How good is SMU's 2026 recruiting class?

SMU holds the #31 class nationally for 2026 at 220.9 class points, with 21 tracked commits and 6 blue-chips. Rankings use CollegeFootballData class ratings.

Who are SMU's top 2026 commits?

Christian Rhodes (4★ RB), Drew Evers (4★ IOL), Evan Goodwin (4★ OT), and more.

Who has SMU added from the transfer portal?

Kendrick Raphael (RB, from California), Yannick Smith (WR, from East Carolina).

ACC · 2026 recruiting

SMU recruiting class

#31

Class rank

#31

national

Class points

220.9

CFBD rating

Commits tracked

top recruits

Blue-chips

4-5 star

Avg ★

3.29

per commit

2026 commits

NatlRecruitPosStarsRating

173Christian RhodesDallas, TXRB★★★★★0.9318

222Drew EversFlower Mound, TXIOL★★★★★0.9196

324Evan GoodwinBauxite, AROT★★★★★0.9038

398Sam UtuOrange, CAIOL★★★★★0.8969

469Aljour Miles IIKaufman, TXWR★★★★★0.8911

486EJ KellySpring, TXRB★★★★★0.8901

586Hudson WoodsSpring Branch, TXEDGE★★★★★0.8856

608X'Zavier BarnettYoakum, TXATH★★★★★0.8844

634Jakai AndersonNew Orleans, LAWR★★★★★0.8833

634Kenneth Goodwin IIIMiami, FLLB★★★★★0.8833

634Max WrightMelissa, TXOT★★★★★0.8833

704Zack TurnerDuncanville, TXTE★★★★★0.8811

833I'Zayah YoungSan Marcos, TXLB★★★★★0.8767

833Amontre HarrisHumble, TXEDGE★★★★★0.8767

884Dakota DicksonDanville, CADL★★★★★0.8756

884Deuce GilbertForney, TXCB★★★★★0.8756

966Andre Nickerson Jr.Inglewood, CATE★★★★★0.8733

1030Toa KatoaEuless, TXIOL★★★★★0.8722

1358Keith DotieMesquite, TXDL★★★★★0.8644

2052Tyrone CrethersRichardson, TXWR★★★★★0.8500

2828Cole LeinartRedondo Beach, CAQB★★★★★0.8333

Transfers in 2

Kendrick RaphaelRB · Immediate

fromCalifornia

Yannick SmithWR · Immediate

fromEast Carolina

Transfers out 0

None among the tracked moves.

SMU scout report →All 2026 recruiting →

Ratings, stars and rankings from CollegeFootballData. Commit and portal lists cover the tracked top recruits for the 2026 cycle.