ROUNDING OUT THE CLASS

College football’s late-cycle recruiting push continued to take shape over the weekend as programs across the country worked to finalize their 2025 signing classes. With national signing day in the rear-view mirror and the transfer portal quieting, staffs are now focused on landing the final uncommitted prospects who can provide depth—or an instant spark—come fall.

Recruiting analysts describe this stretch as the closing argument: coaches sift through remaining targets, host last-minute visits, and weigh needs against available scholarships. The goal is to avoid leaving any roster holes while also preserving flexibility for the next wave of portal entrants set to arrive in May and June.

Though the headline names have largely made their decisions, several high-academic athletes and late-bloomers remain on the board, giving programs one more chance to add competition at key positions. For contenders looking to climb the rankings, every commitment matters, and staffs are pitching immediate playing time and developmental upside to close the deal.

As the calendar flips to April, the programs that finish strongest in this quiet period often find themselves better positioned for both the upcoming season and the next recruiting cycle.