Breaking Down 247Sports' Latest Recruiting Moves in Class of 2015

The newest edition of the 247Sports rankings have revealed some changes among 2015's group of 5-star prospects, according to Barton Simmons of 247Sports.

For starters, Trent Thompson is now the nation’s top-ranked player, replacing offensive lineman Martez Ivey—who slid to No. 2.

However, there were several other players who made moves up and a few new players who earned the coveted 5-star designation.

Which players made the biggest moves in the 5-star shakeup on 247Sports?

Thompson Is the New No. 1

Thompson proved he was worthy of being the nation’s top overall prospect with a dominant performance all week during the practices for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Per Jake Rowe of Dawgs247, Thompson was also dominant during the game itself, notching four tackles despite mostly facing double-teams.

The Georgia commitment is still the nation’s No. 2 player in the 247Sports composite rankings behind Ivey.

However, his strong week in San Antonio cemented him as one of the potential game-changers in the 2015 cycle.

Biggest Risers

Five players made huge jumps of more than 30 spots into the nation’s crop of elite talents.

Headlining that list is Louisiana athlete Donte Jackson, who is now rated as the nation’s No. 10 prospect overall.

According to Sonny Shipp of Geaux247, Jackson was a standout at corner all week long at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Other Army Bowl standouts who rose into the class of 5-stars include defensive end Kyle Phillips, offensive lineman Chidi Valentine-Okeke and linebacker Osa Masina.

Phillips, who committed to Tennessee during the game, was practically impossible to block off the edge, which led to him jumping 86 spots to No. 21 in the nation.

The biggest riser from the Under Armour All-America Game is the newest member of Clemson’s 2015 class—defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

Per Simmons, Wilkins proved himself as a top-flight talent with a dominant week of practice and a strong outing during the game.

Other New 5-Stars

Three additional players who were rated among the top 50 prospects overall were bumped into the 5-star realm.

Florida State corner pledge Tarvarus McFadden moved up 11 spots to No. 19 after recording an interception and a kickoff return for touchdown in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Oregon defensive end commit Canton Kaumatule moved from No. 31 to No. 26 overall. The Hawaii native put on a show at the Under Armour All-America Game and looked strong at defensive end, according to JC Shurburtt of 247Sports.

The final prospect among nation’s newest 5-star recruits is offensive lineman and Ole Miss pledge Javon Patterson, who separated himself as one of the nation’s elite interior line prospects at either game, per Simmons.

Sanjay Kirpalani is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. Unless otherwise noted, all recruiting information courtesy of 247Sports.

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