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Theo Wease one of two five-star WRs to OU

Oklahoma received a verbal commitment from five-star 2019 WR Theo Wease.

Wease (6'2/180) joins fellow five-star receiver Arjei Henderson in committing to Oklahoma on Friday. Four-star S Jamal Morris did likewise a little while after that pair. For his part, Wease is considered by Rivals to be the No. 1 receiving prospect in the 2019 class and the No. 3 wideout in the class. The Allen, Texas, native has upside as either a slot or outside receiver for the collegiate level and excels in terms of his quickness and ability to move in space.

Source: Rivals

Apr 13 - 4:49 PM

White's teammate says he will return for '19

LSU sophomore LB Patrick Queen said that junior LB Devin White "says he's gonna stay."

While this is an encouraging sliver of anecdotal light for the LSU faithful, Queen admitted that he did not know for sure whether White would be returning to school. The star junior linebacker, himself, has said that he is uncertain whether or not a declaration would be forthcoming. At the very least, he's muddying the water. Said the 6-foot-4, 240-pound junior, "I want everything to be done the right way, and I don’t know if I reached that limit (at LSU) yet." White was named winner of the Butkus Award last week after he posted 115 tackles (12.0 for loss), three sacks, five passes defended and two forced fumbles during the 2018 regular season. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. ranks White as the No. 3 overall draft-eligible prospect for 2019. He will be playing in at least one more collegiate game upcoming, as the LSU standout has already confirmed that he will take the field in the Fiesta Bowl versus UCF on Jan. 1.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Dec 11 - 3:21 PM

Report: Austin Peay to hire Hudspeth as HC

Football Scoop's Zach Barnett reports that Austin Peay will hire Mississippi State TE coach Mark Hudspeth to serve as head coach.

Hudspeth joined Joe Moorhead's inaugural staff at Mississippi State after he was fired from the head position at Louisiana following the 2017 campaign. The Austin Peay job came open after Will Healy jumped for the lead job at Charlotte earlier this winter. This will be Hudspeth's third career stint as a head coach. He earlier served in that capacity at North Alabama (2002-08) and, as aforementioned, Louisiana (2011-17).

Source: Football Scoop

Dec 11 - 3:10 PM

UNC hires Phil Longo to be new OC

North Carolina has hired Ole Miss OC Phil Longo to serve in the same capacity.

The Air Raid is coming to Raleigh, after all. A few days after reportedly trying to get Graham Harrell to come be the new offensive coordinator from North Texas, the Tar Heels instead get Longo, who helped the Rebels put up some of the better passing numbers in the SEC. Prior to joining the Rebels, he was at Sam Houston State, where he implemented the "power" Air Raid system that you'll likely see at North Carolina. This is a strong get for UNC that should help in recruiting while also helping the 2019 team put up some points.

Source: Bruce Feldman on Twitter

Dec 11 - 2:52 PM

Utah WR Covey undergoes surgery for torn ACL

UCLA redshirt sophomore WR Britain Covey underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL and meniscus.

Covey suffered the injury in the Pac-12 Championship Game against Washington while returning the opening kickoff of the second half. It was described as a significant injury by head coach Kyle Wittingham, and we now know how significant it was. He finished with a line of 59-611-1 over the 2018 season, but that doesn't begin to justify how big a part of the offense Covey was; he was one of the top targets on third down and also was involved in several gadget plays. He'll be out for spring practices, and there's a very good chance he might not be ready to play at the start of the 2019 season.

Source: College Football Talk

Dec 11 - 2:07 PM

Houston QB Dormady transferring to CMU

Houston senior QB Quinten Dormady is transferring to Central Michigan.

Because he's leaving with his degree, he'll be eligible to play immediately. It's the second transfer in as many years for Dormady, who came to Houston after leaving Tennessee this June. He appeared in just one game, completing 2-of-5 passes in a blowout victory over Arizona in the second week of the season. He should compete for the starting job, and it would make sense to make him the favorite.

Source: Joseph Duarte on Twitter

Dec 11 - 10:50 AM

Norvell tweets he's staying at Memphis

Memphis HC Mike Norvell tweeted that he'll remain the head coach at Memphis.

A busy day for fans of the Tigers. Norvell was considered a strong candidate for the job at Kansas State, but he tweeted that he's staying at Memphis. The Tigers did lose their offensive and defensive coordinators on Monday, but Norvell is staying on board, and that gives them a chance to remain a strong contender in the AAC.

Source: Memphis Commercial Appeal

Dec 10 - 5:13 PM

TTU WR Wesley to enter 2019 NFL Draft

Texas Tech junior WR Antoine Wesley declared for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Wesley put up monster numbers for the Red Raiders in 2019, catching 88 passes for 1,410 yards and nine scores. He's also listed at 6-foot-5, 200 pounds, so that size is sure to intrigue scouts. The questions will come from the production in the Air Raid system, but that's no longer a prospect death sentence. A scouting report from The Draft Network also notes that he needs to show more lateral quickness, and his route-running can be inconsistent. In his tweet announcing his selection, he said he got positive reviews from the NFL Draft Advisory Board, so if Wesley tests well, he'll have a chance to be among the first wideouts selected; possibly even a first-round target because of his size and production.

Source: Antoine Wesley on Twitter

Dec 10 - 4:35 PM

Four-star CB Miller flips from LSU to WVU

West Virginia received a verbal commitment from four-star 2019 JUCO CB Dreshun Miller, who had previously been committed to LSU.

Miller committed to LSU back in June, but with the Tigers reportedly pursuing several other cornerbacks, the 6-foot-2, 178-pound corner is making the switch to the Mountaineers. He currently plays at Eastern Arizona Community College, and he's viewed as one of the top defenders in the junior college ranks. Don't be surprised if Miller contributes immediately for the Mountaineers.

Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune

Dec 10 - 3:36 PM

Five-star DE Smith confirms UGA commitment

Five-star DE Nolan Smith confirmed his commitment to Georgia.

Smith was rumored as a top prospect -- and by top prospect, we're talking about possibly the top prospect in the country -- that could flip, but he announced on Monday that he was "staying home" for the Bulldogs. It's a massive recommitment for Georgia, especially after several top prospects did make a switch from the school to various programs. Signing day is still a bit away, but it sure seems like Smith is going to be playing in Athens.

Source: Nolan Smith on Twitter

Dec 10 - 2:28 PM

Ole Miss T Little to enter 2019 NFL Draft

Ole Miss junior T Gregory Little declared for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Little (6'6/325) was viewed as one of the best tackle prospects in the class coming into the year, and he didn't do much to change that opinion. He's considered a strong athlete, and reports have indicated that he's made improvements with his footwork and technique to help as a pass-blocker in 2018. He'll have to test well in order to be so, but Little profiles as a first-round pick, with a decent chance of being the first tackle off the board in 2019. ESPN's Todd McShay currently grades Little as the eighth best player on his board, so top-ten consideration is certainly possible.

Source: Ralph D. Russo on Twitter

Dec 10 - 2:22 PM

Murray highlights first-team AP All-Americans

Oklahoma redshirt junior QB Kyler Murray was named a first-team Associated Press All-American on Monday.

It's not as good as the Heisman Trophy -- what is? -- but this is another nice honor for the quarterback. Ten players were elected first-team players from teams that will be playing in the College Football Playoff, and Alabama led all teams with six players selected over the three different levels. The full list of selections can be viewed in the link below.

Source: ESPN

Dec 10 - 12:31 PM