With coaches back on the road and visits still happening, there’s a lot of recruiting news coming out and a second recruiting rumor mill is needed this week. This is the latest.
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The four-star defensive tackle from Opelika, Ala., has been committed to Auburn since February 2023, and “as of now,” the Tigers remain committed to that commitment because Autry lives away Campus is just minutes away.
But Florida State has persevered and continues to earn four-star campuses. The Buckeyes also emerged as a serious contender after visiting Ohio State.
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Texas A&M is making its new Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon four-star quarterback a major priority, and Kasuga is certainly taking notice of how hard the Aggies are pursuing him.
The 2026 standout coach is expected to participate in private team workouts with coaches from Michigan and Clemson this week.Kasuga talks to USC coach Lincoln Riley once a week, so the Trojans remain a mainstay in his recruiting. Oregon and Tennessee also ranked high.
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The four-star athlete out of Escambia, Pensacola, Fla., has seen his recruiting begin at a rapid pace in recent weeks, and now a core group of schools is starting to get more attention. A few weeks ago, Clardy said the University of Mississippi and the University of Central Florida would be in his top five, and while the Rebels remain the favorite, the other teams to watch now are Washington State, Mississippi State, Florida State , Florida and Georgia.
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Notre Dame could be among the teams still linked to the 2026 four-star quarterback from Cocoa, Fla., along with LSU, Miami, Mississippi State and many others, but two new schools have recently joined The performance was strong and caught Hart’s attention.
Michigan State and Texas A&M are “in the mix” as the four-star focuses on the spring and then should wrap up his summer visit schedule soon.
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Chaminade Madonna, a four-star receiver out of Hollywood, Fla., could commit in late May, which is good news for Florida as the Gators have emerged as a strong contender in Howard’s recruitment.
Florida State, Miami, Tennessee and others were in the mix, but Howard was attracted to the idea of playing with five-star quarterback DJ Lagerway, so the Gators were the team to beat.
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The talented but oft-injured four-star running back hasn’t been in the spotlight this offseason, but top teams are still working on their offense after a stellar performance at Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy. Florida, Tennessee, Michigan, Georgia, USC, Oklahoma, Colorado and Ohio State are his top picks.
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Georgia State may have a front-runner in the 2026 class of four-star safety Buford, Georgia, and the Bulldogs are always going to be tough to beat with some of the other Southeastern powers, but Ohio State’s new offer will be worth keeping an eye on.
McCoy has been waiting for an offer from the Buckeyes for “the longest” time, and it’s the last one on his “wish list.” If Ohio State can keep this momentum going, it will be something to watch with Georgia and other states looming.
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Arkansas and Mississippi State impress three-star quarterback Riordan from San Francisco (Calif.) and new Razorbacks offensive coordinator bobby Petrino A visit to Mitchell is expected on Wednesday.
These two are definitely worth watching along with Oregon State and San Jose State. Mitchell is also trying to build a better relationship with the Cal coaching staff.
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Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola is trying very hard to convince the five-star offensive tackle from Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day to visit Nebraska California, California, while nothing is set in stone yet, the possibility remains.
Tennessee, Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia and others have longstanding relationships with Sanders and his family, but it might be worth keeping an eye on, especially if Raiola has a huge rookie season.
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Ball, a four-star defensive end from Galveston (Texas), had some big offers early on, but with Oregon State, Baylor and Texas Tech becoming With three schools hot on his heels lately, his situation has calmed down. Illinois is also in the mix, but the Red Raiders may be the team to watch as they are scheduled to visit Lubbock in early June.
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The Class of 2026 receiver out of Westlake, Atlanta, Ga., has seen his recruiting pick up in recent weeks, but local schools could be tough to beat. Georgia did come to Thomas’ attention after the Bulldogs made an offer, and their ability to develop players for the NFL is something the 2026 receiver believes is unparalleled.
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Michigan might be really hard to beat for the four-star defensive end from Palatine, Ill., but Tennessee, Nebraska, Missouri and Miami are his other front-runners, some big ones Visit is coming soon.
The Hurricanes, Volunteers and Huskers will all have Williams on campus in June, which may or may not keep him away from the Badgers.
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Oregon State, USC, Washington and Penn State remain the top schools for the four-star cornerback from Centennial University in Corona, Calif., but after some recent visits and new offers, Sommer Rano’s list is growing.
Kansas, Michigan and Arizona are also receiving serious attention from the four-star prospect as he is now considering other states as well.
