This class ranking update is a reminder that recruiting goes beyond the prospects ranked within the SC Next 300 . A wave of commitments, decommitments and flips largely driven by three-star prospects shook up these rankings.

Defending national champion Ohio State added several commits to its class, led by SC Next 300 cornerback Jay Timmons, but another factor that helped the Buckeyes rise was that they also added multiple three-star prospects who strengthened the depth of the class.

Miami is another class that blended four- and three-star additions to boost its ranking as the Hurricanes broke into the top 10.

The number of remaining undeclared prospects in the SC Next 300 is in single digits, but heading into the initial signing period for the 2026 class, many factors can still drive

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