Two weeks after the early signing period for 2026, nearly all of the cycle's top prospects are signed and settled. As of Tuesday morning, all but four of the recruits ranked inside the 2026 ESPN 300 are committed or have already signed with national signing day still to come Feb. 4. That being the case, it's time to flip the conversation on the 2026 class.
We're highlighting the top 10 prospects from the 2025 ESPN 300, diving into how they've fared across their initial months on campus, where they stand at the close of fall camp and projecting the roles they'll fill in their debut seasons. That group of five-star newcomers is spread across eight schools, including each of the programs -- Texas, Georgia, Oregon, Alabama and Ohio State -- that made up the top five of ESPN's 2025 recruiting class rankings.
Nolan Wilson, a four-star defensive end from Mississippi, pledged to Alabama, making him a key addition to their 2026 recruiting class. He is ranked No. 53 in the ESPN 300 and has been a high-profile commitment following several recent additions to Alabama's lineup.
