Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star defensive tackles
Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its rankings at the DT position from 2012 to 2015?
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.
NFL Draft stock report: Defensive tackle
Some former five-star DTs have seen their NFL draft stock rise and fall this season.
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: Top programs for five-stars
Some likely suspects dot the list of programs which have signed the most five-star prospects in Rivals.com history.
Judge Farrell: DT 2011 - 2013
Mike Farrell's look back at the top defensive tackles in Rivals.com history continues with the 2011-13 classes.
NFL Draft Stock Report: Defensive tackle
Alabama's Jarran Reed is among the rising DTs on Rivals' NFL Draft board this season. See the full list of risers and sliders.
Class of 2013 five-star tracker
The coach who takes over at USC will have plenty of former 5-stars to work with, including freshman starter Su'a Cravens.
Class of 2013 five-star tracker
The 2013 class of cornerbacks made an impression in high school, and the 5-stars are doing it again at the college level.
Breaking down UCLAs 2013 Recruiting Class
UCLA's 2013 Signing Day is over. After watching all of the Bruins recruits this past year, BSR breaks down the class.
Headlines from National Signing Day
Rob Cassidy runs down what made news on Signing Day, including a dominating performance from Ole Miss and Hugh Freeze.
Signing Days winners and losers
You'd feel like a winner, too, if you landed Montravius Adams on signing day. Who were the winners and losers on Wednesday?
National Signing Day: Top story lines
Eddie Vanderdoes could bring joy to UCLA on National Signing Day. Our analysts have all the stories to watch around the country.
Signing Day Preview: UCLAs 2013 Class
With less than 48 hours to Signing Day, BSR breaks down UCLA's solid and soft commitments as well as the top priorities for Wednesday.
Roundtable: Which memory will last
Will the class of 2013 be remembered as the year of the CB thanks to Vernon Hargreaves III and company? We take a look back.
Weekend Recap: Arkansas lands three
A'Shawn Robinson's reported flip from Texas to Alabama is the big news of the weekend. Get more official visit updates.
Roundtable: Surprise parties
Coach Hugh Freeze appears intent on changing things at Ole Miss. The Roundtable discusses the most pleasant surprises.
Social media pose risks for recruits
The Manti Te'o story is a cautionary tale for other athletes. Joe Mixon is one recruit who understands social media's risks.
Around the West: Battle of Los Angeles
Jim Mora and UCLA have a shot to surpass USC team recruiting rankings. Find out how it could happen as we go Around the West.
Weekend visits: Malzahn the closer
Can Gus Malzahn lure a couple of 5-stars and lift Auburn into the top 10 in recruiting? Check out our weekend visit preview.
Roundtable: Who has the biggest need
Any school would love to have Matthew Thomas' commitment. Which programs are most in need of one specific player?
Roundtable: Who will perform late magic
Hugh Freeze has turned Ole Miss into a recruiting power. Which coaches are most likely to have some magic as Signing Day nears?
Roundtable: The hardest reads
It could be Clemson, Texas A&M or someone else for Mackensie Alexander. At the Roundtable, our analysts discuss the tough calls.
UCLA makes headway in SoCal recruiting war
Was Priest Willis' pledge to UCLA an anomaly? Dallas Jackson looks at the Bruins becoming a recruiting giant.
Team Rankings: Mapping the path to No. 1
Could Nick Saban claim another title on Signing Day? Get a look at who is in the mix for the top spot in our team rankings.
Around the West: Trojans still have dynamic class
Four-star WR Steven Mitchell is one reason USC fans shouldn't fret much about commitments lost. Get the scoop on that and more.
Weekend visits: Irish eye several prospects
Five-star DT Eddie Vanderdoes will be among the big names at Notre Dame this weekend. Who else has important official visitors?
Ups, downs of final 2013 positional rankings
Derrick Henry burst into Rivals.com's RB rankings. But who were the biggest movers at the other positions?
Breaking down UCLA recruits in final Rivals250
Rivals.com released it's final rankings today. BSR breaks down where UCLA's recruits fell and where they currently stand with the program.
Vanderdoes lands fifth star
Rivals.com West analyst Adam Gorney breaks down why Eddie Vanderdoes picked up his fifth star. Exclusive highlights included.
Final rankings bring nine new five-stars
Of the new five-stars, only one of them made the jump from three-star status. Get the scoop on Chris Jones and much more inside.
Vanderdoes visits USC
Auburn (Calif.) soon to be five-star defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes is a media lightning rod for rumors. When Vanderdoes isn't silently recommitti
Rodgers has predictions
Elkton (Md.) four-star offensive guard Khaliel Rodgers has been the antithesis of drama this recruiting cycle. Rodgers committed on the spot to USC wh
Visit weekend: Hitting the homestretch
Laremy Tunsil's visit to Georgia this weekend is huge, and he is not alone. Find out who else has an important trip scheduled.
Around the West: Ducks out of luck
Chip Kelly's departure has Oregon commits such as Dontre Wilson wavering. Get that scoop and much more as we go Around the West.
Mind of Mike: Secrets and surprises
Signing Day brings secrets and surprises. Into which category does USC commit Nico Falah fit?
Nico Falahs final visit
It's coming down to the homestretch for four-star offensive lineman, Nico Falah from Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco. While he may have been a long
Important time for Vanderdoes
Eddie Vanderdoes has official visits coming up to Notre Dame and Alabama but USC is also not giving up on the standout defensive tackle from Auburn (C
Final Stretch: 7 things to watch
A lot can happen between now and signing day for the Tide. Andrew Bone digs deep and takes a look at key components to watch.
Mind of Mike: No predicting the unpredictable
Robert Nkemdiche is among the Rivals100 prospects who remain uncommitted. Mike Farrell weighs in as to where they could end up.
Visits coming for Vanderdoes
Did the national championship game outcome have any influence on Eddie Vanderdoes? Come inside to find out.
The Big Board: Rivals breaks down Cals commits and targets at every position
With signing day looming, GoldenBearReport breaks down Cal's commits and targets at every position.
Farrell: Handing out Army Week awards
Taquan Mizzell's name comes up more than once as Mike Farrell passes out his Army Bowl awards. Who else caught Mike's eye?
Army Bowl West top performers
Linebacker Jaylon Smith stood out during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Get inside for more top performers on the West squad.
Vanderdoes going forward
SAN ANTONIO, TX - The way four-star defensive lineman [db]Eddie Vanderdoes[/db] from Auburn (Calif.) Placer showed that he can compete with the best.
U.S. Army Bowl: West Game balls
Eddie Vanderdoes shined in practice and that carried over to the Army Bowl. Who else did enough to earn a game ball in the West?
After slow start, Johnson leads way
After a slow start, East quarterback Jeremy Johnson made sure the U.S. Army All-American Bowl had a thrilling finish.
Browne is more than MVP to teammates
Max Browne had some key plays on the field in the Army Bowl, but he won over teammates before he threw on his Army jersey.
Army: Thursday West top performers
Steven Mitchell 'is a special player,' Army West coach Mike Jinks said. Who else stood out on Thursday?
Army Bowl player chat: Eddie Vanderdoes
Eddie Vanderdoes, the nation's No. 32 prospect and No. 4 defensive tackle, will hold a live chat with Rivals.com on Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET.
U.S. Army Bowl: Top performers West
Who were the top performers from Army Bowl West practices? Start with Mike Mitchell and go from there.
Are commits concerned with USC struggles
Michael Hutchings and other USC commits are concerned because of the Trojans' season but say the class is not falling apart.
U.S. Army Bowl: Tuesday West story lines
Torii Hunter Jr.'s injury was the bad news from Tuesday's West practice. Was there any positive news? Check our story lines.
USC commit West Notebook
SAN ANTONIO, TX - As Army All-American Bowl practices began Monday, the dark clouds hovering over the West practice field seemed to foreshadow the Tro
Army: Monday West recruiting notebook
West notebook: After Eddie Vanderdoes' recent de-commitment from USC, he is hearing pitches from others in the Army Bowl.
Irish move in on Vanderdoes
SAN ANTONIO - Rivals100 defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes is back on the open market and talked Notre Dame.
Vanderdoes has interest in Alabama
It didn't take long after Eddie Vanderdoes de-committed from USC for another powerhouse to start pursuing him.
Rodgers, Bigelow get rare chance to play
Kenny Bigelow and Khaliel Rodgers say their shortened season won't be a problem for them when they hit the field this week.
USC commit Hutchings getting late pushes
USC commit Michael Hutchings says the Trojans are still his leader, but the four-star linebacker is hearing from other teams.
Ten things to watch at the Army Bowl
Can Max Browne push for the No. 1 spot in the country at the U.S. Army Bowl. Mike Farrell identifies the top 10 things to watch.
USC Army All-American Preview
The all star season is upon us, and many of USC commits and top targets will be featured in bowls the next two weeks. The biggest game of the holiday
USC commits in focus at Army Bowl
Jason Hatcher is one of 13 USC commits who will participate in the Army Bowl. How many of them will stick with the Trojans?
Mind of Mike: Can Tide hang on to Foster
How did the tide turn for Alabama in the case of four-star WR Robert Foster? Go Inside the Mind of Mike for that and more.
Vanderdoes not committed to USC
Placer (Calif.) four-star defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes de-committed from USC three weeks ago, but word of his intentions to re-open his recruitme
Around the West: Redfield down to two
Did Oregon's decision to back off Max Redfield thinking he was a Notre Dame lock help USC? Find out as we go Around the West.
Head coaches taking back seat in recruiting
Head coaches may get the credit, but assistants such as Ed Orgeron are now far more important to landing top prospects.
Kylie Fitts is finished with recruiting
In the not too distance future, Redlands (Calif.) Redlands East Valley four-star defensive end Kylie Fitts could be attending USC and preparing for sp
A look at UCLAs 2013 class so far
With just a few weeks until Signing Day, BSR takes a long look at how UCLA's 2013 class is shaping up.
Irish take methodical approach in California
After beating USC to advance to the BCS title game, Brian Kelly and Notre Dame hope to beat the Trojans in their backyard.
Mind of Mike: Head-shaking decisions
What is making Mike Farrell shake his head? Well, Max Redfield, for one. Go Inside the Mind of Mike for more head-shaking news.
Breaking down UCLA recruits in new Rivals250
UCLA recruits such as Tahaan Goodman shook up the Rivals250 Tuesday. BSR breaks down the Bruin targets in the rankings.
Around the West: Cal assistants could be key
Cal's assistants are the key to holding on to top 2013 commitments such as Cameron Hunt. Adam Gorney has more Around the West.
Mind of Mike: Which is the top job
Which vacant coaching job is most attractive from a recruiting standpoint? Mike Farrell ranks the openings Inside the Mind of Mike.
Vanderdoes visits Westwood
Auburn (Calif.) four-star defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes has a commitment, but is checking it twice. Last weekend, Vanderdoes officially visit UCLA
Fresh off UCLA official, Benenoch almost ready to decide
Fresh off his UCLA official visit, four-star offensive lineman Caleb Benenoch told BSR he could have a college decision very soon.
Recruiting Overview: Defensive Tackle
Washington has quietly assembled one of the stronger classes of defensive tackles that you will find in the Pac-12 the perhaps beyond.
West mailbag: Will UCLA flip USC commits
Could Eddie Vanderdoes be lured to Westwood from Exposition Boulevard? Find out in our West mailbag.
Prevot believes Army Bowl berth is a dream
For Torrodney Prevot, a chance to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is too good to be true.
Bears expected to host huge list of recruits
The Cal football team will be hosting a huge list of recruits this weekend, including recent commit Victor Egu, as well as USC commit Eddie Vanderdoes
Vanderdoes protecting himself
Don't assume that USC commit Eddie Vanderdoes' decision to visit other schools is the product of a wandering eye. Don't dismiss it as a player milking
Eddie Vanderdoes report
While USC-commit Eddie Vanderdoes is still looking around, here's our scouting report.
Vanderdoes setting visit dates
Defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes from Auburn (Calif.) Placer has lived up to his reputation as one of the nation's best defensive linemen. He just e
Hatcher excited about latest offer
The call that USC four-star commit, Jason Hatcher from Louisville (Ky.) Trinity was waiting for came Friday. Now the 6-2, 240-pound defensive end will
West Mailbag: Who might be adding a fifth star
Which West prospects might be in line to add a fifth star? A healthy Thomas Tyner is a good bet. Open up the West Mailbag.
Commits to visit, but Trojans wont fret
Kenny Bigelow is part of a star-studded cast committed to USC. But with many taking visits, can the Trojans hold it together?
USC commit hopes to represent at Army Bowl
Eddie Vanderdoes plans to show players from Auburn (Calif.) Placer have a place at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
West mailbag: Stanfords slow start
Will prospects such as Devon Allen soon boost Stanford's sparse commitment list? Check Adam Gorney's mailbag.
Around the West: Hawkins hits the road
Chris Hawkins is committed to USC, but he's scheduling visits elsewhere, including Arizona State. Get that scoop and more.
Irish LBs lead national Positions of Strength
Five-star Jaylon Smith leads an impressive group of Notre Dame linebacker commits. Who else is dominating at each position?
Vanderdoes sure of three visits
Eddie Vanderdoes has been committed to USC since July but the Placer, Calif., four-star defensive tackle is looking at two other official visits and p
Prevot schedules two trips
USC four-star defensive end commit, Torrodney Prevot from Houston (Texas) Alief Taylor is a very humble young who doesn't really keep up with his stat
Vanderdoes playing like a five-star
Rivals.com may not have Auburn (Calif.) Placer defensive line and USC commit Eddie Vanderdoes rated as a five-star, but he sure is playing like one s
Ups, downs of August positional rankings
Dual-threat QB Asiantii Woulard made a run at the top spot at his position, and he wasn't the only one. Get a complete look as we reveal our latest po
Vanderdoes visits USC as a commit
Placer (Calif.) four-star Trojan defensive line commit Eddie Vanderdoes saw his stock soar this spring, landing scholarship offers from coast-to-coast
Newcomer Notebook: New kids on the block
Grinding and spinning are the best ways to describe the last few days of fall camp for USC. As the team grinds through two-a-days, the newcomers are s
Post-summer camp questions: Nos. 6-5
Can Derrick Green hold on to his top RB ranking? Rivals.com examines that question in the latest of post-summer camp queries.
VIDEO: Hunt on the prowl for future teammates
Cameron Hunt isn't satisfied with just sitting and watching the recruiting game. He's intent on bringing in as many top-flight prospects as he can.
Three-star OL cuts list to seven
Nightly Nibble: Three-star OL Scott Quessenberry trimmed his list to seven this weekend and UCLA made the cut.
An Open Review: Defense
BEAVERTON Ore. - NIKE World Headquarters hosted eight USC commitments at The Opening last week. In addition to those with pledges to USC, there were a
Ramseys pledge lifts USC to top of rankings
Rivals100 CB Jalen Ramsey announced his college choice live on Rivals.com, and his decision lifts USC to the top of our team recruiting rankings.
Foster flips highlights busy week
Five-star LB Reuben Foster flips from Alabama to rival Auburn, and USC continues its roll through the 2013 class - Rivals.com looks back at what the p