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Ranking the top five WR classes in the 2025 recruiting cycle

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Moreno Awards: The Polynesian Bowl

Moreno Awards: The Polynesian Bowl

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

 • Matt Moreno
Polynesian Bowl: Ranking the top 10 performances in Friday's game

Polynesian Bowl: Ranking the top 10 performances in Friday's game

Deuce Geralds (22) was unblockable in Friday night's Polynesian Bowl.

 • Matt Moreno
Polynesian Bowl: Top performers from Day 2

Polynesian Bowl: Top performers from Day 2

Arkansas-bound QB Madden Iamaleava was impressive in the second day of Polynesian Bowl practices.

 • Matt Moreno
Top performers, ranking implications from the Navy All-American Bowl

Top performers, ranking implications from the Navy All-American Bowl

Sam Spiegelman names his top performers of the Navy All-American Bowl.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Navy All-American Bowl: Rankings questions that have arisen

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?

 • Adam Gorney
Gorney's Predictions: Winston Watkins, Dakorien Moore, 2025 RBs

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.

 • Adam Gorney
National Signing Day Team Spotlight: No. 14 Ole Miss

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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
National Signing Day: Grading the SEC

National Signing Day: Grading the SEC

Georgia is in striking distance of signing the top-ranked class in the 2025 team recruiting rankings.

 • Sam Spiegelman
National Signing Day Announcement Guide

National Signing Day Announcement Guide

When will the nation's top prospects announce this week? Get all the times here.

 • Adam Friedman
Ole Miss lands four-star wide receiver Winston Watkins

Ole Miss lands four-star wide receiver Winston Watkins

Lane Kiffin and company win yet another battle in Florida to bolster the roster

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest buzz on top prospects on eve of NSD

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Latest intel on uncommitted Rivals250 prospects with NSD days away

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Three Predictions: DJ Pickett, Winston Watkins, Ben Hanks

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.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Colorado will make a run at other elite players in final weeks

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Garcia Awards: Best of the high school season

Garcia Awards: Best of the high school season

Four-star receiver Winston Watkins has excelled at his new high school this season.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Recruiting Rumor Mill: More feedback from loaded recruiting weekend

Recruiting Rumor Mill: More feedback from loaded recruiting weekend

Four-star Florida State commit Chase Loftin visited Nebraska over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Florida Spotlight: Five commitment predictions

Florida Spotlight: Five commitment predictions

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins, Jr. has backed off of commitments to Texas A&M and Colorado.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Fact or Fiction: There will be at least three more five-star WRs

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.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Florida Spotlight: Four programs that have surprised in recruiting

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.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: Predictions on uncommitted Rivals250 prospects

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return from big visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return from big visits

Four-star USC commit Shamar Arnoux visited Auburn over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Biggest debates in latest 2025 update

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.

 • Staff
Looking at the wild recruitments of the 2025 cycle so far

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Tuesdays with Gorney: Latest intel on five-stars

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Florida Spotlight: Ten commitment predictions

Florida Spotlight: Ten commitment predictions

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. visited Indiana, Ole Miss and South Carolina in June.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: How things stand with every 2025 five-star

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: WR breakdown

Rivals Five-Star: WR breakdown

Four-star Donovan Olugbode earned Wide Receiver MVP honors at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: Commitment predictions for top offensive standouts

Rivals Five-Star: Commitment predictions for top offensive standouts

Four-star tight end DaSaahn Brame could be headed to play in the SEC.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Five-Star: WRs vs. DBs

Rivals Five-Star: WRs vs. DBs

Watch the best wide receivers and defensive backs in one-on-ones at the Rivals Five-Star!

 • David Berry
Rivals Five-Star: Winston Watkins interview

Rivals Five-Star: Winston Watkins interview

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. visited Indiana last weekend.

 • Staff
Rivals Five-Star: Rankings storylines to follow for offensive standouts

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.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: June visits end as major camps spin up

Recruiting Rumor Mill: June visits end as major camps spin up

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. visited Indiana over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return home from big visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects return home from big visits

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. visited Ole Miss over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
The 2024 Rivals Five-Star Roster

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.

 • Staff
Rivals recruiting buzz: Twenty visits to watch this weekend

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Rumor Mill: Top prospects descend on Tampa for OT7 Finals

Rumor Mill: Top prospects descend on Tampa for OT7 Finals

Four-star athlete Derrek Cooper committed to Georgia on Thursday.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2025 WRs and TEs

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.

 • Greg Smith
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the new Rivals250 for 2025

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects plan visits as busy June looms

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects plan visits as busy June looms

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. has three official visits on deck.

 • Adam Gorney
Ranking the 10 biggest decommitments of the 2025 recruiting cycle

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Southeast Spotlight: FutureCast predictions for top 2025 prospects

Southeast Spotlight: FutureCast predictions for top 2025 prospects

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr. has previously been committed to Texas A&M and Colorado.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Commitment predictions for top campers

Rivals Camp Series Miami: Commitment predictions for top campers

Four-star offensive lineman Chancellor Barclay is ranked No. 187 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
RCS Miami: WRs vs. DBs

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!

 • David Berry
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased

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.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Recruiting Rumor Mill for top WRs/TEs

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.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Ohio State recruiting priorities with Buckeyes spring game on deck

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?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Garcia's Takeaways: OL steals the show at Rivals Camp Series in Miami

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.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Video: Winston Watkins Jr. recaps visits, talks timetable

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.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Five-star LSU commit Dakorien Moore will be visiting another SEC program this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Standouts return from holiday visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Standouts return from holiday visits

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins visited Syracuse over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this 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.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Winston Watkins is the best WR recruit in Florida

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.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

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. 

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star WR Winston Watkins lining up several spring visits

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.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
Three-Point Stance: Julian Lewis, stock risers, Florida receivers

Three-Point Stance: Julian Lewis, stock risers, Florida receivers

Five-star quarterback Julian Lewis committed to USC in August.

 • John Garcia Jr.
How things stand with the top 10 WRs, TEs in the 2025 class

How things stand with the top 10 WRs, TEs in the 2025 class

Five-star receiver Dakorien Moore committed to LSU in August.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects planning spring visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects planning spring visits

Five-star Winston Watkins has hit the reset button on his recruitment following his decommitment from Colorado.

 • Adam Gorney
Garcia's Takeaways: Top performers from Battle Miami

Garcia's Takeaways: Top performers from Battle Miami

Five-star receiver Winston Watkins impressed over the weekend at the Battle Miami 7v7 Tournament.

 • Justin Garcia
Five-star WR Winston Watkins hits reset on his recruitment

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.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Best storylines among new state rankings

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.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 WRs/TEs

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the 2025 WRs/TEs

Five-star Dakorien Moore is the top-ranked receiver in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Friedman
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

David Sanders and Bryce Underwood are the top two prospects in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Others to watch in wake of Jordan Seaton's commitment to Colorado

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Sting Factor: November's biggest recruiting burns

Sting Factor: November's biggest recruiting burns

Five-star defensive tackle Justin Scott flipped his commitment from Ohio State to Miami in late November.

 • Adam Gorney
Five-star Winston Watkins Jr. backs off Colorado pledge

Five-star Winston Watkins Jr. backs off Colorado pledge

Colorado lost a commitment Sunday from 2025 five-star receiver Winston Watkins Jr.

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 • Adam Gorney
Friedman's East Spotlight: The best WRs I've seen in 2023

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.

 • Adam Friedman
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest buzz surrounding top prospects

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Colorado's win over TCU didn't surprise future Buffaloes

Colorado's win over TCU didn't surprise future Buffaloes

Deion Sanders is now 28-6 as a college head coach.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Dakorien Moore should be the No. 1 WR in 2025

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: States with most prospects in 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.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2025 Rivals250 released

Five-star defensive end Elijah Griffin remains ranked No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-star Countdown for 2025 class

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. 

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Chatter not slowing down as July begins

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Chatter not slowing down as July begins

Five-star KJ Bolden is set to announce his decision on Aug. 5.

 • Adam Gorney
NextGen Five-Star Pro Day: Top offensive performers

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Winston Watkins Jr. ready to make a name for himself at Colorado

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Colorado commit Winston Watkins Jr. having productive offseason

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.

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 • Nicolette Edwards
Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the six new five-stars

Rivals Rankings Week: Meet the six new five-stars

Six new five-stars were added to the 2025 Rivals250 today.

 • John Garcia Jr., Adam Gorney, Cole Patterson
Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position

Rivals Rankings Week: Breaking down the top prospects at each position

Defensive end Elijah Griffin is No. 1 in the 2025 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 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.

 • Adam Gorney
Offensive prospects to watch at the NextGen Five-Star Pro Day

Offensive prospects to watch at the NextGen Five-Star Pro Day

Four-star Jordon Davison is the top-ranked 2025 prospect in California.

 • Greg Smith
Observations, evaluations and more from Future 50

Observations, evaluations and more from Future 50

Offensive line, wide receiver groups look special already in the class of 2025.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Under Armour Future 50: Recruiting Notebook

Under Armour Future 50: Recruiting Notebook

The latest recruiting scoop coming out of the class of 2025.

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 • John Garcia Jr.
Fact or Fiction: Dakorien Moore is top WR in 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.

 • Adam Gorney
Gorney's Takeaways: OT7 Nationals

Gorney's Takeaways: OT7 Nationals

Five-star Jeremiah Smith is ranked No. 2 in the 2024 Rivals250.

 • Adam Gorney
Coach Prime drama already in high gear as Buffs flock to transfer portal

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?

 • Adam Gorney
Teams trying to pry Winston Watkins Jr. away from Colorado & Deion Sanders

Teams trying to pry Winston Watkins Jr. away from Colorado & Deion Sanders

Teams trying to pry Winston Watkins Jr. away from Colorado & Deion Sanders

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 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Prospects dish on assistant coaches

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.

 • Ryan Wright and Adam Friedman
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased

Rivals Camp Series Miami: Five programs that should be pleased

Four-star quarterback Davi Belfort committed to Virginia Tech last week.

 • Ryan Wright
RCS Miami: WR vs. DB

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!

 • David Berry
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Prospects address the transfer portal

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.

 • Adam Friedman and Ryan Wright
Fact or Fiction: Winston Watkins should be the No. 1 WR in 2025 class

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Camp Series Miami: Rumor Mill from Sunshine State

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.

 • Adam Friedman and Ryan Wright
Stars shine at the Rivals Camp Series 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.

 • Adam Friedman and Ryan Wright
Tuesdays with Gorney: Receivers impress at OT7 Phoenix event

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.

 • Adam Gorney
Gorney Awards: OT7 Phoenix

Gorney Awards: OT7 Phoenix

The OT7 Phoenix was absolutely loaded with elite talent including Mike Matthews.

 • Adam Gorney