Eli Lederman

National recruiting and college football reporter @espn

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

Pre-NSD read @ESPN: Inside James Franklin's first days at Virginia Tech, the pitch that lured Penn State's top recruits to Blacksburg late last fall and the frantic recruiting run that secured the Hokies "a foundational class to build around" in December: https://t.co/UmRZbOCcbq

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

News @ESPN on UCLA's latest high-profile commitment under first-year coach Bob Chesney after the Bruins beat Nebraska to four-star WR Matthew Gregory Friday.

Gregory is UCLA's fourth top 100 pledge in 2027. Bruins on pace for their best class since 2016:https://t.co/CVlV3vRcOy

[Pete Thamel @PeteThamel]

NEWS: The Oklahoma Attorney General's office issued a rebuttal letter to the Texas AG's office's letter to the Big 12. Oklahoma AG Gentner Drummond says that the idea that Big 12 may not sanction its members is “facially absurd” and says Texas Tech’s actions have “constituted a shameful chapter in the story of college football.” Per me and @max_olson.

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

Another big get for Texas' incoming defensive class.

As things stand, the Longhorns hold the No. 21 class in ESPN's rankings for the '27 cycle. But Texas is poised to rise this month with multiple priority targets, including five-star CB John Meredith, set to come off the board.

[Billy Tucker @TheUCReport]

Jabarrius Garror, the No. 4 ranked OLB in the SC Next 300, just committed to Texas 🤘 @GarrorJabarrius

Huge recruiting win for the Longhorns outlasting Auburn, Florida State, and Georgia for one of the top defenders in the class.

https://t.co/wKvlh8QR51

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

NEWS: Four-star edge Jabarrius Garror, No. 49 in the SC 300, has committed to Texas over Auburn, Georgia and Florida State.

The ex-Alabama commit follows DT Kasi Currie as the Longhorns' second blue-chip addition on defense this week as Texas heats up on the recruiting trail.

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

Nice add for Eli Drinkwitz and the Tigers.

[Billy Tucker @TheUCReport]

Missouri just got a commitment from 4-star ATH Lawrence Britt 🐯 @Certified_LB1

Huge get for the Tigers landing the No. 6 ATH in the nation and the No. 136 overall prospect in the SC Next 300 as a blue-chip prospect in their class. He was an Under Armour All-American as a junior.

https://t.co/6s8ElP6TkJ

[Billy Tucker @TheUCReport]

BREAKING: Bryan Porter is committing to play for Georgia Tech, he tells UCReport 🐝 @bryan_porter08

The 2027 WR attends New Jersey powerhouse Bergen Catholic. The Yellow Jackets add another playmaker to their deep 2027 class.

https://t.co/OwMynjctYs

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

NEWS: Four-star DT Kasi Currie, No. 52 in the SC 300, has committed to Texas over Ohio State, Georgia and Oregon.

Currie is ESPN's No. 3 DT in the 2027 class. He's now the Longhorns' top-ranked defender in the cycle. Texas is positioned to add more blue-chip defenders up ahead.

[Max Olson @max_olson]

Who are the top 10 wide receivers in college football? @ByEliLederman and I surveyed 20+ GMs, scouting directors and personnel staffers across the sport.

No debate around Jeremiah Smith at No. 1. Here's how they ranked the rest of the best WRs in CFB: https://t.co/kf0h2IEBlq

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

1. Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State
2. Malachi Toney, Miami
3. Cam Coleman, Texas
4-10. ???

@max_olson and I spoke with more than 20 GMs, DPPs and scouting directors to identify the top 10 wide receivers across college football in 2026: https://t.co/CqqDzUSsJN

[Adam Rittenberg @ESPNRittenberg]

Future Power Rankings is back, projecting the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

- A new No. 1 🍀
- Risers and fallers
- Spotlight on QBs, OL and DL
- Blue Chip recruits/transfers

More than 32,000 words, breaking down the outlook for every Power 4 team.

https://t.co/USDniGxElz

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

NEWS: Purdue secures its highest-ranked pledge of the Barry Odom era in four-star WR Trenton Yancey, No. 199 in the SC Next 300.

Yancey picks the Boilermakers over interest from Florida, SMU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Texas, among others. Big get for Odom and Co.

[Billy Tucker @TheUCReport]

Purdue just got a commitment from 4-star WR Trenton Yancey 🚂 @d1trent_

He’s the No. 199 overall prospect in the SC Next 300. An Under Armour All-American as a junior, he attends national powerhouse Duncanville in Texas. Big win for the Boilermakers.

https://t.co/DdK8Z8Yogh

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

NEWS: Four-star safety Chance Gilbert, No. 29 in the SC Next 300, has announced his commitment to Auburn.

Gilbert is ESPN's No. 3 safety in the 2027 cycle. The Tigers edge Georgia to land their highest-ranked commit of the Alex Golesh era.

[Max Olson @max_olson]

One of the conditions listed in the preliminary injunction: Brendan Sorsby would serve a 2-game suspension.

[Pete Thamel @PeteThamel]

NEWS: A judge in district court in Lubbock County, Texas, has granted the injunction requested by Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby. He’s set to be eligible for the 2026 season.

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

NEWS: Four-star DE K.J. Green, No. 45 on the SC Next 300, announces his committment to LSU.

The Tigers beat Georgia, Oregon and South Carolina to ESPN's No. 6 edge rusher in the 2027 cycle. Big wins for Lane Kiffin and LSU after Jaiden Bryant's flip to Miami earlier this week.

[K.J. Spider-Man Green @Certifixd_KJ]

Geaux Tigers ❤️

@CoachSterlLuc
@iamcoachrock

[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

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[Eli Lederman @ByEliLederman]

NEWS: Four-star QB Colton Nussmeier has announced his committment to Georgia.

Nussmeier, ESPN's No. 4 pocket passer in the 2027 class, held interest from Arkansas and UCLA. He's the brother for former LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier and the son of Saints OC Doug Nussmeier.

[Max Olson @max_olson]

Quick turnaround here on a tampering case from this year’s portal cycle. Penalties for tampering with a player who wasn’t in the portal yet:

[Andrea Adelson @aadelsonESPN]

Texas, meanwhile, is now the two-time defending champs. Have they supplanted their rivals to the north as the premier softball program in the country? https://t.co/f1khLDno9c

[DJ Bien-Aime @Djbienaime]

Class of 2027 CB @Blake_Jenkins27 has committed to Michigan over Texas, Vandy and Alabama.

The 6-foot-1 cornerback from Katy, TX is ESPN's No. 24 CB in the cycle.
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