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Key takeaways
- Texas A&M, which holds ESPN's top-ranked class, leads the nation with six five-star pledges in the cycle.
- Background: For the first time in the ESPN recruiting rankings era (dating to 2006), the nation's No. 1 overall prospect is bound for Lubbock, Texas.
- Brewster became the cornerstone of Texas Tech's 2027 class when he committed to the Red Raiders last October over finalists Ohio State, Texas A&M, Oregon, Oklahoma and Indiana.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Eric Mc Farland had elite speed and the ability to create space in one-on-one coverage. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Craig Haubert, Eli Lederman and Tom Luginbill Multiple Authors Jun 28, 2026, 05:15 PM ETEmail Print Open Extended Reactions With spring official visit season in the books, the five-star prospects atop the 2027 recruiting class are closing in on their decisions. As of June 28, 16 of the 23 five-star recruits in the latest SC Next ESPN 300 are already off the board.
That group includes eight prospects ranked at No. 1 in the class at their respective positions, including No. 1 overall recruit Jalen Brewster (Texas Tech), cornerback John Meredith III (Texas), quarterback Elijah Haven (Alabama) and running back Kemon Spell (Georgia). Texas A&M, which holds ESPN's top-ranked class, leads the nation with six five-star pledges in the cycle. Among the five-star talents still searching for their college destinations: No. 2 cornerback Joshua Dobson (No. 7 overall), defensive tackle Marcus Fakatou (No. 13) and wide receivers Monshun Sales (No. 18) and Xavier Sabb (No. 20).
For each commitment, ESPN college football and recruiting reporter Eli Lederman and scouts Craig Haubert and Tom Luginbill take a look at how the nation's top prospect landed on their college choice and what we can expect from them at the next level.