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Future holds national titles and Heismans for Class of '09

Predicting the future success of 17-year-old high school football prospects is an inexact science, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. And remember, you heard it here first.

Originally Published: January 5, 2009
By Tom Luginbill | Scouts Inc.

Predicting the future success of 17-year-old high school football prospects is an inexact science, but that doesn't mean it can't be done. Here, in no particular order, are nine fearless recruiting predictions for 2009.

1. After landing ESPN's top-rated recruiting class in 2008 -- and with another very good class on the way in 2009, led by RB Bryce Brown (Wichita, Kan./East) -- the Miami Hurricanes will win the ACC in 2009 and go to a BCS bowl.

2. Athlete Russell Shepard (Houston/Cy-Ridge) ...

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