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No. 1 dual-threat quarterback prospect Deshaun Watson has been committed to Clemson for over a year, but the Tigers' work isn't done. They've been through this before (see: Nkemdiche, Robert).

Icy. Nicole Auerbach of USA Today looks at the growing number of early enrolling freshmen in college football. The Big 12 had 21. The NCAA's put rule changes deregulating recruiting contact guidelines on hold, reports colleague Mitch Sherman. ...

The first half of 2013, for the NCAA and president Mark Emmert, rates somewhere between debacle and disaster. The collegiate governing body has come under fire for an array of topics, from its leadership practices to the mishandling of a high-prof...

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has suspended rule changes passed in January that would have allowed unlimited electronic communication -- including text messaging -- from college coaches to football recruits.

It's not Florida, Texas or California. This year, college coaches are flocking to Virginia to find the best in the class of 2014 thanks to elite talents such as Quin Blanding, Da'Shawn Hand and Andrew Brown.

ASHBURN, Va. - Wide receiver Adonis Jennings of Erial (N.J.) Timber Creek Regional counts only few major college options as he nears the end of his junior season. Rutgers, Illinois and Pittsburgh are among the most prestigious programs to offer. ...

Blog | April 24, 2013

ASHBURN, Va. - Some discussion persists over the position that best suits Jalyn Holmes of Norfolk (Va.) Lake Taylor. Classified as a tight end by Recruiting Nation, Holmes wants college programs to take notice of his skills at defensive end. A few...

Blog | April 24, 2013

ASHBURN, Va. -- At an event that featured three of the top 11 defensive prospects in the ESPN 150, third-rated offensive tackle Damian Prince of Forestville (Md.) Bishop McNamara impressed every bit as much as any of them Sunday at the Nike Football ...

Blog | April 23, 2013

ASHBURN, Va. -- Two quarterbacks with high hopes of earning tickets to the Elite 11 finals last weekend went home from two days of competition with only the promise that it still could happen. Caleb Henderson (Burke, Va./Lake Braddock) and Jacob P...

Blog | April 23, 2013

The RN Top 10 will appear throughout the camp and combine season and rank prospects based strictly on their on-field performance at that particular event. It does not reflect their overall prospect ranking. ASHBURN, Va. - The East Coast and mid-At...

Blog | April 22, 2013

ASHBURN, Va. -- The 2013 Nike Football Training Camp tour stopped Saturday at the Washington Redskins' training facility as the top recruits just below the Mason-Dixon Line showcased their ability. Here's what we learned: DBs, DLs imp...

Blog | April 21, 2013

ASHBURN, Va. -- Strong winds and a chill in the air greeted the quarterbacks Saturday at the Washington Redskins' practice facility for the third regional stop this year on the Elite 11 circuit. Most handled the conditions admirably. However, as they...

Blog | April 20, 2013

In this era of innovative, spread-based offense, college recruiters have placed a premium on standouts in the secondary. The Class of 2014 delivers elite defensive backs in spades.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Defensive end Derek Barnett (Brentwood, Tenn./Brentwood Academy) looked forward to a meeting this offseason with Drew Richmond (Memphis, Tenn./Memphis University School). After all, Richmond's team ended the season for Barnett la...

Blog | April 17, 2013

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Gabe Angel might outgrow his position as a running back. Regardless, his spot as a premier prospect in the Class of 2016 remains solid. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound freshman out of Lebanon (Tenn.) Wilson Central stood out among backs o...

Blog | April 16, 2013

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Two prospects with scholarship offers from Southeastern Conference power programs said they're following through with plans to look hard at schools in other parts of the country. Safety Mattrell McGraw (River Ridge, La./John Curt...

Blog | April 15, 2013