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NFL Draft: Breaking it down by Power Five conferences

NFL Draft: Breaking it down by Power Five conferences

Georgia was the pride of the SEC as the Bulldogs had 15 players selected, including Travon Walker (No. 1 overall).

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Former five-stars hear their names called, but early enough?

NFL Draft: Former five-stars hear their names called, but early enough?

Georgia receiver George Pickens was one of 16 former five-star prospects selected in the 2022 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Top 10 OL heading into the NFL Combine

NFL Draft: Top 10 OL heading into the NFL Combine

Alabama's Evan Neal is widely projected to be the first offensive lineman selected in this year's NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Ten impact recruits that Florida missed on under Dan Mullen

Ten impact recruits that Florida missed on under Dan Mullen

Former five-star prospect Trey Sanders was one of several high-profile recruits that Florida missed on under Dan Mullen.

 • Adam Friedman
Mind of Mike: Auburn and Penn State; NFL prospects; Mike Tomlin

Mind of Mike: Auburn and Penn State; NFL prospects; Mike Tomlin

Mike Farrell wonders if Braelon Allen will be Wisconsin's next 2,000-yard rusher.

 • Mike Farrell
Inside The Banks: Everything you need to know about Ohio State

Inside The Banks: Everything you need to know about Ohio State

TKR's Inside The Banks sponsored by the Scarlet Spotlight podcast takes a deep look at this week's opponent - OSU.

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 • Alex Gleitman
Ranking the Big Ten: Offensive Tackle

Ranking the Big Ten: Offensive Tackle

In today's Ranking the Big Ten we examine the offensive tackles, with decorated veterans and rising underclassmen.

 • HuskerOnline
How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

How the Ohio State, Alabama lineups were ranked out of HS

Former four-star DeVonta Smith headlines an explosive Alabama passing attack.

 • Adam Gorney
College Football Playoff: Breaking down each team's roster talent

College Football Playoff: Breaking down each team's roster talent

Mac Jones and the Alabama Crimson Tide are headed to the College Football Playoff as the No. 1 seed.

 • Adam Friedman
Grading the active five-star OL in college football

Grading the active five-star OL in college football

Alabama's Alex Leatherwood is one of 19 active former five-star offensive linemen in college football.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Inside The Banks presented by The Scarlet Spotlight: Next up for recruiting

Inside The Banks presented by The Scarlet Spotlight: Next up for recruiting

Inside the Banks is presented by the Scarlet Spotlight is the preeminent podcast for all topics Rutgers Athletics.

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 • Alex Gleitman
Inside The Banks: What If - Ohio State? Presented by The Scarlet Spotlight

Inside The Banks: What If - Ohio State? Presented by The Scarlet Spotlight

Inside the Banks is presented by the Scarlet Spotlight is the preeminent podcast for all topics Rutgers Athletics.

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 • Alex Gleitman
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college and NFL stars: Nos. 31-40

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college and NFL stars: Nos. 31-40

Keon Sabb has the athletic ability of former Trojan star JuJu Smith-Schuster.

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

Ten key prospects that left Florida for college

Jerry Jeudy is one of many big-time Sunshine State prospects to head out-of-state for college.

 • Mike Farrell
Five recruiting trends developing across the Big Ten

Five recruiting trends developing across the Big Ten

Ohio State's dominance in recruiting five-star prospects, such as Jake Sawyer, is a major Big Ten trend.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
How top-ranked 2018 signees from each Big Ten team are faring

How top-ranked 2018 signees from each Big Ten team are faring

Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons was the Nittany Lions' highest-ranked signee in 2018.

 • Mike Farrell
Five offensive linemen who could be breakout stars in 2020

Five offensive linemen who could be breakout stars in 2020

Nick Petit-Frere should take a big step forward next season at Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

Five-Star History: Florida rates as the top state

The Sunshine State is definitely a bright spot when it comes to producing elite football talent.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: Five biggest position battles

Big Ten Spotlight: Five biggest position battles

Jack Coan will compete with true freshman Graham Mertz for the Wisconsin starting quarterback job.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Big Ten: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

Big Ten: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

In the first part of a weeklong series, Ohio State jumps out of the gate with 11 five-star players.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
How five-star OLs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

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

Greg Little is one of 11 five-star offensive linemen that signed with SEC programs over the last four recruiting cycles.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Top recruits of Urban Meyer era at Ohio State

Top recruits of Urban Meyer era at Ohio State

Ohio State signed the Big Ten's top class every year under Urban Meyer's direction. Here are his best recruits.

 • Josh Helmholdt
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
Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 Big Ten signees fit best in their new college systems?

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day by position: Top OL classes

National Signing Day by position: Top OL classes

Georgia's class continues to earn rave reviews, as the Bulldogs' big guys up front on offense earn the top spot.

 • Rob Cassidy
One vs. One: Comparing top OLs from 2017, 2018 classes

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

Did the 2017 or 2018 classes produce more high-level offensive line talent?

 • Mike Farrell
NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Ranking the SEC classes

NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Ranking the SEC classes

The addition of five-star Adam Anderson was one reason why Georgia's 2018 class topped the SEC.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Big Ten

NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Big Ten

Only two teams landed in the national top 20, but both Ohio St. and Penn St. landed killer classes.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Grading the class: Offense

Grading the class: Offense

The 2018 recruiting class is in the books. Time to grade the Buckeyes' efforts on the offensive side of the football.

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 • Marc Givler
Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2018

Rivals.com top 25 recruiters of 2018

Dell McGee headlines Rivals.com's look at the nation's top 25 recruiters in the 2018 cycle.

 • Josh Helmholdt
NSD Sting Factor: Who got burned?

NSD Sting Factor: Who got burned?

There were some hearts broken on National Signing Day.

 • Woody Wommack
The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware from NSD 2018

The Farrell Awards: Handing out hardware from NSD 2018

It wouldn't be another National Signing Day in the books without Mike Farrell's much-anticipated awards.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Takeaways from National Signing Day 2018

Mind of Mike: Takeaways from National Signing Day 2018

Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell weighs in on how several top schools fared on a very busy day.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day 2018: Winners and losers

National Signing Day 2018: Winners and losers

Clemson and Dabo Swinney were among the winners for NSD 2018. Who joined them? And who fell on the other side?

 • Woody Wommack
The Petit-Frere Impact

The Petit-Frere Impact

Ohio State landed the nation's top offensive lineman on Wednesday morning, what does it mean for the Buckeyes?

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 • Marc Givler
Breaking down Nick Petit-Frere's commitment to Ohio State

Breaking down Nick Petit-Frere's commitment to Ohio State

Signing Day saw five-star tackle Nick Petit-Frere choose Ohio State over in-state Florida as well as others.

 • Rob Cassidy
Buckeyes land five-star lineman

Buckeyes land five-star lineman

Urban Meyer has landed one of his biggest Signing Day commitments yet.

 • Marc Givler
Michigan Football Recruiting: National Signing Day Preview

Michigan Football Recruiting: National Signing Day Preview

Michigan has been trying to hang on to Otis Reese for months and tomorrow we'll find out if they did.

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 • Brandon Brown
Notre Dame National Signing Day Primer

Notre Dame National Signing Day Primer

Everything Irish fans need to know heading into Wednesday's National Signing Day.

 • David McKinney and Corey Bodden
National Signing Day 2018: Top 10 storylines

National Signing Day 2018: Top 10 storylines

The Early Signing Period took away some of NSD's usual drama, but that doesn't mean there aren't reasons to tune in.

 • Rob Cassidy
Take Two: How will the Crimson Tide finish their 2018 class?

Take Two: How will the Crimson Tide finish their 2018 class?

The opportunity is there for Alabama to post a strong finish to its 2018 recruiting class.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: 30 NSD commitment predictions

Three-Point Stance: 30 NSD commitment predictions

Mike Farrell offers up 30 commitment predictions as National Signing Day approaches.

 • Mike Farrell
2018 National Signing Day Announcement Guide

2018 National Signing Day Announcement Guide

A rundown of the scheduled national television announcements on Wednesday.

 • Woody Wommack
Mind of Mike: Ten bold National Signing Day predictions

Mind of Mike: Ten bold National Signing Day predictions

Flips, records and surprises -- what to watch for Wednesday.

 • Mike Farrell
Your Guide to National Signing Day for Alabama football

Your Guide to National Signing Day for Alabama football

National Signing Day is on Wednesday, February 7. What you need to know heading into NSD.

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 • Kyle Henderson
Michigan Football: Nick Petit-Frere To Announce At 10 A.M. On Wednesday

Michigan Football: Nick Petit-Frere To Announce At 10 A.M. On Wednesday

Tampa Berkeley Prep five-star offensive tackle Nick Petit-Frere is Michigan's lone known target still undecided.

 • Austin Fox
Making the Case: Nick Petit-Frere

Making the Case: Nick Petit-Frere

The highly recruited tackle is still being lured by several programs, but we focus here on the Irish and the Gators.

 • Woody Wommack
HOT BOARD: Remaining Notre Dame Targets — Feb. 2

HOT BOARD: Remaining Notre Dame Targets — Feb. 2

The Irish are striving for a strong finish with their 2018 class. Here's the latest with all the remaining targets

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 • David McKinney
Notre Dame Is A Dream Come True For Preferred Walk-On Cody Benjamin

Notre Dame Is A Dream Come True For Preferred Walk-On Cody Benjamin

New Notre Dame PWO Cody Benjamin always wanted to play for the Irish

 • David McKinney
Michigan Football Recruiting: All In For Nick Petit-Frere

Michigan Football Recruiting: All In For Nick Petit-Frere

Nick Petit-Frere is Michigan's only target in the 2018 recruiting class at this time.

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 • Brandon Brown
NSD 2018: Coaches who will be in spotlight

NSD 2018: Coaches who will be in spotlight

National Signing Day is a week away and several coaches will find themselves in the spotlight.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rival Views: Which offensive five-star could be a top NFL Draft pick?

Rival Views: Which offensive five-star could be a top NFL Draft pick?

The Class of 2018 is loaded with offensive talent. Which player has the right stuff to go on to be a No. 1 pick?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Long, winding road coming to an end for Petit-Frere

Long, winding road coming to an end for Petit-Frere

There is just one week and one official visit remaining for five-star offensive tackle Nick Petit-Frere

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 • Mark Wheeler
Ten must-have prospects that teams can't afford to lose out on

Ten must-have prospects that teams can't afford to lose out on

Texas A&M cannot afford to miss on top target Jaylen Waddle.

 • Adam Gorney
Position By Position: Comparing the 2018 class to its predecessors

Position By Position: Comparing the 2018 class to its predecessors

Led by Trevor Lawrence, the 2018 pro-style quarterback class was the second-best in the last five recruiting cycles.

 • Nick Krueger
Big Ten Spotlight: Looking ahead to National Signing Day

Big Ten Spotlight: Looking ahead to National Signing Day

Nebraska is making a late charge with Scott Frost, and conference leader Ohio State can still make some noise.

 • Josh Helmholdt
By The Numbers: Frenzy of activity expected as NSD nears

By The Numbers: Frenzy of activity expected as NSD nears

National Signing Day is only a week and a half away and there is only one more official visit weekend to go. The early

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Roundtable: NSD potential flips, predictions

Rivals Roundtable: NSD potential flips, predictions

Rivals national analyst team discusses some topics to watch heading toward Feb. 7.

 • Rivals.com
Michigan Football Recruiting: And Then There Were Two In 2018

Michigan Football Recruiting: And Then There Were Two In 2018

Michigan is pursuing just offensive tackles Jarrett Patterson and Nick Petit-Frere at this point.

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 • Brandon Brown
HOT BOARD: Remaining Notre Dame Targets — Jan. 26

HOT BOARD: Remaining Notre Dame Targets — Jan. 26

The Irish are striving for a strong finish with their 2018 class.

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 • David McKinney
Five Florida prospects making important visits this weekend

Five Florida prospects making important visits this weekend

Jacob Copeland is headed to Alabama this weekend. Get the rundown on other key visits.

 • Rob Cassidy
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
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
Four Notre Dame Signees Land In Final 2018 Rivals100

Four Notre Dame Signees Land In Final 2018 Rivals100

Notre Dame landed four signees on the final Rivals100 of the 2018 class

 • David McKinney
Rivals100 Update: Nine new five-stars

Rivals100 Update: Nine new five-stars

The latest Rivals100 for the 2018 class has been released, featuring nine new five-stars and three QBs in the top four.

 • Mike Farrell
Florida Spotlight: Predictions on Surtain, Petit-Frere, more

Florida Spotlight: Predictions on Surtain, Petit-Frere, more

Where will Florida's top five unsigned prospects land?

 • Rob Cassidy
HOT BOARD: Remaining Notre Dame Targets — Jan. 16

HOT BOARD: Remaining Notre Dame Targets — Jan. 16

The Irish are striving for a strong finish with their 2018 class.

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 • David McKinney
Three-Point Stance: Stefon Diggs, Arizona's hire, rankings meetings

Three-Point Stance: Stefon Diggs, Arizona's hire, rankings meetings

Stefon Diggs has always stood out; Arizona's hire of Kevin Sumlin is a home run; the five biggest rankings debates.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Storylines to follow during late signing period

Big Ten Spotlight: Storylines to follow during late signing period

Can Ohio State get back to the top? What are Scott Frost's priorities at Nebraska? We tackle these questions, and more.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Florida's best available: Sunshine State's top unsigned prospects

Florida's best available: Sunshine State's top unsigned prospects

The Sunshine State will offer up plenty of January and February drama.

 • Rob Cassidy
Best Available: A look at the top unsigned offensive linemen

Best Available: A look at the top unsigned offensive linemen

Four-star Penei Sewell headlines this look at the top unsigned offensive linemen in the 2018 class.

 • Woody Wommack
Jarrett Patterson And Nick Petit-Frere Getting Visits From Michigan Coaches

Jarrett Patterson And Nick Petit-Frere Getting Visits From Michigan Coaches

Michigan is getting ready to put the full court press on both Jarrett Patterson and Nick Petit-Frere.

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 • Brandon Brown
Three-Point Stance: Potential five-stars, surprise teams, hot seat

Three-Point Stance: Potential five-stars, surprise teams, hot seat

Ten prospects that will be discussed as five-stars; five teams that took big steps forward; the boring 2018 hot seat.

 • Mike Farrell
Notre Dame Offers 2018 OT Jarrett Patterson

Notre Dame Offers 2018 OT Jarrett Patterson

There’s a new name on the board for the Irish.

 • David McKinney
Four-Star OT Nick Petit-Frere Closing In On Finalists

Four-Star OT Nick Petit-Frere Closing In On Finalists

Notre Dame’s top remaining target is getting close to cutting his long list of offers down.

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 • David McKinney
UA Review: In-depth look at Florida offensive signees/targets

UA Review: In-depth look at Florida offensive signees/targets

An in-depth look at the recruiting picture as well as an analyst breakdown of the Florida prospects at Under Armour

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 • Mark Wheeler
UA All-America Game: Stock up, stock down for the week

UA All-America Game: Stock up, stock down for the week

It is time to evaluate who raised or lowered their stock after a week of practices and a competitive game.

 • Chad Simmons
UA All-America Game: The Farrell Awards

UA All-America Game: The Farrell Awards

Ricky Slade took home several Farrell Awards, including Lightning in a Bottle.

 • Mike Farrell
Texas trying to make a push for top national OL Nick Petit-Frere

Texas trying to make a push for top national OL Nick Petit-Frere

OL Nick Petit-Frere is one of the nation’s top prospects, and Texas is trying to get him on campus for a visit.

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 • Jason Suchomel
UA All-America Game Video: Team Spotlight OL vs. DL (Day 2)

UA All-America Game Video: Team Spotlight OL vs. DL (Day 2)

Reps between Team Spotlight OL & DL on Day 2 of Under Armour All-American Game practices.

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 • Nick Krueger
UA All-America Game: Tuesday's takeaways

UA All-America Game: Tuesday's takeaways

Rivals.com's observations from Tuesday's workouts in preparation of the Under Armour All-America Game on Thursday.

 • Mark Pszonak
Three-Point Stance: Stock up, stock down and more from Under Armour

Three-Point Stance: Stock up, stock down and more from Under Armour

Florida QB signee Emory Jones has struggled all week, but there were some positive QB performances.

 • Mike Farrell
UA All-America Game: Takeaways from Monday's practices

UA All-America Game: Takeaways from Monday's practices

Here are some thoughts and analysis from day two of Under Armour All-America Game week.

 • Mark Pszonak
Three-Point Stance: Thoughts from the UA All-America Game Day 1

Three-Point Stance: Thoughts from the UA All-America Game Day 1

Mike Farrell offers takes on the talent on display, grading the quarterbacks and some odds and ends.

 • Mike Farrell
UA All-America Game Video: Team Spotlight OL vs. DL

UA All-America Game Video: Team Spotlight OL vs. DL

OL vs DL reps from Day 1 of practice for Team Spotlight at the Under Armour All-American Game

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 • Nick Krueger
Petit-Frere building relationship with Hevesy

Petit-Frere building relationship with Hevesy

Rivals100 lineman Nick Petit-Frere will focus on his last high school game before turning his attention to recruiting.

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 • Jeff Gardenour
UA Insider: 4-star WR Moore looking to leave Texas, will visit FSU

UA Insider: 4-star WR Moore looking to leave Texas, will visit FSU

FSU certainly is in the hunt for Texas WR Joshua Moore. We've got the latest on him and others at the UA Game.

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 • Michael Langston
UA All-America Game: Five commitment predictions

UA All-America Game: Five commitment predictions

Several top prospects will be announcing their decisions during the UA game.

 • Rob Cassidy
UA All-America Game: Five who could make the jump to five-star

UA All-America Game: Five who could make the jump to five-star

The all-star game presents the perfect opportunity for these five prospects to show they deserve elite status.

 • Mike Farrell and Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 predictions, SEC superlatives

Three-Point Stance: Rivals100 predictions, SEC superlatives

Predictions on the remaining unsigned Rivals100 prospects; SEC early signing period superlatives; an idea for the NCAA.

 • Mike Farrell
Biggest recruiting needs for the late signing period

Biggest recruiting needs for the late signing period

Breaking down the biggest needs for Ohio State to address in finishing out its 2018 recruiting class.

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 • Marc Givler
Snapshot: How things stand with unsigned Rivals100 prospects

Snapshot: How things stand with unsigned Rivals100 prospects

Five-star Amon-Ra St. Brown is one of 32 Rivals100 prospects that are unsigned heading into the late signing period.

 • Woody Wommack
Take Two: Can Taggart salvage FSU's mediocre 2018 class?

Take Two: Can Taggart salvage FSU's mediocre 2018 class?

FSU currently has the No. 45 recruiting class nationally, seventh in the ACC. That's not normal in Tallahassee.

 • Adam Gorney
Who's left?

Who's left?

The early signing period is nearly in the books, who is left for the Buckeyes to pursue?

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 • Marc Givler
What's Left: A Look At The Top Remaining Notre Dame Targets

What's Left: A Look At The Top Remaining Notre Dame Targets

A look at the remaining Notre Dame targets following the first day of the early signing period

 • David McKinney
Notre Dame Early Signing Period Preview: Signees, Targets And Storylines

Notre Dame Early Signing Period Preview: Signees, Targets And Storylines

An in-depth look at the to Notre Dame storylines heading into the early signing day.

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 • David McKinney
HOT BOARD: Remaining Notre Dame Targets - Dec. 18 Version

HOT BOARD: Remaining Notre Dame Targets - Dec. 18 Version

A look at where things stand with Notre Dame's 2018 recruiting.

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 • David McKinney
Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Risers and sliders

Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Risers and sliders

Breaking down each position for the 2018 class.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Four Notre Dame Commits Make Latest Rivals100

Four Notre Dame Commits Make Latest Rivals100

Take a look at where Notre Dame commits and targets checked in on the latest edition of the Rivals100

 • David McKinney