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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
Top Headlines
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.
Jevone Moore/Icon Sportswire
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.
Belleville High School
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.
Brian Bishop/Icon Sportswire
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.
David Zalubowski/AP
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.
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
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
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.
Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire
daily
Tracking the college football transfer portal: Latest news on who's in and out
We're tracking college football players who intend to transfer to new schools for the 2024 season, including several starting quarterbacks.
daily
Ranking the best quarterbacks in the transfer portal: DJU is back in the portal, where does he rank this year?
Let's rank the top available signal-callers in the transfer portal, each of whom has starting experience.
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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.
daily
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.
Football Recruiting
British-Nigerian former soccer star Timi Oke signs with Northwestern
Northwestern Wildcats have sealed the commitment of British-Nigerian NFL Academy defensive back Timi Oke, who was once a promising right-back in a different type of football and had Premier League potential.
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Predicting where the 18 uncommitted ESPN 300 recruits will land
There are just a few ESPN 300 recruits who have not committed in the 2023 class, including five-star lineman Jordan Seaton. Where will the last few top prospects go? We make predictions.
Colorado
NCAAF
WR Watkins decommits from Buffs' 2025 class
Wide receiver Winston Watkins Jr. has decommitted from Colorado.
Top Headlines
- 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
- DE Grady, No. 41 in 2025 ESPN 300, picks Bama
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
- ThreeStep
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?
