College Football's Most Important Offers of the Week

It’s tough to beat Alabama head coach Nick Saban on the recruiting trail when he zeroes in on a prospect he covets.

When that prospect happens to be an in-state kid, that task becomes a monumental challenge.

Last week, the Tide offered 3-star running back and current Florida commit Lamical Perine. 

The Theodore (Alabama) High School product has been committed to the Gators since May, but the offer from the Tide is one that carries significance for the in-state standout. 

According to Hank South of BamaOnline, Perine’s stepfather, Jimmie Haywood, noted that Perine was fond of the Tide program as a kid.

“It’s an honor. (Lamical) was very excited,” Haywood told South of the Tide offer. “It’s always an honor to interact with Alabama. It was one of his dream schools growing up as a kid. I think Alabama and Florida were pretty much tied as his dream schools growing up.”

However, Perine hasn’t given any indication that his pledge to the Gators is on shaky ground. 

Instead, he seems to be pretty firm in his commitment.

Still, as signing day approaches, it will be interesting to see if Saban and his staff make a big push for Perine. The lure of the Tide program could be tough to turn down in the end.

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Texas Offers 4-star WR

The rebuilding job for Texas head coach Charlie Strong begins with the Longhorns offense, and his quest for answers will lead him to searching for elite prospects on the recruiting trail.

Last week, Texas offered 4-star receiver Stephen Sullivan. 

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Blessed to say I just receive a offer from Texas university @DemetricDWarren @ChadSimmons_ @JeritRoser pic.twitter.com/HLbDDSgfRm

— Stephen Sullivan (@SJS_10) November 4, 2015"

The 6’5”, 230-pounder, who was once committed to LSU before reopening his process, is still considering the Tigers along with programs such as Auburn and TCU.

However, with Texas now entering the mix, the next step will be for Strong and his staff to push for a visit from the nation’s No. 18 receiver and No. 105 prospect overall.

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Nebraska Offers 2016 FL DE

It’s been a tough debut for Nebraska head coach Mike Riley in Lincoln.

The main challenge he and his staff will face in the offseason is replenishing the Cornhuskers' roster with talent on both sides of the ball.

Last week, the ‘Huskers offered 3-star defensive end Terrell Lucas.

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Blessed to receive an offer from Nebraska pic.twitter.com/ToJZcJ0jQf

— T Luc (@_TerrellLucas) November 3, 2015"

California, Duke, Michigan and Minnesota are among the other programs who have tendered the 6’3”, 224-pound pass-rusher. 

Adding a talented edge-rusher such as Lucas would help the ‘Huskers defense shore up a pass defense that is among the worst in the Big Ten this season, as noted by cfbstats.

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UCLA After 2017 DTs

A lot of top programs around the nation have begun the push to identify top talent in the 2017 class.

Last week, UCLA narrowed its focus to finding elite junior defensive tackles as head coach Jim Mora Jr. and his staff offered a trio of 4-star prospects at that position. 

"

Blessed to say I got my 16th offer from UCLA !!!!!!! 

— 5⃣God (@JeteNificent34) November 4, 2015"

UCLA offered Donovan Jeter out of Pennsylvania. The Bruins also offered a pair of New Jersey products in Fred Hansard and Dalyn Wade-Perry.

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Big Thanks to UCLA for my latest offer!  pic.twitter.com/UtnQtMF78J

— D-Wade (@DalynWP) November 5, 2015"

With the early attention they are paying to players across the country, the Bruins are hoping the offers will pay off down the road as the recruitment of all three prospects plays out.

Best of the Rest

• Demetric Warren of Varsity Preps reports that Notre Dame offered 4-star defensive end and current TCU commit Isaiah Chambers.

• Michigan offered 3-star athlete Khaleke Hudson.

• Wisconsin offered 3-star running back and current South Carolina commit CJ Freeman. Adam Friedman of Rivals reports that the Badgers also offered 3-star corner and current Virginia Tech pledge Myles Wolfolk.

• Texas offered 3-star JUCO defensive tackle Tyrell Chavis.

• Adam Gorney of Rivals reports that Oklahoma offered 3-star receiver and current USC pledge Velus Jones Jr.

• Oregon offered 3-star JUCO linebacker AJ Hotchkins.

• Andrew Bone of Rivals reports that California and UCLA offered athlete Kelvin Lucky.

• The Bruins also offered 3-star defensive end Andrew Fitzgerald.

• Josh Edwards of 247Sports reports that Alabama offered 3-star JUCO defensive tackle and current Florida State pledge Walvenski Aime.

• Luke Stampini of GatorBait reports that Florida offered 4-star JUCO offensive lineman Garett Bolles.

• Ole Miss offered 3-star receiver Donald Stewart.

• Tennessee offered athlete Willie Johnson. 

• Duke offered 4-star defensive end Zachary Carter.

• The Blue Devils joined North Carolina in offering corner Dameon Williams.

• Adam Friedman of Rivals reports that the Tar Heels also offered 4-star defensive end Tyjuan Garbutt.

• Michigan offered 3-star athlete Antjuan Simmons.

• Ryan Bartow of 247Sports reports that Wisconsin offered 4-star linebacker DeAndre Wilder.

• Oklahoma State offered corner Kary Vincent.

• Colorado offered 4-star safety Bubba Bolden.

• Oregon offered 4-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis. Justin Hopkins of 247Sports reports that the Ducks also offered 3-star defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu.

• USC and South Carolina offered 3-star tight end Logan Rudolph.

• Scout’s Greg Biggins reports that Washington offered 4-star linebacker Javaris Steward.

• Washington State offered tight end Hunter Bryant.

• Alabama offered athlete Henry Ruggs III.

• Georgia offered 4-star corner Deon Jones.

• Missouri offered 4-star offensive lineman Grayson Reed. Brian Perroni of 247Sports reports that the Tigers also offered 3-star offensive lineman Kenneth Pleasant.

• Vanderbilt offered 4-star defensive end Jake Lawler.

• Bartow reports that Georgia Tech offered athlete and LSU commit Justin Watkins.

• West Virginia offered receiver Shaquon Anderson-Butts.

• Arizona State offered running back Jaelen Gill.

• Alabama offered receiver Brian Hightower.

• Barton Simmons of 247Sports reports that Kentucky offered offensive lineman Max Wray.

• Kentucky offered receiver Jamario Holley.

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