The 2025 recruiting cycle is gaining momentum as top high school football players nationwide announce their college commitments.
During the week of July 19-25, 15 players committed to Power Four college football programs. This group includes 13 prospects from the 2025 class and two underclassmen, with six of the players ranked in the Top247, highlighted by a five-star wide receiver.
The Power Four schools that secured commitments this week are (in alphabetical order): Arkansas, Boston College (2), Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Maryland, Miami, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
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Now, let’s take a look at the prospects who committed to a Power Four program over the past week, starting with the 2025 prospects and concluding with the underclassmen.
Recruiting Background:
Zymear Smith, a 5-foot-11 ½, 170-pound athlete from Ridgely (Md.) North Caroline, recently committed to the Maryland Terrapins after decommitting from Alabama. Smith had been committed to the Crimson Tide for nearly four months before reopening his recruitment on July 3. He now becomes the 21st commit for Mike Locksley’s program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Maryland’s co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim led the recruitment effort for Smith, with offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Josh Gattis also playing a key role.
In his junior year, Smith showcased his versatility by rushing for 670 yards and eight touchdowns on 80 carries, catching 12 passes for 427 yards and four scores, and excelling on defense with 22 tackles, three interceptions (one pick-six), seven pass breakups, and one forced fumble. Additionally, he scored two punt return touchdowns on special teams.
Abbreviated Scouting Report:
“Dynamic three-phase playmaker who could feasibly play running back or defensive back at the P4 level. Does a tremendous job of stacking cuts in limited space to make multiple defenders miss. Offers significant value as a receiver out of the backfield, can create chunk plays after the catch, or make plays down the field at the catch point.” — 247Sports national analyst Hudson Standish
Background in recruiting: A 6-foot-2, 185-pound punter from Carlsbad (Calif.) High School, Tyler Prasuhn became the 23rd commitment of Jedd Fisch’s program in the 2025 recruiting cycle when he chose to join the Huskies over offers from Air Force and San Diego State. Jordan Paopao, the tight ends coach and special teams coordinator for Washington, led the charge in his recruiting. According to MaxPreps, Prasuhn averaged 37.8 yards per punt on 13 punts in 11 games as a junior. He also booted 58 of 69 kickoffs for touchbacks, connected on 57 of 58 extra points, and made 4 of 6 field goals, the longest of which was 32 yards.
Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman, Derek Meadows committed to the Tigers over fellow finalists Alabama, Georgia, Michigan and Notre Dame, making him the third five-star commitment for Brian Kelly’s program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. He becomes the 18th member of the Tigers’ 2025 class. His recruitment was spearheaded by LSU co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Cortez Hankton with an assist from offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan. In 10 games as a junior, Meadows hauled in 15 receptions for 391 yards and eight touchdowns while also throwing for 38 yards and one score, per MaxPreps.
Abbreviated scouting report: “Meadows is a jumbo receiver and one of the more intriguing players in the ’25 class. He has a rare combination of size, athleticism and body control and is only scratching the surface of how good we think he can be. At 6-6, 200 pounds and an 80″ wingspan, he’s a matchup nightmare for smaller defensive backs and should be an immediate red zone threat..” — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins
Recruiting Background:
Bryce Davis, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound edge defender from Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley, committed to Clemson over Duke, Georgia, and South Carolina after taking official visits to all four schools during the summer. Clemson defensive ends coach Chris Rumph led the recruitment of the top-75 prospect, with assistance from defensive run game coordinator and defensive tackles coach Nick Eason. Davis is the 14th commit for head coach Dabo Swinney and the Tigers in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Despite being limited to just two games during his junior season due to injury, Davis recorded 17 tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks, and five quarterback hurries.
Abbreviated Scouting Report:
“High-energy pass rusher that offers some position flexibility up front. At his best when attacking the corner from a two-point stance as his heavy hands and quick feet can put opposing tackles in compromising positions. Displays favorable block recognition at this stage and understands how to find leverage while maintaining gap integrity.” — 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins
Background in recruiting: Jaboree Antoine, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound cornerback from New Iberia, Louisiana’s Westgate, chose the Hurricanes over Florida State and LSU, becoming him the program’s 19th commitment in the 2025 recruiting cycle. He had committed to LSU before, on June 23, restarting recruiting for almost five months. Chevis Jackson, the coach of the Miami cornerbacks, was his main recruiter. Playing in the first four games of the season and then returning for Westgate’s playoff defeat to eventual state champion Ruston in the second round, Antoine missed seven of his twelve games as a junior.
Background in recruiting: After making official visits to all four of those schools in June, Cortez Smith, a 6-foot-3, 310-pound offensive lineman from Lilburn, Georgia’s Parkview, decided to pledge to the Bulldogs over a group of contenders that also included Georgia Tech, Miami, and South Carolina. The top recruiter for the Top247 prospect was Stacy Searels, the offensive line coach at Georgia. In the 2025 recruiting cycle, Smith is commit number 21 for head coach Kirby Smart and his staff.
Background in recruiting: Christian Gass, a 6-foot-2 ½, 215-pound linebacker from Covington, Georgia’s Eastside, chose the Volunteers over his other top choices, Georgia and USC. He became Josh Heupel’s program’s 18th pledge of the 2025 recruiting cycle. He paid official visits to all three of the finalists in June. The Peach State product was primarily recruited by Tennessee special teams coordinator and outside linebackers coach Mike Ekeler, with assistance from linebackers coach William Inge. Gass helped Eastside get to the second round of Georgia’s AAAAA playoffs with 68 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one forced fumble in his junior year, according to MaxPreps.
Recruiting Background:
Floyd Boucard, a 6-foot-3, 315-pound defensive lineman from Miami (Fla.) Central, committed to the Oklahoma Sooners over Alabama, Miami, and USC after taking official visits to all four schools in June. Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator and defensive tackles coach Todd Bates led Boucard’s recruitment, with co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks and nickelbacks coach Jay Valai also playing a significant role. Boucard is the 22nd commitment for the Sooners in the 2025 recruiting cycle. During his junior season at Mobile (Ala.) Christian, Boucard recorded 85 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks in 14 games, according to MaxPreps.
Abbreviated Scouting Report:
“Canadian-born defensive tackle that goes hard from snap to whistle and will make a difference with his secondary effort. Has proven to be a spry mover for someone that’s 315 pounds as he’s quick to fire out of his stance and draw his hands. Spent junior season working out of a variety of different alignments for Alabama’s 3A champs, but ceiling appears to be highest as a nose in a 4-3 front, especially with his natural low center of gravity.” — 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins
Background in recruiting: After making official visits to Kansas State, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and West Fargo (N.D.) Sheyenne, Kade Pietrzak, a 6-foot-4, 250-pound defensive lineman, chose the Cornhuskers over rivals Kansas State, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin this summer. Terrance Knighton, the defensive line coach at Nebraska, was the main recruiter, with assistance from defensive coordinator Tony White. Pietrzak represents head coach Matt Rhule’s and his staff’s seventeenth commitment in the 2025 recruiting class.
Background in recruiting: Nigel Pringle, a 6-foot-2, 178-pound athlete from Houston’s North Shore, Texas, chose the Razorbacks over Power Four offers from a number of schools, including Kansas, Arizona, Arizona State, Houston, Oregon, and UCF. Deron Williams, the secondary coach for Arkansas, and Marcus Woodson, the co-defensive coordinator, led the charge in recruiting him. In the 2025 recruiting cycle, head coach Sam Pittman and the Razorbacks had the Lone Star State prospect committed at number 17. According to MaxPreps, Pringle recorded 13 tackles and three interceptions in 10 games as a junior, one of which he returned for a touchdown.
Recruiting Background:
Malik Clark, a 6-foot-2 ½, 183-pound wide receiver from Rock Hill (S.C.) High School, committed to the Florida State Seminoles over North Carolina and South Carolina. He is the 13th commitment for Mike Norvell’s program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Florida State wide receivers coach Ron Dugans was the lead recruiter for Clark, who had an impressive junior season with 46 receptions for 800 yards and nine touchdowns in 11 games. In addition to his football talent, Clark is a track and field standout, having placed third in the 100-meter dash at the South Carolina 5A state meet with a time of 10.62 seconds.
Abbreviated Scouting Report:
“Perimeter playmaker with the speed to find the end zone. At his best when he’s attacking the deeper parts of the field as he streaks down the sideline and keeps defenders on their heels. Will create separation with dynamic cuts, but could get a little more efficient with his footwork. Quick to locate the football once it’s airborne, gearing down or up to secure the prize.” — 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins
Recruiting Background:
Josiah Sharma, a 6-foot-4 ½, 325-pound defensive lineman from Folsom (Calif.) High School, flipped his commitment from Oregon to Texas less than a month after initially choosing the Ducks over the Longhorns, Alabama, and Washington. He is now the 16th commitment for head coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Texas defensive line coach Kenny Baker was the primary recruiter for Sharma. In his junior season, Sharma recorded 45 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, five sacks, 10 quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one safety in 11 games, according to MaxPreps.
Abbreviated Scouting Report:
“Mammoth two-way lineman whose stock has really blown up in the last few months with scholarships flying in from all over the country. All of his scholarship offers are coming in for him on the defensive side of the ball, and he shows the ability to play tackle, three-tech, or on the nose. He’s a big space eater who shows a nice get-off and a consistent motor.” — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins
Projection:
Power Four starter
Background in recruiting: Dean Ruksnaitis, an offensive lineman with a 6-foot-3 frame and 270 pounds, visited the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, Massachusetts, for their annual recruiting BBQ. He made an unofficial commitment to the Eagles during the visit. In addition, he had offers from UMass, Old Dominion, and Akron. Boston College offensive line coach Matt Applebaum led his recruitment efforts, with help from quarterbacks coach Jonathan DiBiaso. In the 2026 recruiting cycle, Ruksnaitis becomes the third commitment made by head coach Bill O’Brien and his staff.
Background in recruiting: At the annual BC recruiting BBQ, Mac Fitzgerald, a 6-foot-4, 250-pound defensive lineman from West Roxbury (Mass.) Catholic Memorial, made a commitment to the Eagles. He was the program’s fourth promise of the 2026 recruiting cycle. He was already familiar with the program because Bill O’Brien hired his father, Craig Fitzgerald, as the strength and conditioning coach on his original staff. The younger Fitzgerald was reportedly recruited mostly by Boston College defensive line coach Jeff Commisiong, with help from quarterbacks coach Jonathan DiBiaso.
