Recruiting Roundup: Several Key Targets Are Added To The Official Visitor List
As the summer recruiting season heats up, coaching staffs across the country are putting the finishing touches on their official visit schedules. For fans, this time of year offers a glimpse into the future—a chance to see which prospects are truly interested, which schools are rising up the boards, and who might become the next cornerstone of a program’s future. This week, several key targets across the 2025 class have confirmed their addition to the official visitor list, signaling big moves ahead in the recruiting landscape.
Here’s a breakdown of the latest additions, what they mean, and why fans should be paying close attention.
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🔥 Headliners Joining the Visit List
Jaylen Carter – 4-star DL, Buford (GA)
Perhaps the most significant development of the week was the confirmation that Jaylen Carter, the dominant defensive lineman out of Buford, will take his official visit the weekend of June 21. Carter, who holds offers from virtually every SEC power, is a name that has long been on the radar. His blend of size, explosiveness, and technical prowess make him a top-50 national prospect.
The fact that he’s scheduling an official visit shows there’s serious mutual interest. Georgia and Alabama are considered the early favorites, but don’t count out LSU or Florida, who’ve been gaining traction. If the visit goes well, expect Carter to trim his list shortly after.
Tyrese Hill – 5-star WR, Mater Dei (CA)
Tyrese Hill is one of the most electrifying playmakers in the class and has just added [insert school] to his official visit tour. Hill, standing at 6’1” with elite track speed, is a threat to score every time he touches the ball. He’s a natural fit in a spread offense and is considered a plug-and-play wideout who could contribute from day one.
Hill is eyeing five official visits before making a decision ahead of his senior season. His addition to the list is a big win for the coaching staff, who have been recruiting him heavily since his sophomore year. A strong official visit could push them closer to a surprise commitment.
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👀 Under-the-Radar Additions Worth Watching
While the 4- and 5-stars grab the headlines, recruiting classes are often made in the margins. Two prospects added to the official visitor list this week could become program-changing players with the right development.
Daniel Price – 3-star OT, Plano East (TX)
Daniel Price is the kind of high-upside offensive lineman that top programs love to mold. While he may not carry a flashy ranking, Price has ideal size at 6’6”, 295 pounds, and a wrestler’s balance in the trenches. He’s drawn comparisons to former 3-star prospects who blossomed into All-Conference linemen after redshirting.
Price’s official visit could be a turning point in his recruitment. Schools like TCU, Arkansas, and Oklahoma State are pushing hard. If he gets on campus and connects well with the O-line coach, don’t be surprised if a commitment follows shortly after.
Marcus Jordan – ATH, Lakeland (FL)
Jordan, listed as an athlete but projected to play safety or nickel at the next level, brings physicality and football IQ that evaluators love. He’s versatile, aggressive, and instinctive—exactly the kind of defensive chess piece today’s defenses covet.
He’s been flying under the radar on the national level, but those in Florida recruiting circles know his value. Jordan was added to the official visit list for the first week of July, and the coaching staff reportedly views him as a top-priority target despite the lack of national hype.
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🔄 Visit Momentum: The Bigger Picture
The process of scheduling and hosting official visits is as much about strategy as it is about logistics. Programs want to create a sense of momentum and community. Bringing in key targets at the same time can build peer-to-peer recruiting relationships, which often play a huge role in final decisions.
For example, there’s growing speculation that [insert school] is deliberately stacking their June 21st weekend visit with top offensive players—including a quarterback, wide receiver, and offensive linemen—hoping to build chemistry that could lead to a domino effect of commitments. That’s exactly how some powerhouse classes of the past have been built: relationships forged over a long weekend, in film rooms and BBQs, under the watchful eye of head coaches and position coordinators.
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🚨 What’s Next?
With several weekends now locked in for official visits, the next phase is critical. The summer months often yield verbal commitments that set the tone for the fall. Schools that can convert visits into commitments early on are often the ones closing strong in December and February.
Look for the following over the next few weeks:
More visit confirmations as players finalize their five official visit allotments.
Flipped visits – if a player cancels or reschedules, it could signal a change in their top schools.
Silent commitments – while not always public, insider buzz around a visit can indicate a player is leaning heavily in one direction.
Recruiting, especially at the Power Five level, is a 12-month sprint. With NIL opportunities, coaching turnover, and ever-evolving depth charts, players are doing more homework than ever. Official visits provide that crucial on-the-ground look at how they’ll fit not just in the scheme, but in the culture of a program.
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Final Thoughts
The addition of several high-priority names to the official visitor list is a big step forward in the 2025 recruiting cycle. For programs trying to build momentum—or maintain it—the coming weekends are where championships can start taking shape. The relationships built during these visits, the impressions left by coaches and current players, and the behind-the-scenes work by recruiting staff will all shape what rosters look like for years to come.
One thing is certain: the race for top talent is just getting started. Stay tuned.
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