The New Standard Setters

USC, Oregon, and Ohio State finished 1–3–4 nationally, giving the Big Ten a recruiting triumvirate that rivals anything the SEC has assembled. Alabama at number two was what prevented The Big Ten from claiming the top three spots in recruiting rankings by 247sports.com.

• USC claimed the nation’s No. 1 class with elite skill talent and unmatched volume.
• Oregon posted the highest average player rating in the conference.
• Ohio State delivered another balanced, star‑heavy haul built for playoff contention.

Michigan and Washington Hold Strong

Both programs secured top fifteen national finishes, reinforcing the Big Ten’s growing concentration of power. Michigan leaned on quality over quantity, while Washington’s class signaled it’s ready to compete immediately in its new league.

A Deeper Middle Tier

Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, and Rutgers all landed classes that would have been top‑25 nationally a decade ago. The conference’s middle is no longer a soft spot—it’s a strength.

Small Classes, Big Upside

Nebraska and Maryland signed fewer players but posted strong average ratings, suggesting high‑end talent even without volume. Michigan State and UCLA sit in the developmental tier but added foundational pieces.

What It Means

The Big Ten’s 2026 haul reflects a conference transformed. The addition of West Coast powers didn’t just expand geography—it elevated the league’s recruiting ceiling. With five top‑five classes and competitive depth across nearly every program, the Big Ten enters the next era not as a challenger, but as a co‑architect of the national landscape.

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Five-star offensive line prospect Felix Ojo put on a Texas Longhorns hat on Friday as the crowd in attendance screamed in excitement.

But Ojo took the hat off and tried to calm the crowd down.

Twenty seconds later, he made a historic announcement while picking up a hat from underneath the table.

Ojo, the No. 5 prospect in the 2026 recruiting class, committed to Texas Tech over Ohio State, Texas, Florida and Michigan and will receive a blockbuster fully guaranteed revenue-sharing contract with the Red Raiders, a three-year, $5.1 million deal, according to multiple reports.

“A new ERA of CFB is coming either jump on the train or get left behind,” Felix Ojo told Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett.

Ojo’s contract is higher than fellow offensive lineman Jackson Cantwell’s deal with Miami and is one of the richest revenue-sharing deals under the federal settlement, which was approved June 6, which allows programs to directly pay their athletes.

Ojo’s pledge also makes history for Texas Tech as he’s now the highest-rated recruit the program has ever landed. At 6-foot-7, 285 pounds, Ojo is the No. 4 offensive tackle and second-best recruit from Texas in the class with legitimate potential to play on Sundays for a long time.

Ojo was a multi-year starter at Lake Ridge High School in Mansfield, Texas, and will head roughly 350 miles west to Lubbock, Texas.

For the Red Raiders — who are looking to contend in the Big 12 this season —they’ve significantly improved their roster this offseason after an 8-5 record in 2024. Texas Tech has the No. 2 transfer portal class in the country, only behind the LSU Tigers.

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Pringle is commitment No. 5 for Miami’s 2025 recruiting class and the fourth Floridian in the class for Mario Cristobal and Co.

Pringle is the No. 260 prospect nationally in the 2025 class according to the 247Composite rankings, the No. 36 prospect in the state of Florida and the No. 21 running back in the nation.

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Curtis, considered by many to the be the top quarterback prospect in the 2026 class, chose the Dawgs over Alabama, Florida State, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M, among many others.

The commitment gives Georgia a foundational piece to build around in the class as Curtis possesses immense arm talent to go along with plus-level athleticism for the quarterback position.

Curtis is not only considered by many to be the top signal caller in the class, but 247Sports has Curtis rated as its No. 1 overall prospect.

A starter since his freshman season, Curtis has amassed 4,835 yards and 52 passing touchdowns already in his high school career. He has also added 1,026 rushing yards and 20 more scores on the ground.

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DeBose decommitted from the University of Georgia back in December and since that time, his recruitment has been one of the most hotly contested in the 2025 recruiting class nationally.

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Riden was a key factor in DeSoto winning a state championship this past season. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound prospect rushed for 1,044 yards and 12 touchdowns in 10 games. Through three years at DeSoto High, Riden has 2,409 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns.

Riden is a consensus four-star prospect who comes in at No. 216 overall on the 247 Composite and the No. 21 running back in the nation.

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The 6-foot, 170-pound prospect is the son of former Michigan State and NFL standout Plaxico Burress. Burress also held offers from Cincinnati, Duke, East Carolina, Temple and others.

The Fighting Irish are off to a torrid start in building their 2025 recruiting class which sits atop the 247Sports composite team rankings. Marcus Freeman’s bunch have already landed commitments from 14 prospects.

Burress hauled in 25 receptions for 434 yards and five touchdowns as a junior at DePaul Catholic, one of the top programs in the state of New Jersey.

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Dodson is commitment No. 6 for Tennessee in the 2025 recruiting class and joins Top 100 quarterback prospect George MacIntyre as the second in-state pledge for the Vols so far this cycle.

Dodson’s commitment moves Tennessee into the No. 10 spot in the 247Sports Team Composite rankings for the 2025 class. Dodson hauled in 52 receptions as a junior at Collierville High and found the endzone 10 times. He is rated a three-star prospect on all of the major recruiting services.

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Burnett joins a very talented group of linebacker commits for the Nittany Lions, who previously received commitments from fellow four-star prospects D.J. McClary and Alex Tatsch.

Burnett stars at Imani Christian Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

With Burnett’s commitment, Penn State now holds the No. 7 ranked class for the 2025 cycle via the 247Sports Composite team rankings.

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A 6-foot-5, 295-pound prospect Cook is projected to play either guard or center at the next level and is one of Ohio’s top 50 prospects.

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It has been a good week for Clemson on the recruiting trail, previously landing four-star defensive end Ari Watford. The Tigers hosted an elite Junior Day recruiting event this weekend and the dividends are already paying off.

Another top Tigers offensive tackle target, nation’s No. 1 lineman David Sanders Jr. was also on campus this weekend as Clemson continues to be a top contender for the Charlotte (NC) Providence Day star.

Jacobs is the son of former Auburn running back Brandon Jacobs who had an outstanding NFL career mostly with the New York Giants.

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Navy looks to be getting a steal in Purcell who was named the Ohio Division III Defensive Player of the Year in addition to being a 1st-Team All-State selection.

Check out highlights from Purcell’s tremendous state championship game performance below:

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