Advertisement
Douglas's News
Ranking the top five OL classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Ranking the top five OL classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Five-star Douglas Utu is a big part of Oregon's massive offensive line class.

2/10/25
 • John Garcia Jr.
Big Ten winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Big Ten winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle

The addition of five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood makes Michigan a winner for the 2025 cycle.

2/6/25
 • Greg Smith
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.

2/5/25
 • 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.

1/25/25
 • 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.

1/23/25
 • Staff
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.

1/22/25
 • 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.

1/21/25
 • Adam Gorney
Polynesian Bowl: Top performers from Day 3

Polynesian Bowl: Top performers from Day 3

Washington tight end signee Baron Naone has impressed through three days in Hawaii.

1/16/25
 • Matt Moreno
Polynesian Bowl Exclusive: Doug Utu Interview

Polynesian Bowl Exclusive: Doug Utu Interview

Oregon five-star OL signee Douglas Utu talks adjustment to Oregon and excitement for the future in this exlusive.

Premium content
1/15/25
 • Scott Reed
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten decommitments that will define the 2025 class

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten decommitments that will define the 2025 class

Five-star quarterback Keelon Russell flipped from SMU to Alabama in June.

12/31/24
 • Adam Gorney
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.

12/14/24
 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day: Grading the Big Ten

National Signing Day: Grading the Big Ten

Tavien St. Clair, the top-ranked prospect in the Rivals250, signed with Ohio State on Wednesday.

12/5/24
 • Greg Smith
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.

12/4/24
 • Adam Friedman
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.

11/22/24
 • Staff
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.

11/19/24
 • 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.

11/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
Gorney Awards: Best of the high school season

Gorney Awards: Best of the high school season

Four-star running back Noah Roberts should be a star in the 2027 class.

11/15/24
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Who is the next great ...... ?

West Spotlight: Who is the next great ...... ?

Five-star running back Jordon Davison could be the next 1,000-yard rusher at Oregon.

10/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
Sting Factor: September's biggest decommitments

Sting Factor: September's biggest decommitments

Five-star defensive end Javion Hilson decommitted from Florida State after the Seminoles' terrible start to the season.

10/1/24
 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Report Card: September grades for each program

Big Ten Report Card: September grades for each program

Five-star offensive lineman Douglas Utu flipped from Tennessee to Oregon in September.

9/30/24
 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Rivals got the 2024 WR rankings right

Fact or Fiction: Rivals got the 2024 WR rankings right

Alabama freshman receiver Ryan Williams was a five-star prospect in the 2024 Rivals250.

9/30/24
 • Adam Friedman
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.

9/27/24
 • Adam Gorney
Five-star OT Douglas Utu flips to Oregon

Five-star OT Douglas Utu flips to Oregon

Adam Gorney breaks down the big news that OT Douglas Utu has flipped to Oregon.

9/26/24
 • Adam Gorney
5-star OL Douglas Utu decommits from Tennessee, flips to Oregon

5-star OL Douglas Utu decommits from Tennessee, flips to Oregon

Former Tennessee offensive line commit Douglas Utu has flipped to Oregon

9/26/24
 • Shayne Pickering
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return from big visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return from big visits

Four-star USC commit Shamar Arnoux visited Auburn over the weekend.

9/23/24
 • Adam Gorney
Trail Mix: Top Tennessee stat lines and storylines on the recruiting trail

Trail Mix: Top Tennessee stat lines and storylines on the recruiting trail

Looking at how Tennessee commits and targets performed this week for their high school.

Premium content
8/21/24
 • Shayne Pickering
Fact or Fiction: Naeshaun Montgomery would give Florida top receiver class

Fact or Fiction: Naeshaun Montgomery would give Florida top receiver class

Four-star receiver Naeshaun Montgomery is set to announce his commitment on Aug. 25.

8/20/24
 • John Garcia Jr.
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.

8/16/24
 • Staff
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.

8/14/24
 • 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.

8/13/24
 • 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.

8/13/24
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

West Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

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

8/2/24
 • Adam Gorney
Ten programs that won July in recruiting

Ten programs that won July in recruiting

Four-star defensive back Anquon Fegans was part of a huge July for the Auburn Tigers.

7/31/24
 • Adam Gorney
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.

7/12/24
 • Adam Gorney
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.

7/9/24
 • Adam Gorney
SEC Spotlight: Mississippi State snags 14 June commitments

SEC Spotlight: Mississippi State snags 14 June commitments

Four-star Auburn commit Eric Winters shined at the Rivals Five-Star in Jacksonville.

7/2/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Ranking the strength of commitments

Rivals Five-Star: Ranking the strength of commitments

Four-star linebacker Luke Metz committed to Alabama in March.

6/25/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Impact analysis: What 5-star OL commit Douglas Utu brings to the Vols

Impact analysis: What 5-star OL commit Douglas Utu brings to the Vols

Looking at what Tennessee football is getting from five-star offensive line commit Douglas Utu

Premium content
6/24/24
 • Shayne Pickering
Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for offensive standouts

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

It will be very interesting to see how class of 2026 five-star Keenyi Pepe handles elite competition this week.

6/24/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: Storylines surrounding O-linemen

Rivals Five-Star: Storylines surrounding O-linemen

The Rivals Five-Star is back next week in Jacksonville and some of the nation’s top offensive linemen in the 2025 and

6/21/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
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.

6/7/24
 • Staff
Who's on campus? Top Alabama targets taking official visits this weekend

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

A breakdown of Alabama's 10 official visitors this weekend.

Premium content
6/7/24
 • Jack Knowlton
Five-star Douglas Utu starts his official visits at Michigan

Five-star Douglas Utu starts his official visits at Michigan

Five-star offensive tackle Douglas Utu started his official visits at Michigan over the weekend.

Premium content
6/3/24
 • 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.

6/1/24
 • Staff
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.

5/30/24
 • 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.

5/29/24
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Player comparisons

West Spotlight: Player comparisons

Ezekiel Elliott reminds Adam Gorney of a current five-star RB in the 2025 class.

5/25/24
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Biggest questions in next rankings refresh

West Spotlight: Biggest questions in next rankings refresh

Is Jordon Davison the top running back in 2025?That's one of many questions to answer in the West.

5/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
New names at Ohio State could shake up Buckeyes recruiting board

New names at Ohio State could shake up Buckeyes recruiting board

Ohio State has begun to add new names to the 2025 recruiting board and its reshaping things going into summer.

Premium content
5/14/24
 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State post-spring ball recruiting priorities put offense in spotlight

Ohio State post-spring ball recruiting priorities put offense in spotlight

Ohio State is done with spring ball but now its recruiting focus shifts from visits to evaluations.

Premium content
4/23/24
 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting Rumor Mill: News flying fast and furious after big junior days

Recruiting Rumor Mill: News flying fast and furious after big junior days

Five-star offensive lineman Douglas Utu recently visited Ohio State.

4/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
Key recruiting thoughts from Ohio State spring game weekend

Key recruiting thoughts from Ohio State spring game weekend

The biggest takeaways from another big recruiting weekend at Ohio State.

Premium content
4/14/24
 • Jeremy Birmingham
Five-star OL Douglas Utu back from big Michigan visit

Five-star OL Douglas Utu back from big Michigan visit

Five-star offensive tackle Douglas Utu recently returned from a trip to Michigan.

Premium content
4/3/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Linkon Cure has been considered a K-State lean but he is visiting rival Kansas this weekend.

3/29/24
 • Adam Gorney
Michigan set to host multiple five-star visitors this week

Michigan set to host multiple five-star visitors this week

Michigan is set to host two five-star prospects this week.

3/27/24
 • Josh Henschke
Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?

Four-star safety Martels Carter Jr. is the top player in Kentucky.

3/1/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 OL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 OL rankings

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

2/28/24
 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

There's a new No. 1 in the Rivals250 for 2025. Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated ranking.

2/27/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

The 2025 class rankings receive an update this week, and we kick it off as always with the Five-Star Countdown. 

2/26/24
 • Adam Gorney
How things stand with the top 10 offensive linemen in the 2025 class

How things stand with the top 10 offensive linemen in the 2025 class

Five-star offensive tackle David Sanders is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

2/22/24
 • Adam Gorney
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.

2/13/24
 • Adam Gorney
Who did Michigan State offer in January?

Who did Michigan State offer in January?

A comprehensive list of every prospect Michigan State offered in January.

2/1/24
 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Analyzing impact as offensive lineman Carter Lowe commits to Ohio State

Analyzing impact as offensive lineman Carter Lowe commits to Ohio State

Ohio State has added a 2025 commitment from offensive tackle Carter Lowe. What does he bring the Buckeyes?

Premium content
1/27/24
 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 O-linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 O-linemen

Five-star David Sanders, Jr. is the top-ranked offensive lineman (and overall player) in the 2025 Rivals250.

12/13/23
 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

David Sanders and Bryce Underwood are the top two prospects in the 2025 Rivals250.

12/12/23
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025

Today marks the start of another Rivals Rankings Week, as we will be unveiling the new 2025 rankings all week.

12/11/23
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Five surprising talent hotbeds

West Spotlight: Five surprising talent hotbeds

Five-star Douglas Uta is carrying the torch for a long line of talented offensive linemen from Las Vegas.

10/27/23
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten visits to watch this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten visits to watch this weekend

Bear Bachmeier will be visiting Stanford. The Cardinal already have his brother, Tiger, on the roster.

10/27/23
 • Adam Gorney
Pac-12 Spotlight: Five big questions about the 2024 cycle

Pac-12 Spotlight: Five big questions about the 2024 cycle

Lincoln Riley managed to lure in-state prospect Ryan Pellum to USC, but can he gain ground with California prospects?

10/15/23
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Five-star defensive end Elijah Griffin remains ranked No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250.

8/29/23
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-star Countdown for 2025 class

The 2025 class will receive a rankings refresh this week and we kicked it off with the five-star countdown. 

8/28/23
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Questions about the 2025 rankings

West Spotlight: Questions about the 2025 rankings

Jordon Davison has already proven to be a major talent at the running back position. Should he earn a five-star ranking?

8/23/23
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Five underclassmen under the microscope this fall

West Spotlight: Five underclassmen under the microscope this fall

Jordon Davison might see his role change, but the 2025 standout should continue to make a big impact as a junior.

8/11/23
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Most intriguing state rankings storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Most intriguing state rankings storylines

Tavien St. Clair jumped up the rankings in this week's update. Can he surpass Ryan Montgomery as Ohio's top QB?

6/28/23
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the six new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the six new five-stars

Six new five-stars were added to the 2025 Rivals250 today.

6/26/23
 • John Garcia Jr., Adam Gorney, Cole Patterson
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position

Defensive end Elijah Griffin is No. 1 in the 2025 class.

6/26/23
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Who are the 10 players in the 2025 class to earn five-star status? Join our countdown to find out.

6/26/23
 • Adam Gorney
Offensive prospects to watch at the NextGen Five-Star Pro Day

Offensive prospects to watch at the NextGen Five-Star Pro Day

Four-star Jordon Davison is the top-ranked 2025 prospect in California.

6/26/23
 • Greg Smith
Observations, evaluations and more from Future 50

Observations, evaluations and more from Future 50

Offensive line, wide receiver groups look special already in the class of 2025.

6/25/23
 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the best offensive linemen

Rivals Camp Series: Ranking the best offensive linemen

Michael Fasusi impressed at the Dallas camp as he showed he's a physical, athletic prospect in the 2025 class.

6/2/23
 • Adam Gorney
West Spotlight: Five best performances seen this offseason

West Spotlight: Five best performances seen this offseason

Julian Sayin again showed why he's one of the elite players in the 2024 class at the Rivals Camp in L.A.

3/22/23
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: Five programs that should be pleased

Four-star linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa stood out Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles.

3/16/23
 • Adam Gorney and Clint Cosgrove
RCS LA: OL vs. DL part one

RCS LA: OL vs. DL part one

Watch the best reps from the OL as they go one-on-one with the DL at the Rivals Camp Los Angeles!

3/14/23
 • David Berry
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2025 Rivals250

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2025 Rivals250

The first full Rivals250 for the 2025 has been released. Here, Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through it.

3/14/23
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series: Rumor Mill from Los Angeles

Rivals Camp Series: Rumor Mill from Los Angeles

Four-star Douglas Utu is expected to visit Oklahoma this spring.

3/13/23
 • Adam Gorney and Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: The Gorney Awards

Rivals Camp Series Los Angeles: The Gorney Awards

Julian Sayin proved why he is a five-star during Sunday's Rivals Camp Series stop in Southern California.

3/13/23
 • Adam Gorney
Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles

Stars shine bright at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles

Five-star quarterback Julian Sayin impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles.

3/12/23
 • Adam Gorney and Clint Cosgrove
Tuesdays with Gorney: Prospects who could be No. 1 in the 2025 class

Tuesdays with Gorney: Prospects who could be No. 1 in the 2025 class

Four-star offensive lineman David Sanders visited North Carolina in January.

2/21/23
 • Adam Gorney
5 New In-State Offers

5 New In-State Offers

Oklahoma's in-state prospects saw a huge list of offers go out over the last week - who else did the Sooners zero in on?

1/30/23
 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals Rankings Week: Initial 2025 rankings released

Rivals Rankings Week: Initial 2025 rankings released

Our initial rankings for the 2025 class have been released and an offensive tackle lands in the top spot.

9/14/22
 • Adam Friedman
Position-by-position breakdown of new 2025 rankings

Position-by-position breakdown of new 2025 rankings

Offensive tackle David Sanders is the early No. 1 player in the 2025 class.

9/14/22
 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Arch Manning, Mike Gundy, 2025 names

Three-Point Stance: Arch Manning, Mike Gundy, 2025 names

Arch Manning has many more qualities than his last name.

7/16/22
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Underclassmen Challenge: Best of the OL/DL

Rivals Underclassmen Challenge: Best of the OL/DL

Eddy Pierre-Louis was part of an impressive group of linemen at the Rivals Underclassmen Challenge.

6/21/22
 • Adam Friedman