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Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State could challenge for most five-stars ever

Tavien St. Clair is part of an Ohio State class that could challenge for the most five-star signees ever.

 • Adam Friedman
NFL Draft: Five lessons learned - or reinforced

NFL Draft: Five lessons learned - or reinforced

The first lesson - or reinforced lesson - really can't be argued: The SEC is still boss.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Former five-stars hear their names called, but early enough?

NFL Draft: Former five-stars hear their names called, but early enough?

Georgia receiver George Pickens was one of 16 former five-star prospects selected in the 2022 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Re-examining Five-Star prospects during Kirby Smart's tenure

Re-examining Five-Star prospects during Kirby Smart's tenure

We look back at every five-star Kirby Smart has landed during his tenure at the University of Georgia.

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 • Trent Smallwood
Tuesdays with Gorney: How things may shake out with top RBs

Tuesdays with Gorney: How things may shake out with top RBs

Justice Haynes is the top-ranked running back in the 2023 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Georgia will have six first-rounders in NFL Draft

Fact or Fiction: Georgia will have six first-rounders in NFL Draft

Only two programs - Miami and Alabama - have produced six first-rounders.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top 10 RBs heading into the NFL Combine

NFL Draft: Top 10 RBs heading into the NFL Combine

Michigan State star Kenneth Walker III is widely expected to be the first running back selected in the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated the rosters

College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated the rosters

Georgia leads the way with 17 former five-star prospects, including linebacker Nolan Smith.

 • Adam Gorney
UGA vs. Alabama: Breaking down the rosters' star rankings

UGA vs. Alabama: Breaking down the rosters' star rankings

Both teams are loaded with five-star talent, including Tide QB Bryce Young.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 offensive backfields, Auburn, more

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 offensive backfields, Auburn, more

Mike Farrell also offers his picks for the non-QB MVPs in the SEC.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Turn 20: The top No. 1 classes in our history

Rivals Rankings Turn 20: The top No. 1 classes in our history

Nick Saban and staff has won nearly half of the Rivals recruiting titles since the rankings began 20 years ago.

 • Adam Gorney
Grading the active five-star RBs in college football

Grading the active five-star RBs in college football

Najee Harris has lived up to his five-star status the last two years.

 • Mike Farrell
Texas A&M commit Amari Daniels plays with 'heart' and 'passion'

Texas A&M commit Amari Daniels plays with 'heart' and 'passion'

Texas A&M beats Georgia for four-star RB Amari Daniels.

 • Chad Simmons
Breaking down Alabama-Georgia showdown by recruiting rankings

Breaking down Alabama-Georgia showdown by recruiting rankings

Najee Harris is one of 12 former five-star prospects on Alabama's roster.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Oklahoma is the most disappointing team

Fact or Fiction: Oklahoma is the most disappointing team

Oklahoma has lost back-to-back Big 12 games for the first time since 1998.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Four out-of-state programs that have done the best recruiting Florida

Four out-of-state programs that have done the best recruiting Florida

Lovasea Carroll is the latest example of Georgia's success in recruiting the state of Florida.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Mike Farrell lists the 10 best jobs in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Are the Irish being disrespected vs. Bulldogs?

Ask Farrell: Are the Irish being disrespected vs. Bulldogs?

Notre Dame is a 14-point underdog at Georgia. Can the Irish cover - and maybe even pull off the upset?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Can Kirby Smart pull off another No. 1 class at UGA?

Ask Farrell: Can Kirby Smart pull off another No. 1 class at UGA?

The Bulldogs have won back-to-back recruiting titles. Are they on their way to a third?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Georgia RBs, Willie Taggart, Notre Dame

Fact or Fiction: Georgia RBs, Willie Taggart, Notre Dame

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney play Fact or Fiction with a three-pack of college football topics.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

The Sunshine State is definitely a bright spot when it comes to producing elite football talent.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
SEC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

SEC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

Jake Fromm is one of 15 five-star prospects inked by Georgia over the last four complete recruiting cycles.

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

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

Rivals.com is taking a look at the five-stars from the previous four recruiting cycles to see how they’ve performed.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Freshmen to consider drafting

College Fantasy Football: Freshmen to consider drafting

Some freshmen will have big roles this year. Others will have to wait their turn but have great value in keeper leagues.

 • Adam Gorney
A glimpse behind the scenes at the #RivalsChallenge

A glimpse behind the scenes at the #RivalsChallenge

Some players showed their playful side, while others were all business. Here's a look at some of the personalities.

 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Sleeper defenders, '18 vs. '19, Bill Polian

Three-Point Stance: Sleeper defenders, '18 vs. '19, Bill Polian

Three-star defenders that could surprise; comparing the 2018 and 2019 classes; Bill Polian is wrong about Lamar Jackson.

 • Mike Farrell
SEC Spotlight: Commit Fit

SEC Spotlight: Commit Fit

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

 • Mike Farrell
One vs. One: Comparing top RBs from 2017, 2018 classes

One vs. One: Comparing top RBs from 2017, 2018 classes

Taking a look at the highest rated backfield talent the last two years.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day by position: Top RB classes

National Signing Day by position: Top RB classes

Which teams restocked in the offensive backfield the best in the 2018 cycle?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2018

Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2018

Dell McGee headlines Rivals.com's look at the nation's top 25 recruiters in the 2018 cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals.com 2018 Recruiter of the Year: Georgia's Dell McGee

Rivals.com 2018 Recruiter of the Year: Georgia's Dell McGee

Georgia’s Dell McGee is named 2018 Rivals Recruiter of the Year for his part in landing the No. 1 class.

 • Chad Simmons
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
Position By Position: Comparing the 2018 class to its predecessors

Position By Position: Comparing the 2018 class to its predecessors

Led by Trevor Lawrence, the 2018 pro-style quarterback class was the second-best in the last five recruiting cycles.

 • Nick Krueger
Final 2018 Position Rankings: Who moved up - and who slid?

Final 2018 Position Rankings: Who moved up - and who slid?

Running back Maurice Washington and defensive end Malik Langham made big jumps up the position rankings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
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
Three-Point Stance: All-Star games review, ranking commits, Pac-12 ESP

Three-Point Stance: All-Star games review, ranking commits, Pac-12 ESP

Breaking down the tapes of the All-Star games, ranking in-game commits and reviewing Pac-12's ESP.

 • Mike Farrell
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: Gorney's takeaways from Day 1

Army Bowl: Gorney's takeaways from Day 1

SAN ANTONIO - Day 1 of practice at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is in the books. Here are thoughts from the East and

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl day one: East skills one-on-ones

Army Bowl day one: East skills one-on-ones

Watch every rep from the East squad skill one-on-ones at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Prospects

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 • David Berry
Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

The Army Bowl will draw plenty of interest across the nation, but these five programs should be especially attentive.

 • Adam Friedman
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
Early Signing Period announcement guide

Early Signing Period announcement guide

The who, what, when and where for the top announcements expected during the early signing period.

 • Woody Wommack
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
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
Early Signing Day Staff Predictions

Early Signing Day Staff Predictions

The UGASports staff makes it's predictions on several key targets for Georgia in the Early Signing Day Period.

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 • Trent Smallwood
Early Signing Period: Which teams should be excited, worried

Early Signing Period: Which teams should be excited, worried

There's no precedent here. The first early signing period opens on Wednesday. Which schools should be excited? Worried?

 • 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
FSU or UGA? Five-star RB James Cook to decide Wednesday

FSU or UGA? Five-star RB James Cook to decide Wednesday

5-star RB James Cook discusses his decision to visit FSU this weekend and why the 'Noles are back in the picture.

 • Michael Langston and Ira Schoffel
Five recruits Taggart should call ASAP if he wants them at FSU

Five recruits Taggart should call ASAP if he wants them at FSU

The new Florida State coach will be playing catch-up in his recruiting efforts. These recruits would be a good start.

 • Rob Cassidy
SEC Stock Report: Who has momentum on recruiting trails?

SEC Stock Report: Who has momentum on recruiting trails?

Kirby Smart and Georgia are hot on and off the field.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
Which coaches are earning their keep on the recruiting trail?

Which coaches are earning their keep on the recruiting trail?

Here's a look at a few coaches who are grading out well when it comes to their recruiting payoff vs. their salaries.

 • Woody Wommack
Commitment Issues Podcast: Clemson, FSU, Florida, more

Commitment Issues Podcast: Clemson, FSU, Florida, more

Episode 80 of the always entertaining Commitment Issues Podcast is now live.

 • Rob Cassidy, Nick Krueger, Woody Wommack
Tracking the Georgia Football Commits

Tracking the Georgia Football Commits

Our Georgia commit tracker feature is back. We will update this feature weekly with updated stats and highlights.

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 • Trent Smallwood
The Godfather and Gorney: James Cook, Butch Jones, Week 9 picks

The Godfather and Gorney: James Cook, Butch Jones, Week 9 picks

Episode 14 of The Godfather and Gorney podcast focuses on a five-star commitment, the future of Butch Jones and more.

 • Dave Berry, Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Analysis: 5-star RB James Cook commits to Georgia

Analysis: 5-star RB James Cook commits to Georgia

Rob Cassidy and Mike Farrell break down five-star RB James Cook and the impact of his commitment to the Bulldogs.

 • David Berry
Georgia lands another 5-star RB as James Cook picks Bulldogs

Georgia lands another 5-star RB as James Cook picks Bulldogs

James Cook says he's going to win a national championship at UGA.

 • Rob Cassidy
Updates on top uncommitted prospects in Pa., NC and Fla.

Updates on top uncommitted prospects in Pa., NC and Fla.

James Cook and a few other five-stars have kept people guessing on their college destinations.

 • Adam Friedman, Rob Cassidy
Take Two: Will it be Georgia for five-star RB James Cook?

Take Two: Will it be Georgia for five-star RB James Cook?

Is five-star RB James Cook destined for Georgia or will he end up elsewhere?

 • Adam Gorney
SEC spotlight: Ranking running back commits, targets for 2018

SEC spotlight: Ranking running back commits, targets for 2018

Georgia tops the list with Zamir White. At the bottom of the list is a surprise.

 • Woody Wommack, Chad Simmons
Five-star running back visits UGA, plans Signing Day announcement

Five-star running back visits UGA, plans Signing Day announcement

James Cook remains high on Georgia, but official visits to USC and FSU are in play.

 • Rob Cassidy
Florida spotlight: Five prospects primed to have wild roads to NSD

Florida spotlight: Five prospects primed to have wild roads to NSD

James Cook should have an interesting recruitment between now and February.

 • Rob Cassidy
Florida spotlight: Forecasting the recruitment of four top prospects

Florida spotlight: Forecasting the recruitment of four top prospects

Where is the recruitment of Patrick Surtain trending? Rob Cassidy checks in on four top Florida prospects.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five-star Cook considering USC

Five-star Cook considering USC

USC DB Jamel Cook is pushing to get five-star 2018 RB James Cook in a Trojan uniform.

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 • Chris Swanson
UGA holds slight lead for five-star running back. FSU, others involved

UGA holds slight lead for five-star running back. FSU, others involved

James Cook will visit Florida State, Georgia, USC, Auburn and Louisville.

 • Rob Cassidy
Southeast spotlight: Five prospects in the headlines

Southeast spotlight: Five prospects in the headlines

All eyes will be on these five Southeast prospects as the 2017 high school season kicks off.

 • Chad Simmons
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
Rivals Roundtable: Decommitments past, present, future

Rivals Roundtable: Decommitments past, present, future

The Rivals Roundtable returns today with a discussion about decommitments past, present and future. 

 • Rivals.com
Survey: Recruits predict where South Florida's best will commit

Survey: Recruits predict where South Florida's best will commit

Where will South Florida's top prospects commit? We get answers from the most knowledgeable observers - fellow recruits.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Next 5-star commit, SEC vs. ACC, more

Rivals Roundtable: Next 5-star commit, SEC vs. ACC, more

Has the ACC surpassed the SEC as top conference? Who would win a 'True-Freshman' Heisman?

 • Staff
Who could be the next commit for Georgia?

Who could be the next commit for Georgia?

Georgia has landed four commits in month of July but are they done? Here are some key prospects and dates to monitor.

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 • Trent Smallwood
Cook expected to consider USC

Cook expected to consider USC

Five-star tailback James Cook is expected to take a close look at USC.

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 • Chris Swanson
Sting factor: The James Cook decommitment from Florida State

Sting factor: The James Cook decommitment from Florida State

What's the impact of five-star RB James Cook's decommitment from Florida State, and what's next in Cook's recruitment?

 • Rob Cassidy
Taking stock of Cook decision: How big of a loss is it for the 'Noles?

Taking stock of Cook decision: How big of a loss is it for the 'Noles?

FSU fans wanted James Cook because of his talent and because of his family legacy. Will the 'Noles overcome losing him?

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 • Michael Langston
Commitment Issues: UGA, Miami, Tennessee rack up recruiting wins

Commitment Issues: UGA, Miami, Tennessee rack up recruiting wins

The Commitment Issues podcast discusses a recent 5-star decommitment and recruiting wins for UGA, Miami and Tennessee.

 • Rob Cassidy, Nick Krueger and Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Top 1-2 punches, Florida State, Kentucky

Three-Point Stance: Top 1-2 punches, Florida State, Kentucky

The sky isn't falling at Florida State; Kentucky's strong run; the country's top 1-2 in-state recruiting punches.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star running back reopens his recruitment

Five-star running back reopens his recruitment

James Cook and Florida State parted ways on Wednesday. Georgia and USC are among the candidates to land him.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Which cities are producing most elite prospects?

Rivals Roundtable: Which cities are producing most elite prospects?

Today's Rivals Roundtable features a city theme, looking at which metro areas are overachieving and underachieving.

 • Rivals.com
Rivals Roundtable: Recapping Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Rivals Roundtable: Recapping Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge is over but there is still plenty to discuss after seeing more than 100 top prospects.

 • Rivals.com
Five-Star Challenge: James Cook analysis

Five-Star Challenge: James Cook analysis

Rob Cassidy breaks down RB James Cook and his performance at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas.

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 • David Berry
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Running backs

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge Stock Report: Running backs

The four RBs in Indianapolis showed why they are among the best in the nation. Which direction did their stock go?

 • Staff
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Florida spotlight

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Florida spotlight

James Cook's choice in attire was one of the biggest Florida storylines at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Rob Cassidy
Georgia working every day to flip 5-star FSU commit James Cook

Georgia working every day to flip 5-star FSU commit James Cook

Five-star running back James Cook talks about his interest in Georgia and his recent visit to Athens.

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 • Dan McDonald
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
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: Shocking storylines

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Shocking storylines

There were several surprising recruiting developments involving top prospects at the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: A look behind the scenes

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: A look behind the scenes

We pull back the curtain and look at some of the observations made during the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Woody Wommack
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
USC still in contention for Cook

USC still in contention for Cook

Five-star Florida State commit James Cook is considering USC and plans to visit this summer.

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 • Kelly Quinlan
5-star RB James Cook discusses LSU visit and T-Rob

5-star RB James Cook discusses LSU visit and T-Rob

Five-star running back James Cook who's currently committed to Florida State is going to take visits and LSU hopes to

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 • TigerBait.com
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Five on Flip Watch

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: Five on Flip Watch

Five-star James Cook is committed to Florida State, but his recruitment might not be over.

 • Woody Wommack
Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: MVP predictions

Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge: MVP predictions

The Rivals analysts disagree on who will be the overall MVP in a talented field that's headed to Indianapolis.

 • Rivals.com
Five ACC teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Five ACC teams most interested in Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

Virginia Tech and UNC will both be keeping close tabs on what four-star Rick Sandidge says and how he plays.

 • Adam Friedman, Rob Cassidy
USC targets attending the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

USC targets attending the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge

A complete list of USC targets attending the upcoming Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge.

 • Chris Swanson
Roundtable: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas

Roundtable: Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas

The Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas is June 9-10. Our analysts debate topics surrounding the event.

 • Rivals.com
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
USC targets in the new Rivals250

USC targets in the new Rivals250

USC has plenty of targets listed in the new Rivals250.

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 • Chris Swanson
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