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The 40 best college football recruiting classes for 2024: Miami makes big move
We stacked the top recruiting classes in the country, and three College Football Playoff contenders are rising.
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NCAAF
College football recruits on flip watch: We made predictions on 10 highly ranked prospects
With less than a month until the early signing day, coaches are working hard to flip recruits' commitments. Here's who we think stays and who goes.
Cameron Coleman
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NCAAF
We reranked college football's 2021 recruiting cycle The best 25 players and top 10 classes
Georgia, Alabama and Ohio State finished 1-2-3 in the 2021 class rankings. While the top of the player rankings didn't pan out, the class has turned out plenty of stars.
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NCAAF
2025 ESPN Junior 300 rankings: Top classes, scheme fits, under-the-radar prospects
We've updated the junior class player rankings. QB Bryce Underwood remains No. 1 while Georgia and Alabama are off to a hot start and several players have jumped into the player rankings.
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NCAAF
2024 ESPN 300: New No. 1 QB, plus risers and more from latest rankings
The senior season for college football recruits in the 2024 class is past the halfway point. Some prospect have improved their standing while others have proven to be positive surprises.
Student Sports
DAILY
Five struggling CFB teams with helpful recruits on the way
Some teams have seen promising starts derailed while others have had lingering problems continue. Recruiting won't save their 2023 seasons, but these schools have some top talent on the way who can fill these needs.
Kameryn Fountain
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
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
What's it like to be recruited by Deion Sanders? Prospects, parents give the inside scoop
The Buffs have shown how good they are and how much more talent is needed. Sanders' recruiting ability and message are key to the rebuilding effort. But it might be surprising what is working with recruits.
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL
The CFB recruiting storylines you need to be following: Bama-Georgia battles, Colorado's rise, more
We've still got a few months until national signing day and the transfer portal opens. But the rest of the season and playoff chase could lead to some big recruiting wins.
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Top Headlines
- Son of ex-NFL CB Ike Taylor commits to Irish
- Scott, No. 4 DT in 2024, flips from OSU to Miami
- Buffaloes roam: O'Neil latest QB to decommit
- Hill, No. 3 QB in '25 class, decommits from Buffs
- 2-way ESPN 300 athlete Mikell to play for Buffs
- OL recruit Chandler flips from Colorado to Mizzou
- Smith, 4-star QB in 2025, commits to Michigan
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?
