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Ranking the top five DB classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Ranking the top five DB classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Five-star Devin Sanchez is a big reason why Ohio State's defensive back class is the best in the country.

 • Sam Spiegelman
SEC winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle

SEC winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle

The addition of five-star quarterback Keelon Russell makes Alabama one of the big winners in the 2025 cycle.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2025 Rivals250 released

Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2025 Rivals250 released

Adam Gorney goes position-by-position with the final Rivals250 for the 2025 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Stock Up: 10 recruits who bolstered their stock at Navy All-American Bowl

Stock Up: 10 recruits who bolstered their stock at Navy All-American Bowl

More rankings implications from the Navy AAB

 • Sam Spiegelman
The Gorney Awards: Navy All-American Bowl

The Gorney Awards: Navy All-American Bowl

Four-star Iowa signee Iose Epenesa was feast or famine this week in San Antonio.

 • Adam Gorney
Navy All-American Bowl: Rankings questions that have arisen

Navy All-American Bowl: Rankings questions that have arisen

Did five-star WR Kaliq Lockett cement his spot as a five-star during the week in San Antonio?

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama signees discuss the California flavor that defined its 2025 class

Alabama signees discuss the California flavor that defined its 2025 class

Alabama had a distinct West Coast profile in its No. 4 ranked, 22-man 2025 recruiting class.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Top performers, ranking implications from Day 2 of Navy All-American Bowl

Top performers, ranking implications from Day 2 of Navy All-American Bowl

SAN ANTONIO -- Several of the nation's best recruits from the 2025 and 2026 classes are on hand competing in the 2025

 • Sam Spiegelman
Chuck McDonald excited to join former and future teammates at Alabama

Chuck McDonald excited to join former and future teammates at Alabama

The latest from Chuck McDonald at the Navy All-American Bowl.

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 • Jack Knowlton
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 5 Alabama

National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 5 Alabama

Alabama remained in the top five of the team recruiting rankings after another loaded class.

 • Sam Spiegelman
What Kalen DeBoer, Alabama staffers said about Tide's incoming signees

What Kalen DeBoer, Alabama staffers said about Tide's incoming signees

Here's what was said about several of Alabama's incoming signees.

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 • Tony Tsoukalas
Defensive NSD Primer: Signing plans, buzz for Alabama commits, targets

Defensive NSD Primer: Signing plans, buzz for Alabama commits, targets

A look at where things stand with Alabama's defensive commits and targets heading into National Signing Day.

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 • Jack Knowlton
West Spotlight: Four programs that have surprised in recruiting

West Spotlight: Four programs that have surprised in recruiting

Four-star cornerback Chuck McDonald III is part of a big West Coast haul for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Five most impressive performances

West Spotlight: Five most impressive performances

Alabama has done an excellent job recruiting California defensive backs in recent years including Chuck McDonald III.

 • Adam Gorney
Rising Tide: Tracking Alabama commits during the 2024 high school season

Rising Tide: Tracking Alabama commits during the 2024 high school season

Here's how Alabama commits performed last week.

 • Jack Knowlton
West Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

West Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Five-star running back Jordon Davison committed to Oregon in June.

 • Adam Gorney
Star-studded group of visitors expected for Alabama's Champions Cook-Out

Star-studded group of visitors expected for Alabama's Champions Cook-Out

More on the visitors headed to Tuscaloosa

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Meet Alabama's June commits: Cornerback Chuck McDonald III

Meet Alabama's June commits: Cornerback Chuck McDonald III

McDonald was Alabama's second commit in the Class of 2024.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals Five-Star: DB analysis

Rivals Five-Star: DB analysis

Four-star Shamar Arnoux committed to USC during the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Greg Smith
Rankings Spotlight: Five questions after critical June evaluations

Rankings Spotlight: Five questions after critical June evaluations

Five-star LSU commit Harlem Berry played like the No. 1 RB in the 2025 Rivals250 at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: WRs vs. DBs

Rivals Five-Star: WRs vs. DBs

Watch the best wide receivers and defensive backs in one-on-ones at the Rivals Five-Star!

 • David Berry
Elite Alabama CB commit discusses his pledge, Tide’s Mater Dei pipeline

Elite Alabama CB commit discusses his pledge, Tide’s Mater Dei pipeline

Checking in with cornerback commit Chuck McDonald at Rivals Five-Star.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals Five-Star: Ten matchups we can't wait to see

Rivals Five-Star: Ten matchups we can't wait to see

Four-star Ohio State commit Zion Grady is ranked No. 80 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for defensive standouts

Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for defensive standouts

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart is ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: SEC programs paying close attention

Rivals Five-Star: SEC programs paying close attention

Alabama QB commit Keelon Russell will be among a star-studded cast for the Tide at the Rivals Five-Star in Jacksonville.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Five-Star: West prospects that can boost ranking at event

Rivals Five-Star: West prospects that can boost ranking at event

Four-star cornerback Chuck McDonald III could work his way into five-star discussion with a strong showing.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama lands pledge from four-star CB Chuck McDonald

Alabama lands pledge from four-star CB Chuck McDonald

One and done.Four-star cornerback Chuck McDonald took one official visit and is now committed.

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 • 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
Alabama moves up after visit for four-star Chuck McDonald

Alabama moves up after visit for four-star Chuck McDonald

Four-star cornerback Chuck McDonald started his official visit schedule at Alabama over the weekend.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 defensive backs

Four-star safety Trey McNutt is within striking distance of five-star status after a strong offseason.

 • Greg Smith
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten programs hosting big visit weekends

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten programs hosting big visit weekends

Four-star SMU quarterback Keelon Russell will be visiting Alabama this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Who's on campus? Top Alabama targets taking official visits this weekend

Who's on campus? Top Alabama targets taking official visits this weekend

Here's a breakdown of Alabama's 12 official visitors this weekend.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Ohio State loses commitment from four-star cornerback Blake Woodby

Ohio State loses commitment from four-star cornerback Blake Woodby

Ohio State is back to 12 commitments in the Class of 2025 as four-star cornerback Blake Woodby reopens his recruitment.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Four-star priority CB target Chuck McDonald talks connection with USC staff

Four-star priority CB target Chuck McDonald talks connection with USC staff

Four-star Rivals100 cornerback Chuck McDonald talks the latest in his USC recruitment.

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 • Jeff McCulloch
Four-star CB Chuck McDonald releases top four on bittersweet day

Four-star CB Chuck McDonald releases top four on bittersweet day

Announcing a top four on Mother’s Day is extra special for Chuck McDonald.

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 • Adam Gorney
Top schools emerging for four-star CB Chuck McDonald

Top schools emerging for four-star CB Chuck McDonald

Four-star defensive back Chuck McDonald has a big visit this weekend and more coming up as his top teams emerge.

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 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Five notable visits for top prospects

West Spotlight: Five notable visits for top prospects

Jordon Davison is the No. 1 overall player in 2025, and the top running back.

 • 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
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 DB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 DB rankings

Five-star Devin Sanchez is the top-ranked defensive back in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the No. 1 class in 2025

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the No. 1 class in 2025

Four-star LB Kelvion Riggins is among Mike Elko's early victories as the new coach at Texas A&M.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts entirely to 2025, 2026 classes

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts entirely to 2025, 2026 classes

Three programs appear to be standing out for five-star Jahkeem Stewart.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 CB Chuck McDonald III schedules LSU visit, awaits offer

Rivals100 CB Chuck McDonald III schedules LSU visit, awaits offer

Four-star cornerback Chuck McDonald III will visit LSU on March 9.

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 • Kenny Van Doren
Recruiting Rumor Mill: News rolls in after wild weekend

Recruiting Rumor Mill: News rolls in after wild weekend

Four-star running back Alvin Henderson visited Miami over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
2025 4-star CB Chuck McDonald III enjoyed his Big Game visit

2025 4-star CB Chuck McDonald III enjoyed his Big Game visit

A key visitor Stanford had for Big Game against Cal is 2025 4-star cornerback Chuck McDonald III out of Mater Dei.

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 • Ben Parker
Friedman's East Spotlight: The best DBs I've seen in 2023

Friedman's East Spotlight: The best DBs I've seen in 2023

Five-star cornerback Ellis Robinson excels in man coverage where he can shut down a No. 1 receiver.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruits React: Commits and targets respond to Alabama's win over Texas A&M

Recruits React: Commits and targets respond to Alabama's win over Texas A&M

Recruits chime in on Alabama's impressive win over rival Texas A&M

 • Brandon Howard
Rivals100 target recaps recent Alabama visit

Rivals100 target recaps recent Alabama visit

Alabama is looking to continue its California connection.

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 • Brandon Howard
Rivals100 DB Chuck McDonald looks back on recent Alabama visit

Rivals100 DB Chuck McDonald looks back on recent Alabama visit

One of the nation's elite cornerbacks detailed his visit to Alabama.

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 • Brandon Howard
2025 Rivals100 DB Chuck McDonald III planning summer visit to Michigan

2025 Rivals100 DB Chuck McDonald III planning summer visit to Michigan

2025 Rivals100 DB Chuck McDonald is planning a visit to Michigan after receiving an offer from the program.

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 • Josh Henschke
A look at Alabama's defensive targets in the newly released Rivals250

A look at Alabama's defensive targets in the newly released Rivals250

Earlier, we looked at offensive; now, we look at where the defense stands for Alabama in the class of 2025. This group

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 • Brandon Howard
Handful of schools stand out to 2025 CB Chuck McDonald

Handful of schools stand out to 2025 CB Chuck McDonald

A handful of schools have made the biggest impression on 2025 four-star cornerback Chuck McDonald.

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 • Adam Gorney
Five new four-star defensive backs unveiled for 2025 class

Five new four-star defensive backs unveiled for 2025 class

The 2025 class rankings will be updated next week. Today, we are revealing DBs that received four-star status.

 • Staff
Recruiting rewind: Alabama prepares for its second Junior Day

Recruiting rewind: Alabama prepares for its second Junior Day

Here are some of the stories that have appeared in the past week.

 • Will Miller
Five takeaways from first two weeks in California

Five takeaways from first two weeks in California

Two weeks of football are in the books in California and a lot has already been learned.

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 • Adam Gorney