July was one other busy month of recruiting as groups throughout the nation loaded up with necessary commitments. Here’s a have a look at 10 packages that stood out most in the course of the month.
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ALABAMA
The Crimson Tide flexed some critical recruiting muscle in July and gained some recruiting battles the place different groups had a lead early on. 4-star receiver Caleb Cunningham was leaning towards Mississippi State (he lives down the highway from Starkville) after which Auburn earlier than choosing Alabama.
4-star Ty Haywood had Oklahoma and Texas A&M amongst others highest earlier than choosing the Crimson Tide. Alabama beat Ohio State for four-star defensive finish Justin Hill from Cincinnati (Ohio) Winton Woods. California connections had been used for four-star tight finish Kaleb Edwards.
It was a really productive and spectacular month for coach Kalen DeBoer’s membership. A late 2027 addition from Moody, Ala., standout Ba’Roc Willis was welcome as nicely.
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AUBURN
Possibly no group within the nation had a greater July than Auburn. Possibly it truly is a Chilly Summer season on The Plains, an apparent rip-off of Alabama’s slogan and a social media back-and-forth that’s been enjoyable to look at this month.
Auburn landed seven pledges in its 2025 class in July led by four-star defensive backs Blake Woodby and Anquon Fegans and flipping four-star athlete Derick Smith and four-star defensive lineman Antonio Coleman from Alabama. Three commitments got here within the 2026 class as nicely, all on the defensive aspect of the ball, led by linebacker/edge Shadarius Toodle. It was an awesome month for the Tigers as coach Hugh Freeze continues his rebuild.
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BAYLOR
Dave Aranda made headlines this month when he mentioned “We’re paying gamers,” when requested about Baylor’s recruiting success. Effectively, it’s paid off. 5 of six 2025 commitments in July had been in-state gamers led by four-star receivers Taz Williams and Jacorey Watson.
4-star operating again Michael Turner Jr. is a big-time playmaker and there’s a lot of athleticism and size coming from four-star defensive finish Kamauryn Morgan as nicely. A giant 2026 pledge from four-star in-state operating again Ryelan Morris got here towards the top of the month and was huge for the Bears.
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GEORGIA
Large shock: Georgia is doing nicely in recruiting. The Bulldogs particularly loaded up at defensive again with Shamari Earls, Jaylan Morgan and Rashad Johnson. Rancho Santa Margarita (Calif.) Santa Margarita Catholic three-star defensive finish JJ Hanne is a mission who has solely performed one full season of soccer however he has a ton of upside.
Loading up at defensive again in 2026 was additionally a storyline as four-star Jontavius Wyman dedicated and four-star Dominick Kelly flipped from USC.
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KANSAS STATE
The Wildcats landed 5 2025 commitments in July however completely none greater than four-star tight finish Linkon Treatment. The Goodland, Kan., standout had at all times been critical in regards to the Wildcats and so they at all times felt just like the chief however Texas A&M, Oregon and others had been pushing very onerous to land him.
Treatment has celebrity potential in Manhattan after which three-star athlete Noah King was a giant get out of Hamilton, Ohio.
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LSU
Six 2025 commitments got here in for LSU in July and issues ended with a bang because the Tigers beat Miami and Oregon for five-star defensive again DJ Pickett and in addition landed four-star receiver Derek Meadows, beating out Notre Dame and others for him.
LSU went to the Midwest for four-star defensive finish Damien Shanklin and flipped four-star defensive lineman Brandon Brown from Texas. An excellent begin in 2026 continues in addition to LSU added three-star offensive lineman Jalan Chapman.
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MIAMI
One of many largest flips in July benefitted Miami probably the most as excessive four-star security Hylton Stubbs went from USC to the Hurricanes as Florida battled there as nicely. Earlier Texas commit and four-star defensive again Jaboree Antoine additionally selected Miami together with the very best heart within the class – four-star SJ Alofaituli from Las Vegas Bishop Gorman.
The Canes additionally navigated the quarterback dominoes within the 2026 class when Orlando (Fla.) Jones’ Dereon Coleman picked The U.
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OREGON
Oregon solely landed two 2025 commitments in July however they had been large ones. 5-star receiver Dakorien Moore, the top-ranked prospect at his place, had been dedicated to LSU and it appeared like he was going to Texas however the Geese gained out after a later go to.
The Geese additionally added excellent four-star offensive lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu and 2026 four-star operating again Tradarian Ball as one other offensive weapon, too.
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SMU
Eight commitments flooded into SMU in its 2025 class and the most important information was that four-star quarterback Ty Hawkins flipped from TCU to SMU. A four-star weapon in receiver Jalen Cooper and four-star offensive lineman Dramodd Odoms had been added as nicely.
Rhett Lashlee has added good items on each side of the ball in July together with two California defenders in defensive finish Chinedu Onyeagoro and linebacker Mark Iheanachor.
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UCF
It was a busy month for Gus Malzahn and employees as eight of 19 commitments had been added with UCF now within the prime 20 of the group rankings. Former Miami commit and four-star receiver Waden Charles was the most important addition as he has high-end playmaking talents.
Although he’s gentle, four-star offensive lineman Chastan Brown was a significant piece after which a giant 2026 addition got here when four-star defensive again Jamarrion Gordon flipped to UCF from Alabama.
