Author: Julius Luchs

Veteran outside linebacker Justin Houston will return to the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year deal. The organization placed the UFA tender on Houston during the offseason. The OLB could sign with any franchise until July 22, but Houston decided to remain with Baltimore 15 days before the end of the deadline. The signing comes after failing to close the deal with former Packers linebacker Za’Darius Smith and drafting David Ojabo. The second-round pick tore his Achilles at his pro day, and linebacker Jaylon Ferguson tragically passed away in the offseason. The Ravens fill a necessary spot on the depth chart.…

Four-star wide receiver Jaquaize Pettaway announced his commitment to the University of Oklahoma. Pettaway chose the Sooners over the Texas Longhorns and Ole Miss Rebels. The Longhorns had Pettaway on the top of their recruiting list but failed to reel in the Texas native. The WR will join first-year head coach Brent Venables’ program. Cale Gundy earns credit for the recruitment of Jaquaize Pettaway. Employed on Oklahoma’s staff since 1999, Gundy has brought in big names to the Sooners such as Adrian Peterson, Marvin Mims, and CeeDee Lamb. https://twitter.com/OU_Football/status/1544862892130025472?s=20&t=EuQjvUdi9MgpXjkMui8pZA Where Does Jaquaize Pettaway Stand? Pettaway attends Langham Creek High School…

The Florida Gators added two Florida-native commitments in their Class of 2023 recruiting cycle. Quarterback Marcus Stokes flipped his decision from Penn State to the University of Florida. Running back Treyaun Webb chose the Gators over South Carolina and Penn State. Both athletes are the first recruitments at their positions for the Gators. Florida’s focus in its recruitment process is bringing in as many instate prospects as possible. Stokes announced his commitment to the Penn State Nittany Lions in early April. After the Gators failed to land Jaden Rashada, UF allowed Stokes to visit the campus. After their meeting, Billy…

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams earned his first first-team All-Pro honors in his 11th season in the NFL. The veteran LT can add another new accomplishment, but in the virtual world. He will become the first OL to earn a 99 rating in Madden’s video game. Running back Adrian Peterson documented the moment Williams heard the historical news. He received EA Sport’s 99 Club gift box, which includes a 99 chain and other gifts from the company. Members of the exclusive 99 club are announced before the release of the game. Williams is the first player known to…

With a salary hitting Dallas’ cap space and young prospects potentially on the rise, corner Jourdan Lewis could be playing his last season for America’s team. The fifth-year player played a key role in the highly-improved Cowboys defense in the 2021-22 season. The University of Michigan product’s draft status dropped after domestic violence charges were filed against him. Dallas scooped Lewis in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, and the cornerback was found not guilty. In his first couple of years, he struggled to find playing time due to his 5-foot-10 frame, considered “undersized” at corner. Lewis gained…

UCF has its fair share of history when it comes to recruiting twins. Current NFL players Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin were an unforgettable duo for the Knights. Twin linebackers Andrew and Michael Harris announced they are committing to the University of Central Florida. Moving from Jamaica to Florida, the twins will remain in their home state to play football. The Harris brothers wanted to play college ball together. If any college made an offer, it was to the both of them. They chose UCF over Michigan State, Penn State, and Maryland. The Harris twins become the third and fourth in-state…

Cornerback Caleb Presley announced he will continue his football career at the University of Oregon. Presley chose the Ducks over Michigan State, Alabama, UCLA, Texas A&M, and Washington. After an impressive official visit to Michigan State, Presley took an unofficial trip to Oregon, where he decided to roll with the Ducks. He will reunite with former high school teammate Josh Conley Jr. at Oregon. Demetrice Martin, the cornerback coach for the Ducks, gets the credit for reeling in Presley. Nicknamed coach Meat, Martin started scouting Presley when he coached at Colorado. Coach Martin built a strong relationship with Presley, enough…

Avery Johnson announced he will remain in his home state to play college football for the Kansas State Wildcats. The quarterback declined the opportunity to play at schools such as Washington and Oregon. Johnson visited Kansas State back in June and knew he wanted to play football for head coach Christopher Klieman’s program. It came down to who wanted him most, and Kansas State won him over. “Kansas State has always shown that they’ve wanted me the most. I feel like I can achieve all my goals and ultimately get to the next level and develop at Kansas State. I…

Francis Mauigoa, the No.1 ranked offensive tackle in the nation, created his own form of fireworks on Independence Day. He announced his commitment to play for the University of Miami. The five-star prospect chose the Hurricanes over Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, USC, and Hawaii. Offensive line coach Alex Mirabal formed a solid bond with Mauigoa, enough to bring him to Coral Gables. “I developed a great relationship with coach Cristobal and coach Mirabal (OL coach) and talked to them all the time. The whole staff recruited me hard, though it wasn’t just them. I feel like someone from the staff would…

TJ Searcy will head to the Swamp after announcing his commitment to the University of Florida. He chooses the Gators over Clemson and SEC rivals South Carolina and Tennessee.  The 6-foot-5, 250-pound DL received an offer from the Gators back in February. After an unofficial visit in March, he returned to Gainesville for an official visit in June. His commitment becomes the first major announcement on Independence Day. Florida outside linebacker coach Mike Peterson is credited with recruiting Searcy to the Gators. Peterson is a former Gator and played in the NFL for 14 years. “We’ve got a good relationship,…