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  • Which colleges could still land Acworth running back Xavier Rucker?

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📰 News we're reading

• Top 2026 Uncommitted Recruits After Early Signing Day (bleacherreport.com) — Acworth running back Xavier Rucker of Allatoona High is still searching for a college home after decommitting from Georgia Tech and seeing Auburn’s coaching change disrupt his options. The 3-star prospect, praised for his production and versatility, remains surprisingly under the radar as programs finalize their 2026 recruiting classes.
   

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