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College Football Recruiting Analyst & Co-Host of the Lemming Report on CBS Sports Network. Prep Football Report magazine below.

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I have been following Vanderbilt Recruiting ever since 1979 when George McIntyre was Head Coach and QB Jared Curtis 6‘3“ 225 Nashville Christian HS, TN has to be their highest rated recruit since then. What a catch for Clark Lea. The Commodores are coming the nation has noticed.

I have been following Vanderbilt Recruiting ever since 1979 when George McIntyre was Head Coach and QB Jared Curtis 6‘3“ 225 Nashville Christian HS, TN has to be their highest rated recruit since then. What a catch for Clark Lea. The Commodores are coming the nation has noticed.

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Of course, the Chicago area is known for some of the greatest linebackers of all time. Ray Nitschke and Dick Butkus to name a couple here are four You need to keep an eye on over the next couple of years.

Of course, the Chicago area is known for some of the greatest linebackers of all time. Ray Nitschke and Dick Butkus to name a couple here are four You need to keep an eye on over the next couple of years.

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Roman Holtz 6'4" 290 Hartland Arrowhead high school, Wisconsin is the top guard prospect in the state of Wisconsin's 2028 class. Very strong in the run game, quick first step, wins the leverage battle and dominates right up to the whistle. 3.3 GPA.@romanholtz

Roman Holtz 6'4" 290 Hartland Arrowhead high school, Wisconsin is the top guard prospect in the state of Wisconsin's 2028 class. Very strong in the run game, quick first step, wins the leverage battle and dominates right up to the whistle. 3.3 GPA.@romanholtz

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George Parkinson 6'4" 237 Malvern Prep, Malvern PA is in my opinion a 5* talent. Quick twitch athlete with a relentless and aggressive style of play .Great get off and shows explosive moves. Difference maker.George Parkinson IV 4.0 GPA. 2028. Shows strong and violent hands. Big time.

George Parkinson 6'4" 237 Malvern Prep, Malvern PA is in my opinion a 5* talent. Quick twitch athlete with a relentless and aggressive style of play .Great get off and shows explosive moves. Difference maker.George Parkinson IV 4.0 GPA. 2028. Shows strong and violent hands. Big time.

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Angelo Smith 5‘10“ 180 Hollywood Madonna HS, FL is the younger brother of Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith. Angelo is a hard hitting FS with excellent speed and known for his ability to get to the ball. shows good coverage skills and is very physical.⁦ANGELO SMITH🃏⁩

Angelo Smith 5‘10“ 180 Hollywood Madonna HS, FL is the younger brother of Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith. Angelo is a hard hitting FS with excellent speed and known for his ability to get to the ball. shows good coverage skills and is very physical.⁦ANGELO SMITH🃏⁩

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Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer has already turned Santa Margarita Catholic HS, CA into a national power. Here are some of the top underclassman who helped him put together such a great 2025 season.

Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer has already turned Santa Margarita Catholic HS, CA into a national power. Here are some of the top underclassman who helped him put together such a great 2025 season.

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I did this interview of CJ Stroud when he was a junior at Rancho Cucamonga HS, CA in March 2019. As a SR he threw for over 3800 yards and 47 TDs.. Earning his 5* by the end of his senior campaign that fall. I remember him as a respectful, intelligent and very motivated young man

I did this interview of CJ Stroud when he was a junior at Rancho Cucamonga HS, CA in March 2019. As a SR he threw for over 3800 yards and 47 TDs.. Earning his 5* by the end of his senior campaign that fall. I remember him as a respectful, intelligent and very motivated young man

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The biggest reason why Seneca Driver 6‘6“ 235 Danville Boyle Co., KY is a 5* TE/OLB and a top 25 prospect besides great size and superior athletic ability is his fantastic production. This season PC 49 for 875 yds and 11 TDs and 67 tackles,10 TFL and 5 INTs 2 going for TDs.

The biggest reason why Seneca Driver 6‘6“ 235 Danville Boyle Co., KY is a 5* TE/OLB and a top 25 prospect besides great size and superior athletic ability is his fantastic production. This season PC 49 for 875 yds and 11 TDs and 67 tackles,10 TFL and 5 INTs 2 going for TDs.

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Why Sean Kraft the nation’s no.1 rated long snapper from the Christ school Arden, NC tells us why he chose Notre Dame. I tried to catch one of his long snaps and the velocity almost broke my finger. His speed and accuracy rates much better than the average NFL long snapper.

Why Sean Kraft the nation’s no.1 rated long snapper from the Christ school Arden, NC tells us why he chose Notre Dame. I tried to catch one of his long snaps and the velocity almost broke my finger. His speed and accuracy rates much better than the average NFL long snapper.

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Jeremiah Dent 6’ 195 Marion HS, AR is no doubt one of the top RB prospects in the nation. Averaged a first down a Carry in 2025 and scored 18 TDs. All around back who can run, catch and block.𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐡 “𝐉3” 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✞ 2027 I give him a 4*+ rating. Terrific balance, strength, moves and vision.

Jeremiah Dent 6’ 195 Marion HS, AR is no doubt one of the top RB prospects in the nation. Averaged a first down a Carry in 2025 and scored 18 TDs. All around back who can run, catch and block.𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐡 “𝐉3” 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭 ✞ 2027 I give him a 4*+ rating. Terrific balance, strength, moves and vision.

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Patrick O’Brien 6’6” 280 Cincinnati Moeller HS, OH has become one of the more heavily recruited offensive lineman in the Midwest. Scouts are enamored with his length, technique, mobility, and production. Dominates as both a run and pass blocker.

Patrick O’Brien 6’6” 280 Cincinnati Moeller HS, OH has become one of the more heavily recruited offensive lineman in the Midwest. Scouts are enamored with his length, technique, mobility, and production. Dominates as both a run and pass blocker.

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Brady Quinn 6‘1“ 195 Hollywood Madonna HS, FL is no doubt one of the more talented QB prospects in the south. Impressive arm strength, shows the ability to extend plays, processes quickly and is a team leader. Deep ball accuracy is outstanding. 4.0 GPA. 4* rating. 3A POY.

Brady Quinn 6‘1“ 195 Hollywood Madonna HS, FL is no doubt one of the more talented QB prospects in the south. Impressive arm strength, shows the ability to extend plays, processes quickly and is a team leader. Deep ball accuracy is outstanding. 4.0 GPA. 4* rating. 3A POY.

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Former 5* wide receiver Quincy Porter 6‘3“ 210 Oradell Bergen Catholic HS, NJ has signed with Notre Dame. He was a freshman this past season at Ohio State. In HS he averaged 20 ypc. Took this video when he was a junior and you can see how fluid the Recruiting scene has become.

Former 5* wide receiver Quincy Porter 6‘3“ 210 Oradell Bergen Catholic HS, NJ has signed with Notre Dame. He was a freshman this past season at Ohio State. In HS he averaged 20 ypc. Took this video when he was a junior and you can see how fluid the Recruiting scene has become.

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The next two years in the Chicago area are going to be exceptional when it comes to football Recruiting. These are just a few of the top 2028 players receiving national acclaim. #footballrecruiting

The next two years in the Chicago area are going to be exceptional when it comes to football Recruiting. These are just a few of the top 2028 players receiving national acclaim. #footballrecruiting

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Jett Thomalla 6‘4“ 200 Millard South HS, NE is a QB who impressed me enough during my visit with him to give him a 5* rating based on his exceptional production, leadership skills, size, athletic ability, arm strength and smarts.⁦Jett Thomalla⁩ just has the IT factor.

Jett Thomalla 6‘4“ 200 Millard South HS, NE is a QB who impressed me enough during my visit with him to give him a 5* rating based on his exceptional production, leadership skills, size, athletic ability, arm strength and smarts.⁦Jett Thomalla⁩ just has the IT factor.

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5* catch for Ohio State landing defensive end Marcus Fakotou 6'6" 280 Chatsworth Sierra Canyon HS, CA. One of the more impressive looking players I visited with this past Recruiting cycle. Exceptional talent, explosive, tough, agile, hard-working and productive. Superior hands.

5* catch for Ohio State landing defensive end Marcus Fakotou 6'6" 280 Chatsworth Sierra Canyon HS, CA. One of the more impressive looking players I visited with this past Recruiting cycle. Exceptional talent, explosive, tough, agile, hard-working and productive. Superior hands.

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CJ Cypher 6’2” 195 Carrollton HS, GA no doubt shows 5* potential and is a national recruit for the class of 2029. 2180 yards passing to go with 26 TDs as a freshman. Great footwork, shows good composure in the pocket and very athletic. 3.9 GPA.⁦Christian “CJ” Cypher⁩ exceptional.

CJ Cypher 6’2” 195 Carrollton HS, GA no doubt shows 5* potential and is a national recruit for the class of 2029. 2180 yards passing to go with 26 TDs as a freshman. Great footwork, shows good composure in the pocket and very athletic. 3.9 GPA.⁦Christian “CJ” Cypher⁩ exceptional.

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One of our 2028 1st team AAs is Brysen Wright 6‘4“ 200 Jacksonville Mandarin HS. He also has a 5* rating. Prep superstar at both WR and FS.Avg over 20 ypc and picked off 5 passes as a soph. Instant impact player. Exceptional ball skills and hands.⁦Brysen Wright⁩ 3.2 GPA. Dynamic

One of our 2028 1st team AAs is Brysen Wright 6‘4“ 200 Jacksonville Mandarin HS. He also has a 5* rating. Prep superstar at both WR and FS.Avg over 20 ypc and picked off 5 passes as a soph. Instant impact player. Exceptional ball skills and hands.⁦Brysen Wright⁩ 3.2 GPA. Dynamic

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The Chicago area has never looked better when it comes to developing big-time quarterbacks. 2027/2028/2029/2030.

The Chicago area has never looked better when it comes to developing big-time quarterbacks. 2027/2028/2029/2030.

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In 1992 I gave Peyton Manning 5* as the no.2 QB in the nation and in 1999 Eli Manning 4* however just the 17th rated QB. I have never lived it down. I have been rating players since 1979 and believe me it is an inexact science. Here Eli has a little fun with my ratings on ESPN +

In 1992 I gave Peyton Manning 5* as the no.2 QB in the nation and in 1999 Eli Manning 4* however just the 17th rated QB. I have never lived it down. I have been rating players since 1979 and believe me it is an inexact science. Here Eli has a little fun with my ratings on ESPN +

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Big thanks to Jon Berlin HC of Monticello HS, VA for letting us use his school for the interview/photo session this morning. This is a terrifically talented group loaded with 4 and 5* from five different states. Always love coming to Virginia and visiting many historic sites.

Big thanks to Jon Berlin HC of Monticello HS, VA for letting us use his school for the interview/photo session this morning. This is a terrifically talented group loaded with 4 and 5* from five different states. Always love coming to Virginia and visiting many historic sites.

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Good luck to Jeremiyah Love in next April‘s NFL draft. A member of our 2022 all American team. played for one of the top high schools in Missouri. Expected to be a top 10 selection in the 2026 draft.

Good luck to Jeremiyah Love in next April‘s NFL draft. A member of our 2022 all American team. played for one of the top high schools in Missouri. Expected to be a top 10 selection in the 2026 draft.

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Now in my 48th year of driving the country and visiting with the nation’s top programs and players my preseason vote for the top football team in the nation is Chicago Mount Carmel. 4 straight state titles and led by former Heisman finalist Jordan Lynch.⁦Jordan Lynch⁩

Now in my 48th year of driving the country and visiting with the nation’s top programs and players my preseason vote for the top football team in the nation is Chicago Mount Carmel. 4 straight state titles and led by former Heisman finalist Jordan Lynch.⁦Jordan Lynch⁩

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Wrapping up our 2026 "Prep Football Report" magazine known as the "Bible of Recruiting" should be mailed by the end of this month. The underclass magazine will be mailed by the end of August. To get yours go to It's our 48 Summer Magazine. Began in 1978.

Wrapping up our 2026 "Prep Football Report" magazine known as the "Bible of Recruiting" should be mailed by the end of this month. The underclass magazine will be mailed by the end of August. To get yours go to It's our 48 Summer Magazine. Began in 1978.

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Congratulations to Hartland Arrowhead high school Head Coach Matt Harris for winning the 2025 state championship and for gathering his top prospects today for some photos and interviews. The premier program in Wisconsin.@coachharris28

Congratulations to Hartland Arrowhead high school Head Coach Matt Harris for winning the 2025 state championship and for gathering his top prospects today for some photos and interviews. The premier program in Wisconsin.@coachharris28

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Our 2026 (Prep Football Report) magazine known as the Bible of Recruiting will be ready very soon. As will our underclass magazine. both magazines are filled with Recruiting info. To get yours go to

Our 2026 (Prep Football Report) magazine known as the Bible of Recruiting will be ready very soon. As will our underclass magazine. both magazines are filled with Recruiting info. To get yours go to

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Neimann Lawrence 6‘1“ 205 Plantation American Heritage HS, FL just might be the top 2028 QB in the south. Exceptional skills, arm strength, great at extending plays and making high-level throws. Reminds me of Caleb Williams.5*. Very confident. 4.0 GPA.⁦Neimann Lawrence⁩

Neimann Lawrence 6‘1“ 205 Plantation American Heritage HS, FL just might be the top 2028 QB in the south. Exceptional skills, arm strength, great at extending plays and making high-level throws. Reminds me of Caleb Williams.5*. Very confident. 4.0 GPA.⁦Neimann Lawrence⁩

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Cincinnati Moeller HS is one of the most famous football schools in the country. They have been dominant since the early 70s and continue to do so today. Led by HC Bert Bathiany they have remained one of the dominant teams in Ohio. Very impressive.BJDwyer Bert Bathiany V

Cincinnati Moeller HS is one of the most famous football schools in the country. They have been dominant since the early 70s and continue to do so today. Led by HC Bert Bathiany they have remained one of the dominant teams in Ohio. Very impressive.BJDwyer Bert Bathiany V

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Visited one of the nation's premier programs this afternoon, stopping by the Hun school in Princeton New Jersey. Not only has Head Coach Todd Smith kept the program among the elites but he is also developing many big-time prospects in the process.@red_zone75

Visited one of the nation's premier programs this afternoon, stopping by the Hun school in Princeton New Jersey. Not only has Head Coach Todd Smith kept the program among the elites but he is also developing many big-time prospects in the process.@red_zone75

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The great Mike Leach explaining to me what he looks for in a quarterback. He was the GOAT when it came to developing and coaching quarterbacks.

The great Mike Leach explaining to me what he looks for in a quarterback. He was the GOAT when it came to developing and coaching quarterbacks.

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One of the great programs nationally is Orange Lutheran high school in Orange California. This team is absolutely stacked. A member of the nation’s top league. The Trinity league.

One of the great programs nationally is Orange Lutheran high school in Orange California. This team is absolutely stacked. A member of the nation’s top league. The Trinity league.

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Spent some time today at East St. Louis HS, IL and with their legendary Head Coach Darren Sunkett who has been headman since 2001 and he has won several state titles. It's an iconic program with a terrific coaching staff.@darrensunkett There are many talented players on the rise

Spent some time today at East St. Louis HS, IL and with their legendary Head Coach Darren Sunkett who has been headman since 2001 and he has won several state titles. It's an iconic program with a terrific coaching staff.@darrensunkett There are many talented players on the rise

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The Chicago area is absolutely loaded with power4 defensive lineman for 2026/2027/2028.

The Chicago area is absolutely loaded with power4 defensive lineman for 2026/2027/2028.

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Over the past couple of years, the Chicago area has produced some of the most talented defensive lineman in the country. Here are the stars for 2027 and 2028. Just since the class of 2025, there have been 39 3*+,4 and 5* defensive lineman signed out of the Chicago area.

Over the past couple of years, the Chicago area has produced some of the most talented defensive lineman in the country. Here are the stars for 2027 and 2028. Just since the class of 2025, there have been 39 3+,4 and 5 defensive lineman signed out of the Chicago area.

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The Chicago areas top 2024 prospects. Several all Americans and a ton of power5 recruits. Super impressed with this group of big-time athletes and future college stars.

The Chicago areas top 2024 prospects. Several all Americans and a ton of power5 recruits. Super impressed with this group of big-time athletes and future college stars.

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The state of Wisconsin is absolutely loaded with blue chip athletes. Here’s a group of the state’s top under class football players. Super impressive group with bright futures. One of the most physically imposing groups I’ve ever interviewed.

The state of Wisconsin is absolutely loaded with blue chip athletes. Here’s a group of the state’s top under class football players. Super impressive group with bright futures. One of the most physically imposing groups I’ve ever interviewed.

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The Little Rock Arkansas area has some great underclassman with several of them future national recruits. Very impressive amount of talent in “The Natural State”and particularly in the Little Rock area.

The Little Rock Arkansas area has some great underclassman with several of them future national recruits. Very impressive amount of talent in “The Natural State”and particularly in the Little Rock area.

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I have not been surprised that the majority of the big-time programs nationally have been covering the Chicago area like a blanket in the past week. However with several 4 and 5* prospects it’ll take more than a week to properly evaluate them.

I have not been surprised that the majority of the big-time programs nationally have been covering the Chicago area like a blanket in the past week. However with several 4 and 5* prospects it’ll take more than a week to properly evaluate them.

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