DECISION TIME: Tae Walden, Jr, Hayden Stepp, Brandon Sherrard, Marquis Evans & More episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 47 MIN

DECISION TIME: Tae Walden, Jr, Hayden Stepp, Brandon Sherrard, Marquis Evans & More

from The Portal - Daily College Recruiting and NIL Podcast · host Locked On Podcast Network

College football recruiting heats up as decision day approaches—can Oregon make a massive leap in the national rankings with potential commitments from stars like Tae Walden, Jr. and Hayden Stepp? Georgia, Texas, and Auburn intensify the race for top prospects, while rumors swirl about last-minute flips and NIL deals reshaping the recruiting landscape. Brian Smith breaks down key announcements from marquee talents including Brandon Sherrard, Marquis Evans, Jayden Anding, and Tye Kennedy. The show spotlights program-defining moves by teams like Texas A&M, Notre Dame, and Miami, dissecting their positions in the latest Rivals and ESPN recruiting rankings. With insider perspectives on SEC battles, blue-chip recruitments, and the pivotal choices facing elite high school athletes, the stakes for the 2027 class rise. Who will secure tomorrow’s game-changers, and which program will climb into playoff contention? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join the community: https://theportal.supercast.com/ Support us by supporting our sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expire in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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College football recruiting heats up as decision day approaches—can Oregon make a massive leap in the national rankings with potential commitments from stars like Tae Walden, Jr. and Hayden Stepp? Georgia, Texas, and Auburn intensify the race for...

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