The 5-star recruits in the updated On3 Industry Rankings

Following the latest On300 rankings releases from other recruiting services, the On3 Industry Ranking has updated and features three new five-star prospects.

As the cycle progress forward, the number of five-stars in the On3 Industry Ranking increases as scouts in the industry have more data, information and scouting opportunities to evaluate better and project prospects. The On3 Industry Ranking currently features 32 5-stars to reflect the numbers of players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft.

The On3 Industry Ranking is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. It is also the industry’s most advanced, complete and unbiased measurement.

It weights the primary recruiting media services based on past performance data, and overall scouting and recruiting coverage investment. For football, the algorithm is weighted as follows: On3 (35%), 247Sports (35%), Rivals.com (20%) and ESPN (10%). 

After the latest updates, those 32 prospects are listed below: 

1. Five-Star Plus+ WR Jeremiah Smith

School: Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Previous Ranking: No. 2
On3 NIL Valuation: $459K
Expert’s Take: “Big, skilled receiver with fluidity and savvy for the position. Measured in at 6-foot-3 and around 200 pounds prior to his senior season. Jeremiah Smith a breakout 2021 season, helping his Chaminade-Madonna team to a state championship. Turned in several strong performances, including a big state title game. Polished route-runner at this early stage. Smooth mover with some technical refinement that allows for separation. Shows good ball skills with his ability to track the football over his shoulder. Also a strong track athlete winning state titles in the 110 meter and 400 meter hurdles as a junior. Can further take advantage of his size by continuing to improve his contested catch skills..” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

2. Five-Star Plus+ QB Dylan Raiola

School: Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle
Status: Committed to Georgia
Previous Ranking: No. 1
On3 NIL Valuation: $895K
Expert’s take: “Advanced arm talent with the ability to make a wide variety of high-level throws as a high school signal-caller. Dylan Raiola identified as a top arm talent and quarterback in the 2024 cycle early on in his high school career. Physically developed at around 6-foot-3, 230 pounds. Has continued to add mass later on in his high school career. Owns a natural, loose throwing motion with arm dexterity to deliver off-platform and from multiple arm slots. Showed a deep catalog of throws as a sophomore. Easily drives the ball to all levels of the field. Played both under center and in the shotgun as a junior. Ahead of the curve as a ball-handler and in the quick passing game. Shows good footwork and awareness in the pocket. Capable of creative plays in the face of pressure. Primarily a pass-first quarterback as a junior, not running for many yards and finishing with -82 yards rushing – an anomaly for a top quarterback prospect. Will need to show more mobility and playmaking ability. Transferred to his fourth high school prior to his senior season. The son of 14-year NFL center Dominic Raiola. Also a standout baseball player as a pitcher and catcher.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

3. Five-Star Plus+ DL Williams Nwaneri

School: Lee’s Summit (Mo.) Lee’s Summit North
On3 RPM: Oklahoma 79.9%, Missouri 4.3%, Tennessee 2.8%, Oregon 2.3%
Previous Ranking: No. 3
On3 NIL Valuation: $364K
Expert’s Take: “Williams Nwaneri is the most physically-gifted defensive line prospect early on in the 2024 cycle. Has an elite frame, measuring in at over 6-foot-6 with a 7-foot wing-span and an 11-inch hand. Moves very well for his size. Clocked a sub-5.0-second electronically-timed 40-yard dash prior to his junior season. Also shows fluidity with change of direction in the camp setting. Flashed some of his high-end potential as a sophomore, showing the ability to create disruption from multiple spots on the defensive line. Has the range and athleticism to run down skill players from behind. Still developing in terms of technical skill at the position but has immense upside and capacity for improvement. Could project to a number of spots along the defensive front, but looks to be a defensive lineman long-term given his frame and potential to add substantial mass..” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

4. Five-Star Plus+ QB Julian Sayin

School: Carlsbad (Calif.)
Status: Committed to Alabama
Previous Ranking: No. 11
On3 NIL Valuation: $680K
Expert’s Take: “Julian Sayin is potentially the most complete passer of the 2024 recruiting cycle. Checks nearly every box when it comes to positional traits as a quarterback. Throws with a tight, compact release. Beautiful deep ball thrower who consistently hits his receivers in stride. Very comfortable passer on the run, loses little to no velocity when throwing off-platform. Navigates the pocket with ease and with intention. Can drive the ball into tighter windows downfield but can also layer the ball into open space. Threw for over 2,700 yards and 27 touchdowns on 66-percent completions with only four interceptions during the 2022 season. Also ran for 154 yards and scored 3 touchdowns on the ground. Decisive passer who reads the field quickly and efficiently. Measures in at just over 6-foot-1, nearly 185 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand. Leaner athletic frame with decent growth potential. Lacks elite arm strength at this point but could develop as he grows into his frame and gets stronger. Arguably the safest quarterback prospect in the country and has every chance to become the first quarterback taken when he declares for the NFL draft.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

5. Five-Star Plus+ EDGE Colin Simmons  

School: Duncanville (Texas)
On3 RPM: Texas 58.5%, LSU 21.1%, Alabama 8.3%, Georgia 6.5%
Previous Ranking: No. 5
On3 NIL Valuation: $418K
Expert’s Take: “Colin Simmons is a long-limbed EDGE prospect who stars for one of the top high school programs in Texas. Measured at around 6-foot-2.5, 225 pounds with a 34-inch arm prior to his junior season. Grew around an inch as a sophomore. Primarily lines up at defensive end for Duncanville. Uses first-step quickness, play speed and dip to create issues for opposing offensive tackles. Shows good curvilinear movement with his ability to turn corners as a pass rusher. Length aids in disengaging from offensive linemen, finishing plays and disrupting passing lanes. Looks to play with a good effort level. Plays against top competition and made an impact on a defensive front that featured older, Power 5 prospects.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

6. Five-Star Plus+ WR Micah Hudson

School: Temple (Texas) Lake Belton
On3 RPM: Texas Tech 81.7%, Texas 14.7%
Previous Ranking: No. 4
On3 NIL Valuation: $379K
Expert’s Take: “Micah Hudson is a dynamic playmaker that you can’t take your eyes off of when you turn on the tape. Can go up and high point the football with ease. Turns hitches, swings and screens into touchdowns. Will run over, through and around defenders with the ball in his hands. Has every tool in the bag when it comes to route running. Ran 11.54 in the 100m, 23.26 in the 200m and jumped a 21’01” long jump as a freshman. Advanced well beyond his years and is one of the best receivers in the nation, regardless of cycle.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

7. Five-Star Plus+ DL David Stone

School: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
On3 RPM: Oklahoma 79.1%, Michigan State 15.4%
Previous Ranking: No. 12
On3 NIL Valuation: $286K
Expert’s Take: “David Stone is a twitched up disruptor along the interior defensive line who has ridiculous short area quickness and burst. Tested extremely well during the summer camp circuit prior to his senior season. Jumped 28 inches in the vertical, ran a 5.00 40-yard dash and ran an impressive 4.41 shuttle. And did all of that at 6-foot-4, nearly 280 pounds with 11-inch hands. Violent off the snap, can split gaps with ease. Shoots his hands quickly and with precision off the line. Excellent hand usage and very slippery as a pass rusher. Makes it tough for offensive linemen to ever get a hand on him. Stout against the run, excellent ability to disengage from blockers. Not looking to stack and shed, wants to get off of blocks immediately. Can convert speed to power, strong bull rusher as well. Can play a bit erratic at times and work himself out of plays. Just needs to play with more discipline and see the field better, but will come with time. High floor prospect who will always be a threat on passing downs. Will become a complete three-down player in no time. Ceiling is through the roof with high first round NFL potential. Transferred to IMG Academy after his first two seasons at Del City HS in Oklahoma.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

8. Five-Star Plus+ safety KJ Bolden

School: Buford (Ga.)
On3 RPM: Georgia 56.1%, Ohio State 16.8%, Alabama 6.7%
Previous Ranking: No. 6
On3 NIL Valuation: $371K
Expert’s Take: “KJ Bolden is one of the top overall athletes in the 2024 cycle early on. Has a plus frame checking in at 6-foot, 185 pounds with a 6-foot-4 wing-span prior to his junior season. Has a personal best mark of 10.76 seconds in the 100 meters, showing outstanding high-end speed early on in his high school career. Also tests well in the combine setting. Plays both ways for Georgia powerhouse Buford High as a receiver and defensive back. Projects as a defensive back and likely at safety long-term, where his combination of athleticism and length makes him one of the nation’s best. Will need to improve his ball skills to be a top receiver prospect, but has the coordination to be well above average as a defensive back in that regard.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

9. Five-Star Plus+ LB Justin Williams

School: Conroe (Texas) Oak Ridge
On3 RPM: Oregon 69.7%, Georgia 28.3%
Previous Ranking: No. 14
On3 NIL Valuation: $192K
Expert’s Take: “Justin Williams is the modern prototype for inside linebackers. A long and rangy player who can stack and shed incoming blockers but makes his money bringing down ball players from sideline to sideline and in the backfield with his elite first step and ability to close. He measures in at nearly 6-foot-2, 205 pounds with a 6-foot-5 wingspan. Ran an absurd electronically-timed 4.44 40-yard dash, 4.39 short shuttle and jumped a 9-foot-10 broad jump during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. He has the all the physical tools and athletic ability to be an immediate contributor at the next level. He’ll need to add some mass to his frame but should maintain top-tier athletic ability as he physically develops.”  — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

10. Five-Star Plus+ EDGE Dylan Stewart

School: Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate Academy
On3 RPM: Ohio State 51.6%, South Carolina 31.2%, Miami 11.9%
Previous Ranking: No. 7
On3 NIL Valuation: $322K
Expert’s Take: “Dylan Stewart is a disruptive pass rusher who looks to be one of the top defensive prospects in the 2024 cycle. Shows a quick first step. Fires off the ball with the ability to quickly redirect with lateral agility. Dips and bends around the edge, showing some encouraging flexibility and curvilinear movement. Also plays low and gets underneath the pads of opposing offensive linemen. Has good size and stature checking in at 6-foot-5, 230 pounds with an 81-inch wingspan prior to his senior season. Will need to continue progressing from a strength and technical perspective as he continues through his high school career.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

11. 5-star CB Ellis Robinson IV

School: Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Status: Committed to Georgia
Previous Ranking: No. 8
On3 NIL Valuation: $384K
Expert’s Take: “Ellis Robinson is a ball-hawking defensive back with elite length and ability to make plays on the ball as a high school underclassman. Dominated competition in New York’s Catholic league as a sophomore, bringing in eight interceptions. Made several impressive, acrobatic picks. Has advanced ball skills as a cornerback, which he pairs with outstanding length. Measured in at 5-foot-11.5, 169 pounds with a 6-foot-7 wing-span prior to his junior season. Also tests as a very good athlete, running a 4.56 second electronically-timed 40-yard dash. Transferred to IMG Academy for his junior season and should see an uptick in competition as a high school upperclassman.“ — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

12. 5-star DL Justin Scott

School: Chicago (Ill.) St. Ignatius
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Previous Ranking: No. 9
On3 NIL Valuation: $366K
Expert’s Take: “Justin Scott is a naturally-gifted defensive tackle with rare movement skills at 6-foot-5, 310 pounds. One of the more unique jumbo athletes early on in the 2024 cycle. A twitchy, explosive athlete who runs like a much smaller player. Chases down plays from the back side and runs sideline-to-sideline with ease. A loose, fluid mover with natural flexibility. Shows his natural explosion as a finisher. New to football, playing his first season at the varsity level as a sophomore. Has a background as a soccer and basketball player. Will need to continue developing from a technical aspect, particularly with his hands. Rapid ascension and quick improvement point to a high ceiling.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

13. 5-star WR Cam Coleman

School: Phenix City (Ala.) Central
Status: Committed to Texas A&M
Previous Ranking: No. 10
On3 NIL Valuation: $368K
Expert’s Take: “Cam Coleman’s a twitched-up receiver with projectable size and length who is arguably the most physically-gifted pass catcher in the 2024 cycle. Projects as a dynamic X wide receiver. Measured in at 6-foot-3.5, 185 pounds with a 33.5-inch arm in the spring prior to his senior season. Tested as a rare athlete at Under Armour’s Atlanta camp, running an electronically-timed 4.46 second 40-yard dash, a 4.19 second short shuttle along with a 10’8” broad jump. Pairs his athleticism and length to result in a large catch radius. Shows the ability to make acrobatic grabs in contested situations. Adjusts to low and wide throws. Flashed a relatively advanced release package off the line of scrimmage in the camp setting along with the burst and long-speed to separate on Friday nights. Has shown several signs of a very high developmental upside along with a rapid spike in his development over the course of his junior year.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

14. 5-star WR Mike Matthews

School: Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview
On3 RPM: Tennessee 78%, Clemson 7.8%, Georgia 5.8%
Previous Ranking: No. 13
On3 NIL Valuation: $277K
Expert’s Take: “Mike Matthews is a two-way playmaker with elite ball skills who has blossomed into one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2024 cycle. Measured at 6-foot-0.5, 185 pounds with a 6-foot-6 wing-span prior to his junior season. Lines up at both receiver and safety for Parkview High. Pairs that length with advanced coordination and hands to result in a considerable catch radius. Catches the ball away from his body and has shown the ability to win in contested situations on Friday nights and in 7-on-7 settings. A bouncy athlete who doubles as a standout basketball player in high school and on the AAU circuit. Still developing as a route-runner, but is showing progress as a junior. One of the top overall prospects from the state of Georgia regardless of class.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

15. 5-star ATH Jaylen Mbakwe

School: Pinson (Ala.) Clay-Chalkville
Status: Committed to Alabama
Previous Ranking: No. 15
On3 NIL Valuation: $300K
Expert’s Take: “Jaylen Mbawke is one of the more dynamic two-way athletes early on in the 2024 cycle. Stars on both sides of the ball for one of the top high school programs in Alabama. Has outstanding play speed, backed up by a personal best of 10.74 seconds in the 100 meters mid-way through his sophomore track season. Pulls away in the open field, easily out-running defenders. Dynamic with the ball in his hands both as a receiver and return man. Also shows the ability to separate on vertical routes. Returned several kicks for touchdowns. Also doubles as a productive defensive back, with high level ball production, totaling 4 interceptions and 12 pass breakups as a sophomore. Should he end up at defensive back, will need to continue honing his technical skills. Projects as one of the more electric athletes in the 2024 cycle.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

16. 5-star WR Mylan Graham

School: New Haven (Ind.)
Status: Committed to Ohio State
Previous Ranking: No. 17
On3 NIL Valuation: $294K
Expert’s Take: “Mylan Graham is the definition of a technician at the wide receiver position. Has the ability to separate from defenders in a phone booth off the snap. Capable of winning off the line of scrimmage without being touched. Explosive and twitchy when coming off the line and out of his breaks. Loose hips who can sink at the top of his routes with ease. Rarely touched when has the ball in his hands in open space, extremely tough to bring down in the open field. Comfortable catching the football away from his frame, natural ball tracker downfield. Has the ability to high point and win 50-50 balls. Terrific in the return game as well. Leaner athletic build for the wide receiver position, will struggle to sniff 200 pounds at the next level. Has quality speed on film but need to confirm top-end speed in order to determine true ceiling. Has all the positional traits to become a special receiver. One of the most technically sound prospects at the position to come out in the last few recruiting cycles. Projects as a Z-type or X-receiver at the next level and beyond.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

17. 5-star WR Bryant Wesco

School: Midlothian (Texas)
Status: Committed to Clemson
Previous Ranking: No. 18
On3 NIL Valuation: $276K
Expert’s Take: “Bryant Wesco is a silky smooth route runner who can win at every level of the field due to his fluidity and explosiveness. Long and leaner athletic frame who will add substantial weight as he physically develops. Stands in at 6-foot-2, nearly 170 pounds with a 6-foot-3 wingspan. Jumped an impressive 36-inch vertical, ran a 4.55 electronically-timed 40-yard dash and a 4.23 short shuttle during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Displays his explosiveness in track and field as well having jumped a 6-foot-6 high during his junior track and field season. Strong hands catcher who can play above the rim and high point the football with ease. Has positional versatility who can line up at the X, Z or inside at the slot. Lacks ideal length but still possesses a strong catch radius due to his ability to pluck the ball away from his frame. High floor prospect who will walk into an integral offensive role early at the next level.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

18. 5-star LB Sammy Brown

School: Jefferson (Ga.)
Status: Committed to Clemson
Previous Ranking: No. 19
On3 NIL Valuation: $323K
Expert’s Take: “Sammy Brown is a physical freak of nature whose athletic ability is off the charts. Stands in at 6-foot-2.5, 225 pounds with a 6-foot-6 wingspan. Jumped a 34-inch vertical and 10-foot-1 broad jump during the spring camp circuit prior to his junior season. Ran some mind-boggling track times during his sophomore track and field season with a 10.70 100m, a 21.81 200m and jumped a 22-foot-2 long jump as well. The athleticism translates to the field with his ability to chase down ball carriers from sideline to sideline popping off the screen as well as his long speed as a ball carrier. High upside prospect whose athletic ability alone makes him a borderline lock as a NFL draft pick.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

19. 5-star athlete Terry Bussey

School: Timpson (Texas)
On3 RPM: Texas A&M 89.5%
Previous Ranking: No. 16
On3 NIL Valuation: $246K
Expert’s Take: “Terry Bussey is an East Texas all-around monster of a football player who plays all over the field. Will line up at quarterback and gash defenses with his legs. At safety he can cover sideline to sideline as well as stick his face into traffic as a run defender. Sticky in coverage as a corner. Tracks the ball naturally as a wide receiver and makes defenders miss in a phone booth in the return game. But the thing that jumps off the screen most is his natural athleticism. Stands in at just over 5-foot-10, 180 pounds with a 6-foot-2 wingspan. Ran a 4.42 electronically-timed 40-yard dash during the spring camp circuit prior to his senior season. Also jumped a 30-inch vertical, a 9-foot-5 broad jump and ran a 4.32 short shuttle at the same event. Jumped 45 feet in the triple jump and ran a 22.61 200m during his junior track and field season. Rare combination of top-tier explosiveness and fluidity. Strong basketball player averaging 19.6 points per game as well as 7 rebounds per game. Has all the athletic tools to excel at the next level and beyond on either side of the ball. More natural fit seems to be corner due to lack of true high-point ability due to size and rare fluidity combined with his top-end speed. Named 2022 Mr. Texas Football after his junior season. One of the youngest prospects in the 2024 recruiting cycle, should technically be in the 2025 recruiting class.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

20. 5-star CB Charles Lester III

School: Venice (Fla.)
On3 RPM: Florida State 90.8%
Previous Ranking: No. 23
On3 NIL Valuation: $235K
Expert’s Take: “Charles Lester III‘s a two-way monster who consistently makes plays on the football at wide receiver and cornerback. Hip fluidity and ball skills jump off the tape. Able to comfortably high point the football consistently and naturally catch the football away from his frame. Can flip his hips with ease when run up on in man and when breaking to the ball in zone coverage. High quality short area quickness and excellent trigger to the football. Willing tackler, solid physicality and ability to play in the box. Tough runner with the ball in his hands. Like the size and growth potential. Stands in around 6-foot-1, 180 pounds with excellent length. Overall top end speed is solid at best, could determine his true ceiling as a corner prospect. Can cover sideline to sideline as a center field safety so the speed is good enough but is it elite? Will create turnovers and will constantly meet receivers at the catch point at the next level.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

21. 5-star EDGE Eddrick Houston

School: Buford (Ga.)
On3 RPM: Ohio State 88.1%
Previous Ranking: No. 20
On3 NIL Valuation: $234K
Expert’s Take: “Eddrick Houston‘s a twitched up edge defender who wins with get off and burst. Ran a solid 56.46 400m during his sophomore track and field season and also competed in the shot put and discus. Has positional flexibility due to size and athleticism, could potentially move off the ball to an inside linebacker prospect or gain serious mass and kick inside to a 3-technique. Shows off athletic ability and physicality at the point of attack on offense as well at the tight end position. Lacks ideal length for the edge but makes up for it with his hand usage and understanding of leverage.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

22. 5-star OT Brandon Baker

School: Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
On3 RPM: Oregon 89% 
Previous Ranking: No. 21
On3 NIL Valuation: $214K
Expert’s Take: “Brandon Baker’s a high floor offensive tackle who is battle tested against top competition while playing at one of the nation’s top high school programs. Measured at close to 6-foot-5, 285 pounds as a junior. Has good length for the position with a 6-foot-11 wing-span. Tests as a solid athlete in the combine setting with a 4.86 second short shuttle. Lines up at right tackle for powerhouse program Mater Dei. Technically advanced and proficient as a run blocker. Understands technique, angles and hand placement. Shows developed footwork as a puller when working to the second level. Keeps his feet moving and uses his size and strength to create a push. Further along as a run blocker than pass protector at this stage but has the ability to improve on that front. Has a tendency to lunge at times in pass protection. Not overly flashy from an athletic standpoint and can continue to improve his lower body flexibility. Projects as a steady, safe offensive tackle prospect who could potentially play multiple spots on an offensive line..” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

23. 5-star DL Dominick McKinley

School: Lafayette (La.) Acadiana
On3 RPM: LSU 82.5%, Texas A&M 4.8%, Texas 4.1%, Oklahoma 3.4%
Previous Ranking: No. 24
On3 NIL Valuation: $204K
Expert’s Take: “Dominick McKinley‘s an imposing interior defensive line prospect who combines pure power with impressive explosiveness and hand usage at the point of attack. Stature immediately catches your eye on tape. Measures in at 6-foot-5, 280-plus pounds with tremendous length. Jumped an absurd 30-inch vertical and ran a sub-5.0 40-yard dash during the summer camp circuit prior to his junior season. Threw 47-foot-11 in the shot put as well during his junior track and field campaign. Plays with incredible leverage for someone his size. Possesses the ability to anchor at the point of attack. Uses his length effectively in order to gain control of his opponent. Sheds blockers with ease in the run game. Can really dig in and unlock his hips in order to maintain control at the point. Disruptive player who can knife between opponents and live in the backfield. Excellent get off and ability to penetrate off the snap. Not very nuanced as a pass rusher but will come with time and reps. High upside prospect who has the potential to become a first round draft selection.” — On3 Director of Scouting Charles Power

24. 5-star WR Ryan Wingo

School: Saint Louis (Mo.) St. Louis University
On3 RPM: Texas 34.8%, Notre Dame 28.3%, Georgia 23.8%
Previous Ranking: No. 28
On3 NIL Valuation: $204K
Expert’s Take: “Ryan Wingo’s an electric playmaker who picks up yards in a hurry. Ran a 10.64 100m, 21.46 200m and a 50.72 400m in 2022. The ability to defeat the angle with the ball in his hands is among the best in the 2024 cycle early on. Can take the top off of defenses with ease but is not just a straight line player. His ability to make defenders miss in tight spaces and finish runs is rare for someone with his long speed. Has a chance to be an impact player at the next level. Older brother is former Arkansas running back Ronnie Wingo.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

25. 5-star CB Kobe Black

School: Waco (Texas) Connally
On3 RPM: Texas 91.8% 
Previous Ranking: No. 22
On3 NIL Valuation: $228K
Expert’s Take: “Kobe Black is a big-bodied defensive back with coverage instincts and ball skills. More filled out than most of his highly-rated peers at the position. Checked in at 6-foot-1 and around 185 pounds prior to his senior season. Has plus length for the position with a wing-span over 6-foot-7. Displays strong change of direction in the camp setting, highlighted by a 4.15 second short shuttle at Under Armour’s Dallas camp. Works as an outside corner on Friday nights. Instinctive in coverage. Reads and jumps routes. Technically sound in coverage relative to this stage. Smooth in his movements. Has the length, size and strength to reroute receivers at the line. Projects as a plus run defender. Shows ball skills and made plays on the ball as a junior with 9 pass breakups and 2 interceptions. Also lined up at wide receiver for Waco Connally where he showed playmaking skills and overall coordination. Tracks the football over his shoulder and comes down with high-point grabs in traffic. Not an overly twitchy athlete relative to most high-end cornerback prospects. Quicker than fast. Could also project at safety long-term given his strengths and physical skill set. Also plays basketball and runs track. Very young for the cycle with a late June birthday.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

26. 5-star DL Aydin Breland

School: Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
On3 RPM: Oregon 23.9%, Georgia 20.9%, Miami 15%, Texas A&M 10%, USC 7.6% 
Previous Ranking: No. 33
On3 NIL Valuation: $175K
Expert’s Take: “Aydin Breland is a pass-rushing defensive lineman with rare movement skills for his size. Measured in at around 6-foot-4.5, 320 pounds in the off-season prior to his senior season. Has good length for the position with arms over 33 inches. Has a naturally large frame, with his weight fluctuating between 280 and 320 pounds for most of his high school career. Typically lines up at defensive end for SoCal powerhouse Mater Dei. Moves like a much smaller player. Pushes the pocket with his speed to power. Bowls offensive tackles into the backfield on contact. Has the strength to stack and shed linemen to make plays against the run. Tracks down plays with his notable pursuit athleticism. Punishes offenses for leaving him unblocked. Also participates in track and field. Turned in a personal best throw of 46-6 feet in the shot put as a sophomore. Works as a rotational player for Mater Dei and is not as productive as most other blue chip defensive linemen to this point. Finished his junior season with 24 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Older for the cycle, turning 19 years old in January of his senior year.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

27. 5-star TE Landen Thomas

School: Moultrie (Ga.) Colquitt County
Status: Committed to Florida State
Previous Ranking: No. 25
On3 NIL Valuation: $280K
Expert’s Take: “Easily one of the most fluid movers in the entire 2024 cycle, Landen Thomas has delicious movement skills that are rare for the tight end position. His ability to maneuver in and out of his routes with loose hips and buttery cuts is top tier amongst all pass catchers. Stands in at nearly 6-foot-4, 240 pounds with over a 6-foot-6 wingspan. Can win at all levels on the field including vertically up the seam. Shows impressive flashes of acrobatic catch ability and a wide catch radius. Has some focus drops that he can clean up but has plus ball skills. Willing blocker but not a hammer in the run game. Can function as an in-line Y but not his wheelhouse. Will be an extremely reliable target at the next level and will constantly work himself open. One of the safest players in the country with top 100 NFL draft potential.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

28. 5-star safety Xavier Filsaime

School: McKinney (Texas)
Status: Committed to Florida
Previous Ranking: No. 26
On3 NIL Valuation: $212K
Expert’s Take: “Xavier Filsaime is an athletic, physical safety with versatility on the back end. Measured at over 5-foot-11.5, around 180 pounds prior to his junior season. Has average to below average length for the position with a 30.75-inch arm. Turned in very strong track times as a sophomore, with multiple sub-11.0 second marks in the 100 meters, highlighted by a personal best of 10.52 seconds. Primarily worked as a safety as a junior, lining up deep and in the slot. Makes most of his plays as a cover down defender. Physical and throws his body around. Shows pop as a striker. Closes quickly when moving forward. Sniffs out quick passes. Plays with some attitude. Has the speed and fluidity to line up on receivers in man coverage. Did not have much ball production as a junior at safety but was a wide receiver as a sophomore, alleviating questions about ball skills. Did not replicate his sophomore track times as a junior. Younger for the class with an April birthday.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

29. 5-star WR Perry Thompson

School: Foley (Ala.)
Status: Committed to Alabama
Previous Ranking: No. 32
On3 NIL Valuation: $206K
Expert’s Take: “Perry Thompson is a Big-framed pass catcher with some of the best physical tools among receiver prospects in the 2024 cycle. Measured at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds prior to his junior season. Has high-end length for the position with a 33.5-inch arm. Runs well at his size, showing the separation skills to get vertical and beat double coverage. Tracks the ball well with the ability to locate the ball over his shoulder for high difficulty grabs. Makes plays from the outside and in the slot. Flashes good change of direction as a route-runner on Friday nights and in th 7-on-7 setting. Makes plays after the catch and as a return man. Shows competitiveness and toughness as a two-way player. Productive in a high volume role as a junior, catching 87 passes for 1,059 yards and nine touchdowns. Does not benefit from a loaded supporting cast. On the lower end of yards per catch among his highly-touted peers with 12.2 yards per reception as a junior. Has turned in some encouraging personal best track times over high school career but can continue to consistently transfer that over to the field with his play speed and the track as the times tend to vary. Still putting his tools together but has the upside to be one of the better receivers in a strong crop at the position in the 2024 cycle.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

30. 5-star QB DJ Lagway

School: Willis (Texas)
Status: Committed to Florida
Previous Ranking: No. 29
On3 NIL Valuation: $599K
Expert’s Take: “DJ Lagway’s a strong-armed quarterback prospect who possesses a thicker build with solid measurables for the position. Checked in at 6-foot-2.3 and 225 pounds during the camp circuit prior to his junior season. Has the arm strength to make throws at every level of the field, including ones from the far hash. Efficient with his movements in the pocket and comfortable working outside the pocket. Arm talent shines when forced to throw from multiple arm slots or off-platform. Will need to continue progressing with his accuracy as a passer – completed 55 percent of his passes as a sophomore at under 7 yards per attempt. A touted two-sport athlete who has also received multiple Power Five offers as a baseball player.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

31. 5-star LB Demarcus Riddick

School: Clinton (Ala.) Chilton County School
Status: Committed to Georgia
Previous Ranking: No. 34
On3 NIL Valuation: $191K
Expert’s Take: “Demarcus Riddick is a versatile box defender who can play inside linebacker or off the edge with violence and athleticism. High motor defender who is constantly around the football and chases down ball carriers from the backside consistently. Fluid and loose hips when playing in the open field. Quick to trigger downfield and explosive on contact. High floor prospect who can fill a multitude of roles for a defense. Starter on the varsity basketball team as well..” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings

32. 5-star EDGE Elijah Rushing

School: Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic
Status: Committed to Arizona
Previous Ranking: No. 30
On3 NIL Valuation: $192K
Expert’s Take: “Elijah Rushing is a tall, rangy pass rusher with projectable tools. Has a big frame for a rising junior, checking in at 6-foot-5.8, 224 pounds prior to his junior season. Had a good sophomore year, tallying 7.5 sacks while primarily playing defensive end in a three-man front. Shows disruptive qualities both as a pass rusher and pursuit defender. Plays with good bend, particularly for a taller prospect. Posted encouraging athletic testing marks in the combine setting. Will need to continue to add functional strength as he fills out his frame and progresses as a player..” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings