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How solid have commitments from No. 1 prospects been historically?

How solid have commitments from No. 1 prospects been historically?

Quarterback Keelon Russell, the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250, flipped from SMU to Alabama last year.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Ranking QBs, five-stars, realignment

Three-Point Stance: Ranking QBs, five-stars, realignment

Quarterbacks like Dylan Raiola tend to dominate at the top of rankings, but should they?

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Big Ten, SEC dominate while Pac-12 struggles

NFL Draft: Big Ten, SEC dominate while Pac-12 struggles

Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs was a surprising top-15 pick in last week's NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

The opening round of the NFL Draft is in the books. Adam Gorney gives his grade for each pick.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 29 Bryan Bresee

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 29 Bryan Bresee

Clemson DT Bryan Bresee was the No. 1 prospect in the 2020 Rivals250, and yet another Rivals Camp Series alum.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 18 Myles Murphy

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 18 Myles Murphy

Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy was ranked fourth overall in the 2020 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 14 Broderick Jones

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 14 Broderick Jones

Broderick Jones was the top-rated offensive tackle and fifth overall prospect in the 2020 class.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 1 Bryce Young

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 1 Bryce Young

Bryce Young was ranked No. 2 in the 2020 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Combine: ACC memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: ACC memories, storylines, hits and misses

The spotlight for the ACC in this NFL Draft is on Clemson's defensive line, with Myles Murphy leading the way.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: New Jersey talent, camp season, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: New Jersey talent, camp season, NFL Draft

Four-star Yasin Willis is the only New Jersey prospect currently ranked in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

Myles Murphy is a freakishly good athlete who should shine in Clemson's defense.

 • Adam Gorney
ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Former five-star prospect D.J. Uiagalelei leads a Clemson lineup that tops our ACC rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
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
NFL Draft: Ten players that could go No. 1 in 2023

NFL Draft: Ten players that could go No. 1 in 2023

Jordan Addison, who won the Biletnikoff Award following the 2021 season, could be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Top 10 linebackers in college football entering 2022 season

Top 10 linebackers in college football entering 2022 season

Linebacker Noah Sewell should have a monster season for the Oregon Ducks.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 defensive tackles in college football entering 2022 season

Top 10 defensive tackles in college football entering 2022 season

Jalen Carter is set to anchor Georgia's defensive line in 2022.

 • 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
Five significant recruits that Brent Venables signed at Clemson

Five significant recruits that Brent Venables signed at Clemson

Trayvon Mullen was ranked No. 117 in the 2016 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
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
Farrell's Predictions: Preseason All-America Team

Farrell's Predictions: Preseason All-America Team

Chris Olave will headline an impressive Ohio State offensive attack this season.

 • Mike Farrell
How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

How the ACC's best players would be rated in Madden

Our look at the college football players that would have the highest EA Sports Madden ratings continues with the ACC.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Rivalry games, non-QB MVPs, Florida

Three-Point Stance: Rivalry games, non-QB MVPs, Florida

Zay Flowers should headline an explosive Boston College offense this season.

 • Mike Farrell
ACC Week: Predictions for each team in the conference

ACC Week: Predictions for each team in the conference

Can DJ Uigalelei take over for Trevor Lawrence and lead Clemson to the top of the Atlantic Division?

 • Mike Farrell
ACC Week: Five best position groups

ACC Week: Five best position groups

Alec Lindstrom headlines a strong Boston College offensive line heading into the 2021 season.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Turn 20: Ranking the No. 1 prospects

Rivals Rankings Turn 20: Ranking the No. 1 prospects

Trevor Lawrence was Rivals.com's No. 1 overall prospect in the 2018 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the Contenders: Four-star DE Caden Curry

Ranking the Contenders: Four-star DE Caden Curry

Three schools can probably be considered the frontrunners for the talented defensive end.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: New Power Five hires, three-stars, freshmen DL

Three-Point Stance: New Power Five hires, three-stars, freshmen DL

Steve Sarkisian has now led three Power Five programs.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Farrell Awards, notable freshmen

Three-Point Stance: Farrell Awards, notable freshmen

Iowa State running back Breece Hall earns Breakout Player of the Year honors from Mike Farrell.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 4-6

Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 4-6

Marvin Mims looks like he's next in a long line of stellar Oklahoma receivers.

 • 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 DTs in college football

Grading the active five-star DTs in college football

Marvin Wilson has lived up to his five-star billing at Florida State.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Under-the-radar commits, freshmen stars, more

Three-Point Stance: Under-the-radar commits, freshmen stars, more

Alabama defensive back pledge Kadarius Calloway is one of the most underrated commits in the SEC.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: ACC snapshot, Clemson-Miami, recruiting observations

Three-Point Stance: ACC snapshot, Clemson-Miami, recruiting observations

Miami's James Williams is the biggest recruiting get for the Hurricanes.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Freshman 15: Counting down the top true freshmen

Farrell Freshman 15: Counting down the top true freshmen

We are down to the top three impact freshmen, and No. 1 is already a key part of a potential national champ.

 • 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
The five best DT groups in college football

The five best DT groups in college football

The ACC is home to some of the best defensive tackles in college football, led by Florida State's Marvin Wilson.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: A transfer QB will win Heisman for 4th straight year

Fact or Fiction: A transfer QB will win Heisman for 4th straight year

Other topics up for discussion include Zamir White's five-star billing and Peyton Page's commitment to Clemson.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Past, Present and Future: The ACC at each position

Past, Present and Future: The ACC at each position

Louisville will sorely miss offensive lineman Mekhi Becton. Clemson, meanwhile, seems to be set at most positions.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Crossover Series: Which 2020 FB prospects could be one-and-done?

Rivals Crossover Series: Which 2020 FB prospects could be one-and-done?

If the one-and-done rule was in effect for college football, who would be ready for the NFL?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
The Best of Rivals

The Best of Rivals

With nearly 20 years of experience we take a look back at the best that SoonerScoop.com saw in its time with Rivals.

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 • Josh McCuistion
NFL Draft: Comparing top DEs with current recruits

NFL Draft: Comparing top DEs with current recruits

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young is expected to be the second pick in the NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which ACC freshmen will impress in 2020?

Ask Farrell: Which ACC freshmen will impress in 2020?

Clemson signed the nation's top-ranked player in the 2020 class, Bryan Bresee.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Which ACC signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which ACC signees found the best situations?

Clemson landed several players who should settle in nicely at their positions in college, including QB D.J. Uiagalelei.

 • 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
Three-Point Stance: Comparing 2020 to 2019, top returning RBs

Three-Point Stance: Comparing 2020 to 2019, top returning RBs

Mike Farrell looks at the top returning running backs in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Best of the best: Top DL classes of 2020 recruiting cycle

Best of the best: Top DL classes of 2020 recruiting cycle

Bryan Bresee led Clemson's haul, and then the SEC had the next top four classes at DL.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Tyreak Sapp is the new leader in Florida.

 • Chad Simmons
ACC: Winners and losers from the 2020 recruiting cycle

ACC: Winners and losers from the 2020 recruiting cycle

The Clemson Tigers signed an incredible class in the 2020 recruiting cycle.

 • Rob Cassidy, Adam Friedman
Ask Farrell: Which unheralded 2020 DTs could turn into surprises?

Ask Farrell: Which unheralded 2020 DTs could turn into surprises?

Mike Farrell targets three players who could outperform their current rankings down the road.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Top 25 recruiters for 2020

Top 25 recruiters for 2020

These assistants don't always work in the spotlight, but they have a profound effect on the success of their programs.

 • Josh Helmholdt
NSD 2020: Five signees that will make a big impact as freshmen

NSD 2020: Five signees that will make a big impact as freshmen

Harrison Bailey has the ability to be a freshman starter at Tennessee.

 • Chad Simmons
Clemson assistant Todd Bates is Rivals' Recruiter of the Year

Clemson assistant Todd Bates is Rivals' Recruiter of the Year

The defensive line coach's unique style helped the Tigers remain on a recruiting roll.

 • Adam Friedman
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Five-star Bryce Young is the top-ranked prospect in the state of California.

 • Chad Simmons
Fact or Fiction: Clemson won't end up with No. 1 class

Fact or Fiction: Clemson won't end up with No. 1 class

Two teams in the SEC are breathing down Clemson's neck for the recruiting title.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals100 sees four new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals100 sees four new five-stars

The final Rivals100 for the 2020 class welcomes four new five-stars to the mix.

 • 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
Ask Farrell: How does Bryan Bresee compare?

Ask Farrell: How does Bryan Bresee compare?

Clemson defensive tackle signee Bryan Bresee finished the 2020 cycle as the top-ranked prospect in his class.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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: 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: Winners and losers from Saturday

All-American Bowl: Winners and losers from Saturday

Oregon signee Noah Sewell was all over the field Saturday at the All-American Bowl.

 • Woody Wommack
Rival Views: Has Bryan Bresee been the top DL in San Antonio?

Rival Views: Has Bryan Bresee been the top DL in San Antonio?

Five-star Bryan Bresee is the No. 1 prospect in the 2020 Rivals100.

 • Adam Gorney and 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: EAST Team OL vs. DL (Day Two)

All-American Bowl: EAST Team OL vs. DL (Day Two)

SAN ANTONIO - Fresh video from practices at the All-American Bowl.

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 • Greg Ladky
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
Mind of Gorney: Thoughts on All-American Bowl Media Day

Mind of Gorney: Thoughts on All-American Bowl Media Day

Kelee Ringo's highly-anticipated announcement is just a few days away.

 • Adam Gorney
NSD: Grading the ACC programs

NSD: Grading the ACC programs

Grades for each team in the ACC for the Early Signing Period, with Clemson's A+ class leading the way.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
National Signing Day: Breaking down the team rankings

National Signing Day: Breaking down the team rankings

Dabo Swinney and Clemson have plenty to celebrate on this National Signing Day.

 • Rob Cassidy
Ask Farrell: Which prospects will make immediate impacts?

Ask Farrell: Which prospects will make immediate impacts?

Five-star receiver Julian Fleming could make an early impact at Ohio State.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Who could become five-stars after all-star events?

Ask Farrell: Who could become five-stars after all-star events?

The All-America Game and the All-American Bowl will provide prime opportunities for elite players to shine.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Bryce Young is in the mix to finish as the top-ranked quarterback prospect in California.

 • Chad Simmons
Rivals Rankings Week: Top team ranking storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Top team ranking storylines

Sam Spiegelman takes a closer look at the updated team rankings and provides a few predictions.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 DL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2020 DL rankings

Jordan Burch is a five-star talent whose recruitment remains largely a mystery.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals100 sees 8 new 5-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals100 sees 8 new 5-stars

Clemson commit Bryan Bresee leads the updated Rivals100.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Why does Bryan Bresee deserve to be No. 1?

Ask Farrell: Why does Bryan Bresee deserve to be No. 1?

There's a new top-ranked prospect in the 2020 class.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Roundtable: Who should be No. 1 in 2020?

Rivals Rankings Roundtable: Who should be No. 1 in 2020?

Each Rivals analyst offers their opinion on who should top the rankings in 2020 following the fall season.

 • Adam Gorney
Top five NFL prospects at DT, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at DT, regardless of class

Derrick Brown is one of the top defensive tackle prospects in the country.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings: How Spiegelman's top 5 would look

Rivals Rankings: How Spiegelman's top 5 would look

Spiegelman features a mix of positions ... and no quarterbacks.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: Top position recruiters, overrated teams

Three-Point Stance: Top position recruiters, overrated teams

Mike Farrell breaks down which programs recruit each position the best in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings: How Cassidy's top 5 would look

Rivals Rankings: How Cassidy's top 5 would look

Here's how Rivals.com Florida Analyst Rob Cassidy would have ranked his top five if he had the only vote.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Rankings: How Wommack's top 5 would look

Rivals Rankings: How Wommack's top 5 would look

Analyst Woody Wommack thinks linebacker Justin Flowe is the top 2020 player in the country.

 • Woody Wommack
Rivals Rankings: How Friedman's top five would look

Rivals Rankings: How Friedman's top five would look

Clemson commit Bryan Bresee tops Mid-Atlantic Analyst Adam Friedman's list of top 2020 prospects.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings: How Simmons' top five would look

Rivals Rankings: How Simmons' top five would look

Analyst Chad Simmons shares how the top five of the Rivals rankings would look if he had the only vote.

 • Chad Simmons
Rivals Rankings: How Helmholdt's top 5 would look

Rivals Rankings: How Helmholdt's top 5 would look

Here's how Rivals.com Midwest Analyst Josh Helmholdt would have ranked his top five if he had the only vote.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings: How Gorney's top 5 in 2020 would have looked

Rivals Rankings: How Gorney's top 5 in 2020 would have looked

Here's how Rivals analyst Adam Gorney would have ranked his top 5 had he been the only voter.

 • Adam Gorney
High School Fantasy Draft: Who selected the better team?

High School Fantasy Draft: Who selected the better team?

So who drafted the better squad? Each offers his case and our panel of judges weigh in on the winner.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings: How would Farrell's top five in 2020 look?

Rivals Rankings: How would Farrell's top five in 2020 look?

Here's how Rivals National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell would have ranked his top five had he been the only vote.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Bryan Bresee, Justin Flowe, Elias Ricks

Fact or Fiction: Bryan Bresee, Justin Flowe, Elias Ricks

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney play 'Fact or Fiction' on three football recruiting topics.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
5-star Bryan Bresee preparing to contribute early at Clemson

5-star Bryan Bresee preparing to contribute early at Clemson

5-star Bryan Bresee is focused on recruiting & preparing to play early at Clemson

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 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Five storylines to follow, by state

Rivals Rankings Week: Five storylines to follow, by state

Clemson continues to be a program on a roll in South Carolina - and with recruits in states across the country.

 • Chad Simmons
Mind of Mike: Farrell's reaction to updated Rivals100

Mind of Mike: Farrell's reaction to updated Rivals100

The latest Rivals100 for the 2020 class has been released, and with it we unleash the random thoughts of Mike Farrell.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Two players earn fifth stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Two players earn fifth stars

Breaking down two new five stars and four who are very close.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Who is biggest threat to Uiagalelei at No. 1?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who is biggest threat to Uiagalelei at No. 1?

Rivals analysts offer up three elite prospects who could be in the top spot in the 2020 rankings.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Friedman, Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: The hunt for No. 1 class, rankings questions

Three-Point Stance: The hunt for No. 1 class, rankings questions

Mike Farrell dives into the race for the top 2020 class in this week's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Is it Alabama, Clemson - and everyone else?

Take Two: Is it Alabama, Clemson - and everyone else?

The two programs have won the past four national titles. Can any other teams stop that trend this season?

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell, Tony Tsoukalas
Ask Farrell: Can Clemson land  all four top 2020 prospects?

Ask Farrell: Can Clemson land all four top 2020 prospects?

The Tigers appear to have a realistic chance of doing something no other team has done in the Rivals era.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Stock Report: Five players who could vie for No. 1 overall

Stock Report: Five players who could vie for No. 1 overall

These players have a legit shot at finishing the 2020 rankings cycle as the nation's top prospect.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Stock Report: Five Rivals100 players who are most NFL-ready

Stock Report: Five Rivals100 players who are most NFL-ready

Linebacker Justin Flowe already looks like a young NFL player.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
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