As the college football recruiting calendar accelerates into its most critical months of the year, several elite prospects have already made early commitments. This trend reflects a shift in the recruitment landscape, with more top-tier players pledging to schools earlier than in previous cycles.
Currently, 11 out of the 20 five-star recruits are already committed to a school, with over seven months until National Signing Day. While this number may fluctuate, it underscores the growing trend of early commitments. In the 2026 class, the majority of five-star recruits were committed by the end of the summer and remained with their chosen schools through signing day.
Schools with Two Five-Star Commitments
Several universities have started the recruitment season strong by securing two five-star commitments. Here are some of the standout prospects:
Texas A&M
EDGE – Zyron Forstall
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 16
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 146
– 247Sports: No. 13
– ESPN: No. 11
– School: IMG Academy (Fla.)
– Scouting Summary: An electric pass rusher who has shown dominance as a high school underclassman. Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 235 pounds before his junior season. Demonstrates excellent first-step quickness, power, and physicality. Has game-wrecking qualities, forcing fumbles at a high rate.
SAF – Kamarui Dorsey
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 19
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 24
– 247Sports: No. 39
– ESPN: No. 20
– School: Hampton (Hampton, GA)
– Scouting Summary: A physically imposing, versatile safety prospect with massive range. Verified 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with great length. Shows excellent movement skills on both sides of the ball and in the camp circuit. Has the ability to play man coverage in the slot or outside.
Ohio State
EDGE – David Jacobs
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 3
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 12
– 247Sports: No. 1
– ESPN: No. 4
– School: Blessed Trinity Catholic (Roswell, GA)
– Scout’s Take: Jacobs is one of the more physically-developed edge rusher prospects in the cycle, checking in at around 6-foot-5, 235 pounds. He had a great junior season, racking up 24 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. The Buckeye pledge has a quick first step and quality bend.
WR – Jamier Brown
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 17
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 48
– 247Sports: No. 20
– ESPN: No. 9
– School: Wayne (Wayne, OH)
– The Skinny: The five-star pass-catcher has already been committed to Ohio State for over a year. He made his pledge on Nov. 23, 2024, and has shown no signs of backing off since.
Georgia
RB – Kemon Spell
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 6
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 11
– 247Sports: No. 7
– ESPN: No. 8
– School: McKeesport (McKeesport, PA)
– Scouting Summary: An all-encompassing running back that can win with power and elusiveness on inside and outside runs. 5-foot-9, 200-plus pounds with tremendous twitch and leg drive.
CB – Donte Wright
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 21
– 247Sports: No. 10
– ESPN: No. 30
– School: Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)
– Scouting Summary: A versatile defensive back who has shown the ability to play anywhere in the secondary. Was more of a safety early on in his career and plays a physical game with a nice edge to him.
Teams with One Five-Star Commit in the 2027 Class
Several other schools have secured one five-star commitment in the 2027 class:
Texas Tech
DL – Jalen Brewster
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 1
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 1
– 247Sports: No. 6
– ESPN: No. 1
– School: Cedar Hill (Cedar Hill, TX)
– Scouting Summary: An uber-athletic defensive line prospect with true game-wrecking ability. Measured in at around 6-foot-3, 300 pounds prior to his junior season. Tests as an elite athlete in the combine setting.
Florida
IOL – Maxwell Hiller
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 4
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 8
– 247Sports: No. 4
– ESPN: No. 7
– School: Coatesville (Coatesville, PA)
– Scouting Summary: An elite interior offensive line prospect with ready-to-play size, athleticism, and physicality. Measured at around 6-foot-5, 305 pounds as a junior.
Texas
WR – Easton Royal
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 9
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 5
– 247Sports: No. 30
– ESPN: No. 12
– School: Brother Martin (New Orleans, LA)
– Scouting Summary: The most dynamic pass-catcher early in the 2027 cycle and a threat to score every time he touches the ball. Measured at around 5-foot-11, 185 pounds prior to his junior season.
Oklahoma
OT – Cooper Hackett
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 15
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 6
– 247Sports: No. 41
– ESPN: No. 27
– School: Fort Gibson (Fort Gibson, OK)
– Scouting Summary: A hyper-athletic offensive tackle prospect with rare natural movement skills and a frame that points to immense long-term upside.
USC
ATH – Honor Fa’alave-Johnson
– Rivals Industry Ranking: No. 18
– Rivals300 Ranking: No. 36
– 247Sports: No. 22
– ESPN: No. 19
– School: Cathedral Catholic (San Diego, CA)
– Scout’s Take: Fa’alave-Johnson is one of the more unique athletes to come out of the West in some time and could legitimately play four positions at the college level. He was recruited primarily as a running back and safety but we’ve seen him play receiver and corner and he’s very capable at those two positions as well.
