Delaware State Lands Former Michigan QB Anthony Arnou
Former Michigan quarterback Anthony Arnou, announced his commitment on social media last night to Coach DeSean Jackson and the Delaware State Hornets. The former Wolverine did not see any playing time during the 2024 season in Ann Arbor, but was named the scout team Offensive Player of the Week, for his contributions in preparing UM’s defense for Ohio State. Prior to his time at Michigan, the Santa Monica, CA native signed with Fresno State, as a class of 2021 recruit out of high school. He spent one year there and then transferred to Pasadena City College, where he threw for 620 passing yards and 4 touchdowns in 2022. According to On3, Arnou (6’2” 234 lbs) is a 3-star transfer portal prospect.
UNLV Lands 3-Star WR Peyton Zachary
Peyton Zachary, a class of 2026 3-Star wide receiver announced his commitment to Coach Dan Mullen and the UNLV Rebels, on social media today. The 5’8”, 175-pound speedster, out of Carrollton, Georgia chose UNLV over offers from Ole Miss, Georgia, Pitt, Tennessee, and Indiana. According to Max Preps, the Carrollton High School product recorded 77 receptions, 969 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns during the 2024 season, as a junior. Zachary is ranked the No. 82 overall prospect in the state of Georgia, according to 247Sports. In his commitment post on X, he stated that he’s “1,000% locked in”.
MVSU Hires 3X National Champion Assistant Sam Parker As New OC
Former Ferris State run-game coordinator and offensive line coach, Sam Parker, announced on social media today that he has accepted an offensive coordinator and offensive line coach role at Mississippi Valley State. Parker spent 8 years on the Bulldogs staff, from 2016-2024. During his time as an assistant at Ferris State, the Bulldogs won three NCAA Division II National Championships (2021, 2022, 2024). He contributed to Ferris State having the No. 2 scoring offense in the nation for the 2024 season, averaging 45.0 points per game. Not only did Parker coach at Ferris State, he played guard and offensive tackle for the Bulldogs, during the early 2010s. He will now be joining 1st-year head coach and former NFL player, Terrell Buckley, in Itta Bena, Mississippi. His hiring was 1st reported by Football Scoop, earlier today.
Penn State DE Smith Vilbert Enters Transfer Portal
Penn State defensive end Smith Vilbert has reportedly entered the transfer portal, as a graduate transfer, according to a report from On3’s Pete Nakos. The 6’6” 282-pound edge played in 35 games and made 1 start, during his time with the Nittany Lions, totaling: 20 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 pass breakup. As a class of 2019 Penn State signee, Vilbert was ranked the No.14 overall defensive end prospect in New Jersey and had a 3-star rating, according to 247Sports. He’s a native of Montvale, New Jersey.
4-STAR OL CHRIS BOOKER COMMITS TO ALABAMA
Chris Booker, an ON3 4-Star interior offensive lineman in the class of 2026, has committed to Coach Kalen DeBoer and the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Hapeville Charter High School (Atlanta, GA) product announced his decision on X today, via a Hayes Fawcett graphic. The 6’4” 285-pound prospect chose the Crimson Tide over offers from Mississippi State, Kentucky, USF, and many more Division 1 schools. In addition, the new Alabama commit recently tweeted that he plans to visit Tuscaloosa on May 30th.
LSU Lands In-State Commit From 4-Star OL Brysten Martinez
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Coach Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers have picked up a massive 2026 in-state commitment from 4-Star offensive tackle Brysten Martinez. The East Ascension High School (Gonzales, LA) product announced his decision today on Instagram. He chose the Tigers over offers from: Alabama, Florida, Oregon, Florida State, Texas, Texas A&M, and many more Power 4 programs. The 6’6” 290-pound prospect is ranked the No. 5 overall prospect in the state of Louisiana, No. 6 offensive tackle in the nation, and the No. 53 overall prospect in the nation (according to 247Sports Composite).
Mountaineers Legend Pat White Agrees to Coach At WVU
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What a homecoming it will be for West Virginia football legend Pat White. It was announced yesterday that he will return to his Alma Mater as an Assistant Quarterbacks Coach and Assistant to the Head Coach. There’s a whole reunion going on in Morgantown (WV) right now: 1st Coach Rich Rodriguez was re-hired as West Virginia’s Head Football Coach this past December, and now his former QB Pat While will be joining him on the sidelines. It should be an electric scene at Milan Puskar Stadium on August 30th when the Mountaineers take the field against Robert Morris.
Pat White was a 2X Big East player of the year, had a 35-8 record as a starter, won 4 bowl games, broke numerous records, and is recognized as one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in college football history.
Following his illustrious career as a player, he began his coaching journey on the college level in 2018 at Alcorn State (QB Coach), he then made stops at USF (RB Coach - 2020), Alabama State (QB Coach -2021), and Campbel (QB Coach - 2022), before becoming an assistant at the NFL level with the LA Chargers. Now he’s back to where it all started in Morgantown, West Virginia.
WVU Head Coach Rich Rodriguez put out a statement about Pat White’s return in the Mountaineers official release: “It's really special to welcome Pat White back to Morgantown as a member of our football coaching staff. He has been involved in some of the biggest wins in program history, and he will be a great presence in our quarterback room. Pat and I have been through so much together, and I am really proud of the quality of coach and mentor to young players that he has become.”
ELITE 2025 TEXAS HSFB RECRUIT GRAYSON RIGDON TALKS DECISION TO SIGN WITH ARIZONA STATE
One of the most decorated players in Texas high school football history, Grayson Rigdon recently signed with the Arizona State Sun Devils on National Signing Day (Feb 5th). The class of 2025 3-star running back is a 4X state champion, 3X 6-Man Player of the Year, and finished his high school career with an impressive 59-1 record. He played for three high schools throughout his career and won at least one state championship at each school.
Rigdon started his career at Strawn High School (TX), a 6-man team, and won a state championship with a 15-0 record during his lone freshman year there. He then transferred to Benjamin High School (TX), another 6-man team, and became a 2X state champion during his two seasons with the Mustangs. Rigdon is known by many as a “6-man high school football legend”, as he went 45-0 at that level. For his senior season of high school, he transferred to a traditional 11-man team, Columbus High School (TX), and dominated at that level as well, proving a lot of doubters wrong. Rigdon rushed for 2,701 yards and 39 touchdowns during the 2024 season and went on to win another state title.
I spoke with the Texas HSFB standout about his decision to commit and sign with Arizona State.
Why Arizona State?
“Being able to talk to Coach Dillingham (Arizona State HC), a great guy, loved what I heard, love how they plan to use me.”
Rigdon had other offers from multiple Power 4 programs: Arizona, Cal, Houston, NC State, and others.
Did the way ASU used standout player Cam Skattebo play a role in his commitment?
“Definitely. I actually watched him when they were playing Texas, I was like, man, I can see myself playing in that offense.”
What type of player is Arizona State getting?
“They're getting a dog, someone who’s not satisfied at all. What I did in high school don’t matter, I’m going to prove myself on the big stage.”
More fun facts about Rigdon
Not only is he a sensational player on the gridiron, but he is a walking bucket on the basketball court as well. During the 2023-24 basketball season, Rigdon led the nation in scoring averaging 45.1 points per game. He also told me that his older brothers inspired him to play sports at a young age, and that Christian McCaffrey is his favorite NFL player and someone who he models his game after.
