by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Smithfield is on a roll. Linebacker Jack Darden (JR LB 6-2 220) has picked up a scholarship offer from Hampton University and it’s a historic event for the school. For the first time in school history, Smithfield High School has two Division I scholarship (offered) athletes on the football team. Chris…
by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 As we continue our coverage from the recruit757 College Prospect Assessment Camp, it was natural that the Peninsula showed up in great numbers. The Warwick Raiders brought a few players out looking to make a major impact on the day. Working with Coach Carson Cutler on the day was D.J. Nunn…
by Brandon Mitchell, recruit757 It was assumed that Cole Lytle (SO/QB) would assume the starting quarterback spot for Coach Doug Pereira last season. After a scrimmage against Woodside High School last summer we began to wonder if that would still be so. Insert Ramsey Hayyat. The freshman standout took over the starting quarterback spot to…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 High school athletes from around the region came into Saturday’s recruit757 College Prospect Assessment Camp with different goals. Some were looking to tune up before college camp season. Some of the younger campers were looking for an outlet to compete against older athletes. Some were looking for exposure; to get on…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 By all measures, Jordan Williams has been a busy guy lately. He made the trek up to New Jersey for the Nike Opening Regional at the first of the month. The Spring Evaluation period has netted him five more offers, pushing his total closer to 30. How does Jordan approach the…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Out of the almost 140 campers we had at the recruit757 College Prospect Assessment Camp, there were some true shining stars. We interviewed over a dozen and will have stories coming on them. Some include video interviews. There’s still a slew of photos to release. Until then, here are…
by Jim McGrath, ultimaterecruit.com For years, there has been an innate connection between football and track. Track, it is said, provides the opportunity for young football players to improve their running form, build short “burst” speed, and stay active while working out in the off season. The thought of keeping one’s players “in uniform” has…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Some of the best talent at Saturday’s recruit757 College Prospect Assessment Camp were the 8th and 9th graders. These are the guys who are hungry for the headlines. We asked “Who’s Next?” We got our answer. Gaberiel Fuster is one of those answers. Now at Deep Creek Middle School,…
by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The scholarship offers keep coming for the players from the 757. Smithfield High School athlete Chris Pierce (JR WR/LB 6-4 212) landed his sixth scholarship offer over the weekend when the Temple Owls offered him a football scholarship. His seventh came Monday morning when Yale offered a football opportunity. Temple Assistant…
by Jamaar Hawkins, recruit757 Sheridan Jones entered the spring with some college interest but unfortunately his first offer was still not on the table. That all changed following a workout at his new school, Bishop Sullivan, with an offer from the Florida Gators immediately after the practice. “Receiving my first offer is very exciting. I’ve…
