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NFL Top 100: Nos. 1-20 as high school recruits

NFL Top 100: Nos. 1-20 as high school recruits

The NFL Network's No. 1 player - Patrick Mahomes - was a high-three star QB before committing to Texas Tech.

 • Adam Gorney
Hugh Freeze's highest-ranked signees at Ole Miss

Hugh Freeze's highest-ranked signees at Ole Miss

DK Metcalf signed to play for Hugh Freeze at Ole Miss in 2016.

 • Adam Friedman
Five Hugh Freeze recruiting trends that stand out

Five Hugh Freeze recruiting trends that stand out

Hugh Freeze won 34 games in four seasons at Liberty.

 • Adam Gorney
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 21-30

Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 21-30

Gunner Stockton has the toughness and leadership ability of a recent Texas gunslinger.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: NC State will be looking for new coach after 2021

Fact or Fiction: NC State will be looking for new coach after 2021

Dave Doeren is 55-46 in eight seasons at NC State.

 • Mike Farrell
Grading how SEC programs have developed QBs

Grading how SEC programs have developed QBs

Texas A&M developed Johnny Manziel into a Heisman Trophy winner.

 • Mike Farrell
Grading how the Big Ten programs have developed QBs

Grading how the Big Ten programs have developed QBs

Dwayne Haskins is part of a long line of standout quarterbacks that started for Ohio State over the last decade.

 • Mike Farrell
Hit or Miss: Highest-ranked QBs ever at each SEC school

Hit or Miss: Highest-ranked QBs ever at each SEC school

Cam Newton was the top-ranked junior college prospect in the 2010 class.

 • Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Undrafted five-stars, other notables

NFL Draft: Undrafted five-stars, other notables

We wrap up our NFL Draft coverage today with a look at former five-stars that went undrated, along with other notables.

 • Adam Gorney, Josh Helmholdt, Mike Farrell
NFL Draft: Which schools earned bragging rights?

NFL Draft: Which schools earned bragging rights?

Wide receiver Justin Jefferson went in the first round as LSU continues to enjoy the fruits of a monumental season.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Shea Patterson will catch on in the NFL

Fact or Fiction: Shea Patterson will catch on in the NFL

Shea Patterson's professional future is murky.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney
Ask Farrell: Did the NFL get it right by passing on five-star QBs?

Ask Farrell: Did the NFL get it right by passing on five-star QBs?

Jake Fromm was selected in the fifth round by the Buffalo Bills.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Undrafted surprises, DBs, recent commits

Three-Point Stance: Undrafted surprises, DBs, recent commits

Mike Farrell looks at several players that, surprisingly, did not have their names called in the 2020 NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Five storylines from the 2020 NFL Draft

Five storylines from the 2020 NFL Draft

Jeffrey Okudah was one of three Ohio State defensive backs selected in the 2020 NFL Draft.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Farrell Index, top tacklers, J.T. Daniels

Three-Point Stance: Farrell Index, top tacklers, J.T. Daniels

Mike Farrell drops his very own recruiting power rankings in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Former five-star recruits who might not get drafted

Former five-star recruits who might not get drafted

Levonta Taylor was the top-rated cornerback in the 2016 class, but he might not go off the board during the draft.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Replacing The Stars: Where Big Ten teams will turn in 2020

Chase Young is leaving big shoes to fill at Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Which Big Ten team is trending up with NFL talent?

Ask Farrell: Which Big Ten team is trending up with NFL talent?

Shea Patterson is one of 11 former Michigan Wolverines that have been invited to the NFL Combine.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ten players that didn't live up to big expectations in 2019

Ten players that didn't live up to big expectations in 2019

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger has had a disappointing season for the Longhorns.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Hindsight, coaching carousel, CFB Playoff

Three-Point Stance: Hindsight, coaching carousel, CFB Playoff

Mike Farrell looks back on some popular preseason predictions in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Hit or Miss? How we ranked these recent CFB stars in HS

Hit or Miss? How we ranked these recent CFB stars in HS

Our weekly look at some players who are coming off of great weeks, such as Memphis' Brady White.

 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Regular season studs and duds at QB

College Fantasy Football: Regular season studs and duds at QB

Jalen Hurts leads a parade of outstanding passers into the fantasy playoffs.

 • Adam Gorney
All-Decade: Ranking the top QBs from the 2010s

All-Decade: Ranking the top QBs from the 2010s

Mike Farrell ranks Justin Fields as one of the top 10 high school QB prospects of the last decade.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Teams you can't trust, maximizing talent, TEs

Three-Point Stance: Teams you can't trust, maximizing talent, TEs

Mike Farrell looks at teams that have lost his trust and teams that have gained trust this season.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Jim Harbaugh, overreactions, five-stars

Three-Point Stance: Jim Harbaugh, overreactions, five-stars

Mike Farrell is flip-flopping on Michigan's Jim Harbaugh. Again.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Will Jim Harbaugh ever win a Big Ten title?

Fact or Fiction: Will Jim Harbaugh ever win a Big Ten title?

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney dive into a three-pack of Fact or Fiction questions after a frantic weekend of football.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Ask Farrell: Who are contenders, pretenders in the top 10?

Ask Farrell: Who are contenders, pretenders in the top 10?

Clemson and Alabama look like they are for real, but which top 10 team has little chance of breaking through?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Kelee Ringo, Brock Vandagriff, Shea Patterson

Fact or Fiction: Kelee Ringo, Brock Vandagriff, Shea Patterson

Does Georgia lead for Kelee Ringo? Plus, Brock Vandagriff's Heisman chances and more.

 • Adam Gorney, Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Looking ahead to Week 1 in the Big Ten

College Fantasy Football: Looking ahead to Week 1 in the Big Ten

College fantasy football owners should consider playing Sean Clifford in Week 1.

 • Adam Gorney
Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 31-35

Farrell 50: CFB's top players, Nos. 31-35

This group includes three former five-star prospects and a surprising three-star standout.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Rankings Week: What makes D.J. Uiagalelei special?

Rivals Rankings Week: What makes D.J. Uiagalelei special?

How does D.J. Uiagalelei stack up compared to his top-ranked predecessors?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Five coordinators that may add value

College Fantasy Football: Five coordinators that may add value

Each of these assistant coaches has an opportunity to make a big impact on their teams' offensive weapons.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Five pieces of advice

College Fantasy Football: Five pieces of advice

Analyst Adam Gorney says one team to watch is Alabama. Nick Saban is likely to unleash his talented offensive weapons.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals.com Big Ten Preview: Team-by-team breakdown

Rivals.com Big Ten Preview: Team-by-team breakdown

Rivals previews each team in the conference prior the 2019 media days in Chicago.

 • Staff
Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at QB

Five-Star Geography: Breaking down five trends at QB

D.J. Uiagalelei is one of 10 five-star quarterbacks to hail from California.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Elite college QBs transferring at a staggering rate

Elite college QBs transferring at a staggering rate

Research unveils a staggering number of quarterbacks end up exploring other options.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Transfer Portal Report: Peters, Steele, others find new homes

Transfer Portal Report: Peters, Steele, others find new homes

Xavier Peters, a former Florida State player, has announced he's going to Kentucky.

 • Woody Wommack
Ask Farrell: Which QB isn't getting enough preseason love?

Ask Farrell: Which QB isn't getting enough preseason love?

There's no shortage of interesting quarterback storylines to follow heading into the 2019 season.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Breaking down QB situations across the league

Big Ten Spotlight: Breaking down QB situations across the league

Adrian Martinez heads into his sophomore season as the leader of the Nebraska offense.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Hot teams in 2020 recruiting, intriguing QBs

Three-Point Stance: Hot teams in 2020 recruiting, intriguing QBs

Surprising teams to start 2020, the 10 most intriguing QBs for next season and thoughts on what's going on in L.A.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Position recruiting, 2021 watch

Three-Point Stance: Position recruiting, 2021 watch

Mike Farrell breaks down which programs are recruiting the best at certain positions in today's Three-Point Stance.

 • Mike Farrell
Rob's Rankings: Teams that could crash CFB Playoffs

Rob's Rankings: Teams that could crash CFB Playoffs

Rob’s Rankings examines and ranks teams’ chances of making their first ever CFP appearance.

 • Rob Cassidy
Ask Farrell: Which high-profile QB would you re-rank?

Ask Farrell: Which high-profile QB would you re-rank?

Ranking QBs is one of the toughest things to do in the evaluation process and we've both hit and missed on many.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Big 12; Sweet 16; hoops players in football pads

Three-Point Stance: Big 12; Sweet 16; hoops players in football pads

Oklahoma gets the early edge in recruiting bragging rights in the Big 12.

 • Mike Farrell
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.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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
Enter the Portal: The Rivals100 QB transfers from the last four cycles

Enter the Portal: The Rivals100 QB transfers from the last four cycles

Shea Patterson is one of 14 former Rivals100 quarterbacks from the last four cycles that have transferred.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Farrell 50: Nos. 41-45

Farrell 50: Nos. 41-45

The next segment of the top players in the nation includes a pair of former five-stars.

 • Mike Farrell
How five-star QBs from past four recruiting cycles are performing

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

Josh Rosen went on to become a first-round NFL Draft pick. How are those who followed in subsequent classes faring?

 • MIke Farrell and Adam Gorney
College Football Playoffs: Biggest question for each contender

College Football Playoffs: Biggest question for each contender

Here is the biggest question – and answer – for each College Football Playoff contender heading down the home stretch.

 • Adam Friedman
Ask Farrell: Is Trevor Lawrence the best QB prospect of Rivals era?

Ask Farrell: Is Trevor Lawrence the best QB prospect of Rivals era?

First in a series addressing some important questions regarding the 2018 recruiting class. 

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Woody's Weekly Things: Florida, USC, Clemson, Mike Leach

Woody's Weekly Things: Florida, USC, Clemson, Mike Leach

Florida QB Feleipe Franks shushing Gators fans was one of several weird things over the weekend in college football.

 • Woody Wommack
College Fantasy Football: Week 11 viewers' guide

College Fantasy Football: Week 11 viewers' guide

Analyst Adam Gorney says it's probably a good weekend to load up on Michigan players.

 • Adam Gorney
Throwback Thursday: Michigan Football starters as recruits

Throwback Thursday: Michigan Football starters as recruits

Here is a look at what the Michigan Wolverines starters looked like as recruits.

 • Richie O'Leary
College Fantasy Football: WRs to watch for Week 11

College Fantasy Football: WRs to watch for Week 11

NC State's Jakobi Meyers could be in for a big game against Wake Forest's poor pass defense.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: QBs to watch for Week 11

College Fantasy Football: QBs to watch for Week 11

Fantasy owners should consider adding NC State QB Ryan Finley to their rosters this week.

 • Adam Gorney
Farrell 50: Nos. 31-35

Farrell 50: Nos. 31-35

The Farrell 50 countdown continues with a look at five more standout players, including three impressive defenders.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Checkup: Wide receivers rack up big numbers in Week 8

Five-Star Checkup: Wide receivers rack up big numbers in Week 8

Tee Higgins is quickly forming a bond with Trevor Lawrence at Clemson.

 • Woody Wommack
College Fantasy Football: WRs to watch for Week 8

College Fantasy Football: WRs to watch for Week 8

This could be a big week for Ohio State's Parris Campbell against Purdue's secondary.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: QBs to watch for Week 8

College Fantasy Football: QBs to watch for Week 8

If you are looking for a QB to start in Week 8, here are five to consider.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Saturday Shine and Shame, Ed Orgeron

Three-Point Stance: Saturday Shine and Shame, Ed Orgeron

Mike Farrell weighs in on the best and worst performances of the college football weekend.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-Star Checkups: Players that made waves by transferring

Five-Star Checkups: Players that made waves by transferring

Michigan QB Shea Patterson is one of five former five-star transfers that made an impact over the weekend.

 • Woody Wommack
College Fantasy Football: WRs to watch for Week 6

College Fantasy Football: WRs to watch for Week 6

For your consideration: a five-star freshman who could break out for Clemson and a former RB who's balling at Baylor.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: QBs to watch for Week 6

College Fantasy Football: QBs to watch for Week 6

Which QBs should you have in your lineups for Week 6 of the CFB season? Adam Gorney has you covered.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Week 3 in review

College Fantasy Football: Week 3 in review

It might be time to look at Antoine Wesley and the Texas Tech offense.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: The Weekend Guide

College Fantasy Football: The Weekend Guide

Week 3 of CFB is upon us. Here is what we will be watching and thinking about all weekend from a fantasy FB perspective.

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Weekend guide

College Fantasy Football: Weekend guide

One of the most pressing fantasy questions is whether Kevin Sumlin will take the reins off QB Khalil Tate.

 • Adam Gorney
Twitter Tuesday: Jeremy Pruitt, Auburn, Florida, Notre Dame

Twitter Tuesday: Jeremy Pruitt, Auburn, Florida, Notre Dame

Mike Farrell dives into his mentions for this week's Twitter Tuesday.

 • Mike Farrell
Three-Point Stance: Saturday Shine and Shame, Nick Saban

Three-Point Stance: Saturday Shine and Shame, Nick Saban

Mike Farrell breaks down the weekend's top performers and lays into Nick Saban.

 • Mike Farrell
College Fantasy Football: Weekend in review

College Fantasy Football: Weekend in review

The first week of college football is in the books. Here are some thoughts and notes from the opening weekend of action

 • Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Weekend guide

College Fantasy Football: Weekend guide

With the opening weekend of college football it's time to get smarter about your fantasy league.

 • Adam Gorney
Preseason Farrell 50: Nos. 46-50

Preseason Farrell 50: Nos. 46-50

Mike Farrell's top 50 players in college football will be unveiled as the season's kickoff approaches.

 • Mike Farrell
Over/under win totals: Sizing up the SEC

Over/under win totals: Sizing up the SEC

Can Alabama top 10.5 wins? Can Kentucky get to six? Rob Cassidy has his hunches - and he's letting you in on them.

 • Rob Cassidy
NFL Draft 2019: Early look at top five QBs

NFL Draft 2019: Early look at top five QBs

We'll offer a glance at who currently would be the top players chosen, position-by-position over the next two weeks.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
College Fantasy Football: Five risky picks

College Fantasy Football: Five risky picks

These five players could have huge seasons. Or they could be headaches all year long. Proceed with caution.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Media Days: Focus on Frost, coaches update QB races

Big Ten Media Days: Focus on Frost, coaches update QB races

First-year Nebraska head coach Scott Frost was a focus Monday at Big Ten Media Days.

 • Josh Helmholdt
College Fantasy Football: Five potential busts

College Fantasy Football: Five potential busts

Here are five players best avoided when drafting your college fantasy football team.

 • Adam Gorney
Take Two: Will the Michigan offense take next step in 2018?

Take Two: Will the Michigan offense take next step in 2018?

Is this the season that the Michigan offense finally gets on track under Jim Harbaugh?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Rivals.com 2018 Big Ten Preview

Rivals.com 2018 Big Ten Preview

With Big Ten Media Days set to kick off, we preview the league's 2018 season.

 • Rivals.com
Three-Point Stance: Overrated coaches; Heisman hopefuls

Three-Point Stance: Overrated coaches; Heisman hopefuls

Mike Farrell doesn't pull any punches when it comes to his top 5 overrated coaches. Plus, non-QB Heisman candidates.

 • Mike Farrell
Remember me? Former five-stars set to reemerge this fall

Remember me? Former five-stars set to reemerge this fall

These former five-stars are ready to give it another go with their new teams.

 • Woody Wommack
Who will it be? Breaking down Michigan's QB battle

Who will it be? Breaking down Michigan's QB battle

Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson seems to be the odds-on favorite to take over in Ann Arbor.

 • Woody Wommack, Mike Farrell
Rivals Rewind: The best football-baseball prospects

Rivals Rewind: The best football-baseball prospects

A handful of big-name football players were taken this week in the MLB Draft. A look back at former two-sport stars.

 • Woody Wommack
Ask Farrell: Why are so many quarterbacks transferring?

Ask Farrell: Why are so many quarterbacks transferring?

Is this a trend that is here to stay?

 • Woody Wommack and Mike Farrell
Ten big-time transfers who could make a big-time impact

Ten big-time transfers who could make a big-time impact

There's no doubt about it: The transfer player who will have all eyes on him is Michigan's Shea Patterson.

 • Mike Farrell
Rob's Rankings: The upcoming season's most intriguing coaches

Rob's Rankings: The upcoming season's most intriguing coaches

Oh, the storylines that await us, including the drama that is sure to surround Chip Kelly in his first season at UCLA.

 • Rob Cassidy
Programs that should load 2019 NFL Draft with top selections

Programs that should load 2019 NFL Draft with top selections

Alabama, Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State and Ole Miss all figure to provide some top players for the pros.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Twitter Tuesday: Rankings, Sam Howell, long-term predictions

Twitter Tuesday: Rankings, Sam Howell, long-term predictions

Do college programs care about star rankings? What will college football look like in 15 years?

 • Woody Wommack
Godfather & Gorney Podcast: NFL Draft recap, Shaquem Griffin, more

Godfather & Gorney Podcast: NFL Draft recap, Shaquem Griffin, more

Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney discuss the hot topics of the week.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Take Two: Can Patterson lead Michigan to Big Ten title?

Take Two: Can Patterson lead Michigan to Big Ten title?

Can Ole Miss transfer QB Shea Patterson finally be what Michigan needs to give Jim Harbaugh his first league title?

 • Adam Gorney
Checking up on the top five QBs in the 2016 class

Checking up on the top five QBs in the 2016 class

Three of the top five QBs in the 2016 class, including Shea Patterson, have already transferred.

 • Rob Cassidy
Three-Point Stance: Commits of the week, Hurts, Patterson

Three-Point Stance: Commits of the week, Hurts, Patterson

A look at the week’s biggest commits, why the father of Jalen Hurts is sending the wrong message and 'Let Shea Play'.

 • Mike Farrell
Godfather & Gorney Podcast: NFL Draft, Shea Patterson, Jalen Hurts

Godfather & Gorney Podcast: NFL Draft, Shea Patterson, Jalen Hurts

Recent commits, the NFL Draft is here, a decision coming soon for Shea Patterson and more.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Ten uncommitted graduate transfers to watch

Ten uncommitted graduate transfers to watch

Where will they land? What kind of impact might they have?

 • Mike Farrell and Woody Wommack
Big Ten Spotlight: Position battles to watch during spring football

Big Ten Spotlight: Position battles to watch during spring football

Across the league, there is plenty of drama that will unfold at the quarterback position.

 • Mike Farrell
Take Two: Will Eason, Patterson find success after transferring?

Take Two: Will Eason, Patterson find success after transferring?

The top two quarterbacks in the 2016 class have now transferred to different schools.

 • Adam Gorney
Early Signing Period: Biggest question for each Big Ten team

Early Signing Period: Biggest question for each Big Ten team

What are the biggest storylines for each Big Ten program heading into Dec. 20?

 • Josh Helmholdt
Commitment Issues Podcast: FSU, Oregon, Nebraska, Arkansas, more

Commitment Issues Podcast: FSU, Oregon, Nebraska, Arkansas, more

Commitment Issues Podcast Ep. 85 is live, with chatter surrounding the most bizarre coaching carousel ever.

 • Rob Cassidy, Nick Krueger, Woody Wommack
Take Two: Shea Patterson to Michigan?

Take Two: Shea Patterson to Michigan?

The five-star may be looking to transfer after Ole Miss hit with bowl ban.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the Power Five jobs that have opened so far in 2017

Ranking the Power Five jobs that have opened so far in 2017

There have been 10 Power Five coaching jobs open up so far in 2017. How do they stack up?

 • Adam Gorney