Consisting of powerhouse programs like Florida State and Miami, and, although not recently, Clemson, the ACC has been known to play spoiler in the general power struggle between the Big Ten and the SEC.
That success on the field has also translated to recruiting wins in previous cycles. This year it’s no different.
Last week, we looked at the top commitments by position for the SEC and in the Big Ten.
Now we’ll take a look at that for the ACC, basing those choices on players from the USA TODAY High School Sports industry composite.
Quarterback: Travis Burgess
College Commitment: North Carolina
High School: Grayson (Loganville, Ga.)
Height: 6-5
Weight: 205
Running Back: Damon Ferguson
College Commitment: Pittsburgh
High School: Milford Mill Academy (Baltimore, Md.)
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190
Wide Receiver: Calvin Russell
College Commitment: Syracuse
High School: Northwestern (Miami, Fla.)
Height: 6-5
Weight: 195
Tight End: Israel Briggs
College Commitment: Miami
High School: Clovis (Calif.)
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 200
Offensive Lineman: Jackson Cantwell
College Commitment: Miami
High School: Nixa (Mo.)
Height: 6-7.5
Weight: 325
Defensive Lineman: Earnest Rankins
College Commitment: Florida State
High School: Southwest DeKalb (Decatur, Ga.)
Height: 6-4
Weight: 265
Linebacker: Jordan Campbell
College Commitment: Miami
High School: Northwestern (Miami, Fla.)
Height: 6-2
Weight: 200
Cornerback: Chauncey Kennon
College Commitment: Florida State
High School: Booker (Sarasota, Fla.)
Height: 6-1
Weight: 175
Safety: Kentavion Anderson
College Commitment: Clemson
High School: Dorman (Roebuck, S.C.)
Height: 6-2
Weight: 190
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: OT Jackson Cantwell headlines top 2026 ACC commitments by position
