The flurry of June commitments paired with updated ESPN 300 player rankings has shaken up the college football recruiting class rankings as the calendar turns to July. Georgia continues to lead the pack with a nation-leading 15 ESPN 300 commits, and even though there was a change at the top of the player rankings with cornerback Ellis Robinson IV unseating quarterback Dylan Raiola for the No. 1 spot, it didn't impact the Bulldogs' class at all, as they hold commitments from both five-stars.
The race behind Georgia is becoming increasingly intense with longtime rival Florida moving up to No. 2. The Gators' class is also led by a pair of five-stars in defensive end Jamonta Waller and QB D.J. Lagway, and they also recently added ESPN 300 wide receiver Jerrae Hawkins, who's diminutive but quick and can create after the catch.
Holding on to that No. 2 ranking will be tough, as several programs, including Big Ten representatives Michigan, Ohio State and new top-five entry Penn State, are all contending as well. The Buckeyes and Wolverines are right on the Gators' heels as each has made key additions. Ohio State added commitments from CB Bryce West and DT Justin Scott, who each rank among the top five at their respective positions. While Michigan dipped a bit in the ranking, it still remains a strong contender. The Wolverines' class added a pair of ESPN 300 commits in the player update: quick and disruptive edge defender Jaden Smith and OL Blake Frazier.
Penn State was a big mover after changes in the ESPN 300 rankings helped boost their class. QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, a passer with a quick release, was a big riser after a strong performance at the Elite 11 finals, and converted QB Luke Reynolds moved into the 300 as a tight end with good physical tools and upside to develop into a highly productive target in its passing attack.
The recruiting battle out West intensified as USC continued its ascent and pushed past Oregon. The Trojans not only saw committed linebacker Elijah Newby move into the ESPN 300, they also added several other commits, including top in-state WRs Xavier Jordan and Ryan Pellum, which further deepens an already talented young receiving corps.
Nebraska and Purdue are programs with new head coaches working on their first full classes, and those three fan bases should be happy with the early returns, as all three have steered their respective classes into the top 25. Matt Rhule is doing well keeping top in-state talent in Nebraska, including versatile TE Carter Nelson. Ryan Walters and his staff helped Purdue improve with a busy June on the recruiting trail, landing one of the nation's top safety prospects in the speedy Koy Beasley.
A year ago at this time, Texas had the recruiting world buzzing with the commitment of five-star QB Arch Manning. Success has come a little slower in the 2024 class, but the Longhorns have picked up steam this summer and now have broken into the top 25. Among multiple additions are explosive and versatile No. 1 RB Jerrick Gibson and top-10 CB Jordon Johnson-Rubell.
1. Georgia Bulldogs
ESPN 300 commits: 15 | Previous ranking (June 22): 1
SEC rank: 1 of 14
Top offensive commit: QB Dylan Raiola (No. 2)
Top defensive commit: CB Ellis Robinson IV (No. 1)
With back-to-back national titles under their belt, the Bulldogs are not only back in the mix near the top of the rankings for 2024, they also are clearly setting the pace. Their class is led by the Nos. 1 and 2 overall ranked players. Five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola is a passer with a strong arm, good poise and comes from a family with strong football ties and has a skill set that could allow him to contribute immediately. The Bulldogs also are continuing to reload with defensive talent. While most teams were looking to finish their 2023 classes strong this past signing day, Georgia strengthened its 2024 class, landing five-star cornerback Ellis Robinson IV out of IMG Academy (Florida). The top prospect possesses desired length with an outstanding blend of speed and quickness, and he has the tools to be one of its next elite defenders. On the heels of signing No. 3 safety Joenel Aguero in the 2023 cycle, Georgia already has two of the nation's top safeties on board in Jaylen Heyward and Peyton Woodyard, another nice pull out of California. The Bulldogs wasted little time continuing to address the wide receiver position, adding one of the top in-state prospects in Ny Carr, a target with big-play speed and upside. NiTareon Tuggle, whose nickname is "Nitro," is another potential offensive playmaker, as he is an agile route runner who put forth an MVP performance at the Under Armour Ohio camp this spring.
2. Florida Gators
ESPN 300 commits: 9 | Previous ranking: 4
SEC rank: 2 of 14
Top offensive commit: QB D.J. Lagway (No. 18)
Top defensive commit: DE Jamonta Waller (No. 17)
The Gators lost one of the top QBs late in the 2023 cycle but have scored big for 2024, landing five-star D.J. Lagway out of Texas. A tough, competitive player who can run well and create, he also has a smooth, compact release as a passer. Defensively, the Gators have made some potentially impact additions. Five-star Jamonta Waller has a bit of a tweener build at 6-2, 230 pounds, but he is a disruptive force off the edge with a good blend of quickness, agility, body control and effort. ESPN 300 LB Myles Graham, who has an explosive closing burst, joins him, and the Gators also added one of top ILB prospects in Aaron Chiles, who has good football instincts and can be a reliable tackler. DL Amaris Williams could end up being a steal, as his stock has risen during the offseason and he was a top performer at the Elite Underclassmen camp, where he posted strong testing numbers, including a 4.78 40-yard dash at 260 pounds.
3. Ohio State Buckeyes
ESPN 300 commits: 11 | Previous ranking: 3
Big Ten rank: 1 of 14
Top offensive commit: WR Jeremiah Smith (No. 9)
Top defensive commit: CB Bryce West (No. 29)
Ohio State has been producing elite WR talent and looks to keep that position a strength with a pair of top-10 receivers in the class. Jeremiah Smith is a rangy target who can hit top speed quickly and make defenders miss. Mylan Graham might be a little quicker than fast but is fluid and can be elusive. It may have lost a verbal from five-star QB Dylan Raiola in December, but Ohio State adjusted well, landing lefty Air Noland, who has a quick release, good arm strength and mobility, showing off all those qualities in an MVP performance at a loaded UA Atlanta camp this offseason. To help those big-play performers excel, the Buckeyes have also added several talented OL commitments, including ESPN 300 OT Ian Moore. For the sixth cycle in a row, the Buckeyes have landed the top player in their state, this time securing ESPN 300 CB Bryce West.
4. Michigan Wolverines
ESPN 300 commits: 11 | Previous ranking: 2
Big Ten rank: 2 of 14
Top offensive commit: TE Brady Prieskorn (No. 83)
Top defensive commit: LB Jaden Smith (No. 102)
Michigan is battling for one of the top classes in the country. Jadyn Davis was a big pickup at quarterback, as he is an accurate passer with a smooth release who has been highly productive, throwing for more than 3,400 yards with 43 TDs as a junior while completing 73% of his passes. Possessing a big catch radius as well as good hands and speed, Brady Prieskorn can be a highly productive playmaker in their passing attack. RB Jordan Marshall was a nice pull out of Ohio, as he is a runner with a wonderful blend of speed, quickness and balance, exemplified by his excellent testing numbers -- a laser-timed 4.53-second 40-yard dash and 7.04-second L-drill result -- at the Ohio UA camp. Closer to home, Jacob Oden is a defender who will go downhill and close well in run support. Mason Curtis can be a well-rounded linebacker who is tough enough to play the run and flexible and agile enough to be effective in coverage. Edge defender Jaden Smith needs to fill out his frame but is quick and fluid and can disrupt and make plays. On the defensive line, Jerod Smith brings a competitive demeanor with a versatile skill set with his blend of quickness and power.
5. Penn State Nittany Lions
ESPN 300 commits: 10 | Previous ranking: 8
Big Ten rank: 3 of 14
Top offensive commit: ATH Quinton Martin (No. 46)
Top defensive commit: CB Jon Mitchell (No. 133)
Penn State looks poised to once again be in the mix near the top of the Big Ten rankings, building a strong 2024 class lead by in-state talent. The top prospect in Pennsylvania, Quinton Martin, could project to several positions but is a productive RB who ran for over 1,200 yards and 22 TDs, averaging nearly 9.0 yards per carry as a junior. He can give the Nittany Lions a big back who can be sudden and elusive. An offensive commit to keep an eye on is Luke Reynolds, a former QB transitioning to TE who brings high upside at the position with a nice frame and excellent blend of speed, agility and explosiveness. Top in-state OL Cooper Cousins is a versatile and aggressive blocker. They landed commitments from several DBs, namely Jon Mitchell, who created a buzz with his impressive testing numbers at the Miami Elite UC camp this offseason, running a laser-timed 4.56 40 and a 7.11 L-drill.
6. USC Trojans
ESPN 300 commits: 10 | Previous ranking: 11
Pac-12 rank: 1 of 12
Top offensive commit: WR Xavier Jordan (No. 92)
Top defensive commit: CB Dakoda Fields (No. 75)
The Trojans signed a top-10 class loaded with offensive firepower for the 2023 cycle and are contending again for another highly ranked finish, but this time with a little more of a defensive emphasis. Dakoda Fields, a defender with a good blend of size and speed, and Marcelles Williams give them a pair of ESPN 300 cornerbacks. Kameryn Fountain is an edge defender with excellent length and a high ceiling for development, while LB Elijah Newby is an aggressive defender with excellent range. Defense leads the way, though USC is still adding more playmakers on offense, including two of the state's top wide receivers in Xavier Jordan and Ryan Pellum. Working to further bolster the trenches, the Trojans added one of the nation's top interior offensive linemen in Jason Zandamela, who projects to be a center.
7. Oregon Ducks
ESPN 300 commits: 10 | Previous ranking: 5
Pac-12 rank: 2 of 12
Top offensive commit: QB Michael Van Buren (No. 23)
Top defensive commit: CB Aaron Flowers (No. 121)
On the heels of the Pac-12's top class in 2023, the Ducks are proving they will be tough to dethrone. They added one of the nation's top QBs in Michael Van Buren, a poised, confident, accurate and mobile passer. They continue to add talent to the receiver position with a pair of ESPN 300 prospects in Jordan Anderson and Dillon Gresham. Anderson can adjust to the ball well and be elusive, while Gresham is a versatile player with a nice blend of speed and quickness. The Ducks are also adding top talent to their secondary with Aaron Flowers, a cornerback with elite quickness and good instincts, and Ify Obidegwu, a big corner with elite length. Up front, Jaxson Jones is an edge player with good initial burst and body control; he brings a nice ceiling for development.
8. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
ESPN 300 commits: 8 | Previous ranking: 6
Independent rank: 1
Top offensive commit: QB C.J. Carr (No. 35)
Top defensive commit: DE Loghan Thomas (No. 231)
Notre Dame is competing for a fourth straight top-10 class. Marcus Freeman and staff had a statement win early on in landing QB C.J. Carr, the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr. He fits in nicely with the offense -- he has a strong arm, nice touch on his deep balls and makes quick decisions. The Irish are building around Carr, and soon after he came aboard, they added an excellent receiving target in Cam Williams, who can be a vertical threat. They are protecting their incoming skill players with strong O-line additions in four-stars Peter Jones, an aggressive blocker who moves well, and Styles Prescod, a lengthy prospect with nice upside. Offensive talent is the foundation of this class, but Bryce Young, Cole Mullins and Loghan Thomas, a player with a nice frame to develop and good quickness, are all quality front-seven additions.
9. Clemson Tigers
ESPN 300 commits: 9 | Previous ranking: 9
ACC rank: 1 of 14
Top offensive commit: WR Bryant Wesco (No. 22)
Top defensive commit: LB Sammy Brown (No. 10)
The Tigers have built a strong foundation for their 2024 class with several ESPN 300 commitments, including one of the top TE prospects in Christian Bentancur, who can be a well-rounded playmaker with his size (6-5, 240), aggressiveness as a blocker and hands and body control as a receiver. Bryant Wesco is a sharp route runner from Texas who can create separation and get open with his quickness. Landing Sammy Brown out of Georgia was a monster pickup. A well-rounded five-star athlete who excels in wrestling and track, Brown can be a sideline-to-sideline playmaking presence. Noah Dixon is a safety with good ball skills who can also support the run well with his tackling abilities. Tavoy Feagin out of Florida is another nice four-star addition to the secondary, as he is a corner with excellent quickness who is also not afraid to mix it up and be physical.
10. LSU Tigers
ESPN 300 commits: 9 | Previous ranking: 7
SEC rank: 3 of 14
Top offensive commit: TE Trey'Dez Green (No. 99)
Top defensive commit: S Dashawn McBryde (No. 124)
Coach Brian Kelly's first full class at the helm was among the best in the country. He has the Tigers recruiting at a high level again for 2024, securing his QB last fall in Colin Hurley, a passer with a strong arm who can create on the move and make off-platform throws. Several key pickups are from the important in-state recruiting pool. TE Trey'Dez Green is a big receiving target with elite length, fluidity and a frame to further develop as a red zone threat. Dashawn McBryde has the tools to be one of the Tigers' next impact defensive backs, as he can be a versatile defender. He has the speed and agility to be a factor in coverage and can also support the run with an aggressive downhill style. LB Kolaj Cobbins and safety Joel Rogers are also among the top five prospects in Louisiana.
11. Stanford Cardinal
ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 10
Pac-12 rank: 3 of 12
Top offensive commit: QB Elijah Brown (No. 245)
Top defensive commit: DE Dylan Stephenson (No. 200)
Entering June with just a handful of commitments, Stanford surged ahead and added over 20 new prospects to its class, including several in the ESPN 300. QB Elijah Brown comes out of in-state powerhouse program Mater Dei and has thrown for over 5,000 yards and 60 TDs over the past two seasons. Always a national recruiting presence, the Cardinal pulled out of Mississippi Chris Davis Jr., a fluid runner who accelerates well and can be a versatile offensive weapon for the Cardinal. Chase Farrell, a longtime commit compared to many in the class (March), brings big-play game speed, notching a 21.4 mph Max Speed measurable. Defensively, Dylan Stephenson is a defender with good initial quickness and a nice frame to develop.
12. South Carolina Gamecocks
ESPN 300 commits: 7 | Previous ranking: 12
SEC rank: 4 of 14
Top offensive commit: OT Kam Pringle (No. 36)
Top defensive commit: OLB Wendell Gregory (No. 100)
Shane Beamer went to the transfer portal to get his current QB (Spencer Rattler) and got his 2023 QB recruit (LaNorris Sellers) on the last day of the early signing period. For 2024, he landed his quarterback early on in Dante Reno. The son of Yale head coach Tony Reno, Dante can be accurate on the move and has good arm strength and feel for the position. The Gamecocks landed the top three in-state prospects, led by OT Kam Pringle (6-7, 337 pounds), who has good power and balance. Mazeo Bennett is another strong in-state keep. The WR was impressive during an offseason evaluation and brings good speed, ball skills and a willingness to compete. On defense, Wendell Gregory can be a versatile prospect to develop with his length, fluidness and range.
13. Alabama Crimson Tide
ESPN 300 commits: 8 | Previous ranking: 14
SEC rank: 5 of 14
Top offensive commit: QB Julian Sayin (No. 3)
Top defensive commit: CB Jaylen Mbakwe (No. 4)
Having signed their eighth No. 1 class under Nick Saban, it should come as no surprise to see the Crimson Tide assembling a top class for the 2024 cycle. After just signing the No. 2 CB in the 2023 class in Desmond Ricks, they already have another five-star CB in Jaylen Mbakwe. The top in-state player, he is a confident coverage corner with fluid hips and excellent speed. On the heels of signing two QBs in the 2023 class, the Tide added another top signal-caller in five-star Julian Sayin, a passer out of California with a live arm who makes good decisions and moves well to create second opportunities. Perry Thompson, who went to the same high school as Alabama great Julio Jones, is another big, talented target with good speed who can also be an aggressive runner after the catch. In-state DL Isaiah Faga flipped from Utah to Alabama, giving the Tide a defender in the trenches with good power and strong hands.
14. Tennessee Volunteers
ESPN 300 commits: 7 | Previous ranking: 13
SEC rank: 6 of 14
Top offensive commit: ATH Jonathan Echols (No. 54)
Top defensive commit: CB Kaleb Beasley (No. 166)
Tennessee scored a big, early win at the QB position last cycle in Nicholaus Iamaleava, and the Vols secured a commitment from another top signal-caller early in Jake Merklinger. A passer with good accuracy and touch, as a junior he completed 67% of his passes with 32 TDs and only two interceptions. Jonathan Echols projects as a tight end, offering a big catch radius with his length, ball skills and body control. Kaleb Beasley is a key in-state keep, as he can be a big-play defender with a reported six defensive TDs as a junior.
15. Florida State Seminoles
ESPN 300 commits: 6 | Previous ranking: 15
ACC rank: 2 of 14
Top offensive commit: TE Landen Thomas (No. 47)
Top defensive commit: DE D.D. Holmes (No. 296)
Coming off an 11-win season and signing one of the top classes in the ACC, FSU continues to make strides toward returning to the country's elite. Building off good momentum, it is assembling a collection of strong performers for 2024 as well with a foundation of in-state talent. The Seminoles have commitments from two of the top receivers in Florida in Tawaski Abrams and Camdon Frier. Associate coach Odell Haggins has a history of identifying DL talent, and Jamorie Flagg is an interesting pickup out of South Florida, as he is a bit of a tweener but with explosiveness. Out of south Georgia, they pulled one of the nation's top RBs in Kameron Davis, a runner with a nice blend of speed, vision and power to gain yards after contact. Landen Thomas, a one-time Georgia commit, has proven he can be a productive weapon at tight end, having notched over 70 receptions over the previous two seasons.
16. Texas A&M Aggies
ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: unranked
SEC rank: 7 of 14
Top offensive commit: WR Dre'lon Miller (No. 89)
Top defensive commit: S Jordan Pride (No. 60)
It seems like it's been a long time since the Aggies landed the No. 1 class in 2022, but they remain a factor on the recruiting trail, adding good quality talent. They picked up some steam with several additions in June, including a key one in in-state WR Dre'lon Miller. A prospect who has shown he can make plays in all three phases of the game at the high school level, he projects as a versatile offensive playmaker for the Aggies. They also landed two ESPN 300 in-state big men in Ashton Funk, a big-bodied OL with good balance and flexibility, and DL Dealyn Evans, who has a good blend of strength and agility. QB Anthony Maddox is slightly built and needs to physically develop further, but he is a fluid and accurate passer with very good skills. One-time Florida State commit Jordan Pride is a nice pull out of Florida, as the No. 1-ranked safety has excellent speed and range.
17. Ole Miss Rebels
ESPN 300 commits: 4 | Previous ranking: 17
SEC rank: 8 of 14
Top offensive commit: QB Demond Williams Jr. (No. 219)
Top defensive commit: DE Jeffery Rush (No. 134)
Demond Williams Jr. is not a physically imposing presence at 5-11, 170 pounds, but he was a nice pickup out of Arizona for the Rebels. He is a passer with a knack for making plays, possesses a quick release, can create on the move and also burn defenses with his legs. They made some big in-state scores on the defensive line. DE Jeffery Rush has a good initial burst, power and active hands and can be a factor in pursuit. Kamron Beavers, who was a 300-pound DT who has slimmed down, could be a versatile addition. On the perimeter, ESPN 300 DB Travaris Banks is a smooth defender with good height.
18. Nebraska Cornhuskers
ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: unranked
Big Ten rank: 4 of 14
Top offensive commit: TE Carter Nelson (No. 185)
Top defensive commit: CB Mario Buford (four stars)
As Matt Rhule assembles his first full class at Nebraska, he is scoring some key victories on the recruiting trail as well as adding some underrated talent to develop. The talent pool is not very deep in the Cornhuskers' home state, but keeping the area's top players at home is a must. They landed the state's top prospect, ESPN 300 TE Carter Nelson, who might need to adjust from playing eight-man football but is a versatile multisport athlete who brings very good physical tools to develop and promising upside. WR Dae'vonn Hall is another key in-state addition, as the four-star is an agile target with good hands and can be dangerous in space. Daniel Kaelin also hails from in state and is a passer with a good arm who threw for over 3,000 yards as a junior. High three-star Willis McGahee IV was a nice pickup out of Florida. He is an edge defender who lacks ideal height but has good initial quickness and has shown he can get after the QB.
19. North Carolina Tar Heels
ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 19
ACC rank: 3 of 14
Top offensive commit: RB Davion Gause (No. 299)
Top defensive commit: ATH Khalil Conley (four stars)
In the 2022 season, the Tar Heels' leading rusher was their quarterback. While they have some young promising talent at running back, they continue to work to bolster the backfield with the addition of Davion Gause, a thickly built and powerful runner who can carry the load and generate big plays, running for over 1,000 yards as a junior at Chaminade-Madonna in Florida. To further propel their ground game, North Carolina has quickly added multiple offensive linemen, including a pair of high three-stars out of Georgia in Andrew Rosinski and Aidan Banfield. It continues to do well close to home and has landed in-state four-star ATH Khalil Conley, who projects to the secondary.
20. Minnesota Golden Gophers
ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 20
Big Ten rank: 5 of 14
Top offensive commit: OT Nathan Roy (No. 259)
Top defensive commit: S Koi Perich (four stars)
The Gophers remain a busy team on the recruiting trail, mining good, underrated talent to develop. They have been active in-state, landing the top-rated prospect in Koi Perich, an instinctive and physical safety who displays skills to be a productive performer, if not a potential leader. Jalen Smith is another key in-state keep, as he is a receiver with good speed and big-play potential. Riley Sunram is an interesting prospect out of North Dakota, as he is an agile lineman who looks poised to develop as a DL but may have even greater upside as an offensive lineman. Either way, he gives them a promising big man to develop in the trenches. A commitment sure to develop on the O-Line is four-star Nathan Roy, a powerful big man out of Wisconsin who bends and moves well.
21. Mississippi State Bulldogs
ESPN 300 commits: 5 | Previous ranking: 16
SEC rank: 9 of 14
Top offensive commit: WR Braylon Burnside (No. 164)
Top defensive commit: DT Terrance Hibbler (No. 282)
The late Mike Leach always had the Bulldogs contending for a top-25 class, and new head coach Zach Arnett seems to be keeping them recruiting strongly. Wide receivers Braylon Burnside and J.J. Harrell are two of the top in-state prospects. Burnside is a hometown pickup who tallied over 70 catches and 1,000 yards receiving last season, and Harrell was a one-time Tennessee commit who they ultimately kept closer to home. QB Josh Flowers brings good physical skills to develop with a strong arm and the ability to extend plays and improvise. In the trenches, Terrance Hibbler has the ability to be a physical and powerful presence who can help stuff the run and collapse the pocket.
22. Purdue Boilermakers
ESPN 300 commits: 2 | Previous ranking: unranked
Big Ten rank: 6 of 14
Top offensive commit: ATH Jaheim Merriweather (three stars)
Top defensive commit: S Koy Beasley (No. 140)
New coach Ryan Walters and staff used June to add multiple commitments, including a pair of four-star defensive prospects in Koy Beasley and Earl Kulp. ESPN 300 safety Beasley brings big-play range to the Boilermakers' secondary, clocking a 4.41-second 40 this spring at the Ohio UA camp and a recording a blazing 21.7 mph max speed score, showing that speed also translates to the field. Kulp comes out of a top program in Florida, St. Thomas Aquinas, and is a smooth CB with good length and quickness. Purdue pulled QB Marcos Davila -- a passer who can put some zip on the ball, make tough throws and has thrown for nearly 6,000 yards heading into his senior season -- out of Texas. Athlete Jaheim Merriweather is a versatile player who projects to offense as a running back and has good ball skills to also be utilized in the passing game.
23. Wisconsin Badgers
ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 18
Big Ten rank: 7 of 14
Top offensive commit: TE Grant Stec (No. 175)
Top defensive commit: CB Omillio Agard (No. 264)
The Badgers have landed one of the top tight ends in the 2024 class in Grant Stec (6-6, 225 pounds), who runs well, has good hands and, just as importantly, can be a productive blocker. They went into Texas to land a nice fit at QB in Mabrey Mettauer, who possesses a strong arm and has continued to improve as a passer in high school, throwing for 2,600 yards and 32 TDs as a junior. Not surprisingly, they have added an in-state OL in Derek Jensen, who can push defenders around. ESPN 300 CB Omillio Agard won't wow you with his measurables, but he is a confident defender with good feel for the position who can simply play the game well.
24. Texas Longhorns
ESPN 300 commits: 5 | Previous ranking: unranked
Big 12 rank: 1 of 14
Top offensive commit: RB Jerrick Gibson (No. 31)
Top defensive commit: CB Jordon Johnson-Rubell (No. 94)
Texas generated headlines last cycle when it landed highly touted QB Arch Manning, and though it's not clear when he'll lead the Longhorns' offense, he has some great talent around him in the 2024 class. Texas landed No. 1 RB Jerrick Gibson, an explosive runner who can be an every-down back. He also is a good route runner who catches the ball well. While the Longhorns went to Florida to land Gibson, they stayed in the talent-rich state of Texas to add more talent to their receiver corps in ESPN 300 WRs Freddie Dubose and Parker Livingstone. They pulled top-10 CB Jordon Johnson-Rubell out of IMG in Florida; he's a Texas native who will give the Longhorns a defensive back with good quickness and experience working against top competition.
25. Texas Tech Red Raiders
ESPN 300 commits: 1 | Previous ranking: 21
Big 12 rank: 2 of 14
Top offensive commit: QB Will Hammond (four stars)
Top defensive commit: DE Cheta Ofili (four stars)
Coach Joey McGuire continues to elevate the Red Raiders on the recruiting trail and is focusing on in-state talent. They have found success offensively with several talented playmakers, led by QB Will Hammond, who displays savvy and good touch and brings skills to develop at the position. He is looking to be a potential steal for the Red Raiders after creating a positive buzz with his performance at this summer's Elite 11 finals. High three-star WRs Tyson Turner, Lorenzo Johnson and Chandlin Myers are all strong in-state additions who could develop into productive targets in their passing attack. They will need to add to their defense as the cycle unfolds but have some promising pieces to build off, like Cheta Ofili, an explosive and lengthy edge defender who brings promising upside.
Dropped out: Pittsburgh (21), Miami (22), Wake Forest (23), Louisville (25)