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Class of 2016
Rivals250: No. 118
Elberton, Georgia
Elbert County
Latest: Tennessee continues to hold the lead for Hardman, who is also considering Georgia, Clemson, Ole Miss and South Carolina. It seems like the Vols have been on top for Hardman for a while, but he said he doesn't have plans to commit anytime soon. Instead he will spend the next few months taking visits in an effort to get some clarity on his future decision.
Leaders: Tennessee is Hardman's leader.
Quotable: "It still isn't the right time I'm still going to make sure everything is in place and it's the right school for me. I want to make sure it's the right place for me," -- Hardman on why he hasn't committed despite having a consistent leader for months.
Class of 2016
Rivals250: No. 101
Warner Robins, Georgia
Warner Robins
Latest: Callaway has been keeping a low profile on the recruiting trail but said he's planning to turn things up with several junior days around the corner. Callaway is being recruited by schools to play on both sides of the ball, but said his preference continues to be to play offense at the next level. The schools high on Callaway's list are Georgia, Auburn, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida and Florida State.
Leaders: Georgia has been Callaway's favorite destination on Saturday's this fall, but he insists that he has no leader at this point.
Quotable: "I like that it's not too far and it's not too close so it will give me space and then again I can always come home when I need to," -- Callaway on why Georgia would be an ideal fit.
Class of 2017
Rivals: Unranked
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
University Laboratory School
Latest: Moses has been committed to LSU since September 2013 but with the departure of defensive coordinator John Chavis to Texas A&M the 2017 prospect will at least consider other programs. He now has a top five and he said the Chavis news is really important to his recruitment because that was one of Moses' closest contacts in Baton Rouge.
Leaders: Moses remains committed to LSU but he has a top five that also includes Alabama, Texas, USC and UCLA.
Quotable: "Chavis leaving is a big deal to me and my family because he was one of our main points of contact at LSU."
Class of 2017
Rivals: Unranked
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Oakland
Latest: Stephens continues to hold LSU in high regard, even with the recent departure of his primary recruiter John Chavis. Stevens has family ties to Louisiana and said the chance to return to the area he calls home continues to be a strong pull. Other schools Stevens is strongly considering in the early going include Alabama and Auburn.
Leaders: Stevens lists his three favorites as LSU, Alabama and Auburn.
Quotable: "I'm pretty sad that Coach Chavis is leaving but that's why they say commit to the school and not the coach."
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 90
Roswell, Georgia
Roswell
Latest: Rivals100 linebacker Tre Lamar has a top five of Clemson, Mississippi State, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee. He has visited each of the schools in his top five but is planning on taking all of his official visits before committing. Lamar is planning visits to Florida and to Clemson again.
Leaders: Clemson seems to be leading Mississippi State, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee and Florida.
Quotable: I'll probably try to get to whole top five and Florida again. Wherever I go I want a good education and a very good relationship with my position coach. Those are the things I'm really looking at.
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 65
Monroe, Louisiana
Neville
Latest: Despite being from nearby Monroe, Lawrence said that those who automatically assume he's bound for Baton Rouge might have another thing coming. He said he really likes USC and wouldn't be opposed to leaving the Bayou to take his talents the west coast. Other programs that he's looking at include Alabama, Miami, Georgia and Oklahoma.
Leaders: USC appears to be in the best position as Lawrence cited the Trojans as the staff he speaks to the most.
Quotable: "I really think a lot of him. I haven't worked with him on the field at a camp or anything but from talking to him on the phone he seems like a real great guy," - Lawrence on USC defensive line coach Chris Wilson.
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 9
Wake Forest, North Carolina
Wake Forest
Latest: Lawrence, the nation's No. 2 defensive tackle, is gong to be diving more into his recruitment this offseason. The five-star has taken a couple of local visits to East Carolina, N.C. State and North Carolina. Lawrence is looking to visit Clemson, Florida, LSU and Alabama. He is going to look at Texas A&M because of John Chavis taking over as defensive coordinator
Leaders: Lawrence is wide open right now but the in-state schools have a leg up because thye've been able to get him on campus.
Quotable: "I have family in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Maryland."
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 3
Tampa, Florida
Tampa Catholic
Latest: While Craig is still committed to Auburn, he said he's looking around and remains 70 percent committed to the Tigers. Several programs have been working hard to get the five-star on campus, including Florida State and UCF. The Knights are surprisingly in the picture and Craig said he likes the idea of going to a school that is a little more low key.
Leaders: Craig is committed to Auburn.
Quotable: "I think about Florida State a lot because I want to stay in state now."
Class of 2017
Rivals: Unranked
Miamisburg, Ohio
Miamisburg
Latest: Myers has already landed a bunch of offers and hasn't really named any clear favorites because it's just so early. But the Big 10 historical powers like Ohio State and Michigan look good early on with some SEC schools including Alabama and Tennessee. The 2017 prospect said Wisconsin, Oklahoma and others are also getting involved but have not offered yet.
Leaders: Myers just finished his sophomore season but he said Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Tennessee and Notre Dame look the best early on.
Quotable: "There are a lot of schools that are starting to stand out to me," Myers said. "A lot of the bigger-named programs and stuff from the Big 10 and the SEC are standing out the most to me."
Class of 2016
Rivals250: No. 128
Coconut Creek, Florida
Coconut Creek
Latest: Despite being a South Florida native, the versatile Mullen said he's going to look at options outside of the Sunshine State before making his college decision and said LSU, South Carolina and TCU are the three programs standing out. While he said he likes all three programs, Mullen said he's nowhere close to a decision and said he expects the process to take well into his senior season.
Leaders: Mullen doesn't claim any leaders, but likes LSU, South Carolina and TCU.
Quotable: "I have no problem with getting out of Florida and getting away from home, it's something I want to do."
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 52
Buford, Georgia
Buford
Latest: Rivals100 tight end Isaac Nauta has been committed to Florida State since mid-December but that hasn't stopped other schools from recruiting him. Jim Harbaugh and Greg Mattison have reached out to Nauta and so have South Carolina and Auburn.
Leaders: Nauta is committed to Florida State.
Quotable: "I talked to coach Mattison and coach Harbaugh. They were saying that even though I'm still committed they are going to keep recruiting me until I sign. They're going to come after me as hard as possible. I'm about 100 percent committed for Florida State."
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 70
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Stephenson
Latest: Ladler is highly interested in LSU because of the great defensive backs history of that school and how the Tigers have put so many players at his position in the NFL. The four-star has also visited Georgia and Florida State early on and would like to see USC and Oregon before making a decision. It still sounds really early for Ladler, who doesn't plan to make a commitment anytime soon.
Leaders: LSU is a school of intrigue but Ladler said he doesn't have a clear frontrunner at this point.
Quotable: "I'm still taking my time and looking around to make sure which one is the right fit for me," Ladler said. "I just really like LSU but it's not my top school. I just really like them."
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 27
Sugar Hill, Georgia
Lanier
Latest: Brown took a bunch of visits this season including one to Mississippi State where he loved the atmosphere and also went to Alabama for the Iron Bowl. He took an in-state visit to Georgia and said it's always a good time. The four-star sees early playing time at Vanderbilt which could be attractive. Others are staying really involved as well and Brown is in no rush. He could take trips to Clemson and Ole Miss as well this off-season.
Leaders: Alabama, Auburn and Georgia are the top three but Brown said South Carolina and Vanderbilt could jump in that top group as well.
Quotable: After being asked if there are any schools that he is looking for an offer from: "No, I have it all," Brown said.
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 44
Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches
Latest: Rivals100 defensive back Brandon Jones had a top ten when he came in with a top ten but announced a top six of Texas A&M, Alabama, Texas, LSU, Ohio State and Florida State in that order.
Leaders: Texas A&M is leading but Alabama, Texas, LSU, Ohio State and Florida State are very much in play.
Quotable: "Texas A&M was my first offer and they show me the most love out of everybody."
Class of 2018
Rivals: Unranked
Jacksonville, Florida
Trinity Christian
Latest: As the younger brother of Class of 2015 Florida State commit DeAndre Johnson, most expect that Johnson will follow in his brother's footsteps and play in Tallahassee, but he cautioned that he's looking to make his own name in the football world. He still likes the Seminoles and said they will be heavily in the mix but Georgia, LSU, UCLA and USC are also high on his list.
Leaders: Johnson is just a high school freshman, but Georgia and Florida State appear to be in the best position to land him down the road.
Quotable: "The way I see it there's someone out there with nothing that might be better than me, but I'm not going to let him outwork me and I'm going to make sure I stay humble and keep working to be the best player in my class."
Class of 2016
Rivals250: No. 186
Flower Mound, Texas
Marcus
Latest: Smith loaded up with offers early and the four-star tight end said Stanford and Alabama are the frontrunners at this point. He wants to visit Auburn and Georgia soon and Smith said he really likes what Texas coach Charlie Strong has done in the first few months with the Longhorns. There are no leaders at this point and unofficial visits in the coming months could be helpful.
Leaders: Alabama and Stanford stand out the most to Smith along with Auburn, Georgia and Texas but there's no clear-cut leader right now.
Quotable: "Those are the ones that are standing out," Smith said. "There are a couple others recruiting hard but I'm not quite sure if I'm leaning toward them."
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 97
Washington, DC
Archbishop Carroll
Latest: Rivals250 offensive tackle Jauan Williams hasn't really started to focus on his recruitment yet but he is in touch with Penn State and Ohio State most. He is also hearing from N.C. State, Georgia and Tennessee. Williams' recruitment won't really take shape until he takes more visits. He is planning on visiting Florida, Florida State and Alabama.
Leaders: Penn State and Ohio State are leading but that could change based on Williams' visits in the spring and summer.
Quotable: After this break I'm just to plan on figuring out which high school I'm going to be at next year. My next step in recruiting is taking visits.
Class of 2017
Rivals: Unranked
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
St. Thomas Aquinas
Latest: After spending the fall focusing on his junior season, Grimes is just starting to get back into recruiting full swing. He said he's going to make sure to reach out to more schools, but right now Ohio State is his clear favorite. Unlike most prospects from South Florida, Grimes actually has Midwest ties having spent most of his life in Indiana. He said the Buckeyes were the team of his youth and he has long been an admirer of the program.
Leaders: Ohio State holds a clear lead for Grimes at this point.
Quotable: "I just clicked with them. I used to live up in Indiana and I grew up watching Ohio State and Urban Meyer -- he's the man."
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 4
Allen, Texas
Allen
Latest: Little has been committed to Texas A&M since June but he said USC communicates with him the most and they talk most days. His mother's family lives in California. LSU is the closest to home, Little likes the tradition at Alabama and with Georgia the five-star prospect enjoys the pro-style offense. He plans to take all his official visits but it's a plus that teammate Kyler Murray is committed to Texas A&M.
Leaders: Little remains committed to Texas A&M but has a top five that also includes USC, Alabama, Georgia and LSU.
Quotable: "I have very clear-cut communication with (Texas A&M)," Little said. "We're pretty much on the same page with everything we talk about. Right now I have a strong top five."
DB
Class of 2017
Rivals: Unranked
Riceboro, Georgia
Liberty County
Latest: Despite being just a high school sophomore, LeCounte is already a well-known name on the recruiting circuit. Right now he claims a top five of Georgia, Clemson, Florida State, Ohio State and Alabama. The Dawgs seem to hold the early lead, mainly because of his close relationship with current commits and defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt.
Leaders: While he doesn't claim a leader, Georgia appears to be the favorite with Ohio State a close second.
Quotable: "I know a lot of players [at Georgia], and I always love getting there and seeing those boys that I've seen growing up and playing in high school getting after it in college"
DE
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 5
Montgomery, Alabama
Carver
Latest: During the fall, Davidson visited both Auburn and Alabama and said both schools are making a full court press. Davidson's brother played at Auburn, and he admits that he grew up rooting for the Tigers, but said that won't impact his decision. One thing that may factor in is his relationship with fellow five-star Lyndell Wilson as the two have both stated that they're planning on playing together in college.
Leaders: Alabama and Auburn continue to stand out, with Georgia also working hard to nab him.
Quotable: "We talk about going to school together and we will go to school together," -- Davidson on his plans with high school teammate and fellow five-star Lyndell Wilson
DB
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 8
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Ocean Lakes
Latest: The top cornerback in 2016, Taylor took only a couple visits during the season, but he is going to start taking a closer look at things during the offseason. Taylor was in touch with Ohio State, Tennessee and Texas Tech most recently but he is closest with Tennessee, Texas Tech, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Georgia and LSU.
Leaders: Tennessee, Texas Tech, Virginia and Virginia Tech, Georgia and LSU are the schools that Taylor has the best relationships with.
Quotable: "I'm about to be a senior, so I'm trying to get all of the schools I don't care about out of the way so I can focus on what I want to do."
DB
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 16
St. Petersburg, Florida
IMG Academy
Latest: Smith visited Florida State twice this season and said he had excellent visits to Tallahassee. The five-star also said The Swamp at Florida is like no other place in college football. A bunch of other in-state programs are involved along with Clemson, UCLA and others. No frontrunners have emerged at all and Smith said he's nowhere near making a decision.
Leaders: Smith hasn't declared any favorites but Florida State is up there along with Florida, Miami, Clemson and UCLA.
Quotable: "I loved it," Smith said of Florida State. "The coaching staff treated me right. I love the atmosphere up there. Just being in Tallahassee was fun. They talked about the tradition, Deion (Sanders), there are some big shoes to fill up there."
QB
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 6
Shreveport, Louisiana
Calvary Academy
Latest: Patterson says he remains open to all programs but LSU, USC and Ole Miss are the three leaders. His brother is on the staff at LSU and that could definitely play a factor as he works through his recruitment. USC is also a major player in his recruitment and he has already taken a visit to Los Angeles. The five-star said he would also look at Michigan now that Jim Harbaugh is the coach.
Leaders: Patterson has LSU, USC, Ole Miss are three frontrunners.
Quotable: "LSU is in the backyard, really," Patterson said. "I have a great relationship with coach Cam Cameron and Les Miles. I love the atmosphere and I have a lot of respect for that program."
WR
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 34
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
St. Thomas Aquinas
Latest: Despite being committed to Miami for months, Bruce continues to explore his options and will likely take several visits over the spring and summer. Schools that Bruce is hearing from and wants to look into further include Ohio State, Florida State, Auburn and Oregon.
Leaders: Bruce is committed to Miami
Quotable: "I'm still 60 percent committed to Miami."
QB
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 1
Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens HS
Latest: Eason, the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2016, is solidly committed to Georgia despite the coaching changes going on in Athens. Florida and Michigan are the two schools that Eason is keeping an eye on.
Leaders: Eason is committed to Georgia.
Quotable: "In college football it kind of works like that. Coaches leave all the time, but I'm solid with Georgia."
DE
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 10
Baltimore, Maryland
St. Frances
Latest: Five-star Smith is the top ranked weakside defensive end in the 2016 class but is also being recruited as an outside linebacker. He has taken a ton of visits, including to schools such as Maryland, Penn State, West Virginia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Clemson, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia Tech, Florida State, Florida, N.C. State and Ohio State. Smith wants to do a couple of Junior Days before narrowing down his list.
Leaders: Smith is considering a number of schools but Maryland, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, Clemson, Alabama and Ohio State are recruiting him the hardest.
Quotable: "I like all my schools but that group is recruiting me hardest."
QB
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No.67
Potomac, Maryland
Bullis School
Latest: Haskins said he wants to be committed by the end of the school year so he can start recruiting for the school and help the coaching staff out. The four-star has visited Maryland the most so far, and he's also visited West Virginia, Ohio State and others. Haskins wants to visit Virginia Tech and Duke soon.
Leaders: Haskins named a top three of Notre Dame, Ohio State and Maryland.
Quotable: "I haven't gone [to Notre Dame] for a game, I went over the summer, and I want to get back for a junior day," Haskins said. "I like Coach (Brian) Kelly and Coach (Matt) LaFleur. ... I like what they're doing with their quarterbacks."
WR
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 24
Plantation, Florida
American Heritage
Latest: Snelson, a former Miami commit, said it is a big factor that high school teammate Tarvarus McFadden is going to Florida State, and Snelson said he would love to play with the five-star defensive back in college. Georgia, LSU, Alabama and Florida should also get visits, and Snelson said the Hurricanes are not out of his recruitment.
Leaders: Florida State has taken an edge in his recruitment but he will also consider plenty of SEC schools including Georgia, LSU, Alabama and Florida.
Quotable: "It wasn't hard at all," Snelson said of his Miami de-commitment. "I just felt like I did it too early."
WR
Class of 2016
Rivals250: No. 169
Sachse, Texas
Sachse HS
Latest: Duvernay has basically landed every offer he has wanted so far, and soon it will be time to shorten his list and really start focusing on schools. The four-star receiver has a wide variety of programs to consider and at this time he has no frontrunners. He plans to start cutting his list by the summer and then make his decision sometime next year.
Leaders: Texas, TCU, Baylor, Oregon, Oklahoma are some of the programs that Duvernay has strongly considered early on but he has no top school at this point.
Quotable: "There aren't any schools standing out right now, but I've looked at some schools harder than others. It's still pretty wide open."
LB
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 12
Montgomery, Alabama
Carver
Latest: Much like most players from Alabama, Wilson is looking hard at Alabama and Auburn. Several other schools are trying to get the mix, including Georgia and Florida State, and Wilson said he will be very busy this spring taking visits.
Leaders: Alabama, Auburn.
Quotable: "Alabama, they're all about structure, they're strictly business. Auburn, it's like all the players go out and they're hyped for game day."
ATH
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 45
Kentwood, Louisiana
Kentwood HS
Latest: Carter is committed to Alabama to play defensive back. Georgia, Louisville, Miami, Florida, Florida State, Clemson and others have still been recruiting Carter despite his commitment. There is a good chance that he takes some visits, but he does not know where yet.
Leaders: Carter is committed to Alabama but a lot of other schools are still going after him.
Quotable: "I can open my eyes back up to other schools, but I'd rather not."
DT
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 36
Hammond, Louisiana
St. Thomas Aquinas
Latest: Alexander had been committed to LSU early in the recruiting process but has decided to open things up and consider other programs. He has a good relationship with LSU assistant coach Brick Haley, and the Tigers are still the frontrunner. Texas, Florida State and USC are schools that Alexander likes at this point.
Leaders: Despite his de-commitment, LSU remains the leader. Texas, Florida State and USC are others that Alexander is considering early on.
Quotable: "At the time I was just so excited to get one of my first offers," Alexander said. "I loved LSU as a child growing up. As I got older I just wanted to keep my options open. It was a little too early, I just wanted to keep my options open and have fun."
DT
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 2
Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus Catholic
Latest: The five-star defensive tackle is the No. 2 player in the 2016 but has been quiet about his recruitment. He has taken multiple visits to Rutgers but has also visited Penn State and Maryland. Gary would like to visit South Carolina, Clemson, LSU and Alabama. Offers from Alabama, Florida State and Georgia really excited him.
Leaders: Rutgers, Penn State, South Carolina, Clemson, Alabama, LSU and others have made a good early impression on Gary.
Quotable: "I don't have a top five right now. I cut my list down to 45, so I still have a long way to go."
RB
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 17
Wayne, New Jersey
De Paul Catholic
Latest: The top-rated running back by Rivals.com in the 2016 class is remaining pretty wide open in his recruitment, but his list is taking shape. Walker, rated No. 17 overall, has taken multiple trips to Rutgers this season, and he's hoping to head out on the road a lot in the coming months. Walker, fellow five-star Rashan Gary and four-star quarterback Jarrett Guarantano have discussed playing in college together.
Leaders: Rutgers, Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon and Alabama are five schools mentioned that could become frontrunners, but there is no clear leader yet. His only visits this season were to Rutgers.
Quotable: "I've been down (to Rutgers) for a few games this season. I have a [former] teammate down there, so when I go down there I'm usually just hanging out. It helps [to have former teammates there]. I get a better feel for the coaches and I see if they say the same things. Having another big recruit there that I can talk to has really helped me out a lot."
OT
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 26
Silsbee, Texas
Silsbee HS
Latest: Class of 2016 Rivals100 offensive tackle Patrick Hudson remains committed to Baylor, but other schools are circling. Texas, Texas A&M and LSU are coming after him and hoping to flip him. Hudson does not have any visits planned but has visited Texas A&M and Baylor.
Leaders: Hudson is committed to Baylor but is looking at Texas A&M, LSU and Texas, among others.
Quotable: "There's just something different about Baylor. The town is just different."
DT
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 42
Houston, Texas
Westfield
Latest: Oliver took a visit to Texas A&M this fall but it looks like LSU is leading in his recruitment. The four-star defensive tackle said it does hurt the Tigers a little bit that defensive coordinator John Chavis left LSU for Texas A&M this week, but it doesn't seem to be a deal breaker by any means.
Leaders: LSU, TCU and Baylor are the three frontrunners for Oliver, but the Tigers seem to be standing out the most early in his recruitment. Oliver called LSU his dream school.
Quotable: "LSU was my first school since I was little," Oliver said. "When a dream comes true, sometimes you have to make it come true."
DE
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 51
Manvel, Texas
Manvel HS
Latest: The rumor was that Anderson was leaning toward Texas A&M, but the four-star safety said that's not the case and that he remains open to plenty of programs. He visited Alabama, Auburn, Ole Miss and Mississippi State this fall and has upcoming trips to Florida and Florida State, among others. Anderson called Ole Miss his best visit.
Leaders: Texas A&M, LSU, Auburn, Alabama, Ole Miss and others are involved, but Anderson said he has no clear frontrunner at this point.
Quotable: "It's very comfortable at Texas A&M, but I like other schools, too," Anderson said. "I'm just enjoying it. I know (new A&M assistant John Chavis) is a very good defensive coordinator. I love his schemes. He coaches well. I know how he thinks and that's very important for a safety to be a leader on the defense."
DE
Class of 2016
Rivals100: No. 35
Hyattsville, Maryland
DeMatha
Latest: Rivals100 defensive end Shane Simmons remains committed to Penn State. Simmons mentioned that he thinks a number of other schools have offered him, but it does not matter to him. Arizona is one of the many schools still trying to recruit him.
Leaders: Committed to Penn State.
Quotable: "I'm 100 percent committed to Penn State."
OT
Class of 2017
Rivals: Unranked
Orlando, Florida
Dr. Phillips HS
Latest: Florida State is the favorite for Ashley, but many other big-time programs are getting involved in his recruitment. Alabama is showing the most interest out of the schools that have not offered yet, and the 2017 prospect said Michigan has stepped it up recently.
Leaders: Florida State is the clear frontrunner in his recruitment. South Carolina, Florida and Miami are three other programs Ashley will seriously consider early on.
Quotable: "I liked (Florida State) since I was little, since I was like eight years old," Ashley said. "It's been a big part of me. They're saying they want me to get up there, they want me at the school. It's just a good environment to be around."
