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Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Tavien St. Clair is part of an Ohio State class that could challenge for the most five-star signees ever.

 • Adam Friedman
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
Five significant Florida recruits Mario Cristobal has signed

Five significant Florida recruits Mario Cristobal has signed

Former Alabama receiver Jerry Jeudy is one of several former South Florida standouts that Mario Cristobal has signed.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: FSU is becoming more relevant in recruiting world

Fact or Fiction: FSU is becoming more relevant in recruiting world

Is Mike Norvell starting to move the needle on the recruiting trail?

 • Mike Farrell
The top Power Five offenses over the last decade

The top Power Five offenses over the last decade

Joe Burrow led LSU's elite offense in 2019.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Turn 20: The top No. 1 classes in our history

Rivals Rankings Turn 20: The top No. 1 classes in our history

Nick Saban and staff has won nearly half of the Rivals recruiting titles since the rankings began 20 years ago.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Bengals' LSU reunion was best of the NFL Draft

Fact or Fiction: Bengals' LSU reunion was best of the NFL Draft

LSU receiver Ja'Marr Chase will reunite with his former college quarterback, Joe Burrow, with the Bengals.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: The top 10 five-stars drafted in 2021

NFL Draft: The top 10 five-stars drafted in 2021

Jaylen Waddle was one of eight former five-star prospects to have his name called in the first round of the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Hit or Miss: Rivals does a self-scout on rankings of 32 first-rounders

Hit or Miss: Rivals does a self-scout on rankings of 32 first-rounders

Trevor Lawrence was the No. 1 prospect in the 2018 class and was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Live: First-round report card

NFL Draft Live: First-round report card

The NFL Draft's first round has kicked off and Mike Farrell grades for each of the picks.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: The former five-stars that could be drafted

NFL Draft: The former five-stars that could be drafted

Former five-star prospect Trevor Lawrence is expected to be selected first overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Texas fans should be more excited than A&M fans

Fact or Fiction: Texas fans should be more excited than A&M fans

Texas has renewed hope under first-year coach Steve Sarkisian but A&M counters with talent, including Isaiah Spiller.

 • Mike Farrell
Replacing the Stars, Part II: How programs will try to fill big holes

Replacing the Stars, Part II: How programs will try to fill big holes

Five-star Bryce Young is expected to take over for Mac Jones and start at quarterback for Alabama.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Overachievers, coaches, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: Overachievers, coaches, NFL Draft

Matt Campbell and the Iowa State Cyclones played for a Big 12 title and won the Fiesta Bowl last season.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top five offensive linemen

NFL Draft: Top five offensive linemen

Penei Sewell opted out of last season, but he's shown enough to be a high first-round pick.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Four-star Tywone Malone will commit to Texas A&M

Fact or Fiction: Four-star Tywone Malone will commit to Texas A&M

The defensive tackle has been associated with Ole Miss for some time, but he's visiting College Station this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals.com All-America Team

Rivals.com All-America Team

Trevor Lawrence headlines Rivals.com's 2020 All-Americans.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Nos. 26-30

Farrell 50: Nos. 26-30

This group features a five-star OT (Alex Leatherwood) and a two-star RB (Khalil Herbert).

 • Mike Farrell
How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

Former four-star DeVonta Smith headlines an explosive Alabama passing attack.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama's Class of 2017 continues quest for perfection

Alabama's Class of 2017 continues quest for perfection

The Alabama recruiting class of 2017 could arguably go down as the greatest recruiting class under Nick Saban.

 • Kyle Henderson
Three-Point Stance: Eight-team Playoff, 2017 5-stars, top 2021 classes

Three-Point Stance: Eight-team Playoff, 2017 5-stars, top 2021 classes

An Alabama-Ohio State first-round matchup in an 8-team playoff would be ideal.

 • Mike Farrell
College Football Playoff: Breaking down each team's roster talent

College Football Playoff: Breaking down each team's roster talent

Mac Jones and the Alabama Crimson Tide are headed to the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed.

 • Adam Friedman
Grading the active five-star OL in college football

Grading the active five-star OL in college football

Alabama's Alex Leatherwood is one of 19 active former five-star offensive linemen in college football.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Breaking down Alabama-Georgia showdown by recruiting rankings

Breaking down Alabama-Georgia showdown by recruiting rankings

Najee Harris is one of 12 former five-star prospects on Alabama's roster.

 • Adam Gorney
COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo has opted out of the 2020 football season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ten key prospects that left Florida for college

Ten key prospects that left Florida for college

Jerry Jeudy is one of many big-time Sunshine State prospects to head out-of-state for college.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals 2020 Preseason All-America team

Rivals 2020 Preseason All-America team

Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne are primed for a big season at Clemson.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Ranking new QBs, top OL classes and more

Three-Point Stance: Ranking new QBs, top OL classes and more

D'Eriq King will lead Miami tonight after transferring from Houston.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 25: College football's top players, Nos. 11-15

Farrell 25: College football's top players, Nos. 11-15

This group includes a pair of imposing SEC offensive linemen in Alex Leatherwood and Trey Smith.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Nick Saban is right about spring football being 'JV'

Fact or Fiction: Nick Saban is right about spring football being 'JV'

NIck Saban thinks a spring season will be watered down after NFL opt-outs.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five recruiting trends developing across the SEC

Five recruiting trends developing across the SEC

Georgia has landed multiple five-star prospects in five-straight classes. Will the Bulldogs make it six in 2021?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
The five best OL groups in college football

The five best OL groups in college football

Notre Dame's offensive line is a formidable bunch, with Liam Eichenberg and others leading the way.

 • Mike Farrell
Madden Ratings: Farrell's highest-rated SEC players

Madden Ratings: Farrell's highest-rated SEC players

LSU CB Derek Stingley is one of two 99-rated players in the SEC.

 • Mike Farrell
The past, present and future of the SEC at each position

The past, present and future of the SEC at each position

Ja'Marr Chase was arguably the top receiver in college football last season.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Reggie Bush's statements are hypocritical

Fact or Fiction: Reggie Bush's statements are hypocritical

The former USC great said endorsement deals could ruin college athletics.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Tony Grimes will end up at Georgia

Fact or Fiction: Tony Grimes will end up at Georgia

Other topics up for debate include the impact of Micah Morris' decision and the transfer portal.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: Five top players Rivals had ranked properly

NFL Combine: Five top players Rivals had ranked properly

We were right on the money projecting these standouts out of high school.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Assistant hires, top returning OL, 2021 comps

Three-Point Stance: Assistant hires, top returning OL, 2021 comps

Mike Farrell ranks the top returning offensive linemen in college football in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Ranking the top OL from the 2010s

All-Decade: Ranking the top OL from the 2010s

Alex Leatherwood is one of three Alabama offensive linemen on this list.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Mike Farrell lists the 10 best jobs in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Top five NFL prospects at OL, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at OL, regardless of class

Oregon's Penei Sewell is just a sophomore, but he's already looking like a player the NFL will covet.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Was Bama's 2017 class better than we thought?

Ask Farrell: Was Bama's 2017 class better than we thought?

Rivals had the Tide ranked No. 1 that year, but should even more of the signees been five-stars?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Alabama-LSU: Roster breakdown and game predictions

Alabama-LSU: Roster breakdown and game predictions

Analysts Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney weigh in on who they think will win this week's clash of the titans.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
19 for 19: How many five-stars does Alabama have on its current roster?

19 for 19: How many five-stars does Alabama have on its current roster?

19 for 19: How many Five-stars does Alabama have on their current roster?

 • Kyle Henderson
Comparing 2020 offensive linemen to recent college stars

Comparing 2020 offensive linemen to recent college stars

Georgia commit Broderick Jones has a great frame and is very agile, much like Alabama's Alex Leatherwood.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

The Sunshine State is definitely a bright spot when it comes to producing elite football talent.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Replacing the Stars II: Who will fill big shoes next season?

Replacing the Stars II: Who will fill big shoes next season?

LSU - known as DBU - should have some answers when it comes to replacing Greedy Williams.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

SEC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

Jake Fromm is one of 15 five-star prospects inked by Georgia over the last four complete recruiting cycles.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Exit Interviews: Recruiting surprises

Exit Interviews: Recruiting surprises

Players share their thoughts on what surprised them during the recruiting process.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
NCAA Championship Game: How the starters were rated as recruits

NCAA Championship Game: How the starters were rated as recruits

Clemson and Alabama aren't short on talented players who've been recognized as elite prospects since high school.

 • Adam Friedman
How five-star OLs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

How five-star OLs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

Greg Little is one of 11 five-star offensive linemen that signed with SEC programs over the last four recruiting cycles.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
One vs. One: Comparing top OLs from 2017, 2018 classes

One vs. One: Comparing top OLs from 2017, 2018 classes

Did the 2017 or 2018 classes produce more high-level offensive line talent?

 • Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Instant impact freshmen

Rival Views: Instant impact freshmen

Rivals experts debate which true freshman will make the biggest impact this fall.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
State of Alabama leads way in list of SEC's top five-star signees

State of Alabama leads way in list of SEC's top five-star signees

Alabama and Auburn have combined to land nearly half of the SEC's highest-ranked recruits in the last few seasons.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC Media Days: Star freshmen at Alabama, Mizzou, UK, A&M

SEC Media Days: Star freshmen at Alabama, Mizzou, UK, A&M

Which freshmen from Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky and A&M have been impressing teammates and coaches most?

 • Woody Wommack
Raiding the state: Florida

Raiding the state: Florida

Who is fighting off Florida's Big Three to land some big-time talent? We look at schools invading the Sunshine State.

 • Mike Farrell
Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

Replacing the stars: How programs will fill the void

With many of last season's top college players off to the NFL, programs are looking for replacements.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 OL recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 OL recruiting classes for 2017

Who picked up some serious OL talent on National Signing Day? Alabama, Georgia led the way.

 • Rob Cassidy
Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Offensive linemen

Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Offensive linemen

There were some impressive duos along the offensive line classes signed in 2017.

 • Mike Farrell
Who won the state of Florida in 2017 recruiting?

Who won the state of Florida in 2017 recruiting?

Florida State and Florida both fared well recruiting the Sunshine State in 2017, as did an out-of-state SEC powerhouse.

 • Woody Wommack
One vs. One: Comparing top OL from 2016, 2017

One vs. One: Comparing top OL from 2016, 2017

How do top prospects from the 2016 class compare to the best of 2017? Mike Farrell examines the OL.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Five: A final look at the 2017 cycle

Take Five: A final look at the 2017 cycle

Now that Signing Day has come and gone, it is time for our final look at the Class of 2017 with this Take Five.

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 • Mark Wheeler
Commit Fit: SEC position by position

Commit Fit: SEC position by position

The SEC enjoyed another amazing recruiting year in 2017. Mike Farrell analyzes which signees are the best program fits.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: G.O.A.T. by position, '17 tidbits, Buckeyes feat

Three-Point Stance: G.O.A.T. by position, '17 tidbits, Buckeyes feat

Tom Brady is the greatest QB of all time, but who are the best at the other positions? Mike Farrell breaks it down.

 • Mike Farrell
Recruiting Roundtable: Class Roundup

Recruiting Roundtable: Class Roundup

Blake Alderman is joined by Zach Abolverdi and Graham Hall as they discuss Florida's signing class.

 • Inside the Gators
Alabama wins 2017 team rankings title

Alabama wins 2017 team rankings title

For the eighth time in the last decade, Alabama has won the Rivals.com team recruiting crown.

 • Adam Gorney
Breakdown: How the 2017 class compares to its predecessors

Breakdown: How the 2017 class compares to its predecessors

Is this the best overall crop of prospects in the last six years? Nick Krueger says it very well may be.

 • Nick Krueger
Beyond Bama: Overshadowed recruiting powers

Beyond Bama: Overshadowed recruiting powers

Alabama has dominated the Rivals team recruiting rankings in the last decade. Who else has had great runs?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
National Signing Day: 10 can't-miss prospects

National Signing Day: 10 can't-miss prospects

There is never a sure thing in recruiting, but these 10 prospects are close to it.

 • Adam Gorney
Commit Fit: Offensive linemen

Commit Fit: Offensive linemen

Several five-star offensive linemen, including Alex Leatherwood, are walking into ideal situations next fall.

 • Mike Farrell
Analyst Roundtable: Reviewing and projecting the 2017 recruiting class

Analyst Roundtable: Reviewing and projecting the 2017 recruiting class

The Rivals analyst roundtable returns to tackle 2017 recruiting topics, including star potential at the RB position.

 • Staff
Three-Point Stance: Top-ranked prospects, bust factor, No. 99

Three-Point Stance: Top-ranked prospects, bust factor, No. 99

It's becoming harder to identify the top prospect in each class. Mike Farrell explains in the Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Alabama commit Alex Leatherwood finishes as the No. 1 offensive tackle for 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Harris holds top spot, new five-stars emerge in last 2017 Rivals100 release

Harris holds top spot, new five-stars emerge in last 2017 Rivals100 release

The final Rivals100 release for the 2017 class features a dynamic RB in the No. 1 spot and several new five-stars.

 • Mike Farrell
Replacements on the way for Alabama and Clemson stars

Replacements on the way for Alabama and Clemson stars

The Alabama and Clemson stars of today will play for the national title Monday. Who will be the stars of tomorrow?

 • Mike Farrell
Video - UA All-America analysis: Alex Leatherwood

Video - UA All-America analysis: Alex Leatherwood

Mike Farrell breaks down Alex Leatherwood and his performance at the Under Armour All-America Game week.

 • David Berry
The Farrell Awards: Under Armour week edition

The Farrell Awards: Under Armour week edition

Rocket Arm? Fancy Feet? Mike Farrell hands out his Under Armour awards from the week in Orlando.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Daily Dozen: Top performers from Under Armour week

Rivals Daily Dozen: Top performers from Under Armour week

FSU commit Josh Kaindoh was consistently the most impressive prospect during the Under Armour All-America Game week.

 • Adam Friedman
UA All-America Game: Winners and losers

UA All-America Game: Winners and losers

As Alabama prepares to play in the CFP title game, the Crimson Tide also found success at UA All-America week.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Daily Dozen: Friday's best from UA All-America practice

Rivals Daily Dozen: Friday's best from UA All-America practice

A trio of LSU commits highlighted the top performers from Friday's practice at the UA All-America Game.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Daily Dozen: Thursday's best from UA All-America practice

Rivals Daily Dozen: Thursday's best from UA All-America practice

Five-star Lamont Wade was one of the top performers at Thursday's Under Armour All-America practice.

 • Adam Friedman
UA All-America Game: Three hot teams from Thursday's action

UA All-America Game: Three hot teams from Thursday's action

Myles Brennan is a major reason why LSU is one of the college programs off to a hot start at the UA All-America Game.

 • Woody Wommack
Three-point stance: UA QBs; 2017 standouts; OL a cut above

Three-point stance: UA QBs; 2017 standouts; OL a cut above

After two days of practice, the cream is rising to the top at the Under Armour All-America game.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Daily Dozen: Wednesday's best from UA All-America practice

Rivals Daily Dozen: Wednesday's best from UA All-America practice

Five-star Marvin Wilson was one of the top performers at Wednesday's Under Armour All-America practice.

 • Adam Friedman
Video: Under Armour Day 1 Recap

Video: Under Armour Day 1 Recap

Mike Farrell recaps day one of practice at the Under Armour All-America game.

 • David Berry
UA All-America Game roster: Offense

UA All-America Game roster: Offense

Five-star QB Kellen Mond highlights the offensive roster at the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • Staff
Highly rated visit helps solidify Telfort

Highly rated visit helps solidify Telfort

Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington offensive tackle Kadeem Telfort gave his official visit to Florida a high grade

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 • Blake Alderman
Weekend Visitor Preview: Two top lineman headline list

Weekend Visitor Preview: Two top lineman headline list

Florida will only play host to a couple of prospects here on the final official visit weekend before the dead period

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 • Blake Alderman
Rivals.com team recruiting rankings: Tide on top

Rivals.com team recruiting rankings: Tide on top

Everybody is chasing Alabama for the top spot in the 2017 team rankings. See how the Tide's competitors stack up.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruits visiting AU before dead period begins

Recruits visiting AU before dead period begins

The list of recruits visiting Auburn this week and weekend includes two of the Tigers' top targets at linebacker...

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 • Jeffrey Lee
Florida Coaches on the Road Monday

Florida Coaches on the Road Monday

Florida coaches are on the road recruiting some of the Gators top overall targets, including Xavier McKinney

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 • Blake Alderman
SEC Championship: Recruiting breakdown

SEC Championship: Recruiting breakdown

How do SEC title game opponents Alabama and Florida compare on the recruiting trail?

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
After spending the weekend in Florida could Leatherwood be in play?

After spending the weekend in Florida could Leatherwood be in play?

Five-star offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood spent the entire weekend at Florida on an unofficial visit. Will he be back?

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 • Blake Alderman
SEC Breakdown: Inside the numbers

SEC Breakdown: Inside the numbers

An Ole Miss slump, Alabama's five-star mastery and an interesting average star rating for the Vols.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Recruit Reaction: Emotions range from embarrassment to disappointment

Recruit Reaction: Emotions range from embarrassment to disappointment

Florida commitments and targets react to the Gators 31-10 loss to Arkansas.

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 • Blake Alderman
From the Road: Five-star offensive tackle recaps visit to Georgia

From the Road: Five-star offensive tackle recaps visit to Georgia

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Five-star offensive tackle Alex Leatherwood explains his commitment status and recaps his UGA visit.

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 • Jake Reuse
AP Top 25 Breakdown: How the top five teams are doing in recruiting

AP Top 25 Breakdown: How the top five teams are doing in recruiting

It should come as no surprise that the top five teams in the latest AP Top 25 are succeeding on the recruiting trail.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: SEC snapshot, Sam Bruce, five-star look backs

Three-Point Stance: SEC snapshot, Sam Bruce, five-star look backs

A snapshot of SEC recruiting, Sam Bruce's dismissal and more highlight Mike Farrell's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: These five-stars could flip their commits

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: These five-stars could flip their commits

Which five-stars are on flip watch in the 2017 class? Rivals.com looks at four possible candidates.

 • Woody Wommack