Rivals Rankings Week: Who could finish in the top 10?
Senior seasons are almost finished but there is still a significant evaluation period with the all-star events coming up in the coming weeks. Here is a look at a few players who could make a case to finish in the top 10 of the 2020 class rankings.
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RB BIJAN ROBINSON
"This one might end up being a no-brainer after seeing him at the all-star events, but based on his senior season alone, Robinson might be worthy of a top-10 ranking. The five-star ran the ball only 126 times all season so there wasn’t a lot of wear and tear on the body but Robinson finished with 2,235 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns averaging nearly 18 yards per carry.
"He showed this summer at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas that he has excellent speed and playmaking ability and that carried over to his senior season. Tucson Salpointe does not play elite, national teams so I’d like to see him perform well at the all-star games, but Robinson is absolutely in the discussion for a higher ranking." - National recruiting analyst Adam Gorney
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DT JUSTIN ROGERS
"Justin Rogers had previously cracked the top 10, but that was when he was rated as an offensive guard. I have stated that Rogers is the most sure-fire offensive line prospect I have scouted since Andre Smith, but he committed to Kentucky in May as a defensive tackle and prefers that position.
"It is debatable, but I can concede that Rogers' upside may be highest on defense. Right now, though, he is a better offensive lineman and the momentum for him to return to the top 10 would be stronger at that position." - Midwest recruiting analyst Josh Helmholdt
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LB DEREK WINGO
"There’s plenty to like about Wingo and I feel like I’m asked to make the case for him once a week these days, so I’m not going to rehash the reasons I think he’s a great player. If you want, you can click on his profile and see one of the 20 stories that features me talking about his game.
"I will, however, say that something we don't point out enough is that he never seems to have an off day. His consistency is as impressive as his athleticism, as I’ve seen him in every possible setting dozens of times over the years, and he never looks 'off.’ He'd be a safe bet at the back end of the top 10. - Florida recruiting analyst Rob Cassidy