The temperature is rising — and with that, recruiting is heating up.

With spring in full swing and summer approaching, momentum is building across the country as programs position themselves to close on top targets. The recent commitment of elite EDGE Zyron Forstall to Texas A&M is just the start, and as April turns to May and June, decisions are expected to come quickly.

Several programs have already put themselves in strong position — particularly Georgia, Kentucky, Miami and Tennessee, all of which are trending with priority defensive targets.

Georgia

Georgia continues to operate with a clear plan at linebacker — identify a select group of fits early and push hard. That approach has paid off again with four-star linebacker Noah Glover out of Haymarket (Va.) Battlefield. The No. 177 prospect in the Rivals Industry Ranking has been to Athens five times, and the Bulldogs continue to set the pace.

Glenn Schumann has led the charge, building a strong relationship and making Glover a top priority from the start. Georgia remains the team to beat as Glover moves closer to a decision, with a return visit expected in June. Programs like Miami and Texas A&M continue to push, but the Bulldogs hold the edge heading into the final stretch.

Kentucky

Kentucky has quietly gained serious traction with four-star linebacker Jalaythan Mayfield out of Lincolnton (N.C.). Miami generated buzz earlier in the process, but after a January visit to Lexington followed by a return trip in late March, momentum has shifted toward the Wildcats.

Defensive coordinator Jay Bateman has done an outstanding job here, building a strong connection and clearly defining Mayfield’s role in the defense. Mayfield is set to announce his decision on July 18, and Kentucky will get the final official visit on June 19 — a key advantage as things stand.

A pick for Kentucky has been added to the Recruiting Prediction Machine on Mayfield’s profile.

Miami

Miami continues to build momentum with multiple targets this spring, but one of the biggest developments centers around elite linebacker AJ Randle. The Garner (N.C.) standout has seen his recruitment take off, and after a strong visit to Coral Gables earlier this week, the Hurricanes have surged up his list.

Florida had some buzz around it, but Miami has made a significant move coming out of recent visits. Randle is still working through his process and taking visits, but there is real buzz around Mario Cristobal’s program surging to the top for four-star linebacker.

Tennessee

Tennessee is making a strong push to flip one of the top commits in the Southeast. Four-star linebacker Omarii Sanders, currently committed to Vanderbilt, has locked in official visits with Tennessee and Texas A&M — and the Vols are trending.

Sanders has been back in Knoxville recently, communication has increased and sources indicate Tennessee has built real momentum in the race. Josh Heupel and his staff have positioned themselves well, and while Sanders is still evaluating Vanderbilt and Texas A&M, there is growing confidence that Tennessee has a legitimate shot to pull off the flip.

The star out of Nashville (Tenn.) Franklin Road Academy could make a decision soon and doesn’t plan to take his recruitment deep into the official visit season.