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NFL Draft: Seven five-stars that went undrafted

NFL Draft: Seven five-stars that went undrafted

Five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett was ranked No. 19 in the 2020 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Programs that are pleased after the NFL Combine

Tuesdays with Gorney: Programs that are pleased after the NFL Combine

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson impressed at the NFL Combine.

 • Adam Gorney
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
Three-Point Stance: New Jersey talent, camp season, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: New Jersey talent, camp season, NFL Draft

Four-star Yasin Willis is the only New Jersey prospect currently ranked in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Three-Point Stance: Virginia Tech, Jadyn Davis, D.C.'s 2024 class

Three-Point Stance: Virginia Tech, Jadyn Davis, D.C.'s 2024 class

The Hokies have had a flurry of commitments, including from former Nebraska QB commit William Watson.

 • Adam Friedman
Fact or Fiction: Clemson's loss to Notre Dame will impact its recruiting

Fact or Fiction: Clemson's loss to Notre Dame will impact its recruiting

Has the perception of the Tigers changed in the eyes of some recruits?

 • Adam Friedman
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
Fact or Fiction: Ole Miss will have the best offense in the SEC

Fact or Fiction: Ole Miss will have the best offense in the SEC

Does Lane Kiffin have all the tools to put together the most productive offense in the conference?

 • 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.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Farrell Awards, notable freshmen

Three-Point Stance: Farrell Awards, notable freshmen

Iowa State running back Breece Hall earns Breakout Player of the Year honors from Mike Farrell.

 • Mike Farrell
Behind Enemy Lines: Maryland Terrapins Football edition

Behind Enemy Lines: Maryland Terrapins Football edition

TKR spoke with Pat Donahue of Maryland.Rivals.com to get to know a little bit more about this year's Maryland team.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Grading active five-star WRs, TEs and ATHs in college football

Grading active five-star WRs, TEs and ATHs in college football

USC's Amon-Ra St. Brown has been quietly productive for the Trojans.

 • 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
Fact or Fiction: UNC can become a recruiting power

Fact or Fiction: UNC can become a recruiting power

Mack Brown has the Tar Heels rolling in recruiting.

 • 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
Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Rivals Rankings Week: Top state ranking storylines

Tyreak Sapp is the new leader in Florida.

 • Chad Simmons
Big Ten: Winners and losers from the 2020 recruiting cycle

Big Ten: Winners and losers from the 2020 recruiting cycle

Justin Fields was a big winner from the 2020 recruiting cycle thanks to Ohio State's big receiver haul.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Most improved teams in recruiting from 2019 to 2020

Most improved teams in recruiting from 2019 to 2020

Here’s a look at the Power Five teams that improved the most from 2019 to 2020.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Should Demond Demas be the top-ranked WR?

Ask Farrell: Should Demond Demas be the top-ranked WR?

Texas A&M wide receiver signee Demond Demas was extremely impressive at the Polynesian Bowl.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Who should finish as the top WR in 2020?

Rival Views: Who should finish as the top WR in 2020?

Could Rakim Jarrett finish as the top receiver in the 2020 class?

 • Rob Cassidy and Adam Friedman
UA All-America Game Week: The Farrell Awards

UA All-America Game Week: The Farrell Awards

The Under Armour All-America Game is in the books and as usual we wrap things up with the Farrell Awards.

 • Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Observations from the UA All-America Game

Mind of Mike: Observations from the UA All-America Game

Mike Farrell weighs in with his first impressions from Thursday night's all-star game.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Will all-star games shake up WR rankings?

Ask Farrell: Will all-star games shake up WR rankings?

The top of the wide receiver rankings look like this: Ohio State signee Julian Fleming followed by Maryland’s Rakim

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Mind of Mike: Thoughts from Day 2 of UA All-America Game

Mind of Mike: Thoughts from Day 2 of UA All-America Game

Zachary Evans made a big impression on the second day of Under Armour All-America Game practice.

 • Mike Farrell
Rival Views: Who has been top WR at Under Armour?

Rival Views: Who has been top WR at Under Armour?

Five-stars Rakim Jarrett (pictured) and Julian Fleming have been living up to their rankings.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Friedman
UA All-America Game Week: Awards from Day 1 of practice

UA All-America Game Week: Awards from Day 1 of practice

Avantae Williams excelled during Sunday's practice.

 • Rob Cassidy and Chad Simmons
NSD: Grading the SEC programs

NSD: Grading the SEC programs

Alabama picked up RB Jace McClellan late to strengthen its already loaded class.

 • Chad Simmons and Woody Wommack
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
NSD: The Farrell Awards

NSD: The Farrell Awards

Jordan Burch had a dramatic unveiling of his South Carolina hat, and more drama may be ahead for him.

 • Mike Farrell
NSD: The 10 biggest flips of the Early Signing Period

NSD: The 10 biggest flips of the Early Signing Period

Four-star Jase McClellan's decision to sign with Alabama was one of several high-profile flips on National Signing Day.

 • Chad Simmons
Mind of Mike: Thoughts from a busy National Signing Day

Mind of Mike: Thoughts from a busy National Signing Day

Winners, losers, surprises and much more. Mike Farrell reacts after another busy National Signing Day.

 • Mike Farrell
NSD: The biggest surprises from Day 1 of the Early Signing Period

NSD: The biggest surprises from Day 1 of the Early Signing Period

Rakim Jarrett's flip to Maryland was one of the biggest surprises of Wednesday.

 • Adam Friedman
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
What's left to watch for in the Early Signing Period

What's left to watch for in the Early Signing Period

Will Clark Phillips stay with Ohio State, or could he flip to Utah?

 • Adam Gorney
Rakim Jarrett ready to be 'a leader' for Terps incoming class

Rakim Jarrett ready to be 'a leader' for Terps incoming class

Local five-star WR Rakim Jarrett is ready to be a leader for Maryland's incoming recruiting class.

 • Pat Donohue
Commitment analysis: 5-star WR Rakim Jarrett flips from LSU to Maryland

Commitment analysis: 5-star WR Rakim Jarrett flips from LSU to Maryland

Commitment analysis: 5-star WR Rakim Jarrett flips from LSU to Maryland

 • Adam Friedman
National Signing Day: Rivals100 Rumor Mill

National Signing Day: Rivals100 Rumor Mill

The rumor mill is running overtime as National Signing Day approaches.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Mind of Mike: Five National Signing Day predictions

Mind of Mike: Five National Signing Day predictions

Will Clemson finish with the No. 1 class thanks in part to D.J. Uiagalelei?

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which program will have the strongest 2020 finish?

Ask Farrell: Which program will have the strongest 2020 finish?

National Signing Day is less than a week away, and there are still nine top-50 prospects that are undecided.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Take Two: Will Rakim Jarrett stick with LSU?

Take Two: Will Rakim Jarrett stick with LSU?

Five-star Rakim Jarrett is the No. 21 prospect in the 2020 Rivals100.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell, Adam Friedman
LSU, Alabama going head-to-head for these 15 prospects

LSU, Alabama going head-to-head for these 15 prospects

LSU and Alabama are battling off the field for these 15 prospects as they prepare for Saturday's showdown.

 • Sam Spiegelman, Chad Simmons, Adam Gorney
Five-star WR recaps official visit with the Alabama Crimson Tide

Five-star WR recaps official visit with the Alabama Crimson Tide

Five-star receiver talks official visit.

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 • Andrew Bone
Ask Farrell: Could LSU win a title on the field and in recruiting?

Ask Farrell: Could LSU win a title on the field and in recruiting?

LSU is ranked second in both the AP Top 25 and the Rivals.com Team Recruiting Rankings.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: TEs Gilbert, Washington will end up in SEC

Fact or Fiction: TEs Gilbert, Washington will end up in SEC

Is it just a matter of time before the two five-star tight ends commit to schools in the SEC?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Take Two: Will it be Alabama or LSU for five-star Rakim Jarrett?

Take Two: Will it be Alabama or LSU for five-star Rakim Jarrett?

Does Jarrett stick with LSU or is Alabama a legitimate threat to flip the five-star receiver?

 • Adam Gorney, Andrew Bone, Mike Farrell
Take Two: Has LSU's explosive 'O' locked up 5-star Rakim Jarrett?

Take Two: Has LSU's explosive 'O' locked up 5-star Rakim Jarrett?

Tennessee, Maryland are still trying to flip the five-star from D.C.

 • Adam Gorney, Adam Friedman, Mike Farrell
Five 2020 WRs, TEs with the most interesting recruitments

Five 2020 WRs, TEs with the most interesting recruitments

Arik Gilbert's recruiting storyline continues to take some twists and turns.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Question of the Week: Who's on decommit watch?

Rivals Rankings Question of the Week: Who's on decommit watch?

Five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett may not stick with his LSU commitment.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Question of the Week: Which program has buzz?

Rivals Rankings Question of the Week: Which program has buzz?

The Rivals.com analyst team discusses programs that are generating buzz early in the season.

 • Staff
Fact or Fiction: Tom Herman, LSU commits, Kellen Mond

Fact or Fiction: Tom Herman, LSU commits, Kellen Mond

Analysts Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney tackle a trio of topics and decide whether they are fact or fiction.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Tennessee's loss,  Jalen Hurt's Heisman chances

Fact or Fiction: Tennessee's loss, Jalen Hurt's Heisman chances

Plus, our analysts project whether more than one five-star player will de-commit.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five-star LSU WR commit Rakim Jarrett gives the latest on his recruitment

Five-star LSU WR commit Rakim Jarrett gives the latest on his recruitment

Five-star LSU WR commit Rakim Jarrett gives the latest on his recruitment

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 • Adam Friedman
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
Rivals Rankings Question: Which 5-star needs a big season?

Rivals Rankings Question: Which 5-star needs a big season?

Who needs a prove-it-to-me fall to keep his fifth star?

 • Staff
Three-Point Stance: Sleepers, Texas' big run, five-stars on the bubble

Three-Point Stance: Sleepers, Texas' big run, five-stars on the bubble

Mike Farrell identifies sleeper teams from each Power Five conference in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
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
Rivals Rankings Week: Five storylines to follow, by state

Rivals Rankings Week: Five storylines to follow, by state

Clemson continues to be a program on a roll in South Carolina - and with recruits in states across the country.

 • Chad Simmons
Rivals Rankings Week: Who will end cycle as top WR?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who will end cycle as top WR?

Several wide receivers could end up being No. 1 at his position before all is said and done.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Three-Point Stance: The hunt for No. 1 class, rankings questions

Three-Point Stance: The hunt for No. 1 class, rankings questions

Mike Farrell dives into the race for the top 2020 class in this week's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Can LSU hang on to five-star WR Rakim Jarrett?

Take Two: Can LSU hang on to five-star WR Rakim Jarrett?

Rakim Jarrett's commitment to the Tigers appears to be on shaky ground. Can Tennessee or Maryland steal him away?

 • Adam Gorney, Adam Friedman and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Where Big 12 stands for 2020

Three-Point Stance: Where Big 12 stands for 2020

Oklahoma, per usual, is setting the pace in the Big 12.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Should Gee Scott Jr. be in the five-star discussion?

Ask Farrell: Should Gee Scott Jr. be in the five-star discussion?

Gee Scott, Jr. has been dominant at camps and 7-on-7 events this offseason.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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
Rivals250 for 2020 Released: Analysts weigh in on tough decisions

Rivals250 for 2020 Released: Analysts weigh in on tough decisions

The latest Rivals250 for the 2020 class was released on Wednesday, and with it came plenty of debate and discussion.

 • Rivals.com
Take Two: Where does Jordan Johnson rank among Midwest WRs?

Take Two: Where does Jordan Johnson rank among Midwest WRs?

Jordan Johnson is the second five-star receiver to come out of the state of Missouri.

 • Adam Gorney, Josh Helmholdt and Mike Farrell
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
Rivals Camp Series: Top 5 WRs of the 2019 tour

Rivals Camp Series: Top 5 WRs of the 2019 tour

Five-star Rakim Jarrett made quite an impression at our Washington, D.C., camp.

 • Rob Cassidy
Three-Point Stance: Big commitments and must-gets

Three-Point Stance: Big commitments and must-gets

Big recent commitments, the biggest gets in the 2020 class and some 2021 must-haves.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Rankings questions, hot seat, Oregon

Three-Point Stance: Rankings questions, hot seat, Oregon

Mike Farrell shares five major questions heading into the next rankings update, looks at hot seat coaches and more.

 • 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
Three-Point Stance: Recent commits, 2020 questions, new coaches

Three-Point Stance: Recent commits, 2020 questions, new coaches

Mike Farrell checks in on last week's big commitments, examines a few major 2020 recruiting questions and more.

 • Mike Farrell
Commitment analysis: Five-star LB Mekhail Sherman to Georgia

Commitment analysis: Five-star LB Mekhail Sherman to Georgia

Analyst Adam Friedman breaks down what the big commitment means to Georgia - and why it hurts teams that missed.

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 • Adam Friedman
Ask Farrell: UNC's class is a stunner; who else has surprised?

Ask Farrell: UNC's class is a stunner; who else has surprised?

There are a few impressive programs at the top of the rankings, but which one really stands out?

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Comparing the top 5 2020 WRs to recent college stars

Comparing the top 5 2020 WRs to recent college stars

Julian Fleming is a physical outside receiver in the mold of former Arizona State standout N'Keal Harry.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Sting Factor: April's 10 biggest decommitments

Sting Factor: April's 10 biggest decommitments

Oklahoma felt the sting when longtime commit Drew Sanders flipped to Alabama.

 • Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Commit recap, NFL Draft steals, busts

Three-Point Stance: Commit recap, NFL Draft steals, busts

Mike Farrell recaps last week's big commitments and dives into the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Quick Look: Rakim Jarrett

Quick Look: Rakim Jarrett

Check out highlights of recent LSU commit, five-star wide receiver Rakim Jarrett!

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 • David Berry
Commitment analysis: 5-star WR Rakim Jarrett to LSU

Commitment analysis: 5-star WR Rakim Jarrett to LSU

5-star WR Rakim Jarrett announced his commitment to LSU during his official visit to Baton Rouge over the weekend.

 • Adam Friedman
Take Two: Who has the lead for five-star WR Rakim Jarrett?

Take Two: Who has the lead for five-star WR Rakim Jarrett?

The Washington D.C. native seems to have four schools in the running right now.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
NFL Draft: Comparing 2020 five-stars to NFL Draft prospects

NFL Draft: Comparing 2020 five-stars to NFL Draft prospects

Nick Bosa reminds Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell of five-star 2020 standout Bryan Bresee.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
RCS DC: Best of skills 1on1s (offense)

RCS DC: Best of skills 1on1s (offense)

Watch some of the best reps from one-on-ones at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Washington, D.C.

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 • David Berry
Rivals Camp Series D.C.: Friedman's predictions

Rivals Camp Series D.C.: Friedman's predictions

There's a lot of momentum for Clemson in the recruitment of five-star Bryan Bresee.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Camp Series D.C.: Players predict where elite prospects will land

Rivals Camp Series D.C.: Players predict where elite prospects will land

There are plenty of different opinions on where Bryan Bresee will play his college ball.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Mid-Atlantic Spotlight: Biggest official visits of the spring

Mid-Atlantic Spotlight: Biggest official visits of the spring

Top receiver Julian Fleming recently took a big official visit to Alabama.

 • Adam Friedman
RCS D.C. survey: Prospects weigh in on spring official visits

RCS D.C. survey: Prospects weigh in on spring official visits

Wake Forest commit Mitch Griffis and other prospects discuss the pros and cons of spring official visits.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Where do things stand with Jarrett and the Buckeyes?

Where do things stand with Jarrett and the Buckeyes?

It has been a while since five-star receiver Rakim Jarrett visited Ohio State. Where do things stand?

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 • Marc Givler
Rivals Camp Series D.C.: The Friedman Awards

Rivals Camp Series D.C.: The Friedman Awards

The Washington D.C. edition of the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp presented by adidas is in the books. Time for the awards.

 • Adam Friedman
Five-Star History: States that produce the fewest

Five-Star History: States that produce the fewest

South Carolina has produced 10 five-star prospects, including Jadeveon Clowney.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals Camp Series D.C.: Thoughts from the sideline

Rivals Camp Series D.C.: Thoughts from the sideline

Tony Grimes is trending as a top-100 prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Camp Series D.C.: Five teams that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series D.C.: Five teams that should be pleased

Penn State, thanks to commits such as Golden Achumba, should be pleased after Sunday's Rivals 3 Stripe Camp.

 • Adam Friedman
Prospects that earned their stripes at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in D.C.

Prospects that earned their stripes at Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in D.C.

Aaryn Parks impressed Sunday at the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp in Washington, D.C.

 • Adam Friedman, Josh Helmholdt, Sam Spiegelman
Rivals Camp Series: Predictions for D.C. this weekend

Rivals Camp Series: Predictions for D.C. this weekend

Five-star defensive dynamo Bryan Bresee should give offensive linemen fits.

 • Adam Friedman
Adidas 7-on-7: Prospects single out impressive performances

Adidas 7-on-7: Prospects single out impressive performances

Five-star Kelee Ringo impressed prospects from across the country last week at the adidas 7-on-7 national championship.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Alabama Crimson Tide Football Recruiting recap

Alabama Crimson Tide Football Recruiting recap

Alabama is currently ranked No. 1 overall in the latest Rivals.com Class of 2020 recruiting rankings. The latest.

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 • Kyle Henderson
Take Two: Are five-stars Jarrett and Sherman a package deal?

Take Two: Are five-stars Jarrett and Sherman a package deal?

Five-star Rakim Jarrett is second only to Julian Fleming in the wide receiver position rankings.

 • Adam Gorney, Adam Friedman and Mike Farrell
Adidas 7-on-7: Committed prospects predict their team's next commit

Adidas 7-on-7: Committed prospects predict their team's next commit

Five-star Julian Fleming will be a Buckeye if Jack Miller has anything to say about it.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Adidas 7-on-7 National Championship: Five hot teams

Adidas 7-on-7 National Championship: Five hot teams

USC commit Bryce Young led his 7-on-7 team to a national title over the weekend.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Three-Point Stance: Farrell's poor advice for Gronk

Three-Point Stance: Farrell's poor advice for Gronk

Mike Farrell looks at several big-time out-of-state grabs in the 2020 class, along with thoughts on Gronk.

 • Mike Farrell