1. Port of Nyckoles, ATH | Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 16 in total, No. 1 HUD
Maryland, Michigan and South Carolina are battling for a no-commitment five-star Port of Nycolles in a race on the wire, according to 247 Sports recruiting director Steve Wiltfong. Harbor, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound talent from Archbishop Carroll of Washington, DC.
“Well, two weeks in a row he’s been in Maryland,” Wiltfong said at 247Sports college football recruiting fair last week. I went to a basketball game there two weeks ago. It was the family’s first-ever basketball game on the Terrapins campus. They loved the energy and the environment there, had the chance to spend time with (Mike) Locksley and the staff. Then they return this weekend for even more one-on-one with Mike Lockley and company, but I also had a lot of time with the president of the school, the athletic director of the school.
“Port of Nycolles He aspires to play in the NFL, he aspires to compete in the next Olympics, and he aspires to be a surgeon. So what are you doing? You bring one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the business to spend time with Port of Nycolles as well as. So Maryland handed him the red carpet.
2. Matayo Uiagalelei, EDGE | Bellflower (California) St. John Bosco
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 17 in total, No. 2 EDGES
The brother of Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, now in the transfer portal, Matayo Uiagalelei is an equally elite prospect who has narrowed its list of options to three schools — Oregon, Ohio State and USC. Notes 247 Sports Recruitment Analyst Greg Biggins, Uiagalelei attended the USC-Notre Dame game this season and grew up in a pro-USC family.
“USC is my hometown school and I’ve been there more than anywhere else,” Uiagalelei said in an interview with Biggins. “I really like Coach (Shaun) Nua and lincoln riley going to build a winning program there for sure. There’s a lot of positive energy there.”
3. Duce Robinson, TE | Phoenix Pinnacle
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 30 in total, No. 1TE
Robinson is A two-sport high school star, he’s a talented baseball prospect with a chance of being drafted. The Under Armor All-American is in the home stretch of national recruiting with a final five from Texas, Alabama, USC, Georgia and Oregon. At 6-foot-6 and 225 pounds, Robinson is a pass-catching option with unlimited potential at the next level.
4. James Smith, DL | Montgomery (Alabama) Carver
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 33 in total, No. 4DL
Alabama hosted James Smith this weekend and, according to BamaOnLine, the fourth-best defensive lineman in the nation came away impressed with the Crimson Tide. According to his mother, Smith has spoken to several Alabama staff members, including Nick Saban, and he has a strong relationship with the Alabama coaches. Auburn, Georgia and Florida are considered the other programs in the mix for Smith’s services.
5. Tausili Akana, Edge | Lehi (Utah) Skyridge
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 34 in total, No. 4 EDGES
One of Oklahoma’s top targets remains on the Sooners’ board, four-star Tausili Akana is being cast on Brent Venables’ schedule, according to recent 247 Sports Crystal Ball updates. If Akana He chooses Oklahoma over Texas and LSU, he will become the Sooners’ highest-ranked defensive commitment in the Top 247. According to Parker Thune, this versatile Hawaii native helped lead Skyridge High to a Utah state title, and in the midst of that chase for glory, he traveled to Oklahoma in October.
6. Damon Wilson, EDGE | Venice (Florida)
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 40 in total, No. 6 EDGE
One of many elite prospects set to make his announcement this week, Damon Wilson is leaning Georgia, according to Wiltfong. Ohio State is also considered to be on the same page as the Bulldogs. Wilson visited the top two programs in November and was impressed with each. Wilson, a four-star on 247 Sports, is the sixth-best point runner this cycle. Wilson is an elite player in pass-rush situations.
7. Desmond Ricks, BC | Bradenton, Florida IMG Academy
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 42 in total, No. 3 Cb
LSU is “Cornerback U” with the way it consistently lands high-end cornerback prospects, and Desmond Ricks could soon join that fraternity. the Tigers are believed to be the leader for his service. Ricks makes his decision. 22. Alabama and Florida are doing what they can to beat LSU for its commitment and it recently brought officials to both programs.
8. For Russaw, Edge | Montgomery (Alabama) Carver
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 48 in total, No. 7 EDGE
Another four star available from the Carver Talent Factory, Qua Russaw announces next week. Wiltfong locked down his 247 Sports Crystal Ball projection at Alabama on Wednesday for the 6-foot-2, 230-pound setter. Auburn, Florida and Georgia are also in the mix for Russaw, according to his recruiting profile. He plays alongside fellow top-50 prospect James Smith on the same defensive line. If the Crimson Tide signed both, it would almost ensure the top-ranked class in the nation.
9. Jordan Hall, DL | Jacksonville (Florida) Westside
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 55 in total, No. 6DL
Ready to make his announcement Thursday between a host of elite programs, Jordan Hall made official visits to Alabama, Georgia, Florida and LSU, according to BamaOnLine. The Gators recently had a home meeting with Hall and are doing everything they can to keep him in shape. Hall’s official visit to Gainesville took place earlier this month. Georgia welcomed him to campus last weekend for an official visit and currently holds the majority of predictions on the 247 Sports Crystal Ball.
10. Malachi Coleman, ATH | Lincoln (Neb.) East
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 63 in total, No. 3 HUD
Malachi Coleman visited Colorado this weekend and I loved the “new look” of the program under Deion Sanders. At 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, Coleman is one of the fastest and most explosive players in the country with a speed of 10.4 in the 100m. Coleman made an official visit to Nebraska earlier this month and has yet to determine when he will make a decision. Both first-year coaching teams could use a player of his caliber.
11. Rodrick Pleasant, BC | Gardena (California) Junipero Serra
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 80 in total, No. 6 Cb
UCLA welcomed Rodrick Pleasant, one of the latest additions to 247 Sports’ top 100, during the weekend. UCLA is considered a “longshot” for Pleasant, but getting him on campus before the first signing period was huge for Chip Kelly and his staff. According to his sports scouting report 247, Pleasant”has enormous speed and is arguably the fastest player in the class of 2023. He had personal bests of 10.14-100m and 20.40-200m as a junior and will double the sport in college . His speed shows on the football pitch and he is a dangerous player in all three phases of the game.”
12. Jelani McDonald, ATH | Waco (Texas) Connally
247 Sports Ranking: Nope. 97 in total, No. 5 HUD
Jelani McDonald visited Texas this weekend and decides between the Longhorns, Oklahoma State and TCU, according to Wiltfong. According to Horns247, McDonald took his official to Oklahoma State this summer and traveled to TCU last weekend. He will engage on Jan. 7 during the live broadcast of the All-American Bowl. Texas currently has the No. 4 ranking in the nation by 247 Sports and the addition of McDonald’s would be another major win.
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