Inside the Gators takes a closer look at how several recent commitments elsewhere impacts Florida and what it means for the Gators' board going forward. Sources told ESPN on Thursday that those involved were former cornerbacks coach Todd Lyght and linebacker Sav'ell Smalls of Garfield High School in … That is the highest ranking for s Washington State football player since the year 2000. On Sunday, Seattle (Wash.) Garfield five-star defender Sav’ell Smalls narrowed down his list of over 30 offers when he announced his top 12 schools via Twitter. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times), Garfield High School Sav’ell Smalls is one of the biggest football recruits in the nation. What the class will look like on that day, no one knows for sure. Then there’s Bulldogs coach Joey Thomas, who played five seasons in the NFL, and defensive end coach Valentino Coleman, who played at Kansas State. I'm a fan of Jimbo (Fisher). Sav’ell Smalls is a Husky! “It can be a very self-destructive thing for the kid and the parents because they usually don’t have enough film or physicality to project that far. Sav’ell Smalls during Kennedy Catholic High School football practice at Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. “We coach Sav’ell hard and hold him accountable,” Thomas continued. The individuals involved were former cornerbacks coach Todd Lyght and linebacker Sav'ell Smalls of Garfield High School in Seattle, according to ESPN.Lyght, who … On Sunday, Seattle (Wash.) Garfield five-star defender Sav’ell Smalls narrowed down his list of over 30 offers when he announced his top 12 schools via Twitter. We didn’t even have to say, ‘Do your homework.’ It just comes naturally. Schools are able to send recruiting materials beginning Sept. 1. By: Gavin Oliver. He transferred from Garfield to Kennedy for his senior season. The Sav'ell Smalls Blog: Top six, 'Power', playing on national TV and more. “That was disrespectful,” said Smalls, who is heading into his junior season at Garfield. We can however draw some conclusions as to what it would look like if today were Signing Day. Sav'ell Smalls is on Facebook. Skills-Instincts 9-Pass-rush ability 9-Size 9-Play in Space 8-Striking Ability 8-Athleticism 8-Tackling 8 UPDATED: 8-15-18. Most would assume that puts pressure on Smalls to get an athletic scholarship. Then Alabama and Stanford. But everyone was already having fun with the name. Retweet. 2020 Garfield (Wash.) defensive end Sav'ell Smalls released his Top 12 on Sunday and Notre Dame was not included.The four-star prospect will choose between Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Texas A&M. Former Garfield five-star 2020 linebacker Sav’ell Smalls committed to play football at the University of Washington. “Encyclopedia” because of the books about the boy detective. Countless hours, studying his craft.”. He transferred from Garfield to Kennedy for his senior season. Class of 2020 5-star DE/OLB Sav'ell Smalls visited Oregon for the second time this season and was impressed by his experience. Seattle (WA) Garfield 2020 OLB/DE Sav'ell Smalls "I knew the offer was coming because they came last week and told me they'd be back, so it was just a matter of time when they'd be back. The Bulldogs’ season-opener is Aug. 31 at All Saints, a private school from Fort Worth, Texas, which had 12 players sign NCAA Division I scholarships last year. The universally recognized five-star linebacker took a visit to USC … He wants to be the best. 1. “Everybody has nice facilities and nice uniforms,” said Smalls, who made unofficial visits to Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Florida and Florida State this summer. Sav'ell Smalls worked to be the No. YEAR 2020 POSITIONS TE, DE HEIGHT 6' 5" WEIGHT 240 lbs Latest News Bethel defeats Garfield 21-0. Find the latest Cal Bears, football recruiting news, updates and video for Garfield Defensive End (DE) Sav'ell Smalls from Seattle, WA. Cross stopped practice, looked at Smalls and proclaimed, “You’re going to be a hats guy.”, “At the time, all the kids and even Sav’ell didn’t know what it meant,” Cross said. Once able to play, he argued with coaches who made him a lineman because of his size. Join Facebook to connect with Sav'ell Smalls and others you may know. He’ll use the December, 2019 signing period so he can graduate and enroll in college early. "It sounds like he does plan to narrow his list to around 12 in a few weeks. Ted S. Warren/AP Show More Show Less 2 of 3. ©2021 Inside the Gators. “Grateful to receive an offer from Florida State University! “I’m very hesitant to light the fire under a freshman,” said Dirk Knudsen, founder of the Northwest Prep Report which wrote one of the first recruiting analyses on Smalls in 2016. 3 recruit in the nation for the Class of 2020. He helped Garfield reach its first state semifinal in some 40 years as a sophomore. 1 player in the nation. The 6-4, 230 lb. Sav'ell Smalls worked to be the No. The former Notre Dame assistant was Todd Lyght and the player in Seattle was Garfield High School’s 5-Star linebacker Sav’ell Smalls. In addition to the Texas road trip, the young team will play state semifinalists in Central Valley (Class 4A) and Bellevue (Class 3A). 3 recruit in the nation, and he has the offers from the top colleges to show for it. “It’s the guy who puts all these hats on a table and you’re on ESPN and you get to put that one on and all of these colleges are going to anxiously wait to see what hat goes on your head. His film and size so impressive he now holds at least a 10 offers from D1 Majors including Washington, Oregon, USC, Michigan, UCLA, and a whole lot more. 1 reply 1 retweet 6 likes. The individuals involved were former cornerbacks coach Todd Lyght and linebacker Sav’ell Smalls of Garfield High School in Seattle, according to ESPN. When it comes to Sav’ell Smalls, the five-star defensive end from Garfield High School, there is good news and there is bad news. “I just made it up,” said Butler of liking the alliteration in merging the surname of her son’s paternal grandfather with a creative first name. 1 of 3 Five-star linebacker Sav'ell Smalls, a 2020 Washington recruiting target, has transferred from Garfield to Kennedy Catholic. “It gives me chills,” Smalls said. Garfield, which last season advanced to the Class 3A state semifinals for the first time since 1977, opens practice Wednesday along with the other programs across the state. Smalls, one of the top prospects in the 2020 class, signed with Washington. Countless hours, studying his craft." I’ve been waiting for that and I know I’m up for the challenge. State runner-up and crosstown rival Rainier Beach and Eastside Catholic, which is regarded as the top team in the state. Garfield High School’s football player Sav’ell Smalls in the #3 ranked prospect for the 2020 recriting class by 247Sports.com . Find the latest Clemson Tigers, football recruiting news, updates and video for Garfield Defensive End (DE) Sav'ell Smalls from Seattle, WA. Garfield 5-star OLB, Sav’ell Smalls has been over at Washington already once this week; getting loved up by the Dawg Pack when the Huskies hosted USC Wednesday evening, and then will be there again tomorrow with some other elite local athletes. The 6-4, 230 lb. … Congratulations! Five-Star 2020 OLB Sav'ell Smalls commits to Pac-12 team (0:33) 247Sports.com Composite Five-star prospect Sav'ell Smalls is a 6-3, 227-pound Outside Linebacker from Kennedy HS in … In between, he attended Garfield. “Most don’t know how to handle a player of that magnitude,” said Thomas of Smalls, who 247Sports.com rates as the top prospect from Washington since the year 2000. Add Notre Dame to the list of programs that wound up getting penalized after one of its coaches visited edge rusher Sav’ell Smalls at Garfield High. 1 player in the nation. The 2018 season didn't go as well as hoped for Garfield, which went 3-7 . Sav’ell Smalls helped lead Garfield to the state semifinals last year. With one of the MOST IMPRESSIVE pieces of film ever released anywhere by a Freshmen, Sav’ell Smalls of Garfield High School in Washington has taken the Nation by storm. It started with an offer from Washington. In May, he dropped UW from consideration. local prospect is enjoying a little hang time before spring sports start up — where he runs track — and also before the combines and lead in to his senior season. Washington’s class is deep with pieces all around the field. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times). Here is a closer look at where the Gators stand with each of them. He helped Garfield reach its first state semifinal in some 40 years as a sophomore. Countless hours, studying his craft." By Chris B. Bennett The Seattle Medium. So, we’re never afraid to take him and put him in the best situations to succeed and grow. Smalls said he plans to narrow his list to nine schools after the high-school season, picking the number because he wears jersey No. Find the latest Florida Gators, football recruiting news, updates and video for Garfield Defensive End (DE) Sav'ell Smalls from Seattle, WA. Smalls. “How they’ll develop me, how good will the business degree be and the coaches vibe, that’s how I look at it. His first trainer was Lou Kristopher, who helped teach Smalls to eat healthy and replace sugary cereals with salads. 2020 5-star OLB, Sav’ell Smalls of Garfield High School in Seattle updated Realdawg.com this week on where things currently stand with his recruitment. By Inside the Gators' count, 34 of the consensus top 225 prospects in the nation visited Florida over the first four months of this year. Sav'ell Smalls was such a desirable college football recruit, Notre Dame was singled out on Thursday among schools that committed infractions in pursuing the outside linebacker from Seattle, joining Texas A&M and Florida. Sunday Nov 17. #Tribe20 #GoNoles” Sav'ell Smalls was such a desirable college football recruit, Notre Dame was singled out on Thursday among schools that committed infractions in pursuing the outside linebacker from Seattle, joining Texas A&M and Florida. local prospect is enjoying a little hang time before spring sports start up — where he runs track — and also before the combines and lead in to his senior season. Liked. That’s a big thing.”. That’s been the plight of Sav’ell Smalls. Photo/Chris B. Bennett. In May, he dropped UW from consideration. The 2018 season didn't go as well as hoped for Garfield, which went 3-7 . Find the latest Clemson Tigers, football recruiting news, updates and video for Garfield Defensive End (DE) Sav'ell Smalls from Seattle, WA. Here is the 247Sports profile. Trial only available to users who have never subscribed or participated in a previous trial. Sav’ell Smalls is one of the top linebackers in the class of 2020. All rights reserved. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Garfield is again playing one of the toughest schedules in the state. Their approach is to create a program that mimics college on and off the field. Find the latest Florida Gators, football recruiting news, updates and video for Garfield Defensive End (DE) Sav'ell Smalls from Seattle, WA. Retweeted. 2020 Garfield (Wash.) defensive end Sav'ell Smalls released his Top 12 on Sunday and Notre Dame was not included.The four-star prospect will choose between Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Texas A&M. Pregnant at 19, she refers to herself then as “young and bad-acting.” When she first looked at the face that mirrors her own, Butler knew a regular name wouldn’t do. Kennedy Catholic coach Sheldon Cross gave Smalls the moniker his freshman season. It’s all about pressure and they say pressure makes diamonds. Smalls transferred from Garfield back to Kennedy Catholic this spring, where he played as a freshman. “I finally have a chance to, not have the team in a selfish way, but be the leader of the team. It always gets overshadowed because people just see the results and think he was always good. Washington’s class is deep with pieces all around the field. Having seen, in my 15 years, All-Americans come up, Sav’ell fit everything that you’re looking for in an impact player.”. It wasn’t until hearing the nickname “Hats” that the Butlers grasped where Smalls was headed. Watch Sav'ell Smalls's videos and check out their recent activity on Hudl Sav’ell Smalls worked to be the No. Smalls, one of the top prospects in the 2020 class, signed with Washington. But you know the Garfield FSU train is just starting . Like. Here is a closer look at each and every one of them. Once he was able to run a few routes at a camp in Kent as an incoming freshman, he no longer had to speak. Quarterback Javon Tade, running back Avery Marrow and defensive back Quintavion Johnson are some key returners who’ll keep the Bulldogs competitive. Garfield High School’s Sav’ell Smalls is the country’s 4th ranked football player in the class of 2020 by ESPN. New, 8 comments. Inside the Gators is an independent site and is not affiliated with University of Florida. Sav'ell Smalls (17) Outside Linebacker - AT WASHINGTON 2020: Played in all four games during his true freshman . The freshman finished the season with 17 sacks, two touchdowns, two interceptions and 50 tackles. At Kennedy Catholic, Smalls joins Sam Huard, the nation’s top-ranked pro-style quarterback in the class of 2021. Or even at age 13. ... Coming out of Kennedy Catholic and Garfield high schools, he was considered the West Coast's No. Smalls received his height and athleticism from his mother, who at 5 foot 9, played everything from flag football to hockey while growing up. — Three college football programs, including Notre Dame, are now on probation for recruiting violations in connection with former Seattle area prospect Sav’ell Smalls, according to ESPN. Sophia Butler knew the oldest of her three sons would be something. He’s stood at 6 foot 3 and 227 pounds since eighth grade. Two weeks ago, Sav'ell Smalls disappeared into that media black hole that comes with being a University of Washington freshman football player. Reply. This summer, Smalls started training three times a week with former Washington State receiver Jeff Solomon, who has focused on developing Smalls’ core strength, hip flexibility and footwork. Academically, sports, whatever. “Biggie Smalls” and “Savvy” were a few twists shouted from the sideline of basketball and football games as her son displayed grit and hustle. Florida played host to 55 of the top 200 Class of 2020 prospects in the nation, It's not surprising, but Florida doesn't make the cut for five-star Smalls, Inside the Gators: Mock Signing Class 6.0, Inside the Gators Commitment Burn Barometer, Florida brought in a ton of talent over the spring. Star receiver Tre’Shaun Harrison is gone along with 14 other starters. And now Smalls is recognized nationally as the talent he always believed himself to be — a five-star outside linebacker regarded as the No. The former Notre Dame assistant was Todd Lyght and the player in Seattle was Garfield High School’s 5-Star linebacker Sav’ell Smalls. Find the latest Baylor Bears, football recruiting news, updates and video for Garfield Defensive End (DE) Sav'ell Smalls from Seattle, WA. Garfield junior Sav’ell Smalls has put in the work to become one of the top prospects in the nation. 1 player in the nation. 1. Sav'ell SmallsGeirean HatchettGee Scott Jr.Caleb Jordan - Jefferson High School With one of the MOST IMPRESSIVE pieces of film every released anywhere by a Freshmen Sav’ell Smalls of Garfield High School in Washington has taken the Nation by storm. As a toddler buckled in the back seat of his father’s car, he griped about the age limit to play football because, at age 4, he was already bigger than the 6-year-olds on the field. View the player info and stats for Sav'ell Smalls on Garfield Varsity Boys Football on scorebooklive.com. ... Sav'ell. At some point in time, Florida played host to 55 of the top 200 prospects in the nation in the Class of 2020 according to 247 Sports Composite. When Sophia married Joseph Butler, she thought twice about the name choice made as a teenager. I’m going to turn into a diamond.”, Garfield junior Sav’ell Smalls has put in the work to become one of the top prospects in the nation. Lyght, who was an All-American cornerback at Notre Dame in 1989, was fired in January 2020. Our staff hasn't made any predictions for Sav'ell Smalls yet. Smalls, the reigning Metro League co-Defensive Player of the Year, will have a different team around him this season. “It can be scary because you hear all of the stories about how people use athletes up and spit them out,” Joseph said. Returning to the Central District — where Smalls’ parents and nearly all of his relatives attended Garfield — allowed the family to form a new plan. The Sav'ell Smalls Blog: Top six, 'Power', playing on national TV and more. Do they genuinely care about me? A verboten selfie Kelly took with a … (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times) The junior is rated as the No. “He’s a special talent, but the thing that makes him so special is the way he works. Sav'ell Smalls (17) Outside Linebacker - AT WASHINGTON 2020: Played in all four games during his true freshman . An impermissible off-campus meeting Lyght had with Smalls at Seattle’s Garfield High School in January 2019. Washington and Washington State. In between, he attended Garfield. So if Garfield High School (Seattle) outside linebacker, Sav’ell Smalls was from anywhere than Garfield High School in Seattle, Washington, would he have hit the top spot in the country […] Not being challenged academically enough at Kennedy Catholic to warrant the cost of attending the private school is part of the reason Smalls transferred to Garfield for his sophomore year. He'll announce his top nine schools after the season. 9. ... Coming out of Kennedy Catholic and Garfield high schools, he was considered the West Coast's No. They say that recruiting rankings can be political, subjective, and based on everything from how many offers one has to what region they come from. But he has the agility, speed and aggression fit for a linebacker and hands adequate to play tight end. The industry-generated 247Sports Composite considers Smalls to be the No. Do I feel like they’ll make me a better person, a better player? SEATTLE — When Sav’ell Smalls was maybe 4 years old, he watched youth football teams practice in Seattle’s Central District and begged his parents to let him play. Sources told ESPN on Thursday that those involved were former cornerbacks coach Todd Lyght and linebacker Sav'ell Smalls of Garfield High School in … Here is the 247Sports profile. By Chris B. Bennett The Seattle Medium. Sav’ell Smalls is one of the top linebackers in the class of 2020. When it comes to Sav’ell Smalls, the five-star defensive end from Garfield High School, there is good news and there is bad news. Garfield High School’s Sav’ell Smalls is the country’s 4th ranked football player in the class of 2020 by ESPN. Cross also had a conversation with Smalls’ parents to prepare them for attention from scouts, college coaches, media and detractors. SEATTLE — When Sav’ell Smalls was maybe 4 years old, he watched youth football teams practice in Seattle’s Central District and begged his parents to let him play. Lyght, who was an All-American cornerback at Notre Dame in 1989, was fired in January 2020. Add Notre Dame to the list of programs that wound up getting penalized after one of its coaches visited edge rusher Sav’ell Smalls at Garfield High. New, 8 comments. Sav’ell Smalls is a Husky! 1. Sav'ell Smalls is a 6-3, 227-pound Outside Linebacker from Burien, WA. Photo/Chris B. Bennett. The individuals involved were former cornerbacks coach Todd Lyght and linebacker Sav'ell Smalls of Garfield High School in Seattle, according to ESPN.Lyght, who was an … He’s loved learning since first grade with Mr. Wong at Nautilus Elementary School in Federal Way. At 6’3″, 230, Smalls already has outstanding […] That is the highest ranking for s Washington State football player since the year 2000. He has a 3.87 GPA with a strong interest in business. Ted S. Warren/AP Show More Show Less 2 of 3. His film and size so impressive he now holds at least a 10 offers from D1 Majors […] Who are the Seahawks’ top priorities this offseason among their free agents? “Now, Sav’ell doesn’t want anybody to outdo him in anything. It was good because it's a really good school. UPDATED: 8-15-18. An offer from Texas to begin August marked Smalls’ 23rd. The … Washington and Washington State. Even though he visited campus twice, Florida, not surprisingly, didn't make the cut for five-star Sav'ell Smalls.https://twitter.com/SavvySmalls_9/status/1163167082399162368?s=19. At Kennedy Catholic, Smalls joins Sam Huard, the nation’s top-ranked pro-style quarterback in … 9 player in the country. That’s ahead of players such as Jonathan Stewart (2005), Reggie Williams (2001) and most recently, Foster Sarell (2017). That’s what a ‘Hat Guy’ is.”. The junior is rated as the No. Smalls transferred from Garfield back to Kennedy Catholic this spring, where he played as a freshman. 6. Five-Star 2020 OLB Sav'ell Smalls commits to Pac-12 team (0:33) 247Sports.com Composite Five-star prospect Sav'ell Smalls is a 6-3, 227-pound Outside Linebacker from Kennedy HS in Burien, WA. By: Gavin Oliver. As of today there are exactly six months remaining until National Signing Day 2020. Bob Condotta ranks them. Garfield High School’s football player Sav’ell Smalls in the #3 ranked prospect for the 2020 recriting class by 247Sports.com . Check out Sav'ell Smalls' high school sports timeline including game updates while playing football and basketball at Kennedy Catholic High School and Garfield High School from 2016 through 2020. “But I think, being realistic, my job is to make sure he gets to a DI school, hopefully they pay for it.”. 2020 5-star OLB, Sav’ell Smalls of Garfield High School in Seattle updated Realdawg.com this week on where things currently stand with his recruitment. The individuals involved were former cornerbacks coach Todd Lyght and linebacker Sav’ell Smalls of Garfield High School in Seattle, according to ESPN. USC offered a scholarship to Sav’ell Smalls back in March of 2017 and the product of Garfield HS in Seattle, Wash., showed immediate interest in potentially becoming a Trojan. After being misjudged as a lineman, Smalls played spring ball with the Lancers, putting on a show the way he snatched balls out of the air and exploded off the line for vicious hits. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times), Add Joe Lombardi to the mix of reported names for Seahawks' OC job, How Wiffle ball, long road trips and a chance meeting helped Sis Bates become a star for UW softball, Sounders star Jordan Morris loaned to Swansea City of English Championship League, Baseball great Hank Aaron is gone, but his legacy and dignity will last forever. “It was fun”, Smalls said of the game Wednesday night, “They (the Dawg Pack) were a lot of fun — I had a great time. Smalls transferred back to Kennedy Catholic High School (in Burien) to play his senior year of football. 6. If you don’t advocate for your child, who will?”. He signed in and reported to school. Weekly spelling contests and extra work after class had Smalls hooked. His favorite word to spell? “Sav’ell will probably never have another teacher like Mr. Wong again; he was dedicated to those kids,” Sophia said. It could just as easily be an academic full-ride. — Three college football programs, including Notre Dame, are now on probation for recruiting violations in connection with former Seattle area prospect Sav’ell Smalls, according to ESPN. It’s hard to get adults to listen when you’re a 4-year-old. 1 of 3 Five-star linebacker Sav'ell Smalls, a 2020 Washington recruiting target, has transferred from Garfield to Kennedy Catholic. ’ s stood at 6 foot 3 and 227 pounds since eighth grade off-campus. 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