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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
Ohio State, Tyler Bowen resetting offensive line board ahead of busy spring

Ohio State, Tyler Bowen resetting offensive line board ahead of busy spring

Tyler Bowen has reset the offensive line recruiting board at Ohio State in the month he's been with the Buckeyes.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
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: Roundtable on the 2026 rankings

Rivals250 Release: Roundtable on the 2026 rankings

Five-star Boobie Feaster is the third-ranked wide receiver in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Three predictions: QB, OL rankings, Alabama lands TE

Three predictions: QB, OL rankings, Alabama lands TE

The QB rankings in 2026 will be hotly debated throughout the cycle, as Faizon Brandon currently sits in the lead.

 • Adam Gorney
Tyler Bowen making good first impression on Ohio State recruiting targets

Tyler Bowen making good first impression on Ohio State recruiting targets

COLUMBUS—Ohio State still hasn't officially announced the hiring of Tyler Bowen but the Buckeyes new offensive line

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
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
Georgia has ammunition for another star-studded recruiting class in 2026

Georgia has ammunition for another star-studded recruiting class in 2026

Intel, forecasts, and recruiting scoop on Georgia and the Dawgs' top 2026 targets

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Must-get recruiting targets for each SEC program

Must-get recruiting targets for each SEC program

The Georgia Bulldogs would very much like to regain the commitment of five-star quarterback Jared Curtis.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Must-get recruiting targets for each Big Ten program

Must-get recruiting targets for each Big Ten program

Ohio State really needs to add a standout defensive lineman such as Deuce Geralds in its 2026 class.

 • Greg Smith
Mizzou Recruiting Notebook: Updates on 2026 OTs; Final January visits

Mizzou Recruiting Notebook: Updates on 2026 OTs; Final January visits

With the NCAA Contact Period closed, six targets recapped recent conversations with Missouri staffers.

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 • Kenny Van Doren
Rivals250 Release: Breaking down the No. 1 at each offensive position

Rivals250 Release: Breaking down the No. 1 at each offensive position

Five-star Tennessee commit Faizon Brandon is the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr., Greg Smith, Sam Spiegelman
DSA Inside Read: Monday Rudown

DSA Inside Read: Monday Rudown

Today ont eh Inside Read, Jackson Catwell top 6, 2026 QB thoughts, and some coaching rumors.

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 • Scott Reed
Recruiting Rumor Mill: New offers shaking up high-profile recruitments

Recruiting Rumor Mill: New offers shaking up high-profile recruitments

A pair of Big Ten programs are emerging in the recruitment of five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons.

 • 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
Ranking the Contenders: Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell's top six

Ranking the Contenders: Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell's top six

Rivals' Greg Smith ranks the contenders for five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell after he dropped his top six.

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 • Greg Smith
Predicting where the top uncommitted OL in the 2026 Rivals250 will sign

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

Five-star offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell is the top-ranked prospect in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
The latest on No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell

The latest on No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell

UGASports has the latest on Georgia's pursuit of No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell.

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 • Jed May
Jackson Cantwell watches Mizzou honor Olympic father during latest visit

Jackson Cantwell watches Mizzou honor Olympic father during latest visit

Five-star Jackson Cantwell got to enjoy his father, Christian Cantwell, be honored at Mizzou Arena on Saturday.

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 • Kenny Van Doren
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
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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Mike Elko and the Aggies impress five-star targets, in-state blue-chippers

Mike Elko and the Aggies impress five-star targets, in-state blue-chippers

More inside on the five-star recruiting weekend at Texas A&M

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Early returns from weekend Junior Days

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Early returns from weekend Junior Days

A new offer from Georgia could be something to watch for high four-star receiver Tristen Keys.

 • Adam Gorney
Jackson Cantwell, Immanuel Iheanacho lead five-star weekend at Texas A&M

Jackson Cantwell, Immanuel Iheanacho lead five-star weekend at Texas A&M

More inside on the big recruiting weekend ahead in College Station

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 • Sam Spiegelman
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.

 • 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.

 • John Garcia, Jr. and Greg Smith
UA Next: Rankings questions after Monday's practice

UA Next: Rankings questions after Monday's practice

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

 • Greg Smith
UA Next: Latest rumors from Media Day

UA Next: Latest rumors from Media Day

Five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho has a Big Ten program at the top of his list.

 • John Garcia Jr.
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
Three Predictions: Notre Dame-Indiana, Jackson Cantwell, Michigan

Three Predictions: Notre Dame-Indiana, Jackson Cantwell, Michigan

Five-star offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell is the top-ranked prospect 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: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

The 2025 class is mostly in the books, so now we turn our attention to the class of 2026 with a rankings refresh.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts to the 2026 class

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts to the 2026 class

Several programs are trying to flip five-star QB Brady Smigiel away from his Florida State commitment.

 • Adam Gorney
2026 No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell talks Ohio State and Michigan visits

2026 No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell talks Ohio State and Michigan visits

The No. 1 player in the 2026 class, Jackson Cantwell, visited Ohio State and Michigan.

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 • Greg Smith
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2026 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2026 Rivals250?

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons is currently ranked No. 3 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Smith Awards: Best of the high school season

Smith Awards: Best of the high school season

QB Tavien St. Clair backed up his No. 1 ranking when Rivals watched him in person this season.

 • Greg Smith
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest chatter with signing day a month away

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest chatter with signing day a month away

Five-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng visited Michigan over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star Jackson Cantwell reacts to first Miami visit

Five-star Jackson Cantwell reacts to first Miami visit

The nation’s No. 1 player for the class of 2026 Jackson Cantwell recapped his Miami visit.

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 • Greg Smith
Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Four-star Missouri quarterback commit Matt Zollers will be visiting Penn State this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Potential flip targets coming into focus

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Potential flip targets coming into focus

Miami is making a big push to flip four-star cornerback Shamar Arnoux from his USC commitment.

 • Adam Gorney
Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Five-star Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 Rivals250, will visit Alabama this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama hosting official visitors, flip targets and elite underclassmen

Alabama hosting official visitors, flip targets and elite underclassmen

More on Alabama's star-studded visitor list for the Missouri game

 • Sam Spiegelman
Midwest Recruiting: Davis visits Mizzou, Cantwell set for Alabama visit

Midwest Recruiting: Davis visits Mizzou, Cantwell set for Alabama visit

Greg Smith recapped his trip to see Titan Davis and previewed an upcoming visit to Alabama for Jackson Cantwell.

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 • Kenny Van Doren
Midwest Analyst recaps trips to see Mizzou targets Babalola, Cantwell

Midwest Analyst recaps trips to see Mizzou targets Babalola, Cantwell

Greg Smith joins MizzouToday to discuss the latest on Tigers targets Andrew Babalola and Jackson Cantwell.

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 • Kenny Van Doren
No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell recaps UGA visit

No. 1 prospect Jackson Cantwell recaps UGA visit

Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 class, recaps last weekend's visit to Athens.

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 • Jed May
Midwest Rumor Mill: Top prospects take important visits

Midwest Rumor Mill: Top prospects take important visits

Four-star quarterback Trae Taylor visited Nebraska over the weekend.

 • Greg Smith
Teams to watch for five-star Jackson Cantwell

Teams to watch for five-star Jackson Cantwell

Greg Smith is fresh off a trip to see Jackson Cantwell and gives the latest on his recruitment.

 • Greg Smith
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Loaded weekend brings new buzz

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Loaded weekend brings new buzz

A new offer from LSU has made things interesting for four-star quarterback Peyton Houston.

 • Adam Gorney
Mizzou target Jackson Cantwell climbs to top spot in Class of 2026

Mizzou target Jackson Cantwell climbs to top spot in Class of 2026

Jackson Cantwell received a bump in the Class of 2026 Rivals250, following the reclassification of Jahkeem Stewart.

 • Kenny Van Doren
Rivals Roundtable: Discussing the weekend visits

Rivals Roundtable: Discussing the weekend visits

Anquon Fegans will be among a loaded group of recruits visiting Georgia today.

 • Staff
Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Five-star defensive lineman Javion Hilson will be visiting Florida State this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star Jackson Cantwell updates recruitment

Five-star Jackson Cantwell updates recruitment

Greg Smith caught up with five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell to get the latest on his recruitment.

 • Greg Smith
Update on five-star OL Jackson Cantwell

Update on five-star OL Jackson Cantwell

Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney discusses the latest in Jackson Cantwell's recruitment.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return from big visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return from big visits

Four-star USC commit Shamar Arnoux visited Auburn over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Roundtable: Big visits and even bigger games on deck for Week 4

Rivals Roundtable: Big visits and even bigger games on deck for Week 4

Oklahoma is playing host to a number of high-profile recruiting targets this weekend.

 • Staff
Ten most important recruiting visits on tap this weekend

Ten most important recruiting visits on tap this weekend

The word is that Alabama, Ohio State and Oklahoma have jumped to the top early for four-star DT Deuce Geralds.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: More feedback rolls in from big weekend visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: More feedback rolls in from big weekend visits

UCLA and Washington are still pursuing Florida State quarterback commit Brady Smigiel.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Roundtable: Big visits and even bigger games on deck for Week 2

Rivals Roundtable: Big visits and even bigger games on deck for Week 2

Five-star LSU commit DJ Pickett will be visiting Miami this weekend.

 • Staff
Ten biggest recruiting visits of the weekend

Ten biggest recruiting visits of the weekend

Four-star Jordan Young will be at NC State on Saturday when Tennessee comes to town.

 • Adam Gorney
Analyzing five-star OT Jackson Cantwell's round of game day visits

Analyzing five-star OT Jackson Cantwell's round of game day visits

Rivals breaks down the early visit schedule for five-star OT Jackson Cantwell.

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 • Greg Smith
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
Five Star OT Jackson Cantwell talks Oregon interest

Five Star OT Jackson Cantwell talks Oregon interest

In an exclusive interview, 2026 Five Star OT Jackson Cantwell talked at length about his Oregon interest.

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 • Scott Reed
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Five-star Immanuel Iheanacho ranks No. 5 in the updated 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2026 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in the 2026 Rivals250?

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart has had a stranglehold on the top spot in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Staff
Alabama still impressing five-star OL Jackson Cantwell

Alabama still impressing five-star OL Jackson Cantwell

The latest on five-star 2026 OL Jackson Cantwell.

 • Jack Knowlton
Respect My Decision Podcast: Interview with Jackson Cantwell's coach

Respect My Decision Podcast: Interview with Jackson Cantwell's coach

Adam Gorney interviews the coach of five-star Jackson Cantwell in this week's podcast.

 • Adam Gorney, Dave Berry
Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell discusses SEC swing

Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell discusses SEC swing

Jackson Cantwell, the No. 2 player in the 2026 Rivals250 spoke about his recent SEC swing.

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 • Greg Smith
No. 1 offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell sees a new side of Georgia

No. 1 offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell sees a new side of Georgia

Five-star 2026 offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell recaps his latest visit to Georgia.

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 • Jed May
2026 five-star OT Jackson Cantwell says LSU exceeded his expectations

2026 five-star OT Jackson Cantwell says LSU exceeded his expectations

LSU certainly made an impression on the No. 2 overall player in the 2026 class.

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 • Luke Hubbard
Star-studded group of visitors expected for Alabama's Champions Cook-Out

Star-studded group of visitors expected for Alabama's Champions Cook-Out

More on the visitors headed to Tuscaloosa

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 • 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.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell talks top schools

Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell talks top schools

Five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell spoke with Rivals about his top group of schools.

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 • Greg Smith
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.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: Gorney's Media Day takeaways

Rivals Five-Star: Gorney's Media Day takeaways

Four-star Auburn commit Malik Autry had an interesting comment about a five-star quarterback at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell goes in-depth on Nebraska, recruitment

Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell goes in-depth on Nebraska, recruitment

Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell discusses pursuit from Nebraska, relationships, timeline for a decision and more.

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 • Tim Verghese
Top 2026 OT Jackson Cantwell discusses weekend USC visit, takeaways

Top 2026 OT Jackson Cantwell discusses weekend USC visit, takeaways

Jackson Cantwell, the top-ranked offensive tackle in the 2026 class, recaps his USC visit Saturday.

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 • Ryan Young
Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell updates recruitment

Five-star OT Jackson Cantwell updates recruitment

2026 five-star OT Jackson Cantwell gave Rivals the latest with his recruitment.

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 • Greg Smith
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state for the 2026 class?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state for the 2026 class?

Five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson is the top-ranked 2026 prospect in the state of Georgia.

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

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

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart has a firm hold on the top spot in the 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho jumped up the national rankings to No. 8 in the Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

We kicked off another Rivals Rankings Week – this time focused on the 2026 class – with the Five-Star Countdown.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in 2026?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be No. 1 in 2026?

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart has won MVP honors at three Rivals Camp Series events.

 • Staff
Midwest Spotlight: Five programs off to strong starts for 2026

Midwest Spotlight: Five programs off to strong starts for 2026

Four-star running back Messiah Mickens committed to Penn State last August.

 • Greg Smith
Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?

We've released our new 2026 rankings for 27 states plus Washington D.C., and Jahkeem Stewart rules Louisiana.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Five-star Jackson Cantwell is the top-ranked offensive lineman in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Leaders emerging for top prospects

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Leaders emerging for top prospects

Four-star receiver Caleb Cunningham visited Mississippi State this week.

 • Adam Gorney
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
Ten notable offers from Notre Dame's Pot of Gold Day event

Ten notable offers from Notre Dame's Pot of Gold Day event

Four-star tight end Brock Harris was offered by Notre Dame on Sunday.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2026 class

The Rivals Rankings Week for 2026 begins today with a Five-Star Countdown, as the group has grown to seven.

 • Adam Gorney
No. 1 offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell returns to Athens

No. 1 offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell returns to Athens

Top 2026 offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell breaks down his weekend visit to Georgia.

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 • Jed May
Rivals Rankings Week: Who could unseat Jahkeem Stewart in the 2026 class?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who could unseat Jahkeem Stewart in the 2026 class?

Five-star offensive lineman Keenyi Pepe is currently ranked No. 4 in the 2026 class.

 • Staff
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Five-star USC quarterback Julian Lewis is visiting two SEC programs this week.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star OL Jackson Cantwell enjoys return trip to Mizzou

Five-star OL Jackson Cantwell enjoys return trip to Mizzou

The five-star, in-state OL highlights his latest visit to Missouri over the weekend.

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 • Sean Williams