Grassfield (Photo: Sarah Murphy/recruit757) Grassfield HS Assistant Anthony Smith is leading young men to value character by Jim McGrath, UltimateRecruit “Who is the President of (the University of) Alabama?,” asked Grassfield High assistant football coach Anthony Smith to a group of 30 or so in attendance at his character education seminar at last weekend’s Nike…
Kecoughtan ATH Jonathan Melvin (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Is William & Mary in the cards for Kecoughtan LB Jonathan Melvin? by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Perhaps. Rising senior linebacker Jonathan Melvin (JR MLB 6-1 215) still has one more year of eligibility left to fulfill in a Warrior uniform. While the ultimate goal for the Kecoughtan product…
Mike Tomlin Football Camp (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757) It’s time to get going on those summer camp plans! by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Every year, we set you up with a list of all of the football camps for the spring and summer. Coaches, if there are football clinics available, we’ll put the word out on those…
Indian River DT Ben Smiley (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Duke, Dartmouth and Miami offer Indian River lineman Ben Smiley by Andy Hilton, recruit757 This was a busy week for Indian River lineman Ben Smiley (JR DL 6-4 265). The Brave big man landed three scholarship offers in the week, including an Ivy League school (technically not…
Nansemond-Suffolk WR/DB Erek Smith (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757) Nansemond-Suffolk’s top DB Erek Smith will stay close to home by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Christopher Newport University head coach Art Link has to be thrilled. After considering options that included a walk-on at Old Dominion, and opportunities with Chowan, Shenandoah, Bluefield and Alderson-Broaddus, Erek Smith has elected to…
#88 Bishop Sullivan lineman Adarious Jones (Photo: Mike Caudill/recruit757) Adarious Jones picks up his 11th scholarship offer by Andy Hilton, recruit757 For Bishop Sullivan lineman Adarious Jones, it’s another confirmation of his position as a rising senior prospect. Jones (JR DE/OT 6-3 280) transferred from Essex to Bishop Sullivan prior to his junior season, and…
Bethel (File Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Bethel ATH Jon Beverley commits to Christopher Newport University by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 It can’t be easy playing under someone you love especially if the person is your father. When your father is the head coach of a football team that you play for, you’re not only held to a…
Lew Johnston (Photo: Sam Mizelle/recruit757) Coach Lew Johnston has a blog of his own called “Coaching the little things” that you can check out. It’s a great resource for information, plus Lew is an expert in coaching the classic “Wing T” offense. Thanks to Lew for his contributions to recruit757.com and to the community! – AH…
Nansemond River Head Coach David Coccoli (Photo: Sarah Murphy/recruit757) Last year’s Region 5A winner will have to find a new head coach as David Coccoli hands over the reins by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Southeastern District was powerful in 2017. Oscar Smith was the Class 6A champion and made it all the way to the…
Booker T. Washington Head Coach D.J. Alexander and RB Rodney Hammond (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Early success has drawn college interest for Rodney Hammond by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We have had our eyes on Rodney Hammond early. In his freshman year, Hammond carried the Booker T. offense at times, leading to quite a few 100+ yard…
