2 overall, No. Top offensive commit: WR Brandon Hills (three stars) In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Composite Rating. ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 27, Big Ten rank: 4 of 14 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. Kansas (69), Big Ten: Nichelson was a big get out of California, as he can be a versatile LB. 212). The Vols are ranked No. Aaron Graves is a tough, high-motor player with good flexibility who can develop into a highly productive defender. Another state of Colorado prospect headed to Washington State is Hills, a quick and smooth route runner. 198) The Rams landed one-time UCLA commit Fox, an ESPN 300 WR who can not only be a weapon in the passing game, but also can contribute in the return game as well. The staff did an excellent job of establishing a strong relationship early on with Sam Horn, an accurate passer from Georgia; the ball can jump off his hands. 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. Four-star Cedrick Hawkins can be an excellent player with his great feet and physical style of play. Tom VanHaaren discusses why Shazz Preston, the No. 260). As far as the high school ranks are concerned, the hires of assistants Ra'Shaad Samples and Bryan Carrington will be fruitful for the Sun Devils. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 70, Group of 5 rank: 5 2-rated player in the ESPN 300, from Florida State. 274). They also have commitments from multiple WRs, including from in-state four-star Cameron Miller. Just prior to the early signing period, in-state five-star athlete Styles joined this group by reclassifying from 2023 to 2022. Jackson State, which secured multiple heavily recruited players such as Deion's son QB Shedeur Sanders in 2021, could become a big factor in 2022 on the heels of the momentous commitment from Hunter. Four-star Dominique McKenzie gives them another dangerous target. The Buckeyes pulled strong secondary talent with prospects like Calvin Simpson-Hunt, a speedster who has clocked a sub-11 100-meter, and Mathews, who is looking to be an in-state steal posting a nearly 22 mph max speed score. They pulled two talented defensive linemen out of Louisiana in high-upside end Ashley Williams, who was an Auburn commit at one point, and Bourda, a powerful tackle with a good initial burst. An intriguing player in the class to keep an eye on is three-star ATH Reed Harris out of Montana. Al-Uqdah is a versatile linebacker from California with great instincts and three-down tools. ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 34, ACC rank: 5 of 14 4. Junior college TE Jace Yerty and OT Judea Milon will push for starting jobs right away. ESPN 300 commits: 11 | Previous ranking: 9, Pac-12 rank: 1 of 12 8. Top defensive commit: DT Gunner Givens (No. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: unranked, Group of 5 rank: 8 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. Eli Holstein, a onetime Texas A&M commit, is an accurate passer with good arm strength and mobility for his size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds). Like Coach Prime, Hunter figures to immediately start at corner, return punts and kickoffs and contribute on offense for the Tigers. Top offensive commit: OG Madden Sanker (No. Top offensive commit: OT Tyler Booker (No. 228). Clemson has seven straight top-10 classes, including the No. Three-star RBs Donte Hawthorne and Noah Vaughn have differing skill sets that will blend nicely together. 7) The Cougars have made their mark developing under-the-radar prospects into great football players. QB Chiles is another nice developmental addition, as he is a big pocket passer who can drive the ball downfield. Top offensive commit: QB A.J. Kansas State lacks headline names entering signing day, but that's nothing new. Out of Ohio, they pulled Kentrell Marks, a high-three-star RB who can add more offensive firepower, as he is a smooth and elusive runner who can also contribute as a receiving target. Top defensive commit: S Jaylin Marshall (No. They are assembling one of the best secondary classes in the nation with multiple ESPN 300 defensive backs committed, including No. ESPN 300 commits: 20 | Previous ranking: 2, SEC rank: 2 of 14 5. With 29 of the 32 five-star prospects already committed before the early signing period even began on Wednesday, it was Alabama seeking to hold onto its No. Top defensive commit: LB Jaybron Harvey (No. Top offensive commit: WR Armani Winfield (No. The top two offensive line prospect inside the state lines are staying home in tackle Gunnar Gottula and guard Sam Sledge. 43). The Hokies added some potential playmaking targets in the passing game in Ayden Greene and in-state WR Krystian Williams. He is a flexible big man with good mobility who is also a physical finisher and should develop into a strong asset to the Tigers' ground attack. WR Justin Brown is a fluid player with excellent hands and body control and could develop into a highly productive target. LSU (6) ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 57, ACC rank: 10 of 14 They returned there to land ESPN 300 RB Michael Mitchell, who brings a nice blend of size, speed and strength. LB Carson Dean is a name to watch in this class, as he is an active presence with good range and agility and could develop into a highly productive player in the mold of Arkansas LB Bumper Pool. Texas (3) They do have a pair four-star offensive prospects on board in OL Ramsey, who has a great frame to develop and is very agile, and RB Jaydn Ott, a runner with good speed and vision. The former Georgia defensive coordinator should be happy to have four-star LB Harrison Taggart on board, who has excellent range. Top offensive commit: RB Arlen Harris Jr. (No. Three-star running back Dubar is one of the most talented small-school players in the Lone Star State. Another key addition to their front seven is Jobe, a defender with nice length and mobility who brings a high ceiling for development. Their class includes a talented signal-caller in Garret Rangel, a player who displays good instincts and timing. 28) Top defensive commit: CB Jermaine Mathews (No. The rangy and heady William Johnson is a key commitment, as he is not only among the top five cornerback prospects in the class but also the top-rated player in the state of Michigan. Top defensive commit: CB Kayin Lee (No. Rashada is mobile enough to create second chances, and of the top 10 quarterbacks this cycle, he may have the most upside. ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 33, Pac-12 rank: 8 of 12 ESPN 300 commits: 2 | Previous ranking: 41, Big Ten rank: 7 of 14 ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 74, Big Ten rank: 14 of 14 1 class and still remain in strong contention for at least a top-five finish. Head coach Chip Kelly has added several offensive players, including a pair of ESPN 300 tight ends in Pedersen and Carsen Ryan. ESPN 300 commits: 6 | Previous ranking: 20, Pac-12 rank: 3 of 12 Pairing McClain, a lengthy, smooth and physical defender with impact ability, with Hunter gives the Buffaloes arguably the most talented CB tandem in college football. Utah DE Terrell headlines the high school portion of the class, along with hard-hitting LB Tai Faavae out of Colorado. Fellow DB Dylan Dixson has college-ready size and range. Top defensive commit: Nathan Burrell (three stars). Top defensive commit: CB Jaeden Gould (No. There is also some promising offensive talent on board, led by ESPN 300 WR James, a lengthy vertical threat who posted a laser 4.47-second 40-yard dash this spring on the camp circuit. In-state LB Barton is tough and fluid and can be a well-rounded player at the position. The former defensive coordinator has certainly targeted some talent for that side of the ball, led by four-star LB JaDais Richard and top-15 ILB Langston Patterson from within Tennessee. Top-100 DT Walker was a huge victory as an impact player and future all-conference player who stayed home. Potential future pass catchers include Larry Simmons, a polished route runner, and Kyirin Heath, a smooth, lengthy target. Top offensive commit: TE Jackson Bowers (No. 10) 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. Head coach Tom Allen and his staff have worked the transfer portal hard but have also balanced that with some strong prep pick-ups as well. Jordan can be a sound tackler at safety, and edge defender Isaiah Crawford is a lengthy prospect with nice upside. 9. Both prospects have quick feet and long arms to work out at tackle. 9. Top defensive commit: LB Tre Edwards (four stars). Duffy (No. In January though, the Tigers bolstered their numbers with quality three-star additions to move inside the top-15 and a little closer to potentially extending that top-10 streak to eight years. ESPN 300 WR Hagen can be a vertical threat in the passing game with his speed. Top offensive commit: QB Broc Lowry (three stars) 2 prospect Travis Hunter flipped to FCS program Jackson State. ESPN 300 commits: 6 | Previous ranking: 35, Pac-12 rank: 3 of 12 ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 66, Pac-12 rank: 9 of 12 The Tigers have won several key battles inside state lines with commitments from five of the state's top 15 prospects, including the No. 111) Another talented cornerback in the class is three-star Texan A.J. On defense, Spells can be a dynamic playmaker with his blend of speed and excellent ball skills. Top defensive commit: DT Walter Nolen (No. Arizona State (46) Vandy lost its leading rusher to the transfer portal but is bringing in a talented RB in Sedrick Alexander; he's a compact runner with good agility to make defenders miss as well as good balance to create yards after contact. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankings. 2023 ESPN Kickers. Rylan Vann is a physical and flexible interior OL who is also a very good high school wrestler. Three-star WR Ishmael Zamor is another in-state verbal. At corner, they've added A.J. Leading that group is a pair of four-star O-line prospects in ESPN 300 OT Andrew Chamblee and E'Marion Harris. May kicked off a fruitful run on the recruiting trail for the Wildcats as they landed multiple commitments, including four-star defensive talent. The complete ESPN 300 . Auburn (21) 31) 143) 189) 6 QB-DT Jacurri Brown has a strong arm and good mobility as a runner, and he shows Justin Fields flashes but still has a lot of passing development ahead of him. Virginia Tech (54) The Panthers have gone out of state for most of the impact prospects in this class.