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Latest college football commitments, graded: Which recruits truly move the needle?

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Not all commitments are created equal -- and in today's college football landscape, that's truer than ever. With roster turnover at an all-time high and player movement spanning coast to coast, the question isn't just who committed. It's how much does it actually matter?

That's why we're rolling out the Commitment Impact Score -- a quick, context-rich metric designed to measure the real-time value of a commitment beyond just stars and rankings.

What it is:

The Commitment Impact Score (CIS) is a 1–10 score that reflects how meaningful a new commitment is to a program at the time it happens. It's not about long-term potential alone — it's about fit, timing, and program trajectory. A 3-star commit can sometimes matter more than a 4-star, depending on who else is on the roster and where the team is headed.

How we score it:

We evaluate each commitment across three simple categories:

  • Roster Boost (Does this player fill a current or future need?)

  • Momentum Hit (Does the commitment move the needle in rankings or buzz?)

  • Program Fit / Narrative (Does it fit the school's culture, timeline, or build a key pipeline?)

Each category is scored from 1 to 5, and we weight them based on impact -- with Roster Boost accounting for 50% of the final score. The total is scaled to a 1–10 score, then tiered into one of four buckets:

ScoreTier
9–10Game-Changer
7–8Strong Add
5–6Solid Depth
1–4Low-Impact

We also include a brief explanation for each commit's score -- whether it's a flip from a rival, a future starter at a thin position, or a quiet add that flies under the radar.

Why it matters:

In the transfer portal and NIL era, it's no longer enough to report that a school landed a 4-star. We want to contextualize every move: Is this commitment plugging a hole or stacking talent? Is it a class-altering win or just depth?

You can track the latest college football roster additions here. Below we are gauging the impact scores across college football's biggest programs. 

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3-star TE Zachery Turner commits to SMU

Our Eval: Strong Add (8/10)

RJ Maryland​ played a big part in SMU's run to the College Football Playoff last year before going down with an injury. It's never easy trying to find a carbon copy of a star player, but Zachery Turner is similar in a lot of ways to Maryland.

A high-volume target for Alabama quarterback signee Keelon Russell​ this past season, Turner proved to be a difficult cover for linebackers as he constantly created separation and then was able to capitalize on his catch-and-run opportunities with his sneaky speed and run strength.

Turner, who was also heavily linked to both Miami and Oklahoma, is the 15th in-state commit for the Mustangs in a class that ranks No. 17 nationally.

 
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3-star ATH Jacob Eberhart commits to Illinois

Our Eval: Strong Add (7/10)

Jacob Eberhart is the 23rd prospect to announce his intentions to play for Illinois this cycle. 

Currently graded out as an athlete, Eberhart projects best as a second-level defender and that's where the Illini plan to use him. Eberhart will more than likely first get a look at safety, but it wouldn't be surprising if he eventually found himself in the linebacker room as he's already over 200 pounds and not done filling out a frame that's north of 6-foot-2.

Illinois has been one of the best at developing under-the-radar high school talent in recent years and Eberhart is a nice high-profile win for Bret Bielema as he was also considering Oklahoma, Nebraska and Missouri. 

 
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3-star SAF Tyriq Green

Our Eval: Solid Depth (6/10)

Georgia's No. 2-ranked class is up to 29 commits with Tyriq Green picking Georgia over Miami and Auburn.

A three-phase playmaker at Buford that was a member of a state-titling winning 4x100 squad earlier this year, Green was initially viewed by some schools as a running back, but the Bulldogs want him at safety as he has the physical temperament to be a hammer in run support.

Georgia has recruited the defensive side of the ball as good as anyone in recent cycles and while Green might not be as highly-ranked as some of the other recent defensive back additions, he fits what Kirby Smart and Glenn Schumann want to do on defense as he can tackle and locate football in coverage. It wouldn't be surprising to see Green emerge as a special team's ace after a redshirt.

July 13, 2025, 11:33 AM
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3-star OG Jax Tanner commits to BYU

Our Eval: Strong Add (8/10)

BYU has a chance to sign one of their best ever recruiting classes and Jax Tanner is another huge coup. He's the second offensive lineman to commit to the Cougs joining Top247 guard Bott Mulitalo and chose BYU after also officially visiting national heavyweight programs like Michigan, Oregon and Tennessee.

Tanner shined at the Under Armour Next Camp in Utah back in May where he showed more athleticism than anticipated and more length as well. He's a shade under 6-foot-4 but has 34" arms and all the traits to be a dominant interior lineman in college. Has the length, feet and balance to play some tackle at the college level but frame wise, his upside is probably highest at guard or even center. 

Tanner plays with just the right amount of nastiness and plays with a real mean streak and controlled aggression. He's a powerful run blocker, fluid in how he moves and shows good lateral mobility. He has the traits, toughness and athleticism to be a multi-year starter at BYU and if he continues to develop, we think he has a great shot to play on Sunday's. 

 
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4-star TE Kaiden Prothro commits to Georgia

Our Eval: Game-Changer (9/10)

The rich get richer. Kaiden Prothro became the third – yes, third – blue-chip tight end to pick Georgia this cycle as he joined a UGA recruiting class on Saturday  that already includes Brayden Fogle​ and Lincoln Keyes​.

Both Fogle and Keyes are talented recruits that have a chance to emerge as impact players in the SEC, but Prothro has a chance to be special in a league full of future pros with his length and athleticism. He spent much of his junior year lined up on the outside as a jumbo was able to make acrobatic grabs at all three levels.

The Bulldogs might have missed out on Mark Bowman​ (the No. 1-ranked tight end in the class), but one of college football's top units isn't going to miss a beat anytime soon with the additions of Prothro (No. 2 TE), Fogle (No. 8 TE) and Keys (No. 14 TE). That's after assistant Todd Hartley​ signed Elyiss Williams​ (No. 2 TE) and Ethan Barbour​ (No. 14 TE) in the 2025 cycle.

 
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4-star ATH Heze Kent commits to Florida

Our Eval: Solid Depth (6/10)

Florida landed by far one of the more unique prospects in the 2026 cycle when Heze Kent announced a commitment to the Gators on Saturday. 

A goliath of a tight end, Kent is listed as an "athlete" because his frame suggests that his future is more than likely going to be somewhere on the offensive line. But Kent – who has been verified at north of 6-foot-6, 310 pounds – has maintained throughout the recruiting process that he's a tight end and Florida appears to be more than open to the idea of letting him run routes.

It's hard to find a player comparison for Kent given the build, but he's similar in a lot of ways to current UF tight end Tony Livingston​, who played 178 offensive snaps for the Gators last season and was utilized primarily as an extra blocker in short-yardage situations. A redshirt is more than likely for Kent, but he's a unique mover at his size and could be a cheat code in the red zone if he sticks at tight end.

 
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3-star CB Devonte Anderson commits to Louisville

Our Eval: Strong Add (7/10)

Louisville assistant Steve Ellis​ has a strong track record when it comes to developing NFL defensive backs. Not only did he help mold Quincy Riley and Jarvis Brownlee into future pros while with the Cardinals, but he worked with both Shavon Revel and Ja'Quan McMillian at East Carolina and Reed Blankenship at Middle Tennessee State.

Devonte Anderson gives Ellis yet another young defensive back with Sunday tools. A two-way player at West Orange that was also considering Miami, Auburn and plenty of others, Anderson mixes aggressive habits and impressive response time with an imposing frame. He's likely going to need a year or two to adjust to the speed of the collegiate game, but he's got some of what's required to emerge as an impact player in the ACC.

Louisville sneakily has one of the top cornerback duos committed down in Florida with Jaydin Broadnax​ also a member of Jeff Brohm's 22-man class.

July 12, 2025, 12:08 PM
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4-star edge KJ Ford commits to Florida

Our eval: Strong add (7/10)

KJ Ford gives Florida a potentially role-/personnel-versatile edge defender who's shown promising run-game consistency and flashes of big-time pass-rushing potential. On paper, his positional home likely fits in the same spots as recent fellow top 100 signees in five-star LJ McCray and four-star Jayden Woods, giving the Gators a growing collection of traitsy, high-end pass rushers across three different recruiting cycles.

Ford uses leverage and sudden point-of-attack strength to affect the run game. He's still developing consistent bend-and-dip flexibility, but flashes arc-running ability as a rusher. We have also seen promising stack-and-shed power against larger foes from Ford, who is a defensive stalwart for one of the Lone Star State's top Class 6A programs at Duncanville, a prospect factory for many years.

Florida now boasts three top 100 commits in the 2026 Top247 rankings. All three of those players are defensive prospects as Ford joins high-ceiling cornerback CJ Bronaugh and behemoth interior D-lineman Kendall Guervil.

July 12, 2025, 1:02 AM
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4-star CB Samari Matthews commits to Texas

Our eval: Strong add (8/10)

The Longhorns received a big boost to their '26 commit class in Samari 'Smoke' Matthews, one of the top defensive back prospects in the country. We fully expect Texas to finish out their '26 class on a high note as usual but it's been a bit of a commitment drought recently so the Matthews news is big. 

In terms of his size, length and athleticism, Matthews is how you draw it up and flashes the positional versatility to move around and play just about anywhere in the secondary.  He's pushing 6-foot-1, 190 pounds and has shown the ability to play as a boundary corner as well as over the slot. He flashes some natural cover skills and can play a physical game as well. 

Texas has done a great job developing defensive backs in recent years and getting them to the League (NFL) and Matthews is another high upside player with the kind of ceiling to hear his name called in the first few rounds of the Draft whenever he decides to come out. 

July 11, 2025, 11:35 PM
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3-star OL J.B. Shabazz commits to Tennessee 

Our eval: Strong add (7/10)

Tennessee picked up their third offensive lineman this cycle and the second we think can play the tackle position. Shabazz is a massive player and looks all of the 6-foot-6, 315 pounds he's listed at. He's a well proportioned lineman, doesn't look top heavy or sloppy and shows good feet and balance as well. 

At the next level, he probably projects best on the right side, but we like the multi-sport-hoops background along with the length and it won't shock us if he can play some on the left as well. Shabazz is a player we think would benefit from a red-shirt season and develop a bit more from a technique standpoint but the upside is there and he projects a multi-year starter for the Vols.  

July 11, 2025, 10:54 PM
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3-star SAF Nick Reddish commits to Notre Dame

Our eval: Solid depth (6/10)

Notre Dame's recent success in recruiting the state of North Carolina continues with the addition of Reddish, who committed to the Fighting Irish over fellow finalists Indiana, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin live on 247Sports' YouTube channel.  The Charlotte (N.C.) Independence product gives Marcus Freeman's program their fourth pledge from the Tar Heel State in the 2026 cycle.

Reddish joins a loaded Notre Dame recruiting class that ranks fourth-nationally and already includes a pair of blue-chip safeties in five-star Joey O'Brien and top-150 prospect Ayden Pouncey. The Irish also signed a Top247 safety in each of the last two cycles, so early playing time will be tough to come by in a crowded position room, but Reddish projects as a future impact player at the Power Four level.

 
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4-star WR Jordan Clay commits to Baylor

Our eval: Game-changer (10/10)

Make it two game-changing commitments in two days for Dave Aranda and his staff as Clay joins top-50 defensive lineman Jamarion Carlton in what is shaping up to be an outstanding Baylor class. The San Antonio Madison product chose the Bears over his other two finalists in Colorado and Oklahoma, giving the Bears their highest-ranked wide receiver commit since KD Cannon and Davion Hall in 2014.

Clay should have ample opportunity to make an early impact in Waco as he joins wide receiver room that is set to lose six seniors after this season.

Baylor's 2026 recruiting class now features a trio of prospects ranked inside the top-100 nationally – prior to this cycle, the program had not landed a single top-100 prospect since 2015.

 
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4-star DL Carter Gooden commits to UCLA

Our eval: Strong add (7/10)

UCLA gets a unique front-line defender in Carter Gooden, who is originally from Canada and boasts an impressively layered athletic profile that includes lacrosse, hockey, and basketball. Gooden plays the edge at the high school level, but, approaching 6-foot-5 and 260 pounds, projects as a more traditional defensive line piece.

Gooden's combination of physical tools and athleticism make him a potentially versatile weapon at the line of scrimmage. He displays promising effort and strength as a rusher and could raise his ceiling in that category as he expands his move set and employs some speed-changing nuance. If Gooden indeed winds up signing with the Bruins, he represents their highest-ranked defensive addition since 2017, when five-star edge Jaelen Phillips, No. 2 overall in the Top247 for that class, inked with UCLA. 

The Bruins fielded an excellent run defense in 2024 (No. 5 nationally), but they were tied for 100th in passing yards allowed per game and 107th in takeaways per game. Stacking defensive line talent is clearly a priority for this class, as three of UCLA's top five commitments are D-linemen.

July 11, 2025, 2:25 AM
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3-star SAF D'Montae Tims commits to Colorado

Our Eval: Solid Depth (6/10)

Colorado's recruiting class is starting to take shape and D'Montae Tims became the second Florida-based prospect to announce for the Buffs this week.

A larger safety with a higher football IQ, Tims just finds ways to make plays as both a pass and a run defender. He was at one point being courted by Georgia and it's easy to see why as he's a skilled tackler that can get opponents on the ground after rolling his hips upon contact.

Deion Sanders might continue to lean heavily on the transfer portal for ready-to-play additions, but Tims is a high school take that makes a ton of sense for the Buffs as he can roll up into the box or play from a midfield posting. That versatility is needed in the Big 12 where schemes and personnel vary.

 
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3-star EDGE DeAnthony Lafayette commits to LSU

Our Eval: Strong Add (7/10)

Rush. Crush. Close. That's the name of the game for DeAnthony Lafayette, who gives LSU yet another potential game-wrecker at the point of attack. 

Lafayette doesn't meet the usual height requirements, but he's a violent edge defender that has surprising length in the arms and outstanding power in the lower half. He totaled 40 quarterback hurries and 17.5 sacks as a junior for a Lake Nona program that also produced Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant. 

LSU has to get better up front and the Tigers are doing just that through the high school ranks as Lafayette joins a front-seven haul that also includes five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown, five-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson and four-star defensive tackle Richardson Anderson.

July 11, 2025, 12:56 AM
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4-star DL Jamarion Carlton commits to Baylor

Our eval: Game-changer (10/10)

Carlton gives Baylor its second top 100 commitment in the 2026 Top247 rankings​. The last time Baylor signed two top 100 prospects in the same class? That's 2015: QB Jarrett Stidham and ATH Blake Lynch. Stidham enters his seventh NFL season, while Lynch played five different positions at Baylor before spending the past five years bouncing around the NFL.

Baylor does not have many guys on campus like Jamarion Carlton. Pushing 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, Carlton owns immense frame potential and an excellent athletic profile that includes some high-flying basketball context. Carlton is a work in progress on the gridiron, but has shown flashes of dominance thanks to sudden, quick-twitch power and chase-down athleticism. We got to see him live in pads for a full week at the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl, where he was among the younger players, and he impressively held his own against much heavier point-of-attack foes.

Carlton possesses one of the highest ceilings on the defensive side of the ball in this cycle. His commitment continues Baylor's hyper-local success at the top of the Bears' class. Four of Baylor's top five commitments hail from high schools within 40 miles of campus.

July 10, 2025, 9:58 PM
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4-star ATH Paris Melvin Jr. commits to Houston

Our eval: Strong add (8/10)

Houston coach Willie Fritz and his staff continue the long-term makeover of the lacking roster they inherited. Melvin gives Houston's 2026 class a dynamic athlete who could legitimately become a quality starter on either side of the ball, while also providing layered special teams value.

A track and field standout with 10.8-second 100-meter speed that translates to the gridiron, Melvin scored 21 offensive touchdowns, threw one TD pass, and recorded an interception on defense in 2024. He joins five-star QB Keisean Henderson to give Houston two headliners (and counting) in this 2026 class.

Houston metro represents one of the very best recruiting hotbeds in the country, and Fritz and Co. have justifiably prioritized local talent. Ten of Houston's 13 commitments are from Texas, including six from metro Houston and Southeast Texas. Even UH's three out-of-state commitments are all from Louisiana's I-10 corridor.

July 10, 2025, 9:41 PM
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3-star LB Carson Crawford commits to Colorado

Our eval: Strong add (7/10)

Crawford represents a versatile linebacker prospect with the functional athleticism to play off the ball, but the height and frame potential to provide designated rusher flexibility in certain packages. We saw Crawford's versatility during his stellar junior season, which included heavy snaps at linebacker, edge, H-back, and tight end, and periodic reps at nickel, cornerback (!), and wideout for the Lone Star State's Class 4A Division II state champions.

Colorado needed some good news on the recruiting front, and Crawford is exactly that. The high three-star 88 rating he holds on 247Sports makes him the Buffs' second highest-rated commitment of their seven 2026 pledges, five of whom have announced in the past 2 1/2 weeks.

Colorado made significant defensive progress from 2023 to 2024, rising 80-plus spots in yards per game allowed this past season. As the Buffs build out their defensive depth chart, Crawford could potentially provide valuable early depth with the long-term potential to become a starting stalwart.

July 10, 2025, 9:28 PM
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3-star DL Amier Clark commits to Georgia Tech

Our Eval: Solid Depth (5/10)

Georgia Tech always wants to fill its roster with local Peach State talent, but the Yellow Jackets have also had some success recruiting the Sunshine State in recent years and GT added another Floridian to its class Thursday in Amier Clark.

An upfield penetrator with solid snap anticipation, Clark defeated blocks with his punch and leg drive. He was believed to be favoring Rutgers as he neared a decision, but Georgia Tech and defensive line coach Jess Simpson sold him on the idea of spending the next few years in Atlanta. 

Clark likely won't be a Day 1 contributor, but he reminds us a little bit of former Osceola defensive lineman Mario Kendricks, who started 20 career games at Virginia Tech and is now in the CFL.

 
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5-star DL Lamar Brown commits to LSU

Our Eval: Game-Changer (10/10)

On paper, Lamar Brown looked like a layup for LSU seeing as how the five-star lives in Baton Rouge, but there are no easy buckets in college football these days. Not in the Name, Image, Likeness and revenue sharing era.

One could make the case that Brown's decision to pick the hometown Tigers over Texas A&M is the biggest recruiting win to date since Brian Kelly was hired at LSU. Not only is Brown the top-ranked recruit in Louisiana, but he gives the Tigers a potential difference-maker in the middle, and that's exactly what LSU needs as Kelly and defensive coordinator Blake Baker try to revamp a unit that finished in the bottom third of the SEC the past two seasons.

Brown is a modern day unicorn in scouting circles. While he's listed and graded out as a defensive lineman, he would also carry a five-star tag as an offensive lineman. He's just that talented with his slick movement skills and smash-mouth physicality. 

 
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3-star ATH Walker Bryson commits to Indiana

Our Eval: Strong Add (7/10)

Walker Bryson has long been a darling of the scouting department at 247Sports and that's in large part because he's the type of competitor you want to roster with player movement at an all-time high. 

A hard-nosed football player that has made an impact in all three phases of the game throughout his prep career, opinions are split on whether Bryson should be a safety or slot receiver at the next level. Indiana seems to be open to both roles and that's a big reason why the Hoosiers got Bryson's commitment on July 4th.

 
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3-star TE Kentrell White commits to Auburn

Our Eval: Solid Depth (5/10)

Auburn's July 4th celebrations included a commitment from Kentrell White, who also had Virginia Tech as a finalist.

White is a bit older for the class, but he's got an exceptional speed score (92 per NextGen Prospects) for a pass catcher that has been verified at 6-foot-5, 205 pounds. The Tigers are recruiting White to play tight end. He's an entry-level blocker at best and can be a bit rigid in his breaks, but he's similar in some ways to Rivaldo Fairweather,​ who made key grabs in the slot the past two years for Auburn before signing with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.

 
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3-star CB Darion Jones commits to Iowa

Our Eval: Solid Depth (6/10)

Iowa doesn't lean on many youngsters, especially on the defensive side of the ball. That makes it difficult to project Darion Jones as an early contributor, but he's the type of defensive back prospect that the Hawkeyes will turn into a future pro.

Jones, who committed to Iowa on July 4th, is a later-bloomer with a nice mix of size and athleticism. He frequently made plays in the return game as a junior, showcasing slick hips and excellent short-area quickness in the process.

 
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4-star DL Nolan Wilson commits to Alabama

Our Eval: Strong Add (7/10)

The Crimson Tide's big week continued on July 4th as Kalen DeBoer's staff edged Ole Miss, Auburn, Miami and plenty of others for Nolan Wilson.

While Wilson might not project as a Day 1 contributor, one could make the case that he's got the most developmental upside of the four front-line defenders currently committed to the Crimson Tide. Not only does the Under Armour All-American have the reach everyone covets, but he already owns elite first-step quickness. Wilson is going to need some time in the weight room, but he's got a chance to emerge as a regular in the rotation for Alabama.

DeBoer and the Crimson Tide are hoping to get more good news Saturday when five-star safety Jireh Edwards tells the world where he's headed live on CBS Sports HQ.

 
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4-star OL Jarvis Strickland commits to Louisville

Our Eval: Strong Add (8/10)

The Bluegrass State's top overall prospect is headed to Louisville as the Cardinals completed the flip of Jarvis Strickland on July 4th. It's a significant win for Louisville and for two key reasons. 

1. The Cardinals haven't signed the state's No. 1 player since the 2023 recruiting cycle and now have the state's three highest-ranked prospects committed with Evan Hampton​ and Karsten Busch​ also in the boat.

2. Louisville has relied heavily on the transfer portal to build out its offensive line in recent years and has just one homegrown tackle in the projected two-deep for the 2025 season. That can be an expensive practice.

 
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4-star WR Kaydon Finley commits to Notre Dame

Our Eval: Strong Add (7/10)

Kaydon Finley is the son of former NFL tight end Jermichael Finley. He became the latest notable legacy prospect to pick the Irish as he joins a roster in South Bend that already includes Bryce Young (son of Bryant Young), Elijah Burress (son of Plaxico Burress) and Jerome Bettis Jr. (son of Jerome Bettis). 

A ball magnet with ready-to-play bulk, Finley caught 81 passes for 1,432 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior while facing well-respected Texas-based competition. He was also heavily considering the in-state Longhorns (his father's alma mater) and gives Notre Dame an inside-outside wide receiver that can rack up YAC with his core strength and field vision. 

The Irish could add another recruit with pro bloodlines to the fold on Saturday night when Devin Fitzgerald (son of Larry Fitzgerald) announces his decision live on CBS Sports HQ.

 
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4-star OL John Turntine III

Our Eval: Our Eval: Strong Add (8/10)

Texas might have missed out on five-star Felix Ojo, but the long-term outlook for the offensive line still got better on Friday as John Turntine III announced a commitment to the Longhorns.

A on-schedule traveler, Turntine is listed as an interior projection, but he's got tackle athleticism and is worth a look on the outside when he arrives in Austin. His weight has fluctuated throughout his prep career, but the most recent exposure points have been rather encouraging.

One of the biggest reasons why Texas found success right away in the SEC is because of its trench play. On the surface, Turntine's pledge might not seem like that big of a deal for a program that just signed the nation's No. 1-ranked recruiting class, but that group featured just one blue-chip offensive lineman.

 
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4-star WR Xavier McDonald commits to Sacramento State

Our Eval: Game-Changer (10/10)

The July 4th surprises just keep on coming. Xavier McDonald took trips to both LSU and Ole Miss in recent weeks, but decided that Sacramento State is the place for him on Friday.

McDonald, who resides in Mississippi, instantly becomes the biggest commit in school history for the Hornets, who are actively trying to move from the FCS to the FBS level. A long and narrow wide receiver that gets into the end zone, McDonald reminds the scouting department at 247Sports of Clemson's Bryant Wesco.

Sacramento State's future might remain in limbo, but first-year head coach Brennan Marion is recruiting like the Hornets are going to be a Group of Five program soon as his 32-man recruiting class currently ranks No. 55 overall. That's ahead of Auburn, Nebraska and Colorado.

 
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5-star OT Felix Ojo commits to Texas Tech

Our Eval: Game-Changer (10/10)

Forgot fireworks, tortillas are going to be filling the skies of Lubbock on July 4th. The Red Raiders pulled off a stunner on our nation's birthday, beating out everyone for five-star Felix Ojo.

Ojo, who will become the highest-ranked recruit of all time for Texas Tech, is a box-checking offensive tackle with franchise cornerstone potential given the combination of his length, athleticism and nasty field demeanor. He will be well compensated for picking Texas Tech with a reported three-year, $5.1 million dollar deal on the table.

Texas Tech has had five offensive tackles selected in the NFL Draft since 1980, but none of them have gone in the first two rounds. Ojo should buck the trend assuming he can avoid setbacks and morph into the player many think he can be.

Just how much has Name, Image and Likeness changed college football? The No. 3, No. 5 and No. 13-ranked players in the Top247 are all committed to Big 12 programs with quarterback Keisean Henderson headed to Houston, Ojo headed to Texas Tech and quarterback Ryder Lyons headed to BYU.

 
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4-star WR Ethan Feaster commits to USC

Our Eval: Strong Add (8/10)

USC added one of its top remaining targets to its No. 1-ranked recruiting class in Ethan 'Boobie' Feaster.

Feaster, who was at one point believed to be trending towards Texas A&M, reclassified earlier this year and will forgo his senior season at DeSoto. It's a move that more and more prospects are exploring, but history shows that not every class is going to make an impact like Ryan Williams did this past season at Alabama. The Trojans, however, think that Feaster is one of the nation's top wide receiver talents regardless of class.

Blessed with a favorable frame, Feaster has the physical specs and ball skills to be a game-breaker in the Big Ten. He will need to adjust to the speed of the collegiate game, but the flashes have been extremely encouraging over the years.

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