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Portal preview: Top defensive transfers available

Portal preview: Top defensive transfers available

Alabama defensive lineman Jaheim Oatis has announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Recruiter of the Year: Texas A&M's Elijah Robinson

Rivals Recruiter of the Year: Texas A&M's Elijah Robinson

The Aggies' assistant head coach was instrumental in lifting Texas A&M to this year's team recruiting title.

 • Adam Friedman
UA All-America Game: Mid-week progress report

UA All-America Game: Mid-week progress report

Walter Nolen's hype is well-deserved.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2022 LB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2022 LB rankings

CJ Hicks, the nation's top-ranked outside linebacker, leads an impressive pair of commits for Ohio State.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Which former five-stars will we regret dropping?

Rivals Rankings Week: Which former five-stars will we regret dropping?

Four-star linebacker Shawn Murphy committed to Alabama in July.

 • Staff
Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 21-40 in the 2022 Rivals250

Recruiting Spotlight: Nos. 21-40 in the 2022 Rivals250

Five-star Raleek Brown committed to Oklahoma in February.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: LSU is a slight front-runner for Julian Armella

Fact or Fiction: LSU is a slight front-runner for Julian Armella

Five-star Julian Armella is the top-ranked offensive lineman in the 2022 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the States: No. 8 Ohio

Ranking the States: No. 8 Ohio

CJ Hicks is one of two five-star linebackers from Ohio.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2022 LB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2022 LB rankings

The recruitment of elite LB Harold Perkins is one to watch.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: Programs with most Rivals250 commits

Rivals Rankings Week: Programs with most Rivals250 commits

Five-star quarterback Walker Howard is one of 10 future LSU Tigers represented in the Rivals250.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking at the 2022 rankings

Tuesdays with Gorney: Looking at the 2022 rankings

Adam Gorney gives his thoughts on topics surrounding the new 2022 Rivals250, including RB Branson Robinson.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2022 Five-Star Countdown

Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2022 Five-Star Countdown

We kick off our 2022 Rivals Rankings Week on Monday with a countdown of the 29 five-stars.

 • Dave Berry, Adam Gorney, Woody Wommack
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 11-20

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 11-20

Five-star Penn State commit Dani Dennis-Sutton reminds Mike Farrell of a current USC star.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top five linebackers

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Top five linebackers

Four-star Jaylen Sneed led an impressive group of linebackers at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Fact or Fiction: Seminoles should feel good about chances with five-star WR

Fact or Fiction: Seminoles should feel good about chances with five-star WR

Five-star receiver Kevin Coleman is ranked No. 20 in the 2022 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Programs with top commit performances

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Programs with top commit performances

CJ Hicks was part of an impressive Ohio State contingent at the Five-Star Challenge.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Five-Star Challenge: RBs vs. LBs

Five-Star Challenge: RBs vs. LBs

Check out the best action from the top running backs and linebackers in one-on-ones at the Five-Star Challenge.

 • David Berry
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: 10 rankings questions we hope to answer

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: 10 rankings questions we hope to answer

Rivals analysts are eager to see how Clemson commit Cade Klubnik performs on this big stage.

 • Adam Friedman
Spiegelman's Takeaways: Future 50

Spiegelman's Takeaways: Future 50

Recruiting thoughts and notes from Future 50 at IMG Academy

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most Rivals250 prospects

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most Rivals250 prospects

Julian Armella is Florida's top player. The Sunshine State, usually the top producer, follows Texas at this point.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2022 LB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2022 LB rankings

Utah commit Aisea Moa earned his fourth star in the latest refresh of the rankings for the 2022 class.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the new five-stars

Four prospects have joined the five-star ranks after the latest update to the Rivals250 for the 2022 class.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down the five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down the five-stars

The highly anticipated rankings update for the 2022 class is here. Today, we counted down the five-stars.

 • Adam Gorney and Dave Berry
Gabe Powers earns coveted fifth star in new Rivals rankings update

Gabe Powers earns coveted fifth star in new Rivals rankings update

Ohio State now has four five-star commits, with the latest one being longtime pledge Gabe Powers.

 • Joseph Hastings
Powers thrilled coming out of his long-awaited official

Powers thrilled coming out of his long-awaited official

It was a short trip for linebacker commit Gabe Powers but a long time coming for his Ohio State official visit

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 • Kevin Noon
Powers excited to reconnect on his visit

Powers excited to reconnect on his visit

Gabe Powers wasted little time to get on campus for the Buckeyes even with an official still to come.

 • Kevin Noon
Standouts from along West Coast impress at Rivals Camp Series in L.A.

Standouts from along West Coast impress at Rivals Camp Series in L.A.

Linebacker Siale Esera impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Los Angeles.

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 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Tuesdays with Gorney: Brandon Inniss high on Sooners

Tuesdays with Gorney: Brandon Inniss high on Sooners

Five-star receiver Brandon Inniss appears to be high on the Oklahoma Sooners.

 • Adam Gorney
Standouts from across Northeast impress at Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey

Standouts from across Northeast impress at Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey

Boston College commit Joseph Griffin impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey.

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 • Adam Friedman and Josh Helmholdt
Fact or Fiction: Gabe Powers has a strong case to be No. 1 OLB

Fact or Fiction: Gabe Powers has a strong case to be No. 1 OLB

Four-star linebacker Gabe Powers committed to Ohio State last August.

 • Adam Gorney
Teams that should be pleased after Rivals Camp Series in Indy

Teams that should be pleased after Rivals Camp Series in Indy

Dillon Tatum, who won defensive back MVP honors on Sunday, could be headed to Michigan State.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Camp Series Indianapolis: Top defensive performers

Rivals Camp Series Indianapolis: Top defensive performers

Gabe Powers was one of two Ohio State linebacker commits that impressed on Sunday.

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 • Staff
Rivals Camp Series Indy: RBs vs. LBs part two

Rivals Camp Series Indy: RBs vs. LBs part two

Part two focuses on the top linebackers in one-on-ones against the running backs.

 • David Berry
Rivals Camp Series Indianapolis: Top offensive performers

Rivals Camp Series Indianapolis: Top offensive performers

Offensive lineman and Ohio State commit continues to improve, and his work paid off with a Rivals Camp MVP award.

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 • Staff
Fact or Fiction: Nebraska is  team to beat for four-star QB MJ Morris

Fact or Fiction: Nebraska is team to beat for four-star QB MJ Morris

Four-star quarterback MJ Morris had an excellent visit to Nebraska.

 • Adam Gorney
Powers wants to surround himself with the top class in 2022

Powers wants to surround himself with the top class in 2022

Gabe Powers wants to compete, no matter what what it is from football to recruiting to anything else.

 • Kevin Noon
The Friedman Awards: Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

The Friedman Awards: Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

Four-star quarterback Dante Moore impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis.

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 • Adam Friedman
Standouts from across Midwest impress at Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

Standouts from across Midwest impress at Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis

Four-star Kaden Saunders took home Wide Receiver MVP honors at Sunday's Rivals Camp Series in Indianapolis.

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 • Woody Wommack
Gabe Powers confirms visit, and talks DE position rumors

Gabe Powers confirms visit, and talks DE position rumors

Game Powers provides some insight to the June 4th weekend and talks DE rumors.

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 • Carson MacRae
Five Big Ten programs off to a hot start for 2022

Five Big Ten programs off to a hot start for 2022

Five-star CJ Hicks is part of a stellar Ohio State recruiting class.

 • Adam Gorney
Making the Case: Four-star LB Jalon Walker

Making the Case: Four-star LB Jalon Walker

The prospect from North Carolina is ready to announce March 28.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2022 linebacker rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2022 linebacker rankings

Five-star linebacker CJ Hicks committed to Ohio State last May.

 • Chad Simmons
Eight Buckeye commits are members of the new Rivals250

Eight Buckeye commits are members of the new Rivals250

Eight future Buckeyes are in the new Rivals250, with a handful of them being top 55 overall junior prospects.

 • Joseph Hastings
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on updated Rivals250 rankings

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on updated Rivals250 rankings

Five-star Quinn Ewers remains securely at the top of the Rivals250 rankings.

 • Mike Farrell
Multiple Buckeye pledges and targets react to the dead period's extension

Multiple Buckeye pledges and targets react to the dead period's extension

Football prospects are none too pleased with the dead period being pushed back yet again.

 • Andy Anders/Joseph Hastings
Looking ahead to storylines for 2022 National Signing Day

Looking ahead to storylines for 2022 National Signing Day

USC hopes to continue to build momentum, and the commitment of 2022 five-star Domani Jackson doesn't hurt.

 • Chad Simmons
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on uncommitted 2022 5-stars

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on uncommitted 2022 5-stars

California CB Domani Jackson has a top six, but USC may have a leg up.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruits predict the outcome of the Alabama-Ohio State game

Recruits predict the outcome of the Alabama-Ohio State game

Over a dozen Ohio State commits and targets share their predictions for tonight's national championship game.

 • Andy Anders/Joseph Hastings
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2022 LB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2022 LB rankings

Five-star linebacker CJ Hicks committed to Ohio State in May.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings Week: Which schools dominate Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Which schools dominate Rivals250?

Ohio State has a commanding lead in the 2022 Rivals250 rankings with commits such as CJ Hicks.

 • Adam Friedman
Ohio State's 2022 commits and targets who are in the updated Rivals250

Ohio State's 2022 commits and targets who are in the updated Rivals250

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at Ohio State's commits and key targets who are in the updated 2022 Rivals250.

 • Joseph Hastings
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on updated 2022 Rivals250 rankings

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on updated 2022 Rivals250 rankings

Ohio State quarterback commit Quinn Ewers is the new No. 1 prospect in the 2022 Rivals250.

 • Mike Farrell
Midwest Spotlight: Five biggest questions heading in to rankings week

Midwest Spotlight: Five biggest questions heading in to rankings week

Ohio State commit Zenuae Michalski is primed to make a jump in next week's rankings release.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Where Ohio State commits are playing this week (10/9 and 10/10)

Where Ohio State commits are playing this week (10/9 and 10/10)

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at where Ohio State's commits are going to be playing on Friday and Saturday.

 • Joseph Hastings
Where Ohio State's commits are playing this week (Oct. 2)

Where Ohio State's commits are playing this week (Oct. 2)

BuckeyeGrove takes a look at where each of Ohio State's commits will be playing this weekend.

 • Joseph Hastings
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 11-20

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 11-20

No. 20 Jeadyn Lukus' playing style might remind some of Clemson DB Trayvon Mullen.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Where Ohio State commits are playing this week (9/18)

Where Ohio State commits are playing this week (9/18)

Check out where Ohio State's commits are playing this week and what their team's records are for the season.

 • Joseph Hastings
Ohio State commits, targets react to there being Big Ten football this year

Ohio State commits, targets react to there being Big Ten football this year

Over a dozen Ohio State commits and targets react to the Big Ten's decision to start their football season next month.

 • Joseph Hastings
Defensive targets in the initial 2022 Rivals250 rankings

Defensive targets in the initial 2022 Rivals250 rankings

Taking a snapshot of the Gophers' defensive targets featured in the initial 2022 Rivals250

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 • Sean Williams
Rivals Rankings Week: Who will be the next five-star LB in 2022?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who will be the next five-star LB in 2022?

Will Maryland's Jaishawn Barham earn a fifth star?

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings Week: Initial 2022 LB rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Initial 2022 LB rankings

Five-star CJ Hicks is No. 4 in the country and committed to Ohio State, which is dominating LB recruiting in 2022.

 • Chad Simmons
Fact or Fiction: Jalen Milroe will be next Jalen Hurts at Alabama

Fact or Fiction: Jalen Milroe will be next Jalen Hurts at Alabama

Jalen Milroe committed to Alabama this week.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Ohio State building potentially all-time best LB class in 2022

Ohio State building potentially all-time best LB class in 2022

Ohio State landed its 3rd LB commit in the 2022 class on Tuesday, and all three rank among the top 21 overall.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on the initial 2022 Rivals250

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on the initial 2022 Rivals250

Walter Nolen is a solid No. 1 as we unveil our first Rivals250 for the 2022 class.

 • Mike Farrell
Buckeye commits react to the Big Ten postponing its football season

Buckeye commits react to the Big Ten postponing its football season

Ohio State commits react to the Big Ten's announcement that it has postponed the 2020-2021 fall sports season.

 • Dave Lackford/Joseph Hastings
Four-star LB Gabe Powers opens up about decision to commit to Ohio State

Four-star LB Gabe Powers opens up about decision to commit to Ohio State

Ohio State's newest member of their 2022 class is Gabe Powers, who spoke with BuckeyeGrove about his commitment.

 • Joseph Hastings
Buckeye momentum continues with Gabe Powers’ commitment

Buckeye momentum continues with Gabe Powers’ commitment

Four-star LB Gabe Powers has committed to Ohio State, giving the Buckeye's the best recruiting class in 2022.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Commitment analysis: What 2022 four-star OLB Gabe Powers brings to the Shoe

Commitment analysis: What 2022 four-star OLB Gabe Powers brings to the Shoe

Ohio State has just added another elite linebacker to its 2022 class in the form of in-state four-star Gabe Powers.

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 • Dave Lackford
Buckeyes land an in-state star for 2022

Buckeyes land an in-state star for 2022

A huge pick up for the Buckeyes as they have landed Marysville (Ohio) linebacker star Gabe Powers.

 • Kevin Noon
2022 LB details virtual visit with Ohio State, relationship with the staff

2022 LB details virtual visit with Ohio State, relationship with the staff

Priority 2022 LB details virtual visit with the Buckeyes, relationship with Ryan Day and Al Washington, and more.

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 • Joseph Hastings
Midwest Spotlight: Biggest fall rankings questions

Midwest Spotlight: Biggest fall rankings questions

Blake Fisher's pursuit of a fifth star is just one of many storylines for the high school season in the Midwest.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals begins unveiling top 100 in class of 2022

Rivals begins unveiling top 100 in class of 2022

Julian Armella is one of the first 10 five-stars in the 2022 class.

 • Mike Farrell
Powers a highly coveted Ohio star

Powers a highly coveted Ohio star

Marysville star Gabe Powers might be Ohio's top prospect in the 2022 class. He gives the latest on his recruitment.

 • Marc Givler
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 weight room, elite 2022 prospects; playmakers

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 weight room, elite 2022 prospects; playmakers

Oklahoma is the clear power lifter in the Big 12.

 • Mike Farrell
Sophomore LB Gabe Powers On What Stands Out About Notre Dame

Sophomore LB Gabe Powers On What Stands Out About Notre Dame

Notre Dame extended an offer to 2022 LB Gabe Powers in January.

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 • Mike Singer
Top 2022 LB Powers has plenty of options including West Virginia

Top 2022 LB Powers has plenty of options including West Virginia

Marysville (Oh.) 2022 outside linebacker Gabe Powers has time on his side.

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 • Keenan Cummings
OFFER ANALYSIS: UK offers one of the nation's top 2022 linebackers

OFFER ANALYSIS: UK offers one of the nation's top 2022 linebackers

Kentucky recently became one of the latest schools to offer linebacker and Class of 2022 prospect Gabe Powers.

 • Justin Rowland
2022 Ohio LB surprised by Pitt offer

2022 Ohio LB surprised by Pitt offer

Gabe Powers picked up a Pitt offer last week.

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 • Jim Hammett
10 to watch in Ohio in 2022

10 to watch in Ohio in 2022

Ohio's class of 2022 looks to have some quality depth early on, here are 10 who have impressed this fall.

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 • Marc Givler
Recent in-state offer talks Ohio State visit

Recent in-state offer talks Ohio State visit

Class of 2022 LB Gabe Powers talks about his weekend visit to Ohio State

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 • Alex Gleitman
Rising 2022 LB Gabe Powers Has 'Unbelievable' Michigan Visit

Rising 2022 LB Gabe Powers Has 'Unbelievable' Michigan Visit

Ohio linebacker Gabe Powers talks Michigan.

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 • EJ Holland