Updated recruiting rankings following national signing day (2024)

Patrick Conn

February 8, 2024 3:04 pm CT

Signing day has come and gone with little fanfare. Most of the action came in mid-December when most teams were prepping for bowl games on top of managing rosters.

Still, a few five-star prospects were left to officially sign their national letters of intent. All three signed on Wednesday, and all three will call the SEC home in 2024. Dominick McKinley signed with LSU. Ryan Williams signed with Alabama. Terry Bussey stuck with the Texas A&M Aggies.

When it comes to recruiting, it isn’t only the high school recruits who are factored into the overall rankings. Using the 247Sports composite, we broke down each of the top 30 teams and their most intriguing prospects for the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Georgia Bulldogs

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Total Points: 318.75

Total Commits: 34

Most Intriguing Prospect: Five-star CB signee Ellis Robinson IV

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Alabama Crimson Tide

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Total Points: 312.81

Total Commits: 34

Most Intriguing Prospect: Five-star WR signee Ryan Williams

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Ohio State Buckeyes

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Total Points: 308.88

Total Commits: 29

Most Intriguing Prospect: Five-star DB transfer Caleb Downs

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Oregon Ducks

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Total Points: 302.38

Total Commits: 38

Most Intriguing Prospect: Five-star WR transfer Evan Stewart

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Texas Longhorns

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Total Points: 300.55

Total Commits: 30

Most Intriguing Prospect: Four-star edge transfer Trey Moore

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Miami Hurricanes

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Total Points: 295.63

Total Commits: 36

Most Intriguing Prospect: Four-star QB transfer Cameron Ward

Auburn Tigers

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Total Points: 282.26

Total Commits: 29

Most Intriguing Prospect: Five-star WR signee Cam Coleman

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FAQs

Which football recruiting service is most accurate? ›

This is the sixth consecutive year that 247Sports has been the most accurate scouting entity among the recruiting industry when it comes to evaluating first-round prospects. Only seven prospects of the 32 first-round picks had a grade of three stars or lower from all of the services.

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Can you decommit after National Signing Day? ›

The answer is "yes" and "no." Meaning that no one can physically force you to play football at any university. But if you decommit after signing a National Letter of Intent, you could face some penalties and other consequences.

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How are recruiting rankings determined? ›

Each recruit is given a composite rating (more commonly known as star rating) based on evaluations from 247, Rivals, and ESPN. As you probably know, players are given anywhere from a 2-star rating up to a 5-star rating. Following the evaluation, all recruits are grouped by the university to which they are committed.

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Do recruiting rankings matter in college football? ›

The recruiting industry is based on the premise that rating high school recruits is meaningful and that higher rated classes and teams will provide more wins and more success. We find that, indeed, recruiting rankings do matter.

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What is the best website to get recruited for college football? ›

COLLEGE RECRUITING

NCSA makes it easy for athletes to get noticed by college coaches. Members can directly message coaches, search for colleges that fit their preferences, upload highlight videos and transcripts and more.

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What is best state for football recruiting? ›

With the release of the latest On300 rankings, we're breaking down which states are producing the most high school football talent this cycle.

Texas – 59. Top Recruit: Duncanville (Texas) EDGE Colin Simmons, No. ...
Florida – 29. ...
Alabama – 13. ...
Mississippi – 9. ...
North Carolina – 8. ...
Arizona – 6. ...
Missouri – 6. ...
Connecticut – 3.

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Can you talk to coaches after signing an NLI? ›

Once you sign an NLI, all other institutions are obligated to cease contacting you and your family members. Accordingly, you have an obligation to notify any coach from an NLI institution that you have signed an NLI. Any contact in excess of an exchange of a greeting is not permitted regardless of the conversation.

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Can you still get offers after signing day? ›

Even after the signing period has passed, student-athletes can still commit to a program as either a recruited or unrecruited walk-on.

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Can you get recruited after signing day? ›

While many recruits commit to their college choice on National Signing Day in November, this date is just the start of a nine-month signing period. So, if you don't commit to a school in the fall you still have time to sign your NLI well into the summer months after graduation.

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What is considered a 5 star recruit? ›

Star ratings

Most recruiting services classify recruits by a number of "stars" with a higher number for more highly ranked prospects. Most services use 5 stars for the highest ranked recruits and only a few players at each position attain this rank.

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Is recruiting based on luck? ›

Recruitment isn't based on luck, but it can definitely feel that way at times. Take those moments when a needle-in-a-haystack candidate for a niche role seems to materialize out of thin air.

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What does a 2 star recruit mean? ›

1 – 2-star: considered a division I-AA or lower prospect with a ceiling potential of being a role player on their college team – little to no chance at an NFL career. 0 star: not scouted and ranked. Usually a walk-on for a college football program.

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What are the hardest positions to recruit college football? ›

Consequently, defensive linemen are one of the hardest positions for recruiters to find, let alone project. In many schemes, defensive linemen need to possess the athleticism and awareness to read the opposing lineman's block, plus the explosive power to beat that block.

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What is a 3 star college recruit? ›

3-star recruits

These student-athletes show dominance on the field and will be an impact player. They have a few areas of development and might not always be consistent, especially when competing against top-tier players.

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Can you get recruited on a bad team? ›

The good news is that playing for a weak team will not completely ruin a recruit's chances of being scouted and ultimately recruited by college teams. However, just like the recruit likely has to while playing on his team, he or she will have to work harder to get noticed.

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Which fantasy football site is most accurate? ›

The best fantasy football predictors are Draft Sharks. They've won multiple accuracy awards since 1999 – including the Multi-Year Projection Accuracy Award from Fantasy Pros. That's a competition that measures player prediction accuracy over 3 seasons.

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Do recruiters use NCSA? ›

That's where NCSA comes in. College coaches use NCSA to search the largest database of athletes and evaluate recruiting videos, measurables, references, experience, awards, transcripts and more.

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Is On3 credible? ›

On3 is a leading media and technology company dedicated to providing trusted coverage and connectivity in youth, high school, college sports, and NIL. On3 delivers trusted news, analysis, data, and insights to fans, athletes, schools, and brands.

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What is the best college sports recruiting service? ›

#1: NCSA. As one of the most successful and biggest sports recruiting platforms, NCSA is a great way to get started on your college recruiting journey.

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Updated recruiting rankings following national signing day (2024)

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Is recruiting based on luck? ›

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