National Signing Day at Kellam High School (File Photo: Mary Ann Magnant/recruit757) It’s National Signing Day! by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Early Sigining Period in December has taken a little of the shine off of the February National Signing Day. That doesn’t dim the day for the thousands of athletes across the country who will…
Woodside LB Seth Naotala (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) Woodside’s Seth Naotala takes game to next level, commits to James Madison by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Prior to the start of the regular season this past year, Seth Naotala (2020 LB 6-1 215) and his younger brother Koa decided to transfer to Woodside High School. It was a…
It’s Super Bowl Sunday. What’s the key to a win? by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We spend our time analyzing the future of football as high school athletes move on to the college ranks. Today, I put my skills to the test on the biggest stage: the Super Bowl. We’ve watched the 49ers and the Chiefs…
King’s Fork lineman Devaughn Orr (Photo: Sarah Murphy/recruit757) The Hampton Pirates get a foundational offensive lineman from their backyard in Devaughn Orr by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Earlier this week, King’s Fork offensive lineman Devaughn Orr announced his commitment to Hampton University. COMMITTED💙💙 pic.twitter.com/Vosm5nG8Ai — DeVaughn Orr (@DeVaughnOrr_77) January 26, 2020 “Near the end of my…
Coach Larry Archie (Photo: Brian Knight/recruit757) Coach Larry Archie is done coaching football at Granby, but he’s not done yet by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Larry Archie era at Granby lasted one year. Coach Archie announced on Friday that he would step away from the head coaching position at the school. According to Archie, it…
Nansemond-Suffolk RB George Pettaway (Twitter Photo) All-State RB George Pettaway draws an offer from the Mountaineers by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Nansemond-Suffolk running back George Pettaway (2022 RB 5-11 160) proved himself as a freshman. His first campaign drew several offers, including Virginia Tech, UVA, Pitt, Hampton and Wake Forest. His sophomore season proved him once…
#5 Woodside DE Breyden Byrd (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Woodside DE Breyden Byrd scores offer from Darryl Blackstock, William & Mary by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 Woodside starting defensive end Breyden Byrd is another one of those tireless prospects on the defensive line for Danny Dodson and the Wolverines. He helped fortify a defense that allowed just…
Derrick Nnadi (Photo: Andy Hilton/recruit757) The 757 has Derrick Nnadi centerstage Sunday night by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The 757 has watched Derrick Nnadi grow up. Nnadi went from being an oversized ninth-grader to one of the biggest beasts in the Ocean Lakes weight room. That attracted the attention of dozens of colleges. Florida State won…
Green Run WR Antonio Sablon (Photo: Lance Hinton/recruit757) Green Run’s football athletes are fulfilling their dreams by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The Green Run football program is on the rise. The Stallions leapt from one win in 2018 to four in 2019, and more is expected this fall. Coach Brandon Williams has several seniors working out…
Phoebus LB Trevon Hayes (Photo: Joe Barnes/recruit757) Phoebus LB Trevon Hayes chooses East Carolina University by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 If anyone is familiar with the “Mamba Mentality” it’s that of Phoebus linebacker Trevon Hayes (2020 LB 6-1 220). The Phoebus product was a key contributor throughout the first four games of the season for the…