Under Armour camp: Key, easy-to-follow takeaways from players

The Under Armour Next High School All-American game featured many younger players this year and showed recruiting happening earlier. Notable moments included David Jacobs committing to Ohio State and several players discussing how they and their families handled financial and agent matters.

The Under Armour Next High School All-American game in Orlando is moving toward younger classes, and this year's event included a large group of underclassmen. The 18th annual game featured many players from the Class of 2027 and fewer seniors making late announcements. Players spoke about commitments, financial offers and how they and their families are managing representation. A few recruits shared how recent coaching changes affected their decisions. What was highlighted: - The game included 72 underclassmen from the Class of 2027, a notable increase from last year. - Five-star edge David Jacobs committed to Ohio State amid a larger financial offer that separated the programs late in his process. - Some players described handling deals with family and advisers rather than relying solely on agents. - A small number of recruits reconsidered or changed commitments after Michigan’s coaching change; others remained with their chosen schools. - A committed quarterback is preparing for a year-long mission and plans to enroll in 2027. Summary: Recruiting is happening earlier and looks more transactional for some players, with families and representatives playing bigger roles. You may want to follow updates from schools and players as visits and signings continue. Undetermined at this time how all early commitments will affect final rosters, but the trend toward earlier decisions is clear.