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Recruiting Rumor Mill: High-profile prospects returning from big visits

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Recruiting Rumor Mill: High-profile prospects returning from big visits

A lot of news and rumors have come out in recent days, including during the biggest weekend of the college football season. Here’s the latest from Rivals national director recruitment Adam Gorney.

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The 2026 four-star cornerback from Carrollton, Georgia, has been committed to Alabama since May, but he was recently at Ohio State and this weekend Barney visited Georgia and seemed to really, really love it. KJ Bolden got his first interception and that told Barney he could play as a freshman if he went in and did the right things.

Being able to stay closer to home and play for the Dawgs may also be a bigger draw. Barney remains committed to the Crimson Tide, but he is still exploring all options.

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After a “great” experience at Tennessee in the overtime thriller over Florida, the Volunteers are the frontrunners in Bowman’s recruitment.

It’s still early for the 2027 athlete from Brentwood (Tenn.) Brentwood Academy stands out with Michigan, Michigan State, Ole Miss, Miami, Vanderbilt and Missouri also high, but Tennessee is No. 1.

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USC, Oklahoma, Missouri, Florida and Miami are others involved in Conroy’s recruitment, and while the 2026 three-star offensive guard loved his visit to Michigan earlier this season, he’s still up for grabs at Ohio State.

Cleveland (Ohio) St. Ignatius standout had another standout time during a recent visit to Columbus and the Buckeyes definitely look strong at this point.

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Texas will not only be one of the top programs for the 2027 five-star receiver, but perhaps the team to beat for him when he was with the Red River Rivalry and saw the Longhorns’ dominant performance over Oklahoma.

He did “expect” that outcome and the DeSoto, Texas, would be “surprised” if the Longhorns didn’t win this season. LSU and many others are also high on the list.

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The 2026 four-star safety from Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy is still working on his top list, but a recent visit to Florida State continues to solidify the Seminoles’ position on his list — despite all the losses.

Most of all, Fort saw that the FSU culture was still intact and that was what struck him most during the visit, along with the coaches’ desire to get this done as quickly as possible.

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Penn State may be very difficult to beat for the 2026 three-star linebacker out of Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic, but a recent visit to Nebraska has him thinking a bit. Gatten liked the “electric” atmosphere in Lincoln and the coaching staff impressed him, as the Nittany Lions, Duke, West Virginia, Pitt and Oklahoma are also high on the list.

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The message from Florida State coaches to Hall during a recent visit was that he is a “high priority” for them and that they are focused on finding guys who can make an immediate impact on the culture and program.

That meant a lot to the 2026 four-star safety from Milton, Florida, as the Seminoles have always been a top team for him and could be very difficult to beat. Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Washington, Michigan and Tennessee are on the list.

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Being back at LSU and seeing the Tigers win that thriller over Ole Miss certainly made a big impression on the 2027 four-star tight end from Ruston, La., when LSU coaches told him he was “the next big thing” in Baton could be. Rouge.

That made a big impression on Hudson, who has the Tigers very high on his list, as Texas A&M is currently the other top contender.

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USC certainly has Fa’alave-Johnson’s attention early on, especially after a recent visit where he learned more about the program’s history, and Oregon and Oklahoma are two others to watch, with Alabama also reaching out recently.

Visiting Washington for the win over Michigan had a big impact on the 2027 four-star running back from San Diego (California) St. Augustine as the atmosphere was excellent, he loved the fans and the staff will make sure he has another greater priority in the future.

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UCF remains a very strong candidate for the 2026 high three-star safety as he has phenomenal relationships with many coaches in Orlando, but a recent visit to Florida State certainly caught his attention as well. The Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy standout was recently back in Tallahassee and liked how much the Seminoles have struggled this season that the fans have maintained positive energy.

It could be a state battle for Jones, but he wants to make a few more visits before making a decision.

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Three-star defensive end from Atlanta (Ga.) Maynard Jackson committed to Vanderbilt in June and just days after the biggest win in program history, Lawson rescinded his commitment to the Commodores.

Auburn and Colorado are now rumored to be the most notable in his recruitment, with Georgia State also heavily involved.

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Parker’s recruitment is starting to pick up steam, but Kansas State has captured his attention the most so far. The 2026 receiver from Tecumseh (Kan.) Shawnee Heights has the Wildcats leading the way, but a recent visit to Iowa State also left a big impression on him.

Not only the Cyclones’ undefeated record, but also the discipline with which they play, Parker noticed early on.

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Oregon remains very high on Phillips’ list and the three-star linebacker from Ventura, California is rumored to be heading back home to talk things through with his family as the Ducks are the top contender in his recruitment.

Game day visits to Wisconsin, Washington, Oklahoma, Cal and Florida State are still scheduled, but Oregon has taken another step forward in its recruiting.

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While Saryon wouldn’t say Washington is the top team in his recruitment (Oregon is also high on him), the 2026 Seattle (Wash.) Evergreen receiver has the Huskies in his top two, especially after a recent visit.

Saryon not only got along well with the coaches, but also with many players on the team. The message before the Michigan game was that any team playing Washington will have to prove they are better; nothing will come easy. Colorado State and Washington State have also made offers in recent days.

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Washington is definitely one of the frontrunners in recruiting Schwerzel and his recent visit for the win at Michigan only reinforced the Huskies being high on his list as he loved UDub’s will to win and the energy in the stadium.

Playing at home could be a tie for Seattle (Wash.) O’Dea’s high-ranking 2026 three-star defensive lineman, but USC, UCLA, Texas A&M, Stanford, Miami, Michigan State, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are also at the top.

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The 2027 running back from Madison (Miss.) Madison Central couldn’t make a recent Texas A&M game, but he absolutely loves the blocking scheme for the Aggies, thinks Le’Veon Moss is a beast and has a great relationship with position coach Trooper Taylor. A visit to Texas A&M should happen soon.

Over the weekend, Stephen was at the LSU/Ole Miss game as the Rebels were one of the early highlights of his recruitment, along with Ohio State, Georgia, Florida State and others.

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There were many highlights for the five-star defensive lineman during his visit to Oregon last weekend, but the biggest ones were dinner with the coach Dan Lanning and his family, were able to participate in defense meetings and meet a number of prominent alumni.

The message was delivered to Stewart this weekend that he is Oregon’s “top priority” and that they have a plan in place for him as a player, person and brand. LSU will be tough to beat as USC and Ohio State are also high.

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Oklahoma was the team to beat in Swanson’s early recruitment, but the 2027 four-star attack from Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff has moved Texas up a notch on his list after seeing the two at the Red River Rivalry.

The feeling is that Texas’ win “definitely helps” the Longhorns in Swanson’s recruitment, as he saw coach Steve Sarkisian “work his magic” in a convincing win over the Sooners.

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Oregon and Utah have been mainstays in Tafa’s recruitment, and even though he planned to attend Washington’s game against Michigan, a family emergency arose that prevented him from making it to Seattle.

Still, the 2026 three-star offensive lineman from Draper (Utah) Corner Canyon plans to be at a Huskies game soon as these three stand out the most, with Miami, Arkansas and Cal rounding out his top list.

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The 2026 four-star linebacker from Tavares, Florida, was already committed to Louisville and Syracuse before realizing he wanted to play closer to home, so he flipped his commitment to Florida State in September.

But rumor has it that new offers from Alabama, especially along with Ole Miss, certainly have his attention and Williams could make those two SEC visits before shutting things down completely.

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