SEC Recruiting News
SEC recruiting battles are heating up with scheduled commitments that will change the recruiting rankings.
Before delving into the actual prospects that are about to announce their college intentions, several programs from college football's most recognizable conference are already doing well along the recruiting trail. This is evidenced by the national recruiting rankings. The 2025 recruiting class sees 247 with five of its top 15 teams coming from the SEC. That leads to the SEC recruiting competition.
SEC Recruiting Rankings
Recruiting is a marathon and not a sprint. That being the case, here are the current SEC recruiting rankings from 247:
1) LSU
2) Oklahoma
3) Auburn
4) Georgia
5) Tennessee
6) Texas
7) Florida
8) Texas A&M
9) Arkansas
10) Kentucky
11) Alabama
12) Mississippi State
13) Ole Miss
14) South Carolina
15) Vanderbilt
Scheduled Commitments
Two key prospects could pick SEC football programs. Vero Beach (Fla.) High School linebacker Tarvos Alford will pick between a host of offers. Rivals has Alford as its 161st recruit in the land.
Florida, Miami, Florida State, Ohio State, Auburn, Georgia, and many more programs would happily take Alford in their 2025 classes. He is set to announce his decision on March 30.
The other recruit with a scheduled commitment date that could end up in the SEC is a signal-caller. Husan Longstreet hails from Corona (Calif.) Centennial, known for possessing one of the best prep passing offenses in the country.
According to a post on X, Longstreet is down to Ole Miss, Texas A&M, Auburn, Louisville, Michigan, Oregon, UCLA, and Miami. Longstreet also has an unofficial visit stretch that will help him make his college choice, which he discussed with Max Torres of Ducks Digest:
"I'm going to Auburn first (March 22)," Longstreet said of his visit slate. "Then I'm going to A&M (March 29), Oregon (April 5), and then Ole Miss (TBD)."
There's been buzz for different schools with Longstreet's recruitment with the Aggies being the latest. 247's Steve Wiltfong recently logged a crystal ball for A&M. Remember, those unofficial visits are still looming as well.
Georgia Recruiting Is Rolling
As it stands on March 9, Georgia has an excellent chance to once again land a top-three recruiting class. UGA could end up being No. 1 once again. From 247's current national recruiting rankings, the Dawgs are the perceived leaders or in the hunt for 11 of 247's top 25 prospects. There is also movement among the SEC's top recruiting programs.
LSU Hosting Big Unofficial Visit Weekend
LSU is coming off of a 2024 class with a #7 finish, per 247. The Tigers are the hottest team in the nation of late and this weekend's unofficial visit list is off the charts. The Tigers are hosting the nation's top recruit and LSU commitment Bryce Underwood, a quarterback from Belleville (Mich.) High School. Perhaps that would be why so many pass catchers are also in Baton Rouge this weekend.
With their 247 ranking beside their names, Dakorien Moore (#4 - LSU commitment), Caleb Cunningham (#22), Jaime Ffrench (#30), and Cortez Mills (#186) will each be in Baton Rouge while Underwood is there, too.
Among several other talented recruits heading to the bayou this weekend is offensive lineman Micah DeBose. He's #176 on 247's list and is an extremely talented prospect with a high ceiling. Does not hurt to be 6-foot-5 and well over 300 pounds either. Auburn is probably the other team to watch with DuBose.
Auburn OL Recruiting On The Rise?
Switching gears towards Auburn specifically, on March 12 the Tigers will host the No. 15 recruit in the land with offensive tackle Andrew Babalola from Overland Park (Kan.) High School.
Auburn is in dire need of top offensive tackle help and Babalola would be a welcome addition on the Plains. Auburn has several unofficial visitors coming throughout their spring practice session. Its biggest rival, Alabama, is going with a different approach.
Bama Has Massive Visit List
Much like LSU, the Crimson Tide are going with a big unofficial visitors list this weekend. A few of the top recruits include quarterback Julian "Ju Ju" Lewis (#9), defensive end Zion Grady (#56), linebacker Noah Mikhail (#76), safety Anquon Fegans (#92), defensive tackle Antonio Coleman (#97 - Alabama commitment), and cornerback Jontae Gilbert (#120) all coming to Tuscaloosa, among other big-time recruits.
In total, the Tide will likely host over 25 prospects. It's a mix of in-state recruits with prospects mixed in from California, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, and other states.