College Football's Most Important Offers of the Week
The Red River rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma is a constant battle that carries over regularly to the recruiting trail.
The Sooners are active in recruiting the top talent in the Longhorns’ backyard—with five of their 12 pledges in 2017 hailing from the Lone Star State.
Included among that group is 4-star receiver Jalen Reagor—who received an offer from Longhorns head coach Charlie Strong and his staff last week.
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"Just received my 21st offer from The University of Texas. pic.twitter.com/m3eNMOONn4
— Jalen Reagor (@TheJalenReagor) May 5, 2016"
The 5’11”, 182-pounder backed off an early pledge to Texas Tech and committed to the Sooners in late March.
According to EJ Holland of Horns247, the offer from the Longhorns is likely a welcomed development in his recruitment since he’s “fond” of the program.
There’s a reason why Texas wants to try to keep Reagor from escaping the state’s borders to one of its most heated rivals.
As a junior at Waxahachie High School (Texas), Reagor hauled in 64 passes for 1,108 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Reagor, who rates as the nation’s No. 30 receiver and the No. 227 player overall, is exactly the type of playmaker the ‘Horns offense is in desperate need of.
However, it won’t be easy to pull him away from the Sooners.
If Strong and his staff can get Reagor on campus in the coming months, his recruitment could be worth monitoring in the future.
Penn State offers Ohio State commit
With Ohio State currently holding the nation’s top-rated class, other programs in the Big Ten are eagerly playing a game of catch-up.
Last week, fellow league power Penn State offered 4-star running back and current Buckeyes pledge J.K. Dobbins.
The 5’9 ½”, 199-pounder—who rates as the nation’s No. 3 all-purpose back and the No. 47 player overall in the 2017 class—has been committed to the Buckeyes since March.
According to Bill Kurelic of Bucknuts, a handful of other schools are still pursuing Dobbins even though he maintains he’s fully committed to the Buckeyes.
Penn State hopes to join his list of suitors hoping to secure a visit from him in the near future.
Alabama after TAMU pledge
Texas A&M had a forgetful week on the recruiting trail, and it’s clear Aggies head coach Kevin Sumlin and his staff will have some work to do to bring another stellar class to College Station.
Last week, Alabama offered 4-star offensive lineman and current Aggies commitment Grayson Reed.
The 6’5”, 304-pounder, who pledged to the Aggies last month, is currently the top-rated prospect in the Aggies' 2017 class.
However, with their recent history of landing blue-chippers out of Texas and tradition of developing standout offensive linemen, Alabama is a school that could make things interesting with Reed if they turn up the heat on him.
Palmetto State rivals offer 2018 Georgia QB
With the 2017 quarterback class rapidly filling up, programs around the nation are busy scouting the top arms in the 2018 class.
Last week, Clemson and South Carolina offered Heard County High School (Georgia) standout Emory Jones.
The 6’1 ½”, 193-pounder is rated as the nation’s No. 2 dual-threat passer and No. 41 player overall in the 2018 cycle by 247Sports.
Florida, Georgia, Miami and Tennessee are among the programs who are already in the mix with Jones.
However, both the Tigers and the Gamecocks figure to heavily pursue a player who projects as one of the elite quarterback prospects in his class.
Best of the rest
- Baylor, Maryland and Miami offered 4-star defensive end D.J. Johnson.
- Penn State and Texas A&M offered 4-star defensive end Ryan Johnson.
- Kansas State and USC offered 4-star safety Derrick Tucker.
- Texas and USC offered 4-star receiver Devonta Smith.
- Baylor and Colorado offered 3-star defensive tackle Joshua Rogers.
- Alabama and Missouri offered 3-star running back Chuba Hubbard.
- USC and Vanderbilt offered 4-star corner Amir Riep.
- Notre Dame offered 3-star athlete and current UCLA pledge Rahyme Johnson.
- Georgia Tech offered 4-star linebacker Tyler Taylor.
- Pittsburgh offered 3-star corner Harrison Hand.
- Syracuse offered 3-star offensive lineman Cordavien Suggs.
- Indiana offered 3-star athlete Trestan Ebner.
- Michigan offered 4-star receiver Tyrell Shavers.
- Nebraska offered 3-star offensive lineman Jordan Reid. The Cornhuskers also offered 3-star corner Brian Edwards.
- Ohio State offered 5-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis. The Buckeyes also offered 3-star tight end Alexander Marshall.
- Purdue offered corner Amik Robertson.
- Rutgers offered 3-star athlete Sean Savoy.
- Iowa State offered 3-star safety Jaquan Henderson.
- Texas offered 4-star running back A.J. Davis.
- Arizona State offered defensive end My-King Johnson.
- Oregon State offered 3-star tight end Jared Poplawski.
- USC offered 3-star defensive tackle Brandon Gaddy. The Trojans also offered 4-star JUCO defensive end Isaiah Buggs.
- Washington offered 3-star quarterback Chase Garbers.
- Auburn offered 4-star corner Chevin Calloway. The Tigers also offered 3-star linebacker James Houston.
- Kentucky offered 3-star tight end Aaron Hackett.
- South Carolina offered 3-star safety Kaleb Oliver.
- Texas A&M offered 4-star corner Deon Jones.
- Alabama, Colorado, Duke and Michigan offered offensive lineman Colten Blanton.
- Florida State, Mississippi State and Wisconsin offered defensive end KJ Henry.
- Arizona, Notre Dame and UCLA offered athlete Isaac Taylor.
- Alabama, Auburn and Ohio State offered receiver Elijah Moore.
- Georgia and Virginia Tech offered safety Anthony Lytton.
- Florida State and Mississippi State offered corner Isaiah Bolden.
- Auburn and UCLA offered linebacker Palaie Gaoteote.
- Auburn and Utah offered running back Shaun Shivers.
- UCLA and USC offered linebacker Teradja Mitchell.
- Notre Dame offered safety Jaiden Woodbey.
- Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports reported that Clemson offered quarterback Phil Jurkovec.
- Duke offered running back Ronnie Walker.
- North Carolina offered athlete Iverson Clement.
- Pittsburgh offered defensive end Dennis Briggs.
- Iowa offered quarterback Artur Sitkowski.
- Maryland offered quarterback Devin Leary.
- Michigan offered offensive lineman Jamaree Salyer. The Wolverines also offered offensive lineman Penei Sewell.
- Keith Niebuhr of AuburnUndercover reported that Michigan State offered offensive lineman Trey Hill.
- Oklahoma offered defensive end Xavier Thomas.
- Bleacher Report’s Damon Sayles reported that Oklahoma State offered defensive tackle Calvin Avery.
- Colorado offered receiver Joshua Moore.
- Arkansas offered corner Asante Samuel Jr.
- Auburn offered corner Al Blades Jr. The Tigers also offered offensive lineman Sebastian Sainterling.
- Ole Miss offered tight end Judge Culpepper.
- Syracuse offered running back Kenny McIntosh.
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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