The top committed recruit at each position in the 2025 cycle

With the dog days of summer winding down and high school football on the horizon, many of the nation’s top prospects have already found a home for their football aspirations at the next level.

Of the 12 offensive and defensive position groups tracked by On3 in the On3 Industry Ranking — eight prospects at the top of their respective positions have already announced their commitments.

Below are the top-rated committed recruits at each position in the On3 Industry Ranking.

Five-Star Plus+ QB Bryce Underwood — LSU

School: Belleville (Mich.)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 1 NATL. (No. 1 QB)

Scouting Summary: “Bryce Underwood is a premier arm talent who is one of the more gifted high school quarterback prospects in recent years. Combination of arm strength, pocket feel and processing ability makes him the top quarterback in the 2025 cycle. Owns a wide-shouldered frame, measuring in at 6-foot-4, 214 pounds with 10-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Touts a big-time arm with the ability to drive the ball with velocity to all levels of the field. Has the ability to touch every area of the field with ease. Throws a very tight spiral that amplifies the velocity on the tail of his passes. Has shown advanced skill as a passer. Comfortable delivering over the middle of the field from within the pocket. Consistently sticks the ball on receivers against tight coverage. Shows the ability to layer passes with touch and high-level location, especially downfield. Demonstrates the best pocket presence in the cycle entering the senior season.

“A vertical mover in the pocket who navigates pressure at a level well beyond his years. Has rhythmic feet when operating within structure. Doubles as a run threat with the ability to make defenders miss in space. Arguably the most accomplished quarterback in the cycle, touting a 40-2 record as a starter with two state titles entering his senior season. Completed 65% of his passes for 3,329 yards (12.1 yards per attempt) and 41 touchdowns against 3 interceptions as a junior. Has longer arms and has a tendency to drop his elbow at times within his throwing motion. Team often raced out to big leads, allowing for fewer high-leverage and playmaking opportunities as a junior. Very young for the cycle with an August birthday and could technically be a 2026 prospect. Has considerable physical upside and room for continued growth.”

5-star RB Harlem Berry — LSU

School: Metairie (La.) St. Martin’s Episcopal
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 16 NATL. (No. 1 RB)

Scouting Summary: “Harlem Berry is the most electric running back in the 2025 cycle, with the ability to be a game-changer in the passing game. Possesses elite burst and effortless movement skills. Measured in at 5-foot-10, 182 pounds at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. . Transfers his outstanding top end speed onto the field in a functional way. A threat to take it to the house on any touch. A light, springy mover who shifts gears and changes directions at full speed. Displays outstanding vision. Reads blocks and bursts through the line to the second level. The game moves slow for him at the prep level. Runs through contact and shows balance that belies his size. Showcased advanced pass catching skills during the summer prior to his senior season. Has the skill level to legitimately line up at receiver. A massive mismatch out of the backfield when covered by linebackers. Registers as a high end athlete with elite speed on the track and in the combine setting.

“Won state titles in the 100 and 200 meters as a sophomore with times of 10.57 seconds and 21.43 seconds, respectively. Highly productive over his high school career. Rushed for 2,080 yards and 37 touchdowns on 13.2 yards per carry as a junior. Has a smaller frame and will need to continue adding good mass in order to carry a substantial load at the next level. Ceiling as a true every down back will be determined by his ability to put on weight while maintaining his athleticism. Has a later birthday for the cycle, turning 17 years old in late May of his junior year.”

Five-Star Plus+ WR Dakorien Moore — Oregon

School: Duncanville (Texas)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 3 NATL. (No. 1 WR)

Scouting Summary: “Dakorien Moore is a skilled, athletic wide receiver who has separated himself as the top pass-catcher in the 2025 cycle. Possesses an extremely well-rounded skill set. Measured in at 5-foot-10 ⅞, 186 pounds with 31 ⅝-inch arms at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has very large hands for his size, at 10.25 inches. A dynamic track athlete, running a scintillating 10.40 second time in the 100 meters along with a long jump over 24 feet. Also tests well in the combine setting. Shows a refined and well-rounded skill set as a receiver both on Friday nights and in the camp setting. Harnesses his great top end speed with change of direction and lateral agility, making for consistent separation. Has the long speed to separate deep and take the top off of defenses.

“Shifty after the catch and uses his field vision to find open space, sometimes cutting back across the field. Ferocious ball-winner at the catch point, using his bounce and strong hands to consistently come down with jump balls. Plays much bigger than his size and has a large catch radius. Highly productive as a junior, while leading his team to a second straight state title in Texas’ largest classification, catching 69 passes for 1,486 yards (21.5 yards per catch) and 18 touchdowns. Does not have prototypical size as an outside receiver, but has the athleticism and skills to compensate. Looks like an immediate impact player and one with a high long-term ceiling.”

5-star TE Elyiss Williams — Georgia

School: Folkston (Ga.) Camden County
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 23 NATL. (No. 1 TE)

Scouting Summary: “Elyiss Williams is a massive tight end with arguably the largest catch radius in the 2025 cycle. Measured in at a shade under 6-foot-7 and around 245 pounds prior to his senior season. Has plus length with arms that measure around 34 inches with large hands. Plays in a wing-T offense at the high school level. Lines up split out wide, detached and in-line. Was primarily targeted on vertical and downfield routes as a junior. Has mismatch ability as a jump ball target. Comes down with catches in crowds of three or four defenders. Made strides with his ball skills as a junior. Shows the ability to track throws over his shoulder. Fluid mover and is coordinated, especially at his size. Able to stretch the seam. Tough to bring down in the open field. Shows good contact balance in breaking tackles. Has a nasty stiff arm. Finished with 25 catches for 530 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior. Shows upside as a blocker. Has good play strength and doesn’t shy away from contact.

“Understands body positioning. Doubles as a top high school basketball player. Was a 1,000+ point scorer in just 2.5 years of varsity action and was regional player of the year as a junior. Needs a runway to get separation due to his longer stride length. Will need to improve quickness, change of direction and release to project as a high-level separator at the position, particularly in the intermediate area of the field. A physically-gifted in-line tight end whose ceiling will be determined by his ability to separate at all levels.”

5-star OT Ty Haywood — Alabama

School: Denton (Texas) Ryan
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 11 NATL. (No. 2 OT)

Scouting Summary: “Ty Haywood is an explosive, powerful offensive tackle with high-end traits for the position. Measured in at around 6-foot-4.75, 297 pounds with 33 ⅞-inch arms and 10-inch hands at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Added around 15 pounds prior to his junior season. Shows encouraging movement skills in the camp setting. Doubles as a standout in track and field with a stellar 58-6 foot shot put throw as a junior. Transfers those physical attributes over to the field in a functional way. Works at left tackle for Denton Ryan, one of the top talent-producing high school programs in North Texas. Flashes very strong hands, stunning defensive linemen with his initial punch. Has strong grip strength and maintains his blocks.

“A bully in the run game. Shows good reactive quickness with moving laterally. Plays with a sturdy base and shows the ability to anchor on contact. Will need to continue honing his pass set technique. Has some stiffness in his lower body and could stand to improve flexibility. Frame may project more as a maxed 315-pounder than at 325+. Has the skill set to project at multiple spots along the offensive line, but stacks up well among a loaded offensive tackle group in the 2025 cycle.”

5-star IOL Solomon Thomas — Florida State

School: Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 13 NATL. (No. 1 IOL)

Scouting Summary: “Solomon Thomas is a big-bodied, physical offensive lineman with versatility and one of the higher floors in what is a loaded cycle at the position. Measured in at around 6-foot-3.5, 315 pounds prior to his senior season. Touts elite length with 35.75-inch arms. Has a barrel-chested build with solid weight distribution. Lines up at tackle for his high school but likely has the highest upside as a guard long-term. Very stout at the point of attack. Plays with a strong base and has pop in his hands on contact. Detonates defensive linemen and linebackers with his punch. Plays with a physical edge and works to finish blocks. Has good technical ability in pass protection.

“Held up well in a 1-on-1 matchup against 2024 five-star defensive lineman LJ McCray as a junior. A solid, not overwhelming athlete. Can continue to improve his lateral agility and reactive quickness. Has the skill level to potentially get on the field early in his college career given his strength and battle tested resume.”

5-star EDGE Isaiah Gibson — Georgia

School: Warner Robins (Ga.)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 19 NATL. (No. 1 EDGE)

Scouting Summary: “Isaiah Gibson is a big EDGE prospect who creates a mismatch with his combination of rare physical traits, athleticism and power. Measured in at 6-foot-3.25, 263 pounds at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has elite length and a big frame, sporting 35-inch arms and 10.5 hands. Added 25 pounds in the offseason prior to his senior season. Runs well in the combine setting. Translates his physical ability over to the field while playing top competition on Friday nights. Highly disruptive and productive working as a defensive end at his high school, oftentimes lining up as a standup pass rusher. Finished his junior season with 17 sacks. Converts speed to power with ease. Knifes through the offensive line as a straight line rusher. Fights through blocks with ease. Shows the ability to beat double teams and finish with sacks. Has outstanding closing speed and is a violent finisher.

“Uses his length to corral ball carriers, sometimes with just one hand. Able to generate sacks that some others can’t due to his power and finishing ability. Shows speed and effort in pursuit. Also projects as a high-end edge setter due to his size and strength. Also plays basketball, showing his athleticism as a rim protector and dunker. Will need to continue honing his technical skill set as a pass rusher, adding moves to his repertoire. Could end up outgrowing the position with his large frame. Has a highly projectable skill set that points to an NFL future and the upside of being an early round pick.”

4-star DL Isaiah Campbell — Clemson

School: Durham (N.C.) Southern
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 39 NATL. (No. 4 DL)

Scouting Summary: “Isaiah Campbell is a twitched up interior presence who lives in the backfield on Friday nights. Measured at over 6-foot-3 and around 265 pounds as a junior. Has plus length and a big frame to add plenty of good mass. A top combine athlete who is highly explosive for his size. A dominant high school player who tallied 27 tackles for loss and 16 sacks as a junior. Shows high-level first-step quickness with the ability to time his initial burst with the snap count. Consistently blows up plays behind the line of scrimmage. Shows outstanding closing speed. Runs like an EDGE prospect in the body of a defensive lineman. Excellent effort and play speed in pursuit. Will run down plays 20 to 30 yards downfield. Has a basketball background.

“Transferred into Southern Durham for his junior season and showed considerable progress on the field. Will need to add at least 30 pounds of mass to his frame in addition to continuing to improve his hand usage and pass rush moves. Primarily wins with athleticism and effort at this stage. Considerable upside as an attacking, high energy and athletic 3-technique.”

5-star LB Zayden Walker — Georgia

School: Ellaville (Ga.) Schley County
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 24 NATL. (No. 1 LB)

Scouting Summary: “Zayden Walker is the early front-runner for top EDGE prospect in the 2025 cycle as a rising junior. An unverified 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. Flashes a high-end combination of on-field athleticism and functional play strength. Lines up in both two and three-point stances off the edge. Shows noticeable first-step quickness off the snap. Very strong at the point of attack. Plays with excellent leverage and uses his strong lower body to move offensive linemen both as a bull rusher and run defender.

“Makes some eye-popping plays in pursuit, showcasing high-end athleticism in tracking down ball carriers from the back side. Doubles as a dangerous running back, using his athleticism and strength to pick up yards after contact. Helped his team to a state title appearance as a sophomore.”

Five-Star Plus+ CB Devin Sanchez — Ohio State

School: Houston North Shore
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 4 NATL. (No. 1 CB)

Scouting Summary: “Devin Sanchez is a tall, athletic cornerback who boasts the most refined coverage skill set among top defensive backs in the 2025 cycle. Measured at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds with 32-inch arms at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Touts a strong size and speed combination, running 10.69 seconds in the 100 meters as a junior. Was a lockdown defender as a junior, making plays at a very high rate when targeted. Finished with 11 pass breakups and five interceptions. Comfortable in working on an island in man coverage. Has smooth and technical footwork. Shows instincts and ball skills. Does a great job staying attached on vertical routes.

“Even when he gives up a catch, still manages to be in good position. A one-way, specialized cornerback prospect who stars for one of the top high school football programs in the state of Texas. Will need to add physicality to his game as he tends to shy away from contact as a tackler. High-end traits and polish make him the safest bet in coverage in the cycle with his ceiling likely to be determined by his development as a run defender and open field tackler.”

4-star S Faheem Delane — Ohio State

School: Olney (Md.) Good Counsel
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 46 NATL. (No. 3 S)

Scouting Summary: “Faheem Delane is a violent, downhill safety prospect who plays with a mean streak. Physical and tenacious player that forces receivers to plays with their head on a swivel. Strong trigger and ability to run the alley from deep safety. Striker that detonates ball carriers on impact. Very comfortable around the box and could potentially develop into a big nickel or extra backer in sub packages. Good ball skills and ability to high point the football. Need to see more when it comes to his man cover ability, but has the ability to walk in a play an important role in the run game as soon as he arrives on campus.”

4-star ATH Darrell Johnson — Alabama

School: Eastman (Ga.) Dodge County
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 47 NATL. (No. 2 ATH)

Scouting Summary: “Darrell Johnson a do-it-all player on Friday nights who has the makings of a versatile back seven defender. Measured in at 6-foot-0.5, 204 pounds at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has elite length with 33.5-inch arms to go with 8 ⅞-inch hands. Likely to fill out into a linebacker or hybrid box safety. Runs well in the combine setting. Saw action at quarterback and running back on offense as a sophomore before making the full-time switch to defense while continuing to see limited snaps as a running back as a junior. Primarily used as an edge and hang defender on defense. Closes quickly and uses his length to corral ball carriers. Has range as a pursuit defender.

“Has the potential to be a plus player in coverage given his athleticism and coordination. Will need to develop as a true linebacker and back seven defender. Tackling form and physicality at the point of attack will need to improve in addition to adding considerable mass to his frame. Younger for the cycle, turning 17 years-old in late June prior to his senior season. A long-term projection given his athleticism and physical traits.”