The annual NCAAF recruiting season has hit its peak in June 2025, with elite high school prospects embarking on official visits to campuses across the country. This month is crucial for college football programs as they aim to secure commitments from the nation’s top talent. Here’s a breakdown of the key developments and what to expect in the coming weeks.

The State of Recruiting

As of June 2, 2025, 146 of the top 300 prospects in the ESPN 300 for the class of 2026 have already committed. However, the number is expected to rise significantly as official visits unfold. Programs like USC, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, and Clemson are leading the pack in the latest team recruiting rankings.

Five-Star Prospects on the Move

The race for the remaining uncommitted five-star recruits is heating up. Notable players include:

• Lamar Brown (DT, No. 1): The top-ranked prospect is set to visit Texas, Texas A&M, and LSU before his July 10 commitment date.
• Derrek Cooper (RB, No. 7): The nation’s top running back is visiting Alabama, Georgia, Florida State, Penn State, and Ohio State this month.
• JaReylan McCoy (DE, No. 9): After decommitting from LSU, McCoy is down to Florida, LSU, and Texas, with visits scheduled to all three programs.

Quarterback Dominoes

The quarterback market is also in full swing, with several top prospects narrowing their choices:

• Ryder Lyons (QB, No. 49): Oregon is the frontrunner for Lyons, who is also considering BYU and USC.
• Landon Duckworth (QB, No. 104): Ole Miss and South Carolina are leading the chase for this dual-threat quarterback.

Flip Watch

Several committed prospects are still being pursued by other programs, raising the possibility of flips:

• Zion Elee (DE, No. 2, Maryland commit): Despite his commitment to Maryland, Elee’s visit to Auburn has sparked speculation.
• Tristen Keys (WR, No. 10, LSU commit): Keys is visiting multiple SEC schools, testing LSU’s ability to retain its top talent.

Big Visit Weekends

Several programs are hosting marquee visitors this month:

• Alabama (June 6-8): Derrek Cooper and Kaiden Prothro headline a star-studded group.
• Auburn (June 13-15): Five-star OT Immanuel Iheanacho and RB Ezavier Crowell are among the top visitors.
• Florida (June 13-15): The Gators are hosting a mix of elite offensive and defensive prospects.

Conclusion

June 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal month in NCAAF recruiting. With top prospects making their final decisions and programs vying for commitments, the landscape of college football’s future is being determined. Stay tuned for more updates as the recruiting cycle unfolds.