About Me
Jim has over 20 years of experience in the international investment banking sector, including senior management roles at Lehman Brothers and Deutsche Bank. Jim’s experience has included responsibility for managing equity research teams and running a Lehman subsidiary specialized in equity derivatives with a balance sheet of nearly $ 20 billion.
Through this experience, having played and coached the game, and his passion for college football recruiting he has developed a methodology for identifying prospective football prospects for colleges and universities. His goal is to provide “waterfront coverage” of the nation’s top prospects and identify and rank them by the winter of their junior year.
charles fishbein said
Jim, I checked out your blog. I liked that you put some time and effort into getting the names of prospetcs from Florida and California. Attached is a link for my site. I have a recruitng service and have been in bussiness. for awhile now.
Thank You, Charles Fishbein
http://www.elitescoutingservices.com
cfishbein@elitescoutingservices.com
Charles Harper said
I like your list but think you missed one, i know about 1/3 of the players on the list. Check out Colby Harper, Wylie HS (8-5A) 6′2″ 180 4.60, started every game as a soph, 28 catches, 264 yds and 3 TDS. Big wr with good speed and great hands. Has had many inquiries through the coaching staff already. I kow that he is my son, i played college ball and know what it takes, please keep an eye out for him, thanks Charles Harper
Charles Harper said
I like your list but think you missed one, i know about 1/3 of the players on the list. Check out Colby Harper, Wylie HS Texas(8-5A) 6′2″ 180 4.60, started every game as a soph, 28 catches, 264 yds and 3 TDS. Big wr with good speed and great hands. Has had many inquiries through the coaching staff already. I kow that he is my son, i played college ball and know what it takes, please keep an eye out for him, thanks Charles Harper
Bruce Adams said
Was wondering when the top offensive linemen for 2010 will be coming out? Wondered where you rank Chad Lindsay, OG, The Woodlands High School, The Woodlands, Texas. Some publications list Lindsay as top OG in Texas for 2009 even though he is just a junior. 5A Texas Football listed Lindsay as 2008 1st Team All State Preseason. I saw him play two games last year as a sophomore and he looked like a sophomore in college. Lone Star Ranking listed him #25 on the Top 100 athletes in Texas for 2010. I would say he is definitely top 100 on Rivals next fall for 2010.
Thanks,
Bruce
Charles Dents said
Jim, I like what you’re doing with your site. There is an incorrect name in the Class of 2010: Top Texas WR Prospects list. Jonathon Santo at Southlake Carroll is actually Jonathan Dents. Jonathan has transferred from Carroll to NRH Birdville. The source (NUC) that listed Jonathan’s name as Jonathon Santo recorded the name incorrectly. Jonathan is now 6′1″ 198.
Thanks
Charles Dents
Blake Raley said
I am Jarrell Knightons Football coach, RB Hardeeville, SC class of 2011. His school name is listed as Abudent Life which it should be Hardeeville High School. Abudent Life is in Hardeeville but is a private school that plays 8 man football. Also Jarrell has grown to 5′10 since the last update. Also his bench press is 250 and his squat is 455. Thanks Coach Raley
Elvis Haslem said
You have Abry Jones ranked too low. He’s top five
ron giannotti said
Hi Jim,
Keaton Giannotti, who you have listed, recently participated @ the Long Beach Nike Camp and had the top time of 3.97 in the shuttle. Keaton ended the day in the top 5% performance. Thank you for your website and we look forward to another promising year for all of the athletes you have listed.
Best,
Ron
donald upson said
how can i contact you regarding what position you have my son ranked at
he is a rb not a db thanks don
Vic Cappola said
Brett Sanchez should be higher on your stat sheet.
He had 5 sacks today, 4 solo. He is also the dual sport champ (#1 in state at shotput).
Vic Cappola said
Forgot to mention his stats in the program at school have him Sanchez at 6′3′ 225
Bill Oppman said
Jim,
You have my son Ray (class of 2010 Clements High School inTexas, Linebacker at 6′1 180. Ray’ actual weight is just under 210).
Bill
Tom Mack said
New Era Scouting Service had a great article on Parker Mack:
http://www.newerascouting.com/home/881-mack-continues-pulaski-prominence/
…”Mack will be one of the most highly recruited linemen, not just in Arkansas, but in the entire nation.”
Jeff Roberts said
2010 Underclassman- Linebacker
Tyler Lee – Blake Roberts
40 Time 4.54 Electronic Timed @ APEC 8/2008
Wayne Bland said
Jim this is a great site. I would like you to add a link to Prep Now.ORG http://www.prepnow.org We are a FREE football scholarship information site. We also have a live weekly football recruiting show! We outline the steps required to get in the best possible position to get offered!
Tom Mack said
New Era Scouting Service stated that Parker Mack should be one of the most highly recruited offensive lineman in the country.
http://www.newerascouting.com/new_era_scouts/flynn_hill/881-mack-continues-pulaski-prominence/
Lloyd Boyd said
Senior at The Woodlands High School, TX, Erik Wolfe. Came out of junior year as district pick, 5aTexasFootball selected him top TE to watch. Unfortunately team switched to spread offense to take advantage of several receivers. Continued in some slot roles but not used much.
6′ 2″
225
bench 315
40 4.7
Great blocker, really soft hands.
Troy Sr. said
How did you retrive information about college prospects to post & rank
roadster997 said
I have a network of scouts who work with me in identifying prospects. I gather oinformation on them from numerous sources and the final rankings are solely mine. I factor in on-field performance, level of competition, film evaluation, character, athletic ability, combine performance and much more.
Kevin Sweeney said
Jim
Thanks for the inclusion of my son Bryce Sweeney on the Class of 2011 Top GA Sophmores. Bryce’s Camden County Team just won the 5A Ga State Championship. Bryce played Tight End on Camden’s #2 offense & is now 6′5″ 230lbs. He also attended the Mark Richt UGA Camp in June 2008 and will be going there again in June 2009.
How can I get more access to you site (ie when I click on a player’s name)? Thanks
eric davis said
I am from Arcadia Lousiana but currently reside in Dallas Texas. I would like to know more about Eldred Millican. Any information on who’s offered him yet?
Wyn Caudill said
Jim, there is one prospect you need to keep an eye on. Steven Caudill class of 2010, from Edmonson County High School in Brownsville Ky, can play anywhere on the D-line. He’s big, very strong and has good speed. Keep an eye on him He has several D-1 schools contacting him and will more than likely get his first offer real soon. I’ll have one of his game films posted on scout.com. Tell me what you think of it. Thank you.
Wyn Caudill said
http://hskentucky.scout.com/a.z?s=391&p=8&c=1&nid=4014306
This is Steven Caudill’s profile on scout.com
Jonathan said
Mr. Stefani,
I would like to send you some film from my most recent football season. I am a 2010 high school football prospect and am currently listed on your site. But, I would like for you to get to know my abilities better. Where can I send you more info?
roadster997 said
You can send film to the following address:
The Recruiting Brain
PO Box 2707
Novato, CA 94948-2707
Tom said
thanks for your ranking and recruiting coverage:
http://www.parkermack.com
Hugh Shannon said
Matt Shannon S #5
Mayfield HS Jr.
6′1″ 170# 4.55- 40
68 tckls 3 TFL 12 Pass Def 2 FFum
Film to follow
Mayfield went to State Semi’s in 2007 and 2nd round D2 in 2008 after winning Conference Championship. Defense had a streak of 29 quarters without giving up a point.
Joe Lombardo said
Daniel Lombardo (Class of 2010 receiver ranked 146 5 star)has transferred to Kenton High School and will be playing for Mike Mauk and catching passes from his son Maty.
roadster997 said
Joe, Thanks for the note. It will be exciting seeing your speedy son putting up great numbers in the Mauk family offense!
Brian Leech said
Hello, my name is Brian Leech I am a lineman from Maryland but I play other positions too(basically, I do whatever the coaches tell me to) and my friend told me that i was on your website.
I noticed that my height and weight weren’t listed on here. I would just like to let you know that I am 6′4″ and i weigh 250 lbs.
Thanks,
Brian Leech.
Glen Kruger said
Hello Jim,
Great site, and I am proud to say I am a fellow Michigan Wolverine fan. I am writing about a player lister in your 2010 Ohio player list. The player is Steve Smith, from Norton Ohio. I am one of his coaches and wanted to leave a link to his highlight video, as it may aid you in your future evaluation of this player and I was not sure if you had the opportunity to view it before. Thanks for your time.
Glen Kruger
Steve Smith Highlight Tape:
http://scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=1366&name=the_flintstone_3%40sbcglobal.net
steve lloyd said
Good site. On behalf of all kickers/punters, check out John Lloyd, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy punter, class of 2010. Led state of Ohio with a 42.6 ypp average, 41% inside the 20. Big kid. Find him on OhioVarsity.com, ScoutingOhio.com, Rivals.com, Scout.com, Takkle.com, others. Those guys work hard…
CHSL said
Jim, whats your email address?
roadster997 said
jimstefani997@aol.com
m. lambert said
Thanks for the coverage
m. lambert said
Thanks for the coverage For Marcus Lambert c/o 2011 football prospect form Wheeler H.S in Marietta, GA.
http://youtube.comhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL6tpWDsY34,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzm78zUSPio,