Where the 5-star recruits in the 2024 cycle are committed

The 2024 recruiting cycle is still in its early stages, but that hasn’t stopped some of the nation’s best from already making major announcements. Players like Phoenix (Ariz.) Pinnacle Five-Star Plus+ quarterback Dylan Raiola and Duncanville (Texas) Five-Star Plus+ EDGE Colin Simmons remain on the board, while other prospects have already come off it.

Of the 20 players ranked as five-star prospects in the 2024 On3 Industry Ranking, five have made their college decision. They are either headed to Alabama, Georgia or Ohio State.

The five committed five-stars, and where they are headed, can be found below.

Jeremiah Smith – Ohio State commit

School: Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 2
On3 NIL Valuation: $453K

Scouting Summary: “Jeremiah Smith is a big, skilled receiver with fluidity and savvy for the position. Measured in at 6-foot-3, 185 pounds prior to his junior season. Had 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. Does not register as a top athlete in the combine setting at this stage. Can further take advantage of his size by continuing to improve his contested catch skills.”

WR Mylan Graham – Ohio State commit

School: New Haven (Ind.)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 12
On3 NIL Valuation: $303K

Scouting Summary: “The definition of a technician at the wide receiver position. Mylan Graham 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.”

QB Julian Sayin – Alabama commit

School: Carlsbad (Calif.)
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 13
On3 NIL Valuation: $645K

Scouting Summary: “The first thing that jumps out about Julian Sayin is that he is a pure passer. His mechanics are clean. At the minimum, he has one of the quickest releases [in the 2024 class]. The ball gets out really fast. There are not a lot of moving parts in his throwing motion. He’s been very productive at Carlsbad through two years of starting. Averages over 10 yards per attempt and a high completion percentage of around 75 percent for his career. Limits interceptions. This is a guy who does a very good of taking care of the football and playing efficiently and can hit all levels of the field with his ability to get the ball out quickly, read defenses, and play from the pocket.”

ATH Jaylen Mbakwe – Alabama commit

School: Pinson (Ala.) Clay-Chalkville
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 16
On3 NIL Valuation: $300K

Scouting Summary: “Jaylen Mbakwe 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.”

5-star CB Ellis Robinson – Georgia commit

School: IMG (Fla.) Academy
On3 Industry Ranking: No. 7
On3 NIL Valuation: $371K

Scouting Summary: “Ellis Robinson IV 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.”