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It was the first practice of the season, and Nicholas Abramson's youth football coach went up and down the line asking his players who their favorite athletes were. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning and all the usual suspects were rattled off. Then his co...

Blog | May 22, 2013

Ishmael Zamora (Houston/Alief Elsik) picked up an offer from Texas on Tuesday afternoon, his 10th overall. However, the big wide receiver will be taking his talents to another Big 12 program. Zamora said he committed to Baylor on Tuesday evening a...

Blog | May 21, 2013

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Keller Chryst (Palo Alto, Calif./Palo Alto) has plenty of history to follow. His grandfather, George Chryst, was a longtime high school football coach and the head coach at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. His father...

Blog | May 18, 2013

The four urban areas with high schools that boast the most NFL draft picks may not be a surprise, but upon further investigation, metro regions near Washington, D.C., New York City, St. Louis and Mobile, Ala., show an interesting trend.

Story | Conversation | May 13, 2013

Inspired by Florida's "#ComePlayWRFortheJoker" campaign, our recruiting writers looked at other ways schools can sell themselves on the trail. Here's a look at recruiting pitches for the SEC: Alabama Crimson Tide What they are selling: What's not...

Blog | May 10, 2013

Corey Avery (Dallas/Carter) isn't the most boisterous or most flamboyant athlete. In fact, when he's on the field, he seems to be all business. Sometimes, not being the most vocal can result in the "sleeper" title. For months Avery was considered ...

Blog | May 06, 2013

Orlando Brown Jr. had a special tutor when he chose Tennessee. Brown, who committed to the Volunteers over Arkansas and Oklahoma on Thursday, knew where to go when he needed to brush up on his technique. He watched video of his late father, Orland...

Blog | May 02, 2013

Juco OT Jermaine Eluemunor knew little about football when his family emigrated from London to the United States in 2009. But he's a quick learner, and nearly every top program in the country has taken notice.

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

With the first quarter of the recruiting calendar behind us, RecruitingNation's scouts and reporters look at how the Big East is faring on the trail.

Story | Conversation | April 29, 2013

ESPN 150 athlete John "JuJu" Smith, yet another Long Beach Poly product, is a versatile performer on and off the field.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

Mel Kiper lists the top 10 all-time NFL defensive line prospects, revealing the grades he gave those players before they were drafted.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Mel Kiper lists the top 10 all-time NFL kicker and punter prospects, revealing the grades he gave those players before they were drafted.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Mel Kiper ranks his top 10 NFL linebacker prospects of all time, revealing the grades he gave each player before they were drafted. Pittsburgh LB Hugh Green tops the list.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Mel Kiper ranks his top 10 NFL secondary prospects of all time, revealing the grades he gave each player before they were drafted. USC's Ronnie Lott tops the list.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Mel Kiper lists the top 10 all-time NFL quarterback prospects, revealing the grades he gave those players before they were drafted. Stanford QB John Elway leads the list.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013

Mel Kiper ranks his top 10 NFL running back prospects of all time, revealing the grades he gave each player before they were drafted. Southern Methodist's Eric Dickerson and Penn State's Kurt Warner top the list.

Story | Conversation | April 11, 2013