They have two of the top five in-state players, led by OT Malachi Wood, a 6-foot-8 lineman with a big frame to develop. During their title runs, the Bulldogs got great production from underclassman tight end Brock Bowers, and they are now adding young talent to that position with commitments from ESPN 300 TEs Pearce Spurlin and Lawson Luckie. Ewers' time may have been short-lived, but the Buckeyes adjusted just fine, adding ESPN 300 QB and one-time USC commit Devin Brown, a late riser on the recruiting scene who possesses good timing and anticipation. On defense, Karriem is a nice get out of New Jersey, as he's a lengthy cover corner. Top offensive commit: QB Aidan Chiles (four stars) Nick Evers Flower Mound (Flower Mound, TX) QB. 2). 243). The 247Sports rankings are determined by our recruiting analysts after countless hours of personal observations, film evaluation and input from our network of scouts. 11 to No. Darian Mensah is the signal-caller in the class. Luke Fickell hit the recruiting trail running in Madison. 62) Top defensive commit: DE Hunter Clegg (No. They made some additions to the offensive line, raiding the Northeast for big pickups in Chase Bisontis out of New Jersey and Naquill Betrand out of Philadelphia. 63) The Crimson Tide put together the best class in the nation. Rutgers brought back head coach Greg Schiano to try to elevate the program after years of struggles on the field and in recruiting. Three-star running back Dubar is one of the most talented small-school players in the Lone Star State. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 68, Group of 5 rank: 8 Winners of their past six regular-season games, including the Pac-12 championship, the Utes are working to carry their on-field momentum onto the recruiting trail down the stretch. Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies. 101). RB Brandon Johnson, an Elite UC event standout in Utah last offseason, brings more talent to the offensive backfield as a runner with a good blend of speed and quickness. Another in-state end, Talitui Pututau, has an ideal frame to develop over time. A big pickup was Marchiol, a lefty with a quick release who can also be a threat when he needs to run, thanks to his mobility. ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 32, Big Ten rank: 6 of 14 Top defensive commit: CB Cameren Fleming (three stars). 2023 ESPN Inside linebackers. Three-star safety Tyson Edwards will bring the hat in the run game. We thought UCLA needed to elevate its recruiting efforts this cycle, and thus far the Bruins are showing signs of doing that. The Wildcats are one of the best programs at developing competitive, under-the-radar talent. He is a smooth, explosive target with quick hands who can be an instant-impact performer. Top defensive commit: DE Derrick Moore (No. They continue to find success in the Washington, D.C., area with multiple commits out of Virginia, including Alex Birchmeier, a flexible and aggressive blocker. The signal-caller in the class is three-star C.J. David Ojiegbe is a powerful player who can be tough versus the run, and Vic Burley was a big win on the recruiting trail, as he is a multisport athlete in high school with good explosiveness and upside. 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. Graduated from Indiana and Nebraska-Omaha. In the defensive trenches, in-state DT Nico Davillier can be a stout and strong presence against the run. ESPN 300 WR McMillan is a lengthy and crafty target, and Kevin Green was a nice addition just prior to the early signing period; he might have a diminutive build, but he is quick and tough to handle when he gets in space. 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. 54). DE Adonijah Green is a pickup with a high ceiling for development. Here's everything we know, The paths of KD and Kyrie: How one month changed three franchises and two superstar legacies. 4. Top offensive commit: RB Branson Robinson (No. ESPN 300 commits: 3 | Previous ranking: 36, Big 12 rank: 5 of 10 Recruiting has taken a slide as well. The Commodores under coach Clark Lea have landed some promising building blocks. Three-star ATH Xavier Irvin is likely to end up catching passes from Temple quarterbacks but could also play DB with his terrific ball skills. ESPN 300 commits: 5 | Previous ranking: 31, SEC rank: 11 of 14 A name to remember down the line is three-star offensive tackle Noah Dunham out of Yuba City, California. 18). The Green Wave had a very good 2022 season on the field and followed it with another well-evaluated class. Flores is the headliner for the 2023 class. Key in-state four-star pickups were Allen, who projects to RB, and LB Torren Wright. Top defensive commit: CB Khamauri Rogers (No. Top offensive commit: WR Tyler King (four stars) Top offensive commit: OT Spencer Fano (No. ESPN 300 commits: 0 | Previous ranking: 60, Big 12 rank: 9 of 10 The Mountaineers landed most of their key commitments once the NCAA lifted the dead period. 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. ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 61, Pac-12 rank: 7 of 12 The Tigers have added some talent to their secondary with several ESPN 300 additions in defender Sherrod Covil, a physical safety, and CBs Toriano Pride and Lukus, who possesses a nice blend of length and speed and made the play of the week at the Under Armour game with a leaping interception. The Seminoles made some strong additions to their defensive line in Keith Sampson, who can be a stout presence; and Lamont Green Jr., a lengthy defender who runs well and has good upside. Andre Davis was another key in-state keep, as he is a 6-3, 200-pound target in the passing game. Nolen is an explosive and powerful competitor, and Brownlow-Dindy is an agile and versatile big man. The Knights are taking advantage of the deep well of talent around them, with four-star in-state commits DE Thompson and CB Nikai Martinez, a DB with quick feet who tackles well. So far, Schiano is signaling he can deliver and has Rutgers ranked among the top classes in the Big Ten. Pat Fitzgerald and staff continue to ID talent that fits their program and develop it into strong production on the field. Top defensive commit: OLB Nigel Glover (four stars). 34). The five-star recruits made their commitments live Wednesday on CBS Sports HQ. 2 WR Willie McCoy. One of the top prospects in the state, Fleurima, is a target with good ball skills and body control. Top defensive commit: ATH Matthew McDoom (three stars). Isaiah Nixon announced on signing day and should also be an early-impact defender. Arizona State, looking to start fresh and rebuild with Kenny Dillingham as the new head coach, scored its first statement win on the recruiting trail by landing ESPN 300 QB Jaden Rashada. Juco instant-impact help will come from Derick Hunter, a former Texas A&M lineman. Three-star offensive linemen Malachi Breland and Landon Zaldivar can move the pile in the run game. 1. ESPN 300 commits: 15 | Previous ranking: 3, SEC rank: 3 of 14 1 ranking in the 247Sports Composite. Williams gives them another versatile player; the fluid, speedy in-state prospect is projected to the secondary as well. Along the offensive line, four-star Elishah Jackett was a nice pickup out of California. WR Jessie Ofurie can be a dependable target, as he offers a wide catch radius and strong hands. 7. LB Drayk Bowen was a big in-state pickup as the top-rated player in Indiana. The transfer portal will continue to create buzz, but high school recruiting remains the lifeblood of college programs -- and for the 2022 class, the cycle is nearing an end. Florida's $85 million James W. Heavener Football Training Center opened in 2022 and is one of the SEC's best. Coming off a great run of landing in-state talent during the 2021 cycle, the Tar Heels are again having success at home, namely in RB Omarion Hampton and the massive but explosive DT Shaw, the No. They have multiple ESPN 300 wide receivers, including Kaleb Brown, who can be a versatile offensive option, Caleb Burton, Kyion Grayes and Kojo Antwi. 143). Top offensive commit: ATH Michael Allen (No. Miles, a DT with a good initial burst, nice strength and upside. 1. Top defensive commit: CB Chandler Rivers (three stars). Top defensive commit: S Vincent Holmes (No. Top defensive commit: ATH Elijah Mc-Cantos (three stars). ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 47, ACC rank: 7 of 14 ESPN 300 commits: 6 | Previous ranking: 12, Pac-12 rank: 1 of 12 The Roadrunners took the Conference USA title and are now picking up speed toward the end of the 2022 cycle with several of their top commits coming in the final month. Top defensive commit: LB Dishawn Misa (No. Brady Drogosh moves well, can be accurate and will give the new staff a QB with a nice frame to develop. The first player on board for the 2022 cycle was QB Geriner, an accurate passer with a strong arm. 10) The Irish also added one of the top RBs in the nation in Jeremiyah Love, who possesses big-play speed. Long was the first commit in this class, and he immediately gave the Terps a highly competitive and mobile QB with a quick release and good arm strength. They've done a really nice job in the secondary with multiple commitments from ESPN 300 DBs. ESPN 300 commits: 6 | Previous ranking: 21, SEC rank: 8 of 14 They signed the No. A plug-and-play type who could see early playing time. While many familiar names are among the top classes, newer coaches are making an impact. Top defensive commit: DT Kwan Williams (four stars). 8). Top defensive commit: CB Ryland Gandy (four stars). ESPN 300 commits: 3 | Previous ranking: 38, Big Ten rank: 8 of 14 Caleb Downs is the No. 212). Another talented cornerback in the class is three-star Texan A.J. His live arm can be a nice fit in Mike Gundy's offense. His addition, along with some good three-star pickups in the trenches, have helped the Sun Devils to jump up into the top 50. Top defensive commit: CB Jshawn Frausto-Ramos (four stars). 1 class in 2020, and is fighting to keep that streak going but may fall short. Illinois (41) Top defensive commit: DE Lance Holtzclaw (three stars). 2-rated player in the ESPN 300, from Florida State. QB Cal Swanson can develop under center, as he has a quick release, is mobile and can be accurate on the move. Top defensive commit: DE A.J. The Boilermakers are bringing in several promising future targets for Allen, including WR Zion Steptoe, a one-time Utah commit who is a sudden and precise route-runner with quick hands.