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From big-time commits to amazing eighth graders, the top 25 recruits regardless of class
Who are the best prospects in any class? We break down the players and what they'll bring to the college game.
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Football Recruiting
Which schools are off to a fast start for 2026? Top 10 college football recruiting classes
What teams are off and running in junior-class recruiting? We break down the top 10.
Top Headlines
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NCAAF
College football recruiting 2026 class: What to know about the ESPN Junior 300
Looking ahead to the top junior recruits, these are the risers and top names to know.
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NCAAF
2025 college football recruiting rankings update: New No. 1 and top QB
Following spring and summer camps, we can reevaluate the top 2025 football prospects. Here's how the class stacks up.
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NCAAF
Ranking college football's 40 best 2025 recruiting classes: LSU, Alabama gain ground
We stacked the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country. Here are the schools putting together top groups.
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NCAAF
Meet the five-stars, top QBs and best player at each position in the 2026 ESPN Junior 300
As we look ahead to the top junior recruits in 2026, these are the players you need to know.
Top Headlines
- Auburn's recruiting run continues with DB Fegans
- Auburn flips Smith, No. 38 recruit, from Bama
- ESPN Junior 300 Griffin commits to Riley, USC
- UF lands its top '25 recruit in 4-star WR Brown
- Miami lands another touted commit in CB Antoine
- Weekend warriors: Tide add 2nd 4-star in 2 days
- Bama lands top commit in 4-star WR Cunningham
2025's top recruits
Courtesy Lewis Family 2025 ESPN 300: See the full rankings
We rank the top 300 college football recruits in the Class of 2025, including a QB the top.
Recruiting Class Rankings
Stephen Lew/USA TODAY Sports 2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 25 schools
We stacked the top 2025 recruiting classes in the country. Here are the schools putting together top groups.
NFL No. 1 picks as CFB recruits (ESPN+)
Doug Benc/Getty Images 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?