Recruiting Roundup

I think it is a good time to start talking recruiting with National Signing Day about a week away. That's right.... National Signing Day is February 4, 2009. There are quite a lot of college football fans that get deep into recruiting. I must admit though, I am not one that gets too heavily involved in recruiting news. I will try my best to keep College Football Blabber updated on recruiting information. Today, I will post Tom Flemming's Top 100 Recruits.

RNK	NAME	POS	HT/WT	SCHOOLS
1.	Matt Barkley Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA)	QB	6-4/221	Committed to USC
	Future Trojan earned Gatorade National Player of the Year honors as a junior.
2.	Bryce Brown East (Wichita, KS)	RB	6-1/215	Committed to Miami
	Finished high school career with 6,809 rushing yards.
3.	Aaron Murray Plant (Tampa, FL)	QB, P	6-1/205	Committed to Georgia
	Injury ended what was shaping up to be incredible senior season.
4.	Devon Kennard Desert Vista (Phoenix, AZ)	DE, RB	6-3/245	Committed to USC
	MaxPreps All-American as a junior after piling up 24 sacks.
5.	Craig Loston Eisenhower (Houston, TX)	DB	6-2/210	Committed LSU
6.	D'Andre Kirkpatrick Gadsden City (Gadsden, AL)	DB	6-4/185
	Has his pick of major SEC powers.
7.	Russell Shepard Cypress Ridge (Houston, TX)	QB	6-2/195	Committed to LSU
	Ability to make plays with feet should make him a candidate for playing time in Baton Rouge immediately.
8.	Donte Moss Northside (Jacksonville, NC)	DE, TE	6-4/235	Committed to North Carolina
	Great athlete has played a lot of running back for Monarchs.
9.	Jarvis Jones Carver (Columbus, GA)	LB	6-3/215
	Racked up 147 tackles, 26 tackles for loss as junior.
10.	Garrett Gilbert Lake Travis (Austin, TX)	QB	6-4/210	Committed to Texas
	Posting national player of the year-type numbers as a senior
11.	Jamarkus McFarland Lufkin (TX)	DL	6-3/280	Committed to Oklahoma
	Program-changing prospect, on and off the field.
12.	Manti Te'o Punahou (Honolulu, HI)	OLB	6-2/233	BYU, Notre Dame, Stanford, UCLA, USC
	One of the most highly-touted players ever from Hawaii.
13.	Chris Whaley Madisonville (TX)	RB, OLB	6-3/230	Committed to Texas
	Averaging over 10 yards per carry as a senior.
14.	Marlon Brown Harding Academy (Memphis, TN)	DB, WR	6-5/210	Florida, Georgia, LSU, Tennessee, Ohio State
	Plays as many as six different positions for Harding Academy.
15.	Cierre Wood Santa Clara (Oxnard, CA)	DB, RB	6-1/210	Committed to Notre Dame
	Was among California's top rushers as a junior with over 2,600 yards.
16.	Patrick Patterson Noxubee County (Macon, MS)	WR	6-3/215
	Exploded on the scene as junior by hauling in 72 passes for over 1,400 yards and 18 touchdowns.
17.	Chris Davenport Mansfield (LA)	DT, T	6-4/340	Committed to LSU
	Already features SEC-sized frame.
18.	Nico Johnson Andalusia (AL)	WR, RB	6-3/225	Committed to Alabama
	First team All-State selection as a junior and also a standout basketball player.
19.	Tyrik Rollison Sulphur Springs (TX)	QB	6-3/185
	Quietly having monster senior season.
20.	Xavier Nixon Britt (Fayetteville, NC)	OL, DE	6-6/275	Committed to Florida
21.	Jacobbi McDaniel Madison County (Madison, FL)	G, DL	6-1/265	Committed to Florida State
	High school team hasn't lost in two years.
22.	Gabe Lynn Jenks (OK)	DB	6-2/185	Committed to Oklahoma
23.	Tom Savage Cardinal O'Hara (Springfield, PA)	QB	6-5/225	Committed to Rutgers
	Early commitment helped Greg Schiano land very talented recruiting class.
24.	Kendrick Hardy Lawrence County (Monticello, MS)	RB	6-0/210	Mississippi, Mississippi State, Southern Mississippi
	Topped 2,000 yards as a junior for high-scoring Lawrence County outfit.
25.	Rolando Jefferson Edison (Fresno, CA)	WR	6-2/195
	One-third of Edison's Top 100 trio.
26.	Rueben Randle Bastrop (LA)	QB, WR	6-3/195
	After an All-State junior year at wide receiver, playing QB as a senior.
27.	Dorian Bell Gateway (Monroeville, PA)	RB, LB	6-1/220	Committed to Ohio State
	Has added running back to his duties as a senior.
28.	Alshon Jeffrey Calhoun County (St. Matthews, SC)	WR, DB	6-3/215	Committed to USC
	Class A state player of the year in basketball as a junior.
29.	Sam Montgomery Greenwood (SC)	DE	6-4/230
	South Carolina's 2008 version of DaQuan Bowers.
30.	John Simon Cardinal Mooney (Youngstown, OH)	OL, DL	6-3/280	Committed to Ohio State
	Cardinal Mooney continues to pump out high-level college prospects.
31.	Edwin Baker Oak Park (MI)	RB, DB	5-11/215	Committed to Michigan State
	Just what Sparty needs with the coming departure of Javon Ringer.
32.	Chris Norman Renaissance (Detroit, MI)	OL, LB	6-2/215	Committed to Michigan State
	MSU taking advantage of Michigan's national approach to recruiting.
33.	Jelani Jenkins Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, MD)	RB, LB	6-1/210
	Powering a talented Good Counsel team at running back and linebacker.
34.	Trent Richardson Escambia (Pensacola, FL)	RB	5-11/205	Committed to Alabama
	From the same school that produced NFL rushing king Emmitt Smith.
35.	Tajh Boyd Phoebus (Hampton, VA)	QB	6-1/205	Committed to Tennessee
	Hanging in despite injuries on powerful Phoebus team.
36.	Craig Drummond Morgan Park (Chicago, IL)	DE	6-5/260	Committed to Illinois
	Ron Zook in on several Top 100 prospects, as usual.
38.	Aravious Armstrong Seminole (Sanford, FL)	WR, DB	6-4/215	Committed to Miami
39.	Logan Heastie Great Bridge (Chesapeake, VA)	WR	6-2/190	Committed to West Virginia
	Still looking around despite commitment to Mountaineers.
40.	Thomas Ashcraft Cedar Hill (TX)	OT	6-5/290	Committed to Texas
	Cedar Hill squad features as many as 10 major college prospects.
41.	Fletcher Cox Yazoo City (MS)	DE	6-4/235	Committed to Mississippi State
	Sylvester Croom reeling in serious talent.
42.	William Campbell Cass Tech (Detroit, MI)	DL	6-5/315	Committed to Michigan
43.	Devonte Holloman South Pointe (Rock Hill, SC)	S	6-2/214	Committed to South Carolina
44.	Darius Winston Central (West Helena, AR)	CB, WR	6-1/180	Committed to Arkansas
	Will be the jewel of Bobby Petrino's first full recruiting class.
45.	Patrick Hall St. Bonaventure (Ventura, CA)	DB, RB	6-1/185	Committed to USC
	A two-way star as a senior for one of California's top programs.
46.	Keenan Graham Silverado (Las Vegas, NV)	DE, RB	6-3/231	Committed to UCLA
	Rick Neuheisel prevailed in a national recruiting battle for his services.
47.	Mason Walters Frenship (Wolfforth, TX)	OL	6-6/290	Committed to Texas
	One of four highly-rated Texas linemen headed to Austin.
48.	Allan Bridgford Mission Viejo (CA)	QB, P	6-4/215	Committed to California
	The latest from QBHS.
49.	Jarvis Giles Gaither (Tampa, FL)	RB	5-11/175	Committed to Tennessee
	Looking around after news of Phillip Fulmer's departure.
50.	Ra'shede Hageman Washburn (Minneapolis, MN)	TE, DE	6-6/262	Committed to Minnesota
	Tim Brewster getting it done on and off the field at Minnesota.
51.	Ryne Giddens Armwood (Seffner, FL)	DL	6-4/233	Committed to South Florida
	The centerpiece of one of the nation's top high school defenses.
52.	Willie Ferrell Florida A&M (Tallahassee, FL)	LB	6-0/221	Committed to LSU
	Programs looking for linebackers headed to Tallahassee this year.
53.	Damario Jeffery Columbia (SC)	OLB, WR	6-3/215	Committed to South Carolina
	Could play anywhere from safety to defensive end.
54.	Donavan Tate Cartersville (GA)	DB	6-2/205	Committed to North Carolina
	Father Lars Tate played running back in the NFL; also a highly-touted baseball prospect
55.	Tate Forcier Scripps Ranch (San Diego, CA)	QB	6-2/190	Committed to Michigan
	One of two talented QB prospects headed to Ann Arbor.
56.	Andre Debose Seminole (Sanford, FL)	WR, CB	5-11/180	Committed to Florida
	All-purpose performer outshining two other Top 100 recruits at Seminole this season.
57.	Frankie Telfort Gulliver Prep (Coral Gables, FL)	MLB, HB	6-0/205
	Major recruiting battle being waged for his services.
58.	Ryan Mossakowski Centennial (Frisco, TX)	QB, P	6-5/210	Committed to Kentucky
	Kentucky sneaks in for a steal from the Lone Star State.
59.	Jeremy Smith Union (Tulsa, OK)	TB	6-0/197	Committed to Oklahoma State
	Cousin of Oklahoma DB Reggie Smith.
60.	Nick Alajajian Naples (FL)	OL	6-4/290	Committed to Florida
	Brother Joe emerging as NFL prospect at Florida International.
61.	Justin Chaisson Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)	DE, TE	6-5/265	Committed to Oklahoma
	Follows former Bishop Gorman star Demarco Murray to Norman.
62.	Chris Bonds Richland Northeast (Columbia, SC)	DT	6-4/262	Committed to Alabama
	Injuries have slowed on-field production, but not recruiting attention.
63.	Marquis Simmons Dominguez (Compton, CA)	FB, LB	6-1/210	Committed to USC
	Has five older brothers who have played linebacker at the college level.
64.	Todd Thomas Beaver Falls (PA)	RB, LB	6-4/195	Committed to Pittsburgh
	Puts up 20 and 10 per game on the basketball court.
65.	Rod Woodson Olive Branch (MS)	DB, RB	5-11/200	Committed to Alabama
	Not that Rod Woodson, but a star in his own right.
66.	Anthony Patrick North Jackson (Stevenson, AL)	LB	6-3/230
	Nick Saban, Tommy Tubberville fighting to keep him in-state against a host of suitors.
67.	Chris Watt Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, IL)	OL, DL	6-5/290	Committed to Notre Dame
	Chicago area continues to produce for Notre Dame.
68.	Washaun Ealey Emanuel County Institute (Twin City, GA)	RB, HB	5-11/205	Committed to Georgia
	Peach State's all-time leader in career rushing touchdowns.
69.	Aj McCarron St. Paul's Episcopal (Mobile, AL)	QB	6-4/190	Committed to Alabama
	Threw for 26 touchdowns and just three interceptions as a junior.
70.	Corey Adams Saguaro (Scottsdale, AZ)	DL, OL	6-4/285	Committed to Arizona State
	Defensive star for one of Arizona's top teams.
71.	Vontaze Burfict Centennial (Corona, CA)	LB	6-2/235	Committed to USC
	Intimidator at linebacker has helped Centennial reach the national elite.
72.	Kevin Minter Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee, GA)	LB, ILB	6-0/230	Committed to LSU
	Early commitment should make early impact at LSU.
73.	Jamal Patterson Henry County (McDonough, GA)	WR, DB	6-2/190	Committed to Stanford
	A huge get for Jim Harbaugh out of the state of Georgia.
74.	Chris Thompson Madison County (Madison, FL)	RB, DB	5-8/175	Committed to Florida State
	Offensive engine for Florida small-school juggernaut.
75.	Cliff Harris Edison (Fresno, CA)	DB, WR	6-0/165
	Coast-to-coast battle being waged for his signature.
76.	Dyron Dye Seminole (Sanford, FL)	DE	6-5/225	Committed to Miami
	Expected to be a pass-rush specialist at the next level.
77.	Nick Kasa Legacy (Broomfield, CO)	DL, OL	6-7/254	Committed to Colorado
78.	John Martinez Cottonwood (Salt Lake City, UT)	OL	6-3/277	Committed to USC
	Paves the way for fellow All-Stater Isi Sofele at running back.
80.	C.j. Mitzell Leon (Tallahassee, FL)	LB	6-2/210	Committed to Florida State
	Staying in hometown to play college ball.
81.	Kendall Kelly Gadsden City (Gadsden, AL)	WR	6-4/210
	One of two Top 100 talents at Gadsden City.
82.	Kraig Appleton East St. Louis (IL)	WR, DB	6-3/200	Committed to Illinois
	See No. 36. Zook getting it done.
83.	Arthur Lynch-fontaine Dartmouth (South Dartmouth, MA)	TE, DE	6-5/240	Committed to Georgia
	Bulldogs priming their Massachusetts pipeline.
84.	Eric Shrive West Scranton (Scranton, PA)	OL, DL	6-7/285	Committed to Penn State
	Big man returned an interception 20 yards for a touchdown this season.
85.	T.J. McDonald Edison (Fresno, CA)	DB, WR	6-3/215	Committed to USC
	Plays for father, a former 49er safety, at Edison.
86.	C.J. Barnett Northmont (Clayton, OH)	DB	6-1/187	Committed to Ohio State
	Brings track star speed to secondary.
87.	Nathan Scheelhaase Rockhurst (Kansas City, MO)	QB	6-2/190	Committed to Illinois
	Led Rockhurst to state title as junior.
88.	Jaamal Berry Palmetto (Miami, FL)	RB	5-11/180	Committed to Ohio State
	Miami continues to crank out top-notch running backs.
89.	Orson Charles Plant (Tampa, FL)	TE, DE	6-3/230
	Closing in on 1,000 yards receiving as a senior.
90.	Tavon Austin Dunbar (Baltimore, MD)	RB, CB	5-8/170	Committed to West Virginia
	Maryland's all-time leading rusher with over 6,600 yards.
92.	Ronnie Wingo St. Louis University (St. Louis, MO)	RB, DB	6-3/204
	Rushed for 403 yards, seven touchdowns in October game.
93.	Brock Osweiler Flathead (Kalispell, MT)	QB	6-8/235	Committed to Arizona State
	Once committed to Gonzaga for basketball, Montana signal caller has seen his stock soar.
94.	Kevin Graf Agoura (CA)	OL, DL	6-6/316	Committed to USC
	Follows father, older brother to USC.
95.	Fitzgerald Toussaint Liberty (Youngstown, OH)	RB, RB	5-9/188	Committed to Michigan
	A great fit for Michigan's offense under Rich Rodriguez.
96.	Jon Budmayr Marian Central Catholic (Woodstock, IL)	QB	6-1/195	Committed to Wisconsin
	Could be the big-time quarterback the Badgers have longed for.
97.	Terry Hawthorne East St. Louis (IL)	WR, DB	6-1/185	Committed to Illinois
	Other half of East St. Louis' dynamic receiving duo.
98.	Marlon Pollard Cajon (San Bernardino, CA)	DB	6-1/170	Committed to Notre Dame
	Versatile performer for Cajon Cowboys.
99.	Brandon Wegher Bishop Heelan Catholic (Sioux City, IA)	TB, CB	5-11/205	Committed to Iowa
	Approaching 3,000 all-purpose yards in senior season.
100.	Shaquelle Evans Inglewood (CA)	WR, S	6-1/201	Committed to Notre Dame
	Surprised some by making commitment to Irish.

Here's some recent recruiting news:

• Devon Kennard - DE (Desert Vista High School - Phoenix, AZ) has committed to the USC Trojans. Kennard is the number 1 defensive end prospect according to many sources.
• Tahj Boyd - QB (Phoebus High School - Hampton, VA) has committed to Clemson University over Ohio State and Oregon. Boyd was the nation's top uncommitted quarterback.
• Lamar Scruggs - WR (Fletcher Senior High School - Neptune Beach, FL) has given a verbal committment to the South Carolina Gamecocks for the 2009 season.
• Tyrik Rollinson - QB (Sulphur Springs High School - Sulphur Springs, TX) intents to sign with the Auburn Tigers. Rollingson is the number 27-ranked QB nationally.
  

I will give an updated list here on Recruiting Roundup of recruits on February 5, 2009, after National Signing Day has commenced. You will get to see which recruits signed Letters of Intent with your favorite team!!