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There have been a handful of junior days across the country and plenty more news for the Class of 2026, so there’s no better time for another recruiting rumor mill.
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Towson (Md.) three-star safety Loyola Blakefield planned to take a visit to South CarolinaIt’s junior day, but the weather canceled this trip this weekend.
Still, the Gamecocks are definitely an early favorite with State of Pennsylvania, Notre Dame, LSU And Michigan who had the greatest impact in his recruitment.
OregonMichigan, Texas and LSU were the four highlights of Calicut, but after visiting Texas A&M over the weekend, the Aggies are now in the top five. If A&M can land the four-star safety from Houston (Texas) North Shore, it will be because of its relationship with the position coach. Ishmael Aristidewho did a great job with Calicut this weekend.
But the four-star returns to Oregon later this month as the Ducks and his other top programs jumped out early.
The Texas A&M coaching staff explained that they could develop Cantwell as well as any other staff and that he would have an opportunity to play early since the Aggies would lose a good number of players over the two next years.
The five-star offensive tackle from Nixa, Missouri, loved College Station’s coaches, facilities and culture as Texas A&M remains a major contender with MissouriOregon, Nebraska, Georgia, Alabama and a few others.
Plenty of new offers came in for Colton, but the four-star linebacker from Newnan, Ga., stuck with his commitment to South Carolina that he made in April.
But a new offer of State of Florida This might be one to watch as it’s an offer Colton has wanted since ninth grade and there is major interest there as it “changes a little bit” in his thinking.
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Congdon’s visit to Arkansas went very well but it is still very early in his recruitment so the favorites have not yet been named. Still, his time in Fayetteville couldn’t have been better as a coach Sam Pittman Zoarville (Ohio) Tuscarawas Valley three-star offensive lineman told he was better than a lot of the guys he coached at Georgia and is in the coaching position Eric Mateos also had a great relationship with him.
An engagement is not expected to come until at least the summer, as Congdon still plans a whole series of visits.
Daniels was unable to travel to Arkansas this weekend because of a snowstorm, but assistant coach Marcus Woodson is working with the three-star cornerback from Lake Cormorant, Mississippi, to reschedule a trip to Fayetteville.
Arkansas, Missouri, Memphis, Ole Mademoiselle And Louisville recruited Daniels the strongest, then a whole series of programs, including Illinois, Stanford And Purdue are also reaching out to us.
One of the nation’s top 2027 running backs, Brenham, Texas, had a great time at Texas A&M this weekend and what stood out most was that the coaches “made us feel like home as soon as we walked through the door.”
Living less than an hour from College Station, the Aggies are undoubtedly one of the frontrunners along with Texas, Ohio State And EMS from the start.
Illinois, Northwest And Indiana are the three favorites for the three-star offensive guard from Barrington, Ill., and he had a great weekend in Champaign.
Fors really likes the environment there and “the whole coaching staff” because the Illini are now strong in recruiting him. Upcoming visits to State of Pennsylvania and Missouri are currently being planned.
After U.S.C. proposed in recent days, it could be difficult to beat the Trojans in recruiting Ioane. There’s still a long way to go for the 2027 offensive guard from Tustin, Calif., but Ioane has loved USC since he was a little kid watching the Trojans and the idea of him building his legacy there is “a great moment”.
Texas A&M, TennesseeAlabama, Auburn and USC have been Keys’ five strong points in recent weeks, but a new offer from Georgia could definitely be something to watch for the four-star wide receiver from Hattiesburg, Miss.
Georgia is said to have “a chance” to be among the top programs in the Keys since the Aggies and Vols have struggled recently, but if Georgia pushes, there could be some momentum there.
Because Texas A&M had a smaller junior day, King had a lot more opportunity to talk with coaches and spend more one-on-one time with staff, which was certainly a big bonus for the linebacker four-star hotel in Port Arthur (Texas). Memorial.
King also got a better look at the academic side, as everything had a more intimate feel since there weren’t many recruits there.
The Aggies continue to be on high for King, who will soon head to Texas for junior day and then work on visits to Nebraska, OklahomaTennessee and Notre Dame.
Arkansas moved to the top of Moody’s list, especially after he visited for junior day this weekend and not only liked the facilities, but especially the culture and coaching staff in Fayetteville.
The Razorbacks are now the team to beat for the offensive tackle from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, but Baylor, Texas Technology And Memphis are definitely still fighting.
Florida State, Auburn and Ole Miss have been McDonald’s three strong points, but LSU has come forward in recent days and the Tigers also rank high on the list.
The four-star 2027 cornerback from Morton, Mississippi, has been “patiently waiting” for LSU to come forward with an offer and after being there for one game, there is now very high interest in the Tigers.
The four-star offensive lineman from Klein, Texas, had an “incredible experience” at Texas A&M this weekend and particularly appreciated it being made clear to him that he is high on the recruiting board. Aggies.
Robertson also really liked the coaching staff at College Station (only about an hour from home) like Texas, HoustonAlabama, LSU and USC are the other favorites.
During an abbreviated junior day due to inclement weather, the Seals arrived in South Carolina and spent significant time with the position coach. Sterling Lucas while they were watching the film, Seals was on the whiteboard and that made Seals much closer to the Gamecocks staff.
The 2027 edge rusher loves South Carolina’s defensive schemes and that could be a major draw for his recruitment as the Gamecocks, Georgia, Mississippi State and Arkansas stand out the most for Trussville (Ala.) recruit Hewitt-Trussville.
The four-star defensive back from Warner Robins (Ga.) Houston County has no visits scheduled, but Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Florida State are the four that stand out the most.
Word is the Bulldogs might be tough to beat down the stretch, but there’s definitely a strong SEC feel to his recruitment.
This was Von Seggern’s third time at Illinois as he feels increasingly comfortable in Champaign and the coaching staff and atmosphere continues to stand out for the three-star offensive guard of Omaha (Neb.) Millard South.
Illinois, Iowa And Kansas are Von Seggern’s three strengths, but turning down the Illini could be difficult because of all the relationships there are.
If Illinois can make a splash and land the 2027 four-star quarterback from Mundelein (Ill.) Carmel Catholic, it’s because of Taylor’s comfort in Champaign. He loves the Illinois staff and the coaches told him he was their No. 1 player and he could commit whenever he was ready.
But Taylor also traveled to Michigan this weekend and spent a lot of time with the analyst. Jos Sinagoga as offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey was out of town. The four-star QB also got to spend some time with the coach Sherrone Moore.
Illinois and Michigan are definitely up there with Nebraska, LSU, South Carolina and Texas A&M.
The 2027 defensive tackle from Cypress (Texas) Cypress Ranch has a long way to go in his recruitment, but Texas A&M made a big impression this weekend as he loved the hospitality of all the coaches and staff and it had a big impact for the future.
Texas is certainly on his list as well along with Penn State, LSU and Houston, but the Aggies gave Vickerson plenty to consider after his time in College Station this weekend.
Marietta (Ga.) 2027 wide receiver Walton committed to Alabama in November, but other programs aren’t backing down and the list is actually growing of teams trying to land him.
Tennessee, Georgia TechGeorgia and Auburn are the four to watch, but the 2027 star player has yet to give any serious indication that he is considering other programs.
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