2027 Recruiting Class: Top Teams & Rising Stars

The 2027 college football recruiting class is beginning to take shape, with Oklahoma currently leading the rankings under coach Brent Venables. Texas Tech's Joey McGuire is also sustaining recruiting momentum, building on a successful 2026 cycle. Personnel staffers are particularly noting the depth at the quarterback position, which includes promising prospects like Gunner Rivers and Colton Nussmeier.

However, the top of the 2027 quarterback rankings lacks the star power seen in previous cycles, with Kavian Bryant of Texas Tech being the highest-rated QB. While many top recruits remain uncommitted, official visits in the spring and summer are expected to drive a wave of announcements. Ohio State has made early strides, securing commitments from two top-10 national prospects.

Several other programs are making early impacts. Nebraska, under Matt Rhule, is showing solid early work with key commitments. Indiana's Curt Cignetti is building a group that could potentially lead the Hoosiers to the College Football Playoff, while Vanderbilt has secured a significant local talent in quarterback Jared Curtis. Lane Kiffin at LSU faces the challenge of balancing portal acquisitions with high school recruiting.

Coaches like Kyle Whittingham at Michigan and Matt Campbell at Penn State are adapting to the Big Ten landscape. Auburn's Alex Golesh has secured a key defensive recruit, Donivan Moore, signaling early success in connecting with in-state talent. The recruiting landscape remains dynamic as teams continue to build their future rosters.