by Andy Hilton, recruit757 It’s been a busy week for college football coaches hitting The 757 and looking for recruits. Several schools held special group workouts where all of their team hit the field to showcase their skills. recruit757 has tracked the presence of almost 50 colleges here this week evaluating talent and academics. If…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Bayside High School has had a steady stream of big time prospects. Players like Tra Nicholson, Taquan Mizzell, and Quin Blanding have all landed major interest and big time scholarship offers. Rising senior cornerback Jamez Brickhouse has carved his own path and recently committed to Old Dominion. Who’s next in line? …
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Hampton Crabber wide out Cal Kee has bounced around a little bit. He starred at Hampton as a sophomore, moved to Nansemond River as a junior, and has now bounced back to Hampton in time for his senior season. The moves may have affected his visibility somewhat, but he’s making up…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Lake Taylor cornerback Wayne Davis continues to see more college interest come his way. On Monday, he had landed two offers. On Tuesday night, he landed another huge offer, this one from the Big10. Davis’ recruitment just hit the fast lane and shows no signs of slowing down. Davis (SO CB…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 UVA Head Coach Mike London released an official depth chart for the football Cavaliers on Monday, and it featured quite a few local players at the top of each position. Notably absent was ex-Hampton Crabber quarterback David Watford. Last spring, Watford beat out Greyson Lambert for the starting quarterback job. Watford…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 We’re in the Spring Evaluation period for college coaches until the end of the month, and that means it’s a busy time at Lake Taylor High School. Several Titans have picked up new college scholarship offers this week, and there are plenty of signs of more to come. Assistant Coach John…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Salem defensive end Trevon Hill continues to pick up scholarship offers. His team will showcase for college coaches on Thursday, but many coaches aren’t waiting for that day to come. Late last week, Hill picked up a Big 10 offer and another ACC offer to add to his options. Hill (JR…
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by Scott Cochrane, recruit757 Yes kids, there is life after football. It’s estimated that only about 6.5 percent of all high school football players get the chance to play college football at any level. Furthermore, it’s estimated that only 1.6% percent of all college football players are drafted or otherwise acquired by a National Football…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The 17th Annual Athletic/Academic Challenge hosted by the Portsmouth Omega Foundation at I.C. Norcom High School on Saturday was a huge success. Eight local high school teams competed for awards and scholarships, giving the players a chance to develop their skills and their minds for their future. The brothers of the…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Deep Creek quarterback Terrence Shambry, II might be the most under appreciated senior quarterback in the region. He’s done everything well, but the Hornets just haven’t been able to top their competition in the Southeastern District. Terrence has two full seasons as the quarterback under his belt and he’s on his…
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