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Charlotte-area CB stoked after landing ECU offer Omari Philyaw from Myers Park in Charlotte discusses his in-state offer from East Carolina.

MARCH 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Spring practice by position: Running back Head coach Ryan Silverfield said he doesn't have a starting running back entering spring practice while speaking to the media Wednesday afte...

MARCH 11, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

What a fall without football taught USF’s Jarren Williams about his Miami missteps The former four-star recruit fell from prolific Hurricanes starter to juco passer without a season in 11 months.

MARCH 11, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Photos: Miami Under Armour Camp Many of the best football recruits in the state of Florida descended to South Florida on Sunday to participate in the Miami Under Armour Cam...

MARCH 10, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Lewis making a quick impression on the defensive side It hasn't taken long for Jeremy Lewis to make an early impression on the defensive side of the ball after a position change.

MARCH 10, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

2021 IDP DRAFT PREVIEW: Zaven Collins – OLB, Tulsa It's not that often that a young football player goes from a four-year starter at quarterback in hig...

MARCH 10, 2021 • FANTASYSHARKS.COM

Growing up a fan of UCF, Kenny Martin returns home on Gus Malzahn's staff Kenny Martin is no stranger to UCF. The Ocoee High School alum grew up in the Orlando area and attended Knights' football games before the o...

MARCH 10, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Position coach Drew Dudzik breaks down what to expect from WR room this spring ECU outside receivers coach Drew Dudzik goes in-depth on his position room heading into his third offseason with the Pirates under head coac...

MARCH 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Patriots conduct virtual interview with Tulsa LB Zaven Collins Zaven Collins is a potential first-round pick.

MARCH 8, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

4-star defender tours UM while in South Florida A second in-state defender toured Miami while in South Florida

MARCH 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Gus Malzahn lands first verbal commitment as UCF head coach In the weeks since being officially introduced as UCF's head coach, Gus Malzahn and his coaching staff have offered over 100 prospects in th...

MARCH 8, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Philadelphia Eagles draft buzz: An exclusive sitdown with Patrick Johnson ITI had the chance to interview one of our favorite prospects. Tulane edge Patrick Johnson could be the next T.J. Watt in due time. He won't...

MARCH 6, 2021 • INSIDETHEIGGLES.COM

Pirates excited about the upside Taji Hudson brings out wide Second-year freshman Taji Hudson has real upside for the Pirates out wide after making the transition from quarterback to receiver.

MARCH 6, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Oregon State OL transfer headed to East Carolina The Pirates add an offensive line transfer from the west coast.

MARCH 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

ECU is the sixth offer for 2022 Georgia DB Columbus (Ga.) Carver High School 2022 defensive back Antonio Watts discusses his offer from East Carolina.

MARCH 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Secondary additions, returning experience give ECU versatility on back-end ECU defensive coordinator Blake Harrell has plenty of different options when it comes to sub-packages on the back-end.

MARCH 4, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

How ECU can make its blitzing even more effective in 2021 ECU defensive coordinator Blake Harrell wants to see his unit improve its pass-rushing package heading into the fall.

MARCH 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Schrager's Top 10 draft prospects: Why Kenneth Gainwell is a wild card to watch Peter Schrager counts down his top ten draft prospects and breaks down why Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell is a wild card prospect to watch.

MARCH 3, 2021 • NFL.COM

Three-star DE enjoys virtual visit with ECU Russell Davis II plays high school football in Arizona, but he's plenty familiar with the state of North Carolina. He discusses his virtual...

MARCH 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Sophomore Cade Fortin has early lead in USF quarterback competition Through four spring practices, the North Carolina transfer is “probably the MVP,” his coach says.

MARCH 3, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Texas DE all smiles after East Carolina offer Class of 2022 Manvel (Texas) High School standout Kivon Wright discusses his offer from East Carolina.

MARCH 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Former Auburn DE Big Kat Bryant transferring to UCF, reuniting with Gus Malzahn New UCF head coach Gus Malzahn continues to add to his roster in Orlando via the NCAA Transfer Portal. Former Auburn defensive end Big Kat B...

MARCH 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Harrell details progress of ECU's linebackers ECU defensive coordinator Blake Harrell breaks down the growth of his inside linebacker room from the start of 2020 to now.

MARCH 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Ties run deep for UCF co-DC David Gibbs and AD Terry Mohajir, who once coached together In the mid-90s, David Gibbs served as the defensive backs coach for the Kansas Jayhawks’ football program. At the same time, Terry Mohajir w...

MARCH 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

ECU defense finally has chance to learn at normal pace this spring ECU defensive coordinator Blake Harrell had to rush his prep at times in Year 1 as the team's coordinator. That shouldn't be the case in 202...

MARCH 1, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM