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So how are Notre Dame and some prominent non-AQ programs trending on the recruiting trail? Our scouts break it down.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2013

Senior athlete Jeff Farrar and wide receiver Trevor Wright are bringing college coaches to Upland (Calif.) High School this spring. But they're getting some serious help from the underclassmen in keeping those coaches around for the entire practice. ...

Blog | May 03, 2013

It took Patrick Green (Turlock, Calif./Turlock) a while to receive serious interest from college coaches on the recruiting trail, but it took almost no time at all to turn that interest into an offer. Last Thursday, Arizona safeties coach Matt Cap...

Blog | May 03, 2013

Brock Huard ranks the top 10 QB prospects for the 2014 NFL draft, with Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater coming in at No. 1.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Every year during the 7-on-7 season, it seems as though offensive linemen take a back seat with the recruiting process. But college coaches who know how important that position is are constantly scouting the nation's big men. One offensive tackle ...

Blog | April 11, 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

Find their way to San Jose State last weekend turned out to be very worthwhile for several California recruits, as the Spartans handed out a number of offers during their junior day. One of the prep players to grab an offer was cornerback Nautica ...

Blog | March 27, 2013

Despite a pitching-heavy class, particularly in the college ranks, a couple of power bats have a shot to crack the top half of the first round, perhaps joining North Carolina's Colin Moran in that range of selections. Fresno State outfielder Aar...

Blog | February 28, 2013

Fresno State's Aaron Judge and San Diego's Kris Bryant two of the more exciting (and unique) college hitters in the 2013 draft.

Blog | Conversation | February 28, 2013

Every offseason presents an opportunity for juniors to play themselves onto the radars of college coaches with strong camp showings. This year, a group of Pittsburg (Calif.) prospects will look to generate some recruiting momentum heading into their ...

Blog | February 21, 2013

Steve Muench looks at three non-AQ prospects to watch at the NFL combine, including Fresno State S Phillip Thomas.

Blog | Conversation | February 20, 2013

Wisconsin picked up a commitment from a junior college safety Tuesday. Donnell Vercher (Fresno, Calif./Fresno City College) confirmed through a text message he has joined the Badgers' 2013 recruiting class. The three-star prospect originally ga...

Blog | February 05, 2013

Fresno State took advantage of the final weekend to host official visitors by stealing a commitment from an in-state rival. Wide receiver Delvon Hardaway (Los Angeles/Dorsey) committed to San Jose State in early December, but a coaching change wit...

Blog | February 03, 2013

Here is a look at the best recruiting classes from teams that are not in BCS conferences.

Story | Conversation | February 01, 2013

As signing day nears, programs across the country are making last minute pushes for committed and uncommitted players. With Mississippi State looking to land a quarterback, the Bulldogs' attention turned to Fresno State commit and ESPN 150 prospect Z...

Blog | January 30, 2013

After standout showings last spring and summer at various Nike Camps and the Elite 11 Finals, it was surprising that more schools weren't entering the recruiting picture for quarterback Zack Greenlee (Stockton, Calif./Lincoln). The 6-foot-2, 187-p...

Blog | January 25, 2013