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.
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USA TODAY Sports has revealed its 2026 preseason All‑America high school football squad, recognizing 36 elite athletes poised to shape the upcoming season.
The upcoming 2026 high school football season will be defined by a new generation of linebackers, highlighted by Vanderbilt commit Omarii Sanders and a cadre of standout players committing to powerhouse programs.

From August 20 to 29, ESPN’s High School Football Kickoff presents seven marquee matchups that pit the nation’s elite recruits against each other, highlighting commitments, rankings and the legacy of dominant programs.
Five-star edge prospect Darieon Prescott pledged to Notre Dame, elevating the program’s defensive line haul and underscoring its rising recruiting momentum.
As the high school football season approaches, USA TODAY Sports has released its regional preseason rankings, highlighting unbeaten programs and a watch list of emerging contenders ahead of the national Super 25 unveiling on July 21.

Brayden Parks, a top defensive tackle from Brother Rice High School, pledged to Notre Dame, joining a 2027 class that promises to reshape the Irish defense and fuel championship aspirations.

Notre Dame is courting five‑star linebacker Kaden Henderson, a Texas A&M commit, as it seeks to reshape its 2027 recruiting class, already bolstered by a pledge from Roman Igwebuike

Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class holds the second spot nationally, anchored by four five-star prospects and a deep pool of top-100 talent.

Roman Igwebuike, a four‑star linebacker from Chicago, has pledged to Notre Dame over Missouri and Tennessee, highlighting a strategic shift in the program's defensive recruiting.

Clemson lost a top linebacker to Notre Dame, yet the Tigers' 2027 haul remains elite, anchored by in‑state lineman Seth Tillman and three highly rated linebackers.

Four-star linebacker Roman Igwebuike pledged to Notre Dame, boosting the Fighting Irish's 2027 recruiting class and underscoring a resurgence under head coach Marcus Freeman.

Notre Dame is courting elite prospects Roman Igwebuike and Tate Wallace, aiming to reshape its 2027 roster with versatile talent.

Top 150 linebacker Roman Igwebuike will announce his college commitment on Saturday, with Notre Dame emerging as a leading contender amid strong interest from Clemson, Indiana and Tennessee.
With the early signing window fast approaching, Illinois prospects are pledging to Power Four programs at an unprecedented rate, while notable transfers reshape local rivalries.

Despite a 57th‑national ranking, the Hawkeyes are zeroing in on a handful of overlooked athletes, hoping a late surge will reshape their future roster.

The Cowboys have secured ten verbal pledges and are now chasing top uncommitted prospects, including quarterback Zephyr Kreye and running back Landen Williams‑Callis, to shape a competitive 2027 roster.

The Cowboys have locked in ten pledges for the Class of 2027, highlighted by running back TJ Lewis and a slate of high‑profile targets including quarterback Zephyr Kreye and interior lineman Ismael Camara.

Notre Dame's 2027 recruiting class is near completion with 19 commitments, five-star talent, and a pursuit of top prospects that could lift the Irish into the top two nationally.

Notre Dame is leveraging elite talent, NIL opportunities and a strong coaching vision to reshape its 2027 class, targeting defensive standouts and replenishing key positions.

Notre Dame shifts focus to four-star linebacker Roman Igwebuike after losing momentum with elite recruit Kaden Henderson, with analyst predictions and a crowded field of suitors shaping the race.

Three‑star linebacker Amarri Irvin flipped his pledge from Notre Dame to Virginia Tech, a move that reverberates through both programs' recruiting strategies.

Notre Dame’s recruiting momentum is highlighted by the commitments of Brayden Parks and the strong lean of Roman Igwebuike, as analyst Steve Wiltfong predicts a future pledge despite an upcoming Tennessee visit.

A surge of high‑profile recruits is reshaping Notre Dame's 2027 football class, promising a talent level that could rival the program's most celebrated recent cohort.

Notre Dame is courting a group of five‑star and four‑star athletes who could reshape its next football roster