
Alabama Secures Commitment from Top Running Back Tai Phillips for 2027 Class
Alabama football receives a pledge from Tai Phillips, a four‑star running back from Irmo High School, as the program continues to build a competitive 2027 class.
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Alabama football receives a pledge from Tai Phillips, a four‑star running back from Irmo High School, as the program continues to build a competitive 2027 class.

Four-star prospect Tai Phillips, ranked No. 856 nationally and No. 17 in South Carolina, pledged to Alabama, becoming the second running back in the 2027 class after Nigel Newkirk.

Four-star recruit Colt Hauser pledged to the Wolfpack after a standout high school career at Cardinal Newman, choosing NC State over a dozen other Power-4 programs.

Notre Dame is intensifying its pursuit of an elite secondary for the 2027 recruiting class, a move that could reshape the program’s defensive outlook for years to come.

The latest roster update for Marquette’s men’s basketball team highlights notable physical transformations, from Nash Walker’s 15‑pound increase to Royce Parham’s added height, reflecting a focused conditioning effort.

Jaxson Davis, the premier Illinois prospect and No. 42 overall in the 2027 recruiting cycle, has received a Kentucky offer and cites Tyrese Maxey as a model, while teammate Ryan Hampton’s commitment signals a strong Wildcats class.

Jaxson Davis, a two‑time Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year, announced his commitment to Kentucky, bringing a Maxey‑style skill set and joining guard Ryan Hampton in a 2027 class that also includes other top recruits.

The commitment adds depth to Kentucky's recruiting class and underscores the program's growing appeal.

The pledge of Sonny Mullen, a top Texas prospect, marks the first offensive‑line commitment for Oklahoma State’s 2027 class and underscores head coach Eric Morris’s early success in recruiting.

UCLA is hosting five-star wide receiver Xavier Sabb for an official visit, a recruitment battle that could reshape the program's future.
Michigan State secures its fourth Ohio commit in the 2027 class, adding three‑star pass rusher Lawrence Kanneh to a recruiting pipeline that could reshape the Spartans' defense.

Ryan Hampton, a six‑foot‑six wing ranked sixth nationally, will be on Kentucky’s campus June 5‑7 as the Wildcats aim to reshape their 2027 recruiting class.

The Razorbacks will meet the Tar Heels on Dec. 1 at the Dean Smith Center, a venue that has never hosted the series before, as both programs navigate significant changes on the court.

The Arkansas Razorbacks will travel to the Dean Smith Center on Dec. 1 to face a re‑tooling North Carolina team, a matchup that highlights both programs’ recent roster upheavals and coaching changes.

The Wolverines added three transfer receivers, including standout JJ Buchanan, Jaime Ffrench and Salesi Moa, as head coach Jim Harbaugh names the top four receivers for the upcoming season.

The Wolverines add three experienced pass‑catchers through the transfer portal, each bringing distinct skill sets that could reshape the offense under head coach Kyle Whittingham.

The Elite 20 Invitational will feature elite boys’ and girls’ prospects in a free, live‑streamed event at Shelton High School, spotlighting community outreach and future college stars.

The Elite 20 Invitational will take place on August 11, 2026 at Shelton High School, featuring committed stars such as Demarcus Henry and Kaleena Smith, and will be streamed live on the NBA App for free.
Michigan football is doubling down on in‑state talent, landing four four‑star prospects in May and targeting the state’s elite recruits as the program looks to cement its 2027 roster.

Ohio State is using a fresh coaching staff and name, image, and likeness incentives to chase five‑star wide receivers and other top talents for the 2027 class.

Three‑star running back Jakoby Dixon, a top‑100 recruit from The John Cooper School in Texas, has chosen Oklahoma, becoming the 22nd commit in the 2027 class and boosting the program’s national ranking.

With the 2026 campaign opening against Utah Tech in 97 days, BYU’s defensive end Kinilau Fonohema is battling for snaps after a promising high school pedigree and limited college action.

Ohio State is making a late push for the highly rated quarterback while he remains committed to Nebraska.
Michigan secures a key defensive recruit as the 2027 class climbs to No. 11 nationally.