Recruiting roundup: Nick Saban accuses Texas A&M of buying 'every player' in recruiting class; Ducks, Beavers, Huskies host key visitors

Well, that escalated quickly.

Amid growing buzz that the new NIL rules have led to a bidding war for top recruits around the country, Alabama Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban poured gasoline on the fire Wednesday night, accusing Texas A&M of paying "every player" in its historic recruiting class.

Nationally, that news is sure to steal headlines, but it was a busy week for some of the top programs around the country in more traditional ways.

Here's a look at the top recruiting stories:

- Alabama coach Nick Saban on SEC foe's historic recruiting class: '(Texas) A&M bought every player' 

"You read about it, you know who they are," Saban said during a speaking engagement in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday night. "I mean, we were second in recruiting last year. (Texas) A&M was first. A&M bought every player on their team. Made a deal for name, image and likeness. We didn’t buy one player. Alright? But I don’t know if we’re going to be able to sustain that in the future, because more and more people are doing it."

- Nation's No. 2 RB Richard Young sets Alabama Crimson Tide official visit

Having already announced his official visits to Notre Dame (June 13), Georgia (June 17) and Ohio State (June 24), the 5-star ball-carrier set his fourth official visit Wednesday, planning a trip to Alabama on June 10. 

- 5-star quarterback Jaden Rashada shares photo gallery from Oregon Ducks visit

- 5-star quarterback Jaden Rashada cuts list, announces commitment date 

After teasing a mysterious Tuesday announcement earlier in the week, Rashada set a commitment date of June 18 and trimmed his list to a final seven of California, Florida, LSU, Miami (Fla.), Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas A&M. 

- Nation's No. 1 athlete Samuel M'Pemba sets Oregon Ducks official visit

On Wednesday, IMG Academy (Florida) five-star athlete Samuel M'Pemba announced he will be taking an official visit to Oregon on June 24. 

- Elite center Landen Hatchett says Oregon Ducks visit set high bar, has strong family connection to Washington 

“Going into this visit, I knew that they were a top contender, but this visit really re-affirmed my thoughts," he said. "I got all the information and needed and got to be around players and staffs. One of the big things for me is the relationships. You don’t want to go to a school when you don’t like the people around you. It was great to sit around with coach (Dan) Lanning and coach (Adrian) Klemm and they want me to make an early impact. It was my first official visit, and it was a good one to set the bar with."

- Prediction: Washington Huskies to land California bluechip wide receiver

Fresh off his visit to Seattle, the dynamic 6-foot-2, 185-pound pass-catcher has set a commitment date for Thursday.

- Pittsburg 4-star wide receiver Rashid Williams sets Thursday commitment following Washington visit

A commitment announcement is somewhat surprising given that Williams had a busy official visit schedule set up, including upcoming trips to Oregon State (June 3) and California (June 23).

But coming off a trip to Washington, it appears he's seen enough.

- Prediction: Oregon State Beavers to land key California edge-rusher 

- California 3-star edge-rusher Brady Nassar on Oregon State Beavers official visit: 'I loved every minute of it' 

"I loved it there," Nassar said. "I love every person working for the staff, I love the town, I love the team. I think they are on the brink of being one of the best teams in the Pac-12 for years to come, and I think I could make a big impact in making that a reality. I love it there. What I left with is that it's a place where I have no complaints and there are no cons going there. It's all pros, it's all positive and good things out of that school." 

- Coveted Texas TE Reid Mikeska has 'amazing' Oklahoma visit; Alabama, Florida, Miami, Oregon in contention 

“It was amazing," he said. "What stood out most were the coaches there. Everyone has great facilities, but it was about the people in the building. Coach (Brent) Venables, coach (Joe Jon) Finley, coach (Jeff) Lebby and coach (Jon) Cooper... I spent literally the whole day with them.”

- Nation's No. 4 TE Tayvion Galloway awestruck by Miami offer

"I found out through a phone call with Coach Field," Galloway said. "I was honestly extremely ecstatic and it’s just a true blessing from God that I am in the position to possibly one day play for my dream school." 

- Texas A&M pledge and 4-star DL Johnny Bowens visting Oregon Ducks this weekend

Bowens is rated the nation's No. 185 overall prospect and No. 32 defensive lineman, which would make him one of the top players at his position in the Pac-12 footprint.

- Nation's No. 6 safety Braxton Myers commits to USC over Clemson, LSU and others

"Back when the coaching staff was at Oklahoma, I really liked coach Grinch's defense and what he was doing with it," Myers said. "I could really see myself succeeding in it. And back in middle school, USC was always a dream of mine to go to. So when the staff went there in December, I felt like I wanted to go there, but I had to check it out first and make sure I really wanted to go there."

- Long Beach Poly 4-star cornerback Daylen Austin commits to LSU Tigers

- Nation's No. 2 all-purpose back Trey Holly commits to LSU Tigers

As a junior, Holly added 2,633 yards and 33 touchdowns to that total to reach a staggering 7,829 yards and 108 touchdowns during his career.

- Bishop Gorman 4-star cornerback Jeremiah Hughes says Washington 'most definitely an NFL DB factory' following official visit

“It’s most definitely an NFL DB factory," Hughes said "I know if I want to get to the next level, Washington can get me there. Their history speaks for itself.”

- Fast-rising 2025 Mater Dei running back Jordon Davison receives Alabama offer

The 5-foot-11, 210-pound ball-carrier played at the varsity level for the national champion Monarchs, rushing for 188 yards and four touchdowns on the season while averaging 6.3 yards per carry.