Just eight weeks remain until the Early Signing Period, and the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings have been updated after the latest commitments and decommitments.
Below are the top 25 classes in the 2024 cycle, breaking down which programs have the top prospects in the country committed:
1.Georgia — 94.465
3 five-stars | 19 four-stars | 5 three-stars |27 total commits
Top Commit:Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy Five-Star Plus+ cornerbackEllis Robinson IV, No. 3 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The rich have only gotten richer in Athens. The Bulldogs now have nine top-100 prospects committed, led by Five-Star Plus+ CBEllis Robinson IVand Conroe (Texas) Oak Ridge LBJustin Williams. Other high-profile commits include Buford (Ga.) five-star quarterbackDylan Raiola, Raymore (Mo.) Raymore-Peculiar four-star TEJaden Reddell, Conroe (Texas) Oak Ridge four-star DLJoseph Jonah-Ajonyeand Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star RBNathaniel Frazier, the No. 2 tailback in the cycle.
2.Ohio State — 93.727
5 five-stars | 11 four-stars |6 three-stars |22 total commits
Top Commit:Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep Five-Star Plus+ wide receiverJeremiah Smith, No. 1 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Buckeyes now easily have the most five-star pledges in the nation at five. Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes QBAir Nolandacquired five-star status, while Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep WRJeremiah Smithis the top-ranked player in the nation.Chicago St. Ignatius five-star DLJustin Scott, New Haven (Ind.) WRMylan Grahamand Buford (Ga.) defensive lineman Eddrick Houston round out the quintet.
3. Florida —93.046
3 five-stars | 14 four-stars | 5 three-stars |22 total commits
Top Commit:Willis (Texas) five-star QBDJ Lagway, No. 17 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Gators shot up the rankings after a humongous June that witnessed 10 commitments. Since then, Billy Napier and Co. have continued to add top talent, most recently five-star defensive lineman LJ McCray. He joins McKinney (Texas) five-star safetyXavier Filsaimeand Willis (Texas) five-star QBDJ Lagway atop the commit list.
4. Florida State —92.292
3 five-stars | 10 four-stars | 9 three-stars |22 total commits
Top Commit:Buford (Ga.) Five-Star Plus+ safetyKJ Bolden, No. 8 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Seminoles were active on the trail this summer with commitments, none bigger than Venice (Fla.) five-star cornerbackCharles Lester III. He was FSU’s highest-ranked commit until the beginning of August, when Buford (Ga.) Five-Star Plus+ safetyKJ Boldenpicked the ‘Noles. After losing out on LJ McCray to rival Florida, FSU flipped Miami five-star commit Armondo Blount, who reclassified into 2024.
5. Alabama —92.226
2 five-stars | 11 four-star | 7 three-stars |20 total commits
Top Commit:Carlsbad (Calif.) Five-Star Plus+ quarterbackJulian Sayin, No. 4 in the On3 Industry Ranking
Sayin and five-star athlete Jaylen Mbakwe are the two prizes of the cycle for Nick Saban, who also have top-100 commitments from Carrollton (Ga.) four-star TECaleb Odom, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star CBZabien Brownand Lindale (Texas) four-star IOLCasey Poe.
6. Texas A&M —92.096
3 five-star | 11 four-stars | 7 three-stars |21 total commits
Top Commit:Phenix City (Ala.) Central five-star wide receiverCam Coleman, No. 12 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Aggies made a big splash in September, as they beat out Texas and Oklahoma for Lafayette (La.) Acadiana five-star DLDominick McKinley, the No. 22 player in the cycle and also landed five-star athlete Terry Bussey. Five-star Coleman remains in the class as well, but Auburn and others are hot in pursuit.
7. Notre Dame —91.619
1 five-star | 14 four-stars | 8 three-stars |23 total commits
Top Commit:Glen Ellyn (Ill.) Glenbard South four-star wide receiverCam Williams, No. 28 in the On3 Industry Ranking
Williams, along with Saline (Mich.) four-star quarterbackCJ Carr and (Calif.) St. John Bosco four-star linebackerKyngstonn Viliamu-Asahighlight a balanced an extremely deep class for Marcus Freeman and Co.
8. Oregon —91.606
0 five-stars | 17 four-stars | 6 three-stars |23 total commits
Top Commit:Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei DLAydin Breland, No. 39 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Ducks landed a big flip early this fall, pulling Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra four-star CBDakoda Fieldsaway from USC. He joins Forney (Texas) four-star safetyAaron Flowersand Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy four-star CBIfy Obidegwuin what could become a feared secondary down the road in Eugene.
Oregon already landed elite four-star defensive lineman Aydin Breland as well, and they’re trending heavily with Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic EDGE Elijah Rushing as well.
9. Tennessee —91.561
2 five-star | 13 four-stars | 5 three-stars |20 total commits
Top Commit:Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview five-star wide receiverMike Matthews, No. 16 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Volunteers jumped all the way into the top 10 after a big July, which included the pledges of Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview five-star receiverMike Matthews, Akron (Ohio) Archbishop Hoban four-star interior offensive linemanWilliam Satterwhiteand Nashville Lipscomb Academy four-star linebackerEdwin Spillman.
Just one prospect committed to Josh Heupel and Co. in August, but it was a big one in Birmingham (Ala.) Vestavia Hills five-star EDGEJordan Ross, the No. 28 recruit and No. 4 EDGE in the cycle.
10. Oklahoma —91.557
1 five-stars | 12 four-stars | 13 three-stars |27 total commits
Top Commit:Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy Five-Star Plus+ defensive linemanDavid Stone, No. 7 in On3 Industry Ranking
The Sooners may be the hottest team on the recruiting trail heading into the fall. Brent Venables landed his centerpiece pledge in Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy Five-Star Plus+ DLDavid Stone, who chose OU over Miami. On Sept. 9, top-100 Melissa (Texas) four-star DLNigel Smith IIcommitted. OU already is up to 27 commitments, but they’re working on a few key flips down the stretch.
11. LSU —91.445
0 five-stars | 16 four-stars | 8 three-stars |24 total commits
Top Commit:Jackson (La.) East Feliciana four-star tight endTrey’Dez Green, No. 42 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Tigers have kept the foot on the gas and now find themselves just outside the top 10, despite not having a five-star commitment. Four of the six highest-ranked recruits in the class joined since July, including Orlando Edgewater four-star CBCai Batesand Duncanville (Texas) four-star RBCaden Durham.
Jackson (La.) East Feliciana four-star TETrey’Dez Green has been a major senior riser and could contend for five-star status by the end of the cycle.
12. Penn State —91.211
0 five-stars | 15 four-stars | 10 three-stars |25 total commits
Top Commit:Belle Vernon (Pa.) four-star athleteQuinton Martin, No. 55 in the On3 Industry Ranking
Penn Statereeled in a pair of four-star recruits towards the end of July. On consecutive days, the Nittany Lions received pledges from Brookline (Mass.) Dexter four-star athleteLiam Andrewsand Miami (Fla.) Central four-star DLT.A. Cunningham. Andrews said he plans to play defensive line in college. The Nittany Lions’ class is as deep as just about anybody in the country with 15 four-star pledges.
13. Texas —91.056
2 five-stars | 10 four-stars | 6 three-stars |17 total commits
Top Commit:Duncanville (Texas) Five-Star Plus+ EDGEColin Simmons, No. 5 in On3 Industry Ranking
The Longhorns landed arguably their No. 1 target this summer in Duncanville (Texas) Five-Star Plus+ EDGEColin Simmons, who committed on Aug. 10. Of Texas’ 18 pledges, 16 have come since June, including Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei five-star offensive tackle Brandon Baker.
14. Michigan —91.048
0 five-stars | 14 four-stars | 11 three-stars |25 total commits
Top Commit:Cincinnati (Ohio) Archbishop Moeller four-star running backJordan Marshall, No. 52 in the On3 Industry Ranking
Marshall chose the Wolverines over in-state Ohio State and has the chance to be Michigan’s next elite running back. Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day four-star QBJadyn Davisand Rochester (Mich.) Adams four-star TEBrady Prieskorn highlight a strong offensive haul for Jim Harbaugh and Co.
15. Miami —90.922
0 five-stars | 10 four-stars | 14 three-stars |24 total commits
Top Commit:Miami (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep four-star wide receiverJoshisa Trader, No. 43 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Hurricanes added three prospects in August: Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna four-star safetyZaquan Patterson, Cincinnati Taft four-star EDGEElias Rudolphand Zachary (La.) three-star OTKavion Broussard to help them vault into the top 15. Traderheadlines as the No. 10 wideout in the cycle.
16. Clemson —90.621
2 five-stars | 9 four-stars | 6 three-stars |17 total commits
Top Commit:Jefferson (Ga.) five-star LBSammy Brown, No. 14 in the On3 Industry Ranking
Jefferson (Ga.) five-star LBSammy Brownkicked things off in June for the Tigers, and Midlothian (Texas) five-star WRBryant Wesco followed his commitment soon after.
The class also includes top-100 Lancaster (Texas) four-star CBCorian Gipson, Woodstock (Ill.) Marian Central Catholic four-star TEChristian Bentancurand Tampa (Fla.) Catholic four-star WRTJ Moore.
17. Auburn —90.575
0 five-stars | 11 four-stars | 6 three-stars |17 total commits
Top Commit:Foley (Ala.) wide receiverPerry Thompson, No. 34 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Tigers managed to flip a pair of elite recruits from its two biggest rivals in the span of three days at the end of July, adding Clanton (Ala.) Chilton County four-star linebackerDemarcus Riddickfrom Georgia, then Foley (Ala.) wide receiverPerry Thompsonfrom Alabama. They remain in the hunt for a couple of key targets committed elsewhere.
18. USC —90.268
0 five-stars | 10 four-stars | 6 three-stars |16 total commits
Top Commit:Los Angeles (Calif.) Sierra Canyon four-star wide receiverXavier Jordan, No. 63 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Trojans made a splash by landing the commitment of top-ranked 2026 QB Julian Lewis, but the 2024 class has stayed stagnant. Gardena (Calif.) Junipero Serra four-star CBDakoda Fieldsflipped to Oregon, leaving USC with only 15 total commits. The Trojans added local cornerback Isaiah Rubin in October, but will have to work hard to hold onto some of their top commits as the Early Signing Period looms.
19. South Carolina —90.098
1 five-stars | 8 four-stars | 7 three-stars |16 total commits
Top Commit:Washington D.C. Friendship Collegiate Academy Five-Star Plus+ EDGEDylan Stewart, No. 10 in On3 Industry Ranking
The Gameco*cks made their splash on Aug. 1, adding Washington D.C. Friendship Collegiate Academy Five-Star Plus+ EDGEDylan Stewart. He’s the third top-100 pledge in South Carolina’s class, alongside Dillon (S.C.) four-star OTJosiah Thompsonand Dorchester (S.C.) Woodland four-star OTKam Pringle.
20. Arkansas —89.431
0 five-stars | 7 four-stars | 12 three-stars |19 total commits
Top Commit:Pine Bluff (Ark.) Wilbur D. Mills four-star DLCharleston Collins, No. 84 in the On3 Industry Ranking.
Temple (Texas) Lake Belton four-star CBSelman Bridges, Wilbur D. Mills four-star DLCharleston Collinsand Pine Bluff (Ark.) four-star athleteCourtney Crutchfieldlead the way for the Hogs as top-150 commits.
21. Ole Miss — 89.252
0 five-stars | 7 four-stars | 14 three-stars |23 total commits
Top Commit:Lake Cormorant (Miss.) four-star EDGEKamarion Franklin, No. 61 in On3 Industry Ranking
Lake Cormorant (Miss.) four-star EDGEKamarion Franklinis the top-ranked recruit in the class and is one of seven four-stars in the fold for Lane Kiffin. Winter Garden (Fla.) four-star QBTrever Jacksonand Ocean Springs (Miss.) St. Martin four-star WRNoreel White lead another strong offensive cycle for the Rebels.
22. Texas Tech —89.250
1 five-stars | 4 four-stars | 16 three-stars |21 total commits
Top Commit:Temple (Texas) Lake Belton Five-Star Plus+ wide receiverMicah Hudson, No. 6 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Red Raiders finally finished off their recruitment top-10 Temple (Texas) Lake Belton WRMicah Hudson in September, giving Joey McGuire and Co. a centerpiece pledge in the 2024 cycle. Sachse (Texas) four-star EDGECheta Ofiliis behind Hudson as the No. 2 pledge in the class after committing in April. Prosper (Texas) four-star OTEllis Davis, Hutto (Texas) four-star QBWill Hammondand Pflugerville (Texas) Weiss four-star safetyPeyton Morganbolster Texas Tech’s No. 1 Big 12 class.
23. Wisconsin —88.871
0 five-stars | 6 four-stars | 15 three-stars |21 total commits
Top Commit:Olney (Md.) Good Counsel four-star running backDilin Jones, No. 170 in the On3 Industry Ranking
Luke Fickell’s first cycle hasWisconsinsitting in the top 25 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings. Olney (Md.) Good Counsel four-star RBDilin Joneshighlights as the only top-200 commit.
24. Kentucky — 88.781
0 five-stars | 7 four-stars | 14 three-stars |21 total commits
Top Commit: Austintown (Ohio) Westerville North EDGE Brian Robinson, No. 128 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The Wildcats have been on a tear since mid-September, flipping four-star twins Jacob Smith and Jerod Smith, and then landing four-star EDGE Brian Robinson over Michigan in October. In-state four-star quarterback Cutter Boley also gives UK a coveted signal-caller to build around.
25. Nebraska —88.734
0 five-stars | 7 four-stars | 19 three-stars |26 total commits
Top Commit:Ainsworth (Neb.) four-star tight endCarter Nelson, No. 59 in the On3 Industry Ranking
The commitment of four-star tight endCarter Nelsonwas the news of the month of the summer for Huskers fans. Matt Rhule has put together an already large class that features a heavy in-state and Texas-centric flair.
