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College football recruiting: Teams with the highest percentage of blue-chip commits
TL;DR
College football recruiting is accelerating as summer approaches, with top programs like LSU leading in blue-chip commitments. Traditional powerhouses like Georgia and Alabama are off to slower starts but are expected to ramp up soon.
Key points
- College football recruiting is accelerating as summer approaches
- LSU leads with five blue-chip commitments
- Traditional powerhouses like Georgia and Alabama are off to slower starts
- Commitment rates typically increase in June and July
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College football recruiting
The recruiting trail is hitting warp speed as we enter into the summer months, with some of college football’s top programs building out elite classes so far.
Some of the traditional powerhouses — Georgia, Alabama, Texas, etc. — are off to slower-than-usual starts. But as we saw last cycle, one the calendar turns to June and July, those programs will be hearing their name called on commitment day plenty. As we enter a crucial part of the cycle though, a handful of schools have been loading up early with blue chip (four- and five-star) commitments.
Led by LSU, whose five pledges are all of that variety, we break down the top classes based on their blue-chip percentage:
LSU – 100%
Lane Kiffin and Co. made a habit of taking smaller high school recruiting classes during their time at Ole Miss, and it looks as though they’ll continue that in Baton Rouge. While plenty of other peer schools have upwards of 10, 15 or even 20 commits that feature some blue-chip prospects and a number of three-stars, all five of the Tigers’ commits are ranked among the top 300 recruits nationally. That includes a pair of five-stars in tight end Ahmad Hudson and edge rusher Jaiden Bryant, the latter of which just committed earlier this week. That duo joins four-stars Peyton Houston, and in the fold for the Bayou Bengals.
Q&A
Which college football team has the highest percentage of blue-chip commits?
LSU currently leads with five blue-chip commitments, all being four- or five-star recruits.
How are traditional powerhouses performing in college football recruiting this year?
Teams like Georgia, Alabama, and Texas are experiencing slower-than-usual starts but are expected to gain momentum as the summer progresses.
What are blue-chip recruits in college football?
Blue-chip recruits refer to four- and five-star commitments, indicating high-caliber talent in college football recruiting.
When do college football programs typically see an increase in commitments?
Commitments generally increase significantly in June and July as programs ramp up their recruiting efforts.
