Top 3 landing spots for 2025 class 5-star safety Trey McNutt ft. Texas A&M

Trey McNutt is not making it easy for college football powerhouses to secure his services. The five-star Shaker Heights safety has delayed his commitment date to Aug. 3 now. He is the No. 20 overall prospect and No. 2 safety in the On3 Industry Rankings.

As it stands out, the 6-foot, 185-pound McNutt has the following choices in front of him: Oregon, Ohio State, Texas A&M, USC and Florida.

There’s no doubt that McNutt's skill set makes him a coveted recruit. Known for his versatility in the secondary, he can dominate the run game, excel as a single high safety, or lock down opponents in man-to-man coverage. Let’s have a look at the top three landing spots for Trey McNutt.

Top 3 Trey McNutt landing spots

#1. Texas A&M Aggies

McNutt is set to announce his college decision, with his top choices being some of the top football programs in the nation. The delay in his commitment is rumored to be due to a last-minute push by Texas A&M's recruiting team to counter the NIL advantage of the Oregon Ducks.

McNutt is ranked No. 23 in the 2025 cycle by 247Sports and is one of the nation's top defensive playmakers, recording 61 tackles and 12 pass breakups. He also excelled as a wide receiver during his junior season.

#2. Oregon Ducks

The Oregon Ducks are in prime position to land the nation's No. 1 safety recruit. Oregon's 2025 recruiting class has soared to No. 5, making it one of the trending teams in college football. McNutt, a Cleveland native, has high praise for Oregon coach Dan Lanning.

"Coach Dan (Lanning) set the tone for Oregon and he let me know that they're going for a national championship and that the program is going up and they want me," he said.

The Ducks have a 93.2% chance of securing Trey McNutt, according to On3's prediction machine. The star safety would be a fantastic addition to Oregon's secondary, joining four-star cornerback Dorian Brew and four-star athlete Brandon Finney.

#3. Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State fans would be seeing a glimmer of hope with McNutt delaying his commitment decision on Aug. 3. The five-star athlete must have a soft spot for the Buckeyes, as McNutt's father, Richard McNutt, played for the Scarlet and Gray from 1999-2002, winning a national championship in 2002.

"I’m looking for a program that I love," McNutt told On3. "It has to be a family. A place that believes. Somewhere I can be developed the right way."

Although Trey McNutt didn't take an official visit to Columbus this summer, he can be considered a Buckeye lean.