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In-State Updated Recruiting Notes + Analysis

In-State Updated Recruiting Notes + Analysis
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Paul Gregorian
Paul Gregorian December 22, 2025 @ 05:05 PM
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Max Bates
Max Bates 6'2" | 205 lbs | LB | 2027
CA
Charles Davis
Charles Davis 6'5" | 190 lbs | TE | 2027
CA
Avery Michael
Avery Michael 6'6" | 260 lbs | OL | 2027
CA
Myels Smith
Myels Smith 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL | 2027
CA
Lucas Rhoa
Lucas Rhoa 6'5" | 290 lbs | OL | 2027
CA
Elisha Mueller
Elisha Mueller 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL | 2028
CA
Malaki Davis
Malaki Davis 6'0" | 195 lbs | RB | 2028
CA
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He is one of the top players in the toughest league in America and is only a sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ElishaMueller_/status/2002107942754263050?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ElishaMueller_/status/2002107942754263050?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1382577"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6949cba94eea2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Recent Commitment: </strong></em>Oklahoma </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Notes:</em> </strong>Smith has been one of the top interior DL prospects across the western region for some time now and is a twitchy and violent interior rusher that moves well for his size and has a good blend of abilities in the run and pass. Holding plenty of national offers, this is a big get for the SEC playoff team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/ElishaMueller_/status/1986853981919060473?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/ElishaMueller_/status/1986853981919060473?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1197206"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6949cba94ef18"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Recent Offers: </strong></em>Florida, Penn State </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Notes:</em> </strong>Rhoa is another elite tackle prospect with all the intangibles and tools you look for in a true P4 tackle and dominated top competition in the vaunted trinity league. His length, athletic abilities and hand violence/power at the POA make him very intriguing and one of the better at his position on the west coast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/LucasRhoa75/status/1993059624187199935?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/LucasRhoa75/status/1993059624187199935?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1611219"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6949cba94ef86"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Recent Offers: </strong></em>Nebraska, BYU, Cal, Michigan, Oregon </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Notes:</strong></em> Davis is a freak athlete with elite size, downfield speed and a unreal catch radius with strong hands and contested catch abilities. He has a rare combination of fluidity in space and length with plenty of growth potential and high upside at the hybrid Y/tight end position in college and holds tons of upside and untapped potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/_Charles_Davis_/status/2001051309479485920?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_Charles_Davis_/status/2001051309479485920?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1698905"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6949cba94eff4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Recent Offers: </strong></em>Sac State, Syracuse </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Notes:</strong></em> Bates is a rapid rising inside linebacker with the right frame and length you look for in a FCS+ prospect. He can run sideline to sideline and is a sure tackler that packs a punch at the POA and can make plays in space and rush the passer from various angles. Bates also shows some cover abilities downfield, a very high football IQ and is always around the ball and should be a spring name to note as he starts fielding more offers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MaxBates41/status/2001471595039330601?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MaxBates41/status/2001471595039330601?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["427500"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6949cba94f06b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Recent Offers: </strong></em>Texas Tech, Washington </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em><strong>Notes:</strong></em> Davis is one of the top running backs in the country in the '28 class and checks into our updated rankings as the top ball carrier in the state. He has all the tools needed in the running and passing game and already has the ideal build and frame the the P4 level at 5'11+ nearly 200 pounds. Davis should have a breakout Junior season and really see his recruitment blow up this off-season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/MalakiDavis_0/status/1999321372749934742?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/MalakiDavis_0/status/1999321372749934742?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1604995"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6949cba94f0e8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><em><strong>Recent Offers: </strong></em>Nebraska, Purdue, Washington </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Notes:</em> </strong>Michael is another prototypical tackle prospect with that elite length, arm length and mobility/flexibility you look for in a P4 tackle. He is strong at the POA, has heavy hands and finish abilities while exploding out of his stance and mauls first and second level defenders. He also shows patience in pass pro and does a nice job using his length to his advantage and has a diverse skillset with tons of upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/AveryMichael55/status/2001799238553079822?s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AveryMichael55/status/2001799238553079822?s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->
Elisha Mueller

Elisha Mueller

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2028
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2028
Height
6'4"
Weight
290
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Servite
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CA
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Myels Smith

Myels Smith

CA
DL
HEIGHT 6'3"
WEIGHT 285
POS DL
CLASS 2027
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Myels
Smith DL
Class
2027
Height
6'3"
Weight
285
HS
Inglewood
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CA
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Myels Smith

State: California
School: Inglewood
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Lucas Rhoa

Lucas Rhoa

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 290
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Lucas
Rhoa OL
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
Weight
290
HS
Orange Lutheran
|
CA
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Lucas Rhoa

State: California
School: Orange Lutheran
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Charles Davis

Charles Davis

CA
TE
HEIGHT 6'5"
WEIGHT 190
POS TE
CLASS 2027
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Charles
Davis TE
Class
2027
Height
6'5"
Weight
190
HS
Westlake
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CA
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Charles Davis

State: California
School: Westlake
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Max Bates

Max Bates

CA
LB
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 205
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CLASS 2027
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Max
Bates LB
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
Weight
205
HS
Palos Verdes
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CA
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School: Palos Verdes
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Malaki Davis

Malaki Davis

CA
RB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB
CLASS 2028
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Malaki
Davis RB
Class
2028
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Centennial
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Malaki Davis

State: California
School: Centennial
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Avery Michael

Avery Michael

CA
OL
HEIGHT 6'6"
WEIGHT 260
POS OL
CLASS 2027
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Avery
Michael OL
Class
2027
Height
6'6"
Weight
260
HS
Turlock
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CA
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