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 finish with the defensive backs.
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The five-star cornerback from Akron (Ohio) Hoban is making the rounds, seeing some top programs and is still pretty cagey about which program stands out most as he has Ohio State, USC, Michigan, Oregon and others involved.
But the Buckeyes are the team to beat. Ohio State’s coaching staff has made Hill a major priority, he’s an in-state kid and he’s taken numerous visits to Columbus. Almost at a 100 percent clip, that means Ohio State is out in front.
Others will try hard because Hill is so talented but if Ohio State doesn’t get him it would be a major surprise.
Prediction: Ohio State
Oregon, Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas A&M remain the top five for the Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances but one wonders if that list expands again with so many coaches coming through to see him in recent days.
Georgia and Auburn could battle this one out until the end but Oregon also shouldn’t be counted out as he’s a top priority there and there is always significant interest in the Ducks.
Prediction: Georgia
Clemson, South Carolina, Oregon and Florida State make up Matthews’ final four and while all four of them have a real shot to land the Cornelius (N.C.) Hough standout, this is viewed as really good news…
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Author : Rivals
Publish date : 2025-02-02 23:16:00
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