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Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Super Bowl: Rivals memories, breaking down the rosters

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.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Out-of-state programs that have done best job recruiting Texas

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.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Best 1-2 punches on defense

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.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Decade: The top two-team recruiting battles of the 2010s

All-Decade: The top two-team recruiting battles of the 2010s

Jake Fromm's recruitment came down to Alabama and Georgia.

 • Adam Gorney
Building The Roster: NFC North

Building The Roster: NFC North

Aaron Rodgers was a three-star prospect coming out of junior college.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at LB

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?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at DT

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.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star defensive tackles

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?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2

Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2

Zachary Evans is the latest five-star standout from the Lone Star State.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Making the Case: Antonio Alfano

Making the Case: Antonio Alfano

The defensive lineman will choose among Alabama, Georgia and Penn State.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Kiffin's early offer, Texas recruiting, Fields

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.

 • Mike Farrell
Raiding the state: Texas

Raiding the state: Texas

The SEC has significantly increased its presence in Texas over the last five recruiting cycles.

 • Mike Farrell
Looking back at Alabama's 2013 signing class

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.

 • Woody Wommack
Three-point stance: Best of Big Ten, Lone Star State, Cal's new QB

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.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Looking at the top 10 former five-stars selected

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.

 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Rivals 2016 Mock Draft 4.0

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.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft debate: Defensive tackle

NFL Draft debate: Defensive tackle

Which defensive tackle should be taken first in the 2016 draft? Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney weigh in.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

Rivals 2016 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

Ole Miss offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil remains the consensus top pick in our Mock Draft 3.0.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Combine: Five former five-stars who excelled in Indianapolis

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

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Preview: DT

NFL Draft Preview: DT

A'Shawn Robinson leads a somewhat average group of defensive tackles getting ready for the NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 26-30

Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 26-30

Our countdown of the top 50 college football players in the nation continues with Nos. 26-30.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive tackle

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.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Breakdown: Alabama vs. LSU

Breakdown: Alabama vs. LSU

The Alabama-LSU game has college football playoff implications. Jason Howell breaks down the matchup from a recruiting perspective.

 • Jason Howell
Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 36-40

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.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
NFL Draft watch: Defensive tackle

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.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
UA: Thompson high on Tide

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.

 • Andrew Bone
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

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.

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 • Dallas Jackson
Class of 2013 five-star tracker

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.

 • Dallas Jackson
Signee Spotlight: AShawn Robinson

Signee Spotlight: AShawn Robinson

Class of 2013: "I think we have the most dominating class in the country."

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 • Megan DeGaris
UA Recruiting: East Coast talent

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?

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 • Andrew Bone
BONE: Projections

BONE: Projections

Predicting a recruiting class this early in the process is almost impossible with the ever-changing minds of high school prospects.

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 • Andrew Bone
Rivals.com top recruiters: Big 12

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?

 • Rivals.com
Groh earns Recruiter of the Year honor

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.

 • Rivals.com
UA: Final Grade

UA: Final Grade

How did the No. 1 recruiting class in the country score at the different positions? Take a look...

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 • Andrew Bone
Superlatives: UAs No. 1 class

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.

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 • Andrew Bone
Headlines from National Signing Day

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.

 • Rob Cassidy
Signing Days winners and losers

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?

 • Dallas Jackson
Horns class small in numbers, big on talent

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

 • Jason Suchomel
NSD: Five predictions for Signing Day

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.

 • Mike Farrell
Tarps Monday Thoughts

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.

 • Jeff Tarpley
Closing time

Closing time

Alabama prepares for National Signing Day. #RivalsNSD

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 • Andrew Bone
Recruiting blitz: Ranking the classes

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.

 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Weekend Recap: Arkansas lands three

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.

 • Dallas Jackson
Around the Southwest: Halls choice

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.

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 • Jason Howell
UCLA makes headway in SoCal recruiting war

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.

 • Dallas Jackson
Team Rankings: Mapping the path to No. 1

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.

 • Greg Ladky
Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects

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?

 • Dallas Jackson
Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch

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.

 • Dallas Jackson
Five-star weekend

Five-star weekend

The Alabama coaching staff is set to host several elite prospects this weekend.

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 • Andrew Bone
Texas football and hoops overload

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.

 • Chip Brown
Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable

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.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell: Handing out Army Week awards

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?

 • Mike Farrell
Army: Thursday West top performers

Army: Thursday West top performers

Steven Mitchell 'is a special player,' Army West coach Mike Jinks said. Who else stood out on Thursday?

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 • Ryan Abraham
Army: Monday West recruiting notebook

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.

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 • Adam Gorney
U.S. Army Bowl: Monday West story lines

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?

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 • Jason Howell
The Robbery for Robinson

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

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 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Robinson says he only has eyes for Longhorns

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.

 • Jason Howell
Rodgers, Bigelow get rare chance to play

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.

 • Dallas Jackson
Ten things to watch at the Army Bowl

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.

 • Mike Farrell
USC Army All-American Preview

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

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 • Gerard Martinez
Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster

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.

 • Mike Farrell
Robinson breaks down his recruitment

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

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 • Jason Suchomel
Mind of Mike: Christmas wrap Not for these guys

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?

 • Mike Farrell
Southwest Mailbag: The Robinson watch

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.

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 • Jason Howell
Mind of Mike: Maize and blue for Green

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.

 • Mike Farrell
Around the Southwest: Rolling in College Station

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.

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 • Jason Howell
All-Americans enjoy New York tour

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.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star QB Browne anticipates USC arrival

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.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Louisiana catching up to neighboring Texas

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.

 • Rivals.com
Does Hicks switch signal Texas trouble

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.

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 • Jason Howell
Around the Southwest: Robinson one to watch

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.

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 • Jason Howell
Alabama visitors

Alabama visitors

Huge weekend in Tuscaloosa on many levels. One of the hottest tickets in the country has prospects on the way. <BR>

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 • Andrew Bone
Different approaches for different coaches

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Around the Southwest: Sooner boon

Around the Southwest: Sooner boon

Rivals100 DT Justin Manning was one of several standout prospects who witnessed Oklahoma's rout of Texas on Saturday.

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 • Jason Howell
Rivals.com Midseason Scouting Report

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.

 • Rivals.com
Oliver dreamed of Army Bowl chance

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.

 • Jason Howell
Around the Southwest: Raiders big weekend

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.

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 • Jason Howell
Robinson proud of Army Bowl choice

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.

 • Dustin McComas
Southwest Mailbag: Under the Radar

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.

 • Jason Howell
Around the Southwest: Robinson looking

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.

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 • Jason Howell
What if they were football standouts

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

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 • TexasHoops.com staff
Southwest mailbag: Talent in Texas

Southwest mailbag: Talent in Texas

Rivals.com Southwest analyst Jason Howell answers questions from readers, including the future of Andrew Billings.

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 • Jason Howell
Breaking down 2013 team rankings

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

 • Kynon Codrington
Rivals100: Eight new five-stars unveiled

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

 • Rivals.com
Southwest Region: Six to watch

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

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 • Rivals.com
Post-summer camp questions: Nos. 6-5

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.

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 • Rivals.com
Summer Standouts: DLs

Summer Standouts: DLs

Rivals.com analysts break down the top DLs from summer camp season, including class of 2014 star Da'Shawn Hand.

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 • Rivals.com
The Opening: Stocks rising, falling

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.

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 • Mike Farrell
The Opening: Top overall performers

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.

 • Mike Farrell
The Opening: Nees top three on D

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.

 • Chris Nee
Roundtable: Smith, Howard ready for next level

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.

 • Rivals.com
Redmond puts it all on the line

Redmond puts it all on the line

Ira Denson is extremely physical and showed off that trait at The Opening.

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 • Rivals.com
AShawn Robinson 100% committed to UT

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

 • Jason Suchomel
Opening: Fridays top defensive performers

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.

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 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Challenge: Southwest lessons learned

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.

 • Brian Perroni
Texas-sized battle for top spot in state rankings

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.

 • Brian Perroni
Michigan takes early lead in team chase

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

 • Chris Nee
Offseason now camp season for prospects

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

 • Steve Megargee
West Virginia starting to develop Texas pipeline

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

 • Steve Megargee