John Garcia, Jr.
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National College Football Recruiting Analyst, @Rivals + @yahoosports. IG & 🧵 : johngarcia_jr
Joined July 2009
Richard LeCounte just bullied Devonta Smith into the bench, wow.
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Five-star flip 🚨. No. 2 safety Hylton 'Drake' Stubbs has flipped his commitment from Miami to Florida. "I’m excited to play for a coach who prioritizes development both on and off the field. Go Gators!".
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The first workout of the @Elite11 Finals never disappoints. @adamgorney and I break down all top 20 QBs who worked at the 25th edition of the prestigious event:.
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Miami has landed the commitment of the nation’s No. 2 CB in Kenton Dopson III. The lifelong Canes fan told UM’s staff days ago but wanted to go public on Thursday to honor his late mother on her birthday:. “I wanted this to be a gift to her”.
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Five-star ATH DJ Pickett will make one last trip to LSU next weekend before making things official come December 4:.
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Now every class signed by Nick Saban at #Alabama has won a national championship. Seriously.
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Top247 OT Marcus Dumervil one of the few lineman we charted as undefeated on Day 1 at @TheOpening .
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The No. 2 all-purpose back in the class of 2025 is now a Buckeye. Anthony 'Turbo' Rogers just announced for Ohio State over Georgia. "Ohio State is the best place for me to develop as an athlete and a man"
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After a commitment to USC early than even he expected, the recruitment of elite OT Keenyi Pepe is over. He won't visit any other campus going forward:. "I'm not bouncing around" ✌️.
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Elite RB Jerrick Gibson is taking the next step with his fresh top 5. He admits there is a team to beat ahead of official visits, too.
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Top 10 QB recruit Brady Hart, who flipped from Michigan to Texas A&M recently, took his first visit to College Station over the weekend. "I was just shocked with how electric the game day experience was".
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2024 Elite 11 QB @Future_eraTrev has landed at Florida State, he tells Rivals. More here:.
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Florida working a LONG flip of priority WR Dallas Wilson, who was committed to Oregon for more than 700 days, as the Tampa Bay Tech star has asked out of agreement with the Ducks. Gators WR haul probably 🇺🇸's best in 2025
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Alabama's top prospect and a top 50 overall talent on @247Sports, OLB Quandarrius Robinson says his weekend at #Nebraska was "just different." Now the All-American has a return trip to Lincoln set (VIP).
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Blue-chip flip 🚨. Top 100 recruit and WR Jayvan Boggs has flipped his commitment from UCF to Florida State. The plan to play for Gus Malzahn continues in Tallahassee:. "He and Mike Norvell need me at FSU"
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This is Leon Washington, Jr., son of the former @FSUFootball and NFL RB/KR. Just a freshman (class of 2024)
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Rivals four-star DL Floyd Boucard looked back on the change of pace that was his Oklahoma official visit with a verbal commitment date approaching. "OU is a top option".
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COMMITMENT: Oklahoma lands Canada native and Rivals four-star DL Floyd Boucard over USC, Miami and others:. "Get y'all popcorn ready, I'm ready to take over. Boomer Sooner!".
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One of college football's most coveted transfers, @JaredVerse1 has committed to @FSUFootball. "It is the work ethic and the non-stop will to win that I am bringing to Florida State.".
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Five-star OL Solomon Thomas tells @Rivals he is returning to Tallahassee this weekend for one final stop with Florida State, where he has been committed since last December. More here:.
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Got my first in-person look at touted 2023 QB @nico_iamaleava8 and the intrigue is easy to understand. Thought this was his best ball I got on tape at the Battle 7v7 Miami. Just a rope.
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It's official, No. 1 #SI99 recruit Travis Hunter is headed to Jackson State, he announces. The top two-way recruit, who has been compared to Deion Sanders, will now play for him. "I think I'll be the best to ever do it, the best to play two ways.".
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No. 1 slot receiver @KevinLamarCole1 talks shocking Jackson State verbal commitment at the @AABonNBC. “Things are about to change and I’m going to recruit more guys here.”.
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The Colorado recruiting run is about to roll.
Prior to his weekend visit to Georgia, I was told by two sources - neither inside the family - that Colorado is the clear leader now for five-star QB Julian Lewis. Could the Buffaloes have their successor to Shedeur Sanders?. @nikkiedwardsss / @CUSportsNation
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It got chippy at the final OL/DL 1on1s at Under Armour All-America week (. H/T @seanfitz247
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A ton of playmakers flashed Tuesday at @UANextFootball. Here are the 10 best we saw @Rivals:
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#Tennessee lands one of the most interesting late bloomers of the 2020 cycle. Athletic pass rusher who proved productive against very good Mobile-area competition this fall. Flashes of dominance and UT was among the first to push. Pays off for Pruitt.
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The last piece of the 2025 recruiting puzzle is in place. Miami (Fla.) Northwestern's J'Vari Flowers, the No. 5 cornerback in the Rivals100, announced his commitment to Florida over Notre Dame, Miami and others. Flowers caps a stellar secondary haul headed to Gainesville 🐊
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Change of Plans: Top 100 WR Jayvan Boggs will no longer visit Michigan this weekend. He is standing firm with his commitment to UCF:.
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Elite RB @CedricBaxterJr4 fresh off of an Ohio State visit, rocking Miami gear. He will head to Coral Gables for his next visit, then Arkansas. Long way to go in this recruitment…
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FSU gloves today for the No. 1 OT prospect in the country, Elijah Pritchett. Bama, Georgia and USC in his final 4.
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Top 100 recruit and Homestead (Fla.) High School star wideout Cortez Mills has flipped his commitment from Oklahoma to Nebraska. "I feel the most comfortable there."
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The two newest @OhioStateFB commitments kicking off some 7v7 action this weekend in Tampa — WR @IBryson13 @DijonJohnson13
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After a return trip to Louisville, Rivals250 DB Jaydin Broadnax committed to @JeffBrohm on Thursday. The Floridian just went public with the pledge to UofL:. “I’m a guy that’s gonna change the whole culture”
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No doubt the Canes were the most prevalent program brought up at IMG today. Can’t say that’s happened prior in my experience covering the school since it became a football power.
Many @IMGAcademy recruits have mentioned @FrancisMauigoa as the most vocal Miami recruiter among their peers. “It’s a Miami takeover,” Mauigoa says. More coming to . 📷 via @JohnGarcia_Jr
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Clemson lands one of the smartest LB recruits I have ever covered, built to defend spread looks (and a legacy in the process)👇🏽.
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A bigger flip than any recruit we talk about the next week. SHEESH.
Report: #Gators expected to hire Corey Raymond as assistant head coach of the defense and cornerbacks coach. Massive, massive hire for Billy Napier.
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Five-star LSU signee Solomon Thomas talks about his firm decision to become a Tiger beyond the nudge from Alex Atkins:. "It doesn't matter if Coach Davis gets fired tomorrow, I'll still go to LSU. If Coach Kelly gets fired, I'm still going to LSU.".
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The most unique thing I saw today came on this version of press coverage from @Im_showtime_ .
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One-handed snag and a wave to the crowd to cap a big day for Under Armour All-American and #Miami signee @Brevinjordan .
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Top 100 recruit and blue-chip wide receiver Jayvan Boggs tells @Rivals he will sign on Friday. The UCF commitment continues to consider the Knights as well as Florida State @Osceola_Rivals @UCFSports .
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Shocker. Arian Smith is the fastest man at @AllAmericaGame. @GeorgiaFootball signee out of Lakeland (Fla.). Chris Tyree right there, too.
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Oklahoma goes to IMG Academy to pickup Rivals250 DL Jayden Jackson. Evaluation notes here, with some help from @iamdavidstonejr, on why @Rivals is much higher on the new Sooner than the rest of the industry:.
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Four-star ATH Dalen Penson sticks with Georgia Tech despite a strong push from USC, which hosted him over the weekend. Here's why:.
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Florida up to No. 17 in the @Rivals team rankings after flipping a third FSU commitment — this time the state’s No. 2 back in Byron Louis.
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The thing about new @Rivals No. 1 football recruit Jeremiah Smith is that those around him see the greatness every day. "He's the chosen one.".
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Florida State maintains its hot streak on the trail in capping the signing period with four-star Tampa-area pass rusher @JesseHarrold4. The second former SEC pledge to pick the program Friday:. "Nole family let’s work🍢"
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Florida State wraps up its National Signing Day with a big win over rival Florida, earning the commitment of top 10 tight end projection and blue-chipper Tae'Shaun Gelsey. More here:.
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One of the top DBs in the 2026 class, @ZechariahFort takes the next step and drops top schools:
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Flip SZN rolls on but don’t expect much smoke from other schools around five-star safety Hylton Stubbs, he tells @Rivals:.
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PSA to the recruits out there. lying about offers may get you some RTs but we'll find out sooner rather than later. Colleges coaches are noticing, too, obviously.
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After top finishes on Day 1 and 2 out in L.A., with elite 7on7 work mixed in Thursday, top uncommitted QB @dantemoore05 has been named the Sports Illustrated Elite 11 MVP.
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OU commit Jackson Arnold finishing Elite 11 strong
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Oregon has flipped Rivals250 LB and former Miami commitment Gavin Nix. He was back in Eugene in late November and it is where his heart is.
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Florida State keeps another blue-chipper in-state as Karon Maycock commits to the Seminoles. Versatile defender with experience at safety and linebacker. "Y'all got a great one coming. Win or lose we're still gonna put that work in and play our best #GoNoles"
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Five-star Tiger 🐯. No. 1 WDE Javion Hilson picks Missouri after taking a weekend official visit to campus. The Tigers were his most recent scholarship offer back on Nov. 20 and made up ground quickly.
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The No. 5 dual-threat QB and Rivals four-star Dereon Coleman celebrates his 17th birthday with a commitment to Miami, where the goals are lofty:.
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UCF has done it (again) at the running back position. Stacy Gage picks the Knights and RB coach @TeamKamMartin is putting together a strong resume under Gus Malzahn #ChargeOn .
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(Not all decommitments are voluntary).
Florida’s recruiting class is falling apart, literally. What the heck is going on in Gainesville? #Noles
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Longtime #MississippiState commitment and towering OT sticking with Bulldogs despite push from #Florida . "I ain't going nowhere.".
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Commitment: Ole Miss kicks off its 2026 recruiting class with a blue-chip wideout from Florida in Zion Legree. The Rivals250 standout was in Oxford on Saturday:. "I'll make the QB's job easy".
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More on five-star pass rusher Javion Hilson making his first visit to Florida in nearly six months:.
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Top 100 WR Cortez Mills confirms to @Rivals his recruitment is shut down. The Oklahoma commitment saw a Nebraska game recently. "I just feel like Oklahoma is the best place for me. I feel comfortable there and believe in the coaching staff," Mills said.
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The Class 7A MVP is Utah WR commit Ryan Peppins, who had 200+ yards and 2 TDs
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Updated official visit slate for blue-chip recruit and two-sport Floridian @JaydenPetit12:.
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The hottest recruiting team in America now has its future QB. @Vol_Football picks up Texas star @KaidonSalter_7 after prioritizing he and his family. He details the call here: .
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After a late official visit to Tallahassee, FSU flips in-state OL @Sandmanthompson from FIU. Thompson is ranked top-10 at the center position @Rivals:. “I have such a great relationship with those coaches and it feels like family there!"
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Smith recovered and won every rep following this play
Richard LeCounte just bullied Devonta Smith into the bench, wow.
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Florida State's night just got even better👀. Rivals250 RB Byron Louis announces his pledge to Mike Norvell and co. as the @ahspatfootball pipeline to FSU continues. "Three games don't define them. ".
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A surprise commitment and silent signature. No. 1 JUCO recruit Jeffrey M'Ba pens blog on @SInow on why he is headed to play for @AuburnFootball:.
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Teddy Bridgewater set for his first coaching effort at Traz-Powell, aka “The Mecca.” . Coaches from Florida State, Mizzou, Louisville, Syracuse, FIU, UTEP and more on hand well before kick @Rivals
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UF stays red hot and this one comes in particularly interesting, as the Gators went into the Peach State for a UGA target and won.
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#VaTech WR commitment Jalin Hyatt wins the fastest man at @TheOpening Charlotte (says he ran 4.3).
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Reminder: The No. 11 cornerback prospect in the country, @_jhill5, will make his verbal commitment to an SEC school public this afternoon.
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One of the biggest QB dominos of the 2026 cycle has dropped. No. 3 passer @BradyHartQB has come off the board to Michigan following his weekend in Ann Arbor. He made the call to @Coach_SMoore Monday. The newest Wolverine talks UM with @Rivals here: .
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A commitment date is now set for blue-chip DL recruit Brian Harris, who also goes in-depth on top contenders with @Rivals:.
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