Per ESPN Research, a total of 155 prospects in the 2026 ESPN 300 made commitments in an avalanche of summer recruiting business from June 1 to July 31. Per sources, the impending arrival of revenue sharing also played a significant role in speeding up the 2026 class this spring. "We're going to see how serious these schools are," said the parent of an ESPN 300 quarterback. 13 in the 2026 ESPN 300, initially planned to announce his commitment Aug. 5. After Ryder Lyons (BYU), Bowe Bentley (Oklahoma) and Jaden O'Neal (Florida State) found homes in June, Duckworth was the last uncommitted ESPN 300 quarterback.