All articles tagged with #football recruiting
Originally Published 9 days ago — by WRAL
The college football transfer portal opens on January 2, allowing players to officially transfer to new schools within a single window that runs until January 16, aiming to bring more stability to team rosters amid rising player salaries and high-profile transfers, especially at quarterback positions.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by DawgNation
Jared Curtis, a top-ranked 2026 quarterback, is in a highly uncertain recruiting situation with conflicting reports about his college choice, and his decision is expected to be announced soon, possibly leading to a final act in his recruitment process.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Eleven Warriors
Five-star safety Bralan Womack committed to Auburn over Ohio State, Florida, and Texas A&M, influenced by family ties and guaranteed playing time, marking a setback for Ohio State's 2026 recruiting class.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Salt Lake Tribune
BYU's strict Honor Code, which has historically shaped its identity and recruiting, is being reinforced despite recent high-profile violations and the university's move to the Big 12, emphasizing its importance as a competitive advantage and core value, even as it influences player recruitment and team dynamics.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by On3.com
Devin Fitzgerald, son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, commits to Notre Dame football, joining a strong 2026 recruiting class and emphasizing relationships and team goals in his decision.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Rivals.com
Colorado has successfully flipped three-star 2026 cornerback Maurice Williams Jr. from Liberty after an official visit, making him the fourth commitment in Colorado's 2026 recruiting class under Deion Sanders.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by On3.com
On3’s No. 5 quarterback Bowe Bentley from Celina, Texas, committed to Oklahoma, citing a strong feeling and connection with the program, and sees himself as part of the team's rising trajectory. Bentley, a four-star recruit and top-ranked quarterback, chose Oklahoma over other top programs after visiting Norman and being influenced by recent success and NFL alumni. He is expected to make a significant impact as a dual-threat quarterback with impressive stats and a standout performance at the Elite 11 Finals.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Eleven Warriors
Four-star linebacker Cincere Johnson from Cleveland committed to Ohio State, joining their 2026 recruiting class, and continuing the Glenville pipeline. Johnson, a versatile player with a strong frame and pass-rushing skills, was influenced by Ohio State's brotherhood and coaching staff, and is expected to make an impact in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by AL.com
Alabama has secured a commitment from 5-star offensive lineman Ty Haywood from Ryan High School in Denton, Texas, marking the Crimson Tide's 22nd verbal commitment for 2025 and fifth composite 5-star prospect in head coach Kalen DeBoer's first full recruiting class. Haywood, rated the No. 11 overall player and No. 2 offensive tackle by 247 Sports, chose Alabama over offers from LSU, Miami, and Michigan.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Eleven Warriors
Columbus cornerback Dawayne Galloway showcased his skills at Ohio State's high school football camp, running a 4.35-second 40-yard dash and excelling in one-on-one drills. Despite his impressive performance, Galloway, the highest-ranked Ohioan in the 2025 class without an Ohio State offer, left without one. Ohio State's coaching staff, including Tim Walton, showed interest, but the Buckeyes' existing commitments and recruiting priorities may delay an offer. Galloway, who plans to commit on July 5, has received over two dozen offers and will visit several schools in the coming weeks. An Ohio State offer could significantly impact his recruitment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WholeHogSports
The University of Arkansas football team is hoping to secure commitments from 4-star prospects Braylen Russell and Selman Bridges, which could significantly boost their recruiting class. Russell, a highly-rated running back, will choose between Arkansas, Tennessee, and South Carolina, while Bridges, a talented cornerback, has narrowed his options down to nine schools. If the Razorbacks land both players, it could be one of their best recruiting classes in years.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Buckeyes Wire
Ohio State football is making waves in recruiting as they secured a commitment from 5-star defensive tackle Justin Scott and are now in the lead to land 5-star edge rusher Dylan Stewart. Three experts from 247 sports site have crystal balled Stewart to the Buckeyes. While nothing is finalized, Ohio State is in a strong position to add another highly touted defensive lineman to their 2024 class.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Rivals.com
Rivals.com's Cole Patterson reports on the second day of the Texas 7-on-7 state tournament, highlighting top football recruits such as four-star cornerback Selman Bridges, five-star wide receiver Micah Hudson, and Florida commits DJ Lagway and Xavier Filsaime. USC also made its presence felt with top targets Dre'lon Miller and Tyanthony Smith. Rising freshmen Ethan Feaster and Adrian Wilson also impressed, while Keonde Henry decommitted from Boston College and Purdue is making a push for him.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Stormin' in Norman
Oklahoma Sooners fans received criticism for their negative reaction to defensive tackle Xadavien Sims' commitment to the University of Oregon. The author of the article called out the "keyboard warriors" who attacked Sims on social media and urged Sooner Nation to be better. Despite the disappointment of losing a top in-state talent, the author reminded fans to stay classy and not burn bridges with recruits.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler, son of legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler, resigned from his position as assistant director of football recruiting after it was discovered that his Twitter account had liked racist social media content. The objectionable tweets were compiled over a period of years and included posts suggesting slavery and Jim Crow were positive for black individuals and families. Despite allegedly going through background checks before landing the job with Michigan, Shimy's liked tweets seemed to fly under the radar during the process.