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Three Predictions: Micah Hudson, Ohio State, five-star QB transfers

Three Predictions: Micah Hudson, Ohio State, five-star QB transfers

Former five-star receiver Micah Hudson had a disappointing freshman season at Texas Tech.

2/13/25
 • Adam Friedman
Ten biggest QB decommitments of the last decade

Ten biggest QB decommitments of the last decade

Would Penn State have won a national championship if Justin Fields had stuck with his commitment?

2/10/25
 • Adam Gorney
SEC winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle

SEC winners in the 2025 recruiting cycle

The addition of five-star quarterback Keelon Russell makes Alabama one of the big winners in the 2025 cycle.

2/7/25
 • Sam Spiegelman
Ranking the top five quarterback classes in 2025

Ranking the top five quarterback classes in 2025

Five-star Alabama signee Keelon Russell finished as the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

2/6/25
 • John Garcia Jr.
Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. reminds Adam Gorney of a former Notre Dame standout.

2/5/25
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who finished No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who finished No. 1 in every state?

Five-star DJ Pickett finished as the No. 1 player from the always loaded Sunshine State.

1/25/25
 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Final offensive position rankings revealed

Rivals Rankings Week: Final offensive position rankings revealed

Five-star LSU signee Harlem Berry is the top-ranked all-purpose back in the 2025 Rivals250.

1/23/25
 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2025 Rivals250 released

Rivals Rankings Week: Final 2025 Rivals250 released

Adam Gorney goes position-by-position with the final Rivals250 for the 2025 class.

1/22/25
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Rivals Rankings Week: Comparing 2025 five-stars to NFL standouts

Five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair, who signed with Ohio State, reminds us of Justin Fields at the same stage.

1/22/25
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Final Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Final Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

It's the final Rivals Rankings Week for the 2025 class and today we unveil all 32 players that receive the elite status.

1/21/25
 • Adam Gorney
Alabama signee Keelon Russell ranked as the No. 1 player in Class of 2025

Alabama signee Keelon Russell ranked as the No. 1 player in Class of 2025

Russell threw for 4,177 yards and 55 touchdowns in his senior season.

1/21/25
 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the No. 1 QB in the 2025 Rivals250?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who should be the No. 1 QB in the 2025 Rivals250?

Five-star quarterback Keelon Russell, who flipped from SMU to Alabama in June, has staked a claim to be No. 1 in 2025.

1/20/25
 • Staff
Gorney's Predictions: Arch Manning delivers title to Texas, QBs in draft

Gorney's Predictions: Arch Manning delivers title to Texas, QBs in draft

Arch Manning will lead Texas to a national championship next season, says Adam Gorney.

1/18/25
 • Adam Gorney
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.

1/17/25
 • Sam Spiegelman
UA Game Week: Rankings questions that were created

UA Game Week: Rankings questions that were created

Did Alabama signee Keelon Russell prove during the Under Armour All-America Game week that he's the best QB in 2025?

1/4/25
 • John Garcia Jr. and Greg Smith
Three Predictions: Ohio State, Keelon Russell, Michael Fasusi

Three Predictions: Ohio State, Keelon Russell, Michael Fasusi

Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State Buckeyes look like College Football Playoff favorites heading into the semifinals.

1/3/25
 • Sam Spiegelman
UA Next: The biggest winners from the week in Orlando

UA Next: The biggest winners from the week in Orlando

Five-star quarterback Keelon Russell was one of several Alabama commits that shined during UA week.

1/2/25
 • John Garcia Jr.
UA Next: Top performers from a hard-fought game in Florida

UA Next: Top performers from a hard-fought game in Florida

Five-star Oregon signee Dakorien Moore was named MVP of the UA All-America Game on Thursday.

1/2/25
 • Greg Smith
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.

1/1/25
 • 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.

12/31/24
 • John Garcia, Jr. and Greg Smith
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten decommitments that will define the 2025 class

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten decommitments that will define the 2025 class

Five-star quarterback Keelon Russell flipped from SMU to Alabama in June.

12/31/24
 • Adam Gorney
Five-star QB Keelon Russell prepares for future at Alabama

Five-star QB Keelon Russell prepares for future at Alabama

Five-star quarterback Keelon Russell talked about his future at Alabama from the Under Armour Media Day.

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12/29/24
 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 5 Alabama

National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 5 Alabama

Alabama remained in the top five of the team recruiting rankings after another loaded class.

12/7/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
LSU's Brian Kelly vents about pay-for-play NIL world that rules recruiting

LSU's Brian Kelly vents about pay-for-play NIL world that rules recruiting

LSU and Brian Kelly suffered some late, devastating losses due to NIL on the recruiting trail this cycle.

12/5/24
 • Adam Gorney
What Kalen DeBoer, Alabama staffers said about Tide's incoming signees

What Kalen DeBoer, Alabama staffers said about Tide's incoming signees

Here's what was said about several of Alabama's incoming signees.

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12/5/24
 • Tony Tsoukalas
National Signing Day: Grading the SEC

National Signing Day: Grading the SEC

Georgia is in striking distance of signing the top-ranked class in the 2025 team recruiting rankings.

12/5/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
National Signing Day: Oregon has top class but UGA, Ohio State are lurking

National Signing Day: Oregon has top class but UGA, Ohio State are lurking

Oregon currently has the top-ranked class in the 2025 team recruiting rankings.

12/4/24
 • Adam Friedman
Offensive NSD Primer: Signing plans, buzz for Alabama commits, targets

Offensive NSD Primer: Signing plans, buzz for Alabama commits, targets

Here's a look at signing plans and one target remaining on the offensive side of the ball for Alabama.

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12/3/24
 • Jack Knowlton
Ty Simpson hopeful to take over as Alabama's starting QB next season

Ty Simpson hopeful to take over as Alabama's starting QB next season

Ty Simpson will be on the sideline when Alabama hosts Auburn in this weekend’s Iron Bowl. His next appearance inside

11/26/24
 • Tony Tsoukalas
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart is the new No. 1 prospect in the state of Louisiana.

11/22/24
 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 QBs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 QBs

Five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair remains No. 1 in the updated 2025 Rivals250.

11/20/24
 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

As the HS season comes to a close around the country, our analysts release the latest Rivals250 for the 2025 class.

11/19/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

The new 2025 Rivals250 will be released on Tuesday, but we began rankings week with a countdown of our 28 five-stars.

11/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
More quarterback movement may still be coming in the 2025 class

More quarterback movement may still be coming in the 2025 class

Texas A&M has reached out to SMU four-star commit Ty Hawkins as the QB shuffle is in full swing.

11/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
Alabama heads into signing day in unfamiliar territory

Alabama heads into signing day in unfamiliar territory

Alabama has suffered a staggering 13 decommitments during 2025 recruiting cycle.

11/15/24
 • Adam Gorney
Three Predictions: New No. 1 in Rivals250, Ohio State, QB flip watch

Three Predictions: New No. 1 in Rivals250, Ohio State, QB flip watch

Michigan is pushing to flip five-star LSU quarterback commit Bryce Underwood.

11/1/24
 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: QB1 race, LSU playoff odds, SMU recruiting success

Three-Point Stance: QB1 race, LSU playoff odds, SMU recruiting success

LSU is 5-1 midway through the season and undefeated in SEC play.

10/18/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Five-star QB Keelon Russell quiets down Colorado buzz

Five-star QB Keelon Russell quiets down Colorado buzz

Russell committed to Alabama in June

10/16/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Mid-South Spotlight: Who is the next great ...... ?

Mid-South Spotlight: Who is the next great ...... ?

LSU commit Harlem Berry is the No. 14 overall prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

10/16/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Mustang Watch: SMU Targets Shine in Duncanville's 42-20 win Over Desoto

Mustang Watch: SMU Targets Shine in Duncanville's 42-20 win Over Desoto

SMU targets shine in Duncanville's 42-20 win over Desoto.

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10/14/24
 • Marc Henry
Fact or Fiction: Daylan McCutcheon will stay committed to Florida State

Fact or Fiction: Daylan McCutcheon will stay committed to Florida State

Four-star receiver Daylan McCutcheon impressed this summer at the Rivals Five-Star in Jacksonville.

10/4/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Top Alabama targets rave about the Crimson Tide's thrilling win

Top Alabama targets rave about the Crimson Tide's thrilling win

The latest from several blue-chippers who visited Alabama for the Georgia game

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9/30/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Look ahead: Alabama set for massive recruiting weekend with Georgia in town

Look ahead: Alabama set for massive recruiting weekend with Georgia in town

Here's an early look at recruits on campus for the Alabama-Georgia game next week.

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9/21/24
 • Jack Knowlton
Fact or Fiction: This is Oklahoma's biggest recruiting weekend of the year

Fact or Fiction: This is Oklahoma's biggest recruiting weekend of the year

Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners have a huge recruiting weekend in store with Tennessee coming to town.

9/20/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Takeaways from Keelon Russell, Jerry Meyer III, Texas recruits in action

Takeaways from Keelon Russell, Jerry Meyer III, Texas recruits in action

Jerry Meyer is No. 71 in the initial 2027 rankings

9/17/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Heading into first SEC season, Texas struggling to close elite targets

Heading into first SEC season, Texas struggling to close elite targets

Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns are ranked No. 16 in the 2025 Recruiting Team Rankings.

8/22/24
 • Adam Gorney
Comparing five-star QBs in the 2025 Rivals250 to NFL standouts

Comparing five-star QBs in the 2025 Rivals250 to NFL standouts

There are currently four five-star quarterbacks in the 2025 Rivals250.

8/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Biggest debates in latest 2025 update

Rivals Rankings Week: Biggest debates in latest 2025 update

John Garcia Jr. fought for Bryce Fitzgerald in the latest rankings meetings, and is confident he'll look wise for it.

8/17/24
 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 quarterbacks

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 quarterbacks

Five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair has taken over the top spot in the 2025 Rivals250.

8/14/24
 • Adam Friedman
Five-Star updates: positional breakdown

Five-Star updates: positional breakdown

Adam Gorney breaks down a the top offensive and defensive players in the latest Rivals rankings update.

8/13/24
 • Dave Berry and Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

The Rivals250 for the 2025 class has been updated, and Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through the ranking.

8/13/24
 • Adam Gorney
Keelon Russell enters the top 10 in Rivals' latest rankings update

Keelon Russell enters the top 10 in Rivals' latest rankings update

Russell checks in as the No. 9 player in Rivals' latest rankings update.

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8/12/24
 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the seven new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the seven new five-stars

Quarterback Keelon Russell, an Alabama commit, jumped all the way to No. 9 and earned his fifth star.

8/12/24
 • Adam Friedman
SEC Recruiting: Analyzing the QB commits

SEC Recruiting: Analyzing the QB commits

Florida, Auburn, Ole Miss, and Vanderbilt

8/1/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Alabama QB commit Keelon Russell recaps Champions Cookout

Alabama QB commit Keelon Russell recaps Champions Cookout

Keelon Russel is one of the top ranked quarterbacks in the 2025 class

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7/31/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Mid-South Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Mid-South Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Ohio State linebacker commit Riley Pettijohn has made a case to be in the five-star discussion.

7/31/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Fact or Fiction: Alabama will finish with a higher-ranked class than Auburn

Fact or Fiction: Alabama will finish with a higher-ranked class than Auburn

Four-star quarterback Keelon Russell flipped from SMU to Alabama in June.

7/31/24
 • John Garcia Jr.
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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7/25/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Fact or Fiction: Riley Pettijohn will be in the five-star conversation

Fact or Fiction: Riley Pettijohn will be in the five-star conversation

New Ohio State commitment Riley Pettijohn is ranked No. 33 in the 2025 Rivals250.

7/11/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Alabama QB commit Keelon Russell to put on recruiting hat on upcoming visit

Alabama QB commit Keelon Russell to put on recruiting hat on upcoming visit

Alabama holds 20 total commitments and ranks as the No. 2 class

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7/8/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Fact or Fiction: Michael Carroll will be Alabama's biggest rankings riser

Fact or Fiction: Michael Carroll will be Alabama's biggest rankings riser

Four-star offensive lineman Michael Carroll impressed at the Rivals Five-Star.

7/8/24
 • Adam Friedman
Meet Alabama's June commits: Quarterback Keelon Russell

Meet Alabama's June commits: Quarterback Keelon Russell

How Keelon Russell committed to Alabama, plus a breakdown of his Hudl tape.

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7/4/24
 • Jack Knowlton
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.

7/3/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: How SEC programs were impacted

Rivals Five-Star: How SEC programs were impacted

Five-star Alabama quarterback commit Keelon Russell had an impressive showing at the Rivals Five-Star.

7/3/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
How Alabama hockey helped start football's 'Cold Summer' recruiting run

How Alabama hockey helped start football's 'Cold Summer' recruiting run

Alabama hockey played a role in the football team's success on the recruiting trail this season.

7/3/24
 • Tony Tsoukalas
SEC Spotlight: Mississippi State snags 14 June commitments

SEC Spotlight: Mississippi State snags 14 June commitments

Four-star Auburn commit Eric Winters shined at the Rivals Five-Star in Jacksonville.

7/2/24
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Race for No. 1 spot in Rivals250 is opening up

Tuesdays with Gorney: Race for No. 1 spot in Rivals250 is opening up

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250 but others are pushing him for the top spot.

7/2/24
 • Adam Gorney
The 10 biggest decommitments of June

The 10 biggest decommitments of June

Four-star quarterback Keelon Russell flipped from SMU to Alabama in June.

7/1/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Breaking down the quarterbacks

Rivals Five-Star: Breaking down the quarterbacks

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

6/27/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Five-Star: Five programs that should be pleased

Michigan commit Avery Gach earned Offensive Line MVP honors at the Rivals Five-Star on Wednesday.

6/27/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Rivals Five-Star: Gorney Awards

Rivals Five-Star: Gorney Awards

Four-star Alabama quarterback commit Keelon Russell was one of the standouts at the Rivals Five-Star.

6/26/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Ranking the strength of commitments

Rivals Five-Star: Ranking the strength of commitments

Four-star linebacker Luke Metz committed to Alabama in March.

6/25/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Five-Star: Keelon Russell talks Alabama recruiting targets

Rivals Five-Star: Keelon Russell talks Alabama recruiting targets

Keelon Russell flipped his commitment to Alabama this summer

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6/25/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Alabama's top 3 recruiting needs heading into July

Alabama's top 3 recruiting needs heading into July

Here are three position groups the Tide will need to target as it looks to complete its class moving forward.

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6/25/24
 • Tony Tsoukalas and Jack Knowlton
Commit Fit: How the Elite 11 QBs fit with their future programs

Commit Fit: How the Elite 11 QBs fit with their future programs

Notre Dame commit Deuce Knight shined last week at the Elite 11.

6/24/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for offensive standouts

Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for offensive standouts

It will be very interesting to see how class of 2026 five-star Keenyi Pepe handles elite competition this week.

6/24/24
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Five-Star: ACC programs paying close attention

Rivals Five-Star: ACC programs paying close attention

Four-star running back Gideon Davidson committed to Clemson last June.

6/23/24
 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Five-Star: SEC programs paying close attention

Rivals Five-Star: SEC programs paying close attention

Alabama QB commit Keelon Russell will be among a star-studded cast for the Tide at the Rivals Five-Star in Jacksonville.

6/22/24
 • John Garcia Jr.
Gorney Awards: Elite 11 Finals

Gorney Awards: Elite 11 Finals

Alabama commit Keelon Russell has played his way into the five-star discussion.

6/21/24
 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Texas recruits QBs better than anyone in CFB

Fact or Fiction: Texas recruits QBs better than anyone in CFB

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian is among the best in recruiting elite QBs. But he has competition on that list.

6/20/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
Elite 11 Pro Day: Ranking the QBs

Elite 11 Pro Day: Ranking the QBs

The Elite 11 pro day was held on Wednesday as Florida State commit Tramell Jones led the way again.

6/20/24
 • Adam Gorney & Marshall Levenson
Elite 11: Day 1 takeaways from loaded quarterback event

Elite 11: Day 1 takeaways from loaded quarterback event

Night one is in the books at the Elite 11 and there were many interesting storylines already coming out of the event.

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6/19/24
 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays With Gorney: Breaking down the Elite 11 quarterbacks

Tuesdays With Gorney: Breaking down the Elite 11 quarterbacks

The three-day Elite 11 starts Tuesday as 20 of the best quarterbacks, including Texas A&M commit Husan Longstreet.

6/18/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Five QB storylines to follow in Jacksonville

Rivals Five-Star: Five QB storylines to follow in Jacksonville

The No. 1 player in the country, QB Julian Lewis, will be in Jacksonville for the Rivals Five-Star next week.

6/17/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Mid-South prospects that can boost ranking at event

Rivals Five-Star: Mid-South prospects that can boost ranking at event

Four-star receiver Taz Williams Jr. could work his way into the top 100 of the Rivals250 with a strong performance.

6/12/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Fact or Fiction: Miami is the biggest threat to Georgia for Elijah Griffin

Fact or Fiction: Miami is the biggest threat to Georgia for Elijah Griffin

More than 60 percent of all logged FutureCasts project five-star DT Elijah Griffin to Georgia.

6/9/24
 • Sam Spiegelman
The 2024 Rivals Five-Star Roster

The 2024 Rivals Five-Star Roster

The 2024 Rivals Five-Star will be held June 25-26 with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars playing host.

6/7/24
 • Staff
How Keelon Russell stacks up to Alabama's recent QBs

How Keelon Russell stacks up to Alabama's recent QBs

Here’s a look at each of Alabama’s quarterback signees over the past five classes.

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6/6/24
 • Tony Tsoukalas
Elite four-star QB Keelon Russell flips commitment to Alabama

Elite four-star QB Keelon Russell flips commitment to Alabama

The Alabama Crimson Tide have are on the receiving end of the biggest commitment flips of the 2025 cycle.

6/4/24
 • Marshall Levenson
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten programs hosting big visit weekends

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten programs hosting big visit weekends

Four-star SMU quarterback Keelon Russell will be visiting Alabama this weekend.

5/31/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 quarterbacks

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 quarterbacks

Five-star Julian Lewis is the top-ranked quarterback in the 2025 Rivals250.

5/30/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the new Rivals250 for 2025

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the new Rivals250 for 2025

Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated Rivals250 for the 2025 class.

5/29/24
 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Ten biggest risers in the Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Ten biggest risers in the Rivals250

Four-star quarterback Keelon Russell jumped nearly 200 spots in the latest Rivals250 refresh.

5/29/24
 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz on two dozen Rivals250 prospects

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz on two dozen Rivals250 prospects

Miami is in good shape with five-star DJ Pickett, the No. 9 player in 2025, but other programs are charging hard.

5/27/24
 • Adam Gorney