
Los Angeles Daily News Announces 2026 Preseason Top 100 High School Football Standouts
The latest preseason rankings spotlight a deep pool of talent, with commitments to top programs and emerging sophomores poised to reshape the 2026 season.
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The latest preseason rankings spotlight a deep pool of talent, with commitments to top programs and emerging sophomores poised to reshape the 2026 season.

The LA Daily News releases its regional preseason football rankings, highlighting elite talent, key returners and coaching storylines that promise a thrilling year across the area.

The 2026 high school football season opens Aug. 21, spotlighting a group of seniors who have already announced their college destinations, including commitments to Texas, Stanford, UCLA and more.

The Texas Longhorns are racing to keep top recruit Easton Royal as LSU and Florida circle, while other key pledges loom in the background.

Four‑star defensive lineman Mitchell Turner pledged to Ole Miss over Alabama, LSU and Texas, bringing elite stats and a baseball background to the Rebels' 2027 class.

Three-star linebacker Cade Haug decommits from Texas, highlighting a shifting recruiting landscape.

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.

Marcus Fakatou, a top-ranked 2027 defensive lineman, has eliminated Oregon and Notre Dame from his recruitment, leaving Ohio State, Georgia and Texas as his final contenders. His decision reflects a mix of program fit, coaching connections and teammate influence.

Four-star edge rusher JaBarrius Garror, a top prospect from Mobile, Alabama, has committed to Texas, reshaping the SEC recruiting picture.

In a 2027 recruiting class highlighted by versatility and dominance, Kasi Currie chooses Texas over Georgia, Ohio State and Oregon, underscoring the Longhorns' rising appeal.

Texas landed four‑star edge Jabarrius Garror, climbing to No. 12 nationally, while James Franklin touted his track record at Vanderbilt and Penn State to lure recruits to Virginia Tech. LSU, meanwhile, is hosting a trio of blue‑chip prospects as it battles to break into the top 40.

Kasi Currie, a top-ranked defensive lineman, pledged to Texas, marking a pivotal recruiting milestone and highlighting the impact of scouting services in shaping college football's future.
Marcus Fakatou, a five‑star defensive lineman from California, visited Ohio State and praised coach Larry Johnson, while the Buckeyes already hold commitments from DJ Jacobs and Wyatt Smith. Analysts expect his commitment soon, favoring Ohio State.

A flurry of moves in the SEC sees Brian Kelly take on a new advisory role, Texas lock in a top defensive prospect, and Florida pledge a $1.45 billion stadium renovation, reshaping the conference’s landscape.

Five‑star edge rusher Rashad Streets announces his commitment to the University of Oregon, highlighting the program’s defensive vision and recruiting strategy.

In a stunning turn of events, five‑star defensive lineman Kasi Currie chose the Texas Longhorns over the Ohio State Buckeyes, citing multi‑million dollar considerations. The move underscores shifting dynamics in the 2027 recruiting class.

The race for elite defensive tackle Kasi Currie has intensified as the 2026 recruiting cycle reaches its climax, with Ohio State hoping a late-campus visit can flip the script.

Ohio State loses a key defensive line recruit to Indiana, raising questions about its 2027 class and the race for Marcus Fakatou and Kasi Currie

A look at the weekend's outcomes, the impact of name, image and likeness deals, and what lies ahead for Ohio State's 2026 class.

Ohio State hosted a high‑profile weekend in Columbus, but the absence of several elite recruits underscores the shifting power of name, image and likeness deals.

Brayden Parks, a five‑star defensive tackle from the 2026 class, announced that he will not take the scheduled visit to Ohio State and is now focusing his recruitment on Notre Dame and Oregon. The decision comes as Ohio State’s defensive line recruitment strategy shifts, with the coaching staff turning its attention to other top interior prospects such as Marcus Fakatou and Kasi Currie. Both Fakatou and Currie hold top‑10 rankings among defensive linemen nationally, and their commitments would bolster a line that already features headliner DJ Jacobs, according to insiders. Larry Johnson, the Buckeyes’ defensive line coach, has emphasized that the program remains confident in assembling a strong class despite the missed visit, noting that the loss of one recruit does not derail the overall vision. The ripple effect extends beyond the Midwest, influencing conversations at rival programs and recruiting services, where Rivals and 247 Sports continue to track the evolving picture.