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UC Football Hangs Onto Top-25 Status in Latest Recruiting Rankings

The Bearcats hold an average ranking of 23.6 across the five major recruiting services.

Author:
Russ Heltman
Updated:
Oct 13, 2022 2:43 PM EDT

CINCINNATI — The ESPN 300 just got a fresh update for the 2023 class, prompting another look at where UC's haul stands among the rest.

ESPN kept the Bearcats steady at No. 24 on its updated list.

"The Bearcats are showing they are ready for a move to the Big 12 with their play on the field and their ability to recruit among the better classes in the country," Craig Haubert wrote. "ESPN 300 defender McCullough is a DB with nice size and quick feet who can be a physical presence. Four-star LB Trevor Carter was a big in-state win, and interior OL Evan Tengesdahl was another strong, home-state pickup, as he took home positional MVP honors this spring at the Under Armour camp in Ohio. Khamari Anderson can be a productive target in the passing game, as he is a smooth runner with good hands. High three-star RB Covey can be a versatile player, as he possesses great ball skills and can be a productive receiving target out of the backfield."

10/13 UPDATE: Three-star edge rusher Brian 'Mook' Simms commitment pushes UC's class to 22 players.

Around the other recruiting services, Cincinnati has a similar standing: On3 (27th), Rivals (21st), Sports Illustrated (23rd), and 247Sports (23rd).

That leaves UC with an average spot of 23.6 nationally across all five rankings, a meager drop from the last check-in.

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