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Five-star defensive lineman Jalen Brewster, Rivals’ No. 1 in the 2027 cycle, will honor his commitment to Texas Tech, delaying early enrollment and finishing his senior year at Buford High after weighing LSU and other programs; he cites Tech’s culture and family atmosphere under Joey McGuire and is viewed as the centerpiece of Tech’s No. 9 national class and No. 1 Big 12 class.
Five-star cornerback John Meredith III reclassified to the Class of 2026 and will enroll at Texas this fall after a UIL ruling deemed his transfer athletic-driven; the top prospect in the 2027 cycle is now set to join the Longhorns for the 2026 season, likely contributing as a freshman behind the existing starters as Steve Sarkisian strengthens Texas' defense.
Tennessee secured a commitment from five-star running back David Gabriel Georges (Baylor School, Chattanooga), beating Ohio State and other contenders to land the Vols’ No. 18 pledge in the 2027 class. The Canadian-born back, listed at 5-foot-11, 220 pounds, rushed for 1,756 yards and 27 TDs as a junior and is viewed as a future bellcow back with elite vision and power, drawing early comparisons to Quinshon Judkins.
Five-star running back David Gabriel Georges commits to Tennessee over Ole Miss and Ohio State, giving the Vols the No. 10 overall prospect and No. 2 running back in the 2027 class. The Canada-native rushed for 1,749 yards and 27 touchdowns at Baylor School and is expected to make an immediate impact for Josh Heupel's program as a weapon in the backfield and in pass protection.
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti landed consensus five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales, marking his first five-star commit and the program’s highest-rated recruit, as Indiana’s undefeated 2025 national championship run reshapes perceptions of the Hoosiers’ recruiting prowess and signals a potential burst of top-100 talent joining Cig’s program.
Indiana secured a five-star wide receiver—Monshun Sales, the No. 1 WR in the 2027 class and the program’s highest-rated recruit—choosing Indiana over Alabama, LSU, Ohio State and Texas after the Hoosiers’ recent national championship season. The 6'5", 195-pound junior from Lawrence North logged 37 receptions for 794 yards and nine TDs, and Sales helped Indiana’s 2027 class reach 17 commits (ranked No. 30 nationally). Sales’ commitment marks a milestone for coach Curt Cignetti and the program’s upward trajectory.
Five-star wide receiver Monshun Sales commits to Indiana over Alabama, Texas, LSU and Ohio State, becoming the Hoosiers’ first-ever five-star recruit and ranking No. 2 at wide receiver and No. 8 overall in the 2027 class. He cited strong relationships with Indiana coaches and a sense of home as key factors, as Indiana eyes continued success after a 16-0 season in 2025.
Texas A&M dominated June on the recruiting trail with two top-50 commitments, Notre Dame followed with two five-star offensive linemen and another top-100 WR, and LSU climbed into the elite with two top-100 edge rushers and potential flips on the horizon, signaling a dramatic shift in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou committed to Ohio State, giving the Buckeyes a second five-star DL in the 2027 class behind DJ Jacobs; the 6-7, 275-pound California native from Sierra Canyon is versatile for DT or DE in OSU's 4-2-5 scheme, after visits to Columbus, Georgia, and Texas. He joins Jacobs and Wyatt Smith as OSU's third DL pledge in the class, with the program aiming to add four-star DT Karlos May later in the cycle, marking OSU’s first twice-five-star DL haul since 2021.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin could face a public reprimand or fine from the SEC after suggesting that some recruits cited racial concerns about playing in Oxford; he says he was relaying a parent's words rather than stating his own opinion and defended his remarks, noting the context from a Vanity Fair piece about former Ole Miss recruits; the SEC is weighing disciplinary action, and Kiffin’s history with Ole Miss adds to the tension amid ongoing conversations about campus diversity in college football recruiting.
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, committed to Northwestern, reuniting with Chip Kelly who is now Northwestern’s offensive coordinator. The 2027 quarterback prospect from DeSales High School in Columbus is ranked No. 86 nationally, has thrown for 2,710 yards and 25 touchdowns last season and owns 5,710 career passing yards and 54 TD, with Northwestern among 18 Division I offers (including five from Power conferences).
Notre Dame locked in its 2027 quarterback through Wonderful Monds IV, who reclassified from 2028 to 2027 and chose the Irish over Florida, Ohio State and others after a campus visit, giving ND 12 commits in the class and their fifth offensive pledge as the quarterback board stabilizes.
West High (Salt Lake City) quarterback Kamden Lopati, a four‑star prospect and No. 9 QB in Rivals’ ranking, flipped his commitment from Illinois to Michigan after visits to Notre Dame and Michigan, citing strong relationships with the Wolverines’ staff, the program’s tradition, the Big House atmosphere and top facilities; he had previously committed to Illinois last July amid interest from several programs including Notre Dame, Michigan State and Tennessee.
Michigan secured four-star quarterback Kamden Lopati for the 2027 class after he decommitted from Illinois, aided by strong relationships with the new staff and an upcoming official visit; ESPN lists Lopati as the top quarterback in 2027 while Rivals ranks him No. 115 overall nationally (and No. 2 in Utah).
Four-star quarterback Andre Adams from Tennessee committed to Colorado after taking late visits to Colorado and Kentucky; he cited the Buffaloes' underdog mentality, strong relationships, and Deion Sanders's authenticity, with the Boulder visit sealing the decision.