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Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. reminds Adam Gorney of a former Notre Dame standout.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who finished No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who finished No. 1 in every state?

Five-star DJ Pickett finished as the No. 1 player from the always loaded Sunshine State.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Final offensive position rankings revealed

Rivals Rankings Week: Final offensive position rankings revealed

Five-star LSU signee Harlem Berry is the top-ranked all-purpose back in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Rival Views: Should Michael Fasusi have jumped David Sanders in Rivals250?

Rival Views: Should Michael Fasusi have jumped David Sanders in Rivals250?

Five-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi committed to Oklahoma in August.

 • Adam Friedman and Adam Gorney
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Final Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Final Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

It's the final Rivals Rankings Week for the 2025 class and today we unveil all 32 players that receive the elite status.

 • Adam Gorney
Where Tennessee 5-star commit David Sanders Jr. is in final Rivals rankings

Where Tennessee 5-star commit David Sanders Jr. is in final Rivals rankings

Where Tennessee football's top 2025 commit David Sanders Jr. is in final rankings for his class.

 • Ryan Sylvia
Polynesian Bowl: Ranking the top 10 performances in Friday's game

Polynesian Bowl: Ranking the top 10 performances in Friday's game

Deuce Geralds (22) was unblockable in Friday night's Polynesian Bowl.

 • Matt Moreno
Commit Fit: How the top 2025 OL fit with their future programs

Commit Fit: How the top 2025 OL fit with their future programs

Five-star Alabama signee Michael Carroll has become a dominant force along the offensive line.

 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 10 Tennessee

National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 10 Tennessee

Tennessee's 2025 class is highlighted by five-star David Sanders, the highest-ranked OL signee in program history.

 • Sam Spiegelman
5-star OL David Sanders officially signs with Tennessee football

5-star OL David Sanders officially signs with Tennessee football

Sanders initially committed to Tennessee on August 17 ahead of his senior season. At the time, the decision came over

 • Ryan Sylvia
National Signing Day: Grading the SEC

National Signing Day: Grading the SEC

Georgia is in striking distance of signing the top-ranked class in the 2025 team recruiting rankings.

 • Sam Spiegelman
National Signing Day: The Gorney Awards

National Signing Day: The Gorney Awards

Na'eem Offord offered one of the biggest National Signing Day surprises.

 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day: What's left to follow with the 2025 class?

National Signing Day: What's left to follow with the 2025 class?

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders is expected to sign with Tennessee later this week.

 • John Garcia Jr.
National Signing Day: Oregon has top class but UGA, Ohio State are lurking

National Signing Day: Oregon has top class but UGA, Ohio State are lurking

Oregon currently has the top-ranked class in the 2025 team recruiting rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
National Signing Day: Winners and losers

National Signing Day: Winners and losers

Florida State is a big winner on the day while LSU suffered some big losses.

 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day Announcement Guide

National Signing Day Announcement Guide

When will the nation's top prospects announce this week? Get all the times here.

 • Adam Friedman
Five-star David Sanders Jr. delaying signing with Tennessee

Five-star David Sanders Jr. delaying signing with Tennessee

Five-star David Sanders Jr. delaying signing with Tennessee

 • Adam Friedman
Predictions: Adam Gorney calls his shot on more than 20 top prospects

Predictions: Adam Gorney calls his shot on more than 20 top prospects

Four-star receiver Cortez Mills is committed to Oklahoma but Nebraska is making a strong push to flip him.

 • Adam Gorney
Key storylines as Ohio State heads to revamped early signing period

Key storylines as Ohio State heads to revamped early signing period

Examining the key storylines and outstanding questions as Ohio State hits the early signing period.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest buzz on top prospects on eve of NSD

Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest buzz on top prospects on eve of NSD

Five-star DJ Pickett is committed to LSU but Miami and Florida are working hard to flip him before National Signing Day.

 • Adam Gorney
Flip Watch: Ten prospects that may make a change on National Signing Day

Flip Watch: Ten prospects that may make a change on National Signing Day

Colorado is making a strong push to flip five-star Alabama commit Michael Carroll.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Five programs to watch on National Signing Day

Five programs to watch on National Signing Day

Michigan is in the mix to land five-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng.

 • Greg Smith
Four Predictions: Georgia, Auburn, Florida, five-star flips

Four Predictions: Georgia, Auburn, Florida, five-star flips

Five-star Justus Terry is ranked No. 9 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Three Predictions: Michigan, Stewart, Sanders

Three Predictions: Michigan, Stewart, Sanders

Michigan will not regret all its other QB commits fleeing after getting Bryce Underwood, says Adam Gorney.

 • Adam Gorney
Biggest visits on tap for final regular-season weekend

Biggest visits on tap for final regular-season weekend

UNC QB commit Bryce Baker might back off the Tar Heels now that they need a new coach and Penn State could steal him.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: National Signing Day storylines, flip watch

Big Ten Spotlight: National Signing Day storylines, flip watch

The Buckeyes currently sit atop the Rivals Team Recruiting Rankings. Will they remain there after NSD next week?

 • Greg Smith
SEC Spotlight: National Signing Day storylines, flip watch

SEC Spotlight: National Signing Day storylines, flip watch

Alabama is pushing to flip four-star receiver Derek Meadows away from his LSU commitment.

 • Sam Spiegelman
First five recruits the new North Carolina coach must contact

First five recruits the new North Carolina coach must contact

David Sanders Jr., the No. 4 prospect in the 2025, is committed to Tennessee but it might not be a solid pledge.

 • Adam Gorney
Ten potential flips to watch heading into National Signing Day

Ten potential flips to watch heading into National Signing Day

Five-star cornerback Na'eem Offord is committed to Ohio State but Auburn is pushing hard to flip him.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Feeding frenzy as signing day inches closer

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Feeding frenzy as signing day inches closer

Five-star Oklahoma commit Michael Fasusi visited Texas over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Analyzing what surprise David Sanders visit means for Ohio State

Analyzing what surprise David Sanders visit means for Ohio State

Ohio State hosted the country's top offensive lineman for a surprise visit against Indiana.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Flurry of surprise visits this weekend led by five-star David Sanders

Flurry of surprise visits this weekend led by five-star David Sanders

A flurry of surprise visitors at games on Saturday makes this weekend's slate even more interesting.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart is the new No. 1 prospect in the state of Louisiana.

 • Staff
Where Tennessee football 2025 commits land in updated Rivals250 rankings

Where Tennessee football 2025 commits land in updated Rivals250 rankings

Looking at where five-star tackle David Sanders Jr. and other Tennessee commits are ranked in the new Rivals250.

 • Ryan Sylvia
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

As the HS season comes to a close around the country, our analysts release the latest Rivals250 for the 2025 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

The new 2025 Rivals250 will be released on Tuesday, but we began rankings week with a countdown of our 28 five-stars.

 • Adam Gorney
Spiegelman Awards: Best of the high school season

Spiegelman Awards: Best of the high school season

Four-star QB Deuce Knight committed to Auburn in October, and showed off his impressive mobility to Sam Spiegelman.

 • Sam Spiegelman
2025 commits give instant reaction to Tennessee football's win over Alabama

2025 commits give instant reaction to Tennessee football's win over Alabama

Some of the top commits for Tennessee's elite 2025 class react to their night inside Neyland Stadium.

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 • Dale Dowden
Visitor list: Football, basketball recruits on campus for Vols-Kent State

Visitor list: Football, basketball recruits on campus for Vols-Kent State

Looking at which football and basketball recruits will take visits to Tennessee's game against Kent State.

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 • Dale Dowden
5-star commit David Sanders Jr. talks relationship with Vols, visit plans

5-star commit David Sanders Jr. talks relationship with Vols, visit plans

2025 five-star OL David Sanders Jr. talks Tennessee, recruiting and more with VolReport.

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 • Dale Dowden
Southeast Spotlight: Five most impressive performances

Southeast Spotlight: Five most impressive performances

Georgia and Texas are working to flip three-star Rutgers commit Braxton Kyle.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Eight takeaways from top North Carolina recruits in action

Eight takeaways from top North Carolina recruits in action

More from Sam Spiegelman on several of the top prospects in North Carolina

 • Sam Spiegelman
Fact or Fiction: Michigan's class will be its worst since 2018

Fact or Fiction: Michigan's class will be its worst since 2018

Michigan's 2025 class currently ranks fifth in the Big Ten.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Auburn has the best defensive back class in 2025

Fact or Fiction: Auburn has the best defensive back class in 2025

Four-star safety Eric Winters committed to Auburn in June.

 • Adam Friedman
Where Tennessee's 2025 class is ranked after David Sanders Jr.'s commitment

Where Tennessee's 2025 class is ranked after David Sanders Jr.'s commitment

Looking at where Tennessee football sits in Rivals.com 2025 class rankings following David Sanders Jr.'s commitment.

 • Ryan Sylvia
Recruits, coaches, analysts react to Vols landing 5-star David Sanders

Recruits, coaches, analysts react to Vols landing 5-star David Sanders

Social media reacts to five-star David Sanders Jr. picking Tennessee football.

 • Ryan Sylvia
Impact analysis: What 5-star, No. 3 prospect David Sanders brings to Vols

Impact analysis: What 5-star, No. 3 prospect David Sanders brings to Vols

What five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. is bringing to Tennessee football.

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 • Ryan Sylvia
Five-star OT David Sanders Jr. to Tennessee is a historic win for the Vols

Five-star OT David Sanders Jr. to Tennessee is a historic win for the Vols

More on Tennessee's newest commitment up front David Sanders Jr.

 • Sam Spiegelman
COMMIT ALERT: 2025 5-star OL David Sanders Jr. picks Tennessee football

COMMIT ALERT: 2025 5-star OL David Sanders Jr. picks Tennessee football

2025 five-star offensive lineman, No. 3 prospect David Sanders Jr. commits to Tennessee football.

 • Dale Dowden
Five-star David Sanders Jr. commits to Tennessee

Five-star David Sanders Jr. commits to Tennessee

Five-star David Sanders Jr. commits to Tennessee.

 • Adam Friedman
Ranking the Contenders: Five-star OT David Sanders Jr.

Ranking the Contenders: Five-star OT David Sanders Jr.

David Sanders Jr., the No. 3 player in 2025, is choosing among Georgia, Ohio State, Nebraska and Tennessee.

 • Adam Gorney
Examining key factors as Ohio State waits for David Sanders decision

Examining key factors as Ohio State waits for David Sanders decision

Ohio State will find out on Saturday if it's done enough to win the recruitment of David Sanders Jr.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Four-star defensive back Omarion Robinson is the top-ranked prospect in Arkansas.

 • Staff
Fact or Fiction: Notre Dame QB Deuce Knight is Auburn's top flip target

Fact or Fiction: Notre Dame QB Deuce Knight is Auburn's top flip target

Four-star quarterback Deuce Knight committed to Notre Dame last September.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 offensive linemen

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. is set to announce his commitment on Aug. 17.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Where class of 2025 Vols commits, targets land after new Rivals250 rankings

Where class of 2025 Vols commits, targets land after new Rivals250 rankings

Taking a look at where Tennessee targets and commits land in Rivals.com's new rankings for the 2025 class.

 • Ryan Sylvia
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

The Rivals250 for the 2025 class has been updated, and Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through the ranking.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Jahkeem Stewart will end up at LSU

Fact or Fiction: Jahkeem Stewart will end up at LSU

Jahkeem Stewart is the top-ranked prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Sorting through Ohio State chances with key linemen, Messiah Delhomme

Sorting through Ohio State chances with key linemen, Messiah Delhomme

Sorting fact from fiction as Ohio State waits to hear from a few key offensive line targets and more.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest intel on five-stars

Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest intel on five-stars

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is committed to USC but Auburn, Colorado and Indiana are still trying to flip him.

 • Adam Gorney
Thoughts on David Sanders recruitment, Zahir Mathis flip concerns

Thoughts on David Sanders recruitment, Zahir Mathis flip concerns

Ohio State-related recruiting thoughts on David Sanders and a potential concern about Zahir Mathis

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Fact or Fiction: David Sanders will sign with Nebraska or Tennessee

Fact or Fiction: David Sanders will sign with Nebraska or Tennessee

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders visited Nebraska and Tennessee this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
What you need to know ahead of a busy recruiting weekend for Tennessee

What you need to know ahead of a busy recruiting weekend for Tennessee

Commitment dates, recent offers, top targets, visitors and more for Tennessee football.

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 • Ryan Sylvia
Five-star OT David Sanders Jr. returning to Nebraska this weekend

Five-star OT David Sanders Jr. returning to Nebraska this weekend

2025 Charlotte (N.C) Providence Day School five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. is set to return to Nebraska

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 • Tim Verghese
Ohio State offers new wide receiver, updates on top Buckeyes targets

Ohio State offers new wide receiver, updates on top Buckeyes targets

Jerome Myles adds an offer from Ohio State as Buckeyes entering pivotal recruiting period.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Southeast Spotlight: Biggest upcoming decisions on the radar

Southeast Spotlight: Biggest upcoming decisions on the radar

Four-star quarterback Faizon Brandon is set to announce his decision on Aug. 3.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Fact or Fiction: Julian Lewis should remain No. 1 in the Rivals250

Fact or Fiction: Julian Lewis should remain No. 1 in the Rivals250

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis has been ranked No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250 since February.

 • Adam Gorney
Jonas Williams narrows list, reviewing Ohio State receiver options

Jonas Williams narrows list, reviewing Ohio State receiver options

Another 2026 quarterback domino is close to falling, examining Ohio State receiver options.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
How the high school stars would be rated in College Football 25

How the high school stars would be rated in College Football 25

LSU quarterback Bryce Underwood would be one of the highest-rated 2025 prospects in College Football 25.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: It's time to panic about USC's recruiting class

Fact or Fiction: It's time to panic about USC's recruiting class

Hylton Stubbs is one of several high-profile decommits that USC has suffered during the 2025 recruiting cycle.

 • Greg Smith
Rankings Spotlight: How David Sanders compares to past No. 1 OL

Rankings Spotlight: How David Sanders compares to past No. 1 OL

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. is set to announce his college decision on Aug. 17.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: How things stand with every 2025 five-star

Tuesdays with Gorney: How things stand with every 2025 five-star

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis remains committed to USC but Auburn and Colorado are still trying to flip him.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the Contenders: Five-star David Sanders Jr.

Ranking the Contenders: Five-star David Sanders Jr.

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. is set to announce his college decision on Aug. 17

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Michael Carroll will be Alabama's biggest rankings riser

Fact or Fiction: Michael Carroll will be Alabama's biggest rankings riser

Four-star offensive lineman Michael Carroll impressed at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Adam Friedman
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
Tuesdays with Gorney: Race for No. 1 spot in Rivals250 is opening up

Tuesdays with Gorney: Race for No. 1 spot in Rivals250 is opening up

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250 but others are pushing him for the top spot.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Top prospects make commitment predictions

Rivals Five-Star: Top prospects make commitment predictions

Four-star offensive lineman Michael Carroll is one of three Alabama commits at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Southeast Recruiting Buzz: Latest intel after final weekend of visits

Southeast Recruiting Buzz: Latest intel after final weekend of visits

Latest recruiting buzz across the Southeast

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Thoughts, notes from key Ohio State recruiting weekend

Thoughts, notes from key Ohio State recruiting weekend

Thoughts, notes from another major Ohio State recruiting weekend in Columbus.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Top 10 biggest recruiting visits on tap this weekend

Top 10 biggest recruiting visits on tap this weekend

Five-star RB Jordon Davison, the No. 1 player in California, is headed to Ohio State this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Huge names, top Ohio State priorities, highlight final June OV weekend

Huge names, top Ohio State priorities, highlight final June OV weekend

Ohio State will host a dozen top targets in the Class of 2025 to wrap up its chaotic June recruiting push.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Chris Henry talks Ohio State and other visits, Jake Cook update

Chris Henry talks Ohio State and other visits, Jake Cook update

Ohio State verbal Chris Henry talks about the Buckeyes, in-state offensive lineman Jake Cook reopens recruitment.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals recruiting buzz: Key visits to watch this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Key visits to watch this weekend

USC commit Julian Lewis, the No. 1 prospect in the Rivals250, will be visiting Auburn this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Tavien St. Clair is part of an Ohio State class that could challenge for the most five-star signees ever.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals recruiting buzz: Twenty visits to watch this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Twenty visits to watch this weekend

All eyes will be on five-star quarterback Julian Lewis, the nation's No. 1 prospect, as he visits USC this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Trey McNutt is a near lock to Ohio State

Fact or Fiction: Trey McNutt is a near lock to Ohio State

Four-star safety Trey McNutt is ranked No. 20 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

The updated state rankings for the 2025 class have been released. Jordon Davison is No. 1 in California.

 • Staff
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 offensive linemen

Five-star David Sanders Jr. remains the top-ranked offensive lineman in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the new Rivals250 for 2025

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the new Rivals250 for 2025

Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated Rivals250 for the 2025 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in 2025?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in 2025?

Julian Lewis is the No. 1 player in 2025. But will he retain that spot when the new rankings are released this week?

 • Staff
2025 5-star OL David Sanders Jr. taking another visit to Tennessee football

2025 5-star OL David Sanders Jr. taking another visit to Tennessee football

Five-star OL, No. 2 overall player David Sanders Jr. will be taking a trip to see Tennessee football this weekend.

 • Ryan Sylvia
East Coast Spotlight: Comparing top prospects to NFL stars

East Coast Spotlight: Comparing top prospects to NFL stars

Arizona offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. reminds Adam Friedman of a certain high-profile East Coast prospect.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Texas is the front-runner for five-star Dakorien Moore

Fact or Fiction: Texas is the front-runner for five-star Dakorien Moore

Five-star receiver Dakorien Moore decommitted from LSU on Thursday.

 • Adam Gorney
Dakorien Moore reopens recruitment, Nolan Davenport to camp at Ohio State

Dakorien Moore reopens recruitment, Nolan Davenport to camp at Ohio State

Ohio State got a great up-close look at Nolan Davenport and the Massillon star impressed the Buckeyes.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Four-star USC commit Isaiah Gibson will be visiting Georgia this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Carter Lowe ready for big recruiting month, Ohio State hits 2027 class hard

Carter Lowe ready for big recruiting month, Ohio State hits 2027 class hard

Ohio State offensive line commitment Carter Lowe is eager for a busy June helping the Buckeyes recruit on campus.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham