March is a hectic month on the recruiting trail since the college football recruiting dead period is over, spring practices have begun, and top prospects are competing in the 7-on-7 circuit. This was especially clear over the past weekend as a number of top prospects made significant progress in their decision-making processes by performing unofficial visits, planning more travels for the upcoming months, and condensing their lists of top universities.
Tae Harris, a four-star safety, is still progressing for Clemson, and the team was predicted by 247Sports to land the defensive back. Meanwhile, four-star wide receiver Derick Smith committed to Alabama in the 2025 class, becoming the first early commit under new head coach Kalen DeBoer.
Numerous other well-known programs had successful March debuts. On Monday’s episode of The College Football Recruiting Show, recruiting analysts Blair Angulo, Mike Roach, and Allen Trieu from 247Sports provided an in-depth analysis of the happenings at those schools.
With the acquisition of four-star wide receiver Derick Smith from the nearby Southside of Selma, Alabama, Kalen DeBoer’s debut season at Alabama gained even more momentum.
Angulo: “Among the top athletes in the United States.” a 2025 wide receiver ranked in the top ten. We are aware that the multi-sport profile of Derick—who also plays basketball and baseball—is highly coveted by our scouting staff. Last season, he averaged more than 32 yards per reception and 16 yards per rush. A truly incredible production, which he will take to Tuscaloosa.
