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Wide receivers

Dakorien Moore, Oregon | ESPN 300 No. 4

Moore is a bigger, more physical version of outgoing Ducks receiver Tez Johnson. Even by Oregon's lofty standards, Moore is a special athlete. He's reminiscent of Ja'Marr Chase and is one of the most acrobatic, naturally gifted pass-catchers we've evaluated over the past 20 years. Moore checks all the boxes physically, but his competitive temperament sets him apart. He truly loves to play the game. Moore better be ready to compete because Oregon's wide receiver room is loaded with young, inexperienced depth and added Florida State transfer Malik Benson. Nevertheless, Oregon knows Moore is a weapon it can line up anywhere and cause fits for opposing defenses.

Jaime Ffrench, Texas | ESPN 300 No. 26

Ffrench is a gangly, flexible 6-foot-1 receiver who is a different kind of target compared to Xavier Worthy or Isaiah Bond over the past two seasons. Ffrench has grown into his body over the last two years. He has a wide catch radius and can make acrobatic catches look easy. He's sneaky fast with a Max Speed of 20.7 mph, and he ran a laser-timed 40-yard dash in 4.53 seconds. He's a bit of a long strider but can be smooth in the open field. He fits best as an outside target who can win contested catches and provides Texas a jump ball target in the red zone.

Kaliq Lockett, Texas | ESPN 300 No. 30

Like Ffrench, the 6-foot-2 Lockett is a more viable outside target because of his height compared to Texas receivers from the last few years. However, he might be more elusive after the catch than Ffrench, creating even more value. The Longhorns deploy a three-receiver set with junior DeAndre Moore and sophomore Ryan Wingo expected to lead the way. The rotation for the third spot should be an open competition. With Lockett and Ffrench joining the fold, this could be one of the most talented wide receiver groups Steve Sarkisian has ever had.

Talyn Taylor, Georgia | ESPN 300 No. 32

Georgia fans hoping for a deep-ball threat could fall in love with Taylor. His ideal blend of speed and explosiveness will add a significant vertical option to Georgia's offense. Taylor plays even faster than his testing times and can run past anybody to take the top off the defense. He joins a receiving corps loaded with upperclassmen, plus incoming transfer Zachariah Branch, but he could see snaps in certain packages because he can play inside or on the outside.

Jerome Myles, Texas A&M | ESPN 300 No. 35

Myles is a unique prospect. There are plenty of tall, big targets who lack great speed and quickness because of their size. Conversely, plenty of undersized receivers have great speed. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Myles combines both. He's a 50-50 jump ball weapon because of height and wingspan who also has rare speed and acceleration to pose a vertical threat at the same time. His speed is remarkable for his size. He ran a 10.36 100-meter dash, a 4.48 laser-timed 40-yard dash and posted a Max Speed of 20.4 mph. Texas A&M's wide receiver room is loaded with quality transfers and wide-open competition. Expect Myles to fit right in.

Caleb Cunningham, Ole Miss | ESPN 300 No. 39

Cunningham is almost a mirror image of 2024 freshman phenom Cam Coleman at Auburn. He's tall, lanky and flexible. Cunningham is good on the 50-50 ball and will be a 1-on-1 mismatch nightmare for opposing defenses. Cunningham is so acrobatic when the ball is in the air that he makes difficult catches look easy, even when elevated against defenders. He fits best on the outside and could be a package player as a jump ball specialist if he can earn reps among a crowded group of upperclassmen receivers.

Vernell Brown III, Florida | ESPN 300 No. 41

Brown will be an immediate threat as a return specialist. He's lightning-quick with a terrific feel for returning punts. At 5-foot-11, 175 pounds, Brown is undersized and will need to bulk up. In the long run, he likely fits best as a slot receiver and utility weapon on screens, jet sweeps and underneath routes. Brown is at his best when he has the ball in his hands in space.

Dallas Wilson, Florida | ESPN 300 No. 43

Wilson isn't quite as fast as Aggies commit Jerome Myles above, but he's close. At 6-foot-4, 190 pounds Wilson has an excellent combination of size, speed and athleticism. He should fit best on the outside for Florida where he can run deep routes and also be a significant red zone threat due to his height and 77.5-inch wingspan. Wilson can also be productive due to his straight-line speed after the catch. If he catches a crease in the open field, he'll have the Swamp roaring.

Quincy Porter, Ohio State | ESPN 300 No. 62

The Buckeyes covet tall, thickly built physical receivers who can attack the ball and push people around. That's Porter. He's not as fast as other players on this list and reminds us a little of Gee Scott when he came out of high school. Scott eventually became a late-bloomer as an H-back for the Buckeyes. As a result, Ohio State could use Porter on the inside and outside due to his bulk and strength.

Andrew Marsh, Michigan | ESPN 300 No. 64

Marsh will bring some flash to Michigan's offense. He joins a deep group of upperclassmen who have limited experience or production, which should open the door for Marsh to make a splash. He's a speedy target on the outside and is more of a glider who relies on his speed and elusiveness compared to his suddenness after the catch. Nevertheless, Michigan needs more dynamic playmakers. Marsh makes plays, which could bump him up the depth chart sooner rather than later.

Defensive backs

CB Na'eem Offord | ESPN 300 No. 5

S Trey McNutt | ESPN 300 No. 42, Oregon

Both Offord and McNutt have the physical ability to break through as freshmen, but it'll be tough to make an impact on talent alone. Oregon's defense has a significant learning curve and crowded depth chart. The Ducks' defensive scheme requires an advanced understanding of concepts to perform at a high level, which is difficult to project with true freshmen. Offord could play boundary, nickel or field corner, and he can hold up on an island because of his superior ability and instincts. McNutt will need to show the aptitude to break into the lineup, especially with Purdue transfer Dillon Thieneman also on campus. Offord must contend with a crowded secondary room that expects to return 11 players, including Northwestern transfer Theran Johnson.

S Jonah Williams, Texas | ESPN 300 No. 9

Texas' defense prides itself on being stout down the middle and asks defenders to play forcefully near the line of scrimmage and in pressure packages. Williams is an elite two-sport athlete who looks like a linebacker. He plays big, and Longhorns safeties need to have a linebacker mentality in run support. Williams has an outstanding combination of range and speed. Andrew Mukuba departs, but Texas returns the bulk of its production at safety, including standout freshman Xavier Filsaime. Williams, who is also a talented baseball player, has the talent to become a three-and-out future NFL draft choice if baseball doesn't become a factor.

CB Dijon Lee Jr., Alabama | ESPN 300 No. 11

Lee joins a young, talented Alabama secondary that played three true freshmen in 2024. Now, Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack needs to learn whether Lee is advanced enough to crack the lineup, even as a nickel corner. Lee, who is 6-4, has rare athletic upside, and he's too talented and productive to not find some kind of role in 2025. He'd benefit from beginning his career as a boundary corner and should make an impact on special teams. He'll need to prove he can hold up, however, because Alabama loved to blitz last season, putting a lot of pressure on its corners.

CB Devin Sanchez | ESPN 300 No. 13

S/CB Faheem Delane | ESPN 300 No. 63, Ohio State

Under former defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, safeties led an Ohio State defense that pressured the quarterback, stopped the run with the front four and trusted the secondary to hold up in man coverage on the outside. It's unclear how new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia will mold this scheme. Sanchez was a great fit in Knowles' scheme. He's supremely confident and shines in man coverage situations. The Buckeyes lack depth at both safety and corner, opening the door for Delane to contribute immediately. Both defenders have size, range and physicality to play press man coverage. Ohio State loses Denzel Burke's strong production at corner, but senior Davison Igbinosun will return. The depth chart is wide open for both prospects to make an impact.

CB Blake Woodby | ESPN 300 No. 15

S Anquon Fegans | ESPN 300 No. 50, Auburn

Auburn sophomore Jay Crawford enjoyed a phenomenal freshman season in 2024. Now, Woodby is one of three freshmen corners joining a Tigers secondary this fall that has just one upperclassman. Corners in Auburn's scheme often align in press coverage, but they don't necessarily drop into man coverage after the snap. Instead, they're asked to be aggressive in run support and have the instincts for zone coverage. Woodby is a great fit. The 6-foot, 180-pound corner might already be the fastest player on Auburn's roster and his elite speed makes up for his lack of size and height. If his size becomes an issue, Woodby has the versatility to transition to offense and has upside as a returner.

If Fegans' maturity, aptitude and football instincts match his physical attributes, he could be a terrific fit early on not just as a safety but also as a nickel or outside corner. Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin's scheme requires positional versatility and top-end speed, and Fegans has posted a 21.2 mph max speed. He could work his way into a safety mix that also includes Taye Seymore, Kaleb Harris and Terrance Love.

CB D.J. Pickett, LSU | ESPN 300 No. 18

Like Dijon Lee, the 6-foot-4 Pickett has rare length and height. He also has scheme and positional versatility, and LSU could even start him at safety to begin his career. Pickett's impressive range forces quarterbacks to be aware of where he lines up, because he can close open space in a hurry with his long strides. LSU is deep at corner, but also very young. The Tigers return only two upperclassmen, and one is Virginia Tech transfer Mansoor Delane. There are plenty of opportunities for Pickett to find a role.

S Tae Harris, Georgia Tech, ESPN 300 No. 45

Harris embodies everything Georgia Tech coach Brent Key expects from his players. Landing Harris, a local native, was a huge pickup for the Yellow Jackets and signaled the program is back on the rise. Harris can flat out fly. He ran a 10.6 100-meter dash and a blazing 4.38 laser-timed 40-yard dash. He's a tough, rugged presence as a tackler, and he also has great instincts. Georgia Tech is losing Warren Burrell, LaMiles Brooks and Taye Seymore at corner and returns Omar Daniels, Clayton Powell-Lee and Christian Pritchett at safety. Look for Harris to join a rotation with Daniels.

Defensive linemen

DT Elijah Griffin, Georgia | ESPN 300 No. 3

The Bulldogs' run of sending defensive tackles to the NFL will continue this April, and they also have talented returning options, but Griffin might be their most dynamic defensive tackle since Jalen Carter. The five-star has desirable size, explosiveness and agility. Griffin can take on blocks, and his excellent lateral agility allows him to play off those blocks and become an active presence along the line of scrimmage. He marries natural ability with good effort. Griffin does not have Carter's elite athleticism, but he's more disciplined at this stage and could become just as impactful.

DT Justus Terry, Texas | ESPN300 No. 8

With national title aspirations in 2025, Texas dipped into the portal to bolster its defensive line. That might allow Terry to gain a developmental advantage. Longhorns edge Colin Simmons was one of college football's most impactful freshman defenders despite never technically starting. Terry should find similar opportunities. Unlike the incoming transfers, Terry is not a massive 300-pounder. His positional versatility is immensely valuable because of his blend of size, quickness, power and competitive toughness. He's a disruptive player, and, in time, could create a dangerous inside-out pairing with Simmons.

DE Isaiah Gibson, Georgia | ESPN300 No. 14

The Bulldogs filled a need by keeping Gibson, a Georgia native, at home after he initially committed to USC. With Chaz Chambliss and others moving on, Gibson could quickly fill a hybrid edge role. He has elite length with a wingspan well over 80 inches, good initial quickness and excellent range. There's room for growth, but he has all the tools of a disruptive pass rusher and shows toughness to take on blocks and set the edge. Gibson will only improve as he fills out his frame and his best football is ahead of him, even if he fills an important role in 2025.

DT Jahkeem Stewart, USC | ESPN300 No. 21

The Trojans made strides in 2024, but they'll need to get better in the trenches in an even more challenging Big Ten conference. Landing Stewart and his impact potential was a key recruiting win. At roughly 6-foot-6, 270 pounds, his mobility allows him to post excellent testing numbers. Stewart is long, bends well and USC should quickly utilize his versatility. He is relatively inexperienced after playing just one season of high school football, but he has the talent to exploit matchups if the Trojans can deploy him in the right situations while he develops.

DT Isaiah Campbell, Tennessee | ESPN300 No. 23

Tennessee loses several seniors up front along with James Pearce Jr. to the NFL draft, and its upperclassmen returners are nearing the end of their eligibility. That paves the way for Campbell to play a big role. At 6-foot-4, 265 pounds, he has a versatile build to line up wherever the Volunteers need him. His high school team utilized him both on the edge and inside, and he notched 25 sacks over his final two seasons. It might take some time to settle into a steady role, but Campbell's versatility will get him onto the field quickly.

DE Iose Epenesa, Iowa | ESPN300 No. 29

Iowa fans hope Epenesa fits as well as his brother, Bills defensive lineman A.J. Epenesa, did while in Iowa City. Iose has a chance to be even better, and he's arguably even more college-ready at this stage. He blends quickness, power and active hands, while displaying good instincts and a high motor. With Deontae Craig moving on and Ethan Hurkett nearing the end, Epenesa has an opportunity to make a quick impact and the tools to make his own mark on Iowa's program.

DE Jared Smith, Auburn | ESPN300 No. 37

While Georgia landed the SEC's top incoming edge defender, but Smith gives Auburn a similar player as it tries to get back to the top of the conference. Smith is lean, long and rangy. He covers a ton of ground and has experience playing with his hand down or off the ball. Much like Gibson, Smith needs to further fill out his frame. He's just scratching the surface of his potential and should improve as he better understands how to utilize his elite length, but Smith can be a versatile weapon for the Tigers.

DE Chad Woodfork, TCU | ESPN300 No. 54

Signing a player like Woodfork is big for TCU as it tries to return to the playoff. The Horned Frogs had two players who ranked among the top five in sacks within the Big 12 during their 2022 playoff run but failed to replicate that success in each of the last two seasons. Woodfork has explosive burst, plays with leverage and can develop into a top pass rusher in the Big 12.

DT Amare Adams, Clemson | ESPN300 No. 56

After losing Isaiah Campbell to Tennessee, Clemson responded by signing Adams, a talented 300-pounder with good burst and power who moves well for his size. The Tigers also won't need to lean on him early. They'll benefit from the return of 2020 ESPN 300 defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart, who can be both an impact player and mentor for Adams. They share similar tools, and the preparation is underway for Adams to step into that role once Capehart departs.

DE Zahir Mathis, Maryland | ESPN300 No. 60

Landing Mathis during the February signing period was a big win for Maryland in an otherwise quiet period. The former Ohio State commit should step right in and address a need, as the Terrapins generated the fewest sacks (14) of any Big Ten program in 2024. Mathis needs to add mass to his lean 6-foot-6, 230-pound frame. However, he has elite length, good initial quickness and impressive body control. He should cover plenty of ground and factor into pursuit. Maryland needs an elite edge rusher. It could take some time, but Mathis has the physical tools to fill that role.