As the final signatures roll in, the 2025 recruiting cycle in college football has reached its unofficial end.
The first Wednesday of February has steadily dropped in drama due to the signing window in December. Still, this annual landmark serves as the second opportunity for prospective athletes to submit a national letter of intent and lock in their college decision.
In turn, that paperwork ties a celebratory bow on a year of recruiting.
While the SEC can claim nearly half of the nation’s 25 highest-rated classes, the Big Ten and ACC have plenty of representatives, too.
For the sake of consistency, prospect ratings and information are based on the 247Sports Composite Rankings.
In the first full-cycle recruiting class for Jedd Fisch, the Huskies prioritized both volume and balance. Top-100 linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, who’s the highest-ranked in-state player, is the headliner of a 28-man group that includes a handful of receivers to restock the offense.
Wisconsin landed its top recruit out of New Mexico, interestingly enough. Mason Posa is a 4-star linebacker from Albuquerque who ranks 213th in the class. Wisconsin took advantage of Bryce Underwood’s late flip to Michigan, adding 4-star quarterback and former U-M commit Carter Smith.
Although the haul isn’t large, the talent in this group is appealing. Ranked 26th nationally, defensive lineman Amare Adams narrowly missed a 5-star billing. Clemson also made its presence known in Virginia, landing both 4-star running back Gideon Davidson and edge-rusher Ari Watford—two of the stat’s top-four recruits.
Maximizing lesser-recruited talent is the norm at Georgia Tech, but being more attractive for nearby 4- and 5-stars is crucial. Last cycle, the Jackets signed one of the Peach State’s blue-chippers. This year, however, Brent Key and Co. landed six of the 62—including two of the 10 best prospects in cornerback Tae Harris and offensive tackle Josh Petty.
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