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Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2022 Five-Star Countdown

We kick off our 2022 Rivals Rankings Week on Monday with a countdown of the 29 five-stars. Check back throughout the day for the latest and Rivals National Recruiting Director Adam Gorney‘s take on each.

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RIVALS RANKINGS WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday: Five-Star Countdown

Tuesday: New Rivals250 released

Wednesday: Offensive position rankings

Thursday: Defensive position rankings

Friday: State rankings

Saturday: Rivals Roundtable

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13. LB CJ Hicks

Gorney’s Take: CJ Hicks has length at linebacker so he can play in space but he’s also surprisingly physical and productive when blitzing and it wouldn’t be a shocker to see him come off the edge at Ohio State, either.

The versatility that he brings to the position along with his playmaking ability, speed and power are rare qualities. A lot of linebackers have some of those traits; Hicks has all of them.

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14. S Xavier Nwankpa

Gorney’s Take: Xavier Nwankpa has moved to the No. 1 safety in the country after seeing him perform at The Opening, but also after having incredible junior film where the new five-star shows off excellent ball skills and a physical nature that is really special.

The Pleasant Hill (Iowa) Southeast Polk standout, who has Ohio State, Notre Dame and Iowa highest on his list, covers like a cornerback and hits like a linebacker. That’s rare.

15. QB Cade Klubnik

Gorney’s Take: With Quinn Ewers reclassifying to the 2021 class and going to Ohio State early, Cade Klubnik takes the mantle as the No. 1 quarterback in this class after earning five-star status following a strong summer.

The Clemson commit was very good, not great, at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge where he showed his arm talent and accuracy but also was inconsistent. However, he really shined at the Elite 11 and was phenomenal throughout the entire event. He really earned his bump in the rankings there.

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16. CB Will Johnson

Gorney’s Take: There are big cornerbacks in the 2022 class but none at the five-star level as big and physical as Johnson. He also has the speed to match and the coverage skills to be considered one of the top players in his class. He’s maybe a step slow, but Johnson is really talented, physical and an excellent playmaker. Michigan will be happy to have him.

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17. RB Branson Robinson

Gorney’s Take: Branson Robinson is built like Mr. Universe as he’s all muscle and will be a downhill runner at Georgia. He overpowers tacklers, bounces off them and keeps his legs churning for more yards. He has maintained his athletic ability and his plant-and-go skills even though he’s built like a bodybuilder.

Robinson is cognizant he can’t get much bigger or he will lose some of that dynamic ability. It’s been written before but needs to be stated again that he’s so similar to Nick Chubb.

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18. OT Kameron Dewberry

Gorney’s Take: At the Rivals Camp Series event in Dallas this spring, Kam Dewberry was working through some rust and lost a few of his first reps. He got mad. He got focused. And he got revenge. The five-star offensive tackle could be a right tackle or could move inside and be just as effective. He reminds us of Jedrick Wills – super powerful, moves really well and has a competitive drive that is special.

Alabama, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Texas and Ohio State remain in the running.

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19. OT Zach Rice

Gorney’s Take: There is an ongoing discussion whether Zach Rice should actually be higher in the rankings because at 6-foot-6 and around 300 pounds, he has a frame that could actually add more weight so he has not topped out physically yet. Still, he’s massive, strong, physical and loves to seek and destroy defenders.

North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Notre Dame and Ohio State are involved.

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20. S Jacoby Mathews

Gorney’s Take: Mathews had a little bit of a subdued summer but that doesn’t mean he still isn’t one of the most talented – and physically-gifted – prospects in the entire 2022 class. At the Rivals Five-Star Challenge, Mathews had a good showing but didn’t completely dominate like some others. He still has tremendous length, cover ability, athleticism and a physical nature.

A big senior season could get the former LSU commit – who’s still looking at the Tigers, Texas A&M and others – back in the conversation for that No. 1 spot at safety.

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21. RB Raleek Brown

Gorney’s Take: The top-rated all-purpose back in the class, Raleek Brown moved up to five-star status. The Oklahoma commit continued to dominate in his own way: Getting the ball in his hands whether running it, catching it out of the backfield or lining up in the slot, and then making defenders look foolish trying to track him down.

He has great speed but it’s not only that. Brown has such deceptive footwork, start-and-stop, make-you-miss stuff that it’s really fun to watch. As he continues to get older and more physically developed, he just keeps getting better.

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22. LB Gabe Powers

Gorney’s Take: The question entering the spring and summer was whether Gabe Powers was nimble and athletic enough to play linebacker and not move to defensive end. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound prospect answered that question over and over, and he was excellent playing in space, running down the field in coverage and making plays.

The Ohio State commit has special physical abilities and he showed them off this offseason.

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23. LB Shawn Murphy

Gorney’s Take: The Alabama commit showed his versatility at the linebacker position and it’s one of the things the Crimson Tide like so much about his game. Murphy is an outstanding inside linebacker who can read and react, fill the hole and get people on the ground with force.

But he can also come off the edge, play in space and he moves well for a player his size. The fact that he can move around linebacker spots is a huge bonus and why he’s so valuable in this class.

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24. OG Devon Campbell

Gorney’s Take: Devon Campbell had a quiet summer but we know who he is as a football player: Big, tough, mean, moves people like heavy equipment moves dirt at a construction site. No matter how hard even some elite defensive linemen try to beat him physically, Campbell has an excellent power base and almost always exerts his will on his opponent.

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25. WR Kevin Coleman

Gorney’s Take: Kevin Coleman made some visits this summer including Florida State and Oregon but only did some workouts, which is fine because he has already proven his abilities numerous times. He’s not Jaylen Waddle, who had been the comparison by some before, but he’s a dynamic pass catcher who’s awesome in space, can run by defenders and can line up all over the field.

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26. QB Walker Howard

Gorney’s Take: The LSU commit had a strong showing at the Elite 11 especially early in the event as he backed up his five-star ranking and showed better accuracy and ball placement than he did at the Dallas Rivals Camp when the ball sailed a little bit at times. Howard has unquestionable arm strength, he can throw on the run, he’s super fast in his drop and is the alpha on the field and in the huddle.

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27. DE Mykel Williams

Gorney’s Take: Mykel Williams backed up his five-star ranking at the Rivals Five-Star Challenge even though he will need to keep dominating because many high four-stars are pushing for these final spots. But the USC commit was very good coming off the edge – fast, violent, aggressive and much more agile and athletic than expected. Williams is a big, physical and athletic presence who had a good showing in Atlanta.

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28. QB Gunner Stockton

Gorney’s Take: Gunner Stockton has a big-time arm, he is fearless bombing the ball all over the field, the Georgia commit will sit in the pocket and take a hit if it means his pass was caught by a receiver. There’s a lot to like about Stockton’s game.

The one issue is that the Tiger (Ga.) Rabun County standout did no national events this offseason so it was impossible to compare and contrast him to other five- and four-star prospects. A big senior season and all-star event will be needed so Stockton can prove he should be considered at the highest level.

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29. DT Tyre West

Gorney’s Take: Tyre West is a very talented and versatile defensive lineman who is fast and skilled enough to come off the edge and getting big enough to make a big impact as a defensive tackle, not only during his senior season but also in the SEC. The Georgia commit who is also being pursued by Florida State and others has surprising power and he pursues from the backside a lot and those are the positive parts of his game.

But West is also someone who steers clear of competing at national events and so that will mean he will need to show out this season and during the all-star season to maintain his lofty ranking.

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Rivals Rankings Week: Class of 2022 Five-Star Countdown

13. LB CJ Hicks

14. S Xavier Nwankpa

15. QB Cade Klubnik

16. CB Will Johnson

17. RB Branson Robinson

18. OT Kameron Dewberry

19. OT Zach Rice

20. S Jacoby Mathews

21. RB Raleek Brown

22. LB Gabe Powers

23. LB Shawn Murphy

24. OG Devon Campbell

25. WR Kevin Coleman

26. QB Walker Howard

27. DE Mykel Williams

28. QB Gunner Stockton

29. DT Tyre West

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