Three-star CB Taylor Starling commits to North Texas

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Three-star CB Taylor Starling commits to North Texas

Three-star CB Taylor Starling, one of more than a dozen Colorado commits who parted ways with the Buffaloes after Deion Sanders took over as head coach, lands at North Texas.

Starling is a product of two-time state champion South Oak Cliff High in Dallas. After reopening his recruitment in December, he committed to Texas State but new North Texas head coach Eric Morris was able to convince Starling to stay home in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

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Penn State lands four-star OL Chimdy Onoh

Penn State put a bow on its 2023 football recruiting class with Wednesday’s addition of four-star offensive lineman Chimdy Onoh.

The 6-foot-5, 270-pound offensive tackle from Dundalk High School near Baltimore picked Penn State over Ole Miss, Rutgers and Michigan State. He’s ranked as the No. 257 prospect and No. 20 offensive tackle in the 247Sports Composite, and Power 5 interest in him skyrocketed in December, when he decommitted from Old Dominion.

His addition further speaks to just how much talent James Franklin and Phil Trautwein are compiling up front. Onoh’s commitment is a luxury of sorts, and that’s saying something because he’s a top-300 prospect and those kinds of offensive linemen haven’t always been easy to come by for the Nittany Lions.

Dana Holgorsen speaks on four-star signee Mikal Harrison-Pilot

Dana Holgorsen on 4:star: WR Mikal Harrison-Pilot, who signed with Houston on Wednesday:

“The dude is freaky athletic. Large hands, really good ball skills … he’s just kind of scratching the surface of what he can do as a receiver."

“One of the best kids I’ve ever recruited.”

Alabama, Nick Saban sign No. 1 recruiting class for 10th time in last 13 years

With all but one of the nation’s top-100 players signed to a letter of intent, it’s safe to hand Alabama the recruiting crown for the 2023 cycle. Here’s what you need to know:

• Alabama has finished No. 1 in the 247Sports Composite 10 times in the past 13 years.
• The Crimson Tide signed a record nine five-star prospects, topping the previous high of eight in a class set by Texas A&M last cycle.
• Georgia is ranked No. 2, marking the seventh consecutive top-five finish for Kirby Smart and his staff. The Bulldogs finished first in both 2018 and 2020.
• Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio State round out the top five.

Michigan signs four-star DL Cameron Brandt

Cameron Brandt, a defensive lineman who originally committed to Stanford, signs with Michigan to round out the 2023 recruiting class.

Colorado signs Cormani McClain

Cormani McClain , a 6-foot-2, 165-pound cornerback, from Lakeland, Florida.

In 2022, McClain finished with 16 tackles, five pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two interceptions.

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Five-star Nyckoles Harbor commits to South Carolina

Nyckoles Harbor, one of two uncommitted five-star prospects in the Class of 2023, signed with South Carolina on Wednesday. Harbor, from Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington D.C., is ranked No. 19 overall and the No. 1 athlete in the 247Sports Composite. Here’s what you need to know:

• Harbor took an official visit to Oregon last weekend and also strongly considered Maryland and Michigan.
• He is the seventh five-star prospect to sign with South Carolina of the modern recruiting era, joining (in chronological order) defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (2011), defensive end Jordan Burch (2020), running back Marcus Lattimore (2010), defensive lineman Zachh Pickens (2019), running back Demetris Summers (2003) and linebacker Ricardo Hurley (2002).
• South Carolina’s class is ranked No. 16 in the nation and No. 7 in the SEC.
• Harbor is the third five-star prospect from Washington, D.C., in the last four recruiting cycles, joining wide receiver Rakim Jarrett (Class of 2020, Maryland) and quarterback Caleb Williams (Class of 2021, signed with Oklahoma and transferred to USC).

Walker Lyons commits to USC

Big get for USC, which remained aggressive in its pursuit of Lyons, who had been committed to Stanford at one point, Lyons reopened his commitment when David Shaw resigned and Georgia and Utah made strong runs for him.

We've seen this before

Three of the top-10 players nationally in the 2024 class in the 247Sports Composite live in Georgia, just in case you were wondering how next year's recruiting crown is going to work out.

Taeshaun Lyons signs to Washington

Taeshaun Lyons, a 6-foot-2, 165-pound wide receiver, from Hayward, California.

Lyons as senior racked up 50 catches for 1,046 yards and 10 touchdowns. He finished the season with 1,800 all-purpose yards and 20 total touchdowns.

Jaden Rashada commits to Arizona State

Jaden Rashada, the top uncommitted quarterback prospect in the nation, committed to Arizona State on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know:

Rashada, who played at Pittsburg (Calif.) High School, is ranked No. 82 overall and the No. 7 quarterback in the Class of 2023 in the 247Sports Composite.

He originally committed to Miami but flipped to Florida in early November and signed a letter of intent with the Gators in December. He asked for his release in January after a dispute with Florida’s independent collective.

He had discussions with TCU, Cal and Washington, among others, before choosing to play for Arizona State and first-year coach Kenny Dillingham.

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Dylan Brown-Turner signs FSU

Dylan Brown-Turner, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound linebacker, from Dallas, Texas.

More on Mikal Harrison-Pilot

Mikal Harrison-Pilot is the third four-star recruit in Houston’s 2023 class and the fourth highest-ranked UH signee in the modern era, per 247Sports. He’s the Cougars’ highest-ranked 2023 commitment.

Pilot, who verbally committed to Houston during the All-American Bowl last month in San Antonio, is ranked No. 196 overall in the 247Sports Composite and he’s the highest-ranked commit in the Cougars’ 2023 class.

As Houston transitions to the Big 12, this is the level of prospect the Cougars aim for on a more consistent basis. Pilot had more than 40 offers during his recruitment, including from other finalists TCU, Texas, Oklahoma and Cal.

K’Vion Thunderbird picks Arizona State

Kenwood Academy (Chicago) High School's K’Vion Thunderbird has signed with Arizona State.

Mikal Harrison-Pilot headed to Houston

Mikal Harrison-Pilot, from Temple High School in Texas, has signed with Houston.

Alex Taylor names final seven

Alex Taylor, a four-star recruit for 2024, has named his final seven.

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Garrett Riley on Cade Klubnik

New Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley on working with Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik: "I feel like I know the kid, what his strengths are ... his intangibles, his demeanor, are going to fit with what we do."

Ryan Day news conference

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said he won't make a decision about play calling right now.

He said he'll give Brian Hartline some time in the spring to call plays and then make a decision after the spring.

Day said he would like to see Kyle McCord or Devin Brown separate themselves as the starting quarterback by the end of spring practice.

Day with updates on who will miss the spring due to injuries:

Julian Fleming

Emeka Egbuka

Tommy Eichenberg

Trey Henderson

Kourt Williams

Mitchell Melton

Evan Pryor

D’Andre Barnes headed to Nebraska

Signing day is upon us. The latest to join Nebraska’s rebuild is Aurora, Colo., defensive back D’Andre Barnes. He is among five late signees expected for the Huskers today, adding to the 23 who signed in December. Barnes, another track standout, has run a 10.7-second 100 meters.

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