Stories

Daniel Faalele has never played football before 2017. The Australian was introduced to the sport by a college recruiter, and how he's at IMG Academy in Florida with several top colleges intrigued by his potential.

Emory Jones has grown up in the quiet country town of Franklin, GA. He's always been an Ohio State Buckeye fan, however, and he's excited to get the opportunity to play in Columbus.

Patrick Surtain, Jr, grew up around football thanks to his father's impressive NFL career. Now that he's playing for his dad at American Heritage, the younger Surtain is one of the best defensive backs in the nation.

Tyler Friday is an outstanding two-way lineman at Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey. As the team begins a new chapter with a new head coach, Tyler wants to keep the standards high at the storied program.

Tanner McKee is a young man who loves his faith, his family, and football. After a scare with melanoma, Tanner got back on the field and proved to be one of the best quarterbacks in the 2018 class.

Justin Fields is one of the hottest prospects in the 2018 class. He may not only be the top quarterback, but he may also be the top prospect overall. Also a top baseball prospect, Justin is committed to his future in football.

Anthony Cook, Knowledge Smith, and Trent Gordon left Houston during Hurricane Harvey. They made the most of their time by training with Clay Mack in Dallas. Now these star defensive back prospects just want life to get back to normal.

Xavier Thomas is the top-ranked defensive prospect in the 2018 class. His elite combination of strength and mobility have put him in a position to have a long, successful career in football. The South Carolina native is now at IMG Academy for his senior season, and he is verbally committed to the Clemson Tigers.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a talent as unique as his name. His rare combination of speed, strength, and football IQ has him ranked among the best players in the entire 2018 class.

We received these highlights of Regis Jesuit (Colorado) running back Kiahn Martinez. He is a 2019 prospect.

We received this highlight tape from Ramon Singh of national champion La Lumiere. Ramon is an Australian and in the 2018 class.

In 2009, we interviewed Skyline High School quarterback Jake Heaps in the Seattle area.

We visited Brazil to meet rising soccer phenom Patrick Almeida. Project Passe Certo is a program that gives kids a chance to get off the streets and get involved in soccer.

Deon Evans-Ao is a rising star in the world of rugby. The Australian is proud of his indigenous roots, and he hopes to make it as a professional.

Sophomore phenoms Bobby Witt, Jr, and Mason Greer draw on their fathers' experiences in Major League Baseball to star on the baseball field. They play for Colleyville Heritage High School in Texas.

Quarterback Jake Fromm of Houston County High School in Georgia is committed to his dream school, the University of Georgia. The All-American is looking forward to helping Georgia get to the top of the SEC.