Entering last weekend, there were 10 uncommitted Rivals100 players in the Southeast. afterward Florida finished defending Kelby Collins and tackle defense Will Norman off the board, focusing attention on the remaining eight players who can have an impact not only on the field but also in 2023 team recruitment rankings.
Here’s a look at those eight players and their current vacancies.
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RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK
Sunday: Who should be number 1?
Monday: Five-star countdown | Should the branch be WR #1? | Who will be the next year’s star?
Tuesday: New Rivals250 | Biggest motivation | Location by location
Wednesday: Attack position rankings released | Teams should be satisfied
Thursday: Defensive Position Ranking Released | Could this be the best QB class ever?
Friday: State Rankings Released | Who is at the top of the four-star ranking?
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The top-ranked corner in the class of 2023 can effectively choose any school he wants. McClain narrowed his focus to three schools in July – Alabama, Florida and Miami.
The Hurricanes Choose Defensive Defenders Coach Jahmile Addae from the Georgia Bulldogs bringing Miami back into focus. McClain has long shared his love of the Gators, and the roughly two-hour drive from Lakeland to Gainesville gives UF a chance. Alabama got a chance to sell McClain on October 8 when he went to Tuscaloosa to find an official.
Run down: It’s too early to tell Alabama looms in the distance, but this looks like a two-team race between Florida and Miami.
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A year ago, M’Pemba was still a two-lane player who could finish lines at the next level. Now completely focused on defense, M’Pemba has made big gains in his game this season while also adding more volume to his frame. He is looking Georgia, Oregon, Notre Dame and Miamiwith Tennessee and Florida overtime for his fifth officer.
Run down: All of the aforementioned teams want him, but which relationship will help land M’Pemba? His Midwestern roots will keep Notre Dame in the mix until the end. The two approaches are Georgia and Miami. Miami already has M’Pemba .’s five-star defensive teammate Jayden Wayne commit. Pairing that duo for another three or four years could be sold by Canes. Of the five uncommitted stars, this might be Georgia’s best chance to land one in 2023.
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Taking all the stats and measured results combined, one could argue that Williams has the most NFL of any receiver in his class. The world has provided Williams, but his top schools remain consistent with State of Florida, Georgia, Miami, Pitt and Texas A&M while playing.
Run down: Georgia and Miami really want him, but the Aggies seem to have the upper hand with Williams.
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Carver (Ala.) Defensive Handling James Smith released his top six on August 12, listing Florida, Ohio StateAlabama, Auburn, Georgia and the State of Alabama. Auburn, Alabama, Miami, Texas A&M and Georgia have so far been successful in getting Smith into the school. Players of Smith’s caliber usually don’t want to attend college camps in their senior year, but Smith trained for the Crimson Tide.
Run down: Three teams stand out in Smith’s recruiting right now: Alabama, Georgia and Texas A&M. Crimson Tide still hasn’t hit a D-tackle in the 2023… can Alabama be the team to beat?
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Wilson has the frame of a strong finish with sporty and explosive textile sidewalls. Wilson’s rare ability to set the edge and quickly pass the ball has made him one of college football’s top targets. During the summer, Wilson made unofficial visits to Georgia and Miami while on an official visit to Alabama. Three OVs for this fall are in line with Miami, Ohio State and Texas.
Run down: Feeling, this is a very open race. Official visits to Ohio State and Texas can move the compass. Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson was a big draw for all the high school defenders up front. Alabama’s history may be too much to pass. Emotionally, Georgia and Miami will be in a tough spot depending on who commits when.
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In the list of top schools for carbon copying, James Smith and Russaw shared the top six most loved schools on the same day. Could the Carver duo be a packing deal? Six: Florida, Ohio State, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Alabama State.
Run down: Russaw made a spring visit to A&M and Bama with an official to Georgia on June 17. The Gators hosted Russaw on July 29 informally, but Florida now has the first year of defense committed for its class of 2023. Aggies, Crimson Tide and Bulldogs will fight for Russaw and Smith.
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As of mid-April, Johnson was part of the Ohio major operating in the Sunshine State. By the end of July, Johnson reopened his hiring process after a weekend visit to Florida. Teams that can currently play for Johnson include Miami, Florida State, Auburn, Ole MissAlabama and Florida.
Run down: This is another recruitment process that can go down the wire with its kinks. From the Tampa (Fla.) area, the impression was that Johnson wanted to stay in college. Tide had three defensive defenders in their class of 2023; Gators, Hurricanes and Seminoles are in need of a talented Johnson player.
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Vickers dropped out of the top 100 with the release of the new Rivals250 on Tuesday, but we’re still including him here. His commitment on August 26 could affect the way the Southeast plays. The Tallahassee natives to Alabama, Michigan and Oklahoma. A commitment to the Crimson Tide could close their class to second-tier players, forcing others to shift their focus.
Run down: Alabama and Oklahoma appear to be the frontrunners for the Vickers. Of the two, the Sooners’ future in the SEC with the opportunity to play early could be the move. Alabama has another Tallahassee defensively on the roster Terrion Arnold could help Tide’s chances.
