Key 2026 Recruits Make Final Visits Before Dead Period

As college football's 2026 recruiting cycle approaches a lengthy dead period, major programs like Texas, LSU, Texas A&M, and Tennessee are hosting final official visits to secure elite talent. Uncommitted prospects such as top defensive lineman James Johnson and quarterback standouts from the Elite 11 Finals are key recruiting targets during this period. Many programs are utilizing their current commits to recruit undecided players and foster greater team bonds. High-profile recruits, including Landon Duckworth and Joey O'Brien, are nearing college decisions, while others like Tristen Keys and Immanuel Iheanacho are making important campus visits. With in-person recruiting set to pause until the season, these final weeks are crucial for shaping the 2026 recruiting classes. Coaches and staff are working intensely as these visits are expected to have a major impact on future rosters.