Five 2026 recruiting classes outside the Top 15 that could age better than their ranking

Posted Feb 21, 2026
Every cycle, a handful of recruiting classes sit outside the top 10 in February, only to look dramatically different one or two years later. When looking at class impact, I’m looking at multi-year upside, translatable tools, positional balance, and how pieces can scale together. So take a look at Rivals’ 2026 Industry Team Rankings, and let’s discuss five programs. (On3.com)

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