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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NEW RELEASE: Biggest developments in updated Rivals250
The latest Rivals250 for the 2026 class has been released and there were some big changes near the top of the rankings. Rivals national rankings director Adam Friedman looks at the biggest developments that came out of the most recent rankings meeting. Advertisement NEW 2026 RIVALS250: Ranking | Ten prospects who could rise with a big June 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 RIVALS CAMP SERIES: Rivals Five-Star heading back to Indy | Rivals Five-Star roster | Schedule/info THREE NEW FIVE-STARS With this update to the Rivals250, the total number of five-stars now sits at 25 after Lamar Brown, Mark Bowman and Zion Elee join the ranks. If you've been following the rankings debates over the last few months, these moves should not come as a surprise. Advertisement Brown, now No. 13 overall, is a special prospect in the trenches who could play on either side of the line of scrimmage, which is why he has moved from the interior offensive lineman position ranking to the athlete position ranking. His quickness, strength, technique and physical traits give him one of the highest ceilings of any prospect in this class. We've known for a while that the 2026 tight end class is a special group but now there is a new No. 1 at the position. Bowman, who was No. 30 overall in the previous Rivals250, now finds himself among the five-stars at No. 17. Even though he doesn't exactly fill up the stat sheet during the season, Bowman is a well-rounded tight end with high-end blocking abilities and has proven to be an elite receiving tight end throughout the offseason. Elee, a longtime Maryland commit, is one of the most physically gifted prospects in this class, which is the main reason he now has five stars next to his name. Nearly 6-foot-5, 225 pounds with arms that are 35 inches long, the edge defender posted a sub-4.4 second 40-yard dash and a broad jump over 11 feet on Thursday at the St. Frances Academy pro day. It is very rare to find a player with those physical dimensions and that type of speed and explosiveness. On top of those eye-popping numbers, Elee has also shown progress developing his hand techniques and has improved his playing strength since the end of last season, which helped propel him up to a five-star and No. 1 in the edge defender position ranking. CHANGE AT THE TOP OF THE TIGHT END RANKING A month ago, we indicated that the tight end ranking would be under the microscope and that changes were likely. Today, those changes were made public with Bowman moving up to No. 1 followed by Kaiden Prothro (No. 36 in the Rivals250) and Kendre' Harrison (No. 38 in the Rivals250). Each of these players are outstanding prospects with the potential to be selected early in the NFL Draft if they continue to develop. Advertisement The shuffling within the top three at the position has more to do with NFL Draft and NFL performance trends than anything else. Harrison is a special blend of size and athleticism and boasts a strong basketball background. Bowman and Prothro both check more boxes when it comes to key movement indicators than Harrison at this point and now they're both ranked ahead of him. NEW NO. 1 SAFETY Five-star Jireh Edwards has jumped ahead of fellow five-star Blaine Bradford to claim the No. 1 safety crown. The standout from Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances plays like a heat-seeking missile in the secondary. Edwards has developed a reputation for jarring the ball loose when he makes tackles and can consistently get his hands on the ball. Advertisement He has the speed (posted multiple 4.4-second 40-yard dashes on Thursday) and size (nearly 6-foot-2 with 33-inch arms) that favorably projects to the NFL Draft and in-season production that verifies his high-end abilities. OSENDA ASCENDING Oftentimes there are highly regarded prospects who don't take full advantage of the offseason to work on their craft and physically improve. That description is the opposite of how Gabriel Osenda has attacked these last few months. Osenda participated in the Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio earlier this year and his performance left a lot to be desired. The 6-foot-8 offensive tackle was carrying a lot of unneeded weight and it significantly impacted his effectiveness on the field. Advertisement Fast forward a couple months and the Tennessee commit now looks like one of the best prospects in this class. Osenda arrived at the Rivals Camp Series in Atlanta in May at 330 pounds, much leaner than four months ago. He was able to bend better, moved his feet quicker and had the technical skills to consistently keep defensive linemen out of the backfield. If Osenda keeps improving at this rate, he could keep rising up the Rivals250.
USA Today
13 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska hosts rising 2028 lineman over the weekend
Nebraska hosts rising 2028 lineman over the weekend Nebraska football hosted class of 2028 offensive lineman Hayden Shannon on Sunday. The announcement was made by Shannon on social media. Shannon is not ranked in the Rivals rankings, but his profile is growing. He has one offer on the table at the moment, as Nebraska did so on March 29. He took an unofficial visit to the program that same day. He is being recruited to Nebraska by offensive line coach Donovan Raiola. Shannon measures in at six-foot-four, 275 pounds. It's worth noting that he also has an interest in Iowa and Iowa State. The Cyclones have recruited well in the state of Nebraska in the 2026 class, and are making another push in the state. Nebraska has zero commitments in the 2028 class. It would be reasonable to expect an uptick in visits over the next couple of weeks, with many coming for future classes. Shannon would add another talented offensive lineman for a program that has built strong depth at the position over the last couple of classes. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
USA Today
14 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Nebraska welcomes members of 2025 class to campus
Nebraska welcomes members of 2025 class to campus Nebraska football saw the arrival of seven players over the weekend, with all of them set to begin their Husker careers. Offensive tackle Julian Marks, defensive tackle Tyson Terry, defensive lineman Kade Pietrzaek, athlete Jeremiah Jones, defensive lineman Malcolm Simpson, athlete Sean Hammerbeck, and offensive tackle Brian Tapu all arrived on campus Sunday afternoon. This represents a large portion of the 2025 class. The highest-rated recruit out of the group is Terry, who comes to Nebraska with a four-star rating according to Rivals rankings. Marks and Tyson Terry are the blue-chip arrivals for Sunday, as the 2025 class comes to town with a heavy focus on the defense. The 2025 class comes to town with a lot of anticipation, as the program looks to take the next step and make some noise in the Big Ten. The development of this class in particular could shape the program and the defensive unit for years to come. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emily Atack shares just how much son has grown in rare pic before first birthday
Actress Emily Atack has shared a rare photo with her son Barney as she shows just how much he has grown on their sunny walk ahead of his first birthday this month Emily Atack has enjoyed a day in the sunshine with her son as she treated fans to a rare glimpse into her motherhood. The actress, 35, welcomed her little boy Barney last summer and is gearing up to mark his first birthday. She tends to keep her family out of the spotlight but has given her followers a rare glimpse at her adorable son, who she shares with boyfriend Alistair Garner. Emily proudly carried Barney in a baby carrier on her chest, as her little boy's growing hair could be seen. The Rivals star flashed a smile at the camera and held onto Barney, who happily enjoyed their stroll while wearing a black and white striped top. A glowing Emily simply added a red heart emoji to her rare post of her son. Last month, Emily enjoyed a family holiday as they hit the beach together. The proud mum carried her baby son Barney in a sling as she soaked up the stunning view of the beach in Mevagissey, Cornwall. The adorable little boy donned another striped outfit along with a beige cap and sweet black sandals on his feet. Meanwhile, Emily wore a white oversized shirt along with matching shorts and had her hair in a half-up-half-down style. She also posted a snap of rarely seen Alistair wearing the baby sling with their beloved son inside as they strolled through a hilly street in the picturesque Cornish village. The father-son duo also hit the beach as Alistair held Barney, who looked excited as he faced the sea. As the mum-of-one posted the photos to her Instagram page, she wrote in the caption: "Last minute trip to magical Mevagissey. "Can't quite explain how perfect it was. Barney loves pasties." Despite keeping her home life out of the public eye, in November Emily opened up about her romance to Alistair, whom she began dating in 2023, but the pair have known each other for years. Talking to The Times, Emily admitted to feeling 'lonely' before finding love with Alistair. She said: "I feel like my whole life had been building up to that moment, not just getting a part in that show, but also my personal life. It feels like the stars have aligned. That is genuinely how it feels." She added: "I used to pray to God that I would end up with somebody who made me feel safe, and I'm safe with Al now." During the interview, Emily said that once Rivals finished filming, she was by Alistair's side and supported him while his father was dying. "We were together at the deathbed and then afterwards we left the room and hugged," she emotionally recalled. "We held each other for about 20 minutes and we just knew. This was love. This was real."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Elite LB Reveals Final Five Schools As Recruiting Race Heats Up
Elite LB Reveals Final Five Schools As Recruiting Race Heats Up originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the top linebackers in the country has narrowed his list down to five schools before taking multiple summer visits. Advertisement Four-star linebacker Anthony Davis Jr. helped lead Grayson High School (Loganville, Georgia) to a 14-1 season and a GHSA 6A state championship as a junior last season. Despite sharing the field with Tyler Atkinson, the No. 1 linebacker in the country, Davis was extremely productive. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound defender racked up 105 tackles with 15 tackles for loss, three sacks, five pass breakups and an interception. Davis ranks as the No. 14 linebacker and the No. 24 player in the talent-rich state of Georgia in the class of 2026 (Rivals). He holds 48 offers entering his senior year. Sherrone Moore, Kalen Deboer after ReliaQuest Bowl.© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Davis revealed his top five schools on Friday, including four SEC programs and one from the Big 10. Advertisement The list includes Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Ole Miss and Michigan. All five of Davis' top schools hauled in top-20 recruiting classes in the 2025 cycle, including Alabama, Auburn, Michigan and Florida within the top 10. Visit season will be a key part of Davis' recruitment as he takes official trips to his top contenders. Auburn is slated to get the first crack this weekend before Davis travels to Ole Miss (June 6) and Alabama (June 20). There is plenty of time for the Wolverines and Gators to schedule visits. The Under Armour All-American has amassed 172 tackles (21 for loss) with 6.5 sacks, six pass breakups and two interceptions over the last two seasons at high school powerhouse Grayson. Advertisement Related: Nation's No. 1 Linebacker Responds To Georgia's Major Recruiting Win Related: Nation's No. 1 EDGE Decommits From Oregon After Viral Video With Dan Lanning Related: Minkah Fitzpatrick's 4-Star Brother Makes Key Recruiting Update on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
