In a remarkable display of talent and strategy, college football recruiting has kicked off with a bang this season, especially in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and Big Ten conferences. According to the latest rankings from 247 Sports, these two conferences have taken the lead, capturing the top 11 recruiting classes on the first day of the early signing period which took place on Wednesday.
Leading the charge is Texas, holding the No. 1 spot, followed closely by Alabama at No. 2 and Georgia at No. 3. Impressively, 8 out of the top 11 programs hail from the SEC, with three strong representatives from the Big Ten, including Oregon and Ohio State. Altogether, the top five schools have secured commitments from 19 five-star recruits, which adds significant oomph to their rosters.
Among the highlighted players, Georgia has signed the highly-rated Elijah Griffin, a defensive lineman from Savannah Christian Prep who is ranked as the No. 3 overall player, alongside edge rusher Isaiah Gibson, listed at No. 9. Another top-ranked defensive lineman, Justus Terry, is committed to Georgia but has yet to officially sign.
Texas’s strong performance is marked by the signing of four five-star players, with safety Jonah Williams as a key recruit, currently sitting at No. 8 overall. The Longhorns gained momentum when five-star cornerback Kade Phillips switched his commitment from LSU to Texas late in the day. Alabama also added three five-star talents, highlighted by Keelon Russell, their top-rated quarterback at No. 2 overall. On the other hand, Ohio State signed two five-stars, including cornerback Devin Sanchez at No. 6 and quarterback Tavien St. Clair at No. 7. Oregon also made headlines with four five-star players on board, including wide receiver Dakorien Moore, ranked No. 4.
Auburn and defending national champions Michigan followed closely, taking the No. 6 and No. 7 slots, respectively, with Michigan securing the top-rated prospect, quarterback Bryce Underwood. Rounding out the top 10 were LSU, Texas A&M, and Tennessee, while Florida secured the 11th position. This year’s rankings mirror those of last year, showing a consistent level of competitiveness in these elite programs.
With such a strong recruitment class lined up, college football fans are eagerly anticipating how these dynamic young players will impact their teams in the upcoming season.
