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Mike Lilly

Recruiting Analyst

Mike Lilly is a college football writer for Mike Farrell Sports, specializing in high school recruiting. Mike also currently studies journalism and communications at Ohio University.

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2025 four-star S from Palm Bay, FL (Heritage) Demetres Samuel Jr. - Committed to Syracuse
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Demetres Samuel Jr., Douglas Utu Stand Out in the Latest 2025 Commits

By Mike Lilly
2025 four-star LB from Winona, MS (Winona) Tyler Lockhart - Committed to Mississippi State
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Tyler Lockhart, Byron Louis Headline Recent 2025 Commits

By Mike Lilly
2025 four-star QB from Warner Robins, GA (Houston County) Antwann Hill Jr. - Committed to Memphis
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Commitment Recap: Antwann Hill, Isaiah Gibson Headline Recent 2025 Commitments

By Mike Lilly
Three-star 2025 Offensive Tackle Demetris Dean from Jasper, TX (Jasper)
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Commitment Recap: Demetris Dean, Jackson Lloyd Headline Recent 2025 Commitments

By Mike Lilly
2025 four-star OT from Doylestown, PA (Central Bucks East) Michael Carroll - Committed to Alabama
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Commitment Recap: Michael Caroll, Talyn Taylor and More from June 10th and 11th

By Mike Lilly
2025 four-star S from Onley, MD (Our Lady Good Counsel) Faheem Delane - Committed to Ohio State
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Commitment Recap: Faheem Delane, Tariq Hayer and More from June 9th

By Mike Lilly
Rowan Byrne, Jr., OL, Iona Prep, photographed Aug. 24, 2023 for lohud Super 11.
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Commitment Recap: Rowan Byrne, Nolan Davenport, and More From June 6th

By Mike Lilly
Cardinal Ritter's Jamarion Parker (3) carries the ball for a touchdown on the Republic Tigers during the Class 5 State Championship football game at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
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Commitment Recap: Jamarion Parker, Zayden Walker, and More From June 5th

By Mike Lilly
Ironton's Shaun Terry (4) runs the ball as the Ironton High School football team takes on Fairland on Friday September 1, 2023 at Tanks Memorial Stadium in Ironton
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Recruiting Notebook: Shaun Terry, Waden Charles Headline Recent Decommits

By Mike Lilly
2025 five-star wide receiver from Ackerman, MS (Choctaw County)
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Recruiting Notebook: Caleb Cunningham, Quincy Porter and More Top Uncommitted 2025 Wide Receivers

By Mike Lilly
Birmingham Groves offensive lineman Avery Gach lines up against West Bloomfield during second-half action at Birmingham Groves on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023.
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Recruiting Notebook: Avery Gach, Trystan Haynes and More Notable Commitments

By Mike Lilly
Nov 11, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan Wolverines offensive lines coach Sherrone Moore leads the team onto the field before a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium.
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Four Teams With Reason to Panic in The 2025 Recruiting Cycle

By Mike Lilly
2025 five-star DL Elijah Griffin from Savannah, GA (Savannah Christian Prep)
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Recruiting Notebook: Elijah Griffin, Zayden Walker Stand Out in the Georgia Spotlight

By Mike Lilly
2025 3-Star QB Cutter Woods from Anderson, SC (Westside) - Committed to Wake Forest
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Recruiting Notebook: Cutter Woods, Matt Zollers Headline Early April Commitments

By Mike Lilly
2025 4-star RB Akylin Dear from Quitman, Mississippi takes a picture on a visit to Ole Miss
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Recruiting Notebook: Akylin Dear, Justus Terry Headline Top March Commitments

By Mike Lilly
Jayvan Boggs of Cocoa shakes off Dunnellon tackler Damien Hemmings during their game in the FHSAA football playoffs Friday, November 17, 2023.
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Recruiting Notebook: Jayvan Boggs, Jamarion Parker Among Notable March Decommitments

By Mike Lilly
Mandarin's Jaime Ffrench Jr. (2) reacts to a first down pick up against Riverside's King Taylor (12) and Ronald "RJ" Bertrand (24) during the second quarter of a regular season high school football matchup Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, at Riverside High School in Jacksonville, Fla. The Mandarin Mustangs defeated the Riverside Generals 50-20.
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Recruiting Notebook: Jaime Ffrench, Jesse Harrold Stand Out in the Florida Spotlight

By Mike Lilly
Tigers Head Coach Brian Kelly during the LSU Tigers Spring Game at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA.
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LSU Headlines The Way Too Early Top-10 Recruiting Classes of 2025

By Mike Lilly
Three-star 2025 Offensive Tackle Darrin Strey from Paw Paw, MI (Paw Paw)
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Darrin Strey, Logan Powell and More Impact 3-Star Offensive Tackles

By Mike Lilly
3-Star ATH Jovan Clark from Chicago, IL (Morgan Park) on a visit to Missouri.
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Jovan Clark, Omari Gaines and More 3-Star DBs to Know

By Mike Lilly
Four-star 2025 running back Bo Jackson from Cleveland, OH (Villa Angela-St. Joseph)
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Recruiting Notebook: Bo Jackson, Anquon Fegans, and More 2025 Notables

By Mike Lilly
Nov 12, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian and players stand with fans for The Eyes of Texas after a loss against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.
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Longhorns Level Up, Georgia Reigns in 2024 SEC Recruiting Rankings

By Mike Lilly
Oct 28, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders reacts against the UCLA Bruins in the second half at Rose Bowl.
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Deion Disappoints, Red Raiders Remarkable in Big 12 Recruiting Rankings

By Mike Lilly
Nov 12, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal celebrates after a victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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Cristobal Cooking, Seminoles Reloading in 2024 ACC Recruiting Rankings

By Mike Lilly
Dec 10, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers head football coach Matt Rhule talks to the crowd during halftime of the game against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
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Oregon's King, Rhule's Revival, Headline 2024 B1G Recruiting Rankings

By Mike Lilly
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Georgia, Oregon Headline 2024 Top 25 Recruiting Classes Post-Signing Day

By Mike Lilly
2025 4-star RB Ousmane Kromah from Leesburg, Georgia (Lee County) takes a picture with Nick Saban during a visit to Alabama
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Recruiting Notebook: Ousmane Kromah, Jordon Davison, and Top Priorities in The 2025 Running Back Class

By Mike Lilly
Saraland's Ryan Williams carries the ball against Mountain Brook during the AHSAA Class 6A State Football Championship Game at Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Friday December 2, 2022.
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Recruiting Notebook: Ryan Williams, Terry Bussey Among Top Unsigned 2024s Heading Into Signing Day

By Mike Lilly
2025 4-Star QB Malik Washington from Severn, MD, (Archbishop Spalding)
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Recruiting Notebook: Malik Washington, Cortez Harris Stand Out in Maryland Spotlight

By Mike Lilly
2025 4-Star QB Husan Longstreet from Corona, CA, (Centennial) getting ready to take the snap
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Recruiting Notebook: Husan Longstreet, Nasir Wyatt Highlight the California Spotlight

By Mike Lilly
David Sanders Jr. with Clemson coaches Matt Luke, CJ Spiller, and Garrett Riley on his January 27th, 2024 visit to Clemson.
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Recruiting Notebook: David Sanders Jr., Faheem Delane Headline Big Recruiting Weekend

By Mike Lilly
2025 MFS 3-Star QB Madden Imaleava from Downey, CA, (Warren) throwing during warmups
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Recruiting Notebook: Madden Iamaleava, Jackson Kollock, and Other Top Uncommitted 2025 QBs

By Mike Lilly
Ironton's Shaun Terry (4) runs the ball as the Ironton High School football team takes on Fairland on Friday September 1, 2023 at Tanks Memorial Stadium in Ironton
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Recruiting Notebook: Buy In Early On These 3-Star Receivers

By Mike Lilly
Recruit Carter Lowe watches Ohio State warm up before playing Penn State Oct. 21, 2023 at Ohio Stadium.
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Recruiting Notebook: Ohio High School Spotlight

By Mike Lilly
Five-star 2024 defensive back Dorian Brew from Conroe, TX (Conroe)
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Recruiting Notebook: Texas High School Spotlight

By Mike Lilly
Recruit Faheem Delane (left) and brother Mansoor Delane, a defensive back at Virginia Tech, visit Ohio Stadium during the Ohio State, Michigan game. Faheem Delane And Mansoor Delane
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Recruiting Notebook: Buzz on Top Uncommitted 2025 Prospects

By Mike Lilly
2025 three-star linebacker Weston Port from San Juan Capistrano, CA (San Juan Hills)
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Recruiting Notebook: Impact 3 Star Players in the 2025 Cycle

By Mike Lilly