Craig Haubert, ESPN Staff Writer 16h

2025 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 50 schools

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The success or failures on the field in the early part of the 2024 season are in some cases being reflected on the recruiting trail.

Off to a strong start, the Texas Longhorns also earned a win on the recruiting trail by flipping ESPN 300 DT Myron Charles from the Florida State Seminoles. A big body out of the state of Florida, he gives the Longhorns an interior defender with a nice blend of quickness and power.

Building off a key early season win over the LSU, the USC Trojans added the top-rated inside linebacker in the class in Ty Jackson, who could anchor their defense with his explosive and aggressive style of play.

The Nebraska Cornhuskers' good start is further boosted by the commitment of the top-ranked player in their state, The addition of ESPN 300 linebacker Christian Jones helped the Cornhuskers' class make a big move.

Conversely a poor start to the 2024 season has also been felt in recruiting for Florida State with a pair of in-state ESPN 300 defensive linemen decommitting in Charles and Javion Hilson. Though the Seminoles' class still includes seven ESPN 300 commits, the losses at a position of need really hurt.

Here's where the latest rankings stand with an expansion to 50 teams:

Previous ranking was Sept. 4.

coverage:
Recruits to know in 2025 rankings
CFB's future power rankings
Previewing every conference

1. Ohio State Buckeyes

ESPN 300 commits: 17
Top offensive prospect: QB Tavien St. Clair
Top defensive prospect: CB Na'eem Offord

Previous ranking: 1

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