This class rating replace is a reminder that recruiting goes past the prospects ranked inside the SC Subsequent 300. A wave of commitments, decommitments and flips largely pushed by three-star prospects shook up these rankings.
Defending nationwide champion Ohio State added a number of commits to its class, led by SC Subsequent 300 cornerback Jay Timmons, however one other issue that helped the Buckeyes rise was that additionally they added a number of three-star prospects who strengthened the depth of the category.
Miami is one other class that blended four- and three-star additions to spice up its rating because the Hurricanes broke into the highest 10.
The variety of remaining undeclared prospects within the SC Subsequent 300 is in single digits, however heading into the preliminary signing interval for the 2026 class, many elements can nonetheless drive adjustments within the rankings.
(Earlier replace: Oct. 30)
Earlier rating: 1
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 18
Prime offensive prospect: OT Keenyi Pepe
Prime defensive prospect: CB Elbert Hill
No program has extra 2026 momentum than USC below Lincoln Riley, particularly after hiring normal supervisor Chad Bowden away from Notre Dame. The Trojans have double-digit SC Subsequent 300 commits, with a number of becoming a member of the checklist since January. That features two five-stars to start out Could in Pepe and Hill, and a pair of four-star commits who flipped from Massive Ten rival Oregon: in-state defensive lineman Tomuhini Topui and quarterback Jonas Williams. Topui is a bodily, aggressive defensive deal with who may become an inside pass-rushing headache for opposing offenses, and Williams is a real dual-threat signal-caller.
USC additionally made it some extent to beef up within the trenches. It pulled four-star defensive deal with Jaimeon Winfield out of Texas, landed in-state defensive finish Simote Katoanga and traveled to Utah to snag Nook Canyon offensive lineman Esun Tafa. To additional bolster the O-line, the Trojans landed Pepe out of IMG Academy. He’s big at roughly 6-foot-7 and 320 kilos, however is mild on his ft in addition to bodily and might turn out to be a standout deal with. On the perimeter, they won’t have to attend for in-state defender R.J. Sermons because the SC Subsequent 300 CB reclassified to 2025 and can be part of the Trojans this fall. For 2026, they pulled Elbert Hill, the top-ranked nook, out of the Midwest. Hill possesses elite pace, having been measured at over 22 mph in recreation play.
Earlier rating: 2
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 18
Prime offensive prospect: QB Jared Curtis
Prime defensive prospect: CB Justice Fitzpatrick
The Bulldogs have been a staple among the many high three recruiting lessons throughout Kirby Sensible’s tenure and look to be a contender to take action once more in 2026. An enormous step towards ending close to the highest is bringing five-star quarterback Curtis again into the combo. After a decommitment, the Bulldogs have been in a position to fend off different suitors, most notably Oregon, and provides themselves a possible affect QB for the long run. Curtis may want to regulate to a comparatively steep leap in competitors stage, however he has elite bodily instruments, together with a clean, fast launch and the flexibility to alter arm angles.
With three of their high 4 move catchers from 2024 having moved on and the fourth more likely to go away after this season, Georgia is bringing in new receiving targets with pace. Brady Marchese has been recorded hitting over 22 mph in recreation play. Kaiden Prothro may give the Bulldogs a matchup nightmare as he possesses a superb mix of measurement, pace and physique management. After signing two SC Subsequent 300 TEs of their 2025 class, the Dawgs proceed to restock there, including Lincoln Keyes, who along with his massive body and good physique management can provide a large catch radius.
On protection, the Bulldogs have had 11 first-round NFL draft picks over the previous 5 years and so they proceed to infuse that unit with high expertise, together with two of the highest DBs within the nation in Fitzpatrick and Zechariah Fort. Fort is a security with good vary who could be lively in run assist. Fitzpatrick is the youthful brother of former Alabama nice Minkah Fitzpatrick; his mix of measurement and pace offers him equally promising affect potential.
Earlier rating: 4
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 17
Prime offensive prospect: TE Ian Premer
Prime defensive prospect: CB Khary Adams
Notre Dame began the yr off slowly on the recruiting path however added a number of key SC Subsequent 300 additions within the spring and summer season months, together with essential defensive additions. Rodney Dunham was one of many first on board and is an edge participant with a fast first step. The secondary will profit from including some size to that unit. Ayden Pouncey is a rangy security with a 6-foot-3 body that would permit him to develop into an out of doors linebacker position. Khary Adams is among the high cornerback prospects within the nation as he possesses a superb mix of measurement (6-foot-2) and pace (21.3 mph max pace).
On offense, SC Subsequent 300 OT Gregory Patrick joined a category that already featured a number of high offensive line prospects together with top-10 deal with Tyler Merrill, who at 6-foot-7 and 335 kilos is an enormous presence with physicality and energy within the run recreation. This group collectively can proceed the college’s robust repute as an offensive line manufacturing facility.
The Irish additionally landed Thomas Davis Jr., whose father is former Panthers star Thomas Davis, and four-star quarterback Noah Grubbs, who already has proven spectacular footwork and a sound launch from the pocket. Their QB of the long run will profit from a number of targets added on this class, together with TE Ian Premer. Among the many broad receivers within the group is high-three star Devin Fitzgerald, the son of former NFL nice Larry Fitzgerald. Like his father, he’s a good-sized goal at practically 6-foot-2 and has proven to be productive, with greater than 50 receptions and 9 TDs as a junior.
Earlier rating: 6
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 14
Prime offensive prospect: TE Kendre’ Harrison
Prime defensive prospect: S Jett Washington
Dan Lanning’s run of sustained excellence in Eugene rolls on with Oregon’s 2026 class. Reeling in five-star tight finish Kendre’ Harrison in November set the tone. The 6-6, 250-pound tight finish is a dynamic two-sport athlete with an distinctive catch radius and is a nightmare for opposing defenses within the purple zone. The Geese additionally added a five-star prospect to their protection with the big-framed and rangy Jett Washington. A fluid security with good ball abilities and the flexibility to win jump-ball battles, he may also be a bodily presence within the secondary. The Geese added four-star defensive again Xavier Lherisse, who clocked a formidable 1.62 10-yard sprint and 4.49 40-yard sprint on the Below Armour Miami camp. 4-star operating again Tradarian Ball provides explosiveness and glorious ball abilities.
Whereas the dedication of five-star DE Richard Wesley was short-lived, the Geese nonetheless have a powerful defensive position basis inside this class. They secured the highest in-state massive man in SC Subsequent 300 DT Tony Cumberland, who has good burst and energy, and is usually a disruptive presence. DE Dutch Horisk will arrive from one of many high packages in California (St. John Bosco), the place he has been a multiyear starter who makes use of his arms effectively; as a junior, he had 9 TFLs and 4 sacks.
Oregon additionally has bolstered its O-line unit. Main that group is five-star Immanuel Iheanacho, who’s an enormous presence at round 6-foot-7, 350 kilos and might push defenders round. The Geese additionally pulled a pair of OLs from former convention foe Cal, in SC Subsequent 300 OG Tommy Tofi and Koloi Keli.
Earlier rating: 3
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 15
Prime offensive prospect: RB Ok.J. Edwards
Prime defensive prospect: ATH Brandon Arrington
Mike Elko has shortly proved he can establish and recruit at a excessive stage. He has labored fertile recruiting grounds outdoors his residence territory, together with Georgia, Florida, California. He went out west to land the nation’s No. 1-ranked athlete Brandon Arrington, whose pace may permit him to have an effect on both aspect of the ball, although he tasks to nook in Faculty Station. He pulled out Georgia SC Subsequent 300 DLs Bryce Perry-Wright and Tristian Givens in addition to touchdown fellow four-star defensive deal with Jermaine Kinsler out of New Jersey.
The Aggies bolstered their speeding assault with a pair of in-state operating backs in Ok.J. Edwards and Jonathan Hatton, who has a superb mix of measurement (200 kilos) and pace (he was measured hitting 21 mph on movie). Edwards has been very productive in highschool, speeding for 1,700 yards in every of his final two seasons.
Elko has additionally been in a position to unearth expertise from extra unlikely locations, corresponding to quarterback Helaman Casuga out of Utah. Casuga shouldn’t be a giant, bodily prospect at roughly 6 ft, however he has a stay arm and might get the ball out shortly. Victor Singleton, one of many high prospects in Ohio, was a pleasant flip from Illinois. He has clocked a 21-mph max pace and has the kind of quickness and glorious ft to thrive in man protection at nook.
Earlier rating: 9
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 13
Prime offensive prospect: WR Chris Henry Jr.
Prime defensive prospect: S Blaine Bradford
Ryan Day has the posh of constructing his 2026 class round one of the vital coveted gamers within the nation: five-star receiver Henry, whose father, the late Chris Henry, was a star receiver for West Virginia and the Cincinnati Bengals. Henry Jr. stands 6-6 and has a mixture of size and quickness hardly ever seen from highschool receivers.
The remainder of the Buckeyes’ class has began to take form round Henry. The staff has added a handful of SC Subsequent 300 prospects since March, together with Bradford out of Louisiana and linebacker Simeon Caldwell out of Florida. C.J. Sanna is a prospect we like on tape; he’s a giant, bodily linebacker with glorious vary and is a little bit of an underrated pickup for this proficient class. In-state offensive deal with Maxwell Riley is spectacular altering path and finishes performs with the kind of nastiness that may endear him to followers in Columbus.
Earlier rating: 5
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 13
Prime offensive prospect: QB Dia Bell
Prime defensive prospect: DE Richard Wesley
As Texas tackles the 2025 season led by one of the vital high-profile signings lately in quarterback Arch Manning, the Longhorns proceed to construct for the long run, together with one other five-star QB. Dia Bell brings beneficial expertise, having confronted high quality competitors throughout his time in highschool. He has proven good accuracy and deep-ball contact, and as a junior threw for greater than 2,500 yards and accomplished 70% of his passes.
The Horns additionally added potential targets in SC Subsequent 300 WRs Chris Stewart and Jermaine Bishop Jr. Stewart brings big-play pace, and Bishop is a fast, fluid goal who can create after the catch. Their backfield gained extra five-star expertise with Derrek Cooper, a flexible operating again who blends glorious measurement and pace and may also be a receiving menace. To guard their new offensive weapons, they’ve additionally landed some high in-state OLs, together with top-10 OG Nicolas Robertson, a strong massive man with good ft.
Texas hit the switch portal onerous to handle wants alongside the defensive position for this season, particularly inside DL, however there are younger gamers for that unit within the 2026 class. One-time Oregon commit Richard Wesley was a giant add as he’s explosive and highly effective and could possibly be a flexible and impactful presence within the trenches. Corey Wells, a 300-pounder who can bend effectively and be disruptive, is one in every of a number of SC Subsequent 300 DTs on this class.
Earlier rank: 8
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 11
Prime offensive prospect: RB Ezavier Crowell
Prime defensive prospect: S Jireh Edwards
It took a while for Alabama’s class to seek out its footing, however an lively June introduced the Tide into the combo among the many high lessons within the nation. They saved one of many high operating backs within the class at residence by touchdown Ezavier Crowell, an aggressive runner who possesses good energy and imaginative and prescient.
The protection is benefitting from some massive pickups, together with pulling a number of SC Subsequent 300 defenders out of Georgia. Xavier Griffin has a prolonged and broad body to develop and might rise up discipline and bend the sting. From the identical highschool (Gainesville), the Tide snagged DE Jamarion Matthews, who has a stockier construct however may bend effectively and get after the quarterback.
Additionally they added a pair of top-10 CBs in Jorden Edmonds, additionally out of the Peach State, and in-state Zyan Gibson, who has posted constant mid-4.4 40s on the camp circuit. The summer season success continues into July because the Tide added five-star Jireh Edwards to their secondary. At roughly 6-foot-2 and greater than 200 kilos with glorious testing numbers, Edwards is usually a bodily and versatile defensive again.
Earlier rating: 11
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 13
Prime offensive prospect: OT Jackson Cantwell
Prime defensive prospect: LB Jordan Campbell
Regardless of a rocky end to the 2024 season, the Hurricanes are trending in the fitting path. Former QB Cam Ward was the No. 1 decide within the 2025 NFL draft and so they’ve reeled in two consecutive top-15 recruiting lessons. They’re engaged on a 3rd as Mario Cristobal’s 2026 class may match and even exceed these teams.
The Hurricanes are including items to discipline a dominant offensive line. They might lose a number of 2025 starters after this season however are including massive males who can step in and challenge a brilliant future within the trenches. Along with touchdown the top-rated inside OL within the 2025 class, they’ve added a number of OLs to their 2026 class, led by No. 1 deal with Jackson Cantwell. Very similar to present standout OT Francis Mauigoa, who was a five-star himself and a Yr 1 starter, Cantwell may step in at one of many deal with spots upon arriving in South Florida. He’s an enormous presence at roughly 6-7 and 320 kilos and carries his measurement effectively. Along with being highly effective, he possesses good quickness and suppleness, and very similar to Mauigoa is being projected to be a excessive NFL draft decide.
QB Dereon Coleman has room for progress however has a fast launch and accuracy. The Hurricanes flipped from Georgia a speedy receiving goal out of California in Vance Spafford, who received the quickest man competitors final summer season on the UA Future 50 occasion. 4-star Miami native Jordan Campbell is 6-2, 220 kilos with the flexibility to make performs in pursuit and the bend and energy that portend a possible affect move rusher. He is a candidate to take a leap with school teaching.
Earlier rating: 7
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 11
Prime offensive prospect: QB Faizon Brandon
Prime defensive prospect: ATH Joel Wyatt
Faizon Brandon, a five-star quarterback, is the headliner right here, and rightfully so. He is a powerful, correct passer who suits Tennessee’s offense completely. His dedication was massive initially however appears much more impactful after the Vols’ publicized cut up with Nico Iamaleava.
In-state four-star receiver Tyreek King (Knoxville Catholic) could possibly be extremely productive as he’s a fast, fluid goal who has clocked in-game speeds sooner than 21 mph. Tristen Keys, out of Mississippi, was a giant flip from SEC foe LSU. He brings glorious ball abilities and physique management and gives a large catch radius. Joel Wyatt (Oakland) is one other potential receiver however the versatile athlete tasks to play security in Knoxville. Regulate in-state offensive deal with Gabriel Osenda, who’s an enormous presence (6-7, 330 kilos) for the Vols to develop and was a riser within the fall participant rating replace.
Tennessee’s in-state success extends to protection with DE Zach Groves. A defender with good quickness and energy, he has amassed greater than 50 TFLs heading into his senior season. The Vols additionally bolstered their D-line by touchdown Dereon Albert out of Mississippi. The 300-pound defender has been a UA Subsequent camp standout two straight years and shows the instruments to be a tricky, aggressive and constant presence within the trenches. Brayden Rouse, out of Georgia, may contribute at TE however tasks to linebacker, the place he brings good vary and might play effectively in area and be efficient in protection.
Earlier rating: 10
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 12
Prime offensive prospect: RB Savion Hiter
Prime defensive prospect: DE Carter Meadows
The Wolverines signed the No. 1 QB for the 2025 cycle in Bryce Underwood and he carries excessive expectations, however they proceed so as to add expertise to the place and landed SC Subsequent 300 signal-caller Brady Smigiel. The onetime Florida State commit shouldn’t be solely an correct passer, however he additionally performs with the arrogance and swagger that will likely be wanted battling with five-star Underwood. Michigan additional bolstered its backfield by touchdown No. 2 RB Savion Hiter, a runner with a pleasant mix of measurement (6 ft, 200 kilos), energy and pace who may catch the ball effectively.
After dropping two DLs within the first spherical of the NFL draft, Michigan added a number of DLs to this class, together with four-stars Titan Davis, McHale Blade and Tariq Boney is a participant to regulate. He lacks splendid size however is usually a well-rounded technician and a fast contributor. Along with pulling Boney out of the nation’s capital, Michigan additionally landed five-star Carter Meadows, a rangy edge defender who can bend effectively.
After scoring from off the overwhelmed path with former standout TE Colston Loveland (Idaho), the Wolverines hope to strike massive once more from that very same area with Matt Ludwig out of Montana. He’s a flexible participant with good ball abilities who could be robust after the catch and fights for yards.
Earlier rating: 13
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 12
Prime offensive prospect: ATH Davian Groce
Prime defensive prospect: DE JaReylan McCoy
Florida will begin over after the dismissal of coach Billy Napier. A robust end on the recruiting path was a part of what helped him keep on the right track final season, and whereas recruiting success could not prolong Napier’s tenure this time round, he does go away behind a promising class for the brand new workers.
5-star JaReylan McCoy could possibly be Florida’s highest-rated defensive signee in additional than a decade. The 6-7, 260-pound Mississippi native brings elite size, explosive traits and a relentless motor that was on full show on the Below Armour All-America week in January. He has the potential to become one of many SEC’s most feared defensive linemen.
In June the Gators added a pair of dynamic move catchers in Marquez Daniel and Justin Williams, in addition to Georgia operating again Carsyn Baker. An early however key pickup was QB Will Griffin, who got here on board in June 2024. An enormous-bodied passer with a powerful arm and good accuracy, he may ultimately be a pleasant transition from present QB DJ Lagway.
Earlier rating: 14
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 9
Prime offensive prospect: TE Xavier Tiller
Prime defensive prospect: LB Izayia Williams
Mike Norvell cranked up the warmth on Florida State’s 2026 recruiting class this summer season. Coming off a 2-10 season that led to a workers overhaul, Norvell’s program remains to be enduring struggles and dealing so as to add items to get them again to the success that they had in 2023. A key in-state win was touchdown rangy top-five CB Chauncey Kennon out of Booker Excessive College in Sarasota. LB Izayia Williams has bounced round with a number of commitments, together with a earlier dedication to the Seminoles, but when they will hold him within the combine, their protection will add a participant with glorious pace and vary.
The Seminoles landed a number of four-star commitments in June, headlined by tight finish Xavier Tiller, who checks in at No. 84 on the SC Subsequent 300. A former Texas A&M commit, the 6-foot-5, 215-pound Tiller boasts an 80-inch wingspan, fluid motion abilities and the toughness to win contested catches.
Tiller is not the one notable move catcher coming into the combo for Florida State. Large receiver Devin Carter, the son of former Seminoles operating again Dexter Carter, is again within the fold after initially flipping to Auburn. He brings explosive short-area quickness and a powerful soccer background. 4-star Florida native Brandon Bennett provides one other dynamic choice.
Norvell additionally landed a quarterback who may sooner or later get them the ball and tie the category collectively by flipping Jaden O’Neal, who performs at Mustang Excessive in Oklahoma, from the in-state Sooners. The 6-foot-3 pocket passer has a very good body, clean supply and calm demeanor. If Florida State holds on to O’Neal, he could be this system’s highest-rated quarterback signee since 2022.
Earlier rating: 15
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 9
Prime offensive prospect: WR Keeyun Chapman
Prime defensive prospect: CB Kenton Dopson III
Unsurprisingly given his ethos, Invoice Belichick is constructing North Carolina’s 2026 class from the within out. Zavion Griffin-Haynes was a key in-state hold. The aggressive, prolonged edge defender can bolster the Heels’ defensive entrance with the instruments to be a three-down participant. 4-star North Carolina defensive deal with Trashawn Ruffin flipped from Texas A&M, and the 300-pounder has loads of uncooked physicality to mould. Ruffin is one in every of a number of inside linemen within the class that additionally contains one-time Oregon commit Viliami Moala, an enormous 300-pounder who brings not solely jolting energy however is mild on his ft for his measurement and is usually a handful within the coronary heart of the trenches.
The secondary has undergone some adjustments throughout this recruiting cycle, however Jakob Weatherspoon out of Ohio was a giant flip from Ohio State and is CB with glorious pace. Kenton Dopson III was one other key flip within the secondary, pulling him from ACC foe Miami, because the SC Subsequent 300 defender reclassed from 2027 to 2026. Crew Davis is usually a versatile again with the ability to run between the tackles, however he additionally possesses good ball abilities. As a junior, he rushed for greater than 1,300 yards and likewise hauled in additional than 50 receptions.
In an effort to spice up their passing assault, the Heels have added a number of potential big-play items. Quarterback commit Travis Burgess had a powerful exhibiting on the Elite 11 finals and jumped into the SC Subsequent 300 after spring evaluations. He displayed regular improvement together with improved accuracy and likewise has glorious mobility to create along with his legs as effectively. In July they added a pair of SC Subsequent 300 WRs in Keeyun Chapman and Carnell Warren, each of whom are massive targets (roughly 6-foot-4) who can run effectively. Having labored with some glorious TEs in his previous, Belichick was in a position to snare a flip from Tennessee in Carson Sneed, who may also be a productive goal in addition to assist the bottom recreation as a tenacious blocker.
Earlier rating: 12
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 10
Prime offensive prospect: WR Jabari Mack
Prime defensive prospect: DT Lamar Brown
A number of midseason convention losses have LSU beginning over. The Tigers can at all times be robust to beat for in-state expertise and if the brand new workers can hold the core of this class collectively, it is going to arrive with a powerful base to construct off. A key instance of that got here when LSU fended off a number of high suitors, together with Texas A&M, and saved top-ranked prospect Lamar Brown at residence. Projected to the defensive position, he’s an agile and versatile massive man who additionally may excel, if wanted, as an offensive lineman.
LSU additionally added broad receiver Jabari Mack (a powerful route runner) and offensive deal with Brysten Martinez, a pair of in-state four-star recruits who bolster a category that now options greater than half of the top-10 gamers from Louisiana. That features a pair of teammates from Edna Karr Excessive: DT Richard Anderson, a stout presence at greater than 300 kilos with good preliminary quickness, and Aiden Corridor, a security with good size, pace and downhill physicality.
Although a lot of their recruiting success is from inside their major recruiting footprint, the Tigers did exit west to land SC Subsequent 300 CB Havon Finney Jr, who reclassified from the 2027 class. A commit who may show tougher to retain, he has proven he could be bodily in press protection but in addition brings glorious pace to have the ability to run with receivers.
Earlier rating: 16
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 9
Prime offensive prospect: OT Leo Delaney
Prime defensive prospect: S Kentavion Anderson
Clemson is coming off a Faculty Soccer Playoff look, and whereas one other look must wait, the Tigers are utilizing recruiting to proceed their chase of the heights of their mid-2010s success below Dabo Swinney. Regardless of some on-field struggles, their 2026 group is trying extra promising, particularly after a red-hot March through which Swinney landed eight verbals, together with 5 SC Subsequent 300 commits.
A lot of the expertise is at present focused on offense. Naeem Burroughs is a burner within the 100-meter sprint who can take the highest off a protection and has a excessive soccer IQ. Fellow receiver Connor Salmin is one other big-play menace. With some new offensive weapons, the Tigers are ensuring they’ve the time to get the ball downfield by loading up alongside the offensive line. Delaney, Carter Scruggs, Grant Sensible, Adam Guthrie and Chancellor Barclay give the Tigers a number of SC Subsequent 300 OLs to assist reload a senior-heavy unit that’s projected to lose a number of starters after 2025.
They might sooner or later shield fellow four-star Tait Reynolds, a dual-threat QB out of Arizona who may push to be a part of the long-term resolution to switch Cade Klubnik. Whereas the inspiration of the category is on offense, Anderson is a key in-state pickup on the opposite aspect of the ball. Along with his body (roughly 6-2, 190 kilos) and vary, he is usually a versatile back-end defender for the Tigers.
Earlier rating: 17
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 6
Prime offensive prospect: OT Kodi Greene
Prime defensive prospect: DE Derek Colman-Brusa
Jedd Fisch did a superb job bringing in expertise at Arizona and is now working to retool Washington’s roster and get the Huskies again into the playoff hunt. The Huskies received a key recruiting battle by pulling away Greene, an SC Subsequent 300 OL, from rival Oregon. He’s a 300-pounder who strikes very effectively for his measurement with good quickness and the one-time Washington resident is usually a key choice within the trenches. The Huskies went east to land their QB in Derek Zammit, a tricky, good participant with a clean, fast launch. He ought to proceed to enhance with the instruments to develop right into a productive starter.
Washington landed a number of commitments within the secondary to handle that unit. In-state Elijah Durr has good measurement at roughly 6 ft and is clean in his actions. He may develop at cornerback or security. The Huskies additionally added a pair of four-star DBs in CB Jeron Jones, who has good pace, and Gavin Time out of Las Vegas, an aggressive security who tallied greater than 100 tackles as a junior.
Earlier rating: 18
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 4
Prime offensive prospect: OT Felix Ojo
Prime defensive prospect: S LaDamion Guyton
The Crimson Raiders have been lively within the switch portal, however Joey McGuire & Co. additionally stay dedicated to constructing their roster via excessive faculties. He pulled off an enormous in-state win touchdown five-star offensive deal with Felix Ojo. It is the second time McGuire has landed an in-state five-star prospect (Micah Hudson, 2024). Ojo is lean and desires some additional improvement however has elite size, bends effectively and brings a excessive ceiling for improvement. In-state guard Jerald Mays is one other good addition to that unit, as he’s a thickly constructed lineman with good ft.
LaDamion Guyton added a second five-star to the category, and the Crimson Raiders acquired extra excellent news after his dedication when it was introduced he was reclassifying from 2027 to 2026. His sooner-than-expected arrival could possibly be beneficial as he possesses the instruments to switch the pass-rushing manufacturing they’ll lose when David Bailey strikes on.
Whereas the hope is Hudson will nonetheless get away and meet expectations, Tech is including to the receiver room in four-star Chase Campbell, a goal with good pace and physique management who has amassed over 160 receptions with 35 TDs between his sophomore and junior years. In-state security Donovan Webb can shut effectively and has robust ball abilities to complete and generate turnovers. He was place MVP at this spring’s UA Dallas camp.
Earlier rating: 19
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 3
Prime offensive prospect: QB Ryder Lyons
Prime defensive prospect: DE Braxton Lindsey
Kalani Sitake’s 2026 class has the potential to be program-defining as BYU builds on the momentum of final yr’s 11-win season adopted by a powerful on-field efficiency in 2025. The Cougars at present maintain commitments from three top-100 SC Subsequent 300 standouts — led by tight finish Brock Harris and quarterback Ryder Lyons — marking what could possibly be their most extremely rated duo of highschool signees within the SC Subsequent 300 period relationship to 2006).
Harris, a 6-foot-7, 240-pound in-state product, has reworked from a jumbo wideout into one of many nation’s premier tight ends, including measurement whereas retaining his fluid route-running and broad catch radius. He additionally brings toughness, having competed on the 2025 Below Armour All-America Sport with a forged on his hand. If all goes in accordance with plan, Harris will catch loads of passes from Lyons, a four-star quarterback who received California’s Gatorade Participant of the Yr award this fall. Lyons’ dedication represents a full-circle win for BYU. The Cougars supplied him as an eighth grader and held off the likes of USC and Oregon to safe his dedication.
The third SC Subsequent 300 prospect is two-way lineman Bott Mulitalo, who dedicated in March and could possibly be tasked with defending Lyons down the street, including to what has the makings of a historic haul in Provo.
Earlier rating: 20
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 7
Prime offensive prospect: RB Damarius Yates
Prime defensive prospect: LB JaMichael Garrett
The Rebels have relied closely on the switch portal, however not at all have turned their again on bringing in younger expertise. They signed a top-20 class for 2025 as effectively one of many high 10 newcomer lessons for the final cycle. Damarius Yates was a key in-state hold, as he rushed for greater than 1,300 yards as a junior for Kemper County and caught 31 passes. He possesses explosive lateral motion with the acceleration to separate from defenders. Corey Barber is a receiver with good pace and is usually a vertical menace in addition to create performs on jet sweeps.
On protection, DEs Landon Barnes and Carmelow Reed each want additional improvement however deliver good instruments. Barnes is out of one of many high packages in Texas (Duncanville) and makes use of his arms effectively and might set the sting. Reed has a giant body and possesses good first-step quickness. The Rebels added to their four-star defensive haul with Dorian Barney, a flip from Michigan who’s a fluid and instinctive cowl nook.
Earlier rating: 21
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 3
Prime offensive prospect: QB Bowe Bentley
Prime defensive prospect: DE Jake Kreul
Oklahoma’s 2026 recruiting class could be center of the pack to date within the SEC, but it surely’s anchored by one of many high quarterback prospects within the nation. Bowe Bentley, a four-star signal-caller from Celina (Texas) Excessive, offers the Sooners a dynamic participant round whom to construct. Bentley is a dual-threat passer who pairs spectacular manufacturing with the type of arm expertise, mobility and management — to not point out a little bit of improvisation — that may form a category.
Bentley is one in every of a number of four-stars at present within the group. He is joined by broad receiver Daniel Odom out of St. John Bosco (California). The 6-foot-2, 190-pound goal has size, runs polished routes and has misleading pace off the road. Oklahoma has layered in a slew of signings alongside the offensive and defensive fronts, together with Brian Harris, a 6-3, 280-pounder out of Florida. He is a disruptive inside run defender with a formidable motor. One other key addition out of Florida — and a giant increase to the category total — was five-star DE Jake Kreul, who brings an explosive first step, good bend and a relentless motor and will be capable to work his approach into the combo in Yr 1.
Earlier rating: 22
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 5
Prime offensive prospect: OT Darius Grey
Prime defensive prospect: S J’Zavien Currence
South Carolina practically made the Faculty Soccer Playoff, and Shane Beamer retains brightening the Gamecocks’ future outlook as effectively. South Carolina added J’Zavien Currence out of the identical highschool, South Pointe Excessive College, as former Gamecocks star Jadeveon Clowney. Currence is a flexible defender along with his mix of measurement, versatility and pace. He may keep within the secondary, or if he continues to develop, he may transfer to linebacker. Additionally on protection, South Carolina has added a number of four-star defensive ends, together with Keenan Britt. Britt lacks splendid top however has good arm size and preliminary quickness. He performs with leverage and is usually a disruptive presence along with his mix of pace and energy.
On the heels of a deep and proficient 2025 cycle receiver haul, the Gamecocks proceed so as to add younger expertise to that unit, touchdown in-state SC Subsequent 300 prospect Sequel Patterson. A multi-sport athlete who can play on both aspect of the ball, he tasks to receiver the place he is usually a productive goal as a fast and sharp route runner. SC Subsequent 300 QB Landon Duckworth, a passer with a powerful arm, brings excessive upside with glorious bodily instruments to develop. 4-star in-state offensive deal with Zyon Guiles is a 6-foot-5, 295-pound mauler with highly effective arms and get in touch with explosiveness, which ought to bode effectively even when he is requested to maneuver inside.
Earlier rating: 24
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 5
Prime offensive prospect: OT Evan Goodwin
Prime defensive prospect: LB Kenneth Goodwin
The Mustangs charged into the CFP final season and are exhibiting indicators they plan to be constant contenders. Capitalizing on the wealthy expertise base in Texas, they’ve added a number of in-state prospects, together with SC Subsequent 300 again Christian Rhodes. An explosive runner who has been recorded hitting higher than 21 mph in recreation play, he rushed for greater than 1,200 yards as a junior. To assist clear operating lanes, the Mustangs have added a number of offensive linemen, together with Evan Goodwin, an enormous presence at 6-foot-7 and 320 kilos, and in-state guard Drew Evers, a thickly constructed and robust blocker who can latch on and management defenders.
Excessive three-star Aljour Miles II is one other good in-state add, as he’s a prolonged receiver with good quickness and physique management. One other receiving goal with big-play potential, Jakai Anderson, was pulled out of Louisiana. Not fairly as massive a goal, he brings a very good mix of pace and elusiveness and may be productive within the return recreation. On protection, the addition of DE Hudson Woods is a giant plus. Woods exhibits some savvy as a move rusher, with lively arms and good bend. LB Kenneth Goodwin out of California is usually a bodily participant with the flexibility to hurry the passer in addition to make performs in protection.
Earlier rating: 25
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 5
Prime offensive prospect: WR Jordan Clay
Prime defensive prospect: DE Jamarion Carlton
Baylor picked up a WR with robust ties to this system in London Smith, whose father was a soccer and basketball star at Baylor and whose mom was a nationwide champion triple jumper for the Bears. Unsurprisingly, Smith is a fast, clean goal with good physique management. One other key add at WR is Jordan Clay, a nice-sized goal at near 6-3 and 200 kilos who additionally possesses superb physique management.
Regardless of a disappointing season on the sphere, the Bears have received some recruiting battles this fall, together with bringing four-star Ryelan Morris again into the fold after a stint when he had dedicated to Stanford. Though diminutive, he’s versatile in how he could be utilized inside their offense. He’s fast with good arms and greatest tasks as a slot receiver, the place he could be harmful after the catch.
Additional capitalizing on in-state expertise, Baylor landed SC Subsequent 300 DE Jamarion Carlton and SC Subsequent 300 CB Jamarion Vincent, who possesses coveted measurement at roughly 6-2 and blends that with good pace and clean actions.
Earlier rating: 27
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: WR Calvin Russell
Prime defensive prospect: DE Kamron Wilson
The Fran Brown period in Syracuse actually is not boring. He led the Orange to only their second 10-win season since 2001 behind Ohio State switch Kyle McCord, then landed a stable 2025 recruiting class. Now he is pushing for extra expertise in 2026. They stunned many by beating a number of high packages, together with Michigan, for SC Subsequent 300 WR Calvin Russell, a prolonged however clean goal who plans to additionally play basketball with the Orange.
4-star defensive finish Jarius Rodgers, additionally out of Florida, is amongst Brown’s largest will get to date. The 6-5 220-pounder has super size and a formidable observe background. He has appreciable bodily instruments and upside if Syracuse’s teaching workers can harness it. Wilson is one other massive pull out of Florida; the sting defender has good preliminary quickness and tallied 17 sacks in 2024.
OT Javeion Cooper has actual upside too. He has good measurement (6-5, 300 kilos) but performs with spectacular stability for somebody along with his energy and get in touch with explosiveness. The Orange even have been lively within the mid-Atlantic, touchdown three receivers from Delaware. Amongst that group is B.J. Garrett, a giant goal (6-3, 191 kilos) with good arms who may develop right into a participant within the mould of Oronde Gadsden, who had related measurables popping out within the 2021 class.
Earlier rating: 26
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: ATH Nasir Rankin
Prime defensive prospect: CB Nick Hankins
Good recruiting begins at residence, and an early precedence for the Preventing Illini was in-state athlete Nasir Rankin. A two-sport star who additionally excels on the hardwood, the SC Subsequent 300 prospect tasks to broad receiver, the place he is usually a playmaker with good arms and the flexibility to make defenders miss after the catch. Additionally from in-state, massive man Casey Thomann is among the high OL prospects in Illinois, and three-star Tony Balanganayi is an fascinating massive man. He tasks to the defensive position, the place he has proven he could be disruptive, however with extra mass may provide increased upside as an OL. Nick Hankins is one other key in-state hold, because the aggressive defender with a very good motor was a riser within the fall participant rankings replace.
From inside the Massive Ten footprint, four-star Cam Thomas (Ohio) is a defender with an impressive first step and will become an edge rusher with massive upside. Parker Crim brings good arm size, can transfer effectively and has proven he could be explosive off the ball. Tony Williams, out of Florida, is a center linebacker with good instincts and is usually a bodily presence between the tackles.
Earlier rating: 30
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: OT Johnnie Jones
Prime defensive prospect: DT Tajh Overton
Missouri has leveled up over the previous three years below Eli Drinkwitz and has a shot to win at the least 10 video games for the third consecutive season. Whereas the Tigers’ 2026 class has come collectively a little bit later than many different power-conference packages, this class has surged throughout the fall and constructed a stable basis, together with a pair of SC Subsequent 300 offensive linemen in Johnnie Jones and Brandon Anderson. At 6-foot-6, Jones has all of the bodily markers of a Energy 4 offensive deal with. Anderson’s 340-pound body is healthier fitted to the inside, the place he is robust on the level of assault, likes to climb to the second stage and has sufficient foot quickness to anchor down in move safety.
The Tigers have additionally added a pair of four-stars at talent positions. Florida native Jabari Brady is a 6-2 broad receiver with an enormous catch radius due to his 81-inch wingspan. Drinkwitz additionally picked up a dedication in early October from operating again Terry Hodges, who has been recorded hitting as much as 21 mph on tape.
Earlier rating: 28
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: RB Henry Ohlinger
Prime defensive prospect: DT Gabe Hill
Curt Cignetti continues to show that his program-building abilities translate to the Energy 4. Now he is establishing a basis for sustained success by assembling one of many program’s most promising defensive recruiting lessons in current reminiscence. The Hoosiers have put explicit emphasis on the defensive position. 4-star deal with Cameron McHaney, a thickly constructed inside lineman from IMG Academy, exhibits preliminary quickness off the snap and performs with violence and disruption. He tasks as a pocket-pusher who can anchor or assault in a number of fronts. Becoming a member of him are a pair of four-star defensive ends: Gabe Hill and Kevontay Hugan. Hill, at 6-foot-2 and 240 kilos, pairs an explosive first step with robust arms and a relentless motor. Hugan, one other high-upside edge rusher, rounds out a proficient group of trench commits.
On offense, a high commit is broad receiver Kortez Rupert, a 5-foot-11, 155-pound speedster from East Saint Louis Excessive, the identical program that produced Luther Burden. Rupert is not the identical caliber of prospect, however he exhibits spectacular go off the road and will develop right into a harmful slot menace. Henry Ohlinger has the look of a Massive Ten again at practically 6-1 and 215 kilos; as a junior, he rushed for greater than 1,700 yards with 32 TDs.
Earlier rating: 31
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: ATH Roman Voss
Prime defensive prospect: DL Howie Johnson
The Gophers will not be a category that will likely be heavy with SC Subsequent 300 commits, however they’re assembling a powerful class anchored by a plethora of excessive three-star prospects. CBs Justin Hopkins and Likelihood Payne are good examples, as is edge defender Aaden Aytch. A prospect with a lean construct, Aytch must proceed to develop, however he brings a excessive ceiling as he has good size, shows wiry power, can redirect effectively and be a consider pursuit. Versatile DL Howie Johnson is the top-rated participant within the state and is an explosive defender with a very good motor and energy.
Beefing up the offensive line, they’ve a number of commits, led by Andrew Trout, one of many high gamers within the state and a four-star OT. One other key in-state hold was Roman Voss, who was additionally pursued by Alabama. Listed as an athlete, he has expertise as a QB, however tasks to TE and is usually a versatile weapon for the Minnesota offense.
Earlier rating: 32
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: QB Keisean Henderson
Prime defensive prospect: CB Paris Melvin Jr.
It has been practically a decade since Houston bought a five-star highschool recruit to campus when it reeled in future NFL defensive deal with Ed Oliver. That can change in 2026 if Houston and coach Willie Fritz hold onto Keisean Henderson, the nation’s high dual-threat quarterback prospect. The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder is an distinctive athlete — a lot in order that some evaluators puzzled whether or not he’ll in the end be higher served at a special place. However Fritz has remained steadfast that the Cougars envision Henderson as a signal-caller, and he has a powerful current observe report of manufacturing on the place, having coached Darian Mensah at Tulane. They will have to proceed to develop Henderson’s recreation, however there is no denying he has bought a dizzying array of bodily presents, arm expertise and game-changing mobility. That was on show when he kicked off his senior season with a seven-TD efficiency, together with six via the air.
Henderson is the headliner, however he isn’t the one ranked recruit in Houston’s class. Jayden Warren is a 6-foot-2, 185-pound goal who dedicated to the Cougars in mid-July. He has glorious pace and might take the highest off a protection as a vertical menace.
Earlier rating: 33
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: WR Dyzier Carter
Prime defensive prospect: ATH Chris Hewitt Jr.
The Scarlet Knights have added some high expertise to their broad receiver room with Dyzier Carter and Elias Coke, who’re longtime commits, having joined the category earlier than the 2024 season began. Carter is an efficient route runner with robust arms and could possibly be a fast contributor. Coke is a pleasant goal at roughly 6-foot-2.
On protection, Joey Kopec is a two-way participant in highschool, contributing at RB and LB. He has good vary and is efficient dropping into protection. A part of a giant June haul, Rinaldo Callaway, out of Georgia, is an fascinating addition to regulate. A rangy edge defender, he’s uncooked and desires improvement however exhibits a pleasant ceiling for improvement and will develop right into a disruptive move rusher. Athlete Chris Hewitt tasks to the secondary.
At all times lively in Florida, the Scarlet Knights landed Reece Beck, a DE with good bodily instruments, body, attain and lively arms. He could be robust in opposition to the run and productive as a move rusher. They won’t want to attend for edge defender Wydeek Collier, a giant riser within the 2026 rankings after the spring analysis interval, who reclassified and joined Rutgers’ 2025 class.
Earlier rating: 29
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: QB Briggs Cherry
Prime offensive prospect: S Jaydin Broadnax
Jeff Brohm has raised Louisville’s flooring with a powerful report to go along with an look within the ACC championship recreation two years in the past and a push to get again there this season. His 2026 class has the gamers to maintain this system transferring in the fitting path. SC Subsequent 300 defensive again Jaydin Broadnax, out of Florida, is the most important get to date. At practically 6-foot-3, he has nice size, stability and physique management for a nook. LB Karsten Busch is a pleasant addition from inside the state who will assistance on protection. He possesses good measurement and the flexibility to be a bodily, downhill presence in opposition to the run. Sam Dawson is one other in-state defensive add. He’s a DT with lively, heavy arms and good energy who might help stuff the run.
QB Briggs Cherry has carried out effectively throughout in-person evaluations, together with profitable positional MVP throughout the UA New Orleans camp in March. The strong-armed passer has risen within the rankings, proving to be a key January pickup.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: QB Tradon Bessinger
Prime defensive prospect: OLB Julian Manson
Iowa has unapologetically constructed an id on protection, toughness and reliable offensive line play. So it is no shock its 2026 class primarily follows go well with. In-state SC Subsequent 300 OT Carson Nielsen, at 6-foot-7 and 275 kilos, is an extended, athletic deal with with fast ft and stable stability with loads of room to pack on extra power to a body that already has elite size. He is nonetheless engaged on sustaining constant pad stage, however his aggression and enhancing method stand out on tape.
On protection, LB Julian Manson is one other in-state hold who brings a wealth of upside. He’s lengthy and clean in his actions and exhibits he could be efficient in area, but in addition brings the toughness to set the sting and defend the run. The Hawkeyes pulled LB Billy Weivoda out of one of many high packages in Georgia (Milton Excessive). It is simple to see what attracted the Hawkeyes to him as he’s a tricky, well-rounded participant who’s lively and productive on particular groups, together with blocking a number of punts as a junior.
An enormous late add to this class was QB Tradon Bessinger out of Utah, a productive passer with a fast launch who threw for greater than 10,000 yards and greater than 100 TD passes in his highschool profession.
Earlier rating: 34
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 6
Prime offensive prospect: QB Peyton Falzone
Prime defensive prospect: S Bralan Womack
Although different groups have extra complete commits at this stage and this class has undergone some change, Hugh Freeze had attracted some premium expertise to the Plains. The brand new workers might want to hold this smaller group collectively, and in the event that they do, they will have a very good basis to construct upon.
Though they’ve misplaced some defensive front-seven commits throughout the course of, Jaquez Wilkes stays on board and provides them a flexible LB who has posted spectacular stats. The in-state athlete heading into his senior season has rushed for greater than 3,000 yards and posted back-to-back 100-tackle seasons. The previous workers additionally was in a position to deliver LB Shadarius Toodle again into the combo after flipping him again from SEC rival Georgia, and so they additionally had scored a key recruiting win by touchdown top-five security Bralan Womack, beating out convention rivals Florida and Texas A&M.
An intriguing add is Nikau Hepi, an enormous OL prospect out of the Asia-Pacific NFL Academy in Australia. Though his abilities are uncooked, he bends effectively and exhibits super upside. The Tigers have been using the portal and a number of other gamers at QB, and the brand new workers might want to stabilize that place, however this class features a quarterback to develop in Peyton Falzone.
Earlier rating: 43
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OT Kevin Brown
Prime defensive prospect: CB Vincent Smith
Within the golden days of his first stint at West Virginia, Wealthy Rodriguez turned missed three-stars corresponding to Pat White and Steve Slaton into improbable scheme suits. He is as soon as once more assembling a category which may lack star energy however has loads of depth, notably at operating again. The Mountaineers have picked up commitments from high-three star Tennessee native Christopher Talley, plus a mid-July dedication from SirPaul Cheeks, who has the explosive lateral agility and ball abilities to become an all-purpose menace.
When Rodriguez took over, he wanted to patchwork the offensive line and now must improve it. He took a giant step in that path by touchdown SC Subsequent 300 OT Kevin Brown. The one-time Penn State commit and the son of a former Mountaineers OL is a giant, versatile participant who could possibly be a plug-and-play choice.
The secondary can be a power. West Virginia’s top-ranked defensive pledge is nook Vincent Smith, who brings a powerful 6-foot-2, 200-pound body and impressed on the camp circuit with physicality and stunning quickness. The Mountaineers may nonetheless search one other quarterback, however the class’s X issue could possibly be athlete Jyron Hughley. The Florida native has work to do as a passer, however his mobility may intrigue Rodriguez in a hybrid position.
Earlier rating: 36
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: ATH Damon Ferguson
Prime defensive prospect: OLB Reston Lehman
Pat Narduzzi and Pittsburgh have not secured a number of SC Subsequent 300 commits in a single class since 2021. If issues maintain, that is set to alter in 2026. The Panthers landed commitments from a pair of four-stars: outdoors linebacker Reston Lehman, out of Pennsylvania, and athlete Damon Ferguson. Lehman has stable measurement at 6-foot-3, 230 kilos and has the flexibility to get after quarterbacks off the sting but in addition drop into protection. He is snug monitoring the quarterback as a move rusher and has already begun to point out the makings of a number of pass-rush strikes. He is one in every of a number of intriguing linebacker additions, alongside three-star outdoors linebacker Isaiah Simmons and three-star inside linebacker Desmond Johnson out of Miami.
Pitt hasn’t produced a 1,000-yard rusher since Israel Abanikanda in 2022. Ferguson actually has the uncooked instruments to alter that. The Maryland native is a fast runner who can change path with out skipping a beat and runs low to the bottom. His suddenness and pace make him a gorgeous choice within the move recreation too and will even translate to work within the defensive secondary if wanted.
Earlier rating: 35
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OG Marek Jin
Prime defensive prospect: DE Mason Leak
Invoice O’Brien has injected new life into Boston Faculty, partially by returning this system to its native roots. That has continued to date along with his 2026 class, with practically half of its commits hailing from Massachusetts, Connecticut or New York. A kind of prospects is Mason Leak, who’s an fascinating addition that may possible want developmental time however flashes superb uncooked instruments and could possibly be a breakout participant. The Eagles added two promising QBs this cycle as effectively in Femi Babalola. He has a rangy body, examined effectively in offseason camp and possesses a powerful, correct arm.
On the program’s top, BC constructed a repute for creating NFL-caliber expertise, notably alongside the offensive line and on protection, and the Eagles are working onerous to get again to that stage. An early commit from in-state is OT Brady Bekkenhuis, who’s a tenacious blocker with upside. 4-star Marek Jin is a versatile OL prospect who performs with good leverage, and with continued improvement and focus, Jin could possibly be a key contributor within the trenches.
Earlier rating: 37
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: QB Jake Fette
Prime defensive prospect: DE Julian Hugo
Kenny Dillingham deftly pulled all roster-building levers accessible to him as he restored the Solar Devils to nationwide relevancy. They’ve an fascinating 2026 class that features an SC Subsequent 300 QB. 4-star Texas native Jake Fette is a dual-threat playmaker with glorious short-area quickness and a clean, constant launch. Arizona State has already landed a pair of tight ends alongside him, together with Hayden Vercher, who could possibly be a weapon on the place as he possesses glorious ball abilities and is an efficient route runner with greater than 1,000 yards receiving in 2024.
On protection, Julian Hugo was a pleasant pull out of Texas as he’s an explosive defender with lively arms and posted double-digit sacks as a junior.
Earlier rating: 38
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OG Jalayne Miller
Prime defensive prospect: S Lasiah Jackson
The Cardinal are working to bounce again from a 3-9 marketing campaign and their 2026 class is exhibiting the instruments to make future enhancements. They beat out packages together with Alabama and Florida State for SC Subsequent 300 DB Lasiah Jackson out of Georgia, a defender with good size and vary. Keysaun Eleazer is a prolonged (6-foot-5) edge participant with good agility who brings excessive upside as a move rusher.
Having had a repute for fielding glorious OLs not way back, they want to rebuild that unit right into a power with a number of massive males dedicated. Jalayne Miller, out of Arizona, possesses good ft and suppleness, and Blaise Thomassie could possibly be a sleeper add. He carried out very effectively at a loaded UA New Orleans camp between his junior and senior years. He possesses good physique quickness, is excellent along with his arms and will develop at OG or middle.
Earlier rating: 39
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 2
Prime offensive prospect: QB Oscar Rios
Prime defensive prospect: DE Prince Williams
Arizona’s program has oscillated between unimaginable highs, profitable 10 video games two seasons in the past and sending Tetairoa McMillan to the NFL, and painful lows, with a four-win marketing campaign in Brent Brennan’s first season. One of many few constants amid loads of program upheaval has been quarterback Noah Fifita, who’s sixth in program historical past in passing yards (5,955) and seventh in touchdowns (44). Arizona’s 2026 class may have Fifita’s successor.
The Wildcats landed a dedication from four-star California native Oscar Rios in late June. An SC Subsequent 300 QB, Rios has developed from a tall, lanky underclassman right into a strong-armed, assured passer able to driving the ball vertically whereas profitable over teammates and coaches along with his aggressive demeanor. Touchdown Rios was a giant win, and Arizona continued the momentum in early July, touchdown a dedication from fellow four-star Prince Williams. The Bishop Gorman defensive finish stands 6-foot-2, 255 kilos and does not again down from bigger offensive tackles, nor does he cede reps in camp settings. He has the kind of aggressive nature and flexibility a defensive position room can rally round. That duo varieties a formidable basis for Arizona to proceed constructing out its 2026 class.
Earlier rating: 40
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: QB Kayd Coffman
Prime defensive prospect: DE Fameitau Siale
Below Jonathan Smith, Michigan State is seeking to recapture its standing among the many Massive Ten’s upper-tier packages, which has turn out to be tougher over the previous few years. Having an in-state, homegrown signal-caller to shepherd in a brand new period would definitely inject extra enthusiasm into this system. Enter Kayd Coffman, a 6-foot-2, 195-pounder out of East Kentwood Excessive College in Michigan and an SC Subsequent 300 prospect. Coffman has a fast, snappy launch with the footwork and mobility to develop right into a dynamic passer on the run.
Amongst a number of pass-catchers already pledged in Michigan State’s class who could possibly be future targets for Coffman are three-stars Samson Gash and Zachary Washington. Going again to his Pacific Northwest ties, Smith pulled out of Washington DE Fameitau Siale, who has good explosiveness and energy.
Earlier rating: 44
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OG Vincent Johnson Jr.
Prime defensive prospect: DE Jesse Ford
After a step again in 2024, TCU is clearly prioritizing reinforcements alongside its entrance in 2026 because it tries to get again to Faculty Soccer Playoff competition below Sonny Dykes. An early basis was set with in-state defensive linemen, and so they come in several styles and sizes. SC Subsequent 300 defensive finish Jesse Ford leads that group. He has been a productive, disruptive presence at 6-5 and 230 kilos with a formidable first step and room to maintain packing weight onto his body. In-state DTs Maddox Flynt and Duncan McGhee are robust three-star additions as each present they are often lively with their arms and have good power.
On offense, QB Jack Daulton accomplished 73% of his passes as a junior and on movie exhibits he could be an efficient runner. The Horned Frogs have additionally added a number of gamers to their O-line, led by top-30 OG Vincent Jackson Jr., to assist shield their quarterback and energy their run recreation.
Earlier rating: 41
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: TE Taimane Purcell
Prime defensive prospect: DE Camron Brooks
In Justin Wilcox’s eight seasons, Cal has been regular, albeit unspectacular, by no means dropping greater than eight video games however by no means profitable greater than eight. If the Golden Bears’ 2026 class is any indication, their teaching workers actually is not leaving any stone unturned of their pursuit to lift the ceiling of this system. Defensive finish Camron Brooks hails from Georgia and picked Cal after taking visits to Clemson, Florida State and Ohio State. At 6-foot-3, 230 kilos, Brooks has glorious size and preliminary burst. He is one in every of two gamers from Thomas County Central Excessive College who’ve dedicated to Cal within the class, becoming a member of inside lineman Artem Korchagin.
Cal additionally dipped into Hawai’i to land 4 prospects: tight finish Taimane Purcell, offensive guard Kamo’i Huihui-White, quarterback Nainoa Lopes and offensive deal with Esaiah Wong. The category may gel round in-state quarterback Brady Palmer, a three-star pocket passer out of San Diego. He is a poised, correct passer who has sufficient athleticism to increase performs and has been a frequent competitor on the camp circuit.
Earlier rating: 42
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: QB Michael Mitchell Jr
Prime defensive prospect: S Bradley Brown
Vanderbilt is off to its greatest begin in practically 20 years. Veteran quarterback Diego Pavia is on the middle of the Commodores’ turnaround, and he depends on a forged of skilled playmakers, together with senior tight finish Eli Stowers. Their 2026 class is crammed with depth to assist replenish these key positions because the roster turns over, together with at quarterback, the place Vanderbilt went throughout the nation for dual-threat QB Michael Mitchell Jr. out of San Francisco. The 5-foot-10 Mitchell is a two-time MVP of the Below Armour Utah camp with spectacular arm power and improvisational capability regardless of his measurement.
He’ll have expertise round him, together with in-state receiver Keeyshawn Tabuteau (he has been as much as 21.6 mph on movie) and operating again Evan Hampton, who flipped from Louisville in July. He can rise up to hurry shortly and enjoys operating via contact. Vanderbilt additionally added South Carolina product Tilden Riley, a 6-5 wideout who tasks to tight finish and will ultimately change Stowers along with his measurement and purple zone capability. He has actual pass-catching upside.
Earlier rating: 45
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: QB Matt Ponatoski
Prime defensive prospect: S Jordan Crutchfield
This is not the deepest class on paper, however Kentucky has landed high quality expertise, together with 4 four-stars. Amongst that group is WR Denairius Grey, who beforehand dedicated to Auburn for 18 months. The 6-1 Chaminade-Madonna product brings size, athleticism and big-game expertise.
Maybe probably the most fascinating addition is quarterback Matt Ponatoski. The one-time Missouri commit is Ohio’s reigning Gatorade Participant of the Yr in each soccer and baseball and has been on a gradual ascent over the previous yr. He is a artful, savvy passer with a low-slot launch and sufficient mobility to increase performs. Kentucky followers might want to regulate Ponatoski’s baseball exploits this spring, as he has official first-round upside on the diamond, which may affect his probabilities of attending to campus.
The Wildcats scored some robust additions for his or her secondary in Jordan Crutchfield (6-3) and Messiah Tilson (6-1). Each possess good measurement and size, with Tilson bringing a very good mix of pace and agility and Crutchfield providing versatility along with his vary and measurement to play in area but in addition be efficient taking part in close to the road of scrimmage.
Earlier rating: 48
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OT Courtney Heard
Prime defensive prospect: CB Traeviss Stevenson
Those that know Brent Key possible aren’t stunned to see that his 2026 class, to date at the least, is not notably flashy however has loads of depth, particularly alongside the offensive and defensive traces. However he additionally landed a dedication from Jaedyn Terry, a nook who has glorious size at 6-3 and the athleticism to flip his hips and run with receivers on the boundary. A excessive three-star, Terry has loads of upside in the fitting improvement setting. SC Subsequent 300 prospect Traeviss Stevenson is one other massive in-state hold for the secondary as he has examined effectively in camp settings and exhibits on movie he could be bodily in run assist.
The Yellow Jackets’ class additionally features a pair of twins alongside the offensive line: 6-6 Georgia natives Courtney and Courtlin Heard. Courtney profiles greatest at deal with, the place he is a bodily, aggressive bookend with elite measurement and spectacular change-of-direction abilities. Anticipate him to turn out to be extra highly effective as he matures. There’s an opportunity Courtlin may line up alongside his twin brother at guard. He is a bit larger, checking in close to 330 kilos, and he is a mauling sort of inside lineman who’s a headache for defensive linemen to shake as soon as he latches on. If he can develop his physique in the fitting approach, he may sooner or later anchor the inside of an offensive line.
Earlier rating: 51
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: QB Miles Teodecki
Prime defensive prospect: DE Tucker Ashford
The Wildcats might want to proceed to hit on a number of under-the-radar varieties on this class to assist construct upon and maybe reshape their id in 2026 and past. Tucker Ashford is an efficient begin. The 6-foot-3, 245-pounder is one in every of two four-stars within the class. The Fort Price, Texas, native has spectacular instruments — he is athletic sufficient to play tight finish and even Wildcat quarterback — with the dimensions, play power and vary that ought to translate effectively to Saturdays.
Miles Teodecki, one other Texas native, is the opposite four-star. The quarterback had curiosity from Ivy League faculties earlier than a formidable evolution during the last season as a productive prep star who’s prepared to push the ball down the sphere from a decrease arm slot. He is not practically the runner that Avery Johnson is, however Kansas State’s class could have the inspiration of an offensive line constructed to guard him. The Wildcats at present have a number of three-star pledges alongside the offensive line, led by a pair of Texas tackles in Keegan Collins and Justin Morales.
Earlier rating: 50
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: OT Kaden Snyder
Prime defensive prospect: DE Hunter Higgins
Lance Leipold is not any stranger to constructing a program and is working to fortify Kansas’ 2026 class. The Jayhawks have a couple of offensive linemen dedicated, led by 6-foot-5 Kansas native Kaden Snyder, who has an attractive mixture of athleticism, pass-protection abilities and upside if he can proceed to fill out his body. TE Jack Utz may additionally assist as a blocker in addition to assist transfer the chains as a receiving goal along with his mix of measurement, physique management and good arms.
The Jalon Daniels period enters its sixth and remaining season in 2025. In-state three-star commit Jaylen Mason is an intriguing developmental choice at QB. Kansas additionally added RB Kaydin “KD” Jones for its backfield. The one-time Oklahoma State commit has good imaginative and prescient and has confirmed to be productive with three straight 1,000-plus-yard seasons heading into 2025.
Earlier rating: 52
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: WR Zayion Cotton
Prime defensive prospect: DT Tavion Atkinson (JC)
Jeff Lebby faces a frightening SEC rebuild as he tries to reboot Mississippi State. The Bulldogs have not landed many blue-chippers — the highest 10 in-state recruits are dedicated elsewhere — however they’re steadily including expertise and producing extra encouraging outcomes on the sphere, corresponding to a house win over Arizona State earlier this season. The 2026 class is shaping as much as strike an identical word: It is not flush with high-end expertise, however there’s depth right here.
Among the many high commits are a number of receivers, headlined by 6-foot-5, 215-pound Zayion Cotton, a flexible goal who runs a full route tree and stays a vertical menace with power, pace and high-point capability. These receivers may sooner or later battle for targets from three-star quarterback Brodie McWhorter, who boasts commanding arm expertise. On the opposite aspect of the ball, Kaleb Morris can provide some versatility to the defensive entrance, possesses a very good preliminary burst and flashes good energy.
Earlier rating: 46
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: WR Jayden Petit
Prime defensive prospect: DE Yahya Gaad
The Badgers have proven they will use a lift to their offensive energy and their 2026 class has some early sizzle on that aspect of the ball. Jayden Petit out of Florida, their lone SC Subsequent 300 commit, pledged to Wisconsin after visiting Oklahoma, North Carolina and Miami. It is simple to dream of how he may use his 6-foot-4 body to high-point the ball as a vertical menace to open up the Badgers’ offense.
Petit is one in every of a number of four-star prospects in Wisconsin’s class. Georgia operating again Amari Latimer is ready to observe his brother, beginning nickel Geimere Latimer, to campus. Washington athlete Jack Sievers has a 6-4 body and the basketball background and athletic instruments groups covet out of tight ends, although he has additionally proven some chops as an edge rusher if the Badgers shift him to protection. The success of Wisconsin’s class may hinge on four-star quarterback Ryan Hopkins. He has loads of big-game expertise at Mater Dei (California) with spectacular athleticism, a pleasant throwing stroke and loads of velocity.
Earlier rating: 47
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OT Kelvin Obot
Prime defensive prospect: LB LaGary Mitchell
One of the best packages know the best way to establish expertise that accentuates their participant improvement strengths. So when Utah targets offensive linemen, concentrate. In 2023, the Utes landed a pair of four-star SC Subsequent 300 offensive linemen in Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, who now bookend their beginning offensive line. Their high goal to date in 2026 is Kelvin Obot, one other SC Subsequent 300 deal with. The 6-foot-5, 270-pounder from Idaho is an aggressive, athletic deal with who ought to have sufficient quickness, change-of-direction abilities and method to carry up on the place, particularly if he provides extra mass to a body that has room for it.
Obot is one in every of two Idaho natives on the high of the Utes’ class. The opposite is LaGary Mitchell, a 6-3, 210-pounder who’s like a ball of clay for Utah’s defensive teaching workers to mould at linebacker. He may not have probably the most refined method within the class, however his dynamism and competitiveness typically coated up any deficiencies in highschool, and he may take fairly a leap with extra seasoning. Utah additionally added a pair of in-state move catchers in Jaron and Kennan Pula, an identical twins who flipped their dedication from UCLA over the summer season.
Earlier rating: 49
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OG Sean Stover
Prime defensive prospect: DT Ayden Cain
Manny Diaz has Duke trending up. After signing two SC Subsequent 300 prospects in 2025 — the primary time that has occurred since 2017 — the Blue Devils are assembling one other robust class. Their high 2026 pledge is Sean Stover, a 6-3, 280-pound mauler on the inside offensive line who loves to complete performs on the second stage but in addition exhibits pass-protection method and room for added power.
On the defensive aspect, they’ve landed a number of promising high-three-star DLs together with Ayden Cain, who makes use of leverage effectively and could be an lively presence. He showcased his capability to carry out in opposition to high competitors, profitable DL MVP this previous offseason on the Atlanta UA camp. It is also potential Duke landed an eventual alternative for QB Darian Mensah in Terry Walker III. An Elite 11 finalist, Walker exhibits developmental traits and throws a reasonably deep ball, although his senior season was minimize brief by a torn ACL and he’ll want time to develop extra effectivity in school.
Earlier rating: 54
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: WR Kymistrii Younger
Prime defensive prospect: DT Jamarcus Whyce
The excellent news for Boilermakers followers is that with Barry Odom starting to reshape the roster, Purdue seems to be on sturdier footing than it was a yr in the past. However the Boilermakers will nonetheless want to seek out, develop and retain some under-the-radar expertise.
Their high prize is defensive deal with Jamarcus Whyce, a 300-pound disruptor with quickness and a relentless motor who makes use of his glorious hand power to win one-on-ones often. Purdue flipped him from Louisville and he may staff up effectively with three-star defensive finish commit Katrell Webb, who has spectacular athleticism and has developed from a younger OL right into a productive and promising power-conference-level DL. QB Corin Berry is a kind of less-heralded prospects with the instruments to develop. He has a very good body and stable arm power and accuracy whereas additionally possessing good pace and mobility.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: C Langston Hogg
Prime defensive prospect: DE Sefa Sackey
Yr 1 could not have gone a lot better for Jake Dickert, particularly after the Deacons’ convincing win over North Carolina on Nov. 15. That momentum has carried to the recruiting path with mid-November commitments from Sefa Sackey and Langston Hogg.
Sackey is a captivating four-star prospect out of Cincinnati who had largely a basketball background; that is his first season taking part in varsity soccer. At 6-foot-7, he actually has the size and lean body of a basketball participant, however his bodily instruments and untapped upside current a excessive ceiling as a move rusher. Hogg, a three-star inside lineman out of Georgia, stood out for his flexibility and footwork on the 2025 Below Armour All-American Sport. It is potential he may sooner or later anchor an offensive line for fellow three-star quarterback Grant Lawless, one other key in-state addition for Dickert & Co.
Earlier rating: 55
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: RB Dylan McCoy
Prime defensive prospect: CB Jordyn Greatest
A lot of NC State’s high commits play protection, together with 5 DBs who might help handle a have to bolster the move protection. Jordyn Greatest, a 5-foot-11 South Carolina native and the lone four-star participant of the group, has distinctive pace. His 10.52 time within the 100-meter sprint is among the greatest by a nook within the class and he can change path on a dime. Greatest can be a prepared run defender and has all of the bodily instruments required of a high-level Energy 4 nook. NC State additionally added a pair of Mid-Atlantic linebackers in Koby Sarkodie (Maryland) and Jordan Moreta (New Jersey).
In-state three-star quarterback Jacob Smith has been dedicated to the Wolfpack for greater than a yr. He is again wholesome after tearing his ACL as a junior and has each daring arm expertise and a multisport background, as he is additionally anticipated to play baseball at NC State.
Earlier rating: 53
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: WR Josiah Dozier
Prime defensive prospect: S Amari Jones
South Florida and Alex Golesh aren’t sneaking up on anybody now that they’ve emerged as arguably probably the most harmful Group of 5 staff within the nation. This class should not, both. Even with none SC Subsequent 300 prospects, it has loads of rising expertise. Amari Jones, an IMG Academy product, is the headliner as a 6-foot, 165-pound defensive again with a powerful observe report in opposition to elite competitors.
The category additionally bolsters the second stage with Dennis King III, a twitchy linebacker who can play inside or outdoors, plus edge tasks Latrell Sellers and Ellis Alloway. Whereas the Bulls misplaced one promising WR prospect out of Alabama throughout the cycle in Rhys Dorsey, they’ve one other in Josiah Dozier. Extra fast than quick, he can change path effectively and has greater than 600 yards receiving and double-digit TD receptions as a senior. Golesh additionally secured in-state quarterback Rhys Brush (6-2, 185 kilos), who has a fast, correct launch and underrated athleticism after posting one of many higher vertical leaps of any pocket passer within the class, however he’ll have to get stronger.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: OT Jack Fuchs
Prime defensive prospect: S Davis Kinney
The Wildcats have already surpassed final yr’s win complete and are including items in an try to proceed to ascend. After beating Penn State this season, additionally they benefitted from touchdown one of many Nittany Lions’ former commits in Jack Fuchs. The son of an achieved OL coach, Fuchs is a towering presence at roughly 6-foot-7 who additionally bends effectively with good ft. Additional bolstering their O-line, they added in-state OG Owen Fors, who stands out on movie for his power and tenacious model of play.
On the perimeter, Jaden McDuffie is usually a productive playmaker possessing good pace and having posted a 1,000-yard receiving season as a senior, averaging greater than 20 yards per catch. With a defensive background, David Braun shouldn’t be going to disregard that aspect of the ball, and the Wildcats pulled an instinctive security who is an efficient tackler out of Texas in Davis Kinney.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OG Day’Jon Moore
Prime defensive prospect: DE Zion Elee
The Terrapins will not want to purchase welcome tags in bulk as they’ve one of many smaller lessons amongst Energy 4 packages, however a few of their commits will want no introduction. A key for this program (which has been robust to perform at occasions) is defending its proficient residence turf, and for 2026 it did that by touchdown the top-rated prospect within the DMV space: Zion Elee. An extended and explosive edge defender, Elee can additional affect an already improved move rush by teaming with present freshmen Zahir Mathis and Sidney Stewart. The protection must also profit from the addition of four-star LB Kaden Carter out of Georgia. He has examined effectively in camp settings, strikes effectively on movie and could be an lively presence from sideline to sideline.
On offense, the Terrapins landed two in-state TEs with superb uncooked instruments to develop in Javonte Williams and Damon Corridor Jr. Williams has good ball abilities and exhibits the toughness to develop as a blocker, and Corridor has posted a number of the greatest testing numbers for the place, together with robust 40 numbers.
Earlier rating: 23
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 4
Prime offensive prospect: OG Benjamin Eziuka
Prime defensive prospect: S Matt Sieg
The Nittany Lions jumped out to a quick begin fueled by robust in-state recruiting however are actually in a transitional interval after the dismissal of coach James Franklin. They may attempt to hold the core of this class collectively throughout the teaching change, however that has proved to be difficult. Whereas the category has already seen a number of prospects reopen their recruitments, there may be nonetheless a stable core.
Included in that group is four-star Matt Sieg, a longtime (November 2024) in-state commit. The SC Subsequent 300 security brings vary with glorious recreation pace, having been persistently measured hitting round 21 mph. The Nittany Lions misplaced SC Subsequent 300 OL Kevin Brown however have held on to fellow four-star OL Benjamin Eziuka, who was a place MVP this previous spring on the Ohio UA camp cease and is usually a versatile and agile participant within the trenches.
Franklin could possibly be seeking to deliver Pierce Petersohn with him at Virginia Tech, however holding on to him could possibly be key for a PSU class that has shrunk in measurement. Petersohn brings worth in his versatility and whereas not more likely to make the leap at QB, he may develop right into a productive goal at TE or contribute on the defensive aspect of the ball.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 1
Prime offensive prospect: OT Micah Smith
Prime defensive prospect: DE Carter Gooden
The DeShaun Foster period bought off to a rocky begin and in the end proved to be short-lived. The early-season firing of Foster has shaken up the Bruins’ 2026 class (which was off to a powerful begin), as a number of prospects decommitted following the information of his firing.
The trenches took a very onerous hit with a number of linemen backing off their pledges. However Micah Smith, an SC Subsequent 300 massive man out of Florida, stays on board. Smith was an Below Armour All-American as a junior and has proven he can play in opposition to high competitors and be a well-rounded OT. Tight finish Camden Jensen ought to assist propel the run recreation as effectively, as he is an efficient blocker. They’ve additionally held on to some items that may assist bolster their D-line, together with a pair out of Massachusetts, Tabor Academy teammates DE Carter Gooden and DT Marcus Almada, a three-star with lively arms who performs with good leverage and is a pleasant addition with the four-star Gooden.
The Bruins had added a number of WRs on this class below Foster, and whereas they misplaced a number of, they did maintain on to in-state four-star Kenneth Moore. To assist handle an space of want, Moore is a diminutive however fast goal who’s a clean route runner. He can use extra mass to assist him maintain up, however could possibly be a fast contributor.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: ATH Terrious Favors
Prime defensive prospect: DE Gustaf Henriks Ras
Boise State has carved out a repute as one of many nation’s greatest Group of 5 packages, and the Broncos are prepared to forged a large web of their pursuit of expertise. The category is headlined by Terrious Favors, a 5-foot-9 two-way menace out of Georgia who has excellent burst, physique management and top-end pace. He has the athletic instruments to deal with both slot receiver or nook, in addition to return duties.
Gustaf Henriks Ras is among the cycle’s extra atypical prospects. A local of Sweden, he performed hockey via center faculty, started his soccer profession as a receiver and could possibly be a productive blocking tight finish however tasks greatest to the defensive position, the place he exhibits good power, bend and vary. Ryan Brekke, nevertheless, does challenge to TE. An in-state prospect who was a daily on the camp circuit, he’s not a constant seam-stretching menace, however does possess glorious ball abilities and physique management. The Broncos additionally not too long ago flipped Madden Soliali, a playmaking defensive again from powerhouse Kahuku Excessive in Hawai’i who was beforehand dedicated to UCLA.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: WR Trez Davis
Prime defensive prospect: DT A.J. Westfield
A university soccer playoff contender this season, the Inexperienced Wave are working to remain in that blend for the foreseeable future. With a number of of their present high receivers being at the least redshirt juniors, they’re including new younger targets, together with Trez Davis. An in-state prospect, he possesses a pleasant mix of measurement (6-foot), physique management and explosiveness. Keyshaun Coleman is one other nice-sized goal (6-2) who can be a refined route runner for this stage.
They pulled out of Tennessee lively DT A.J. Westfield, a giant man who has examined effectively and likewise has been utilized at Wildcat QB. He has good burst and could be lively along with his arms and will develop right into a disruptive presence within the trenches.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: OT Mason Bandhauer
Prime defensive prospect: LB Barry Fries
It’s kind of of enterprise as ordinary for the Cyclones on the recruiting path as the category lacks high-profile commits however possesses a deep core of excessive three-star gamers. Out of neighboring Nebraska, Barry Fries is an efficient instance of that, as a tricky, lively ILB prospect who can learn and react effectively and take good angles to the ball.
OL Mason Bandhauer exemplifies that as effectively. Whether or not he transitions at deal with or strikes to OG, he can get good push within the run recreation. At QB, Kase Evans could possibly be an underrated pickup out of Texas. He has a powerful arm and fast launch and could be an correct passer. He is thrown for at the least 2,500 yards in every of the previous 4 seasons.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: OG Austin Hoane
Prime defensive prospect: DT Lance Dawson
Cincinnati is ready to complete with its first profitable season since becoming a member of the Massive 12 in 2023. Scott Satterfield’s workers is now targeted on sustaining that progress, and its 2026 class displays an emphasis on the trenches and defensive depth.
4 of the Bearcats’ high 5 commits are linemen, and lots of of their high prospects are on protection. That features Lance Dawson, an in-state defensive deal with who has drawn curiosity from West Virginia and Illinois this fall. Cincinnati can be including a number of three-star safeties led by Georgia product Markell Taylor, a prepared run defender with the athleticism to match up with operating backs and tight ends. One of many high talent gamers within the class is three-star Dadrien Waller, a 6-foot-5 broad receiver out of Alabama who has a formidable catch radius and adjustability, and he is a strong runner after the catch as effectively.
Earlier rating: NR
SC Subsequent 300 commits: 0
Prime offensive prospect: OG Malik White
Prime defensive prospect: DT Prin Fox
Dan Mullen took over a profitable UNLV program and has saved it among the many high G5 packages, however popping out of his first season he’s nonetheless working to take them to that subsequent stage. Having labored with some high quarterbacks in his profession, it’s no shock that amongst his high commits is high-three star QB Derek Garcia. A passer with a fluid launch, he has proven a quiet confidence throughout in-person evaluations and has thrown for greater than 2,500 yards and 30 TDs his senior yr. A possible goal is Jesse Harden, a rangy receiver with good arms.
Having spent a few years within the SEC, Mullen is aware of the significance of being robust within the trenches, and the category in anchored by a number of massive males. On offense, Malik White is a 300-pounder with nice arm size and, with improvement, he is usually a productive IOL. The Rebels even have a number of DLs onboard, together with Prin Fox. He has a little bit of a ‘tweener construct, however in motion he exhibits good energy, a motor and brings a aggressive demeanor.
