{"id":158887,"date":"2022-12-15T20:23:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T20:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/top-uncommitted-recruits-and-where-theyre-leaning\/"},"modified":"2022-12-15T20:23:01","modified_gmt":"2022-12-15T20:23:01","slug":"top-uncommitted-recruits-and-where-theyre-leaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/top-uncommitted-recruits-and-where-theyre-leaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Top uncommitted recruits and where they’re leaning"},"content":{"rendered":"

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1. Samson Okunlola, OT (Brockton, Ma.)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 14 overalls, No. 3 OT<\/p>\n

A commitment from Okunlola would give Miami two five-star offensive tackles in the 2023 cycle, which would put the Hurricanes in elite company. Two of the three programs who have accomplished that feat \u2014 Alabama and Georgia \u2014 have won national championships in the years following those additions on the line. The All-American Bowl selection<\/span> cap off his high school career in San Antonio<\/span> shortly after the new year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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2. Nyckoles Harbor, ATH (Washington, DC)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 16 overall, No. 1 ATH<\/p>\n

Maryland, Michigan and South Carolina battle for uncommitted five-star <\/span>Nyckoles Harbor<\/b> <\/span>in a race down to the wire, according to 247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong. Harbor, a 6-foot-5, 225-pound talent from Washington (DC) Archbishop Carroll.<\/p>\n

“Well, two weeks in a row that he’s been at Maryland,” <\/span>Wiltfong said on 247Sports’ College Football Recruiting Show this week. “Went to a basketball game there two weeks ago. That was the family’s first-ever basketball game on the Terrapins’ campus. They loved the energy and the environment there, got a chance to spend time around (Mike) Locksley and the staff. Then they come back this weekend for some more face time with <\/span>Mike Locksley<\/b> <\/span>and company, but also got a lot of face time with the school president, the school athletic director.<\/p>\n

“Nyckoles Harbor<\/b> <\/span>has aspirations of playing in the NFL, he has aspirations of running in the next Olympics and he has aspirations of being a surgeon. So, what do you do? You bring in one of the best orthopedic surgeons in the company to hang out with <\/span>Nyckoles Harbor<\/b> <\/span>as well. So Maryland laid out red carpet for him.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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3. Matayo Uiagalelei, Edge (Bellflower, Ca.)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 17 overall, No. 2 Edges<\/p>\n

The brother of Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, now in the transfer portal, Matayo Uiagalelei is an equally elite prospect who has narrowed his list of options to three schools \u2014 Oregon, Ohio State and USC. Notes 247Sports recruiting analyst Greg Biggins, Uiagalelei attended the USC- Notre Dame game this season and grew up in a pro-USC family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“USC is the hometown school and I’ve been there more than anywhere else,” Uiagalelei said in an interview with Biggins<\/span>. “I like coach (Shaun) Nua a lot and <\/span><\/span>Lincoln Riley<\/b> <\/span>is going to build a winning program there for sure. There’s a lot of positive energy there.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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4. Anthony Hill, LB (Denton, Texas)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 22 overall, No. 1 lb<\/p>\n

Anthony Hill announces his decision Wednesday to kick off the early signing period after de-committing from Texas A&M last month. He had an in-home visit with Texas last week. The top-ranked linebacker in the nation for the current cycle, Hill’s 247Sports Crystal Ball projections are point to the Longhorns garnering his commitment. If he signs with Texas, Hill has a chance to be an instant impact player during the 2023 season.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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5. Duce Robinson, TE (Phoenix, Az.)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 30 overalls, no. 1 TE<\/p>\n

Per Horns247, Robinson is two-sport star at the high school level and is a talented baseball prospect with a chance of being drafted. The Under Armor All-American is in the final stretch of a national recruitment with a final five of Texas, Alabama, USC, Georgia and Oregon. Horse 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Robinson is a pass-catching option with limitless potential at the next level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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6. James Smith, DL (Montgomery, Ala.)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 33 overall, No. 4 DL<\/p>\n

Alabama hosted James Smith over the weekend, and per BamaOnLine, the nation’s fourth-best defensive lineman came away impressed with the Crimson Tide. According to his mother, Smith talked with several Alabama staffers, including Nick Saban, and he has a strong relationship with Alabama’s coaches. Auburn, Georgia, and Florida are considered to be the other programs in the mix for Smith’s services.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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7. Tausili Akana, Edge (Lehi, Utah)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 34 overall, no. 4 Edges<\/p>\n

One of Oklahoma’s top targets left on the Sooners’ board, four-star Tausili Akana is projected to Brent Venables’ program according to recent 247Sports Crystal Ball updates. If Akana chooses Oklahoma over Texas and LSU, he’ll become the Sooners’ highest-ranked defensive commit in the Top247. Per Parker Thune, the versatile Hawaii native helped lead Skyridge High to a Utah state title, and amidst that push for glory, visited Oklahoma in October.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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8. Damon Wilson, Edge (Venice, Fla.)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 40 overalls, No. 6 Edges<\/p>\n

One of several elite prospects set to make his announcement next week, Damon Wilson is leaning Georgia according to the latest intel. Ohio State is also considered to be on the same wavelength as the Bulldogs. Wilson visited both top programs in November and was impressed by each. Wilson, a four-star per 247Sports, is the sixth-best edge rusher this cycle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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9. Desmond Ricks, CB (Bradenton, Fla.)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 42 overall, No. 3 CB<\/p>\n

LSU is ‘Cornerback U’ with the way it consistently lands top-end cornerback prospects and Desmond Ricks could soon join that fraternity. The Tigers are believed to be the leader for his services. Ricks is making his decision on Dec. 22. Alabama and Florida are doing what they can to beat out LSU for his commitment and he recently took officials to both programs.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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10. Qua Russaw, Edge (Montgomery, Ala.)<\/h2>\n

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247Sports ranking<\/strong>: No. 48 overalls, No. 7 Edges<\/p>\n

Another available four-star from talent factory Carver in Montgomery, Ala., Qua Russaw announces next week. Wiltfong locked in his 247Sports Crystal Ball projection to Alabama on Wednesday for the 6-2, 230-pound pass rusher. Auburn, Florida and Georgia are also in the mix for Russaw, according to his recruiting profile. He stars opposite of fellow top 50 prospect James Smith on the same defensive line. If the Crimson Tide sign both, that would almost ensure the nation’s top-ranked class.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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