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OAKLAND, Calif. -- As expected, the 2014 class was terrific at the Oakland Nike Football Training Camp, as nine players bagged invitations to The Opening. But the event also provided a glimpse into the future, with several underclassmen standing out....

Blog | May 20, 2013

In one of the least surprising developments of the 2014 recruiting class, three-star wide receiver Dionte Sykes (Chandler, Ariz./Chandler) is headed to the school he always knew he'd attend. Sykes, who was previously offered by Arizona, Arizona St...

Blog | May 16, 2013

ESPN 150 offensive guard Viane Talamaivao (Corona, Calif./Centennial) established himself as a 2014 prospect to watch a year ago when he dominated the 2012 Los Angeles Nike Football Training Camp and took home position MVP honors. Talamaivao perf...

Blog | May 10, 2013

John Smith (Long Beach, Calif./Poly) proved during his junior football season that he would be one of the region's top recruits for the 2014 class. But the 6-foot-1, 185-pound athlete is proving this spring that he is one of the top targets nationall...

Blog | May 06, 2013

The initial ESPN 150 for the Class of 2014 was released Thursday, and 19 West region prospects are included. California is home to 11 recruits, while Arizona supplied four, Utah had two and Nevada and Washington produced one each. The West is head...

Blog | April 18, 2013

Wide receiver Donovan Walker (Chino Hills, Calif./Chino Hills) is in search of his first offer, and the 6-foot, 172-pound receiver might have taken another step toward that goal last week as he put in some significant face time with coaches at Cal, S...

Blog | April 08, 2013

It was a big weekend for Nebraska football, as the Cornhuskers held their annual Red-White spring game and hosted several unofficial visitors. One 2014 recruit who made the trip was cornerback Dominique Fenstermacher (Phoenix, Ariz./Mountain Pointe)....

Blog | April 08, 2013

The new coaching staff at San Jose State faces challenges on and off the field in living up to what the previous group was able to accomplish with the Spartans. But coach Ron Caragher took his first big step with the 2014 class Sunday night, as San J...

Blog | April 08, 2013

California prospects have made their mark on the Under Armour All-America Game over the past six years, but the game has earned something of a reputation for being top-heavy with talent from the southeast. That perception was largely shattered last y...

Blog | April 04, 2013

Tales From the Road spotlights players who stand out to RecruitingNation writers at camps, combines and various events. Here is a look at a few prospects from the West who recently performed at a high level: WR Erik Brown Vital stats: 2014 / Font...

Blog | April 03, 2013

In the 2013 class, Boise State closed very well with California prospects, landing 12 of them on signing day. For the 2014 class, the Broncos made a statement early in the Golden State. Chris Petersen's program identified Jalen Greene (Gardena, Ca...

Blog | April 02, 2013

The 2014 recruiting class is just rounding into shape, but it's never too early for an uncerclassman to make an impact during the spring. This year, it's 2017 wide receiver Nathan Tilford (Fontana, Calif./Heritage Intermediate School) who appears rea...

Blog | March 25, 2013

In the 2013 class, San Diego produced a set of twins in Tyrell Robinson and Tyree Robinson that became national recruits before signing with Oregon. In the 2014 class, the region is again home to brothers who have already earned notice from the Pac-1...

Blog | March 19, 2013

The 2013 class of defensive backs in Southern California was the best it has been in years, and the 2014 class appears to be following up with another crop of terrific talent. While the 2015 class hasn't quite come into focus, there's a good bet that...

Blog | March 12, 2013

In the 2009 recruiting class, the Valley Center (Calif.) Jaguars produced James Johnson, who set a San Diego Section record for receiving yards in a career before signing with the Washington Huskies. In the 2014 class, the Jaguars have another dynami...

Blog | March 07, 2013

With a trip out to Las Vegas for the NLA 7-on-7, Brad Kaaya (West Hills, Calif./Chaminade) had a chance to make a statement, positioning himself as one of the top 2014 quarterbacks in Southern California. His performance left few doubts. Kaaya led...

Blog | March 04, 2013