Predicting where the top uncommitted DL in the 2026 Rivals250 will sign

The page has been turned to almost exclusively focus on the 2026 class so this week Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney is taking a look at the top five uncommitted prospects at each position and making a prediction on where they sign. We move to the defensive line.

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Early on Alabama, Auburn and Georgia were the three standouts but then LSU entered the picture and in recent weeks Jones talked highly about Oregon, Texas A&M and others.

Unless something major changes, this could come down to an in-state battle for the five-star edge from Mobile (Ala.) St. Paul’s. A source says the Crimson Tide could have the edge right now but Auburn is not going to give up. This could go down to the end in an Iron Bowl battle for the five-star.

Prediction: Alabama

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Ohio State is the frontrunner in Harris’ recruitment and it’s always going to be tough to beat the Buckeyes for an elite recruit. But there is significant competition for the high four-star defensive end from Matthews (N.C.) Weddington.

South Carolina is very involved in Harris’ recruitment and the Gamecocks have definitely left a great impression. Auburn, Oregon and others also are involved.

The interesting one to watch will be North Carolina. First-year coach Bill Belichick has visited Harris at his school and he’s made the elite defensive end a top priority. If Harris makes it to Chapel Hill in the coming months, then things could start turning that way if there is…


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Publish date : 2025-02-01 11:17:00

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