With the 2025 recruiting cycle now wrapped up, attention shifts to the rising stars of the 2026 class. Currently, 12 players hold five-star status in the ESPN Junior 300 rankings, with wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. leading the pack. The Ohio State commit is one of five recruits already pledged to a program, while seven top prospects, including standout offensive tackles Jackson Cantwell, Lamar Brown, and Immanuel Iheanacho, remain uncommitted.
In the quarterback category, Jared Curtis, the No. 1 QB in the class, recently decommitted from Georgia and is weighing his options. Meanwhile, Dia Bell (Texas commit) and Faizon Brandon (Tennessee commit) are among the notable passers who have already made their decisions. Across the board, college programs are ramping up efforts to secure commitments from the nation’s top talent as the 2026 recruiting cycle gains momentum.
