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

Articles

Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore excelling in one key area

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Andrew Nemec

For the past two seasons the Oregon Ducks football program hasn't had to worry about how seasoned its starting quarterback would be to open the year. Both Bo Nix and Dillon Gabriel set new records to NCAA career starts during a collegiate career, and their play highlighted that experience. But this fall, Dan Lanning's program is expected to be guided by Dante Moore, a former five-star recruit who transferred to Eugene last year and sat behind Gabriel in the fall.
Prediction: BYU Cougars will land 5-star quarterback Ryder Lyons

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Andrew Nemec

Folsom (California) five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons is set to announce his college commitment Tuesday, and the battle seems to be centered on the BYU Cougars and Oregon Ducks. The 6-foot-2 1/2, 220-pound signal-caller is rated the nation's No. 13 overall prospect and No. 4 quarterback in the class of 2026, but he intends to graduate early and take an LDS mission beginning in January.
Clemson Tigers commit Tait Reynolds hyped as 'manchild' at Elite 11 Finals

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Andrew Nemec

The 26th edition of the Elite 11 finals kicked off in California this week, setting the stage for 20 top quarterback prospects to establish a true pecking order. In past years, the unpadded quarterback showcase has been a "king maker" in some sense, separating the truly elite throwers from the high school quarterbacks who may have a lot more work to do.
USC Trojans surge late for elite edge-rusher linked to Ohio State

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Andrew Nemec

Hun School (New Jersey) edge-rusher Luke Wafle is one of the top defensive ends in America in the class of 2026. As a junior, the 6-foot-6, 245-pound defender finished with 53 tackles, 18 tackles-for-loss and eight sacks, drawing comparisons to Ohio State's Jack Sawyer. So, it only made sense that Wafle's recruitment, primarily down to Ohio State and USC, would seem to favor the Buckeyes.
Top 5-star QB recruit just announced decision date with Oregon, BYU and USC in running

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Andrew Nemec

Folsom (California) five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons is the top uncommitted quarterback in the country. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound signal-caller is rated the nation's No. 13 overall prospect, No. 4 quarterback and No. 1 player in the state of California in the class of 2026. Lyons, however, intends to take an 18-month LDS mission beginning in January and will, for all intents and purposes, become a 2027 prospect.
Kobe Bryant's 5-star nephew down to Alabama, Oregon, USC

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Andrew Nemec

Bishop Gorman (Nevada) five-star safety Jett Washington is rated the nation's No. 18 overall prospect and No. 2 safety in the class of 2026. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound defensive back has a freakish blend of size, length and mobility that makes him a genetic wonder. Of course, given his genetics, perhaps that's not a surprise. Washington is the nephew of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. And he's more than lived up to the hype.
Overall MVPs and breakout performances from the Northwest Showcase

1 week ago | sportingnews.com | Andrew Nemec

This weekend's annual Northwest Showcase at Western Oregon University featured dozens of certified Division 1 recruits, more than 900 student-athletes and roughly 200 college coaches. The unpadded, five-session high school football showcase once again led to several scholarship offers and delivered several recruitment-altering performances. Here's a look at the top performers from the event.
Ryder Lyons, 5-star quarterback, visiting Oregon Ducks this weekend

2 weeks ago | si.com | Andrew Nemec

The Oregon Ducks are still in the mix to land a top-10 recruiting class nationally despite a group that currently ranks No. 41. Dan Lanning's program remains firmly in the mix for several five-star recruits and could still set a school record for most five-star prospects in a single class. Oregon will have a big opportunity to take a significant step forward this weekend, as they are set to host Folsom (California) five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons.
Cal, Washington State add key West Coast football commitments

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.