1. Jaden Rashada, QB, Pittsburgh, CA – Arizona State

Rashada’s journey to Tempe was one of the wildest you’ll ever see. First-Year head coach Kenny Dillingham has to be ecstatic to now have one of the nation’s top QB recruits coming in.

Former Notre Dame QB, Drew Pyne, is coming in and Trenton Bourquet—who impressed in 2022, when he came in after an injury—is still on the roster.

But it certainly feels like Rashada could get the job at some point if nothing else but for his giant potential.

2. Dante Moore, QB, Detroit, MI – UCLA

Another big-time quarterback recruit and I actually think he’s higher-rated than Rashada.

But there’s a chance he doesn’t start this year as UCLA is bringing in talented senior transfer Colin Schlee from Kent State.

Moore looks like he could easily become a star from day one at UCLA, though.

3. Zachariah Branch, WR, Las Vegas, NV – USC

One of the top recruits in the nation at any position he could step in right away and become a star for the Trojans and Lincoln Riley’s high-flying offense with Caleb Williams at QB.

Branch has been compared to Tyreek Hill and that’s about all you need to know.

4. Cormani McClain, CB, Lakeland, FL – Colorado

The nation’s top cornerback recruit and one of the top recruits at any position is heading to Boulder.

He should be a starter and could even contend for All-Pac-12 honors as a true freshman.

5. Jurrion Dickey, WR, East Palo Alto, CA – Oregon

One of the top receiver recruits in the nation and up there with recruits at any position, he’s big (6-3, 210) and powerful.

There’s a good chance he could be an excellent option to pair with Troy Franklin right away and give Oregon more punch at WR.

6. Makai Lemon, WR, Los Alamitos, CA – USC

He could easily be a crown jewel recruit at receiver for the Trojans, but it’s just that Branch is rated so high.

Either way, he has a great chance to make a huge impact as a true freshman for the Trojans.

7. Matayo Uiagalelei, DE, Bellflower, CA – Oregon

DJ’s younger brother is huge and ready to start rushing the passer in the Pac-12 in 2023.

He’s got all the skills to quickly become a starter for the Ducks and one of the best defensive ends in the Pac-12.

8. Dylan Edwards, RB, Derby, KS – Colorado

The Buffs will assuredly lean on the big-time recruits Coach Prime is bringing in, even if they’re just true freshmen.

Edwards is one of the top running backs coming into the Pac-12 this year and I bet he gets at least a healthy amount of carries.

9. Rodrick Pleasant, CB, Gardena, CA – Oregon

The Ducks battled with USC to grab the Southern California native and he has a shot to start as a true freshman.

He will have a big opportunity at CB with Christian Gonzalez off early to the NFL.

10. Braylan Shelby, DE, Friendswood, TX – USC

The Texas edge rusher is one of the top recruits USC signed and it’s a position of need with Tuli Tuipulotu heading early to the NFL.

He could make an instant impact, especially on third down.

11. Caleb Presley, CB, Seattle, WA – Washington

The Huskies were a disaster at cornerback last year and they need help.

The top-rated recruit in the state of Washington should help, and he has a shot to start as a true freshman.

12. Tackett Curtis, LB, Many, LA – USC

Anyone who saw the Trojans play in 2022 knows they need major help on defense.

They have a lot of experience at linebacker but a player like Curtis can step in and  some fresh blood.

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Others to Watch

Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Idaho Falls, ID – Oregon
Daylen Austin, CB, Long Beach, CA – Oregon
Hunter Clegg, DE, American Fork, UT – Utah
Ashton Cozart, WR, Flower Mound, TX – Oregon
CJ Blocker, CB, New Caney, TX – Utah