Counting down the 5-star recruits in the updated On300 rankings

The end of this year’s high school football season is in sight, and On3 has updated its player rankings for the 2025 recruiting class — including its list of 5-star recruits.

This update includes 25 five-star prospects, including seven new additions to that list. By the end of the cycle in January, that list will grow to 32 to match the number of first-round selections in the NFL Draft.

National Signing Day looms less than three weeks away, and below are the five-stars in the newest On300 rankings:

1. QB Bryce Underwood

School: Belleville (Mich.)
Status: Committed to LSU
Scout’s Take: “Bryce Underwood is the top quarterback in what looks to be an uptick in talent at the position relative to the 2024 cycle. He has a very high-end combination of arm talent and athletic ability, and his physical tools are among the best you’ll see at this stage in the process. He has an explosive downfield arm, can drive the ball with extreme velocity to every level of the field. And he is a guy — who in addition to how well he has played to this point in his high school career — has a lot of room to continue improving. There’s a lot of untapped physical upside still there and room to grow in skill development. During his junior season, he threw for 40 touchdowns and two interceptions, ran for seven more touchdowns, and has only lost one game as a starter while playing at a high level. One takeaway from his film compared to others in this class is that in addition to his arm talent, he has excellent pocket movement. He senses pressure and responds to it in a really impressive way for a 16-year-old quarterback.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

2. OT Will Black

School: Wallington (Conn.) Choate Rosemary Hall
Status: Committed to Notre Dame
Scout’s Take: “The 2025 recruiting cycle is heavy at the top with offensive tackle prospects and Will Black is the man at the top of that list. The 6-foot-7, 285 pound tackle from Connecticut is arguably the most sound tackle prospect in the country. Black has a tremendous frame that will only need to add 15-25 pounds once he reaches the collegiate level and will be able to carry that additional mass with ease given his build and body type. With leaner, athletic lowers and great arm length, Black has prototypical size and physical features for a high school offensive tackle prospect at this stage. He also has prototypical movement skills for the position. During the summer camp circuit prior to his junior season, Black was able to throw down multiple sub-5.1 second laser-verified 40-yard dash times which is truly phenomenal for his size and position. This display of athleticism is echoed on tape as he is beyond comfortable maneuvering in space and in the open field when climbing up to the second level in the run game or when pulling on sweeps and screens. — Cody Bellaire, On3 National Scout

3. QB Keelon Russell

School: Duncanville (Texas)
Status: Committed to Alabama
Scouting Summary: “Keelon Russell is a well-rounded quarterback prospect with dual threat ability and a battle-teste resume. Measured at 6-foot-3 ⅛, 181 pounds with a 9 ⅝-inch hand at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Grew over half an inch as a junior. At the dials of one of the most talented offenses in high school football, leading Duncanville to back-to-back state titles in Texas highest classification as a sophomore and junior. Highly effective and efficient as a distributor. A good decision-maker who runs Duncanville’s offense at a high level. One of the most efficient quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle, completing 74.1% of his passes for 3,267 yards and 35 touchdowns against 3 interceptions over 15 games as a junior. Also rushed for 304 yards and 4 touchdowns. Shows good zip on his passes, particularly in the short and intermediate areas of the field. Shows the ability to step up in the pocket to avoid pressure. Good athlete as a runner. More dangerous as a rushing threat than his production would indicate. Effective as a scrambler and has a good feel for when to tuck it and run. Processes the game well and plays quickly mentally. Competitive and plays well in big moments. Should not have as big of an adjustment to the speed of the game as some of his peers, given his battle-tested resume. At his best when delivering from a set platform. Arm is good, but not truly when compared to his fellow top-rated peers. Plays with a loaded supporting cast that maximizes yards after the catch. Will need to continue getting bigger and stronger and could stand to loosen up his arm some, in order to aid in velocity when delivering from off-platform. One of the younger top quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle, with a late April birthday. Showed encouraging improvement during the off-season prior to his senior year.”

4. DL Elijah Griffin

School: Savannah Christian Prep (Ga.)
Status: Committed to Georgia
Scout’s Take: “Elijah Griffin is one of the best defensive line prospects that we’ve seen coming out of his junior season in several cycles. He has an outstanding combination of size, length and technical ability. And he really made strides as a junior, showing some promising continued growth. He tips the scales at 6’4 and 295 pounds with a 35-inch arm. He can really move at that size too, and he’s an extremely productive player on Friday nights. Last fall, he totaled 30 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks. He also has all the athletic markers you’d want with a 50-plus-foot shot put, ran an electronically-timed 5.1 40 yard dash over a year ago and when you flip on the film has terrific understanding of leverage. Griffin is a who also has quick hands and developed moves as an interior defensive lineman. He’s probably among the safest bets in this cycle as an elite prospect given all of that, and I think he’s one of the best defensive line prospects we’ve seen in a while.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

5. EDGE Isaiah Gibson

School: Warner Robins (Ga.)
Status: Committed to Georgia
Scout’s Take: “Isaiah Gibson is a prospect that we know certain programs have different visions for at the next level. Some see him as a 3-technique, some as a stand up outside linebacker. For us, we know that no matter where he lines up, he’s going to be a complete mismatch due to his absurd length and athleticism. We verified Gibson’s wingspan at a freakish 7-foot-1 with 35-inch arms at our On3 Elite Series event this summer. He’s also been clocked in the 4.7 range in the 40-yard dash during the spring game circuit at 260-plus pounds which is elite for his size. Isaiah Gibson can line up standing up or with his hand in the dirt, but no matter what technique he plays in, he’s someone opposing offenses have to account for on every single snap.” — Cody Bellaire, On3 National Scout

6. CB DJ Pickett

School: Zephyrhills (Fla.)
Status: Committed to LSU
Scout’s Take: “It’s a very strong cornerback class, especially at the top, in the 2025 cycle. DJ Pickett projects being recruited as a corner, and he’s a unique prospect at that position. He’s very tall, north of 6’3 and probably closer to 6’4. He’s long and rangy and has elite length and has high-end athleticism and ball skills to go with that. His wingspan is 6’11 and runs a 10.6 in the 100 meters, so at a traits-based position, he registers as an elite prospect in that regard. When you see how he plays on Friday nights, it’s even more encouraging with more than 1,000 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns and also plays safety for his high school. He’s not afraid to be a physical run defender, and compared to the other cornerbacks in this class, he’s both the most physically gifted and the most physical. That’s a really encouraging combination, and while he still needs to convert to corner from a technical standpoint, we don’t have any concerns about that because of his movement skills and athleticism.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

7. WR Dakorien Moore

School: Duncanville (Texas)
Status: Committed to Oregon
Scout’s Take: “Dakorien Moore’s talent at the wide receiver position can be encapsulated in one word: rare. The way he moves, the way he sets up his routes, the way he separates from defenders, the way he attacks the football in the air is simply that, rare. Moore has tremendous top-end speed and it shows on the football field and on the track. During his 2023 track and field season Moore ran a personal best 10.63 in the 100m dash and was a member of the 6A Texas state runner-up 4×100 meter relay team for Duncanville (TX) that ran a blazing time of 40.26 in the state finals. His ability to naturally track the football downfield accentuates his capacity as a vertical threat while his ability to shift gears and mix up the pacing of his routes keeps corners on their toes and allows for him to separate effortlessly at all levels of the field. And even at 5-foot-11.5, Moore can go up and attack the football as if he were a typical, 6-foot-3+ X-type receiver. His bounce and explosiveness in order to high point the football is truly fantastic for someone of his stature and he is able to bring down contested catches with ease. And once the ball is in his hands he has the talent in the open field to make defenders miss in a phone booth and turn quick hitters into long scores. Moore is a threat behind the line of scrimmage, at the sticks, in the red zone and deep downfield. He is truly one of the most gifted playmakers in the last few recruiting cycles at the receiver position. He is truly rare.” — Cody Bellaire, On3 National Scout

8. EDGE Lance Jackson

School: Texarkana (Texas) Pleasant Grove
Status: Committed to Texas
Scout’s Take: “Lance Jackson is one of the premier “first off the bus” prospects in the 2025 cycle. He has excellent weight distribution throughout his frame and looks to be a lean 270 as a high school senior. Primarily, he lines up as a defensive end and tight end for his high school. He’s an effective edge setter with his size and strength, shows good initial quickness, and has length that shows up in implementing a straight arm move. He transfers his physicality as a tight end over to the defensive side as well, walking offensive tackles back to the quarterback. Ultimately, he may outgrow the EDGE position given his current size, but would be one of the more athletic defensive linemen in the class as well.” — Cody Bellaire, On3 National Scout

9. IOL Michael Carroll

School: IMG Academy (Fla.)
Status: Committed to Alabama
Scout’s Take: “Michael Carroll has everything you could ask for in an interior offensive line prospect at this point in his career. He has verified size, athleticism and film that jumps off the screen. At 6-foot-6, 315 pounds with his fluidity and tenacity, Michael Carroll is every coaches dream as a run blocker and pass protector going into their senior season.  Carroll has not only shined on Friday nights, but he has also performed extremely well in a camp setting against the toughest prospects in the country. He has earned his spot as the top interior offensive lineman and one of the top prospects in the 2025 cycle regardless of position.” — Cody Bellaire, On3 National Scout

10. CB Na’eem Offord

School: Birmingham (Ala.) Parker
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Scout’s Take: “Na’eem Offord was a 5-star for us — and a huge outlier in the industry — in our initial On300 2025 ranking a year ago. And he backed that up with how he played this year as a junior. He’s a plus athlete, extremely fluid and a natural at defensive back. His playmaking ability is apparent, and he kind of came on the radar as a sophomore. He had a phenomenal showing at the Under Armour Atlanta camp last year. What’s most encouraging about him is that the athleticism and fluidity he shows transfers over to Friday nights. He’s a very good cover corner and could play multiple positions in the secondary — potentially even safety and be really good there. He has a natural skill for making big plays, including as a punt returner and is just one of those guys who is best when the lights are brightest.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

11. OT David Sanders

School: Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day
Status: Committed to Tennessee
Scout’s Take: “David Sanders Jr. is truly one of the most gifted offensive tackle prospects in the entire country. He is the definition of projection and upside. Sanders stands at nearly 6-foot-6, 260 pounds with one of the most athletic body types from an offensive tackle prospect in the last couple of recruiting cycles. But he doesn’t just look the part of an athletic big man, he plays the part as well. Sanders tested as one of the most athletic players, regardless of position, during the spring camp circuit prior to his junior season. Plus, he also ran on his high school’s 4x100m relay team as a sophomore at nearly 250 pounds which is rare for offensive line prospects. But he isn’t just a freaky mover, he’s a freaky thrower as well. His personal best discus throw of 143-foot-1 during his junior track and field season landed him the runner-up spot in the North Carolina D1 state championships and he threw a personal best shot put of 53-foot-3 during a district meet earlier in that same year. The strength and movement skills translate to the gridiron as he constantly flashes both traits on tape. His ability to move in space and attack defenders is not something you see every day from offensive tackles at the high school level.  — Cody Bellaire, On3 National Scout

12. CB Devin Sanchez

School: Houston (Texas) North Shore
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Scout’s Take: “Devin Sanchez has an argument as the most polished and pure cover corner in this cycle. While other guys have played other defensive back spots, he has played exclusively cornerback and has an elite combination of size, speed and length. His arms are close to 33 inches, runs in the 10.6s and has a track background that transfers over to the field. This fall he had five interceptions while playing for one of the top high school programs in the state of Texas against great competition. He went up against Dakorien Moore, the No. 1 WR in the cycle, in the state championship game and held him to zero catches. He’s elite in coverage and has a chance to improve even more with his physicality.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

13. QB Husan Longstreet

School: Corona (Calif.) Centennial
Status: Committed to USC
Scouting Summary: “Husan Longstreet is a top arm talent with arguably the strongest arm in the 2025 cycle. Has an absolute flamethrower attached to his right arm. Owns a compact build at a shade under 6-foot-1, 195 pounds prior to his senior season. Muscled with little to no fat on his body. Has the largest hands among blue-chip quarterbacks in the cycle that measure at 11 inches. Capable of touching all areas of the field with his phenomenal arm strength. Passes have considerable velocity. Throws with a whippy ¾ to sidearm delivery. Plays in an uptempo offense at the offensive level that utilizes RPO’s. Makes eye-popping downfield throws, ripping passes down the seam from 40 yards out. Can stick the ball on covered receivers who are seemingly unguarded. Shows the ability to go through reads and attack the middle of the field. A twitchy mover who also presents a run threat on designed runs and on scrambles. Makes defenders miss in space. Turned in back-to-back strong seasons as a sophomore and junior. Transferred to Corona Centennial as a junior and fared well against top competition, completing 66.8% of his passes for 3,013 yards (10.1 yards per attempt), 24 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. Also rushed for 645 yards and 7 touchdowns. Doesn’t have great stature when projecting him as a pocket operator and can continue improving his consistency and ability to layer his passes. Combination of elite arm talent and athleticism gives him one of the highest ceilings among 2025 quarterback prospects.”

14. OT Andrew Babalola

School: Overland Park (Kan.) Blue Valley Northwest
Status: Committed to Michigan
Scout’s Take: “In what is an historic cycle along the offensive line, Andrew Babalola has an argument to owning one of the highest upsides among offensive line prospects. He has a big frame at over 6’5 and 295 pounds with 34-plus inch arms. And he is a guy who has shown outstanding movement skills and play strength. He made a big jump from his sophomore to junior season. And based on the improvement we saw, he has been a stock up prospect for us. We are eager to see the strides he makes as a senior given the amount of size and strength he’s added over the past year.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

15. SAF Jonah Williams

School: Galveston (Texas) Ball
Status: Committed to Texas
Scout’s Take: “Jonah Williams has the size, athleticism and playmaking instincts to be a potential queen on the chessboard for defensive coordinators. He is built like a linebacker with the athleticism of a top defensive back. Williams is a true three-phase playmaker on Friday nights, lining up at safety, wide receiver and punt returner. He’s an easy, fluid mover with a good top gear and covers ground in a hurry — whether that’s with the ball in his hands or track a ball carrier. He also shows outstanding range in coverage and has high-level ball skills with the ability to track the football over his shoulder. Notched  four interceptions as a junior along with eight pass breakups, and he’s one of the nation’s more dynamic players with the ball in his hands.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

16. OT Lamont Rogers

School: Mesquite (Texas) Horn
Status: Committed to Missouri
Scout’s Take: “Lamont Rogers is one of the most physically gifted offensive tackles in the 2025 cycle. He measures in at close to 6’7 and 310 pounds with elite length and a big frame. He is a top athlete at that size. You can see the high-end movement skills on his senior film. He’s a twitched up, explosive mover. And he is highly physical at the point of attack. Rogers is a three-sport athlete who hasn’t spent a ton of time focusing on football. So he has always been a prospect who needed to develop from a technical standpoint. We’ve seen him make very encouraging progress there as a senior. And in addition to being a violent people-mover in the run game, he’s been outstanding in pass protection as well. Not only that, he has fared well against top competition this fall.”

17. WR Quincy Porter

School: Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Scouting Summary: “Quincy Porter is a technician with translatable size and arguably the largest catch radius among 2025 wide receiver prospects. Savvy receiver who excels as a ball-winner and in contested situations. Measured in at over 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with 33.5-inch arms and 9.5-inch hands prior to his senior season. Grew over half an inch and added around 15 pounds as a junior. The top target and a very productive receiver for Bergen Catholic, one of the top high school programs in New Jersey. Has high-end ball skills that combine with his length to manifest in a large catch radius. Made some remarkable contested catches as a junior. Capable of extending to make one-handed grabs. Strong at the catch point and easily tracks the ball over his shoulder. Can work in every area of the field. Very crafty after the catch. Sets up blocks and has very good field vision. Uses lateral agility to make defenders miss in space and shows strong balance in breaking tackles. Finished his junior season with 969 yards and 16 touchdowns on just 41 catches (23.6 yards per catch). Ran track for the first time in three years as a junior and posted a very good 11.12 second mark in the 100 meters. Can continue adding to his burst and crispness in his routes, but looks to be one of the cycle’s top outside receivers with considerable high-end potential in college football and beyond.”

18. RB Harlem Berry

School: St. Martin’s Episcopal (La.)
Status: Committed to LSU
Scout’s Take: “Harlem Berry is the most electric running back in the 2025 cycle, with the ability to be a game-changer in the passing game. He possesses elite burst and effortless movement skills. He transfers his outstanding top end speed onto the field in a functional way and is a threat to take it to the house on any touch. For a young back, he displays outstanding vision, reads blocks and bursts through the line to the second level. The game moves slow for him at the prep level. He has the ability to run through contact and shows balance that belies his size. During the summer prior to his senior season, he showcased advanced pass catching skills and could legitimately line up at receiver. — Cody Bellaire, On3 National Scout

19. QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele

School: Campbell (Hawaii)
Status: Committed to Cal
Scouting Summary: “Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is a big-armed lefty who is one of the top arm talents in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at around 6-foot-2.5, 220 pounds with a 10-inch hand prior to his senior season. Saw his stock skyrocket in his final year of high school, starting with a strong showing at the Elite 11 Finals in the summer. Put together some of the best senior film of any 2025 quarterback, making a variety of high-difficulty throws. Has a quick, natural release and one of the three strongest arms in the cycle. Gets the ball out quickly with considerable velocity. Shows the ability to attack all areas of the field as a passer. Has a beautiful deep ball, throwing with ideal trajectory and location. Stands out when throwing in to small windows over the middle of the field. An effortless touch passer when working in the red zone. Showed strong pocket feel as a senior, stepping up in the pocket and doing a good job of evading pressure. Highly productive through the air on Friday nights, finishing his career as the state of Hawaii’s all-time passer. Led his team to an outstanding season and No. 1 state ranking at a program that is not a traditional power. More of a pocket passer than a dual threat, but is able to run for yardage when the play breaks down. While adequate, can continue improving his overall athleticism. Looks to be one of the cycle’s top passers with all-league potential and the upside of being an early round NFL Draft pick.”

20. OT Jackson Lloyd

School: Carmel (Calif.)
Status: Committed to Alabama
Scouting Summary: “Jackson Lloyd is a tall, nimble mover with an athletic profile that points to a high developmental upside at the position. Measured in at 6-foot-6 and around 280 pounds in the off-season after his junior season. Arms measure just over 33 inches. Lines up at left tackle for his high school team. An explosive mover. Fires off the snap and swallows up defensive linemen on contact. Light-footed and works to the second level with ease. Dominates subpar competition, often driving defenders out of the frame. Shows good initial movement in his pass set. Has a high cut build and will need to continue improving his base, bend and balance. Also lines up at defensive tackle. Has a strong multi-sport background as a top high school player in both basketball and baseball. Shows his athleticism on the basketball court, averaging 15 points per game as a junior, flashing above the rim bounce and the ability to run the floor. Length is below average for top offensive tackles. May need some time to adjust to the uptick in competition but athleticism and coordination point to an encouragingly high ceiling.”

21. QB Tavien St. Clair

School: Bellefontaine (Ohio)
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Scout’s Take: “Tavien St. Clair is clearly one of the most skilled passers in the 2025 cycle. We were able to see him at the Elite 11 Finals, and he was the biggest quarterback on hand checking in at 6’4 and 225 pounds. He’s ready to go right now from a physical perspective, and he has added a lot of weight over the course of the past year. He’s made strides just overall from his sophomore to junior seasons. He is a smooth, easy passer — one who in the camp setting is able to replicate his motion over and over and throw with really good accuracy, particularly when he’s working within drills. When you look at just his physical ability, his natural mechanics, they project well long-term moving forward. We want to see him to just continue to grow as a player, as a decision maker, and make strides within live settings. Whether that is Friday nights, or 7v7, or in an all-star setting. I think there’s areas for him to continue improving there, but there’s no question he is one of the more talented passers in the 2025 cycle.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

22. OT Michael Fasusi

School: Lewisville (Texas)
Status: Committed to Oklahoma
Scouting Summary: “Michael Fasusi is a physical offensive lineman with natural brute strength and developmental upside. Measured in at 6-foot-5, 299 pounds with 9.75-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has plus length for the position, with arms that measure 34 ⅞ inches. Has a barrel-chested build. Added significant size during the off-season between his sophomore and junior years. Spends most of his time as a left tackle, but has also played some on the right side. A bull in the run game. Latches onto defensive linemen and keeps his feet moving on contact. Gets a considerable push at the point of attack. Plays with an edge and works to finish blocks with authority. Showed encouraging improvement on the field as a junior, adding play strength. A solid overall athlete with upside to continue improving as a pass protector. Can improve lateral agility and balance. Has a tendency to lunge and get off balance when facing college level prospects in the camp setting. Also participates in track and field, sporting a personal best throw of 51-8.75 feet in the shot put as a junior, a strong mark. Ability in the run game gives him a high floor with the positional versatility to play tackle or guard long-term. His ultimate ceiling will be determined by his continued improvement in pass protection, but the upside is there.”

23. CB Kade Phillips

School: Missouri City (Texas) Hightower
Status: Committed to LSU
Scouting Summary: “Kade Phillips has some of the best physical traits we’ve seen at the corner position in the 2025 cycle. This is a guy who has elite length and a big frame. At that size, he can really move. He was a state finalist in the long jump in Texas, and you see that athleticism on the field. We really like him as a corner. He has position versatility with the ability to play corner or safety at the next level, but we feel like the length and speed and ball skills he shows as a two-way player at the high school level really translates well to corner.”

24. DL Justus Terry

School: Manchester (Ga.)
Scout’s Take: “Justus Terry has a tremendous frame and build for an interior defensive line prospect. He stands in at 6-foot-5, 275 pounds with excellent weight distribution throughout his frame. He has the ability to win with first step and lateral quickness, has rare get off and leverage for a player of his stature. His bend and ability to change direction are impressive, and he’s clearly comfortable in space. He uses his length to initiate contact consistently and sheds blockers with ease. If asked to in run support, he is able to anchor and two-gap if asked to. He will need to continue to fill out and gain functional play strength at the next level but should be able to carry an extra 20-30 pounds on his frame. Ultimately, he’s a very high upside prospect who will be in consideration for a first-round selection in the NFL Draft.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

25. DL Jahkeem Stewart

School: New Orleans (La.) Edna Karr
Status: Uncommitted
Scouting Summary: “Jahkeem Stewart is a physically-gifted defensive lineman with a high-end combination of twitch and technical ability at an early stage. Has a naturally big frame, measuring in at 6-foot-6, 280 pounds prior to his sophomore season. Has plus length for the position with arms that measure over 34 inches along with 10.75-inch hands. Put his name on the national radar with a number of impressive camp performances as a high school underclassman. Missed his freshman season due to a transfer. Has looked dominant in the camp setting. Flashes advanced technique despite his lack of varsity experience. Uses quick hands to easily disengage. Has a nasty straight arm that he uses to walk offensive linemen back to the quarterback. More of a straight line athlete who is at his best moving forward. Will need to improve his lateral agility as he has some stiffness when moving side to side.”