Jalen Flowers’ top 10 is in focus and a source says the frontrunners may be surprising

Jalen Flowers, the talented four-star safety from Palos Verdes, has Texas, UCLA, Oregon, Ohio State, Miami, USC, Notre Dame, LSU, Oklahoma, and Washington on his current top-10 list. However, a source close to his recruitment reveals that Oregon, Ohio State, Miami, Notre Dame, USC, and LSU are the real frontrunners in his recruitment. This is surprising, considering the recent focus on Texas and Oklahoma.

Flowers' mom hails from Oklahoma, and his grandparents still reside there, but it seems unlikely they will play a significant role in his final decision. Despite strong ties to the Longhorns and some believing they are still a major contender, sources suggest Texas is more likely to be passed over in favor of other options.

Following a game on Friday, Flowers quickly headed to LAX to catch a flight to Oregon for its match against UCLA the following weekend. Oregon has remained high on his list, despite their loss to UCLA. Flowers is set to attend Miami's game against Florida State this weekend, along with other California prospects and recruits from across the nation. Miami, a serious contender, could potentially ascend the list following this visit.

LSU, with a rich defensive back history, has caught Flowers' attention early in the season. His connections with Lane Kiffin and his son Knox from Palos Verdes also make LSU an appealing option. USC and UCLA, being hometown favorites, will remain on his list until the very end. Oregon's history makes it another consistent contender, even after their loss to UCLA.

Ohio State, with elite defensive back history, also presents an exciting opportunity for Flowers. Finally, while Notre Dame may seem like a long shot, Flowers has a deep respect for the program. Texas and Oklahoma are far from eliminated from consideration, but other schools are quickly moving up in his rankings as his junior season nears completion.