College football recruiting rankings: Top 25 signing classes for 2024 cycle (2024)

25. UNC Tar Heels (227.0 points)

Avg. player rating: 88.9

Commits: 27

Not interested in going crazy over the portal this cycle, the Tar Heels' majority of their 2024 class will be incoming freshmen.

24.Kentucky Wildcats (228.3)

Avg. player rating: 88.8

Commits: 21

Mark Stoops has six four-star commits this cycle, all on defense.

23.Missouri Tigers (230.0)

Avg. player rating: 88.8

Commits: 20

With a pair of commits on Tuesday, Missouri and coach Eli Drinkwitz surged into the top 25 this cycle.

22. Texas Tech Red Raiders (235.7)

Avg. player rating: 88.9

Commits: 21

This is the level of class it takes to compete for a crown in the Big 12 and it includes a five-star in wideout Micah Hudson, the No. 18 player overall.

21. Ole Miss Rebels (240.8)

Avg. player rating: 89.6

Commits: 21

With the top-rated transfer class this cycle including a weekend pledge from former South Carolina star wideout Antwane Wells Jr., Lane Kiffin went portal-heavy for 2024. And with incoming freshmen, the Rebels are expected welcome six four-stars on Wednesday.

20. South Carolina Gameco*cks (244.3)

Avg. player rating: 90.9

Commits: 16

With a pair of five-star commits, Shane Beamer is restocking the cupboards in Columbia, S.C. with one of the program's best hauls all-time if all players stick. Toss in the trimmings from a top-10 transfer portal class thus far and the Gameco*cks are going to feature several new starters at key positions in 2024. Edge rusher Dylan Stewart is the unquestioned gem and fills an immediate need along the defensive line for Clayton White's unit. The Gameco*cks should be better up front on the other side of the football too with an infusion of talent.

Avg. player rating: 92.7

Commits: 15

With two five-star commits and 12 four-stars, Mike Elko has a strong nucleus of talent set to arrive in College Station. The good news Wednesday was the Aggies were able to hold on to several of their highest-rated signees, including Terry Bussey.Texas A&M five-star commit Dominick McKinley is no longer expected to sign with the Aggies during the early signing period as other programs remain in pursuit.

Avg. player rating: 88.2

Commits: 29

Nebraska and Matt Rhule made serious noise Monday following the commitment of five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola, the No. 2 player this cycle and top-rated playmaker at his position. Raiola's been committed to Georgia for a long time prior to deciding the Huskers were the best fit for him. He has a chance to compete for the starting job as a true freshman in Lincoln given his talent level. Insiders expect that to be the biggest flip during this 2024 recruiting cycle.

Avg. player rating: 90.5

Commits: 21

Is USC slipping under Lincoln Riley? Perhaps. The Trojans took a defense-first mindset this recruiting season with five of their top seven highest-rated commits coming on that side of the football. After moving on from Alex Grinch in November, USC is undergoing a philosophical switch defensively and hope several newcomers will make an impact. Expect USC to be active in the portal, too. The Trojans have had Kansas State quarterback Will Howard on campus, but there's been no commitment as of Wednesday afternoon.

Avg. player rating: 90.1

Commits: 26

One would assume Jim Harbaugh would land a top-10 class coming off his third-straight Big Ten title and trip to the College Football Playoff, but it's not going to happen for 2024. That doesn't mean this group is short of expansive talent, however. Anchored by four-star quarterback Jadyn Davis (Charlotte, N.C.) and Kansas City offensive tackle Andrew Sprague, it appears Michigan's offense is set for years down the road.

Avg. player rating: 92.0

Commits: 18

A couple weeks ago, this class for Billy Napier ranked No. 3, but the Gators fell several spots after a couple decommitments, includingthree this week from five-star safety Xavier Filsaime and two more on signing day from four-star linebacker Adarius Hayes and defensive lineman Amaris Williams. This is not what Napier needed ahead of his third season in Gainesville. Things could change for Florida later this week, but it appears this group lands some where inside the top 15. Quarterback commit DJ Lagway, the highest-rated player in the class, will announce his decision later Wednesday andthere's a chance another program signs him.

Avg. player rating: 90.7

Commits: 25

Not the needle-moving class expected under James Franklin after elite-level success in the 2022 cycle, this group closely matches the caliber of talent the Nittany Lions signed this time last year. Penn State has seven commits ranked inside the top 200 nationally, including top-rated tight end Luke Reynolds, the fifth-best running back in Quinton Martin andquarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, the No. 8 player at his position. Three four-star offensive linemen round out a solid group that's expected to make it official this week.

Avg. player rating: 91.4

Commits: 21

Wideouts Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley are the highest-rated commits in this class for Josh Heupel, a group that should more than hold its own in the coming years of the expanded SEC. Those close to the program are high on four-star incoming quarterbackJake Merklinger and a couple high-end offensive linemen, including Texas native tackle Max Anderson. Boo Carter, a safety from Tennessee, has a chance to play early for the Vols given his talented pedigree as one of this cycle's best at his position.

Avg. player rating: 90.5

Commits: 21

Credit Dabo Swinney for having no wavering recruits this time of year, which is more than many elite programs can say. Long-time five-star commits Bryant Wesco (WR) and Sammy Brown (LB) will stick and plan to sign this week to headline a class that's been essentially built for months now. And once again, the Tigers don't appear to be tapping the transfer portal to fill personnel voids. Instead, Swinney prefers talent development from this within the program despite a couple noticeable departures from his own team to the portal this month.

Avg. player rating: 90.5

Commits: 27

With 18 four-star commits including four in the top 100, Brian Kelly has to like what he has at the top of this year's recruiting cycle. The Tigers don't have a five-star and their portal group is currently ranked outside the top 40, but there are still a couple instant-impact guys who should emerge for a program that is well-stocked to compete for a high-end finish in the SEC next fall.In-state tight end Trey'Dez Green is LSU's highest-ranked commit as the No. 45 player.Behind him, four-star safety Dashawn McBryde ranks No. 52 overall.

Avg. player rating: 91.4

Commits: 23

With three incoming freshmen and two transfers, Notre Dame's goal of flipping its wide receiver room was accomplished this cycle. The Fighting Irish are also holding onto their top commit, quarterback C.J. Carr, who will develop under the wing of Duke transfer Riley Leonard, who figures to be next year's starter out of the portal. Notre Dame reached into Charlotte, N.C., this cycle for two of its top players, and four-star pass-catchers Cam Williams and Micah Gilbert.

Avg. player rating: 90.7

Commits: 28

Skill positions. Offensive and defensive linemen. A couple quarterbacks. This 2024 signing class will have a little bit of everything for the Sooners depending on your preferred position. Oklahoma's highest-rated expected signees are defensive lineman David Stone (No. 19 player nationally), Taylor Tatum (No. 1 running back) and Zion Kearney (No. 24 wide receiver). Oklahoma has commitments from five portal additions as well ahead of its first season in the expanded SEC alongside Texas.

Avg. player rating: 92.0

Commits: 20

The first full class for Hugh Freeze and staff on The Plains, this one has star potential at the top with a pair of in-state, five-star wideouts — Cam Coleman and Perry Thompson. On Wednesday, the Tigers flipped four-star Amaris Williams from Florida. Multiple programs have been after both, but it appears the Tigers are going to hang on to their pass-catching arsenal. Auburn's going to sign two other four-stars at the position and landed Georgia State receiver Robert Lewis out of the portal. In one cycle, Freeze completely flipped that personnel group.

Avg. player rating: 91.8

Commits: 24

Oregon's signing day splash came in the form of four-star Ohio State commit Jeremiah McClellan flipping to Dan Lanning and the Ducks. Withsix top-100 players, Oregon's 2024 haul checks a lot of boxes as the Ducks head into the Big Ten. Aydin Breland and Elijah Rushing are immediate impact guys along the defensive front for a program built like it plays in the SEC. No team nationally has better-recruited the portal at quarterback this cycle than the Ducks, who have commitments from Oklahoma's Dillon Gabriel and top-ranked signal caller Dante Moore (UCLA). Gabriel will be 2024's starter, while Oregon will have Moore — the coaching staff hopes — for the next three seasons.

Avg. player rating: 91.6

Commits: 22

The Seminoleslost their gem of this cycle, five-star safety KJ Bolden, to Georgia on Wednesday. Still, this is a well-rounded group ofsignees for the Seminoles, coming off an unbeaten season under Mike Norvell. This haul includes four wide receivers in a revamped room and four players at the back end of the defense. As always, FSU is making noise in the transfer portal too after this week's addition of Georgia linebacker Marvin Jones Jr., one of the top edge rushers this cycle.

Avg. player rating: 92.3

Commits: 21

Only Ohio State has more five-stars committed than the Longhorns (four), who are taking their Big 12 championship and rising success under Steve Sarkisian to the bank to cash in. Texas flipped Florida commitXavier Filsaime this week as one of the nation's top-rated safeties and were able to maintain Ryan Wingo on Wednesday, a five-star wideout who was being pursued by Missouri.This haul is heavy on power at the line of scrimmage for the Longhorns too, who are heading into the SEC next season.

Avg. player rating: 90.6

Commits: 27

Miami flipped four-star linebacker Adarius Hayes from Florida on Wednesday, a major get for the Hurricanes. With three four-star wideouts and several high-end edge rushers, Miami has vastly improved at two areas of extreme need in the 2024 cycle. The coaching staff is excited about four-star running back addition Kevin Riley (Northport, Ala.), too. Now, the Hurricanes still need a quarterback and are tapping the portal to find one after recently hosting the top-rated signal caller available, Cam Ward. If they don't sign him, the Hurricanes could turn to another recent portal entry KJ Jefferson, a multi-year starter from Arkansas.

Avg. player rating: 93.0

Commits: 21

With a nation-leading five-star commits this cycle, Ohio State will welcome a star-studded group to Columbus. The Buckeyes hold commitments from eight of the top-150 players, including a pair of elite-level wide receivers. The best news Wednesday for Ryan Day was maintaining elite pass rusher Eddrick Houston and Jeremiah Smith,the No. 1 overall player this cycle, who was being targeted by Miami. Smith made his announcement official during Day's signing day press conference, which caused the Buckeyes coach to fake being weak in the knees. Drama at its finest.

Avg. player rating: 92.6

Commits: 24

Alabama moved up to No. 2 nationally Wednesday thanks to a late surge, including flipping four-star athletic Aeryn Hampton from Texas. As always with Alabama during the early signing period, Nick Saban closed strong. Alabama's been extremely selective in who it goes after given what Saban has returning in Tuscaloosa after the Playoff. Nineteen of Alabama's 24 commits are rated four-stars are higher, including Ryan Williams and the program's quarterback of the future in Julian Sayin.

Avg. player rating: 93.6

Commits: 28

With Wednesday's flip of five-star safety KJ Bolden, Georgia wrapped up with 11 top-100 players, including four five-stars — all top-ranked players at their position. This is Georgia's first No. 1-ranked class since 2020, a group that included Jalen Carter and Carson Beck. Even withMonday's decommitment of five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola, Georgia's title of this cycle's recruiting title is safe.This was a down year on the field for the Bulldogs — by Georgia's lofty standards — coming off consecutive national championships, but this is a Herculean reload.