Hold up. 2028 five-star Edge Darieon Prescott is dropping his commitment on Monday, July 27, and if Rivals is right, one of his three finalists is already on the outside looking in. This kid is a game-changer, plain and simple, and whichever program lands him is getting an absolute stud for the future.
The Edge Rush Everyone Wants
Prescott, this monstrous 6’6″, 220-pound talent, has got everyone scrambling for his signature. We’re talking about an elite athlete with immense potential, packing serious NFL traits thanks to his length and bend off the edge. Rivals has him pegged as the 24th-ranked prospect nationally, the 5th-ranked Edge, and the 2nd-ranked prospect out of Illinois. After an unofficial visit to College Station, the buzz was real, but now Rivals has gone and put out a prediction for him to land with the Fighting Irish. Yeah, Notre Dame. That’s a gut punch if you’re Texas A&M or Oregon, who are also in his final three.
Don’t Call It Over Just Yet
Now, before any fan base goes celebrating or starts panicking, let’s remember one crucial detail: early commitments are *almost never* set in stone. That’s huge! This means Notre Dame might have the early lead according to Rivals, but both Oregon and Texas A&M still have more than a year to make some serious headway. Imagine the moves these coaching staffs are gonna pull trying to sway a talent like Prescott. This isn’t over until he signs on the dotted line, folks, not by a long shot. Every contending program knows this, and you can bet they’re already plotting their next moves.
Texas A&M’s Recruiting Grind Is Real
Texas A&M, under third-year coach Mike Elko, has been relentless in the recruiting game. Their No. 1-ranked 2027 class is practically locked up, but they’re still eyeing five-star cornerback Joshua Dobson, who’s committed to South Carolina but just said his recruitment is “long from over.” That’s an opening for the Aggies if the Gamecocks falter in the 2026 season. And looking at the 2028 class, A&M is already getting multiple predictions for four-star quarterback Donald Tabron to be their second commitment. Elko’s staff, powered by a strong culture and that sweet NIL advantage, is running hot after every top-ranked prospect, and you just know they’re not backing down on Prescott. Monday is going to be wild, and no matter where Prescott lands, this isn’t the last we’ll hear about his journey.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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