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2027 Rivals Top 100: The elite few are getting all the elite talent

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Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Position breakdown of the Top 100
- Wide Receiver: 19
- Cornerback: 15
- EDGE: 11
- Offensive Tackle: 8
- Interior Offensive Line: 8
- Defensive Line: 7
- Linebacker: 7
- Quarterback: 7
- Running Back: 4
- Safety: 4
- Athlete: 4
- Tight End: 4
Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Texas A&M (13 Top 100 Prospects)

Rank | Player | Position
- #5 | Mark Matthews | OT
- #11 | Kamauri Dorsey | S
- #12 | Joshua Dobson | CB
- #25 | Kennedy Brown | IOL
- #26 | Kaden Henderson | LB
- #27 | Zyron Forstall | Edge
- #30 | Raylaun Henry | CB
- #37 | Eric McFarland III | WR
- #47 | Landen Williams-Callis | RB
- #48 | JayQuan Snell | RB
- #55 | Jaden Upshaw | WR
- #59 | Myels Smith | DL
- #62 | Frederick Ards III | EDGE
No school has a larger footprint in the Rivals Top 100 than Texas A&M. The Aggies aren't simply chasing elite talent they're attacking every level of the rankings. Their class includes three Top-12 prospects, seven inside the Top 30 and 13 overall Top-100 recruits. Mike Elko and his staff have made recruiting a priority from coast to coast, balancing blue-chip stars with premium talent throughout the class.

Aggies Quick Hits
- Nation's leader with 13 Top-100 prospects.
- Three players rank inside the Top 12.
- Seven recruits sit inside the Top 30.
- Nine are ranked inside the Top 50.
- Building elite depth, not just headline talent.
Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Ohio State (9 Top 100 Prospects)

Rank | Player | Position
- #4 |David Jacobs | EDGE
- # 8 | Monshun Sales | WR
- #9 | David Gabriel Georges |RB
- #15 | Jamier Brown |WR
- #34 |Marcus Fakatou |DL
- #45 |Caden Moss | IOL
- #64 | Kellen Wymer | IOL
- #85 | Wyatt Smith | EDGE
- #97 | Monsanna Torbert | CB
Ohio State's approach is quality over quantity. While the Buckeyes trail Texas A&M in total numbers, few schools can match the elite level of their class. Three Top-10 recruits, four inside the Top 15 and five Top-50 prospects show Ryan Day's staff is landing the cream of the crop. Even the players ranked outside the Top 50 project as national-caliber recruits.

Buckeyes Quick Hits
- Three Top-10 recruits.
- Four Top-15 prospects.
- Five Top-50 players.
- Nine total Top-100 recruits.
- Elite talent concentrated at the very top of the rankings.
Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Oregon (9 Top 100 Prospects)

Rank | Player | Position
- #28 | Rashad Streets |EDGE
- #29 |Ismael Camara | IOL
- #32 |Xavier Sabb |WR
- #42 |Dakota Guerrant |WR
- #43 |Will Mencl |QB
- #44 |Hayden Stepp |CB
- #70 |Tae Walden Jr. |ATH
- #73 |Toa Satele |LB
- #74 |Semaj Stanford | S
Dan Lanning continues to recruit at an elite level. toward explosive athletes and speed, particularly in the secondary and at wide receiver. The Ducks have become one of college football's premier destinations for blue-chip talent. Oregon’s board is spread out but strong in the 28-44 pocket.

Ducks Quick Hits
- Seven Top-100 recruits.
- Heavy emphasis on speed.
- Strong presence at receiver and defensive back.
- National recruiting reach.
Continues recruiting momentum from recent playoff success
Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Notre Dame (8 Top 100 Prospects)

Rank |Player | Position
- #18 | Oluwasemilore Olubobola |OT
- #19 |Abraham Sesay |EDGE
- #20 |Albert Simien | IOL
- #36 |David Folorunsho |DL
- #49 | Xavier Hasan |CB
- #83 |Julius Jones |WR
- #84 |Ace Alston |CB
- #93 |James Halter |IOL
Notre Dame continues to recruit nationally under Marcus Freeman. The Irish aren't relying on one position group or one region. Instead, they've assembled one of the nation's most balanced collections of Top-100 talent, spreading elite prospects across both sides of the football. Trench-heavy. Four linemen/edge players inside the Top 36.

Irish Quick Hits
- Eight Top-100 recruits.
- Balanced offensive and defensive haul.
- Multiple premium trench prospects.
- National recruiting footprint.
- One of the deepest overall classes.
Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Six-Recruit Club

Texas Tech (6)

Landing the nation's No. 1 overall prospect headlines the class, but the Red Raiders' strength lies in the middle of the rankings. Four of their six recruits fall between Nos. 53-69, creating excellent depth behind the superstar at the top.

Texas (6)

Texas continues stacking elite talent at premium positions. The Longhorns have once again shown they can compete for the nation's best prospects while maintaining quality throughout the class.

Miami (FL) (6)

Mario Cristobal continues to recruit at a national championship level. Miami's class features explosive athletes and several difference-makers capable of becoming cornerstone players.

Oklahoma (6)

The Sooners continue emphasizing physical football, loading up on linemen and defensive talent while remaining a major player for elite skill-position recruits.

USC (6)

Lincoln Riley's Trojans remain one of the nation's biggest recruiting brands, attracting top offensive talent while making major strides on the defensive side of the ball.
Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Rank | School | Players in Top 100 (approx.)
- Texas A&M: 13
- Ohio State: 9
- Oregon: 9
- Notre Dame: 8
- Texas Tech: 6
- Texas: 6
- Miami (FL): 6
- Oklahoma: 6
- USC: 6
- Ole Miss: 5
- Georgia:4
- LSU: 4
- Auburn: 3
- Nebraska: 3
- Michigan: 3
- Alabama: 3
- Florida: 2
- Penn State: 2
- Vanderbilt: 2
- Tennessee: 2
Others

Kentucky, Virginia Tech, Rutgers, UCLA, Indiana, Arizona State, Cal, Clemson, Florida State
- 1 each
Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Position breakdown of the Top 100
- Wide Receiver: 19
- Cornerback: 15
- EDGE: 11
- Offensive Tackle: 8
- Interior Offensive Line: 8
- Defensive Line: 7
- Linebacker: 7
- Quarterback: 7
- Running Back: 4
- Safety: 4
- Athlete: 4
- Tight End: 4
Rivals Top 100 2027 Recruiting: Powerhouse Programs Shine
Texas A&M (13 Top 100 Prospects)

Rank | Player | Position
- #5 | Mark Matthews | OT
- #11 | Kamauri Dorsey | S
- #12 | Joshua Dobson | CB
- #25 | Kennedy Brown | IOL
- #26 | Kaden Henderson | LB
- #27 | Zyron Forstall | Edge
- #30 | Raylaun Henry | CB
- #37 | Eric McFarland III | WR
- #47 | Landen Williams-Callis | RB
- #48 | JayQuan Snell | RB
- #55 | Jaden Upshaw | WR
- #59 | Myels Smith | DL
- #62 | Frederick Ards III | EDGE
No school has a larger footprint in the Rivals Top 100 than Texas A&M. The Aggies aren't simply chasing elite talent they're attacking every level of the rankings. Their class includes three Top-12 prospects, seven inside the Top 30 and 13 overall Top-100 recruits. Mike Elko and his staff have made recruiting a priority from coast to coast, balancing blue-chip stars with premium talent throughout the class.

Aggies Quick Hits
- Nation's leader with 13 Top-100 prospects.
- Three players rank inside the Top 12.
- Seven recruits sit inside the Top 30.
- Nine are ranked inside the Top 50.
- Building elite depth, not just headline talent.

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