Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban
Nick Saban's recruiting run at Alabama will be very, very difficult to top.
Super Bowl: Rivals memories, breaking down the rosters
Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney recall some recruiting memories surrounding the players in Sunday's big game.
Out-of-state programs that have done best job recruiting Texas
LSU went into the Lone Star State to land four-star QB Garrett Nussmeier.
All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on defense
A look at the programs that have had a couple of standouts at their defensive positions in the past 10 years.
All-Decade: The top two-team recruiting battles of the 2010s
Jake Fromm's recruitment came down to Alabama and Georgia.
Building The Roster: NFC North
Aaron Rodgers was a three-star prospect coming out of junior college.
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at LB
Can Micah Parsons become a Penn State great? Will Justin Flowe develop into California's best in Rivals history?
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at DT
Texas produces plenty of five-star defensive tackles, but the Longhorns haven't benefited from that very much.
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star defensive tackles
Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its rankings at the DT position from 2012 to 2015?
Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2
Zachary Evans is the latest five-star standout from the Lone Star State.
Making the Case: Antonio Alfano
The defensive lineman will choose among Alabama, Georgia and Penn State.
Three-Point Stance: Kiffin's early offer, Texas recruiting, Fields
National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell weighs in on Lane Kiffin's early offers, recruiting in Texas and more.
Raiding the state: Texas
The SEC has significantly increased its presence in Texas over the last five recruiting cycles.
Looking back at Alabama's 2013 signing class
Alabama's 2013 class has produced three SEC titles, a national championship and a Heisman Trophy, and it's not done yet.
Three-point stance: Best of Big Ten, Lone Star State, Cal's new QB
Mike Farrell's Three-Point Stance focuses on the biggest and bests so far of Big Ten recruiting in 2017.
NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former five-stars selected
New Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell was one of several former five-stars to be selected in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Rivals 2016 Mock Draft 4.0
There's been a shake-up at the top of the Rivals Mock Draft, as Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell have a QB going No. 1.
NFL Draft debate: Defensive tackle
Which defensive tackle should be taken first in the 2016 draft? Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney weigh in.
Rivals 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0
Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil remains the consensus top pick in our Mock Draft 3.0.
NFL Combine: Five former five-stars who excelled in Indianapolis
As Rivals.com’s NFL Scouting Combine coverage continues, we take a look at five former five-stars who accomplished
NFL Draft Preview: DT
A'Shawn Robinson leads a somewhat average group of defensive tackles getting ready for the NFL Draft.
Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 26-30
Our countdown of the top 50 college football players in the nation continues with Nos. 26-30.
NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive tackle
Alabama's Jarran Reed is among the rising DTs on Rivals' NFL Draft board this season. See the full list of risers and sliders.
Breakdown: Alabama vs. LSU
The Alabama-LSU game has college football playoff implications. Jason Howell breaks down the matchup from a recruiting perspective.
Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 36-40
Mike Farrell counts down his top 50 CFB players so far in 2015. Here are Nos. 36-40, which include Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche.
NFL Draft watch: Defensive tackle
Alabama's A'Shawn Robinson sits atop Rivals' defensive tackle draft board. See the full list of DTs on their way to the NFL.
UA: Thompson high on Tide
Alabama commit Deionte Thompson received his Under Armour All-American jersey. The 5-star looks forward to the top competition.
Class of 2013 five-star tracker
The coach who takes over at USC will have plenty of former 5-stars to work with, including freshman starter Su'a Cravens.
Class of 2013 five-star tracker
The 2013 class of cornerbacks made an impression in high school, and the 5-stars are doing it again at the college level.
Signee Spotlight: AShawn Robinson
Class of 2013: "I think we have the most dominating class in the country."
UA Recruiting: East Coast talent
One of the nation's top recruiters targeting key prospects in states outside the South this week. Who's next?
BONE: Projections
Predicting a recruiting class this early in the process is almost impossible with the ever-changing minds of high school prospects.
Rivals.com top recruiters: Big 12
All Mike Stoops did in his first year back at Oklahoma was earn Big 12 Recruiter of the Year honors. Who were the other top closers?
Groh earns Recruiter of the Year honor
Alabama assistant Mike Groh will have a hard time remaining under the radar after being named Rivals.com Recruiter of the Year.
UA: Final Grade
How did the No. 1 recruiting class in the country score at the different positions? Take a look...
Superlatives: UAs No. 1 class
The University of Alabama ended signing day with the top rated recruiting class in the country and shattered a record in the Rivals.com point system.
Headlines from National Signing Day
Rob Cassidy runs down what made news on Signing Day, including a dominating performance from Ole Miss and Hugh Freeze.
Signing Days winners and losers
You'd feel like a winner, too, if you landed Montravius Adams on signing day. Who were the winners and losers on Wednesday?
Horns class small in numbers, big on talent
The Texas Longhorns' 2013 recruiting class is in the books. It's not a class that's big on numbers, but it is a class that will bring in some top tale
NSD: Five predictions for Signing Day
In addition to Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss will land the nation's top OT, Laremy Tunsil. Get more NSD predictions inside.
Tarps Monday Thoughts
To succeed, Texas A&M has to beat tough recruiting competition from LSU, Texas and OU. Right now, they are doing just that.
Closing time
Alabama prepares for National Signing Day. #RivalsNSD
Recruiting blitz: Ranking the classes
Can Nick Saban and Alabama catch Florida for the top recruiting class in the SEC? Find out where everyone ranks as we near NSD.
Weekend Recap: Arkansas lands three
A'Shawn Robinson's reported flip from Texas to Alabama is the big news of the weekend. Get more official visit updates.
Around the Southwest: Halls choice
Daeshon Hall is committed to Washington but looking at other options in his home state of Texas. Get the scoop on that and more.
UCLA makes headway in SoCal recruiting war
Was Priest Willis' pledge to UCLA an anomaly? Dallas Jackson looks at the Bruins becoming a recruiting giant.
Team Rankings: Mapping the path to No. 1
Could Nick Saban claim another title on Signing Day? Get a look at who is in the mix for the top spot in our team rankings.
Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects
Five-star DT Eddie Vanderdoes will be among the big names at Notre Dame this weekend. Who else has important official visitors?
Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch
Laremy Tunsil's visit to Georgia this weekend is huge, and he is not alone. Find out who else has an important trip scheduled.
Five-star weekend
The Alabama coaching staff is set to host several elite prospects this weekend.
Texas football and hoops overload
The reason Brandon Moore left early for the NFL ... plus how the early departures around the Big 12 affect 2013 ... and some UT hoops news.
Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable
Robert Nkemdiche is among the Rivals100 prospects who remain uncommitted. Mike Farrell weighs in as to where they could end up.
Farrell: Handing out Army Week awards
Taquan Mizzell's name comes up more than once as Mike Farrell passes out his Army Bowl awards. Who else caught Mike's eye?
Army: Thursday West top performers
Steven Mitchell 'is a special player,' Army West coach Mike Jinks said. Who else stood out on Thursday?
Army: Monday West recruiting notebook
West notebook: After Eddie Vanderdoes' recent de-commitment from USC, he is hearing pitches from others in the Army Bowl.
U.S. Army Bowl: Monday West story lines
Corey Robinson made a name for himself Monday. What other story lines came out of the West's first day of practice?
The Robbery for Robinson
SAN ANTONIO, TX - It was a coup for the Trojans to get a visit from five-star defensive tackle, A'Shawn Robinson from Ft. Worth (Texas) Arlington Heig
Robinson says he only has eyes for Longhorns
A'Shawn Robinson is making a visit to Alabama in January, but says he is solid to Texas.
Rodgers, Bigelow get rare chance to play
Kenny Bigelow and Khaliel Rodgers say their shortened season won't be a problem for them when they hit the field this week.
Ten things to watch at the Army Bowl
Can Max Browne push for the No. 1 spot in the country at the U.S. Army Bowl. Mike Farrell identifies the top 10 things to watch.
USC Army All-American Preview
The all star season is upon us, and many of USC commits and top targets will be featured in bowls the next two weeks. The biggest game of the holiday
Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster
How did the tide turn for Alabama in the case of four-star WR Robert Foster? Go Inside the Mind of Mike for that and more.
Robinson breaks down his recruitment
A'Shawn Robinson is one of the hottest recruiting stories in the state, but the five-star DT rarely talks. He broke his silence this weekend ... is he
Mind of Mike: Christmas wrap Not for these guys
The class of 2013 has seen many stars such as Reuben Foster commit early. So why are there loose ends as Christmas nears?
Southwest Mailbag: The Robinson watch
After two recent de-commitments, should Texas fans worry about A'Shawn Robinson? Jason Howell answers that question and more.
Mind of Mike: Maize and blue for Green
Where will five-star running back Derrick Green end up? That's one of the myriad topics swirling around the Mind of Mike.
Around the Southwest: Rolling in College Station
Landing 4-star DT Justin Manning is just one example of the recruiting machine Kevin Sumlin is building at Texas A&M.
All-Americans enjoy New York tour
Top athlete Derrick Henry hit it off with Derrick Green and Su'a Cravens on a player of the year tour of New York.
Five-star QB Browne anticipates USC arrival
Five-star quarterback Max Browne is set to enroll at USC next month and begin the first step in his college journey.
Louisiana catching up to neighboring Texas
Texas produces more talent, but Tre'Davious White is one of the special talents helping Louisiana gain on its neighbor.
Does Hicks switch signal Texas trouble
Does Kyle Hicks' switch to TCU from Texas mean trouble for the Longhorns? Jason Howell has the answer to that and more.
Around the Southwest: Robinson one to watch
A'Shawn Robinson says he's committed to Texas, but what other school poses a threat? Find out in Around the Southwest.
Alabama visitors
Huge weekend in Tuscaloosa on many levels. One of the hottest tickets in the country has prospects on the way. <BR>
Different approaches for different coaches
Lane Kiffin doesn't have a problem with USC commit Max Redfield visiting other programs, but other coaches aren't as forgiving.
Around the Southwest: Sooner boon
Rivals100 DT Justin Manning was one of several standout prospects who witnessed Oklahoma's rout of Texas on Saturday.
Rivals.com Midseason Scouting Report
Laquon Treadwell is not our No. 1 WR for nothing. He is among the most impressive players Rivals.com analysts have seen in person this season.
Oliver dreamed of Army Bowl chance
Jake Oliver is looking forward to bonding with future Texas teammates at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Around the Southwest: Raiders big weekend
Texas Tech is expecting a nice recruiting turnout this weekend. Get the scoop on that and much more from Around the Southwest.
Robinson proud of Army Bowl choice
A'Shawn Robinson knows his selection to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is not an ordinary all-star game selection.
Southwest Mailbag: Under the Radar
Travon Blanchard is one of several 2013 prospects from the Southwest region who remain under the radar at this point.
Around the Southwest: Robinson looking
A'Shawn Robinson is committed to Texas but took a high-profile visit elsewhere. Get that scoop and more from Around the SW.
What if they were football standouts
While basketball is bigtime, football is still king in Texas. TexasHoops.com looks at 12 athletes (pictured is Julius Randle) and asks where they woul
Southwest mailbag: Talent in Texas
Rivals.com Southwest analyst Jason Howell answers questions from readers, including the future of Andrew Billings.
Breaking down 2013 team rankings
Lane Kiffin's USC program sits strong atop the 2013 team rankings after the post-summer prospect ratings. Rivals.com's Kynon Codrington breaks down th
Rivals100: Eight new five-stars unveiled
Alabama commit O.J. Howard is one of eight prospects who have earned that coveted fifth star in the new Rivals100 rankings. More on the eight new five
Southwest Region: Six to watch
Running back Altee Tenpenny bounced back from a broken ankle to produce an impressive camp season. He leads Rivals.com's list of Southwest Region pros
Post-summer camp questions: Nos. 6-5
Can Derrick Green hold on to his top RB ranking? Rivals.com examines that question in the latest of post-summer camp queries.
Summer Standouts: DLs
Rivals.com analysts break down the top DLs from summer camp season, including class of 2014 star Da'Shawn Hand.
The Opening: Stocks rising, falling
Could Torii Hunter, Jr. be in line for a fourth star? He and nine others really improved their stock at The Opening by NIKE.
The Opening: Top overall performers
Four-star tight end O.J. Howard headlines Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell's list of the top overall performers from The Opening.
The Opening: Nees top three on D
A'Shawn Robinson was a handful to deal with at The Opening. Chris Nee breaks down his top three at each defensive position.
Roundtable: Smith, Howard ready for next level
One thing most Rivals analysts agreed upon was that O.J. Howard could start right now for a BCS team.
Redmond puts it all on the line
Ira Denson is extremely physical and showed off that trait at The Opening.
AShawn Robinson 100% committed to UT
UT commit A'Shawn Robinson has been putting on a show at The Opening. OB caught up with the future Horn to talk about his showing and clear up some re
Opening: Fridays top defensive performers
Linebacker Mike Mitchell was so impressive in testing that he tops Mike Farrell's list Friday's top defensive performers at The Opening.
Rivals Challenge: Southwest lessons learned
Laurence Jones was a Southwest bright spot at the <i>Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge</i>. Get inside for more Southwest insights.
Texas-sized battle for top spot in state rankings
Five-star QB Tyrone Swoopes holds the top spot in the Texas state rankings, but four-star WR Ricky Seals-Jones is close behind.
Michigan takes early lead in team chase
Michigan has the top overall class in the nation as June begins, with 14 four-star prospects, including QB Shane Morris. Rivals.com's Chris Nee breaks
Offseason now camp season for prospects
Why has the camp circuit become so important, even for elite, committed prospects such as Jake Raulerson? We talked to five juniors and learned from t
West Virginia starting to develop Texas pipeline
With West Virginia moving to the Big 12, recruiting more in Texas is a natural possibility. And Dana Holgorsen has put together a staff that knows the