A smattering of prospects remain unsigned, but the 2022-23 recruiting cycle is largely complete. The Hotline asked Brandon Huffman, the national recruiting editor for 247 Sports, to assess the Pac-12 classes.
The following rankings are based on the 247 database, with commentary by Huffman.
(Our transfer portal power ratings can be found here.)
1. Oregon
Huffman’s view: “Coach Dan Lanning’s first full recruiting class saw the Ducks land several national names but also go into Southern California, to two USC strongholds (Serra and St. John Bosco high schools) to grab edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei and cornerback Rodrick Pleasant away from the Trojans.”
2. USC
Huffman’s view: “The Trojans corralled three of the nation’s top 50 players in Malachi Nelson, a five-star quarterback, Zachariah Branch, the No. 1 receiver in the country, and athlete Makai Lemon. But some losses down the stretch spoiled things a bit.”
3. Utah
Huffman’s view: “The Pac-12 has feared the day Utah started to recruit top-25 classes, since the Utes were winning the conference title with classes that rated merely in the top 50. Coach Kyle Whittingham and the back-to-back Rose Bowl berths have carried over into recruiting.”
4. Washington
Huffman’s view: “Most of the heavy lifting was done prior to the 11-win season in coach Kalen DeBoer’s first year, which should only make Washington fans more excited for what the 2024 recruiting class can become coming off that stellar debut.”
5. Colorado
Huffman’s view: “Coach Deion Sanders’ first class produced CU’s highest-rated player in 15 years, the No. 1 cornerback in the country: Cormani McClain. Combine him with the No. 1 corner from the 2022 signing class, Travis Hunter, a transfer from Jackson State, and ‘Coach Prime’ is putting the Pac-12 on notice.”
6. Oregon State
Huffman’s view: “Much like their season, the Beavers quietly pieced together a class that rates in the top half of the conference – and…
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