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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 25 MIN

RECRUITING NEWS: Latest Commitments, Cornerback Prospect Intel & ESPN'S Top 25 Rankings

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

Top cornerback prospects shake up college football recruiting rankings—are there future shutdown defenders in this class? Analyst Brian Smith spotlights game-changers like Joshua Dobson, Rayshaun Henry, John Meredith III, Hayden Step, and Xavier Hasan, sharing exclusive intel on their skill sets, physicality, and which programs are leading their recruitments. Surprising commitments, including Anthony Sweeney to Texas Tech and Aamaury Fountain’s flip to Florida, add intrigue to this season’s most dynamic recruiting storylines. The episode tackles ESPN’s latest “way too early” College Football Top 25, questioning Texas A&M’s No. 10 ranking after key offensive line losses and analyzing schedule challenges for teams like LSU. Insights on top high school programs, upcoming visit dates, and heated chat debates highlight which teams might rise or fall in the next recruiting cycle. Who will emerge as the next five-star lockdown corner—and could projected top-10 teams falter under pressure? 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! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Rocket Money Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON. Turbo Tax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-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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Top cornerback prospects shake up college football recruiting rankings—are there future shutdown defenders in this class? Analyst Brian Smith spotlights game-changers like Joshua Dobson, Rayshaun Henry, John Meredith III, Hayden Step, and Xavier...

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