College Football's Most Important Offers of the Week

Texas head coach Charlie Strong has always been adept at identifying and developing defensive talent throughout his coaching career. 

Heading into his second season in Austin, Strong and his staff are continuing to hit the recruiting trail in hopes of stocking the Longhorns roster with talented playmakers.

Last week, the ‘Horns offered 3-star in-state corner Obi Eboh. 

The 6’1”, 184-pounder now has 30 offers under his belt, but as noted by EJ Holland of 247Sports, the tender from the Longhorns is something he’s been anticipating for quite some time. 

“It’s in-state, and they have a pretty good business school,” Eboh told Holland. “ They also have a really good fanbase. My interest has always been high. I’m just going to continue to talk to [defensive coordinator], Coach [Vance] Bedford.”

Eboh wasted little time in jumping on the offer, as he committed to the ‘Horns a few days later. 

With his size and length, Eboh projects to be a great fit in Strong’s defense.

As a junior, he recorded 56 tackles and 11 pass breakups for Texas prep powerhouse Southlake Carroll High School. 

Among the other schools pursuing Eboh were Arizona State, Arkansas, Boston College, California and Oklahoma.

Eboh is the first corner and the ninth commitment overall in the Longhorns 2016 class.

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Miami After 2016 California WR

Following his decommitment from Oregon last month, 4-star wide receiver Theo Howard has been a coveted prospect in the last few weeks.

His most recent offer comes from ACC power Miami.

As a junior, Howard hauled in 52 receptions for 869 yards and seven touchdowns.

Arizona, Oregon, UCLA and USC are among the Pac-12 powers hoping to keep Howard closer to home for college.

2017 Georgia CB Nets Huge Big Ten Offers

The interest in 2017 4-star corner William Poole III has been steady, but last week saw the Peach State defender add four new offers to his growing list of suitors. 

Included in that group were tenders from Big Ten heavyweights Michigan State and Ohio State.

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Blessed to be offered by 2014 National Champions The Ohio State University! #SU pic.twitter.com/B3AGIXdujV

— William Poole III ™ (@__WP3) September 1, 2015"

“[Ohio State] was a highly anticipated offer,” Poole told Bleacher Report. “They came to see me back in the spring. [Cornerbacks] Coach [Kerry] Coombs came to one our practices to check me out and he spoke with me afterward and told me that he liked me and thinks that I’d be pretty good on the next level. A couple of months later, when the rules allowed them to, they came back to offer me.”

Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida and Georgia are among the other schools who are courting Poole.

While he’s a long way off from making a decision, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer will try to land another stud defender from the state of Georgia.

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LSU Offers Stud 2017 ATH

Another rising junior in Georgia who has secured a bevy of college offers is 4-star athlete Jamyest Williams. 

Last week, SEC titan LSU joined his long list of offers by tendering the 5’9”, 170-pounder from Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Auburn, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia and Tennessee are among the notable schools that are in the hunt with Williams in the early stages of his recruitment.

However, Williams—who prefers to play corner at the next level—is likely to have interest in the Tigers considering their rich history of producing elite defensive backs.

Best of the Rest

• Florida State offered 4-star receiver Stephen Sullivan.

• Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports reports that Purdue offered 3-star defensive tackle Amir Watts.

• West Virginia offered defensive tackle Jamil Dukes. 

• California offered 4-star athlete Demetris Robertson.

• Utah offered 3-star corner KJ Sails.

• Demetric Warren of Varsity Preps reports that Tennessee offered 4-star defensive end Isaiah Chambers.

• Notre Dame offered 4-star receiver Jerry Jeudy.

• Miami offered 4-star receiver Tarik Black.

• Florida State and Kentucky offered 4-star defensive end Chase Young.

• Maryland offered 4-star receiver Tahj Capehart. Brian Perroni of 247Sports reports that the Terrapins also offered 4-star receiver Tylan Wallace.

• Michigan offered 4-star corner Lamont Wade.

• Wisconsin offered 4-star corner Marco Wilson.

• Oklahoma offered 5-star running back Anthony McFarland.

• Texas Tech offered 4-star offensive lineman Grayson Reed.

• Ryan Bartow of 247Sports reports that West Virginia offered running back Adarius Lemons.

• Arizona State offered 4-star linebacker Avery Roberts.

• California offered 3-star quarterback Tyler Lytle.

• Oregon offered 4-star quarterback Ryan Kelley.

• Stanford offered 3-star safety Stuart Head. The Cardinal also offered 4-star linebacker and current Oklahoma State commit Levi Draper.

• Alabama offered 4-star offensive lineman Jack Anderson. Bartow reports that Alabama also offered 4-star defensive tackle Breyon Gaddy.

• Arkansas offered 4-star offensive lineman Trey Smith.

• Sonny Shipp of Geaux247 reports that LSU offered fullback Ben Miles, who is the son of LSU head coach Les Miles.

• Mississippi State offered linebacker Tadarrius Patterson. 

• Ole Miss offered 4-star corner Stanford Samuels III.

• South Carolina offered 4-star linebacker Will Ignont. The Gamecocks also offered 4-star offensive lineman Robert Hainsey.

• Tennessee offered 4-star linebacker and current Baylor pledge Baron Browning. The Vols also offered 4-star defensive tackle Fred Hansard.

• Kentucky and North Carolina offered 4-star corner Ambry Thomas.

• Clemson offered defensive tackle Austin Fontaine.

• North Carolina offered 4-star defensive end Xavier Thomas.

• Matt Clare of Rivals reportsthat Texas Tech offered offensive lineman Darrell Simpson.

• California offered quarterback Cade Fortin. Andrew Bone of Rivals reports that the Golden Bears also offered quarterback Jack West. 

• Adam Friedman of Rivals reports that Florida offered 5-star running back Zamir White.

• Barton Simmons of 247Sports reports that Ole Miss offered defensive tackle Trevis Hopper.

Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all quotes obtained firsthand and all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.

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