Advertisement
Luke's News
Class of 2025 TE Logan Farrell is heating up

Class of 2025 TE Logan Farrell is heating up

Illinois, North Carolina and Cincinnati are among the schools standing out early in Farrell's recruitment.

Premium content
 • Clint Cosgrove
Three-Point Stance: Coaching job security, Big Ten, Heisman

Three-Point Stance: Coaching job security, Big Ten, Heisman

Rivals National Columnist Mike Farrell lists 10 coaches who aren't worrying about the hot seat. Guess who's No. 1?

 • Mike Farrell
Ten first-year Big Ten players we are excited to see this fall

Ten first-year Big Ten players we are excited to see this fall

Five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett signed with Maryland earlier this year.

 • Josh Helmholdt
All-Decade: Ranking the top WRs, TEs from the 2010s

All-Decade: Ranking the top WRs, TEs from the 2010s

Dorial Green-Beckham was the only receiver to finish ranked No. 1 overall.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Portal Impact: Grading the SEC

Transfer Portal Impact: Grading the SEC

Kelly Bryant joining Missouri is one of the biggest transfers in the SEC this offseason.

 • Woody Wommack
Transfer Portal Impact: Grading the Big Ten

Transfer Portal Impact: Grading the Big Ten

Justin Fields joining Ohio State is one of the biggest transfers in the Big Ten this offseason.

 • Woody Wommack and Mike Farrell
Around the B1G: Taking a quick look at all of the incoming transfers

Around the B1G: Taking a quick look at all of the incoming transfers

Around the B1G! Today we are taking a quick look at all of the incoming transfers joining the conference.

 • Richie O'Leary
Illinois In-State Class of 2019

Illinois In-State Class of 2019

Here is my Class of 2019 in-state review of the University of Illinois recruiting class.

Premium content
 • Tim OHalloran
How last five No. 1 TEs panned out

How last five No. 1 TEs panned out

The No. 1 tight end in 2019 came off the board Thursday, but how have the last five top-ranked tight ends panned out?

 • 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
National Signing Day by position: Top TE classes

National Signing Day by position: Top TE classes

Georgia, thanks in part to Luke Ford's addition, inked the best tight end class in the country.

 • Adam Friedman
One vs. One: Comparing top WRs, TEs from 2017, 2018 classes

One vs. One: Comparing top WRs, TEs from 2017, 2018 classes

Two five-star receivers should be making their mark for years.

 • Mike Farrell
Clemson and USC lead the way in signing states' No. 1 prospects

Clemson and USC lead the way in signing states' No. 1 prospects

Signing a No. 1 player in a state is always tough. Signing five of them, like Clemson and USC did, is astounding.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Podcast: Final 2018 Rivals250, Bama-UGA, more

Rivals Rankings Podcast: Final 2018 Rivals250, Bama-UGA, more

The final Rivals rankings for the class of 2018 are in the books. Josh Helmholdt and Chad Simmons discuss.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Chad Simmons
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
Rivals100 Update: Big movers

Rivals100 Update: Big movers

Who made big jumps in the final Rivals100 for the 2018 cycle?

 • Mike Farrell
Army Bowl analysis: Luke Ford

Army Bowl analysis: Luke Ford

Josh Helmholdt breaks down Georgia TE commit Luke Ford and his performance during practice at the Army Bowl.

Video content
 • David Berry
Army All-American Combine: Top performers

Army All-American Combine: Top performers

Nearly 800 kids from Hawaii to Rhode Island took part in this year’s Army Combine, and here are some of the best.

 • Adam Friedman and Josh Helmholdt
Army Bowl: Thursday news and notes

Army Bowl: Thursday news and notes

Defensive tackle Nestra Silvera continued his strong play, plus a chippy practice today in San Antonio.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Army Bowl Day 3: West Team practice highlights

Army Bowl Day 3: West Team practice highlights

Watch highlights from the West Team's day three practice at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.

Video content
 • David Berry
All-Americans celebrate, talk trash after CFB Playoff semifinals

All-Americans celebrate, talk trash after CFB Playoff semifinals

Several high school All-Americans, like Jamaree Salyer, celebrated their future teams' CFB Playoff success on Monday.

 • Woody Wommack
2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Preview

2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Preview

A preview of the 17th annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Premium content
 • David McKinney
Army Bowl: Top stories to follow as the week unfolds

Army Bowl: Top stories to follow as the week unfolds

Can anyone overtake top-ranked Trevor Lawrence? That's one storyline to follow this week at the Army Bowl.

 • Josh Helmholdt
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 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
Luke Ford surprises by signing early with Georgia

Luke Ford surprises by signing early with Georgia

2018’s No. 1 ranked tight end, Luke Ford, announced he will sign early after originally planning to wait until February.

 • Josh Helmholdt
What we learned on the first day of the Early Signing Period

What we learned on the first day of the Early Signing Period

Among the lessons learned: Clemson coach Dabo Swinney can recruit - and so can the Georgia Bulldogs.

 • Woody Wommack
The biggest Midwest storylines from #RivalsESP

The biggest Midwest storylines from #RivalsESP

The inaugural early signing period brought big surprises across the country, but particularly in the Midwest.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Auburn makes move for No. 1 tight end

Auburn makes move for No. 1 tight end

Luke Ford has seen many college football games in many college football stadiums, but none like the Iron Bowl...

 • Jeffrey Lee
Texas sets the bar with R100 TE Luke Ford

Texas sets the bar with R100 TE Luke Ford

Rivals100 TE Luke Ford took his first official visit of the recruiting process to Texas this past weekend.

Premium content
 • Josh Helmholdt
Midwest Spotlight: Latest news on region's biggest names

Midwest Spotlight: Latest news on region's biggest names

Josh Helmholdt has all the latest news on top prospects from the Midwest Region.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Alabama gives No.1 tight end gold treatment

Alabama gives No.1 tight end gold treatment

Luke Ford talks visit to Tuscaloosa.

Premium content
 • Andrew Bone
Top Illini target Luke Ford continues meteoric rise

Top Illini target Luke Ford continues meteoric rise

4-star tight end Luke Ford from Carterville (Ill.) is the top 2018 prospect on the Illini recruiting board. 

Premium content
 • Doug Bucshon
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
Alabama outpacing foes for R100 TE Luke Ford

Alabama outpacing foes for R100 TE Luke Ford

Rivals100 TE Luke Ford visited six schools this summer. One of those visits stood out among the rest.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals100 update: Risers and Sliders

Rivals100 update: Risers and Sliders

Numerous summer showcases produced big moves in the latest release of the Rivals100 rankings.

 • Mike Farrell
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
EDGY's 2018 Top 5 Uncommitted

EDGY's 2018 Top 5 Uncommitted

EDGYTIM Top 5 Uncommitted Names in the Class of 2018 is here.

 • Tim OHalloran
Midwest spotlight: Five summer surprises

Midwest spotlight: Five summer surprises

Iowa State's offer to this 2021 quarterback was one of the biggest surprises in the Midwest this summer.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Coveted tight end prospect believes in the future of the Bulldogs

Coveted tight end prospect believes in the future of the Bulldogs

Georgia coaches are making a priority of Luke Ford, and he's listening to their pitches intently.

Premium content
 • Dan McDonald
Luke Ford To Visit Michigan Ahead Of BBQ

Luke Ford To Visit Michigan Ahead Of BBQ

Carterville (Ill.) High four-star Luke Ford has surfaced as one of Michigan's top targets at the tight end position.

Premium content
 • Brandon Brown
Longhorns making a push for top national TE prospect Luke Ford

Longhorns making a push for top national TE prospect Luke Ford

The Longhorns have a big need at tight end, and the coaches are going after one of the nation's best in Luke Ford.

 • Jason Suchomel
Illini back in the hunt for TE Ford

Illini back in the hunt for TE Ford

4-star right end Luke Ford updates his recruitment in this report from OrangeandBlueNews.com

 • Jonah Puls
Arkansas Decommit Luke Ford To Strongly Consider Michigan

Arkansas Decommit Luke Ford To Strongly Consider Michigan

Four-star tight end Luke Ford recently decommitted from Arkansas and picked up an offer from U-M.

Premium content
 • Brandon Brown
Rivals 250 TE Luke Ford can see himself in Athens

Rivals 250 TE Luke Ford can see himself in Athens

This Rivals250 prospect recaps what was a successful visit as the Bulldogs impressed their No.1 tight end target.

Premium content
 • Paul Maharry
Razorback Elite Camp Rewind

Razorback Elite Camp Rewind

Check out the biggest storylines and notable performances from Arkansas' camp on Saturday.

Premium content
 • Danny West
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
Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

Class of 2018 Rivals250 rankings update: Biggest movers

More than three dozen 2018 prospects, such as Tyreke Smith, have seen their stock rise in the updated Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Midwest Spotlight: Five most surprising commitments for 2018

Midwest Spotlight: Five most surprising commitments for 2018

Josh Helmholdt goes in-depth on some of the 2018 shockers, including Ron Tatum spurning Oklahoma for Texas.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Midwest region stock report: Five up, two down

Midwest region stock report: Five up, two down

Several Midwest prospects should see bumps in the rankings after strong spring showings. Others, however, may fall.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Luke Ford’s excitement for Arkansas has not diminished

Luke Ford’s excitement for Arkansas has not diminished

Illinois TE Luke Ford's commitment to Arkansas was sudden, but the weeks since have re-affirmed his decision.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Commits of the week: Every Power 5 commit from March 13 - March 19

Commits of the week: Every Power 5 commit from March 13 - March 19

Five four-stars came off the board last week, including Rivals100 DE Justin Mascoll, who is headed for Clemson.

 • Rivals.com
Commitment Analysis: Luke Ford

Commitment Analysis: Luke Ford

Come inside to see how Luke Ford's commitment went down and how it impacts the Razorbacks going forward.

 • Danny West
Ford finds home in Fayetteville

Ford finds home in Fayetteville

Luke Ford goes into detail about his decision to call the Hogs on Tuesday.

 • Danny West
Visit puts Hogs on top for Ford

Visit puts Hogs on top for Ford

One of the nation's top tight ends says Arkansas is in the lead after his two-day visit in Fayetteville.

Premium content
 • Danny West
Rising star TE Luke Ford visits Illinois

Rising star TE Luke Ford visits Illinois

Carterville (Ill.) tight end Luke Ford is one of the hottest 2018 prospects in the Midwest

Premium content
 • Doug Bucshon
SEC Breakdown: Top commits, top targets, commit predictions

SEC Breakdown: Top commits, top targets, commit predictions

Kelvin Joseph is LSU's most notable commit to date. We go team-by-team through the conference.

 • Woody Wommack and Chad Simmons
Jim Chaney offers fast rising tight end

Jim Chaney offers fast rising tight end

With tight end being a point of need in 2018, Georgia coaches are telling one prospect he's at the top of the list.

Premium content
 • Jake Reuse
Ford feeling the love from Hogs

Ford feeling the love from Hogs

Arkansas was the first Power-5 program to offer Carterville (Ill.) tight end Luke Ford 

Premium content
 • Danny West
Big 2018 tight end pulls in offer from Pitt

Big 2018 tight end pulls in offer from Pitt

Luke Ford is poised to be one of the top tight ends in the Midwest, and on Saturday, Pitt pulled the trigger on an offer

Premium content
 • Chris Peak
In-state tight end plans Illini visit

In-state tight end plans Illini visit

Illinois recently extended an offer to Carterville (Ill.) tight end Luke Ford. 

Premium content
 • Staff
Ford 'overwhelmed' by Arkansas offer

Ford 'overwhelmed' by Arkansas offer

"I'm overwhelmed, it just blows my mind," Ford said. "First off, I have family there that live like a mile away from

Premium content
 • Danny West
Army National Combine showing jumpstarts Luke Ford's recruitment

Army National Combine showing jumpstarts Luke Ford's recruitment

Luke Ford had one offer from Southern Illinois prior to the Army National Combine in San Antonio earlier this month.

Premium content
 • Jon McNamara