College football recruiting: Eight Top247 prospects headline this week's SEC commits (2024)

Committed to: Texas A&M

247Sports rank: 4-star | 93 rating | No. 76 Overall | No. 3 TE

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-6, 248-pound tight end out of Jasper (Texas) High School,Kiotti Armstrong committed to the Aggies during an official visit to College Station, choosing Mike Elko's program over offers from the likes of Auburn, Baylor, LSU, Miami and Texas, among others. The top-100 prospect becomes the 14th member of Texas A&M's 2025 recruiting class. Armstrong hauled in 26 receptions for 268 yards and nine touchdowns over 11 games as a junior, per MaxPreps.

Abbreviated scouting report: "True jumbo athlete who could become a matchup nightmare in the passing game, a dominant defensive lineman, or perhaps a franchise outside protector at tackle. … Excellent length and virtually limitless frame space. … Second-jump ability stands out given size and manifests in ball-winning ability in the red zone. Flashes surprisingly good body control and adjustment acumen. Enormous catch radius that helps win contested throws in the short-to-intermediate passing game." — 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks

Committed to: South Carolina

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 27 OT

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive tackle out of Gaffney (S.C.) High School,Shedrick Sarratt Jr. committed to the Gameco*cks over a group of finalists that also included Colorado, Florida, Florida State, NC State and Tennessee. His recruitment was spearheaded by South Carolina offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley. Sarratt is the 12th commitment for head coach Shane Beamer and the Gameco*cks in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

Abbreviated scouting report: "Burly tackle prospect who could also easily slide to guard. … Big base and gets hips involved as a drive blocker. Often overwhelms high school defenders with engagement strength. Capable of winning phone-booth matchups even when combatant initiates contact. Owns encouraging combine testing data relative to size." — 247Sports scouting analyst Gabe Brooks

Committed to: Arkansas

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 54 OT

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-5 ½, 295-pound offensive tackle out of Kissimmee (Fla.) Osceola,Connor Howes committed to the Razorbacks over offers from NC State, Ole Miss and Rutgers, among others. Arkansas offensive line coach Eric Mateos was the lead recruiter for the three-star prospect. Howes is the 10th commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle for head coach Sam Pittman and his staff.

JUNE 14: AJ HOLLOWAY | LB

Committed to: South Carolina

247Sports rank: 3-star | 86 rating | No. 96 LB

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker out of Buford (Ga.) High School,AJ Holloway committed to the Gameco*cks over offers from Auburn, Georgia Tech, Kansas and Louisville, among others. His primary recruiter was South Carolina defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Clayton White, and he becomes the 11th commitment for the Gameco*cks in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Holloway recorded 45 tackles, five tackles for loss, three quarterback hurries and one interception over 10 games during his junior season, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Auburn

247Sports rank: 4-star | 94 rating | No. 53 Overall | No. 5 S

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety out of Enterprise (Ala.) High School,Eric Winters committed to the Tigers over offers from Georgia, Miami, Clemson, Florida, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee, Texas A&M and USC, among others. Auburn co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Charles Kelly was the lead recruiter, and defensive coordinator and linebackers coach D.J. Durkin also assisted in the recruitment. He is commit No. 15 for Hugh Freeze's program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. In 11 games as a junior, Winters tallied 19 tackles, one interception and one forced fumble on defense, per MaxPreps. On offense, he rushed for 692 yards and 11 touchdowns on 83 carries, threw for 432 yards and three touchdowns, and caught four passes for 112 yards and one score.

Abbreviated scouting report: "A two-way prospect that displays good athletic ability on both sides of the ball, the Enterprise standout is primarily positioned as an overhang safety on defense adept to operating closer to the line of scrimmage. … A reactionary athlete that flashes excellent feel on both sides of the ball, the Alabama native certainly excels in pass coverage out of the slot showing the ability to match up man-to-man with bigger body receivers and tight ends." — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Cooper Petagna

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 89 rating | No. 39 S

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 185-pound athlete out of Greensboro (Ga.) Greene County,Steve Miller committed to the Bulldogs during an official visit to Starkville over Power Four offers from Kansas, Arkansas, Indiana, LSU, Maryland, NC State, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and West Virginia, among others. The two-way standout was the sixth commitment for the Bulldogs in the 2025 recruiting cycle. In 11 games as a junior, Miller recorded 13 tackles and five interceptions with one pick-six on defense while throwing for 982 yards and seven touchdowns and rushing for 424 yards and nine scores on 63 carries on offense, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 78 CB

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 185-pound cornerback out of Sharpsburg (Ga.) East Coweta,Derrion Horsley committed to the Bulldogs during an official visit to Starkville, becoming commit No. 5 for head coach Jeff Lebby and his staff and kicking off a huge run of commitments for the program. Mississippi State cornerbacks coach Corey Bell was the lead recruiter for the three-star prospect, who also held offers from East Carolina, Georgia State, Marshall, South Florida, Troy and Western Kentucky. In 11 games as a junior, Horsley notched 38 tackles, one interception, 13 pass breakups and one forced fumble on defense while catching three passes for 56 yards and three touchdowns on offense and adding a kick return touchdown on special teams, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 86 rating | No. 95 S

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-1, 170-pound safety out of Miami (Fla.) Central,Sekou Smith Jr. committed to the Bulldogs over Power Four offers from Arizona, Louisville, Maryland, Miami, Missouri, Ole Miss, Syracuse and Texas A&M, among others. He announced his decision during an official visit to Starkville, making him the eighth pledge of the 2025 recruiting cycle for Jeff Lebby's program. Smith registered 28 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, one interception and five pass breakups over eight games as a junior, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 85 rating | No. 116 OT

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-7, 335-pound offensive tackle out of Clinton (Miss.) Christian Academy,Josiah Clemons committed to the Bulldogs over offers from Arkansas State, Louisiana, Memphis, Southern Miss, Toledo and UL Monroe, among others. Mississippi State offensive line coach Cody Kennedy was the lead recruiter for Clemons, who made the announcement during an official visit to Starkville. He is the seventh commitment for the Bulldogs in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

JUNE 15: MAX KELLEY | K

Committed to: South Carolina

247Sports rank: 3-star | 81 rating | No. 1 K

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 210-pound kicker out of Gallatin (Tenn.) Senior,Max Kelley committed to the Gameco*cks following an unofficial visit to the campus for a specialist camp. He landed his first FBS offer from the program on May 13, and he now becomes the 13th commitment for head coach Shane Beamer and his staff in the 2025 recruiting cycle. His recruitment was spearheaded by South Carolina special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis. In 11 games as a junior, Kelley connected on 9 of 12 field goals with a long of 45 yards and 33 of 38 extra points, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Kentucky

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 35 ATH

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-1, 160-pound wide receiver out of Missouri City (Texas) Fort Bend Marshall,Ja'kayden Ferguson committed to the Wildcats following an official visit to Lexington, becoming the eighth commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle for head coach Mark Stoops and his staff. He also held offers from LSU, Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Georgia, Miami, Missouri, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington, among others. His recruitment was spearheaded by Kentucky wide receivers coach Daikiel Shorts Jr.

JUNE 16: LONDON SIMMONS | DL

Committed to: Alabama

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 67 DL

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-3, 295-pound defensive lineman out of Flowood (Miss.) Hartfield Academy,London Simmons committed to the Crimson Tide after an official visit to Tuscaloosa over offers from Arkansas, NC State, Duke, Florida State and LSU, among others. Alabama defensive line coach Freddie Roach was the lead recruiter for the three-star prospect, who becomes the 15th commitment for head coach Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Simmons racked up 78 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, three quarterback hurries and one forced fumble over 14 games as a junior, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Arkansas

247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 49 EDGE

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-3, 230-pound edge defender out of Terrell (Texas) High School,Keiundre Johnson committed to the Razorbacks after wrapping up an official visit to Fayetteville, giving head coach Sam Pittman and his staff their 11th commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle. The Lone Star State product also held offers from SMU, Florida State, LSU, Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas, Texas A&M and USC, among others. Arkansas defensive line coach Deke Adams was the lead recruiter for Johnson, who recorded 57 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, one quarterback hurry, two pass breakups and one safety over 10 games during his junior season, per MaxPreps.

JUNE 16: LAKENDRICK JAMES | LB

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank (JUCO): 3-star | 86 rating | No. 3 Overall | No. 1 LB

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 217-pound linebacker out of Wesson (Miss.) Copiah-Lincoln Community College,LaKendrick James committed to the Bulldogs over an offer from Ole Miss following an official visit to Starkville. His primary recruiter was Mississippi State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Coleman Hutzler was the lead recruiter for the JUCO prospect, who becomes the Bulldogs' ninth commitment in the 2025 recruiting cycle. In 12 games last season at Copiah-Lincoln, James recorded 30 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and one pass breakups.

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 85 rating | No. 142 DL

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-3, 255-pound defensive lineman out of Montgomery (Ala.) Lee,Christopher Johnson committed to the Bulldogs over offers from Vanderbilt, West Virginia, East Carolina, Marshall, Memphis, Tulane and UAB, among others. He announced the decision at the end of an official visit to Starkville, making him commit No. 10 for Jeff Lebby's program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. His recruitment was spearheaded by Mississippi State defensive line coach David Turner.

JUNE 16: JAQUENTIN MADISON | DL

Committed to: Arkansas

247Sports rank: 3-star | 85 rating | No. 160 DL

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 275-pound defensive lineman out of Alpharetta (Ga.) High School,JaQuentin Madison committed to the Razorbacks following an official visit to Fayetteville over Power Four offers from Georgia Tech, Kansas, Pittsburgh and SMU, among others. His primary recruiter was Arkansas defensive line coach Deke Adams, and he is the program's 12th commitment in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Madison was credited with 16 tackles, six tackles for loss and one sack over seven games as a junior, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Oklahoma

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 226 Overall | No. 28 WR

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-0 ½, 185-pound wide receiver out of Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei,Marcus Harris committed to the Sooners after returning home from an official visit to Norman, becoming the 16th commitment for head coach Brent Venables and his staff in the 2025 recruiting cycle. over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas, among others. Oklahoma passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach Emmett Jones was the lead recruiter for the Top247 wideout, who chose the Sooners over a group of top schools that included Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas. Harris hauled in 43 receptions for 644 yards and six touchdowns over 14 games as a junior to help Mater Dei win the CIF Open Division championship, per MaxPreps.

Abbreviated scouting report: "Harris is one of the top pass catchers in the country with a really nice all around game. He's an explosive player who can get behind a defense, runs well after the catch and is a sure handed pass catcher with strong hands that you can go to on key third down plays." — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins

Committed to: Ole Miss

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 33 DL

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive lineman out of Hattiesburg (Miss.) Oak Grove,Andrew Maddox committed to the Rebels over offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Texas, among others. Ole Miss defensive line coach Randall Joyner was the lead recruiter for the four-star prospect, while defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Pete Golding also assisted in the recruitment. He is the 12th commitment for Lane Kiffin's program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. In 13 games as a junior, Maddox recorded 99 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, one pass breakup and one forced fumble. He joins his older brother AJ Maddox, an incoming freshman quarterback for the Rebels.

Committed to: Kentucky

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 22 ATH

Recruiting background: A 5-foot-9, 185-pound cornerback out of Enterprise (Ala.) High School,Andrew Purcell committed to the Wildcats following an official visit to Lexington over offers from Georgia and Miami, among others. His primary recruiter was Kentucky co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Chris Collins, and he is the Wildcats' ninth commitment in the 2025 recruiting cycle. In 10 games as a junior, Purcell tallied 19 tackles and six interceptions with one pick-six on defense while catching five passes for 178 yards and two touchdowns on offense, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank (JUCO): 3-star | 88 rating | No. 2 Overall | No. 2 DL

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-4, 220-pound defensive lineman out of Norwalk (Calif.) Cerritos College,Kevonte Henry committed to the Bulldogs over offers from Oregon State and Utah State on the heels of an official visit to Starkville. His primary recruiter was Mississippi State defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Coleman Hutzler was the lead recruiter for Henry, who becomes the 11th commitment for Jeff Lebby's program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. The former Oklahoma signee spent one season in Norman before transferring to Cerritos, where he registered 43 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and one blocked kick over 10 games last season.

Committed to: Alabama

247Sports rank: 4-star | 91 rating | No. 146 Overall | No. 16 OT

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-7, 290-pound offensive tackle out of Carmel (Calif.) High School,Jackson Lloyd committed to the Crimson Tide over a group of finalists that also included Ohio State, Oregon, Stanford, Tennessee and USC. Alabama offensive line coach Chris Kapilovic was the lead recruiter for the top-150 prospect, who announced the decision following an official visit to Tuscaloosa. Lloyd is the 16th commitment for Kalen DeBoer's program in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

Abbreviated scouting report: "Super long tackle with an 80+ wing span and the kind of frame colleges drool over. … The length jumps out, moves well and is a physical player. Gets to the second level and routinely takes LBs/DBs off the screen and puts guys on their back. Is able to just manhandle kids at the HS level. … Has a nice mean streak to him and plays through the whistle." — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 85 rating | No. 136 S

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety out of Lynn Haven (Fla.) Mosley,Lo'Kavion Jackson committed to the Bulldogs on the heels of an official visit to Starkville, which came just two weeks after he landed an offer from the program. He also held offers from Miami, West Virginia, Jacksonville State and Troy. His primary recruiter was Mississippi State co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Matt Barnes, and he is commit No. 12 for head coach Jeff Lebby and the Bulldogs in the 2025 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: Arkansas

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 57 DL

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-3, 270-pound defensive lineman out of Alpharetta (Ga.) Milton,Caleb Bell committed to the Razorbacks over offers from NC State, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Mississippi State, Missouri, Rutgers and SMU, among others. The Peach State product made the announcement in the wake of an official visit to Fayetteville, becoming the 13th commitment of the 2025 recruiting cycle for head coach Sam Pittman and his staff. His primary recruiter was Arkansas defensive line coach Deke Adams. In 14 games as a junior, Bell recorded 75 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 8.5 sacks, 17 quarterback hurries, one interception and one pass breakup, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: LSU

247Sports rank: 4-star | 91 rating | No. 193 Overall | No. 22 OT

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-4, 301-pound offensive tackle out of Marion (Ark.) High School,Carius Curne committed to the Tigers less than one week removed from an official visit to Baton Rouge, giving head coach Brian Kelly and his staff their 12th pledge of the 2025 recruiting cycle. He was previously committed to Arkansas for just over six weeks before reopening his recruitment on March 25. LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis was the lead recruiter for the Top247 lineman.

Abbreviated scouting report: "Stout two-way lineman with recruiting interest on both sides of the ball. … Displays impressive movement ability at offensive tackle. Owns valuable two-way snaps on both lines of scrimmage. Possesses virtually ready-to-play size in the 6-foot-4, 300-pound range as a high school junior, along with adequate length to remain outside or move to a guard role. Physical tools also translate to defense, including varying schemes." — 247Sports national analyst Hudson Standish

JUNE 20: NIC MOORE | IOL

Committed to: Tennessee

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 228 Overall | No. 13 IOL

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2 ½, 300-pound offensive lineman out of Dandridge (Tenn.) Jefferson County,Nic Moore committed to the Volunteers on the heels of an official visit to Knoxville over his other finalist in West Virginia. His recruitment was spearheaded by Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee. The local product is the 12th commitment for head coach Josh Heupel and the Vols in the 2025 recruiting cycle. In addition to his play on the offensive line, Moore tallied 41 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, 13 quarterback hurries, one interception on defense during his junior season.

Committed to: Missouri

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 80 WR

Recruiting background: A 5-foot-10, 170-pound wide receiver out of Ironton (Ohio) High School, Shaun Terry committed to the Tigers less than three weeks after decommitting from Notre Dame. He was pledged to the Fighting Irish for more than three months before reopening his recruitment on June 1, but he now becomes the 11th commitment for Eli Drinkwitz's program in the 2025 recruiting cycle. His recruitment was spearheaded by Missouri wide receivers coach Jacob Peeler. In 13 games as a junior, Terry hauled in 27 receptions for 525 yards and nine touchdowns while rushing for another 391 yards and five touchdowns on 28 carries on offense, per MaxPreps. He also recorded 32 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three interceptions, six pass breakups, one forced fumble and a fumble return for a touchdown on defense to go along with four punt return touchdowns on special teams.

JUNE 20: JAQUAVIOUS DODD | EDGE

Committed to: South Carolina

247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 50 EDGE

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-5, 225-pound edge defender out of Taylors (S.C.) Eastside,Jaquavious Dodd committed to the Gameco*cks over offers from Virginia, Virginia Tech, UConn and Liberty, among others. South Carolina defensive ends and outside linebackers coach Sterling Lucas was the lead recruiter for the in-state prospect, who becomes the 14th commitment for head coach Shane Beamer and his staff in the 2025 recruiting cycle. Dodd racked up 53 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 12 quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles over 10 games as a junior, per MaxPreps.

JUNE 20: KOLIN WILSON | RB

Committed to: Mississippi State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 85 rating | No. 96 RB

Recruiting background: A 5-foot-9, 180-pound running back out of Gulf Shores (Ala.) High School,Kolin Wilson flipped his commitment from Cincinnati to Mississippi State in the wake of an official visit to Starkville. He had been committed to the Bearcats since April 7, but he now becomes the 12th member of the Bulldogs' 2025 recruiting class. His recruitment was spearheaded by Mississippi State running backs coach Anthony Tucker. In 15 games as a junior, Wilson rushed for 2,010 yards and 31 touchdowns on 212 carries and caught 21 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Florida

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 191 Overall | No. 15 CB

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 170-pound cornerback out of Seffner (Fla.) Armwood,Jaelen Waters committed to the Gators just over two weeks after decommitting from Florida State. He was pledged to the Seminoles for a little over a month before reopening his recruitment on May 30, but he now becomes the second commitment of the 2026 recruiting cycle for Billy Napier's program. Florida secondary coach Will Harris was the primary recruiter for Waters, who was credited with 20 tackles, one tackle for loss, six pass breakups and one forced fumble over eight games as a sophom*ore, per MaxPreps.

JUNE 15: RYDER MIX | TE

Committed to: Oklahoma

247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 22 TE

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-4, 220-pound tight end out of Frisco (Texas) Lone Star,Ryder Mix committed to the Sooners over offers from the likes of Auburn, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas A&M, among others. His primary recruiter was Oklahoma co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Joe Jon Finley, and he is the second commitment for head coach Brent Venables and the Sooners in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Mix hauled in 16 receptions for 248 yards and three touchdowns over 10 games as a sophom*ore, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Texas

247Sports rank: 4-star | 92 rating | No. 21 Overall | No. 4 QB

Recruiting background: A 6-foot-2, 195-pound quarterback out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage,Dia Bell committed to the Longhorns over offers from Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Miami, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, Tennessee and Washington, among others. Texas co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach AJ Milwee was the lead recruiter for the elite signal-caller, who becomes commit No. 2 for Steve Sarkisian's program in the 2026 recruiting cycle. In 12 games as a sophom*ore, Bell completed 122 of 189 passes (64.6%) for 1,929 yards with 20 touchdowns against four interceptions while rushing for another 86 yards and two touchdowns, per MaxPreps. He is the son of former NBA player Raja Bell.