Senior season evaluations lead to 2025 On300 update

On3 has updated its football prospect rankings for the 2025 cycle. This rankings release marks the fifth update this year and is driven by senior season evaluations.

Updated 2025 On300

The senior season is a key evaluation point in On3’s rankings process. The final prep season is among the best indicators of future ability as a college football player. On3 has continued to closely track the senior seasons of 2025 prospects since our last update in September. In producing this update, we’ve taken in a considerable amount of game film, including a hundreds of full high school games over the past few months. We also have tracked production through the majority of the senior season, with the understanding that there’s several weeks of playoff action remaining in most states.

Movement in this update largely accounts for what we’ve seen through the bulk of the 2024 season, especially among blue-chip prospects. The next and final update will focus heavily on all-star game evaluations along with the remaining balance of high school action over the next month.

Bryce Underwood holds No. 1 spot, movement inside the top 5

Quarterback Bryce Underwood continues to hold the top spot within the On300. The LSU commit looks like the top physical talent in a quarterback group that is loaded with signal callers who have NFL traits. At 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, Underwood combines a large frame with one of the strongest arms in the cycle and high-end athleticism as a legitimate run threat. Though his record-breaking high school career came to an end in the playoffs on Friday, he continued to play at a high level and showed the most translatable physical talent and overall skill set among 2025 quarterbacks. Underwood finished his high school career with state records for total and passing touchdowns, to go with two state titles.

Notre Dame offensive tackle Will Black remains at No. 2 in the On300 and continues to look like the top prospect in what is the deepest offensive line cycle in recent memory. Black has elite movement skills at 6-foot-7.5, 285 pounds and is playing at a very high level as a senior. After Underwood and Black, there’s a good bit of shuffling, including two prospects making a move inside the top ten.

Alabama quarterback commit Keelon Russell earns his fifth star and vaults all the way up to No. 3 overall. Russell is having an utterly outstanding senior season at Texas powerhouse Duncanville High. You’d be hard pressed to find a quarterback playing at a higher level in high school football. The 6-foot-3.5, 182-pounder is shredding defenses through the air, completing 70.8% of his passes for for over 3,000 yards and 45 touchdowns to just one interception. He’s taken on a much larger role in Duncanville’s offense and consistently makes sensational plays on a weekly basis. Russell has added arm strength, throwing with improved velocity while maintaining surgical precision. He’s shown some of the best pocket presence of any quarterback nationally, deftly maneuvering to avoid pressure while keeping his eyes downfield. The Crimson Tide pledge appears to be unfazed by pass rushers as a senior, as the game as continued to slow down. He’s also shown increased playmaking ability as a improvisor. The uptick in play is backed up by the stats – Russell is throwing for 90 more yards and 2.5 more touchdowns per game when compared to his junior season. At this rate, he should be considered the favorite for most national awards, especially if Duncanville can capture its third straight state title in Texas’ largest classification. That high level of play and the overall skill he’s shown makes Keelon Russell On3’s No. 2 quarterback prospect in the cycle.

Georgia has two defensive front commits inside the top five in Elijah Griffin (No. 4) and Isaiah Gibson (No. 5). Griffin is perhaps the safest prospect in the cycle. The Savannah (Ga.) Savannah Christian product looks like the best interior defensive line prospect in at least four cycles. The 6-foot-4, 300-pounder is a physical, athletic presence who is a dominant defender on the high school level. His level of physical ability and skill is reminiscent of what we saw in the famed 2018 defensive line cycle that produced many of the NFL’s best current defensive linemen. Isaiah Gibson has slimmed down and looks like the most explosive pass rusher in the cycle to this point. At 6-foot-3, with freakish 35-inch arms, Gibson makes eye-popping plays with his elite athleticism. He’s living in opposing backfields with over 20 tackles for loss on the season.

LSU cornerback commit DJ Pickett (No. 6) and Oregon wide receiver pledge Dakorien Moore (No. 7) remain atop their position groups and inside the top ten. Both have made impressive plays and shown their high-end ability this fall.

Texas EDGE commit Lance Jackson (No. 8) moves into the top ten on the heels of a truly great senior season to date. The 6-foot-5, 270-pounder is one of the top physical talents as the position nationally. The readymade size pairs with functional athleticism, flexibility, play strength and a dogged effort level. Jackson has been dominant off the edge, racking up over 20 tackles for loss and double-digit sacks on the season. The Texarkana (Texas) Pleasant Grove standout’s senior film makes him a top ten prospect to this point and puts him in the mix as the top EDGE prospect in the cycle at this point.

Alabama interior offensive line commit Michael Carroll (No. 9) remains inside the top ten and is On3’s second-highest offensive lineman in a cycle that is loaded at the position. The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder has shown a rare combination of size, athleticism and physicality as a senior at Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy.

Ohio State cornerback commit Na’eem Offord (No. 10) also remains inside the top ten and is On3’s No. 2 corner prospect in this update due in part to his two way production, smooth athleticism and physicality.

Eight new five-star prospects in the 2025 On300

This On300 update sees one of the largest groups of new five-star additions of the entire cycle. Including the aforementioned Keelon Russell (No. 3), eight prospects added their fifth star in this update. The new additions bring the current five-star total within the On300 to 25. We will finish with 32 five-stars in the final update.

Husan Longstreet (No. 13) made news over the weekend, flipping his commitment from Texas A&M to USC. On the field, the new Trojan commit has continued to show why he’s considered a top arm talent as a senior. Longstreet has arguably the strongest arm in the cycle. To put it plainly, he has an absolute bazooka attached to his right arm. No quarterback in 2025 throws with more velocity to all levels of the field. Longstreet has hit his stride as a senior after missing the beginning of the season with an injury. He’s lead his Corona (Calif.) Centennial team to some big wins while making impressive throws and picking up yards on the ground.

In a loaded offensive line cycle, Missouri commit Lamont Rogers (No. 16) has been one of the biggest senior risers. At nearly 6-foot-7, 310 pounds with 35-inch arms and massive hands, Rogers is one of the more physically-imposing prospects in the cycle, regardless of position. He’s shown some freakish power and movement skills at his size, all while improving his consistency on a snap to snap basis. Rogers is an explosive, physical run blocker and has held up very well in pass protection while playing top competition as a senior. There’s still room for development, but the high ceiling is readily apparent. Despite the pledge to Missouri, Texas A&M has received On3 RPM picks to flip the new five-star.

There hasn’t been a clear No. 2 wide receiver behind Dakorien Moore for much of the cycle. That changes in this update with Ohio State commit Quincy Porter (No. 17) earning his fifth star. The 6-foot-3.5, 200-pounder has shown a well-rounded skill set as a true outside target. We’ve felt Porter has some of the best ball skills in the cycle for some time. As a senior, we’ve seen him become a legitimate weapon after the catch due to improved straight line speed, vision in the open field and the ability to run through arm tackles.

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (No. 19) has had a meteoric rise as a senior. The Cal commit put together a masterful final prep campaign, passing for over 3,200 yards and 46 touchdowns and leading his Ewa Beach (Haw.) James Campbell team to a deep playoff run. The 6-foot-2.5, 220-pound lefty is one of the more skilled passers in the cycle. Sagapolutele touts a strong arm and showed the ability to make a wide variety of high level throws as a senior. The state of Hawaii’s all-time leading passer can touch all areas of the field while throwing with advanced touch and timing. He also displayed positive pocket awareness. Oregon and Georgia have offered the senior riser.

Alabama offensive tackle commit Jackson Lloyd (No. 20) is one of the more athletic offensive linemen in the 2025 cycle. The Carmel (Calif.) High standout has played at a high level as senior, working as a left tackle and disruptive defensive lineman. The 6-foot-6.5, 280-pounder is an easy mover, both in pass protection and when working to the second level. He’s added play strength as a senior and is finishing blocks at a higher rate. The strong film, combined with his sterling multi-sport background make Lloyd one of the more intriguing offensive tackle prospects in the loaded cycle.

Oklahoma offensive tackle pledge Michael Fasusi (No. 22) is the most physical run blocker we’ve seen on senior film. The 6-foot-5, 299-pounder is battling an ankle injury as a senior, but that hasn’t stopped him from folding up opposing defensive lineman on a weekly basis. Fasusi has dynamite in his hands. He consistently blows defenders off the ball and plays with a vicious level of physicality. He will need to continue improving his lateral agility, but the play strength and run blocking skill presents a high floor as a prospect.

LSU commit Kade Phillips (No. 24) has the dimensions, athleticism and skill level fitting of a five-star corner. At 6-foot-0.5, 180 pounds with elite length and track athleticism, Phillips is one of the more physically-gifted corners in a strong cycle at the position. He’s played very well as a two-way player this fall, showing some of the best ball skills among the corner group nationally. Phillips has made a number of impressive contested catch grabs as a receiver in addition to three interceptions on defense. The former safety is also a physical presence in the run game. Given his physical and athletic traits along with the on-field skill set, we felt Phillips has assembled the profile of a five-star corner prospect.

Movement among On300 quarterbacks

The 2025 cycle is deep with top talents at quarterback, with five signal callers currently ranking as five-star prospects for On3 and two more inside the top 32. The top group at the position is as deep with high-end NFL talents at the position as any cycle we can remember. How the quarterback group, particularly those in the five-star range after Bryce Underwood and Keelon Russell, shakes out is a rankings storyline to watch over the next few months.

USC commit Husan Longstreet (No. 13) and Cal pledge Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (No. 19) earned deserved fifth stars in this update. Ohio State commit Tavien St. Clair‘s (No. 21) season is complete. Auburn commit Deuce Knight (No. 26) and Mississippi State commit KaMario Taylor (No. 30) are two high upside talents who could make respective five-star pushes with strong finishes to their senior seasons. Knight is arguably the most athletic prospect in the cycle, regardless of position and Taylor is the top run threat among the group.

It remains to be seen how many of the top quarterbacks we’ll be able to see perform on the all-star circuit, but positive showings in that setting would also provide further clarity. The rankings storyline also dovetails with the fact that the majority of this top group of signal callers continues to be pursued by other programs, making for rare late cycle quarterback dominoes among true top prospects.

Five more quarterbacks dot the remainder of the top 100 – Iowa State commit Alex Manske (No. 42), Missouri commit Matt Zollers (No. 49), recently-decommitted Julian Lewis (No. 59), North Carolina commit Bryce Baker (No. 74) and Tennessee commit George MacIntyre (No. 100).

Maryland commit Malik Washington (No. 128) and Arizona pledge Robert McDaniel (No. 298) were the biggest risers at the position outside of the top 100.

27 new entrants into the On300

No. 71 EDGE Tylon Lee – Ole Miss

No. 96 OT Zac Stascausky – Washington

No. 122 EDGE Donovan Darden – South Carolina

No. 126 LB Jaiden Braker – LSU

No. 128 QB Malik Washington – Maryland

No. 155 LB Bradley Gompers – Duke

No. 168 CB Aidan Anding – LSU

No. 173 S Rylon Dillard-Allen – Washington

No. 175 CB Donovan Starr – Auburn

No. 185 OT Kilian Registe – TCU

No. 189 OT Dennis Uzochukwu – Georgia State

No. 193 EDGE Herbert Scroggins – Miami

No. 213 RB Brendon Haygood – Boise State

No. 240 CB Kyle Johnson – Houston

No. 245 OT Aaron Dunn – USC

No. 255 LB Ethan Stendel – Minnesota

No. 264 LB Austin Howard – Vanderbilt

No. 269 IOL Mark Handy – Minnesota

No. 271 OT Will Tompkins – Iowa State

No. 275 ATH Ed Small – TCU

No. 277 WR Davion Chandler – Indiana

No. 279 IOL Isaac Sowells – NC State

No. 282 S Tariq Hayer – Rutgers

No. 283 EDGE Hayden Lowe – Miami

No. 289 ATH Jaron Thomas – Purdue

No. 291 TE Grant Houser – Louisville

No. 298 QB Robert McDaniel – Arizona

No. 299 WR Joakim Dodson – Tennessee