Atlantic
Delaware fraternal twin receivers Jamil and Jamal Merrell are standouts for Newark Hodgson Vo-Tech, and both are receiving scholarships from big-time programs.

"My most recent offers are from Iowa, Florida State, Syracuse and Connecticut," Jamal said. "Georgia is coming in to visit us this week.

"The ones that stick out to me are Florida State, West Virginia, Tennessee and Rutgers. Jamil and I are both interested in those. They are good programs and good schools."

Jamal mentioned that he and his brother plan to visit a few schools this summer.

"We're going to Rutgers and Maryland,” he said. “We plan on going to Florida State, Tennessee and maybe West Virginia. We'll probably have a favorite school after visiting those over the summer."

Jamil chimed in on his recruiting.

"My latest offers are from N.C. State, Iowa, Syracuse and Florida State," he said. "I know Boise State and Georgia are coming in.

"I'm just taking it all in right now. I'm not thinking about favorites until it gets closer to my senior year. I've got another year of football left."

While he wouldn't confirm the same favorites, both seem set on playing together.

"We're going to play together," Jamal said. "I like it. It's fun and different. We've got that extra connection on the field. He knows where I'll be and I know where he is. We want to take that to the next level."

Jamil echoed those sentiments.

"We've been playing together since we were 6," he said. "I like it because if someone gets past me, I'm sure he'll be there. He makes my job easier. I actually remember one play where I tipped a pass and he caught it.

"I would love to play together with Jamal. That'd be real big to have him there with me. He helps keep me level-headed and in check. That would be the best thing in life to keep playing with him."

Both players went on to discuss what they are looking for in a college.

"We're looking for a good school, a good all-around college," Jamal said. "I want a good learning atmosphere.

"I want really good people, somewhere I can't get into trouble," Jamil said. "I just want to be around nice people and a good learning experience."

West
With scholarship offers flying in from all over the country, it sounds like Upland (Calif.) quarterback Josh Nunes (6-4, 200) could be close to making his college commitment.

"On the day after Memorial Day, Tuesday May 27, I plan to announce my top five choices," Nunes said. "Shortly after that I plan to pick my college.

"I want to make my decision by that time for several reasons. First, I am looking forward to spending my last summer with my brother. I want to focus on my team and the upcoming season this summer without any distractions. Finally, I want to help my future school with recruiting.”

Nunes has offers from Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado, Louisville, California, BYU, Texas Tech, Arizona State and others.

"I have done a lot of homework on the schools that have offered me so far, and I will look closely at any school that offers me before Memorial weekend. I have been truly blessed to already have so many great choices to choose from."

Heartland
Austin (Texas) Stephen F. Austin wide receiver Emory Blake was one of several wide receivers on the campus of Texas Christian University last weekend for the NIKE Training Camp. While many use the camps as a way of getting noticed by college recruiters, Blake already have scholarship offers prior to the camp.

Arizona, Oregon, Texas Tech, Tulsa, Vanderbilt and others are interested, but Blake is in no hurry to make a decision. The camp was a chance for him to come out and improve his game.

"In one-on-ones I think I could have done better, but overall I think it was a good day," Blake said. "We were just having fun out there."

Blake is a four-star prospect and a member of the Rivals250.

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