7 College Football Recruits Who Had an Explosive Week

The high school football regular season rolled on last weekend with playoff positioning and community bragging rights at stake. Marquee matchups drew crowds to bleachers in every corner of America, and many included dynamic performances by elite players involved.

We detail these dominant displays every Monday, paying close attention to athletes who helped alter their teams' fortunes with phenomenal efforts and could someday do the same in college. Here's our latest look at compelling prospects who owned the action.

4-star 2016 athlete Jordan Fuller, Old Tappan High School (Old Tappan, New Jersey)

Fuller, the younger brother of standout UCLA wide receiver Devin Fuller, was supposed to spend his entire junior campaign at quarterback but suffered a wrist injury prior to the season. The setback made it necessary for him to spend time at receiver and defensive back, where he managed to make an impact while fighting through discomfort.

"It's annoying, to be honest," Fuller told Todderick Hunt of NJ.com earlier this month. "I want to get it (the cast) off, but I've just got to wait. But it should be off in the next few weeks. There's a little pain but it's getting a lot better."

The 6'2", 190-pound prospect returned to quarterback against Pascack Valley, and although Old Tappan fell 35-28, the game represented a positive step in his development. Fuller erupted for 304 rushing yards, scoring three times on the ground and adding a touchdown toss. 

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Jordan Fuller's return to quarterback tonight was something to behold in a losing effort. 304 yards rushing. Incredible.

— John Malone (@MSGV_Malone) October 18, 2014"

Rated ninth nationally among athletes in 247Sports' composite rankings, he is likely to land at safety or receiver at the next level. Fuller visited Rutgers earlier this fall and has collected offers from Ohio State, Miami and Maryland in recent months.

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5-star quarterback Blake Barnett, Santiago High School (Corona, California)

The Southern California standout continues to create plenty of buzz about Alabama's offensive future. Barnett, a Crimson Tide commit, shattered his own single-game program passing record during a 49-35 victory over Riverside King High School. 

He torched defenders for 498 yards through the air to surpass his former career-high mark of 384 yards, per Eric-Paul Johnson of The Press-Enterprise. Barnett connected on three touchdown throws, including a pair from 50-plus yards.

Flashing the mobility that makes him America's top-rated dual-threat quarterback, Barnett added two rushing scores. He now has 10 total touchdowns in the past two games, both league victories.

Barnett, who initially pledged to Notre Dame last November, flipped to Alabama in June. He followed up the eye-opening effort with a trip to Tuscaloosa for Saturday's game against Texas A&M, where he snapped this candid photo of head coach Nick Saban:

Unranked running back Cliff Miller, Columbian High School (Tiffin, Ohio)

Miller headlined a matchup that featured surreal statistical numbers. He led his squad to an 83-82 overtime win against Shelby High School.

The contest tied an Ohio state record for most combined points in one game, per Larry Phillips of the Mansfield News Journal. Miller helped the scorekeeper stay busy throughout, tallying 10 touchdowns and a two-point conversion. 

His 62 total points are tied for third all time in the state. Miller scored six times before intermission, and his final trip to the end zone gave Columbian its game-winning advantage in the extra session.

You won't read much about Miller mulling over many FBS offers at this point, but he just put himself in state history books and on the national radar.

4-star running back Soso Jamabo, Plano West High School (Plano, Texas)

The 6'2.5", 210-pound playmaker provided yet another example of his scintillating abilities Friday night, rushing for four first-half touchdowns. Jamabo, who was crowned Homecoming King during the game's festivities, helped Plano West wallop Lewisville 55-22 and improve to 6-1 this season.

He finished the night with 145 rushing yards and five total touchdowns, per Keith Whitmire of The Dallas Morning News. Jamabo added a 54-yard scoring reception in the second half after his dominant early efforts.

The running back is enjoying a career-best season. He now has 1,558 rushing yards and 31 total touchdowns, averaging 11 yards per carry.

Jamabo is weighing offers from UCLA, Oklahoma, Arizona State and Notre Dame, among others.

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5-star athlete Torrance Gibson, American Heritage High School (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

Gibson, who ranks among the most talented all-around players in this recruiting cycle, stepped up for defending state champion American Heritage in a crucial showdown with Apopka High School. He rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, per the Sun Sentinel.

The 6'4", 200-pound prospect aims to play quarterback in college. He threw a touchdown pass and rushed for two more scores in the 30-20 victory over Apopka.

Gibson changed the complexion of a highly anticipated matchup by dashing 60 yards for a go-ahead score as time expired in the third quarter. Even when he's not hitting a high percentage of pass attempts, Gibson has shown he's fully capable of controlling a contest with dangerous rushing skills.

His six touchdowns on the ground lead all American Heritage players through seven games. Gibson has more than 1,300 total yards as a junior.

He remains uncommitted. Ohio State, LSU, Arizona and Oklahoma are among the programs in pursuit.

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3-star running back Shannon Brooks, Pickens County High School (Jasper, Georgia)

The Minnesota commit continues to lead the way for Peach State rushers following another dominant performance. Brooks blew by defenders for 274 yards on just 13 carries, pushing his team to a 69-34 win over Lafayette High School, per MaxPreps.

The 5'11", 196-pound rusher added a 45-yard reception, threw a 65-yard touchdown and scored four times as a runner. Brooks has been impressive throughout his senior season, surpassing 200 yards on the ground in five of seven games.

The past three efforts have featured 14 rushing touchdowns, pushing his total to 26 this season.

4-star wide receiver Cordell Broadus, Bishop Gorman High School (Las Vegas, Nevada)

The talented downfield target continues to make the most of his only year at national title contender Bishop Gorman. Broadus, the son of hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg, caught three touchdowns in a 70-13 rout of Legacy High School, per MaxPreps.

He now leads the team with eight scoring receptions through nine games. Broadus finished the contest with four catches for 131 yards, setting his personal single-game high with the squad.

The 6'2", 195-pound pass-catcher is considering several collegiate options, including USC, UCLA, Notre Dame and Baylor.

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