Rivals Rankings Turn 20: The top No. 1 classes in our history
Nick Saban and staff has won nearly half of the Rivals recruiting titles since the rankings began 20 years ago.
Ask Farrell: How weak is the 2021 linebacker class?
Smael Mondon is the top-ranked linebacker in the 2021 class.
Self-Scouting: Evaluating recent five-star linebackers
Did Rivals over-perform or under-perform with its rankings at the linebacker position from 2012 to 2015?
NFL Draft: Breaking down the six undrafted five-stars on defense
CeCe Jefferson never quite fulfilled his potential at Florida thanks to some nagging injuries.
NFL Draft: Players whose stock has risen or fallen over the years
Nasir Adderley was unranked coming out of high school, but he could be the first safety off the board.
Five-Star History: States that produce the fewest
South Carolina has produced 10 five-star prospects, including Jadeveon Clowney.
Pac-12: Breaking down the five-stars of the past four recruiting cycles
USC leads the way here, as the Trojans have signed 11 five-stars in the past four cycles.
How five-star LBs from past four recruiting cycles are performing
Alabama star Mack Wilson is one of 20 five-star linebackers from the last four recruiting cycles.
Five-Star Checkup: Linebackers that made an impact on Week 5
Clemson's Tre Lamar is one of five former five-star linebackers that made a huge impact in Week 5.
NFL Draft Stock Report: Linebackers
Which linebackers have improved their NFL stock position? Which LBs are dropping?
Three-Point Stance: Which five CFB teams have the most talent?
Alabama is a lock at No. 1 - but you might be surprised by the team ranked fifth.
Five-Star Checkup: Linebackers from 2014, 2015 classes
We look back at how five-star LB prospects from the 2014 and 2015 classes have progressed in their college careers.
Beyond Bama: Overshadowed recruiting powers
Alabama has dominated the Rivals team recruiting rankings in the last decade. Who else has had great runs?
Gimme 5, Day 3: Historical look Rivals five-stars
Byron Cowart is one of five DEs to be No. 1 overall since 2002. Here is part three of our series looking at Rivals five-stars.
Most interesting 2015 recruitments: West
Iman Marshall's unconventional college announcement highlighted the West's most interest recruiting stories from the 2015 cycle.
Three-Point Stance: Best In Class III
Mike Piellucci's Three-Point Stance concludes by breaking down the linebackers.
Rivals.com Top 25 recruiters
Who was behind some of the nation's top classes? Rivals.com names the country's 25 top recruiters, including USC's Tee Martin.
Position recruiting rankings: Defense
USC, which added the likes of Iman Marshall, is one of several programs with reason to be excited about its defensive recruits.
Recruiting Grades: Defense
Blueandgold.com reviews if needs were met and how the Fighting Irish did on paper on defense during the 2015 recruiting cycle.
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on NSD 2015
Mike Farrell reviews the facts, faxes (especially Byron Cowart's) and flips from a wild final week of the 2015 recruiting cycle.
NSD: Winners and losers
Who were the winners and losers on NSD? UCLA scored with five-star Soso Jamabo. Rob Cassidy goes through teams in the headlines.
NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown
Five-star Derwin James helped Florida St. to a No. 3 overall ranking. Jason Howell breaks down the Rivals Top 25 classes of '15.
Trojans take the crown
On the heels of a close that included the likes of five-star Iman Marshall, USC takes the top spot in the Rivals.com rankings.
Mind of Mike: NSD Predictions
Mike Farrell makes his NSD predictions. Could USC sign the likes of Rasheem Green and overtake Alabama for the No. 1 spot?
Gustin makes the call
USC added a huge piece to its 2015 recruiting class on Tuesday when five-star linebacker Porter Gustin committed to the Trojans.
Impact Analysis: Porter Gustin
TrojanSports.com breaks down what five-star linebacker Porter Gustin brings to USC.
West region: NSD storylines
Signing Day could be a big one for USC, as 5-star Rasheem Green may sign with the Trojans. Here are five storylines in the West.
Gustin raises Ohio States trophy
When five-star linebacker Porter Gustin raised the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy on his official visit to Ohio State over the
Decision time for Gustin
The visits are in the books and a decision is coming in 24 hours for five-star Porter Gustin. He talks about his Ohio State visit and his finalists.
Gustin visits Utah, eyes final trip
Throughout the recruiting process, Porter Gustin and his family have made it a priority to look far and wide in search of the perfect fit. On Wednesda
Rivals250: Commitment predictions
Iman Marshall is taking his decision to the wire. Our analysts predict where he and every other Rivals250 player will end up.
Whos In/Whos Out
We are a week away from National Signing Day and Ohio State's recruiting board is anything but "anti-climactic" at this point. We take a look as pla
Gustin talks Meyer meeting
Five-star Porter Gustin met with Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer last night. Is he sold on Meyer's vision for him if he were to become a Buckeye?
Roundtable: Who will wait beyond NSD
Will <i>everyone</i> sign on Signing Day next week? Our analysts thinks some players, like Porter Gustin, have reasons to wait.
Gustin very impressed with ASU
Porter Gustin had been to Arizona State before his official visit this past weekend, but he didn't feel the heat back then. When the five-star inside
Five-star prospect set to meet with Meyer
Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has a reputation as a big-time closer on the recruiting trail. He'll meet with a five-star prospect this week.
Ten who could change positions
Could 5-star corner Tarvarus McFadden play a different position in college? We examine 10 prospects who could be on the move.
Inside look: Class of 2015 position rankings
Florida St. commit Deondre Franocis is the new No. 1 dual-threat QB for 2015. Josh Helmholdt analyzes the position rankings.
Filling Needs
With just two weeks to go until National Signing Day, Ohio State still has a few needs to fill and we take a close look at each of those situations.
Roundtable: Best shot at late magic
Signing Day is approaching and several programs are primed to close strong. Rivals cites teams that could pull some late magic.
Roundtable: Who is lagging behind
Jim Harbaugh has work to do at Michigan. What teams are lagging behind in grabbing top recruits? The Rivals analysts discuss.
Gustin sees USC again
Five-star inside linebacker Porter Gustin kicked off what should be a busy couple weeks leading up to national signing day with an official visit to U
Rivals100: New No. 1, new five-stars
Byron Cowart, who lost the top spot in the Rivals100 in December, is once again No. 1 after an excellent Under Armour showing.
Roundtable: Best out-of-state grab
Which 2015 prospect will be the biggest out-of-state commit? Our roundtable examines the candidates, including CeCe Jefferson.
Army Bowl: Ten up, Five down
DE Kyle Phillips dominated during Army Bowl week. Josh Helmholdt looks at players who either improved or dropped their stock.
Instant Impact: Army Bowl
The Army Bowl was filled with future college stars. Some, like Deon Cain, are well equipped to make an early impact as freshmen.
Army Bowl Awards
Rivals.com recognizes the best of the best from the Army Bowl. Kyle Phillips took home the hardware in multiple categories.
Ohio State visit a big factor for Gustin
Utah product Porter Gustin is down to three schools and Ohio State is hoping to pull off some late magic. He talks about his interest in the Buckeyes
Best of Army Week: West
Keisean Lucier-South was the most consistent player for Army Bowl West, says Jason Howell, who has the week's top performers.
Army Bowl: Top performers - defense
Kyle Phillips powered through the West o-line on his way to a huge day at the Army Bowl. He tops our list of standout defenders.
Army game: What we learned
A furious comeback by the East team came up just short thanks in part to the efforts of Army Bowl MVP, LSU commit Derrius Guice.
Army: Ten things to watch
Could five-star Trenton Thompson take home MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl? Josh Helmholdt sets the scene for the game.
Army: Day 4 West top performers
Dre'Mont Jones was one of several West linemen to impress Thursday at Army Bowl practice. Josh Helmholdt has the top performers.
USAAAB Day Two Practice: Top Performers
Some minor injuries took their toll on the West squad. One USC prospect was forced to move to tight end. Another USC prospect was also limited with wh
USAAAB Day One Practice: Top Performers
USC has a dozen recruits at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, ten on the West squad. On day one, those players were quite impressive.
Army Bowl: Five Things to Watch
The Army Bowl has a heavy Ohio State flavor and we have five things that Buckeye fans will need to watch this coming week.
Army Bowl: Position Analysis
Led by CeCe Jefferson, the East D-line will be loaded at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Get a position-by-position preview.
Army Bowl: Five interested programs
Ohio State, thanks to Jerome Baker, will be one of several teams paying close attention to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Army Bowl: Ten with something to prove
Can four-star Torrance Gibson make it as a QB at Ohio St.? He is one of many players with something to prove at the Army Bowl.
2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Roster: By Team
2015 U.S. Army All-American Roster
2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl Roster: By Player
2015 U.S. Army All-American Roster
Gustin focused on visits
Porter Gustin is trying to sort out his official visits. USC has been promised one, but they're not letting up. They recently sent coaches to Salem, U
Porter Gustin highlights
Check out footage of four-star linebacker Porter Gustin, who is scheduled to take his official visit to USC this weekend.
Porter Gustin takes in USC-ND
Four-star athlete Porter Gustin had been eying a visit to USC for the Notre Dame game.
USC has set itself up for a dream finish
With national signing day less than three months away and only seven remaining scholarship spots, the USC coaches have set themselves up for an auspic
Mind of Mike: Sun Devils heating up
Could Arizona State's win over Notre Dame impact 5-star Christian Kirk? Mike Farrell weighs in on the aftermath and much more.
Sun Devils continue to impress Gustin
None of Arizona State's weekend visitors for its big 55-31 win over Notre Dame Saturday made the trip with a bigger contingent than Porter Gustin.
Gustin changing gears
With his high school football season over, four-star outside linebacker Porter Gustin intends to turn his focus to recruiting.
Gustin working at own pace
Approaches don't come more measured than the one Porter Gustin is taking with his college recruitme
First and 10: Physical Freaks
Five-star DE Josh Sweat has unique athleticism for a prospect his size. He tops our list of the nation's top physical specimens.
Blue Turf Recruit Recap
A weekly rcruit recap of current Boise State commits and prospects high on the Broncos priorty list.
FSU, ND benefit from classic
Brian Kelly's Fighting Irish came up just short against Florida State, but Mike Farrell says both teams won off the field.
Three in good shape for Gustin visits
Arizona State is a serious player for both of the top two 2015 recruits in Utah, with its head coach, Todd Graham, and recruiting coordinator, Chip Lo
Mind of Mike: Here come the Irish
Brian Kelly and Notre Dame have momentum after flipping Brandon Wimbush. Mike Farrell breaks down that and more in Mind of Mike.
Mind of Mike: Big Ten woes, ND rises
Can Urban Meyer and the Big Ten compete? Mike Farrell weighs in on that, Notre Dame, Byron Cowart, Ole Miss' 5-star and more.
Around the West: South visiting Sooners
Five-star LB Keisean Lucier-South will take his first official visit to Oklahoma. Go Around the West for more on that and more.
Take Two: Waiting on Florida
Top recruits like defensive lineman Byron Cowart are taking a wait-and-see approach with the Florida Gators this season.
Mind of Mike: Could Cowart put off decision
Five-star DE Byron Cowart named a leader, but Mike Farrell says there is still plenty unclear as his decision date nears.
Recruiting breakdown: LB
The 2014 class was largely unheralded, but USC is aiming for a star-studded group in 2015.
New scholarship policy impresses Gustin
Porter Gustin's interest in USC extends beyond the football tradition and the coaching staff. USC has started to guarantee four-year scholarships for
Gustin has three more visits in mind
Four-star LB Porter Gustin knows his list needs a trim, but he has a few more schools to see before he is ready to make a cut.
Vanderbilt targets at The Opening
The NIKE Opening begins on Saturday and runs through til July 10th. Several prospects firmly on the Vanderbilt radar will participate during the natio
USC will make Gustins list
Porter Gustin isn't sure when he'll make a list of top schools but one thing is certain, USC will be on that list. Go inside for all the details.
ASU jumps up in battle for Gustin
There is no faster rising prospect in the country than Porter Gustin, a hard hitting linebacker at Salem Hills High School in Salem, Utah.
Rivals rankings: Position analysis
Josh Rosen is still the No. 1 QB in our rankings, but there was shifting behind him. Josh Helmholdt breaks down every position.
Versatile Gustin sets Irish official
Versatility defines Porter Gustin because one position and one sport cannot. The Irish will host the four-star athlete this September.
Looking at UCLA recruits in the Rivals250
Check out where UCLA's top recruits and commitments landed in the newest Rivals250 rankings this week.
Rivals250: Risers and sliders
Our latest Rivals250 for the class of 2015 have plenty of high risers, such as QB Travis Waller. See who else made big jumps.
Recruiting Analysis: Devil
Arizona State has offered quite a few prospects at Devil backer in the 2015 class including two local players, one of whom is Caleb Peart.
Fast rising LB intrigued by Ohio State
One of the nation's fastest rising linebacker prospects was offered by Ohio State yesterday and is working on setting up a visit.
In pursuit of Porter Gustin
Porter Gustin has one of the most hectic recruiting schedules ever. Not only does he have more than ten visits planned in a three week period, almost
Interest in Gustin runs wild
Turns out, the journey from little-known high school athlete to full-fledged recruiting commodity only takes a few months. Just ask Salem (Utah) Salem
Gustin to visit UDub soon
Salem, Utah athlete Porter Gustin has been picking up offers right and left. He's on the verge of a trip to Washington.
ASU steps up pursuit of Gustin
Porter Gustin is a rare talent. A quarterback at Salem Hills High School in Salem, Utah, Gustin also is a menacing defensive player with a proclivity
Gustin a LB target for OSU
Oklahoma State's most recent defensive offer was extended last week to linebacker target Porter Gustin. Could an unofficial visit be already in the w
Louisville standing out for Gustin
Salem Hills (Utah) athlete Porter Gustin is one of the top prospects in the west and is taking an early liking to Louisville.
FSU making a strong push for Utah athlete
Florida State has a long history of recruiting homegrown prospects. But the 'Noles are looking further west - in Utah. Porter Gustin is an athlete the
Gustin has offer, will visit
Salem Hills, Utah, athlete Porter Gustin is a unique prospect with a growing offer list. He'll visit Washington soon.
Porter Gustin gets it going out West
Salem (Utah) athlete Porter Gustin took visits this past week to four different Pac 12 schools and picked up a bunch of new scholarship offers, includ
Gustin has a set criteria
Junior athlete Porter Gustin, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound prospect from Utah, will be focused on three key areas as he attempts to narrow his lengthy list o