Rivals.com – Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?
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The updated state rankings for the 2025 class have been released. Take a look at who ranks No. 1 in each state for which we currently have rankings.
ALABAMA – Na’eem Offord
A three-phase talent from the Birmingham area who recently committed to Ohio State, Offord projects best at the next level as a big, modern cornerback with elite ball skills.
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ARIZONA – Cooper Perry
Perry just gets open against everybody and makes every catch. He had more than 1,000 receiving yards in his junior season and every opponent knew the ball was coming his way. Oregon, Oklahoma and others are involved.
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ARKANSAS – Omarion Robinson
Robinson could be leaning toward Oklahoma at the moment but Oregon, Georgia, LSU and Arkansas are pushing hard as well.
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CALIFORNIA – Jordon Davison
Davison split time with the top-ranked all-purpose back in the 2024 class, Georgia signee Nate Frazier, and the Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei offense was a passing machine as well so his stats won’t be otherworldly but the five-star remains the best running back in the class so far.
Texas, Ohio State, Georgia and others are involved.
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CONNECTICUT – Blake Hebert
The Clemson commit moved from Massachusetts to Connecticut this year and now plays for a loaded Brunswick squad that boasts four of the top five players in the state.
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FLORIDA – DJ Pickett
A top-10 prospect with legitimate interest to play either side of the ball in college, Pickett is also pegged as the No. 1 athlete in the 2025 class.
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GEORGIA – Julian Lewis
After reclassifying from the 2026 cycle, Lewis has ascended to the No. 1 quarterback and now the USC commitment takes over the No. 1 overall spot in the 2025 rankings.
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HAWAII – Manamo’ui Muti
A big, tough physical prospect with athleticism and a frame that he can still grow into, Muti has emerged on the scene in recent months and has two-way ability. A host of programs in the West are involved early in his recruitment.
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ILLINOIS – Nathaniel Marshall
Marshall has the look of the next great defensive line prospect from Chicago as a throwback defensive end.
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INDIANA – Mariyon Dye
Dye was one of the biggest risers in the country and is a quick twitch defensive end who is still scratching the surface of his potential.
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IOWA – Nicolai Brooks
Brooks is a massive offensive tackle prospect who overwhelms defenders with his size and strength. His recruitment is wide open after decommitting from Iowa.
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KANSAS – Linkon Cure
Cure is an elite tight end prospect that can stretch defenses in the passing game while also being a powerful blocker.
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KENTUCKY – Martels Carter Jr.
Carter is a multi-sport athlete who is a do-it-all player for his high school team. He projects as an athletic safety who can impact the game in a variety of ways.
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LOUISIANA – Harlem Berry
One of the new five-stars, Berry shows off outstanding speed, burst at the line of scrimmage, acceleration and quick change of direction in the open field.
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MARYLAND – Faheem Delane
One of the elite defenders in this class, Delane has visits lined up with Ohio State, Colorado, Texas and Virginia Tech so far.
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MASSACHUSETTS – Hardy Watts
Penn State has laid a strong foundation early in Watts’ recruitment, but Michigan, Duke, North Carolina and Boston College are very much in the hunt.
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MICHIGAN – Bryce Underwood
Underwood has some of the best arm talent in the entire 2025 class. The ball jumps out of his hand which allows him to make throws others couldn’t even attempt.
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MISSISSIPPI – Caleb Cunningham
One of the highest-ranked four-stars in the Rivals250, Cunningham is one of the elite pass catchers in this class with the size, speed and ball skills to take on nearly any defender who lines up across from him.
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MISSOURI – Corey Simms
Simms rose 123 spots in the latest Rivals250 update. The 6-foot-4, 195-pounder is a matchup nightmare for defenders that picks up big chunks after the catch with his long stride.
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NEBRASKA – Christian Jones
Jones is an elite athlete with verified track times to back it up. He’s a true three-down linebacker with versatility to play in many schemes.
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NEVADA – Douglas Utu
The five-star offensive tackle has been dominant for years, almost never loses a rep and goes about his business quietly and full of determination. Utu isn’t about flash; he’s about getting the job done.
Georgia, Oklahoma, USC, Oregon, Nebraska and others are in the mix.
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NEW JERSEY – Quincy Porter
Porter, who is set to take a visit to Oklahoma on March 9, amassed 969 receiving yards on 41 catches and hauled in 16 touchdown receptions as a junior.
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NEW YORK – Rowan Byrne
Byrne is getting ready to narrow his focus down to a handful of programs. Michigan, Ohio State, Wisconsin and Penn State are locks to make the cut.
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NORTH CAROLINA – David Sanders Jr.
The No. 2 overall prospect in the Rivals250, Sanders is a rare offensive tackle prospect with a lean frame, impressive strength and advanced technical skills.
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OHIO – Carter Lowe
One of four new five-stars, Lowe is as powerful as he is athletic. He’s only been playing football since the ninth grade so his ceiling has not been reached.
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OKLAHOMA – Elijah Thomas
Thomas, who committed to Oklahoma last July, racked up nearly 1,200 receiving yards on 61 catches and caught 15 touchdown passes in addition to five rushing touchdowns.
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PENNSYLVANIA – Zahir Mathis
Mathis, who committed to Ohio State in January, finished his junior season with more than 50 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble.
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SOUTH CAROLINA – Amare Adams
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TENNESSEE – George MacIntyre
MacIntyre is a wiry signal-caller who can make all the throws with good elusiveness in the pocket. He’s got the tools to be an excellent college quarterback.
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TEXAS – Dekorien Moore
If Moore, an LSU commit, finishes the rankings cycle No. 1 in the Texas state rankings, he would be just the second wide receiver to do so after Micah Hudson finished No. 1 in Texas last year.
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UTAH – Darius Afalava
Playing more offensive guard in his junior season, Afalava is still a physical force who can dominate at the point of attack and move players at will. He’s tough, mean and plays through the whistle.
LSU and other SEC programs have been involved but Utah, BYU and Oregon are in the mix, too.
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VIRGINIA – Gideon Davidson
Davidson, a Clemson commit, has run the 100m in 10.6 seconds and tallied 1,400 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season.
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WASHINGTON – T’Andre Waverly
Waverly is like a big receiver playing the tight end position as he can split out wide, run great routes, stretch the field and make plays over smaller defensive backs or slower linebackers.
Washington, Oregon and others are involved.
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WASHINGTON D.C. – Bryce Jenkins
After playing alongside five-star Dylan Stewart last season, all eyes in DC will be on Jenkins, who could play on either side of the ball at the next level.
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WISCONSIN – Owen Strebig
Strebig has the look of the next great Notre Dame offensive lineman and will continue to climb the rankings throughout the cycle.
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