Advertisement
Tyreke's News
Fact or Fiction: Notre Dame is a winner in 12-team playoff format

Fact or Fiction: Notre Dame is a winner in 12-team playoff format

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick is on the CFP working group that worked on the 12-team playoff proposal.

 • Mike Farrell
Three takes on Nebraska's addition of Ohio State DB Tyreke Johnson

Three takes on Nebraska's addition of Ohio State DB Tyreke Johnson

Here are three quick takes on Nebraska's addition of former five-star Ohio State DB Tyreke Johnson.

 • Sean Callahan
Nebraska adds former five-star Ohio State DB Tyreke Johnson from the portal

Nebraska adds former five-star Ohio State DB Tyreke Johnson from the portal

Nebraska added former Ohio State five-star defensive back Tyreke Johnson from the transfer portal.

 • Sean Callahan
Former five-star and Ohio State DB Tyreke Johnson visiting Nebraska

Former five-star and Ohio State DB Tyreke Johnson visiting Nebraska

Former five-star and Ohio State defensive back Tyreke Johnson is visiting Nebraska.

 • Sean Callahan
Three-Point Stance: ACC studs; schools luring transfers; player comparisons

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.

 • Mike Farrell
Transfer Tracker: Former 5-star DB is in the portal

Transfer Tracker: Former 5-star DB is in the portal

Ohio State former five-star DB Tyreke Johnson quickly became a priority for numerous schools when he entered the portal

 • Mike Farrell
Grading the active five-star safeties in college football

Grading the active five-star safeties in college football

Jacoby Stevens has been a versatile safety for LSU and was a big part of the Tigers' national title run.

 • Mike Farrell
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
Ask Farrell: Can Ryan Day really recruit on par with Urban Meyer?

Ask Farrell: Can Ryan Day really recruit on par with Urban Meyer?

Ryan Day has big shoes to fill, but thus far, he looks capable.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
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
How five-star safeties from past four recruiting cycles are performing

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

Derwin James sets the tone for this group. James was a standout in high school, at FSU, and now with the Chargers.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Top recruits of Urban Meyer era at Ohio State

Top recruits of Urban Meyer era at Ohio State

Ohio State signed the Big Ten's top class every year under Urban Meyer's direction. Here are his best recruits.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Five-star Daxton Hill chooses Michigan: Why that's big for Blue

Five-star Daxton Hill chooses Michigan: Why that's big for Blue

The safety out of Oklahoma was one of just 10 uncommitted five-star players in the 2019 class before the announcement.

 • Josh Helmholdt
A look at the top-ranked safeties in Rivals.com history

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

Shaq Thompson leads the way in our look back at the top-ranked safeties in Rivals.com history.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
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.

 • 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.

 • 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.

 • Mike Farrell
Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Big Ten Spotlight: Commit Fit

Which 2018 Big Ten signees fit best in their new college systems?

 • Mike Farrell
Grading the class: Defense

Grading the class: Defense

Ohio State's second-ranked recruiting class grabbed difference makers at all three levels defensively.

Premium content
 • Marc Givler
Position By Position: Comparing the 2018 class to its predecessors

Position By Position: Comparing the 2018 class to its predecessors

Led by Trevor Lawrence, the 2018 pro-style quarterback class was the second-best in the last five recruiting cycles.

 • Nick Krueger
Three-Point Stance: Prospects ranked too low, outliers, NFL Draft

Three-Point Stance: Prospects ranked too low, outliers, NFL Draft

Five Rivals.com ranking outliers; prospects that might be under-ranked; the 10 most valuable prospects in the NFL Draft.

 • Mike Farrell
Final 2018 Position Rankings: Who moved up - and who slid?

Final 2018 Position Rankings: Who moved up - and who slid?

Running back Maurice Washington and defensive end Malik Langham made big jumps up the position rankings.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, five-star bust factor

Three-Point Stance: Trevor Lawrence, five-star bust factor

Why Trevor Lawrence made the 2018 cycle easy; ranking all the five-stars by bust factor; the safest five-star.

 • Mike Farrell
Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings

Rivals Roundtable: Analysts' thoughts on latest rankings

Rivals analysts offer some thoughts about the updated 2018 rankings that will be released next week.

 • Staff
Army Bowl analysis: Tyreke Johnson

Army Bowl analysis: Tyreke Johnson

Rivals.com analyst Adam Friedman reviews Tyreke Johnson's week of practice at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Premium contentVideo content
 • Greg Ladky
Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

Army Bowl: The Gorney Awards

After following practices all week leading up to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, here are the Gorney Awards.

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Five programs that should be pleased

Army Bowl: Five programs that should be pleased

Trevor Lawrence is making Clemson fans excited for the future at the Army Bowl.

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: Gorney's takeaways from Day 2

Army Bowl: Gorney's takeaways from Day 2

The dominance of Amon-Ra St. Brown was one of Adam Gorney's biggest takeaways from Day 2.

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl Day 2: Best of 7on7

Army Bowl Day 2: Best of 7on7

Watch the highlights from day two's joint practice with team East & West at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Video content
 • David Berry
Army Bowl: Gorney's takeaways from Day 1

Army Bowl: Gorney's takeaways from Day 1

SAN ANTONIO - Day 1 of practice at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl is in the books. Here are thoughts from the East and

 • Adam Gorney
Army Bowl: East Team Monday MVP, more takeaways

Army Bowl: East Team Monday MVP, more takeaways

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Army All-American Bowl week got off to a good start on Monday with practices held in the

 • Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Army Bowl day one: East skills one-on-ones

Army Bowl day one: East skills one-on-ones

Watch every rep from the East squad skill one-on-ones at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Prospects

Video content
 • David Berry
Army Bowl: East practice notebook

Army Bowl: East practice notebook

Army Bowl practice is underway, our notebook from the East team's morning practice.

Premium content
 • Marc Givler
Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

Army Bowl: Five teams that should watch with interest

The Army Bowl will draw plenty of interest across the nation, but these five programs should be especially attentive.

 • Adam Friedman
Ten can't-miss prospects that are expected to sign early

Ten can't-miss prospects that are expected to sign early

Trevor Lawrence is one of 10 can't-miss prospects that are expected to sign in the early period.

 • Adam Gorney
Ohio State climbs to top spot in 2018 team recruiting rankings

Ohio State climbs to top spot in 2018 team recruiting rankings

The Rivals Team Rankings have seen a shakeup from the beginning of the season in August until now.

 • Adam Friedman
Video analysis - Ohio State lands five-star Tyreke Johnson

Video analysis - Ohio State lands five-star Tyreke Johnson

Rob Cassidy breaks down five-star safety Tyreke Johnson and his commitment to the Buckeyes.

 • David Berry
Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Risers and sliders

Class of 2018 Position Rankings: Risers and sliders

Breaking down each position for the 2018 class.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Buckeyes land five-star defensive back

Buckeyes land five-star defensive back

Ohio State has added another five-star prospect to its 2018 recruiting class.

 • Marc Givler
College Football Playoff update: Top 4 teams' recruiting priorities

College Football Playoff update: Top 4 teams' recruiting priorities

What positions and players are Alabama, Clemson, Miami and Oklahoma targeting?

 • Adam Friedman
Florida Spotlight: Preferences becoming clearer on top prospects

Florida Spotlight: Preferences becoming clearer on top prospects

Updates on four Florida-based R250 prospects, who will provide drama down the stretch as NSD approaches.

 • Rob Cassidy
McElwain era ends with a thud - and in bizarre fashion

McElwain era ends with a thud - and in bizarre fashion

The Jim McElwain era is over at Florida after two SEC East titles - and apparently one big lie.

 • Mike Farrell
Loaded visitor list for the Penn State showdown

Loaded visitor list for the Penn State showdown

Urban Meyer and Ohio State will see one of the stronger groups of visitors in recent memory this weekend.

Premium content
 • Marc Givler
Updates on top uncommitted prospects in Pa., NC and Fla.

Updates on top uncommitted prospects in Pa., NC and Fla.

James Cook and a few other five-stars have kept people guessing on their college destinations.

 • Adam Friedman, Rob Cassidy
Take Two: Will five-star Tyreke Johnson choose Georgia?

Take Two: Will five-star Tyreke Johnson choose Georgia?

Will the Georgia Bulldogs' momentum on and off the field continue with a commitment from five-star Tyreke Johnson?

 • Adam Gorney
Florida spotlight: Five prospects primed to have wild roads to NSD

Florida spotlight: Five prospects primed to have wild roads to NSD

James Cook should have an interesting recruitment between now and February.

 • Rob Cassidy
Florida spotlight: Forecasting the recruitment of four top prospects

Florida spotlight: Forecasting the recruitment of four top prospects

Where is the recruitment of Patrick Surtain trending? Rob Cassidy checks in on four top Florida prospects.

 • Rob Cassidy
Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

Updated 2018 position rankings: Tracking the changes

The post-summer update of the Rivals.com position rankings features several new No. 1s at their respective positions.

 • Josh Helmholdt
Who could be the next commit for Georgia?

Who could be the next commit for Georgia?

Georgia has landed four commits in month of July but are they done? Here are some key prospects and dates to monitor.

Premium content
 • Trent Smallwood
Rivals Roundtable: What school has the No. 1 selling point to recruits?

Rivals Roundtable: What school has the No. 1 selling point to recruits?

Today's Rivals Roundtable looks at which school owns the single best recruiting pitch, along with other topics.

 • Rivals.com
5-star safety Tyreke Johnson talks Georgia

5-star safety Tyreke Johnson talks Georgia

PORTLAND, Oregon - Five-star safety Tyreke Johnson explained why Georgia is a serious player in his recruitment.

Premium content
 • Dan McDonald and Jake Reuse
Three-Point Stance: Perspective on White, trending five-stars, Huskers

Three-Point Stance: Perspective on White, trending five-stars, Huskers

How Zamir White stacks up to past five-star RBs; how uncommitted five-stars are trending; great job by Mike Riley.

 • Mike Farrell
Recruits discuss impact of Zamir White's pledge to UGA

Recruits discuss impact of Zamir White's pledge to UGA

Georgia commits and targets give their take on the impact of 5-star running back Zamir White committing to the Bulldogs.

Premium content
 • Trent Smallwood
NFA 7v7 National Championships: Recruiting news and notes

NFA 7v7 National Championships: Recruiting news and notes

Five-star Justin Fields was the center of attention, but there was plenty of other recruiting news in Bradenton as well.

 • Chad Simmons
SEC Breakdown: Key recruiting battles

SEC Breakdown: Key recruiting battles

The SEC is always home to some of the nation's most heated recruiting battles. Here are five to track in the 2018 cycle.

 • Woody Wommack
Florida Spotlight: Predicting the top recruits' final destinations

Florida Spotlight: Predicting the top recruits' final destinations

Rob Cassidy predicts schools for five players ranked in the top 50 nationally, including five-star Patrick Surtain.

 • Rob Cassidy
Three-point stance: Oregon's huge weekend; Michigan's draft success

Three-point stance: Oregon's huge weekend; Michigan's draft success

Oregon went from cold to red-shot on the recruiting trail in one head-spinning weekend.

 • Mike Farrell
Five-star Johnson is a man of many talents

Five-star Johnson is a man of many talents

There is a bit of a mystery surrounding Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Catholic five-star Tyreke Johnson.

 • Mark Wheeler
Johnson talks Florida visit and more

Johnson talks Florida visit and more

Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian five-star safety Tyreke Johnson talks about his Florida visit and more.

 • Mark Wheeler
Friday Visitor Preview: Plenty of top targets

Friday Visitor Preview: Plenty of top targets

A complete rundown of top targets expected to visit Florida for Friday's Orange & Blue Debut.

 • Mark Wheeler
Notre Dame Hot Board: Defensive Backs

Notre Dame Hot Board: Defensive Backs

Take a look at where the Irish stand with each of their cornerback and safety targets.

Premium content
 • Corey Bodden
Previewing the Orlando 3 Stripe Camp

Previewing the Orlando 3 Stripe Camp

A look at the numerous Florida targets who are expected to participate in the 3 Stripe Camp in Orlando on Sunday.

 • Blake Alderman
Five-Star DB Tyreke Johnson 'Makes Defense Easy'

Five-Star DB Tyreke Johnson 'Makes Defense Easy'

Five-star DB Tyreke Johnson started playing varsity football in seventh grade

Premium content
 • David McKinney
Five-star 'fell in love' with USC

Five-star 'fell in love' with USC

Five-star DB Tyreke Johnson says he's in love with the lifestyle USC offers.

Premium content
 • Chris Swanson
Notre Dame Recruiting Road Trip Wrap-Up, Day Three

Notre Dame Recruiting Road Trip Wrap-Up, Day Three

Links to all content from day three of BGI's recruiting road trip

 • David McKinney
Life-Changing Decision Led Five-Star Tyreke Johnson To Success

Life-Changing Decision Led Five-Star Tyreke Johnson To Success

Five-star DB Tyreke Johnson said Trinity Christian saved his life

Premium content
 • David McKinney
BGI VIDEO: Five-Star DB Tyreke Johnson

BGI VIDEO: Five-Star DB Tyreke Johnson

Five-star DB Tyreke Johnson talks Notre Dame

 • David McKinney
Best Guesses on Filling Florida's Top 10 Recruiting Needs II

Best Guesses on Filling Florida's Top 10 Recruiting Needs II

Here is an in-depth rundown of the Florida Gators 10 biggest remaining recruiting needs that have to be filled.

 • Blake Alderman
Sunshine State stars: Meet 2018's best Florida prospects

Sunshine State stars: Meet 2018's best Florida prospects

Meet the top five prospects from the state of Florida in the 2018 class, and see where they might be headed.

 • Rob Cassidy
Three-point stance: Top 2018 targets; Mixon's status; UGA RBs

Three-point stance: Top 2018 targets; Mixon's status; UGA RBs

Top 2018 targets for top programs, plus why Joe Mixon shouldn't be drafted and more.

 • Mike Farrell
USC Five-Star Target Tracker

USC Five-Star Target Tracker

USC's 2018 class currently has two different five-star prospects in it. How many more five-stars can the Trojans sign?

Premium content
 • Chris Swanson
SEC Breakdown: Top commits, top targets, commit predictions

SEC Breakdown: Top commits, top targets, commit predictions

Kelvin Joseph is LSU's most notable commit to date. We go team-by-team through the conference.

 • Woody Wommack and Chad Simmons
Ten takeaways from adidas 7v7 national championships

Ten takeaways from adidas 7v7 national championships

Miami, USC have to like what they have at quarterback for 2018.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star Tyreke Johnson breaks down top schools

Five-star Tyreke Johnson breaks down top schools

Five-star Tyreke Johnson talked about his top schools at the adidas 7v7 National Championship in Las Vegas.

Premium content
 • Adam Gorney
Five Sunshine State predictions for the 2018 recruiting cycle

Five Sunshine State predictions for the 2018 recruiting cycle

Will Miami re-emerge as a recruiting power? Will Florida land a five-star? See some early 2018 recruiting predictions.

 • Rob Cassidy
Recruiting notes: Defensive stars at adidas 7v7 National Championship

Recruiting notes: Defensive stars at adidas 7v7 National Championship

Visits are forthcoming and favorites have emerged for some of the nation's top defensive prospects.

 • Adam Gorney
Class of 2018 Rivals100 update: New five-stars, same No. 1

Class of 2018 Rivals100 update: New five-stars, same No. 1

The latest Rivals100 for the class of 2018 includes five new five-star prospects but a familiar name at No. 1.

 • Mike Farrell
USC out-of-state targets to know

USC out-of-state targets to know

Our staff lists recruits in the 2018 class located outside of California that every USC fan should know.

Premium content
 • TrojanSports.com
Florida Recruiting Trends

Florida Recruiting Trends

Targets who Florida is trending up and down with, new offers and some kids the Gators might soon offer.

Premium content
 • Blake Alderman
Rivals Dozen: adidas East Coast Invitational

Rivals Dozen: adidas East Coast Invitational

Tennessee QB commit Alontae Taylor was one of several standouts Saturday at the adidas East Coast Invitational.

 • Rob Cassidy and Woody Wommack
Five-star has an amazing visit to Florida

Five-star has an amazing visit to Florida

Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian five-star defensive back Tyreke Johnson had an amazing visit to Florida

Premium content
 • Blake Alderman
10 Top Instate Targets

10 Top Instate Targets

Inside the Gators kicks off the 2018 recruiting cycle by taking an in-depth look at 10 top in-state targets

Premium content
 • Blake Alderman
Predicting commitment destinations for top Florida recruits

Predicting commitment destinations for top Florida recruits

The 2018 class of Sunshine State prospects has no shortage of talent. We predict where the best may end up committing.

 • Rob Cassidy
Looking ahead to the top 2018 storylines

Looking ahead to the top 2018 storylines

The 2017 class inked yesterday, meaning it's time to turn our full attention to next year's crop of talented prospects.

 • Nick Krueger
Early Look: 2018 Defensive Targets

Early Look: 2018 Defensive Targets

Notre Dame sits in a good position for several of the nation’s top junior defenders.

Premium content
 • Corey Bodden
Top 10 2018 Safety Tyreke Johnson Wants to Learn From Todd Lyght

Top 10 2018 Safety Tyreke Johnson Wants to Learn From Todd Lyght

Tyreke Johnson is high on the Irish.

Premium content
 • David McKinney
Three-Point Stance: Skipping bowls, Pac-12 grades, 2017 vs. 2018

Three-Point Stance: Skipping bowls, Pac-12 grades, 2017 vs. 2018

The (lack of) solution to skipping bowls, Pac-12 coaching grades and 2017 vs. 2018 player comps.

 • Mike Farrell
Class of 2018 Rivals100: Seven  new five-stars, movement in top 10

Class of 2018 Rivals100: Seven new five-stars, movement in top 10

The latest Rivals100 Presented By Under Armour for 2018 has been released and there are some major changes.

 • Mike Farrell
Notre Dame in Good Shape Early with Top-10 2018 DB Tyreke Johnson

Notre Dame in Good Shape Early with Top-10 2018 DB Tyreke Johnson

Tyreke Johnson has high interest in Notre Dame.

Premium content
 • David McKinney
Top Prospects Clash in Sunshine State Battle

Top Prospects Clash in Sunshine State Battle

Notre Dame targets faced off in Florida Friday night.

Premium content
 • David McKinney
Rivals.com Five-Star Club: 2018 Five-star updates, predictions

Rivals.com Five-Star Club: 2018 Five-star updates, predictions

Rivals.com experts provide updates on five-star prospects from the 2018 class and offer early predictions.

 • Rivals.com
Position rankings: Breaking down the 2018 class

Position rankings: Breaking down the 2018 class

Time to go inside each position ranking to find prospects to watch, like QB Emory Jones, for the class of 2018.

 • Josh Helmholdt
2018 Rivals100: Ten top targets for Florida fans to follow

2018 Rivals100: Ten top targets for Florida fans to follow

Here are 10 top 2018 Rivals100 targets Florida fans should keep an eye on

Premium content
 • Blake Alderman
2018 Rivals100: No. 1 named, new five-stars

2018 Rivals100: No. 1 named, new five-stars

James Cook (left), Emory Jones (center) and Xavier Thomas are new five-stars; QB Trevor Lawrence comes in at No. 1.

 • Mike Farrell
Fab 15 Defense: Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy

Fab 15 Defense: Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy

See which defensive players shined this week at the talent-filled Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Recap: Hall of Fame Academy Day 2

Rivals Recap: Hall of Fame Academy Day 2

Several underclassmen and rising juniors impressed on the second day of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy.

 • Adam Friedman
Five-star reviews West Coast and Midwest trips

Five-star reviews West Coast and Midwest trips

Five-star DB Tyreke Johnson reviews a busy off-season of recruiting trips, and standouts in the SEC.

Premium content
 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Recap: Hall of Fame Academy Day 1

Rivals Recap: Hall of Fame Academy Day 1

CANTON, OHIO – Sunday was the first day of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy and campers got to go through their

 • Adam Friedman
Florida pursuing 2018 five-star

Florida pursuing 2018 five-star

Florida is in pursuit of Jacksonville (Fla.) Trinity Christian 2018 Rivals100 cornerback Tyreke Johnson

Premium content
 • Blake Alderman