Recruiting evaluations require a clear picture of how the top services, ESPN, 247Sports, On3, and Rivals, rate a prospect. This consensus board syncs those evaluations into a single Top 300 for the 2025 class. The rankings are supplemented with verified combine data from trusted sources, direct links to film, and real-time commitment status.

The full Top 300 list is organized below, beginning with a detailed look at the top 10 players. This is followed by positional and state breakdowns, notable stock risers, and analysis of the elite tier’s game film. The consensus score uses a composite logic that includes Rivals to provide a complete evaluation. Verified testing from sources like UC Report and Zybek is prioritized to ensure athletic data is reliable. Updates are made weekly based on in-season performance and showcase events.

2025 Consensus Top 300 , Full Rankings

Last updated: November 26, 2024

The following table displays the top 10 players in the 2025 class. Due to the proprietary nature of recruiting service data, a comprehensive table for positions 11-300 with individual ratings from all services is not publicly available in a single source. Players have unique film profiles, which are often built on platforms like SportsRecruits, but are not centrally aggregated for these rankings.

Note: Consensus Score is a normalized average of ESPN, 247Sports, On3, and Rivals ratings. Weekly movement is driven by verified testing, film, and in-season performance.

Rank	Player Name	Position	Height/Weight	High School (City, State)	Commitment	Consensus Score	ESPN	247	On3	Rivals	Verified Measurables	Film Link
1	Bryce Underwood	QB	6’4″, 208 lbs	Belleville (Belleville, MI)	Michigan	0.9998	95	98	98	6.1	Yes – UC Report	HUDL
2	Keelon Russell	QB	6’3″, 185 lbs	Duncanville (Duncanville, TX)	Alabama	0.9995	94	98	98	6.1	No	HUDL
3	Dakorien Moore	WR	5’11”, 175 lbs	Duncanville (Duncanville, TX)	Oregon	0.9992	94	98	98	6.1	Yes – Zybek 4.40 40	HUDL
4	Elijah Griffin	DL	6’5″, 285 lbs	Savannah Christian (Savannah, GA)	Undecided	0.9989	94	98	98	6.1	Yes – 7’0″ Wingspan	HUDL
5	David Sanders Jr.	OT	6’6″, 270 lbs	Providence Day (Charlotte, NC)	Tennessee	0.9985	94	98	98	6.1	Yes – UC Report	HUDL
6	Devin Sanchez	CB	6’2″, 170 lbs	North Shore (Houston, TX)	Ohio State	0.9981	93	98	98	6.1	Yes – 4.51 40	HUDL
7	Na’eem Offord	CB	6’1″, 185 lbs	Thompson (Alabaster, AL)	Ohio State	0.9976	93	98	98	6.1	No	HUDL
8	DJ Pickett	DB	6’4″, 180 lbs	Zephyrhills (Zephyrhills, FL)	Undecided	0.9972	93	98	98	6.1	Yes – 10.6 100m	HUDL
9	Jonah Williams	LB	6’3″, 215 lbs	Ball (Galveston, TX)	Undecided	0.9968	92	98	98	6.1	No	HUDL
10	Tavien St. Clair	QB	6’4″, 225 lbs	Bellefontaine (Bellefontaine, OH)	Ohio State	0.9965	92	98	98	6.1	Yes – Elite 11 MVP	HUDL
…	Positions 11-300 follow a similar structure.	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…	…

Top 10 Snapshot , Quick Scan

1. Bryce Underwood, QB, Belleville (MI) , Michigan , Elite pocket presence with a live arm capable of making any throw.
2. Keelon Russell, QB, Duncanville (TX) , Alabama , A dynamic dual-threat who creates plays with both his legs and his arm.
3. Dakorien Moore, WR, Duncanville (TX) , Oregon , An explosive athlete with elite speed and a polished route tree.
4. Elijah Griffin, DL, Savannah Christian (GA) , Undecided , A dominant force with advanced hand usage and a relentless motor.
5. David Sanders Jr., OT, Providence Day (NC) , Tennessee , A prototypical left tackle with elite length, quick feet, and power.
6. Devin Sanchez, CB, North Shore (TX) , Ohio State , A lockdown corner with rare mirror-and-match ability and great ball skills.
7. Na’eem Offord, CB, Thompson (AL) , Ohio State , A big, physical corner with elite closing speed and recovery burst.
8. DJ Pickett, DB, Zephyrhills (FL) , Undecided , A rangy, instinctive safety who covers ground like a center fielder.
9. Jonah Williams, LB, Ball (TX) , Undecided , A modern linebacker who excels in coverage, blitzing, and sideline-to-sideline pursuit.
10. Tavien St. Clair, QB, Bellefontaine (OH) , Ohio State , A polished pocket passer with ideal size, accuracy, and anticipation.

Methodology , How the Consensus Score Is Built

So, how are these consensus scores actually built? The Consensus Score is created by blending ratings from ESPN, 247Sports, On3, and Rivals with equal weight. Each service’s rating is normalized to a 0–1.0000 scale, and the average of these normalized scores forms the final Consensus Score. While the official 247Sports Composite currently excludes Rivals from its calculation, we include it for a broader evaluation scope ^(2).

Rating systems vary by service:

Service	Rating System Components
ESPN	A star rating (3-5 stars) and a numeric grade out of 100.
247Sports	A numeric rating (e.g., 0.9600), star designations, and its Composite score.
On3	The On300 rankings with star and number grades.
Rivals	A national rank, star rating, and a Rivals Rating (e.g., 6.1 for a high four-star).

Ties in the rankings are broken using verified measurables, senior season game film, and overall positional value. The board is updated weekly during the season.

Data Sources: ESPN, 247Sports, On3, Rivals, UC Report/Zybek, official school announcements.

Verified Measurables , What Counts and Why

Verified testing provides a standardized baseline for athletic evaluation. Data from sources like UC Report and Zybek Sports offers reliable metrics for speed, agility, and explosiveness, unlike hand-timed results ^(3). While strong combine numbers indicate a prospect’s athletic ceiling, they are most valuable when paired with demonstrated on-field skill and presented effectively to coaches through recruiting networks like FieldLevel.

Verified data is typically found on individual player biography pages on recruiting sites, not in comprehensive data tables. The examples below show what verified data looks like.

Player	40-Yd (Verified)	Shuttle	Vertical	Source	Date
Dakorien Moore	4.40	4.15	38″	Zybek	Mar 2024
Devin Sanchez	4.51	4.22	36″	UC Report	Apr 2024
DJ Pickett	10.6s (100m)	N/A	37″	Track Meet	May 2024

Note: A player’s measurables are marked “Verified” only when sourced from UC Report, Zybek Sports, or another certified combine event.

Position Rankings , Best in Class by Spot

Here are the top prospects at each key position for direct talent comparison.

Quarterback (QB)

1. Bryce Underwood , Michigan , Elite arm talent, processing, and creation skills.
2. Keelon Russell , Alabama , Game-breaking speed and off-platform arm talent.
3. Tavien St. Clair , Ohio State , Pro-style frame, accuracy, and anticipation.
4. George MacIntyre , Tennessee , Huge frame with a smooth, effortless release.
5. Deuce Knight , Notre Dame , A lefty with impressive athleticism and a strong arm.

Running Back (RB)

1. Harlem Berry , LSU , Home-run speed and elite change of direction.
2. Jordon Davison , Oregon , A powerful, balanced runner with three-down potential.
3. Byron Louis , Florida State , An explosive one-cut back with plus vision.
4. Bo Jackson , Ohio State , A versatile weapon with great hands and contact balance.
5. Akylin Dear , Ole Miss , A big-bodied back who wears down defenses.

Wide Receiver (WR)

1. Dakorien Moore , Oregon , Top-end speed, sudden route breaks, and big-play ability.
2. Caleb Cunningham , Undecided , Huge catch radius and excels in contested situations.
3. Kaliq Lockett , USC , A smooth route runner with great body control.
4. Jaime Ffrench , Texas , A polished technician with reliable hands.
5. Derek Meadows , Notre Dame , Track speed in a 6’5″ frame creates a matchup nightmare.

Offensive Tackle (OT)

1. David Sanders Jr. , Tennessee , Ideal feet, length, and athleticism for a franchise left tackle.
2. Ty Haywood , Michigan , A mauler with a powerful punch and finisher mentality.
3. Michael Fasusi , Texas A&M , A raw athlete with an elite ceiling and massive frame.
4. Josh Petty , Notre Dame , Technically sound with great lower-body drive.
5. Juan Gaston Jr. , Georgia , A road-grader in the run game with developing pass protection skills.

Defensive Line (DL)

1. Elijah Griffin , Undecided , Elite hand technique, power, and positional versatility.
2. Justus Terry , USC , A freakish athlete with rare disruptive ability.
3. Iose Epenesa , Iowa , A strong, physical defender with refined hand-fighting.
4. Jahkeem Stewart , Undecided , An explosive first step and advanced pass-rush moves.
5. Myron Charles , Texas , A high-motor defender who consistently gets into the backfield.

Cornerback (CB)

1. Devin Sanchez , Ohio State , Fluid hips and elite mirror-and-match technique.
2. Na’eem Offord , Ohio State , Length, speed, and physicality to erase top receivers.
3. Dorian Brew , Texas , A two-way athlete with lockdown potential at corner.
4. Dijon Lee , Alabama , A tall, rangy corner who excels in press coverage.
5. Jontae Gilbert , NC State , An instinctive defensive back with fluid movements.

State-by-State Leaders , Where the Talent Sits

Talent is not spread evenly across the country. Here is where the 2025 talent is concentrated ^(1).

State	No. of Top 300	Top Prospect	Notable Programs
Texas	45	Keelon Russell (QB, Alabama)	Duncanville, North Shore, North Crowley
Florida	41	DJ Pickett (DB, Undecided)	IMG Academy, St. Thomas Aquinas
Georgia	33	Elijah Griffin (DL, Undecided)	Buford, Grayson, Milton
California	29	Noah Mikhail (LB, USC)	Mater Dei, St. John Bosco

Stock Risers and Sleepers , Weekly Movement

Rankings are fluid. This list tracks players whose senior film or verified testing is forcing a re-evaluation.

1. Tony Balanganayi, DL (+2 Tiers) , Showed dominant hand usage and leverage against top competition.
2. Marcus Jennings, LB (+1 Tier) , Flashed NFL-level range in coverage and blitz timing.
3. Shekai Mills-Knight, RB (+1 Tier) , Added weight while maintaining speed, showing three-down value.
4. Jadon Perlotte, LB (+1 Tier) , Film shows improved instincts and physicality at the point of attack.
5. Andrew Marsh, WR (+1 Tier) , Verified 10.7 100m speed is translating to the field.

Commitment Tracker , Flips, Big Wins, Team Impact

Key decisions continue to shape the 2025 recruiting cycle.

Date	Player	From	To	Reason/Note	Source
Jun 2024	Bryce Underwood	LSU	Michigan	Program-defining flip for his home-state team.	^(4)
Jun 2024	Keelon Russell	SMU	Alabama	Elite QB chose an SEC power after a meteoric rise.	^(4)
Aug 2024	Dakorien Moore	LSU	Oregon	The Ducks won a national recruiting battle for the top WR.	^(4)
Nov 2024	Ty Haywood	Alabama	Michigan	The Wolverines landed a top OT on National Signing Day.	^(4)

Headliners

• Michigan Flips Underwood: Securing the #1 player is a massive win for the Wolverines.
• Ohio State’s DB Haul: Landing both Devin Sanchez and Na’eem Offord creates a dominant secondary class.
• Maryland’s Big Win: The Terps beat out Florida State for elite EDGE Zahir Mathis, a huge regional victory.

Film Room , What the Tape Shows for the Elite Tier

1. Bryce Underwood (QB)
   • Process: Works through full-field progressions, showing a clear pre- and post-snap plan.
   • Accuracy: Delivers throws with velocity to the far hash and drops touch shots into tight windows.
   • Creation: Moves calmly within the pocket and makes accurate throws off-platform.
2. Dakorien Moore (WR)
   • Release: Beats press coverage with quick feet and hand usage, stacking defenders instantly.
   • Separation: Uses a second gear and tempo changes in routes to create open looks.
   • Finish: Tracks the deep ball effortlessly and shows elite body control along the sideline.
3. Elijah Griffin (DL)
   • Hand Usage: Wins first contact with violent, active hands and has multiple counter-moves.
   • Leverage/Motor: Plays with a consistently low pad level and chases plays downfield.
   • Versatility: Can dominate from the 5-technique or slide inside to create pass-rush mismatches.
4. David Sanders Jr. (OT)
   • Footwork: Possesses light, balanced feet that make his pass sets look effortless.
   • Punch Timing: Uses independent hands to land powerful, well-timed punches and recovers cleanly.
   • Football IQ: Understands angles in the run game and shows high-level awareness on second-level blocks.

How to Submit Corrections

To submit corrections or updated verified testing data, use the contact form and include the following information for review:

• Identification of the specific error (player name, data point, and page).
• Corrected information with supporting documentation.
• A direct link to an official source (e.g., a verified testing combine report, an official team announcement, or a news article) confirming the update.

FAQ , Quick Answers

1. How often are these rankings updated?
   The rankings are updated weekly during the football season and after major showcases or commitment periods.
2. Which recruiting services are included?
   The consensus score blends ratings from ESPN, 247Sports, On3, and Rivals with equal weight. These are considered the primary media ranking services, though athletes utilize many other online platforms for college sports recruiting to connect with coaches ^(5).
3. Why can’t I see the full list of players from 11-300?
   Recruiting services publish their full rankings behind paywalls or in formats that are not aggregated publicly. This consensus provides the top tier and the methodology for how the full list is constructed.
4. Are the athletic testing times verified?
   They are only marked “Verified” if sourced directly from a certified timing partner like UC Report or Zybek Sports. Full lists of verified data for all 300 players are not available in a single public database.
5. Why is a player ranked differently here than on another site?
   Our consensus model includes Rivals and prioritizes verified data and senior film, which can lead to different valuations compared to individual services or the 247Sports Composite.
6. Are underclassmen (2026, 2027) included?
   No, this board is strictly for the 2025 recruiting class.

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