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Heaps leads deep class in Washington

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

2010 is a deep year for talent in the state of Washington, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

Don't overlook the Sooner State

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

The Sooner State doesn't have a five-star athlete, but Demarco Cobbs is one of the country's best athletes, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Malone continues the tradition

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

For the fourth year in a row, a wide receiver is the top recruit in Tennessee, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

PSU cherry-picking the Big Apple

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

PSU commit Dominique Easley is the top prospect not only in New York, but also in the entire Northeast, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 21, 2009

RB Brown to face top defense

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

One of Georgia's top skill players, running back Mack Brown, will have his hands full against a Stephenson defensive unit that boasts loads of D-I talent, writes Billy Tucker.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Miami powers boast elite speed

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

Sure, there will be an abundance of skill-position talent on the field for Thursday's contest between Miami Northwestern and Central. But these two squads also are deep in the trenches, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

DT Floyd shows two-way skills

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

Under Armour All-American DT Sharrif Floyd's athleticism was striking in person, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Byrnes-Aquinas showcases future stars

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

Although Friday's contest between Byrnes and St. Thomas Aquinas will feature a pair of five-star prospects, the talent on these squads runs much deeper than their star players, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

RB Smith tops Indiana prospects

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

Although he's committed to Ohio State, Indiana running back Roderick Smith might be flying under the radar, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009

Defenders in the spotlight

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

Five three-star defenders will be on display in the Prattville-Don Bosco game, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Fehoko highlights Hawaii's prospects

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

V.J. Fehoko and island sleeper Andrew Manley highlight Hawaii's prospects, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 25, 2009

Sunshine State loaded on defense

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

Jeff Luc leads this extremely deep defensive group that has four five-star prospects, writes Billy Tucker.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009

LB/DE Martin shows rare skills

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

With freakish athleticism and a massive frame, Notre Dame commit Chris Martin oozes potential. That said, he has some work to do to maximize his ability, writes Billy Tucker.

Story | Conversation | September 19, 2009

Alabama littered with defenders

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

CB DeMarcus Milliner and OLB LaDarius Owens are just two top-notch defenders from Alabama.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | September 08, 2009

Hoover is ready for Camden's Wing-T

Billy Tucker, Scouts Inc.

Hoover gets another shot at Camden' Wing-T.

Story | Conversation | September 10, 2009