WR Cameron Seldon could develop into a favorite target, as he is a thickly built and powerful runner with strong hands. ESPN 300 commits: 11 | Previous ranking: 9, Pac-12 rank: 1 of 12 The Wolfpack pulled two excellent four-stars out of Florida in RB Kendrick Raphael and CB Fagan. 6 QB-DT Jacurri Brown has a strong arm and good mobility as a runner, and he shows Justin Fields flashes but still has a lot of passing development ahead of him. ESPN 300 commits: 5 | Previous ranking: 43, SEC rank: 14 of 14 (No. 209). East Texas playmaker Devin McCuin is expected to be a difference-maker. Top defensive commit: ATH Jamison Patton (three stars). On the recruiting trail, he put together a class that fills needs. Top offensive commit: WR Daquayvious Sorey (No. 107). ESPN 300 commits: 10 | Previous ranking: 10, Big 12 rank: 2 of 10 Interior OL Deandre Duffus is a physical people mover and should know what it takes to win after playing for multiple state-title teams at Chaminade-Madonna in Florida. Three-star DE Jahrie Garner comes from a very talented Saint Augustine High program in New Orleans. Sallis is a tall target with good hands and the frame to develop as a TE. 140) They have since added a pair of DLs with impact ability in five-stars Nolen and Gabe Brownlow-Dindy. New coach Joey McGuire has been known as a strong recruiter and brings a high-energy style to the Red Raiders. Sunshine State skill talent comes in the form of three-star wide receiver Donielle Hayes and safety Kerry Brown. ESPN 300 commits: 2 | Previous ranking: 62, FCS rank: 1 Dana Holgorsen continues to upgrade the talent level in the program with the move to the Big 12 on the horizon. 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RB Brandon Johnson, an Elite UC event standout in Utah last offseason, brings more talent to the offensive backfield as a runner with a good blend of speed and quickness. Sheffield and offensive tackle Eliesa Pole are strong additions from the juco level. In a small but talented class, Joanes Fortilien and ESPN JC50 CB Keylon Kennedy, who should make an immediate impact, are also on board. On the heels of signing a top-20 class that was rooted in defensive talent, Mike Locksley is building a 2022 group that is more focused on offense. Three-star TE Pittman out of the Florida panhandle will be a matchup nightmare for opposing defensive coordinators. 234). The Commodores are adding depth and talent to their QB room with multiple pickups at the position, including Dickey, a big-armed prospect who can make all the throws. LSU (6) ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 29, ACC rank: 4 of 14 63) Three-star WR Ishmael Zamor is another in-state verbal. Last updated on 02/17/23 at 1:01 PM CST. Other notable additions at home include Robby Washington and Nathaniel Joseph, two undersized but potentially dangerous playmakers, especially when they get in space. 8. Florida State (18) Among the worst rush defenses in the country, they have two strong front-seven pickups in Sterling Lane and high three-star Tyler Martin. 17). 2. 195). Pairing McClain, a lengthy, smooth and physical defender with impact ability, with Hunter gives the Buffaloes arguably the most talented CB tandem in college football. The foundation of the Spartans' class is built on big in-state victories, led by four of the state's top 10 prospects. Receivers are solid though as Micah Gifford can be a productive target and has shown he can make the tough play in contested matchups. Top offensive commit: WR Jurrion Dickey (No. Syracuse (unranked), Big 12: Oregon State (58) Closer to home, No. The onetime Oklahoma commit is a lengthy target and good route-runner who can also be a dangerous red zone weapon. Owning home is a must at Arkansas, and Sam Pittman and staff are accomplishing that with eight of the state's top 10 prospects committed. ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 27, Big Ten rank: 4 of 14 Top offensive commit: WR Mekhi Fox (No. Deion Sanders already has made an impression since being hired in December at Colorado, including flipping five-star CB Cormani McClain in the final month to help the Buffaloes rise into the top 25. Etienne is a compact and physical runner who could quickly contribute. 228). ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 48, Group of 5 rank: 2 Top offensive commit: OT Ethan Mackenny (three stars) Che Nwabuko has 10.5 100-meter track speed and will most likely be deployed at running back. Steve Sarkisian secured a huge win for Texas' recruiting, beating Georgia and Alabama for the highly touted five-star Manning. Head coach Tom Allen and his staff have worked the transfer portal hard but have also balanced that with some strong prep pick-ups as well. There is a focus on trying to build a similarly strong unit on offense. New hire Brent Venables and his staff, though, have the Sooners climbing back up the rankings and into the top 10. Top offensive commit: WR Tyler Morris (No. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 65, Group of 5 rank: 7 They will lose a talented edge player in Derick Hall, but they have landed several four- and high-three-star defensive linemen, including Darron Reed and Wilky Denaud. 8. Top defensive commit: DT David Hicks (No. Top offensive commit: OT Jacob Allen (No. Receiver Jahlil McClain should have good synergy with Clarkson, as the two are high school teammates at St. John Bosco in California. Oregon (8) Top offensive commit: QB Brayden Dorman (No. Top defensive commit: CB Davison Igbinosun (No. They strengthened their offense by landing several good OL prospects in high-three-star OTs Zay Alexander and Malik Ellis, a blocker who can bend and move well and flashes a lot of promise if he can add needed weight. 2-ranked player in New Jersey. RB Zach Evans is a physical runner who possesses a strong lower body, as well as good speed to take runs the distance once in the open field. Nwankpa is another potential impact defender from within the state, a lengthy and quick-footed ball hawk. 14. Top defensive commit: OLB Jaquavious Russaw (No. 7) 217) Top defensive commit: LB Kamren Robinson (three stars). 3. Three-stars Jason Hammond and TE TeKai Kirby out of South Florida power Saint Thomas Aquinas have high ceilings. In-state defensive back Fleming can be a versatile player in the secondary, as he is a quick and tough player with good ball skills. 282) 3. The Scarlet Knights went into neighboring Pennsylvania to get Anthony Johnson, a top-10 ILB, and returned to Florida, where Schiano had a lot of success during his first stint, to land a commitment from four-star WR Amarion Brown. On defense, Spells can be a dynamic playmaker with his blend of speed and excellent ball skills. 2 overall, No. ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 23, Big Ten rank: 5 of 14 Top offensive commit: WR Jason Essex (four stars) ESPN 300 commits: 5 | Previous ranking: 28, Pac-12 rank: 5 of 12 Three-star Justin Marshall is an advanced route runner out of Indiana, while California three-stars Lavon Brown and Dante Scott bring length and downfield ability to the program. Top offensive commit: OC Dylan Lopez (four stars) Top offensive commit: WR Germie Bernard (No. 247Sports Composite. Top defensive commit: DE Ernest Cooper IV (No. 2023 ESPN Athletes. The Jayhawks made a big jump on the field in 2022 and continue to add pieces on the recruiting trail. The staff did an excellent job of establishing a strong relationship early on with Sam Horn, an accurate passer from Georgia; the ball can jump off his hands. Selah Brown and Tawfiq Thomas are big-bodied defensive tackles who can stop the run. Four-star Under Armour All-American WR English was a significant commitment on signing day given his excellent top-end speed. ESPN 300 commits: 2 | Previous ranking: 39, Pac-12 rank: 4 of 12 The Buckeyes pulled strong secondary talent with prospects like Calvin Simpson-Hunt, a speedster who has clocked a sub-11 100-meter, and Mathews, who is looking to be an in-state steal posting a nearly 22 mph max speed score. Adding those two to a talented D-line group from the 2021 cycle, led by five-star Shemar Turner, can give Texas A&M one of the most formidable defensive fronts in college football. Three-star Gabriel Fortson could play center or guard. Top defensive commit: CB Jacoby Davis (three stars). In-state three-star OLB Kellan Wyatt was a needed victory. ESPN 300 commits: 2 | Previous ranking: 25, ACC rank: 4 of 14 Cristobal's return home included a big flip right before the end of the early signing period pulling rangy ESPN 300 TE Skinner away from Alabama. Luke Fickell hit the recruiting trail running in Madison. They also took advantage of the coaching change at Oklahoma to reel in the No. JC50 OG Terrance McClain could step in and quickly contribute. 1 class and still remain in strong contention for at least a top-five finish. Top defensive commit: DE A.J. 1. The former defensive coordinator has certainly targeted some talent for that side of the ball, led by four-star LB JaDais Richard and top-15 ILB Langston Patterson from within Tennessee. Top defensive commit: S Xavier Nwankpa (No. 8. Top offensive commit: TE Jack Pedersen (No. ESPN 300 commits: 2 | Previous ranking: 59, Big 12 rank: 8 of 10 Top defensive commit: LB Stevie Bracey (three stars). Two other TEs in the class are three-star Saimone Davis out of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and Matthew Fredrick from inside state lines. 2 WR Willie McCoy. Out of Missouri is Harris, a runner with good vision. Add three-star DE Kaven Call to the impressive talent staying home. 153). 56) Stanford (39) On defense, Williams, ILB Edwin Kolenge and three-star CB Jamal Hood are future starters. The Tigers headed into the early signing period with a new coach in place in Brian Kelly, and while he left behind a top-five class at Notre Dame, he inherits a program with a wealth of recruiting potential and the opportunity to still finish among top 20 this cycle. 43). 22 in the 247Sports Composite rankings. Bell is an intriguing prospect to develop and could potentially contribute in other roles over time. Illinois (41) Offensively, they added a talented three-star RB in Jahiem White, who displays good vision and the ability to produce after contact. 244) Top offensive commit: OT Aamil Wagner (No. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings. Nebraska (25) The duo immediately flipped three-star safety Montana Warren and three-star defensive tackle C.J. 52). The Golden Gophers continue to win key battles in their state and region, and work the South to fill skill needs under P.J. Top defensive commit: S Kamari Wilson (No. 2024 Recruiting Rankings 2024 Recruiter Rankings Fran Brown Holmon Wiggins Steve Clinkscale Tommy Rees Marcus Woodson Jay Bateman Junior Adams Willie Martinez 9 Dell McGee 10 Todd Hartley. 1). 11. He displays natural playmaking ability with good quickness, ball skills and a high ceiling for development with a focus on the position. Offensively, Harris Sewell was a great pickup out of Texas. 34). A lengthy TE with a nice catch radius and the ability to win contested matchups, he could be a quick contributor to Miami's offense. WR Daequan Wright was a nice get out of Georgia, as he is a lengthy target who has shown good physicality as a blocker. Top offensive commit: RB Trevor Etienne (No. 92) Top defensive commit: ATH Sam McCall (No. Alabama (1) 295). Tennessee (16) 194). ESPN JC50 TE-Y Tevita Noa is the top at his position at the juco level. ESPN 300 commits: 2 | Previous ranking: 31, Big 12 rank: 3 of 10 3 center in this class in Lopez, a four-star from IMG Academy. JaDarian Rhym was a big flip from LSU at corner with excellent instincts and ball skills. He is a flexible big man with good mobility who is also a physical finisher and should develop into a strong asset to the Tigers' ground attack. ESPN 300 WR Sorey gives the offensive-minded Freeze a big target in the passing game who can make tough, contested catches. Top defensive commit: OLB Jaiden Ausberry (No. Top defensive commit: DE Derrick Moore (No. The Mountaineers landed most of their key commitments once the NCAA lifted the dead period. 2) Stetson Bennett helped lead Georgia to a College Football Playoff national championship. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 71, Big 12 rank: 10 of 10 Arizona State (46) 2 class in the 2021 cycle, and they remain near the top of the conference this time around. ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 39, ACC rank: 6 of 14 He struck big prior to signing day in his home state of Texas with explosive DE Dylan Spencer, who can really rush the passer. 114). 1. Three-star running back Dubar is one of the most talented small-school players in the Lone Star State. South Carolina (15) This class is headlined by top-10 RB Brown and ESPN 300 WR Shaleak Knotts, a fluid target with length. He is a tall, lengthy target who is a polished route runner and has the size to break tackles and produce after the catch. 111) Three-star skill players from Florida are Miami Central wide receiver Lamar Seymore, fellow wide receiver Jesse Anderson, powerful running back Montravius Lloyd and long and rangy cornerback Shadarian Harrison. Top offensive commit: OT Kelvin Banks (No. A physically impressive big man with good feet, flexibility and some nastiness, he projects to play on defense. Four-star OL Demon Moore was a nice in-state get, as was three-star WR Omar Cooper. Top defensive commit: DE Trey Wilson (four stars). Out of Texas, WR Montrel Hatten could be the target on the other end of some of those deep balls, as he can be a vertical threat and also has the agility and burst to be able to create after the catch. They have their quarterback in Conner Weigman, a powerful thrower with good accuracy, and added one of the top playmakers in the class in the speedy five-star WR Stewart. One of the top prospects in the state, Fleurima, is a target with good ball skills and body control. Iowa (45) Another talented target who could be an early contributor is Fitzgerald, who is a good route runner with the size and strength to win contested matchups. 32) Kaleb Hutchinson is another good addition to the secondary and had double-digit interceptions over his final two seasons. They found success again in the state of Texas adding Omari Abor after the early signing period and he gives them two top-ten DE prospects, joining Kenyatta Jackson Jr. ATH McDoom is projected to CB and possesses excellent cover corner speed. The Fighting Irish, who have inked two consecutive top-10 classes, secured their highest-ranked class in a decade. Football Class Rankings - ESPN Top 40 1 Alabama 2 Ohio State 3 Tennessee 4 Clemson RecruitingNation Class Rankings 0 0 RK Team Commits 1 Alabama +1 27 2 Ohio State -1 21 3 Tennessee 21 4. Three-star Jean Claude Joseph is an undersized but instinctive linebacker who can strike. Top defensive commit: CB Martel Hight (No. ACC Clemson UNC Big Ten Iowa Michigan Michigan St. Nebraska Ohio St. Penn St. Rutgers Wisconsin Big Oklahoma Texas Pac Colorado Oregon USC Notre Dame College NewsSocial Media Facebook TwitterNewsletterFootball NFL Draft 2022 Football Recruiting. The talented QB is a polished player at the position with good arm strength and competitive toughness -- all of which would be expected from a Manning -- but he will also bring good mobility to keep plays alive and be able to pick up yards with his legs. Another talented cornerback in the class is three-star Texan A.J. 167). A pair of four-star CBs are on board in Nick Cull, a key defensive pickup out of Georgia, and Igbinosun, a long, quick-footed and physical defensive back. 11). 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Top offensive commit: OT Spencer Fano (No. Wake Forest (52) Top offensive commit: QB Jackson Arnold (No. ESPN 300 commits: 6 | Previous ranking: 20, Pac-12 rank: 3 of 12 Foden's return to form helps mask De Bruyne's troubles, Billing goal vs. Arsenal joins list of fastest-ever Premier League goals. ESPN 300 commits: 10 | Previous ranking: 12, SEC rank: 5 of 14 ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 27, SEC rank: 12 of 14 #56 OLB: Santa Ana, CA Mater Dei High School: 6'3'' 225: Colorado Signed. Gould is a top-10 corner from New Jersey who is physically advanced and runs extremely well. East Texas DL Shaw could also end up on offense. 28) Four-star twin brothers Keaten and Destin Wade were big additions out of neighboring Tennessee, with Keaten a rangy linebacker and Destin a versatile player who could contribute in multiple roles, including competing for the QB position. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 75, Pac-12 rank: 12 of 12 Virginia stayed in the state to get its QB in Davis Lane, a mobile passer with a strong arm and some swagger. CB Thomas could be a potential lockdown, and Mathias Malaki-Donaldson is a disruptive edge rusher who could see situational reps as a freshman. Purdue traveled to Florida for CB Ethon Cole. 88) ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 44, Big Ten rank: 11 of 14 The Tar Heels are contending for back-to-back top-25 classes. 7. 1 WR Burden out of East Saint Louis High School. See the latest commitment signings here on ESPN.com. 1 edge defender, No. The Chase for the Recruiting Champion powered by 247Sports Composite . David Ojiegbe is a powerful player who can be tough versus the run, and Vic Burley was a big win on the recruiting trail, as he is a multisport athlete in high school with good explosiveness and upside. 12. The Tigers have won several key battles inside state lines with commitments from five of the state's top 15 prospects, including the No. Alabama finished with the top-ranked class . White currently is the Sun Devils' only ESPN 300 prospect, but he should be a playmaker and involved early. 47). Either way, he gives the Frogs one of the top big men in the class who can help strengthen them in the trenches. 4. Their first key pickup was Malick Sylla, an in-state defensive end with a good first step and nice upside. 2022 College Football Recruiting Commitment Scorecard. Johnson is a dual-threat QB who can be dangerous on the run but also brings natural arm strength and a quick release. The Eagles have been building on a good start and continuing to strengthen their 2022 class. Coach Kalen DeBoer's first full class at Washington took a little time to come together, but he and the Huskies gained some strong momentum at the start of summer. The Rebels have a commitment from a top-five in-state prospect in DT Zxavian Harris, a big body who can be a tough interior run-stuffer. QB commit Myles Burkett lacks ideal height but is mobile with a smooth release and good accuracy. Top offensive commit: QB Christopher Vizzina (No. The defensive line is adding a four-star prospect as well in Neal, who has good initial quickness and the size and strength to take on and eat up blocks. 2 overall quarterback in the 2022 cycle in Cade Klubnik and now landed ESPN 300 signal-caller Vizzina, a strong-armed, accurate and poised passer.