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NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

Former five-star QB Matthew Stafford led the Rams to a Super Bowl title after the 2021 season.

7/31/24
 • Adam Gorney
Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

Five-stars that did and did not live up to the hype under Nick Saban

Nick Saban's recruiting run at Alabama will be very, very difficult to top.

1/10/24
 • Adam Gorney
NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 41-60 as high school recruits

Cooper Kupp surprised Rivals - and almost every coach in the country - by becoming one of the NFL's best receivers.

8/16/23
 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Notre Dame will land top two OL in North Carolina

Fact or Fiction: Notre Dame will land top two OL in North Carolina

Sam Pendleton has already committed to Notre Dame. Can the Irish also reel in Sullivan Absher?

4/27/22
 • Adam Friedman
Four-star safety Daemon Fagan discusses Ohio State visit, more

Four-star safety Daemon Fagan discusses Ohio State visit, more

The 2023 prospect also talks about his interest in LSU and NC State.

4/14/22
 • Justin Garcia
Fact or Fiction: Derek Stingley Jr. is still the top CB in the NFL Draft

Fact or Fiction: Derek Stingley Jr. is still the top CB in the NFL Draft

Derek Stingley Jr. has fought through injuries in recent years but his NFL stock remains high.

2/11/22
 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: FSU is becoming more relevant in recruiting world

Fact or Fiction: FSU is becoming more relevant in recruiting world

Is Mike Norvell starting to move the needle on the recruiting trail?

6/4/21
 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Kye Stokes deserves a big rankings boost

Fact or Fiction: Kye Stokes deserves a big rankings boost

The new Ohio State commit had a solid junior season at the safety position.

5/6/21
 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Trevonte' Citizen loading up on visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Trevonte' Citizen loading up on visits

Does LSU hold a big edge with the four-star running back?

5/6/21
 • Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: The top 10 five-stars drafted in 2021

NFL Draft: The top 10 five-stars drafted in 2021

Jaylen Waddle was one of eight former five-star prospects to have his name called in the first round of the NFL Draft.

5/3/21
 • Mike Farrell
SEC, Big Ten dominate in 2021 NFL Draft

SEC, Big Ten dominate in 2021 NFL Draft

The SEC led the way with 65 draft picks in 2021, including No. 4 overall Kyle Pitts.

5/3/21
 • Mike Farrell
Hit or Miss: Rivals does a self-scout on rankings of 32 first-rounders

Hit or Miss: Rivals does a self-scout on rankings of 32 first-rounders

Trevor Lawrence was the No. 1 prospect in the 2018 class and was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

4/30/21
 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft Live: First-round report card

NFL Draft Live: First-round report card

The NFL Draft's first round has kicked off and Mike Farrell grades for each of the picks.

4/29/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: NFL Draft version

Three-Point Stance: NFL Draft version

Mike Farrell weighs in with some players who could be great values in the second round and more.

4/29/21
 • Mike Farrell
Farrell's NFL Mock Draft: Four QBs go in top 10

Farrell's NFL Mock Draft: Four QBs go in top 10

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence is expected to be drafted No. 1 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.

4/29/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: NFL Draft fits, transfer DL, Super League

Three-Point Stance: NFL Draft fits, transfer DL, Super League

The Dallas Cowboys should jump at the chance to draft Patrick Surtain if he is available when they are on the clock.

4/27/21
 • 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.

4/26/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Draft prospects, OL transfers, Big 12 breakouts

Three-Point Stance: Draft prospects, OL transfers, Big 12 breakouts

Kyle Pitts is expected to be the first tight end selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.

4/20/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: DBU, transfer RBs, SEC breakouts

Three-Point Stance: DBU, transfer RBs, SEC breakouts

Derek Stingley continues LSU's strong tradition of excellent defensive back play.

4/8/21
 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Cade McNamara will win Michigan's QB job

Fact or Fiction: Cade McNamara will win Michigan's QB job

Will McNamara be the man? Or will Alan Bowman - or even freshman JJ McCarty - win the job?

4/7/21
 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: If Huskers could return to Big 12, they would

Fact or Fiction: If Huskers could return to Big 12, they would

Nebraska and Scott Frost clashed with the Big Ten over several decisions in 2020.

4/2/21
 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Texas fans should be more excited than A&M fans

Fact or Fiction: Texas fans should be more excited than A&M fans

Texas has renewed hope under first-year coach Steve Sarkisian but A&M counters with talent, including Isaiah Spiller.

3/31/21
 • Mike Farrell
Replacing the Stars: How programs will try to fill big holes

Replacing the Stars: How programs will try to fill big holes

Clemson is well-positioned to replace Trevor Lawrence at QB.

3/24/21
 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Top five cornerbacks

NFL Draft: Top five cornerbacks

Alabama's Patrick Surtain leads Mike Farrell's look at the cornerback crop for the 2021 NFL Draft.

3/11/21
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Best CFB Playoff teams, WRs, slow 2021 finishes

Three-Point Stance: Best CFB Playoff teams, WRs, slow 2021 finishes

Quarterback Mac Jones and his 2020 Crimson Tide teammates were one of the best teams in the CFB Playoff era.

2/9/21
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals.com All-America Team

Rivals.com All-America Team

Trevor Lawrence headlines Rivals.com's 2020 All-Americans.

1/11/21
 • Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Nos. 11-15

Farrell 50: Nos. 11-15

This group includes three standout running backs.

1/7/21
 • Mike Farrell
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.

1/2/21
 • 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.

12/20/20
 • Adam Friedman
Grading the active five-star CBs in college football

Grading the active five-star CBs in college football

Alabama's Patrick Surtain is one of 17 former five-star cornerbacks that are active in college football..

12/3/20
 • Mike Farrell
Breaking down Alabama-Georgia showdown by recruiting rankings

Breaking down Alabama-Georgia showdown by recruiting rankings

Najee Harris is one of 12 former five-star prospects on Alabama's roster.

10/17/20
 • Adam Gorney
COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

COVID College Blog: Adebo, Breeze latest Pac-12 opt-outs

Stanford cornerback Paulson Adebo has opted out of the 2020 football season.

10/4/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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.

9/28/20
 • 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.

9/12/20
 • 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.

9/10/20
 • Mike Farrell
The five best cornerback groups in college football

The five best cornerback groups in college football

LSU's Derek Stingley Jr. was arguably the top defensive back in college football last season.

8/6/20
 • Mike Farrell
Madden Ratings: Farrell's highest-rated SEC players

Madden Ratings: Farrell's highest-rated SEC players

LSU CB Derek Stingley is one of two 99-rated players in the SEC.

7/28/20
 • Mike Farrell
The past, present and future of the SEC at each position

The past, present and future of the SEC at each position

Ja'Marr Chase was arguably the top receiver in college football last season.

6/2/20
 • Mike Farrell
The Best of Rivals

The Best of Rivals

With nearly 20 years of experience we take a look back at the best that SoonerScoop.com saw in its time with Rivals.

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5/22/20
 • Josh McCuistion
Four out-of-state programs that have done the best recruiting Florida

Four out-of-state programs that have done the best recruiting Florida

Lovasea Carroll is the latest example of Georgia's success in recruiting the state of Florida.

5/18/20
 • Adam Gorney and 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.

5/7/20
 • 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.

4/24/20
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: ACC weight room, top returning DBs, surprise classes

Three-Point Stance: ACC weight room, top returning DBs, surprise classes

Mike Farrell looks at how each ACC program is performing on and off of the field.

3/12/20
 • Mike Farrell
Top five NFL prospects at CB, regardless of class

Top five NFL prospects at CB, regardless of class

Ohio State cornerback Jeffrey Okudah has picked off three passes this season.

11/14/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Three-Point Stance: Top 10 jobs, most talented rosters, 2020

Mike Farrell lists the 10 best jobs in college football.

11/14/19
 • Mike Farrell
Alabama-LSU: Roster breakdown and game predictions

Alabama-LSU: Roster breakdown and game predictions

Analysts Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney weigh in on who they think will win this week's clash of the titans.

11/8/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Cassidy: The 10 best players I've ever scouted

Cassidy: The 10 best players I've ever scouted

Trevor Lawrence had Rob Cassidy joking about his Hall of Fame status while in high school.

8/10/19
 • Rob Cassidy
Friedman: The best prospects I have ever scouted

Friedman: The best prospects I have ever scouted

Trevor Lawrence was the wire-to-wire No. 1 prospect in the 2018 class.

8/6/19
 • Adam Friedman
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at CB

Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at CB

Former five-star prospect Derek Stingley, Jr. has the makings of a future star.

7/11/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
19 for 19: How many five-stars does Alabama have on its current roster?

19 for 19: How many five-stars does Alabama have on its current roster?

19 for 19: How many Five-stars does Alabama have on their current roster?

5/22/19
 • Kyle Henderson
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.

4/19/19
 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Role Playing: Comparing 2019 prospects to impact freshmen

Role Playing: Comparing 2019 prospects to impact freshmen

We return to Role Playing to look at the defensive side of the football and provide some comparisons.

1/25/19
 • Adam Gorney and Woody Wommack
SEC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

SEC: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four cycles

Jake Fromm is one of 15 five-star prospects inked by Georgia over the last four complete recruiting cycles.

1/22/19
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
NCAA Championship Game: How the starters were rated as recruits

NCAA Championship Game: How the starters were rated as recruits

Clemson and Alabama aren't short on talented players who've been recognized as elite prospects since high school.

1/6/19
 • Adam Friedman
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.

11/27/18
 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Freshman 15: Counting down Nos. 10-12

Farrell Freshman 15: Counting down Nos. 10-12

Two five-stars and a surprise starting QB are examined in this update of the nation's top freshmen.

10/16/18
 • Mike Farrell
Alabama Crimson Tide Footbal Freshmen Grades

Alabama Crimson Tide Footbal Freshmen Grades

Alabama Crimson Tide Footbal Freshmen Grades

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9/27/18
 • Kyle Henderson
Five-Star Checkup: Freshmen DBs making an immediate impact

Five-Star Checkup: Freshmen DBs making an immediate impact

Patrick Surtain is one of several former five-star defensive backs that are making an immediate impact as freshmen.

9/24/18
 • Woody Wommack
Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class

Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class

Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class

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9/21/18
 • Kyle Henderson
Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class

Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class

Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class

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9/14/18
 • Kyle Henderson
Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class

Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class

Grading the Alabama Crimson Tide Football freshmen class.

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9/6/18
 • Kyle Henderson
Replacing The Stars: Where teams will turn in 2018 season

Replacing The Stars: Where teams will turn in 2018 season

Penn State RB Miles Sanders has the unenviable task of trying to replace Saquon Barkley in Happy Valley.

9/1/18
 • Mike Farrell
Ten freshmen to track for 2018 college football season

Ten freshmen to track for 2018 college football season

Lorenzo Lingard's talent makes him one of several true freshmen to watch for this season.

8/23/18
 • Mike Farrell
WATCH: First look at some of Alabama's prized true freshmen

WATCH: First look at some of Alabama's prized true freshmen

Year after year, Alabama lands some of the most talented high school prospects in the nation.

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8/22/18
 • Kyle Henderson
A look at the top-ranked cornerbacks in Rivals.com history

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

The only No. 1 CB in Rivals history is from the current recruiting cycle.

7/12/18
 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Take Two: Can Derek Stingley close out the 2019 cycle at No. 1?

Take Two: Can Derek Stingley close out the 2019 cycle at No. 1?

Derek Stingley now sits atop the Rivals100, but can he finish the 2019 recruiting cycle as the nation's No. 1 prospect?

6/11/18
 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Take Two: Can LSU land pair of in-state five-stars?

Take Two: Can LSU land pair of in-state five-stars?

LSU has a couple of big names in its backyard this recruiting cycle and the Tigers must keep them home.

3/26/18
 • Adam Gorney
Rob's Rankings: Must-get prospects for in-state schools

Rob's Rankings: Must-get prospects for in-state schools

Five must-get prospects in-state schools desperately need to land, plus some NCAA tourney oddities.

3/22/18
 • Rob Cassidy
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.

2/22/18
 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day By Position: Top safety classes

National Signing Day By Position: Top safety classes

Today we conclude our series looking at the top 10 schools for each position group in the 2018 class, with the safeties.

2/21/18
 • Chad Simmons
One vs. One: Comparing top DBs from 2017, 2018 classes

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

We conclude our series today that looked at the top players in 2017 vs. 2018 at each position. Today's comparison: DBs.

2/20/18
 • Mike Farrell
SEC Spotlight: Commit Fit

SEC Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 SEC signees fit best in their new college systems?

2/20/18
 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Instant impact defenders, sleeper 3-stars, 'The U'

Three-Point Stance: Instant impact defenders, sleeper 3-stars, 'The U'

Miami is taking over the state of Florida.

2/20/18
 • Mike Farrell
RCS Miami: Signing Day survey

RCS Miami: Signing Day survey

Rivals 3 Stripe Camp participants weigh in on the biggest moments from last week's National Signing Day.

2/15/18
 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Take Two: Does LSU or Bama set standard for NFL talent?

Take Two: Does LSU or Bama set standard for NFL talent?

The Tigers could boast they had the most players on NFL rosters. But is LSU still the best place to develop into a pro?

2/14/18
 • Adam Gorney
NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Ranking the ACC classes

NSD 2018 Wrap-Up: Ranking the ACC classes

Miami, Clemson and Florida State lead the way with three classes that rank in the top 10 nationally.

2/14/18
 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
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.

2/13/18
 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
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.

2/9/18
 • Josh Helmholdt
NSD Sting Factor: Who got burned?

NSD Sting Factor: Who got burned?

There were some hearts broken on National Signing Day.

2/9/18
 • Woody Wommack
NSD Superlatives: Alabama

NSD Superlatives: Alabama

A in-depth look at the impact players in the Tide's recruiting class.

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2/8/18
 • Andrew Bone
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.

2/8/18
 • 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.

2/7/18
 • 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?

2/7/18
 • Woody Wommack
Breaking Down Patrick Surtain's commitment to Alabama

Breaking Down Patrick Surtain's commitment to Alabama

LSU publicly led for Patrick Surtain for more than a year, but Nick Saban pulled off a robbery down the stretch.

2/7/18
 • Rob Cassidy
LIVE NSD '18 BLOG: News, notes, videos, analysis, more

LIVE NSD '18 BLOG: News, notes, videos, analysis, more

NSD 2018 has arrived and Rivals.com has it covered from all angles. This will be your one-stop shopping for NSD news.

2/7/18
 • Rivals.com
Surtain Sr. looks ahead to signing day: "It's all speculation"

Surtain Sr. looks ahead to signing day: "It's all speculation"

What do the 4 Miami targets at American Heritage have in common? UM. We catch up with Patrick Surtain Sr. for the latest

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2/6/18
 • Matt Shodell
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.

2/6/18
 • 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.

2/6/18
 • 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.

2/6/18
 • Mike Farrell
Family sitdown tonight could result in final Surtain decision

Family sitdown tonight could result in final Surtain decision

Patrick Surtain Sr. is hopeful Jr. will make a final decision tonight, with the announcement set for Wednesday.

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2/5/18
 • Matt Shodell
Pope excited to see UM's finish on Wednesday

Pope excited to see UM's finish on Wednesday

Mark Pope is friends with Tyson Campbell and Patrick Surtain and breaks down his thoughts and updates his own progress.

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2/5/18
 • CaneSport.com
2018 National Signing Day Announcement Guide

2018 National Signing Day Announcement Guide

A rundown of the scheduled national television announcements on Wednesday.

2/5/18
 • 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.

2/5/18
 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Memories of 2018 class

Rivals Roundtable: Memories of 2018 class

Today's Rivals Roundtable discusses members of the 2018 class and how they will be remembered beyond at the field.

2/4/18
 • Rivals.com
Chatman “loved” visit, weighs in on Heritage kids & more

Chatman “loved” visit, weighs in on Heritage kids & more

DL Jamarcus Chatman goes in depth on his Miami visit and where he stands entering signing day.

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2/4/18
 • Matt Shodell
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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2/3/18
 • Kyle Henderson
Making the Case: Patrick Surtain

Making the Case: Patrick Surtain

The nation's top CB has been quiet about where he's leaning. Rivals experts take a shot at picking where he'll land.

2/1/18
 • Woody Wommack
ANALYSIS: Where the American Heritage 4 stand

ANALYSIS: Where the American Heritage 4 stand

We get feedback from 2 sources close to the situation for the latest with the American Heritage four that UM's targeting

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2/1/18
 • CaneSport.com
5 UM coaches meet with the 4 key targets at American Heritage

5 UM coaches meet with the 4 key targets at American Heritage

It was Miami Hurricanes day at American Heritage, with 5 UM coaches coming in. The latest here? Read on.

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1/31/18
 • Matt Shodell