These college football teams loaded up on blue-chip talent in the 2024 recruiting class.
Cody Nagel
Signing blue-chip recruits is typically a strong indicator of future success in college football. Although it is not guaranteed, adding top-end talent to a roster can help raise the ceiling for certain teams as the prospects develop into key contributors and eventually impact stars. With the 2024 recruiting cycle all but finished following the National Signing Day last week, almost all of the blue-chip recruits (five- and four-stars) are off the board and officially signed with their future program. But which teams signed the most blue-chip recruits according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite rankings?
Georgia secured the top-ranked recruiting class of the 2024 cycle with a staggering 24 blue-chip signees, including five Composite five-star prospects hoping to lead the Bulldogs to another national title in the near future.
Nearly 70teams signed at least one blue-chip prospect in the 2024 recruiting classwith 21 teams that surpassed double-digit blue-chip signees. All but four of those teams are members of the expanded Big Ten and SEC.
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Below is a closer look at which teams signed the most blue-chip recruits (five- and four-stars) in the 2024 class according tothe Composite rankings:
T19. Wisconsin Badgers — 11
5-stars:0
4-stars:11
2024 class signees:22
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 23
Wisconsin finished with its best recruiting class since 2021 as Luke Fickell continues to build the program with his style of players in Madison.Half of the Badgers' incoming signees rate as four-stars in the Composite. Royersford (Pa.) Pope John Paul II offensive tackle Kevin Heywood leads the group as an early enrollee that could make an impact for Wisconsin sooner than later.
T19. Ole Miss Rebels — 11
5-stars:0
4-stars:11
2024 class signees:22
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 21
Ole Miss has the top transfer portal haul of the 2024 cycle, but Lane Kiffin and the Rebels put a strong effort into high school recruiting too with 11 Composite four-star signees. There was an obvious focus on the trenches with four of the five highest-rated recruits projecting to contribute as offensive or defensive linemen. Lake Cormorant (Miss.) defensive lineman Kamarion Franklin headlines the class as the top-ranked in-state recruit.
T16. USC Trojans — 13
5-stars:0
4-stars:13
2024 class signees:22
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 17
USC did not sign a Composite five-star recruit for the first time infour years, coming up short on a few targets in the 2024 class. Still, Lincoln Riley and the Trojans secured 13 signatures from Composite four-star recruits to position themselves top-five in the expanded Big Ten. Atlanta Booker T. Washington edge rusher Kameryn Fountain is the highest-rated of the incoming USC class, per the Composite.
T16. Tennessee Volunteers — 13
5-stars:2
4-stars:11
2024 class signees:21
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 13
Tennessee landed a pair of Composite five-star recruits — one on each side of the ball — in the 2024 class. Birmingham (Ala.) Vestavia Hills edge rusher Jordan Ross and Lilburn (Ga.) Parkview wide receiver Mike Matthews project to be future standouts for the Volunteers. The two helped Tennessee secure its third-consecutive top-20 recruiting class under Josh Heupel.
T16. Clemson Tigers — 13
5-stars:2
4-stars:11
2024 class signees:22
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 11
Dabo Swinney continues to build the Clemson roster through high school recruiting rather than the transfer portal. And while the results on the field may not be at a championship-level, the future in Death Valley is still bright with a pair of Composite five-stars joining the Tigers in 2024. Jefferson (Ga.) linebacker Sammy Brown and Tampa (Fla.) Catholic wide receiver TJ Moore lead the group of 13 Composite blue-chip signees en route to Clemson.
T14. Miami Hurricanes — 14
5-stars:3
4-stars:11
2024 class signees:27
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 4
Miami secured the highest-ranked 2024 recruiting class in the ACC with 14 Composite blue-chip signees. Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes own consecutive top-10 hauls as they look to turn recruiting success into positive on-field results next season. Three five-star defensive linemen highlight the group of newcomersin Coral Gables with Chicago (Ill.) St. Ignatius standout Justin Scott and Chicago (Ill.) Kenwood Academy edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot making the move south to link up with Miami (Fla.) Central star Armondo Blount.
T14. Florida Gators — 14
5-stars:2
4-stars:12
2024 class signees:19
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 14
Further north in the Sunshine State, Billy Napier and the Gators were able to hang on to a pair of their Composite five-stars in the 2024 recruiting class. Willis (Texas) quarterback DJ Lagway and Daytona Beach (Fla.) Mainland defensive lineman LJ McCray headline the haul of blue-chip signeesen route to Florida. The Gators are in a win-now mode as pressure builds for Napier.
T12. Penn State Nittany Lions — 15
5-stars:0
4-stars:15
2024 class signees:25
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 15
Penn State did not land a Composite five-star in the 2024 recruiting class, but the Nittany Lions did secure 15 four-star signees to come in third in the Big Ten team rankings. Erie (Pa.) McDowell interior offensive lineman Cooper Cousins is the top-ranked prospect at his position and could see early action in Happy Valley as the highest-rated recruit for the incoming class at Penn State.
T12. Auburn Tigers — 15
5-stars:1
4-stars:14
2024 class signees:20
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 10
It likely will not be long before Hugh Freeze has Auburn in contention for the 12-team College Football Playoff, especially if the Tigers continue to bring in classes like the one they put together in the 2024 cycle. Phenix City (Ala.) Central Composite five-star wide receiver Cam Coleman is just one of 15 blue-chip signees en route to The Plains. Auburn locked in its first top-10 nationally ranked recruiting class since 2020.
T12. Texas A&M Aggies — 16
5-stars:1
4-stars:15
2024 class signees:17
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 19
Even with only a few months on the job recruiting, new Texas A&M coach Mike Elko managed to get 16 Composite blue-chip signees in the 2024 class. No question the biggest win on the trail is securing a signature from Timpson (Texas) five-star athlete Terry Bussey,perhaps one of the all-time greats in small-school Texas high school football. The Aggies rank ninth nationally in average Composite rating per recruit in the 2024 cycle.
T9. Notre Dame Fighting Irish — 16
5-stars:0
4-stars:16
2024 class signees:23
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 9
Notre Dame did not sign a Composite five-star recruit in the 2024 class. However, Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish still pieced together a strong haul that ranks top-10 nationally with 16 Composite blue-chip additions. Bellflower (Calif.) St. John Bosco linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa is the highest-rated newcomer to South Bend. This is the second top-10 recruiting haul for Notre Dame in the past three cycles.
T9. Florida State Seminoles — 16
5-stars:0
4-stars:16
2024 class signees:23
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 12
Florida State finished with the third-highest rated recruiting class in the ACC for 2024, but the Seminoles rank first in number of Composite blue-chip signees with 16 — none of which are five-stars. Venice (Fla.) cornerback Charles Lester III and Savannah (Ga.) Benedictine Military quarterback Luke Kromenhoek headline the group of newcomers to Florida State.Fifth-year coach Mike Norvell seems to have the recipe for balancing high school recruiting and top transfer portal talent in Tallahassee.
T7. Ohio State Buckeyes — 18
5-stars:4
4-stars:14
2024 class signees:22
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 5
The continuing stretch of power moves by Ohio State began on the recruiting front with four Composite five-star signees locking into the Buckeyes 2024 class. Of course, top-ranked prospect and Hollywood (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna wide receiver Jeremiah Smith leads that group of blue-chip recruits en route to Columbus. Buford (Ga.) edge rusher Eddrick Houston, New Haven (Ind.) wide receiver Mylan Graham and Holland (Ohio) Springfield cornerback Aaron Scott make up the other five-star additions. That does not include Carlsbad (Calif.) five-star quarterback Julian Sayin, who technically counts as a transfer from Alabama.
T7. Michigan Wolverines — 18
5-stars:0
4-stars:18
2024 class signees:27
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 16
The reigning national champions underwent a change at head coach not long before National Signing Day. Still, Sherrone Moore kept the Wolverines 18 Composite blue-chip recruits locked in while also trying to piece together his new staff in Ann Arbor. Michigan does not have a five-star addition in the class. Cincinnati (Ohio) Archbishop Moeller running back Jordan Marshall is the highest-rated newcomer in the haul just ahead of Charlotte (N.C) Providence Day School standout quarterback Jadyn Davis.
6. Texas Longhorns — 19
5-stars:4
4-stars:15
2024 class signees:22
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 6
Steve Sarkisian is building Texas into a potential SEC Championship contender ahead of the Longhorns conference switch in 2024. Texas locked in four Composite five-star recruits for the latest class, which is headlined by Duncanville (Texas) linebacker Colin Simmons. The Longhorns own three-consecutive top-10 nationally ranked recruiting classes as they hope to make immediate noise in the SEC coming off a College Football Playoff appearance in 2023.
T4. Oklahoma Sooners — 20
5-stars:1
4-stars:19
2024 class signees:28
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 8
Oklahoma is also making strong gains on the recruiting front as it joins rival Texas in transitioning to the SEC. The Sooners have four-consecutive top-10 nationally ranked recruiting classes. The 2024 haul is enough for fifth-best in the expanded SEC with Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy five-star defensive lineman David Stone returning to his home state of Oklahoma to wear the Crimson and Cream.
T4. LSU Tigers — 20
5-stars:1
4-stars:19
2024 class signees:29
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 7
Most of the Composite blue-chip signees in the LSU 2024 recruiting class hail from either Louisiana or Texas. The Tigers cleaned up most of the top talent in the Bayou State, including five-star defensive lineman Dominick McKinley to headline the group of newcomers. Brian Kelly continues to recruit at a high level since arriving at LSU and should have the Tigers positioned to be a perennial contender for a spot in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.
T2. Oregon Ducks — 22
5-stars:0
4-stars:22
2024 class signees:27
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 3
Even thought Oregon did not sign a Composite five-star recruit in the 2024 cycle, the Ducks did land seven prospects in the top-100 rankings to help boost their class to a top-3 haul nationally. It is the highest class ranking for Oregon in the modern era of recruiting. The Ducks made a late addition to the class with speedy Burley (Idaho) wideout Gatlin Bair joining the haul shortly before the National Signing Day. Eleven different states are represented in the group of22 Composite blue-chip signees for Oregon.
T2. Alabama Crimson Tide — 22
5-stars:5
4-stars:17
2024 class signees:28
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 2
Most of the work in the Alabama 2024 recruiting class completed before Nick Saban announced his retirement and Kalen DeBoer took over the Crimson Tide back in mid-January. Alabama signed five Composite five-star recruits in the cycle, but eventually lost one in Carlsbad (Calif.) quarterback Julian Sayin, who transferred to Ohio State after the coaching change. Still, the influx of talent en route to Tuscaloosa is high with Saraland (Ala.) wide receiver Ryan Williams among those locked into the Crimson Tide.
1. Georgia Bulldogs — 24
5-stars:5
4-stars:19
2024 class signees:28
247Sports Composite ranking:No. 1
Georgiaclinched the top recruiting class in the nation during the early signing period back in Decemberwith 24 Composite blue-chip signees. That group includes five Composite five-stars, all of which enrolled early to get a jump start on their development under Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs elite staff in Athens. Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy cornerback Ellis Robinson IV and Conroe (Texas) Oak Ridge linebacker Justin Williams headline the list of newcomers as a pair of top-10 recruits in the 2024 class.
