The newest update of the 247Sports Top247 for the 2020 class was just released today.
And there was plenty of movement in the most recent version of the rankings, as there were tons of movers and shakers after another round of camps and evaluations revealed new insight on the rising junior class.
How did Miami and Category20 do? Well, all seven of Miami’s class of 2020 commitments saw movement, either within, rising up, or falling out of the newest Top247. Miami had six 2020 commits in the Top247, up from five in the previous update.
247Sports previously did not have any 5-stars in the 2020 class, but handed out six of the coveted 5-star designations today. Vanguard (FL) WR Leonard Manuel was previously right in that range at #7 overall, but just missed gaining his fifth star, sliding a few spots to #13 overall. Manuel did, however, hang on to his designation as the #1 player in the state of Florida. Deland (FL) ATH Avantae Williams was also previously near that range, but ended up not even close, instead taking a tumble from #13 to #80 overall in the new rankings.
Champagnat-Catholic (FL) ATH Marc Britt experienced the biggest jump in the class, going from completely unranked to a 4-star at #124 overall. Classmate and most recent 2020 commit Chaminade-Madonna (FL) DT Willie Moise also joined him in gaining a fourth star and crashing the Top247 party, just sneaking in at #247 overall. However, IMG Academy (FL) DE Tre’von Riggins slid pretty far from his previously snug perch of #61 overall to unranked in the new update. Riggins also lost his fourth star.
There were also plenty of Hurricanes' targets that made an appearance on the Top247, reflecting yet another deep pool of talent in Florida this year.
Without further delay, here's a handy, dandy list of the Miami commits and targets in the newest Top247.
Miami Commits (New Rank/Old Rank/Change)
WR Leonard Manuel: 13 <-- 7 (-6)
ATH Avantae Williams: 80 <-- 13 (-67)
ATH Marc Britt: 124 <-- NR (N/A)
WR Jermaine Burton: 168 <-- 101 (-67)
DE Samuel Anaele: 171 <-- 71 (-100)
DT Willie Moise: 247 <-- NR (N/A)
DE Tre'von Riggins: NR <-- 61 (N/A)
Miami Targets (New Rank/Old Rank/Change)
OT Paris Johnson Jr.: 7 <-- 92 (+85)
RB Don Chaney Jr.: 36 <-- 14 (-22)
OT Jalen Rivers: 44 <-- 58 (+14)
TE Dominic Mammarelli: 47 <-- NR (N/A)
RB Demarkcus Bowman: 63 <-- NR (N/A)
ATH Fred Davis: 67 <-- NR (N/A)
QB Harrison Bailey: 68 <-- 48 (-20)
QB Max Johnson: 69 <-- 67 (-2)
CB Henry Gray: 71 <-- NR (N/A)
WR Bryan Robinson: 86 <-- NR (N/A)
OT Jake Wray: 90 <-- 98 (+8)
OT Miller Merriweather-Lewis: 98 <-- 90 (-8)
DE Chantz Williams: 119 <-- 62 (-57)
RB Jaylan Knighton: 122 <-- NR (N/A)
DT Tim Smith: 123 <-- NR (N/A)
OT Marcus Dumervil: 179 <-- NR (N/A)
QB Drew Pyne: 221 <-- 73 (-148)
Thoughts
**Britt’s ascent was a long-time coming, as many were surprised he was not already ranked. He crushed Paradise Camp last July and put himself on the map, then followed that up by putting some electric plays on tape in his sophomore season at Champagnat-Catholic. Britt can fly, but he’s not just some slot speedster: the kid can go up and over any DB and is elite at high-pointing the ball in the air. The bump to 4-star status and #124 overall was well-deserved and it wouldn’t surprise me if he was able to push that even higher in the next 2 years.
**I wish I could say I was surprised at the Riggins fall, but it wasn’t too crazy. The IMG D-Lineman showed up at the Opening Miami Regional and measured in at a disappointing 6’1.5”, way under his previously listed 6’4” measurables, which is a big deal to some. I didn't foresee him falling all the way to 3-star status, but a drop was inevitable, and he wasn't a standout at the camp either. Obviously, it’s still early: Riggins has time to grow and if his move to DT becomes permanent, that height isn’t as big of a deal. But it seems like he needs a big season on the field to regain that lost luster and fourth star.
**Miami has spent the beginning part of the new year sending out a flurry of offers for the 2020 class and a lot of recent offerees made the Top247. Some were: Dominic Mammarelli, Fred Davis, and Henry Gray. Of those, I think the Canes are in the best position with Davis at this point. While it’s still early, Davis grew up a fan of the Canes and speaks very highly of the coaching staff at The U. He also took a recent campus visit. It’s a great sign that Miami is on him so vigorously in the early-going, and Davis will be a name to watch out for in the future.
And there was plenty of movement in the most recent version of the rankings, as there were tons of movers and shakers after another round of camps and evaluations revealed new insight on the rising junior class.
How did Miami and Category20 do? Well, all seven of Miami’s class of 2020 commitments saw movement, either within, rising up, or falling out of the newest Top247. Miami had six 2020 commits in the Top247, up from five in the previous update.
247Sports previously did not have any 5-stars in the 2020 class, but handed out six of the coveted 5-star designations today. Vanguard (FL) WR Leonard Manuel was previously right in that range at #7 overall, but just missed gaining his fifth star, sliding a few spots to #13 overall. Manuel did, however, hang on to his designation as the #1 player in the state of Florida. Deland (FL) ATH Avantae Williams was also previously near that range, but ended up not even close, instead taking a tumble from #13 to #80 overall in the new rankings.
Champagnat-Catholic (FL) ATH Marc Britt experienced the biggest jump in the class, going from completely unranked to a 4-star at #124 overall. Classmate and most recent 2020 commit Chaminade-Madonna (FL) DT Willie Moise also joined him in gaining a fourth star and crashing the Top247 party, just sneaking in at #247 overall. However, IMG Academy (FL) DE Tre’von Riggins slid pretty far from his previously snug perch of #61 overall to unranked in the new update. Riggins also lost his fourth star.
There were also plenty of Hurricanes' targets that made an appearance on the Top247, reflecting yet another deep pool of talent in Florida this year.
Without further delay, here's a handy, dandy list of the Miami commits and targets in the newest Top247.
Miami Commits (New Rank/Old Rank/Change)
WR Leonard Manuel: 13 <-- 7 (-6)
ATH Avantae Williams: 80 <-- 13 (-67)
ATH Marc Britt: 124 <-- NR (N/A)
WR Jermaine Burton: 168 <-- 101 (-67)
DE Samuel Anaele: 171 <-- 71 (-100)
DT Willie Moise: 247 <-- NR (N/A)
DE Tre'von Riggins: NR <-- 61 (N/A)
Miami Targets (New Rank/Old Rank/Change)
OT Paris Johnson Jr.: 7 <-- 92 (+85)
RB Don Chaney Jr.: 36 <-- 14 (-22)
OT Jalen Rivers: 44 <-- 58 (+14)
TE Dominic Mammarelli: 47 <-- NR (N/A)
RB Demarkcus Bowman: 63 <-- NR (N/A)
ATH Fred Davis: 67 <-- NR (N/A)
QB Harrison Bailey: 68 <-- 48 (-20)
QB Max Johnson: 69 <-- 67 (-2)
CB Henry Gray: 71 <-- NR (N/A)
WR Bryan Robinson: 86 <-- NR (N/A)
OT Jake Wray: 90 <-- 98 (+8)
OT Miller Merriweather-Lewis: 98 <-- 90 (-8)
DE Chantz Williams: 119 <-- 62 (-57)
RB Jaylan Knighton: 122 <-- NR (N/A)
DT Tim Smith: 123 <-- NR (N/A)
OT Marcus Dumervil: 179 <-- NR (N/A)
QB Drew Pyne: 221 <-- 73 (-148)
Thoughts
**Britt’s ascent was a long-time coming, as many were surprised he was not already ranked. He crushed Paradise Camp last July and put himself on the map, then followed that up by putting some electric plays on tape in his sophomore season at Champagnat-Catholic. Britt can fly, but he’s not just some slot speedster: the kid can go up and over any DB and is elite at high-pointing the ball in the air. The bump to 4-star status and #124 overall was well-deserved and it wouldn’t surprise me if he was able to push that even higher in the next 2 years.
**I wish I could say I was surprised at the Riggins fall, but it wasn’t too crazy. The IMG D-Lineman showed up at the Opening Miami Regional and measured in at a disappointing 6’1.5”, way under his previously listed 6’4” measurables, which is a big deal to some. I didn't foresee him falling all the way to 3-star status, but a drop was inevitable, and he wasn't a standout at the camp either. Obviously, it’s still early: Riggins has time to grow and if his move to DT becomes permanent, that height isn’t as big of a deal. But it seems like he needs a big season on the field to regain that lost luster and fourth star.
**Miami has spent the beginning part of the new year sending out a flurry of offers for the 2020 class and a lot of recent offerees made the Top247. Some were: Dominic Mammarelli, Fred Davis, and Henry Gray. Of those, I think the Canes are in the best position with Davis at this point. While it’s still early, Davis grew up a fan of the Canes and speaks very highly of the coaching staff at The U. He also took a recent campus visit. It’s a great sign that Miami is on him so vigorously in the early-going, and Davis will be a name to watch out for in the future.
