Andrew Nemec

Director, Recruiting at SBLive Sports

Director of Recruiting @HighSchoolOnSI; Host "Recruiting w/ Andrew Nemec" on ESPN @1080TheFan (Thursdays, 7-8 p.m.); Email - nemec(at)https://t.co/LmFU1fTdQy

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Cal, Washington State add key West Coast football commitments

4 days ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

A pair of key West Coast commitments came off the board Tuesday, which proved to be good news for the California Golden Bears and Washington State Cougars. First came one of the biggest surprises of the summer, as Archbishop Riordan (California) four-star offensive lineman Tommy Tofi announced his commitment to Cal. The 6-foot-6, 330-pound versatile offensive lineman is rated the nation's No. 97 overall prospect and No. 6 interior offensive lineman.
Matt Ponatoski, Elite 11 quarterback and top-20 baseball prospect, discusses Alabama, Oregon recruitment

6 days ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

Archbishop Moeller (Ohio) two-sport athlete Matt Ponatoski is a top-20 prospect nationally in baseball as a shortstop/third baseman. Early in his high school career, the 6-foot-1, 195-pound athlete believed the diamond would be where he made his future. But that all changed after a stellar junior season on the gridiron. Ponatoski led his team to an Ohio Division I state title, throwing for 4,217 yards and 57 touchdowns passes, sweeping the Ohio state player of the year awards in the process.
Kaden Henderson, nation's No. 2 linebacker, visiting Tennessee Volunteers this weekend

1 week ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

The Tennessee Volunteers will be hosting one of the top class of 2027 prospects in the country this weekend. Earlier this week, Jesuit (Florida) linebacker Kaden Henderson announced he will be in Knoxville:The 6-foot-2, 200-pound standout is rated the nation's No. 35 overall prospect and No. 2 linebacker, as well as the No. 2 prospect in the state of Florida, behind only St. Thomas Aquinas five-star offensive tackle Mark Matthews.
Northwest Showcase event returns; Dan Lanning among guest speakers

1 week ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

The region's premier high school prospect showcase camp returns to Western Oregon University on June 17, providing the region's top football prospects a chance to be seen by dozens of college football programs. The annual Northwest Showcase is an annual unpadded camp in which top athletes can sign up to compete in front of college coaches from every level - FBS, FCS, Division 2, Division 3, NAIA- with scholarships and raised profiles on the line.
5-star son of NBA star sets Oregon Ducks official visit: Report

1 week ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

Prior to the arrival of head coach Dana Altman in April 2020, the Oregon Ducks men's basketball program registered 20 20-win seasons in its more than 100-year history. During Altman's tenure, Oregon has won at least 20 games in all 14 of seasons, highlighting a consistent relevancy with five Sweet Sixteen apperances. Unsurprisingly, the Ducks have recruited at a high level during that clip - both in the high school ranks and in the transfer portal.
Messiah Hampton, bluechip wide receiver, down to 7, sets commitment date

1 week ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

Monroe (New York) four-star wide receiver Messiah Hampton is rated the nation's No. 100 overall prospect, No. 11 wide receiver and is the top pass-catcher in the Northeast. With that type of hype, it's no surprise the 6-foot, 170-pound pass-catcher has racked up more than 20 scholarship offers from the nation's top programs. On Sunday, Hampton took a big step forward in his process, trimming his list to 7 and announcing a June 13 commitment date.
Missouri Tigers closing in on key in-state commitment

2 weeks ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

It's decision day for St. Louis University (Missouri) four-star linebacker/safety Keenan Harris. The versatile 6-foot-1, 210-pound athlete is rated the nation's No. 364 overall prospect and No. 5 player in the state of Missouri. Harris has previously announced a top eight of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas State, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Oregon. At one point this spring, following an unofficial visit, it looked as if the Ducks had emerged as Harris' favorite.
Ezavier Crowell, nation's No. 2 running back, sets commitment date; Alabama the favorite?

2 weeks ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

Jackson (Alabama) elite running back Ezavier Crowell is one of the country's most explosive playmakers. Over the past two seasons, the 5-foot-11, 205-pound athlete has rushed for 3,701 yard and 56 touchdowns while averaging a staggering 11.1 yards per carry. Unsurprisingly, Crowell has accumulated more than 30 scholarship offers from the nation's top programs. And now he's set to come off the board.
Oregon Ducks projected to land elite California football prospect

2 weeks ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

The Oregon Ducks have a top-20 recruiting class nationally, but plenty of room to climb the rankings and finish with a top-10 class for the fourth consecutive cycle. And Dan Lanning is not a coach who tends to fall short of expectations on the recruiting front. More evidence of that fact was delivered by the 247Sports staff Wednesday, as they make a bold prediction regarding an elite prospect.
Arizona State Sun Devils continue Texas pipeline with newest commitment

2 weeks ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

The Arizona State Sun Devils have elevated their recruiting prowess under coach Kenny Dillingham. And that effort has been bolstered by a primary focus on improving the in-state recruiting effort and by expanding their reach in the state of Texas. Early in the process of building the 2026 class, Arizona State has accumulated 13 commitments - with eight coming from either Arizona or Texas.