USA TODAY Sports Announces 2026 Preseason All‑America High School Football Team
USA TODAY Sports has revealed its 2026 preseason All‑America high school football squad, recognizing 36 elite athletes poised to shape the upcoming season.
Aug 16, 2026
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Top 15 High School Defensive Linemen Set to Dominate the 2026 Season
The 2026 recruiting cycle showcases a deep pool of defensive line talent, with commitments, uncommitted battles and standout performances shaping the future of college football.
Aug 13, 2026
Elite High School Football Transfers Reshape 2026 Landscape
A wave of transfers among the nation's most coveted high school football players is redefining preseason rankings and college recruitment trajectories for the 2026 season.
Aug 9, 2026
Preseason Super 15 Rankings Spotlight East Region’s Elite High School Football Teams
USA TODAY Sports has released its preseason Super 15 regional rankings for the East, featuring top teams from Maryland, North Carolina and New Jersey, along with key players to watch.
Jul 26, 2026
Andy’s 2026 High School Football Preseason Top 25 Rankings
Andy’s updated preseason top 25 high school football rankings for 2026 spotlight the nation’s elite programs, key returning players and the impact of transfers ahead of the upcoming season.
Jul 26, 2026
Preseason Super 25 Rankings: IMG Academy Tops National High School Football List
USA TODAY Sports releases its preseason Super 25 high school football rankings, highlighting Florida’s IMG Academy at No. 1 and a diverse set of teams from 11 states, along with the star players and emerging storylines that will shape the upcoming season.
Jul 24, 2026
St. Frances Academy Adds Vero Beach to 2026 Football Schedule
St. Frances Academy, a top‑five USA TODAY Super 25 team, will host Vero Beach on September 4, a matchup that pits two elite high school programs against each other.
Jul 7, 2026
Texas Tech’s 2027 Football Class Ranks No. 7 Nationally
Texas Tech has secured a No. 7 national ranking for its 2027 class, filling 17 scholarship spots and adding two walk‑ons, while elite prospects such as Jalen Brewster eye the program amid competition from LSU and NCAA restrictions on coach commentary.
Jul 6, 2026
St. Frances Academy Prepares to Build Its Own Practice Field Ahead of National Title Run
St. Frances Academy, the nation’s No. 1 high school football team, is working to replace its off‑campus practice routine with a new field across from its campus, a move that could reshape its title chase.
Jul 2, 2026
Top 2027 Defensive Prospect Commits to Texas Tech
ESPN’s updated 2027 rankings crown Jalen Brewster as the nation’s No. 1 prospect, and his pledge to Texas Tech promises to reshape the program’s defensive outlook.
Jun 29, 2026
Top 2027 High School Football Seniors Lock In College Destinations
As the official visit season wraps up, the nation’s highest‑rated seniors in the Class of 2027 have announced their college commitments, setting the stage for a new wave of talent on campus this fall.
Jun 23, 2026
Preseason Top 25 High School Football Rankings Reveal Early Contenders for 2026
The first edition of the 2026 Way‑Too‑Early Top 25 high school football rankings has been released, blending objective ratings with expert analysis. DeSoto (TX) leads the Massey Ratings, while St. Frances Academy (MD) tops the author’s subjective ranking. The list also features IMG Academy, St. John Bosco, St. Thomas Aquinas and Santa Margarita Catholic among the top five.
Jun 16, 2026
2026 High School Football Preseason Rankings: Top Teams and Rising Stars
The 2026 preseason rankings spotlight IMG Academy at the summit, with St. Frances Academy and Buford close behind. Notable players and early schedule challenges hint at a fiercely competitive season.
Jun 16, 2026
Texas Tech Secures Commitment from 3-Star Offensive Lineman Dontae Perkins for 2027 Class
Texas Tech football announced the verbal commitment of Dontae Perkins, a 6‑foot‑5, 295‑pound three‑star prospect, to its 2027 recruiting class, the first offensive lineman to pledge and the twelfth overall commit.
Jun 13, 2026
Four-Star Safety JayQuan Snell Commits to Texas A&M
JayQuan Snell, a four-star safety from Waxahachie, Texas, pledged to Texas A&M, canceling other official trips and focusing on the Aggies as he eyes a future in both football and track.
Jun 7, 2026
Gideon Gash Commits to Texas Tech, Joining Elite 2027 Class
A consensus national top‑100 recruit announces his college choice, bringing a blend of size, athleticism and family legacy to Lubbock.
Jun 6, 2026
Texas Tech Locks Down Top Defensive Tackle Khyren Haywood
Four-star prospect Khyren Haywood pledged to Texas Tech after a breakout season that saw him record 11 sacks and earn district honors.
Jun 2, 2026
Texas Tech Lands Top Defensive Tackle Khyren Haywood in 2027 Class
Four-star prospect Khyren Haywood pledged to Texas Tech, adding to a growing 2027 recruiting haul that includes multiple defensive linemen and other key skill players.
Jun 2, 2026
Maryland’s 2027 Football Class Packs a Punch with Top Recruits
From Anthony Sweeney's pledge to Texas Tech to Sa'Nir Brooks' pledge to Syracuse, Maryland's 2027 roster is shaping up as a talent hotbed.
May 20, 2026
Five-Star Recruits Commit as College Football Teams Lock Down 2027 Class
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and USC each secured key five-star pledges, shaping the upcoming season's storylines.
May 16, 2026
Five-Star Recruits Commit as College Football Teams Gear Up for 2027 Class
As spring gives way to summer, college football programs are locking in elite five-star commitments, reshaping the 2027 recruiting landscape across the nation.
May 16, 2026
Benny Easter Jr. eyes flipping commitment as top recruits eye official visits
Benny Easter Jr., a highly coveted 2027 wide receiver, is scheduled for official visits to Ohio State, Ole Miss and Texas, sparking a recruitment battle that could reshape the class.
May 14, 2026
2027 College Football Recruiting Class Takes Shape
With the 2027 recruiting cycle tightening in May 2026, several programs have secured high‑profile commitments that reshuffle early rankings.
May 12, 2026