I.C. Norcom lineman Juwan Callines (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Juwan Callines’ second scholarship offer is a BIG one by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Because of solid academics and impressive junior film, I.C. Norcom High School lineman Juwan Callines has picked up his second scholarship offer. The first was Morgan State. His recruitment has accelerated and he’s picked…
Dyrri McCain is the new head football coach at Maury High School by Andy Hilton, recruit757 When hiring the new head football coach, athletic director Ed Boyd didn’t have to go outside the city. In fact, he could have pulled out an old Maury yearbook, flipped through the pages and found his new coach. Dyrri…
Green Run ATH Lamonte Perry (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) NAIA Bluefield College gets another signee in Lamonte Perry by Andy Hilton, recruit757 In the recruit757 playbook, it’s always been about leveraging your skill in high school football to earn a college education. Lamonte Perry did all the right things. He got it done in the classroom.…
New Churchland Head Coach Dontrell Leonard in his days at Salem HS (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Dontrell Leonard gets his first shot as a head coach by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Dontrell Leonard has had several runs as an assistant coach. He was an assistant at Salem High School during the Bucky Hodges years. He spent two…
NFL WR Justin Hunter (Photo by Andy Hilton/recruit757) The Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired free agent WR Justin Hunter by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Here in the 757, we’re a little biased about our hometown guys. We also have a lot of Pittsburgh Steelers fans here. The Steelers already give us Mike Tomlin to root for. He’s…
Grant Holloway at the New Balance Nationals (Photo courtesy of Mary Ann Magnant/MileStat) TRACKSHORTS – VOL 2, ISSUE 3- March 15, 2017 by Jim McGrath, UltimateRecruit In every edition of Track Shorts, we highlight the state’s football players as they venture into track and field. It’s a worthy off-season venture and we recognize the top…
After Eight NFL Seasons, Percy Harvin Set To Officially Retire by Brandon Mitchell, UltimateRecruit Preeminent Landstown product Percy Harvin was initially set to retire before the start of 2016 season. Harvin cited hip and knee injuries as the main reason for his retirement. Word started to circulate around the NFL at mid-season that Harvin was…
King’s Fork ATH Darran Butts (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Darran Butts is on the cusp of busting big scholarship offers by Andy Hilton, recruit757 When we selected Darran Butts as our recruit757 All-Juniors Offensive Player of the Year last December, we knew that he wasn’t the prototypical prospect. He may be a little small, but the…
Bishop Sullivan DE Dante Burke (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) More Carolina schools are now in on Dante Burke by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Dante Burke, who brutalized opposing offenses in his junior season with the Bishop Sullivan Crusaders, is seeing his recruitment hit a new level. On Monday, Burke (JR DE 6-3 235) added an offer from…
Assistant Coach P.J. Howard leads a Mach1 squad (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Want to see the future of Virginia football? Here’s a look. by Jim McGrath, recruit757 Dozens of the young players that will constitute the future of Virginia prep football had their talents on display last Saturday, as Mach1 Academy held its “2 Up 2…