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Ranking the top five OL classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Ranking the top five OL classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

Five-star Douglas Utu is a big part of Oregon's massive offensive line class.

 • John Garcia Jr.
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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Eye-catchers from Day 1 of Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game practice

Eye-catchers from Day 1 of Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game practice

Eye-catchers from Day 1 of the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

 • John Garcia, Jr. and Sam Spiegelman
QBs Deuce Knight, KJ Lacey headline 2024 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

QBs Deuce Knight, KJ Lacey headline 2024 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game

More on the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game inside

 • Sam Spiegelman
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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 • Jack Knowlton
Recruits rave about Alabama after Crimson Tide impress in Iron Bowl victory

Recruits rave about Alabama after Crimson Tide impress in Iron Bowl victory

More recruiting intel and reaction inside from the big weekend at Texas A&M

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Iron Bowl drawing elite recruits, flip targets to Alabama for rivalry game

Iron Bowl drawing elite recruits, flip targets to Alabama for rivalry game

The latest intel ahead of a massive recruiting weekend in Tuscaloosa inside

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Alabama hosting official visitors, flip targets and elite underclassmen

Alabama hosting official visitors, flip targets and elite underclassmen

More on Alabama's star-studded visitor list for the Missouri game

 • Sam Spiegelman
Four-star Alabama OL commit Micah DeBose nearing finish line of recruitment

Four-star Alabama OL commit Micah DeBose nearing finish line of recruitment

More on Ohio State's pursuit of Alabama 4-star OL commit Micah DeBose

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 • Sam Spiegelman
Rivals recruiting intel: Flip season is heating up in the Southeast

Rivals recruiting intel: Flip season is heating up in the Southeast

The latest on several flip targets and more intel inside

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 • 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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 • Jack Knowlton
Recruiting roundup: Player reactions, storylines after Alabama's Week 1 win

Recruiting roundup: Player reactions, storylines after Alabama's Week 1 win

Here's what Alabama recruits said about the Crimson Tide's Week 1 win over Western Kentucky.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Who’s on campus? Alabama targets in town for season-opener

Who’s on campus? Alabama targets in town for season-opener

Here's a look at Alabama commits and targets who will be at the Crimson Tide's season opener.

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 • Jack Knowlton
The Flip-Side: Which recruits could Ohio State be looking to flip in 2025?

The Flip-Side: Which recruits could Ohio State be looking to flip in 2025?

There are a few key prospects committed elsewhere that are still very much in Ohio State's sights.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Jayvon McFadden commitment comes right on time for Ohio State

Jayvon McFadden commitment comes right on time for Ohio State

Ohio State lands commitment No. 25 as four-star lineman Jayvon McFadden picks the Buckeyes.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Where the offensive line turns, receiver talk, 2027 QB sets visit

Where the offensive line turns, receiver talk, 2027 QB sets visit

Recruiting is a non-stop business and there aren't many places in the country that do it at the level Ohio State does.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Five Alabama high school matchups Tide fans need to watch this season

Five Alabama high school matchups Tide fans need to watch this season

Many top in-state Alabama targets are preparing for their high school seasons this fall.

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 • Jack Knowlton & Henry Sklar
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 offensive linemen

Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders Jr. is set to announce his commitment on Aug. 17.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Southeast Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Southeast Spotlight: Four tough rankings questions

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is currently the No. 1 prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Sam Spiegelman
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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 • Sam Spiegelman
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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
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.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: OL analysis

Rivals Five-Star: OL analysis

Michigan commit Avery Gach shined last week at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Four-star Alabama OL commit Micah DeBose talks decision

Four-star Alabama OL commit Micah DeBose talks decision

The latest from Alabama 2025 OL commit Micah DeBose at Rivals Five-Star.

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 • Jack Knowlton
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.

 • Marshall Levenson
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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
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.

 • Adam Friedman
Alabama wins out for four-star in-state OL Micah DeBose

Alabama wins out for four-star in-state OL Micah DeBose

DeBose is the fourth offensive line commit for the Crimson Tide in June.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals Five-Star: Storylines surrounding O-linemen

Rivals Five-Star: Storylines surrounding O-linemen

The Rivals Five-Star is back next week in Jacksonville and some of the nation’s top offensive linemen in the 2025 and

 • Sam Spiegelman
Who's on campus? Top Alabama targets taking official visits this weekend

Who's on campus? Top Alabama targets taking official visits this weekend

A look at Alabama's 12 official visitors this weekend.

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 • Jack Knowlton
The grind doesn't stop for Ohio State as official visit weekend No. 3 hits

The grind doesn't stop for Ohio State as official visit weekend No. 3 hits

Ohio State has a major official visit weekend planned including three top-tier offensive linemen.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
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.

 • Staff
Ranking the 10 biggest decommitments of the 2025 recruiting cycle

Ranking the 10 biggest decommitments of the 2025 recruiting cycle

Two of the biggest decommitments of the 2025 recruiting cycle happened on Thursday, including No. 1 WR Dakorien Moore.

 • Adam Gorney
New names at Ohio State could shake up Buckeyes recruiting board

New names at Ohio State could shake up Buckeyes recruiting board

Ohio State has begun to add new names to the 2025 recruiting board and its reshaping things going into summer.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Top OT target previews weekend visit, talks relationship with Alabama staff

Top OT target previews weekend visit, talks relationship with Alabama staff

DeBose is ranked as the No. 46 player and the No. 7 OT in the Class of 2025.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Ohio State post-spring ball recruiting priorities put offense in spotlight

Ohio State post-spring ball recruiting priorities put offense in spotlight

Ohio State is done with spring ball but now its recruiting focus shifts from visits to evaluations.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Southeast Spotlight: Programs off to surprising start in 2025 class

Southeast Spotlight: Programs off to surprising start in 2025 class

Despite a new staff, Alabama is hauling in an elite class and doing so nationwide, including SoCal LB Abduall Sanders.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals250 OL Micah DeBose provides update ahead of big LSU visit

Rivals250 OL Micah DeBose provides update ahead of big LSU visit

Four-star prospect Micah DeBose provides recruiting update before LSU visit

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 • Brandon Howard
Four-star OL talks Auburn visit

Four-star OL talks Auburn visit

Four-star OL Micah DeBose made his first trip to Auburn in several months Saturday.

 • Caleb Jones
Alabama-Mississippi Recruiting Notebook: Sleepers emerging in 2025

Alabama-Mississippi Recruiting Notebook: Sleepers emerging in 2025

Commitments and those closing in on the call are in the news.

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 • Brandon Howard
Five class of 2025 blue-chip recruits who could soon come off the board

Five class of 2025 blue-chip recruits who could soon come off the board

Some elites will wait out the process while others could be on the verge of a commitment right now.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
How things stand with Class of 2025 OL Micah DeBose, Lamont Rogers

How things stand with Class of 2025 OL Micah DeBose, Lamont Rogers

Four-star offensive tackle Micah DeBose picked up more traction to LSU in recent weeks.

 • Adam Gorney
How things stand with the top 10 offensive linemen in the 2025 class

How things stand with the top 10 offensive linemen in the 2025 class

Five-star offensive tackle David Sanders is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
LSU Recruiting with John Garcia, Jr.: Gregory Thomas, Micah DeBose & More

LSU Recruiting with John Garcia, Jr.: Gregory Thomas, Micah DeBose & More

Rivals.com national college football recruiting analyst John Garcia, Jr. broke down the latest in LSU recruiting.

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 • Kenny Van Doren
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Southeast standouts shine as camp season heats up

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Southeast standouts shine as camp season heats up

Programs are not backing off their pursuit of five-star USC commit Julian Lewis.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the No. 1 class in 2025

Tuesdays with Gorney: Ten programs that could sign the No. 1 class in 2025

Four-star LB Kelvion Riggins is among Mike Elko's early victories as the new coach at Texas A&M.

 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down biggest Ohio State recruiting needs after important January

Breaking down biggest Ohio State recruiting needs after important January

Ohio State is beginning to get its recruiting rolling for 2025. Where does the Buckeyes focus need to be now?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Analyzing impact as offensive lineman Carter Lowe commits to Ohio State

Analyzing impact as offensive lineman Carter Lowe commits to Ohio State

Ohio State has added a 2025 commitment from offensive tackle Carter Lowe. What does he bring the Buckeyes?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Key Junior Days taking place across the country

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Key Junior Days taking place across the country

Five-star offensive lineman Michael Fasusi recently visited Missouri.

 • Adam Gorney
DeBose back on campus

DeBose back on campus

Micah DeBose was back in Auburn Saturday and enjoyed his time spent with the coaching staff.

 • Caleb Jones
Five prospects Kalen DeBoer should immediately target at Alabama

Five prospects Kalen DeBoer should immediately target at Alabama

New Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer should target these five prospects, including Ryan Williams, as soon as he arrives.

 • Adam Gorney
Five programs that will benefit from Nick Saban's retirement

Five programs that will benefit from Nick Saban's retirement

Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers stand to benefit from Nick Saban's retirement at Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
Sting Factor: Ten biggest decommitments of December

Sting Factor: Ten biggest decommitments of December

There were 115 Power Five decommitments during December including Dylan Raiola, the No. 2 player in 2024.

 • Adam Gorney
Fielding the future: Offense '25

Fielding the future: Offense '25

Fielding a hypothetical offense of prospects that Auburn is targeting in the 2025 class.

 • Caleb Jones
Portal Rumor Mill: Chatter continues despite dead period

Portal Rumor Mill: Chatter continues despite dead period

There are two front-runners for former five-star Walter Nolen.

 • Adam Gorney
Elite 2025 OT Micah DeBose talks Georgia decommitment, what's next

Elite 2025 OT Micah DeBose talks Georgia decommitment, what's next

One of the top juniors in the country is back on the recruiting market.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 O-linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 O-linemen

Five-star David Sanders, Jr. is the top-ranked offensive lineman (and overall player) in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

David Sanders and Bryce Underwood are the top two prospects in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Top-15 Georgia commit intrigued by Auburn

Top-15 Georgia commit intrigued by Auburn

Micah DeBose is committed to Georgia, but is strongly considering a flip to Auburn.

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 • Henry Patton
Three-Point Stance: Auburn, Broyles Award, Southeast OTs

Three-Point Stance: Auburn, Broyles Award, Southeast OTs

Did Auburn blow it with Cam Coleman last week in losing badly to New Mexico State at home?

 • Greg Smith
Georgia OL commit returns

Georgia OL commit returns

Micah DeBose made his second trip to Auburn this season Saturday and the Tigers have made him feel like a priority.

 • Caleb Jones
Fact or Fiction: The Southeast has the best group of 2024 WRs

Fact or Fiction: The Southeast has the best group of 2024 WRs

Five-star Jeremiah Smith is the headliner in a loaded class of receivers from the Southeast.

 • Greg Smith
Three-Point Stance: FSU-Miami, Nick Saban, KingJoseph Edwards

Three-Point Stance: FSU-Miami, Nick Saban, KingJoseph Edwards

The stakes are high this weekend as Florida State and Miami square off in another rivalry game.

 • Greg Smith
Georgia OL commit talks Auburn visit

Georgia OL commit talks Auburn visit

Georgia OL commit Micah DeBose feels like Hugh Freeze has the program heading in the right direction.

 • Caleb Jones
In-state OL Micah DeBose taking hard look at Crimson Tide following visit

In-state OL Micah DeBose taking hard look at Crimson Tide following visit

The nation's No. 13 player updates recruitment following visit to Tuscaloosa.

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 • Brandon Howard
Rivals recruiting buzz: Big games draw some big visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Big games draw some big visits this weekend

Clemson will be hoping to make a big impression as five-star OT David Sanders visits for the Florida State game.

 • Adam Gorney
Score Predictions: Texas vs Alabama

Score Predictions: Texas vs Alabama

Score Predictions: Commits and Targets chime in on Alabama vs Texas

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 • Brandon Howard
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2025 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2025 Rivals250

Five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez is the class headliner in Texas, which leads all states with 44 prospects.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 offensive linemen

David Sanders Jr. continues to impress as the top offensive lineman and No. 2 overall prospect.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Five-star defensive end Elijah Griffin remains ranked No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Flip Watch: A few names to keep an eye on this season

Flip Watch: A few names to keep an eye on this season

A few potential flip candidates to watch in the coming months.

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 • Brandon Howard
Southeast Spotlight: Questions about the 2025 rankings

Southeast Spotlight: Questions about the 2025 rankings

Five-star DE Elijah Griffin is not only the top-ranked prospect in the Southeast, he's also No. 1 in the country.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Summer visits wrapping up as preseason nears

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Summer visits wrapping up as preseason nears

Five-star defensive end Colin Simmons is ranked No. 5 in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Southeast Spotlight: Five prospects on flip watch

Southeast Spotlight: Five prospects on flip watch

Four-star linebacker Demarcus Riddick committed to Georgia in November.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position

Defensive end Elijah Griffin is No. 1 in the 2025 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Observations, evaluations and more from Future 50

Observations, evaluations and more from Future 50

Offensive line, wide receiver groups look special already in the class of 2025.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Under Armour Future 50: Recruiting Notebook

Under Armour Future 50: Recruiting Notebook

The latest recruiting scoop coming out of the class of 2025.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
Biggest weekend recruiting visits on tap

Biggest weekend recruiting visits on tap

It's Georgia's turn with five-star safety KJ Bolden, who was impressed with Clemson last weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Another busy weekend in the books

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Another busy weekend in the books

Defensive end Zion Grady was shown all of Nick Saban's championship rings on a visit.

 • Adam Gorney
LSU, Brad Davis impress Georgia commitment Micah DeBose

LSU, Brad Davis impress Georgia commitment Micah DeBose

DeBose: "Coach Davis is by far one of my favorite coaches I’ve ever talked with."

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 • Julie Boudwin
Georgia commit Micah DeBose will get his first taste of LSU this weekend

Georgia commit Micah DeBose will get his first taste of LSU this weekend

At 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, DeBose is the No. 26 overall recruit in the country for the class of 2025.

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 • Julie Boudwin
Georgia 2025 four-star commit OL Micah DeBose discusses UGA and Alabama

Georgia 2025 four-star commit OL Micah DeBose discusses UGA and Alabama

The latest on one of the top committed prospects in the class of 2025.

 • Nick Harris
Alabama prospects prominently featured in 2025 Rivals250 rankings

Alabama prospects prominently featured in 2025 Rivals250 rankings

Breaking down the 14 prospects from Alabama featured in the Rivals250 rankings for the 2025 class

 • Sean Williams
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2025 Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2025 Rivals250

Texas leads the way with 40 recruits, highlighted by five-star Devin Sanchez, the nation's No. 4 overall player.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Rivals Rankings Week: Five teams that should be pleased

Rivals Rankings Week: Five teams that should be pleased

Georgia has four verbal commits in the Rivals250 for 2025 at this point, led by four-star OT Micah Debose.

 • Ryan Wright
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 offensive linemen

David Sanders Jr. - who earned his fifth star in this week's update - is already a multitalented tackle.

 • Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2025 Rivals250

Tuesdays with Gorney: Position-by-position on new 2025 Rivals250

The first full Rivals250 for the 2025 has been released. Here, Adam Gorney goes position-by-position through it.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz in the Mid-South Region

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz in the Mid-South Region

The latest recruiting notes on more than 20 prospects across the Mid-South Region, including new FutureCast Predictions.

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 • Nick Harris
Notebook: Dallas Under Armour Camp

Notebook: Dallas Under Armour Camp

Throughout the day, there was stiff competition paired with some high-profile recruits competing in front of a hound of

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 • Brandon Howard
Top performers from a busy weekend in Dallas

Top performers from a busy weekend in Dallas

Georgia 2025 commit Micah Debose headlined a strong crop of talent in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the weekend.

 • Nick Harris
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects hitting the road

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects hitting the road

Four-star Ohio State commit Jontae Gilbert visited Tennessee over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting buzz: This weekend's 15 biggest visits

Recruiting buzz: This weekend's 15 biggest visits

Bryce Underwood, the top-rated QB in the 2025 class, will be seeing LSU up close.

 • Adam Gorney
UA Next Camp Atlanta: Offensive linemen stock risers

UA Next Camp Atlanta: Offensive linemen stock risers

Offensive linemen at the Under Armour Next Camp in Atlanta saw their stock rise on Sunday.

 • Ryan Wright
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Busy spring ahead

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Busy spring ahead

Four-star T.A. Cunningham is planning a visit to ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC programs this fall.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting rewind: New offers, decommitment headline busy week for Alabama

Recruiting rewind: New offers, decommitment headline busy week for Alabama

It’s been another busy week for Alabama recruiting.

 • Will Miller
Tennessee football: Taking a look at this weekend's Junior Day visitors

Tennessee football: Taking a look at this weekend's Junior Day visitors

Tennessee is set to host its second Junior Day of the year and build on the success of this past season.

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 • Tyler Bannerman
2025 Rivals100 offensive lineman Micah DeBose commits to Georgia

2025 Rivals100 offensive lineman Micah DeBose commits to Georgia

Rivals100 offensive lineman Micah DeBose has committed to Georgia.

 • Jed May
2025 four-star offensive tackle Micah DeBose reacts to Tennessee offer

2025 four-star offensive tackle Micah DeBose reacts to Tennessee offer

2025 four-star Prichard (Ala.) offensive tackle Micah DeBose holds an offer from Tennessee.

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 • Tyler Bannerman
Georgia shows off explosive offense to 2025 Rivals100 OL Micah Debose

Georgia shows off explosive offense to 2025 Rivals100 OL Micah Debose

2025 Rivals100 offensive lineman Micah DeBose breaks down his gameday visit to Athens.

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 • Jed May