At this point last season, 2014 WR Jordan Lasley was patiently waiting on his phone to ring. These days, Lasley's phone rings off the hook.

Just after landing at Long Beach Airport this evening on a return flight from a Utah official visit, Serra wide receiver Jordan Lasley answered a phone call from USC Trojans coach Tee Martin. SC officially offered Lasley tonight and presented the UCLA commit with a few things to think about.

"I had just landed and they (USC) offered me," Jordan Lasley told CLA tonight.

Jordan Lasley: Highlights vs Oceanside

Richard Yeargin III committed to Notre Dame a few weeks ago and CLA recently caught up with the 2014 OLB (University School) from Florida.

"I'm happy with my commitment. You get great support and great feedback from them (ND). I'm always looking for good opportunities and they provided 'em," Yeargin III told CLA.

So far this season, Yeargin III is wreaking havoc on some of the nation's most powerful offenses.

Yesterday marked the first day of the NCAA evaluation period. Until May 31st, college coaches and recruiters have their schedules set. For many top BSC programs, a necessary first-stop was Freedom High School in Oakley, California.

Joe Mixon leads a healthy class of 2014 recruits as one of the nation's most coveted running backs. Mixon shared his experience from Day 1 of the evaluation period, as schools from near and far checked in for a visit.

I caught up with 2013 Notre Dame football signee Max Redfield today at the Nike Arcadia Invite Track Meet (Arcadia, CA). Redfield was an alternate for the 4x400 relay but did not compete.

He talked about some of the players that he's been in contact with from the incoming Fighting Irish recruiting class and expressed excitement about joining the team. Watch the complete interview and check out some excusive CLA highlights from the 2012 HS football season featuring Max Redfield and Mission Viejo.

Now that the 2012 NCAA football regular season is complete, it’s time to honor the most outstanding players on the field this year. USC quarterback Matt Barkley entered 2012 the Heisman favorite but faltered early.

West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith grabbed the reigns as early season favorite with a great September. After Smith and West Virginia lost a few games, Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein became the presumed frontrunner before a disappointing loss to Baylor.

Notre Dame Coach Mike Denbrock, the former assistant for Head Coach Brian Kelly during his tenure at Grand Valley State (MI), has an eye for talent. It was Denbrock who got Kelly in contact with Gardena Serra HS Head Coach Scott Altenberg so that he could express his interest in 2014 All-American linebacker Dwight Williams.

"It was pretty much (Mike) Denbrock talking to him (Coach Kelly) about me. He said that I have the character, which is what they need in their program and that I can ball," Dwight told CLA Sports today.

1. Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M

Texas A&M redshirt freshman dual-threat quarterback Johnny Manziel has ascended to the top of the Heisman list. Johnny Football has been gaining momentum since leading the Aggies to an upset of defending national champion Alabama.

For the year, Manziel has thrown for over 3,000 yards and 21 touchdowns while rushing for 1114 yards and 17 touchdowns. Manziel will have one more chance to make his case when the Aggies host Missouri Saturday night in College Station.

2. Marqise Lee WR USC

Tee Shepard is one of the top defensive back recruits in the country. Shepard enrolled early at Notre Dame and was expected to make an immediate impact in the Irish secondary next season. That all changed last week when Shepard left the program and returned home to Fresno.

It is unclear what actually led to Shepard’s departure at this time, although health concerns appear to be the primary factor. Shepard’s departure leaves the Irish secondary pretty thin.

Ishaq Williams (Lincoln High School, NY) is one of the top prep football recruits in the class of 2011, and you wouldn't even know it if you asked him. "I am a calm guy who doesn't like attention. Very laid back," Williams told CLA Sports. Last season, the humble 6'6" 230 pound defensive end led the Abraham Lincoln High School football team to their first postseason victory since 2003.