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NFL Top 100: Nos. 1-20 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 1-20 as high school recruits

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have won three of the last five Super Bowls.

 • Adam Gorney
Christian McCaffrey gets the better of Jared Goff once again

Christian McCaffrey gets the better of Jared Goff once again

On Sunday, Christian McCaffrey’s 49ers defeated Jared Goff’s Lions to reach the Super Bowl.

 • Ben Parker
NFL Top 100: Nos. 21-40 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 21-40 as high school recruits

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry was ranked No. 36 in the 2013 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Making the Case: Who will be No. 1 RB in updated 2022 rankings?

Making the Case: Who will be No. 1 RB in updated 2022 rankings?

Oklahoma commit Raleek Brown is the current No. 1 RB, but there are some talented backs chasing after him.

 • 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
Takeaways from opening weekend in Texas

Takeaways from opening weekend in Texas

Tommy Brockermeyer returned to the field this weekend for the first time in two years.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 31-40

Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 31-40

Clemson commit Payton Page reminds analysts of Michigan's Ondre Pipkins.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Farrell 99 Club, DBU, Correct Me If I'm Wrong

Three-Point Stance: Farrell 99 Club, DBU, Correct Me If I'm Wrong

Micah Parsons is one of six college football players that Mike Farrell would give a 99 video game rating.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: UNC will land Steele, Dillworth

Fact or Fiction: UNC will land Steele, Dillworth

North Carolina is in the running for two linebackers who are announcing over the weekend.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Ranking the Contenders: Will Shipley

Ranking the Contenders: Will Shipley

Top ranked all-purpose back Will Shipley had been close to committing before his visits were put on hold.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals continues its early look at top 100 for the class of 2022

Rivals continues its early look at top 100 for the class of 2022

Our weeklong unveiling of the initial top 100 players in the 2022 class continues with 20 more names today.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: How much should NFL teams consider RB workload?

Ask Farrell: How much should NFL teams consider RB workload?

Jonathan Taylor was the first player in NCAA history to run for more than 6,000 yards in three seasons.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Replacing the stars: Where will Big 12 teams turn in 2020?

Replacing the stars: Where will Big 12 teams turn in 2020?

Charleston Rambo is likely to have a big year for Oklahoma while filling the shoes of departed star CeeDee Lamb.

 • Mike Farrell
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
Farrell Freshman 15: Countdown begins with Nos. 13-15

Farrell Freshman 15: Countdown begins with Nos. 13-15

The midseason Farrell Freshman 15 begins today with a top DB, a rising QB and a surprise WR.

 • Mike Farrell
Ranking Pac-12 recruiting over the past decade

Ranking Pac-12 recruiting over the past decade

The USC Trojans lead the way when it comes to Pac-12 recruiting.

 • Mike Farrell
Cassidy: The 10 best players I've ever scouted

Cassidy: The 10 best players I've ever scouted

Trevor Lawrence had Rob Cassidy joking about his Hall of Fame status while in high school.

 • Rob Cassidy
Six true freshman to watch in the Big 12

Six true freshman to watch in the Big 12

Trejan Bridges is part of a loaded Oklahoma receiving corps, but he has the talent to make an impact.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals.com's all-time four-star team

Rivals.com's all-time four-star team

Can this team of former four-stars beat the five-star team? Tell us what you think.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Pac-12 spotlight: Farrell's title pick, bold predictions

Pac-12 spotlight: Farrell's title pick, bold predictions

Mike Farrell breaks down each Power Five conference and gives his bold predictions. Today he continues with the Pac-12.

 • Mike Farrell
Pac-12 Media Day: Shaw intent on using Love right way at Stanford

Pac-12 Media Day: Shaw intent on using Love right way at Stanford

Cardinal coach says 'our focus is ... to make sure he's at our best and we are at our best.'

 • Adam Gorney
The biggest surprises from #RivalsChallenge

The biggest surprises from #RivalsChallenge

Among the revelations: The South isn't the only region that can brag about players with some serious speed.

 • Chad Simmons
NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL Draft: Breaking down first-round picks by position

NFL franchises have taken more cornerbacks, like Denzel Ward, since 2010 than any other position.

 • Adam Gorney
Take Two: Should there be more value placed on the RB position?

Take Two: Should there be more value placed on the RB position?

Is the running back position being undervalued in the NFL?

 • Adam Gorney
Take Two: Is Bryce Love a legitimate favorite for Heisman?

Take Two: Is Bryce Love a legitimate favorite for Heisman?

Running backs seem to face an uphill battle in Heisman voting. Can Stanford's star break that trend?

 • Adam Gorney
They're back! Top 10 players who could have left for the NFL Draft

They're back! Top 10 players who could have left for the NFL Draft

These players could have decided to launch pro careers. Instead, they'll be making noise again in the college ranks.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Grading the first-year college football coaches

Three-Point Stance: Grading the first-year college football coaches

Plus: It's time to expand the playoff, and Farrell's final Heisman list.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-5

Midseason Farrell 50: Nos. 1-5

The Midseason Farrell 50 countdown concludes with a look at the top five players in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Twitter Tuesday: Saquon Barkley, top RBs, Butch Jones, Oklahoma

Twitter Tuesday: Saquon Barkley, top RBs, Butch Jones, Oklahoma

Where Saquon Barkley ranks among RBs since 2000; potential Butch Jones replacements; Oklahoma recruiting.

 • Mike Farrell
Pac-12 spotlight: Schools with most active NFL players

Pac-12 spotlight: Schools with most active NFL players

USC leads the way, then the list becomes very interesting.

 • Mike Farrell
Four-Star Checkup: Running backs with impressive Week 2 showings

Four-Star Checkup: Running backs with impressive Week 2 showings

Tennessee's Ty Chandler was one of several former four-star RBs to impress this weekend.

 • Woody Wommack
Pac-12 spotlight: Farrell's title pick, bold predictions

Pac-12 spotlight: Farrell's title pick, bold predictions

Mike Farrell makes his picks for the good and bad in the Pac-12 this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Ten breakout players for 2017

Ten breakout players for 2017

The 2017 college football season is upon us so it’s time to unveil our breakout players heading into the season.

 • Mike Farrell
Rookie Watch: Standout performers in preseason week two

Rookie Watch: Standout performers in preseason week two

Several former college stars made strong impressions in the second week of the NFL preseason slate.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Love aims to fill large shoes at Stanford

Love aims to fill large shoes at Stanford

Christian McCaffrey is gone, but dynamic running back Bryce Love returns for Stanford in 2017.

 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Pac-12 spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

Several Pac-12 programs have a claim at being the recruiting kings of a certain position.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen, NCAA legislation

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen, NCAA legislation

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell breaks down Big Ten recruiting, star freshmen and a potential new NCAA rule.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL teams show they value speed, versatility in first-round picks

NFL teams show they value speed, versatility in first-round picks

The Swiss Army knife players are getting drafted higher and higher in today's NFL.

 • Adam Gorney
The top ten former four-stars selected in the 2017 Draft

The top ten former four-stars selected in the 2017 Draft

The Rivals.com four-star ranking category was well represented in last week's NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which region won, Southeast or Midwest?

NFL Draft: Which region won, Southeast or Midwest?

Here is a regional breakdown of where the NFL Draft first-round selections played in high school.

 • Adam Gorney
When they were in HS: How Rivals rated the first-rounders

When they were in HS: How Rivals rated the first-rounders

Over half the first-round picks were rated as five-stars or four-stars by Rivals.com.

 • Mike Farrell
Surprises, wow moments highlight first round of 2017 NFL Draft

Surprises, wow moments highlight first round of 2017 NFL Draft

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell weighs in on all of the first-round action at the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
2017 NFL Draft: Five that could bust

2017 NFL Draft: Five that could bust

Not every first-round pick in today's NFL Draft will be a star. Here's a look at five players who could bust.

 • Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell's NFL Mock Draft 4.0

Mike Farrell's NFL Mock Draft 4.0

The NFL is on the clock. Here is our final projection for Round One.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Snapshot: Running backs

NFL Draft Snapshot: Running backs

NFL Draft week is here and Mike Farrell breaks down the RB position with the controversial Joe Mixon at No. 1.

 • Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Adam Gorney's NFL mock draft 3.0

Rival Views: Adam Gorney's NFL mock draft 3.0

With the NFL Draft fast approaching, Rivals.com National Analyst Adam Gorney releases his third mock draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft 3.0

Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft 3.0

The 2017 NFL Draft has almost arrived, and National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell reveals his third mock draft.

 • 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
The NFL Draft's big money positions

The NFL Draft's big money positions

Offensive tackle has been the big money position in recent NFL Drafts. But what about all the other spots?

 • Adam Gorney
Post-NFL Combine stock report: RB

Post-NFL Combine stock report: RB

The NFL Scouting Combine has concluded, and running backs are moving up and down draft boards.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft 2.0

Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft 2.0

Can Deshaun Watson run all the way to the top of the draft?

 • Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Adam Gorney's NFL mock draft 2.0

Rival Views: Adam Gorney's NFL mock draft 2.0

How will the top five shake out after Myles Garrett in this year's NFL Draft?

 • Adam Gorney
2017 NFL Combine: Stock boosters

2017 NFL Combine: Stock boosters

The 2017 NFL Combine is the books, and several players have seen their stock rise after strong performances.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft

Rival Views: Mike Farrell's NFL mock draft

Myles Garrett is the consensus No. 1 pick heading into the NFL Combine, but who does Mike Farrell think goes No. 2?

 • Mike Farrell
Pre-combine rankings: Running backs

Pre-combine rankings: Running backs

Some high-profile RBs are entering the NFL Draft. Here is how they stack up entering the combine.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com All-America Offense

Rivals.com All-America Offense

National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell's 2016 offensive All-America team is highlighted by the Heisman winner.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell postseason 50 for 2016

The Farrell postseason 50 for 2016

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell lists the nation's top 50 players from the 2016 regular season.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Skipping bowls, Pac-12 grades, 2017 vs. 2018

Three-Point Stance: Skipping bowls, Pac-12 grades, 2017 vs. 2018

The (lack of) solution to skipping bowls, Pac-12 coaching grades and 2017 vs. 2018 player comps.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 46-50

Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 46-50

Mike Farrell's countdown of the nation's top players from 2016 begins with Nos. 50-46, highlighted by a pair of RBs.

 • Mike Farrell
Fournette, Cook and others make for stacked 2017 RB class

Fournette, Cook and others make for stacked 2017 RB class

With Leonard Fournette and Dalvin Cook leading the way, the 2017 NFL Draft could feature four first-round RBs.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking all 40 bowl games by watchability

Ranking all 40 bowl games by watchability

The always entertaining Rob Cassidy ranks all 40 bowl games – from Potato to Peach – in terms of watchability.

 • Rob Cassidy
Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft

Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney have Clemson QB Deshaun Watson in very different slots of the NFL Draft. See both lists.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
NFL Draft stock report: Running back

NFL Draft stock report: Running back

Texas' D'Onta Foreman and Oklahoma's Samaje Perine are moving up NFL Draft boards. Others, however, are not.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Midseason NFL Draft outlook: Running back

Midseason NFL Draft outlook: Running back

Leonard Fournette tops our board among running backs for the 2017 draft. Who else makes the list?

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Farrell, Gorney debate top running back honors

Rival Views: Farrell, Gorney debate top running back honors

A slew of RBs already are making cases for being the best in college football. Let the debate begin on who is No. 1.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Which program is Running Back U?

Which program is Running Back U?

Which college program deserves the title of Running Back U? It may not be the one you think.

 • Mike Farrell
Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft

Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft

LSU running back Leonard Fournette is among our top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Deshaun Watson tops list of nation's best players

Farrell 50: Deshaun Watson tops list of nation's best players

Clemson's quarterback edges out other superstars in our countdown of the nation's top players.

 • Mike Farrell
2017 NFL Draft: Ranking the top 5 running back prospects

2017 NFL Draft: Ranking the top 5 running back prospects

Running backs are starting to go in the first round again. Next year's draft may see three or more.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft

Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson leads our early look at the top 32 eligible prospects for the 2017 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Five former four-stars who could go early in 2017

NFL Draft: Five former four-stars who could go early in 2017

Several former four-stars are expected to go early in the 2017 NFL Draft. Here are the top five.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Psonak
Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 1-5

Farrell Postseason 50: Nos. 1-5

The top five players in college football from 2016.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
Heisman Watch: NFL comparisons

Heisman Watch: NFL comparisons

This week's Heisman Watch looks at which NFL players the top candidates, including Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield, most resemble.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Heisman Watch: Fresh look at top six

Heisman Watch: Fresh look at top six

There have been major changes in the Heisman Trophy race in the last week, including Leonard Fournette's stock taking a hit.

 • Adam Gorney
Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 16-20

Farrell Midseason 50: Nos. 16-20

Mike Farrell counts down his top 50 CFB players at the midway point of the season, including Florida's Vernon Hargreaves III.

 • Mike Farrell and Mark Pszonak
Heisman watch: Fournettes competition

Heisman watch: Fournettes competition

TCU QB Trevone Boykin is closest on RB Leonard Fournette's heels in the Heisman race. Here are Fournette's five competitors.

 • Adam Gorney
Pick Six: McCaffrey explodes

Pick Six: McCaffrey explodes

Stanford RB Christian McCaffrey blew up against UCLA. Adam Gorney looks back at the recruitment of six players in the headlines.

 • Adam Gorney
Five who will make an impact: Pac-12

Five who will make an impact: Pac-12

USC's Adoree' Jackson could see action on both sides of the ball and tops our list of Pac-12 newcomers who could have an impact.

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 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting class superlatives

Recruiting class superlatives

Cardinal Sports Report hands out some awards to members of Stanford's 2014 recruiting class. Which prospect is most likely to play early? Which is mos

 • Andy Drukarev
Live Blog: 2014 Signing Day

Live Blog: 2014 Signing Day

Keep updated on all of the drama of National Signing Day with Cardinal Sports Reports's live blog.

 • Andy Drukarev
Recruiting weeks in review

Recruiting weeks in review

Reviewing a busy two-week stretch in Stanford football recruiting: Commits, admissions updates, decommits, the next step.

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 • Andy Drukarev
Reviewing big moves in position rankings

Reviewing big moves in position rankings

Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie wasn't the only prospect to make a big move in our final class of 2014 position rankings.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals100: Valentine tops among biggest movers

Rivals100: Valentine tops among biggest movers

Travonte Valentine makes his Rivals100 debut in the final rankings. Who else was movin' on up with a jump of more than 25 spots?

 • Rivals.com
Mid-Season Recap of 4A Colorado High School Basketball Season

Mid-Season Recap of 4A Colorado High School Basketball Season

The Colorado 4A high school basketball season has just started conference play. Here is a mid-season recap of the hoops season so far. The state has

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 • Brock Laue
Big Visit Report: Christian McCaffrey

Big Visit Report: Christian McCaffrey

2014 Stanford running back commit Christian McCaffrey discusses his official visit to The Farm, during which he received some significant news about h

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 • Andy Drukarev
Army Bowl Week: What we learned

Army Bowl Week: What we learned

What did we learn at the Army Bowl? Joe Mixon is still unpredictable, Georgia has some stud running backs on the way, plus more.

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 • Josh Helmholdt & Jason Howell
Army Bowl: Handing out some awards

Army Bowl: Handing out some awards

Kentucky QB commit Drew Barker impressed all week at the Army All-America Bowl and earns some hardware as we hand out awards.

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 • Josh Helmholdt & Jason Howell
Army Bowl: West top performers

Army Bowl: West top performers

Solomon Thomas logged three TFLs for the West team during the Army Bowl and was one of the game's top performers.

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 • Jason Howell
Army Bowl: West overall top performers

Army Bowl: West overall top performers

Trey Quinn was one of the most impressive performers during Army Bowl week. Jason Howell breaks down the best from the West.

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 • Jason Howell
Army: Ten match-ups to watch

Army: Ten match-ups to watch

East DT Travonte Valentine vs. West OL Damien Mama is one of 10 match-ups to keep an eye on in the U.S. Army All-America Bowl.

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 • Rivals.com
Army: Colorado rises for West

Army: Colorado rises for West

Damon Webb stood out among the defensive backs at U.S. Army Bowl practice on Monday. Get that scoop and more West notes inside.

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 • Jason Howell
Army: West Team Mondays Best

Army: West Team Mondays Best

Wide receiver Trey Quinn was one of several standout players on the first day of the Army Bowl practices for the West squad.

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 • Jason Howell
Army: Ten storylines to watch this week

Army: Ten storylines to watch this week

Can Demetrius Knox remain the nation's top-ranked guard? That's one of many things to watch this week at the U.S. Army Bowl.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Big movers in new Rivals250

Big movers in new Rivals250

Defensive end Anthony Moten is among the four-stars shooting up the charts in the latest Rivals250 presented by Under Armour.

 • Rivals.com
4A Colorado Hoops Preview

4A Colorado Hoops Preview

The high school basketball season in Colorado kicks off in early December. Here are the top 10 4A teams to watch for and some other notable players i

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 • Brock Laue
McCaffrey makes a statement

McCaffrey makes a statement

Stanford running back commit Christian McCaffrey and Valor Christian shined in their nationally televised season opener.

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 • Andy Drukarev
McCaffrey reflects on decision

McCaffrey reflects on decision

Christian McCaffrey is still riding high following his commitment to Stanford. And he's trying to convince several other recruits to join him on The F

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 • Andy Drukarev
Coachs Corner: Christian McCaffrey

Coachs Corner: Christian McCaffrey

Valor Christian high school coach Rod Sherman discusses his star running back and recent Stanford commit Christian McCaffrey.

 • Andy Drukarev
McCaffrey picks Stanford

McCaffrey picks Stanford

Rivals100 running back Christian McCaffrey says his father didn't nudge him in the direction of his alma mater. The result was the same, however, as t

 • Rob Cassidy
A Farm football legacy

A Farm football legacy

Four-star Colorado running back Christian McCaffrey committed to Stanford on Thursday morning.

 • Andy Drukarev