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.
Comparing top 2022 prospects to college, NFL stars: Nos. 11-20
Five-star Penn State commit Dani Dennis-Sutton reminds Mike Farrell of a current USC star.
Three-Point Stance: ACC studs; schools luring transfers; player comparisons
Charleston Rambo is taking is talents from Oklahoma to Miami, and leads Mike Farrell's list of ACC players to watch.
Fact or Fiction: Iowa State's Matt Campbell is a top 10 coach
There's no debate that the Cyclones have improved vastly since Matt Campbell's arrival.
Five recruiting trends developing across the SEC
Georgia has landed multiple five-star prospects in five-straight classes. Will the Bulldogs make it six in 2021?
Ask Farrell: Who is the most surprising five-star RB miss?
We ask Rivals National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell which five-star running back "bust" was the biggest surprise.
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.
Three-Point Stance: More thoughts on #RivalsChallenge
Rivals.com National Recruiting Director Mike Farrell looks at the best on the offensive side of the #RivalsChallenge.
NFL Draft: Top first-round talent producing schools
Alabama tops the list of first-round NFL Draft producers. Which other programs make the cut?
NFL Draft: Reviewing the first-round RB selections
There have been 10 running backs selected in the NFL Draft's first round this decade. We reflect on their recruitments.
Which program is Running Back U?
Which college program deserves the title of Running Back U? It may not be the one you think.
Three-point stance: NFL busts, ACC dilemma, Irish plan
There have been plenty of busts among top 10 NFL picks lately. Mike Farrell takes a look.
Rankings rewind: Robinson, Bosa
Mike Farrell takes a look at the Rivals rankings of NFL players Denard Robinson, Larry Fitzgerald, Jeremy Maclin and others.
Rankings of Yore: Flynn still hanging on
As he did at LSU, Matt Flynn is making the most of a second chance. Mike Farrell looks back at how we rated Flynn and others.
Rankings of Yore: Wilson on upswing
David Wilson's recent performance for the New York Giants showed why he was the No. 4 running back in the Class of 2009.
Rankings of Yore: Brown a find for Eagles
Bryce Brown is finally proving he was worthy of Rivals' No. 1 ranking. Mike Farrell looks back at more hits and misses inside.
Rankings of Yore: Johnny on the bench
A scenario in which Johnny Manziel is glued to the bench? Could have happened. Check out the latest Rankings of Yore.
Draft stars: How the first-rounders were rated
Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin were 4-stars, but other NFL first-round picks flew under the radar as prep prospects. Get inside for a look at how Riva
Alabama in the Draft
Take a closer look at all the Alabama players who are hoping to get selected in the 2012 NFL Draft.
Five-Star Tracker: A look at the last five years
Which Class of 2012 five-star recruits will have the biggest impact next season? History tells us it will be the skill-position players like Clemson's
New Rivals250 loaded with big-time backs
As always, the Rivals100 is followed closely by the Rivals250. And just as the Rivals100 was loaded at running back, the depth and star power at the p
Position recruiting breakdown: Offense
The LSU passing game should get a jolt in the near future from Rueben Randle and the nation's No. 2-ranked group of receivers as well as the top incom
Battle for Florida
Another wild recruiting season ended yesterday, with more talent then ever leaving the state of Florida. Year in and year out, our prospects prove tha
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the SEC
The SEC has 10 of its 12 teams ranked in the Rivals.com top 25 after National Signing Day. Alabama and LSU had a good battle for the nation's top clas
Video: Trent Richardson press conference
FV was at Escambia High School this afternoon for the much anticipated press conference for standout running back [db]Trent Richardson[/db]. In front
Richardson rolls with the Tide
Escambia five-star running back Trent Richardson officially ended his recruitment today when he announced that he will be attending Alabama. Richardso
Alabama wins another recruiting national title
When it was crunch time, Alabama coach Nick Saban pulled out the Rammer Jammer Yellow Hammer and pounded his way to his second consecutive Rivals.com
Will family influence Richardson decision
There's a big part of Katrina Richardson that's already embraced the notion of having her two sons play college football within an hour of each other.
Decision Looming
Forgive Escambia (Pensacola) running back Trent Richardson if he is a little more anxious than most to see Signing Day arrive this Wednesday. With fo
From the Road: The years top performances
After another year of traveling the country to scout the nation's top talent, Rivals.com's recruiting analysts take a look back at the best individual
Category Rankings: The best of the best
Rivals.com recruiting analysts work year-round to compile the most extensive and accurate prospect rankings and evaluations you will find. In the proc
Richardson meets with Meyer, Carter
Florida coach Urban Meyer and running backs coach Kenny Carter met with five-star prospect Trent Richardson on Monday in another effort to convince th
Florida headlines final state rankings releases
The state of Florida is blessed with an extraordinary amount of talented running backs in the 2009 class. So it's no coincidence that the top player i
Richardson takes LSU official
Five-star running back Trent Richardson has made a fair share of Alabama fans nervous by taking his five official visits in the month of January. Thi
Battle for no. 1 is over in FV top 100
Coming into the new Top 100, Madison County DT Jacobbi McDaniel held onto the top overall spot, but throughout the year that challenge was met by two
5-star running back rates visit a perfect 10
Over the course of the past 12 months, not many prospects in the nation have seen their stock rise as much as Pensacola (Fla.) Escambia running back T
Trent takes official to Tuscaloosa
The nation's second-ranked running back made his way to Tuscaloosa this weekend for an official visit, but although Tide commit Trent Richardson got a
Under Armour AA Top 10 Players: White Team
After a week of watching practice and the game itself, Brian Perroni breaks down the top 10 players from the White team at the Under Armour All-Americ
UA Sunshine State Awards
This weekend was a chance for many of the best in Florida to showcase their talent at the Under Armour All-America game. FV was there to check out the
Under Armour All-American awards
A week full of action in the Sunshine State came to an end Sunday night with the Under Armour All-American Game at the Citrus Bowl. Brian Perroni was
UA Daily Rewind: Decision day for several
ORLANDO, Fla.– A week full of action in the Sunshine State came to an end Sunday night with the Under Armour All-American Game at the Citrus Bowl. Rev
Video interview: Trent Richardson
FV caught up with Escambia's Trent Richardson at the Under Armour All-American High School game practices at the Disney Wide World of Sports. He talk
UA All-American Game position battles
On Sunday night, 80 of the nation's best prospects will display their talents at the Citrus Bowl in the Under Armour All-American Game. With well bala
Shepard leading the charge for Tigers
It's bad enough five-star quarterback Russell Shepard's opponents have to find ways to slow him down on the field. He is also a big threat on the recr
UA All-American Game: The matchups
ORLANDO, FLA. – Some of the country's top high school football talent is set to compete in the Under Armour All-American Game on Sunday at the Citrus
Under Armour Friday: White Hot 11
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - The final day of practice before Sunday's Under Armour All-American Game is in the books. Which White Team performers closed
Richardson wants to be sure
Five-star running back Trent Richardson has been committed to Alabama for months. Despite a very firm commitment, he is planning to hit the road in Ja
UA Daily Rewind: Position battles taking shape
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.- Position battles are starting to take shape after two days of practice at the Under Armour All-American Bowl. Rivals.com looks
UA Notebook: LBs take unique routes to stardom
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.- Not all top tier high school football talents come from a traditional football background. Two of the top linebackers at this
Under Armour Thursday White Hot 11
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Under Armour Wednesday White Hot 11
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. - The countdown to Sunday's Under Armour All-American Game officially began Wednesday with the start of practice for the White
UA White Notebook: Richardson capitalizes
During Wednesday's opening Under Armour All-American Game practice session, White Team running backs didn't touch the ball very often. It's a good thi
Under Armour analysis: White team stars
Day one is complete at the Under Armour All-American Game and plenty of stars stood out on the practice field Wednesday. Rivals.com recruiting analyst
Sizing up the Under Armour All-American rosters
Stars from across the country are gathering at Disney World this week as 80 top prospects are set to do battle in this weekend's Under Armour All-Amer
Richardson setting visits
Looking to build on the nation's top-ranked recruiting class, Les Miles and his staff are set to finally get an official visit from one of the nation'
National Notebook: Can LSU stay on top
When the updated Rivals.com player rankings were released for December, LSU catapulted up the charts to No. 1. The Tigers have 20 commitments – includ
New No. 1 in updated Rivals100
The new Rivals100 has been released, and there is a new prospect standing atop the rankings: Rueben Randle of Bastrop, La., replaces quarterback Matt
Trent satisfied with UA season
Alabama's loss to Florida in the SEC championship game was widely watched by multiple Tide targets and commits on Saturday, and one of the more intere
Trent watches Tide roll
Saturday night Trent Richardson was in Baton Rouge to watch Alabama wrap up the SEC West title in dramatic fashion. Richardson went into saturday's ga
Trent traveling to Baton Rouge to watch the Tide
Tide five-star commit Trent Richardson keeps rolling right along with an exceptional senior campaign, and this weekend, the 5-foot-10, 220-pound athle
Richardson will be back
Just how determined was Pensacola-Escambia running back and five-star recruit Trent Richardson to see LSU play Georgia on Saturday afternoon? Richard
Richardson will make visit
A commitment to Nick Saban and the Alabama Crimson Tide won't stop one of the nation's top overall players for the Class of 2009 from making the trip
Shakeup near the top of the Rivals100
The new Rivals100 is out and there was plenty of movement with the nation's top prospects. Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei quarterback Matt Barkley still
Trent likes what he sees from UA
Escambia running back and Tide commit Trent Richardson tried to tell his mother for weeks about the passionate Alabama fan base, but she didn't get to
Trents take on Tide win
One of the most excited of the spectators watching the 2008 Alabama football team is Tide commit and five-star prospect Trent Richardson. That's beca
Richardson still possible
For more than three months five-star running back Trent Richardson of Escambia High in Pensacola has been committed to the University of Alabama. Tho
Can 5-star be pulled away from Bama
Following his amazing performance last weekend where he rushed for 136 yards and two touchdowns, Escambia RB Trent Richardson proved yet again why he
From the Road: Offensive explosion
Rivals.com recruiting analysts were out again this past weekend, taking in games or scrimmages involving some of the nation's top prospects. Pensacola
PHOTO GALLERY: Trent Richardson
The nation's second-ranked running back prospect got his senior season kicked off last night in impressive fashion as Escambia's Trent Richardson rumb
Richardson impressed with Tide victory
Out of all of the interested parties watching Alabama's 34-10 romp of Clemson Saturday, perhaps no one was paying more attention to the Tide's powerfu
FV five-star splash
Earlier in the week, we revealed to you our top 11-50 players in the state. Today, we present the class of 2009's top 10 players. Did Madison County
Rivals100 Risers: Why they moved
Rivals.com's experts have had several opportunities for in-person evaluations of the nation's top prospects at various events in recent months. We tak
Rivals100 welcomes four new five-stars
In previous editions of the Rivals100, 24 players were five-star prospects. In the new Rivals100, running back Christine Michael is one of four new pl
Great eight @ FNL
Last weekend's Friday Night Lights event at the University of Florida drew over a hundred top prospects from around the country. Who were some of the
Michael shines bright at Top Gun Camp
The Top Gun Camp featured one of the best collection of elite prospects ever assembled, and there were a few standouts even among the group of four- a
Newberg: Top Gun Showcase Eyeball Test
Rivals.com national recruiting analyst Jamie Newberg had only one day to spend at the Top Gun Showcase Camp, but it was enough time to come away with
Friday Night Lights Hot 11
After going back over the recorded notes, it is time to release this year's version of the Hot 11 prospects from the Gators' Friday Night Light Camp.
Richardson talks Tide trip
One of Alabama's top commitment for the 2009 class in the early going is four-star running back Trent Richardson. The 5-foot-11, 225-pounder just cam
Exclusive video: FNL highlights
If you weren't able to get to the Friday Night Lights event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, FV brings the event to you with our exclusive video coverage.
Big night at the FNL
The Florida Gators once again hosted their annual Friday Night Lights event where some of the best talent across the state and the nation got a chance
Friday Night Lights News Notes
The 2008 version of Florida's Friday Night Lights Camp is now in the books. It has to be considered another successful event for the Florida staff as
Photo gallery: Friday Night Lights
FlaVarsity was in Gainesville for Friday Night Lights at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Check out our photo gallery containing 50 photos, which include s
Top prospects set for UFs Friday Night Lights
This Friday, at the Bell Hill Griffin Stadium on the campus of the University of Florida the lights will be turned on at the Swamp for one of the coun
RB, DT talent fills Florida state ranking
It's a banner year in Florida for running backs, but it's a defensive tackle that stakes claim as the state's top prospect in the Rivals.com Florida T
PHOTO GALLERY: Trent Richardson Summer Workouts
Along with every other high school athlete in the country Trent Richardson is going through summer workouts. Check out BOL's exclusive photo gallery
Notebook: Five-star tripping to FSU
In our weekly <i>in the trenches</i> recruiting notebook five-star defensive tackle Chris Davenport talks about whether or not he will visit Florida S
Trent talks Tide
With recent reports that Alabama running back commitment Trent Richardson may be a little less solid of a pledge to the Tide than most thought, the Ri
Richardson still looking around
Pensacola (Fla.) Escambia running Trent Richardson made a verbal pledge to the University of Alabama not long ago and in doing so he created quite a b
Category rankings: Running backs
We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. Today we look at the running backs and Christine Micha
Trent talks Tide commitment
The Alabama recruiting machine has apparently picked up right where it left off from the 2008 signing day with Monday's commitment of Rivals100 runnin
Fla. poised to produce RBs in record numbers
Over the past few years, the state of Florida has produced its share of high-profile running backs and this year is no different. The only difference
The secret is getting out
Dontae Aycock is another very good running back prospect from the state of Florida. Aycock, from Tampa, had no offers a few years ago. Now he has ei
Richardson prepares for summer
Escambia (Pensacola) Rivals100 back Trent Richardson hasn't eased into the summer, having finished up track and beginning to sort through his many foo
Texas out of it for Trent Richardson
Trent Richardson is one of the nation's top running backs, but this week he confirmed that it doesn't look like the Texas Longhorns will not be recrui
Fisher among coaches to visit Richardson
Checking in just outside of five-star status in the Rivals100 is Pensacola (FL) Escambia running back Trent Richardson. The No. 28 prospect in the nat
Nations No. 3 RB talks Auburn
Pensacola (Fla.) Escambia RB Trent Richardson is one of the top overall recruits in the country in the 2009 class, and recently spoke about Auburn and
LSU hot after Richardson
Sunshine state running back Trent Richardson of Escambia High in Pensacola has moved up to the nation's No. 28 overall prospect in the recent Rivals10
Richardson talks LSU
Despite already have a pair of running backs that have already committed for the Class of 2009, the defending National Champions hope to grab one of t
Rivals100 RB raves about FSU visit
Florida State hosted dozens of recruits for their annual Garnet and Gold game which was held on Saturday night. Among the visitors was Rivals100 runni