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Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arkansas Adds Texas Offensive Lineman to 2026 Recruiting Class
The Arkansas Razorbacks have added another key piece to their 2026 recruiting puzzle with the commitment of offensive lineman Hugh Smith out of Missouri City (Texas) Ridge Point High School. Smith becomes the 15th pledge in Arkansas' class and the second from Ridge Point in as many weeks, reinforcing the program's continued reach into talent-rich areas outside state borders. A Strategic Addition to the Trenches Hugh Smith, listed at 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, announced his commitment Wednesday morning, becoming one of several out-of-state prospects to join head coach Sam Pittman's growing class. Smith chose Arkansas over offers from Ole Miss, Missouri, Kansas State, Houston, Arizona State, and others. His recruitment was led by offensive line coach Eric Mateos, who initially evaluated him during a Razorback camp in June 2024 and extended an offer in early 2025. Advertisement 'It all started with my relationship with Coach Mateos,' Smith said. 'He's been recruiting me since he was at Baylor, and that stuck with me.' Smith's versatility up front made him a fit for Arkansas' system, with Mateos prioritizing linemen capable of shifting across positions, a quality that aligns with Smith's strengths and preferences in a run-oriented scheme. Locked In and Focused While Smith originally anticipated taking multiple official visits, he's now set on Arkansas and plans to forgo trips elsewhere. 'I just don't see a point to really go on the other ones when I'm committing to Arkansas,' he said. 'That's just my view of it.' Advertisement According to 247Sports, Smith is rated the No. 80 interior offensive lineman nationally and the No. 143 overall prospect in Texas for the 2026 class. On3 ranks him as the No. 952 overall player in the country. SEC Appeal and Long-Term Vision Smith cited the competitiveness of the SEC and the development opportunities it offers as significant factors in his decision. For him, Arkansas presents a path aligned with his professional aspirations. 'My goal is to get to the NFL,' Smith said. 'To get there, you've got to go against the best, and that's in the SEC.' The recent commitment of teammate Robert Haynes IV added a layer of familiarity. While the two didn't coordinate their decisions, Smith acknowledged it was a bonus to have a close friend joining him in Fayetteville. Building Momentum in the 2026 Class Smith joins a class with blue-chip recruits like four-star edge rusher Colton Yarbrough, wideout Dequane Prevo, and tight end Jaivion Martin. Only two of the current 15 commitments hail from Arkansas, a reflection of the program's expanding recruiting footprint. Advertisement Nationally, Arkansas' 2026 class sits inside the top 20 across multiple rankings, No. 16 in the 247Sports Composite and No. 25 in the On3 Industry Team Rankings. Smith's message to Razorback fans was brief but clear: 'I'm excited to be out on the field and play for them. Go Hogs.'
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Five recruits LSU football fans should know as the race for the No. 1 class heats up
Five recruits LSU football fans should know as the race for the No. 1 class heats up LSU football's 2026 recruiting class is the best in college football. The Tigers' class ranks No. 1 in the On3 Industry Team Rankings. The Tigers have nine commits, including seven four-stars and one five-star. LSU's average recruit has a rating of 92.48 -- only Alabama's recruiting class has a better average recruit rating. But LSU isn't done yet. We're about to enter the peak of recruiting season as the Summer approaches. Most recruits prefer to be early enrollees these days, which means top prospects want to have the process over and done with before their senior year of high school. Last year, most top prospects were off the board before September. 2026 could play out in a similar way. Brian Kelly and staff will add a handful of recruits to the 2026 class in the coming months. Here are five recruits LSU football fans should know as the race for the No. 1 college football recruiting class heats up. Four-star cornerback Havon Finney Finney is one of the top cornerbacks in the class. ESPN ranks the California prospect as a five-star while On3, 247Sports, and Rivals slot Finney as a four-star. The On3 Industry Rankings place Finney No. 6 at his position. Prying the four-star from Los Angeles could be tough, especially with the momentum USC has on the recruiting trail, but LSU secondary coach Corey Raymond has landed elite defensive back talent from California before. In 2020, California five-star Eli Ricks signed with LSU. Finney visited LSU multiple times this spring and the Tigers are in the thick of the race for the blue-chip corner. FIve-star lineman Lamar Brown Lamar Brown is a five-star and the No. 1 recruit in Louisiana. That makes Brown LSU's top priority. He remains on the board, but the On3 Prediction Machine gives the Tigers a 97% chance of landing Brown's services. Brown is a standout on the offensive and defensive line. It's unclear whether he'll play offense or defense at the next level. Recruiting sites project Brown as an offensive lineman, but earlier this year Brown said he wanted to play defensive line. Players with the size and athletic ability of Brown are in rare supply on both sides of the ball. Given Brown's recruiting ranking, adding Brown to LSU's class would bolster the Tigers' chances of finishing with the No. 1 overall class. Four-star wide receiver Boobie Feaster LSU's wide receiver class is already the best in the country. LSU has the No. 1 WR in the class, Tristen Keys, along with Jabari Mack, Kenny Darby, and Jakai Anderson. All four players are blue-chip recruits. It's getting crowded, but LSU can make room for a talent like Feaster. Feaster was originally one of the top players in the class of 2027 before reclassifying to 2026. According to the On3 Industry Rankings, Feaster is the No. 4 WR in the class of 2026. Rivals and ESPN both rank Feaster top three at his position. Feaster is from Texas, and the Tigers have to battle Texas and Texas A&M, but the Tigers are in a good spot here. Five-star offensive linemen Immanuel Iheanacho Immanuel Iheanacho is the No. 2 overall recruit in the class. LSU hasn't been a huge player here, but Iheanacho took a visit to LSU last month and included LSU in his top seven schools. There's a chance here. Iheanacho hails from Baltimore, Maryland. Regional schools like Penn State and Maryland have been considered the front runners, but LSU can make a national push. Tigers' offensive line coach Brad Davis is one of the top recruiters in the country. Don't bet on LSU winning this one, but its worth monitoring if LSU begins to make a push this Summer. Three-star offensive lineman Donel Robinson Brad Davis has had success recruiting offensive linemen from Mississippi. Tyler Miller, one of LSU's top 2025 recruits, was a Mississippi native. Now, Davis and the Tigers are in a good position with three-star Mississippi OL Donel Robinson. According to the On3 Industry Rankings, Robinson is the No. 41 ranked interior offensive lineman in the class and a top 500 overall recruit. Ole Miss is considered the favorite here, but don't count Davis and LSU out.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
MSU Football finishes 2025 recruiting cycle with top 50 class
Michigan State football has finished the 2025 recruiting cycle with a top 50 class nationally, according to On3. National Signing Day was on Wednesday, meaning the recruiting cycle for the 2025 class is just about wrapped up. Michigan State added a pair of scholarship prospects and two preferred walk-on as part of Wednesday's signing day festivities. Michigan State ended the cycle with only 18 scholarship commits out of the high school ranks. So where does the Spartans' class rank nationally? That is No. 50, according to the On3 Industry Team Rankings. Amongst Big Ten teams, that is No. 14 out of 18 programs. Click here to see the complete rankings from On3, and included below is an embedded post on X showing the top 50 teams in the final rankings for the 2025 class cycle. Final On3 Industry 2025 Team Recruiting Rankings after National Signing Day‼️Read: — On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) February 5, 2025 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5. This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: MSU Football finishes 2025 recruiting cycle with top 50 class
USA Today
06-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU Football finishes 2025 recruiting cycle with top 50 class
Michigan State football has finished the 2025 recruiting cycle with a top 50 class nationally, according to On3. National Signing Day was on Wednesday, meaning the recruiting cycle for the 2025 class is just about wrapped up. Michigan State added a pair of scholarship prospects and two preferred walk-on as part of Wednesday's signing day festivities. Michigan State ended the cycle with only 18 scholarship commits out of the high school ranks. So where does the Spartans' class rank nationally? That is No. 50, according to the On3 Industry Team Rankings. Amongst Big Ten teams, that is No. 14 out of 18 programs. Click here to see the complete rankings from On3, and included below is an embedded post on X showing the top 50 teams in the final rankings for the 2025 class cycle. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5.
