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          What to know about college football's top 2026 recruits

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          • Craig Haubert
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            Craig Haubert
            ESPN Staff Writer
            • National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU
            • More than a decade of college and pro coaching experience.
            • Graduated from Indiana and Nebraska-Omaha
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          • Tom Luginbill
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            Tom Luginbill
            ESPN Analyst
            • Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com
            • Coached in four professional football leagues
            • Graduated from Eastern Kentucky and Marshall
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          Apr 7, 2025, 07:00 AM ET

          As members of the 2026 recruiting class embark on their senior seasons, we officially welcome them to the ESPN 300 rankings. This first edition features a new top prospect and the most five-stars ever recorded in an initial release.