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Michigan Wolverines are hosting a highly anticipated recruiting weekend with top prospects including five-star RB Savion Hiter and several other highly ranked players across positions, aiming to strengthen their 2026 recruiting class amid competition from other top schools.
Ohio State is hosting 10 official visitors this weekend, including top 2025 prospects like five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore and in-state stars Justin Hill and Bo Jackson. The Buckeyes aim to secure commitments from these recruits during a crucial four-week recruiting stretch. Key visitors include four-star wide receivers Vernell Brown III and Daylan McCutcheon, four-star linebacker Riley Pettijohn, and three-star offensive linemen Henry Fenuku and Kaden Strayhorn. Additionally, 2026 prospects Brodie McWhorter and Zion Elee are scheduled to visit OSU in June.
Georgia football is hosting 17 top prospects this weekend, marking a crucial period in their 2025 recruiting efforts. The Bulldogs aim to make a strong impression on high-ranking recruits like 5-star linebacker Zayden Walker and 4-star wide receiver Travis Smith, among others. This weekend's visits are vital as Georgia competes with other top programs like Clemson and Ohio State. With seven current commits visiting, Georgia hopes to bolster its already strong recruiting class, currently ranked No. 6 for 2025.
Highly touted wide receiver Ryan Williams has announced that he will graduate early and reclassify to the class of 2024, joining the Alabama football team. Williams, a 5-star recruit, had an impressive high school career and is known for his speed and versatility. In other recruiting news, Alabama hosted official visits for several prospects, including Favour Edwin, a promising offensive tackle, and Steve Mboumoua, a defensive end from Canada. The team is also looking to add a running back to their class and has upcoming visits scheduled with Jadan Baugh and Kewan Lacey. Additionally, Alabama commit Jaylen Mbakwe excelled in the state championship game, and head coach Nick Saban is making in-home visits to several recruits. There are rumors surrounding Auburn commit Perry Thompson potentially visiting Alabama, but it appears that the Crimson Tide coaching staff has moved on from him.
Nebraska football has made it to the top three schools for Jacory Barney, a four-star wide receiver from Miami Palmetto. The Huskers are on a hot streak of receiver recruiting, with two more prospects visiting last weekend. If Nebraska lands two of the three targets, they will have four committed receivers in the 2024 class. The team is also pursuing tight ends Keelan Smith and Carter Nelson.
The Florida Gators football team has skyrocketed in the national recruiting rankings after six prospects committed to the program during a three-day span. The Gators' class jumped more than 15 spots to No. 5 in the 247Sports' national recruiting rankings, thanks to a big official visit weekend that saw four-star tight end Amir Jackson and top-100 defensive lineman Amaris Williams pledge to the program. The Gators now have 15 prospects in their 2024 class with an average recruit ranking of 92.39.
BadgerBlitz.com ranks the 18 uncommitted official visitors who have visited Wisconsin in June for recruiting. Four-star prospect I'Marion Stewart is predicted to commit to Michigan, while cornerback Xavier Lucas is likely to choose Iowa. Offensive tackle Ronan O'Connell is ranked at No. 16.
Wisconsin football is hosting several uncommitted prospects this week for official visits, including OL Emerson Mandell, S Koy Beasley, RB Dilin Jones, DL Joe Barna, and RB Da'Jaun Riggs. The Badgers have already secured commitments from several top prospects, including offensive linemen and defensive backs, but are still looking to add talent at key positions of need. Wisconsin is in strong position for several uncommitted targets, but landing Beasley would be a major accomplishment for the Badgers' staff.
The Wisconsin Badgers are set to host several top recruits on official visits this weekend, including four-star offensive lineman Emerson Mandell, four-star safety Koy Beasley, four-star running back Dilin Jones, and three-star defensive lineman Joe Barna. The Badgers have already landed six recruits in June and are looking to add more depth to their roster in the 2024 class.
The Georgia Bulldogs are set to host their biggest recruiting weekend of the year so far with their annual "Scavenger Hunt" tradition, welcoming several 5-star players and prospects ranked No. 1 at their position nationally. This marks the start of "Closing Season" for the Bulldogs, as they aim to secure commitments from rising senior prospects before the early signing period in December. The team currently holds the nation's No. 2 class for 2024 and is focused on building a strong offensive class to complement their recent success in defensive recruiting under head coach Kirby Smart.
The NCAA Division I Council has approved a major change to football recruiting, allowing student-athletes to make official visits to an unlimited number of schools during the process, instead of the previous limit of five. Visits may last no longer than two nights, and schools can cover travel costs, transportation meals, and "reasonable" entertainment for prospects and up to two family members. The new rules take effect on July 1, 2021, and will be in place for the 2023-24 signing class.
The NCAA Division I council has announced new rules for official and unofficial visits, allowing prospects to take unlimited official visits but limiting them to one official visit per school. College programs still have a limit of 56 total official visits per year. This change will likely encourage more visits to be taken, resulting in more drama on the recruiting trail. The power shift has been moving toward student athletes in college athletics, and this rule change provides greater opportunities for prospects going through the recruitment process.