Top Washington, D.C. Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from Washington, D.C., ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The deepest positions in the state are edge rushers, running backs, interior offensive linemen.
- Rated recruits
- 27
- Five-stars
- 1
- Four-stars
- 4
- Nationally ranked
- 22
- Committed
- 9
Rankings by Class
Top 50 Washington, D.C. Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GonzagaWashington, DC | ★★★★★ | #1 | #16 | Michigan | |
| 2 | GonzagaWashington, DC | ★★★★ | #2 | #283 | Virginia Tech | |
| 3 | GonzagaWashington, DC | ★★★★ | #1 | #34 | Uncommitted | |
| 4 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★★ | #3 | #73 | Uncommitted | |
| 5 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★★ | #1 | #412 | Uncommitted | |
| 6 | Friendship Collegiate AcademyWashington, DC | ★★★ | #1 | #288 | Uncommitted | |
| 7 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #3 | #345 | Michigan | |
| 8 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #4 | #625 | Michigan | |
| 9 | St. Albans SchoolWashington, DC | ★★★ | #5 | #812 | Maryland | |
| 10 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #2 | #942 | Uncommitted | |
| 11 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #3 | #374 | Uncommitted | |
| 12 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #2 | #484 | Uncommitted | |
| 13 | Phillips Exeter AcademyWashington, DC | ★★★ | #1 | #638 | Boston College | |
| 14 | St. Frances AcademyWashington, DC | ★★★ | #17 | #771 | Maryland | |
| 15 | The Potomac SchoolWashington, DC | ★★★ | #20 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 16 | Georgetown Preparatory SchoolWashington, DC | ★★★ | #20 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 17 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #5 | #1166 | Uncommitted | |
| 18 | Friendship Collegiate AcademyWashington, DC | 86 | #20 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 19 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #7 | #805 | USF | |
| 20 | GonzagaWashington, DC | ★★★ | #6 | #1813 | Maryland | |
| 21 | Archbishop CarrollWashington, DC | ★★★ | #8 | #2034 | Uncommitted | |
| 22 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #41 | — | Uncommitted | |
| 23 | Archbishop CarrollWashington, DC | ★★★ | #9 | #2454 | Uncommitted | |
| 24 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #10 | #2664 | Uncommitted | |
| 25 | St. John's CollegeWashington, DC | ★★★ | #11 | #2108 | Uncommitted | |
| 26 | Loudoun Sports AcademyWashington, DC | ★★★ | #32 | #1575 | Uncommitted | |
| 27 | Maret SchoolWashington, DC | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
Washington, D.C. Recruits by Estimated NIL Value
| # | Player | School | Est. NIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $362K |
Positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from Washington, D.C.?+–
Carter Meadows is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from Washington, D.C. (Gonzaga) in the Class of 2026, ranked No. 16 nationally. Carter is committed to Michigan.
How many rated football recruits are there from Washington, D.C.?+–
27 Washington, D.C. recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2029 classes, including 1 five-stars and 4 four-stars. 9 have announced a college commitment.
How are Washington, D.C. recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.
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NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from a third-party published valuation model.