College football recruiting: Anthony Hill, Texas highlight Crystal Ball trends for top uncommitted prospects

The 2023 recruiting cycle is heating up as many of the top high school football players around the country have announced their college decisions in recent months. But there is still plenty of elite talent on the board with just over one month remaining until the Early Signing Period.

With that in mind, we have decided to check in on the top uncommitted prospects in the 2023 class and where things stand in their respective recruitments according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball. Of the top 100 prospects in the 2023 class, 20 have yet to announce their respective commitments.

The group of uncommitted players includes a trio of five-star prospects, headlined by the No. 6 overall prospect and No. 1 edge rusher in the class.

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Scroll down to take a look at the current Crystal Ball outlook for the top uncommitted recruits in the 2023 class.

247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. 6 Overall | No. 1 EDGE

247Sports Crystal Ball: Alabama 91.7% | Notre Dame 8.3%

Measurables: 6-6 | 242

Scouting report: "A larger-framed pass rusher that's best football still appears to be well ahead of him, which is bad news for future opponents. The first one off the bus with his hulking, muscular frame that looks to be pushing 6-foot-6, 245 pounds. Has a bit of a natural up-right demeanor to him, but isn't exactly stiff, and has shown time and time again on Friday nights that he can bend and find some leverage. Does a variety of different things well at this stage in his development, but the most promising trait might be his motor and ability to make stops/plays in backside pursuit. Has experience working out of both a two and three-point stance in a 4-3 base defense. Superb snap anticipation allows him to quickly shoot into the backfield and get to work. Tends to make the most of the opportunities presented to him as a well-timed spin move has turned into a bit of a money maker, but that's not the only trick he uses to get after the quarterback as he also can beat offensive tackles with a long-arm and bull rush. Not one to disappear against the run, but could always get a little more gap sound and will need to learn how to hold his ground against college veterans. Lack of verified data makes it hard to paint the whole picture, but should be viewed as one of the top defensive ends in the class of 2023 given length, fluid movement skills and production (racked up 16.5 sacks and 22 QBH as a junior). Must keep progressing and keep the right mindset, but has what it takes to eventually emerge as an impact player for a College Football Playoff contender and a possible Day 1 selection in the NFL Draft. Shouldn't be pigeonholed to one exact role as he could be molded into a variety of different things given growth potential." — 247Sports southeast recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins

NFL Draft projection: First round

Player comparison: Danielle Hunter | EDGE | Minnesota Vikings

247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. 10 Overall | No. 2 EDGE

Top schools (VIP): Alabama | Ohio State | Oregon | USC

247Sports Crystal Ball: No predictions

Measurables: 6-5 | 265

Scouting report: "Impressive physical size for a junior checking at 6-foot-5 and weighing in the 265 pound range this guy has all the measurables you want. Long athletic build to go along with impressive arm length and wingspan put him at an elite level with these traits. This top notch edge has unique athleticism for someone his size. Possessing excellent agility, change of direction, bend and power makes him one of the best players in the country. He is light on his feet and plays with very good power and technique on the edge and in the run game with room to continue to develop and improve. As a pass rusher he does a good job using speed to power as well as having a good dip and rip move and always using active hands to prevent lineman from latching on to him. He consistently gains ground on his rush without stopping his feet. Displays a twitch out of his stance that translates to explosion once he makes contact with the blocker along with a strong punch to control and disengage to defeat the blocker. Can redirect when needed without hesitation to make plays away from him with good runs and chase effort. As a two-way player you are treated to an athlete that could be a top-flight tight end prospect with his burst, excellent body control to make plays on the ball as well as serving as a more than adequate blocker in the run game. He is a guy that moves easy and natural with enough speed to create separation as a receiver where he makes many plays as. As he continues to mature physically, gains strength and maintain his athleticism he is a player that can play up and down the defensive line and on the edge. His potential is unlimited, he has the profile and ability to be a early starter and multiple all-conference performer in college." — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Chris Singletary

NFL Draft projection: First round

247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. 11 Overall | No. 1 ATH

247Sports Crystal Ball: South Carolina 100%

Measurables: 6-5 | 225

Scouting report: "Big-framed world class athlete who excels as sprinter. Can sculpt body to play tight end, linebacker or edge. Powerful build with wide shoulders and length. Ran 10.38 in 100 meters and has options to turn pro in track rather than play football. Highly-twitched jumbo athlete. On football field, is dynamic talent with huge upside because of development possibilities. Excellent body control. Shows physical superiority all over the field. On offense, solid in tracking ball. Gets off line of scrimmage well and into route quickly. Is tough to jam because of size and strength. Needs to continue to refine ball catching skills. Can play standing up or with hand on ground on defense. Gets off quickly at snap. Uses speed and shoulder dip to gain the edge. Has closing speed toward the ball carrier. Can change direction and accelerate quickly. Playing with hand on ground, shoots "B" gap well. Is consistently disruptive. Has to continue to develop his ability to stack and shed and be a big factor when plays are run at him. Elite level player for top college programs. First round NFL draft potential." — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn

NFL Draft projection: First round

247Sports rank: 4-star | 97 rating | No. 16 Overall | No. 3 OT

247Sports Crystal Ball: Miami 100%

Measurables: 6-5 | 305

Scouting report: "Verified size with plus-five inch wing span. Already has strength throughout frame and carries 305 pounds like it is 270. Excellent athlete also wrestles and finished ninth at National Prep Wrestling Championships as heavy weight in spring. Evaluated Okunlola during a practice and game in first two weeks of senior season. Flexibility and ability to bend at knees stands out. Fires off low and thrusts up and into defender. Absorbs contact well. Is consistent with hand placement and sinks hips with consistency to win leverage. Is quick to shoot hands inside and has impactful initial punch. Moves feet well and quickly. Plays balanced and always keeps feet underneath him. Demonstrates high level body control. Moves well laterally and shows kick step. Can change direction and handles counters well. Ability to mirror with ease. Mixes physical play with being technically sound. Athleticism shines when pulling and when scraping and getting to second level. Spends a lot of time working on technique away from practice. Is patient in pass pro and difficult to beat around edge because of laterally movement and length. Rarely gets caught bending at waist. Is not challenged snap-to-snap and easily dominates competition. Has to continue to work on staying engaged on run blocks while driving defender back. Has to continue to refine technique. Multi-year starter at elite level program. Has first-round NFL draft potential." — Dohn

NFL Draft projection: First round

247Sports rank: 4-star | 97 rating | No. 22 Overall | No. 3 DL

247Sports Crystal Ball: No predictions

Measurables: 6-3 | 310

Scouting report: "Physical young defensive lineman who could fit multiple fronts, but likely projects best to 3-tech in an even look. Possesses requisite size/frame. Consistently flashes vs. the run and as a pass rusher. Bull in a china shop who made plays as a freshman with size, strength, tenacity. Impressive closing speed relative to size. Physicality really stands out for such a young prospect. Technical development and improved body control could make for truly elite front-line defender. Early returns suggest impact high-major potential with early-round NFL Draft ceiling." — 247Sports Midlands Region recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks

Projection: Power Five starter

Player comparison: Zacch Pickens | DL | South Carolina Gamecocks

247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 26 Overall | No. 3 EDGE

Top schools (VIP): Alabama | Georgia | Miami | Ohio State | Texas

247Sports Crystal Ball: Ohio State 100%

Measurables: 6-4 | 230

Scouting report: "A skilled pass rusher with plenty of juice. Over 6-foot-3 and should be able to eventually carry 265 pounds or more given his dimensions. Can win with his initial burst, but also knows how to chop, dip and rip his way around the corner. Extremely coordinated athlete that distributes his weight well and is able to find plenty of leverage as he gets up and underneath opposing linemen. Not one to give up on a play and will get outside the hashes to make a stop. Does a nice job of sifting through traffic and fighting off blocks as running backs pick and choose their lanes. Probably doesn't get enough credit for his ability to anchor with his play strength and is known as a bit of a workout warrior after bench pressing 370 pounds his sophomore year of high school. More impressively, has over a 10-foot broad jump to his credit. Totaled a school-record 15 sacks and a team-high 23 tackles for loss as a junior, helping Venice capture a state title in Florida's highest classification. Thrived working out of a three-point stance in a 4-3 front, but get-off and overall physical demeanor suggest that he wouldn't have much issues standing up in a 3-4 look and getting after the quarterback. Should be viewed as one of the top EDGE prospects in the class of 2023 based upon everything that we know. Has what it takes to emerge as an impact player at a College Football Playoff regular. Destined to eventually earn a paycheck on Sundays if everything comes together and he can avoid injuries/setbacks." — Ivins

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 27 Overall | No. 1 LB

247Sports Crystal Ball: Texas 100%

Measurables: 6-2 | 225

Scouting report: "Requisite height with good length and a big frame to add mass. Athletic, physical, violent off-ball linebacker who occasionally steps to the line of scrimmage. Long-term positional home is in question, but ability is not. Thumper vs. the run with chase-down athleticism from the back side. Capable of consistent sideline-to-sideline pursuit with proven blitzing ability. Tone-setter for an FBS-loaded Texas 5A D-I state championship defense as only a sophomore. Produced good numbers despite playing on a unit with a lot of mouths to feed, so to speak. Adequate in-space athleticism in coverage but at his best playing downhill. Owns valuable offensive reps as a short-yardage battering ram with the ball. Shows promising pass-rush instincts despite primary role being off-ball. Main question is position in the long term, but physical tools suggest highest ceiling as an edge player. Regardless, one of the most dynamic defensive prospects in Texas and the country for his class through the 2020 season. Projects as an impact high-major starter with long-term early-round NFL Draft potential." — Brooks

NFL Draft projection: Second round

247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 33 Overall | No. 3 CB

Commitment date: Wed., Dec. 23

Finalists: Alabama | Florida | LSU

247Sports Crystal Ball: LSU 100%

Measurables: 6-1 | 170

Scouting report: "What everyone seems to be looking for these days in an outside cornerback prospect. Tall, fast, explosive and physical. Put together a standout youth football career up in Virginia before moving down to Florida and transferring into the national powerhouse that is IMG Academy for his final two years of high school. Was initially a member of the 2024 recruiting cycle, but reclassified to the class of 2023 in October of 2022 shortly after he turned 18 years old. Can run –and more importantly– find the football, which is an important skill to have in an era where most offensive coordinators want to stretch the field. Rather battle-tested for a youngster having seen plenty of targets come his way both on Friday nights and the 7-on-7/camp circuit. Usually holds his own in coverage, and has a higher success rate in 50-50 situations, but has still given up some long gains and can get caught wandering. Should be able to cut down on mistakes as he refines his technique and learns how to consistently get wide receivers off schedule. Spent a good chunk of 12th grader year working on the inside in one of the nation's most talented prep secondaries. Could probably be deployed as a slot corner on Saturdays, but ceiling seems to ultimately be the highest as a wide defender given his longer stride and ability to take away throwing lanes with his size. Must keep progressing and get better at anticipating/feeling out routes, but should be viewed as a multi-year starter and potential all-conference player at the Power Five level. Favorable frame (over 6-foot-1) and elite testing profile (4.5 in the 40-yard dash to go along with a near 39-inch vertical jump) likely to have him on the radar of NFL scouts one day." — Ivins

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

Player comparison: Tony Grimes | CB | North Carolina Tar Heels

247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 34 Overall | No. 1 TE

247Sports Crystal Ball: USC 100%

Measurables: 6-6 | 225

Scouting report: "Checking at 6-foot-6 and a half 229 pounds, Robinson more than checks the box on the height weight profile for the tight end position. With broad shoulders and a frame to add another 15 to 20 pounds this prospect still has a good amount of growth potential in the weight and strength categories. Adding in the fact that he has over a 6-foot-10 inch wingspan and 10 inch. hand you have more than the prototype body to be elite at this position. The 35-inch arms that he has give him the advantage of a tremendous catch radius that is coupled with an impressive vertical to high-point the ball in traffic and on 50/50 balls along with having soft hands. Very smooth in his routes with the ability to drop his weight and transition in and out of breaks flashes his flexibility. His athleticism allows him to line up in the slot, outside and in the core of the formation to be a constant threat against the defense and provide mismatches that can be exploited. Whether it's a corner, linebacker or safety covering him, Robinson's chance to win are far greater than those of his opponent. He possesses excellent speed for a player this size along with burst off the line of scrimmage and acceleration once the ball is in the air to track it the hand eye-coordination that also makes him a top baseball player and finish with the catch in the end zone. Even though he isn't asked to do it for his highschool team he has the physical attributes to be an adequate blocker and set the edge in the run game. Robinson has unlimited potential with his skill set and physical abilities to be an all conference performer for multiple years. I see him as a player that has NFL ability and should be an early round pick in his future." — Singletary

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

Player comparison: Darren Waller | TE | Las Vegas Raiders

247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 38 Overall | No. 5 DL

Commitment date: Nov. 25

Top schools (VIP): Alabama | Auburn | Georgia | North Carolina | Tennessee

247Sports Crystal Ball: North Carolina 100%

Measurables: 6-4 | 262

Scouting report: "Has verified size with multi-sport profile with productivity in football and basketball. Plays significant snaps on offense and defense. Has 80-plus inch wing span. Quick-twitched high-level athlete. Had 20 1/2 tackles for loss as junior. Averaged 14.7 points per game in basketball for Class 2A state champion. Gets off line quickly as edge rusher or playing as 5- or 7-technique. Shows burst at snap and closing speed near ball carrier. Possesses excellent body control, which shines as a pass-catching tight end. Has upper body strength to disengage. Understands how to use hands to keep offensive linemen off him. Change of direction a plus given size. Foot quickness and explosion also evident on basketball court. Can chase down plays on back side. Shows some ability to stack and shed but has to continue to work on anchoring when teams run at him. Has to continue to develop in the lower body. Increased lower body flexibility will aid in chance of direction, and ability to win leverage battles at point of attack. Relies heavily on speed and athleticism so much continue to develop technique and move sets. Can play early at top-20 program. Has mid-round NFL draft potential." — Dohn

NFL Draft projection: 4-7 rounds (Day 3)

247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 42 Overall | No. 5 EDGE

247Sports Crystal Ball: Oklahoma 100%

Measurables: 6-4 | 225

Scouting report: "Unverified at 6-foot-4 and 225-pounds, appears to possess growth potential to add additional weight to his frame. Position projection will be dependent on verified weight and growth potential. Displays good athletic ability at the five technique in a base 3-4 defense while showing the ability to play in a two point stance situationally. Exhibits good knee bend and hip flexibility in and out of stance. Flashes some quick twitch explosiveness and a good first step off the line of scrimmage. Shows the ability to bend the edge with ease. Demonstrates good play speed with active hands at the point of attack. Can play the run and seal the edge, flashing good play strength in both the run and pass. Displays good lateral chase and backside pursuit ability, showing the ability to close space quickly. High motor player that possesses the athletic ability to drop in coverage situationally if need be. Depending on size and growth potential possesses the ability to play in both a 4-3 and 3-4 defense, in a two or three point stance. Active perimeter that flashes some athletic upside off the edge as a pass-rusher and shows the ability to play the run. Will need a year to develop but could offer some instant impact ability as a situational pass-rusher. Projects as an all-conference prospect at a Power Five program at the next level." — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Cooper Petagna

247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 44 Overall | No. 6 EDGE

247Sports Crystal Ball: Georgia 83.3% | Miami 16.7%

Measurables: 6-3.5 | 240

Scouting report: "One of those prospects you take now and then figure out the position later. Has the frame – and skill set – to be molded into a variety of different things at the next level. Got snaps on both sides of the ball his first few years back while home in St. Louis before transferring into the national powerhouse that is IMG Academy and being deployed primarily as a large slot wideout. Found success in that role as he can create some separation and move the chains while working the lower numbers of the route tree, but seems to have the most developmental upside as a pass rusher, hence why he's expected to focus mainly on being a defender during his senior season. When it comes to getting after the quarterback, has flashed the ability to bend and win with speed as he runs the arc. Will eventually need to develop a full menu of moves and learn how to find his run fits, but has the initial burst to be an effective edge player on Saturdays. Testing profile (30-inch vertical jump and 4.5 shuttle) also suggest that he could potentially drop back into coverage in certain situations. Might need some time to figure things out after juggling two positions, but large hands and favorable wingspan shouldn't be overlooked as he doesn't appear to be anywhere close to being taped out (believed to hovering right around 6-4, 235 pounds winter after junior year). Could thrive as a blitzing linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. NFL potential." — Ivins

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

247Sports rank: 4-star | 96 rating | No. 45 Overall | No. 6 DL

Commitment date: Nov. 21

Finalists: Clemson | Penn State | Tennessee | Texas A&M

247Sports Crystal Ball: Clemson 77.8% | Georgia 11.1% | Penn State 11.1%

Measurables: 6-4 | 250

Scouting report: "Possesses prototypical size and length at 6-foot-4 and 250-pounds. Has the ability to add additional weight to his frame. Positioned the majority of snaps in a two-point stance in a stand-up pass rushing edge role. Displays good athletic ability and a natural ability to bend the edge. Smooth mover for his size. Plays with good initial foot and body quickness. Exhibits active hands at the point of attack. Has the ability to beat you with speed or power off the edge. Flashes good lateral quickness in space and shows some ability to drop. Closes space exceptionally well for size. Demonstrates good play strength at the point of attack and flashes some power in his hands off the edge. Projects to a pass rushing edge role in a 3-4 and with his hand in the dirt as a five technique in a 4-3 defense. Position projection will be heavily dependent on the defensive scheme. Arrow is pointing up as the game continues to slow down for him. Projects to high level impact starter at the next level for a Power Five program." — Petagna

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

Player comparison: Anfernee Jennings | EDGE | New England Patriots

247Sports rank: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 52 Overall | No. 7 DL

Top schools: Alabama | Florida | Georgia | LSU | Ohio State

247Sports Crystal Ball: Georgia 66.7% | Florida State 33.3%

Measurables: 6-4.5 | 300

Scouting report: "A big-framed defensive lineman that has flashed some elite get off. Reportedly measured in at just under 6-foot-5, 300 pounds the winter of 2022. More impressively, had an 84-inch wing span to go along with 10.75-inch hands. By far one of the most promising prospects to ever come out of Jacksonville Westside. Looks like a man amongst boys next to his teammates when down in a three or four-point stance. Shoots his way into the backfield with a quick first step. Does a nice job of shifting his weight as he works east-west and has shown that he can squeeze his way through gaps to make a stop. Wins more times than not on Friday nights by simply overwhelming opposing blockers with his sheer mass and power. However, has also shown that he can get after the quarterback by untitling a well-timed spin move. Can displace obstacles with a stiff long arm, as well. Hasn't exactly faced elite competition to date, but did total a season-high six tackles as a junior against Valdosta, which is one of the more respected programs in Georgia. Limited testing data makes it hard to really paint the full picture, but length, burst and ability to get low at that size is rare. Likely going to need a few years of coaching before he's ready to go on Saturdays and must keep evolving as a player, but should be viewed as an interior lineman with pass rushing upside that can provide a spark at the Power 5 level. Somewhat scheme versatile and could potentially be molded into a 4i, a 3, a 2i or even a 0-technique depending on what's needed." — Ivins

NFL Draft projection: 4-7 rounds (Day 3)

247Sports rank: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 57 Overall | No. 8 OT

Commitment date: Dec. 6

Finalists (VIP): BYU | Clemson | Michigan | Oregon | Utah

247Sports Crystal Ball: BYU 100%

Measurables: 6-5 | 270

Scouting report: "Unverified at 6-foot-4 and 240-pounds plus, appears to possess growth potential to add additional weight to his frame. More than likely has surpassed the 260-pounds mark. Verified height, weight, and length will be critical in projecting to the next level. Flashes excellent athleticism at the right tackle position. Displays good knee bend and hip flexibility in and out of stance. Shows the ability to explode in the run and pass set. Possesses quiet feet. Plays with outstanding balance and body control. Can anchor in pass protection and move defenders off the line of scrimmage in the run game. Appears to have good play strength. Can play in space and at the second level while displaying excellent pull and trap ability. Value is in his ability as a protector, has a very controlled and patient game at the tackle position. Will need to continue to grow and develop physically into his frame but possesses the prototypical athletic traits that you look for in the left tackle position. Will more than likely need a year to two years to develop in the weight room but projects to a potential all-conference starter at a Power Five program at the next level." — Petagna

NFL Draft projection: Second round

247Sports rank: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 61 Overall | No. 7 EDGE

247Sports Crystal Ball: No predictions

Measurables: 6-2 | 230

Scouting report: "Appears to possess ideal size at 6-foot-2 and 230-pounds, has the ability to add additional weight to his frame. Displays good athletic ability on defense and special teams. Will see the majority of his snaps in a pass-rushing edge role while playing a decent amount of snaps as an off-ball box linebacker. Quick twitch explosive off the line of scrimmage. Compensates for lack of length on the edge with play strength and ability to play with power. Demonstrates heavy hands at the point of attack. Shows the ability to generate consistent pass-rush with initial quickness, play strength, and motor. Plays with excellent range and closing speed off the ball, displaying a violence at the point of attack. Instinctive three-down linebacker that has ability to play on or off ball at the next level and can add pass-rushing value on passing downs. Plays with outstanding effort and will add immediate special teams value at the next level. Projects to a high level Power-Five multi-year starter at the collegiate level." — Petagna

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

247Sports rank: 4-star | 95 rating | No. 67 Overall | No. 9 DL

247Sports Crystal Ball: No predictions

Measurables: 6-4 | 290

Scouting report: "Deal does a good job of playing with good snap and body quickness out of his stance. He also plays with good pad-level which allows him to limit the blocking surface for his opponent. With his punch you see the explosion out of his hips that gives him the ability to generate very good power to sting the opponent and create knock-back to play on the offensive side of the ball. He has a good 1st step and shows twitch out of his stance. Very good at disengaging to make himself a fact in the play, whether it's action to him or play away. He has a good motor and effort on plays where he will chase and show up, making some plays from the backside. Very good for a player his size at stunting into gaps or setting the edge in a 4-man or 3-man front. Able to hold his ground and not get rooted out of his gap when facing double-teams and is very instinctive with getting his hand up in passing lanes when rushing the passer. In his development he is ahead as a run-stopper with the tools and traits to be a factor as an above average passer with more reps and technique growth. Brings position and scheme versatility to the table on the defensive line. The maturation left both physically and football wise along with his natural talent is there for him to be a very productive player on the next level as a starter." — Singletary

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

Player comparison: Ross Blacklock | DL | Houston Texans

247Sports rank: 4-star | 94 rating | No. 80 Overall | No. 8 CB

247Sports Crystal Ball: LSU 83.3% | Texas 16.7%

Measurables: 6-0 | 185

Scouting report: "From a measurable standpoint he checks in where you would on a top defensive back prospect to be at 6-foot-0 and 185-pounds. Long limbed athlete that has a 77-inch wingspan to further validate his overall size. His athleticism is above average when you have a chance to watch him and shows up constantly. Toviano is a muscular broad shouldered young man that still has a lot of room to add mass and gain strength as he develops in the weight room. His lower half is lean and well defined. Flashes very good quickness and change of direction for a longer body athlete. Does a nice job of being smooth transitioning once he flips his hips and is light on his feet. Good in his back pedal keeping his body square with the ability to plant and go once the receiver has declared in his break. Good in press coverage where he doesn't panic and show patience as he mirrors the receiver with good eye placement and leverage. Once the ball is in the air he reacts well to the receiver going for it and he attacks their hands to make a play. In off-coverage flashes the instincts to read and react quickly and not get caught in bad body position. Does a nice job of getting depth on his drops and staying in his zone without chasing receivers and being disciplined. A player that is a very good overall athlete as he has 3-phase snaps on special teams offense and defense. Shows good speed with the ability to chase down guys. Willing to come up and tackle in the run support. Plays with good strength and is physical. Depending on how he matures and grows he could transition to safety as well. He has the ability and skill to have a multi-all-conference type career ending up with an NFL type career. Look for him to be a top 2 to 3-round selection." — Singletary

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

247Sports rank: 4-star | 94 rating | No. 98 Overall | No. 13 DL

247Sports Crystal Ball: Miami 88.9% | Auburn 11.1%

Measurables: 6-2 | 250

Scouting report: "A highly productive pass rusher that wins not only with technique, but also one of the best motors in the class of 2023. Not the biggest point-of-attack player, but it doesn't matter because he shoots into the backfield with a game plan and is extremely effective at simply just putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Totaled an absurd 29.5 sacks as a junior down in Miami-Dade County. Followed that up with arguably the best performance of his young career as he racked up three sacks in a season-opening upset of the national powerhouse that is IMG Academy. Ability to plant, redirect and make stops outside of the hashes is extremely rare for someone his age as he's quick to read and react. Has been deployed primarily as an edge player throughout much of his prep career, but has also gotten some looks on the inside and shown that he can make a difference in the middle with his heavy hands and overall physical demeanor. Lack of verified data points isn't ideal, but no real reason to question his ability to make a difference at the Power Five level given what he has put on tape over the years. Will likely need some time to get adjusted to the speed and demands of big-time college football, but could carve out a role early on at the next level as a situational rusher before eventually setting in as a regular up front for the school of his choice. Tweener measurables won't be for everyone, but the ability to consistently flush out pockets is extremely valuable in an era where everyone wants to air it out." — Ivins

NFL Draft projection: 2-3 rounds (Day 2)

247Sports rank: 4-star | 93 rating | No. 141 Overall | No. 10 ATH

247Sports Crystal Ball: Texas 100%

Measurables: 6-2 | 190

247Sports rank: 4-star | 92 rating | No. 156 Overall | No. 15 CB

247Sports Crystal Ball: Michigan 100%

Measurables: 6-1 | 170

Scouting report: "Has the desired physical tools for a high-end defensive back prospect. Has good height and length. Track background and verified combine results back up his straight line speed. Has additionally shown his athleticism and open-field ability as a return man and offensive player. Shows good hands and ability to play the ball in the air. Will flash in run support and run through ball carriers. Still needs to get stronger but willingness with contact is a good sign for his future in run support. Projects as a cornerback or free safety. Has the versatility and measureables to do either at a high level, will just need to get to college and focus on a position and continue to develop his technique. But a Power Five starter and likely NFL Draft pick." — 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu

NFL Draft projection: 4-7 rounds (Day 3)

Player comparison: Lonnie Johnson | CB | Houston Texans

247Sports rank: 4-star | 92 rating | No. 160 Overall | No. 11 ATH

247Sports Crystal Ball: Houston 50% | TCU 33.3% | Texas 16.7%

Measurables: 6-0 | 190

247Sports rank: 4-star | 92 rating | No. 180 Overall | No. 7 RB

247Sports Crystal Ball: Ole Miss 60% | Michigan State 40% Measurables: 5-11 | 190

247Sports rank: 4-star | 92 rating | No. 194 Overall | No. 25 CB

Finalists (VIP): Alabama | Clemson | Florida State | Miami

247Sports Crystal Ball: Miami 100%

Measurables: 6-1 | 180

Scouting report: "A bigger outside cornerback that sprouted like a weed between junior and senior seasons. Not only comes from a football family as his father won a national championship at Miami, but also calls the South Florida-based NFL factory that is American Heritage home. Is rather sound with his technique and has been coached up on how to play full-field, press-man coverage at a high level on Friday nights. Patient feet and looser hips allow him to mirror speedy wide receivers at the line of scrimmage. Does a nice job of gaining depth while in reverse and isn't afraid to buy time with his hands. Constantly puts himself in position to make plays in the air, but does seem to be more content with batting the ball away instead of taking it away. Has shown a desire to get physical in run support, but will eventually need to figure out how to get college-sized ball carriers to the ground and must get better at fighting off blocks, especially if he's working on the shot field. Doesn't exactly have a ton of game reps under his belt having had to wait his turn in what is always a loaded Patriots’ secondary, but has found ways to step up and make an impact on big stages like against IMG Academy when he picked off FSU signee AJ Duffy. Should find the most success at the next level in an aggressive defensive scheme that likes to leave its corners in 1-on-1 situations. Must keep progressing as a player, but has the length and cover talent to develop into a multi-year starter for a College Football Playoff contender. Should provide some immediate special teams value with his frame and could probably make the transition to safety, if needed." — Ivins

Projection: Power Five starter

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