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Looking back on NFL Combine stars as high school recruits

Looking back on NFL Combine stars as high school recruits

Xavier Worthy set an NFL Combine record with a 4.21 in the 40-yard dash.

 • Adam Gorney
College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated each team's roster in HS

College Football Playoff: How Rivals rated each team's roster in HS

Blake Corum is one of 44 former four-star prospects on Michigan's roster.

 • Adam Gorney
Midseason Check-Up: Which transfer WRs have impressed?

Midseason Check-Up: Which transfer WRs have impressed?

Keon Coleman leads Florida State in receptions (29), yards (418) and touchdowns (7).

 • Adam Gorney
Texas vs. OU: How they were ranked as high school prospects

Texas vs. OU: How they were ranked as high school prospects

Here's how the players on each roster were ranked by Rivals as high school prospects.

 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Florida's bright future, Harold Perkins, Texas

Three-Point Stance: Florida's bright future, Harold Perkins, Texas

Four-star quarterback DJ Lagway committed to Florida in December.

 • Cole Patterson
Five key position battles involving transfers in the Big 12

Five key position battles involving transfers in the Big 12

Former Michigan QB Alan Bowman will try to earn the starting job under center at Oklahoma State.

 • Cole Patterson
Making the Case: Five-star TE Duce Robinson

Making the Case: Five-star TE Duce Robinson

Robinson's recruitment continues to take its twists and turns. Rivals analysts break down the possibilities.

 • Ryan Wright and Adam Gorney
Texas lands former Georgia WR Adonai Mitchell

Texas lands former Georgia WR Adonai Mitchell

Texas makes a splash in the transfer portal.

 • Cole Patterson
Breaking down the Red River Rivalry rosters

Breaking down the Red River Rivalry rosters

Quinn Ewers will be one of six former five-star prospects suited up for the Red River Rivalry on Saturday.

 • Adam Gorney
How the Big 12's best players would be rated in Madden

How the Big 12's best players would be rated in Madden

Our look at the college players that would have the highest EA Sports Madden ratings continues with the Big 12.

 • Adam Gorney
Big 12 Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Big 12 Spotlight: Stacking up the starting lineups by star ranking

Receiver Theo Wease is the only five-star prospect in Oklahoma's projected starting lineup.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Rivals Preseason All-America Team: Offense

Bryce Young was Rivals' No. 1 QB in the 2020 class, and he's continued to impress at Alabama.

 • Adam Gorney
Fact or Fiction: Emory Jones will land at Arizona State

Fact or Fiction: Emory Jones will land at Arizona State

Florida quarterback Emory Jones announced over the weekend that he would be entering the transfer portal.

 • Mike Farrell
Top 10 WRs in college football entering the 2022 season

Top 10 WRs in college football entering the 2022 season

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who exploded in the Rose Bowl, is primed to have a stellar season for Ohio State.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Jaxson Dart will stay in the Pac-12

Fact or Fiction: Jaxson Dart will stay in the Pac-12

The former four-star QB from Utah plans to transfer from USC.

 • Mike Farrell
Big 12 Spotlight: Reviewing the conference's 2021 season

Big 12 Spotlight: Reviewing the conference's 2021 season

Kansas State's Deuce Vaughn showed again he is a versatile and dangerous playmaker.

 • Mike Farrell
Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 4-6

Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 4-6

Mike Farrell's countdown of the top freshmen in college football continues with a pair of offensive standouts.

 • Mike Farrell
Hit or Miss: Midseason review of the Big 12

Hit or Miss: Midseason review of the Big 12

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks in enjoying a bounceback year - as Mike Farrell predicted he would.

 • Mike Farrell
Midseason Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 4-6

Midseason Farrell Freshman 15: Nos. 4-6

Mike Farrell's countdown of the top freshmen in college football continues with Nos. 4-6.

 • Mike Farrell
Huge recruiting opportunity awaits Texas this weekend

Huge recruiting opportunity awaits Texas this weekend

Texas is set to host a loaded group of recruits this weekend for a top-25 matchup with Oklahoma State.

 • Cole Patterson
Farrell Freshman 15: Countdown rolls on with Nos. 7-9

Farrell Freshman 15: Countdown rolls on with Nos. 7-9

This group is led by a Texas wide receiver who has been getting rave reviews in Austin.

 • Mike Farrell
Big 12 Week: Five freshmen to watch

Big 12 Week: Five freshmen to watch

WR Mario Williams will bring some five-star talent to the Oklahoma Sooners' offense.

 • Mike Farrell
Godfather and Gorney Podcast: CFB's biggest dumpster fires

Godfather and Gorney Podcast: CFB's biggest dumpster fires

Mike Farrell & Adam Gorney return with a number of topics, from Xavier Worthy's situation to the biggest messes in CFB.

 • Mike Farrell, Adam Gorney, Dave Berry
Fact or Fiction: Xavier Worthy will end up at Texas

Fact or Fiction: Xavier Worthy will end up at Texas

The four-star receiver got a good impression from new Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian when he was at Alabama.

 • Mike Farrell
Xavier Worthy Asks Out Of Letter Of Intent, Won't Play At Michigan

Xavier Worthy Asks Out Of Letter Of Intent, Won't Play At Michigan

In what shouldn't come as much of a surprise, Michigan freshman wide receiver Xavier Worthy has asked out of his U-M LOI

 • Chris Balas
The Rumor Mill: Transfer Tracker

The Rumor Mill: Transfer Tracker

Former five-star Arik Gilbert could end up returning to LSU.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Michigan wins 10 games next season

Fact or Fiction: Michigan wins 10 games next season

Can the Wolverines make a significant turnaround after a 2-4 season?

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

Commit Fit: Which Big Ten signees found the best situations?

Four-star quarterback Donoven McCulley found an excellent fit with the Indiana Hoosiers.

 • Mike Farrell
Fact or Fiction: Elias Ricks will leave LSU

Fact or Fiction: Elias Ricks will leave LSU

Ohio State has been linked to Elias Ricks since before he enrolled at LSU.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on Arik Gilbert, Terrion Arnold, more

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest on Arik Gilbert, Terrion Arnold, more

Tennessee appears out for Arik Gilbert, but several other SEC schools are in the mix, including LSU.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
The 10 most important commitments of the 2021 cycle

The 10 most important commitments of the 2021 cycle

Five-star Korey Foreman's pledge to USC was one of the biggest commitments of the 2021 recruiting cycle.

 • Adam Gorney and Mike Farrell
Five schools where outside factors impacted recruiting

Five schools where outside factors impacted recruiting

An aura of uncertainty had a varying degree of impact on these five programs' recruiting efforts.

 • Josh Helmholdt
National Signing Day: The Farrell Awards

National Signing Day: The Farrell Awards

Saban Steal. Neon Time. No Fear. Best Nickname. Mike Farrell hands out these awards - and plenty of others.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day: Biggest surprises

National Signing Day: Biggest surprises

JoJo Earle's flip from LSU to Alabama was one of the biggest NSD stunners on Wednesday.

 • Sam Spiegelman
Mind of Mike: Reflections on a busy National Signing Day

Mind of Mike: Reflections on a busy National Signing Day

Keanu Koht's flip to Alabama was one of several big moves on a busy National Signing Day.

 • Mike Farrell
National Signing Day Blog

National Signing Day Blog

No. 1-ranked prospect Maason Smith is headed to LSU.

 • Staff
Winners and losers from National Signing Day

Winners and losers from National Signing Day

Five-star Maason Smith signing with LSU made the Tigers a winner on NSD.

 • Adam Gorney
Early Signing Day Announcement Guide

Early Signing Day Announcement Guide

No. 1 player Maason Smith (center) chose LSU on Wednesday afternoon.

 • Adam Gorney
Analysis: Xavier Worthy sticks with Michigan

Analysis: Xavier Worthy sticks with Michigan

Adam Gorney breaks down four-star receiver Xavier Worthy and his decision to sign with the Wolverines.

 • David Berry and Adam Gorney
LIVE: National Signing Day | Alabama to sign incredible Class of 2021

LIVE: National Signing Day | Alabama to sign incredible Class of 2021

Stay up to date on every single signee the Alabama Crimson Tide signs today. Join our live signing day coverage now!

 • Kyle Henderson
Fact or Fiction: Xavier Worthy will stick with Michigan

Fact or Fiction: Xavier Worthy will stick with Michigan

Four-star WR Xavier Worthy is being recruited hard by Alabama.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Making the Case: Xavier Worthy

Making the Case: Xavier Worthy

Four-star WR Xavier Worthy has been committed to Michigan, but Alabama is now squarely in the picture.

 • Staff
Xavier Worthy On Alabama, Virtual In-Home With Michigan,  Upcoming Decision

Xavier Worthy On Alabama, Virtual In-Home With Michigan, Upcoming Decision

Xavier Worthy talks recruiting

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 • EJ Holland
National Signing Day: Who is on flip watch?

National Signing Day: Who is on flip watch?

National Signing Day is Wednesday but don't think all the commitments will happen as planned. Might Sage Ryan flip?

 • Chad Simmons
National Signing Day: Five predictions for early period

National Signing Day: Five predictions for early period

Five-star Camar Wheaton is the top-ranked running back prospect in the 2021 class.

 • Mike Farrell
West Spotlight: Predictions on top uncommitted 2021 prospects

West Spotlight: Predictions on top uncommitted 2021 prospects

Four-star quarterback Jaxson Dart accounted for almost 6,000 yards of offense as a junior.

 • Adam Gorney
Alabama Crimson Tide: Things to watch before Early Signing Period

Alabama Crimson Tide: Things to watch before Early Signing Period

Key storylines to follow on the recruiting front.

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 • Andrew Bone
Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 WR/TE rankings

Rivals Rankings Week: Updated 2021 WR/TE rankings

Emeka Egbuka, the top-ranked wide receiver in the nation, remains uncommitted.

 • Chad Simmons
Fact or Fiction: Loss to Iowa State sealed Tom Herman's fate

Fact or Fiction: Loss to Iowa State sealed Tom Herman's fate

Tom Herman is 21-13 in the Big 12 at Texas since coming from Houston.

 • Mike Farrell and Adam Gorney
Recruiting Cheat Sheet: Mass defections from South Carolina

Recruiting Cheat Sheet: Mass defections from South Carolina

LB Bryce Steele was among the defections from South Carolina following the firing of Will Muschamp.

 • Adam Friedman
Michigan WR commit Xavier Worthy to visit Alabama

Michigan WR commit Xavier Worthy to visit Alabama

Xavier Worthy committed to Michigan in July. He has emerged as one of the best receivers in the 2021 class.

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 • Adam Gorney
Three-Point Stance: Defensive breakouts, in-state recruiting, musings

Three-Point Stance: Defensive breakouts, in-state recruiting, musings

Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis is flying under the radar despite a great start to the season.

 • Mike Farrell
Meet Michigan Commit Xavier Worthy, This Cycle's Biggest Recruiting Riser

Meet Michigan Commit Xavier Worthy, This Cycle's Biggest Recruiting Riser

Xavier Worthy was a huge riser on the recruiting trail .

 • EJ Holland
Four-star WR Xavier Worthy talks Big 10 pledge

Four-star WR Xavier Worthy talks Big 10 pledge

Xavier Worthy talks about playing in the All-American Bowl and his Michigan pledge.

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 • Adam Gorney
Full Workout Clips Of Rivals100 Michigan WR Commit Xavier Worthy

Full Workout Clips Of Rivals100 Michigan WR Commit Xavier Worthy

Xavier Worthy workout video.

 • EJ Holland
Xavier Worthy Slated To Be 4th-Highest Rated WR U-M Has Signed Since 2002

Xavier Worthy Slated To Be 4th-Highest Rated WR U-M Has Signed Since 2002

U-M has only signed 3 WRs during the Rivals.com era who were rated higher than Worthy currently is. They were...

 • Austin Fox
Rivals Rankings Week: Florida, Texas prospects lead the way in Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Florida, Texas prospects lead the way in Rivals250

Florida accounts for 39 prospects in the 2021 Rivals250, including five-star Mario Williams.

 • Adam Gorney
Xavier Worthy On Connection With Josh Gattis, Bromance With Giles Jackson

Xavier Worthy On Connection With Josh Gattis, Bromance With Giles Jackson

Rivals100 WR Xavier Worthy explained today why Michigan is the place for him, his relationship with Josh Gattis and more

 • EJ Holland
Rivals Rankings Week: Ten biggest movers in the Rivals250

Rivals Rankings Week: Ten biggest movers in the Rivals250

Alabama commit Christian Leary is the biggest riser in the latest Rivals250 update.

 • Adam Friedman
Mind of Mike: Thoughts on the updated 2021 Rivals250

Mind of Mike: Thoughts on the updated 2021 Rivals250

Korey Foreman remains No.1 as we unveil our updated Rivals250 for the 2021 class.

 • Mike Farrell
Alabama football close to taking over the top spot in recruiting rankings

Alabama football close to taking over the top spot in recruiting rankings

Alabama is closing in on another run at the recruiting title. We dive into this incredible class of 2021.

 • Kyle Henderson
West Spotlight: Five prospects who are tough to rate

West Spotlight: Five prospects who are tough to rate

Five-star J.T. Tuimoloau hasn't had many opportunities to compete against other elite prospects.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten commits react to news of 2020 cancellation

Big Ten commits react to news of 2020 cancellation

J.J. McCarthy says he feels bad for Michigan's seniors.

 • Adam Friedman and Adam Gorney
West Coast Spotlight: Five players who need a fall football season

West Coast Spotlight: Five players who need a fall football season

Four-star USC quarterback commit Jake Garcia has yet to play a full season of high school football.

 • Adam Gorney
Commit Impact: What Landing Xavier Worthy Means For Michigan

Commit Impact: What Landing Xavier Worthy Means For Michigan

Thoughts on Xavier Worthy

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 • EJ Holland
Top WR Target Xavier Worthy Commits To Michigan

Top WR Target Xavier Worthy Commits To Michigan

Xavier Worthy has committed to Michigan.

 • EJ Holland
Can Michigan Score More Big Recruiting Wins In July?

Can Michigan Score More Big Recruiting Wins In July?

Michigan is building recruiting momentum.

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 • EJ Holland
Recruiting Podcast: Q&A With Top Michigan WR Target Xavier Worthy

Recruiting Podcast: Q&A With Top Michigan WR Target Xavier Worthy

Top target Xavier Worthy talks Michigan

 • EJ Holland
California WR has LSU in his top six

California WR has LSU in his top six

His top 6 schools are LSU, Auburn, Georgia, Michigan, Alabama and Oregon.

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 • David Folse
West Spotlight: WRs that would have benefited from camps

West Spotlight: WRs that would have benefited from camps

Cooper Barkate shined at the Rivals camp in Los Angeles and was primed for a big spring.

 • Adam Gorney
WR Xavier Worthy sees recruitment take off

WR Xavier Worthy sees recruitment take off

The coronavirus travel ban has not stopped Xavier Worthy from landing some of the biggest offers possible - and they

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 • Adam Gorney
Top 2021 WR Target Xavier Worthy On Why Michigan Is A Big Contender

Top 2021 WR Target Xavier Worthy On Why Michigan Is A Big Contender

California wide receiver Xavier Worthy talks Michigan.

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 • EJ Holland
2021 WR Xavier Worthy On Oregon State: "I have a lot of love for them."

2021 WR Xavier Worthy On Oregon State: "I have a lot of love for them."

Xavier Worthy talks about his top six and his relationship with Oregon State

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 • Jared Halus
Beavers make top-six for 2021 WR Xavier Worthy

Beavers make top-six for 2021 WR Xavier Worthy

Sign Up For New Annual Subscription, Get FREE Oregon State Gear!The NCAA may have suspended recruiting until April 15th

 • Brenden Slaughter
Big Visitor Friday in Berkeley for Cal vs. Arizona State

Big Visitor Friday in Berkeley for Cal vs. Arizona State

Friday's home matchup with Arizona State is easily the biggest game Cal will have played in in four years. It's made

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 • Trace Travers