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Five recruiting classes trending up and five with major work to do
While the college football season is still young, the early signing period is fast-approaching and time is running out to improve classes. While some power-conferences teams are on their way, others have to get to work in a hurry.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The 40 best college football recruiting classes for 2024: Which schools are rising?
We stacked the top recruiting classes in the country, with Oklahoma and Texas A&M making big moves up and a few other schools falling behind.
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Top Headlines
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Biggest need for every top 25 recruiting class: Positions and prospects to target
The nation's best recruiting classes are already loaded with talented. That doesn't mean the best can't get better, though.
Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
College football's 50 best newcomers: Ranking the transfers and true freshmen
Deion Sanders brought star power to Colorado. Notre Dame went to the portal for a decorated QB. Georgia, Alabama and Texas cleaned up in recruiting. Which star transfers and top recruits will have the biggest impact on the 2023 season?
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Which true freshman QB has the best arm? Which RB is most elusive? The newcomers who excel at 39 distinct skills
Which top prospect who will be a freshman this season has the quickest release? What about the best arm talent? We made our picks.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Does the 2024 class have the next Marvin Harrison Jr.? We comped 10 top recruits to current stars
We compare the top 10 prospects in the 2024 ESPN 300 to current college stars such as Marvin Harrison Jr. and Cade Klubnik.
Student Sports
ARE WE OVERREACTING?
Will Georgia finish with the best class ever? Grading five recruiting overreactions
Will Georgia have the best class ever? Is Alabama in panic mode? What about Texas A&M? We break down five key recruiting storylines.
Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
2025 CLASS
What's new in the updated ESPN Junior 300 rankings: Biggest risers, future standouts
We break down the 2025 college football recruits who climbed the latest rankings, including a rare offensive line talent and a speedy RB.
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RECRUITING WORLD
15 recruits you should know: Impact prospects, sleepers and future commits to watch
From Ohio State poaching a Michigan target to Texas Tech landing a sleeper QB, we analyze key 2024 recruits.
Student Sports
Latest in recruiting: New commits, upcoming visits and schools to watch
We break down the impact commitments that happened over the past few weeks, plus which 2024 and 2025 prospects are narrowing down their decisions.
Top Headlines
- Bussey, No. 25 prospect in '24 class, picks A&M
- 4-star WR Carr decommits from Georgia's class
- Texas lands 4-star Baker, No. 2 OT in 2024 class
- Georgia adds 4-star TE Barbour to 2025 class
- Irish add No. 2 dual-threat QB Knight to '25 class
- Smith twins decommit from Michigan, pick UK
- Cristobal, Canes land No. 4 recruit for 2025 class
2022's top recruits
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Top 300 players in the Class of 2022
Walter Nolen is one of the top defensive prospects in the Class of 2022, but who are the other top prospects you should keep an eye on?
Recruiting Class Rankings
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Who leads the nation in recruiting?
Here is the latest rankings of all the top recruiting classes from across the country.
NFL No. 1 picks as CFB recruits (ESPN+)
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What No. 1 NFL draft picks were like as college football recruits
Before they were drafted first overall, how good were Bryce Young, Matthew Stafford and Joe Burrow as college football recruits?
