As the final signatures roll in, the 2025 recruiting cycle in college football has reached its unofficial end.

The first Wednesday of February has steadily dropped in drama due to the signing window in December. Still, this annual landmark serves as the second opportunity for prospective athletes to submit a national letter of intent and lock in their college decision.

In turn, that paperwork ties a celebratory bow on a year of recruiting.

While the SEC can claim nearly half of the nation's 25 highest-rated classes, the Big Ten and ACC have plenty of representatives, too.

For the sake of consistency, prospect ratings and information are based on the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

25-21. Washington, Wisconsin, Clemson, Georgia Tech and Nebraska

25. Washington Huskies

Class size: 28 commits (seven 4-stars)

In the first full-cycle recruiting class for Jedd Fisch, the Huskies prioritized both volume and balance. Top-100 linebacker Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, who's the highest-ranked in-state player, is the headliner of a 28-man group that includes a handful of receivers to restock the offense.

24. Wisconsin Badgers

Class size: 23 commits (seven 4-stars)

Wisconsin landed its top recruit out of New Mexico, interestingly enough. Mason Posa is a 4-star linebacker from Albuquerque who ranks 213th in the class. Wisconsin took advantage of Bryce Underwood's late flip to Michigan, adding 4-star quarterback and former U-M commit Carter Smith.

23. Clemson Tigers

Class size: 15 commits (six 4-stars)

Although the haul isn't large, the talent in this group is appealing. Ranked 26th nationally, defensive lineman Amare Adams narrowly missed a 5-star billing. Clemson also made its presence known in Virginia, landing both 4-star running back Gideon Davidson and edge-rusher Ari Watford—two of the stat's top-four recruits.

22. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Class size: 26 commits (six 4-stars)

Maximizing lesser-recruited talent is the norm at Georgia Tech, but being more attractive for nearby 4- and 5-stars is crucial. Last cycle, the Jackets signed one of the Peach State's blue-chippers. This year, however, Brent Key and Co. landed six of the 62—including two of the 10 best prospects in cornerback Tae Harris and offensive tackle Josh Petty.

21. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Class size: 20 commits (11 4-stars)

Matt Rhule is known for building programs, and Nebraska keeps moving in the right direction on the trail. The latest haul includes a Midwest-heavy focus as California quarterback TJ Lateef and Florida receiver Cortez Mills, a top-100 player, highlight the skill positions.

20-16. Missouri, South Carolina, Florida State, Ole Miss and Oklahoma

20. Missouri Tigers

Class size: 17 commits (10 4-stars)

Similar to Clemson, this is a quality-over-quantity class at Mizzou. Led by edge-rusher Javion Hilson—ranked 49th nationally—the Tigers added a trio of top-100 prospects. They also signed offensive tackle Jack Lange and edge Daeden Hopkins, the best in-state players of the cycle.

19. South Carolina Gamecocks

Class size: 26 commits (12 4-stars)

If you've followed closely, in-state recruiting has been a theme. No staff can ever control a talent-rich area, but winning local battles is vital to the health of a program. South Carolina did a great job in the Palmetto State, signing four of the six highest-rated players. Three of them—Malik Clark, Donovan Murph and Jordan Girdon—are receivers.

18. Florida State Seminoles

Class size: 23 commits (14 4-stars)

Given how poorly the 2024 season went, a good finish to the recruiting cycle is a much-needed win at Florida State. Although the 'Noles couldn't reel in Ty Haywood or Zahir Mathis on signing day, they successfully flipped more than a handful of blue-chip prospects late in the process. There's real pressure in Tallahassee, but there's optimism, too.

17. Ole Miss Rebels

Class size: 23 commits (11 4-stars)

Ole Miss tends to make a majority of its splashes in the transfer portal. Still, the Rebels put together a quality class with receiver Caleb Cunningham, a top-50 prospect, leading the way. Offensive lineman Devin Harper is the other top-100 signee for Ole Miss.

16. Oklahoma Sooners

Class size: 18 commits (one 5-star, 11 4-stars)

Similar to FSU, Oklahoma is aiming to rebound from a disappointing year. Optimism is being tempered in a tough SEC, but at least the Sooners have calmed some nerves with 5-star offensive tackle Michael Fasusi and an infusion of depth in the secondary.

15-11. USC, Penn State, Miami, Notre Dame and Tennessee

15. USC Trojans

Class size: 22 commits (one 5-star, 12 4-stars)

Although a string of late decommitments stung USC, flipping 5-star quarterback Husan Longstreet helped salvage the cycle. Lincoln Riley enters the 2025 campaign on hot-seat watch, so immediate contributions from this group certainly would be welcomed in LA.

14. Penn State Nittany Lions

Class size: 27 commits (18 4-stars)

The good news is only eight programs signed more 4-stars than Penn State. The balance is 15 of the Nittany Lions' 18 blue-chippers are rated 200th or lower. Rankings are an inexact science, and that juxtaposition isn't meant to suggest this class is actually not good. It simply means the newest wave of talent, led by top-75 offensive lineman Malachi Goodman and tight end Andrew Olesh, is a bit volatile.

13. Miami Hurricanes

Class size: 21 commits (16 4-stars)

Miami lacks that pop of consensus elite talent it had in recent years, though an exception may be late-rising edge-rusher Hayden Lowe. Beyond him, 4-star quarterback Luke Nickel is worth remembering. He may quietly become the heir apparent to transfer Carson Beck.

12. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Class size: 24 commits (15 4-stars)

Not since former quarterback Drew Pyne in 2020 had Notre Dame signed a blue-chip prospect from Connecticut. So, naturally, the Irish landed three of them (and four total) this cycle with quarterback Blake Hebert and offensive tackles Will Black and Matty Augustine.

11. Tennessee Volunteers

Class size: 26 commits (one 5-star, 16 4-stars)

Josh Heupel's staff plucked the state's highest-rated prospect from North Carolina, Indiana and Tennsseee. Respectively, the list features 5-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr., 4-star defensive lineman Mariyon Dye and 4-star quarterback George MacIntyre.

10-6. LSU, Texas A&M, Florida, Auburn and Michigan

10. LSU Tigers

Class size: 23 commits (two 5-stars, 19 4-stars)

Losing top overall prospect Bryce Underwood to Michigan at the buzzer was rough, and it left LSU without a high school QB in this cycle. Still, the Tigers have a tremendous class with a couple of 5-stars—cornerback DJ Pickett and running back Harlem Berry—up top.

9. Texas A&M Aggies

Class size: 25 commits (one 5-star, 20 4-stars)

Texas A&M, likewise, saw Husan Longstreet bolt for USC right before the December window. Needing a QB, the Aggies shifted their attention to 4-star Michigan commit Brady Hart, who understandably began looking around after Underwood flipped from LSU and signed with A&M. The dominoes fall quickly in the quarterback world, huh?

8. Florida Gators

Class size: 25 commits (one 5-star, 15 4-stars)

Florida's unexpectedly hot finish to the season also helped stabilize a fracturing recruiting class. The headliners are wideouts Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson, a pair of top-35 prospects. Florida made a little noise around February's signing day with a last-second steal of 4-star corner Onis Konanbanny from rival Tennessee, too.

7. Auburn Tigers

Class size: 26 commits (one 5-star, 17 4-stars)

Not only did Auburn land transfer quarterbacks Jackson Arnold and Ashton Daniels this offseason, it signed 5-star Deuce Knight. Suddenly, the QB room—a true weakness lately—looks rather impressive.

6. Michigan Wolverines

Class size: 23 commits (two 5-stars, 13 4-stars)

Michigan picked up the prized commitment on Wednesday, finalizing a semi-flip of 4-star offensive tackle Ty Haywood. He chose not to sign in December, backed off a pledge to Alabama in January and announced in favor of U-M. He's the third top-50 player, joining 5-stars in quarterback Bryce Underwood and fellow lineman Andrew Babalola.

5-1. Oregon, Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia and Texas

5. Oregon Ducks

Class size: 20 commits (three 5-stars, 16 4-stars)

The class? Good. Great, actually. Wide receiver Dakorien Moore and corner Na'eem Offord are top-15 prospects. Neat! One fascinating story you—if you're not a fan of the Ducks, yes, I hear you—might not have noticed, though, is Oregon flipped Jaron Keawe-Sagapolutele from Cal in early December and signed him, only for the 4-star quarterback to leave for Cal as a transfer in January. Fascinating stuff.

4. Ohio State Buckeyes

Class size: 26 commits (three 5-stars, 19 4-stars)

You're not going to believe this, but Ohio State signed an elite prospect at wide receiver. Dating back to the 2019 class, the Buckeyes have added a 5-star wideout in each cycle except for one. The trend continues with Quincy Porter, who may eventually be catching passes from 5-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair.

3. Alabama Crimson Tide

Class size: 21 commits (three 5-stars, 16 4-stars)

In a sign-of-the-times moment, Bama signed exactly one of the 19 blue-chip prospects from its own state—and he, offensive tackle Mal Waldrep, ranked 18th. Instead, the Kalen DeBoer-led program went heavy on California to build around 5-star quarterback Keelon Russell. The philosophy can work! It's simply very different than Nick Saban's approach.

2. Georgia Bulldogs

Class size: 28 commits (five 5-stars, 19 4-stars)

Georgia, meanwhile, built a sturdy fence around the Peach State in the 2025 cycle. Among the five 5-star prospects, UGA landed four of them—led by defensive linemen Elijah Griffin and Isaiah Gibson. The reigning SEC champs also plucked 5-star receiver Talyn Taylor from Illinois.

1. Texas Longhorns

Class size: 25 commits (five 5-stars, 14 4-stars)

Texas was the lone program to infringe on UGA's 5-star fence, pulling defensive lineman Justus Terry to Austin. Otherwise, the Longhorns leaned on their talent-rich state for a quartet of 5-stars. The highest-ranked addition is safety Jonah Williams, a top-10 player.