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Ranking the States: No. 1 Texas

Ranking the States: No. 1 Texas

The Lone State State is loaded with four- and five-star prospects, including five-star Denver Harris.

 • Adam Gorney
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.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Five-stars that went undrafted

NFL Draft: Five-stars that went undrafted

Dylan Moses was one of nine eligible former five-star prospects that went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: The former five-stars that could be drafted

NFL Draft: The former five-stars that could be drafted

Former five-star prospect Trevor Lawrence is expected to be selected first overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Intriguing DT values

NFL Draft: Intriguing DT values

There are many valuable options in the middle of the NFL Draft at DT.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Overachievers, coaches, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: Overachievers, coaches, NFL Draft

Matt Campbell and the Iowa State Cyclones played for a Big 12 title and won the Fiesta Bowl last season.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top five defensive tackles

NFL Draft: Top five defensive tackles

Washington's Levi Onwuzurike leads Mike Farrell's look at the 2021 class of NFL defensive tackle prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Eight-team Playoff, 2017 5-stars, top 2021 classes

Three-Point Stance: Eight-team Playoff, 2017 5-stars, top 2021 classes

An Alabama-Ohio State first-round matchup in an 8-team playoff would be ideal.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down 2022's five-stars to No. 1

Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down 2022's five-stars to No. 1

Rivals Rankings Week has arrived for the 2022 class and we start by counting down the five-stars to No. 1.

 • Dave Berry, Mike Farrell, Woody Wommack
Grading the active five-star DTs in college football

Grading the active five-star DTs in college football

Marvin Wilson has lived up to his five-star billing at Florida State.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: 2021 rankings, doghouse, elite players

Three-Point Stance: 2021 rankings, doghouse, elite players

Ohio State quarterback commit Kyle McCord is currently ranked No. 24 in the 2021 Rivals250.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: CFB Playoff field, out-of-state grabs, coaches

Three-Point Stance: CFB Playoff field, out-of-state grabs, coaches

Half the playoff field will come from the ACC this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 11-20

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 11-20

No. 20 Jeadyn Lukus' playing style might remind some of Clemson DB Trayvon Mullen.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ten key prospects that left Texas for college

Ten key prospects that left Texas for college

Marvin Wilson is expected to be a first-round draft pick next spring.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals 2020 Preseason All-America team

Rivals 2020 Preseason All-America team

Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne are primed for a big season at Clemson.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 25: College football's top players, Nos. 6-10

Farrell 25: College football's top players, Nos. 6-10

The ranking of the top college football players suiting up this fall enters the top 10 today with Nos. 6-10.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Ranking new QBs, top OL classes and more

Three-Point Stance: Ranking new QBs, top OL classes and more

D'Eriq King will lead Miami tonight after transferring from Houston.

 • Mike Farrell
The five best DT groups in college football

The five best DT groups in college football

The ACC is home to some of the best defensive tackles in college football, led by Florida State's Marvin Wilson.

 • Mike Farrell
Past, Present and Future: The ACC at each position

Past, Present and Future: The ACC at each position

Louisville will sorely miss offensive lineman Mekhi Becton. Clemson, meanwhile, seems to be set at most positions.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Low-key programs, 2021 NFL Draft, commits

Three-Point Stance: Low-key programs, 2021 NFL Draft, commits

Trevor Lawrence is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in next year's NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Will Seminoles bounce back from draft dry spell?

Ask Farrell: Will Seminoles bounce back from draft dry spell?

Florida State's Cam Akers was the fourth running back selected last week in the NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NFL Draft 2021: Top 10 players, 10 more to watch

NFL Draft 2021: Top 10 players, 10 more to watch

At this point, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence projects as the No. 1 pick in next year's draft.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 weight room, elite 2022 prospects; playmakers

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 weight room, elite 2022 prospects; playmakers

Oklahoma is the clear power lifter in the Big 12.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Combine, returning DTs, 2021 comparisons

Three-Point Stance: Combine, returning DTs, 2021 comparisons

Mike Farrell looks at the top returning defensive tackles in college football.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Decade: How players ranked No. 2 overall fared

All-Decade: How players ranked No. 2 overall fared

QB Josh Rosen, for one, had a solid career at UCLA and became a first-round NFL pick.

 • Mike Farrell
All-Decade: Ranking the top DTs from the 2010s

All-Decade: Ranking the top DTs from the 2010s

Rashan Gary, the only defensive tackle to be ranked No. 1 overall in Rivals.com history, tops this list.

 • Mike Farrell
Top five NFL prospects at DT, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at DT, regardless of class

Derrick Brown is one of the top defensive tackle prospects in the country.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
ACC breakdown: Top-ranked recruits on each roster

ACC breakdown: Top-ranked recruits on each roster

Can Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence continue to live up to the hype - and his magical freshman season?

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at DT

Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at DT

Texas produces plenty of five-star defensive tackles, but the Longhorns haven't benefited from that very much.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Is this the best elite crop of DL in Rivals history?

Ask Farrell: Is this the best elite crop of DL in Rivals history?

The 2020 crop of elite defensive linemen is in rare company.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2

Five-Star History: Texas checks in at No. 2

Zachary Evans is the latest five-star standout from the Lone Star State.

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

Biggest out-of-state grabs: Defensive linemen

Chase Young was an excellent five-star out-of-state addition for the Buckeyes.

 • Mike Farrell
Five big DT questions heading into 2019 season

Five big DT questions heading into 2019 season

Five-star Marvin Wilson is primed for a big season at Florida State.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
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 DTs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

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

Clemson's five-star defensive tackles have certainly panned out.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Scattershooting the SEC title game

Mind of Mike: Scattershooting the SEC title game

Mike Farrell breaks down the ins and outs of the Alabama-Georgia matchup in the SEC title game.

 • Mike Farrell
A look at the top-ranked defensive tackles in Rivals.com history

A look at the top-ranked defensive tackles in Rivals.com history

Most players on this list have gone on to highly productive careers in college and the NFL.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
One vs. One: Comparing top DLs from 2017, 2018 classes

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

Time for the elite players along the defensive line to go head-to-head - with final verdicts from Mike Farrell.

 • 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
Five recruits that Fisher should call right away at Texas A&M

Five recruits that Fisher should call right away at Texas A&M

New Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher should call these five recruits right away once he lands in Aggieland.

 • Nick Krueger
ACC's best: FSU leads pack for league's top five-star signees

ACC's best: FSU leads pack for league's top five-star signees

ACC conference schools have had trouble topping Florida State for the nation's highest-ranked prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
ACC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

ACC spotlight: Which school is recruiting king at each position?

The ACC as a whole is on the rise, but a pair of national powers have emerged as the league's clear recruiting kings.

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
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.

 • Mike Farrell
Spring Game Recruiting Insider: 'Noles make big moves on targets

Spring Game Recruiting Insider: 'Noles make big moves on targets

Not only did FSU pull in two commitments Saturday, but the 'Noles also made strides with several others top prospects.

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 • Michael Langston
Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Defensive tackles

Top 2017 recruiting one-two punch: Defensive tackles

Florida State inked two Rivals100 DTs in 2017, leading the way with the best one-two punch at the position.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 defensive tackle recruiting classes for 2017

Top 10 defensive tackle recruiting classes for 2017

We've spent the last few weeks breaking down each position to see which school did the best on NSD. Today: DTs.

 • Nick Krueger
One vs. One: Comparing top DL from 2016, 2017

One vs. One: Comparing top DL from 2016, 2017

National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell breaks down how the top of the 2017 DL class compares to the 2016 group.

 • Mike Farrell
Florida State flexes national recruiting reach

Florida State flexes national recruiting reach

A statement was made the second five-star Marvin Wilson announced for Florida State on National Signing Day.

 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day Wrap: ACC

National Signing Day Wrap: ACC

The ACC's Sunshine State programs took home top honors in the 2017 cycle, but they weren't the only schools to impress.

 • Adam Friedman
Commit Fit: ACC position by position

Commit Fit: ACC position by position

Mike Farrell breaks down the ACC's 2017 recruiting class and how top commits fit with their schools of choice.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: G.O.A.T. by position, '17 tidbits, Buckeyes feat

Three-Point Stance: G.O.A.T. by position, '17 tidbits, Buckeyes feat

Tom Brady is the greatest QB of all time, but who are the best at the other positions? Mike Farrell breaks it down.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day 2017 Wrap: SEC

National Signing Day 2017 Wrap: SEC

Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack look back at the good and bad for each SEC team's 2017 class.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Analyst Roundtable: NSD surprises, memorable moments, predictions

Analyst Roundtable: NSD surprises, memorable moments, predictions

The Rivals analyst team discusses memorable moments and makes predictions in today's roundtable.

 • Staff
FSU D-Line class filled with big, athletic bodies: 'These kids can go'

FSU D-Line class filled with big, athletic bodies: 'These kids can go'

With two five-stars among their five signees, FSU's defensive line coaches think this group will make an early impact.

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 • Ira Schoffel
Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2017

Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2017

Ohio State assistant Kerry Coombs headlines Rivals' list of the nation's top 25 recruiters for the 2017 class.

 • Rivals.com
Ranking the job first-year Power Five coaches did with debut class

Ranking the job first-year Power Five coaches did with debut class

Some first-year head coaches, like Ed Orgeron, had impressive recruiting debuts. Others did not.

 • Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Random thoughts on National Signing Day 2017

Mind of Mike: Random thoughts on National Signing Day 2017

Rivals National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell takes us on a tour inside the portion of his brain dedicated to NSD.

 • Mike Farrell
Commitment Issues Podcast: Wrapping up NSD 2017

Commitment Issues Podcast: Wrapping up NSD 2017

The entertaining trio of Rob Cassidy, Nick Krueger and Woody Wommack wrap up National Signing Day with a podcast.

 • Rob Cassidy, Nick Krueger, Woody Wommack
National Signing Day 2017: Farrell Awards

National Signing Day 2017: Farrell Awards

National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell hands out the hardware in the Signing Day edition of the Farrell Awards.

 • Mike Farrell
VIDEO Analysis: Nation's No. 1 DT, Marvin Wilson, picks FSU

VIDEO Analysis: Nation's No. 1 DT, Marvin Wilson, picks FSU

Rivals.com national recruiting director Mike Farrell talks about the impact of Marvin Wilson's commitment to FSU.

 • Rivals.com
Signing Day Splash: No. 1 DT Marvin Wilson chooses Florida State

Signing Day Splash: No. 1 DT Marvin Wilson chooses Florida State

The wait was worth it for Florida State as the Seminoles land 5-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson.

 • Michael Langston
NSD Preview: Top storylines of the day

NSD Preview: Top storylines of the day

The destination of five-star Marvin Wilson will be one of several big storylines to follow on National Signing Day.

 • Rob Cassidy
Breakdown: How the 2017 class compares to its predecessors

Breakdown: How the 2017 class compares to its predecessors

Is this the best overall crop of prospects in the last six years? Nick Krueger says it very well may be.

 • Nick Krueger
Five coaches to watch on National Signing Day

Five coaches to watch on National Signing Day

Nick Saban is one of several coaches that could be in for a busy National Signing Day.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Commit predictions, SEC East misses

Three-Point Stance: Commit predictions, SEC East misses

Mike Farrell predicts every uncommitted R100 prospect, plus expresses some disappointment in the SEC East.

 • Mike Farrell
2017 National Signing Day announcement guide

2017 National Signing Day announcement guide

See when and where to watch announcements for major uncommitted prospects on Signing Day, 2017.

 • Woody Wommack
Ten National Signing Day predictions

Ten National Signing Day predictions

What should you expect on National Signing Day? Mike Farrell offers 10 predictions.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day: 10 can't-miss prospects

National Signing Day: 10 can't-miss prospects

There is never a sure thing in recruiting, but these 10 prospects are close to it.

 • Adam Gorney
NSD Preview: Storylines for the top five classes in the team rankings

NSD Preview: Storylines for the top five classes in the team rankings

The recruitment of LaBryan Ray is one of several storylines that could impact the nation's top five classes.

 • Nick Krueger
Making the case: DT Marvin Wilson

Making the case: DT Marvin Wilson

Experts from LSU, Ohio State and Florida State weigh in on DT Marvin Wilson, and Mike Farrell offers a prediction.

 • Woody Wommack
Meyer in-home with Wilson set

Meyer in-home with Wilson set

Urban Meyer will make his final pitch to the nation's top defensive tackle soon.

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 • Marc Givler
National Signing Day preview: SEC

National Signing Day preview: SEC

The SEC should see its share of intrigue in the final days of the 2017 recruiting cycle.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
National Signing Day preview: Big Ten

National Signing Day preview: Big Ten

The Big Ten conference should see its share of intrigue in the final days of the 2017 recruiting cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Analyst Roundtable: Reviewing and projecting the 2017 recruiting class

Analyst Roundtable: Reviewing and projecting the 2017 recruiting class

The Rivals analyst roundtable returns to tackle 2017 recruiting topics, including star potential at the RB position.

 • Staff
Inside the Rivals.com state rankings

Inside the Rivals.com state rankings

Go inside the final Rivals.com state rankings for the 2017 class.

 • Woody Wommack
Uncommitted spotlight: Predictions on three Texas stars

Uncommitted spotlight: Predictions on three Texas stars

Get the latest on Marvin Wilson, Levi Wilson and K'Lavon Chaisson as National Signing Day approaches.

 • Nick Krueger
No shortage of team rankings storylines as Signing Day nears

No shortage of team rankings storylines as Signing Day nears

Can Alabama hold off Ohio State for the top spot in the Rivals.com Team Recruiting Rankings?

 • Adam Friedman
Commitment Issues: Discussing Najee Harris, commit predictions

Commitment Issues: Discussing Najee Harris, commit predictions

Was the decision to rank Najee Harris No. 1 in the Rivals100 unanimous?

 • Rob Cassidy, Nick Krueger, Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Top-ranked prospects, bust factor, No. 99

Three-Point Stance: Top-ranked prospects, bust factor, No. 99

It's becoming harder to identify the top prospect in each class. Mike Farrell explains in the Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Final 2017 position rankings: Changes atop position groups

Alabama commit Alex Leatherwood finishes as the No. 1 offensive tackle for 2017.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Marvin Wilson rates LSU visit a "12" on the ten-scale

Marvin Wilson rates LSU visit a "12" on the ten-scale

TigerBait EXCLUSIVE interview with Rivals.com 5-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson of Houston-Episcopal.

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 • Courtney Roland
Harris holds top spot, new five-stars emerge in last 2017 Rivals100 release

Harris holds top spot, new five-stars emerge in last 2017 Rivals100 release

The final Rivals100 release for the 2017 class features a dynamic RB in the No. 1 spot and several new five-stars.

 • Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Which program will have the strongest close to the 2017 cycle?

Rival Views: Which program will have the strongest close to the 2017 cycle?

Which program will have the best close to the 2017 recruiting cycle? Rivals experts debate.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Farrell Forecast: Destinations for the top uncommitted prospects

Farrell Forecast: Destinations for the top uncommitted prospects

Where will five-star Marvin Wilson land? Mike Farrell predicts the destinations for the top uncommitted prospects.

 • Mike Farrell
The Farrell Awards: Under Armour week edition

The Farrell Awards: Under Armour week edition

Rocket Arm? Fancy Feet? Mike Farrell hands out his Under Armour awards from the week in Orlando.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Daily Dozen: Top performers from Under Armour week

Rivals Daily Dozen: Top performers from Under Armour week

FSU commit Josh Kaindoh was consistently the most impressive prospect during the Under Armour All-America Game week.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Daily Dozen: Friday's best from UA All-America practice

Rivals Daily Dozen: Friday's best from UA All-America practice

A trio of LSU commits highlighted the top performers from Friday's practice at the UA All-America Game.

 • Rob Cassidy
UA All-America Game: Five commitment predictions

UA All-America Game: Five commitment predictions

Forecasting the destination of Marvin Wilson, Tony Gray and others.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Daily Dozen: Thursday's best from UA All-America practice

Rivals Daily Dozen: Thursday's best from UA All-America practice

Five-star Lamont Wade was one of the top performers at Thursday's Under Armour All-America practice.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-point stance: UA QBs; 2017 standouts; OL a cut above

Three-point stance: UA QBs; 2017 standouts; OL a cut above

After two days of practice, the cream is rising to the top at the Under Armour All-America game.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Daily Dozen: Wednesday's best from UA All-America practice

Rivals Daily Dozen: Wednesday's best from UA All-America practice

Five-star Marvin Wilson was one of the top performers at Wednesday's Under Armour All-America practice.

 • Adam Friedman
Rival Views: Most impressive player on opening day

Rival Views: Most impressive player on opening day

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney debate the most impressive player at the opening day of the UA All-America Game practices.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Video: Under Armour Day 1 Recap

Video: Under Armour Day 1 Recap

Mike Farrell recaps day one of practice at the Under Armour All-America game.

 • David Berry
DT Marvin Wilson breaks down interest in FSU, plans for UA game (w/video)

DT Marvin Wilson breaks down interest in FSU, plans for UA game (w/video)

The nation's top defensive tackle, Marvin Wilson, explains his interest in FSU, what will influence his decision & more.

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 • Michael Langston
Nation's No. 2 prospect wants to see a USC Rose Bowl victory

Nation's No. 2 prospect wants to see a USC Rose Bowl victory

TrojanSports.com has the scoop on Marvin Wilson's interest in USC. Are they out of the race to land his signature?

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 • Mike Singer
Five-star Marvin Wilson talks top five

Five-star Marvin Wilson talks top five

Five-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson released his top five and there's a big surprise in there.

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 • Adam Gorney
Video: 5-star DT Marvin Wilson interview, sets LSU official visit

Video: 5-star DT Marvin Wilson interview, sets LSU official visit

Rivals.com Five-star defensive tackle

 • Mike Farrell
UA All-America Game: Nation's top defensive prospect talks recruiting

UA All-America Game: Nation's top defensive prospect talks recruiting

Five-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson is the nation's highest ranked uncommitted prospect.

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 • Rivals.com
UA All-America Game: Media day

UA All-America Game: Media day

Rivals.com has a team in Orlando for the UA All-America Game media day. Check here throughout the day for all the news.

 • Staff