TAMPA, Fla. — He weighs 244 spectacular pounds. He last ran the 40 somewhere in the neighborhood of 4.6 seconds, by his best estimate. Earlier this year, he hit a player so hard that he apparently knocked out a tooth. He was one of the most coveted football recruits in the class of 2016, a player so special that Nick Saban—the Nick Saban—publicly dabbed to secure his commitment. Though he is Reuben Foster’s backup on the depth ...

USC wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has declared for the 2017 NFL draft.  Smith-Schuster, a likely first-round pick, announced his decision on Twitter: Smith-Schuster entered 2016 as one of the top receiver prospects in the nation and did nothing to hurt his stock during the season.  ESPN's Todd McShay ranked Smith-Schuster 19th on his list of the top 32 prospects in November, highlighting one potential concern before pinpointing what makes him special: "Smith-Schuster had 368 yards and six TDs in ...

SAN ANTONIO — Well...it's over. No, it really isn't. Najee Harris played his final game as a high school athlete Saturday, rushing eight times for 22 yards for the West team in a 27-17 loss to the East team in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the Alamodome. And when the game was over, there was his mother, Tianna Hicks, by his side. They took pictures with fans and had fun conversations with anyone not looking to go ...

The future stars of college football were on display during the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday. The East squad defeated the West by a score of 27-17. A number of talented prospects had already declared their college intentions, and seven others announced their commitments during Saturday's game. A handful of programs saw their recruits shine, while others struggled to make impacts. Which prospects made the most of the opportunity to compete during the week? Let's take a look ...

A pair of annual high school football showcase events—the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and Under Armour All-America Game—occurred during the first week of January. These contests included many memorable moments, as premier prospects concluded their respective prep careers with strong performances on national television. More importantly, as it relates to the impending national signing day, several coveted recruits also announced collegiate commitments during these games.  The list of available 5-star athletes continues to dwindle, and plenty of ...

The 2017 Army All-American Bowl rosters featured the best of the best, showcasing the No. 1 prospect at several positions and a majority of the top recruits in the nation. Running back Najee Harris, offensive tackle Foster Sarell and safety Devon Hunter highlighted the 10 highest recruits, who are each listed among Scout's top 14 prospects. One player ended up sitting out the game, but he has earned the mention. Three of the 10 players announced their verbal ...

The East ended the West's three-game winning streak at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday, as it prevailed 27-17 in the 2017 edition at the Alamodome in San Antonio.  East quarterback and Clemson commit Hunter Johnson took home MVP honors on the strength of a 61-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring. Here is a full recap of how Saturday's clash played out, as well as a look at the seven recruits who made their collegiate choices during ...

Stanford landed a potential cornerstone left tackle Saturday, as highly touted offensive lineman Foster Sarell officially committed during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Brandon Huffman of Scout passed along Sarell's decision to play for the Cardinal. Greg Biggins of Scout sees big things for Sarell in the future: The 6'6", 300-pound lineman is a 5-star prospect who ranks as the No. 2 overall player and No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2017 recruiting class, according to Scout. Sarell has long been coveted because of his dominance ...

Ohio State added a big-time talent to the mix Saturday at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, as athlete Jeffrey Okudah committed to play for the Buckeyes.  Wayne McGahee III of the Tallahassee Democrat relayed Okudah's pledge to the Buckeyes. According to Scout, Okudah is a 5-star recruit who is regarded as the No. 1 athlete and No. 12 overall prospect in the class of 2017. The 6'1", 190-pound star played both safety and wide receiver at South Grand Prairie High School in Grand Prairie, Texas, but his ...

James Madison completed a memorable journey through the FCS playoffs with a 28-14 victory over Youngstown State to win the national championship Saturday afternoon at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The Dukes, which ended North Dakota State's five-year reign atop the Football Championship Subdivision with an upset win in the semifinals, raced out to a 21-0 lead in the title game and never looked back. Khalid Abdullah led the way with 101 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Youngstown ...