Five new four-star athletes unveiled for 2025 class
The 2025 recruiting class is beginning to come into focus and the unveiling of full class rankings is on the horizon. Leading up to that, the Rivals.com national recruiting analysts are naming new four-stars at each position.
Athletes are in the spotlight today.
THIS SERIES: Five new QBs unveiled | RBs | WRs | TEs | OLs | DEs | DTs | LBs | DBs
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“Alex Graham, a budding star from Cass Tech in Detroit, is a jack-of-all-trades capable of playing any skill position on the field. At 6-foot-1 Graham already has great size for a sophomore and he combines his plus frame with legit speed that earned him AAU track All-American honors.
“He is a ballhawk in the secondary that can cover with the best of them on defense. On offense, Graham is extremely dynamic with the ball in his hands and a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Physical gifts aside, Graham is also one of the most instinctual players I have seen in his class, and his skill-set combined with his football IQ is a lethal combination.
“Graham is already a national recruit with offers from Miami, Oklahoma, Ohio State and others. However, Michigan could be the school to beat in his recruitment as he has close ties with the Wolverines staff.“ - Clint Cosgrove, national recruiting analyst
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"The athlete label was created for players like London Merritt. On any given Friday night, defensive end, outside linebacker, defensive tackle, and tight end are some of the positions fans will see Merritt playing for Woodward Academy. Merritt shines in the defensive trenches. His burst off the ball has O-linemen playing catch-up and his strength helps him win every snap.
"Teams have not held back on pursing Merritt. They’ve seen all they need, and the offer sheet is filled with more than 30 programs. Alabama and Tennessee have been successful getting Merritt on campus already this year." - Ryan Wright, national recruiting analyst
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“Four-star athlete Jonah Williams is a name that has football fans in Galveston truly excited about a young prospect for the first time since a young Mike Evans made his way through the hallways of Ball High School in Galveston, Texas. And it’s for good reason, considering Williams’ three-phase and two-sport ability. Whether it’s Williams displaying his length and vertical ability in the receiving game, his range and athleticism as a safety or his punt/kick return ability, Williams can impact the game in a variety of ways that has schools across the country entering the mix early on.
"His potential as a baseball prospect has added an interesting layer to his early recruitment. Ohio State, Oklahoma and Texas are just some of the programs in the mix.” - Nick Harris, national recruiting analyst
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“The younger brother of former four-star and current Arkansas defensive end Landon Jackson, Texarkana (Texas) Pleasant Grove four-star athlete Lance Jackson has emerged as the next big-time, two-way prospect for the East Texas powerhouse. A tight end with athleticism and ability in the medium game and downfield, along with being a pass rusher with plus-bend around the edge, Jackson’s athleticism and traits had his recruitment skyrocketing well before he had the on-field production to back it up.
"After a strong sophomore season the sky is the limit for the next in line at Pleasant Grove. Arkansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee are some of the programs already in the mix.” - Harris
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“Ashdown (Ark.) four-star athlete Darnell Williams has turned heads early on in his high school career with his speed as an offensive playmaker and range and versatility as a defensive back. Williams played key roles on both sides of the ball for one of the top programs in the state of Arkansas.
"On offense, he is a weapon either out of the backfield or split wide. On defense, he is a defensive back that can play anywhere in the secondary with his instincts and range. Williams projects to be one of the top prospects in the state by the time 2025 signing day rolls around. Ole Miss and UNLV have extended early offers.” - Harris