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Elite WR Eric McFarland Reclassifies to 2027, Accelerating Recruitment

The IMG Academy standout reclassified to speed up visits toward a commitment before next December's early signing window.

Overview

  • McFarland, previously in the 2028 cycle, officially moved into the 2027 class on Wednesday.
  • He is ranked No. 23 overall and the No. 5 wide receiver in the 247Sports Composite and holds 30-plus Power Five offers.
  • Ohio State remains a major contender despite staff changes, with programs such as Georgia, LSU, Oregon and Texas A&M also in the mix.
  • The 5-foot-9, 175-pound Las Vegas native starred at IMG Academy, earning team MVP honors after back-to-back productive seasons.
  • He plans to begin campus visits soon with the goal of deciding well ahead of the December 2026 early signing period.