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Elite Alabama Target Announces Finalists and Commitment Date
Elite Alabama Target Announces Finalists and Commitment Date originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Alabama Crimson Tide made a bowl game and finished 9-4 in Kalen DeBoer's first season. Now, the emphasis is on building for the future through effective recruiting. On Thursday, On3's Hayes Fawcett reported that Alabama was a finalist for offensive tackle Deacon Schmitt. Advertisement Schmitt's other finalists are the Colorado Buffaloes and Oklahoma Sooners. His commitment date is set for June 28. He had planned to take official visits with the USC Trojans, Tennessee Volunteers, and Nebraska Cornhuskers, but opted to cancel them. The offensive tackle is listed at 6-foot-5, 320 pounds and attends Windsor High School in Windsor, Colorado. Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer (left), offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb (right). © Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Schmitt is a four-star offensive tackle and the No. 29 player at his position in the On3 Industry Rankings. He is the top player from Colorado in the 2026 class. Oklahoma is the favorite in the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, with a 35.5% chance. Alabama has a 9.7% chance of landing Schmitt. Advertisement The Crimson Tide's 2026 class is led by five-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds, four-star cornerback Zyan Gibson, four-star edge rusher Jamarion Matthews and four-star inside offensive lineman Samuelu Utu. Alabama had its last official visit before Schmitt's commitment on May 30. It was his first time visiting the program. DeBoer has proven he can still attract talent from the West Coast. He recently earned a commitment from Utu, who hails from Orange, California. Alabama was named a finalist for another top recruit from the 2026 class. Alabama and the Georgia Bulldogs are the two finalists for four-star edge rusher Khamari Brooks. Advertisement DeBoer's second season with the Crimson Tide opens with the Florida State Seminoles on August 30. Related: Alabama Receives Massive Recruiting News on Wednesday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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2026 Rivals250 OT Grayson McKeogh commits to Notre Dame
Class of 2026 four-star offensive tackle Grayson McKeogh is Notre Dame bound. McKeogh announced his commitment to the Fighting Irish on Wednesday, after intially targeting July 1 for his decision date. McKeogh is coming off of an official visit to Notre Dame this past weekend (June 13 through June 15). Advertisement Prior to that, he took an official visit to Penn State during the weekend of June 6 through June 8. McKeogh was also planning a trip to Texas this coming weekend (June 20 through June 22) for his official visit in Austin, but he will no longer make that trek after Notre Dame was able to secure his pledge. The La Salle College High School (Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania) standout ranks as the No. 210 prospect overall in the Rivals250. He also ranks as the No. 4 recruit in the state of Pennsylvania and No. 23 offensive tackle in the 2026 cycle. At Notre Dame, McKeogh will play under head coach Marcus Freeman, offensive coordinator/tight ends coach, Mike Denbrock, offensive line coach Joe Ruldoph and the rest of the staff. While Notre Dame competes as an independent instead of in a conference, the Fighting Irish met the criteria in which McKeogh was searching for in a college program. Advertisement "The biggest things in my recruitment are athletic reputation, conference (or competition), academics and campus/social life," McKeogh previously told In addition to the schools mentioned, McKeogh has received scholarship offers from Alabama, Boston College, Duke, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina State, Northwestern, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Wisconsin and others. The 6-foot-8, 280-pound McKeogh earned first-team All-State honors as a junior in 2024. He also plays basketball for La Salle. In the classroom, he carries a 4.14 grade point average. Advertisement With McKeogh joining the class, Notre Dame's 2026 class now includes 17 total pledges. McKeogh is the fifth offensive lineman in that group. He joins fellow four-stars Sullivan Garvin, Tyler Merrill, Ben Nichols and Gregory Patrick. The Fighting Irish currently rank fifth in the national recruiting team rankings. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH NOTRE DAME FANS AT
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Chiefs summer scouting: Big 12 offensive linemen to know for 2026 NFL draft
The Kansas City Chiefs shopped at the top of the offensive tackle market in this year's draft class. Brett Veach could continue seeking answers in the trenches if some of the front's volatile options struggle in 2025. Fortunately, the 2026 NFL draft features a talented and deep offensive line class. The Utah Utes boast one of the nation's best offensive tackle duos. Left tackle Caleb Lomu is a top three prospect at his position with excellent mobility, hip flexibility and a polished snatch-trap. He projects as an early first round selection. On the right side, Spencer Fano is one of the angriest blockers in the class. He's a joy to watch but projects best at guard because of a lack of mass. TCU Horned Frogs right tackle Ben Taylor-Whitfield needs to refine his strike timing and placement, but his prototypical size and anchoring power make him a potential second or third round selection. Taylor-Whitfield's game is rough around the edges, but he ends the play once he gets his hands on the defender. He must gain more experience in true vertical pass sets. Arizona State Sun Devils right tackle Max Iheanachor is another intriguing prospect with a tremendous build but limited polish. His long arms and powerful grip strength help him lockdown pass rushers, and he displays the power and movement to succeed in various run schemes. Iheanachor needs more experience to improve his hand usage and refine his balance. The Texas Tech Red Raiders boast a pair of quality prospects in center Sheridan Wilson and Illinois State transfer Hunter Zambrano. Wilson won't register on the Chiefs' radar because of their stability at the position, but Zambrano might generate some interest as a Day 3 tackle-to-guard convert. Despite coming from a small school, Zambrano put NFL-caliber power on tape before suffering a season-ending injury last year. He lacks the arm length to play offensive tackle and must sink his pad level in pass protection, but his hand usage, versatility in the run game and attacking mentality make him worth a second look when he debuts at the Power Four level this fall. The Kansas Jayhawks also feature a pair of prospects. Bryce Foster is one of the most experienced options in a thin center class. Left tackle Calvin Clements likely won't declare following the 2025 season, but he's a developing lineman with a potentially high ceiling. This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs summer scouting: Big 12 offensive linemen in 2026 NFL draft
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15-06-2025
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Nation's No. 3 OT Teases Commitment With Five-Word Message During Texas Visit
Nation's No. 3 OT Teases Commitment With Five-Word Message During Texas Visit originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo is officially visiting Texas this weekend as he continues to consider his options. Advertisement Ojo, one of the top uncommitted players in the country, plays for Lake Ridge High School in Mansfield, Texas. The 6-foot-7, 275-pound protector ranks as the No. 3 offensive tackle, the No. 1 player in the state, and the No. 6 overall recruit (On3 industry). Eight college football programs made Ojo's top eight back in February, including Oklahoma, Texas, Georgia, Florida, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Michigan and Notre Dame. Ojo loaded his summer schedule with official visits to Ole Miss (April 18), Texas Tech (April 25), Colorado (May 2) and Florida (May 16). Ohio State and Michigan recently hosted Ojo before he officially visited head coach Steve Sarkisian's Longhorns. Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian arrives for Texas Media DayAaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK SEC rival Oklahoma was slated to host Ojo on June 20, but that official visit has been cancelled. Advertisement Texas apparently laid out the red carpet for Ojo, who posed for a photo with current offensive lineman Trevor Goosby. "The Present and The Future?" Ojo wrote Saturday on X. There is plenty of momentum on the recruiting trial, as the Longhorns signed the nation's top class in the 2025 cycle after making a second-consecutive College Football Playoff appearance. Ojo, who holds an On3 NIL valuation of $758,000, previously named Texas as his leader back in May, and the Longhorns are favored to ultimately land the blue-chip recruit, according to recruiting experts from On3, 247Sports and Rivals. Ojo, although he has yet to announce a commitment date, is expected to make his decision soon. Advertisement Related: Georgia, Kirby Smart Flip 4-Star SEC Commit On Saturday Related: ESPN Projects the No. 1 College Football Program for Next Two Seasons This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
