UC Sneaks Into Top-20 in Latest ESPN Recruiting Rankings

The Bearcats are on pace to blow away their best class in program history.

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Russ Heltman
Jul 27, 2022 9:07 AM EDT

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CINCINNATI — Summer camps have wrapped up, and the main parts of each college football program are about to enter Fall Camp, prompting another look at the Bearcats 2023 class as things start to wind down on recruiting season.

ESPN just updated its rankings and moved Cincinnati up one spot to No. 20 nationally.

"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."

There is no mention of four-star wide receiver Malik Elzy in the write-up but the playmaker shot to the head of the pack as UC's top overall commit after making his decision on July 15. Cincinnati ranks third on ESPN's list among permanent Big 12 teams behind Baylor (No. 15) and Texas Tech (No. 16).

Here is where UC stands on the other three major recruiting services: On3 (22nd), Rivals (14th), and 247Sports (16th).

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