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East Coast Spotlight: Comparing top prospects to NFL stars

East Coast Spotlight: Comparing top prospects to NFL stars

Arizona offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr. reminds Adam Friedman of a certain high-profile East Coast prospect.

 • Adam Friedman
Ranking the Contenders: OT Brandon Baker

Ranking the Contenders: OT Brandon Baker

Texas is the favorite for the No. 1 OT in the 2024 class, but the Longhorns aren't a lock.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Big Ten, SEC dominate while Pac-12 struggles

NFL Draft: Big Ten, SEC dominate while Pac-12 struggles

Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs was a surprising top-15 pick in last week's NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Trends and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft

Trends and takeaways from the 2023 NFL Draft

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young was the first overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

NFL Draft Live: First-round grades, high school memories

The opening round of the NFL Draft is in the books. Adam Gorney gives his grade for each pick.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 13 Paris Johnson Jr.

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 13 Paris Johnson Jr.

Paris Johnson was a five-star prospect that was in the mix for the top tackle in the 2020 class.

 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft Rewind: No. 9 Peter Skoronski

NFL Draft Rewind: No. 9 Peter Skoronski

The prospect from Illinois finished as the No. 21-ranked offensive tackle in the 2020 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State's dominant receiver run is showing no signs of slowing down

Ohio State's dominant receiver run is showing no signs of slowing down

Marvin Harrison, Jr. caught 77 passes for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2022.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten: Biggest position of need for each program

Big Ten: Biggest position of need for each program

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day will likely be looking for offensive line help after losing two players to the NFL Draft.

 • Sean Williams
NFL Combine: Big Ten memories, storylines, hits and misses

NFL Combine: Big Ten memories, storylines, hits and misses

Ohio State receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba is one of five former five-star Big Ten products headed to the NFL Combine.

 • Adam Gorney
How the Big Ten's best players would be rated in Madden

How the Big Ten's best players would be rated in Madden

Our look at the college players that would have the highest EA Sports Madden ratings continues with the Big Ten.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Bryce Young was Rivals' No. 1 QB in the 2020 class, and he's continued to impress at Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Midwest draft class, Northwestern, NCAA concerns

Three-Point Stance: Midwest draft class, Northwestern, NCAA concerns

Tyler Gant is a big reason why Northwestern's class is ranked in the top 15 of the Rivals team recruiting rankings.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Top 10 offensive linemen in college football entering 2022 season

Top 10 offensive linemen in college football entering 2022 season

Paris Johnson should continue to be a dominant force for Ohio State.

 • 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
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
Three-Point Stance: Big 12 snapshot, must-gets, surprising players

Three-Point Stance: Big 12 snapshot, must-gets, surprising players

Five-star quarterback Caleb Williams is the biggest recruiting get in the Big 12 so far in the 2021 recruiting cycle.

 • 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
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
The past, present and future of the Big Ten at each position

The past, present and future of the Big Ten at each position

Ohio State's Justin Fields enters the 2020 season as a top contender for the Heisman Trophy.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Evan Pryor is a huge loss for North Carolina

Fact or Fiction: Evan Pryor is a huge loss for North Carolina

Even Pryor's commitment to Ohio State was a blow to North Carolina's recruiting efforts.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Is Amarius Mims a lock to remain No. 1 OL?

Ask Farrell: Is Amarius Mims a lock to remain No. 1 OL?

It's still early in the recruiting cycle. Are there others who could threaten Amarius Mims at the top?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

No Big Ten-bound wide receiver fits best with his future program better than five-star Julian Fleming.

 • Mike Farrell
Best 1-2 Punch in 2020: Offensive linemen

Best 1-2 Punch in 2020: Offensive linemen

Georgia has the top 1-2 punch at offensive line thanks in part to the addition of five-star Broderick Jones.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which three-star OL will emerge in the 2020 class?

Ask Farrell: Which three-star OL will emerge in the 2020 class?

Which three-star linemen could shine and outplay their ranking in the coming years?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mike Farrell weighs in on the final update to the 2020 Rivals100.

 • Mike Farrell
Making The Case: Who should finish as the top-ranked OT?

Making The Case: Who should finish as the top-ranked OT?

Paris Johnson, Jr. is currently ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2020 class.

 • Rob Cassidy, Josh Helmholdt and Chad Simmons
Ask Farrell: Will Broderick Jones push for the top OT spot?

Ask Farrell: Will Broderick Jones push for the top OT spot?

Broderick Johnson had tremendous week at the Under Armour All-America Game.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
All-American Bowl: Stock report after the week in San Antonio

All-American Bowl: Stock report after the week in San Antonio

From day one, North Carolina signee Joshua Downs made an impression. Who else made the list?

 • Josh Helmholdt and Sam Spiegelman
All-American Bowl: Instant analysis from San Antonio

All-American Bowl: Instant analysis from San Antonio

Bryce Young was nearly flawless Saturday at the All-American Bowl.

 • Adam Gorney
Paris Johnson talks All-American Bowl, Ohio State arrival

Paris Johnson talks All-American Bowl, Ohio State arrival

Five-star offensive tackle Paris Johnson discusses his time in San Antonio for the All-American Bowl.

 • Marc Givler
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after Day 2

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after Day 2

All eyes were on William Anderson during Wednesday's All-American Bowl practice.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
All-American Bowl: EAST Team OL vs. DL (Day Two)

All-American Bowl: EAST Team OL vs. DL (Day Two)

SAN ANTONIO - Fresh video from practices at the All-American Bowl.

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 • Greg Ladky
All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after day one

All-American Bowl: Thoughts on the East team after day one

Texas A&M commit Antonio Johnson set the tone early with some eye-popping plays from his safety position.

 • Josh Helmholdt and Woody Wommack
Mind of Gorney: Thoughts on All-American Bowl Media Day

Mind of Gorney: Thoughts on All-American Bowl Media Day

Kelee Ringo's highly-anticipated announcement is just a few days away.

 • Adam Gorney
NSD: Grading the Big Ten programs

NSD: Grading the Big Ten programs

Paris Johnson Jr. is one of three five-star commits for Ohio State, which clearly has the best class in the conference.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Grading the Class: Offense

Grading the Class: Offense

Handing out position-by-position grades for Ohio State's 2020 recruiting class on the offensive side of the ball.

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 • Marc Givler
National Signing Day: Breaking down the team rankings

National Signing Day: Breaking down the team rankings

Dabo Swinney and Clemson have plenty to celebrate on this National Signing Day.

 • Rob Cassidy
Signing Day Superlatives: Ohio State's Class of 2020

Signing Day Superlatives: Ohio State's Class of 2020

Marc Givler and Alex Gleitman hand out superlatives for Ohio State's 2020 recruiting class

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 • Alex Gleitman
Signed: Paris Johnson Jr.

Signed: Paris Johnson Jr.

Recruiting victories don't come much bigger than the one the Buckeyes secured with Paris Johnson. The state's top

 • Marc Givler
Ask Farrell: Which prospects will make immediate impacts?

Ask Farrell: Which prospects will make immediate impacts?

Five-star receiver Julian Fleming could make an early impact at Ohio State.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Mind of Mike: Farrell's thoughts on new Rivals100

Rivals' Mike Farrell weighs in on a number of issues, including the best QB: D.J. Uiagalelei or Bryce Young.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals100 sees 8 new 5-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated Rivals100 sees 8 new 5-stars

Clemson commit Bryan Bresee leads the updated Rivals100.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Can Ryan Day really recruit on par with Urban Meyer?

Ask Farrell: Can Ryan Day really recruit on par with Urban Meyer?

Ryan Day has big shoes to fill, but thus far, he looks capable.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Roundtable: Who should be No. 1 in 2020?

Rivals Rankings Roundtable: Who should be No. 1 in 2020?

Each Rivals analyst offers their opinion on who should top the rankings in 2020 following the fall season.

 • Adam Gorney
Top five NFL prospects at OL, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at OL, regardless of class

Oregon's Penei Sewell is just a sophomore, but he's already looking like a player the NFL will covet.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big commits, rankings questions, freshmen

Three-Point Stance: Big commits, rankings questions, freshmen

Mike Farrell breaks down several recent commitments in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Paris Johnson talks big comeback win

Paris Johnson talks big comeback win

Ohio State commit Paris Johnson helped spearhead a big comeback win for Princeton on Friday night.

 • Marc Givler
Rivals Rankings: How Helmholdt's top 5 would look

Rivals Rankings: How Helmholdt's top 5 would look

Here's how Rivals.com Midwest Analyst Josh Helmholdt would have ranked his top five if he had the only vote.

 • Josh Helmholdt
High School Fantasy Draft: Who selected the better team?

High School Fantasy Draft: Who selected the better team?

So who drafted the better squad? Each offers his case and our panel of judges weigh in on the winner.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Pulse Check: Ohio State 2020 offensive recruiting

Pulse Check: Ohio State 2020 offensive recruiting

BuckeyeGrove takes a pulse check on the Ohio State 2020 recruiting class just three months before the Early Signing Peri

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 • Alex Gleitman
Ask Farrell: Which OTs could finish with a fifth star?

Ask Farrell: Which OTs could finish with a fifth star?

There are three 2020 offensive tackles with five-star ratings, but that number could grow between now and February.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Who'll be top 2020 O-lineman after this season?

Rival Views: Who'll be top 2020 O-lineman after this season?

Ohio State commit Paris Johnson Jr. enters season at the top. Can anyone overtake him?

 • Josh Helmholdt and Chad Simmons
One-on-One with Paris Johnson

One-on-One with Paris Johnson

We went 1-on-1 with five-star offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. who discusses why he has doubled down on his OSU pledge

 • Marc Givler
Three-Point Stance: ACC recruiting, commits, odds and ends

Three-Point Stance: ACC recruiting, commits, odds and ends

Where does the conference stand in the 2020 cycle?

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting, commits, odds and ends

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten recruiting, commits, odds and ends

Mike Farrell takes a deep-dive into Big Ten recruiting in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Buckeyes show family atmosphere to Paris Johnson

Buckeyes show family atmosphere to Paris Johnson

Paris Johnson Jr. made his official visit to Ohio State over the weekend and it could not have gone better.

 • Marc Givler
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the updated team rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the updated team rankings

Fred Davis and other elite players are making Clemson look like an unstoppable train.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Thursday camp notebook

Thursday camp notebook

News and notes from Ohio State's first one-day elite camp of the summer.

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 • Marc Givler
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the updated OLs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the updated OLs

Paris Johnson, Jr. leads the way as the top-ranked offensive lineman in the 2020 rankings.

 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Rankings, LBs, teams that shouldn't worry

Three-Point Stance: Rankings, LBs, teams that shouldn't worry

Mike Farrell weighs in on the 2020 rankings, dives into the difficulty of LB evaluating, and gives a pep talk.

 • Mike Farrell
Buckeyes commits and targets throughout the new R100

Buckeyes commits and targets throughout the new R100

The new Rivals100 for the class of 2020 is out and Ohio State saw a major net gain in the new rankings.

 • Kevin Noon
Take Two: How realistic is a No. 1 recruiting finish for LSU?

Take Two: How realistic is a No. 1 recruiting finish for LSU?

Thanks to five-star pledges like Elias Ricks, the LSU Tigers have a shot at the 2020 recruiting title.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Why are so many top prospects going out of state?

Ask Farrell: Why are so many top prospects going out of state?

Eleven of the top 23 prospects in the Rivals100 are committed, but only one is staying in-state.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Comparing 2020 offensive linemen to recent college stars

Comparing 2020 offensive linemen to recent college stars

Georgia commit Broderick Jones has a great frame and is very agile, much like Alabama's Alex Leatherwood.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Take Two: Should Buckeyes be concerned about Johnson Jr.?

Take Two: Should Buckeyes be concerned about Johnson Jr.?

Five-star OT Paris Johnson Jr. plans to graduate early and he's been visiting other campuses.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Recruiting Notebook: Cincinnati trio has visit plans

Recruiting Notebook: Cincinnati trio has visit plans

Cincinnati Trio has LSU visit plans, tight end reacts to OSU visit, and safety target sets decision date.

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 • Marc Givler
Alabama Crimson Tide has 16 commitments from the Class of 2020

Alabama Crimson Tide has 16 commitments from the Class of 2020

As we head into the month of May, the Alabama Crimson Tide have 16 commitments from the Class of 2020.

 • Kyle Henderson
Paris Johnson to switch high schools

Paris Johnson to switch high schools

Ohio's top prospect will have a new home in the fall. Five-star offensive tackle Paris Johnson will be transferring.

 • Marc Givler
Rivals Camp Series Cincinnati: Players predict where peers will land

Rivals Camp Series Cincinnati: Players predict where peers will land

Cincinnati four-star Darrion Henry has multiple suitors.

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 • Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Camp Series Cincinnati: Five teams that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series Cincinnati: Five teams that should be pleased

Michigan commit Andre Seldon impressed at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Cincinnati.

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 • Josh Helmholdt
Take Two: Should Ohio State be worried about Paris Johnson?

Take Two: Should Ohio State be worried about Paris Johnson?

Paris Johnson, Jr. has taken several visits to Georgia despite his commitment to Ohio State.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rob's Rankings: Programs poised to finish in top 5 of team rankings

Rob's Rankings: Programs poised to finish in top 5 of team rankings

These 10 programs all have a shot to make some noise before National Signing Day.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five-Star History: Georgia a clear No. 4 in five-star production

Five-Star History: Georgia a clear No. 4 in five-star production

Trevor Lawrence is one of 47 five-stars that have come out of Georgia in the Rivals era.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Spring Game weekend recruiting primer

Spring Game weekend recruiting primer

The Buckeyes will host several recruits during Spring Game weekend. A look at some of the top things to watch.

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 • Marc Givler
Midwest Spotlight: Five prospects that might flip

Midwest Spotlight: Five prospects that might flip

Five-star Paris Johnson committed to Ohio State last summer.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Five big OL questions heading in to 2019 season

Five big OL questions heading in to 2019 season

Ohio State and Wisconsin are two programs that continue to put together quality offensive lines.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Take Two: Can Tennessee flip five-star Paris Johnson, Jr.?

Take Two: Can Tennessee flip five-star Paris Johnson, Jr.?

Five-star Cincinnati offensive lineman Paris Johnson, Jr. committed to Ohio State in June.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big Ten check -in, bounce-back teams, FSU QBs

Three-Point Stance: Big Ten check -in, bounce-back teams, FSU QBs

Mike Farrell dives into the Big Ten's early 2020 recruiting efforts in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Can Buckeyes land top four prospects in Ohio?

Take Two: Can Buckeyes land top four prospects in Ohio?

Darrion Henry is the No. 2 prospect in the state of Ohio.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Will any of the four committed 2020 five-stars flip?

Ask Farrell: Will any of the four committed 2020 five-stars flip?

There are four committed five-stars in the 2020 class. How solid are those commitments?

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: The updated 2020 rankings and more thoughts

Mind of Mike: The updated 2020 rankings and more thoughts

The competition for the top spot in the 2020 Rivals100 rages on.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Who is biggest threat to Uiagalelei at No. 1?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who is biggest threat to Uiagalelei at No. 1?

Rivals analysts offer up three elite prospects who could be in the top spot in the 2020 rankings.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney and Josh Helmholdt
Five teams that could really make some noise with 2020 classes

Five teams that could really make some noise with 2020 classes

Can Jeremy Pruitt and Tennessee take it up a notch on the field - and on the recruiting trail?

 • Woody Wommack
Buckeyes to host first Junior Day of the off-season

Buckeyes to host first Junior Day of the off-season

After having one postponed a couple of weeks ago, Ohio State is set to host an elite Junior Day on Saturday.

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 • Marc Givler
The ultimate Ohio Top 10

The ultimate Ohio Top 10

Who are the 10 best prospects in the state of Ohio regardless of class?

 • Marc Givler
Five-star Paris Johnson lays out his thoughts

Five-star Paris Johnson lays out his thoughts

Five-star Paris Johnson breaks down where his Ohio State commitment stands.

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 • Adam Gorney
Buckeye offensive line commit taking things in stride

Buckeye offensive line commit taking things in stride

Five-star offensive tackle Paris Johnson remains committed to Ohio State and talks about his mindset during the change.

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 • Marc Givler
Five-star Ohio State OL Pledge Paris Johnson Jr. Talks Recent Irish Visit

Five-star Ohio State OL Pledge Paris Johnson Jr. Talks Recent Irish Visit

The 2020 prospect breaks down his December visit to Notre Dame.

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 • Corey Bodden
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2020 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2020 offensive linemen

Clemson already has multiple top offensive line commits, including four-star John Williams.

 • Chad Simmons
Rivals Rankings Week: Five teams that should be pleased

Rivals Rankings Week: Five teams that should be pleased

It's Rivals Rankings Week for 2020 and we look at programsthat should be pleased with the recent update to our rankings.

 • Rob Cassidy
Six new five-stars join the 2020 Rivals100

Six new five-stars join the 2020 Rivals100

Six new five-stars highlight the third numerical ranking of the 2020 Rivals100.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: Which OT should be ranked highest in 2020?

Rivals Rankings Week: Which OT should be ranked highest in 2020?

The offensive tackle class is loaded in the 2020 recruiting cycle. Which prospect should top the position rankings?

 • Josh Helmholdt and Chad Simmons
Buckeyes to welcome big visitor

Buckeyes to welcome big visitor

Ohio State will host a very important unofficial visitor in the coming days.

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 • Marc Givler
Recruits react to news of Meyer's impending retirement

Recruits react to news of Meyer's impending retirement

How does this Meyer news sit with Ohio State's recruiting classes of 2019 and 2020? We are reachng out.

 • Staff
Following the Future: Week Ten

Following the Future: Week Ten

Cade Stover and company stayed hot, another big game from Jameson Williams, and more in this week's future watch.

 • Marc Givler
Paris Johnson continues upward trend

Paris Johnson continues upward trend

Prized class of 2020 Ohio State commit Paris Johnson Jr. is a much improved player from a season ago.

 • Marc Givler
Friday Night Stripes Week 5: St. Xavier vs. La Salle

Friday Night Stripes Week 5: St. Xavier vs. La Salle

The adidas #FridayNightStripes series is headed to the Queen City for a game featuring Ohio's top 2020 prospect.

 • Josh Helmholdt
New 2020 State Rankings: Midwest region

New 2020 State Rankings: Midwest region

A look at our look at the biggest storylines with the 2020 Midwest state rankings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Rivals Rankings Week: New 2020 offensive line rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: New 2020 offensive line rankings

As part of Rivals Rankings Week, we examine the new rankings at each position. Next up: Offensive line.

 • Chad Simmons