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Jimbo Fisher's biggest recruiting victories at Texas A&M

Jimbo Fisher's biggest recruiting victories at Texas A&M

Landing five-star receiver Evan Stewart was a big recruiting win at the time for Jimbo Fisher.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Luther Burden effect, James Madison, rankings & offers

Three-Point Stance: Luther Burden effect, James Madison, rankings & offers

Luther Burden's commitment to Missouri is having an impact on that state - and the nation - in the recruiting world.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Four-star DB Charles Bass talks recent offers, schools that stand out

Four-star DB Charles Bass talks recent offers, schools that stand out

Missouri, Oregon, Kansas and Michigan are some schools that stand out in the four-star defensive back's recruitment.

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 • Clint Cosgrove
Three-Point Stance: NFL talent in Illinois & Michigan, Big Ten bets, more

Three-Point Stance: NFL talent in Illinois & Michigan, Big Ten bets, more

Illinois and Michigan provided the NFL with plenty of picks in this year's draft, including Peter Skoronski.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Trends and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft

Trends and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young was the first overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
2023 NFL Draft State of Illinois Hopefuls

2023 NFL Draft State of Illinois Hopefuls

The 2023 NFL Draft will begin tonight and several State of Illinois bred football players will be hoping to get the call

 • Tim OHalloran
NFL Combine: SEC memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: SEC memories, storylines, hits and misses

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young could be the first quarterback selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Twelve Midwest prospects featured in newly released 2025 Rivals100

Twelve Midwest prospects featured in newly released 2025 Rivals100

A closer look at the 12 Midwest representatives who made their debut in the initial Rivals100 for the 2025 class.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Defense

Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Defense

Bryan Bresee should be one of the top players on a formidable Clemson defense.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Midwest risers, decommitments, 2025 players to watch

Three-Point Stance: Midwest risers, decommitments, 2025 players to watch

Analyst Clint Cosgrove says OL Chris Terek is one of three Midwest players who could be flying under the radar some.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Class of 2025 DB Sael Reyes is heating up

Class of 2025 DB Sael Reyes is heating up

Sael Reyes had a big spring which resulted in six offers including three from the SEC.

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 • Clint Cosgrove
Fact or Fiction: Oregon is the school to beat for Dante Moore

Fact or Fiction: Oregon is the school to beat for Dante Moore

The five-star QB is visiting Oregon this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Midwest draft class, Northwestern, NCAA concerns

Three-Point Stance: Midwest draft class, Northwestern, NCAA concerns

Tyler Gant is a big reason why Northwestern's class is ranked in the top 15 of the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Top 10 safeties in college football entering 2022 season

Top 10 safeties in college football entering 2022 season

Texas A&M safety Antonio Johnson is a versatile player, and he's dominant wherever he lines up.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Jim Harbaugh, All-Americans, NFL QBs

Three-Point Stance: Jim Harbaugh, All-Americans, NFL QBs

Jim Harbaugh led Michigan to the Big Ten title this past season.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top defenses, best big men, Pac-12

Three-Point Stance: Top defenses, best big men, Pac-12

Jordan Davis is a big part of Georgia's top-ranked defense.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown continues with Nos. 36-40

Midseason Farrell 50: Countdown continues with Nos. 36-40

Mike Farrell's countdown of the top players in college football continues.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Things we expected, All-Americans, breakouts

Three-Point Stance: Things we expected, All-Americans, breakouts

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe leads the FBS in passing yards.

 • 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
Commit Fit: Which SEC signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which SEC signees found the best situations?

No SEC-bound tight end fits with his future program better than five-star Arik Gilbert.

 • Mike Farrell
Best 1-2 punch in 2020: Defensive players

Best 1-2 punch in 2020: Defensive players

Clemson is bringing a powerful pair of defensive linemen in Myles Murphy and Bryan Bresee.

 • Mike Farrell
Best of the Best: Top defensive back classes in 2020 cycle

Best of the Best: Top defensive back classes in 2020 cycle

The top-ranked DB in the 2020 class, Elias Ricks, is a key part of LSU's top-ranked DB class.

 • Adam Friedman
Ask Farrell: Which 3-star DB will emerge in 2020 class?

Ask Farrell: Which 3-star DB will emerge in 2020 class?

The three DBs that were selected in the first round of last year's NFL Draft were all three-stars out of high school.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which Rivals100 prospects are undervalued?

Ask Farrell: Which Rivals100 prospects are undervalued?

Alabama signee Timothy Smith has a chance to outplay his four-star ranking.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mike Farrell weighs in on the final update to the 2020 Rivals100.

 • Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Who should lead the 2020 safety rankings?

Rival Views: Who should lead the 2020 safety rankings?

Avantae Williams is the No. 54 prospect in the 2020 Rivals100.

 • Rob Cassidy and Josh Helmholdt
Rivals' All-Star team from Under Armour Game, All-American Bowl

Rivals' All-Star team from Under Armour Game, All-American Bowl

The roster features standouts from the UA All-America Game and the All-American Bowl, including QB Bryce Young.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl: Stock report after the week in San Antonio

All-American Bowl: Stock report after the week in San Antonio

From day one, North Carolina signee Joshua Downs made an impression. Who else made the list?

 • Josh Helmholdt and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

All-American Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Fancy Feet. Lunch Pail. The Snuggie. Analyst Adam Gorney hands out these awards, and more, from the All-American Bowl.

 • Adam Gorney
All-American Bowl Week: Schools that should be pleased

All-American Bowl Week: Schools that should be pleased

We look at seven teams should be very pleased by the performances of their future players in San Antonio all week.

 • Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after Day 2

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after Day 2

All eyes were on William Anderson during Wednesday's All-American Bowl practice.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after day one

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after day one

Texas A&M commit Antonio Johnson set the tone early with some eye-popping plays from his safety position.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Breakdown: Early Signing Day

Breakdown: Early Signing Day

So how does the State of Illinois Class of 2019 rank? My Early Signing Day Preview is here.

 • Tim OHalloran
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 DB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 DB rankings

Rivals continues rolling out its updated rankings for 2020 and the last position group in the spotlight is the DBs.

 • Adam Gorney
Class 6A State Title Preview

Class 6A State Title Preview

Class 6A: EDGYTIM.com State Title Preview

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 • Tim OHalloran
2019 Class 6A Semifinals: Ballers

2019 Class 6A Semifinals: Ballers

The Players Club: Class 6A: Semifinals Top 4 Player of the Year candidates and even More Playmakers.

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 • Tim OHalloran
Class 6A Quarters: Unsung Heroes

Class 6A Quarters: Unsung Heroes

Class 6A Quarters: More Playmakers and 5 Unsung Heroes you need to Watch on Saturday are here.

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 • Tim OHalloran
Class 6A: More Playmakers

Class 6A: More Playmakers

Class 6A: Round 2 More Playmakers for the remaining 16 teams left in the IHSA state playoff field

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 • Tim OHalloran
Three-Point Stance: Houston redshirts, bad hires, recruiting

Three-Point Stance: Houston redshirts, bad hires, recruiting

Mike Farrell is not a fan of the way Houston QB D'Eriq King is using the NCAA's new redshirt rule.

 • Mike Farrell
Breaking down new Texas A&M commit Antonio Johnson

Breaking down new Texas A&M commit Antonio Johnson

East St. Louis (IL) and Rivals100 product Antonio Johnson made a weekend commitment to Texas A&M.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 DB Antonio Johnson commits to Texas A&M

Rivals100 DB Antonio Johnson commits to Texas A&M

Four-star safety Antonio Johnson decided to end his recruitment on Saturday, announcing a commitment to Texas A&M.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings Talk: Analysts predict landing spots for top prospects

Rivals Rankings Talk: Analysts predict landing spots for top prospects

Rivals analysts make educated guesses about where the top prospects in their region will land.

 • Staff
Several schools still involved with Rivals100 DB Antonio Johnson

Several schools still involved with Rivals100 DB Antonio Johnson

Four-star safety Antonio Johnson has at least two more official visit he wants to accomplish before deciding.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Scouting five Mizzou commits and other targets in St. Louis

Scouting five Mizzou commits and other targets in St. Louis

Five Missouri commits and many top targets in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 classes were scouted in St. Louis this weekend.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
2019 Scouting: East St. Louis

2019 Scouting: East St. Louis

2019 Scouting: EDGYTIM breaks down the East St. Louis Flyers.

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 • Tim OHalloran
Video: Antonio Johnson checks in

Video: Antonio Johnson checks in

Video: East St. Louis 4 star ranked S Antonio Johnson (6-foot-3, 190 pounds) recaps his latest recruiting news here.

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 • Tim OHalloran
2020: Top 25 Uncommitted

2020: Top 25 Uncommitted

Kickoff 2019: My Top 25 Uncommitted names in the State of Illinois Class of 2020.

 • Tim OHalloran
A Closer Look at the Rivals250 Rankings

A Closer Look at the Rivals250 Rankings

Taking a closer look at Mizzou targets and commitments among the Rivals250 rankings

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 • Sean Williams
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2020 DB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2020 DB rankings

LSU commit Elias Ricks is tops among a loaded class of cornerbacks. Oregon commit Avantae Williams is the top safety.

 • Adam Gorney
Preview: Southwestern

Preview: Southwestern

Conference Preview: EDGYTIM breaks down the 2019 Southwestern conference.

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 • Tim OHalloran
Rivals100 DB Antonio Johnson resets his recruitment

Rivals100 DB Antonio Johnson resets his recruitment

Four-star DB Antonio Johnson ended a seven-week commitment to Tennessee late last month, following a visit to Texas A&M.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Take Two: Can the Vols bring Antonio Johnson back into fold?

Take Two: Can the Vols bring Antonio Johnson back into fold?

Four-star Missouri safety decommitted from UT after a visit to Texas A&M.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
Predictions on the top five uncommitted 2020 safeties

Predictions on the top five uncommitted 2020 safeties

Antonio Johnson's journey took a turn after he visited Texas A&M this past weekend and decommitted from Tennessee.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Friedman
A&M Recruiting BBQ/Pool Party

A&M Recruiting BBQ/Pool Party

The Texas A&M football recruiting bbq and pool party is this weekend, and the Aggies have quite the guest list.

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 • Courtney Roland
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Ranking the defensive backs

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Ranking the defensive backs

The group, which included Andre Seldon, flashed plenty of speed and athleticism.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Final thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Three-Point Stance: Final thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Mike Farrell breaks down the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and throws in a few odds and ends.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Predicting the Midwest

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Predicting the Midwest

Midwest analyst Josh Helmholdt makes predictions on six prospects in his region from the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Despite new offers, Vol commit Antonio Johnson holding steady with pledge

Despite new offers, Vol commit Antonio Johnson holding steady with pledge

ATLANTA — Jesse Simonton caught up with Top 100 DB and Vol commitment Antonio Johnson at the Rivals 5-star challenge.

 • Jesse Simonton
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Commitment checkup

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Commitment checkup

Six prospects - including Florida commit Jovens Janvier - discuss the level of their commitments.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

From Mighty Mouse to Jet Pack to Fancy Feet, there were some impressive performances.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Programs that should be pleased

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Programs that should be pleased

Georgia, thanks in part to the play of Marcus Rosemy, had a successful day at the Five-Star Challenge.

 • Sam Spiegelman and Woody Wommack
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Roster released

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Roster released

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas will be held June 25 in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Three storylines for Illinois fans

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Three storylines for Illinois fans

Illini commit Reggie Love will get to see how he fares against other top running backs.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Commit recap, 1-2 punches, top classes

Three-Point Stance: Commit recap, 1-2 punches, top classes

Mike Farrell recaps recent commits, looks at the top 1-2 punches in the 2020 class and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Analysis: Volunteers add talented pair of teammates

Analysis: Volunteers add talented pair of teammates

Josh Helmholdt breaks down two teammates that committed to Tennessee - Antonio Johnson and Javontez Spraggins.

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 • David Berry and Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 safety Antonio Johnson selects the Vols, details decision

Rivals100 safety Antonio Johnson selects the Vols, details decision

East St. Louis four-star safety Antonio Johnson saw what he needed to see on his trip to Rocky Top.

 • Austin Price
Rivals Camp Series: Top five defensive backs of 2019 tour

Rivals Camp Series: Top five defensive backs of 2019 tour

Today, we continue our look back at the top performances, position-by-position, with an examination of the top DBs.

 • Woody Wommack
Top DB Antonio Johnson wants to take big visits soon

Top DB Antonio Johnson wants to take big visits soon

Four-star DB Antonio Johnson is planning a bunch of major visits soon.

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 • Adam Gorney
RCS St. Louis: WR/RB vs. LB/DB

RCS St. Louis: WR/RB vs. LB/DB

Watch the best skill position players in one-on-ones at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis.

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 • David Berry
Mizzou heavily in the mix for safety target Antonio Johnson

Mizzou heavily in the mix for safety target Antonio Johnson

The East St. Louis (Ill.) safety talks Mizzou and updates his recruiting process

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 • Sean Williams
Rivals Camp Series STL: Players predict where peers will land

Rivals Camp Series STL: Players predict where peers will land

St. Louis four-star Mookie Cooper has multiple suitors.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Four-star safety looking to make return trip to Iowa

Four-star safety looking to make return trip to Iowa

Antonio Johnson's star was shining at the Rivals Camp on Sunday and he's thinking about a return trip to Iowa.

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 • Tom Kakert
Gallery: Take an inside look at all the action from St. Louis

Gallery: Take an inside look at all the action from St. Louis

Take an inside look at all the action from Sunday's Rivals 3 Strip Camp in St. Louis in HOL's exclusive photo gallery.

 • Tyler Krecklow
Rivals Camp Series St. Louis: Thoughts from the sideline

Rivals Camp Series St. Louis: Thoughts from the sideline

Yes, you are getting old: Ron Powlus III has hit the scene and is an emerging quarterback talent.

 • Adam Gorney, Josh Helmholdt, Woody Wommack
Rivals 3-Stripe Camp Notebook

Rivals 3-Stripe Camp Notebook

Complete news and notes from Sunday's action at East St. Louis high school

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 • Sean Williams
Prospects that earned their stripes at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis

Prospects that earned their stripes at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis

Jordan Johnson was one of several prospects that earned their stripes at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis.

 • Adam Gorney and Woody Wommack
Rivals Camp Series St. Louis: Five teams that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series St. Louis: Five teams that should be pleased

Illinois commit Reggie Love impressed Sunday at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in St. Louis.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Camp Series: Predictions for St. Louis this weekend

Rivals Camp Series: Predictions for St. Louis this weekend

Prospects from several states will be on hand for this year's final stop of the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series.

 • Josh Helmholdt
A&M, Next Visit for Four-Star East St. Louis Safety

A&M, Next Visit for Four-Star East St. Louis Safety

East St. Louis (IL) four-star safety Antonio Johnson talks about his next visit, Texas A&M, and recruiting latest.

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 • Courtney Roland
Antonio Johnson back at Mizzou

Antonio Johnson back at Mizzou

The four-star safety target details his weekend visit to Columbia

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 • Sean Williams
Four-star safety Antonio Johnson visits Iowa

Four-star safety Antonio Johnson visits Iowa

Four-star safety Antonio Johnson had a chance to make his first visit to Iowa City this weekend.

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 • Blair Sanderson
Michigan Football Recruiting: Antonio Johnson Offered, Building With U-M

Michigan Football Recruiting: Antonio Johnson Offered, Building With U-M

Four-star safety Antonio Johnson is new to Michigan's board but he's getting some pretty solid attention.

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 • Brandon Brown
Making the Case: Players who will make jump into 2020 Rivals100

Making the Case: Players who will make jump into 2020 Rivals100

Rivals analysts offer up three prospects who sit outside of the Rivals100 now but will ultimately be on the list.

 • Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman and Mike Farrell
Michigan Football Recruiting: Five Illinois Targets To Watch

Michigan Football Recruiting: Five Illinois Targets To Watch

Here's a look at five prospects from The Land of Lincoln who are seriously options for the Wolverines.

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 • Brandon Brown
Visitor Preview: Husker Junior Day

Visitor Preview: Husker Junior Day

This will mark the earliest Nebraska has hosted a Junior Day since 2015 and it'll be a star-studded recruiting event.

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 • Mike Matya
Stoops' reputation with DB's carrying weight with Rivals100 prospect

Stoops' reputation with DB's carrying weight with Rivals100 prospect

One of the nation's top 2020 recruits had a good first experience at Kentucky.

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 • Justin Rowland
Class 7A Quarters: Underdogs

Class 7A Quarters: Underdogs

Class 7A Underdog Teams to Watch the Quarterfinal edition.

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 • Tim OHalloran
Missouri a priority visit for Rivals250 DB Antonio Johnson

Missouri a priority visit for Rivals250 DB Antonio Johnson

Four-star 2020 DB Antonio Johnson holds an offer from Missouri and plans to visit the Tigers soon.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
S Johnson is ready for kickoff

S Johnson is ready for kickoff

East St. Louis four star ranked junior S Antonio Johnson (6-foot-3, 180 pounds) made a recent Ohio State camp visit.

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 • Tim OHalloran
4-star safety wants to visit Iowa St.

4-star safety wants to visit Iowa St.

The Cyclones and four other Power-5 schools have jumped into the hunt for a Class of 2020 safety from the Midwest.

 • Bill Seals
Initial 2020 Rivals250 released: Analysts debate the big decisions

Initial 2020 Rivals250 released: Analysts debate the big decisions

A look into some of the tough decisions and hot debates that led into the release of the first 2020 Rivals250.

 • Rivals.com
Midwest Spotlight: Five prospects with booming recruitments

Midwest Spotlight: Five prospects with booming recruitments

Three-star TE Justin Stephens is one of five Midwest recruits that have seen their stock rise significantly this spring.

 • Josh Helmholdt
PM Session: Top Headliners

PM Session: Top Headliners

Here are several of my Headliners Performers from Monday's 3rd annual EDGYTIM Underclassmen Showcase powered by EFT

 • Tim OHalloran