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Oklahoma, Alabama set to add bluechip commitments; Ohio State leads for elite linebacker: Recruiting roundup

A look at the top recruiting stories

The Alabama Crimson Tide, Oklahoma Sooners and LSU Tigers all appear poised to add key commitments in the coming days.

In the Big Ten, the Ohio State Buckeyes have become the favorite for an elite linebacker, while ACC powers Clemson and Miami received goods ones - one school is set to hang on to a five-star recruit and the other is hosting a big-time running back.

Here's a look at the top recruiting stories:

- Prediction: Oklahoma Sooners poised to land bluechip safety

Michigan State has lost some key recruits, and Oklahoma is poised to capitalize.

- Zion Grady, nation's No. 1 edge-rusher, sets commitment date following 'great' Alabama visit

Charles Henderson (Alabama) five-star prospect Zion Grady, the nation's No. 1 edge-rusher in 2025, made a return trip to Tuscaloosa this weekend, and left in high spirits.

- Prediction: Alabama Crimson Tide set to add in-state 5-star prospect

The Alabama Crimson Tide appear poised to add yet another five-star recruit to the roster.

- Prediction: LSU Tigers to complete SEC flip 

The writing was on the wall almost as soon as John F. Kennedy (Louisiana) cornerback and Ole Miss pledge Bernard Causey received his offer from the LSU Tigers last month.

- Elijah Melendez on Ohio State Buckeyes after visit: 'They are number one for me' 

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound 'backer holds nearly 40 scholarship offers from some of the nation's best programs - Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, Tennessee, USC and others.

- 5-star WR Bryant Wesco updates recruitment: 'I am 100 (percent) locked in on Clemson' 

The Clemson Tigers are 4-3 overall and 2-3 in the ACC, which has led some college football coaches to check in on their top pledges.

Are you solid? Any interest in a flip?

- Alvin Henderson, nation's No. 3 running back, set to visit Miami Hurricanes

The Miami Hurricanes are hosting an impressive collection of visitors this weekend.

For one offensive weapon, the trip is particularly noteworthy because it's his first gameday visit.

- Elite wide receiver and Boise State commit Gatlin Bair updates commitment amid rumors of Oregon push

So, when Oregon and Boise State both attended the Friday night contest of Burley (Idaho) All-American wide receiver and track superstar Gatlin Bair it raised some eyebrows.

- Elite quarterback Antwann Hill Jr. commits to Deion Sanders, Colorado Buffaloes

As a sophomore, he threw for 3,663 yards and 40 touchdowns with just three interceptions while completing over 70 percent of his passes.

- Florida State flips Miami 5-star defensive line pledge Armondo Blount, who reclassifies to 2024

- Florida State flipping Miami commit? Armondo Blount arrives for a visit

The 6-foot-4, 260-pound defender is rated the nation's No. 6 overall prospect and No. 2 defensive lineman in the class of 2025 and has been committed to the Miami Hurricanes for just over a month.

- 'Come to Oregon': Fans chant recruit's name during visit to Eugene

This weekend, Oregon hosted class of 2025 four-star cornerback Kevyn Humes on an unofficial visit - and he felt a warm welcome from the student section.

- Missouri coach visits 5-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri: Look

Drinkwitz checked on the nation's No. 1 DL, one of the top-ranked commits in Missouri history at Lee's Summit North (Missouri).