Top New York Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from New York, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The deepest positions in the state are interior offensive linemen, cornerbacks, defensive linemen.
- Rated recruits
- 35
- Five-stars
- 0
- Four-stars
- 5
- Nationally ranked
- 34
- Committed
- 5
Rankings by Class
Top 50 New York Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Messiah HamptonWR · Class of 2026 | James MonroeRochester, NY | ★★★★ | #1 | #51 | Oregon |
| 2 |  Simon NuamahDL · Class of 2028 | Brooks SchoolBronx, NY | ★★★★ | #2 | #27 | Uncommitted |
| 3 |  Zahmar TookesDL · Class of 2027 | BrightonRochester, NY | ★★★★ | #1 | #182 | Uncommitted |
| 4 |  Cam ToomeyEDGE · Class of 2028 | Saratoga SpringsSaratoga Springs, NY | ★★★★ | #1 | #75 | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Elijah KimbleRB · Class of 2027 | CanisiusBuffalo, NY | ★★★★ | #2 | #297 | Uncommitted |
| 6 |  Dilen MulajOT · Class of 2028 | Iona Preparatory SchoolNew Rochelle, NY | ★★★ | #2 | #220 | Uncommitted |
| 7 |  Arthur JonesDL · Class of 2028 | Christian Brothers AcademySyracuse, NY | ★★★ | #3 | #220 | Uncommitted |
| 8 |  Crew DavisRB · Class of 2026 | Iona Preparatory SchoolNew Rochelle, NY | ★★★ | #2 | #715 | North Carolina |
| 9 |  Alijah JonesIOL · Class of 2027 | James MonroeRochester, NY | ★★★ | #4 | #805 | Uncommitted |
| 10 |  James CocozzoIOL · Class of 2027 | StillwaterStillwater, NY | ★★★ | #3 | #915 | Uncommitted |
| 11 |  James Brumfield IICB · Class of 2028 | James MonroeRochester, NY | ★★★ | #4 | #473 | Uncommitted |
| 12 |  Xavier BalaRB · Class of 2027 | St. Anthony'sBaldwin, NY | ★★★ | #5 | #518 | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Preston CareyDL · Class of 2026 | IMG AcademyEast Northport, NY | ★★★ | #120 | #704 | Georgia |
| 14 |  Gerald GreenCB · Class of 2026 | Moore CatholicStaten Island, NY | ★★★ | #3 | #1067 | Boston College |
| 15 |  Amir HogansATH · Class of 2027 | Hun SchoolRye, NY | ★★★ | #32 | #1104 | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  Jacob ButlerWR · Class of 2026 | Long Island LutheranBrookville, NY | ★★★ | #4 | #1180 | Uncommitted |
| 17 |  Trent ButtlesS · Class of 2027 | St. FrancisWest Henrietta, NY | ★★★ | #6 | #1228 | Uncommitted |
| 18 | Bryce MoyeQB · Class of 2028 | Monsignor FarrellStaten Island, NY | ★★★ | #5 | #760 | Uncommitted |
| 19 |  Saleh AtariwaTE · Class of 2027 | Cardinal HayesBronx, NY | ★★★ | #10 | #845 | Uncommitted |
| 20 |  Braylon OtisEDGE · Class of 2027 | LiverpoolLiverpool, NY | ★★★ | #7 | #1102 | Uncommitted |
| 21 |  Noah Collins-HowardWR · Class of 2027 | Rush-HenriettaHenrietta, NY | ★★★ | #8 | #1172 | Uncommitted |
| 22 |  Mamadee SangarayLB · Class of 2027 | Iona Preparatory SchoolNew Rochelle, NY | ★★★ | #11 | #1213 | Uncommitted |
| 23 |  Oakley KeeganTE · Class of 2027 | LiverpoolLiverpool, NY | ★★★ | #9 | #1258 | Uncommitted |
| 24 |  Terron JohnsonCB · Class of 2026 | St. Thomas MoreHarlem, NY | ★★★ | #9 | #1653 | Uncommitted |
| 25 |  Lawrence IyalekhueOT · Class of 2026 | RooseveltYonkers, NY | ★★★ | #5 | #1678 | Uncommitted |
| 26 |  Ameir MorrowRB · Class of 2026 | Erasmus HallBrooklyn, NY | ★★★ | #6 | #2036 | Temple |
| 27 |  Matthew HeiningerLB · Class of 2026 | BrightonRochester, NY | ★★★ | #8 | #2056 | Uncommitted |
| 28 | Rowan AhrensIOL · Class of 2026 | Brunswick SchoolRye, NY | ★★★ | #13 | #2356 | Uncommitted |
| 29 | Jesse GiddingsIOL · Class of 2026 | Milton AcademyPlattsburgh, NY | ★★★ | #20 | #2391 | Uncommitted |
| 30 | Kevin MooreS · Class of 2026 | St. Anthony'sLong Island City, NY | ★★★ | #8 | #2513 | Uncommitted |
| 31 |  Demari ClemonsCB · Class of 2027 | IMG AcademyBuffalo, NY | ★★★ | #159 | #1393 | Uncommitted |
| 32 | Aiden HowardTE · Class of 2026 | Cardinal HayesBronx, NY | ★★★ | #9 | #2649 | Uncommitted |
| 33 | Mac CapenLB · Class of 2026 | Newfane SeniorNewfane, NY | ★★★ | #10 | #2651 | Uncommitted |
| 34 | Grayer HongQB · Class of 2028 | Archbishop StepinacWhite Plains, NY | ★★★ | #6 | #857 | Uncommitted |
| 35 | Khalil CoxIOL · Class of 2026 | Christian Brothers AcademySyracuse, NY | — | — | — | Uncommitted |
Positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from New York?+–
Messiah Hampton is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from New York (James Monroe) in the Class of 2026, ranked No. 51 nationally. Messiah is committed to Oregon.
How many rated football recruits are there from New York?+–
35 New York recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2028 classes, including 0 five-stars and 5 four-stars. 5 have announced a college commitment.
How are New York 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.