Updated On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings
We have now reached the night of National Signing Day. Throughout the day, numerous players have either committed, signed or flipped their pledge, which caused movement in the 2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings.
The top 50 of the On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rankings can be found below.
These rankings are as of Feb. 1 at 9:15 p.m. C.T.
1. Alabama (96.184)
7 five-stars | 19 four-stars | 2 three-stars | 28 total recruits
Top Signee: Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek safety Caleb Downs, No. 5 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Alabama solidified the nation’s top recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. During those few days, the Crimson Tide landed three five-stars: cornerback Desmond Ricks, linebacker Qua Russaw and defensive lineman James Smith. Russaw and Smith are teammates at Montgomery (Ala.) Carver. Other five-stars to previously choose Alabama include Downs — a Five-Star Plus+ recruit — Five-Star Plus+ offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, Five-Star Plus+ EDGE Keon Keeley and EDGE Yhonzae Pierre. In its class, Alabama also has four-star running backs Justice Haynes and Richard Young, as well as four-star defensive backs Jahlil Hurley and Tony Mitchell among others.
2. Georgia (95.062)
4 five-stars | 18 four-stars | 4 three-stars | 26 total recruits
Top Signee: Venice (Fla.) EDGE Damon Wilson, No. 20 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Georgia bolstered its defensive front during the Early Signing Period. The Bulldogs signed five-star defensive lineman Jordan Hall and Wilson, which gave head coach Kirby Smart and his staff two of the country’s top six EDGEs in him and four-star Samuel M’Pemba. The Bulldogs also got a recommitment from four-star cornerback Daniel Harris — who backed off his pledge to the program on Nov. 14 — during National Signing Day. Other top-100 recruits heading to Athens include five-star linebacker Raylen Wilson, five-star offensive tackle Monroe Freeling, four-star cornerback A.J. Harris and four-star safety Joenel Aguero.
3. Texas (93.887)
4 five-stars | 11 four-stars | 9 three-stars | 24 total recruits
Top Signee: New Orleans (La.) Isidore Newman quarterback Arch Manning, No. 1 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Texas’ class has been one of the best in the nation since the commitment of Manning, a Five-Star Plus+ prospect. The Longhorns got even better during the All-American Bowl by signing four-star linebacker Jelani McDonald. Meanwhile, Texas added four-star wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. and four-star EDGE Tausili Akana during the Early Signing Period. Head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff signed two players (Manning and five-star running back Cedric Baxter Jr.) ranked No. 1 at their positions, according to the On3 Consensus. Texas’ class also contains talented prospects such as five-star linebacker Anthony Hill, five-star wide receiver Johntay Cook II, four-star safety Derek Williams and four-star cornerback Malik Muhammad.
4. Ohio State (93.403)
0 five-stars | 19 four-stars | 1 three-star | 20 total recruits
Top Signee: Miami Gardens (Fla.) American Heritage wide receiver Brandon Inniss, No. 35 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Ohio State got a great win on National Signing Day by earning a signature from four-star EDGE Joshua Mickens. The Buckeyes’ group is headlined by three top-10 receivers in the 2023 cycle. They are Inniss, four-star Carnell Tate and four-star Noah Rogers, top-55 prospects in the On3 Consensus. Ohio State also signed the No. 5 interior offensive lineman in the country in Luke Montgomery. On defense, Ohio State got signatures from multiple players ranked in the top 15 at their position, including four-star defensive lineman Jason Moore, four-star cornerbacks Jermaine Mathews and Calvin Simpson-Hunt and four-star safety Malik Hartford. Additionally, head coach Ryan Day and his staff found their next quarterback by flipping four-star Lincoln Kienholz from Washington.
5. LSU (92.971)
1 five-star | 17 four-stars | 7 three-stars | 25 total recruits
Top Signee: Monroe (La.) Neville offensive tackle Zalance Heard, No. 22 in On3 Consensus
Summary: The Tigers’ success on the recruiting trail starts on their home turf. LSU has signed some of the top players in the Pelican State including Heard, four-star wide receiver Shelton Sampson Jr., four-star running back Kaleb Jackson and four-star safety Kylin Jackson. Of the top 17 players in Louisiana, eight of them are signed with the Tigers. Brian Kelly has also made a mark out-of-state. On Dec. 15, he landed a commitment from four-star safety Javien Toviano, the No. 59 overall prospect in the On3 Consensus and a Texas native. He also pulled top-50 EDGE Dashawn Womack out of Maryland.
6. Miami (92.742)
2 five-stars | 13 four-stars | 10 three-stars | 25 total recruits
Top Signee: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa, No. 12 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Miami lost its top commit when five-star cornerback Cormani McClain flipped to Colorado. But during the Early Signing Period, coach Mario Cristobal and his staff kept it rolling on the recruiting trail by landing a signature from four-star cornerback Damari Brown. It continued momentum from the previous two weeks, which included pledges from five-star offensive tackle Samson Okunlola, four-star EDGE Rueben Bain and four-star running backs Mark Fletcher and Christopher Johnson. Miami currently has pledges from four top-100 prospects, including Mauigoa, a Five-Star Plus+ recruit.
7. Oklahoma (92.664)
3 five-stars | 12 four-stars | 11 three-stars | 26 total recruits
Top Signee: Denton (Texas) Guyer quarterback Jackson Arnold, No. 8 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Five-star safety Peyton Bowen stunned many by flipping from Notre Dame to Oregon on National Signing Day. But a day later, Brent Venables and his staff flipped Bowen once again and got his signature. The Sooners have signatures from seven top-100 prospects, including Arnold — a Five-Star Plus+ prospect and Bowen’s high school teammate — Five-Star Plus+ EDGE Adepoju Adebawore and four-star wide receiver Jaquaize Pettaway. The Sooners have went out-of-state to bolster their class, winning recruiting battles for prospects such as four-star offensive tackle Cayden Green, four-star safety Makari Vickers and four-star linebacker Samuel Omosigho. Oklahoma has also found talent in its own backyard with in-state four-star athlete Jacobe Johnson and three-star linebacker Taylor Heim, who chose the Sooners on Jan. 27.
8. Oregon (92.479)
1 five-star | 17 four-stars | 11 three-stars | 30 total recruits
Top Signee: Palo Alto (Calif.) Menlo-Atherton wide receiver Jurrion Dickey, No. 28 in On3 Consensus
Summary: On National Signing Day, Oregon added a pledge from top-100 cornerback Rodrick Pleasant. During the Early Signing Period, the Ducks flipped four-star running back Jayden Limar from Notre Dame, four-star quarterback Austin Novosad from Baylor and four-star cornerback Daylen Austin from LSU. Head coach Dan Lanning and his staff also notched pledges from four-star defensive lineman Matayo Uiagalelei and three-star athlete Solomon Davis. These recruits join an already talented group with prospects including Dickey, four-star athlete Cole Martin and four-star defensive lineman A’mauri Washington. Oregon added to its group during the Under Armour All-America Game by signing four-star defensive lineman Ashton Porter.
9. Notre Dame (92.375)
0 five-star | 19 four-stars | 5 three-stars | 24 total recruits
Top Signee: Rock Island (Ill.) Alleman four-star offensive tackle Charles Jagusah, No. 53 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Losing Bowen to Oklahoma and four-star running back Jayden Limar to Oregon were tough blows to Notre Dame’s class. The Fighting Irish now have one running back signee (four-star Jeremiyah Love) since four-star Dylan Edwards decommitted and then chose Colorado. However, Love is the No. 5 tailback in the country. Additionally, between Nov. 27 and Dec. 1, the Fighting Irish landed pledges from three-star interior offensive lineman Chris Terek and three-star wide receiver Kaleb Smith. Head coach Marcus Freeman and his staff also have multiple signatures from prospects in the top 200 of the On3 Consensus, including four-star linebacker Drayk Bowen and four-stars wide receivers Braylon James and Jaden Greathouse.
10. Clemson (91.882)
1 five-star | 16 four-stars | 9 three-stars | 26 total recruits
Top Signee: Alabaster (Ala.) Thompson defensive lineman Peter Woods, No. 19 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Clemson’s group is led by Woods and four-star quarterback Christopher Vizzina, two of the top 10 players in Alabama. Four-star EDGE Tomarrion Parker chose the Tigers on Nov. 21, giving them four top-100 prospects. They are Parker, Vizzina, Woods and four-star defensive lineman Vic Burley. Clemson’s class is strengthened by 14 other top-400 recruits, including four-star defensive lineman Stephiylan Green, four-star linebacker Jamal Anderson and four-star wide receiver Noble Johnson. During the Early Signing Period, the Tigers landed three-star running back Jamarius Haynes.
11. Florida (91.820)
0 five-stars | 16 four-stars | 4 three stars | 20 total recruits
Top Signee: Gardendale (Ala.) defensive lineman Kelby Collins, No. 45 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Billy Napier and his staff sparked one of the top storylines of the 2023 cycle by flipping four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada from Miami on Nov. 10. However, Rashada requested and was eventually granted a release from his National Letter of Intent. Currently, Florida has signatures from four-star wide receivers Aidan Mizell and Eugene Wilson III, as well as four-star running back Treyaun Webb. The Gators also have a strong defensive back group with four-star cornerback Dijon Johnson, four-star cornerback Ja’Keem Jackson and four-star safety Jordan Castell. Recruiting the Sunshine State is a priority for Napier, but he has also landed pledges from out-of-state, including Collins and four-star offensive tackle Caden Jones.
12. Tennessee (91.805)
1 five-star | 11 four-stars | 13 three-stars | 25 total recruits
Top Signee: Long Beach (Calif.) Poly quarterback Nico Iamaleava, No. 6 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Iamaleava is the centerpiece of Tennessee’s class and figures to be the program’s quarterback of the future. However, he is not the only offensive player bound to succeed in the Volunteers’ high-powered offense under head coach Josh Heupel. Four-star tight end Ethan Davis and four-star athlete Cameron Seldon are two of those prospects. Heupel has landed some talented defensive prospects, as well. They include four-star defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs, four-star EDGE Caleb Herring — the top player in Tennessee — and four-star linebacker Arion Carter, who chose Tennessee on Dec. 14. Meanwhile, Heupel and Co. added a pledge from three-star running back Desean Bishop during the Early Signing Period.
13. USC (91.774)
2 five-stars | 9 four-stars | 10 three-stars | 21 total recruits
Top Signee: Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman wide receiver Zachariah Branch, No. 4 in On3 Consensus
Summary: USC got a Signing Day surprise by adding four-star tight end Walker Lyons, boosting one of the top offensive groups in the country. The Trojans are one of the programs with signatures from multiple Five-Star Plus+ prospects. Branch and quarterback Malachi Nelson lead the class, alongside offensive talent such as Lyons, four-star wide receiver Makai Lemon, four-star running back Quinten Joyner and four-star wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, who signed on National Signing Day. Lincoln Riley, known for his offensive pedigree, has also done a nice job building USC’s defensive group. It includes four-star EDGE Braylen Shelby and four-star linebacker Tackett Curtis, who are both top-125 prospects.
14. Penn State (91.627)
0 five-stars | 15 four-stars | 8 three-stars | 23 total recruits
Top Signee: Reading (Pa.) Wyomissing interior offensive lineman Jven Williams, No. 43 in On3 Consensus
Summary: On National Signing Day, Penn State added four-star offensive tackle Chimdy Onoh. Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions have signed five of the nine best players in Pennsylvania in Williams, four-star linebacker Ta’Mere Robinson, four-star defensive lineman Jameial Lyons, four-star running back London Montgomery and four-star tight end Joey Schlaffer. Additionally, the Nittany Lions hold signatures from four-star interior offensive lineman Alex Birchmeier, four-star linebackers Tony Rojas and Kaveion Keys and four-star wide receiver Carmelo Taylor — four of the top seven players in Virginia. Keys, four-star EDGE Joseph Mupoyi, three-star defensive lineman Mason Robinson and three-star running back Cameron Wallace chose Penn State between Dec. 12 and Dec. 19.
15. Texas A&M (91.343)
1 five-star | 11 four-stars | 7 three-stars | 19 total recruits
Top Signee: Katy (Texas) Paetow defensive lineman David Hicks, No. 7 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Four-star wide receiver Raymond Cottrell flipped to Texas A&M from Georgia on Jan. 2. Meanwhile, it was a good Early Signing Period for the Aggies, who landed pledges from four-star athlete Micah Tease and three-star linebacker Chantz Johnson. Texas A&M also added four-star tight end Jaden Platt after he flipped from Stanford, as well as four-star quarterback Marcel Reed and three-star linebacker Taurean York on Dec. 19. Meanwhile, Hicks — a Five-Star Plus+ recruit — is the leader of Texas A&M’s 2023 class. On Dec. 7, Jimbo Fisher and his staff got a big win by landing a commitment from four-star running back Rueben Owens.
16. South Carolina (90.492)
1 five-star | 11 four-stars | 12 three-stars | 24 total recruits
Top Signee: Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll athlete Nyckoles Harbor, No. 21 in On3 Consensus
Summary: By landing Harbor on National Signing Day, South Carolina earned a commitment from the nation’s top uncommitted prospect. Meanwhile, the Gamecocks landed its quarterback of the future when four-star signal-caller LaNorris Sellers flipped to the Gamecocks from Syracuse on Dec. 23. They also added a pledge from three-star wide receiver Elijah Caldwell on Jan. 26. This summer was instrumental to head coach Shane Beamer and his staff as the Gamecocks landed three top-400 commitments in 11 days from four-star defensive linemen Zavion Hardy and Xzavier McLeod and four-star EDGE Desmond Umeozulu. However, Hardy is attending junior college next season due to academic issues. Meanwhile, four-star interior offensive lineman Markee Anderson chose the Gamecocks on July 31.
17. Auburn (90.146)
0 five-stars | 8 four-stars | 13 three-stars | 21 total recruits
Top Signee: Highland Home (Ala.) EDGE Keldric Faulk, No. 64 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Since Hugh Freeze took over as Auburn’s head coach in late November, the Tigers have found success on the recruiting trail. During the Early Signing Period, Freeze and his staff flipped Faulk from Florida State and four-star cornerback Kayin Lee from Ohio State. Additionally, three-star cornerback Tyler Scott chose Auburn during the All-American Bowl. Before Freeze’s arrival, the Tigers’ class contained blue-chip prospects such as four-star running back Jeremiah Cobb and four-star defensive lineman Darron Reed, who flipped from LSU. Cobb signed with Auburn on National Signing Day.
18. TCU (89.761)
0 five-stars | 8 four-stars | 16 three-stars | 24 total recruits
Top Signee: Mesquite (Texas) North Mesquite wide receiver Cordale Russell, No. 81 in On3 Consensus
Summary: TCU made it to the College Football Playoff National Championship, and that success is translating to recruiting. The Horned Frogs’ class climbed in the rankings on Nov. 20 following a commitment from four-star interior offensive lineman Markis Deal. A key reason for TCU’s recruiting success is keeping Texas players home. The Horned Frogs have 19 players from the Lone Star State, including Russell, Deal, four-star safety Warren Roberson, four-star defensive lineman Avion Carter and four-star running back Cameron Cook. On Dec. 16, head coach Sonny Dykes and his staff landed pledges from in-state four-star safeties Jamel Johnson and Randon Fontenette. However, Roberson did not sign with TCU during the Early Signing Period or on National Signing Day.
19. Michigan (89.673)
0 five-stars | 8 four-stars | 16 three-stars | 24 total recruits
Top Signee: Colleyville (Texas) Covenant Christian Academy four-star defensive lineman Enow Etta, No. 123 in On3 Consensus
Summary: On National Signing Day, Michigan flipped three-star defensive lineman Cameron Brandt from Stanford. Meanwhile, the Wolverines landed two top-205 signatures during the Early Signing Period from four-star cornerback Jyaire Hill and four-star wide receiver Karmello English. Additionally, between Dec. 14 and Dec. 19, Michigan got pledges from three-star safety D’Juan Waller Jr., three-star defensive lineman Roderick Pierce III and three-star linebacker Hayden Moore. Michigan has also succeeded with in-state recruiting. This cycle, the Wolverines have signatures from three of the top 12 players in Michigan: four-star interior offensive lineman Amir Herring, four-star running back Cole Cabana and three-star wide receiver Semaj Morgan. Additionally, Etta chose the Wolverines on July 13.
20. Florida State (89.456)
0 five-stars | 9 four-stars | 9 three-stars | 18 total recruits
Top Signee: Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) Stranahan wide receiver Hykeem Williams, No. 34 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Florida State flipped three-star linebacker Dylan Brown-Turner from North Texas on Jan. 30. Meanwhile, the Seminoles got great recruiting wins during the Early Signing Period by flipping four-star safety Conrad Hussey from Penn State and signing four-star athlete Edwin Joseph and three-star offensive tackle Christopher Otto. But Florida State also lost pledges from four-star EDGE Keldric Faulk and three-star defensive lineman Tavion Gadson (decommitted on Dec. 19 and then flipped to Kentucky). Right now, Florida State’s group is led by Williams, the No. 4 wide receiver in the country. The Seminoles have other blue-chip players, including four-star offensive tackle Lucas Simmons, four-star EDGE Lamont Green Jr. and four-star defensive lineman Keith Sampson Jr.
21. Utah (89.042)
0 five-stars | 8 four-stars | 12 three-stars | 20 total recruits
Top Signee: Provo (Utah) Timpview interior offensive lineman Spencer Fano, No. 78 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Utah won the Pac-12 Championship and appeared in the Rose Bowl for the second consecutive year. That success is coinciding with some big wins on the recruiting trail for head coach Kyle Whittingham and his staff. Between Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, the Utes landed commitments from Fano, four-star EDGE Hunter Clegg and four-star cornerbacks CJ Blocker and Smith Snowden. These players, as well as four-star offensive tackle Caleb Lomu, chose Utah over programs including Alabama, Michigan, Oregon, Stanford and USC. Meanwhile, four-star running back John Randle Jr. signed with the Utes during the Early Signing Period.
22. Ole Miss (88.884)
1 five-star | 5 four-stars | 9 three-stars | 15 total recruits
Top Signee: Raleigh (Miss.) linebacker Suntarine Perkins, No. 14 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Signing Perkins, a Five-Star Plus+ recruit, marked a huge win for head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff. Ole Miss currently has a very talented class, which improved after landing three-star EDGEs Chamberlain Campbell and DeeJay Holmes on National Signing Day. Perkins and four-star wide receiver Ayden Williams are the two best players in Mississippi, while four-star running back Kedrick Reescano is the No. 7 tailback in the country. Kiffin and Co. also have pledges from two other prospects in the top 300 of the On3 Consensus: four-star cornerback Braxton Myers and four-star defensive lineman Jamarious Brown, the No. 5 player in Mississippi.
23. Arkansas (88.855)
0 five-stars | 6 four-stars | 14 three-stars | 20 total recruits
Top Signee: Frisco (Texas) Lone Star cornerback Jaylon Braxton, No. 137 in On3 Consensus
Summary: In his third season in Fayetteville, Sam Pittman has Arkansas on the right track on the recruiting trail. Shamar Easter signed with the Razorbacks on National Signing Day, while Luke Hasz is another four-star tight end headed to Fayetteville. Four-star quarterback Malachi Singleton is a top-25 player at his position, giving Pittman another key offensive signee. However, the Razorbacks lost pledges from four-star athlete Micah Tease on Dec. 19, as well as three-star defensive lineman Stephen Johnson and three-star tight end Jaden Hamm on Dec. 18.
24. Michigan State (88.839)
0 five-stars | 8 four-stars | 8 three-stars | 16 total recruits
Top Signee: Norman (Okla.) Community Christian School EDGE Bai Jobe, No. 69 in On3 Consensus
Summary: The Spartans added three-star cornerback Philipp Davis on National Signing Day. Meanwhile, Michigan State found their quarterback of the future when three-star Sam Leavitt committed to the Spartans on Dec. 15. The Spartans — whose class ranks No. 4 in the Big Ten — is led by Jobe and four-star EDGE Andrew Depaepe, who are top-115 recruits. Michigan State has bolstered its class with other blue-chip prospects, including four-star offensive tackle Stanton Ramil, in-state four-star defensive lineman Jalen Thompson and four-star linebacker Jordan Hall.
25. Mississippi State (88.837)
0 five-stars | 4 four-stars | 23 three-stars | 27 total recruits
Top Signee: Fulton (Miss.) Itawamba Agricultural safety Isaac Smith, No. 156 in On3 Consensus
The Skinny: On National Signing Day, Mississippi State added pledges from three-star defensive lineman Jonathan Davis and three-star cornerback Will James. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs notched a massive win by keeping Smith in-state during the Early Signing Period. He is one of the Bulldogs’ four four-star recruits alongside wide receiver Creed Whittemore, quarterback Chris Parson and cornerback Kelley Jones. They are all ranked within the top 400 of the On3 Consensus. Two other players pledged to Mississippi State are rated in the top 500 of the On3 Consensus: three-star cornerback Brice Pollock and three-star athlete Ty Jones.
26. Texas Tech (88.319)
0 five-stars | 4 four-stars | 22 three-stars | 26 total recruits
Top Signee: Post (Texas) four-star EDGE Isaiah Crawford, No. 237 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Texas Tech notched a big recruiting win on Dec. 19 by flipping four-star defensive lineman Dylan Spencer from Texas. Meanwhile, the Red Raiders have been a constant presence around the top 25 for most of the recruiting cycle. Head coach Joey McGuire and his staff have made the state of Texas a huge priority, with 85% of Texas Tech’s commits hailing from inside the state’s borders. Along with Crawford and Spencer, the Red Raiders’ other four-star pledges are cornerback Jordan Sanford and safety Brenden Jordan. They are both ranked in the top 300 of the On3 Consensus.
27. Washington (88.144)
0 five-stars | 7 four-stars | 13 three-stars | 20 total recruits
Top Signee: Sammamish (Wash.) Rainier Beach cornerback Caleb Presley, No. 200 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Washington landed a big win during the Early Signing Period by flipping Presley from Oregon. All of the Huskies’ four-stars — Presley, cornerback Curley Reed, wide receiver Taeshaun Lyons, safety Vincent Holmes, wide receiver Rashid Williams, offensive tackle Elishah Jackett and interior offensive lineman Landen Hatchett — are ranked in the top 400 of the On3 Consensus. Head coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff also reached into California and Texas to land recruits including Lyons, Williams, three-star defensive lineman Anthony James and three-star linebacker Deven Bryant. However, Washington does not have a quarterback signee after four-star Lincoln Kienholz flipped to Ohio State.
28. Louisville (88.055)
0 five-stars | 6 four-stars | 9 three-stars | 15 total recruits
Top Signee: Ellenwood (Ga.) Cedar Grove EDGE Adonijah Green, No. 189 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Louisville’s class was once ranked in the top 25. However, that changed following a decommitment from four-star running back Rueben Owens and a flip to Texas by four-star wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. Still, new head coach Jeff Brohm was able to land some talented players, including three-star interior offensive lineman William Spencer on National Signing Day. Others are Green and four-star cornerback Aaron Williams, two top-200 prospects. Additionally, top-400 prospects that have signed with Louisville include four-star interior offensive lineman Madden Sanker, four-star athlete Jamari Johnson, four-star linebacker Stanquan Clark and four-star quarterback Pierce Clarkson.
29. Nebraska (88.044)
0 five-stars | 4 four-stars | 24 three-stars | 28 total recruits
Top Signee: Lincoln (Neb.) Lincoln East wide receiver Malachi Coleman, No. 60 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Concern arose for Nebraska after Coleman decommitted following the hire of new head coach Matt Rhule. However, Rhule eventually landed recommitments from Coleman and four-star EDGE Cameron Lenhardt. He also helped the Cornhuskers get a pledge from four-star EDGE Princewill Umanmielen. Since Rhule took the Nebraska job of Nov. 26, roughly 20 players have chosen the Cornhuskers, including the three aforementioned prospects, three-star cornerback Ethan Nation, three-star wide receiver Demitrius Bell and three-star tight end Ismael Smith Flores. Nebraska’s most recent pledge came on National Signing Day from three-star cornerback D’Andre Barnes.
30. North Carolina (87.991)
0 five-stars | 5 four-stars | 15 three-stars | 20 total recruits
Top Signee: Maiden (N.C.) wide receiver Chris Culliver, No. 130 in On3 Consensus
Summary: The Tar Heels’ class is led by Culliver and four-star EDGE Jaybron Harvey, two of the top 10 players in the state. Four-star EDGE Tyler Thompson and four-star wide receiver Christian Hamilton are fellow Tar Heel commits and top-15 players in North Carolina. Four-star defensive lineman Joel Starlings is another blue-chip recruit signed with head coach Mack Brown and his staff. Even though North Carolina lost a commitment from four-star EDGE Rico Walker, the Tar Heels have landed some talented players recently. They include three-star running back Jordan Louie, who chose the program on Dec. 21.
31. Kentucky (87.880)
0 five-stars | 5 four-stars | 14 three-stars | 19 total recruits
Top Signee: Nashville (Tenn.) Ensworth wide receiver Shamar Porter, No. 282 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Head coach Mark Stoops and his staff landed a big win on National Signing Day by flipping four-star defensive lineman Kendrick Gilbert from Purdue. In addition to Gilbert, the Wildcats’ four-star recruits are Porter, linebacker Grant Godfrey, safety Avery Stuart and tight end Khamari Anderson. Other top-500 recruits heading to Lexington are three-star linebacker Jayvant Brown, three-star wide receiver Anthony Brown, three-star safety Jaremiah Anglin and three-star defensive lineman Tavion Gadson.
32. UCLA (87.825)
1 five-star | 2 four-stars | 12 three-stars | 15 total recruits
Top Signee: Detroit Martin Luther King quarterback Dante Moore, No. 3 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Head coach Chip Kelly and his staff pulled off one of the biggest moves this cycle by flipping Moore from Oregon. Even though he is only one of three blue-chip recruits in the Bruins’ class, Moore will likely be an impact player for UCLA and the likely successor to Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Wide receivers Jeremiah McClure and Grant Gray are the Bruins’ two four-star signees. UCLA has multiple talented signees from California, including McClure, Gray, three-star safety R.J. Jones, three-star defensive lineman Grant Buckey and three-star linebacker Tre Edwards.
33. Colorado (87.796)
1 five-star | 3 four-stars | 16 three-stars | 20 total recruits
Top Signee: Lakeland (Fla.) cornerback Cormani McClain, No. 13 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Deion Sanders did it again. A year after flipping Travis Hunter to Jackson State, Sanders flipped McClain — the nation’s top cornerback — from Miami on Jan. 19. With McClain’s signature on National Signing Day, Coach Prime completed an impressive 2023 class less than two months into his tenure with the Buffaloes. In addition to McClain, four-star running back Dylan Edwards and four-star wide receivers Adam Hopkins and Omarion Miller are blue-chip recruits headed to Boulder. Sanders is also planning for the future at the quarterback position, taking commitments from three-star Ryan Staub and three-star Kasen Weisman, a former Kansas pledge.
34. Baylor (87.790)
0 five-stars | 2 four-stars | 19 three-stars | 21 total recruits
Top Signee: Arlington (Texas) Lamar offensive tackle Isaiah Robinson, No. 268 in On3 Consensus
Summary: For a long time, Baylor fought off the likes of Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas A&M for four-star quarterback Austin Novosad. However, Novosad flipped to Oregon during the Early Signing Period. Still, blue-chip talent is heading to Waco. It includes Robinson and four-star cornerback LeVar Thornton Jr. Three-star cornerback Tay’Shawn Wilson and three-star tight end Matthew Klopfenstein are other Bears commits ranked in the top 500 of the On3 Consensus. Head coach Dave Aranda has done a great job recruiting Texas, as 16 of the Bears’ 21 commitments are from the Lone Star State.
35. NC State (87.689)
0 five-stars | 2 four-stars | 16 three-stars | 18 total recruits
Top Signee: Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage safety Daemon Fagan, No. 311 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Landing Fagan, who held offers from Georgia, Miami, Notre Dame and Ohio State among others, was an impressive recruiting win for head coach Dave Doeren and his staff. The Wolfpack’s other four-star signee is tight end Javonte Vereen, the No. 10 player in North Carolina. North Carolina State has commitments from four other players ranked in the top 500 of the On3 Consensus. They are three-star safety Zack Myers, three-star cornerback Brandon Cisse, three-star offensive tackle Darion Rivers and three-star running back Kendrick Raphael. Both Cisse and Rivers are rated as four-stars by On3.
36. Missouri (87.473)
0 five-stars | 4 four-stars | 15 three-stars | 19 total recruits
Top Signee: Saint Charles (Mo.) Francis Howell tight end Brett Norfleet, No. 249 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Missouri notched a massive recruiting win last year by keeping Luther Burden home. Despite no five-stars in their 2023 class, the Tigers have signed three of the top 10 players in Missouri. They are Norfleet, four-star wide receiver Joshua Manning and four-star safety Marvin Burks Jr. Missouri flipped Burks Jr. from Ole Miss less than two months after he chose the Rebels. Head coach Eliah Drinkwitz found their signal-caller of the future in the Pacific Northwest by landing a signature from four-star quarterback Gabarri Johnson.
37. Kansas State (87.257)
0 five-stars | 1 four-star | 25 three-stars | 26 total recruits
Top Signee: Maize (Kan.) quarterback Avery Johnson, No. 104 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Keeping Johnson home is a massive win for head coach Chris Klieman and his staff. He is one of Kansas State’s multiple offensive signees, alongside three-star wide receiver Tré Spivey and three-star running back Joe Jackson. Some of the Wildcats’ top defensive signees are three-star EDGE Jordan Allen and three-star linebacker Asa Newsom. Both Allen and Newsom are ranked as four-star recruits by On3.
38. Iowa (86.893)
0 five-stars | 1 four-star | 21 three-stars | 22 total recruits
Top Signee: Iowa City (Iowa) linebacker Ben Kueter, No. 291 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Keeping Kueter home marked a big win for head coach Kirk Ferentz and his staff, as he is the No. 4 player in Iowa. However, the Hawkeyes suffered a big setback when Five-Star Plus+ offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor — the top player in the state — flipped from Iowa to Alabama. The Hawkeyes recently landed a commitment from three-star tight end Grant Leeper on Jan. 30. In addition to Kueter, Iowa’s top signees include three-star interior offensive lineman Trevor Lauck, three-star wide receiver Alex Mota and three-star safety Kahlil Tate. Mota is the No. 6 player in Iowa.
39. UCF (86.814)
0 five-stars | 3 four-stars | 12 three-stars | 15 total recruits
Top Signee: Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola defensive lineman John Walker, No. 99 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Head coach Gus Malzahn and his staff notched a massive win during the Early Signing Period by signing Walker, despite a strong push by Florida. More good news came to UCF on National Signing Day as four-star linebacker Andrew Harris recommitted to the Knights. He previously backed off his pledge to UCF on Dec. 18. The Knights’ other four-star signee is top-300 EDGE Isaiah Nixon. Malzahn and Co. have landed multiple talented in-state players, including Walker, Harris, Nixon, three-star cornerback Braeden Marshall and three-star EDGE Kaven Call.
40. Illinois (86.726)
0 five-stars | 3 four-stars | 20 three-stars | 23 total recruits
Top Signee: Chicago Simeon wide receiver Malik Elzy, No. 247 in On3 Consensus
Summary: On National Signing Day, Illinois got a signature from three-star safety Mac Resetich. Meanwhile, head coach Bret Bielema and his staff got a massive recruiting victory by landing a pledge from Elzy during the All-American Bowl on Jan. 7 He and four-star athlete Kaden Feagin are both top-five players in Illinois that are signed with the Fighting Illini. Four-star cornerback Saboor Karriem is Illinois’ other blue-chip signee. The three aforementioned players are the Fighting Illini’s only players ranked in the top 630 of the 2023 On3 Consensus. Other recruits heading to Champaign include three-star athlete Kenari Wilcher and three-star quarterback Cal Swanson.
41. Virginia Tech (86.712)
0 five-stars | 0 four-stars | 27 three-stars | 27 total recruits
Top Signee: Nolensville (Tenn.) wide receiver Chance Fitzgerald, No. 461 in On3 Consensus
Summary: On National Signing Day, Virginia Tech got a commitment and signature from JUCO three-star EDGE James Jennette. Meanwhile, Fitzgerald is one of the Hokies’ most recent commitments, choosing head coach Brent Pry and his staff on Dec. 16. Virginia Tech landed other talented players in December, including three-star wide receiver Ayden Greene and three-star safety Antonio Cotman Jr. Additionally, the Hokies flipped three-star quarterback William Watson III from Nebraska that month. The Hokies have succeeded in recruiting regionally as well. One of Virginia Tech’s signees is three-star interior offensive lineman Layth Ghannam, the top player in West Virginia.
42. Stanford (86.702)
0 five-stars | 0 four-stars | 17 three-stars | 17 total recruits
Top Signee: Mission Hills (Calif.) St. John Bosco cornerback Jshawn Frausto-Ramos, No. 401 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Stanford once had a top-25 class in the country. However, that has changed for multiple reasons, including a decommitment from four-star tight end Walker Lyons and flips by four-star tight end Jaden Platt, four-star EDGE Hunter Clegg, three-star defensive lineman Cameron Brandt and three-star running back L.J. Martin. With Troy Taylor now in place as David Shaw‘s successor at head coach, there are still some talented players heading to Palo Alto. They include Frausto-Ramos, three-star running back Sedrick Irvin Jr., three-star quarterback Myles Jackson and three-star interior offensive lineman Zak Yamauchi. Jackson reclassified to the Cardinal from the 2024 cycle.
43. Northwestern (86.534)
0 five-stars | 1 four-star | 18 three-stars | 19 total recruits
Top Signee: Dayton (Ohio) Northmont linebacker Nigel Glover, No. 303 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Last spring, Northwestern had one of the top classes in the country. However, the Wildcats gradually dropping the rankings, especially following the decommitment of four-star defensive lineman Ashton Porter and three-star defensive lineman Mason Robinson‘s flip to Penn State. In addition to Glover, four other prospects ranked in the top 600 of the On3 Consensus are headed to Evanston. They are three-star interior offensive linemen Dylan Senda and Jordan Knox, safety Damon Walters and three-star EDGE Michael Kilbane.
44. Iowa State (86.461)
0 five-stars | 1 four-star | 21 three-stars | 23 total recruits
Top Signee: Ankeny (Iowa) quarterback JJ Kohl, No. 154 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Iowa State’s class is led by Kohl, the No. 11 quarterback in the country. He is the Cyclones’ only commitment in the top 650 of the On3 Consensus. However, Iowa State has pledges from some of the top players in the Hawkeye State. They include three-star athlete Jamison Patton (No. 8 in Iowa), three-star wide receiver Kai Black (No. 9 in Iowa) and three-star running back Abu Sama (No. 10 in Iowa). Head coach Matt Campbell and his staff also have signatures from three-star tight end Benjamin Brahmer and three-star defensive lineman David Caulker, who flipped from Iowa.
45. Arizona (86.417)
0 five-stars | 2 four-stars | 23 three-stars | 25 total recruits
Top Signee: Colorado Springs (Colo.) Vista Ridge quarterback Brayden Dorman, No. 358 in On3 Consensus
Summary: On National Signing Day, the Wildcats got a commitment from three-star wide receiver Devin Hyatt. Arizona’s class is led by Dorman and four-star linebacker Leviticus Su’a, who are both ranked in the top 400 of the On3 Consensus. The Wildcats have gradually improved under head coach Jedd Fisch‘s tenure, and the same can be said for Arizona’s efforts on the recruiting trail. The Wildcats have two other signees ranked in the top 500 of the On3 Consensus: three-star safety Genesis Smith and three-star offensive tackle Raymond Pulido, who flipped to Arizona from Alabama. Fisch and Co. landed multiple players in December, including three-star wide receivers Malachi Riley and Carlos Wilson.
46. Minnesota (86.366)
0 five-stars | 1 four-star | 20 three-stars | 21 total recruits
Top Signee: Walled Lake (Mich.) Walled Lake Western running back Darius Taylor, No. 363 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Taylor chose Minnesota over multiple Big Ten schools, including Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin. After Taylor, the highest-ranked players in the Golden Gophers’ class are three-star interior offensive linemen Jerome Williams and Greg Johnson. Both are ranked as four-star recruits by On3. Head coach P.J. Fleck and his staff have done a good job with in-state recruiting, landing three of the top five and six of the top 10 players in Minnesota. They include Johnson, Williams, three-star defensive lineman Martin Owusu, three-star linebacker Alex Elliott, three-star interior offensive lineman Reese Tripp and three-star tight end Sam Peters.
47. Wisconsin (86.325)
0 five-stars | 2 four-stars | 13 three-stars | 15 total recruits
Top Signee: Hamilton (Ohio) Stephen T. Badin safety Braedyn Moore, No. 336 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Wisconsin got a great win on National Signing Day by earning a recommitment from three-star defensive lineman Jamel Howard. Since Luke Fickell has taken over as the Badgers’ head coach, multiple former Cincinnati commits have followed him to Madison. They include Moore, three-star safety Amare Snowden and three-star cornerback Jonas Duclona. In addition to Moore, four-star interior offensive lineman James Durand is Wisconsin’s other blue-chip signee. The Badgers also took a quarterback pledge from three-star Cole LaCrue.
48. Maryland (86.279)
0 five-stars | 3 four-stars | 22 three-stars | 25 total recruits
Top Signee: Glen Burnie (Md.) Good Counsel EDGE Neeo Avery, No. 326 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Maryland landed a big win on National Signing Day by signing four-star linebacker Michael Harris. He, Avery and four-star EDGE Rico Walker are blue-chip recruits headed to College Park for their college football careers. All three players are ranked in the top 400 of the On3 Consensus. Head coach Mike Locksley and his staff have signed two of the top 10 recruits in Maryland in Avery and three-star linebacker Dylan Gooden. Another Terrapins signee, three-star defensive lineman Dillan Fontus, is the top player in New York.
49. Arizona State (86.230)
0 five-stars | 1 four-star | 19 three-stars | 20 total recruits
Top Signee: Pittsburg (Calif.) quarterback Jaden Rashada, No. 73 in On3 Consensus
Summary: Arizona State was one of the winners of National Signing Day, as Rashada — the top uncommitted signal-caller in the country — committed to the Sun Devils. Rashada, whose father played at Arizona State, took an unofficial visit to Tempe on the weekend of Jan. 21. The move partners Rashada, who was previously pledged to Florida and Miami, with Kenny Dillingham. The Sun Devil’s head man has landed Rashada, three-star defensive lineman Kyran Bourda and three-star linebacker K’Vion Thunderbird since Jan. 26. Meanwhile, three-star EDGE Ashley Williams and three-star safety Shawn Russ chose Arizona State during the Early Signing Period.
50. West Virginia (86.193)
0 five-stars | 2 four-stars | 17 three-stars | 19 total recruits
Top Signee: Uniontown (Penn.) Laurel Highlands wide receiver Rodney Gallagher, No. 328 in On3 Consensus
Summary: West Virginia was able to hold onto Gallagher as multiple programs, including Penn State, pushed for his commitment ahead of the Early Signing Period. In addition to Gallagher, four-star wide receiver Traylon Ray is headed to the Mountaineers. Both players are ranked in the top 350 of the On3 Consensus. Three-star linebacker Josiah Trotter is West Virginia’s only other pledge in the top 500 of the On3 Consensus. Another member of the Mountaineers’ class is three-star EDGE Noah Braham, the No. 4 player in West Virginia.