Rivals300: Counting down 5-star recruits in latest rankings update

Monday marks the release of the latest Rivals300 rankings for the 2027 class, with big movement up and down the list. The latest rankings update comes after further evaluation of junior film, in-person scouts at dozens of offseason events, and more. More than 25 new players made their way into the top-300, including some major risers.

And a handful of recruits established themselves as elite recruits, earning new five-star status from Rivals. In total, there are now 18 five-stars in the class with six players earning their ratings in this update. Ultimately, the list will finish with 32 by next November to match the first round of the NFL Draft.

As we kick off the rankings release set to happen in just a few hours, here’s a countdown of the 18 five-stars in the class, as determined by Rivals’ scouting and rankings team: 2. CB John Meredith School: Trinity (Texas) Scouting Summary: “Long and dynamic corner prospect with elite length and top-end speed. Can cover any body type at receiver that lines up against him.

6-foot-2, 180-plus pounds with 33-inch arms. Ran sub-22 in the 200m and jumped over 43 feet in the triple jump during his sophomore track and field season. Has the speed and hip fluidity to cover more sudden receivers and the physicality and length to handle bigger-bodied options.