Rivals Rankings Week: Counting down the 20 five-stars in 2021
Welcome to Rivals Rankings Week for the 2021 class.
There are 20 five-stars in this rankings update and today we counted them down right here. Rivals recruiting director Mike Farrell offered his thoughts on each five-star, and we showcased each player with a spotlight video.
Here are the daily highlights of a busy 2021 Rivals Rankings Week:
MONDAY: Five-stars revealed
TUESDAY: New Rivals250 released
WEDNESDAY: Offensive position rankings released
THURSDAY: Defensive position rankings released
FRIDAY: State rankings released
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CLASS OF 2022 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Position | Team | State
COVERAGE: Rivals Transfer Tracker | Rivals Camp Series
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1. DE Korey Foreman
Remaining No. 1 overall in the updated 2021 five-star rankings is California DE Korey Foreman.
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
LSU, Clemson, Georgia, USC and Alabama are among those vying to land his commitment.
See the full list of the 20 updated five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/zJek0rTgNF
Farrell's Take: Foreman is a big, dynamic rush end with a great deal of athleticism for his size. He could also play inside if needed.
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2. OT Amarius Mims
Coming in at No. 2 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Georgia OT Amarius Mims @amarius_mims
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Tennessee and Georgia are vying to land his commitment.
See the full list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/bIhfaky1y1
Farrell's Take: Mims is a mammoth tackle with great footwork and balance who should be a franchise guy on the left side.
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3. QB Caleb Williams
Coming in at No. 3 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Oklahoma @SoonerScoop QB Caleb Williams @CALEBcsw
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars here and get @rivalsmike's thoughts on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/02DumV5vRC
Farrell's Take: Williams can beat you in many ways and has a strong arm and terrific release. His ability to extend the play makes him special.
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4. DE JT Tuiamoloau
Coming in at No. 4 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Washington DL J.T. Tuimoloau @JT_tuimoloau
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
Washington, Ohio State, Alabama, Oregon, Oklahoma, USC and others are vying for his commitment.
See the full list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/L8OlXMnLFI
Farrell's Take: The big end is an outstanding athlete for his size and a rare specimen who could easily play 3 or 5 technique in college.
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5. DT Maason Smith
Coming in at No. 5 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Louisiana DT Maason Smith @maassoonn_
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
LSU, Georgia, Miami and Alabama are among the schools vying for his commitment.
See the full list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/QrFIA7XUY0
Farrell's Take: An aggressive defensive tackle with a rare motor, Smith shoots the gap with ease and handles double teams well freeing up teammates.
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6. QB Brock Vandagriff
Coming in at No. 6 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Georgia @UGASportscom QB commit Brock Vandagriff @BrockVandagriff
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's thoughts on each here:https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/dvbyLF8zCu
Farrell's Take: Vandagriff is a big quarterback who should top out around 240 pounds with a cannon arm in college.
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7. RB Camar Wheaton
Coming in at No. 7 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Texas RB Camar Wheaton @CamarWheaton
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
Oklahoma, Texas, LSU, SMU, and Alabama are vying for his commitment.
See the full list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/6Xw0Hd5vA9
Farrell's Take: Wheaton is a home run threat from anywhere on the field with his elite speed and he can also impact in the passing game.
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8. DE Jack Sawyer
Coming in at No. 8 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Ohio State @OSUatRivals DE commit Jack Sawyer @jacksawyer40
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's thoughts on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/uUuD5je29L
Farrell's Take: Sawyer has a great get off and can beat opponents with speed but also a solid crossover and his pursuit is relentless.
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9. OG Bryce Foster
Coming in at No. 9 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Texas OL Bryce Foster.
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Oregon, LSU and Texas are vying for his commitment.
See the full list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/4HcLIV0me8
Farrell's Take: Foster is a powerful interior lineman who rag dolls opponents and dominates in the run game. His pass set is excellent as well.
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10. OT Tommy Brockermeyer
Coming in at No. 10 in our updated 2021 five-stars countdown is Alabama @BamaInsider OL commit Tommy Brockermeyer @TBrockermeyer
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get thoughts from @rivalsmike on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/MLlDYECjX9
Farrell's Take: Brockermeyer is a prototypical left tackle with athleticism, balance, quick feet and excellent arm extension.
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11. WR Emeka Egbuka
Coming in at No. 11 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Washington WR Emeka Egbuka.
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
Ohio State, Washington, Clemson and Oklahoma are vying for his commitment.
See the full list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/7VE2YbWRY2
Farrell's Take: Egbuka sets up opponents well and is an excellent route runner with good size and exceptional hands.
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12. WR Mario Williams
Coming in at No. 12 in our updated 2021 five-stars countdown is Okahoma @SoonerScoop WR commit Mario Williams @MarioWill00
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's thoughts on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/WS0DrW9m2I
Farrell's Take: Williams is dynamic after the catch and is excellent at getting yards after contact despite being a smaller receiver.
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13. QB Sam Huard
Coming in at No. 13 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Washington @UWDawgReport QB commit Sam Huard @samhuard11
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's take on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/DJq0bQtKjK
Farrell's Take: Huard is as smooth as they come as a lefty quarterback with great accuracy and touch. He also has excellent arm strength.
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14. DE Tunmise Adeleye
Coming in at No. 14 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Texas DE Tunmise Adeleye.
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
Texas A&M, Alabama, Florida, Ohio State and several others are vying for his commitment.
See the full list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/dcTyunTTKh
Farrell's Take: Adeleye rarely gets knocked off balance and plays with excellent leverage. He excels is working off of contact.
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15. OT Tristan Leigh
Coming in at No. 15 in our updated 2021 five-star countdown is Virginia OL Tristan Leigh @Leigh71Tristan
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Oklahoma and Ohio State are the schools vying to land his commitment.
See the full list of updating five-stars here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/aHd8tOa0H2
Farrell's Take: Leigh has a great frame to fill out as an offensive tackle and his ability to reset and adjust on the fly is rare.
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16. OG Donovan Jackson
Coming in at No. 16 in our new 2021 five-stars countdown is Ohio State @OSUatRivals OL commit Donovan Jackson @D_jack78
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's take on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/TcLFDguNd7
Farrell's Take: Jackson is a versatile lineman who can play guard or tackle at the next level and dominate at either.
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17. QB Ty Thompson
Coming in at No. 17 in our updated 2021 five-stars countdown is Oregon @DSArivals QB commit Ty Thompson @ty_thompson7
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's take on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/zOwpAXh3oe
Farrell's Take: Thompson is a thick quarterback with a quick release and excellent arm strength. He can also beat you with his feet and keeps defenses off balance.
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18. DB James Williams
Coming in at No. 18 in our new 2021 five-stars countdown is Miami @CaneSport DB commit James Williams @Begreat_20
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's take on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/zBufkmBWXB
Farrell's Take: Williams is a huge safety who has rare coverage ability for a big man and can also support the run.
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19. OT Blake Fisher
Coming in at No. 19 in our new 2021 five-stars countdown is Notre Dame @BGInews OT Blake Fisher @bfisher54_
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's take on each here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/YK9wKX4eAd
Farrell's Take: Fisher has mammoth size and a great wingspan which makes it hard to get through or around him.
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20. S Corey Collier
Our 2021 rankings week kicks off today, with the debut of our 20 five-stars.
— Rivals (@Rivals) August 24, 2020
Coming in at No. 20 is Florida @GatorsTerritory DB commit Corey Collier @_ccollierjr2
See the full list of updating five-stars and get @rivalsmike's thoughts here: https://t.co/JiEVW3PNkq pic.twitter.com/szmQ0aO8gs
Farrell's Take: Collier has the ability to track the ball like a corner and the instincts to close like a safety. He’s also very aggressive in run support.
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