" Vert, 225 bench, and 325 squat. Being recruited by Jeff Scott and Danny Pearman. Recently attended Junior Day 15'. Has early offers from CU, VT, Duke, ECU, NCSU, and UNC. In 2014, he had 70 catches for 1200 yards and 11 touchdowns. "I know that they have a good history of putting wide receivers in the NFL," he said. "I know it's a good program and I like their offense. I think I kind of favor some of Clemson's former receivers like Martavis Bryant and Sammy Watkins. I remember that Sammy had a couple of touchdowns of over 90 yards." Also, Overton is friends with both Cornell Powell and TJ Chase...“We [Chase and Powell] all communicated about it,” Overton told TigerNet. “We talked a lot about the Wide Receiver U thing, so we’re all trying to come to a decision. I grew up with Cornell when I was in Greenville so I already knew him.” Good to know.
Basketball dunk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3OHzyz1Wyg
For video: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4198067/diondre-overton

WR Larry Collins 6-3 195 Hopkins, SC Lower Richland HS Rivals 3* #64 WR. 24/7 3* #86 WR, 543 overall. Has offers from FSU, scar, NCSU, CU, UNC, UT, Wake, and others. Per HUDL, runs a 4.5 40 and 11 second 100M dash. In 2014, mostly saw duty at QB but still had 15 catches with 5 going for TDs. Further reading.. "His size and strength were obvious, but his technique was just as impressive. He showcased quick feet for a receiver his size and utilized a massive pair of hands and long arms to create separation off the line and corral anything thrown his way, leaving defensive backs frustrated. Collins also matched his big day with what appeared to be an impressive 40-yard dash. The sprinting technique makes for an impressive stride, while basketball has taught him the proper way to create space with his body, boxing-out defenders. " Recently attended Jr. Day at UNC. Has no favorites yet and is unsure when he'll make his commitment.
Sophomore Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoLPUWnvke4
Video Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3114931/larry-collins

RB/ ATH- Mecole Hardman 5'11 175 4* (likely 5*) #3 ATH, 33 overall as per ESPN Elberton, GA Recently participated in Georgia's Junior All Star Game and caught 5 passes for 128 yards and a TD. Has played multiple positions including QB. According to MaxPreps, Hardman tallied 946 rush yards and 10 TDs this past season. Tore his meniscus but still average 135 yards on the ground per game and also caught a pass for a score. In 2013, he rushed for 1672 yards with 17 scores. Stopped by for an unofficial visit recently (January 2015). Attended the Dabo Swinney camp and was by far the fastest player on the day. Hardman is widely known for his elite speed and has clocked a 4.37 40 time. According the HUDL.com, has a 37.5" vertical, 275 bench, and a 385 squat. Was on campus for the Syracuse and scar game. Considered a UT lean with UGA and CU as the top three unofficially. Also has offers from Aub, Fla, GT, Miami, Miss, PSt, scar, and others.
69 Yard TD run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlE0x9WB1PE
36 Yard TD run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEJ-mxvLD6Q
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1626590/mecole-hardman

WR- Binjimen Victor 6-4 180 4* Coconut Creek, FL #9 WR by 24/7. #27 WR by Rivals and #132 overall. In 2014, had 44 catches for 811 yds with 12 TDs. 4.58 40 time. Being recruited by Brent Venables. Camped at Aub and Bama. Has offers from most majors. Nominated for the US Army Bowl. Has an on again, off again commit relationship with Miami. From Larry Blustein, "Having watched him a number of times, this is one of those talented prospects who stretches the field and runs very good patterns. His quickness and improving skill level will make him one of the players to keep an eye on for years to come.'' It's tough to get a clear cut idea of where he's leaning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8rdhkL9f0c

ATH- Korey Charles 5-11 175 Tallahassee, FL North Florida Christian #18 ATH # 178 overall by Yahoo. In 2014, KR TD, 1120 rush yds and 10 TDs with 19 catches for 205 yds. In 2012, had 89 tkls, 3 INTs. Quickly moving up boards. Orlando NSFC All Combine Team member 4.46 40, 33 1/2 vert, 10.2' broad jump. Crystal ball: 50% LSU 25% CU 25% OSU fwiw Camped at FSU and visited there twice. Attended All In Cookout. Visited for Syr game Highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2645970/korey-charles "I don't really have a favorite at this point," Charles said. "I just want to concentrate on improving every day and worry about all of that when the time comes. But I do appreciate any offer that comes my way."

ATH/ WR Eli Stove 6-1 180 Niceville, FL Niceville HS
24/7 4* #14 WR, 81 Overall
Rivals 4* #6 WR, 37 Overall
ESPN 4* #15 WR, 80 Overall
For his junior year, Stove had 30 rushes for 325 yards with 2 TDs. He also caught 54 balls for 719 yards while reaching the endzone ten times. In 2013, had 46 carries for 275 yards and 5 scores. Also nabbed 32 catches for 431 yards and 3 touchdowns. Has four INTs over the past two seasons. Has clocked a 4.51 40 time. Has stellar game speed and break away ability. Extremely difficult to bring down. Has offers from Aub, CU, FLA, FAU, FSU, UofL, UNC, Mizzu, UK, ND, and others.
Watch him break tackles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9qgjLLsE1M
Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1833340/highlights/77142394

WR- Devine Deablo 6-3 180 Tabor High, Winston Salem, NC 24/7 Composite #60 WR and #325 overall, 3*. ESPN Top 300 4* 80 Grade, #40 WR, #198 overall. 4.55 40 time. Has a top 4 of CU, UNC, VT, and OSU. Crystal Ball: 57% CU 43% UNC. Clemson, North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Ohio State are my top schools right now,” Deablo said, “I’d say they’re all even. They’re showing me the most interest and have let me know how much they want me to be a part of their programs.” "He's an explosive player." Mount Tabor head coach Laymarr Marshall said. "I hate to make comparisons to guys but he's an A.J. Green type wide receiver if I had to give you a prototype. He's a very fluid athlete. This was his first season playing wide receiver, but he looks so natural at it." Visited CU for UNC game and the SCar game.
Catch vs Reagan HS: http://www.maxpreps.com/video/watch.aspx?videoid=98377208-042a-4d6f-b256-ce9ba2fe630c
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1697975/deablo-divine

WR- Eddie McDoom 5-11 170 Winter Garden, FL West Orange HS A 3* recruit on Rivals, # 56 WR. 31 recs, 475 yds, 4 TD. 4.25 shuttle, 32.8 vertical. Also runs track. One of the faster guys in the 2016 class. Offered in May and were the first to offer him. CU, OhSt, scar, BC, and UK are all going for his services. Recently visited UK. Stated in October that Clemson was on top. "The offense they have there is a passing offense and I like it a lot and it feels like I could fit in there. I'm really excited about it. I like the school and I know they have a lot of players that come out of there in the draft." http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1841431/eddie-mcdoom

WR- Stephen Sullivan 6-6 200 4* Donaldsville, LA 24/7 #11 WR, 74 overall. 24/7 #9 WR and #71 overall 4*. ESPN Top 300 #11 WR and #69 overall. Verbal commit to LSU on 2/15/14. Still making visits. Made an unofficial visit to CU in November for the scar game. Auburn, Clemson, Hawaii, Mississippi State and Ole Miss are a few of the schools that have offered recently and he took an unofficial visit to Auburn. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1558702/stephen-sullivan

WR- Darnell Salomon 6-2 175 Hollywood, FL Champagnat Catholic HS. 97 grade, #4 WR, 35 by Rivals. Offered on March 5, 14. Attended camp at CU. In 2013, 47 recs, 896 yds, 9 TDs. Ran a 4.4 40. I would be shocked if we are still interested in his services as he was arrested for theft while at UGA camp. The latest: "Wide receiver Darnell Salomon, the No. 35 recruit in the nation according to the 247Sports Composite, has apparently been using an iPhone he denied stealing after turning himself in on felony burglary charges in July, according to a report by the Athens Banner-Herald Web site onlineathens.com."

WR- Clyde Lefore 6-1 175 New Orleans, LA Warren Easton HS 24/7 #17 WR and #89 overall. ESPN Top 300 #18 WR, 82 grade, #97 overall. 4.43 40 time, 180 bench, 230 squat. 33 catches for 821 yards and nine touchdowns in 2014. From Scout James Smith, "His strengths are easily noticeable in his highlight reel, as he glides around the field, outrunning opponents and often making big plays in the passing game. His athleticism and ability to track and make plays on the ball is what sets him apart from many of his peers."
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1518513/kelejawan-leflore

WR- DJ (Darrell) Clark- 5'11 175 New Orleans, LA 1st team All District. *3 stars by Rivals, 3 by 24/7. 3 stars, #172 WR by ESPN, 73 grade. Has commited to Arizona on Jan 24, 2015. Offered in May of 2014. Video: http://www.tigernet.com/update/recruiting/Clemson-offers-New-Orleans-WR-15805

TE- J.C. Chalk 6-4 225 Argyle, TX Argyle HS Commited to CU on 6/11/14 at CDS Camp. A 3* prospect by Rivals who ranks 14th at TE. ESPN also has him as a 3* recruit; as does 24/7 who puts him as the 14th best TE. In 2013, tallied seven catches for 90 yards. In 2014, Chalk nabbed 34 passes for 460 yards with 7 TDs. Nike Sparq has confirmed his numbers as 6'4 216 with a 29.6" vertical. Has offers from Duke, Ok St., Ole Miss, TTech, AZSt, and others. His grandfather is former coach Gene Stallings. For video highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1749348/jc-chalk

Short read on ChalkArizona State, Colorado State and Duke are also among his scholarship offers, and Texas A&M, where Stallings coached before moving on to the NFL and then Alabama, is among schools showing interest in potentially offering. But that won't make a difference, Chalk said. "It doesn't really matter to me," Chalk said. "I'm going to be totally in. I'm not going to try to talk with any other coaches. I've already called the other coaches and told them I'm committed." Read more: http://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/college/clemson/2014/06/11/jc-chalk---clemson---commitment---gene-stallings/10329285/

OG- Parker Boudreaux 6'4 282 Orlando, FL Bishop Moore Catholic HS. Perhaps the top OL in the 2016 class. Has over 60 offers. ESPN Top 300, #20 OL, 222 overall. 24/7 has him as the #7 OT and #142 overall. 5.13 40, 325 bench, 450 squat. 2nd Team all state Fla 5A. Unofficially visited for UNC game. Orlando NSFC All Combine Team member. Moving up the boards quickly. After visiting CU, said "Everything was awesome. Probably my favorite visit so far." Also attended the Tigers bowl practice in December. You'd be hard pressed to find a better pulling guard in this class. This young man is going to be special. Crystall ball has it 43% CU, 43% ND, and 14% Fla. Bishop Moore head coach Matt Hedrick said earlier this spring, "He's potentially as good as anyone we've had, or possibly even better. He's not a great technical player yet, but he improved a lot during the year. He's got great feet, but learning how to use them to block people and gain leverage and all of that stuff, he's still learning. He's learning the game." Video highlights: http://notredame.scout.com/story/1504836-red-carpet-for-boudreaux
More film: http://www.maxpreps.com/video/watch.aspx?videoid=b3cdb459-4329-488c-b3e7-c57dd032b008
Interview: http://www.wftv.com/videos/news/bishop-moore-ot-parker-boudreaux/vCmJ8g/ You'll note in this interview that he stated that he loves the recruiting process and fan mail. Very surprising that he said UK and Ark are showing him the most love.

OL- Sean Pollard 6-5 294 4* South Pines, NC #4 OG and 191 overall by Yahoo. 5.9 40 time, 4.76 shuttle, 21.6" vert, 235 bench, 365 squat. Offered on 7-8-14. Attended CDS Camp. Visited in Sept and Nov. Committed to CU on 12-18-14. Had offers from Duke, ECU, UNC, NCSU, and Wake. "Could play Tackle or Guard and worked out at both at camp. He has good enough feet to play either, gets to the next level of the defense. Overall a top tier player in the region and wonderful early get for Clemson." http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2196811/sean-pollard From Pollard on his commit day: "It's a second family," Pollard said of Clemson. "It's basically just a college-level version of our program here. They're just so family-oriented and they look out for everybody. Even though it's four and a half hours away from home, I'm not going to be homesick that much because I know I'm with another band of brothers." Read more at http://www.highschoolot.com/pinecrest-ol-pollard-commits-to-clemson/14295003/#77StAAysqHwaQwJR.99

OL- John Simpson 6-4 270 North Charleston, SC Fort Dorchester HS Per 24/7, he is the #26 OT, #257 overall, and a 4* prospect. Rivals gives him 4*, #7 OT, and #248 overall. Offered on 10/4/14. Visited for scar game and had this to say, “It was a good show, I must admit,” he said. “But I don’t really know how to explain it. It was a great day. I didn’t expect for it to go how it went. I was expecting it to be real close.” Has offers from CU, scar, UofL, Wake, and UGA. Has said Scar is a slight leader at this point. However, some believe he is warming up to CU. And if Twitter is any indication, this would appear to be true. Was recently visited by Dabo.
For video highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1513456/john-simpson

OL- E.J. Price 6-6 290 Lawrenceville, GA Archer High 24/7 #65 overall and the 9th best OL. Rivals list Price as the #6 OT and 54th nationally. Recently listed a Top Ten (as of Jan 24, 2015) and Clemson is still in there with Aub, Ga, Mich, FSU, OhSt, LSU, scar, UT, and Vandy. The crystal ball pics have him as a UGA lean and Auburn in the mix. Was on campus for the CU vs. scar game. Per his coach Todd Wofford, ""He's a physical freak, by all definitions," Wofford said. "Very athletic, can run, he's powerful but only scratching the surface of what he can do. "He's very athletic. He has a mean streak. He's like the prototype left tackle."
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGH3iSSrxxQ

OL- Landon Dickerson 6-5 290 Hudson, NC South Caldwell HS Offered 12-3-14. Leaders include CU, VT, and UT. Wants to be an engineer and academics will play a huge role in his recruitment. Runs a 5.11 40, 4.70 shuttle, 30 inch vert, and 455 lb bench. A 3* prospect by Rivals. ”I’m going to make my decision during my senior season, but I don’t have a date set yet,” Dickerson said. “I don’t have any favorite schools right now. I’m wide open.”
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3337153/highlights/85112687

OT- Clark Yarborough 6-6 268 Woodberry Forest, VA Woodberry FHS 4* by Rivals #16 OT, 187 overall. 24/7 #13 OT and #151 overall. ESPN ranks him as the #16 OT, #165 overall, with an 81 grade. Has an offer from CU and most major schools. His grandfather played at Virigina, as did his cousin. However he says his families' ties to particular schools will play "zero factor" in his decision. He is highly sought after due to his combination of size, length, technique, and agility. On his recruitment, "There are a few schools that really stand out that I'm gonna return back to during the school year," he said. "But I'm not putting out an official list. My recruitment is still very open and I'm not gonna narrow anything down any time soon." According to Yarbrough, a school's proximity to his home could play a small factor in his recruitment, although finding the "right fit" will supersede everything. "I mean, it would be nice to be close to home and be close to my family," he said. "But that's not gonna stop me if I find the right fit. It could be on the other side of the country. But that's just stuff I've got to figure out. "
https://tape.preps.com/h/va/woodberry-forest/woodberry-forest-high-school/clark-yarbrough/vs-st-christophers/94747673/

OT Luke Elder 6-5 280 Lagrange, GA Lagrange HS Received an offer at CU's Junior Day. Participated in Georgia's Junior Bowl. Elder is also an excellent student who carries a 4.25 GPA. Has offers from CU, UofL, Miss St, UNC, scar, GaSu, and others.
Film: http://www.maxpreps.com/video/watch.aspx?videoid=8acad40b-9abc-4704-ab1a-72267d5fa578
More film: https://tape.preps.com/h/ga/lagrange/lagrange-high-school/luke-elder/vs-shaw-high-school/108638688/

OL- Ben Cleveland 6-7 322 Toccoa, GA Stephens Co HS. 24/7 5* No. 3 OT 16 overall. Offered on 4-30-14 and attended Junior Day 14'. Commited to UGA on 7/19/14. Runner Up MVP for Rising Senior Bowl.

OT Will Fries 6-6 265 Cranford, NJ Cranford HS Rivals 3*, #13 OG #11 NJ. 24/7 3* #34 OT and #395 overall. Has a 3.31 GPA and wants to major in business and marketing. Fries also plays center on the basketball team. He also is a member of the track team where he throws the shot-put and discus. Recently picked up a CU offer during Junior Day. Has offers from Army, Boston College, Clemson, Maryland, Duke, UMass, Northwestern, Old Dominion, Penn State, Rutgers and Syracuse. Tidbits: "I definitely got a lot stronger over the offseason," Fries told NJ Advance Media. "I definitely put a lot of hard work in the gym. That's where it starts off. Second, I would say I improved my technique a lot over the offseason, with taking better steps on run plays and not letting guys get off my blocks."
Film: http://www.maxpreps.com/video/watch.aspx?videoid=fe15e32a-dca3-41f9-b58b-d999a0fcc051

OG- Pete Leota 6-5 295 Asheville, NC AHS Attended CDS Camp and the Spring game. Also made an unofficial visit to the scar game. A 2* prospect by Rivals. Currently doesn't have a CU offer. BC, ECU, and Wake have offered. Leota visited Clemson and had this to say, "I went down for the Louisville game and it was awesome,” he said. “There were a lot of people there and I loved the atmosphere. It was also a great game. I really liked the food, too." (for more, http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1486068-leota-updates-recruitment ) ”I talked to (defensive tackles) coach (Dan) Brooks the most. He’s really good friends with my head coach. He told me he it was good to have me down there and that he hoped I would come back soon.”

OL- Austin Myers 6-5 290 Manvel, TX Manvel High 24/7 has him as a 3*, #40 OT, and #466 overall. ESPN has Myers as a 3* prospect. Rivals has him as a 3*, #35 OT. Attended CDS Camp with several other team mates. Currently has offers from TCU, ULL, Colorado, and CU. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-BmkIYKuS4

OL- Bryce Mathews 6-6 270 4* Brentwood, TN Rivals has him as the #14 OT and #161 overall. #263 in ESPN rankings. Father, Jason, played in the NFL and is his HS coach. Offered on 9/21/14. A&M and Tenn are currently leading. Visited CU for the scar beatdown.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1392409/bryce-mathews

OL- J.P. Urquidez 6-6 290 Hyattsville, MD DeMatha HS 4 star prospect according to 24/7 and listed as the #23 OT, #238 overall. Rivals has him as a 4* guy, #13 OT, and #126 overall. Offered on 9/18/14. On ESPN's board he has an 81 grade, 14th at his position and the #144 overall prospect. He's clocked a 5.4 40, 4.64 shuttle, 320 bench, and 405 squat. Here is some film of him going up against other top prospects:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0gSQ9kidhY

OT/ DT- Javon Kinlaw 6-5 286 Goose Creek HS 24/7 has him as a 4* guy, #15 OT, and #178 overall. Rivals has him as a 3* DE, #22 DE, and number 8 in SC. ESPN rates him as a 4* recruit, #17 OT, and 181 overall. Offered on 10/15/14. Visited during Syr game. As a junior, had 50 tkls and 4 sacks. The scoop: "Kinlaw is raw, very raw as a football player. He is even more raw as an offensive tackle. He flirted with that position back in the spring, but his preference is defense, and head coach, Chuck Reedy feels Kinlaw can help his team more on that side of the ball this year. Next year may be different. Kinlaw may again make another number switch. His future is at offensive tackle if he wants to be a difference-maker on the next level. Yes, he has improved as a big end this season -- he is quicker off the ball, he is in better football shape, and he has improved his strength." Read more at http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1454468-javon-kinlaw-all-about-upside
For video highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYKK7rkSRq4

OT- Richard Merritt 6-4 295 Washington D.C. Archbishop Carroll HS Offered on 10/23/14. # 8 OT, 60 by ESPN. #4 OT by Scout. Runs a 5.64 40, 5.18 shuttle, 23.8" vertical, 275 bench, and 530 squat. Has offers from most schools. Regarded as a raw prospect but has all the immeasurables. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1753334/highlights/111488394

OT- Jay Jay McCargo 6-4 260 Arlington, VA Bishop O'Connell High 3* #31 OT, 337 by Rivals. 3 stars by 24/7, #33 OT, and #386 overall. Has a 28" vertical, 255 bench, and 400 squat. Offered on 10/14/14. Has offers from UNC, Duke, ECU, Tennessee, Penn State, BC, scar, and CU. Cool read from an article, "What’s your favorite college football conference? : ACC." Attended the US Army AA combine and got some positive feedback. For video highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2798163/jay-jay-mccargo

OT Jack DeFoor 6-5 260 Calhoun, GA Calhoun HS Has offers from CU, UGA, AppSt, Cincy, GSU, and Mid Tenn. Nominated to Georgia's elite Junior Bowl but was unable to play due to an injury. Was a member of the state title team. Class AAA All State Team.
Highlights: http://www.maxpreps.com/video/watch.aspx?videoid=cc03418b-5d6d-4719-922d-d7f71cfaa349
Film vs. Elbert County: http://www.maxpreps.com/m/team/videos.aspx?gendersport=boys,football&schoolid=b91cf08a-e0ab-43ac-b886-a3f118096927&videoid=93f1b5af-b3a2-4feb-91b0-2fd361e8e861

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DL- Julian Rochester 6'5 280 Powder Springs, GA McEachern HS. #6 DL, #46 by Rivals. Per ESPN, #7 DL, #36 overall, and an 84 grade. Size, strength, and point of attack are what separate him. Runs a 5.19 40. Had the highest overall Sparq rating for a DL at 88.71. 2013, 136 tkls, 18 TFL, 11 sks. Offered 11-13-13. Top 5 are Aub, CU, FSU, UGA, LSU. #1 DT, #3 overall by 24/7. This guys an elite prospect. Recently named to the US Army AA game. Runner Up West Defense Junior Bowl Game. Says Georgia and Auburn are recruiting him the hardest. "My chances of going pro, my chances of playing early, graduation rate, if they have my major and how big is that major at that school," Rochester said when asked what his deciding factors will be. Sports management is his intended major. "Plus how far is it from home. I love having my parents at the game." One school that is playing up that love of family is Clemson. Rochester's family is from the Greenville, S.C. area and the Tigers are working that angle heavily. This spring, Rochester is considering getting a visit in to Clemson along with what he considers "automatic" visits to Georgia and Auburn. Florida State is another possibility. For more, check out: http://247sports.com/Bolt/Five-schools-outworking-the-rest-for-Rochester-34334775

For film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2399222/julian-rochester

DT- Nyles Pinckney 6'3 290 Seabrook, SC Whalebranch HS #14 DT, #105 by Rivals. Four stars, #20 DT, 241 overall by ESPN. In 2012, had 91 tkls, 16 TFL, 7 sks. In 2013, 61 tkls, 17 TFL, 10 FFs. In 2014, had 9 sacks, 27 TFL's, 10 forced fumbles, 8 fumble recoveries, and blocked three field goals. To say he's disruptive is putting it lightly. 5.23 40. Attended CDS camp. Vistited on 9/27/14 and recently attended the CU beatdown of scar. Was impressed by the crowd and said early playing time is also a plus. Considered a CU lean over FSU and Scar but has no official favorites as of yet. Named Island Packet/Beaufort Gazette's All-Area Defensive Player of the Year. Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2014/12/31/3901064/whale-branchs-nyles-pinckney-named.html#storylink=cpy

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1901546/nyles-pinckney

DT- Dexter Lawrence 6-5 310 Wake Forest, NC WFHS 24/7 5* No. 3 DT, 14 overall. A 5* guy from Rivals, # 2 DT and #9 overall. 5* from 24/7, #3 DT, #4 overall. CU was the first to offer. Holds offers from Fla, FSU, Miami, Mich, MichSt, UNC, Ark, NCSU, scar, and others. Was on campus for junior day 2015. "We knew he was big, and we knew that he could be a great high school football player when he came here in the ninth grade,” said Wake Forest coach Reggie Lucas. “But he has gotten a lot better. He is really big, strong and surprisingly quick for someone that size.” Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/12/11/5378876/wake-forests-big-lineman-has-huge.html#storylink=cpy

For video highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1728960/dexter-lawrence-ii

DT Michail Carter 6-3 311 Jackson, GA Jackson HS
24/7 Composite 4* #13 DT, 146 Overall
Rivals #12 DT, 93 overall
ESPN #14 DT and 171 overall.
As a junior, had 51 tackles and 13 TFLs. Clocked a 5.33 40 time.
Has offers from UGA, FLA, Bama, CU, ILL, GT, Miami, A&M, Vandy, and others. Has a top four of UGA, Bama, Aub, and Fla. "I see myself committing towards the end of my junior year or at the beginning of my senior year right now. I want to take things pretty slow and really know before I commit. Academics will play a huge role in my decision, so I am looking at the majors to see who is strong in Sports Therapy. That is important to me."

Camp Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRSWFeegeg0

Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfoPV6qFpMk

DT- Derrick Brown 6-4 275 Buford, GA Lanier HS 4* 97 grade by 24/7, #6 DT, #42 overall. An ESPN Top 300, #11 DT, #93 overall, 4*, 83 grade. 5.0 40 yard dash, 335 bench, and 505 squat. Offered on 1-21-14. Unofficial visit on 7-20-14. Has offers from Bama, Aub, BYU, ECU, CU, and others. Has visited Vandy, Bama, Miss St, and CU. From an interview, " Who are you talking to most? Brown: "Georgia, Auburn, Coach Elliot from Clemson, and Vandy." Let's discuss Clemson. Brown: "Clemson, I like their atmosphere. I like the small town. It depends on what I'm looking for in the school." Auburn is an exciting program, as well. What about them? Brown: "Auburn's got a lot of stuff going for them. What I'm looking at with them is how many people come in with that class. I kind of want to play as a true freshman." Also played extremely well in the Rising Senior Bowl, where he garnered four solo tackles, five assisted tackles, two sacks and one forced fumble. Named MVP by the AJC.
Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2213642/derrick-brown

DT- Rashan Gary 6-4 290 Paramus, New Jersey Paramus Catholic 5* by Rivals, #1 DT and #2 overall. 24/7 also gave him 5*, 99 grade, #1 DT, and #2 overall. Recently chosen as NJ Defensive POTY and the 2016 Under Armour AA Game. 24/7 also gave him a 10 out of 10 on athleticism, a 9 on explosiveness and size, and an 8 on first step and strength. Clocked a 4.74 40, 350 bench, 520 squat, and a 34" vertical. Has over 40 offers including Bama, FSU, UGA, UT, PSU, and others. "For the spring, I know me and coach Partridge talked about taking visits to Pitt, Clemson, LSU, South Carolina and Alabama," Gary, the Paramus (N.J.) Catholic junior defensive end told NJ Advance Media, Monday. "So those are visits I'm gonna take with my d-line coach (John Westervelt)."

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0exLbxXid9Y

DE- Shavar Manuel 6-5 262 Tampa, FL IMG Academy 5* from 24/7, #1 SDE, and #3 nationally. 5* prospect from Rivals and their #2 DE and 7th overall. 2nd overall on ESPN's Top 300. In 2014, recorded 61 tackles and 20 sacks. CBS/MaxPreps All American. Also an All State Team member. Was an all county performer as a freshman and sophomore. Has offers from Bama, FSU, Miami, PSU, Fla, OhSt, CU, and others. Has a top three of Bama, FSU, and Miami. From Jamie Newburg, "I was very anxious to see the 6-foot-4, 260-pounder, as they hosted a very good Tampa Bay Tech team led by Clemson bound Deon Cain. On this night Tech beat Blake 20-6. They did a nice job of scheming Manuel. On the game’s first play from scrimmage, Cain froze Manuel on a zone read option and scored on an 80-yard run. Certainly I see things that he must continue to work on. He can always get bigger, stronger and faster. Manuel can play a little harder. At least for the next two seasons he will constantly see double teams and teams running away from him. There are plays to be made on the other side of the field. He can get there. Of course Manuel can continue to work on his technique. Heck, I already think he does a nice job with it. He has several moves already in his arsenal."

For more, http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1437988-scouting-5-star-shavar-manuel

DE Patrick Bethel 6-2 240 Vero Beach, FL Vero Beach HS Rivals 4* #14 DE, 221 Overall. ESPN 4* #25 DE, 264 overall. 24/7 4* #19 DE, 272 overall. During his junior year, tallied 65 total tackles, 26 solo tkls, 18.5 TFL, and 7 sacks. In 2013, had 60 tackles and 12 sacks. Crystal ball has him as a Miami lean. Being recruited by Brent Venables. Has offers from CU, Miami, Bama, OhioSt, ND, UofL,LSU, AppSt, Ark, Fla, NCSU, UT, UCF, and others. His father Randy played TE at Miami. Vero Beach head coach Lenny Jankowski recently told Scout.com that Bethel is the "total package. He’s strong, he’s quick, he plays with a lot of energy, he finishes plays, he’s an extremely hard worker and a smart player. His athleticism for a 240-pound guy has allowed him to do a lot of things for us." Bethel transferred to Vero Beach High School this summer after his father, Randy Bethel, was dismissed as head football coach at Sebastian River in December after 16 years.

For video highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3005483/patrick-bethel

DT Anwuan Jackson 6-2 285 Ellenwood, GA Cedar Grove High 4* prospect from ESPN, 83 grade, #10 DT, #73 overall. 4* #7 DT by 24/7. 4* #7 DT and #63 overall on Rivals. Runs a 5.23 40, 4.87 shuttle, 22.2" vertical, and graded out at 63.15 Sparq Combine (By contrast, Julian Rochester graded out at 88.71). Holds offers from Bama, Aub, scar, Cincy, CU, Oregon, UT, and most majors. Has a very explosive first step. Was on campus for Junior Day. His brother, Bryson, plays at scar. For combine film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v3quq55SfY
For game film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1509422/highlights/25466373

DT Malik Walker 6-1 260 Montezuma, GA Macon County. A 24/7 Composite 3*, #35 SDE, #651 in the nation. A 3* prospect from ESPN. Nike Sparq verified 5.10 40, 22.7" vertical, 310 bench, and 445 squat. Has offers from Neb, UT, GT, UCLA, CU, and others. Was on campus for the UofL game.“Coach Swinney said they are high on me,” Walker said. “He said, just watch Jarrett. He said I could be like the next Jarrett. I could see myself playing there. I loved it,” he said of the Clemson visit. “I feel like I can play there. I like what coach Venables is doing.” Walker plans to return to Clemson for the USC game. ” CU offered last May. Has visited UT and stated they were on top. During his sophomore year had 57 tackles, 13 TFL, and 8 sacks.
For game film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1527968/malik-walker

DE- Terrell Hall 6-5 225 Washington D.C. St. John's College HS A 4* recruit on Rivals, #9 WDE, #178 overall. Per 24/7, a 3* prospect, #16 WDE, and #343 overall. Offered on 10/16/14. #19 WDE, 334 by Rivals. Has visited PSU and MD. Has offers from PSU, Tenn, OSU, UCLA. Once he attends more combines he could fly up most boards. There isn't a whole lot on him. Has no favorites as of now but has been to Ohio State three times. Fim: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2894054/terrell-hall
DT- David Marshall 6-4 275 Thomaston, GA. According to Rivals he's a 3* star guy, #26 DT. Per ESPN he's a 4* prospect, #22 DT, and #252 overall. Has offers from Alabama, Aub, GT, UofL, UCLA, CU, and others. 4.8 40 time, 300 bench, and 465 squat. Aub and Bama supposedly lead for him. Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2540323/david-marshall

DE Chidi Okonya 6-5 230 Riverdale, GA 24/7 Sports has him as a 4* guy and the #12 SDE. Was offered on 5/9/14. Visited CDS Camp. Combine times of 4.84 40, 405 squat, 30' vert. As a sophomore, 30 tkls, 1 sk, 2 FR. In 2014, 8 games played with 21 solo tkls and a sack. Made the All Region Team and was a participant in the GAHS Junior Bowl. Mike Reed visited him on May 9, 2014. Is a member of National Honor Society, BETA, and nominated for Governor's Honor Program. Also has a 4.0 GPA. Has several offers including UGA, Duke, Miami, Ole Miss, Cincy, and CU. Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2110398/chidi-okonya

DE/LB Rahshaun Smith 6-2 226 4* Baltimore, MD St. Frances HS (recently transferred to Florida's IMG Academy) #1 DE by Rivals, #10 overall. 24/7 recently listed him as the #4 SDE and 48 overall. Crystall ball: 45% Oklahoma, 27% Clemson, 27% FSU. In 2014, named first team All Metro. Had 111 tackles and two INTs. Has taken unofficials to WVU, Bama, CU, MD, and PSU twice. Visited for the Syracuse game. Visited for 2015 junior day. Being recruited by Brent Venables. 4.5 40, 30.3" vertical, and Sparq rating of 76.89. Has offers from most majors including Bama, CU, FSU, Okla, Fla, Mich, PSU, and UT.
Had this to say after visiting CU this fall; “I loved it,” he said. “It definitely was an eye opening visit. It changed my mind about Clemson and got me thinking about them. Their coaching staff is great. They work well with the players. It’s not only about football, it’s a family based program. Clemson’s defensive is fast, physical, aggressive and they swarm to the ball.” Has the size and speed reminiscent of Vic Beasley. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qg700XRXjX8
More film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1646245/highlights/15254374

DE/OLB Shane Simmons 6-4 225 4* Hyattsville, MD DeMatha HS Under Armour All American game selection. Recently committed to PSU.

DE/LB Josh Brown 6-3 210 4* Charlotte, NC Mallard Creek HS 24/7 has him as the #11 WDE. Attended CDS Camp. Unofficial visit on 11-30-14. Gave a verbal to FSU on 9/21/14.

LB Tre Lamar 6-3 230 4* #7LB on ESPN. Roswell, GA 24/7 93 grade, #5 ILB, #161 overall for 24/7. #8 LB, 90 overall on Rivals. Offered on 3/8/14. Recruited by BV and Coach Elliott. 315 bench, 405 squat. Won "Beast Award" at the Nike Showcase and ran a 4.9 40, 4.63 sh, 31.6' vert. Attended Junior Day. Unofficially visited on 8/2/14, 9/6/14, and 11/30/14. In 2013, 67 tkls, 4 sks, 25 TFL, 8 QBPs, INT. He would be a solid pickup. Plays with an edge. Has offers from Bama, Aub, Fla, Miami, GT, CU, and others. Listed a top three of UT, Bama, and MissSt on Eagle Eye Sports (the clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gZDAnxftUA ) Being recruited by Brent Venables and Tony Elliott. On Clemson: “They was the first to offer me and the first that I talked to so I like them a lot. It was good experience meeting Coach Venables, Coach Swinney and Coach Elliott.” On Miami: “I haven’t been to Miami yet but I grew up a fan of them so it was great to get the offer from them.” Special segment on Tre: http://www.wsbtv.com/videos/news/tre-lamar-lb-roswell/vCs4fY/
Latest highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2417525/highlights/180159389

LB- Keion Joyner 6-3 200 Havelock, NC Havelock HS
5* prospect from 24/7, #1 OLB, #4 overall.
#1 overall on Scout.com.
Rivals has him as the #3 LB and #15 nationally.
In 2014, Joyner totaled 86 tackles with 5 1/2 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. He also blocked a punt against New Bern. He had double figures in tackles twice during the season. Has offers from most majors including Aub, Fla, LSU, UNC, OhSt, and CU. Made an unofficial visit to CU on April 4, 2014. Was recently named to the 2014 NC All State Team. Grew up a Buckeyes fan but his family is from Abbeville, LA and LSU is high on his list. Scott Kennedy, Scout.com’s national executive director of scouting, describes Joyner as a “terrific pass rusher, both patient and aggressive, incredibly fast chasing plays down from the backside.” 2016 Under Armor AA Game participant. "I think Keion will be able to go to whatever college he wants and I'm sure he'll be playing in the NFL someday – and probably be a first-round draft choice." Article and film: http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1410626-the-scout-300-for-2016

ILB Jaquan Yulee 6-1 239 Chesapeake, VA Indian River HS
Rivals 4* #10 LB
ESPN 4* #6 LB, 231 overall.
24/7 #8 LB, 189 overall
According to 24/7, is "warm" on CU, UNC, and ND. Has made 3 unofficial visits to UNC. Crystal ball has him leaning towards UNC. 4.92 40 time. Has a Nike SPARQ 27.6" vert, 36' power ball, 275 bench, and 500 lb squat. "Having a linebacker with Yulee's size who can run a 4.7-second 40-yard dash hasn't hurt. Yulee is rated a four-star recruit by 247Sports and a three-star by Rivals. "He's a physical presence and brings an intensity that you want," Ferebee said. "He's got 19 offers so far and having he and his dad showing this kind of concern for his grades I think is appealing to coaches." Has offers Charlotte, CU, ECU, Mich, UNC, NCSU, ND, ODU, UVA, VTech, and others.
Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nNEnymR2tI
Highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeIuNUxCbIM
Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2208816/jaquan-yulee

LB Jamie Skalski 6-1 225 Newnan, GA Northgate High. 24/7 Composite has him as a 3* prospect and the #39 OLB. According to Rivals, Skalski is a 3* recruit and the 24th best LB. He currently has offers from CU, UofL, Marshall, Miss, UNC, UCF, and others. Had a thumb injury and was limited to 7 games but tallied 78 tackles and 3 sacks. Was named to the All County Team in 2014. "My favorite right now is Clemson," Skalski said. "I like coach Venables and I like their defense. The way I play, I can fit right into their system and what he does...quick read and getting to the football. Meeting coach Dabo Swinney, that was great,” he said. “He’s an easy guy to like right off the bat. A natural leader, someone I definitely want to play for. I think they like me as much as I like them.” Also plays soccer for his school. From an older interview, “Skalski is just a freshman, but we have a lot of confidence in him,” Northgate head soccer coach Bryan Hicks said. “He is our go-to guy on penalty kicks.”
The latest film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1511973/highlights/192460427

LB- P.J. Blue 6-3 205 Jemison, AL Jemison School
Rivals 4* #10 OLB and #115 overall.
ESPN 4* #12 OLB and #192 overall.
24/7 4* #12 OLB prospect, 175 overall
He has played mulitiple positions including OLB, S, and WR. "Our defense is built around him," Jemison coach Jake Hogan said. "That's where I think he'll play at the next level. He's got a nose for the football. He's got great instincts and great athleticism. He can play." There is one team that could be tough to beat should it offer a scholarship. Blue grew up an Alabama fan and could attend this weekend's game against Florida. "I still root for (Alabama) on Saturdays, but I downplay it," Blue said. Colleges are primarily recruiting him as an outside linebacker and safety, though he'd prefer to play safety. Blue said he hasn't thought too much about the recruiting process yet, though he knows he wants a school that feels like home and has a good gameday atmosphere. For further reading: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/09/jemison_lb_pj_blue_who_grew_up.html Has offers from Bama, CU, Aub, UofL, scar, and others.
YouTube Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFlSYoN9zW4
For game highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2051899/pj-blue

LB- Brandon Hill 6-3 208 Columbia, SC Heathwood Hall HS Has an offer and unofficial visited on 9/7/14. In 2015 has been a jack of all trades with 26 tkls, 4 TFL, INT, 34 carries 225 yds 5 TDs, 6 recs 120 yds and a TD. Clocked a 4.59 40 time, 33" vertical, 300 bench, and 400 squat. Also plays soccer. Has offers from CU, Wake, and Duke. Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2927705/brandon-hill

OLB Lyndell Wilson 6-2 215 5* Montgomery, AL Carver HS Offered on 4/30/14. As a sophomore, 71 tackles, 7 sacks, 5 FF. Now a 5* on 24/7 #2 OLB, 23 overall. Rivals has him as a 5* prospect, # 1 LB, and 12th overall. Runs a 4.64 40, 32" vertical, 245 bench, 495 squat, and runs a 11.2 100M Dash. Has offers from Bama, Aub, UGA, UofL, Oregon, scar, UT, CU, and several others. Most pundits feel he will stay instate at either Bama or Auburn. Released a Top 7 of Oregon, Bama, Aub, UofL, UT, GA, and USC. Has invitations to Under Armour AA Game and the US Army AA game. Also participated in Rivals 5 Star Challenge. Per his coach, "Lyndell is a freakish athletic kid," Gresham said. "He's 6-foot-3, runs like a 4.5 40. His football IQ is really high. He has a knack for rolling his hips and making big hits. He does everything you want in a linebacker. He can cover, can run, can hit, can rush the passer and, most importantly, he just makes play." Read more here: http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/07/freakish_2016_athlete_lyndell.html
For highlights: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2605363/lyndell-mack-wilson

ILB Shaq Quarterman 6-1 235 Orange Park, FL 2012 and 2013 Max Preps All American. Rivals 4*, #4 LB, and 151 overall. Gave a verbal to Miami. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1556884/highlights/61236381
ATH/ DB- Saivion Smith 6-2 175 IMG Academy, St. Petersburg, FL 4* ESPN. Rivals 4* No. 2 ATH, #24 overall. 5* by Rivals.com, #2 CB, and # 16 overall. In 2014, had 67 tackles, 6 INTs, and three blocked punts. Offered on 5-7-14. Unofficial visit to the scar beatdown. Also attended the 2014 CDS Camp. Considered to be a top prospect in this class. Check this out folks: "Smith has outstanding size at 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. He excels in coverage, against the run and on special teams both as a return man and on blocking kicks. In this game against Trinity he fought off a block to make a tackle on running back Jeff Holland. While tackling Holland he stripped him and picked up with football. Smith raced down the sideline for a score. At the time it was his six non-offensive touchdown this season [if you include the Kickoff Classic]." The aforementioned play can be seen at the :30 mark of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMVnucSE40w

DB/WR- Malek Young 5-10 175 Coconut Creek, FL ESPN has him as the #20 CB, #297 overall, and a 79 grade. 24/7 rates him as the #41 CB and 434 overall. Runs a 4.42 40, 36" vertical, 265 bench, 405 squat, and a 10.53 100M dash. Is a utility player who see's time on offense, kick and punt return teams. Nominated for Under Armor AA Game but will play in the US Army game instead. Grew up a FSU fan and is widely considered to be a FSU lean. Offered by BV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hedp083Z7XU

DB/ATH Robbie Robinson 5-10 170 Hampton, VA Phoebus HS (same HS as Boyd) 4* #18 CB, #214 overall by Rivals. 4.45 40. Had a great junior year and was named All Conference, First Team All State DB and First Team All State as a punt returner. In 2013, 80 tkls, 4 sks, 4 INTs (1 for TD), 5 punt returns for TD, 2 KO for TDs. First Team All State. First-Team All-Conference Defensive Back & Punt Return, First-Team All-Region Defensive Back & Punt Return and First-Team All-State ATH. 4.2 GPA. Smart kid. Visited CU for the scar game. Also made it to CDS Camp in 2014. "What will be the determining factor in choosing your school? : “Education and opportunity to play true freshman year.” Visited Death Valley for CU's junior day. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1806598/robbie-robinson
More Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm8yRSzF-UE
Further reading on Robbie:
What will be the determining factor in choosing your school? : “Education and opportunity to play true freshman year.”
Are you qualified academically?: “Yes.”
Do you have a “Dream School?” : “Not Necessarily.”
What’s your favorite college football conference? : It’s between the SEC, PAC- 12 and the ACC.”
What are your camp plans for the summer?: “DC NFTC and DC Rivals.”
What Jr. Days are you planning to attend?: “UVA, Clemson, Penn State, Alabama, West Virginia, Marshall, Ohio State and Tennessee.”
Is early playing time important?: “Second factor behind education.

DB Chad Clay 6-0 177 Suwanee, GA Peachtree Ridge HS Scout.com 4* #17 CB, 194 overall. ESPN 4* #11 CB and 94 overall. 24/7 4* #21 CB, 208 overall. Nike SPARQ certified 4.53 40. His father Willie was a standout DB at GT (Had 27 INTS in 8 years of NFL play). On visiting Clemson, “I really like the other stuff, other than football, that they offer,” he said. “It’s a good school where I can get a good education and a good job after I’m done with football.” Has offers from UGA, LSU, Aub, OHST, CU, Neb, UT, GT, TA&M, among others. Chad also plays basketball at PRHS and is a 3* bball prospect. Was the overall Defensive MVP at Core 6 Showcase.

24/7's Steve Wiltfong writes, "Clay was a standout out on both sides of the ball during 1-on-1s. He played a physical brand of football as a cornerback, at one point jamming a four-star receiver so badly he drove him back several yards into the backfield. Clay had several pass breakups and didn’t give up much all afternoon. As of July 2014, had a top 8 of UGA, Aub, LSU, Bama, A&M, CU, Neb, and OhSt. Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2571119/chad-clay Awkwardly painful interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjtY7mO9ZBk

DB Zechariah McPhearson 6-0 186 Upper Marlboro, MD Riverdale Baptist HS In 2014, had 4 INTS, 26 PBU's, and 10 total TDs. Nominated to Capital Area Football All Conference Team. Named honorable mention private school All-State. Has offers from Wake, BC, Hampton, Iowa, and CU. His father played for BC. Also plays baseball for Riverdale Baptist. Hit .387% last year with 24 hits, 14 RBIs, and was 17 of 18 stealing bases.

DB Levonta Taylor 5-11 177 Virginia Beach,VA Ocean Lakes HS
Rivals 5* #1 CB and 8 overall
24/7 5* #2 CB and 24 overall
In 2014, had 61 tackles, 11 TFL, and 4 INTs. Also caught 35 passes for 578 yards with 7 scores. Known as a versatile and unique athlete. One of the few underclassmen who was invited to last year's The Opening. As per HUDL, Taylor runs a 4.34 40 time. They also have him with a 40.4" vert, 295 bench, and 405 squat. Has offers from UVA, VTech, CU, AZSt, Duke, FSU, UK, Miss, UGA, USC, and others. An interview: http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1420176-the-opening-levonta-taylor
Film: http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3348454/levonta-taylor

A scout's take on Taylor:" I saw Taylor in person at The Opening and 5’10” may be a little generous with his height, but he plays bigger than his size. He’s a fluid athlete that transitions extremely well and has explosive speed. He can run with just about anyone. Taylor is so natural in his backpedal and and his acceleration when he plants and breaks on the football is outstanding. His footwork is so good and he has very little wasted motion. His closing speed is elite and he can run with just about any receiver. Size is the biggest issue with him in terms of jump ball situations, but he can get up there and compete for the football. He has outstanding ball skills and has the ability to be a dangerous player after an interception. He is a physical tackler that will come up and deliver a blow. He’s a willing tackler in run support." Read more: http://sonofacoach.com/levonta-taylor/

S Romeo Finley 6-1 185 Fort Walton Beach, FL Niceville HS
24/7 4* #9 S, 226 Overall
Rivals 4* #17 S, 241 Overall
ESPN 4* #13 S, 169 Overall
4.62 40 yard dash, 32" vert, 305 bench
In 2014, had 15 receptions for 217 yards and a score. Also had 50 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack, 1 INT, and 2 FF as per MaxPreps.com. As a sophomore, tallied 33 tackles and a pick six.
Has offers from CU, FLA, UofL, Miami, NCSU, and others. He grew up a Miami fan.
An older interview:
Coach Warren: Facilities, Uniforms, Tradition, Coaching Staff, Education? Which factor or combination of factors will be most important in your school choice?
RF: Education, Tradition and Coaching Staff. Education is most important . It’s something you can have for a lifetime. When your football career is done you always have your Education to fall back on.

Coach Warren: Is playing closer to home a big deal?
RF: My ultimate goal is going Division 1. I would love to play closer to home so my Family and Peers could come watch me.

Coach Warren: Is early playing time important?
RF: I would love to come in once I get there and make an immediate impact on the program . But in order to do all that I would have to Work Hard, but I would like to learn the position and master it at first so playing time is a big factor."
Read more: http://www.varsitypreps.com/meet-2016-ath-romeo-finley-huddle-up/

S/ Ath Brittain Brown 6-0 185 Canton, GA Cherokee High 4* by ESPN, #6 RB, 100 overall, 82 grade. 3 star prospect by 24/7, #25 S, #327 overall. 4.67 40, 4.12 20yd shuttle, 38" vertical, Sparq rating of 100.29. 1st team All Region and 2nd team all state. Visited during UNC game. Has offers from CU, GT, Ole Miss, and others.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2623833/brittain-brown

S Nigel Warrior 6-1 180 Atlanta, GA West Lake, HS 4* #5 S and #93 nationally from 24/7. Rivals #1 S, #30 overall. 4.49 40, 250 bench, 410 squat, and 32" vertical. As a sophomore, 61 tackles, 1 FF, 1 FR, and 1 INT. Picked off a pair of passes in Georgia's annual Junior All Star Game. Named Defensive MVP of Junior Game. Son of NFL great Dale Carter. Also runs track. Definitely respected for his speed. He said Tenn leads but UGA is pushing hard. All signs point to him going to UT.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2838149/highlights/207806290

DB Trayvon Mullen 6-2 175 Pompano Beach, FL Coconut Creek HS 4* #9 CB, 128 by Yahoo. Called Clemson a "Dream offer." 4.37 40. Offered on 5-13-14. #1 CB, 7 overall by ESPN.“I was really blown away by Trevon’s length and how smooth he is at such a young age,” said Bill Greene, who covers the state of Ohio and the Midwest for Scout.com. “I know that Notre Dame just offered him, but that will be the first of many. I think he has a chance to be very special.” From bigcountypreps.com "Look at this combo of size, speed and athleticism. 6’1?-6’2? cover corner with legit 4.4 speed. Can play press man coverage, turn and run like a Sunday talent (NFL). But you can’t find big cover guys with speed and ability to play up in the WR’s face and also turn and run. RARE!" CU, Bama, FSU, Miami, LSU, and Fla are in the mix. He is an exceptional athlete who is still growing. Some have him as a Miami lean. LSU is after him hard. Named First Team All State.

Short clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOwHIbjqNr4

More film: http://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/trayvon-mullen/qvlTBfTrEeKZ5AAmVebBJg/default.htm

PK/P John Young 6-0 185 Mocksville, NC Davie County HS Has visited in October but does not have an offer. Currently his only offer remains WVU.

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