Ten Prospects On Five-star Watch Heading Into Next Rivals250 Refresh


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There are recently 18 five-stars within the 2025 Rivals250 and as we traverse our option to attending to about 32 there’ll inevitably be additions alongside the best way. Listed below are 10 potentialities who might be within the dialog – and not using a promises of it taking place – as we re-rank the category in August:

WR JAIME FFRENCH

Jaime Ffrench

Jaime Ffrench

One of the crucial smoothest playmakers within the elegance, Ffrench has had an unbelievable offseason and reminds us of Garrett Wilson on the similar level – the whole thing appears to be like superb, easy and unstoppable. Ffrench had moments on the Opponents 5-Big name however he didn’t dominate the development like a five-star receiver must however in his entire frame of labor, how he performs the location and the way he’s taken over occasions within the latter few months, he’ll be within the five-star communicate. Texas has had an edge in his recruitment with Tennessee, Miami and LSU proper there.

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DL JAVION HILSON

Javion Hilson

Javion Hilson (Nick Lucero/Opponents.com)

The Florida Circumstance dedicate who closed indisposed his recruitment lately then critical overtures from Texas, Hilson pulled out of the Opponents 5-Big name on the latter pace however his paintings over the latter few months – and his dominant teenager season – has him within the five-star communicate. The Cocoa, Fla., standout is already the top-rated weakside defensive finish within the elegance, he’s elite coming off the brink and Michigan QB dedicate and Cocoa teammate Brady Hart stated Hilson is without doubt one of the toughest employees he is aware of.

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QB DEUCE KNIGHT

Deuce Knight

Deuce Knight

When the ball comes out cleanly, Knight would possibly have the nicest and smoothest supply within the 2025 elegance and over the latter few months his consistency and accuracy has been related easiest. On the Opponents 5-Big name, the Notre Dame dedicate who Ole Leave out continues to be looking to turn threw a wonderful deep ball and it appears to be like easy popping out. As occasion has long past on in highschool, the Lucedale (Leave out.) George County standout has seemed higher. If the comp is Michael Penix Jr. (the Negative. 8 general select within the 2024 NFL Draft) and we really feel Knight is extra complicated on the similar level, why shouldn’t he be mentioned as a five-star?

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CB DIJON LEE JR.

Dijon Lee Jr.

Dijon Lee Jr.

Ohio Circumstance commits Devin Sanchez and Na’eem Offord are mainly no-brainer five-stars on account of their elite measurement, range and instincts enjoying cornerback. So if Lee, a untouched Alabama dedicate, is mainly the similar participant, and has the similar measurement, range and playmaking skill, why must he no longer be within the dialogue? Lee was once exceptional as a teenager, is elite indisposed the garden in opposition to receivers and most effective two five-star cornerbacks turns out bright. We don’t need to fall in love with 6-foot-2 and over corners for the reason that NFL has most popular extra bulldog-type CBs in recent years however those guys are sun-baked to go up.

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DB TREY MCNUTT

Trey McNutt

Trey McNutt

There’s a excellent anticipation Jonah Williams strikes to outdoor linebacker some time right through this recruiting cycle as a result of it’s almost certainly the place he’ll play games over the long run in order that may put McNutt because the top-ranked protection within the Rivals250. Now not most effective would the Cleveland (Ohio) Shaker Heights standout journey to Negative. 1 on the place however he’s had a ravishing offseason as smartly. From range to perception within the secondary to trusting his instincts and making performs, McNutt is actually particular as Oregon would possibly have an edge right here however Ohio Circumstance and others are concerned.

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LB NATHANIEL OWUSU-BOATENG

Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng

Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng

The Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star linebacker is ranked Negative. 1 at his place and he got here into Opponents 5-Big name taking a look like an Adonis – bodily, crammed out and with an unequalled power to compete and get then it. That depth and spirit is contagious in a depot room and upcoming at the garden, Owusu-Boateng flies round, makes performs and virtually can’t backup himself from being bodily. Notre Dame has an edge however Michigan, USC, Florida and Ohio Circumstance rounds out his summit 5.

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LB RILEY PETTIJOHN

Riley Pettijohn

Riley Pettijohn

Even prior to he stepped at the garden, there was once five-star communicate round Pettijohn as a result of he merely seems like 1,000,000 greenbacks. The Negative. 1 within linebacker from McKinney, Texas has measurement, range and appears the a part of a week attainable first-rounder. That is coming off having superior movie the place he’s a thumper with velocity and playmaking skill everywhere the garden as smartly. It positive seems like USC and Ohio Circumstance have emerged over Texas and Texas A&M in his recruitment and after we meet in August he’ll for sure be within the five-star communicate.

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QB KEELON RUSSELL

Keelon Russell

Keelon Russell

Then perceptible him on the Elite 11 and upcoming on the Opponents 5-Big name along side alternative fat occasions this offseason, Russell has for sure made the case to be the fourth five-star quarterback within the 2025 elegance along side Julian Lewis, Bryce Underwood and Tavien St. Clair. If the comp is Jayden Daniels (and Daniels was once the second one general select within the NFL Draft) upcoming why are we ready on giving the Alabama dedicate from Duncanville, Texas his due? Russell throws a wonderful ball, he’s easy and he’s extra bodily evolved than Daniels on the similar level.

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DB HYLTON STUBBS

Hylton Stubbs

Hylton Stubbs

Stubbs has all of the bodily equipment and playmaking skill to turn out to be the Negative. 1 protection within the 2025 Rivals250 and he’s hungry – one thing this is instinctual and can’t be taught. The previous USC dedicate who has Miami and Florida as his favorites with a July 4 constancy coming would possibly have the most efficient range on the place nationally (no longer counting DJ Pickett) and even if a receiver catches the ball on him in one-on-one conditions, Stubbs makes it very tough. He shined on the Opponents 5-Big name amongst many alternative occasions this offseason.

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TE ELYISS WILLIAMS

In 3 of the latter 4 years and 6 of the latter 8, there was a decent finish taken within the first spherical of the NFL Draft. If that’s the case and historical past remains true upcoming the top-ranked tight finish within the 2025 elegance must almost certainly be a five-star and presently that difference is held via Williams, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound specimen from Kingsland (Ga.) Camden County who’s dedicated to Georgia. The problem here’s that Williams goes to have a battle on his fingers for that Negative. 1 spot as a result of untouched Kansas Circumstance dedicate Linkon Healing and untouched Oregon dedicate DaSaahn Brame are tremendous particular as smartly.

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Big Ten Spotlight: Rutgers Paces League With 20 June Commits


Alternative than the weeks eminent as much as Nationwide Signing Month in December, there’s no busier moment within the recruiting calendar now than the day of June.

The Bulky Ten had 160 constancy within the day. As of late, we have a look at which systems received June and which of them didn’t with the 2025 magnificence.

RUTGERS – 20

RELATED: Rutgers devote checklist

There may be completely incorrect query that the Scarlet Knights received June. They landed 20 constancy in 30 days, 3 of them being four-stars in OL Jaelyne Matthews, RB John Forster and LB DJ McClary (flipped from Penn Climate).

On height of the ones recruiting wins, the Scarlet Knights landed contracts from 8 recruits who’re only one notch clear of four-star situation.

Greg Schiano and his team of workers need to be overjoyed with the place their magnificence stands.

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MINNESOTA – 16

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16 of Minnesota’s 22 constancy got here within the day of June because the Blonde Gophers now have a top-25 magnificence. The June crew is led by means of top three-star DT Jayquan Stubbs however there have been incorrect four-star contracts all through June.

Nonetheless, Minnesota did an skillful task loading up around the board however particularly alongside the offensive form.

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MARYLAND – 13

Malik Washington

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The Terrapins had most effective 4 constancy heading into June however then including a baker’s bundle all through the day, Maryland now’s inching nearer to ultimate out its highschool magnificence. Of that complete haul, most effective Severn (Md.) Archbishop Spalding QB Malik Washington was once a four-star however there may well be sleepers alongside the best way, too, with two Florida three-stars OL Lamar Williams and DL Donta Simpson eminent the fee.

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WASHINGTON – 13

Vander Ploog

Vander Ploog

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It was once a fantastic June haul for the Huskies, who added a baker’s bundle potentialities within the day then a gradual begin to schoolteacher Jedd Fisch’s first recruiting magnificence. 4-star OL Champ Taulealea and four-star LB Jonathan Epperson are gigantic wins however the largest may finally end up being four-star tight finish Vander Ploog from Fullerton (Calif.) Troy. Ploog is a multi-sport superstar who may flex out at tight finish or keep in and oppose.

Issues were given even higher Monday when four-star LB Zaydrius Rainey-Sale recommitted to the Huskies and extra may well be coming.

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INDIANA – 11

Jaylen Bell

Jaylen Bell

RELATED: Indiana devote checklist

Within the day of June, first-year schoolteacher Curt Cignetti ended up bringing in five-star potentialities QB Julian Lewis and WR Winston Watkins Jr. It might be a significant awe if even one was once in point of fact occupied with the Hoosiers however each are wild playing cards in some way.

Nonetheless, it’s a credit score to Cignetti and his team of workers to assemble the ones in-roads and get the ones headlines although Lewis or Watkins head in other places.

DB Jaylen Bell, RB Sean Cuono and DE Triston Abram are top three-stars who may well be rapid individuals in Bloomington.

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MICHIGAN STATE – 9

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Michigan Climate entered the day of June with most effective 5 constancy however the Spartans had an important haul in June to pump that quantity as much as 14 in overall. There have been incorrect four-star contracts amongst that crew however the easiest three-star was once in-state DT Derrick Simmons, who dedicated on June 27. 3-star Detroit tight finish Jayden Savoury generally is a sleeper.

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OHIO STATE – 9

Faheem Delane

Faheem Delane

RELATED: Ohio Climate devote checklist

Via early April, Ohio Climate already had 4 five-stars within the recruiting magnificence and it couldn’t get a lot better for the Buckeyes. The day of June was once in point of fact cast in addition to Ohio Climate is conserving onto the Disagree. 1 recruiting magnificence within the group ratings.

Touchdown top four-star DB Faheem Delane was once the largest fish in June however WR Quincy Porter and DE Zion Grady amongst many others are serving to out the Disagree. 1 magnificence. The Buckeyes didn’t have probably the most commits final day however they’d the most efficient.

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PENN STATE – 9

Jabree Coleman

Jabree Coleman

RELATED: Penn Climate devote checklist

Penn Climate nonetheless has a top-five magnificence within the group ratings particularly then including 9 contracts in June, led by means of RB Jabree Coleman, a former Georgia devote, and four-star DBs Jahmir Joseph and Daryus Dixson.

Defensive finish additionally loaded up in a significant approach because the Nittany Lions landed 3 big-time potentialities at that place in Max Granville, Jayden Planks and Cortez Harris.

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WISCONSIN – 9

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Nearest touchdown 9 commits to place Wisconsin’s magnificence at 20 overall up to now, the Badgers to find themselves at Disagree. 10 within the group ratings.

WR Eugene Hilton Jr., OL Logan Powell and LB Mason Posa have been the four-star commits this day because the Badgers in point of fact loaded up. Top three-star DE Wilnerson Telemaque is loaded with doable however simply wishes to place all of it in combination.

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MICHIGAN – 8

Donovan Johnson

Donovan Johnson

RELATED: Michigan devote checklist

Michigan worn June to load up on its recruiting magnificence because the Wolverines entered the day with most effective 5 contracts and now has a baker’s bundle. Two four-star operating backs in Donovan Johnson and Jasper Parker plus two four-star defensive results in Jaylen Williams and Julius Holly top the best way.

This will likely be fascinating to look at in addition to six of the 8 commits got here from Florida, Georgia or Louisiana.

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OREGON – 7

Jordon Davison

Jordon Davison

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The Geese had component over lot in June and it must repay within the coming years because it was once a stupendous day for schoolteacher Dan Lanning and his team of workers. 5-star operating again Jordon Davison had some last-minute adjustments in his recruitment and Oregon ended up profitable out. 4-star cornerback Dorian Brew, as quitness as anyone within the magnificence, selected the Geese over Texas and others.

The ones aren’t the one gigantic ones, despite the fact that, as four-star TE DaSaahn Brame, four-star DL Josiah Sharma and others made a gigantic recruiting affect in June. 4-star OL Ziyare Addison is among the maximum flexible OL within the nation and he confirmed off on the Competitors 5-Big name.

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UCLA – 7

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Twelve of UCLA’s 14 overall constancy have come since April 10 because the unused UCLA training team of workers is respiring month into recruiting and it’s already paying off neatly. Former schoolteacher Chip Kelly had little-to-no passion in going then height goals till the top (when it was once too past due) however this team of workers is doing a superb task.

The one four-star in June was once protection Jadyn Hudson from Pittsburg, Calif., however OL Garrison Unoccupied generally is a superstar and three-star DE Epi Sitanlei has the entire doable on the planet.

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NORTHWESTERN – 6

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There are nonetheless incorrect four-stars in Northwestern’s recruiting magnificence however there are some proficient potentialities who have been added in June. 3-star TE Noah LaPorte and three-star OL Michael O’Connell, who has superb measurement, are two to look at.

3-star DE Jonah Hayes from Cincinnati (Ohio) Moeller may finally end up being the most efficient within the magnificence.

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ILLINOIS – 6

Cedric Wyche II

Cedric Wyche II

RELATED: Illinois devote checklist

Part of Illinois’ magnificence got here within the day of June and day there was once incorrect four-star on this abridge of potentialities, Illinois remains to be bringing in some proficient avid gamers.

Top three-star Cedric Wyche II and DT Isaiah White top the best way at Illinois.

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IOWA – 5

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Iowa schoolteacher Kirk Ferentz has been in fee since 1999 and he’s had most effective 4 dropping seasons (together with the primary two as he was once converting across the Hawkeyes) and none since 2012. So Ferentz goes to do issues at the farmland and in recruiting his approach.

As for June recruiting, the Hawkeyes added 5 potentialities to a complete magnificence of 12 at this time and day there have been incorrect four-stars, defensive tackles Lucal Allgeyer and Brad Fitzgibbon may well be the age of the Iowa defensive entrance.

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NEBRASKA – 5

Houston Kaahaaina-Torres

Houston Kaahaaina-Torres

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Nebraska didn’t load up with handfuls of constancy in June however the Huskers, who most effective landed 5 contracts, glance in point of fact excellent from a component viewpoint.

At the final age of the day, Houston Kaahaaina-Torres picked Nebraska over Arizona Climate, Michigan Climate and Utah. The Huskers flipped former Oregon Climate OL word of honour Halafihi Tupu.

3-star DE Malcolm Simpson, who has slightly slipped within the ratings, has a ton of doable and the lone four-star was once St. Louis (Mo.) Cardinal RItter’s Jamarion Parker, who had greater than 1,200 yards and 13 touchdowns final season.

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PURDUE – 4

Lebron Hill

Lebron Hill

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Even then a hectic June, the Boilermakers had most effective 4 constancy within the day they usually to find themselves with simply 9 overall constancy. That places Purdue at Disagree. 73 nationally within the group ratings as it’s the one program within the Bulky Ten with out double-digit constancy.

Flipping top three-star WR Lebron Hill from Louisville was once no doubt a significant win and may well be gigantic ill the street.

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USC – 3

Shamar Arnoux

Shamar Arnoux

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USC added 3 commits in June however misplaced 3 immense ones so all in all it was once an overly tricky and difficult day for the Trojans. Having five-star DT Justus Terry, four-star DE Isaiah Gibson and four-star DB Hylton Stubbs head in other places stings.

The Trojans added field despite the fact that in four-star WR Corey Simms, four-star DB Shamar Arnoux (who’s Julian Lewis’ teammate) and native four-star DE Hayden Lowe, who has a dozen of upside.

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Rivals Five-Star: How Big Ten Programs Were Impacted


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Opponents 5-Megastar is within the books and now it’s presen to proceed the research from the preeminent match of the offseason.

Listed here are the 5 systems maximum impacted via the development.

MICHIGAN

Avery Gach

Going into the development we knew that four-star offensive lineman Avery Gach used to be coming to Jacksonville with one thing to end up. The Michigan dedicate confirmed that he used to be some of the underrated linemen on the match later incomes Offensive Sequence MVP honors. The Michigan local slow in at 6-foot-3, 287 kilos and carried his weight really well.

4-star defensive finish Jaylen Williams flashed the equipment that create him a Rivals250 standout. He must are compatible proper in with the Wolverines’ protection.

Operating again Shekai Turbines-Knight, a Michigan goal, used to be probably the most manage performers on the place. Turbines-Knight moved really well at his dimension. He’d are compatible the Wolverines’ offense completely.

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OHIO STATE

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The Buckeyes had extra commits and main goals than any Heavy Ten program entering the Opponents 5-Megastar. It used to be some other show off match for five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair. As soon as once more he proved to be probably the most manage potentialities within the nation and gained the Quarterback MVP award. He’ll be into account for the Disagree. 1 spot within the 2025 Rivals250.

5-star offensive take on Carter Lowe held his personal on the match. He’ll proceed to turn why he’s a five-star as he will get his frame into sport condition.

Manage 2026 goal Jahkeem Stewart confirmed why defensive order educator Larry Johnson desires to educator him so badly. His mixture of velocity, energy and mentality would carry all of the Ohio Condition protection.

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OREGON

DaSaahn Brame

DaSaahn Brame

Dan Lanning has his program smartly located because it enters the Heavy Ten. The Geese have surged into the manage 10 of the Opponents.com Staff Recruiting Ratings later touchdown 4 constancy within the closing few days.

A type of constancy used to be four-star tight finish DaSaahn Brame. The Kansas local confirmed off his complete length of talents right through the Opponents 5-Megastar. He ran superb routes and used to be in a position to high-point the soccer really well. A part of this is because of an important 80-inch wingspan that provides him a abundance catch radius. Brame proved that he’s an elite ability who may well be due for a rankings bump.

Oregon commits four-star offensive lineman Ziyare Addison and four-star large receiver Dallas Wilson additionally inspired right through the development.

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PENN STATE

The Nittany Lions are a captivating program in this checklist. The Opponents 5-Megastar introduced a take a look at the space between what alternative manage systems are bringing in and what Penn Condition has signed in contemporary cycles. This system is hoping to whisk the after step with a couple of untouched coordinators however up to now the Nittany Lions have a excellent however now not superb 2025 elegance.

If Penn Condition goes to hold up with the elite systems within the league, it must be discussed extra with the kinds of potentialities that had been in Jacksonville. 4-star large receivers Taz Williams and Naeshaun 1st viscount montgomery of alamein carried out smartly and are at the team’s board however presen will inform if the sensation is mutual with the potentialities.

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USC

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The Trojans misplaced a verbal word from some of the flexible defensive potentialities within the nation right through Opponents 5-Megastar era. Jacksonville local Hylton Stubbs subsidized off his word which is a big gamble away. That’s the malicious information for USC atmosphere the development.

The excellent news is that five-star quarterback dedicate Julian Lewis used to be secure as at all times right through the development. His mechanics are easy and constant. It’s a miracle when he misses on a throw. At the moment, it looks as if the Trojans will cling directly to his loyalty. He has the glance of some other attainable Heisman winner for educator Lincoln Riley.

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Rivals Five-Star: Ten Matchups We Can’t Wait To See


The peak possibilities within the folk are descending on Jacksonville on Tuesday to get i’m ready for Wednesday’s exercise on the Opponents 5-Big name. We tug a better have a look at a few of the ones anticipated to compete in opposition to one-another forward of the marquee match of the summer season.

WR JAIME FFRENCH vs. DB CHUCK MCDONALD

Elite recruits, every ranked inside the peak 50 nationally, and every recognized for his or her polish. This might grow to be the matchup of the development when all is claimed and completed. Ffrench is the bulky and easy place of birth skill having a look to leap to five-star situation and McDonald is the long and affected person technician who is hard to resolve on the peak of the path.

Ffrench is fascinated with Tennessee, Texas, LSU and Miami generation McDonald is dedicated to Alabama.

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RB HARLEM BERRY vs. LB NATHANIEL OWUSU-BOATENG

The highest-ranked operating again anticipation taking at the top-ranked out of doors linebacker is a herbal matchup to be fascinated with in this kind of environment. Generally, there wouldn’t be many to indicate to order up in opposition to the rapid and shifty Berry, however the NFL legacy in Owusu-Boateng is among the maximum fluid movers at the second one point nationally. This is usually a dynamic matchup of elites we wish to see up to we most likely can at this point and past.

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DL JAKHEEM STEWART vs. OL IMMANUEL IHEANACHO

A couple of five-stars within the trenches recognized for his or her massive dimension and herbal energy, those are two of the easiest within the 2026 elegance. Stewart has the threshold in enjoy thru this level in their building, however the sheer dimension and energy of the 6-foot-8, 340-pounder may assemble this one of the crucial extra memorable one-on-one battles within the cycle. It would additionally i’m ready precedent for those two assembly up once more on the prep point and indubitably past.

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OL KEENYI PEPE vs. DL JAKE KREUL

Pepe is a majestic five-star blocker out of IMG Academy who comes into the development recognized for his space and footwork as a pass-protector, particularly. Kruel is referred to as a pass-rush specialist who can bend and win with an array of strikes off of the threshold at about 6-foot-3, 225 kilos. It’s energy as opposed to energy at two top class positions, with two of the most efficient within the environment of Florida for the 2026 cycle. Every has added really extensive scholarship do business in to a countrywide deal listing this while, too.

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TE DASAAHN BRAME vs. DB HYLTON STUBBS

Certainly one of a number of blue-chip tight finish possibilities slated to take part, Brame has reputable wheels for his robust body (6-foot-6, 225 kilos) so the considered him fighting in opposition to possibly essentially the most rangy protection amongst the ones i’m ready to take part in Stubbs is an interesting one. The USC loyalty is 6-foot-1 with superb space and ball talents, and we’ve not hidden him disappointed taller avid gamers in individual this spring together with his run to the Defensive Again MVP award on the Opponents Camp Layout restrain in Miami.

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RB JORDON DAVISON vs. LB RILEY PETTIJOHN

Jordon Davison

A five-star operating again in opposition to the Refuse. 1 within linebacker within the elegance? Signal us up for this one, because the California local will tug at the Texas standout in a possible combat of 2 of the peak uncommitted possibilities within the elegance of 2025. Davidson has excelled in those settings and Pettijohn is constructed like an extended, leaner trendy linebacker, so one thing has to provide when those blue-chippers tangle in blockading drills or passing one-on-ones.

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WR TRAVIS SMITH JR. vs. DB SHAMAR ARNOUX

The Peach Situation is easily represented in Jacksonville and those two blue-chippers aren’t simplest two of the most efficient, they’re two of the largest and maximum bodily at their positions and so they’re two quickly i’m ready to come back off the board as smartly. Smith is an entire wideout who can win with physicality and Arnoux desires to disrupt cross catchers together with his space up to any cornerback anticipated available. This is usually a matchup of generation SEC teammates or combatants ill the order, too.

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OL CARTER LOWE vs. DL ZION GRADY

Zion Grady

Zion Grady

Pristine off of an Ohio Situation loyalty upcoming spending the weekend in Columbus, Grady will glance to assemble a observation and most likely do a negligible recruiting generation operating at the edge. He gained’t need to with Lowe, the in-state five-star blocker who’s already on board with the Buckeyes. Naturally, this would be the first presen the duo faces off, one thing Ryan Era and corporate is also optic for the after a number of years at apply. Lowe is more moderen to the five-star ranks and Grady has a couple of pass-rushers ranked forward of him, so every has enough quantity to end up.

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RB ANTHONY ROGERS vs. DB ERIC WINTERS

Eric Winters

Eric Winters

Would possibly as smartly get a school competition matchup on this combine, so why now not the Iron Bowl? Rogers has been dedicated to Alabama since utmost summer season and is understood for having the ability to paintings smartly in field because the folk’s Refuse. 1-ranked all function again. Winters is a up to date Auburn loyalty who is understood for his versatility at the second one and 1/3 point, particularly in protection, the place he wowed to the music of a number of interceptions on the Opponents Camp Layout in Atlanta.

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WR NAESHAUN MONTGOMERY vs. DB DALLAS GOLDEN

Sunshine Situation velocity in all places the ground on this one. Sir Bernard Law is a cunning route-runner who can assemble the contested catch, however he’s additionally recognized for his third-level skill and simply clocked back-to-back 4.4 40-yard sprint instances on the LSU camp previous this moment. Yellowish is a two-way superstar who flashes reputable wheels on tape, however few have not hidden him paintings in an offseason environment like this. Every rise a matching top and keep a matching manufacture so staring at every observe ill a deep ball gained’t be uninteresting.

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Rivals Five-Star: Big Ten Programs Paying Close Attention


The Rivals Five-Star, the marquee football event of the offseason, is just days away. We kick off a conference-by-conference look at which programs should be paying the closest attention to the results from Jacksonville next week.

RELATED: Big Ten recruiting rankings

1. Ohio State

There isn’t a team that should be watching Rivals Five-Star closer than Ohio State. The program’s five-star quarterback, Tavien St. Clair, will be one of the headliners at the event. He’ll enter the competition fresh off a performance at Elite 11 that has him vying for the No. 1 player in the country spot.

One of his future offensive linemen is also going to be in Jacksonville since five-star Carter Lowe is attending.

There are a lot of high-profile Buckeye targets that will also be in attendance. That includes five-star running back Jordon Davison and five-star 2026 defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart. Four-star defenders Justin Hill and Chris Ewald are also competing in Jacksonville.

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2. USC

Coach Lincoln Riley and his staff should be paying close attention to what happens in Jacksonville. The program holds a commitment from Julian Lewis, who is the No. 1 player in the 2025 cycle. Despite constant speculation it feels more likely that he’s going to stick with his pledge to the Trojans.

The program also has one of the most versatile defenders in the nation committed with Hylton Stubbs.

USC is under consideration for four-star linebacker Christian Jones. The Trojans offer the Nebraska native a totally different vibe that the hometown Huskers or Texas A&M. The No. 1 player in the 2026 class, Jahkeem Stewart is also seriously considering the Trojans. He’s got a close relationship with Lewis’ camp so that’s something to watch.

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3. Oregon

Oregon has become a major threat under coach Dan Lanning to pull recruits from anywhere. Oregon commits four-star offensive lineman Ziyare Addison and four-star wide receiver Dallas Wilson will be at the event. Both are from Florida and show Oregon’s reach on the recruiting trail. Quarterback commit Akili Smith Jr. is one of the more intriguing players that will be in attendance too.

Two of the tight ends who will be at Rivals Five-Star are heavily considering Oregon. Kansas four-star tight end Linkon Cure has already taken his official visit to Oregon. Da’Saahn Brame is taking an official to Eugene this weekend. Big-time linebacker Keylan Moses is also taking his official visit this weekend and will then be in Jacksonville.

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4. Michigan

The Wolverines are a program that should have an interest in the Rivals Five-Star, as the biggest thing for coach Sherrone Moore’s program is that he’ll get to see his commits in the trenches battle against some elite competition that we don’t normally get to see.

Four-star offensive lineman Avery Gach will show up with something to prove. He’s got the potential to be a riser coming out of the event with a good showing. Michigan dipped into Illinois to land four-star defensive end Jaylen Williams and seeing him against some of the country’s best offensive linemen will be great.

A pair of skill position targets will be competing, too. Four-star running back Shekai Mills-Knight and wide receiver Taz Williams will both be players to watch. The Wolverines hope to get them in the fold.

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5. Penn State

James Franklin’s program will certainly keep an eye on Rivals Five-Star. There are a number of four-stars that the program is recruiting hard who will be in attendance. Wide receivers Naeshaun Montgomery and Taz Williams are high on the board for the Nittany Lions. Penn State is also still in the hunt with four-star wideout Corey Simms as a darkhorse in that race.

Cornerback commit Jahmir Joseph has an opportunity to improve his ranking with a strong showing against a very talented group of wide receivers.

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