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NFL Draft: Five players that could surprise at the Combine

NFL Draft: Five players that could surprise at the Combine

Former TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor should be great in drills at the NFL Combine.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Pac-12 Breakdown: Top-ranked recruits on each roster

Pac-12 Breakdown: Top-ranked recruits on each roster

JT Daniels looks to live up to his five-star billing as a sophomore.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at CB

Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at CB

Former five-star prospect Derek Stingley, Jr. has the makings of a future star.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: California checks in at No. 3

Five-Star History: California checks in at No. 3

Only two other states have produced more five-star players, and those states will be revealed Thursday and Friday.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Pac-12: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

Pac-12: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

USC leads the way here, as the Trojans have signed 11 five-stars in the past four cycles.

 • Adam Gorney
Take Two: Does USC need to expand its recruiting efforts?

Take Two: Does USC need to expand its recruiting efforts?

Can the Trojans win it all by controlling the West Coast? Or do they need to be more aggressive in the Southeast?

 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down Olaijah Griffin's commitment to USC

Breaking down Olaijah Griffin's commitment to USC

The five-star cornerback had some serious thoughts about a couple of SEC schools before landing with the Trojans.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking best recent assistant coaching hires

Ranking best recent assistant coaching hires

We rank the best assistant coach hires at Power Five programs from the past week from a recruiting perspective.

 • Mike Farrell and Woody Wommack
Mind of Mike: A look back at the Riley era at Nebraska

Mind of Mike: A look back at the Riley era at Nebraska

There were a few recruiting wins, but the lack of victories on the field caught up to Riley.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: True freshmen spotlight

Three-Point Stance: True freshmen spotlight

Today's Three-Point Stance is focused on true freshmen excelling in college football this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Pac-12 Spotlight: Checking in on 2017's five-stars

Pac-12 Spotlight: Checking in on 2017's five-stars

Three of the Pac-12's five-stars from last season are starting as true freshmen.

 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 Media Days: Standout early enrollees

Pac-12 Media Days: Standout early enrollees

2017 recruits who enrolled in college early are opening eyes across the Pac-12. Who are some of the most impressive?

 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 breakdown: Recruiting storylines to follow for 2018 class

Pac-12 breakdown: Recruiting storylines to follow for 2018 class

Will USC's recruiting dominance continue in 2018, or will another Pac-12 program break through?

 • Adam Gorney
Buckeyes, Bruins top 2017 CB classes

Buckeyes, Bruins top 2017 CB classes

These 10 programs fortified their pass defenses by signing strong CB classes in 2017.

 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: High school bans, stacked classes, Calibraska

Three-Point Stance: High school bans, stacked classes, Calibraska

No one benefits from banning college teams from high school campuses. Mike Farrell explains in the Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day Wrap: Pac-12

National Signing Day Wrap: Pac-12

USC loaded up with stars, such as Joseph Lewis, but other Pac-12 programs had a successful NSD as well.

 • Adam Gorney
Commit Fit: Pac-12 position by position

Commit Fit: Pac-12 position by position

Who are the best fits at their positions in the Pac-12?

 • Mike Farrell
Who won the state of California in 2017 recruiting?

Who won the state of California in 2017 recruiting?

The usual suspects - USC and UCLA - had strong years in the Golden State in 2017. But there were some surprises.

 • Woody Wommack
Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2017

Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2017

Ohio State assistant Kerry Coombs headlines Rivals' list of the nation's top 25 recruiters for the 2017 class.

 • Rivals.com
Grading UCLA's 2017 recruiting class

Grading UCLA's 2017 recruiting class

UCLA's 2017 class is all signed and sealed. Now it's time to take a position-by-position look at the group.

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 • Edward Lewis
Breaking down UCLA's 2017 recruiting class

Breaking down UCLA's 2017 recruiting class

UCLA's Signing Day class is all buttoned up. We break down exactly what UCLA got on Wednesday.

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 • Edward Lewis
Breakdown: How the 2017 class compares to its predecessors

Breakdown: How the 2017 class compares to its predecessors

Is this the best overall crop of prospects in the last six years? Nick Krueger says it very well may be.

 • Nick Krueger
Commit Fit: Cornerback

Commit Fit: Cornerback

Penn State pledge Lamont Wade is among the cornerbacks who should thrive in their future college systems.

 • Mike Farrell
Analyst Roundtable: NSD flips, surprises, more

Analyst Roundtable: NSD flips, surprises, more

The Rivals analyst team discusses potential flips, surprising developments and more in this NSD roundtable.

 • Staff
Three-Point Stance: Underrated and overrated, big 2017 decommits

Three-Point Stance: Underrated and overrated, big 2017 decommits

Notre Dame, Tennessee are two classes that are lacking difference-makers.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top-ranked prospects, bust factor, No. 99

Three-Point Stance: Top-ranked prospects, bust factor, No. 99

It's becoming harder to identify the top prospect in each class. Mike Farrell explains in the Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Alabama commit Alex Leatherwood finishes as the No. 1 offensive tackle for 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Breaking down UCLA commitments, targets at UA and Army

Breaking down UCLA commitments, targets at UA and Army

How did UCLA commits and targets fare during all-star games this month? Adam Gorney takes a look.

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 • Edward Lewis
Analysis: Holmes brings versatility to UCLA

Analysis: Holmes brings versatility to UCLA

Rivals.com analyst Adam Gorney discusses the impact of Darnay Holmes' commitment to the UCLA Bruins.

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Impact analysis: Darnay Holmes

Impact analysis: Darnay Holmes

There was plenty of last-second drama, but in the end, Darnay Holmes just couldn't pass up UCLA.

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 • Edward Lewis
UCLA lands 5-star Holmes at Army Bowl

UCLA lands 5-star Holmes at Army Bowl

UCLA landed one of the top available prospects at the Army Bowl on Saturday.

 • Josh Helmholdt
LIVE from San Antonio: The U.S. Army All-American Bowl

LIVE from San Antonio: The U.S. Army All-American Bowl

The Rivals.com team has live updates and analysis from the 2017 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

 • Staff
Army Bowl Commitment Predictions

Army Bowl Commitment Predictions

TrojanSports.com makes predictions for the three Rivals100 USC targets committing at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

 • Staff
Why Darnay Holmes could choose USC

Why Darnay Holmes could choose USC

Five-Star athlete Darnay Holmes will commit to a school this weekend and USC could be his choice.

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 • Scott Schrader
Holmes talks upcoming decision

Holmes talks upcoming decision

Ohio State is making a big push for five-star corner Darnay Holmes. He talks about his finalists and upcoming decision.

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 • Marc Givler
Army Bowl: Five commitment predictions

Army Bowl: Five commitment predictions

Forecasting the destination of Darnay Holmes, Foster Sarell and others.

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: The five most interested teams

Army Bowl: The five most interested teams

QB Tate Martell is one of many reasons why this year's Army Bowl will be of particular interest to Ohio State fans.

 • Nick Krueger
Army Bowl: Top 10 uncommitted prospects

Army Bowl: Top 10 uncommitted prospects

It's now Army Bowl week and we look at 10 uncommitted prospects that will be in the spotlight.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Nick Krueger
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 grades, future award winners, Florida

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 grades, future award winners, Florida

Mike Farrell grades the Big 12, projects future award winners in the 2017 class and offers a Florida reality check.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star CB to visit USC

Five-star CB to visit USC

TrojanSports.com has the latest on Darnay Holmes and his upcoming visit to USC.

 • Chris Swanson
Breaking down the official visitors

Breaking down the official visitors

One of the biggest recruiting weekends in recent memory for Ohio State is about to get underway.

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 • Marc Givler
Five-star DB is in for Michigan game

Five-star DB is in for Michigan game

Another five-star visitor is set to make his official visit to Columbus this weekend.

 • Marc Givler
Five-star Darnay Holmes works through visit schedule

Five-star Darnay Holmes works through visit schedule

Five-star Darnay Holmes is planning some important official visits before making a decision.

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 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Teams on rebound, underrated coaches, Pac-12

Three-Point Stance: Teams on rebound, underrated coaches, Pac-12

Mike Farrell's popular Three-Point Stance column today looks at the best coaches no one talks about, and much more.

 • Mike Farrell
Pac-12 Breakdown: Report cards for each team's recruiting efforts

Pac-12 Breakdown: Report cards for each team's recruiting efforts

Adam Gorney grades the current recruiting classes for each Pac-12 team, and so far everyone is chasing Stanford.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Five-star updates, predictions

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Five-star updates, predictions

The Rivals.com team predicts where the 15 uncommitted 2017 five-star prospects will land.

 • Staff
Hot Board: Defensive Backs and Athletes

Hot Board: Defensive Backs and Athletes

Check out the latest on Notre Dame commits and targets at defensive back and athletes the Irish are after.

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 • Corey Bodden
Pac-12 Breakdown: Top 2017 targets for each program

Pac-12 Breakdown: Top 2017 targets for each program

Five-star Thomas Lewis is a top target for USC. Who are the other prospects each Pac-12 school are looking at?

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Breakdown: Rundown of upcoming official visits

Big Ten Breakdown: Rundown of upcoming official visits

Nebraska has been loading up on high-profile official visitors. See how the rest of the Big Ten is doing.

 • Josh Helmholdt
West Four-Cast: Where will the top prospects land?

West Four-Cast: Where will the top prospects land?

Some Pac-12 schools will be adding five-star prospects before all is said and done.

 • Adam Gorney
Holmes, Mond, Moses among stars that shined in Calif.

Holmes, Mond, Moses among stars that shined in Calif.

Some of the nation's top players converged in Calif., last weekend. Here's who stood out.

 • Adam Gorney
Weekend Visitors Preview

Weekend Visitors Preview

An overview of where Notre Dame's top targets will be visiting this weekend.

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 • David McKinney
West Coast Four-Cast: Where will region's top prospects sign?

West Coast Four-Cast: Where will region's top prospects sign?

There are still many top prospects in the West that are uncommitted. Where will four of the region's best sign?

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star Darnay Holmes thinks about official visits

Five-star Darnay Holmes thinks about official visits

Five-star cornerback Darnay Holmes is starting to think about his official visits.

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 • Adam Gorney
Holmes makes return to Ohio State

Holmes makes return to Ohio State

Five-star defensive back Darnay Holmes made it back to Columbus on Friday, where do the Buckeyes stand?

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 • Marc Givler
2017 5-Star Cornerback Has 'Eye-Opening' Visit

2017 5-Star Cornerback Has 'Eye-Opening' Visit

Calabasas (Calif.) 5-star cornerback Darnay Holmes returned from Notre Dame very impressed with the Irish program.

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 • Corey Bodden
5-star, 4-star wrap up Cane visits

5-star, 4-star wrap up Cane visits

UM hosted two of the nation's top recruits today. How did their time on campus go? Don't miss this.

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 • Matt Shodell
Conference breakdown: Top targets in Pac-12

Conference breakdown: Top targets in Pac-12

There are multiple five-stars on the radar of several Pac-12 schools.

 • Adam Gorney
Conference breakdown: Biggest targets remaining in Big Ten

Conference breakdown: Biggest targets remaining in Big Ten

Trevon Grimes is Ohio State's biggest target remaining. What about the rest of the Big Ten?

 • Josh Helmholdt
5-Star Cornerback Planning Official Visit to Washington

5-Star Cornerback Planning Official Visit to Washington

Washington could be on the doorsteps of getting one of the nations top prospects on campus during the 2016 season...

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 • Lars Hanson
Five-star Darnay Holmes knows of three official visits

Five-star Darnay Holmes knows of three official visits

Five-star corner Darnay Holmes has three official visits in mind with an emphasis on the Big 10.

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 • Adam Gorney
West Region: Recruiting Four-Cast

West Region: Recruiting Four-Cast

Get the latest recruiting snapshot on four Rivals100 prospects from the West Region.

 • Adam Gorney
Sound Mind, Sound Body: Key takeaways

Sound Mind, Sound Body: Key takeaways

Several prospects are vying for the top CB spot. That's among our takeaways from the Sound Mind, Sound Body camp.

 • Adam Gorney
Notes: California's best dish latest at Sound Mind, Sound Body

Notes: California's best dish latest at Sound Mind, Sound Body

Darnay Holmes and other top California prospects gave the latest on their recruitment Friday at Sound Mind, Sound Body.

 • Adam Gorney
USC feels like home to five-star

USC feels like home to five-star

Five-star cornerback Darnay Holmes says USC feels more like home now than it ever has before.

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 • Chris Swanson
Player movement in new Rivals position rankings

Player movement in new Rivals position rankings

See the ups and downs in Rivals newest set of recruiting rankings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Calibraska: Huskers making strong push into California

Calibraska: Huskers making strong push into California

Call it Calibraska or Calabraska, but Nebraska's pipeline into California - specifically Calabasas - is significant.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-Star Challenge: Three matchups we're looking forward to

Five-Star Challenge: Three matchups we're looking forward to

Who will win these marquee one-on-one battles at the Georgia Dome?

 • Rob Cassidy
USC 'back in the picture' with Holmes

USC 'back in the picture' with Holmes

USC is now among the favorites for five-star cornerback Darnay Holmes.

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 • Chris Swanson
Breakdown: Where will West's best commit?

Breakdown: Where will West's best commit?

Several of the West's top prospects remain uncommitted. Where are they leaning?

 • Adam Gorney
Notre Dame Drops In On Five-Star Cornerback Darnay Holmes

Notre Dame Drops In On Five-Star Cornerback Darnay Holmes

Notre Dame defensive backs coach Todd Lyght watched one of the nation's top cornerbacks practice on Tuesday.

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 • Andrew Ivins
Pac-12 spotlight: Top recruiting priorities for 2017 class

Pac-12 spotlight: Top recruiting priorities for 2017 class

Adam Gorney breaks down the top priorities in the 2017 class for each Pac-12 team.

 • Adam Gorney
BSR TV: Five-star DB Darnay Holmes clips

BSR TV: Five-star DB Darnay Holmes clips

Take a look at clips of five-star DB Darnay Holmes from his 7-on-7 games on Saturday.

 • Edward Lewis
Five-star Darnay Holmes looking at Big 10 visits

Five-star Darnay Holmes looking at Big 10 visits

Five-star cornerback Darnay Holmes is looking at official visits to Michigan and Ohio State so far.

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 • Adam Gorney
Notebook: adidas SoCal Invitational

Notebook: adidas SoCal Invitational

Four-star QB Tate Martell updated his recruitment Saturday at the adidas SoCal Invitational.

 • Adam Gorney
First and 10: Interesting prospects to follow in the West

First and 10: Interesting prospects to follow in the West

Tate Martell is one of several West Coast prospects that have had an interesting recruitment so far this cycle.

 • Adam Gorney
BSR TV: UCLA DB targets at Passing Down

BSR TV: UCLA DB targets at Passing Down

Check out clips of UCLA targets Darnay Holmes, Thomas Graham, Trajon Cotton and Deommodore Lenoir from 7-on-7.

 • Edward Lewis
Five-star Darnay Holmes gives latest on recruitment

Five-star Darnay Holmes gives latest on recruitment

Five-star cornerback Darnay Holmes took another trip to Stanford last week - and loved it.

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 • Adam Gorney
Three-point stance: NU's Cali link, Roy Williams, Big Ten ripple effect

Three-point stance: NU's Cali link, Roy Williams, Big Ten ripple effect

Why would a potential Darnay Holmes commitment to Nebraska be exciting? Mike Farrell explains.

 • Mike Farrell
Junior Day Report: Darnay Holmes

Junior Day Report: Darnay Holmes

One of the nation's top defensive backs, five-star Darnay Holmes, goes in-depth on his Stanford Junior Day trip.

 • Andy Drukarev
BSR TV: Five-star Holmes breaks down his top seven

BSR TV: Five-star Holmes breaks down his top seven

Five-star defensive back Darnay Holmes went in-depth about UCLA and his entire top seven with BSR on Sunday.

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 • Edward Lewis
Five-star CB Holmes says Arizona remains a realistic option

Five-star CB Holmes says Arizona remains a realistic option

Another one of his teammates just committed to Nebraska. He has visited Stanford on many occasions throughout the last

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 • Matt Moreno
Lemming Photo Shoot: Recruiting updates on SoCal prospects

Lemming Photo Shoot: Recruiting updates on SoCal prospects

Several five-star Southern California prospects have taken important visits. See the latest recruiting news and notes.

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 • Adam Gorney
Take two: Huskers' Cali connection, Strong's statement, Sony Michel

Take two: Huskers' Cali connection, Strong's statement, Sony Michel

Among the topics in this week's Take Two feature is Nebraska's potential California connection.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Huskers land big fish, Michigan-OSU Twitter war

Three-Point Stance: Huskers land big fish, Michigan-OSU Twitter war

National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell looks at Nebraska's big catch and the Michigan-Ohio State Twitter battle.

 • Mike Farrell
Lenoir high on UCLA once again

Lenoir high on UCLA once again

Deommodore Lenoir is once again high on UCLA.

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 • Edward Lewis
BSR TV: UCLA DB targets at Passing Down 7-on-7

BSR TV: UCLA DB targets at Passing Down 7-on-7

Check out clips of UCLA DB targets Darnay Holmes, Elijah Gates, Rhedi Short and Jaylon Redd from Passing Down 7-on-7.

 • Edward Lewis
NU Junior Day visitor preview

NU Junior Day visitor preview

Nebraska will be hosting their first Junior Day Saturday and it is a critical opportunity for the Husker staff.

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 • Mike Matya and Nate Clouse
Introducing 2017 stars from the West

Introducing 2017 stars from the West

Meet the West Coast stars who will be making waves over the next few months.

 • Adam Gorney
Demetrice Martin like 'family' for five-star Holmes

Demetrice Martin like 'family' for five-star Holmes

Darnay Holmes continues to have heavy interest in UCLA because of Demetrice Martin.

 • Edward Lewis
Five-star Darnay Holmes planning big round of visits

Five-star Darnay Holmes planning big round of visits

Five-star cornerback Darnay Holmes will visit Nebraska this weekend and many other trips are planned.

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 • Adam Gorney
BSR TV: UCLA five-star targets Najee Harris, Darnay Holmes at Pylon 7v7

BSR TV: UCLA five-star targets Najee Harris, Darnay Holmes at Pylon 7v7

Take a look at clips of UCLA's top recruits overall, RB Najee Harris and DB Darnay Holmes, from Pylon 7v7.

 • Edward Lewis
Rivals Recap: Day 1 of Pylon 7v7

Rivals Recap: Day 1 of Pylon 7v7

LAS VEGAS -- Darnay Holmes was one of several prospects to impress Saturday at the Pylon 7v7 Tournament.

 • Adam Gorney
Notebook: Pylon 7v7 Tournament

Notebook: Pylon 7v7 Tournament

LAS VEGAS -- There was a ton of recruiting news that came out of Saturday's action at the Pylon 7v7 Tournament.

 • Adam Gorney
Ducks join hunt for 5-star CB

Ducks join hunt for 5-star CB

Rivals.com does not throw around stars lightly. It takes a very special player to earn the coveted five-star status and

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 • A.J. Jacobson
Who we're watching at The Opening Regional Los Angeles

Who we're watching at The Opening Regional Los Angeles

Which UCLA targets will we be watching at this weekend's big Nike event?

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 • Edward Lewis
Recruiting predictions for 2017: Pac-12

Recruiting predictions for 2017: Pac-12

USC made a surge on Signing Day to capture the top class in the Pac-12. Will the Trojans end up on top again in 2017?

 • Adam Gorney
Holmes: 'Nebraska is like a second home'

Holmes: 'Nebraska is like a second home'

2017 five-star cornerback Darnay Holmes says Nebraska feels like a second home to him following his most recent visit.

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 • Nate Clouse
Five-star Holmes talks recruiting

Five-star Holmes talks recruiting

Darnay Holmes is still wide open to all programs but there are some that stick out because they’ve been paying him more attention.

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 • Adam Gorney
Future 50: Top defensive performers

Future 50: Top defensive performers

Five-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson was one of the most impressive defenders Friday at the Under Armour Future 50 camp.

 • Woody Wommack