by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The name Tyre Givers-Wilson is one you might not have heard of, but he’s been on the recruit757 radar for over two years. He first appeared as a quarterback slated to rise up the ranks at Phoebus. By the time he reached his freshman year, he was the heir apparent at…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Dedrion Bacote’s performance at the recruit757 College Prep Showcase was pretty spectacular. While his combine stats weren’t off the charts, for a tenth grader, Bacote has the look of an athlete who’s going to enjoy a busy recruitment. He’s transferred from Landstown to Oscar Smith in the off season, and he…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 On Thursday, recruit757 was there as four more Class of 2014 players announced their college commitments. King’s Fork High School was the setting for four Bulldogs to announce their intentions. Quarterback Uriah Adams, lineman Marquell Hart, kicker Austin Wall, and athlete Jaquon Diggs were honored for their achievement. Jaquon Diggs played…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The weather couldn’t have been any better and the event was fantastic. Over 150 players participated in the 2014 recruit757 College Prep Showcase at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School on Saturday. The event was designed to give local high school players a leg up on the recruiting process when they start…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Western Branch High School had their football workout for college coaches almost two weeks ago. Since that time, several Bruins have gotten follow up attention from college coaches. After all, almost two dozen colleges were on hand to see the players go through their paces in an on again/off again rain…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Just because you’ve made a verbal commitment, you can’t expect college coaches to stop recruiting you. Ocean Lakes wide receiver Jaason Lewis is finding out that college coaches are persistent salesmen, if he didn’t know it already. Not long after National Signing Day in February, Jaason took a trip to Southern…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 Salem High School lineman Army Motu’apuaka has a recruitment that’s picking up a little steam. After landing a scholarship offer from James Madison University as a freshman, recruiting has been quite for the big man. Now things are picking back up. Recently, Army picked up his second scholarship offer when Bryant…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 The school year is nearly over in the private school ranks, and Bishop Sullivan quarterback Blake LaRussa has one more season to make a big impression. 2013 was huge. Now in 2014, he’ll have to try to repeat the feat without favorite target Jamil Kamara. Last fall, LaRussa led the region…
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by Andy Hilton, recruit757 My first exposure to Nansemond River offensive tackle Thomas Hopple was noteworthy. Hopple was a lanky, big man who was a little out of place at on a 7 on 7 team. He was not quite a tight end, and not yet an offensive tackle. That was 13 months ago. Flash forward…
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Former Cox lineman Jack Tuite was an underdog. He wasn’t the biggest, fastest, or strongest lineman on his team when he graduated in 2012. He made up for his shortcomings in hard work and determination. Now a football player at UVA-Wise, Jack took the time to share the story of his younger brother, Sean. While…
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