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Ranking the top five DL classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Ranking the top five DL classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Elijah Griffin's addition is a big reason why Georgia signed the top defensive line class in the country.

2/11/25
 • Adam Gorney
SEC winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle

SEC winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle

The addition of five-star quarterback Keelon Russell makes Alabama one of the big winners in the 2025 cycle.

2/7/25
 • Sam Spiegelman
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 defensive position rankings revealed

Rivals Rankings Week: Final defensive position rankings revealed

Five-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn is the top-ranked linebacker in the 2025 Rivals250.

1/24/25
 • 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: Texas secures 2025 team recruiting crown

Rivals Rankings Week: Texas secures 2025 team recruiting crown

The Texas Longhorns have won the 2025 team recruiting championship.

1/22/25
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Rivals Rankings Week: Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair, who signed with Ohio State, reminds us of Justin Fields at the same stage.

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
Spiegelman's Predictions: Five-star shakeup, Faizon Brandon, Georgia

Spiegelman's Predictions: Five-star shakeup, Faizon Brandon, Georgia

Five-star Alabama quarterback commit Keelon Russell impressed at the Under Armour All-America Game.

1/17/25
 • Sam Spiegelman
Three Predictions: JaReylan McCoy, five-star WRs, Elijah Griffin

Three Predictions: JaReylan McCoy, five-star WRs, Elijah Griffin

Four-star defensive end JaReylan McCoy committed to LSU last week.

1/5/25
 • Adam Gorney
UA Game Week: Rankings questions that were created

UA Game Week: Rankings questions that were created

Did Alabama signee Keelon Russell prove during the Under Armour All-America Game week that he's the best QB in 2025?

1/4/25
 • John Garcia Jr. and Greg Smith
UA Game Week: The Garcia-Smith Awards

UA Game Week: The Garcia-Smith Awards

It was tough sledding all week long at the UA All-America Game for any defender trying to get by Juan Gaston.

1/3/25
 • John Garcia Jr. and Greg Smith
UA Next: The biggest winners from the week in Orlando

UA Next: The biggest winners from the week in Orlando

Five-star quarterback Keelon Russell was one of several Alabama commits that shined during UA week.

1/2/25
 • John Garcia Jr.
UA All-America Game: Players to watch on Thursday

UA All-America Game: Players to watch on Thursday

Zion Elee (right) battles Jackson Cantwell at an Under Armour All-America practice. Both are players to watch Thursday.

1/1/25
 • John Garcia Jr. and Greg Smith
UA Next: Top performers, observations from Tuesday's practice

UA Next: Top performers, observations from Tuesday's practice

Five-star Georgia signee Elijah Griffin impressed at Tuesday's practice for the UA All-America Game.

12/31/24
 • John Garcia, Jr. and Greg Smith
Commit Fit: How the top 2025 DL fit with their future programs

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

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart signed with USC on National Signing Day.

12/15/24
 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 3 Georgia

National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 3 Georgia

As usual, Georgia loaded up in the trenches on National Signing Day and sit at No. 3 in the 2025 team rankings.

12/7/24
 • John Garcia Jr.
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.

12/5/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
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
Georgia trending for five-stars recruits, flip targets to close 2025 cycle

Georgia trending for five-stars recruits, flip targets to close 2025 cycle

More on the Dawgs' pursuit of several top targets down the stretch of the 2025 cycle

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11/20/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
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
Georgia ready to host multiple five-stars, blue-chip QBs, flip targets

Georgia ready to host multiple five-stars, blue-chip QBs, flip targets

More inside on the Dawgs' massive recruiting weekend on tap

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11/14/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Georgia commit Elyiss Williams wants to build a 'generational' 2025 class

Georgia commit Elyiss Williams wants to build a 'generational' 2025 class

Georgia currently has the nation's No. 4 class in the 2025 cycle, but commit Elyiss Williams isn't satisfied.

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11/7/24
 • Lance McCurley
Following the Future: Georgia commits light up the scoreboards

Following the Future: Georgia commits light up the scoreboards

We take a look at how Georgia commits and targets performed in Week 12 of the high school football season.

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11/5/24
 • Trent Smallwood
Three Predictions: Georgia, South Carolina, Texas A&M

Three Predictions: Georgia, South Carolina, Texas A&M

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs are primed to make a run for the No. 1 class in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

10/31/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
October's winners and losers on the recruiting trail

October's winners and losers on the recruiting trail

Adrian Wilson's flip from Arizona State to Colorado was a big reason why the Buffaloes were one of October's winners.

10/31/24
 • Adam Gorney
Following the Future: Week 11

Following the Future: Week 11

We take a look at how Georgia commits and targets performed in Week 11 of the high school football season.

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10/30/24
 • Trent Smallwood
Three Predictions: Georgia's DL class, Alabama's OL class, Jahkeem Stewart

Three Predictions: Georgia's DL class, Alabama's OL class, Jahkeem Stewart

The Georgia Bulldogs are in a good spot for four-star defensive lineman Chase Linton.

10/28/24
 • Adam Friedman
Georgia beats out USC, Miami for five-star DT Elijah Griffin

Georgia beats out USC, Miami for five-star DT Elijah Griffin

More inside on the five-star DT's commitment to Georgia

10/18/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
How we got here: 5-star Elijah Griffin commits to Georgia

How we got here: 5-star Elijah Griffin commits to Georgia

UGASports takes a look at the journey that led five-star Elijah Griffin to commit to Georgia.

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10/18/24
 • Jed May
Behind the Scenes: Why five-star Elijah Griffin committed to Georgia

Behind the Scenes: Why five-star Elijah Griffin committed to Georgia

Elijah Griffin goes behind the scenes and explains why he committed to Georgia.

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10/18/24
 • Jed May
Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin commits to Georgia

Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin commits to Georgia

Five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin has committed to Georgia.

10/18/24
 • Jed May
Three-Point Stance: Texas-Georgia, Elijah Griffin, flip season

Three-Point Stance: Texas-Georgia, Elijah Griffin, flip season

Five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin is set to announce his decision on Friday.

10/17/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Following the Future

Following the Future

We take a look at how Georgia commits and targets performed in Week Nine of the high school football season.

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10/17/24
 • Trent Smallwood
Georgia trending for five-star DL Elijah Griffin as commitment nears

Georgia trending for five-star DL Elijah Griffin as commitment nears

Sam Spiegelman says Georgia is trending for defensive end Elijah Griffin as his October 18 commitment nears.

10/15/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals recruiting intel: Georgia trending for five-stars, pushing for flips

Rivals recruiting intel: Georgia trending for five-stars, pushing for flips

More inside on Georgia's push toward the No. 1 recruiting class

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10/14/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Roundtable: Spotlight on weekend visits

Rivals Roundtable: Spotlight on weekend visits

Five-star DL Jahkeem Stewart will be visiting Oregon today.

10/12/24
 • Staff
The 15 biggest visits on tap for this weekend

The 15 biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Five-star USC commit Julian Lewis is set to visit the Trojans again this weekend despite constant rumors of a flip.

10/11/24
 • Adam Gorney
Five-star DT Elijah Griffin nearing a decision and one team is out in front

Five-star DT Elijah Griffin nearing a decision and one team is out in front

More on Miami, USC and Georgia battling it out for five-star DT Elijah Griffin

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10/10/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Four-star CB Dorian Barney changes up plans, set to visit Georgia

Four-star CB Dorian Barney changes up plans, set to visit Georgia

More on the Dawgs' big recruiting weekend inside

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10/10/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Fact or Fiction: Ohio State has 2025 team recruiting title wrapped up

Fact or Fiction: Ohio State has 2025 team recruiting title wrapped up

Ryan Day's Buckeyes have been ranked No. 1 in the 2025 recruiting rankings since the summer.

10/9/24
 • Greg Smith
Georgia set to host some priority targets along the DL for official visits

Georgia set to host some priority targets along the DL for official visits

More inside on the blue-chippers heading to Athens this weekend

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10/9/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Southeast Spotlight: Five commitment predictions

Southeast Spotlight: Five commitment predictions

Four-star defensive tackle Isaiah Campbell decommitted from Clemson in September.

10/8/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Following the Future: Week 8

Following the Future: Week 8

We take a look at how Georgia commits and targets performed in Week Eight of the high school football season.

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10/8/24
 • Trent Smallwood
Georgia feels like the winner for five-star Elijah Griffin

Georgia feels like the winner for five-star Elijah Griffin

Adam Gorney discusses the latest in five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin's recruitment.

10/4/24
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Predictions on uncommitted Rivals250 prospects

Tuesdays with Gorney: Predictions on uncommitted Rivals250 prospects

Five-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng is down to Florida, USC, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan.

9/24/24
 • Adam Gorney
Southeast Spotlight: Four programs that have surprised in recruiting

Southeast Spotlight: Four programs that have surprised in recruiting

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is part of a big USC effort in the Southeast.

9/24/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Following the Future: Week 5

Following the Future: Week 5

We take a look at how Georgia commits performed in Week Five of the high school football season.

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9/18/24
 • Trent Smallwood
5-star Elijah Griffin locks in Georgia official visit

5-star Elijah Griffin locks in Georgia official visit

Five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin talks Bulldogs after locking in his official visit to Georgia.

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9/11/24
 • Jed May
Following the Future: Week 3

Following the Future: Week 3

We take a look at how Georgia commits performed in week three of the high school football season.

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9/5/24
 • Trent Smallwood
Southeast Spotlight: Six commitment predictions

Southeast Spotlight: Six commitment predictions

Five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin attended Georgia's season-opener against Clemson over the weekend.

9/3/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals recruiting buzz: The most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: The most intriguing visits this weekend

Four-star Ohio State commit Jarquez Carter will be visiting the Florida Gators this weekend.

8/30/24
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Predictions for the four uncommitted five-stars

Tuesdays with Gorney: Predictions for the four uncommitted five-stars

Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng is the No. 1 outside linebacker in the 2025 class.

8/27/24
 • Adam Gorney
Can Georgia land two five-star DTs?

Can Georgia land two five-star DTs?

Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney discusses whether the Bulldogs can land two five-star defensive tackles

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8/19/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 defensive linemen

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

Florida State commit Javion Hilson added his fifth star in this week's update to the Rivals250 rankings.

8/15/24
 • Adam Friedman
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
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.

8/6/24
 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Georgia is set to go on a recruiting roll

Fact or Fiction: Georgia is set to go on a recruiting roll

Rivals250 offensive lineman Juan Gaston Jr. is set to announce his decision on Friday.

8/2/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Recruiting Intel: Georgia ready to go on a run, latest flip buzz

Rivals Recruiting Intel: Georgia ready to go on a run, latest flip buzz

The latest recruiting intel inside

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7/30/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Ten most intriguing recruiting visits this weekend

Ten most intriguing recruiting visits this weekend

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart is set to visit LSU this weekend.

7/25/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rankings Spotlight: Five positions with the tightest battles at the top

Rankings Spotlight: Five positions with the tightest battles at the top

Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng is currently the highest-ranked linebacker but Riley Pettijohn is nipping at his heels.

7/17/24
 • Adam Friedman
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
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.

7/3/24
 • Adam Friedman
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
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.

7/2/24
 • Adam Gorney
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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6/18/24
 • Jeremy Birmingham
The latest on five-star Elijah Griffin after his Georgia visit

The latest on five-star Elijah Griffin after his Georgia visit

Five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin recaps his weekend visit to Georgia.

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6/17/24
 • Jed May
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.

6/14/24
 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Miami is the biggest threat to Georgia for Elijah Griffin

Fact or Fiction: Miami is the biggest threat to Georgia for Elijah Griffin

More than 60 percent of all logged FutureCasts project five-star DT Elijah Griffin to Georgia.

6/9/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Five-star DL Elijah Griffin recaps official visit to Miami

Five-star DL Elijah Griffin recaps official visit to Miami

Griffin impressed with atmosphere at Miami

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6/9/24
 • Marcus Benjamin
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.

6/7/24
 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will land both five-star DTs in the 2025 Rivals250

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will land both five-star DTs in the 2025 Rivals250

Five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin is ranked No. 7 in the 2025 Rivals250.

5/31/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 defensive linemen

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

Four-star Florida State commitment Javion Hilson has worked his way into the five-star conversation this offseason.

5/31/24
 • Adam Friedman
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
The latest from five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin

The latest from five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin

UGASports has the latest on Georgia's pursuit of five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin.

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5/15/24
 • Jed May
Fact or Fiction: Tavien St. Clair is in the mix for No. 1 QB spot in 2025

Fact or Fiction: Tavien St. Clair is in the mix for No. 1 QB spot in 2025

Four-star Tavien St. Clair committed to Ohio State last June.

4/28/24
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: USC appears to be re-emerging as elite program

Tuesdays with Gorney: USC appears to be re-emerging as elite program

Lincoln Riley has put an increased emphasis on improving USC's defense this offseason.

3/26/24
 • Adam Gorney
5-star DL Elijah Griffin falling in love with all aspects of UGA

5-star DL Elijah Griffin falling in love with all aspects of UGA

Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin recaps his weekend at Georgia.

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3/18/24
 • Jed May
Five-star 2025 D-Lineman Elijah Griffin blown away by visit to Miami

Five-star 2025 D-Lineman Elijah Griffin blown away by visit to Miami

Five-star interior defensive lineman has raves of Miami after visit

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3/8/24
 • Marcus Benjamin
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 DL rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 DL rankings

Five-star Justus Terry is the top-ranked defensive lineman in the 2025 Rivals250.

2/29/24
 • Adam Friedman
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250?

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is currently ranked No. 2 in the 2025 Rivals250.

2/25/24
 • Staff
How things stand with the top 10 defensive linemen in the 2025 class

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

Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin ranks No. 4 in the 2025 Rivals250.

2/23/24
 • 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
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Five-star athlete Terry Bussey will be visiting Georgia this weekend.

1/26/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Five-star receiver Ryan Williams is making a key visit to Alabama this weekend.

1/19/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Best storylines among new state rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Best storylines among new state rankings

Four-star receiver Andrew Marsh is part of a loaded 2025 class in the state of Texas.

12/15/23
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 D-linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 D-linemen

Five-star Elijah Griffin is the top-ranked defensive lineman in the 2025 Rivals250.

12/14/23
 • Adam Friedman
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250?

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

12/10/23
 • Staff