National Recruiting Analyst: @Rivals/@On3 Selection Committee: @AABonNBC | @PolynesiaBowl | @HispanicFB Director: @AveryStrongDIPG | #AveryStrong

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Update: Making the move to @Rivals today. Excited for the future and the vision that @ShannonTerry has for @Rivals and @On3 and the industry as a whole and thrilled to be a part of the best recruiting network and staff out there.
BREAKING: Recruiting analyst Brandon Huffman (@BrandonHuffman) has joined Rivals📈 on3.com/news/brandon-huffman…
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At 11:11 am, our beautiful daughter Avery went to heaven to be with the Lord. We will love her forever. #AveryStrong
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Five years ago today, on June 30th, 2015, my daughter Avery was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, which she fought for 7.5 months. The bravest person in the most courageous fight that I have ever seen averystrongdipg.org/blog/jun…
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Avery Hayden Huffman. 2/16/16. Seven years ago today, you took your final breath here on earth, after you fought your cancer battle with so much strength. Our fight for you will never end. Your brAvery, an inspiration. We love you, miss you and will never forget you. #AveryStrong
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Avery Hayden Huffman. 2/16/16. It was four years ago today that we said goodbye to you. You inspired us, encouraged us, you gave us a battle to fight and we’re determined to keep fighting for you. We love you and miss you more each day. But we will never forget you #AveryStrong
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Avery Hayden Huffman. 2/16/16. Six years ago today, we said goodbye after you fought your cancer battle with so much brAvery. But we will never stop fighting for you. You inspire us daily. We love you, miss you and will never forget you. #AveryStrong averystrongdipg.org/blog/feb…
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Avery Hayden Huffman. 2/16/16. Five years ago today, we said goodbye to you. You inspired, encouraged and loved in your short but meaningful life. We will never stop fighting for you. We love you and miss you and will never forget you #AveryStrong averystrongdipg.org/blog/feb…
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Avery Hayden Huffman. 2/16/16. Two years ago today, we said goodbye to you. Avery, you are forever loved, dearly missed and you will never, ever be forgotten. We continue to fight for you, just like you did, and hope we're making you proud. We love you, sweetheart. #AveryStrong
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The No. 1 player on @247Sports in 2021, J.T. Tuimoloau, (@JT_tuimoloau) will announce his decision on Sunday, July 4th, on @CBSSportsHQ. Story: 247sports.com/Article/JT-Tui…
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Just want to congratulate Perry Ellis on winning the NCAA title as a freshman in 2008 and as a senior in 2022.
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Washington QB Dylan Morris will be transferring to James Madison, @247Sports has learned. Morris will suit up for the Huskies in the national championship game on Monday night then arrive in Harrisonburg later next week.
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The most difficult piece I've ever had to write is this one right here... caringbridge.org/visit/avery…
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The nation's No. 1 offensive tackle for 2022, Seattle (Wash.) Rainier Beach offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr., took an official visit to Oklahoma over the weekend 247sports.com/Article/Five-s…
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Burien (Wash.) Kennedy Catholic five-star OLB Sav’ell Smalls has just announced his commitment to Washington at a ceremony at his school
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One year ago today, we said goodbye. Avery, you are loved, you are missed, you will never be forgotten. In our hearts, forever. #AveryStrong
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Avery Hayden Huffman. 2/16/16. Three years ago today, we said goodbye to you. Avery, you are forever loved, dearly missed and you will never, ever be forgotten. We continue to fight for you kiddo, and we miss and love you, so much. #AveryStrong
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BREAKING: Yelm (Wash.) linebacker Brayden Platt has finalized his announcement date and his two final schools and will announce on 9/4 on @247Sports. Platt is No. 1 recruit in Washington in 2024 & the reigning @MaxPreps Washington State Player of the Year & Gatorade Track Athlete of the Year 247sports.com/Article/Four-s…
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Per Harlen Rashada, the father of Jaden Rashada, to @247Sports "Jaden has not filed a request for release from Florida."
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BREAKING: J.T. Tuimoloau has just announced his commitment to Ohio State, the Buckeyes landing the No. 1 overall prospect in 2021 on @247Sports and he talks about why he picked the Buckeyes 247sports.com/Article/JT-Tui…
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BREAKING: Washington landed the state's No. 1 recruit in the 2025 class, Spanaway (Wash.) Bethel linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale just hours before they play for a national title and he breaks down why he picked the home-state Huskies 247sports.com/college/washin…
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BREAKING: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy five-star edge Jayden Wayne has just announced his commitment to Miami and he breaks down why he picked the 'Canes 247sports.com/Article/Five-s…
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Of all the things I’ve done in my life, there is nothing that I am more passionate about or more proud to represent than @AveryStrongDIPG. I will not quit honoring my daughter’s legacy, sharing about her brAvery or fighting for other families, until a cure is found. #AveryStrong
Brain Tumor Awareness Month Day 6. Today marks the second year of our fight as a foundation in Avery’s honor. The @AveryStrongDIPG started on May 6, 2016. But the fight goes until there is a cure. Join the fight. averystrongdipg.org #AveryStrong #DefeatDIPG #EveryDay
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College of San Mateo (Calif.) cornerback Sione Laulea, the No. 1 JC prospect in the 2024 class, named his top five on Monday 247sports.com/article/no-1-j…
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Per a source close to his recruitment, on Tuesday afternoon, Pittsburg (Calif.) quarterback Jaden Rashada officially filed a request for a release from his national letter-of-intent with Florida 247sports.com/Article/Jaden-…
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My daughter Avery. The toughest kid I know. Just finished 30th & final radiation treatment. #AveryStrong #DefeatDIPG
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BREAKING: Bellevue (Wash.) 2024 tight end Hogan Hansen just announced his commitment to Michigan and he broke down with @247Sports why he picked the Wolverines 247sports.com/Article/Top247…
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Avery would have celebrated her 8th birthday today. In her honor, eat pizza, have ice cream & hug your family. Miss you kiddo. #AveryStrong
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Merry Christmas. Thankful for all who’ve been alongside us in the fight back against cancer, who’ve helped us honor Avery and continued to keep her memory and legacy going. #AveryStrong
Merry Christmas from the Avery Huffman DIPG Foundation. As we set out on our own in 2021, we are so grateful for the love and support as you helped us honor and remember Avery while we fight for a cure for others. Thank you for fighting along side us & always being #AveryStrong
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After signing and enrolling with Oregon last month, QB Jaron Keawe Sagapolutele is expected to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal this weekend 247sports.com/article/four-s…
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Oklahoma signee Jasiah Wagoner is one of top DBs nationally and headed to Norman next week 247sports.com/player/jasiah-…
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BREAKING: Seattle (Wash.) Rainier Beach five-star offensive lineman Josh Conerly Jr., has just announced his commitment to Oregon and he breaks down with @247Sports why he picked the Ducks. 247sports.com/Article/Five-s…
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Ohio State receiver commit Jeremiah Smith, the No. 1 WR in the country and the No. 2 overall prospect in 2024, rocking the Buckeye gloves and sleeves at OT7 247sports.com/player/jeremia…
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BREAKING: Spanaway (Wash.) Lake Top247 CB Jasiah Wagoner has just announced his commitment to Oklahoma and he talked with @247Sports about why he picked the Sooners 247sports.com/Article/Top247…
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Cancer is the worst. My baby sister, Alyse, Avery's "Auntie Leesee," has been diagnosed with cancer and the prognosis isn't good. We're rallying alongside my sister, my brother-in-law and my niece as she's in the fight of her life in the fight for her life. Please read: gofundme.com/f/alyses-cancer…
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Tacoma (Wash.) Lincoln edge Jayden Wayne named his top six on Friday morning and broke those six schools down 247sports.com/Article/Five-s…
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Nation’s No. 1 prospect J.T. Tuimoloau cancels official visit to Alabama, talks with @247sports about why and what’s next in his recruitment 247sports.com/Article/JT-Tui…
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BREAKING: Yelm (Wash.) linebacker Brayden Platt, a top 100 prospect on @247Sports announced his top eight schools on Tuesday and broke down his eight finalists 247sports.com/Article/Top-10…
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Love you, sis. You were a fighter. Please take care of Avery for me. caringbridge.org/visit/alyse…
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BREAKING: Burien (Wash.) Kennedy Catholic four-star OL Micah Banuelos has just announced his commitment to USC and he breaks down with @247Sports why he picked the Trojans 247sports.com/Article/Four-s…
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BREAKING: Pittsburg (Calif.) QB Jaden Rashada has just announced his commitment to Miami on @CBSSportsHQ and he breaks down with @247Sports why he picked the Hurricanes 247sports.com/Article/QB-Jad…
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With the commitment of J.T. Tuimoloau to Ohio State, it wraps up a recruitment that started nearly four years ago. In 19 recruiting classes I've covered, he's hands down the best recruit I've seen from the state of Washington.
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Billings (Mont.) West 2026 tight end Matt Ludwig named his top four on Friday and he broke down with @247Sports those four schools 247sports.com/article/montan…
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College of San Mateo (Calif.) defensive back Demetrius Freeney will take the first of four scheduled official visits this weekend, when he starts his visit cycle with a trip to Colorado and has subsequent visits to Oklahoma, Houston and Louisville 247sports.com/player/demetri…
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Washington State DL Hercules Mata’afa named @PolynesianFBHOF College Football Player of the Year. In acceptance speech, he asked the audience for a moment of silence to honor his teammate and friend Tyler Hilinski.
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BREAKING: Concord (Calif.) De La Salle safety Zeke Berry, the No. 1 prospect in Northern California, has just announced his commitment to Michigan and he breaks down why he chose the Wolverines 247sports.com/Article/Four-s…
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BREAKING: Puyallup (Wash.) four-star offensive lineman Dave Iuli has announced he'll sign with Oregon 247sports.com/Article/Nation…
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Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy edge Jayden Wayne is set to announce his decision on Saturday, July 9th, live on CBS Sports HQ at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT 247sports.com/Article/Top-50…
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BREAKING: Portland (Ore.) Westview receiver Darrius Clemons just announced his commitment to Michigan and talks about why he picked the Wolverines 247sports.com/Article/Darriu…
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Pittsburg (Calif.) quarterback Jaden Rashada is set to make his announcement on @CBSSportsHQ on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT 247sports.com/Article/QB-Jad…
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Burley (Idaho) receiver Gatlin Bair named his top five on Sunday evening and he broke down with @247Sports those top five schools 247sports.com/Article/Top-50…
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Antioch (Calif.) RB Najee Harris just texted and confirmed he is enrolling at Alabama this week: "I'm here at Alabama and going to 'Bama.".
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BREAKING: Clovis (Calif.) North athlete McKay Madsen has just announced his commitment to BYU during the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl @AABonNBC and talks about how the Cougars ultimately rallied to land him with a late surge 247sports.com/college/byu/ar…
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I have three daughters, two on earth, one in heaven. There is nothing greater than the bond of a father and his daughter. I love my son and we have an incredible bond too, unlike anything, but the father-daughter bond, man, it's indescribable...
As I knew she would, @elleduncanESPN brought a much-needed perspective to the death of #KobeBryant. Proud of you, Sis! nitter.app/gianorama/status/12219… #Kobe
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Come on NCAA, move the national championship to the Rose Bowl instead of something called Houston as man intended a Big Ten-Pac12 title game to be. Don’t be cowards.
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BREAKING: Seattle (Wash.) Rainier Beach CB Caleb Presley has just announced his commitment to Oregon on @CBSSportsHQ and he talks about why he picked the Ducks 247sports.com/Article/Top247…
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Thank you to everyone for the messages and posts after the loss of my sister this week. Been a rough week but I know she’s now pain free and she was so loved. Grateful for all the love shown to her now and when celebrating her life in two weeks in our hometown of Ventura. temple.harpertalasek.com/obi…
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Modesto (Calif.) Central Catholic offensive lineman Manasse Itete named his final five on Sunday evening and broke down the four Pac-12 schools and one ACC that made up that final five 247sports.com/Article/Top247…
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Oregon State is hiring Idaho ST Coord/Running Backs coach Thomas Ford for RB position w/the Beavers. Ford spent 2 years w/Vandals, was analyst at UW, and is the former HC of both D2 Simon Fraser & Stadium HS. Played college ball and began his coaching career in Oregon at Linfield. 247sports.com/coach/thomas-f…
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Pittsburg (Calif.) quarterback Jaden Rashada breaks down his top seven 247sports.com/Article/Five-s…
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🩷💚 #AveryStrong 🩷💚
.@BrandonHuffman is wearing a pink and green ribbon today to honor his daughter Avery who passed away from brain cancer in 2016. 🙏 averystrongdipg.org/ WATCH: piped.video/watch?v=KkO6N2…
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So my kid is playing as Virginia and playing online against a buddy who is playing as WSU and the game is in Pullman at Martin Stadium and WSU is wearing UW uniforms and I am going to regret tweeting this but this is a helluva glitch
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Hayward (Calif.) Tennyson receiver Taeshaun Lyons named his top eight schools on Wednesday and broke them down with @247Sports 247sports.com/Article/Four-s…
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Spanaway (Wash.) Lake cornerback Jasiah Wagoner named his final four on Tuesday and he broke down the four finalists with @247recruiting 247sports.com/Article/Top247…
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BREAKING: Folsom (Calif.) receiver Rico Flores has just announced his commitment to Notre Dame and the Top247 prospect talks about why he picked the Irish 247sports.com/Article/Top247…
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BREAKING: Lake Oswego (Ore.) Lakeridge 2026 four-star athlete Ansu Sanoe, the top recruit in Oregon in 2026, has committed to Washington and he broke down with @247Sports his decision to commit to the Huskies 247sports.com/college/washin…
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BREAKING: BYU has landed a commitment from the No. 1 prospect in California, Folsom (Calif.) five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons 247sports.com/college/byu/ar…
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Spanaway (Wash.) Lake cornerback Jasiah Wagoner named his top seven on Friday afternoon and broke it down with @247Sports 247sports.com/Article/Top247…
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USC is the destination for Utah quarterback transfer Sam Huard. After a medical redshirt this season, Huard will have two years to play. 247sports.com/player/sam-hua…
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Danville (Calif.) San Ramon Valley edge Marco Jones has set his announcement date and named his final four schools 247sports.com/article/four-s…
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Portland (Ore.) Central Catholic tight end Riley Williams broke down his newly named top eight with @247Sports on Wednesday 247sports.com/Article/Top100…
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Clovis (Calif.) North athlete McKay Madsen narrows his focus to three schools 247sports.com/article/two-sp…
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BREAKING: Steilacoom (Wash.) receiver Emeka Egbuka, the nation’s No. 1 receiver in the 2021 class, has announced his commitment to Ohio State and he goes in-depth with @247Sports on his decision to commit to the Buckeyes 247sports.com/college/ohio-s…
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Yelm (Wash.) linebacker Brayden Platt pushed his official visit to Oklahoma up a weekend and the Sooners had another chance to make a move with the No. 1 prospect in Washington 247sports.com/Article/Oklaho…
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Nebraska made a big impression on Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha 2026 offensive tackle Malakai Lee, the top-ranked recruit in Hawaii in the 2026 class 247sports.com/college/nebras…
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BREAKING: Lake Stevens (Wash.) four-star running back Jayden Limar has flipped his commitment to Oregon and he breaks down why he picked the Ducks 247sports.com/Article/Four-s…
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BREAKING: Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek defensive lineman Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais has just announced his commitment to Washington and the Huskies land the No. 1 prospect in Colorado in the four-star defensive lineman 247sports.com/college/washin…
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BREAKING: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy tight end Riley Williams has just announced his commitment to Miami and he breaks down his decision to pick the 'Canes 247sports.com/Article/Top100…
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Portland (Ore.) Central Catholic tight end Riley Williams has locked in his first four official visits, all scheduled for June 247sports.com/Article/Top100…
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Happy 7th birthday to the strongest, bravest, toughest, most courageous kid I know, my daughter Avery. #AveryStrong
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This is Florida commit Diwun Black between every play. And then during plays, he’s been dominant. Definitely enjoying his time at @polynesiabowl. @diwunblack @LukeStampini @Blake_Alderman
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BREAKING: Manteca (Calif.) Top247 LB Blake Nichelson has announced his commitment to Florida State and he breaks down with @247Sports why he picked the Noles 247sports.com/Article/Top247…
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Florida State band playing Neck is the petty I am here for.
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BREAKING: Meridian (Idaho) Rocky Mountain offensive lineman Jax Tanner has just announced his commitment to BYU, giving the Cougars their third commit ranked as a top two prospect in their state 247sports.com/college/byu/ar…
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Clovis (Calif.) North linebacker McKay Madsen will choose from between three schools during Saturday's Navy All-American Bowl 247sports.com/article/2025-n…
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BREAKING: Burley (Idaho) five-star receiver Gatlin Bair has just committed to Oregon and the Ducks land one of the premier playmakers in this class and he talks about why he picked the Ducks 247sports.com/college/oregon…
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BREAKING: Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei offensive lineman Kodi Greene, a top five tackle nationally and top 25 player in the country per @247Sports, has flipped his commitment from Oregon to Washington and he breaks down why he's going to be Husky 247sports.com/college/washin…
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Lake Oswego (Ore.) running back LaMarcus Bell has locked in an official visit to Oregon State, where he's committed, plus a pair of Big 12 official trips 247sports.com/article/oregon…
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Aidan Chiles, transfer portal's No. 1 QB, sets Michigan State visit as recruitment begins after Oregon State departure, talks with @247Sports about his process 247sports.com/Article/247spo…
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BREAKING: Federal Way (Wash.) Todd Beamer OL Malik Agbo has just announced for Texas and the four-star breaks down why he's heading to Austin 247sports.com/Article/Malik-…
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BREAKING: College of San Mateo (Calif.) cornerback Sione Laulea, the No. 1 JUCO prospect in the country per the @247Sports Composite Rankings, has just announced his commitment to Oregon and he breaks down why he picked the Ducks 247sports.com/college/oregon…
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BREAKING: Modesto (Calif.) Central Catholic offensive lineman Manasse Itete just announced his commitment to USC and broke down why he picked the Trojans 247sports.com/article/four-s…
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Steilacoom (Wash.) 2021 five-star ATH Emeka Egbuka, the No. 1 athlete nationally in his class, wearing the Ohio State gloves with the Sentinels all black uniforms tonight. Buckeyes have offered and he visited this spring 247sports.com/Player/Emeka-E…
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BREAKING: Washington landed the No. 1 prospect in the state in Burien (Wash.) Kennedy Catholic edge Derek Colman-Brusa and the Top247 prospect talked about why he's staying home to play for the Huskies 247sports.com/college/washin…
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Overwhelmed by the support. So overwhelmed. Ready for Avery's fight #AveryStrong #Pray4Avery caringbridge.org/visit/avery…
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The decision date and time has been set for Fairfield (Calif.) Armijo Top247 defensive lineman Jericho Johnson 247sports.com/Article/decisi…
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#AveryStrong🩷💚
Eight years ago today, Avery took her final breath on earth, on February 16th, 2016 at 11:11 a.m. She never ever stopped fighting against cancer. We will never ever stop fighting for her. Our hero, our inspiration. #AveryStrong averystrongdipg.org/blog/feb…
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Englewood (Colo.) Cherry Creek tight end Ty Goettsche has locked in four official visits, two to the SEC and two to the Big 12 247sports.com/article/te-ty-…
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Auburn (Wash.) Riverside 2025 athlete Jonathan Epperson has named a final four and set his announcement date 247sports.com/Article/2025-f…
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Fruitland (Idaho) offensive tackle Kelvin Obot, the No. 1 recruit in the state in 2026, has named his final five 247sports.com/article/idahos…
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The greatest voice to ever call a college football game. The greatest CFB broadcaster of all time. The soundtrack of so many Fall Saturday’s. Keith Jackson, the best ever.
Whoa Nellie - Heaven is getting a great one. The great Keith Jackson has died. Rest in peace Keith. Thank you for so much. Prayers.
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Federal Way (Wash.) athlete Rahshawn Clark named his top six on Sunday and he broke down with @247Sports why those schools made his final list 247sports.com/Article/Four-s…
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