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Tennessee, Texas gain commitments as Rivals rankings shake up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:13 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Tennessee, Texas gain commitments as Rivals rankings shake up

Summary

In a pivotal week for college football recruiting, Tennessee secured a commitment from Five-Star Plus+ running back David Gabriel Georges on July 19. Texas followed suit by announcing a reclassification of Five-Star Plus+ cornerback John Meredith to the 2026 cycle on July 20. These developments have prompted updates to the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, with notable shifts among top programs. Texas A&M remains in the top spot, while Notre Dame leads in five-star commitments. Miami and Oregon have also made significant gains, bolstering their recruiting classes ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Tennessee lands David Gabriel Georges, boosting its recruiting efforts.
•Texas reclassifies John Meredith, impacting its 2026 class.
•Texas A&M leads the Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
•Notre Dame has the most five-star commitments in the current rankings.
•Miami and Oregon also rise in rankings, enhancing their prospects.

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9:13 PMYahoo Sports — 5-star decisions prompt another Rivals Industry Team Recruiting Rankings shakeup

What they're saying

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While the month of July hasn’t been nearly as hectic as June when it comes to recruiting, this week has brought a couple of huge decisions regarding top-10 overall prospects. Tennessee landed a commitment from Five-Star Plus+ running back David Gabriel Georges on Wednesday. On Thursday, Texas announced that Five-Star Plus+ cornerback commit John Meredith […]
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