Recruiting roundup: USC legend says he received bag of cash; Oregon, Alabama poised to add bluechip commitments
It's been another busy 48 hours on the recruiting trail and there were plenty of headlines.
Oregon, Florida State and Washington added key commitments, while both the Ducks and Alabama Crimson Tide appear poised to add another bluechip prospect in the near future.
The nation's No. 1 running back is committed to Texas but visiting Florida State for the second time in a month this weekend, while the nation's No. 1 and No. 4 quarterbacks in the class of 2025 will be at Michigan.
Here's a look at the top recruiting stories of the past few days:
- Legendary USC Trojans star says he received $150,000 bag of cash in USC apartment
One of the most notorious, not-so-secretive elements of college football recruiting made headlines again Tuesday.
The rarely-discussed, often-used bag of cash.
- Prediction: Oregon Ducks to beat out Miami, USC for bluechip recruit
The Oregon Ducks have landed four class of 2023 offensive linemen in the month of October.
And it doesn't look like offensive line coach Adrian Klemm is going to be slowing down any time soon.
- Prediction: Alabama poised to beat out Auburn, others for elite 2024 defensive prospect
The 6-foot-3, 210-pound 'backer didn't name finalists, but Alabama, Auburn and LSU are three programs widely considered to be the main contenders.
- 6-foot-8, 300-pound JC offensive lineman commits to Oregon Ducks
The Fullerton College offensive tackle is the fourth offensive line addition for the Ducks this month.
- Top 2024 QB in Washington E.J. Caminong commits to Washington Huskies
"I chose Washington because the relationship I had with the coaches and the system they run," he said. "I feel like it fits me and what I want to do with my career in football and outside of football."
- Washington Huskies 2024 edge-rusher Jaxson Jones receives Oregon, USC offers, planning visits
Despite a commitment to Washington last month, the 6-foot-3, 215-pound defensive end/outside linebacker has only seen his recruitment intensify with recent offers from Notre Dame, Oregon and USC.
"i always wanted to go there ever since Dalvin Cook played there," he said. "Ever since they offered me, they made sure they stayed in touch with me. ... When I went on my visit it just felt like home."
Fresh off a visit to Alabama for its 30-6 thrashing of Mississippi State, he had high praise for the Crimson Tide.
"Honestly, I loved it," he said. "The coaches showed me why they are the best program in the nation. It stood out to me a lot because they treated me right, treated my family right and treated me like a priority."
- Nation's No. 1 QB Bryce Underwood visiting Michigan this weekend
In the class of 2025, Belleville High School's Bryce Underwood is rated the nation's No. 3 overall prospect and No. 1 quarterback.
Early in the process, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound signal-caller has expressed significant interest in both Michigan and Michigan State.
- Nation's No. 1 RB and Texas pledge Cedric Baxter Jr. taking 2nd trip to Florida State this month
This week, the nation's No. 1 running back tweeted that he will be taking an official visit to check out the Seminoles this weekend for their game against Georgia Tech.
"They put us up in the recruiting room," Boley said. "A lady came and got me and took me down to Coach Franklin's gameday office, along with a bunch of coaches. He told me that they were going to offer me and they were going to recruit me really heavy and make it hard to say no."
- Nation's No. 5 tight end A.J. Pugliano commits to Oregon Ducks
"As my recruitment has gotten more serious and more schools have reached out, every single one of those schools seems to have a missing aspect," A.J. Pugliano said. "Oregon doesn't have a missing aspect."
- Nation's No. 7 offensive guard Iapani Laloulu commits to Oregon Ducks
"Oregon is very special," Iapani Laloulu said. "It's a very special place. I already love the atmosphere, I love the fans and I love the way the community will literally go beyond the world for the football team."
Nation's No. 5 athlete Caleb Martin firmly committed to Oregon, but Louisville making strong push
"They show a lot of love," Cole Martin said. "They treat me well. It's really great. I love the energy that they show and love the atmosphere out there. Louisville is a great place, the people out there are awesome and they are on the way up."
"It was awesome," he said. "I had a great time. The game was a great atmosphere, and I just had a great weekend. I hadn't been for a game, so it was fun to see."
The 6-foot-4, 300-pound athlete, rated the nation's No. 4 interior offensive linemanand Under Armour All-American selection, officially made the move Monday, announcing his decommitment from Florida State and commitment to Florida:
- David Stone, nation's No. 1 defensive lineman in 2024, could see himself choosing Michigan State; Tennessee trip up next -- UPDATE: Stone has canceled his Tennessee trip
"I, most definitely, can see myself being a Spartan come Signing Day," he said.
