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Rankings Roundtable: How many five-star CBs will be in the Rivals250?

Rankings Roundtable: How many five-star CBs will be in the Rivals250?

Four-star cornerback Brandon Lockhart is ranked No. 44 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Elbert Hill visits Ohio State, Buckeyes offer St. Louis linebacker

Elbert Hill visits Ohio State, Buckeyes offer St. Louis linebacker

Priority in-state target Elbert Hill returned to Ohio State on Monday for a spring visit.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 1-50

Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 1-50

Five-star QB Ryder Lyons is ranked No. 3 in the 2026 Rivals250, and Adam Gorney is predicting a Big Ten destination.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking up on five-stars in the 2026 Rivals250

Tuesdays with Gorney: Checking up on five-stars in the 2026 Rivals250

Five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell is the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Here are the latest Alabama recruiting updates over the past seven days.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Tim Walton has options at cornerback as Ohio State looks to reload BIA

Tim Walton has options at cornerback as Ohio State looks to reload BIA

Tim Walton has returned Ohio State to its BIA roots and he's looking to reload at cornerback in the 2026 class.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Top prospects land major offers and take big visits as March begins

Top prospects land major offers and take big visits as March begins

Alabama is making a strong play for five-star cornerback Elbert Hill.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: Six important visits to watch this spring

Big Ten Spotlight: Six important visits to watch this spring

Five-star offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell is set to visit Michigan this month.

 • Greg Smith
Rivals250 Release: Biggest moves in the new rankings

Rivals250 Release: Biggest moves in the new rankings

Offensive tackle Felix Ojo is the newest five-star prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals250 Release: Ten prospects under the microscope in March

Rivals250 Release: Ten prospects under the microscope in March

Five-star receiver Chris Henry, Jr. should return to action from a knee injury later this month.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

The latest on Alabama's two new commits, OV plans and new offers.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the top 2026 class

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the top 2026 class

Five-star receiver Tristen Keys could be a big part of the eventual No. 1 class in 2026.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State must create recruiting momentum after national title win

Ohio State must create recruiting momentum after national title win

Ohio State's recruiting momentum following its national championship has been slowed a bit by coaching changes and NIL.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals250 Release: Breaking down No. 1 at each defensive position

Rivals250 Release: Breaking down No. 1 at each defensive position

Four-star Deuce Geralds is the top-ranked defensive tackle in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney, Greg Smith, Sam Spiegelman
Predicting where the top uncommitted DBs in the 2026 Rivals250 will sign

Predicting where the top uncommitted DBs in the 2026 Rivals250 will sign

Five-star Elbert Hill is the top-ranked cornerback in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State offensive line recruiting, Vic Singleton makes surprise choice

Ohio State offensive line recruiting, Vic Singleton makes surprise choice

Justin Frye's departure puts Ohio State in a unique position as many 2026 linemen are working toward a decision.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Five-star CB Elbert Hill recaps 'great' weekend visit to USC

Five-star CB Elbert Hill recaps 'great' weekend visit to USC

The No. 10-ranked recruit in the 2026 class spent the weekend in Los Angeles checking in with the Trojans.

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 • Matt Moreno
USC visit impresses five-star CB Elbert Hill

USC visit impresses five-star CB Elbert Hill

Five-star 2026 cornerback Elbert Hill raves about his visit to USC.

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 • Greg Smith
Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Recruiting rundown: Latest developments for Alabama on the recruiting trail

Here are the latest updates for Alabama on the recruiting trail from the past seven days.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Ohio State recruits on national championship: Never a doubt

Ohio State recruits on national championship: Never a doubt

Ohio State won the national championship on Monday night and a lot of top prospects are excited.

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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?

Tyler Atkinson is the No. 1 player in the loaded state of Georgia.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Ohio cornerback Elbert Hill is one of the newest five-star prospects in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Rivals Rankings Week: Position-by-position thoughts on the 2026 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Position-by-position thoughts on the 2026 Rivals250

The recruiting focus now turns to the 2026 class, as we refresh our Rivals250 with a postseason rankings update.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the five new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the five new five-stars

Tennessee quarterback Jared Curtis is one of five new five-star prospects in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Highly coveted 2026 CB updates recruitment, where Alabama stands

Highly coveted 2026 CB updates recruitment, where Alabama stands

Alabama is in the top 10 for the No. 1 player from Ohio in the Class of 2026.

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 • Henry Sklar
Midwest Rumor Mill: Latest buzz after prospects return from key visits

Midwest Rumor Mill: Latest buzz after prospects return from key visits

Four-star CB Elbert Hill of Akron, Ohio, continues to show an extreme interest in Michigan after another visit.

 • Greg Smith
Two official visitors as Ohio State hosts top-five matchup against Indiana

Two official visitors as Ohio State hosts top-five matchup against Indiana

Breaking down the biggest recruiting storylines as Ohio State hosts a top-five matchup against Indiana.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
In-state corners return to campus, Ohio State eyes kicker

In-state corners return to campus, Ohio State eyes kicker

Ohio State hosted a trio of 2026 in-state cornerbacks with early offers from the Buckeyes in its opener.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Midwest Spotlight: Four commitment predictions

Midwest Spotlight: Four commitment predictions

Four-star linebacker Christian Jones out of Omaha, Neb., is focusing his attention on Nebraska and Oklahoma.

 • Greg Smith
Week 1: Football Recruiting Notebook

Week 1: Football Recruiting Notebook

Lots of football recruiting updates for UK fans.

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 • Justin Rowland
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 2026 class have been released. Kevin Brown leads the way in Pennsylvania.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Four-star Elbert Hill is the new No. 1 cornerback in the 2026 rankings.

 • Greg Smith
Fact or Fiction: Missouri leads for five-star Jackson Cantwell

Fact or Fiction: Missouri leads for five-star Jackson Cantwell

Rivals analyst Greg Smith tackles three recruiting statements to determine whether they are fact or fiction.

 • Greg Smith
Where class of 2026 Vols commits, targets land after new Rivals250 rankings

Where class of 2026 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 2026 class.

 • Ryan Sylvia
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

The Rivals250 ranking for the 2026 class has been updated.

 • Adam Gorney
UA Future 50: Rankings impact

UA Future 50: Rankings impact

Kenneth Goodwin is currently listed as an outside linebacker but he may be better suited to play inside linebacker.

 • Adam Friedman
UA Future 50: Levenson's takeaways

UA Future 50: Levenson's takeaways

Four-star QB Faizon Henderson could be looking at a major rankings bump.

 • Marshall Levenson
Recruiting Rumor Mill from the UA Future 50

Recruiting Rumor Mill from the UA Future 50

Keisean Henderson will only consider schools that vow to keep him at quarterback.

 • Adam Friedman and Marshall Levenson
College coaches contact top 2026 prospects right at midnight

College coaches contact top 2026 prospects right at midnight

Midnight has arrived which means college coaches can officially call and text 2026 prospects.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

USC commit Brandon Lockhart is the highest-ranked defensive back in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart remains atop the refreshed 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Midwest Spotlight: Four big rankings questions heading into the summer

Midwest Spotlight: Four big rankings questions heading into the summer

Four-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair has worked his way into the five-star discussion this offseason.

 • Greg Smith
Notes, thoughts from 2024 Ohio stop on Under Armour Camp Series

Notes, thoughts from 2024 Ohio stop on Under Armour Camp Series

Thoughts on Ohio State recruits and targets from the 2024 Under Armour Camp Series in Canton, Ohio.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
New Virginia Tech football offer: Elbert Hill

New Virginia Tech football offer: Elbert Hill

Virginia Tech has offered Akron (Ohio) Hoban 2026 defensive back Elbert Hill. Here's a quick look at him.

 • Tim Sullivan
Ohio State recruiting priorities with Buckeyes spring game on deck

Ohio State recruiting priorities with Buckeyes spring game on deck

Ohio State has had a successful spring but with the spring game coming, where are the priorities now for Buckeyes?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Another big recruiting weekend at Ohio State, first new running back offer

Another big recruiting weekend at Ohio State, first new running back offer

Ohio State has another big recruiting weekend on tap and new running backs coach Carlos Locklyn extends his first offer.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
2026 Ohio CB Elbert Hill wants to keep learning about Notre Dame football

2026 Ohio CB Elbert Hill wants to keep learning about Notre Dame football

Elbert Hill may end up committing to Ohio State eventually, but the Irish are trying to make that a harder decision

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 • Tyler James
NitBits: Checking in on Penn State Football's targets in Ohio

NitBits: Checking in on Penn State Football's targets in Ohio

Happy Valley Insider goes over several notable Penn State targets out of the Buckeye State and their recruitment.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive backs

Four-star cornerback Brandon Lockhart is the top-ranked defensive back in the 2026 classRivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Ohio State thoughts on key receivers, Elbert Hill visits

Ohio State thoughts on key receivers, Elbert Hill visits

Recruiting is a non-stop business and there aren't many places in the country that do it at the level Ohio State does.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated Rivals250 for the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Landon Rink sets Ohio State official visit, Trey McNutt to narrow list

Landon Rink sets Ohio State official visit, Trey McNutt to narrow list

Ohio State made a big first impression on Texas defensive tackle Landon Rink.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Weekly Upload: Who could commit next, Sisley sets visit, Junior day news

Weekly Upload: Who could commit next, Sisley sets visit, Junior day news

The latest installment of the Weekly Upload breaks down new football offers, upcoming Trent Sisley visit and more.

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 • Dub Jellison
2026 Rivals100 corner to visit Penn State this weekend

2026 Rivals100 corner to visit Penn State this weekend

Penn State is set to host one of the country's top 2026 cornerbacks, Happy Valley Insider has learned.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Purdue football stays busy on the road, sending out 10+ new offers

Purdue football stays busy on the road, sending out 10+ new offers

Monday marked another busy day on the road for the Purdue football coaching staff during the NCAA contact period.

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 • Dub Jellison
Big recruiting weekend on tap as Ohio State hosts key targets

Big recruiting weekend on tap as Ohio State hosts key targets

Ohio State has a number of key recruiting targets expected in Columbus for a rare January visit weekend.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ten Midwest recruits featured in the initial 2026 Rivals100

Ten Midwest recruits featured in the initial 2026 Rivals100

Five-star receiver Chris Henry has made an early commitment to Ohio State.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Chris Henry is a five-star, Buckeyes hosting top 2025 tight end target

Chris Henry is a five-star, Buckeyes hosting top 2025 tight end target

Ohio State commit Chris Henry is an early 5-star prospect and 2025 TE Nate Roberts ready for a return to Columbus.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting thoughts from major Northwest Ohio showdown

Recruiting thoughts from major Northwest Ohio showdown

A few recruiting thoughts from Friday night's matchup of Toledo Central Catholic vs Toledo Whitmer.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Penn State Athletics

WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Penn State Athletics

The weekly Nittany Nation WAR ROOM is back once again with your weekly Penn State Athletics scoop.

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 • Staff
Penn State offers 2026 defensive back after an impressive camp performance

Penn State offers 2026 defensive back after an impressive camp performance

Penn State has extended an offer to 2026 DB Elbert Hill after an impressive camp performance on Wednesday.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Elbert Hill pumped after becoming first 2026 CB with Notre Dame offer

Elbert Hill pumped after becoming first 2026 CB with Notre Dame offer

Elbert Hill became the first 2026 cornerback target for the Irish after camping at Notre Dame on Thursday.

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 • Charleston Bowles
Ohio State one-day highlighted by high-level competition across the board

Ohio State one-day highlighted by high-level competition across the board

The latest in Ohio State recruiting news, notes and rumors as the Buckeyes keep fighting on the trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting camp takeaways as Ian Moore shines during recent Ohio State stop

Recruiting camp takeaways as Ian Moore shines during recent Ohio State stop

The latest in Ohio State recruiting news, notes and rumors as the Buckeyes keep fighting on the trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham