
<p>After <strong><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/preston-zinter-96896/">Preston Zinter</a></strong> became the <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/notre-dame-fighting-irish/news/new-england-3-star-te-preston-zinter-commits-to-notre-dame/">latest member</a> of the New England-to-<strong><a href="https://www.on3.com/teams/notre-dame-fighting-irish/">Notre Dame</a></strong> pipeline on Friday, it felt like a good time to check in on the updated <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/consensus-team/football/2023/">2023 On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rank</a>. While Zinter’s commitment didn’t move Notre Dame to No. 1, it further strengthened the Fighting Irish’s spot as one of the best early 2023 classes. Here are the top 20 teams in the <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/consensus-team/football/2023/">On3 Consensus Team Recruiting Rank</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2023-no-1-usc">2023 <strong>No. 1 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/usc-trojans/football/2023/commits/">USC</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong><a href="https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/consensus-five-stars/football/2023/">Five-Star Plus+</a> QB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/malachi-nelson-81447/">Malachi Nelson</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>The Trojans have early commitments from the nation’s No. 2 quarterback, No. 1 receiver (<a href="https://www.on3.com/db/zachariah-branch-123186/">Zachariah Branch</a>) and No. 7 receiver (<a href="https://www.on3.com/db/makai-lemon-81341/">Makai Lemon</a>). It’s a great foundation for what is expected to be a banner crop for new coach Lincoln Riley.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-2-notre-dame"><strong>No. 2 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/notre-dame-fighting-irish/football/2023/commits/">Notre Dame</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Five-star EDGE <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/keon-keeley-73611/">Keon Keeley</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>The Fighting Irish already have nine commits on board for the 2023 class, including Keeley, four-star linebacker <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/drayk-bowen-38845/">Drayk Bowen</a>, four-star safety <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/peyton-bowen-96273/">Peyton Bowen</a>, four-star corner <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/justyn-rhett-70073/">Justyn Rhett</a> and others. It’s the type of early start on the recruiting trail that should give Marcus Freeman momentum to close build a potential top-five class.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2023-no-3-georgia">2023 <strong>No. 3 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/georgia-bulldogs/football/2023/commits/">Georgia</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Four-star corner <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/marcus-washington-146101/%5d">Marcus Washington</a><strong><br>The Skinny:</strong> UGA knows most of the elite players on its board will probably go through much of the recruiting process. But the early start with Washington, four-star OT <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/bo-hughley-145550/">Bo Hughley</a>, four-star TE <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/pearce-spurlin-95983/">Pearce Spurlin</a>, four-star WR <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/raymond-cottrell-98978/">Raymond Cottrell</a> and others is enough to put the Dawgs in contention for the nation’s No. 1 class later on down the road.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-4-penn-state"><strong>No. 4 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/penn-state-nittany-lions/football/2023/commits/">Penn State</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:  </strong>Four-star IOL <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/alex-birchmeier-2834/">Alex Birchmeier</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>Like Notre Dame, Penn State is doing a good job laying the foundation for another elite recruiting class. The Nittany Lions already have eight commits for 2023, including talented four stars like <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jven-williams-70149/">Jven Williams</a>, tight end <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/neeo-avery-146452/">Neeo Avery</a> and others.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2023-no-5-arkansas">2023 <strong>No. 5 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/arkansas-razorbacks/football/2023/commits/">Arkansas</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-star TE <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/shamar-easter-106288/">Shamar Easter</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>The Hogs locked up in-state coveted recruit Easter in August of last year and haven’t stopped with their momentum since. Four-star <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/luke-hasz-80689/">Luke Hasz</a> was previously committed to Oklahoma, and four-star CB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/dallas-young-28242/">Dallas Young</a> was a good early get from Alabama. Now the Hogs are hunting for their quarterback of the class and have their sights set on four-star <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/avery-johnson-145589/">Avery Johnson</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-6-texas-a-m"><strong>No. 6 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/texas-am-aggies/football/2023/commits/">Texas A&M</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Four-star QB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/eli-holstein-40953/">Eli Holstein</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>Can the Aggies replicate the success they had in 2023 after <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/texas-am-aggies/news/texas-am-officially-lands-best-football-recruiting-class-ever/">signing the best ever class in recruiting history</a> in 2022? It’s going to be tough to match or come close. But there’s no question the Aggies are building the base for another elite class, especially up front with key early commits from four-star defensive linemen <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/anthony-james-145178/">Anthony James</a> and <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/johnny-bowens-63970/">Johnny Bowens</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2023-no-7-kentucky">2023 <strong>No. 7 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/kentucky-wildcats/football/2023/commits/">Kentucky</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-star WR <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/shamar-porter-106300/">Shamar Porter</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>While the Wildcats only have three early commits, it’s already shaping up as another banner group for Mark Stoops. UK signed the No. 14 class in 2022 and there’s a good chance the Wildcats can be in the same vicinity after this good start.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-8-ohio-state"><strong>No. 8 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/ohio-state-buckeyes/football/2023/commits/">Ohio State</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Four-star IOL <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/josh-padilla-68030/">Josh Padilla</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>After the No. 4 class in 2022, Ohio State is primed for another chase toward the top of the recruiting rankings. Like Georgia, we’ll probably have to wait a little while for some of the blue-chippers on the Buckeyes’ list. But getting Padilla, four-star TE <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/ty-lockwood-117034/">Ty Lockwood</a> and four-star safety <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/cedrick-hawkins-19425/">Cedrick Hawkins</a> is a great start.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2023-no-9-oklahoma">2023 <strong>No. 9 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/oklahoma-sooners/football/2023/commits/">Oklahoma</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Four-star QB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jackson-arnold-51487/">Jackson Arnold</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>The Sooners at one point had the No. 1 class, including commits from Nelson and Lemon. Then Riley left for USC. But Brent Venables has done a quality job early on with 2023 with Arnold, four-star receiver <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/ashton-cozart-7865/">Ashton Cozart</a> and in-state running back <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/erik-mccarty-42634/">Erik McCarty</a> committing over the past three weeks.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-10-michigan-state"><strong>No. 10 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/michigan-state-spartans/football/2023/commits/">Michigan State</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-star EDGE <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/andrew-depaepe-4965/">Andrew Depaepe</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>The Spartans went into Iowa to land Andrew Depaepe, which is a big head-to-head win over B1G recruiting rivals. Sparty has also landed its quarterback in the 2023 class – three-star <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/bo-edmundson-11155/">Bo Edmundson</a>, who some insiders believe will be ranked in the four-star range soon.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-2023-no-11-michigan">2023 <strong>No. 11 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/michigan-wolverines/football/2023/commits/">Michigan</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-star LB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/raylen-wilson-98945/">Raylen Wilson</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>The biggest question with the Wolverines will be whether or not Jim Harbaugh flirting with the Minnesota Vikings will come back to bite him in the butt on the recruiting trail. Initially, it hasn’t, and the Wolverines have five early 2023 commits.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-12-boston-college"><strong>No. 12 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/boston-college-eagles/football/2023/commits/">Boston College</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Four-star DL <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/boubacar-traore-11474/">Boubacar Traore</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>The Eagles have jumped out early the past few classes and faded down the stretch. Jeff Hafley is hoping to turn that around with the 2023 class. It’s a good start with commits from Traore and three-star running back <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/datrell-jones-145447/">Datrell Jones</a> – both local priority targets.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-13-louisville"><strong>No. 13 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/louisville-cardinals/football/2023/commits/">Louisville</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-star QB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/pierce-clarkson-96638/">Pierce Clarkson</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>Scott Satterfield got a major early 2023 commitment in late January from Clarkson, one of the top quarterbacks in the country. He’s also from California and is going to help the Cards recruit in the Golden State. Louisville also has pledges from three solid recruits from Georgia, including three-star safety <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jayden-davis-147235/">Jayden Davis</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-14-florida-state"><strong>No. 14 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/florida-state-seminoles/football/2023/commits/">Florida State</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-star EDGE <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/lamont-green-jr.-77750">Lamont Green Jr.</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>This is going to be an important class for Mike Norvell. Not just from a talent standpoint, but also from a perception standpoint. The Noles took a major black eye when they lost 2022 No. 1, Travis Hunter, to Jackson State. Now FSU must work to rebuild momentum in their backyard against new coaching staffs at Florida and Miami. The good news is that the Noles do have four early commits, including four-star QB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/chris-parson-22267/">Chris Parson</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-15-tennessee"><strong>No. 15 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/tennessee-volunteers/football/2023/commits/">Tennessee</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-star TE <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/ethan-davis-42906/">Ethan Davis</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>Josh Heupel led the Vols to the No. 16 class in 2022, but he’s got his sights set on an even higher ranking in 2023. Davis is one of the top-10 players in Georgia, so that’s a good start. Plus, in-state OT <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/ayden-bussell-9010/">Ayden Bussell</a> has already committed.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-16-northwestern">No. 16 <strong><a href="https://www.on3.com/college/northwestern-wildcats/football/2023/commits/">Northwestern</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-tar IOL <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/dylan-senda-40046/">Dylan Senda</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>Pat Fitzgerald landed a big one early on with Senda. But there’s also a talented local quarterback in the class with <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/aidan-gray-1995/">Aidan Gray</a> out of Naperville, Ill.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-17-texas-tech"><strong>No. 17 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/texas-tech-red-raiders/football/2023/commits/">Texas Tech</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Four-star CB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/calvin-simpson-hunt-148411/">Calvin Simpson-Hunt</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>Joey McGuire immediately went to work on 2023 prospects after he got hired. It’s paid off. The Red Raiders have eight early commits for the 2023 class, including four-star WR <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/tyrone-west-149707/">Tyrone West</a> and coveted quarterback <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/jake-strong-53885/">Jake Strong</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-18-baylor"><strong>No. 18 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/baylor-bears/football/2023/commits/">Baylor</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Four-star LB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/christian-brathwaite-22795/">Christian Brathwaite</a><strong><br>The Skinny: </strong>Dave Aranda is building a quality 2023 class with nine commits already. The key, as we saw with last year’s crop, is keeping the early commits on board to Signing Day next February. But there’s a lot to like about what the Bears have done so far. Keep an eye on QB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/austin-novosad-8596/">Austin Novosad</a>. A lot of insiders really like him and think he could compete for four-star status.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-19-iowa"><strong>No. 19 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/iowa-hawkeyes/football/2023/commits/">Iowa</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit:</strong> Four-star QB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/marco-lainez-iii-82428/">Marco Lainez III</a><strong><br>The Skinny:</strong> Iowa has three quality 2023 commits on board already. Lainez is one of the top quarterbacks on the East Coast. Three stars <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/maddux-borcherding-johnson-146255/">Maddux Borcherding-Johnson</a> and <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/ben-kueter-147091/">Ben Kueter</a> were good in-state gets to star the class off.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-no-20-cincinnati"><strong>No. 20 <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/cincinnati-bearcats/football/2023/commits/">Cincinnati</a></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Top-ranked commit: </strong>Four-star LB <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/trevor-carter-115684/">Trevor Carter</a><strong><br>The Skinny:</strong> Carter is one of the top-ranked in-state recruits that Luke Fickell has ever landed. Carter is the sixth-best recruit in Ohio’s 2023 class. Four of the Bearcats’ five commits are from in-state players, including three-star OL <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/a.j.-salley-198">A.J. Salley</a>.</p>


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