Dec. 10: Isaia Faga | DL | Central (Ala.)
Committed to: Utah
247Sports rank: N/A
Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-2, 275-pound defensive lineman out of Central High School in Phenix City, Ala., Faga committed to the Utes nearly 20 months after landing a scholarship offer from the coaching staff. It was his first reported offer from an FBS program. His primary recruiter at Utah was defensive tackles coach Luther Elliss, while defensive ends coach Lewis Powell also assisted in his recruitment. He is the second commitment for the Utes in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 12 games as a junior, he recorded 29 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks, per MaxPreps.
Dec. 11: Debron Gatling | WR | Milton (Ga.)
Committed to: Texas A&M
247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 59 WR
Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver out of Milton High School in Alpharetta, Ga., Gatling committed to the Aggies over fellow finalists Alabama, LSU, Miami, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Penn State and Tennessee. He holds 42 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Texas A&M was co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach James Coley, while quarterbacks coach Dameyune Craig also assisted in his recruitment. He is the third commitment for the Aggies in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 14 games as a junior, he hauled in 69 receptions for 932 yards and nine touchdowns on offense while recording seven tackles and three interceptions with one pick-six on defense, per MaxPreps.
Dec. 12: Will Hammond | QB | Hutto (Texas)
Committed to: Texas Tech
247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 37 QB
Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-3, 190-pound quarterback out of Hutto High School in Hutto, Texas, Hammond committed to the Red Raiders over offers from UTSA, Incarnate Word and Tarleton State. He holds four reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Texas Tech was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Zach Kittley. He is the sixth commitment for the Red Raiders in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 10 games as a junior, he completed 189 of 320 passes (59.1%) for 2,763 yards with 30 touchdowns against five interceptions while rushing for 728 yards and nine touchdowns on 120 carries, per MaxPreps.
Dec. 14: Jeremiah Smith | WR | Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.)
Committed to: Ohio State
247Sports rank: 5-star | 98 rating | No. 5 Overall | No. 1 WR
Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-3, 185-pound wide receiver out of Chaminade-Madonna High School in Hollywood, Fla., Smith committed to the Buckeyes over offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State and USC, among others. He holds 39 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Ohio State was passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline. He is the fourth commitment for the Buckeyes in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 13 games as a junior, he hauled in 58 receptions for 1,073 yards and 20 touchdowns, per MaxPreps.
Scouting report: A potential WR1. On the bigger side for his age, but looks nowhere near close to being filled out and appears to still be growing into his verified 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame. Burst onto the scene as a sophomore at one of South Florida’s top talent-producing programs totaling over 600 receiving yards. That included a 172-yard performance in the 3A state title game. Displays good body control and does job of tracking the ball once it’s in the air. That has led to plenty of highlight-worthy grabs. Quicker feet and solid technique allow him to win with his release on a consistent basis. Limited testing data available, but appears to be faster than he is quick and should continue to develop long speed as he competes on the track (regional qualifier in the 110 hurdles, 300 hurdles as a freshman). Should be viewed as one of the top wide receiver prospects in the 2024 cycle given his early body of work. Must keep progressing and evolving as a route running, but will be courted by college football’s best as he has a chance to be an impact player on Saturdays and maybe even Sundays if everything comes together. – 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins
Projection: Power-5 Starter
Dec. 14: Jamorie Flagg | EDGE | Booker T. Washington (Fla.)
Committed to: Florida State
247Sports rank: 3-star | 86 rating | No. 46 DL
Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-3, 235-pound edge defender out of Booker T. Washington High School in Miami, Fla., Flagg committed to the Seminoles over offers from Georgia Tech, Syracuse, Florida International and Temple. He holds five reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Florida State was running backs coach David Johnson, while defensive tackles coach Odell Haggins also assisted in his recruitment. He is the seventh commitment for the Seminoles in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 10 games as a junior, he recorded 38 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks and one pass breakup, per MaxPreps.
Committed to: Wake Forest
247Sports rank: 3-star | 86 rating | No. 43 QB
Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-1, 175-pound quarterback out of Walton High School in Marietta, Ga., Hecklinski committed to the Demon Deacons over offers from Georgia Southern, UCF and Eastern Kentucky. He holds four reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Wake Forest was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Warren Ruggiero. He is the first commitment for the Demon Deacons in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 13 games as a junior, he completed 194 of 305 passes (63.6%) for 3,520 yards with 37 touchdowns against 12 interceptions while rushing for another 77 yards and five touchdowns, per MaxPreps.
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Class of 2025 prospects
Dec. 16: Chris Ewald | CB | Chaminade-Madonna (Fla.)
Committed to: Michigan
247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 75 Overall | No. 6 CB
Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-0, 160-pound cornerback out of Chaminade-Madonna High School in Hollywood, Fla., Ewald committed to the Wolverines over offers from Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, South Carolina and Texas A&M, among others. He holds 19 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Michigan was co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale. He is the first commitment for the Wolverines in the 2025 recruiting cycle. In 11 games as a sophomore, he tallied 24 tackles, 12 pass breakups and four interceptions with one pick-six, per MaxPreps.
