Figuring out who the top players in the 2026 class are entering the Early Signing Period is imperative for fans all around the country.
Regardless of what school you root for, fans of every college football team hope their future will burn bright with standout signees. For select programs, the 2026 football class is loaded with elite four and five-star recruits who will come in and make an impact from the jump.
Referencing the top 100 list released earlier in the year, we made changes heading into what is arguably the biggest three-day stretch of the recruiting cycle.
Here’s a look at the top 100 players in the 2026 class as the early signing period nears an end.
T1. Lamar Brown – University Lab (La.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-4
Weight: 285
Industry composite ranking: 3.33
College commitment: LSU (12/3/2025)
T1. Jared Curtis – Nashville Christian (Tenn.)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 225
Industry composite ranking: 3.33
College commitment: Vanderbilt (12/3/2025)
3. Jackson Cantwell – Nixa (Mo.)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-7.5
Weight: 325
Industry composite ranking: 3.67
College commitment: Miami (12/3/2025)
T4. Zion Elee – St. Frances Academy (Md.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 220
Industry composite ranking: 4.00
College commitment: Maryland (12/3/2025)
T4. Keisean Henderson – Legacy the School of Sport Sciences (Texas)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-3
Weight: 185
Industry composite ranking: 4.00
College commitment: Houston (12/3/2025)
6. Carter Meadows – Gonzaga College (D.C.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-6
Weight: 225
Industry composite ranking: 11.67
College commitment: Michigan (12/3/2025)
7. Faizon Brandon – Grimsley (N.C.)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 200
Industry composite ranking: 15.00
College commitment: Tennessee (12/3/2025)
8. Chris Henry Jr. – Mater Dei (Calif.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205
Industry composite ranking: 16.00
College commitment: Ohio State (Unsigned)
9. Savion Hiter – Louisa County (Va.)
Position: Running Back
Height: 5-11
Weight: 200
Industry composite ranking: 17.67
College commitment: Michigan (12/4/2025)
10. Dia Bell – American Heritage (Fla.)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 215
Industry composite ranking: 18.00
College commitment: Texas (12/3/2025)
11. Tristen Keys- Hattiesburg (Miss.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 19.67
College commitment: Tennessee (12/3/2025)
12. Rodney Dunham – Myers Park (N.C.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 227
Industry composite ranking: 20.00
College commitment: Notre Dame (12/3/2025)
13. Ezavier Crowell – Jackson (Ala.)
Position: Running Back
Height: 5-11
Weight: 205
Industry composite ranking: 27.33
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
14. Felix Ojo – Lake Ridge (Texas)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-6
Weight: 275
Industry composite ranking: 27.67
College commitment: Texas Tech (12/3/2025)
15. Immanuel Iheanacho – Georgetown Preparatory School (Md.)
Position: OT
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 345
Industry composite ranking: 28.33
College commitment: Oregon (12/3/2025)
16. LaDamion Guyton – Benedictine Military School (Savannah, GA)
Position: Edge
Height: 6-3
Weight: 240
Industry composite ranking: 28.67
College commitment: Texas Tech (12/3/2025)
17. Xavier Griffin – Gainesville (Ga.)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200
Industry composite ranking: 30.33
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
18. Kendre Harrison – Reidsville (N.C.)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-7
Weight: 243
Industry composite ranking: 31.00
College commitment: Oregon (12/4/2025)
19. Kodi Greene – Mater Dei (Calif.)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-6
Weight: 320
Industry composite ranking: 33.67
College commitment: Washington (12/3/2025)
20. Tyler Atkinson – Grayson (Ga.)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-2
Weight: 210
Industry composite ranking: 34.00
College commitment: Texas (12/3/2025)
T21. Mark Bowman – Mater Dei (Calif.)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 225
Industry composite ranking: 34.33
College commitment: USC (12/3/2025)
T21. Khary Adams – Loyola Blakefield (Md.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-2
Weight: 175
Industry composite ranking: 34.33
College commitment: Notre Dame (12/3/2025)
23. Jalen Lott – Panther Creek (Texas)
Position: Athlete
Height: 6-0
Weight: 176
Industry composite ranking: 34.67
College commitment: Oregon (12/3/2025)
24. Richard Wesley – Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 250
Industry composite ranking: 35.00
College commitment: Texas (12/3/2025)
25. Ian Premer – Great Bend (Kan.)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220
Industry composite ranking: 35.33
College commitment: Notre Dame (12/3/2025)
26. Jorden Edmonds – Sprayberry (Ga.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 175
Industry composite ranking: 36.67
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
27. Kelvin Obot – Fruitland (Idaho)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-5
Weight: 265
Industry composite ranking: 37.00
College commitment: Utah (12/3/2025)
28. Anthony Jones – St. Paul’s Episcopal (Ala.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 240
Industry composite ranking: 38.00
College commitment: Oregon (12/3/2025)
29. Bralan Womack – Hartfield Academy (Miss.)
Position: Safety
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 195
Industry composite ranking: 38.33
College commitment: Mississippi State (12/3/2025)
30. Richard Anderson – Edna Karr (La.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-3
Weight: 340
Industry composite ranking: 40.00
College commitment: LSU (12/4/2025)
31. Ekene Ogboko – South Garner (N.C.)
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-6
Weight: 280
Industry composite ranking: 44.67
College commitment: Georgia (12/3/2025)
32. Jireh Edwards – St. Frances Academy (Md.)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205
Industry composite ranking: 45.00
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
33. Brandon Arrington – Mount Miguel (Calif.)
Position: Athlete
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 46.33
College commitment: Texas A&M (12/3/2025)
34. Kaiden Prothro – Bowdon (Ga.)
Position: Tight End
Height: 6-6
Weight: 210
Industry composite ranking: 50.00
College commitment: Georgia (12/3/2025)
T35. Boobie Feaster -DeSoto (Texas)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 51.33
College commitment: USC (12/3/2025)
T-35. Ryder Lyons – Folsom (Calif.)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 220
Industry composite ranking: 51.33
College commitment: BYU (12/3/2025)
37. Jett Washington – Bishop Gorman (Nev.)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200
Industry composite ranking: 52.33
College commitment: Oregon (12/3/2025)
38. Cederian Morgan – Benjamin Russell (Ala.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-4
Weight: 210
Industry composite ranking: 53.33
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
39. Khary Wilder – Junipero Serra (Calif.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-4
Weight: 260
Industry composite ranking: 54.00
College commitment: Ohio State (12/3/2025)
40. Darius Gray – St. Christopher’s School (Va.)
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-3
Weight: 285
Industry composite ranking: 54.33
College commitment: South Carolina (12/3/2025)
41. Chauncey Kennon – Booker (Fla.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175
Industry composite ranking: 56.67
College commitment: Florida State (12/3/2025)
42. KJ Edwards – Carthage (Texas)
Position: Running back
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 59.00
College commitment: Texas A&M (12/3/2025)
43. Luke Wafle – The Hun School (N.J.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 245
Industry composite ranking: 60.00
College commitment: USC (12/3/2025)
44. Salesi Moa – Fremont (Utah)
Position: Athlete
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
Industry composite ranking: 61.33
College commitment: Utah (12/4/2025)
45. Elbert Hill – Archbishop Hoban (Ohio)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 5-10
Weight: 175
Industry composite ranking: 61.67
College commitment: USC (12/3/2025)
46. Davon Benjamin – Oaks Christian (Calif.)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-0
Weight: 170
Industry composite ranking: 64.67
College commitment: Oregon (12/3/2025)
47. Jaimeon Winfield – Richardson (Texas)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-4
Weight: 310
Industry composite ranking: 68.33
College commitment: USC (12/3/2025)
48. Nolan Wilson – Picayune Memorial (Miss.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 250
Industry composite ranking: 68.67
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
49. Jamarion Matthews – Gainesville (Ga.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-2
Weight: 240
Industry composite ranking: 69.33
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
T50. Deuce Geralds – Collins Hill (Ga.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-2
Weight: 275
Industry composite ranking: 70.00
College commitment: LSU (12/3/2025)
T50. Sam Greer – Archbishop Hoban (Ohio)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-7.5
Weight: 315
Industry composite ranking: 70.00
College commitment: Ohio State (12/3/2025)
52. Davian Groce – Lone Star (Texas)
Position: Athlete
Height: 6-1
Weight: 190
Industry composite ranking: 70.33
College commitment: Florida (12/3/2025)
53. Justice Fitzpatrick – St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 185
Industry composite ranking: 70.67
College commitment: Georgia (12/4/2025)
54. Cincere Johnson – Glenville (Ohio)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-3
Weight: 222
Industry composite ranking: 71.33
College commitment: Ohio State (12/3/2025)
55. Tony Cumberland – Willamette (Ore.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 285
Industry composite ranking: 72.00
College commitment: Oregon (12/3/2025)
56. TJ White – Jackson Academy (Miss.)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 230
Industry composite ranking: 72.67
College commitment: Tennessee (12/3/2025)
57. Zyan Gibson – Gadsden City (Ala.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-0
Weight: 174
Industry composite ranking: 74.33
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
58. Bryce Perry-Wright – Buford (Ga.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-2
Weight: 250
Industry composite ranking: 75.67
College commitment: Texas A&M (12/3/2025)
59. Naeem Burroughs – The Bolles School (Fla.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11.5
Weight: 175
Industry composite ranking: 76.00
College commitment: Clemson (12/3/2025)
60. Kevin Brown – Harrisburg (Pa.)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-5
Weight: 270
Industry composite ranking: 76.33
College commitment: West Virginia (12/3/2025)
61. Somourian Wingo – St. Augustine (Fla.)
Position:
Height: 6-2
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 77.00
College commitment: Miami (12/3/2025)
62. Devin Jackson – The First Academy (Fla.)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-2
Weight: 195
Industry composite ranking: 81.33
College commitment: Oregon (12/4/2025)
T63. Bowe Bentley – Celina (Texas.)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Industry composite ranking: 81.33
College commitment: Oklahoma (12/3/2025)
T63. Joel Wyatt – Oakland (Tenn.)
Position: Athlete
Height: 6-4
Weight: 195
Industry composite ranking: 83.67
College commitment: Tennessee (12/3/2025)
T65. Blaine Bradford – Baton Rouge Catholic (La.)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-1
Weight: 207
Industry composite ranking: 84.00
College commitment: Ohio State (12/3/2025)
T65. Jay Timmons – Pine-Richland (Pa.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185
Industry composite ranking: 84.00
College commitment: Ohio State (12/3/2025)
67. Trenton Henderson – Pine Forest (Fla.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225
Industry composite ranking: 86.33
College commitment: LSU (Unsigned)
T68. Jermaine Bishop – Willis (Texas)
Position: Athlete
Height: 5-11
Weight: 155
Industry composite ranking: 87.33
College commitment: Texas (12/3/2025)
T68. Jett Thomalla – Millard South (Neb.)
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 220
Industry composite ranking: 87.33
College commitment: Alabama (12/3/2025)
70. Calvin Russell – Northwestern (Fla.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-5
Weight: 195
Industry composite ranking: 89.67
College commitment: Syracuse (Unsigned)
71. Jake Kreul – IMG Academy (Fla.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-3
Weight: 230
Industry composite ranking: 90.00
College commitment: Oklahoma (12/3/2025)
72. Keenyi Pepe – IMG Academy (Fla.)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-7
Weight: 320
Industry composite ranking: 94.00
College commitment: USC (12/3/2025)
73. Izayia Williams – Tavares (Fla.)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 215
Industry composite ranking: 95.33
College commitment: Florida State (12/3/2025)
74. John Turntine III – North Crowley (Texas)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-4
Weight: 270
Industry composite ranking: 95.67
College commitment: Texas (12/3/2025)
75. Jonathan Hatton Jr. – Cibolo Steele (Texas)
Position: Running Back
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 205
Industry composite ranking: 98.00
College commitment: Oklahoma (12/3/2025)
76. Brian Bonner – Valencia (Calif.)
Position: Running Back
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 185
Industry composite ranking: 100.00
College commitment: Washington (12/3/2025)
77. Caden Harris – Haywood (Tenn.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-0
Weight: 160
Industry composite ranking: 100.33
College commitment: Georgia (12/3/2025)
78. Talanoa Ili – Kahuku (Hawaii)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-3
Weight: 215
Industry composite ranking: 104.00
College commitment: USC (12/3/2025)
79. Aiden Harris – Weddington (S.C..)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 245
Industry composite ranking: 108.33
College commitment: South Carolina (12/3/2025)
80. Titan Davis – De Smet Jesuit (Md.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 270
Industry composite ranking: 108.67
College commitment: Michigan (12/3/2025)
81. Aaron Gregory – Douglas County (Ga.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 177
Industry composite ranking: 110.00
College commitment: Texas A&M (12/3/2025)
82. Ayden Pouncey – Winter Park (Fla..)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 160
Industry composite ranking: 110.00
College commitment: Notre Dame (12/3/2025)
83. Tommy Tofi – Archbishop Riordan (Calif.)
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-6
Weight: 330
Industry composite ranking: 111.00
College commitment: Oregon (12/3/2025)
T84. Kentavion Anderson – Dorman (S.C.)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
Industry composite ranking: 112.00
College commitment: Clemson (12/3/2025)
T84. James Johnson – Northwestern (Fla.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 285
Industry composite ranking: 112.00
College commitment: Texas (12/3/2025)
86. Brysten Martinez – East Ascension (La.)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 300
Industry composite ranking: 112.33
College commitment: LSU (12/3/2025)
87. J’Zavien Currence – South Pointe (S.C.)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 205
Industry composite ranking: 112.67
College commitment: South Carolina (12/3/2025)
88. Jamarion Carlton – Temple (Texas.)
Position: Defensive Lineman
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 260
Industry composite ranking: 114.00
College commitment: Texas (12/3/2025)
89. Havon Finney – Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 6-2
Weight: 170
Industry composite ranking: 115.33
College commitment: LSU (12/3/2025)
90. Jordan Smith – Houston County (Ga.)
Position: Safety
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 185
Industry composite ranking: 115.67
College commitment: Georgia (12/3/2025)
91. Brayden Rouse – Kell (Ga.)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 210
Industry composite ranking: 117.67
College commitment: Tennessee (12/3/2025)
92. Craig Dandrige – Cambridge (Ga.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 172
Industry composite ranking: 119.33
College commitment: Georgia (12/3/2025)
93. Chase Campbell – Wolfforth Frenship (Texas)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180
Industry composite ranking: 121.33
College commitment: Texas Tech (12/3/2025)
94. Jase Mathews – Greene County (Miss.)
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 193
Industry composite ranking: 122.33
College commitment: Auburn (Unsigned)
T95. Gabriel Osenda – Baylor (Tenn.)
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-7
Weight: 330
Industry composite ranking: 123.33
College commitment: Tennessee (12/3/2025)
T95. Julian Walker – Dutch Fork (S.C.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 252
Industry composite ranking: 123.33
College commitment: Michigan (12/4/2025)
97. Victor Singleton – Central Catholic (Ohio.)
Position: Cornerback
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160
Industry composite ranking: 125.00
College commitment: Texas A&M (12/3/2025)
98. Derrek Cooper – Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)
Position: Running Back
Height: 6-1
Weight: 205
Industry composite ranking: 127.67
College commitment: Texas (12/3/2025)
99. Jaquez Wilkes – Wadley (Ala.)
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220
Industry composite ranking: 129.00
College commitment: Auburn (12/3/2025)
100. PJ Dean – West Forsyth (N.C.)
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 255
Industry composite ranking: 130.00
College commitment: Georgia (12/3/2025)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Where have the top 100 football recruits from 2026 class signed?
