Keegan Pope

New York

Writer at On3

National Recruiting Writer and Asst. Managing Editor @On3Recruits + @On3Sports

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4-star athlete Sequel Patterson commits to South Carolina

1 day ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

Fort Mill (S.C.) Indian Land four-star athlete Sequel Patterson announced he was reclassifying from 2027 to the Class of 2026 earlier this spring. And despite already being a major target for South Carolina, he became an even bigger priority for them. The Gamecocks battled Tennessee and a handful of others, but ultimately came out on top Thursday night by landing his commitment. He took what turned out to be his first and only official visit with the Gamecocks earlier this month.
Notre Dame reclaims nation's No. 2 class with elite tight end Ian Premer

1 day ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

Great Bend (Kan.) four-star tight end Ian Premer committed to Notre Dame on Thursday afternoon, giving Marcus Freeman and his staff another huge piece in their 2026 recruiting class. He chose the Fighting Irish over more than 20 other offers, including finalists Iowa State, Kansas State and Kansas. His addition also bumps ND up from No. 3 back to No. 2 in the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings, jumping over Texas A&M in the process.
Auburn flips 4-star QB target Peyton Falzone from Penn State

1 day ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

Four-star Nazareth (Pa.) quarterback Peyton Falzone has flipped his commitment from Penn State to Auburn, he told On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Falzone had been pledged to James Franklin and Co. since April 12, when he chose them over Iowa, Utah, Virginia Tech, Syracuse and a number of others. That came after he backed off an early commitment to Virginia Tech back in November 2024.
4-star WR Jasen Lopez commits to Florida State over Miami, NC State

1 day ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

After three official visits, four-star Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.) wide receiver Jasen Lopez knows where he wants to play his college football. On Thursday, Lopez spurned the local Hurricanes and committed to rival Florida State, giving Mike Norvell and Co. a huge victory on the recruiting trail. Miami had a lot of buzz coming out of his official visit there last weekend, but ultimately he plans to don the Garnet and Gold. “I just have to find where I fit.
Coveted 4-star DL Keshawn Stancil names top schools, locks in commitment date

2 days ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

Clayton (N.C.) four-star defensive lineman Keshawn Stancil has taken his official visits, and will announce his commitment later this week. On Wednesday, Stancil posted on Twitter that he will make his decision public on Saturday, June 28. He will choose between five finalists: NC State, Clemson, Penn State, Miami and Georgia. By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.
Nation's No. 1 DL James Johnson sets commitment date, names top 3 schools

2 days ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

James Johnson, the country’s top defensive lineman according to On3, has set a commitment date. Florida, Georgia, Miami and Texas are the remaining contenders in the race to land him, and one of them will hear their name called when he announces on June 28. Johnson took official visits with the Hurricanes and Gators earlier this month, then opted to take an official visit with the Longhorns this past weekend.
Coveted offensive lineman Khalief Canty commits to Missouri

3 days ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

Detroit (Mich.) Cass Technical three-star Khalief Canty has committed to Missouri, giving the Tigers a major boost to their 2026 recruiting class. Canty chose Eli Drinkwitz and Co. over Michigan, Michigan State, Alabama, Penn State and more than a dozen other reported offers. He took official visits with both the Spartans and Tigers this month, as well as unofficials to Michigan and Alabama.
Committed 5-star prospects in the 2026 On3 Industry Ranking

3 days ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

The biggest months of the entire recruiting calendar are upon us, and 5-star recruits are coming off the board left and right. Folsom (Calif.) quarterback Ryder Lyons became the latest on Tuesday morning, choosing BYU over Oregon, USC, Ole Miss and dozens of other offers. He is the fourth five-star to commit this month, and with him off the board, 18 of the nation’s 32 five-stars are committed.
4-star EDGE Jackson Ford has commitment date locked in with finalists set

3 days ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

After six official visits, Malvern Prep (Penn.) four-star EDGE Jackson Ford is ready to make his commitment. On Tuesday, Ford announced that he will decide between Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Wisconsin on Friday, June 27. Each of those programs — along with Stanford and Kentucky — received OVs over the past three months, but they will be the ones in contention for one of the nation’s top uncommitted edge rushers.
Elite 2027 QB Jayce Johnson names top schools, sets commitment date

3 days ago | on3.com | Keegan Pope

Skip to main contentValdosta (Ga.) Lowndes four-star quarterback Jayce Johnson is roughly 18 months away from signing to play college football, but he’s ready to announce his commitment. On Tuesday, he told On3’s Hayes Fawcett that he is down to five schools and will choose between them when he makes his decision on August 3. Among the remaining contenders are Florida State, Tennessee, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Texas A&M.