South Carolina reels from decommitments ahead of Signing Day
USC faced a wave of defections including four star Arden Key who twice committed to the Gamecocks before choosing LSU. Spurrier Jr notes the large initial target pool as a factor while ESPN and Rivals placed USC’s class near 19th and 21st. The class adds six junior college players and two transfers with Lorenzo Nunez the lone quarterback candidate amid a crowded QB race next spring.
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Georgia signs defense heavy 29 member class
Georgia coach Mark Richt highlighted defense in a 29 player signing class that features seven early enrollees and top national prospect Trenton Thompson a 6 foot 4 311 pound tackle from Westover High Albany GA Thompson rated No 1 on 247 composite and five star by Scout and Rivals Godwin Callaway wide receiver also joins as a five star commit with linebacker Jake Ganns among signees
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Georgia football signs class with multiple in state signees
Georgia announced top 25 rankings for its 2015 signing class with Trent Thompson as top in state talent from Albany GA and 19 defensive signees. Losses included Darius Slayton flipping to Auburn and Deontai Williams to Ohio U while Shaquery Wilson joined WVU. Roquan Smith remained linked to UCLA. Coaching remarks highlighted beef up front and emotions in the signing day span.
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Clemson coaches bullish on 2015 signing class depth and linemen
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and coach Scott praised the 2015 recruiting class as the Tigers shed a large senior group. They expect seven defensive linemen and four offensive linemen to bolster the line, with Albert Huggins, Christian Wilkins, Hyatt, and Jake Frohmorgen among the top prospects.
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College football recruiting drama peaks with top picks
Southern California tops Rivals and Scout after a probation year comeback, while Alabama leads ESPN and 247Sports. UCLA shines with late commitments, and Florida rallies under Jim McElwain to land five star Martez Ivey and CeCe Jefferson. Cadence of unique announcements marks a dramatic signing day with surprises from Byron Cowart and Roquan Smith.
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Clemons Picks Ole Miss Over LSU Tennessee and FSU
South Aiken star Rascol Clemons chose Ole Miss, citing a strong bond with Rebels players over big names. He eyed a 6-6, 210-pound frame, aims to add 25 pounds, and plans to learn the playbook quickly with coach Hugh Freeze’s program. Clemons, ranked 17th at weakside end by Rivals, highlighted family atmosphere and academics as key factors.
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