USA TODAY Excessive College Sports activities‘ Friday Night time Notes is a weekly highschool recruiting recap that appears on the newest information from across the nation—from the Class of 2023 to ’24 and past.
Belleville (Mich.) five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood is the No. 1 QB prospect within the class of 2025 and ranks third nationally.
It seems that Underwood’s recruitment may be turning into a battle between two of probably the most bitter rivals in faculty soccer: Ohio State and Michigan. Naturally, that rivalry has spilled over into the recruiting race, the place the Wolverines and Buckeyes rank first and second respectively within the 2024 cycle. Clearly, touchdown a uncommon expertise like Underwood on the recreation’s most-important place can be an enormous win for one Huge Ten energy over the opposite.
Final weekend, Underwood visited the Ohio State campus after taking part within the Below Armour All-American Camp Sequence in Columbus. Underwood shared a photograph of himself decked out in Buckeyes gear and a WWE championship belt.
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— Bryce Jay Underwood (@BryceUnderwoo16) Might 8, 2023
Underwood informed Steve Wiltfong at 247Sports that he and his household loved their go to.
Nevertheless, his dwelling state is Michigan, the place he ranks as the highest participant general and the Wolverines are the favourite to get Underwood’s dedication. He has reportedly visited their campus 3 times within the final couple of months. On3’s prediction mannequin is pegging their possibilities at 35.5%. Subsequent it’s Michigan State (22.3%), then Ohio State (11.6%).
In fact these are removed from the one applications which might be . In line with 247 Sports activities, Underwood has acquired gives from 35 colleges.
Learn extra at Buckeyes Wire.
Oregon the favourite to land huge top-3 OT
Andrew Ivins, 247Sports
Measurement isn’t all the things in the case of successful on the line of scrimmage. However, then once more, attempt telling that to anyone who’s tried to maneuver round an athlete the dimensions of Trent Brown (6-foot-8, 359 kilos) of the New England Patriots. Now think about Brown blocking children in highschool.
Opponents of Clay-Chalkville (Ala.) four-star offensive sort out JacQawn McRoy don’t should think about – they’ve gotten to see his 6-foot-8, 365 pound-frame up shut.
In line with 247Sports, McRoy ranks No. 3 amongst offensive tackles within the class of 2024, No. 6 within the state of Alabama and No. 62 nationally.
Odds are his opponents gained’t fare a lot better towards McRoy on the subsequent degree, both. Talking of which, proper now Oregon seems to have a commanding lead in his recruitment. On3’s mannequin has the Geese because the overwhelming favourite at 92.7%. Nevertheless, McRoy does have gives from 16 different colleges, together with Auburn and Kentucky.
Learn extra at Geese Wire.
5-star WR Cam Coleman locks in visits to LSU, Clemson
Brandon Huffman, 247Sports
One of many high playmakers within the class of 2024 is Central (Ala.) five-star extensive receiver Cameron Coleman. In line with Maxpreps, Coleman posted 542 yards and 6 touchdowns as a Junior, serving to lead his crew to a 10-3 file and a No. 5 general rating within the state.
Central Phenix Metropolis 4 ⭐️ WR Cameron Coleman @CamColeman12 provide checklist continues to develop and he confirmed why Sunday.
The 6-foot-3 prospect was a high performer in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/8ARa5VRuHG
— Landing Alabama Recruiting (@TDARecruiting) February 28, 2023
The place he goes subsequent continues to be up for debate, however Coleman (6-foot-3, 180 kilos) just lately locked in his first two official visits. One is ready for Clemson on June 2-4, after which one other at LSU from June 23-25, per Chad Simmons at On3.
Coleman additionally has gives from 24 different colleges, together with different high contenders at Alabama, Auburn and Florida State. Proper now, On3 has Auburn as the favourite (82.3%) for his dedication.
Learn extra at LSU Tigers Wire.
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