College football recruiting remains in full swing even as the season approaches in August. July brought significant moves that shifted the landscape for three specific programs.
Miami continues to lead the pack. The Hurricanes secured a massive commitment from five-star cornerback A'mir Sears. By reclassifying from 2028 to 2027, Sears pushes Miami to the top of the national rankings with the highest average player rating. Mario Cristobal has built a strong foundation, and the team shows no signs of slowing down.
Indiana made historic progress this month under head coach Curt Cignetti. The Hoosiers landed five-star wideout Monshun Sales, a local product from Indianapolis. This move marks a major shift for a program that has historically struggled to attract top-tier talent. Sales had interest from major programs like Alabama but chose to stay home, proving that Cignetti can compete for elite athletes.
Finally, Florida State showed signs of a strong turnaround. After a slow start to the year, the Seminoles finished July with key commitments from four-star prospects, including safety Ta'Shawn Poole. By beating out Georgia for top-100 talent and signing other high-level recruits from the Sunshine State, Mike Norvell has quieted critics who thought the program was finished. While there is still work to be done, these three programs proved that July is a critical month for building the future.