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NFL Draft: Seven five-stars that went undrafted

NFL Draft: Seven five-stars that went undrafted

Five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett was ranked No. 19 in the 2020 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

ACC Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Former five-star prospect D.J. Uiagalelei leads a Clemson lineup that tops our ACC rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 31-40

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 31-40

Texas A&M QB commit Conner Weigman reminds Mike Farrell of a certain former Heisman Trophy winner.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: The top 100 transfers from the 2020-21 offseason

Transfer Tracker: The top 100 transfers from the 2020-21 offseason

Tennessee transfer Henry To'o To'o should have an immediate impact on the Crimson Tide defense.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 defensive backs

Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 defensive backs

Key Lawrence could make a huge impact at Oklahoma as the Sooners try to build up their defense.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Transfer DBs, SEC studs, marketable players

Three-Point Stance: Transfer DBs, SEC studs, marketable players

Bryce Young enters the summer as the clear favorite to start at quarterback for Alabama.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: Ex-FSU five-star DB Jaiden Lars-Woodbey to Boston College

Transfer Tracker: Ex-FSU five-star DB Jaiden Lars-Woodbey to Boston College

Another former five-star has found a new home.

 • Woody Wommack
Florida State transfer confirms interest in BC

Florida State transfer confirms interest in BC

When Jaiden Woodbey committed to Florida State he was considered one of the top high school football prospects in the

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 • Justin Rowland
Grading the active five-star safeties in college football

Grading the active five-star safeties in college football

Jacoby Stevens has been a versatile safety for LSU and was a big part of the Tigers' national title run.

 • Mike Farrell
Florida State Transfer Interested in Washington

Florida State Transfer Interested in Washington

TheDawgReport.com has more on this former five-star safety who recently entered the NCAA transfer portal.

 • Lars Hanson
Transfer Tracker: Former five-star FSU DB Jaiden Lars-Woodbey enters portal

Transfer Tracker: Former five-star FSU DB Jaiden Lars-Woodbey enters portal

Another former five-star is in the transfer portal.

 • Woody Wommack
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college and NFL stars: Nos. 31-40

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college and NFL stars: Nos. 31-40

Keon Sabb has the athletic ability of former Trojan star JuJu Smith-Schuster.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Five recruiting trends across the Pac-12

Five recruiting trends across the Pac-12

Troy Franklin, the top-ranked receiver in California, is one of many stars Oregon has poached from Southern California.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at safety

Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at safety

Derwin James and the Florida State program have been noteworthy performers in the Rivals era.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ten of the craziest recruitments in Rivals history

Ten of the craziest recruitments in Rivals history

Bru McCoy's wild recruitment is certainly one for the record books.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: California checks in at No. 3

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.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Biggest out-of-state grabs: Defensive backs

Biggest out-of-state grabs: Defensive backs

Clemson went into Kansas to sign three-star Isaiah Simmons in the 2016 class.

 • Mike Farrell
Five big DB questions heading into the 2019 season

Five big DB questions heading into the 2019 season

LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton is poised for a stellar 2019 season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Role Playing: Comparing 2019 prospects to impact freshmen

Role Playing: Comparing 2019 prospects to impact freshmen

We return to Role Playing to look at the defensive side of the football and provide some comparisons.

 • Adam Gorney and Woody Wommack
ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

ACC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles

Clemson leads the way here, as Dabo Swinney has recruited 15 five-stars for play for him in the past four cycles.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
How five-star safeties from past four recruiting cycles are performing

How five-star safeties from past four recruiting cycles are performing

Derwin James sets the tone for this group. James was a standout in high school, at FSU, and now with the Chargers.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Ask Farrell: Who should have been ranked higher from 2018 class?

Ask Farrell: Who should have been ranked higher from 2018 class?

With their freshman season nearly in the books, which players seem to have deserved even loftier rankings?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Five-Star Checkup: Freshmen DBs making an immediate impact

Five-Star Checkup: Freshmen DBs making an immediate impact

Patrick Surtain is one of several former five-star defensive backs that are making an immediate impact as freshmen.

 • Woody Wommack
Five-star Daxton Hill chooses Michigan: Why that's big for Blue

Five-star Daxton Hill chooses Michigan: Why that's big for Blue

The safety out of Oklahoma was one of just 10 uncommitted five-star players in the 2019 class before the announcement.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Ten more freshmen to track for 2018 college football season

Ten more freshmen to track for 2018 college football season

Youth and inexperience? These 10 players have the talent to overcome those factors and make an impact this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Recruiting streaks that are on the line in 2019

Recruiting streaks that are on the line in 2019

Florida State is seeking to land an out-of-state five-star for the fifth straight year.

 • Woody Wommack
National Signing Day By Position: Top safety classes

National Signing Day By Position: Top safety classes

Today we conclude our series looking at the top 10 schools for each position group in the 2018 class, with the safeties.

 • Chad Simmons
ACC Spotlight: Commit Fit

ACC Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 ACC signees fit best in their new college systems?

 • Mike Farrell
NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Pac-12 superlatives

NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Pac-12 superlatives

Devon Williams' commitment to USC was the biggest steal in the Pac-12 during the 2018 cycle.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Roundtable: Memories of 2018 class

Rivals Roundtable: Memories of 2018 class

Today's Rivals Roundtable discusses members of the 2018 class and how they will be remembered beyond at the field.

 • Rivals.com
Three-Point Stance: Hot teams, small classes, biggest flips

Three-Point Stance: Hot teams, small classes, biggest flips

The hottest teams in each league heading into NSD; five small classes that are loaded; the biggest flips of the cycle.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, five-star bust factor

Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, five-star bust factor

Why Trevor Lawrence made the 2018 cycle easy; ranking all the five-stars by bust factor; the safest five-star.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Storylines to follow during late signing period

Big Ten Spotlight: Storylines to follow during late signing period

Can Ohio State get back to the top? What are Scott Frost's priorities at Nebraska? We tackle these questions, and more.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

After following practices all week leading up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, here are the Gorney Awards.

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Players predict where unsigned players will land

Army Bowl: Players predict where unsigned players will land

Fellow players take a shot at where uncommitted players will land.

 • Woody Wommack, Adam Friedman
Army Bowl analysis: Jaiden Woodbey

Army Bowl analysis: Jaiden Woodbey

Adam Gorney breaks down five-star safety Jaiden Woodbey and his performance at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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 • David Berry
Army Bowl Day 2: Best of 7on7

Army Bowl Day 2: Best of 7on7

Watch the highlights from day two's joint practice with team East & West at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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 • David Berry
ArmyBowl Day 2: Team West WR vs. DB 1on1s

ArmyBowl Day 2: Team West WR vs. DB 1on1s

Watch all the one-on-one reps from Team West's second day of practice at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

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 • David Berry
Take Two: Can Taggart salvage FSU's mediocre 2018 class?

Take Two: Can Taggart salvage FSU's mediocre 2018 class?

FSU currently has the No. 45 recruiting class nationally, seventh in the ACC. That's not normal in Tallahassee.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Roundtable: Looking back on the Early Signing Period

Rivals Roundtable: Looking back on the Early Signing Period

The Rivals.com analyst team weighs in on the Early Signing Period.

 • Staff
Five biggest storylines to follow for the late signing period

Five biggest storylines to follow for the late signing period

Six five-star prospects remain unsigned. Their recruitment will be one of the biggest storylines of the late period.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Early Signing Period Wrap-up: Final winners and losers

Early Signing Period Wrap-up: Final winners and losers

The first ever early signing period is officially in its waning moments. Who were the final winners and losers?

 • Rob Cassidy
Sting Factor: These 10 signings left programs feeling stung

Sting Factor: These 10 signings left programs feeling stung

Some programs might be licking their wounds for a while in the wake of some surprising decisions.

 • Woody Wommack
Farrell Awards: Reviewing the Early Signing Period

Farrell Awards: Reviewing the Early Signing Period

The Farrell Awards reveal the Early Signing Period's biggest winners, surprises, flip flops - and much more.

 • Mike Farrell
Seven notable prospects that flipped on Day 1 of the Early Signing Period

Seven notable prospects that flipped on Day 1 of the Early Signing Period

Nadab Joseph's commitment to Georgia was one of seven notable flips from the first day of the Early Signing Period.

 • Woody Wommack
Five-star Jaiden Woodbey explains flip to FSU

Five-star Jaiden Woodbey explains flip to FSU

Five-star safety Jaiden Woodbey explains his flip from Ohio State to Florida State during the early signing period.

 • Adam Gorney
California Dreamin' ... FSU lands 5-star DB Jaiden Woodbey

California Dreamin' ... FSU lands 5-star DB Jaiden Woodbey

After a whirlwind courtship that lasted just about a week, FSU pulls off the stunner and lands 5-star California DB.

 • Ira Schoffel
Mind of Mike: Takeaways from the Early Signing Period's wild start

Mind of Mike: Takeaways from the Early Signing Period's wild start

Georgia's 1-2 OL punch of Jamaree Salyer and Cade Mays was one of Mike Farrell's biggest takeaways on Wednesday.

 • Mike Farrell
Winners and losers from the first day of the Early Signing Period

Winners and losers from the first day of the Early Signing Period

The first day of the inaugural Early Signing Period has come and gone and the action resembled that of a traditional

 • Rob Cassidy
Three-Point Stance: Ranking coaching hires as recruiters

Three-Point Stance: Ranking coaching hires as recruiters

Ranking the dozen new coaches on their recruiting ability, a decommitment watch and a joke at Oregon.

 • Mike Farrell
Who's In and Who's Out?

Who's In and Who's Out?

With the early signing period opening up in less than 48 hours, there are still several situations that still need to

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 • Marc Givler
Five early signing period storylines to track

Five early signing period storylines to track

The first early signing period promises to dish up plenty of drama.

 • Adam Friedman
Early Signing Period: Biggest question for each Pac-12 team

Early Signing Period: Biggest question for each Pac-12 team

The early signing period begins Dec. 20. We have storylines for every team in the Pac-12.

 • Adam Gorney
Oho State commit Jaiden Woodbey talks new FSU offer

Oho State commit Jaiden Woodbey talks new FSU offer

Five-star Ohio State commit Jaiden Woodbey landed a big offer on Tuesday.

 • Adam Gorney
Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Risers and sliders

Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Risers and sliders

Breaking down each position for the 2018 class.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Video: New Five-Star Jaiden Woodbey

Video: New Five-Star Jaiden Woodbey

Adam Gorney breaks down defensive back Jaiden Woodbey and what makes him a five-star prospect in the Rivals100.

 • David Berry
Rivals100 Update: Four new five-stars, QBs remain on top

Rivals100 Update: Four new five-stars, QBs remain on top

The latest Rivals100 for the class of 2018 has been released, featuring four new five-stars and a pair of star QBs.

 • Mike Farrell
Top DB Jaiden Woodbey talks commitment, other interest

Top DB Jaiden Woodbey talks commitment, other interest

Four-star DB Jaiden Woodbey remains committed to Ohio State but he's also looking at two other schools.

 • Adam Gorney
Video - Quick Look: Jaiden Woodbey

Video - Quick Look: Jaiden Woodbey

Highlights of Ohio State safety commit Jaiden Woodbey in a game vs. JSerra Catholic HS.

 • David Berry
West Spotlight: Long way to go for many top prospects

West Spotlight: Long way to go for many top prospects

Five-star CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart is one of several top West Coast prospects that remain on the board.

 • Adam Gorney
West Region Spotlight: Eight commits who still could flip

West Region Spotlight: Eight commits who still could flip

Here's a look at eight players from the West who have committed but are still being targeted by other schools.

 • Adam Gorney
Gorney's takeaways: Mater Dei tops St. John Bosco 31-21

Gorney's takeaways: Mater Dei tops St. John Bosco 31-21

Amon-Ra was brilliant Friday night in Mater Dei's victory over St. John Bosco.

 • Adam Gorney
Top-ranked DB Woodbey still considering USC

Top-ranked DB Woodbey still considering USC

Ohio State commit Jaiden Woodbey is still considering USC and plans to attend a game at the Coliseum soon.

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 • Chris Swanson
Four-star Jaiden Woodbey back from official visit

Four-star Jaiden Woodbey back from official visit

Four-star commit Jaiden Woodbey took his official visit to Ohio State this past weekend.

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 • Adam Gorney
West Region spotlight: Most talented high schools

West Region spotlight: Most talented high schools

Here is a look at five of the best in the West and some of the top prospects who have played there.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Playoff picks, Heisman odds, 2018 contributors

Three-Point Stance: Playoff picks, Heisman odds, 2018 contributors

Mike Farrell makes his national title prediction, offers his own Heisman odds and more in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-summer update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
USC Targets in the 2018 Rivals100

USC Targets in the 2018 Rivals100

A complete guide to USC targets listed in the new 2018 Rivals100.

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 • Chris Swanson
Four-star Jaiden Woodbey planning two fall visits

Four-star Jaiden Woodbey planning two fall visits

Four-star defensive back Jaiden Woodbey is planning two visits this fall - both to Ohio State.

 • Adam Gorney
Committed Rivals100 prospects USC fans should know

Committed Rivals100 prospects USC fans should know

USC continues to recruit a few prospects in the Rivals100 that have already made commitments to other universities.

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 • Chris Swanson
Recruiting Notes: St. John Bosco's annual scrimmage

Recruiting Notes: St. John Bosco's annual scrimmage

Adam Gorney has notes on four-star 2019 defensive end Sua’ava Poti and more from St. John Bosco's weekend scrimmage.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State commit Jaiden Woodbey addresses possible visits

Ohio State commit Jaiden Woodbey addresses possible visits

Jaiden Woodbey remains happily committed to Ohio State. Where does he stand on taking other official visits?

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 • Adam Gorney
Helmholdt's Takeaways: Ohio State's Friday Night Lights Camp

Helmholdt's Takeaways: Ohio State's Friday Night Lights Camp

Josh Helmholdt offers his takeaways from Ohio State's talent-stacked Friday Night Lights event.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Ohio State commit Jaiden Woodbey working on two five-stars

Ohio State commit Jaiden Woodbey working on two five-stars

Four-star defensive back Jaiden Woodbey thinks he can help convince two five-stars to join him at Ohio State.

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 • Adam Gorney
Battle at the Beach: West Coast recruiting takeaways

Battle at the Beach: West Coast recruiting takeaways

See the latest recruiting notes on a quartet of five-star West Coast recruits in the 2018 and 2019 classes.

 • Adam Gorney
Jaiden Woodbey shines at Rivals Challenge

Jaiden Woodbey shines at Rivals Challenge

Video footage of Ohio State commit Jaiden Woodbey from the Rivals Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Marc Givler
Breaking Down Washington Huskies Targets at TheOpening: Defense

Breaking Down Washington Huskies Targets at TheOpening: Defense

TheDawgReport.com highlights seven defensive prospects with Washington interest at TheOpening next week.

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 • Lars Hanson
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Defensive backs

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Defensive backs

Jalen Green was one of several DBs who helped their stock with strong performances in Indy.

 • Staff
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Ten takeaways for West region

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Ten takeaways for West region

A Big Ten team is venturing West, Amon-Ra St. Brown stars again and more.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge scoop and insights

Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge scoop and insights

Evaluating the 34 R100 players who went to Indy, plus recruiting predictions and more impressions from the event.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Challenge: Jaiden Woodbey analysis

Five-Star Challenge: Jaiden Woodbey analysis

Adam Gorney breaks down four-star DB Jaiden Woodbey and his performance at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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 • David Berry
Stealing From the Buckeyes?

Stealing From the Buckeyes?

INDIANAPOLIS - Jaiden Woodbey is an Ohio State commit but a close friend and Sooner commit is working to change that.

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 • Josh McCuistion
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: The Farrell Awards

Mike Farrell hands out the hardware to the best of the best from the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: College programs with reason to be pleased

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: College programs with reason to be pleased

These programs had reason to be excited after the performance of their commits at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Chad Simmons
Five-Star Challenge: Skills one-on-ones

Five-Star Challenge: Skills one-on-ones

Watch the best of the best go head to head in 1-on-1 action at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas!

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 • David Berry
Mind of Mike: Morning thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Mind of Mike: Morning thoughts from Five-Star Challenge

Rivals.com's Mike Farrell weighs in with his takeaways from the morning session of the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Recruits predict where others will land

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Recruits predict where others will land

Sometimes the best answers to where an elite prospect will commit comes from other elite prospects.

 • Krysten Peek
Ohio State commit considering some big visits

Ohio State commit considering some big visits

Four-star Jaiden Woodbey is committed to Ohio State but other big visits are possible.

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 • Adam Gorney
LIVE FROM INDY: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Media Day

LIVE FROM INDY: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Media Day

The Rivals team is live in Indianapolis talking to all the prospects arriving at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

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 • Staff
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's 10 key storylines

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Farrell's 10 key storylines

Will Trevor Lawrence be the best five-star QB in Indy? That will be one of many storylines to watch.

 • Mike Farrell
West Coast appeal for programs at Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

West Coast appeal for programs at Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Several Pac-12 programs will be among the schools closely watching the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Adam Gorney
Five Big Ten teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Five Big Ten teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Penn State, Ohio State will be keeping a close eye on the event in Indianapolis.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-spring update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
West spotlight: Five with something to prove at Five-Star Challenge

West spotlight: Five with something to prove at Five-Star Challenge

All eyes will be on these five West Coast prospects at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas roster

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas roster

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas will be held June 9-10 in Indianapolis. Here is the latest roster.

 • Rivals.com
The Pledger Projections

The Pledger Projections

(FREE) As part of the country's most-talent rich roster, T.J. Pledger has a unique look at OU's national recruiting.

 • Josh McCuistion
Ohio State commit considers some Big 12 trips

Ohio State commit considers some Big 12 trips

Four-star defensive back Jaiden Woodbey could take some official visits to Big 12 schools.

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 • Adam Gorney
Orlando Scandrick and Jeron Johnson 7v7: Recruiting notes

Orlando Scandrick and Jeron Johnson 7v7: Recruiting notes

Five-star Kayvon Thibodeaux has his eye on an SEC team. Adam Gorney has more from the Scandrick and Johnson 7v7 event.

 • Adam Gorney
RCS Los Angeles analysis: Jaiden Woodbey

RCS Los Angeles analysis: Jaiden Woodbey

Woody Wommack breaks down Jaiden Woodbey's performance at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Los Angeles.

 • David Berry
Nebraska continues to pursue Ohio State pledge

Nebraska continues to pursue Ohio State pledge

Four-star Jaiden Woodbey is happily committed to Ohio State but Nebraska is making a run at him.

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 • Adam Gorney