Top 2026 Football, Basketball Recruits Narrow College Choices

Recruiting activity is heating up across college football and basketball for the 2025 and 2026 classes. In football, Florida State is a finalist for three-star offensive tackle Tyler Chukuyem, who plans to commit soon, while South Dakota State transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski chose Iowa over Miami, attracted by Iowa's pro-style offense and NFL preparation under coordinator Tim Lester. In basketball, five-star recruit Caleb Holt transferred to Prolific Prep for his senior season and is drawing attention from top programs, including Kentucky, whose new head coach Mark Pope is also hosting the No. 1 2026 recruit Tyran Stokes for an official visit. Stokes has taken visits to Louisville and Kansas as well and is considered a top target for blue blood programs. Meanwhile, Arkansas secured a commitment from local recruit Daylen Green over other options. These moves highlight the ongoing intense competition among colleges to land elite talent for upcoming seasons.