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17-04-2025
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Three Predictions: LSU, Texas, Ohio State
Rivals national recruiting analyst Sam Spiegelman has three predictions on LSU landing a five-star defender, Arch Manning's top receiving target and some good news for Ohio State. CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker LSU WILL LAND FIVE-STAR CORNERBACK HAVON FINNEY, JR. Elite cornerback Havon Finney reclassified into the 2026 cycle at the start of the spring. The five-star standout has long had LSU entrenched in his lead group and that has continued after a string of spring visits, including a return to Baton Rouge for the Tigers' spring game. Advertisement The top cornerback on LSU's board is trending toward the Bayou Bengals – and I feel confident submitting this FutureCast in at this stage in the process. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH LSU FANS AT PARKER LIVINGSTON EMERGES AS ARCH MANNING'S TOP TARGET © Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Arch Manning has commanded a lot of the attention around Texas this spring. He's undoubtedly going to spark the Longhorns' offense and we're betting that Parker Livingston will emerge as Manning's top target. Buzz around Austin has centered around Livingston, who impressed in scout team duties and in practice throughout the season and is having a breakout spring, according to sources. Livingston is our pick as a breakout receiver for Texas. Advertisement SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH TEXAS FANS AT OHIO STATE WILL WIN OUT FOR PJ DEAN Nick Lucero/ Georgia, South Carolina and Ohio State have emerged as finalists for four-star lineman PJ Dean. He was in Columbus for the program's spring game over the weekend and the Buckeyes took a major step forward with the top 2026 target. After his visit to the Horseshoe, I logged a prediction for Ohio State to win out in this one. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OHIO STATE FANS AT
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24-03-2025
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Big Ten Spotlight: Comparing top 2026 standouts to NFL Draft prospects
As the NFL Draft creeps closer, the national analyst team at Rivals is taking a look at some current 2026 recruits that compare favorably to upcoming draft picks. First up is the Big Ten. MORE: Michigan impresses five-star OT Jackson Cantwell on latest visit CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker Warren was a player that could do a little bit of everything while at Penn State. His overall athleticism will make him an intriguing weapon in the NFL after he is likely drafted in the first round. The prospect that reminds me most of him in the 2026 class is Illinois native JC Anderson. Ironically, Penn State is among the programs under consideration for the big playmaker. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH PENN STATE FANS AT Simmons is a very athletic offensive tackle with ideal size at 6-foot-5, 310 pounds. Cantwell has a similar frame at 6-foot-8, 300 pounds, and is an elite athlete. Both prospects can play on either side of the line depending on the needs of the team. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OHIO STATE FANS AT The raw physical tools are all there for Conerly to be a multi-year starter in the NFL. He just needs more time to develop. That sounds a lot like the Chicago four-star Mpouma to me. He's one of the hottest prospects in the country right now and isn't close to his ceiling as a player. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OREGON FANS AT This one is a comp that likely came up during Riley's meetings about deciding to become a Buckeye. Jackson can be a Swiss Army Knife along the line. He starred at tackle but many have projected him inside to guard at the NFL level. Riley is on a similar path in my mind. He could kick inside to guard immediately when he gets to Columbus and thrive there. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH OHIO STATE FANS AT Loveland spent his time in Ann Arbor as a jumbo slot receiver playing tight end. He created mismatches all over the field because he's too big for smaller defenders and too fast for linebackers. Sutter could have a similar trajectory after he decides among Penn State, Alabama, Ole Miss and others. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH MICHIGAN FANS AT
