Football recruiting rankings: USA TODAY Sports' updated top 100

USA TODAY Sports High School Sports has released an updated “top 100” recruiting list for the 2028 football class at the midway point of the 2026 season. The rankings are based on composite ratings from major recruiting services, combining each player’s positions from 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN. The top spot is Christian Academy of Louisville defensive lineman Kellan Hall, an uncommitted prospect listed at 6-foot-4 and 265 pounds with a 3.00 composite ranking. Other early names include McEachern safety Casey Barner (4.33) and Mandarin wide receiver Brysen Wright (4.67), who is also uncommitted. Ohio State commitments appear among the top group, such as Asher Ghioto and Christopher Vargas.