Advertisement
Joe's News
Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State, Oregon on track for historic classes

Rankings Spotlight: Ohio State, Oregon on track for historic classes

Quarterback Tavien St. Clair is one of five five-star prospects committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

10/9/24
 • Adam Friedman
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.

6/12/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Most intriguing state rankings storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Most intriguing state rankings storylines

Tavien St. Clair jumped up the rankings in this week's update. Can he surpass Ryan Montgomery as Ohio's top QB?

6/28/23
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Turn 20: How No. 2 prospects have fared

Rivals Rankings Turn 20: How No. 2 prospects have fared

Former Oregon standout Haloti Ngata was the first No. 2-ranked prospect in Rivals history.

5/19/21
 • Adam Gorney
Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 1-10

Comparing 2021 prospects to past stars: Nos. 1-10

There are some pretty lofty comparisons in this final group. The next Chase Young? The next Gerald McCoy? We'll see.

9/4/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: SEC power ranks; top 10 DEs; comparisons

Three-Point Stance: SEC power ranks; top 10 DEs; comparisons

Mike Farrell highlights the power lifters and singles out the weaklings in the SEC.

3/5/20
 • Mike Farrell
A look at the top-ranked Rivals.com RBs in our history

A look at the top-ranked Rivals.com RBs in our history

Adrian Peterson remains the gold standard for high school running back prospects.

7/3/18
 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Ranking the best QB-RB recruit duos in Rivals.com history

Ranking the best QB-RB recruit duos in Rivals.com history

Josh Rosen and Soso Jamabo rank among the best QB-RB recruit duos in Rivals.com history.

10/15/17
 • Mike Farrell
Can Clemson join Noles, Trojans, Gators with historic recruiting class?

Can Clemson join Noles, Trojans, Gators with historic recruiting class?

Clemson has the opportunity to join a select group of programs that have compiled classes with three top-10 prospects.

6/5/17
 • Mike Farrell
Inside look at top recruit ever for each Pac-12 school

Inside look at top recruit ever for each Pac-12 school

National Signing Day is just the start. When a player puts his name on a letter of intent, his ranking matters not.

4/21/16
 • Rob Cassidy
Inside the numbers: Fournettes amazing start

Inside the numbers: Fournettes amazing start

Leonard Fournette stormed to the front of the Heisman race with an unreal first month. Josh Helmholdt crunches the numbers.

10/1/15
 • Josh Helmholdt
Look back at Louisianas top 10 prospects

Look back at Louisianas top 10 prospects

Wide receiver Rueben Randle tops the list of the highest-ranked players ever from Louisiana during the Rivals.com era.

8/18/15
 • Mark Pszonak and Mike Farrell
Numbers Crunch: Its good to be No. 1

Numbers Crunch: Its good to be No. 1

Being rated No. 1 meant Da'Shawn Hand had his pick of schools. What does it mean for his NFL future? Rob Cassidy examines.

Premium content
11/19/13
 • Rob Cassidy
Ranking the all-time five-stars: Louisiana

Ranking the all-time five-stars: Louisiana

Joe McKnight hasn't had the career many expected, but as a prospect he still tops our list of all-time 5-stars from Louisiana.

8/14/13
 • Dallas Jackson
Rankings of Yore: Scott finishes in fine fashion

Rankings of Yore: Scott finishes in fine fashion

Matt Scott had a memorable end to his college career. But where did he rank entering college? Find out in Rankings of Yore.

12/20/12
 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Tracker: A look at the last five years

Five-Star Tracker: A look at the last five years

Which Class of 2012 five-star recruits will have the biggest impact next season? History tells us it will be the skill-position players like Clemson's

1/14/12
 • Steve Megargee
Rivals at 10: Best recruiting wars

Rivals at 10: Best recruiting wars

C.J. Spiller made his mom cry tears of sadness when he chose Clemson in the most heated recruiting battle of the past decade. Check out Rivals.com's t

7/13/11
 • Mike Farrell
USC going on Green

USC going on Green

Robby Green, the stand-out corner-back from River Ridge (La.) John Curtis High School, is becoming a hot commodity for the University of Southern Cali

Premium content
4/29/07
 • Zack Lehatto
2007 is a Wrap

2007 is a Wrap

As we close the book on the Trojans 2007 recruiting class, the final week before signing day helped cap off a spectacular class for the Men of Troy. I

2/11/07
 • Brett Marlin
Carroll denies violations recruiting McKnight

Carroll denies violations recruiting McKnight

Southern California again put together a star-studded signing class and landed the No. 2 player in the nation, Joe McKnight, on Signing Day. But now t

2/9/07
 • Associated Press
Pac-10 Signing Day dream team

Pac-10 Signing Day dream team

Just imagine the nightmares defensive coordinators would have if Joe McKnight played in the same backfield with Jahvid Best. The good news for Pac-10

Premium content
2/8/07
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Signing Day Blitz: SEC

Signing Day Blitz: SEC

The SEC made its mark on the recruiting world on National Signing Day landing seven teams among the top ten in the Rivals.com team rankings. Urban Mey

Premium content
2/7/07
 • JC Shurburtt
No shortage of Signing Day surprises

No shortage of Signing Day surprises

For all the analysis leading up to Signing Day, it never fails that we are still surprised. So we should not have been stunned when players like Marki

Premium content
2/7/07
 • John Talman
Florida holds off challengers to claim title

Florida holds off challengers to claim title

In Gainesville, Fla., they say you're either a Gator or Gator bait. That is true this recruiting season. Coach Urban Meyer and the Florida Gators have

2/7/07
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Instant impact: Five who should play right away

Instant impact: Five who should play right away

Getting the Rivals.com recruiting analysts to agree on prospects isn't always the easiest thing to accomplish. So we were surprised when they came to

2/7/07
 • Bob McClellan
McKnight the Trojan

McKnight the Trojan

River Ridge (La.) Curtis five-star running back Joe McKnight has completed the recruiting process. Like a gauntlet with pitfalls at every turn, McKnig

Premium content
2/7/07
 • Gerard Martinez
Two factors for McKnight

Two factors for McKnight

John Curtis running back Joe McKnight announced his decision to attend Southern California on Wednesday morning. The two primary reasons for McKnight

Premium content
2/7/07
 • Bryan Lazare
National recruiting notebook: Toliver cant wait

National recruiting notebook: Toliver cant wait

Even though National Signing Day is still several hours away, there has been plenty of news in the recruiting world one day before the nation's top pr

Premium content
2/6/07
 • John Talman
McKnight relaxes during last weekend

McKnight relaxes during last weekend

Joe McKnight had a different type of weekend as he waited for the day of his big announcement. The John Curtis star performer had nothing to do with

Premium content
2/5/07
 • Bryan Lazare
Team recruiting rankings breakdown

Team recruiting rankings breakdown

LSU and Les Miles are solidly in the top five of the Rivals.com Team Recruiting Rankings, but do they have enough left on board to make a run at the t

Premium content
2/4/07
 • Jeremy Crabtree
Meeting the McKnights

Meeting the McKnights

River Ridge (La.) Curtis five-star running back Joe McKnight has seen and heard several different recruiting pitches over the last three weeks. After

Premium content
2/3/07
 • Gerard Martinez
Ole Miss still in the running for McKnight

Ole Miss still in the running for McKnight

College football's next Reggie Bush could very well be River Ridge (John Curtis HS), La. athlete Joe McKnight. The Rivals.com overall rated No. 2 pros

Premium content
2/1/07
 • Dave Childers
Curtis lays out next two days for McKnight

Curtis lays out next two days for McKnight

From the beginning of the recruitment of John Curtis' Joe McKnight, speculation had it being a two-way tussle between LSU and Southern California. We

Premium content
1/31/07
 • Bryan Lazare
Biggest factor for McKnight

Biggest factor for McKnight

Earlier Monday night, John Curtis coach J.T. Curtis said that he felt that the recruiting process was wearing down Joe McKnight. Speaking later Monda

Premium content
1/30/07
 • Bryan Lazare
McKnight has Tuesday decision

McKnight has Tuesday decision

John Curtis' Joe McKnight has completed his third official visit. McKnight returned from LSU on Sunday evening after having made trips to Ole Miss an

Premium content
1/29/07
 • Bryan Lazare
Will McKnight visit FSU this weekend

Will McKnight visit FSU this weekend

Florida State is really hoping to be able to add at least one quality running back to its 2007 recruiting class. The best out there according to Riva

Premium content
1/29/07
 • Lee Gordon
LSU recruiting reset

LSU recruiting reset

The LSU football program hosted a big weekend of official recruiting visitors this past weekend which included many current commitments as well as thr

Premium content
1/29/07
 • Mike Scarborough
Video Feature: LSU visit preview

Video Feature: LSU visit preview

Five-star prospects Joe McKnight (River Ridge, La.) and Chad Jones (Baton Rouge, La.) highlight an important recruiting weekend for LSU. TigerBait.co

1/25/07
 • Rivals.com
LSU is next for McKnight

LSU is next for McKnight

After taking two of his presently-planned three recruiting trips, John Curtis' Joe McKnight is satisfied with the process. McKnight has visited Ole M

Premium content
1/23/07
 • Bryan Lazare
McKnight  talks Trojans

McKnight talks Trojans

River Ridge (La.) Curtis five-star running back Joe McKnight is one step closer to ending the recruiting process. McKnight, who averaged 16-yards a ru

Premium content
1/21/07
 • Gerard Martinez
J.T. Curtis: Bama trip not set

J.T. Curtis: Bama trip not set

John Curtis' Joe McKnight will be in Los Angeles this weekend for his official visit to Southern California. For his senior season, McKnight averaged

Premium content
1/19/07
 • Bryan Lazare
Video feature: Trojans make pitch to McKnight

Video feature: Trojans make pitch to McKnight

The courtship of five-star running back Joe McKnight continues this weekend at Southern California. USCFootball.com's Gerard Martinez has more on his

1/19/07
 • Rivals.com
McKnight In-Flight

McKnight In-Flight

The recruiting process is headed down the home stretch, and this weekend will have a major impact on the Trojans' class of 2007. Pete Carroll and his

Premium content
1/19/07
 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
Saban impresses 5-star

Saban impresses 5-star

Five-star running back Joe McKnight has been the most discussed prospect since Nick Saban was named UA head coach. Thursday, Saban met with McKnight,

Premium content
1/18/07
 • Tim Watts
Trying to get McKnights attention

Trying to get McKnights attention

Here's the current scoreboard for John Curtis' Joe McKnight recruiting. One official trip has been completed. Two official trips are set for the nex

Premium content
1/18/07
 • Bryan Lazare
McKnight and Arceneaux to visit Ole Miss

McKnight and Arceneaux to visit Ole Miss

Five-star running back Joe McKnight along with teammate and best friend Colby Arceneaux will visit Ole Miss this weekend. McKnight, from New Orleans

Premium content
1/11/07
 • James Bryant
McKnight firm on three visits

McKnight firm on three visits

John Curtis' Joe McKnight has finalized his first three official visits. According to Curtis coach J.T. Curtis, McKnight will take trips on the next

Premium content
1/10/07
 • Bryan Lazare
Saban entering picture with McKnight

Saban entering picture with McKnight

Even though the recruiting of John Curtis' Joe McKnight has not entered the active stage yet, the situation is starting to change each day. Two schoo

Premium content
1/9/07
 • Bryan Lazare
Army All-American MVP

Army All-American MVP

Anaheim (Calif.) Servite five-star linebacker Chris Galippo became the first defensive player to ever win the Pete Dawkins Trophy for being the Army A

Premium content
1/8/07
 • Gerard Martinez
U.S. Army AA Bowl top 10: West

U.S. Army AA Bowl top 10: West

The West came away victorious in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl mainly due to solid quarterback play and a stellar defense. After watching the West a

Premium content
1/8/07
 • Mike Farrell
Army All-American recap

Army All-American recap

Chris Galippo started 2006 by becoming USC's first commitment of the 2007 class. At Saturday's Army All-American Bowl, Galippo started 2007 by earning

Premium content
1/6/07
 • USCFootball.com Recruiting
West puts on defensive show in U.S. Army Bowl

West puts on defensive show in U.S. Army Bowl

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Solid defense and special teams were the key ingredients for the West's 24-7 victory over the East in the seventh annual U.S. Arm

1/6/07
 • Sean Callahan
U.S. Army AA Bowl position breakdown

U.S. Army AA Bowl position breakdown

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The U.S. Army All-American Bowl takes place at 1 p.m. Eastern Saturday, and a collection of the country's top college prospects,

Premium content
1/6/07
 • Mike Farrell and Sean Callahan
U.S. Army AA Bowl Friday Hot 11: West

U.S. Army AA Bowl Friday Hot 11: West

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - All week Rivals.com has covered the East and West practices extensively at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. After

Premium content
1/6/07
 • Sean Callahan
Army West notebook: West squad has final workout

Army West notebook: West squad has final workout

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The West team held their final workout before tomorrow's U.S. Army All-American Bowl at the San Antonio Alamo Dome. Head coach J

Premium content
1/5/07
 • Sean Callahan
Army West notebook: Griffen a scary match-up

Army West notebook: Griffen a scary match-up

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Avondale (Ariz.) Agua Fria defensive end Everson Griffen plans to make a statement in Saturday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Al

Premium content
1/4/07
 • Sean Callahan
Army West notebook: Deion leaves good impression

Army West notebook: Deion leaves good impression

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Several different things are covered in Wednesday's U.S. Army All-American Bowl West practice notebook. One of the major storyli

Premium content
1/3/07
 • Sean Callahan
West offense shows flashes in scrimmage

West offense shows flashes in scrimmage

The West scrimmage on Tuesday morning was much shorter than the East's, so there wasn't as much to see. However, in the 30+ plays that were run, Rival

Premium content
1/3/07
 • Mike Farrell
West conducts morning scrimmage in Alamo Dome

West conducts morning scrimmage in Alamo Dome

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - For the first time in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl's short history, both team conducted midweek scrimmages with officials insi

Premium content
1/3/07
 • Sean Callahan
A five-star shot in the dark

A five-star shot in the dark

Although National Signing Day is just a month away, the Texas Longhorns could be getting involved with one of the nation's elite prospects. Of course,

Premium content
1/3/07
 • Sean Callahan
Will Texas make a late run at McKnight

Will Texas make a late run at McKnight

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - With national signing day nearly a month away, New Orleans (La.) John Curtis athlete Joe McKnight thought he had his final four l

Premium content
1/3/07
 • Sean Callahan
U.S. Army AA Bowl Tuesday Hot 11: West

U.S. Army AA Bowl Tuesday Hot 11: West

The West team at the Army All-American Game in San Antonio had scrimmage situations in the morning and afternoon practice sessions and featured some i

Premium content
1/2/07
 • Sean Callahan
McKnight talks about recruiting schedule

McKnight talks about recruiting schedule

Just days before leaving for San Antonio to prepare for his final high school football game, Joe McKnight gave an updated calendar for his college vis

Premium content
12/28/06
 • Bryan Lazare
McKnights visits scheduled

McKnights visits scheduled

TigerBait.com has the dates as Rivals.com five-star running back Joe McKnight of John Curtis has scheduled three of his five NCAA allotted official vi

Premium content
12/21/06
 • Bryan Lazare
The TigerBait.com Top-35

The TigerBait.com Top-35

It's been a long and tough process along with a bit of procrastination but the TigerBait.com final Top-35 in Louisiana for the 2007 recruiting year is

Premium content
12/19/06
 • Mike Scarborough
McKnight appears on Cold Pizza

McKnight appears on Cold Pizza

John Curtis running back Joe McKnight appeared on ESPN's Cold Pizza on Tuesday morning. McKnight, who was interviewed by Dana Jacobson, was in New Yo

Premium content
12/19/06
 • Bryan Lazare
Where does FSU stand for five-star McKnight

Where does FSU stand for five-star McKnight

There are only a few five-star prospects left on Florida State's recruiting board. One of them is River Ridge, Louisiana's Joe McKnight. The 6-foot-

Premium content
12/15/06
 • Chris Nee
McKnight attending banquets this week

McKnight attending banquets this week

After being part of a John Curtis team that won its 21st state football championship last Friday in the Louisiana Superdome, Joe McKnight is hitting t

Premium content
12/13/06
 • Bryan Lazare
Louisianas best put on show in state title games

Louisianas best put on show in state title games

The five state championship games over two days at the State Farm Prep Classic at the Louisiana Superdome did not disappoint. After a one-year hiatus

Premium content
12/11/06
 • Tensey Pricer
Prep Classic prospects: Whos on tap Friday

Prep Classic prospects: Whos on tap Friday

So you want to know which players at the State Farm Prep Classic on Friday are college prospects? You came to the right place. PelicanPreps.com takes

Premium content
12/7/06
 • Tensey Pricer
McKnight to set visits

McKnight to set visits

John Curtis' Joe McKnight will decide upon his first two official visits next week, according to Patriots coach J.T. Curtis. Curtis is preparing for

Premium content
12/6/06
 • Bryan Lazare
Photo feature: Curtis vs. Clinton

Photo feature: Curtis vs. Clinton

David Seeman, No. 21, scored on John Curtis' first play from scrimmage and finished with three touchdowns in a 59-12 win over Clinton in the Class 2A

Premium content
12/5/06
 • PelicanPreps.com
Will five-star McKnight visit Clemson

Will five-star McKnight visit Clemson

River Ridge (LA) John Curtis athlete Joe McKnight knows the schools he's going to take official visits to. In fact, his recruitment may end following

Premium content
11/12/06
 • Ryan Bartow
Race for McKnight hasnt begun

Race for McKnight hasnt begun

Don't expect the recruiting derby for John Curtis High School's Joe McKnight to begin for another month. Patriots coach J.T. Curtis has been involved

Premium content
11/2/06
 • Bryan Lazare
John Curtis wears down determined St. James

John Curtis wears down determined St. James

Nationally ranked John Curtis made second-half adjusments to take full advantage of their size and depth on the lines of scrimmage and wore down a fle

Premium content
10/28/06
 • Tensey Pricer
McKnight named Athlete of the Week

McKnight named Athlete of the Week

John Curtis star athlete Joe McKnight never ceases to amaze and his latest exploits might be his best in leading the Patriots past then-No. 2-ranked H

Premium content
10/4/06
 • Tensey Pricer
McKnight will visit after season

McKnight will visit after season

RIVER RIDGE — John Curtis running back Joe McKnight has his Patriots at 2-0 on the young season, two weeks before taking on Hoover, Alabama in a much

Premium content
9/18/06
 • David Folse II
Video: Joe McKnight senior footage

Video: Joe McKnight senior footage

Video: Joe McKnight senior footage

9/14/06
 • Rivals.com
McKnights final five

McKnights final five

A year after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Joe McKnight is finally settling into a familiar routine. While many recruits tire of the monotony of

Premium content
9/13/06
 • Gerard Martinez
State Stat Stars: Week 1

State Stat Stars: Week 1

PelicanPreps.com scoured the state and had coaches submit information on the top individual performances for Week 1 of the football season. Read on to

Premium content
9/6/06
 • PelicanPreps.com
McKnight!

McKnight!

Rivals.com five-star running back Joe McKnight had a fantastic ball game Friday night as he and his Patriot teammates walloped Mandeville 43-0. McKni

Premium content
9/2/06
 • Mike Scarborough
McKnight ready for the season

McKnight ready for the season

Five-star athlete Joe McKnight is poised to have a big senior season. In 2005, the state of Louisiana's top prospect scored 22 touchdowns five differe

Premium content
8/30/06
 • JC Shurburtt
Video: Joe McKnight quick clip

Video: Joe McKnight quick clip

Video: Joe McKnight quick clip

8/28/06
 • Rivals.com
Louisiana is loaded

Louisiana is loaded

With 36 prospects with a three star rating or higher in the inaugural release of the Rivals.com Louisiana Top 40, it's obvious that the talent level i

7/13/06
 • JC Shurburtt
TigerBait.com Top-30 for 2007

TigerBait.com Top-30 for 2007

After 2005 and 2006 were very down years in the state of Louisiana for major division 1A college football talent, 2007 looks to be a very strong year

Premium content
6/9/06
 • Mike Scarborough
McKnight sees USC

McKnight sees USC

One of the nation's top prospects is on the West Coast visiting friends and took the opportunity to make an unofficial visit to one of his three curre

6/7/06
 • JC Shurburtt
FSU in top three for Louisianas No. 1 recruit

FSU in top three for Louisianas No. 1 recruit

Joe McKnight from River Ridge, Louisiana (John Curtis HS) was recently named a five-star prospect by Rivals.com and as a result is the No. 1 recruit i

Premium content
6/6/06
 • Lee Gordon
Three lead for McKnight

Three lead for McKnight

After attending the 2005 Southern California NIKE Camp, New Orleans (La.) running back Joe McKnight found a new home away from home. While the event w

Premium content
6/6/06
 • Gerard Martinez
McKnight Louisianas top Rivals100 player

McKnight Louisianas top Rivals100 player

John Curtis athlete Joe McKnight, recently awarded a 5-star rating by Rivals.com, is ranked No. 14 in the nation in the Rivals100 ranking for the Clas

6/5/06
 • Tensey Pricer
QB Clausen leads new Rivals100

QB Clausen leads new Rivals100

The Rivals100 has long been synonymous with excellence in the college football recruiting world. It's a goal for some players, an honor for others and

6/5/06
 • Mike Farrell
AMP: Five star prospects- Group 3

AMP: Five star prospects- Group 3

Group three of the Class of 2007 five-star prospects consists of a king, a knight, and a pair of stud quarterbacks. Does Lilburn's (Ga.) Caleb King r

6/1/06
 • Rivals.com AMP
AMP: Five star preview- RB and ATH

AMP: Five star preview- RB and ATH

Rivals.com AMP wraps up our preview of next week's release of the five-star list. Our national analysts debate which running backs and athletes are a

5/26/06
 • Rivals.com AMP
UA in hunt for Rivals100 athlete

UA in hunt for Rivals100 athlete

One of the nation's most electrifying athletes picked up an offer from Alabama last week and the Tide currently occupies a spot on his list of favorit

Premium content
5/25/06
 • Tim Watts
Catching up                          with McKnight

Catching up with McKnight

It's not easy to catch up with John Curtis Patriot ATH Joe McKnight - just ask any opponent. Nevertheless, we did just that last night, so read on to

Premium content
5/22/06
 • Mike Coppage
McKnight spectator at Nike Training Camp

McKnight spectator at Nike Training Camp

John Curtis star Joe McKnight attended the Nike Football Training Camp at the LSU practice facility on Sunday but chose not to participate. Citing a t

Premium content
5/1/06
 • Tensey Pricer
Baton Rouge NIKE Camp report

Baton Rouge NIKE Camp report

Hundreds of high school athletes were on-hand at the LSU football complex on Sunday for the Baton Rouge Nike camp. Top prospects like Will Blackwell,

Premium content
4/30/06
 • Mike Scarborough
McKnight and Curtis talk football

McKnight and Curtis talk football

PelicanPreps.com recently caught up with superstar ATH Joe McKnight and legendary coach J.T. Curtis at John Curtis Christian School in River Ridge. R

Premium content
4/25/06
 • Mike Coppage
No average Joe

No average Joe

New Orleans (La.) running back Joe McKnight is old school. While many top rated recruits are attracted to USC's three national championship appearance

Premium content
4/25/06
 • Gerard Martinez
Louisiana athlete not worried about recruiting

Louisiana athlete not worried about recruiting

For some the recruiting process is already nerve-racking. For others it is exciting and hard to get a handle on and then there are those like running

Premium content
4/19/06
 • Brent Hubbs
McKnight is feeling LSU right now

McKnight is feeling LSU right now

Athlete Joe McKnight of John Curtis High in River Ridge has been talked about as one of the most exciting players in Louisiana for more than a few yea

Premium content
3/27/06
 • Mike Scarborough