Ranking the top five WR classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle
Vernell Brown III had been flirting with five-star status since the summer, and eventually earned the elite status.

Moreno Awards: The Polynesian Bowl
Four-star defensive tackle Deuce Geralds lived in the backfield during his time at the Polynesian Bowl.

Polynesian Bowl: Ranking the top 10 performances in Friday's game
Deuce Geralds (22) was unblockable in Friday night's Polynesian Bowl.

Polynesian Bowl: Top performers from Day 2
Arkansas-bound QB Madden Iamaleava was impressive in the second day of Polynesian Bowl practices.
Top performers, ranking implications from the Navy All-American Bowl
Sam Spiegelman names his top performers of the Navy All-American Bowl.
Navy All-American Bowl: Rankings questions that have arisen
Did five-star WR Kaliq Lockett cement his spot as a five-star during the week in San Antonio?
Gorney's Predictions: Winston Watkins, Dakorien Moore, 2025 RBs
We will regret moving Winston Watkins off of being a five-star receiver, says Adam Gorney.
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 14 Ole Miss
Ole Miss signed a top-15 class thanks in part to several exciting additions at receiver.
National Signing Day: Grading the SEC
Georgia is in striking distance of signing the top-ranked class in the 2025 team recruiting rankings.
National Signing Day Announcement Guide
When will the nation's top prospects announce this week? Get all the times here.
Ole Miss lands four-star wide receiver Winston Watkins
Lane Kiffin and company win yet another battle in Florida to bolster the roster
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest buzz on top prospects on eve of NSD
Five-star DJ Pickett is committed to LSU but Miami and Florida are working hard to flip him before National Signing Day.
Latest intel on uncommitted Rivals250 prospects with NSD days away
Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart has a top four of LSU, Ohio State, Oregon and USC.
Three Predictions: DJ Pickett, Winston Watkins, Ben Hanks
Five-star athlete DJ Pickett committed to LSU in July and is ranked No. 11 in the 2025 class.
Colorado will make a run at other elite players in final weeks
Colorado just landed a commitment from five-star QB Julian Lewis but many other top prospects could be coming.
Garcia Awards: Best of the high school season
Four-star receiver Winston Watkins has excelled at his new high school this season.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: More feedback from loaded recruiting weekend
Four-star Florida State commit Chase Loftin visited Nebraska over the weekend.
Florida Spotlight: Five commitment predictions
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins, Jr. has backed off of commitments to Texas A&M and Colorado.

Fact or Fiction: There will be at least three more five-star WRs
Alabama receiver commit Caleb Cunningham is on the cusp of five-star status.
Florida Spotlight: Four programs that have surprised in recruiting
Ole Miss appears to be in a good position with four-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Predictions on uncommitted Rivals250 prospects
Five-star linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng is down to Florida, USC, Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return from big visits
Four-star USC commit Shamar Arnoux visited Auburn over the weekend.
Rivals Rankings Week: Biggest debates in latest 2025 update
John Garcia Jr. fought for Bryce Fitzgerald in the latest rankings meetings, and is confident he'll look wise for it.
Looking at the wild recruitments of the 2025 cycle so far
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins has been committed to Texas A&M and Colorado so far in the 2024 cycle.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest intel on five-stars
Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis is committed to USC but Auburn, Colorado and Indiana are still trying to flip him.
Florida Spotlight: Ten commitment predictions
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. visited Indiana, Ole Miss and South Carolina in June.
Tuesdays with Gorney: How things stand with every 2025 five-star
Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis remains committed to USC but Auburn and Colorado are still trying to flip him.
Rivals Five-Star: WR breakdown
Four-star Donovan Olugbode earned Wide Receiver MVP honors at the Rivals Five-Star.
Rivals Five-Star: Commitment predictions for top offensive standouts
Four-star tight end DaSaahn Brame could be headed to play in the SEC.
Rivals Five-Star: WRs vs. DBs
Watch the best wide receivers and defensive backs in one-on-ones at the Rivals Five-Star!
Rivals Five-Star: Winston Watkins interview
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. visited Indiana last weekend.
Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for offensive standouts
It will be very interesting to see how class of 2026 five-star Keenyi Pepe handles elite competition this week.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: June visits end as major camps spin up
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. visited Indiana over the weekend.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return home from big visits
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. visited Ole Miss over the weekend.
The 2024 Rivals Five-Star Roster
The 2024 Rivals Five-Star will be held June 25-26 with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars playing host.
Rivals recruiting buzz: Twenty visits to watch this weekend
All eyes will be on five-star quarterback Julian Lewis, the nation's No. 1 prospect, as he visits USC this weekend.
Rumor Mill: Top prospects descend on Tampa for OT7 Finals
Four-star athlete Derrek Cooper committed to Georgia on Thursday.
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 WRs and TEs
Four-star tight end Kiotti Armstrong is set to visit Auburn this weekend.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the new Rivals250 for 2025
Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated Rivals250 for the 2025 class.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects plan visits as busy June looms
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. has three official visits on deck.
Ranking the 10 biggest decommitments of the 2025 recruiting cycle
Two of the biggest decommitments of the 2025 recruiting cycle happened on Thursday, including No. 1 WR Dakorien Moore.
Southeast Spotlight: FutureCast predictions for top 2025 prospects
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. has previously been committed to Texas A&M and Colorado.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Commitment predictions for top campers
Four-star offensive lineman Chancellor Barclay is ranked No. 187 in the 2026 Rivals250.
RCS Miami: WRs vs. DBs
Part one focuses on the top WRs in one-on-ones against the DBs at the Rivals Camp Series stop in Miami!
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased
Four-star safety Hylton Stubbs is committed to USC but said Sunday that he almost pledged to Florida earlier this year.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Recruiting Rumor Mill for top WRs/TEs
Four-star Vernell Brown III impressed Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.
Ohio State recruiting priorities with Buckeyes spring game on deck
Ohio State has had a successful spring but with the spring game coming, where are the priorities now for Buckeyes?
Garcia's Takeaways: OL steals the show at Rivals Camp Series in Miami
Three-star Max Buchanan was part of a strong offensive line group Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in Miami.
Video: Winston Watkins Jr. recaps visits, talks timetable
Rivals.com national recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. catches up with five-star wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr.
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend
Five-star LSU commit Dakorien Moore will be visiting another SEC program this weekend.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Standouts return from holiday visits
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins visited Syracuse over the weekend.
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend
Linkon Cure has been considered a K-State lean but he is visiting rival Kansas this weekend.
Fact or Fiction: Winston Watkins is the best WR recruit in Florida
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins is ranked No. 14 in the 2025 Rivals250.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released
There's a new No. 1 in the Rivals250 for 2025. Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated ranking.
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class
The 2025 class rankings receive an update this week, and we kick it off as always with the Five-Star Countdown.
Five-star WR Winston Watkins lining up several spring visits
Double-digit programs are set to host one of the nation's top uncommitted recruits.
Three-Point Stance: Julian Lewis, stock risers, Florida receivers
Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis committed to USC in August.
How things stand with the top 10 WRs, TEs in the 2025 class
Five-star receiver Dakorien Moore committed to LSU in August.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects planning spring visits
Five-star Winston Watkins has hit the reset button on his recruitment following his decommitment from Colorado.
Garcia's Takeaways: Top performers from Battle Miami
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins impressed over the weekend at the Battle Miami 7v7 Tournament.
Five-star WR Winston Watkins hits reset on his recruitment
Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. will look at all programs in his recruitment but some have also caught his eye.
Rivals Rankings Week: Best storylines among new state rankings
Four-star receiver Andrew Marsh is part of a loaded 2025 class in the state of Texas.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 WRs/TEs
Five-star Dakorien Moore is the top-ranked receiver in the 2025 Rivals250.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released
David Sanders and Bryce Underwood are the top two prospects in the 2025 Rivals250.
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025
Today marks the start of another Rivals Rankings Week, as we will be unveiling the new 2025 rankings all week.
Others to watch in wake of Jordan Seaton's commitment to Colorado
Four-star ATH Boo Carter is among the players that Deion Sanders might try to lure to the Buffs.
Sting Factor: November's biggest recruiting burns
Five-star defensive tackle Justin Scott flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Miami in late November.
Five-star Winston Watkins Jr. backs off Colorado pledge
Colorado lost a commitment Sunday from 2025 five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr.
Friedman's East Spotlight: The best WRs I've seen in 2023
Winston Watkins Jr., a Colorado commit, is a five-star receiver with great speed and explosiveness.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz surrounding top prospects
Five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood was expected to visit Colorado this weekend but didn't make the trip.
Colorado's win over TCU didn't surprise future Buffaloes
Deion Sanders is now 28-6 as a college head coach.
Fact or Fiction: Dakorien Moore should be the No. 1 WR in 2025
Five-star Dakorien Moore is ranked No. 7 in the 2025 Rivals250.
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 2025 Rivals250
Five-star cornerback Devin Sanchez is the class headliner in Texas, which leads all states with 44 prospects.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released
Five-star defensive end Elijah Griffin remains ranked No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250.
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-star Countdown for 2025 class
The 2025 class will receive a rankings refresh this week and we kicked it off with the five-star countdown.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Chatter not slowing down as July begins
Five-star KJ Bolden is set to announce his decision on Aug. 5.
NextGen Five-Star Pro Day: Top offensive performers
Class of 2026 standout Aaron Gregory made a big impression this week at the NextGen Five-Star Pro Day.
Winston Watkins Jr. ready to make a name for himself at Colorado
The five-star receiver – whose nickname for years was Prime Time – is putting his faith in coach Deion Sanders.
Colorado commit Winston Watkins Jr. having productive offseason
Winston Watkins was the first recruit to join Deion Sanders at Colorado, and the 2025 prospect continues to rise.
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the six new five-stars
Six new five-stars were added to the 2025 Rivals250 today.
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position
Defensive end Elijah Griffin is No. 1 in the 2025 class.
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class
Who are the 10 players in the 2025 class to earn five-star status? Join our countdown to find out.
Offensive prospects to watch at the NextGen Five-Star Pro Day
Four-star Jordon Davison is the top-ranked 2025 prospect in California.
Observations, evaluations and more from Future 50
Offensive line, wide receiver groups look special already in the class of 2025.
Under Armour Future 50: Recruiting Notebook
The latest recruiting scoop coming out of the class of 2025.
Fact or Fiction: Dakorien Moore is top WR in 2025
Four-star receiver Dakorien Moore is ranked No. 10 in the 2025 Rivals250, which receives a refresh next week.
Gorney's Takeaways: OT7 Nationals
Five-star Jeremiah Smith is ranked No. 2 in the 2024 Rivals250.
Coach Prime drama already in high gear as Buffs flock to transfer portal
Colorado coach Deion Sanders is making waves in Boulder, but is he burning important bridges already?
Teams trying to pry Winston Watkins Jr. away from Colorado & Deion Sanders
Teams trying to pry Winston Watkins Jr. away from Colorado & Deion Sanders
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Prospects dish on assistant coaches
Three-star Duke commit Preston Watson has enjoyed visiting with coaches in the SEC and ACC.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased
Four-star quarterback Davi Belfort committed to Virginia Tech last week.
RCS Miami: WR vs. DB
Watch the best wide receivers and defensive backs battle it out in one-on-ones at the Rivals Camp in Miami!
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Prospects address the transfer portal
Eddy Pierre-Louis thinks the portal will continue to be a draw for players who are hoping to play more early in college.
Fact or Fiction: Winston Watkins should be the No. 1 WR in 2025 class
Watkins is coming off a strong performance at the Rivals Camp in Miami.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Rumor Mill from Sunshine State
Four-star Eddy Pierre-Louis visited Miami before attending the Rivals Camp Series event in South Florida.
Stars shine at the Rivals Camp Series in South Florida
Three-star quarterback Trever Jackson put on a show Sunday at the Rivals Camp Series in South Florida.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Receivers impress at OT7 Phoenix event
Five-star Ohio State commit Jeremiah Smith is the top-ranked receiver in the 2024 rankings.
Gorney Awards: OT7 Phoenix
The OT7 Phoenix was absolutely loaded with elite talent including Mike Matthews.