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.
Five-Star Tracker: Where are they now
Jadeveon Clowney is the real deal, but other five-stars have not been so fortunate. Find out how recent five-stars are faring.
Waiting game: California prospects in no hurry
Like most of California's top prospects, 5-star safety Su'a Cravens has yet to make his college choice. Why hasn't the trend of committing early hit t
Junior Days have class of 2013 off to fast start
More than ever, top prospects such as Daniel McMillian are committing while still juniors in high school. Recent history says many will change their m
Big-money recruiting wars on rise for assistants
Assistant coaches such as Chad Morris are getting big bucks in part because of their impact on recruiting. But do recruits really notice when a school
Pac-12 position rankings breakdown
The Cal recruiting class took some late hits, but its WR class led by Bryce Treggs is tops in the Pac-12. Check out the full Pac-12 breakdown.
First class can be key for new coaches
The pressure on new coaches such as Texas A&M's Kevin Sumlin to turn things around makes their first recruiting classes more important than ever. Who
Top recruiters by conference
Greg Mattison helped Michigan reel in a top 10 class with his efforts. Rivals.com goes deep into every conference to name our top recruiters for each
Roundtable: Recapping National Signing Day
Rivals.com analysts recap National Signing Day in this week's roundtable, including NSD's most impressive college coach. Stanford's David Shaw plays h
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Pac-12
Five-star Ellis McCarthy leads a UCLA group that rose up the rankings late and could turn the Bruins around. We break down all the Pac-12 classes.
Southern California Football Signing Day Rapid Reaction
SouthernCaliforniaPreps.com breaks down all of the 2012 National Signing Day action from the region. Read on to find out why UCLA scored big with its
Signing Day 2012: The top 25 teams
Alabama reeled in another top class, led by running back T.J. Yeldon. See where your favorite team stacked up on National Signing Day as we break down
Coaching chaos among 2012 class memories
Thanks to players such as Eddie Goldman, the 2012 class will go down as one of the best collection of defensive linemen in recent memory.
National Signing Day: Top storylines
National Signing Day is Wednesday, and Rivals.com analysts provide a region-by-region glance of the top storylines. Atop the list: Can Alabama coach N
UCLA among late surprises in final days
Rivals.com analysts debate the biggest team surprises as National Signing Day nears, and the late push from new UCLA coach Jim Mora has gained plenty
Recruiting blitz: Ranking the classes
Nick Saban's Crimson Tide could sign another top class, but there is still work to be done. We run down recruiting across the country and predict orde
Rivalries run strong on the recruiting trail
Rivalries don't end simply because the games are over. Get inside for a look at the best new and renewed recruiting rivalries for 2012 and beyond, inc
Pac-12 recruiting blitz: New staffs settle in
The coaching moves in the Pac-12 have made things less clear for Shaq Thompson and other top prospects. We go around the conference in the Pac-12 blit
Moras NFL experience draws talent to UCLA
Jim Mora's NFL background is making top prospects look at UCLA differently. And the veteran recruiters on his staff are closing the deal.
USC surviving, even thriving, despite sanctions
This was supposed to be the first year recruiting sanctions hurt USC. So how is Lane Kiffin putting together another star-studded class? It's about qu
Long-term deals are far from guarantees
Pick a school, not a coach. Top recruits such as Pitt QB commit Chad Voytik quickly learn long-term contracts do not guarantee long-term stability in
D-line dominance rewarded in rankings
The 2012 spotlight shifted toward the D-line after 11 of 32 five-star spots, including new addition Ondre Pipkins of Kansas City, in the final Rivals1
Cals stellar class beginning to crumble
Cal was in the national spotlight only 10 days ago after landing three top recruits during the Army Bowl. But after assistant Tosh Lupoi's decision to
Column: McCarthy a game-changer for UCLA
COLUMN: As news of five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy broke late Monday evening, one phrase came to mind: Game changer.
Five-star talks about switch
Five-star Ellis McCarthy committed to Cal at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl but after defensive line coach Tosh Lupoi left the Golden Bears for Washi
Cal recruits react to loss of Lupoi
Cal recruits react to Monday's surprising news that assistant coach Tosh Lupoi, the 2010 Rivals.com recruiter of the year, has left the program for Wa
With Lupoi gone, what happens to this class
What happens to Cal football's recruiting class with the departure of Tosh Lupoi?
Treggs talks Lupoi departure
Bryce Treggs talks about the departure of defensive line coach and super recruiter Tosh Lupoi.
Roundtable: Expectations for signing day
With National Signing Day in the headlights now, Rivals.com analysts look ahead to some anticipated surprises and storylines - such as the choice of S
PODCAST: Zach Kline joins The Bear Republic
2012 Cal football signee Zach Kline takes time out of moving in to Clark Kerr to join the best Cal podcast on the net for an in-depth interview.
Farrells Army Bowl Week Awards
Ondre Pipkins was a hit on and off the field at the U.S. Army Bowl, so it's no surprise he is well represented as Mike Farrell hands out his awards fo
Bears get visit from another All-American
The Cal football program will get an official visit from another US Army All-American.
Five-star could take some visits
Ellis McCarthy committed to Cal during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on Saturday but there is already chatter that the five-star defensive tackle co
McCarthy talks Cal commitment
Ellis McCarthy talks more in-depth about his commitment to the California Golden Bears football program.
Army Bowl: Game breakdown
Running back Mike Davis made the most of limited touches in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was one of several prospects matching their hype in th
Seymour huge for USC
SAN ANTONIO, TX - While USC didn't have an avalanche of commitments at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Saturday, quality is much more important than q
Louisville, Cal, Miami among big winners
By landing Charlotte (N.C.) Phillip O'Berry's Nick Dawson and a couple of other stars, Louisville was among the biggest winners at Saturday's U.S. Arm
Lupoi not done yet
Tosh Lupoi has his sights set on his remaining targets in San Antonio, including Arik Armstead and Darius Hamilton.
Bears Snag Five-Star
The Cal football team and Tosh Lupoi snag another five-star in Ellis McCarthy.
Cal lands five-star DT McCarthy
Saturday at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy from Monrovia, Calif., committed to Cal over USC, Oregon and man
Army Bowl: What to watch
Geno Smith and the talented East secondary will face a tough West receiving corps in Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl. That's just one storyline
West team: Thursdays practice report
Jabari Ruffin understands the task coaches have in letting players have fun - yet not so much fun that they aren't prepared for the Army Bowl on Satur
McCarthy, Hamilton talk Bears
VIDEO: Ellis McCarthy hits the field, and talks Cal recruiting with BearTerritory.
Dozier Ready to Compete
Cedric Dozier may have gotten to San Antonio late, but he's making up for lost time.
HD Video: Ellis McCarthy Army practice highlights
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Monrovia (Calif.) five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy has been one of the top performers during Army Bowl practices. Check out
Tuesday USC Army All-American Notebook
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Tuesday's West Army All-American practice was a battle of wills between the defensive and offensive lines. Monday, the offensive
Army Bowl: West Tuesday top performers
After a rough first day, OL Mike Matthews bounced back to make Mike Farrell's list of Tuesday's top performers for the West squad at the U.C. Army All
Shittu could be part of huge package deal
Five-star Aziz Shittu said after Tuesday's Army Bowl practice that he along with fellow five-star Ellis McCarthy and four-star Arik Armstead have seri
Army Bowl: West top performers
Kansas City (Mo.) Park Hill defensive tackle Ondre Pipkins is too much to handle in the middle on opening day of practice. He leads the list of top pe
Monday USC Army All-American Notebook
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Last year, the West offensive line gave up 12 quarterback sacks. That set an Army All-American Bowl record that will not be broke
Simmons solid, but injured
SAN ANTONIO, TX - During Monday Army Bowl practice Encino (Calif.) Crespi five-star offensive tackle Jordan Simmons went down following a collision at
McCarthy has a new leader
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Monrovia (Calif.) five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy has a new leader among his list of college choices. McCarthy, who had U
Army Bowl: Top 10 stories to follow
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week has arrived and Rivals.com analyst Mike Farrell reviews the top 10 storylines. No. 1 prospect Dorial Green-Beckha
An Army of Trojan All-Americans
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 U.S. Army All-American Bowl
West mail: Pac-12 staffs take shape
What is Jim Mora doing to get UCLA headed in the right direction? What is the first order of business for Todd Graham at ASU? Adam Gorney breaks it do
Video: McCarthys last game
MONROVIA, CA - Five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy won his second straight CIF Championship ring Saturday. Here are exclusive highlights from h
McCarthy goes back to back then looks ahead
MONROVIA, CA - After beating San Gabriel 53-14 in a second half landslide victory, Ellis McCarthy will leave Monrovia High School a two time CIF State
Recruiting must go on
It is players and winning football that will put fans into the seats. The best way of getting fans back to the Rose Bowl is good, exciting players tha
Treggs makes a big move
Bryce Treggs moves from No. 100 to No. 73 in the latest Rivals100 rankings.
Five-star recaps Arizona State visit
Arizona State has moved up the list for Shaq Thompson after his weekend visit but the five-star safety from Sacramento (Calif.) Grant probably isn't d
Video: McCarthy battles flu and triple teams
MONROVIA, CA - Ellis McCarthy was sick during Monrovia's win over South Pasadena Thursday night. McCarthy had the flu, he also had double and triple t
Top six changes for McCarthy
MONROVIA, CA - Sick with the flu Thursday, five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy still played a big role in helping the Wildcats win a Rio Hondo L
Kevon Seeing More of USC
Pasadena (Calif.) four-star cornerback Kevon Seymour woke up for church Sunday exhausted. While Seymour didn't play a game Saturday, he attended the l
A Big Game, Unofficially
USC has yet to host an official visit this season, but with a capacity crowd expected to fill the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Saturday when the No.
Roundtable: Programs find stability
Several coaches are finding recruiting easier now that their seat isn't so hot. Count Georgia's Mark Richt among the coaches enjoying more stability t
West whispers: Six stand out for Peat
A handful of programs currently stand out to Tempe (Ariz.) Corona Del Sol five-star OT Andrus Peat. Rivals.com's Adam Gorney has the latest on that an
West mailbag: Ducks in it with top prospects
Are Chip Kelly's Oregon Ducks on the verge of reeling in the Pac-12's top recruiting class? Adam Gorney breaks it down in the West Coast recruiting ma
Oregon in duel over Foster
Oregon hosted an all-star group of recruits over the weekend including a slough Rivals' 100 occupants, and gained two commitments in the process. They
Army All-American returns from Autzen
MONROVIA, CA - A day removed from his official visit to Oregon, five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy was presented a U.S. Army All-American Bowl
Army All-American McCarthy names new leader
It has been a hectic few days for five-star DT Ellis McCarthy, who not only made news by receiving his Army jersey but also on the recruiting front wh
Big visit weekend for Oregon
The Oregon Ducks will play ASU on the field Saturday night, but in the stands will be some VIP attendees in Oregon's biggest recruiting weekend of the
Around the West: Big numbers for Bruggman
Phoenix (Ariz.) Brophy Prep junior QB Tyler Bruggman recently picked up another offer and is featured by Adam Gorney in this week's Around the West.
West whispers: Californias best still looking
It could become an interesting few months leading up to National Signing Day in California with top prospects such as five-star defensive tackle Ellis
Armstead to show DL skills at Army Bowl
Elk Grove (Calif.) Pleasant Grove standout and U.S. Army All-American Arik Armstead discusses the honor and his football future.
Recruit of the Week: Ellis McCarthy
The latest Recruit of the Week features Ellis McCarthy, a DT from Monrovia, Calif., who is ranked in the top 10 nationally.
Video: Ellis McCarthy, the hit
Monrovia (Calif.) five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy was a hit in his first senior game against Glendora High School Thursday. McCarthy was a h
Five-star sets first official visit
MONROVIA, CA - Defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy opened the season with a bang. Playing against a Glendora team that beat Monrovia 21-7 last season, the
The Evolution of Ellis
Monrovia (Calif.) defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy was a recruit before he was a star football player. Four years ago, a Bishop Amat High School track
Video: Zeus is Loose
Monrovia (Calif.) five-star defensive lineman Ellis McCarthy got his first taste of inter squad football Thursday. USCFootball.com has exclusive video
Five-star still at six
Monrovia (Calif.) five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy has six top schools, but those six schools are not his final options. While McCarthy is in
Rival regions: SoCal vs. NorCal
Sure, Southern California is a recruiting hotbed. But right now, it's not even the most talent-laden area in its own state, as stars such as Zach Klin
2011 Southern California Defensive Tackle Watchlist Part Two
Monrovia's Ellis McCarthy is a man among boys at the high school level, and the mammoth defensive tackle has a chance to one day dominate the game on
Rivals.coms All-Camp Team - Defense
Heading into our next set of evaluation meetings and a new set of rankings due at the end of August, here is a look at our all-camp defense from the s
Summer wrap series: The strong men
The Rivals.com summer wrap series continues today with the biggest and strongest prospects this summer, led by Zach Banner, one of the biggest prospec
Surprise teams highlight team recruiting rankings
Once again as Rivals.com releases its first team rankings of the recruiting year, Texas is on top as Mack Brown and his staff got off to their usual q
McCarthy to make Fall visits
The Opening in Beaverton played host to many of the nations top football recruits. One of the best of the group was Monrovia five-star Ellis McCarthy,
What we learned: The Opening
Five-star Landon Collins certainly showed his talent at The Opening last week, but some five-star prospects were not as dominating as they should have
Calif. ranking strong at multiple positions
The top player in the California preseason Top 100 is defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy, but the state is loaded at several positions.
Ruffin the recruiter gets good news
Jabari Ruffin of Downey (Calif.) has been all over the map this summer, showing exactly why he is rated as the nation's number four outside linebacker
The Opening: Day 2 notes
One of the great things so far about The Opening is that it's so loaded with talent that no one slacks off. But Pio Vatuvei doesn't need to worry abou
McCarthy breaks down recruiting
Other programs are involved but it appears two Pac-12 teams will battle it out for five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy, who said Thursday at The
From the road: The Opening
Questions come nearly every day for Bri'onte Dunn about whether he's still committed to Ohio State, which again became a hot topic at the first day of
Will questions get answered in Oregon
We look ahead to The Opening, an event that will feature five-star Ellis McCarthy and other top players from across the country.
USC Rising Starr
The Rising Stars Camp has provided a platform annually for some of the nation's top talent, committed and uncommitted. This week was no different; wi
Recruiting Special: Talent on the Line
For the past three years, the West Coast has suffered through a drought of offensive line talent. The numbers have been few, and the talent has been s
Two visits penciled in for five-star
Standing 6-foot-5 and tipping the scales at 307-pounds, Monrovia (Calif.) Monrovia five-star defensive tackle Ellis McCarthy has had quite the Evaluat
Line groups stand out in position rankings
The Rivals.com positional rankings have been released and they are highlighted by a stellar crop of defensive and offensive linemen, led by the nation
Roundtable: Stoops among best
What is it about Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops that makes him such a strong recruiter? Rivals.com analysts debate that topic, along with several others, i
Roundtable: Stanford goes nationwide
New Stanford coach David Shaw has been beating the heavyweights on the recruiting trail, turning in one of the most impressive offseasons so far among