College Football's Most Important Offers of the Week
Florida State head coach Jimbo Fisher has earned his reputation as a quarterback guru.
After a decorated playing career at Samford University, Fisher has spent the majority of his coaching career developing top-flight passers dating back to his days as a quarterbacks coach at programs such as Auburn and LSU.
During his tenure with the Seminoles, he’s groomed three passers into NFL first-round draft picks.
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He’s already added a commitment from 4-star quarterback Bailey Hockman in the 2017 cycle.
After the ‘Noles held their second summer camp session last week, Fisher offered in-state 3-star passer James Blackman.
"#Blessed To Say I Just Received another Offer From FSU‼️#GoNoles pic.twitter.com/YPznB6STWf
— James (@jamesblackman15) July 21, 2016"
According to Ryan Bartow of 247Sports, the 6’4”, 165-pounder caught the eye of Fisher after putting on a show for him in person.
"[Fisher] said he loves me and the way I throw the ball," Blackman told Bartow. "He likes my footwork and said I'm a natural gunslinger. He said I have all the intangibles to be a quarterback on the next level."
Additionally, the ‘Noles also tendered another touted passer last week in 4-star California native Jack Sears.
While Florida State already has a touted prospect in the fold with Hockman, it appears as if Fisher will push to bring in another quarterback in the 2017 cycle.
UCLA After Oklahoma WR Pledge
With only three commitments in the 2017 class, UCLA head coach Jim Mora Jr. and his staff have gotten off to a somewhat slow start.
However, the Bruins are actively trying to put a charge into their class and pursuing elite talents in the current cycle.
Last week, Mora and his staff dipped into the state of Texas to offer 4-star receiver and current Oklahoma commit Charleston Rambo.
"Blessed to receive an offer from UCLA!! #8CLAP pic.twitter.com/B36am7U8OI
— Charleston Rambo 〽️ (@Ballout_charlie) July 19, 2016"
The 6’2”, 170-pounder averaged nearly 20 yards per catch last year while racking up 434 yards receiving with five touchdowns.
While Rambo has given no reason to indicate his pledge to the Sooners is anything but stable, the interest from the Bruins could lead him to explore his options as signing day approaches.
Notre Dame Offers 2018 RB
Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly has had some recent success in luring skill players to South Bend whom hail from California.
The Fighting Irish are aiming to repeat their success on the West Coast in the 2018 cycle as they offered 4-star running back T.J. Pledger last week.
According to Tom Loy of 247Sports, Pledger was excited to earn his offer and plans to return in the fall for a visit.
The Irish are now firmly in the mix with Pledger, along with programs such as Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State and USC.
LSU Offers In-State 2018 QB
LSU’s 2017 class is bolstered by the presence of a pair of quarterbacks in 4-star Lowell Narcisse and 3-star Myles Brennan.
Despite the presence of two Elite 11 finalists in the current class, Tigers head coach Les Miles and his staff already have an eye looking ahead to the 2018 class.
Last week, the Tigers offered in-state 3-star passer Justin Rogers.
"Blessed to say I have received a offer from The Louisiana State University #GeauxTigers #Lsu pic.twitter.com/qhrMdVh6Ko
— Justin Rogers (@_justinrogers) July 22, 2016"
The 6’4”, 195-pounder adds LSU to an offer list that includes Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi State and TCU among others.
As Shea Dixon of Geaux247 noted, Rogers earned the offer after throwing for Tigers coaches at LSU’s camp last week.
Expect the Tigers to be a major player in Rogers’ recruitment moving forward.
Best of the Rest
- Alabama and Auburn offered 4-star safety Jaylen Kelly-Powell.
- Florida State offered 4-star linebacker and current Ole Miss commit Willie Gay. The Seminoles also offered 4-star safety CJ Avery and 3-star defensive end Owen Carney.
- Arizona State offered corner Langston Frederick.
- Colorado offered 3-star quarterback Morrell Osling.
- Alabama offered 4-star tight end Josh Falo. The Crimson Tide also offered 4-star tight end and current Florida commit Kemore Gamble.
- Auburn offered 2-star corner and current Louisiana-Lafayette commit Shawn Shamburger.
- Arkansas offered 4-star safety Xavier McKinney.
- Florida offered 4-star safety Bubba Bolden. The Gators also offered 4-star athlete Rahyme Johnson.
- Georgia offered 4-star receiver Tyjon Lindsey. The Bulldogs also offered 3-star defensive end and current Ole Miss pledge Bryan Jones.
- Kentucky offered 3-star JUCO corner Keisean Nixon.
- Texas A&M offered 3-star athlete Jacob Kibodi.
- Vanderbilt offered 3-star linebacker Dimitri Moore.
- Florida, Florida State and LSU offered 4-star offensive lineman Trey Hill.
- Auburn and Florida State offered 4-star safety and current LSU commit Nadab Joseph. Ryan Bartow of 247Sports reported that South Carolina also offered Joseph.
- Alabama and Ohio State offered 4-star offensive lineman William Barnes.
- Duke and North Carolina offered 4-star receiver Austin Osborne.
- Florida State offered 4-star athlete Warren Thompson. The Seminoles also offered 4-star receiver Derion Kendrick and 4-star athlete Amari Burney.
- Georgia Tech offered 3-star safety Trey Dean.
- NC State offered 3-star athlete Alan Tisdale.
- Ohio State offered 4-star offensive lineman Richard Gouraige.
- Penn State offered 4-star tight end Pat Freiermuth.
- Texas offered 3-star offensive lineman Chasen Hines.
- West Virginia offered 4-star receiver Joshua Moore.
- Colorado offered 3-star receiver Drue Jackson. The Buffaloes also offered 4-star safety Isaiah Humphries.
- Bartow reported that USC offered 4-star linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu.
- Washington offered 4-star offensive lineman Dawson Jaramillo.
- Alabama offered 4-star corner Brendan Radley-Hiles.
- Florida offered 4-star offensive lineman Blaine Scott.
- Georgia offered 4-star tight end Jeremy Ruckert.
- Dixon reported that LSU offered receiver Kenan Jones.
- Ole Miss offered 4-star offensive lineman Penei Sewell. The Rebels also offered 4-star quarterback Cameron Rising.
- Tennessee offered 4-star receiver Nikko Remigio.
- Vanderbilt offered 4-star offensive lineman Tommy Brown.
- Auburn and Ohio State offered offensive lineman Devontae Dobbs.
- Florida State offered quarterback Grant Gunnell. The Seminoles also offered quarterback Bo Nix.
- Adam Gorney of Rivals reported that Arizona offered quarterback Michael Johnson Jr.
- Alabama offered defensive tackle Travon Walker.
- Rusty Mansell of Dawgs247 (via BamaOnline’s Hank South) reported that Alabama offered athlete Arik Gilbert.
- Alabama and Ole Miss offered quarterback Harrison Bailey.
- Ohio State offered 4-star defensive end Antonio Alfano.
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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