FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A bunch of the highest prospects within the Southeast area got here to the Rivals Camp Collection cease in South Florida final weekend.
Rivals nationwide recruiting analyst John Garcia takes a shot at making some early predictions on a few of them right here.
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This race has some twists and turns remaining, to not point out visits (Addison is at Florida on Thursday), however amongst in-state packages it appears to be like like Florida State has probably the most familiarity and face time with the versatile athlete.
Addison is unafraid to enterprise out of the state and we all know Penn State, Oregon and UCLA are amongst those that actually helped their very own circumstances of late, however the push from coaches nearer to dwelling like Mike Norvell, Alex Atkins, Mario Cristobal and Alex Mirabal could also be too robust to cross up in what might quantity to a traditional Sunshine State battle.
Prediction: Florida State
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Just a few weeks again this is able to have been a no brainer choice for Miami with the native star defensive linemen, however Adirika has expanded his board and he’s now trying to do some due diligence with Penn State and Louisville.
The Nittany Lions have a June official go to booked and we are able to see that being what swings the large inside expertise in direction of taking an opportunity up north. The ball may very well be extra in Miami’s courtroom relative to a push to maintain him dwelling, however at this level that appears extra possible for later within the cycle and Adirika appears near ending the method.
Prediction: Penn State
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Only a rising junior, Barclay is turning into one of the crucial coveted offensive line recruits within the state – no matter class. He nonetheless considers it to be early in his recruitment however admits each Miami and Florida have been heavy on his thoughts for the reason that course of started. The Gators get the following journey and it’ll allow Barclay to get extra one-on-one time with new offensive line assistant Jonathan Decoster.
The earlier OL teaching battery piqued Barclay’s curiosity so the chance to select up the place it was left off appears there for the Gators.
Prediction: Florida
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Maybe the hardest name on this train, Boucard’s profile simply rose to the nationwide stage and lots of packages try to make a play past these within the SEC and ACC footprint. Miami is making up appreciable floor with him now so near campus however Oklahoma and Penn State have been holding his consideration since earlier than his transfer to south Florida.
The Canadian recruits are amongst these most keen to journey for his or her school soccer, so the in-state ties aren’t as robust to beat with Boucard as they might be for native Floridian prospects. Colorado, Florida, USC and lots of others are concerned, however the Brent Venables and Todd Bates mixture has true endurance right here.
Prediction: Oklahoma
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Miami, Florida State, Penn State, Louisville and lots of others have been heavy on the large and bodily wideout for a while, however Brady was at Ohio State on the finish of March and it may very well be the start of the tip of his long-standing recruitment.
The vast receiver manufacturing underneath Brian Hartline speaks for itself and naturally Brady is aware of a number of of these current additions to the room going to his days as a South Florida Specific 7-on-7 participant. It’s the identical workforce that produced present Buckeyes Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, Brandon Inniss and far more.
Prediction: Ohio State
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Earlier than final weekend, Florida State appeared like this system trending most in the best route and it might nonetheless very nicely be the case, however the best way the Offensive Line MVP detailed his journey to Miami has this shaping as much as be a more in-depth battle than anticipated. Ole Miss, Clemson and Penn State are additionally proper within the thick of the race and extra visits are available, however Buchanan has ascended to the purpose the place the in-state packages can not afford to let him go away state strains for school.
Seminoles versus Hurricanes right here in what ought to be a detailed name both approach.
Prediction: Miami
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We all know the tip level of the Ewald recruitment after connecting with the All-American. He’ll come off the board June 27, his birthday, after a busy June stuffed with official visits to packages like Miami, Georgia, Auburn, Louisville and Penn State.
The Tigers may very well be the sneaky program to eye, as could the Bulldogs with their ties and success within the state of Florida. However in the long run, the Hurricane push has been evident since earlier than Ewald backed off of the Michigan dedication and he might current as one of many native prizes for Cristobal and firm.
Prediction: Miami
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A Virginia native who’s now at IMG Academy, Golden has been racking up gives since his transfer to the Sunshine State and into the Rivals250 within the course of. Notre Dame jumped in final month, adopted by North Carolina and Virginia Tech, amongst others. These three ought to be lined up for unofficial visits from the cross rusher, who has admitted he wish to migrate again north with regards to making his school choose.
Maybe a suggestion from packages like Michigan or Ohio State could make this one which a lot nearer, however Golden looks like a powerful on and off-field match for the Irish.
Prediction: Notre Dame
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Just a few gives are in early on for Miles, together with from Syracuse, and he was capable of make it to New York for a more in-depth have a look at Fran Brown’s program. All sides has already talked a few return journey this offseason and the rising junior admits the Orange are his early chief.
Now, different packages have proven curiosity and gives from LSU or UCF might shake issues up, however Syracuse has a top-10 class in 2025 and is off to a powerful begin in Florida for 2026 and Miles may very well be amongst these subsequent to leap in.
Prediction: Syracuse
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A two-way expertise who tasks as a giant, bodily defensive again, Paret is starting to make the ultimate descent in his recruitment and a trio of packages are within the remaining grouping. UCF is the in-state favourite at this stretch, however Georgia Tech has his consideration and Louisville usually recruits the state nicely and can get a visit out of Paret on the finish of the month.
The Cardinals have the go to and grounds to maneuver up Paret’s checklist, however the Knights could have a pointy edge even when issues go nicely with the ACC program.
Prediction: UCF
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One other three-horse race may very well be creating for the most effective within the South. Thomas has been excessive on Florida State since childhood and the Seminoles jumped in with a suggestion within the fall, nicely earlier than most others on his checklist.
Clemson is on the opposite finish of the spectrum, recent off of internet hosting and providing Thomas simply final weekend – although the impression was robust. Miami appears to be like to be within the prime three, too, as LSU, Penn State and others look to make up floor come official go to season. We see this one as an ACC battle between the in-state powers and longtime convention energy Clemson, with longevity offering the FSU edge.
Prediction: Florida State
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Of all of the names on this checklist, Watkins’ recruitment could certainly final the longest as he’s already mentioned he’ll take his choice into December. This offseason, the previous Texas A&M and Colorado dedication has been very busy on the path, together with a cease at one-time favourite Ohio State in the course of this week.
Final week, Watkins noticed Ole Miss and Syracuse earlier than that, and every of these packages seem like they’ll grasp within the combine for him. South Carolina, Florida and others might start to push because the offseason continues, however the trajectory of this system, stability with Lane Kiffin and offensive type in Oxford could develop into an excessive amount of to cross up.
Prediction: Ole Miss