The summer is usually a whirlwind for college football recruiting, but the 2027 cycle? It’s practically wrapped up, with only 10 blue-chip prospects left uncommitted from a massive group of 400, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. That’s a staggering 390 players already pledged, and we are still in July. Coaches across the country have been locking down their classes, and these final few spots are getting wild.
The Big Guns Already Off the Board
This cycle has moved fast, with coaches and players eager to get things sorted. We just saw Five-Star Plus+ wide receiver Monshun Sales make a massive commitment to Indiana on Friday, which is huge for them. Right on his heels, four-star safety Ta’Shawn Poole officially came off the board, pledging to Florida State. These are exactly the kind of top-tier talents that can change a program. With so many blue-chippers already committed, any remaining decision carries immense weight for the contenders.
The Final Few: Who’s Left and Who’s Fighting?
Now, let’s talk about the absolute heavy hitters still out there. These are the guys everyone is chasing.
The top dog still available is Five-Star Plus+ running back **David Gabriel Georges**, ranked No. 9 nationally and the No. 2 RB. He’s from Baylor School in Tennessee, and Ohio State is the RPM favorite, but don’t count out Tennessee or Ole Miss. His commitment date is set for July 22, so that decision is coming fast.
Another elite back, four-star RB **Landen Williams-Callis**, is ranked No. 49 nationally and the No. 3 RB. He’s out of Randle, Texas, with Texas as the RPM favorite. But SMU, Missouri, Texas A&M, and Houston are all in the mix for his August 1 decision.
Then you have a couple of big defensive linemen:
* Four-star DL **Karlos May**, No. 123 nationally, No. 11 DL, from Ramsay, Alabama. Ohio State is the RPM favorite, but Auburn, Florida State, and Georgia are still pushing hard for his July 18 commitment. That’s *today*!
* Four-star DL **Brayden Parks**, No. 185 nationally, No. 22 DL, from Brother Rice, Illinois. Notre Dame is the RPM favorite, with Oregon also in the hunt. His commitment date is TBD, so that battle could go on for a bit longer.
On the linebacker side, four-star **Brayton Feister**, No. 130 nationally, No. 10 LB, from Washington, Ohio, has Oregon as the RPM favorite, with Georgia and Cal as contenders. He postponed his July decision, so we’re waiting on that. And four-star LB **Trace Washington**, No. 385 nationally, No. 33 LB, from Woodstock, Georgia, has Vanderbilt as the RPM favorite, but Mississippi State, Florida State, and Rutgers are in the mix for his TBD decision.
The safety spots are also critical. Four-star **Adryan Cole**, No. 158 nationally, No. 12 S, from Douglas County, Georgia, has Georgia as the RPM favorite with Florida, Ole Miss, and LSU still battling for his July 18 commitment. Four-star **Karon Eugene**, No. 339 nationally, No. 29 S, from Westgate, Louisiana, has LSU as the RPM favorite, with Ohio State and Texas A&M chasing. Finally, four-star **Seth Williams**, No. 369 nationally, No. 35 S, from Lakeside, Georgia, has Clemson as the RPM favorite, with Georgia as a contender. All three safeties have TBD commitment dates, except for Cole.
By the time August hits, only a few of these top prospects will still be on the board. This is where programs either make their summer, or they start scrambling. Keep an eye out for these commitments. This whole cycle is about to get even crazier!
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