College Football's Most Important Offers of the Week
With the recent firing of head coach Al Golden, Miami’s 2016 class has taken its share of hits.
Last week, the ‘Canes lost a commitment in 3-star defensive end Joshua Uche.
Just days after he reopened his recruitment, the 6’2”, 212-pounder received an offer from SEC West power Auburn.
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"Blessed to have received an offer from Auburn University #wareagle pic.twitter.com/CEdyH1Ho9Z
— Josh (@Uche_Josh20) November 10, 2015"
As detailed by Keith Niebuhr of AuburnUndercover, Uche was excited to receive an offer from the Tigers.
“It’s a school me and my coach had talked about before any of these offers had come in," Uche told Niebuhr. “To get it was pretty cool."
While Miami is still in the picture, Uche also noted that Alabama, Florida and South Florida are schools that have begun the recruit him aggressively.
Those schools are in line to get official visits, and the Tigers are hoping to land one of his remaining two trips.
Uche’s versatility as a player who can line up at linebacker or defensive end makes him a prized target for Auburn defensive coordinator Will Muschamp.
If Auburn can get him on campus, Uche’s recruitment could be one of the more intriguing ones to follow in the weeks leading up to national signing day.
Michigan offers recent Michigan State Decommit
Another player who reopened his recruitment last week was 3-star running back Abdul Adams.
One day after decommitting from Big Ten power Michigan State, chief rival Michigan offered the 5’11”, 205-pounder.
"Blessed to receive an scholarship offer from the University Of Michigan #Wolverines #B1G pic.twitter.com/oeO9eCHFk0
— Double A (@Abdul_Adams2) November 12, 2015"
Alabama, Indiana, Maryland and Oklahoma are among the other schools that Adams is considering in the wake of his decommitment.
However, with the Wolverines offering, perhaps head coach Jim Harbaugh and his staff could become a factor if they turn up the heat on Adams.
Oregon Offers 2017 CB
One of the premier corners in the 2017 cycle is 4-star Georgia native William Poole III.
The 6’0”, 170-pounder has nearly 40 offers to his credit, and he added to his haul last week when Oregon tendered him.
"Oregon Just Offered #GoDucks
— William Poole III (@__WP3) November 11, 2015"
Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida State and Georgia are among the other schools who have offered Poole.
However, the Ducks are hoping to lure him to play his college ball in the Pac-12.
FSU offers 2019 DE
Few schools have recruited as well as Florida State has in recent years.
Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher and his staff have always had an eye for talent, and they looked into the future to offer defensive end Zacch Pickens last week.
The offer represents the first for the 6’4”, 240-pound Pickens.
However, with Pickens hailing from South Carolina, he could become a tough pull for the ‘Noles if and when in-state stalwarts Clemson and South Carolina come calling.
Regardless, Pickens has the makings of a recruit whose offer list should grow in the coming months.
Best of the Rest
- Michigan offered linebacker Cade Smith. Scout’s Brice Marich reports that the Wolverines also offered 3-star receiver and current USC commit Velus Jones Jr.
- TCU offered 3-star safety Innis Gaines. Scout’s Allen Trieu reports that the Horned Frogs also offered 3-star linebacker and current Michigan commit David Reese.
- Demetric Warren of Varsity Preps reports that West Virginia offered JUCO corner Mike Daniels.
- Brian Perroni of GigEm247 reports that Washington State offered JUCO offensive lineman Avery Jordan.
- Arkansas offered 3-star JUCO linebacker A.J. Hotchkins.
- Mississippi State offered JUCO defensive end Jonathan Kongbo.
- NC State offered defensive end Bryan Jones.
- Maryland offered 4-star defensive end Zachary Carter.
- Michigan offered 3-star tight end and current Texas pledge Major Tennison.
- Michigan State offered 4-star corner Tre Shaw.
- Minnesota and UCLA offered 4-star defensive end Corey Malone-Hatcher.
- Ohio State offered 4-star linebacker Jordan Anthony.
- Penn State offered 4-star receiver Tahj Capehart.
- Adam Friedman of Rivals reports that Wisconsin offered 4-star linebacker Drew Singleton. Steve Lorenz of Wolverine247 reports that the Badgers also offered 3-star receiver Leroy Henley.
- Texas offered 4-star offensive lineman Grayson Reed.
- Scout’s Greg Biggins reports that Colorado offered 4-star corner and current Arizona State commit Alex Perry.
- California and Oregon have offered 3-star defensive end Deonte Johnson.
- UCLA offered 3-star safety Jaylen Kelly-Powell. The Bruins also offered 4-star safety Bubba Bolden.
- Washington offered 4-star tight end Tyler Johnson. The Huskies also offered receiver Isaiah Hodgins.
- Adam Gorney of Rivals reports that Washington State offered 4-star defensive end Javaris Steward.
- Georgia offered 4-star tight end Colby Parkinson. The Bulldogs also offered 3-star defensive tackle Cory Durden and 4-star linebacker Willie Gay.
- The Bulldogs joined UCLA in offering 3-star athlete Antjuan Simmons.
- Georgia and Utah offered 3-star receiver Mannie Netherly.
- Kentucky offered 4-star linebacker Nathan Proctor. The Wildcats also offered athlete Malik Cunningham.
- Ole Miss offered 3-star quarterback Lindell Stone. The Rebels also offered 5-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis.
- Texas A&M offered 3-star tight end Logan Rudolph.
- California offered running back T.J. Pledger.
- Washington offered receiver Brian Hightower. Biggins reports that the Huskies also offered receiver Marquis Spiker.
- Georgia offered defensive end Richard Gouraige.
- Friedman reports that NC State and Syracuse offered athlete Devyn Ford.
- UCLA offered quarterback Spencer Rattler.
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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