Football season is in full swing, and that is at all levels from the NFL to college football and also the high school ranks.
Rivals National Recruiting Analyst Sam Spiegelman was at a handful of games across the Southeast and got in-person looks at several top prospects in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 recruiting cycles, including recruits committed to Florida State, Tennessee, Miami, Georgia, North Carolina, USC, Nebraska and more.
Here are some takeaways from the action:
CJ Wiley, the No. 15-ranked WR in the Rivals250 out of Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton High School, is built like a true X receiver that can operate on the perimeter with the ability to stretch the field and separate from the defenders downfield, and make plays in all parts of the field. At 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds, the big-bodied pass-catcher is dangerous after the catch as well as working outside the numbers. Wiley has a wide catch radius and is a big target in the passing game for his quarterback. He possesses a different gear with the ball in his hands and a frame to be physical in space. This season, the Florida State verbal commitment has been an explosive red-zone option high-pointing the football and working in traffic by the goal line.
Justin Baker is a stock-up prospect after making plays in a variety of ways for his Buford (Ga.) squad as a senior. At 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, Baker is well-built with plus lower-body strength and excellent balance. He has the toughness to work in between the tackles and speed to beat defenders around the field. Baker has fantastic vision and can accelerate into a different gear when he finds space.
Four-star Miami quarterback commit Luke Nickel is a high-level game-manager who impresses with his ability to sift through reads and attack defenses, as well as his ability to extend and make off-schedule plays. Nickel is superb working inside the pocket and can operate well throwing on the move. He’s a sharp decision-maker and finds ways to buy time to give his receivers…
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Publish date : 2024-10-14 22:35:15
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