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2015 Recruiting Season is in full swing

Camp attendee this month --

Scout on  2016 LB La'Darius Hamilton (6'3, 225) OLB, Corrigan-Camden -- 

" .... hard-hitting linebacker."

"The recruiting process has been pretty good so far," Hamilton said. "It started out slow but things have sped up a whole lot lately. I feel like I have a better chance of being recruited now."

Hamilton is a bit of an unknown among recruiting fans, but college coaches are keeping a close eye on the talented backer.  "The schools showing me interest right now are Sam Houston, SFA, and Texas," Hamilton said.  "I have camped with Baylor and Texas so far, and I've visited the University of Texas and I loved it. It all felt like home while I was there."

"I feel like the strength of my game is defending the run," Hamilton said. "Once I get my hands on the ball carrier he usually never gets away. I want to improve on my zone coverage while defending the pass."

 
http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=5078

The state of Texas is loaded in defensive backs for 2015. Houston Lamar's Holton Hill is near the top of all of them. 

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BEAVERTON -- Early in the Charlie Strong Era we've seen the highs and the lows of the recruiting game. Houston Lamar DB Holton Hill might be one of the highs. 

The 2015 4-star cornerback has taken the smart approach to recruiting; he's taking his time. 

"The recruiting process has been going really well," said Hill. "I'm actually enjoying it now. We're starting to get closer to the season so I'm traveling more and lining up my officials. I'm starting to get into it."

Without professing a favorite, Hil has kept close tabs on Strong and the Texas Longhorns. 

"(Strong and Vance Bedford) are just telling me I need to come down and have fun," Hill said. "They want me to get a feel for Austin and Texas. They want me there every chance and I like that. Being around the staff and being on campus, it's supposed to be fun. Get that Texas vibe." 

UT likes Hill strictly at corner, which is exactly where he wants to play. 

"(Texas) wants me at corner and that's where I belong," Hill said. "It's where I feel most comfortable and that's where most people are recruiting me."

Hill holds offers from almost every national program in America. Texas, Alabama, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, and Florida State are just a few his suitors. But what about a decision?

"I want that,' its feels like home feeling,' said Hill. "That's the most important thing to me. I'll know in my heart. It may come real soon or it may come after I take my official visits."

Hill is the new prototype CB. Long, lean, with great fluidity and hips. Seattle Seahawks CB and Super Bowl champion Richard Sherman (pictured above) took Hill to the side after drills and delivered extra instruction. 

"I'm going to be looking out for you in the future," said Sherman to Hill. 

We all are. 
 
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Malik Jefferson places sixth in SPARQ combine finals, updates recruitment

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Five-star linebacker Malik Jefferson from Mesquite Poteet is one of the top prospects in the entire country.

On Tuesday night, Jefferson finished sixth-place in the SPARQ Combine finals as part of The Opening in Beaverton, Oregon.

Jefferson finished second in the preliminary round, but was slightly worse in the vertical, power ball, and 40-yard dash during the finals. However, he was a little bit better in the short shuttle.

Jefferson jumped 39.3 inches in the vertical, ran a 4.10 short shuttle, and threw the power ball 39.5 feet. In the 40-yard dash, Jefferson ran a time of 4.49 seconds. His overall score was 134.70.

According to 247Sports, Jefferson has narrowed his schools to a top 10, and while he hasn't released the list, both Texas and Texas A&M figure to be on it.

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound defender talked about his recruitment and plan for taking visits. Jefferson is still very high on the Aggies, but has other officials lined up, too.

"He will also take official visits to Stanford, Ohio State and UCLA," National Recruiting Insider Ryan Bartow said. "Jefferson is still high on Texas A&M and Texas."

At the end of the day, it looks like it's going to be hard to get Jefferson out of the Lone Star State.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/high-schools/headlines/20140708-malik-jefferson-finishes-sixth-in-sparq-finals-talks-recruitment.ece

 
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