NFL athletes at the VA’s UPNEXT panel discuss serious issues by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Last week’s middle school and high school football camp at Norfolk State was a bit of a surprise for the student-athletes. Kam Chancellor, La’Roy Reynolds, Justin Hunter, Lynden Trail and Eli Harold wanted the “camp” to be something other than ordinary.…
Pete Gale resigned from his head coaching gig at Great Bridge last year. He’s bounced back into action with King’s Fork by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Pete Gale has been well known for coaching linemen. He had a sour finish to 2015, but he’ll get another shot at coaching now that he’s taken over the offensive…
Army picks up another commitment from the Peninsula with the addition of Ray Gonzalez by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Score another commitment for the Black Knights. The United States Military Academy at West Point, otherwise known as Army, has landed another commitment from the 757. Grafton defensive end Ray Gonzalez plans to play linebacker as a…
The Tennessee Volunteers grab their second and third local commits for their 2017 recruiting class by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 After hinting at a possible August commitment, Bishop Sullivan twin brothers, Brandon and Breyon Gaddy, shook up recruiting circles across the country with the decision to end their recruitment this week. The Gaddy Brothers made it…
Leon Lowery’s recruitment continues to progress by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 What a difference one off season can make. On April 6, Leon Lowery was walking around with not even one offer in his pocket. If we fast forward to July 18, the rising senior has now accumulated seven total offers. Lowery (JR OL 6-2 275)…
Tristen Packer looks the part of a Division I college prospect by Tamara Brown, recruit757 When defense comes to mind in the 757 area, Lafayette is one high school that is at the head of the conversation as they serve as a threat to not only the Bay Rivers District but to all competitors in…
Keyshawn Chisholm predicted that he would have a big camp at UR, and he was right by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Tentative depth charts show Keyshawn Chisholm will be the starter at running back come August 26 when the Patriots take on Washington High School. It’s been a long summer for Chisholm (JR RB 5-10 160)…
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy lands a player at Division I with Keshaun Moore’s verbal to the Dukes by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Class of 2016 was memorable at Nansemond-Suffolk Academy. Not only did that group of seniors win the state championship for retiring coach Lew Johnston, but quite a few players from that squad are moving on…
Lake Taylor DT Darnell Ewell becomes the first local football athlete in years to commit to Notre Dame. How did he decide? by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Dressed in a navy blue shirt, slacks and matching navy blue shoes, Lake Taylor defensive tackle Darnell Ewell stood up to address the intimate crowd inside the Titans’ home…
Tayshaun Porter comes into his junior season with big plans by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Last season the Raiders were only able to muster two wins. Clearly that was an unacceptable accomplishment for Coach Corey Hairston and Warwick High School so he went back to the drawing board. One of the many factors in the blueprint…