Big Ten recruiting rankings, class of 2026
Big Ten classes
| Nat. | Program | Commits | 4★+ | Avg ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  USC | 34 | 22 | 3.74 |
| 3 |  Oregon | 25 | 18 | 3.88 |
| 4 |  Ohio State | 30 | 18 | 3.70 |
| 12 |  Michigan | 24 | 13 | 3.63 |
| 13 |  Washington | 27 | 11 | 3.44 |
| 24 |  Illinois | 31 | 5 | 3.17 |
| 26 |  Iowa | 19 | 8 | 3.42 |
| 28 |  Minnesota | 31 | 6 | 3.19 |
| 29 |  Indiana | 23 | 7 | 3.30 |
| 36 |  Rutgers | 26 | 6 | 3.23 |
| 43 |  Maryland | 19 | 2 | 3.17 |
| 45 |  Michigan State | 22 | 5 | 3.23 |
| 52 |  Northwestern | 22 | 2 | 3.09 |
| 55 |  Purdue | 21 | 0 | 3.00 |
| 62 |  UCLA | 18 | 2 | 3.11 |
| 65 |  Penn State | 15 | 4 | 3.27 |
| 78 |  Wisconsin | 14 | 1 | 3.07 |
| 88 |  Nebraska | 12 | 3 | 3.25 |
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| # | Program | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USC | 310.67 |
| 2 |  Alabama | 303.79 |
| 3 | Oregon | 303.22 |
| 4 | Ohio State | 301.23 |
| 5 |  Notre Dame | 299.28 |
| 6 |  Georgia | 291.98 |
| 7 |  Texas | 291.18 |
| 8 |  Tennessee | 290.71 |
| 9 |  Miami | 284.61 |
| 10 |  Texas A&M | 283.13 |
| 11 |  LSU | 272.69 |
| 12 | Michigan | 270.12 |
| 13 | Washington | 262.32 |
| 14 |  South Carolina | 256.43 |
| 15 |  Oklahoma | 252.55 |
| 16 |  Florida State | 251.54 |
| 17 |  Florida | 250.98 |
| 18 |  Texas Tech | 250.26 |
| 19 |  North Carolina | 247.70 |
| 20 |  Clemson | 243.28 |
| 21 |  BYU | 237.33 |
| 22 |  Ole Miss | 236.72 |
| 23 |  Mississippi State | 230.56 |
| 24 | Illinois | 230.18 |
| 25 |  West Virginia | 229.51 |
USC 2026 class No. 1 · 34 commits
- Luke Wafle EDGE ★★★★★ Princeton, NJ · Hun School
- Mark Bowman TE ★★★★★ Santa Ana, CA · Mater Dei
- Jaimeon Winfield DL ★★★★★ Richardson, TX
- Ethan Feaster WR ★★★★ DeSoto, TX
- Elbert Hill IV CB ★★★★ Akron, OH · Archbishop Hoban
- Kayden Dixon-Wyatt WR ★★★★ Santa Ana, CA · Mater Dei
- Keenyi Pepe OT ★★★★ Bradenton, FL · IMG Academy
- Deshonne Redeaux RB ★★★★ Westlake Village, CA · Oaks Christian
- Talanoa Ili LB ★★★★ Kahuku, HI
- Vlad Dyakonov OT ★★★★ Folsom, CA
- Jonas Williams QB ★★★★ Frankfort, IL · Lincoln-Way East
- Shahn Alston RB ★★★★ Painesville, OH · Harvey
- Tomuhini Topui DL ★★★★ Santa Ana, CA · Mater Dei
- Simote Katoanga DL ★★★★ Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Santa Margarita Catholic
- Brandon Lockhart CB ★★★★ Chatsworth, CA · Sierra Canyon
- Esun Tafa IOL ★★★★ Draper, UT · Corner Canyon
- Trent Mosley WR ★★★★ Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Santa Margarita Catholic
- Breck Kolojay IOL ★★★★ Bradenton, FL · IMG Academy
- Luc Weaver WR ★★★★ Sherman Oaks, CA · Notre Dame
- Peyton Dyer CB ★★★★ Chattanooga, TN · Tyner Academy
- Shaun Scott EDGE ★★★★ Santa Ana, CA · Mater Dei
- Braeden Jones DL ★★★★ Chicago, IL · Mount Carmel
- Roderick Tezeno WR ★★★ Opelousas, LA · Opelousas Catholic School
- Tron Baker WR ★★★ Chatsworth, CA · Sierra Canyon
- Kannon Smith OT ★★★ Littleton, CO · Valor Christian
- Andrew Williams EDGE ★★★ Los Angeles, CA · Fremont
- Joshua Holland II CB ★★★ Bellflower, CA · St. John Bosco
- Madden Riordan CB ★★★ Chatsworth, CA · Sierra Canyon
- Jake Johnson DL ★★★ Prosper, TX
- Taylor Johnson LB ★★★ San Bernardino, CA · Cajon
- Jayden Crowder CB ★★★ Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Santa Margarita Catholic
- Chase Deniz OT ★★★ San Diego, CA · Cathedral Catholic
- John Fifita IOL ★★★ Mountain View, CA · St. Francis
- Malik Brooks DL ★★★ Downey, CA · St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy
Oregon 2026 class No. 3 · 25 commits
- Immanuel Iheanacho IOL ★★★★★ North Bethesda, MD · Georgetown Preparatory
- Jalen Lott WR ★★★★★ Frisco, TX · Frisco Panther Creek
- Anthony Jones Jr. EDGE ★★★★★ Mobile, AL · St. Paul's Episcopal
- Kendre Harrison TE ★★★★★ Reidsville, NC
- Jett Washington S ★★★★ Las Vegas, NV · Bishop Gorman
- Tony Cumberland DL ★★★★ Eugene, OR · Willamette
- Devin Jackson S ★★★★ Orlando, FL · The First Academy
- Davon Benjamin S ★★★★ Westlake Village, CA · Oaks Christian
- Tommy Tofi IOL ★★★★ San Francisco, CA · Archbishop Riordan
- Tradarian Ball RB ★★★★ Texarkana, TX · Texas High
- Messiah Hampton WR ★★★★ Rochester, NY · James Monroe
- Bryson Beaver QB ★★★★ Murrieta, CA · Vista Murrieta
- Braylon Hodge LB ★★★★ Englewood, CO · Cherry Creek
- Xavier Lherisse S ★★★★ Melbourne, FL · Eau Gallie
- Brandon Smith RB ★★★★ Fresno, CA · Central East
- Azel Banag CB ★★★★ Columbia, SC · A.C. Flora
- Prince Tavizon EDGE ★★★★ San Diego, CA · San Diego Lincoln
- Tristan Phillips LB ★★★★ Ventura, CA
- Anthony Jones DL ★★★ Irvine, CA · Crean Lutheran
- Koloi Keli IOL ★★★ Honolulu, HI · Farrington
- Dutch Horisk EDGE ★★★ Bellflower, CA · St. John Bosco
- Hudson Lewis WR ★★★ Boise, ID · Timberline
- Braxton Singleton ATH ★★★ Salem, OR · North Salem
- Dayton Raiola ATH ★★★ Buford, GA
- Killian Sombe RB ★★★ Portland, OR · Central Catholic
Ohio State 2026 class No. 4 · 30 commits
- Chris Henry Jr. WR ★★★★★ Santa Ana, CA · Mater Dei
- Cincere Johnson LB ★★★★★ Cleveland, OH · Glenville
- Jay Timmons CB ★★★★★ Gibsonia, PA · Pine-Richland
- Jerquaden Guilford WR ★★★★ Fort Wayne, IN · Northrop
- Khary Wilder DL ★★★★ Gardena, CA · Junipero Serra
- Sam Greer OT ★★★★ Akron, OH · Archbishop Hoban
- Blaine Bradford S ★★★★ Baton Rouge, LA · Baton Rouge Catholic
- Jordan Thomas CB ★★★★ Oradell, NJ · Bergen Catholic
- Legend Bey ATH ★★★★ Forney, TX · North Forney
- Max Riley IOL ★★★★ Avon Lake, OH
- Braxton Rembert LB ★★★★ Hoschton, GA · Mill Creek
- Simeon Caldwell LB ★★★★ Jacksonville, FL · The Bolles School
- Damari Simeon DL ★★★★ Richland, NJ · St. Augustine Prep
- Emanuel Ruffin DL ★★★★ Bessemer, AL · Bessemer City
- CJ Sanna LB ★★★★ Lewis Center, OH · Olentangy
- Favour Akih RB ★★★★ Delaware, OH · Rutherford B. Hayes
- Khmari Bing S ★★★★ Baltimore, MD · St. Frances Academy
- Dre Quinn EDGE ★★★★ Buford, GA
- Nick Lautar TE ★★★ Lebanon, OH
- Jaeden Ricketts WR ★★★ Pataskala, OH · Watkins Memorial
- Darryus McKinley DL ★★★ Lafayette, LA · Acadiana
- Luke Fahey QB ★★★ Mission Viejo, CA
- Tucker Smith IOL ★★★ Glendale, AZ · Sandra Day O'Connor
- Kaden Gebhardt S ★★★ Lewis Center, OH · Olentangy
- Brock Boyd WR ★★★ Southlake, TX · Southlake Carroll
- Jamir Perez DL ★★★ Cleveland, OH · Glenville
- Mason Wilhelm IOL ★★★ Lakewood, OH · St. Edward
- Landry Brede OT ★★★ Mentor, OH
- Amar'e Miller S ★★★ Pickerington, OH · Pickerington North
- Cooper Peterson K ★★★ Charlotte, NC · Corvian Community
Michigan 2026 class No. 12 · 24 commits
- Carter Meadows EDGE ★★★★★ Washington, DC · Gonzaga
- Savion Hiter RB ★★★★★ Mineral, VA · Louisa County
- Titan Davis DL ★★★★ St. Louis, MO · De Smet Jesuit
- Malakai Lee OT ★★★★ Honolulu, HI · Kamehameha Kapalama
- Travis Johnson WR ★★★★ Chesapeake, VA · Oscar Smith
- Jamarion Vincent CB ★★★★ Waco, TX · Waco Connally
- Alister Vallejo DL ★★★★ Liberty Hill, TX
- Marky Walbridge OT ★★★★ Needham, MA · St. Sebastian's
- Tariq Boney EDGE ★★★★ Washington, DC · St. John's College
- Tommy Carr QB ★★★★ Saline, MI
- Jordan Deck S ★★★★ Frisco, TX · Frisco Lone Star
- Brady Smigiel QB ★★★★ Newbury Park, CA
- McHale Blade DL ★★★★ Chicago, IL · Simeon
- Mason Bonner TE ★★★ Denver, CO · Mullen
- Ace Hamilton IOL ★★★ Washington, DC · St. John's College
- Aden Reeder LB ★★★ Cincinnati, OH · St. Xavier
- Tommy Fraumann OT ★★★ Wilmette, IL · Loyola Academy
- Jonathan Brown RB ★★★ Columbus, OH · St. Francis de Sales
- Markel Dabney ATH ★★★ Richmond, VA · Huguenot
- Kaden Catchings LB ★★★ Flowood, MS · Hartfield Academy
- Ernest Nunley CB ★★★ Anaheim, CA · Anaheim Western
- Jaylen Pile WR ★★★ Dallas, TX · Dallas Parish Episcopal
- Ndi Etta EDGE ★★★ Argyle, TX · Liberty Christian
- Jacob Baggett K ★★★ Charlotte, NC · Providence Day School
Washington 2026 class No. 13 · 27 commits
- Kodi Greene OT ★★★★★ Santa Ana, CA · Mater Dei
- Brian Bonner Jr. RB ★★★★ Valencia, CA
- Rahsjon Duncan CB ★★★★ Oakland, CA · McClymonds
- Gavin Day S ★★★★ Las Vegas, NV · Faith Lutheran
- Derek Colman-Brusa EDGE ★★★★ Burien, WA · Kennedy Catholic
- JD Hill DL ★★★★ Mission Viejo, CA
- Jordan Clay WR ★★★★ San Antonio, TX · San Antonio Madison
- Trez Davis WR ★★★★ West Monroe, LA
- Mason James WR ★★★★ Norman, OK · Norman North
- Ramzak Fruean LB ★★★★ Spanaway, WA · Bethel
- Jeron Jones CB ★★★★ Mission Viejo, CA
- Derek Zammit QB ★★★ Wayne, NJ · DePaul Catholic
- Tufanua Ionatana Umu-Cais DL ★★★ Englewood, CO · Cherry Creek
- David Schwerzel DL ★★★ Seattle, WA · O'Dea
- Sam Vyhlidal ATH ★★★ Lake Oswego, OR
- Ansu Sanoe RB ★★★ Lake Oswego, OR · Lakeridge
- Kekua Aumua TE ★★★ Kahuku, HI
- Ezaya Tokio LB ★★★ Oceanside, CA
- Dominic Harris OT ★★★ Las Vegas, NV · Clark
- Elijah Durr CB ★★★ Tacoma, WA · Mount Tahoma
- Blaise LaVista WR ★★★ Frankfort, IL · Lincoln-Way East
- Joseph Peko DL ★★★ Westlake Village, CA · Oaks Christian
- Asa Thompson ATH ★★★ Sammamish, WA · Eastside Catholic
- Ksani Jiles S ★★★ Bradenton, FL · IMG Academy
- Ta'a Malu DL ★★★ Tacoma, WA · Annie Wright
- Ah Deong Yang IOL ★★★ Puyallup, WA
- CJ Wallace K ★★★ Bellflower, CA · St. John Bosco
Illinois 2026 class No. 24 · 31 commits
- Nick Hankins Jr. CB ★★★★ Belleville, IL · Belleville West
- Champ Smith IOL ★★★★ Vero Beach, FL
- Nas Rankin ATH ★★★★ Chicago, IL · Morgan Park
- Kai Pritchard IOL ★★★★ Toms River, NJ · Donovan Catholic
- Jacob Eberhart LB ★★★★ St. Louis, MO · Kirkwood
- Parker Crim EDGE ★★★ Elida, OH
- Almirian Thomas CB ★★★ Cape Coral, FL
- Cameron Thomas LB ★★★ West Chester, OH · Lakota West
- Kenyon Alston WR ★★★ Orlando, FL · Bishop Moore Catholic
- Davon Grant WR ★★★ DeKalb, IL
- Casey Thomann OT ★★★ Olney, IL · Richland County
- Tony Balanganayi DL ★★★ Palatine, IL
- Javari Barnett RB ★★★ Tampa, FL · Tampa Bay Tech
- Isaiah Williams S ★★★ Missouri City, TX · Fort Bend Marshall
- Jaylen Stewart EDGE ★★★ Pearland, TX
- Tony Williams LB ★★★ Jacksonville, FL · Raines
- Kayden Bennett EDGE ★★★ Suffield, CT · Suffield Academy
- King Liggins DL ★★★ Chicago, IL · Brother Rice
- Jacob Alexander EDGE ★★★ Frankfort, IL · Lincoln-Way East
- Landen Von Seggern IOL ★★★ Omaha, NE · Millard South
- Kingston Shaw EDGE ★★★ Orlando, FL · The First Academy
- Kaedyn Cobbs LB ★★★ Denton, TX · Denton Guyer
- Will Vala TE ★★★ Downers Grove, IL · Downers Grove North
- Michael Clayton II QB ★★★ Miami, FL · Miami Edison
- Nelsyn Wheeler RB ★★★ Omaha, NE · Millard South
- Leslie Mosley Jr. WR ★★★ West Palm Beach, FL · Cardinal Newman
- Caden Considine LB ★★★ Byron, IL
- Jacob Harvey WR ★★★ Mt. Zion, IL
- Jack Gray P ★★★ Australia · ProKick Australia
- Nate Cichy WR Unrated Mount Prospect, IL · Prospect
- Dane Eisenmenger QB Unrated Tolono, IL · Unity
Iowa 2026 class No. 26 · 19 commits
- Tradon Bessinger QB ★★★★ Kaysville, UT · Davis
- Darion Jones CB ★★★★ Omaha, NE · Omaha North
- Julian Manson LB ★★★★ Iowa City, IA · Iowa City West
- Carson Nielsen OT ★★★★ Waterloo, IA · Waterloo West
- Kasen Thomas LB ★★★★ Sioux City, IA · Bishop Heelan Catholic
- Hudson Parliament IOL ★★★★ Brandon, SD · Brandon Valley
- Gene Riordan IOL ★★★★ Hinsdale, IL · Hinsdale Central
- Marcello Vitti ATH ★★★★ Dearborn, MI · Dearborn Divine Child
- Billy Weivoda LB ★★★ Alpharetta, GA · Milton
- Luke Brewer TE ★★★ Norwalk, IA
- Owen Linder OT ★★★ Chanhassen, MN
- Colin Whitters IOL ★★★ Iowa City, IA · Iowa City West
- Xavier Stinson WR ★★★ Vero Beach, FL
- Brody Schaffer WR ★★★ Winneconne, WI
- Jack Janda TE ★★★ Novi, MI · Detroit Catholic Central
- Ronnie Hill S ★★★ Sterling Heights, MI · Adlai Stevenson
- Sawyer Jezierski DL ★★★ Edina, MN
- Diondre Smith WR ★★★ Neptune Beach, FL · Duncan U. Fletcher
- Boston Everitt P ★★★ Australia
Minnesota 2026 class No. 28 · 31 commits
- Aaden Aytch EDGE ★★★★ Lafayette, IN · Jefferson
- Howie Johnson DL ★★★★ Forest Lake, MN
- Quayd Hendryx WR ★★★★ Atco, NJ · Winslow Township
- Roman Voss ATH ★★★★ Jackson, MN · Jackson County Central
- Ryan Estrada RB ★★★★ El Paso, TX · El Paso El Dorado
- Andrew Trout OT ★★★★ Cold Spring, MN · Rocori
- Justin Hopkins S ★★★ Nashville, TN · Ensworth
- Gavin Meier OT ★★★ Janesville, WI · Parker
- Rico Blassingame WR ★★★ Tolleson, AZ · Tolleson Union
- Hudson Dunn LB ★★★ Peoria, AZ · Liberty
- Lamont Hamilton ATH ★★★ Racine, WI · St. Catherine's
- Aaron Thomas OT ★★★ Phoenix, AZ · Mountain Pointe
- Jordan Lampkins S ★★★ Bolingbrook, IL
- Chance Payne CB ★★★ Jefferson, GA
- Gabe Weaver TE ★★★ St. Louis, MO · Mary Institute & St. Louis Country Day
- Anthony Charles EDGE ★★★ McDonald, PA · South Fayette Township
- Josiah Dozier WR ★★★ Moody, AL
- Angel Luciano LB ★★★ Steelton, PA · Steelton-Highspire
- Tavian White S ★★★ Waukee, IA
- Zeke Bates RB ★★★ Malvern, PA · Malvern Prep
- Owen Lansu QB ★★★ Downers Grove, IL · Downers Grove North
- Niko Castillo ATH ★★★ Schuylkill Haven, PA
- Hayden Moore WR ★★★ Newberry, FL
- Lucas Tielsch OT ★★★ Akron, OH · Copley
- Josiah Anyansi EDGE ★★★ Murrieta, CA · Murrieta Valley
- Brady Palmer QB ★★★ San Diego, CA · Cathedral Catholic
- Beckett Schreiber OT ★★★ Madison, WI · Madison Memorial
- Braiden Stevens WR ★★★ Platte City, MO · Platte County
- Trason Richardson S ★★★ Rosharon, TX · Fort Bend Crawford
- George Rohl TE ★★★ Ellsworth, WI
- Jeremiah Benson DL ★★★ West Bloomfield, MI
Indiana 2026 class No. 29 · 23 commits
- Gabe Hill DL ★★★★ Naperville, IL · Naperville North
- Henry Ohlinger ATH ★★★★ Columbus, OH · Grandview Heights
- Kasmir Hicks CB ★★★★ Indianapolis, IN · Decatur Central
- Parker Elmore TE ★★★★ Columbus, IN · Columbus North
- Kevontay Hugan EDGE ★★★★ Sarasota, FL · Booker
- Ja'Dyn Williams LB ★★★★ Massillon, OH · Massillon Washington
- Cam McHaney DL ★★★★ Bradenton, FL · IMG Academy
- Ronelle Johnson EDGE ★★★ Blue Springs, MO
- D'Montae Tims S ★★★ Seffner, FL · Armwood
- Trevor Gibbs LB ★★★ Crown Point, IN
- Jamar Owens S ★★★ Douglasville, GA · Douglas County
- Lavar Keys WR ★★★ Hyattsville, MD · DeMatha Catholic
- Ben Novak IOL ★★★ Merrillville, IN · Andrean
- Sam Simpson IOL ★★★ River Falls, WI
- PJ MacFarlane TE ★★★ Middletown, OH · Lakota East
- Jacob Savage LB ★★★ Union, KY · Ryle
- Blake Smythe DL ★★★ Franklin, IN · Franklin Community
- Jayreon Campbell RB ★★★ Powder Springs, GA · McEachern
- Kortez Rupert WR ★★★ East St. Louis, IL
- Kenton Mondeau OT ★★★ Eau Claire, WI · Eau Claire North
- Rodney White DL ★★★ Towson, MD · Concordia Prep
- CJ Scifres IOL ★★★ Greenwood, IN · Center Grove
- Jaidon VanPelt WR ★★★ Fort Wayne, IN · Carroll
Rutgers 2026 class No. 36 · 26 commits
- Aiden Gibson RB ★★★★ Woodruff, SC
- Dyzier Carter WR ★★★★ Mineral, VA · Louisa County
- Rinaldo Callaway III EDGE ★★★★ Macon, GA · Southwest
- Devonte Anderson CB ★★★★ Winter Garden, FL · West Orange
- Messiah Tilson S ★★★★ Rockford, IL · Guilford
- Wydeek Collier ATH ★★★★ Philadelphia, PA · Neumann Goretti
- Jared Smith IOL ★★★ Stockbridge, GA
- Brandon Murray CB ★★★ Haymarket, VA · Battlefield
- Reece Beck DL ★★★ Ponte Vedra Beach, FL · Ponte Vedra
- Logan Anthony IOL ★★★ Palmerton, PA
- Elias Coke WR ★★★ Harrisburg, PA
- Xavier Stearn QB ★★★ Fort Washington, PA · Germantown Academy
- Jamareis Conyers CB ★★★ Riverview, FL · Sumner
- James Cocozzo IOL ★★★ Stillwater, NY
- Donovan Johnson IOL ★★★ Fayetteville, NC · Pine Forest
- Tyler Duell OT ★★★ West Chester, PA · West Chester East
- DJ Howerton TE ★★★ Greensboro, NC · Grimsley
- Michael Dukes III RB ★★★ Detroit, MI · Martin Luther King
- Sebastian Cruz S ★★★ Orange Park, FL · Fleming Island
- Cameron Greene OT ★★★ Richland, NJ · St. Augustine Prep
- Tanner Raymond LB ★★★ Wallingford, CT · Choate Rosemary Hall
- Joey Kopec LB ★★★ Cuyahoga Falls, OH · Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy
- Jermaine Polk DL ★★★ Toledo, OH · St. Francis de Sales
- Brady Owens TE ★★★ Arlington, VA · Yorktown
- RJ Wortman S ★★★ Colonia, NJ
- Ian Asaeli Ngaue-Stephenson IOL ★★★ Mesa, AZ
Maryland 2026 class No. 43 · 19 commits
- Zion Elee EDGE ★★★★★ Baltimore, MD · St. Frances Academy
- Darrell Carey S ★★★★ Hyattsville, MD · DeMatha Catholic
- JaMarcus Whyce DL ★★★ Dayton, OH · Trotwood-Madison
- Kaden Carter LB ★★★ Barnesville, GA · Lamar County
- Javonte Williams TE ★★★ Germantown, MD · Northwest
- Cam Brickle II DL ★★★ Bradenton, FL · IMG Academy
- Day'Jon Moore IOL ★★★ Willis, TX
- Sean Johnson CB ★★★ Severn, MD · Archbishop Spalding
- Hakim Satterwhite CB ★★★ Baltimore, MD · St. Frances Academy
- Damon Hall Jr. TE ★★★ Baltimore, MD · St. Frances Academy
- Zahir Cobb S ★★★ Washington, DC · St. Albans School
- Josiah Teasley WR ★★★ Springfield, VA · The St. James
- Nathan Bernhard QB ★★★ Ashland, OH
- Jayden Kitchens WR ★★★ Springfield, VA · The St. James
- Jesse Moody OT ★★★ Philadelphia, PA · Imhotep Institute
- Jianni Davis EDGE ★★★ District Heights, MD · Bishop McNamara
- Brayden Marko TE ★★★ Washington, DC · Gonzaga
- Jonathan Panagou IOL ★★★ South Hamilton, MA · Pingree School
- Ontario Washington Jr. CB Unrated Stafford, VA · North Stafford
Michigan State 2026 class No. 45 · 22 commits
- Collin Campbell OT ★★★★ Gilbert, AZ · Williams Field
- Samson Gash WR ★★★★ Novi, MI · Detroit Catholic Central
- Kayd Coffman QB ★★★★ Grand Rapids, MI · East Kentwood
- Joey Caudill TE ★★★★ Mansfield, OH · Lexington
- Eli Bickel OT ★★★★ North Branch, MI
- Jack Ziarko IOL ★★★ Canton, OH · Hoover
- Zach Washington WR ★★★ Wheaton, IL · St. Francis
- Brayden Thomas S ★★★ Lakewood, OH · St. Edward
- Adam Shaw LB ★★★ Hillsdale, NJ · Pascack Valley
- Eddie Whiting TE ★★★ Sioux Falls, SD · Jefferson
- KJ Deriso CB ★★★ Fayetteville, GA · Whitewater
- Tristan Comer OT ★★★ Freeland, MI
- Eliyjah Caldwell S ★★★ Jacksonville, FL · Global Impact Ministries Academy
- TJ Umenyiora CB ★★★ Roswell, GA · Blessed Trinity Catholic
- Cory House EDGE ★★★ Memphis, TN · Whitehaven
- Hudson Aultman DL ★★★ Delaware, OH · Olentangy Berlin
- Jeremiah Favorite CB ★★★ Boiling Springs, SC
- Rai'Shawn Elmore WR ★★★ Indian Trail, NC · Porter Ridge
- Jonathan Granby ATH ★★★ Roswell, GA · Fellowship Christian School
- Jack Lansing III LB ★★★ Hartland, MI
- Stephen Gonzales K ★★★ Monroe, NC · Union Academy
- Trey Serauskis LS ★★★ Frankfort, IL · Lincoln-Way East
Northwestern 2026 class No. 52 · 22 commits
- Jaden McDuffie WR ★★★★ Edgewater, MD · South River
- Owen Fors IOL ★★★★ Barrington, IL
- Jack Fuchs OT ★★★ Hendersonville, TN · Beech
- Leighton Burbach OT ★★★ Norfolk, NE · Norfolk Catholic
- Tom McGlinchey ATH ★★★ Philadelphia, PA · William Penn Charter
- Nick Zalewski EDGE ★★★ Columbus, OH · Thomas Worthington
- Sean Morris II RB ★★★ Orange, CA · Orange Lutheran
- Jacob Miller OT ★★★ Hamilton, MO · Penney
- Tre Hoskins DL ★★★ Hannibal, MO
- Max Mohring LB ★★★ Malvern, PA · Malvern Prep
- Gabe Davis-Ray S ★★★ Columbus, OH · Columbus Academy
- Keaton Reinke WR ★★★ St. Charles, IL · St. Charles North
- Ronald Derrick III DL ★★★ Waco, TX · Waco University
- Jaden Vaughn CB ★★★ Cypress, TX · Cy-Fair
- Johnny O'Brien QB ★★★ Palatine, IL · Fremd
- Owen Jakubczak IOL ★★★ Palatine, IL · Fremd
- Nate Dawson CB ★★★ Cincinnati, OH · Winton Woods
- Amare Jordan LB ★★★ Cedar Park, TX · Vista Ridge
- Nick Costa DL ★★★ Richland, NJ · St. Augustine Prep
- Calvin Lorek DL ★★★ Loveland, OH
- Hayden Flavin OT ★★★ Clarkston, MI
- Noah Sur K ★★★ Oak Park, IL · Fenwick
Purdue 2026 class No. 55 · 21 commits
- Josiah Hope DL ★★★ Radcliff, KY · North Hardin
- Jett Goldsberry ATH ★★★ Lincoln City, IN · Heritage Hills
- Izaiah Wright RB ★★★ Rockwood, MI · Oscar A. Carlson
- Katrell Webb EDGE ★★★ Suwanee, GA · Collins Hill
- Ar'Mari Towns TE ★★★ Selma, AL · Southside Selma
- Maximilian Carmicle EDGE ★★★ Country Club Hills, IL · Hillcrest
- Brock Brownfield IOL ★★★ New Palestine, IN
- Raderrion Daniels CB ★★★ Lake Cormorant, MS
- James Williams Jr. IOL ★★★ Indianapolis, IN · Lawrence Central
- Corin Berry QB ★★★ Covina, CA · Charter Oak
- Cooper McCutchan TE ★★★ Cincinnati, OH · Archbishop Moeller
- Terrell Berryhill Jr. OT ★★★ East St. Louis, IL
- Emoni Smith S ★★★ Galloway, OH · Westland
- Dana Greenhow S ★★★ Tyrone, GA · Sandy Creek
- Kobe Cherry DL ★★★ Greenwood, IN · Center Grove
- Aiden Solecki DL ★★★ Downers Grove, IL · Downers Grove North
- Jojo Johnson WR ★★★ Richmond, VA · Benedictine
- Rico Schrieber OT ★★★ Chicago, IL · Marist
- Brandon Kinsey WR ★★★ Miami, FL · Miami Central
- Brayden Sweeney LB ★★★ Grand Rapids, MI · Catholic Central
- Jacobo Echeverria Lozano K ★★★ Upper St. Clair, PA
UCLA 2026 class No. 62 · 18 commits
- Kenneth Moore III WR ★★★★ Stockton, CA · St. Mary's
- Jonah Smith WR ★★★★ Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Santa Margarita Catholic
- Quinn Buckey OT ★★★ Bakersfield, CA · Liberty
- Camden Jensen OT ★★★ Littleton, CO · Heritage
- Cooper Javorsky IOL ★★★ San Juan Capistrano, CA · San Juan Hills
- Jayden Fox RB ★★★ Englewood, CO · Cherry Creek
- James Moffat DL ★★★ Encino, CA · Crespi
- DJ Bordeaux QB ★★★ Parker, CO · Legend
- Marcus Almada DL ★★★ Marion, MA · Tabor Academy
- Logan Hirou S ★★★ Rancho Santa Margarita, CA · Santa Margarita Catholic
- CJ Lavender S ★★★ Santa Ana, CA · Mater Dei
- Malaki Soliai-Tui LB ★★★ Kahuku, HI
- Matthew Muasau LB ★★★ Bellflower, CA · St. John Bosco
- Major Pride WR ★★★ Torrance, CA · Bishop Montgomery
- Michael Price IOL ★★★ Huntsville, AL
- Markus Kier WR ★★★ Orange, CA · Orange Lutheran
- Lucas Hickey IOL ★★★ Prosper, TX · Prosper Walnut Grove
- Giancarlo Cereghino LS ★★★ Moraga, CA · Campolindo
Penn State 2026 class No. 65 · 15 commits
- Elijah Reeder EDGE ★★★★ Bayville, NJ · Central Regional
- Jackson Ford EDGE ★★★★ Malvern, PA · Malvern Prep
- Josiah Zayas CB ★★★★ Edison, NJ · Piscataway
- Peyton Falzone QB ★★★★ Nazareth, PA
- Tyrell Chatman S ★★★ Lincoln, NE · North Star
- Mason Bandhauer OT ★★★ Fort Collins, CO
- Bryson Williams S ★★★ Omaha, NE · Omaha Westside
- Ben Whitver WR ★★★ Powhatan, VA
- Amarion Jackson WR ★★★ Omaha, NE · Millard South
- D'Antae Sheffey RB ★★★ State College, PA · State College Area
- Kase Evans QB ★★★ Lexington, TX
- Christian Askew S ★★★ Kathleen, GA · Veterans
- Keian Kaiser LB ★★★ Sidney, NE
- Pete Eglitis OT ★★★ Columbus, OH · Bishop Watterson
- Lucas Tenbrock P ★★★ St. Charles, IL · St. Charles North
Wisconsin 2026 class No. 78 · 14 commits
- Brady Bekkenhuis OT ★★★★ Arlington, MA
- Keeyshawn Tabuteau WR ★★★ Chattanooga, TN · McCallie School
- Djidjou Bah DL ★★★ Germantown, TN
- Jack Sievers TE ★★★ Everett, WA · Archbishop Murphy
- Yahya Gaad DL ★★★ Medina, TN · South Gibson
- Ryan Hopkins QB ★★★ Santa Ana, CA · Mater Dei
- Carsen Eloms CB ★★★ Fishers, IN
- Donovan Dunmore CB ★★★ Clovis, CA · Buchanan
- Zion Legree ATH ★★★ Fort Walton Beach, FL · Choctawhatchee
- Arthur Scott III DL ★★★ Streetsboro, OH
- Ben Wenzel LB ★★★ Appleton, WI · Appleton North
- Kah'ni Watts S ★★★ Iowa Colony, TX
- Kash Brock WR ★★★ Chandler, AZ · Basha
- Dorsett Stecker WR ★★★ Newport Beach, CA · Corona Del Mar
Nebraska 2026 class No. 88 · 12 commits
- Danny Odem III CB ★★★★ Orlando, FL · The First Academy
- Claude Mpouma OT ★★★★ Chicago, IL · Mount Carmel
- Dylan Berymon DL ★★★★ Monroe, LA · Ouachita Parish
- Luke Sorensen TE ★★★ Anaheim, CA · Servite
- Nalin Scott WR ★★★ Powder Springs, GA · McEachern
- Jamal Rule RB ★★★ Charlotte, NC · Charlotte Christian
- Larry Miles WR ★★★ Orlando, FL · Jones
- Rex Waterman OT ★★★ Chandler, AZ · Hamilton
- Hayden Ainsworth IOL ★★★ Biloxi, MS
- Maurice Purify II WR ★★★ Omaha, NE · Omaha Westside
- Jase Reynolds LB ★★★ Omaha, NE · Elkhorn North
- Michael Sarikizis K ★★★ Australia · ProKick Australia
National top 100 recruits, class of 2026
| # | Player | Pos | Hometown | Committed | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keisean Henderson | QB | Spring, TX | Houston | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Jackson Cantwell | OT | Nixa, MO | Miami | ★★★★★ |
| 3 | Lamar Brown | ATH | Baton Rouge, LA | LSU | ★★★★★ |
| 4 | Jared Curtis | QB | Nashville, TN | Vanderbilt | ★★★★★ |
| 5 | Zion Elee | EDGE | Baltimore, MD | Maryland | ★★★★★ |
| 6 | Luke Wafle | EDGE | Princeton, NJ | USC | ★★★★★ |
| 7 | Rodney Dunham | EDGE | Charlotte, NC | Notre Dame | ★★★★★ |
| 8 | Brandon Arrington | CB | San Diego, CA | Texas A&M | ★★★★★ |
| 9 | Carter Meadows | EDGE | Washington, DC | Michigan | ★★★★★ |
| 10 | Faizon Brandon | QB | Greensboro, NC | Tennessee | ★★★★★ |
| 11 | Immanuel Iheanacho | IOL | North Bethesda, MD | Oregon | ★★★★★ |
| 12 | Savion Hiter | RB | Mineral, VA | Michigan | ★★★★★ |
| 13 | TK Keys | WR | Hattiesburg, MS | Tennessee | ★★★★★ |
| 14 | Chris Henry Jr. | WR | Santa Ana, CA | Ohio State | ★★★★★ |
| 15 | EJ Crowell | RB | Jackson, AL | Alabama | ★★★★★ |
| 16 | Cincere Johnson | LB | Cleveland, OH | Ohio State | ★★★★★ |
| 17 | Richard Anderson | DL | New Orleans, LA | LSU | ★★★★★ |
| 18 | Dia Bell | QB | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Texas | ★★★★★ |
| 19 | Jalen Lott | WR | Frisco, TX | Oregon | ★★★★★ |
| 20 | John Meredith III | CB | Fort Worth, TX | Texas | ★★★★★ |
| 21 | Ian Premer | TE | Great Bend, KS | Notre Dame | ★★★★★ |
| 22 | Kelvin Obot | OT | Fruitland, ID | Utah | ★★★★★ |
| 23 | Xavier Griffin | LB | Gainesville, GA | Alabama | ★★★★★ |
| 24 | Khary Adams | CB | Towson, MD | Notre Dame | ★★★★★ |
| 25 | Jay Timmons | CB | Gibsonia, PA | Ohio State | ★★★★★ |
| 26 | Kodi Greene | OT | Santa Ana, CA | Washington | ★★★★★ |
| 27 | LaDamion Guyton | EDGE | Savannah, GA | Texas Tech | ★★★★★ |
| 28 | Joey O'Brien | S | Glenside, PA | Notre Dame | ★★★★★ |
| 29 | Jorden Edmonds | CB | Marietta, GA | Alabama | ★★★★★ |
| 30 | Mark Bowman | TE | Santa Ana, CA | USC | ★★★★★ |
| 31 | Tyler Atkinson | LB | Loganville, GA | Texas | ★★★★★ |
| 32 | Richard Wesley | EDGE | Chatsworth, CA | Texas | ★★★★★ |
| 33 | Jireh Edwards | S | Upper Marlboro, MD | Alabama | ★★★★★ |
| 34 | Anthony Jones Jr. | EDGE | Mobile, AL | Oregon | ★★★★★ |
| 35 | Kendre Harrison | TE | Reidsville, NC | Oregon | ★★★★★ |
| 36 | Jaimeon Winfield | DL | Richardson, TX | USC | ★★★★★ |
| 37 | Ekene Ogboko | OT | Durham, NC | Georgia | ★★★★★ |
| 38 | Julian Walker | EDGE | Irmo, SC | South Carolina | ★★★★ |
| 39 | Kaiden Prothro | TE | Bowdon, GA | Georgia | ★★★★ |
| 40 | Jett Washington | S | Las Vegas, NV | Oregon | ★★★★ |
| 41 | Ethan Feaster | WR | DeSoto, TX | USC | ★★★★ |
| 42 | Darius Gray | IOL | Richmond, VA | South Carolina | ★★★★ |
| 43 | Salesi Moa | ATH | Ogden, UT | Utah | ★★★★ |
| 44 | Cederian Morgan | WR | Alexander City, AL | Alabama | ★★★★ |
| 45 | Jerquaden Guilford | WR | Fort Wayne, IN | Ohio State | ★★★★ |
| 46 | Bralan Womack | S | Flowood, MS | Mississippi State | ★★★★ |
| 47 | Ryder Lyons | QB | Folsom, CA | BYU | ★★★★ |
| 48 | Jett Thomalla | QB | Omaha, NE | Alabama | ★★★★ |
| 49 | Felix Ojo | OT | Mansfield, TX | Texas Tech | ★★★★ |
| 50 | KJ Edwards | RB | Carthage, TX | Texas A&M | ★★★★ |
| 51 | Danny Odem III | CB | Orlando, FL | Nebraska | ★★★★ |
| 52 | Khary Wilder | DL | Gardena, CA | Ohio State | ★★★★ |
| 53 | Sam Greer | OT | Akron, OH | Ohio State | ★★★★ |
| 54 | Elbert Hill IV | CB | Akron, OH | USC | ★★★★ |
| 55 | Davian Groce | WR | Frisco, TX | Florida | ★★★★ |
| 56 | Deuce Geralds | DL | Suwanee, GA | LSU | ★★★★ |
| 57 | Corey Barber Jr. | WR | Pinson, AL | LSU | ★★★★ |
| 58 | Jermaine Bishop | ATH | Willis, TX | Texas | ★★★★ |
| 59 | Kayden Dixon-Wyatt | WR | Santa Ana, CA | USC | ★★★★ |
| 60 | Chuck Kennon | CB | Sarasota, FL | Florida State | ★★★★ |
| 61 | Tony Cumberland | DL | Eugene, OR | Oregon | ★★★★ |
| 62 | Jamarion Matthews | DL | Gainesville, GA | Alabama | ★★★★ |
| 63 | Devin Jackson | S | Orlando, FL | Oregon | ★★★★ |
| 64 | Jamarion Carlton | DL | Temple, TX | Texas | ★★★★ |
| 65 | Somourian Wingo | WR | St. Augustine, FL | Miami | ★★★★ |
| 66 | Bryce Perry-Wright | DL | Buford, GA | Texas A&M | ★★★★ |
| 67 | Naeem Burroughs | WR | Jacksonville, FL | Clemson | ★★★★ |
| 68 | J'Zavien Currence | S | Rock Hill, SC | South Carolina | ★★★★ |
| 69 | Zyan Gibson | CB | Gadsden, AL | Alabama | ★★★★ |
| 70 | Nolan Wilson | DL | Picayune, MS | Alabama | ★★★★ |
| 71 | Joel Wyatt | ATH | Murfreesboro, TN | Tennessee | ★★★★ |
| 72 | TJ White | LB | Jackson, MS | Tennessee | ★★★★ |
| 73 | Jake Kreul | EDGE | Bradenton, FL | Oklahoma | ★★★★ |
| 74 | Blaine Bradford | S | Baton Rouge, LA | Ohio State | ★★★★ |
| 75 | Keenyi Pepe | OT | Bradenton, FL | USC | ★★★★ |
| 76 | Kevin Brown | OT | Harrisburg, PA | West Virginia | ★★★★ |
| 77 | Gavin Mueller | TE | South Elgin, IL | Miami | ★★★★ |
| 78 | Ayden Pouncey | S | Winter Park, FL | Notre Dame | ★★★★ |
| 79 | Brayden Rouse | LB | Marietta, GA | Tennessee | ★★★★ |
| 80 | Asharri Charles | EDGE | Venice, FL | Miami | ★★★★ |
| 81 | Craig Dandridge | WR | Alpharetta, GA | Georgia | ★★★★ |
| 82 | Jonathan Hatton Jr. | RB | Cibolo, TX | Oklahoma | ★★★★ |
| 83 | John Turntine III | OT | Fort Worth, TX | Texas | ★★★★ |
| 84 | Davon Benjamin | S | Westlake Village, CA | Oregon | ★★★★ |
| 85 | Calvin Russell III | WR | Miami, FL | Syracuse | ★★★★ |
| 86 | Trenton Henderson | EDGE | Pensacola, FL | LSU | ★★★★ |
| 87 | Deshonne Redeaux | RB | Westlake Village, CA | USC | ★★★★ |
| 88 | Tommy Tofi | IOL | San Francisco, CA | Oregon | ★★★★ |
| 89 | Bowe Bentley | QB | Celina, TX | Oklahoma | ★★★★ |
| 90 | Aiden Harris | DL | Matthews, NC | South Carolina | ★★★★ |
| 91 | Talanoa Ili | LB | Kahuku, HI | USC | ★★★★ |
| 92 | CJ Bronaugh | CB | Winter Garden, FL | Florida | ★★★★ |
| 93 | Brysten Martinez | OT | Gonzales, LA | LSU | ★★★★ |
| 94 | Brian Bonner Jr. | RB | Valencia, CA | Washington | ★★★★ |
| 95 | Caden Harris | CB | Brownsville, TN | Georgia | ★★★★ |
| 96 | Titan Davis | DL | St. Louis, MO | Michigan | ★★★★ |
| 97 | Vlad Dyakonov | OT | Folsom, CA | USC | ★★★★ |
| 98 | Justice Fitzpatrick | CB | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Georgia | ★★★★ |
| 99 | Aaron Gregory | WR | Douglasville, GA | Texas A&M | ★★★★ |
| 100 | Jordan Smith | S | Warner Robins, GA | Georgia | ★★★★ |
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Which Big Ten team has the best 2026 recruiting class?
USC, ranked No. 1 nationally (310.67 points) with 34 commits.
Who is the highest-rated Big Ten recruit in the class of 2026?
Zion Elee, a 5-star EDGE from Baltimore, MD, committed to Maryland (No. 5 nationally).
How many top-100 recruits signed with Big Ten schools in 2026?
33: Zion Elee (Maryland), Luke Wafle (USC), Carter Meadows (Michigan), Immanuel Iheanacho (Oregon), Savion Hiter (Michigan), Chris Henry Jr. (Ohio State), Cincere Johnson (Ohio State), Jalen Lott (Oregon), Jay Timmons (Ohio State), Kodi Greene (Washington), Mark Bowman (USC), Anthony Jones Jr. (Oregon), Kendre Harrison (Oregon), Jaimeon Winfield (USC), Jett Washington (Oregon), Ethan Feaster (USC), Jerquaden Guilford (Ohio State), Danny Odem III (Nebraska), Khary Wilder (Ohio State), Sam Greer (Ohio State), Elbert Hill IV (USC), Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (USC), Tony Cumberland (Oregon), Devin Jackson (Oregon), Blaine Bradford (Ohio State), Keenyi Pepe (USC), Davon Benjamin (Oregon), Deshonne Redeaux (USC), Tommy Tofi (Oregon), Talanoa Ili (USC), Brian Bonner Jr. (Washington), Titan Davis (Michigan), Vlad Dyakonov (USC).