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Three Predictions: Ryder Lyons, CB rankings, five-star WRs

Three Predictions: Ryder Lyons, CB rankings, five-star WRs

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons is ranked No. 3 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Major rankings questions remain at premium positions

Major rankings questions remain at premium positions

Five-star Tennessee commit Faizon Brandon is the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals250 Release: These prospects are on the five-star radar

Rivals250 Release: These prospects are on the five-star radar

Maryland commit Zion Elee is currently ranked No. 34 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Rankings Roundtable: How many five-star CBs will be in the Rivals250?

Rankings Roundtable: How many five-star CBs will be in the Rivals250?

Four-star cornerback Brandon Lockhart is ranked No. 44 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 1-50

Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 1-50

Five-star QB Ryder Lyons is ranked No. 3 in the 2026 Rivals250, and Adam Gorney is predicting a Big Ten destination.

 • Adam Gorney
USC's revamped recruiting strategy has the Trojans ranked No. 1 in 2026

USC's revamped recruiting strategy has the Trojans ranked No. 1 in 2026

USC's 2026 class ranks No. 1 in the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Elite CB commit Brandon Lockhart taking on role as active recruiter for USC

Elite CB commit Brandon Lockhart taking on role as active recruiter for USC

"It's great. Obviously, they're new, they just came in, but I feel like they're already doing what they're supposed to

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 • Ryan Young
Rivals Camp Series: Latest rumors on defensive prospects at L.A. regional

Rivals Camp Series: Latest rumors on defensive prospects at L.A. regional

USC is making a major push to flip Oregon defensive tackle commit Tomuhini Topui.

 • Adam Gorney and Sam Spiegelman
Elite USC CB commit Brandon Lockhart close to shutting down recruitment

Elite USC CB commit Brandon Lockhart close to shutting down recruitment

More from one of the Trojans' top-rated commitments inside

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals250 Release: Biggest moves in the new rankings

Rivals250 Release: Biggest moves in the new rankings

Offensive tackle Felix Ojo is the newest five-star prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the top 2026 class

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the top 2026 class

Five-star receiver Tristen Keys could be a big part of the eventual No. 1 class in 2026.

 • Adam Gorney
Top-rated USC commit Brandon Lockhart reflects on junior day experience

Top-rated USC commit Brandon Lockhart reflects on junior day experience

The local elite defensive back spoke with TrojanSports about his time back on campus Saturday.

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 • Matt Moreno
Five standouts emerge for four-star corner Brandon Lockhart

Five standouts emerge for four-star corner Brandon Lockhart

Four-star corner Brandon Lockhart remains committed to USC but many others remain involved.

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 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top 2026 prospects begin to narrow their focus

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top 2026 prospects begin to narrow their focus

Oregon is making a serious run at five-star Ohio State receiver commit Chris Henry, Jr.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Ohio cornerback Elbert Hill is one of the newest five-star prospects in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Potential flip targets coming into focus

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Potential flip targets coming into focus

Miami is making a big push to flip four-star cornerback Shamar Arnoux from his USC commitment.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Four-star Elbert Hill is the new No. 1 cornerback in the 2026 rankings.

 • Greg Smith
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

The Rivals250 ranking for the 2026 class has been updated.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: High school football season is underway

Recruiting Rumor Mill: High school football season is underway

Oklahoma leads for five-star OL Michael Fasusi but Texas and Texas A&M are not giving up the chase.

 • Adam Gorney
Two teams mainly coming after USC commit Brandon Lockhart

Two teams mainly coming after USC commit Brandon Lockhart

Top 2026 cornerback Brandon Lockhart remains committed to USC but some major programs are chasing him.

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 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Another busy June in the books

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Another busy June in the books

It appears to be a two-team race for former USC commit Hylton Stubbs.

 • Adam Gorney
College coaches contact top 2026 prospects right at midnight

College coaches contact top 2026 prospects right at midnight

Midnight has arrived which means college coaches can officially call and text 2026 prospects.

 • Adam Gorney
The 2024 Rivals Five-Star Roster

The 2024 Rivals Five-Star Roster

The 2024 Rivals Five-Star will be held June 25-26 with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars playing host.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

USC commit Brandon Lockhart is the highest-ranked defensive back in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart remains atop the refreshed 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
USC commit Brandon Lockhart taking important visits

USC commit Brandon Lockhart taking important visits

Brandon Lockhart remains committed to USC since late October but many schools are trying to flip the 2026 four-star.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Four-star quarterback Dia Bell is scheduled to visit an SEC power this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Five programs off to fast start in 2026 recruiting class

West Spotlight: Five programs off to fast start in 2026 recruiting class

Colorado's Deion Sanders is beginning to change his recruiting philosophy a bit by recruiting more high school players.

 • Adam Gorney
Top schools coming after USC commit Brandon Lockhart

Top schools coming after USC commit Brandon Lockhart

Top 2026 cornerback Brandon Lockhart remains committed to USC but many other schools are coming after him.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Four-star cornerback Brandon Lockhart is the top-ranked defensive back in the 2026 classRivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated Rivals250 for the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Ten notable offers from Notre Dame's Pot of Gold Day event

Ten notable offers from Notre Dame's Pot of Gold Day event

Four-star tight end Brock Harris was offered by Notre Dame on Sunday.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: Recruiting rumor mill for the LBs and DBs

Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: Recruiting rumor mill for the LBs and DBs

Four-star linebacker Talanoa Ili ranks No. 53 in the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney and Greg Smith
Gorney's Takeaways: QBs impress at Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles

Gorney's Takeaways: QBs impress at Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles

Four-star quarterback Brady Smigiel is ranked No. 13 in the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down the top DBs in the 2026 class

Breaking down the top DBs in the 2026 class

Four-star Zelus Hicks is the highest-ranked defensive back in the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Who did Michigan State offer in January?

Who did Michigan State offer in January?

A comprehensive list of every prospect Michigan State offered in January.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
USC lands major commitment from 2026 CB Brandon Lockhart

USC lands major commitment from 2026 CB Brandon Lockhart

USC landed a major piece to its 2026 recruiting class on Sunday when Brandon Lockhart committed.

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 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Recruiting Mill: Latest buzz surrounding top prospects

Recruiting Recruiting Mill: Latest buzz surrounding top prospects

Four-star LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng had a great visit at Miami but there are still a host of other teams to watch.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Another busy weekend in the books

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Another busy weekend in the books

Four-star safety Jadyn Hudson recently visited Oregon.

 • Adam Gorney
Ten programs that could sign top classes in 2026

Ten programs that could sign top classes in 2026

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart is ranked No. 2 in the initial Rivals rankings for the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts on the 2026 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Thoughts on the 2026 rankings

Class of 2026 standout Jahkeem Stewart has already visited Texas, Florida State, USC and Oregon.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings: Top 10 Countdown for 2026 class

Rivals Rankings: Top 10 Countdown for 2026 class

This week marks the release of our initial 2026 rankings, starting today with the Top 10 Countdown.

 • Adam Gorney
2026 DB Brandon Lockhart discusses Penn State offer and early recruitment

2026 DB Brandon Lockhart discusses Penn State offer and early recruitment

Nittany Nation caught up with recent 2026 offeree Brandon Lockhart.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley