College Football's Most Important Offers of the Week

Typically later in the recruiting cycle each season, there seems to be an added emphasis from a handful of college football’s powers to scour the JUCO ranks in search of players who could instantly fill gaps in their rosters. 

In recent years, schools such as Alabama, Auburn and Florida State are among the programs who have been active in recruiting the JUCO ranks.

This year, one JUCO prospect whose recruitment has gained serious steam in recent weeks is 3-star corner Devron Davis.

Last week, the 6’0”, 210-pounder picked up a pair of huge offers from Baylor and defending national champion Ohio State.

The Buckeyes already have commitments from a pair of 3-star corners in Kareem Felder and Wayne Davis. However, adding a seasoned JUCO prospect to the secondary is something that could solidify the Buckeyes' depth. 

Meanwhile, the Bears are also in the market for a corner who can play right away. Head coach Art Briles and his staff have four corners already committed in the 2016 class. 

According to Ourlads, Baylor’s top four corners are entering their junior year—which speaks to the need for the Bears to load up on prospects at that position.

Davis, who is now up to 24 offers, is also considering other powers such as Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia and Oregon.

TCU Going After Nation’s Top 2016 TE

One of the brightest stars at The Opening earlier this month was 5-star tight end and current Florida State commit Isaac Nauta.

In addition to heading to camps at FSU and Georgia last week, the 6’4”, 237-pounder picked up an offer from TCU.

Nauta has maintained that he will take all of his official visits, and even mentioned that the Horned Frogs could potentially get one of them in the fall.

However, it’s Georgia that appears to be the biggest threat to steal him away from the Seminoles at this time.

2017 5-Star CB Nets Notre Dame, Oregon Offers

One of a handful of underclassmen invited to The Opening earlier this month was 5-star corner Deangelo Gibbs.

On the heels of his strong showing in Oregon, the 6’2”, 204-pound Georgia native picked up offers from Notre Dame and Oregon.

Gibbs is rated as Georgia’s top junior prospect and the nation’s top corner in the 2017 class.

Early standouts for Gibbs include Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia, Tennessee and USC, among others.

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Alabama Offers 2018 QB 

Perhaps no position has been affected more by the accelerated recruiting calendar than the quarterback spot.

Given that the 2016 class is nearly full with committed prospects, most programs have started evaluating prospects in the 2017 class and beyond.

For instance, Alabama offered 2018 New Jersey signal-caller Allan Walters last week.

Walters, who is a prep teammate of 2016 5-star defensive tackle Rashan Gary, also has offers from Michigan, Ole Miss and Rutgers.

Given that Alabama is one of the early powers in on him, Walters has the makings of a prospect whose recruitment could explode in the coming months.

Best of the Rest

• According to Adam Friedman of Rivals.com, Clemson offered 3-star athlete and current South Carolina commitment JJ Givens.

• Maryland offered 4-star athlete Devin White.

• Nebraska offered 3-star receiver Keith Corbin.

• Texas offered 3-star corner and current Baylor pledge Grayland Arnold.

• Scout.com’s Greg Biggins reports that Oklahoma offered 4-star defensive back Lamar Jackson.

• Alabama and Georgia offered 3-star offensive lineman Tramonda Moore.

• The Crimson Tide also offered 3-star running back and current Michigan State commit Abdul Adams.

• Paul Maharry of Rivals.com reports that the Bulldogs also offered 4-star offensive lineman Landon Dickerson.

• South Carolina offered 3-star JUCO offensive lineman Ashton Julious.

• According to Taylor Hamm of 247Sports, Tennessee offered 4-star receiver Tyrie Cleveland.

• According to Barton Simmons of 247Sports, UCLA offered 3-star tight end Jordan Wilson.

• According to Tom Loy of 247Sports, Notre Dame offered 4-star linebacker Nate McBride.

• Clemson, Florida State and LSU all offered 5-star running back D’Andre Swift.

• Clemson also offered 4-star linebacker Avery Roberts.

• Florida State offered 3-star defensive tackle Cory Durden. The Seminoles also offered 4-star linebacker Jaden Hunter.

• Miami offered 4-star receiver Tahj Capehart.

• Penn State offered 4-star linebacker Jordan Anthony. The Nittany Lions joined LSU in offering 4-star offensive lineman Blake Vinson, according to Ryan Bartow of 247Sports.

• Wisconsin offered 4-star corner William Poole III.

• Oklahoma offered 4-star athlete Malcolm Askew.

• TCU offered 4-star linebacker Breon Dixon.

• Alabama, Baylor and Texas offered 4-star safety Robert Barnes.

• The Crimson Tide also offered 4-star receiver and current Michigan State commit Hunter Rison and 4-star athlete Devonta Smith.

• LSU offered 4-star receiver Nico Collins.

• UCLA offered 4-star linebacker Jaden Hunter.

• Auburn offered corner Patrick Surtain Jr.

• Florida offered running back Ricky Slade.

• Florida State offered corner and current Miami pledge Al Blades Jr.

• Miami offered defensive tackle Tru Thompson.

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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