They have had great in-state success with commitments from six of the top 10 players in Pennsylvania, including ESPN 300 OT Drew Shelton. ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 47, ACC rank: 8 of 14 Top defensive commit: Nathan Burrell (three stars). Pac-12 rank: 11 of 12 They added some potential quick help in a pair of JC50 prospects, No. 262) 1 class in 2020, and is fighting to keep that streak going but may fall short. Texas A&M's 2022 class is rated as the best in the history of recruiting rankings. ESPN 300 commits: 19 | Previous ranking: 1, SEC rank: 2 of 14 Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire . 19). ESPN 300 commits: 3 | Previous ranking: 36, SEC rank: 11 of 14 269) 2 prospect Travis Hunter flipped to FCS program Jackson State. 1 OT Rice, who possesses a big frame, good mobility and physical style of play. and for the 2022 class, the cycle is nearing an end. They landed several talented defensive backs, including ESPN 300 safety Peyton Williams, a physical presence; top-20 CB Nelson who can be a well-rounded defender and four-star Kajuan Banks, a prospect with good quickness and ball skills. ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 26, ACC rank: 5 of 14 Top defensive commit: DT Curtis Neal (four stars). Top defensive commit: LB Aubrey Smith (four stars). Nwankpa is another potential impact defender from within the state, a lengthy and quick-footed ball hawk. New head coach Dan Lanning still inherits some good players, including the No. After initially committing to Texas back in August 2020, highly touted QB Quinn Ewers is rejoining the class, now as a transfer from Ohio State after reclassifying to the 2021 class before the start of this season. 73) CB Thomas could be a potential lockdown and Mathias Malaki-Donaldson is disruptive edge rusher who could see situational reps as freshman. The Bulldogs also landed some future potential top receiving targets from in-state in Dakota Jordan, Janorris Hopson and four-star Marquez Dortch, a one-time commit to rival Ole Miss. The Aggies also added a high school teammate of Sylla's in ESPN 300 defender Bobby Taylor, a lengthy and quick-footed cornerback. Top defensive commit: ATH Max Garrison (three stars). So far, Schiano is signaling he can deliver and has Rutgers ranked among the top classes in the Big Ten. 217) 59) ESPN 300 commits: 5 | Previous ranking: 43, SEC rank: 14 of 14 124). 3 class in the Big 12 for 2021 and are in the mix to do so again in 2022. Lane can be a disruptive edge rusher with good speed and body control, and Martin is a thick, strong and physical defender who could develop at ILB or play with his hand down. Virginia stayed in the state to get its QB in Davis Lane, a mobile passer with a strong arm and some swagger. 3 DE Dylan Hall. Top offensive commit: WR Ike White (four stars) A successful Texas high school coach for many years, he brings a high energy style that should elevate their presence on the recruiting trail, especially in-state. Projected to the defensive side of the ball, he gives them a lengthy and versatile player with high upside. 82 ACC rank: 12 of 14 28) 131) Visit ESPN to view the 2022 College Football Rankings for Final Rankings. When Billy Napier took over the Florida program, he had a lot of ground to make up for, as the Gators' class had fallen outside the top 50. The Sooners have a top-10 running back on board in Sawchuk, a wiry back with a good blend of speed, power and agility. Top defensive commit: LB Robert Woodyard (No. Out of South Dakota, QB Jacob Knuth is from a bit off the beaten path but is a promising prospect with good arm strength and the mobility to extend plays outside the pocket. They have two quarterbacks in the class, led by top-three QB-PP Drew Allar, a strong-armed passer with good feet, and Beau Pribula, who possesses some traits in the mold of former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley. Top defensive commit: LB Stevie Bracey (three stars). Top defensive commit: CB Anthony Davis (three stars). Graves is a tough, high-motor player with good flexibility who can develop into a highly productive defender. Top defensive commit: CB Caleb Coley (No. He's very quick and elusive and creates favorable matchups in the passing game. 72) Fellow DB Dylan Dixson has college-ready size and range. The Tigers pulled high three-star DT White out of Georgia, who with good strength and active hands can be a tough run defender. 3 CB Jaheim Singletary. To protect that offensive talent, they have secured multiple ESPN 300 commitments on the offensive line in OTs Jacob Sexton and Jake Taylor. Top defensive commit: LB Javante Mackey (three stars). Joining Campbell in the offensive trenches are multiple OL commitments from in-state, including top-five OG Emery Jones and high three-star OT Bo Bordelon, an aggressive and flexible big man whose father was an All-SEC offensive lineman at LSU. Top defensive commit: OLB Jaylen Sneed (No. ESPN 300 commits: 7 | Previous ranking: 19, SEC rank: 9 of 14 ESPN 300 commits: 3 | Previous ranking: 38, Big Ten rank: 8 of 14 ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 53, Pac-12 rank: 8 of 12 Smith is a tough and explosive defender who could quickly find his way onto the field. 128). They gained a big victory by landing ESPN 300 in-state DT Deyo, who can be a strong and high motor presence in the trenches. 2 prospect Travis Hunter flipped to FCS program Jackson State. Top defensive commit: CB Ryland Gandy (four stars). The Crimson Tide lost ESPN 300 linebacker Robert Woodyard, when he flipped to Auburn, but they ended up adding five-star WR Shazz Preston, four-star DT Khurtiss Perry and ESPN 300 LB Jihaad Campbell. The Broncos landed Misa, a four-star LB from Washington, who was a multiyear starter for Eastside Catholic and is an instinctive player at the position. Top defensive commit: S Bryan Allen Jr. (No. An outstanding win close to home was landing No. 2). Offensive tackle Matt Fries is tough and agile with a competitive demeanor; he just needs more time to pack on size and strength. Top defensive commit: S Myles Rowser (No. Potential future pass catchers include Larry Simmons, a polished route runner, and Kyirin Heath, a smooth, lengthy target. Latest on Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Away from home, they landed several talented pickups in Florida, including QB Rocco Becht. A rangy edge defender with solid hands and a good motor, Cooper was a big-time pickup out of Texas. On defense, Williams, ILB Edwin Kolenge and three-star CB Jamal Hood are future starters. The Tigers are adding some talent to their secondary with several ESPN 300 additions in defender Sherrod Covil, a physical safety, and CBs Lukus, who possesses a nice blend of length and speed, and Toriano Pride. They landed several talented defensive backs, including ESPN 300 safety Peyton Williams, a physical presence; No. Stanford has recruited and developed some excellent TEs in recent years, and Roush runs well, provides a wide catch radius and can be a physical blocker. ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 50, ACC rank: 8 of 14 Group of 5 rank: 5 268) 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? 260) This class lacks four- and five-stars but is filled with high-upside players. 2-rated player in the ESPN 300, from Florida State. 1-rated center Joey Tanona from in state, lengthy and agile Wagner, top-five OG Billy Schrauth and Ty Chan. Al-Uqdah is a versatile linebacker from California with great instincts and three-down tools. Top defensive commit: S Kamari Wilson (No. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 72, Group of 5 rank: 7 ESPN 300 commits: 8 | Previous ranking: 16, ACC rank: 2 of 14 The foundation of the Spartans' class is built on big in-state victories, led by four of the state's top 10 prospects. Several other offensive weapons include a trio of four-star running backs in Ollie Gordon, the diminutive-but-lightning-quick Braylin Presley and C.J. Now they are inking prospects already equipped with impact skill set. ESPN 300 commits: 6 | Previous ranking: 20, ACC rank: 3 of 14 ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 46, Pac-12 rank: 4 of 12 Lane can be a disruptive edge rusher with good speed and body control, and Martin is a thick, strong and physical defender who could develop at ILB or play with his hand down. They have their quarterback in Conner Weigman, a powerful thrower with good accuracy, and added one of the top playmakers in the class in the speedy five-star WR Stewart. Top defensive commit: DE Aisea Moa (three stars), This is shaping up to be one of the Cougars' best classes in recent memory. They went to the junior colleges to add some talent to their defensive line in ESPN JC 50 DEs Deven Wright and Cortez Hogans. After signing a four-star QB out of Texas in 2021, Mike Leach returned to the Lone Star State to find his QB for 2022 in Locke, a prospect who comes across as a tough player with a quick release and strong arm. Selah Brown and Tawfiq Thomas are big-bodied defensive tackles who can stop the run. 148) 110) 2021 Football. REC PTS. Three-star QB M.J. Morris, a passer with a live arm, throws a good deep ball and can also extend and create plays with his legs. Top defensive commit: LB Robert Woodyard (No. Top offensive commit: Matthew Golden (No. 2023 ESPN Fullbacks. 1 athlete Starks and No. 67) ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 39, Big Ten rank: 10 of 14 Keeping top talent close to home will be key, and an early indication he is up for that fight was landing Allen, the No. 270) Top defensive commit: DT Hunter Deyo (No. 1 athlete Starks, No. ACC rank: 14 of 14 The Beavers have signed one of their better classes in recent years. The Florida Gators jumped one spot in ESPN's latest 2023 recruiting rankings. A coach's kid who will arrive in Tallahassee from IMG Academy, he will bring good accuracy but strong instincts and should come in ready to compete for playing time immediately. ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 54, Group of 5 rank: 3 Big 12 rank: 10 of 10 Top offensive commit: WR Shawn Miller (three stars) The Illini dipped into Florida for skill with Millerat wide receiver and Mc-Cantos,who is projected to play defensive back in Champaign. Safety Tre Donaldson is a terrific athlete who will also play basketball at Auburn, and ESPN 300 DL Caden Story is a prospect with good reach and mobility in the trenches. 13) Texas A&M is in a strong position to . LB C.J. The Tigers have won several key battles inside state lines with commitments from five of the state's top 15 prospects, including the top-rated player in Gracial, a big man who has the tools to be an SEC-quality-impact-type player in the defensive trenches. The Seminoles have had struggles at quarterback in recent years, but Mike Norvell has secured his passer for the 2022 cycle in Duffy. In-state pickups include WR Kelly, who can develop further as a route runner and is productive after the catch with quick feet, and RB Sheldon Canley Jr., who can contribute as a runner as well as a receiving target out of the backfield. Top defensive commit: CB Keenan Nelson Jr. (No. OL Tavo Motuapuaka was a promising OL addition out of Hawai'i and a prospect who at one point was committed to Utah. Three-star WR Ishmael Zamor is another in-state verbal. TE Compton was one of the top junior college prospects and could contribute quickly. Top defensive commit: CB Caleb Coley (No. Over the course of the three days Georgia and Alabama each spent time at the No. The former defensive coordinator has certainly targeted some talent for that side of the ball, led by top-15 ILB Langston Patterson from within Tennessee and Richard. Top offensive commit: WR Donovan Brown (three stars) The Cougars are complementing a double-digit win season with a strong class led by hometown ESPN 300 WR Golden, a one-time TCU commit. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 64, Pac-12 rank: 9 of 12 246). ESPN 300 commits: 2 | Previous ranking: 37, Big Ten rank: 7 of 14 Alabama heads into the 2022 season on top of the college football world, as the Crimson Tide not only sit at the pinnacle of the preseason AP Top 25 but now also occupy the No. Top defensive commit: DT Tyre West (No. Just prior to the early signing period, in-state five-star athlete Alex "Sonny" Styles joined this group by reclassifying from 2023 to 2022. 30) Allen is a tall pocket . Initial top target Quinn Ewers, a five-star QB, had created a lot of buzz with his addition and reclassification from the 2022 class to 2021 and getting on campus early. The Bearcats are making the most of back-to-back undefeated regular seasons and a spot in the College Football Playoff. 50, Man United in pole position for top four, but can't take their eyes off Liverpool, The VAR Review: Red cards for Jota, Skipp; Richarlison penalty claim, Zags, Vols have gained spots in men's WTE Top 25, Titans quarterback Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day, After hoopla of going No. 216) High three-star athlete Trent Singleton is a physical player with quick feet and could contribute on either side of the ball, but projects to the secondary for Mississippi State. Duffy (No. He inherited ESPN 300 CB Horn, who has good speed and ball skills. Top defensive commit: LB Marshon Oxley (three stars). Top defensive commit: S Chace Biddle (No. 1 overall class. Regardless of who the head coach is, California remains a key recruiting ground, and this class still features several big commits from the Golden State, including ATH Jalil Tucker, who possesses big-time speed and could contribute on either side of the ball but projects to cornerback. Top defensive commit: CB Jacolby Spells (No. 274) 6). The Mountaineers landed most of their key commitments once the NCAA lifted the dead period. Berry can be a versatile player in the back end in the mold of former Wolverines defender Jabrill Peppers. Top defensive commit: LB Devon Jackson (No. Top-three safety Bryce Anderson was a big win over Texas on the recruiting trail and gives them a versatile, speedy defensive back. 228). High three-star athlete Trent Singleton is a physical player with quick feet and could contribute on either side of the ball, but projects to the secondary for Mississippi State. 33) Out of Missouri is Harris, a runner with good vision. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 27, SEC rank: 12 of 14 Among the worst rush defenses in the country, they have two strong front-seven pickups in Sterling Lane and high three-star Tyler Martin. Top offensive commit: WR Donovan Brown (three stars) The Seminoles lost a huge commit on singing day when No. (0:43). Fearbry brings excellent length and agility with promising upside to develop into a disruptive edge defender. Top offensive commit: WR Nikki Taylor (three stars) Top offensive commit: QB Holden Geriner (No. Athlete Simeon Harris has great ball skills, awareness and range as a DB prospect. . Robert Spears-Jennings, a top in-state prospect with quick feet, could contribute on either side of the ball with upside as a defensive back. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 54, Big Ten rank: 13 of 14 Stanford has recruited and developed some excellent TEs in recent years, and Roush runs well, provides a wide catch radius and can be a physical blocker. 2-ranked player in New Jersey. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 44, Big Ten rank: 11 of 14 ESPN 300 commits: 16 | Previous ranking: 6, Big 12 rank: 1 of 10 Rowser, from Michigan, was a key grab out of state, as was three-star Peach State athlete Rashod Dubinion, who projects as a multi-purpose weapon on offense. We project Foster will develop at corner, as he possesses good ball skills with his a tall, lengthy frame. 41). ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 41, Big 12 rank: 6 of 10 The Rebels have a commitment from a top-five in-state prospect in DT Zxavian Harris, a big body who can be a tough interior run-stuffer. 258) They had landed some strong defensive line prospects, led by ESPN 300 DE Eugenio, who can be a disruptive edge rusher, as well as in-state DL Derrick Shepard and DEs Cecil Doggette Jr. and Tyler Gillison. 1. The first player on board for the 2022 cycle was QB Geriner, an accurate passer with a strong arm. ESPN 300 commits: 15 | Previous ranking: 3, SEC rank: 3 of 14 The Huskers will have a smaller high school class in 2022, leaning a lot on the transfer portal. While defense defines this class, offensively, Wilson is a long but quick receiver that should develop into another productive target for their offense as they begin to lose some key contributors at that position. 1 recruiting class in 2021 and No. S Kaleb Purdy has good quickness and can be a tone-setter, as he likes contact and can deliver big hits. Gould is a top-10 corner from New Jersey who is physically advanced and runs extremely well. ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: unranked, SEC rank: 14 of 14 Top offensive commit: OT Joe Brunner (No. 194). Where do the nation football recruits rank? Coach James Franklin is on his way to assembling one of the most talented groups of pass-catchers in this class, which includes the four-star Saunders, a good route runner who can create yards after the catch with his suddenness. 62) 160). He's very quick and elusive and creates favorable matchups in the passing game. Top defensive commit: DE Ernest Cooper IV (No. 5-stars. Defensively, some late strong additions included LB Kaleb Brown, a sound, physical tackler, and JC 50 top-five CB Zah Frazier. Having fielded one of the top offensive line units during the 2020 season, they're working to keep that unit a strength with several ESPN 300 OL commits in No. Top defensive commit: ATH Elijah Mc-Cantos (three stars). 225). 1 class and still remain in strong contention for at least a top-five finish. The secondary is one of the class' strengths, and the Longhorns flipped a one-time TCU commit, in-state ESPN 300 CB Jaylon Guilbeau. 101). Top defensive commit: CB Maurion Horn (No. ESPN 300 commits: 5 | Previous ranking: 10, ACC rank: 3 of 14 In addition to multiple transfers, they also hit the junior colleges to try and add some immediate contributors including Jc 50 No. Top defensive commit: ATH Gentry Williams (No. Edge rusher Williams is one of the most versatile ends in the ESPN 300. No one did more work early in this recruiting class than Chris Holtmann and his staff at Ohio State. New head coach Josh Heupel is targeting offense with his first full class. Burrell is strong DT who wins with leverage and a strong a push. Lance Leipold did a great job of evaluating and developing talent at Buffalo and will need to do so again -- at least early on -- at Kansas. 225). Dilworth out of Florida was a nice boost to the class late in the process, as he is a CB with a nice closing burst and physical style. 219). Top defensive commit: CB Travis Hunter (No. 212). 130). Top defensive commit: LB Lander Barton (four stars). He inherited ESPN 300 CB Horn, who has good speed and ball skills. The defensive line is adding a four-star prospect as well in Neal, who has good initial quickness and the size and strength to take on and eat up blocks. Several other offensive weapons include a trio of four-star running backs in Ollie Gordon, the diminutive-but-lightning-quick Braylin Presley and C.J. ESPN 300 commits: 3 | Previous ranking: 22, SEC rank: 11 of 14 Che Nwabuko has 10.5 100-meter track speed and will most likely be deployed at running back. 220). Jeremiah Wilson is another speedy DB with good hands, as has fellow CB Quan Peterson. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 59, Big Ten rank: 14 of 14 Top defensive commit: CB Chandler Rivers (three stars). Top defensive commit: DT Travis Shaw (No. The Wildcats have added several O-line prospects, including high-three-star OT Austin Firestone, an aggressive blocker with a nice frame to develop. Top offensive commit: WR Tetairoa McMillan (No. The new staff made its first key pickup in ESPN 300 QB Nick Evers, who won positional MVP at the Dallas Under Armour camp this past spring. Top offensive commit: RB Gavin Sawchuk (No. ESPN 300 commits: 3 | Previous ranking: 22, Big Ten rank: 5 of 14 (0:44), Football recruiting class rankings: The race for the No. Top defensive commit: DT Curtis Neal (four stars). Just prior to the early signing period, in-state five-star athlete Styles joined this group by reclassifying from 2023 to 2022. 1 player in TE Corbin Page. ESPN 300 commits: 8 | Previous ranking: 17, ACC rank: 2 of 14 OL John Pastore fits the model: a powerful and tough, physical prospect with length to add considerable bulk. Top offensive commit: RB Trevor Etienne (No. In-state three-star OLB Kellan Wyatt was a needed victory. Defense is also well represented, including a top-15 defensive back commit in Jyaire Brown. Top offensive commit: TE Zach Courtney (three stars) Williams gives them another versatile player; the fluid, speedy in-state prospect is projected to the secondary as well. 150) Team. 21) Top defensive commit: LB Jaishawn Barham (No. Williams gives them another versatile player; the fluid, speedy in-state prospect is projected to the secondary as well. Lincoln Riley has made a quick and impactful impression out west since taking the USC job, as most of his key pickups are from within their key recruiting footprint. Top offensive commit: OT Jacob Allen (No. 20). Top defensive commit: DE Mario Eugenio (No. Ohio State and Penn State have held the No. Top offensive commit: Trent Ramsey (four stars) Among multiple in-state pickups are WRs Bonner and Derrick Moore and RB Antonio Martin. They went to the junior colleges to add some talent to their defensive line in ESPN JC 50 DEs Deven Wright and Cortez Hogans. 25). The Scarlet Knights went into neighboring Pennsylvania to get Anthony Johnson, a top-10 ILB, and returned to Florida, where Schiano had a lot of success during his first stint, to land a commitment from four-star WR Amarion Brown. Coach Mel Tucker enjoyed a massive recruiting win in a small-but-productive class when he pulled Bai Jobe out of Norman and from under . ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 58, ACC rank: 11 of 14 1 OT Booker, a big, flexible, high-effort player with all the tools to be one of Alabama's next dominant offensive linemen. New UW head coach Kalen DeBoer will need to make an impact during the 2023 cycle inheriting a small class. Nick Evers Flower Mound (Flower Mound, TX) QB. Top-three safety Bryce Anderson was a big win over Texas on the recruiting trail and gives them a versatile, speedy defensive back. 1 class in 2020, and is working to keep that streak going. Carter is a QB that can benefit from further development in mechanics but possesses some exciting physical tools to mold as a dual-threat passer. ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 32, SEC rank: 13 of 14 One of the top prospects in the state, Fleurima, is a target with good ball skills and body control. Top defensive commit: DT Kwan Williams (four stars). They have multiple ESPN 300 wide receivers, including Kaleb Brown, who can be a versatile offensive option, Caleb Burton, Kyion Grayes and Kojo Antwi. Top defensive commit: ATH Gentry Williams (No. 18). No Results for 2022 Golf. They also added late in the process Jovanate Barnes, out of Las Vegas, the same city former Sooner RB great and their current RB Coach Demarco Murray came out of. Four-star Dominique McKenzie gives them another dangerous target. The Tigers have won several key battles inside state lines with commitments from five of the state's top 15 prospects, including the No. Ryan possesses good body control, feet and ball skills. ESPN 300 commits: 3 | Previous ranking: 47, Big Ten rank: 8 of 14 Top defensive commit: DE Ernest Cooper IV (No. On offense, Brown can stretch the defense at WR with impressive speed and length. Four-star OL Demon Moore was a nice in-state get, as was three-star WR Omar Cooper. The Bearcats are making the most of back-to-back undefeated regular seasons and a spot in the College Football Playoff. CB Hunter is diminutive but quick with excellent ball skills. Top defensive commit: DT Walter Nolen (No. Among the worst rush defenses in the country, they have two strong front-seven pickups in Sterling Lane and high three-star Tyler Martin. 2-ranked RB. 135). In-state LB Barton is tough and fluid and can be a well-rounded player at the position. While he entered the transfer portal, reclassification has played a role in their 2022 class again. Tevin Carter is a QB who can benefit from further development in mechanics but possesses some exciting physical tools to mold as a dual-threat passer.