November Recruiting Thread

[vailhusker]

Dean

 

[Sous Chef]

I’m legitimately stunned that it looks like we’re gonna hang onto Jones. Followed the exact trend of basically every flip from the last 10 years and then just said “nah nevermind.”

 

[vailhusker]

 

[Goskers07]

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[dom91932]

The ESPN top 50 recruiting for whatever this is worth. I just cut and pasted the BIG schools. We are currently at #20:

CFB's top 50 recruiting classes for 2025: Ole Miss makes big gains; Julian Lewis boosts Buffs

We stacked the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country. Here's who is putting together the best groups.

www.espn.com

1. Ohio State​

ESPN 300 commits: 16
Top offensive prospect: QB Tavien St. Clair
Top defensive prospect: CB Na'eem Offord

Previous ranking: 2

The Buckeyes missed the College Football Playoff last season, but they're signaling a return to the national title mix soon. They signed a top-five class and have made headlines with impactful transfer portal additions in 2024. While those efforts are exciting, OSU is also enjoying great success with its 2025 class. Defensively, the Buckeyes have commitments from a pair of five-star cornerback prospects in Na'eem Offord and Devin Sanchez. Offord is a versatile high school player who projects to defense with outstanding quickness and an aggressive style of play. The 6-foot-2 Sanchez has coveted length. He also has the speed and suddenness to match up with a variety of receivers. Sanchez could be in the mold of current Buckeyes standout corner Denzel Burke.

After bringing in two of the top 2024 quarterbacks in Julian Sayin and Air Noland, Ohio State continues to add more talent to that position room in Tavien St. Clair. He's an in-state prospect with physical tools to develop -- his mobility and arm strength. St. Clair has been very productive at Bellefontaine High School, throwing for nearly 6,000 yards the past two seasons while displaying consistency and completing roughly 70% of his passes.

6. Oregon​

ESPN 300 commits: 13
Top offensive prospect: WR Dakorien Moore
Top defensive prospect: ATH Brandon Finney

Previous ranking: 7

The Ducks are bringing in a familiar name at the QB position in the son of former Oregon QB Akili Smith. At 6-5 and 225 pounds, Akili Smith Jr. is a lean prospect with good physical upside. While he needs to fill out, he already displays good arm strength which should only improve, and is good at adjusting and changing arm angles. In 2023, he led his high school to an 11-1 record while throwing for over 2,400 yards with 25 TDs. Oregon signed a handful of four-star WRs during the 2024 cycle but are looking to add more big-play talent to that position with several ESPN 300 prospects committed. Leading the way is five-star Dakorien Moore, a speedy target that can generate big plays with the ball in his hands. As a junior he helped lead Duncanville to a state title as its primary target with over 60 catches and 1,200 yards. Top-10 receiver Dallas Wilson, out of Florida, is a tall, rangy target (6-3) with good hands and feel for getting open. Cooper Perry could be a quick contributor as he is a polished route runner for this stage.

On defense, Nasir Wyatt can be a disruptive edge rusher with good initial quickness and bend, while showing the ability to get after the QB. He has over two dozen sacks over the course of his sophomore and junior seasons. Dorian Brew projects to the secondary where he will bring good speed as the son of two accomplished former college track stars but also has a physical element to his game. Trey McNutt is a versatile two-way player that projects to the secondary as well and gives them more speed in the back end having been recorded hitting well over 21 mph in game play.

10. Michigan​

ESPN 300 commits: 8

Top offensive prospect: QB Bryce Underwood
Top defensive prospect: S Kainoa Winston

Previous ranking: 14

The defending national champions have started a new era with Sherrone Moore at the helm and he scored a big recruiting victory in his first year. Addressing a key need, the Wolverines were able to flip from LSU five-star QB Bryce Underwood. The in-state signal caller has good mobility and natural arm strength while being a poised, decisive passer. He threw for over 3,100 yards with 40 touchdowns to only two interceptions as a junior. WR Jacob Washington is a good, underrated pickup out of Louisiana. He tested very well this offseason on the camp circuit and offers a big target at nearly 6-foot-3 with close to an 80-inch wingspan. ESPN 300 WR Andrew Marsh, gives the Wolverines an elusive runner with good hands who can adjust well to the ball and create yards after the catch. Andrew Olesh can be a productive target in the passing game from the TE position. He needs to fill out his frame but has excellent ball skills and body control and is good route runner for this stage.

Moore is a former offensive lineman and offensive line coach, so it isn't surprising he added more talent to that unit with a pair of four-star big men in Avery Gach and Kaden Strayhorn. Landing top-10 OT Andrew Babalola was a big win on the recruiting trail. On defense, Kainoa Winston can be a well-rounded defender in the secondary with good speed. He makes plays in coverage and has the physicality to also come up and support the run. They also added ESPN 300 CBs in Shamari Earls and Jayden Sanders. Earls, a one-time Georgia commit, possesses a nice blend of height and speed for the position at roughly 6-foot-2 and having consistently been measured running nearly 21 mph in game.

12. Penn State​

ESPN 300 commits: 13
Top offensive prospect: WR Lyrick Samuel
Top defensive prospect: CB Daryus Dixson

Previous ranking: 11

In-state offensive talent is en route for the Nittany Lions. Tight end Brady O'Hara has excellent size at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds. He uses it to block effectively, but also runs well for his size. He can contribute as a big target in the passing game. They landed a pair of in-state backs. Tiqwai Hayes is a slashing runner who has already tallied more than 5,000 career rushing yards in his high school career. Jabree Wallace-Coleman is a downhill runner with good size and power to break tackles. Defensively, Alex Tatsch is a quality in-state addition who has good length, range and body control. He can be a well-rounded defender equally comfortable getting upfield to apply pressure or dropping and playing in space.

While Penn State has done well close to home, it has also found success outside its borders. Lyrick Samuel is a nice pickup out of New York, as he is a target with elite length at 6-foot-4 with nearly an 80-inch wingspan and also possesses excellent vertical speed for his size. Daryus Dixson, from California, is a physical DB with good length.

14. USC​

ESPN 300 commits: 8
Top offensive prospect: WR Jerome Myles
Top defensive prospect: LB Ty Jackson

Previous ranking: 9

USC has been aggressive in making sure to bring in a top young QB in this class for Lincoln Riley to develop. The Trojans landed five-star QB Julian Lewis early in the process, but upon his decommitment they quickly acted and flipped Husan Longstreet from Texas A&M. He is a passer with a quick release and strong arm who also moves well enough to create with his legs. They also landed a big play offensive weapon in Jerome Myles, who has posted some of the best testing numbers among WRs on the camp circuit the last two years and can be an imposing target with his blend of size (6-3/220), explosiveness and speed. Both commitments are key, but the Trojans need to strengthen their defense, which ranked No. 116 in 2023, if they want to become a true national title contender. They're taking the steps to do it, showing progress on the field in 2024 and using recruiting in efforts to further bolster this unit.

That process has had its up and downs during this cycle with some key losses, but they have still added talent to that side of the ball. The Trojans have added several ESPN 300 defenders including cornerback Trestin Castro, a fluid player with excellent speed having been measured hitting over 21 mph in game play. Matai Tagoa'i is a versatile linebacker who can play downhill and be active versus the run but also be effective dropping into coverage. Ty Jackson, out of Florida, is an explosive player that can aggressively close on ball carriers. USC landed one-time Georgia commit Jadon Perlotte, who is a rangy edge defender who can rush the passer and make plays in space. It flipped Kendarius Reddick, an ESPN 300 top-10 safety, from UCF. He is fluid in his movements and an active defender who hauled in four interceptions and forced two fumbles as a junior.

17. Washington​

ESPN 300 commits: 5
Top offensive prospect: WR Chris Lawson
Top defensive prospect: LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale

Previous ranking: 16

With a full year to work, Jedd Fisch has assembled a strong class that includes a pair of quarterbacks in Dash Beierly and Treston McMillan. The quarterback MVP at this spring's Under Armour Seattle camp, Beierly is a focused player and a smooth operator as a passer who can throw with power and accuracy. McMillan, last year's Gatorade Player of the Year in Hawaii, should deepen the depth of the quarterback room and strengthen competition. In the trenches, Washington landed ESPN 300 offensive lineman Champ Taulealea, a flexible and powerful big man who can quickly get into defenders and generate push. Chris Lawson brings good speed and has shown he can be a productive target with more than 170 receptions for more than 2,000 yards during his high school career.

Four-star linebacker Jonathan Epperson is a key in-state win. He has good movement skills and can make plays in coverage in addition to being an aggressive downhill defender. Dylan Robinson was a very nice pull out of California who projects to CB and brings a wonderful blend of size (6-foot-3, 190) and speed (laser 4.49 in the 40).

19. Maryland​

ESPN 300: 6
Top offensive prospect: OT Jaylen Gilchrist
Top defensive prospect: DT Bryce Jenkins

Previous ranking: 18

Good recruiting starts at home, and while it has been difficult to defend the DMV recruiting turf that surrounds the Terrapins, they have won some key battles to keep top talent at home. In-state ESPN 300 QB Malik Washington gives them a player with a big frame to develop who also possesses a strong arm and can be dangerous when he runs, having been measured hitting over 21 mph in game play. Zymear Smith, who looked like a steal for Alabama when the Tide initially landed him, has decided to stay home, which is a huge win for the Terps. A prospect who could project to CB, he looks poised to be used on offense as a versatile weapon that could be utilized at RB or WR. As a junior, he had more than 600 yards rushing and nearly 400 receiving while accounting for double-digit TDs between offense and special teams.

Another in-state pickup is Iverson Howard, a thickly built and muscular back with good speed of his own, having consistently been clocked hitting 21 mph himself. Out of local power DeMatha, multisport athlete (baseball) Bud Coombs is a runner with good quickness and further adds to the talent in the backfield. On defense Bryce Jenkins, out of Washington, D.C., is a massive presence at well over 300 pounds with an over 80-inch wingspan.

20. Nebraska​

ESPN 300: 6
Top offensive prospect: QB T.J. Lateef
Top defensive prospect: LB Christian Jones

Previous ranking: 19

The Huskers made headlines signing five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola last cycle, but maintaining quarterback depth and optionality has never been more vital. Nebraska added T.J. Lateef, another ESPN 300 quarterback, who is a confident player with an effortless release. Lateef can drive the ball into tight windows when needed, but can also throw with touch. Jamarion Parker can be a versatile offensive weapon as a multipurpose back. He is elusive with the ball in his hands in space and has the speed to finish plays. Tight end Bear Tenney is a big target at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds that offers a wide catch radius with good hands and body control.

In-state recruiting is always important to the Cornhuskers. They have several top prospects from Nebraska, including athlete Caden VerMaas, who projects to defense and is the longest-tenured commit in the class. Tyson Terry is another. He is a competitive, physical and stout defensive lineman who can be a sound, consistent performer in the trenches.

Christian Jones, the top player in the state, was a key pickup and gives them a versatile LB with excellent range. Also on defense, the Huskers pulled out of Texas ESPN 300 corner Bryson Webber, who possesses good height (6-2) and speed, having posted a 4.54 40 on the camp circuit this offseason.

26. Rutgers​

ESPN 300: 3
Top offensive prospect: WR Michael Thomas III
Top defensive prospect: S Tariq Hayer

Previous ranking: 25

Rutgers has just two winning seasons since joining the Big Ten and finding success could become even more difficult as the conference evolves. The Scarlet Knights are taking the task head-on and continuing to build their roster with the talent to compete. Keeping a deep pool of in-state talent at home has always been both key and a struggle for Rutgers, but it successfully did that in the 2025 cycle.

Ja'Elyne Matthews is one of the top offensive linemen in the state. Rutgers also lured linebacker D.J. McClary back home after he previously committed to Penn State. A very productive high school player with more than 300 career tackles, McClary has solid quickness, ability and range. WR Michael Thomas III was another big in-state win. He is a lengthy target with big-play speed, consistently hitting over 21 mph max speed in games.

31. Wisconsin​

ESPN 300: 1
Top offensive prospect: OT Logan Powell
Top defensive prospect: LB Mason Posa

Previous ranking: 30

Known for fielding big, powerful offensive lines, the Badgers keep one of the state's top big men at home in Michael Roeske. He moves well with good strength and balance and has a big frame to develop into one of the Badgers' next massive people movers. They pulled OT Logan Powell out of Arizona. He is a versatile lineman that has filled out his frame nicely throughout high school. He also moves well and can offer the unit position flexibility.

Former Cincinnati coach Luke #2ndChoice returned to the area to land talented three-star corner Jai'mier Scott. He pairs good overall height and length with speed and closing ability. Wisconsin went outside its normal recruiting base to land LB Mason Posa. A state championship wrestler in New Mexico, he has good length, flexibility and instincts. He tallied just shy of 100 tackles as a junior with seven sacks. The Badgers pulled quarterback Landyn Locke out of Texas. He has a good frame, arm strength and throws an accurate deep ball, plus he has tools to develop.

43. Indiana​

ESPN 300 commits: 1
Top offensive prospect: WR LeBron Bond
Top defensive prospect: S Byron Baldwin

Previous ranking: NR

New Indiana coach Curt Cignetti showed he can identify and develop talent after a successful run at James Madison and is now building the Hoosiers into a winning program. High three-star Triston Abram is a nice pickup for their defensive front, as he possesses good first-step quickness and bend and can be an active presence. Kyler Garcia is a DL who needs to add more mass but has good initial quickness and power. They also were able to get ESPN 300 safety Byron Baldwin back into the mix after a brief decommitment. He is an aggressive player who can quickly close on the ball and should quickly be a strong special teams contributor at a minimum.

On offense, LeBron Bond can be a dangerous weapon with the ball in his hands as he is a slippery player with big-play speed who had more than 1,300 yards receiving with 16 TDs as a junior. Davon Chandler was a good in-state keep as he is a target with good quickness and followed a strong junior season with an even more productive senior campaign.

45. UCLA​

300: 1
Top offensive prospect: QB Madden Iamaleava
Top defensive prospect: S Jadyn Hudson

Previous ranking: 41

It is a new era for the Bruins as they enter a new conference and have a new coach leading the program. While things are changing, alum DeShaun Foster is making sure the program is still led by a top QB. He landed in-state ESPN 300 QB Madden Iamaleava. The younger brother of Tennessee QB Nico, Madden has a live arm while also displaying touch and poise and can make plays on the move. He'll have a familiar face among potential targets as UCLA also landed his teammate Jace Brown, a big target at nearly 6-foot-4 who possesses strong hands and can make plays in contested matchups. On defense, Jadyn Hudson is a safety with good range and has shown he can be a ball hawk, notching six interceptions last season.

46. Cockeye​

ESPN 300 commits: 1
Top offensive prospect: TE Thomas Meyer
Top defensive prospect: DE Iose Epenesa

Previous ranking: 49
The Cockeyes' class features a familiar name in Iose Epenesa, who is the younger brother of former defensive standout A.J. Epenesa, now with the Buffalo Bills. Though he'll arrive in the large shadow cast by his brother, Iose is an excellent prospect in his own right who shares some similar traits. He is explosive, powerful and capable of having a similar type of impact in Cockeye City. TE Thomas Meyer is the top-rated prospect in the state and possesses a big frame to develop with good hands and body control. Known for fielding excellent O-lines, the Cockeyes have several linemen on board, including high three-star big man Lucas Allgeyer and in-state center prospect Joey VanWetzinga. Cockeye also landed one of the top kickers in the class in Scott Starzyk, an Under Armour All-American.

49. Minnesota​

ESPN 300 commits: 1
Top offensive prospect: RB Shane Marshall
Top defensive prospect: LB Emmanuel Karmo

Previous ranking: 43

The Golden Gophers have been busy all year on the recruiting trail but built the foundation of this class in June, landing nearly 70% of their commitments during that month. A key addition during that period was RB Shane Marshall. A standout performer at the UA North Carolina camp this spring, he looked like a steal for South Florida, but Minnesota was able to flip him and add a powerful and explosive runner who can create yards after contact and looks to be an excellent fit. They pulled QB Jackson Kollock out of California, a passer with good size (6-4, 220), a live arm and who moves well for his size. Daniel Shipp is a prospect to watch as he brings upside in the trenches. Out of the tough, competitive California program Centennial, Shipp missed his junior season due to injury but possesses good raw tools to develop, including flexibility and body quickness. Minnesota was able to hold off challengers and keep Emmanuel Karmo, the top-rated prospect in the state who gives them an aggressive LB with good range.

 

[ChocaEgg]

The ESPN top 50 recruiting for whatever this is worth. I just cut and pasted the BIG schools. We are currently at #20:

CFB's top 50 recruiting classes for 2025: Ole Miss makes big gains; Julian Lewis boosts Buffs

We stacked the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country. Here's who is putting together the best groups.

www.espn.com

1. Ohio State​

ESPN 300 commits: 16
Top offensive prospect: QB Tavien St. Clair
Top defensive prospect: CB Na'eem Offord

Previous ranking: 2

The Buttguys missed the College Football Playoff last season, but they're signaling a return to the national title mix soon. They signed a top-five class and have made headlines with impactful transfer portal additions in 2024. While those efforts are exciting, OSU is also enjoying great success with its 2025 class. Defensively, the Buttguys have commitments from a pair of five-star cornerback prospects in Na'eem Offord and Devin Sanchez. Offord is a versatile high school player who projects to defense with outstanding quickness and an aggressive style of play. The 6-foot-2 Sanchez has coveted length. He also has the speed and suddenness to match up with a variety of receivers. Sanchez could be in the mold of current Buttguys standout corner Denzel Burke.

After bringing in two of the top 2024 quarterbacks in Julian Sayin and Air Noland, Ohio State continues to add more talent to that position room in Tavien St. Clair. He's an in-state prospect with physical tools to develop -- his mobility and arm strength. St. Clair has been very productive at Bellefontaine High School, throwing for nearly 6,000 yards the past two seasons while displaying consistency and completing roughly 70% of his passes.

6. Oregon​

ESPN 300 commits: 13
Top offensive prospect: WR Dakorien Moore
Top defensive prospect: ATH Brandon Finney

Previous ranking: 7

The Ducks are bringing in a familiar name at the QB position in the son of former Oregon QB Akili Smith. At 6-5 and 225 pounds, Akili Smith Jr. is a lean prospect with good physical upside. While he needs to fill out, he already displays good arm strength which should only improve, and is good at adjusting and changing arm angles. In 2023, he led his high school to an 11-1 record while throwing for over 2,400 yards with 25 TDs. Oregon signed a handful of four-star WRs during the 2024 cycle but are looking to add more big-play talent to that position with several ESPN 300 prospects committed. Leading the way is five-star Dakorien Moore, a speedy target that can generate big plays with the ball in his hands. As a junior he helped lead Duncanville to a state title as its primary target with over 60 catches and 1,200 yards. Top-10 receiver Dallas Wilson, out of Florida, is a tall, rangy target (6-3) with good hands and feel for getting open. Cooper Perry could be a quick contributor as he is a polished route runner for this stage.

On defense, Nasir Wyatt can be a disruptive edge rusher with good initial quickness and bend, while showing the ability to get after the QB. He has over two dozen sacks over the course of his sophomore and junior seasons. Dorian Brew projects to the secondary where he will bring good speed as the son of two accomplished former college track stars but also has a physical element to his game. Trey McNutt is a versatile two-way player that projects to the secondary as well and gives them more speed in the back end having been recorded hitting well over 21 mph in game play.

10. Michigan​

ESPN 300 commits: 8

Top offensive prospect: QB Bryce Underwood
Top defensive prospect: S Kainoa Winston

Previous ranking: 14

The defending national champions have started a new era with Sherrone Moore at the helm and he scored a big recruiting victory in his first year. Addressing a key need, the Wolverines were able to flip from LSU five-star QB Bryce Underwood. The in-state signal caller has good mobility and natural arm strength while being a poised, decisive passer. He threw for over 3,100 yards with 40 touchdowns to only two interceptions as a junior. WR Jacob Washington is a good, underrated pickup out of Louisiana. He tested very well this offseason on the camp circuit and offers a big target at nearly 6-foot-3 with close to an 80-inch wingspan. ESPN 300 WR Andrew Marsh, gives the Wolverines an elusive runner with good hands who can adjust well to the ball and create yards after the catch. Andrew Olesh can be a productive target in the passing game from the TE position. He needs to fill out his frame but has excellent ball skills and body control and is good route runner for this stage.

Moore is a former offensive lineman and offensive line coach, so it isn't surprising he added more talent to that unit with a pair of four-star big men in Avery Gach and Kaden Strayhorn. Landing top-10 OT Andrew Babalola was a big win on the recruiting trail. On defense, Kainoa Winston can be a well-rounded defender in the secondary with good speed. He makes plays in coverage and has the physicality to also come up and support the run. They also added ESPN 300 CBs in Shamari Earls and Jayden Sanders. Earls, a one-time Georgia commit, possesses a nice blend of height and speed for the position at roughly 6-foot-2 and having consistently been measured running nearly 21 mph in game.

12. Gaetz State​

ESPN 300 commits: 13
Top offensive prospect: WR Lyrick Samuel
Top defensive prospect: CB Daryus Dixson

Previous ranking: 11

In-state offensive talent is en route for the Nittany Lions. Tight end Brady O'Hara has excellent size at 6-foot-6, 240 pounds. He uses it to block effectively, but also runs well for his size. He can contribute as a big target in the passing game. They landed a pair of in-state backs. Tiqwai Hayes is a slashing runner who has already tallied more than 5,000 career rushing yards in his high school career. Jabree Wallace-Coleman is a downhill runner with good size and power to break tackles. Defensively, Alex Tatsch is a quality in-state addition who has good length, range and body control. He can be a well-rounded defender equally comfortable getting upfield to apply pressure or dropping and playing in space.

While Gaetz State has done well close to home, it has also found success outside its borders. Lyrick Samuel is a nice pickup out of New York, as he is a target with elite length at 6-foot-4 with nearly an 80-inch wingspan and also possesses excellent vertical speed for his size. Daryus Dixson, from California, is a physical DB with good length.

14. USC​

ESPN 300 commits: 8
Top offensive prospect: WR Jerome Myles
Top defensive prospect: LB Ty Jackson

Previous ranking: 9

USC has been aggressive in making sure to bring in a top young QB in this class for Lincoln Riley to develop. The Trojans landed five-star QB Julian Lewis early in the process, but upon his decommitment they quickly acted and flipped Husan Longstreet from Texas A&M. He is a passer with a quick release and strong arm who also moves well enough to create with his legs. They also landed a big play offensive weapon in Jerome Myles, who has posted some of the best testing numbers among WRs on the camp circuit the last two years and can be an imposing target with his blend of size (6-3/220), explosiveness and speed. Both commitments are key, but the Trojans need to strengthen their defense, which ranked No. 116 in 2023, if they want to become a true national title contender. They're taking the steps to do it, showing progress on the field in 2024 and using recruiting in efforts to further bolster this unit.

That process has had its up and downs during this cycle with some key losses, but they have still added talent to that side of the ball. The Trojans have added several ESPN 300 defenders including cornerback Trestin Castro, a fluid player with excellent speed having been measured hitting over 21 mph in game play. Matai Tagoa'i is a versatile linebacker who can play downhill and be active versus the run but also be effective dropping into coverage. Ty Jackson, out of Florida, is an explosive player that can aggressively close on ball carriers. USC landed one-time Georgia commit Jadon Perlotte, who is a rangy edge defender who can rush the passer and make plays in space. It flipped Kendarius Reddick, an ESPN 300 top-10 safety, from UCF. He is fluid in his movements and an active defender who hauled in four interceptions and forced two fumbles as a junior.

17. Washington​

ESPN 300 commits: 5
Top offensive prospect: WR Chris Lawson
Top defensive prospect: LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale

Previous ranking: 16

With a full year to work, Jedd Fisch has assembled a strong class that includes a pair of quarterbacks in Dash Beierly and Treston McMillan. The quarterback MVP at this spring's Under Armour Seattle camp, Beierly is a focused player and a smooth operator as a passer who can throw with power and accuracy. McMillan, last year's Gatorade Player of the Year in Hawaii, should deepen the depth of the quarterback room and strengthen competition. In the trenches, Washington landed ESPN 300 offensive lineman Champ Taulealea, a flexible and powerful big man who can quickly get into defenders and generate push. Chris Lawson brings good speed and has shown he can be a productive target with more than 170 receptions for more than 2,000 yards during his high school career.

Four-star linebacker Jonathan Epperson is a key in-state win. He has good movement skills and can make plays in coverage in addition to being an aggressive downhill defender. Dylan Robinson was a very nice pull out of California who projects to CB and brings a wonderful blend of size (6-foot-3, 190) and speed (laser 4.49 in the 40).

19. Maryland​

ESPN 300: 6
Top offensive prospect: OT Jaylen Gilchrist
Top defensive prospect: DT Bryce Jenkins

Previous ranking: 18

Good recruiting starts at home, and while it has been difficult to defend the DMV recruiting turf that surrounds the Terrapins, they have won some key battles to keep top talent at home. In-state ESPN 300 QB Malik Washington gives them a player with a big frame to develop who also possesses a strong arm and can be dangerous when he runs, having been measured hitting over 21 mph in game play. Zymear Smith, who looked like a steal for Alabama when the Tide initially landed him, has decided to stay home, which is a huge win for the Terps. A prospect who could project to CB, he looks poised to be used on offense as a versatile weapon that could be utilized at RB or WR. As a junior, he had more than 600 yards rushing and nearly 400 receiving while accounting for double-digit TDs between offense and special teams.

Another in-state pickup is Iverson Howard, a thickly built and muscular back with good speed of his own, having consistently been clocked hitting 21 mph himself. Out of local power DeMatha, multisport athlete (baseball) Bud Coombs is a runner with good quickness and further adds to the talent in the backfield. On defense Bryce Jenkins, out of Washington, D.C., is a massive presence at well over 300 pounds with an over 80-inch wingspan.

20. Nebraska​

ESPN 300: 6
Top offensive prospect: QB T.J. Lateef
Top defensive prospect: LB Christian Jones

Previous ranking: 19

The Huskers made headlines signing five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola last cycle, but maintaining quarterback depth and optionality has never been more vital. Nebraska added T.J. Lateef, another ESPN 300 quarterback, who is a confident player with an effortless release. Lateef can drive the ball into tight windows when needed, but can also throw with touch. Jamarion Parker can be a versatile offensive weapon as a multipurpose back. He is elusive with the ball in his hands in space and has the speed to finish plays. Tight end Bear Tenney is a big target at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds that offers a wide catch radius with good hands and body control.

In-state recruiting is always important to the Cornhuskers. They have several top prospects from Nebraska, including athlete Caden VerMaas, who projects to defense and is the longest-tenured commit in the class. Tyson Terry is another. He is a competitive, physical and stout defensive lineman who can be a sound, consistent performer in the trenches.

Christian Jones, the top player in the state, was a key pickup and gives them a versatile LB with excellent range. Also on defense, the Huskers pulled out of Texas ESPN 300 corner Bryson Webber, who possesses good height (6-2) and speed, having posted a 4.54 40 on the camp circuit this offseason.

26. Buttgers​

ESPN 300: 3
Top offensive prospect: WR Michael Thomas III
Top defensive prospect: S Tariq Hayer

Previous ranking: 25

Buttgers has just two winning seasons since joining the Big Ten and finding success could become even more difficult as the conference evolves. The Scarlet Knights are taking the task head-on and continuing to build their roster with the talent to compete. Keeping a deep pool of in-state talent at home has always been both key and a struggle for Buttgers, but it successfully did that in the 2025 cycle.

Ja'Elyne Matthews is one of the top offensive linemen in the state. Buttgers also lured linebacker D.J. McClary back home after he previously committed to Gaetz State. A very productive high school player with more than 300 career tackles, McClary has solid quickness, ability and range. WR Michael Thomas III was another big in-state win. He is a lengthy target with big-play speed, consistently hitting over 21 mph max speed in games.

31. WiscyDicks​

ESPN 300: 1
Top offensive prospect: OT Logan Powell
Top defensive prospect: LB Mason Posa

Previous ranking: 30

Known for fielding big, powerful offensive lines, the Vadgers keep one of the state's top big men at home in Michael Roeske. He moves well with good strength and balance and has a big frame to develop into one of the Vadgers' next massive people movers. They pulled OT Logan Powell out of Arizona. He is a versatile lineman that has filled out his frame nicely throughout high school. He also moves well and can offer the unit position flexibility.

Former Cincinnati coach Luke #2ndChoice returned to the area to land talented three-star corner Jai'mier Scott. He pairs good overall height and length with speed and closing ability. WiscyDicks went outside its normal recruiting base to land LB Mason Posa. A state championship wrestler in New Mexico, he has good length, flexibility and instincts. He tallied just shy of 100 tackles as a junior with seven sacks. The Vadgers pulled quarterback Landyn Locke out of Texas. He has a good frame, arm strength and throws an accurate deep ball, plus he has tools to develop.

43. Indianus​

ESPN 300 commits: 1
Top offensive prospect: WR LeBron Bond
Top defensive prospect: S Byron Baldwin

Previous ranking: NR

New Indianus coach Curt Cignetti showed he can identify and develop talent after a successful run at James Madison and is now building the Sploogiers into a winning program. High three-star Triston Abram is a nice pickup for their defensive front, as he possesses good first-step quickness and bend and can be an active presence. Kyler Garcia is a DL who needs to add more mass but has good initial quickness and power. They also were able to get ESPN 300 safety Byron Baldwin back into the mix after a brief decommitment. He is an aggressive player who can quickly close on the ball and should quickly be a strong special teams contributor at a minimum.

On offense, LeBron Bond can be a dangerous weapon with the ball in his hands as he is a slippery player with big-play speed who had more than 1,300 yards receiving with 16 TDs as a junior. Davon Chandler was a good in-state keep as he is a target with good quickness and followed a strong junior season with an even more productive senior campaign.

45. UCLAbia​

300: 1
Top offensive prospect: QB Madden Iamaleava
Top defensive prospect: S Jadyn Hudson

Previous ranking: 41

It is a new era for the Bruins as they enter a new conference and have a new coach leading the program. While things are changing, alum DeShaun Foster is making sure the program is still led by a top QB. He landed in-state ESPN 300 QB Madden Iamaleava. The younger brother of Tennessee QB Nico, Madden has a live arm while also displaying touch and poise and can make plays on the move. He'll have a familiar face among potential targets as UCLAbia also landed his teammate Jace Brown, a big target at nearly 6-foot-4 who possesses strong hands and can make plays in contested matchups. On defense, Jadyn Hudson is a safety with good range and has shown he can be a ball hawk, notching six interceptions last season.

46. Cockeye​

ESPN 300 commits: 1
Top offensive prospect: TE Thomas Meyer
Top defensive prospect: DE Iose Epenesa

Previous ranking: 49
The Cockeyes' class features a familiar name in Iose Epenesa, who is the younger brother of former defensive standout A.J. Epenesa, now with the Buffalo Bills. Though he'll arrive in the large shadow cast by his brother, Iose is an excellent prospect in his own right who shares some similar traits. He is explosive, powerful and capable of having a similar type of impact in Cockeye City. TE Thomas Meyer is the top-rated prospect in the state and possesses a big frame to develop with good hands and body control. Known for fielding excellent O-lines, the Cockeyes have several linemen on board, including high three-star big man Lucas Allgeyer and in-state center prospect Joey VanWetzinga. Cockeye also landed one of the top kickers in the class in Scott Starzyk, an Under Armour All-American.

49. Minnesota​

ESPN 300 commits: 1
Top offensive prospect: RB Shane Marshall
Top defensive prospect: LB Emmanuel Karmo

Previous ranking: 43

The Golden Gophers have been busy all year on the recruiting trail but built the foundation of this class in June, landing nearly 70% of their commitments during that month. A key addition during that period was RB Shane Marshall. A standout performer at the UA North Carolina camp this spring, he looked like a steal for South Florida, but Minnesota was able to flip him and add a powerful and explosive runner who can create yards after contact and looks to be an excellent fit. They pulled QB Jackson Kollock out of California, a passer with good size (6-4, 220), a live arm and who moves well for his size. Daniel Shipp is a prospect to watch as he brings upside in the trenches. Out of the tough, competitive California program Centennial, Shipp missed his junior season due to injury but possesses good raw tools to develop, including flexibility and body quickness. Minnesota was able to hold off challengers and keep Emmanuel Karmo, the top-rated prospect in the state who gives them an aggressive LB with good range.

Cockeye top defensive prospect pry gonna get deported so I think they'll slide further down in the rankings

 

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Rico Schrieber 2026 Offensive Tackle

Rico Schrieber - 2026 3 Star Offensive tackle for Marist (Chicago, IL) on Rivals.com

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Malakai Lee 2026 Offensive Tackle

Malakai Lee - 2026 4 Star Offensive tackle for Kamehameha School (Honolulu, HI) on Rivals.com

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Breck Kolojay 2026 Offensive Guard

Breck Kolojay - 2026 4 Star Offensive guard for IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) on Rivals.com

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A lot of big time recruits today need to win this game for more than just a bowl game

 

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Any mutes yet

 

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Any mutes yet

 

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Fuck. Fire Rhule

 

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Sounds positive

For the first time in seven seasons, Nebraska is postseason eligible. Second-year head coach Matt Rhule and his staff are looking to take this program to loftier heights down the road.
Recruiting is the key when it comes to that, and the Huskers had a terrific group of prospects on campus soaking in Saturday’s 44-25 victory over Wisconsin.

Rhule is pushing hard to add safety Aiden Manutai to a 2025 class ranked by the On3 Industry No. 20 nationally, and they’re an early front-runner for many of the younger prospects on campus.
“The Huskers fans brought it today like they always do!” Elkhorn (Neb.) North 2026 linebacker Jase Reynolds said. “Everyone in the stadium knew that today was going to be the day they went bowling, and they were able to get it done.”
Nebraska is the early On3 RPM favorite to land Reynolds.
“It’s exciting to see the program continuing to take strides in the right direction under Coach Rhule,” Reynolds said. “He has laid a great foundation and the success is starting to follow. Knowing I could be a part of the future success is a great feeling to have.”
There were a few blue-chip offensive linemen on campus in Honolulu (Hawaii) Kamehameha Secondary’s Malakai Lee, Fruitland (Idaho) High’s Kelvin Obot and IMG Academy’s Breck Kolojay.
“Lincoln definitely showed up for the team today!” Lee said. “I know it’s been awhile since the team has been to a bowl and today’s win helped make that a reality for them. I’m glad my dad and I could be there to experience the magic. I’m excited to see Dylan (Raiola) continue to lead this team. There’s a lot of Hawaii boys that have been on Coach Rhule’s radar and I’d love to see the Hawaii connection continue to grow here in Nebraska.”
“The environment in Lincoln was amazing,” Obot said. He is On3’s No. 39 prospect regardless of position. “I was yet to experience a game like that before. It was super loud and everyone there loves Husker football. What continues to excite me about Nebraska is that it really feels like they’re trying to build a serious legit program, not just there for the time being. All in all though, this was an amazing time in Lincoln and I cant wait to get back.”
Nebraska is one of the early favorites for Obot.
“It’s right there,” he said. “They have a lot of really great people here, but their facilities are truly insane.”
Kolojay has been to big games all across the country this season. Memorial Stadium takes a backseat to no other campus.
“The environment was great,” Kolojay said. “Especially when everybody rushed the field. It was a pretty cool game to experience. What continues to excite me is just building relationships throughout the coaching staff with Coach Rhule and Coach (Donovan) Raiola.”
Nebraska hosted Maize (Kan.) South defensive lineman Hunter Higgins and safety James Dunnigan Jr. for the win over Colorado in September and both returned.
“It was a lot like the CU game earlier in the season and that was maybe the loudest game I’d been to,” Higgins said. “It seems like they’re going in the right direction and have a lot of good momentum to turn Nebraska back into a dominant program.”
“The environment was great as it is every time I visit,” Dunnigan said. “The future for the Huskers is very bright with the coaching staff and recruits coming in and I’m excited about that. My relationship with the coaching staff continues to grow and I feel as if I have the best relationship with them out of any school at the moment. They made it known that I was the top guy as a defensive back for them to get, which felt great. I will be back!”

 

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