Ore, Illini, Gophers, Ind, Ark, OreSt, Cinn, UCF

By Bill Hodge - July 07, 2006

# Oregon has a commitment from running back Charles Neal of Anaheim-Esperanza, Cal., who rushed for 1588 yards and 18 touchdowns as a junior.

# Illinois gained defensive lineman Daryle Ballew of Cincinnati-Withrow, Ohio.

# Minnesota has its 11th commitment in linebacker Ronnie St. Fleur of Hollywood-Hollywood Hills, Fla.

# Indiana snared in-state receiver Matt Ernest of Crown Point, Ind.

# Arkansas collected its 8th verbal in offensive lineman Grant Cook of Jonesboro, Ark., over Missouri and Oklahoma State.

# Class 2006 receiver Jamar Howard of Cincinnati-Withrow, Ohio, who signed with Minnesota, but was not admitted by school officials, is now headed to Cincinnati. An NCAA qualifier, he was also sought by Kentucky and Illinois.

# Oregon State gained offensive lineman Michael Cole of Lake Oswego, Ore/Foothill CC, Cal.

# Central Florida pledged receiver Chad Alexander of Lake Wales, Fla.