Top 20 Recruiting Classes...

[symple19]

...According to Maxpreps. IMO, Maxpreps is full of fail when it comes to their rankings, but the piece gives a nice overview of what everyone is doing.

Note: These rankings are the latest I could find. The situation remains fluid until NSD when I'll update this thread or start a new one with each services final rankings.


It's good to be a Gator, at least if you ask this year's top college football recruits.

With the late flurry that saw it land a number of superb defensive players, the University of Florida stands to have the country's top recruiting class in 2010.

The Gators are projected to sign Rancho Verde (Moreno Valley, Calif.) defensive end Ronald Powell, Curtis (Staten Island, N.Y.) defensive tackle Dominique Easley, and Washington (Philadelphia) defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, giving them a potentially epic defensive line.

With roughly two weeks remaining until National Signing Day, MaxPreps breaks down the nation's top 20 recruiting classes as they stand right now.

To calculate how teams' projected classes sized up, we turned to CBS College Sports lead researcher Brian Raab. Raab assigned values to every recruit in the Tom Lemming Top 100, as well as all other recruits in Lemming's database. His mathematical formula takes into account both the quality and quantity of a team's recruits in coming up with the rankings.

These rankings are bound to change as players continue to commit and decommit as Feb. 3 approaches. The list will also be altered with final revisions and changes to the final Lemming rankings for the class of 2010. The analysis on each class is done by MaxPreps' national football editor, Stephen Spiewak.

1. Florida
Verbal commitments: 24
Biggest Grab: DE Ronald Powell
Sleeper: LB Gideon Ajagbe
One that got away: LB Jeff Luc
Early impact: S Matt Elam
Comment: Landing three Top 100 players at the U.S. Army All-American game boosted Florida's class to the top spot. With Powell, Easley, and Floyd, the Gators have the foundation for an absolutely impenetrable front seven. Pulling top recruits from all over the country demonstrates the remarkable job Urban Meyer has done building the Gators' brand on a national level, despite losing several key assistants.


2. Texas
Verbal commitments: 22
Biggest Grab: DE Reggie Wilson
Sleeper: QB Case McCoy
One that got away: LB Corey Nelson
Early impact: WR Darius White
Comment: This is a well-balanced class particularly strong on interior linemen. Connor Wood is not as seasoned as Garrett Gilbert was at this point last year, but is still a great talent. Landing Jordan Hicks or Jackson Jeffcoat is still a possibility.

3. Oklahoma
Verbal commitments: 28
Biggest Grab: QB Blake Bell
Sleeper: OL Adam Shead
One that got away: ATH Demarco Cobbs
Early impact: RB Roy Finch
Comment: In a down year for quarterbacks, the Sooners landed one of the best in Bell. Their running back duo of Finch and Brennan Clay is probably a bit underrated. Both were sensational this year, and people from the panhandle liken Finch to 2009 star recruit Trent Richardson. Receiver Kenny Stills should flourish in Bob Stoops' air attack.

4. LSU
Verbal commitments: 24
Biggest Grab: DT Cassius Marsh
Sleeper: QB Sam Gibson
One that got away: ATH Trovon Reed
Early impact: ATH Spencer Ware
Comment: Help is on the way for the Tigers' struggling offense, as LSU loaded up on skill players with its 2010 class. Aid on the lines is coming in 2011, when the Tigers will battle for the nation's top class. Ware, imported from Cincinnati, has seen his stock rise recently, and could find his way onto the field as a freshman.

5. Penn State
Verbal commitments: 18
Biggest Grab: LB Khairi Fortt
Sleeper: WR Alex Kenney
One that got away: DT Sharrif Floyd
Early impact: RB Silas Redd
Comment: Joe Paterno did a good job harvesting local talent, both from within Pennsylvania and around the Northeast. Fortt and Redd have star potential. Bringing in Paul Jones and Robert Bolden will add needed depth at the quarterback spot. This collection of recruits should help the Nittany Lions remain near the top of the Big Ten.



6. Notre Dame
Verbal commitments: 19
Biggest Grab: RB Gio Bernard
Sleeper: DB Austin Collinsworth
One that got away: LB Chris Martin
Early impact: WR Tai-ler Jones
Comment: Brian Kelly did a good job maintaining most of the verbal commitments from the Charlie Weis era, with Chris Martin being the notable defector. If healthy, Bernard is an exceptional back, but he's been slowed by nagging injuries. After missing on in-state talent James Hurst and likely being passed on by Seantrel Henderson, this class is light on offensive linemen, and would benefit greatly by landing St. Xavier's (Cincinnati, Ohio) Matt James.

7. Alabama
Verbal commitments: 22
Biggest Grab: ATH Keenan Allen
Sleeper: DB Nick Perry
One that got away: WR Jeremy Richardson
Early impact: LB C.J. Mosley
Comment: With a boatload of returning starters and a stellar 2009 recruiting class already in the fold, another Top 10 class for the Crimson Tide is just what the doctor ordered to keep Alabama rolling along. Nick Saban's secondary will be among the nation's best for years to come, as he adds Allen, Perry, and DeMarcus Milliner to an already-talented group.

8. USC
Verbal commitments: 14
Biggest Grab: WR Kyle Prater
Sleeper: P Matt Darr
One that got away: DE Ronald Powell
Early impact: ATH Dillon Baxter
Comment: This is certainly not the Trojans' best class, but it's still teeming with superstar potential. With the hiring of Lane Kiffin, USC preserved most of the top talent that Pete Carroll landed commitments from. With Prater and Robert Woods, Matt Barkley will have two targets that may see time as freshmen. Baxter can play anywhere and may have the biggest impact in this class.

9. Michigan
Verbal commitments: 25
Biggest Grab: QB Devin Gardner
Sleeper: ATH Josh Furman
One that got away: DB Dior Mathis
Early impact: LB Marvin Robinson
Comment: Michigan has been involved in a lot of recruiting action over the past month. The Wolverines landed Pahokee (Fla.) defensive tackle Richard Ash and as well as athlete Josh Furman, who had a monster senior season for Old Mill (Millersville, Md.). However, Michigan lost out on WR Kenny Stills and DB Tony Jefferson, two San Diego players who would've given this class a major boost.

10. Georgia
Verbal commitments: 18
Biggest Grab: WR Da'Rick Rogers
Sleeper: QB Hutson Mason
One that got away: ATH Blake Sims
Early impact: DB Alec Ogletree
Comment: With Brent Benedict's knee injury making him a bit of a question mark, the future of the Bulldawgs' offensive line could be in question following a 2009 season that saw them allow the fewest sacks in the SEC. Mark Richt did a great job of luring most of the top in-state talent to Athens. The late addition Zander Ogletree, twin brother of Alec, could be a steal. Rogers has superstar written all over him.

11. Stanford
Verbal commitments: 25
Biggest Grab: QB Brett Nottingham
Sleeper: DB Devon Carrington
One that got away: DB Tony Jefferson
Early impact: LB Jordan Zumwalt
Comment: Jim Harbaugh has been making alot of other Pac-10 fan bases mad, and with good reason. He's now putting the pieces together to compete with anyone program in the conference on a yearly basis. Nottingham is arguably the top QB recruit heading to the Pac-10. Cornerback Louis Young will bring athleticism and swagger to a secondary that allowed over 3,000 passing yards in 2009.


12. Auburn
Verbal commitments: 22
Biggest Grab: RB Michael Dyer
Sleeper: DE Justin Delaine
One that got away: RB Corey Grant
Early impact: ATH Trovon Reed
Comment: Auburn fans have to be excited about this year's recruiting class. The Tigers have a strong slew of JuCo transfers entering, but this bunch of incoming freshman also gives great reason for optimism. Dyer, Reed, and receiver Jeremy Richardson all have a chance to make an impact early, with Reed a likely candidate for kick return duties. Giant tackle Shon Coleman will help anchor the line. Landing Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.) star Marcus Lattimore would be the icing on the cake.

13. Tennessee
Verbal commitments: 16
Biggest Grab: WR Markeith Ambles
Sleeper: WR Matt Milton
One that got away: DL Brandon Willis
Early impact: QB Tyler Bray
Comment: No school was more affected by late coaching changes than Tennessee. The Vols lost defensive end Brandon Willis, and were in the mix for a number of other top recruits before Lane Kiffin's departure. Derek Dooley may be able to salvage a good group, but this class is still very volatile. There will likely be more decommitments before National Signing Day.

14. Ohio State
Verbal commitments: 16
Biggest Grab: OL Andrew Norwell
Sleeper: QB Taylor Graham
One that got away: DB Latwan Anderson
Early impact: RB Rod Smith
Comment: This is not Ohio State's finest class, but it's still among the best in the Big Ten. Latwan Anderson committing to West Virginia left this class void of defensive backs, which may be a problem eventually given the Buckeyes starting safeties were both seniors. Rod Smith and Corey Brown give them a nice thunder and lighting combo at running back. Jamel Turner has been under the radar this year, but could blossom into an outstanding pass rusher.


Jake Locker.
15. Washington
Verbal commitments: 29
Biggest Grab: RB Deontae Cooper
Sleeper: ATH Chris Young
One that got away: QB Jake Heaps
Early impact: DT Sione Potoae
Comment: Steve Sarkisian netted quite a large class, filled with many intriguing, high-ceiling players. With Cooper and Nick Montana, he may have found his running back/quarterback combo of the future. Chris Young was having a phenomenal senior season before a November suspension. Don't be surprised if he develops into one of the better players in this class. Keanon Lowe should also boost the secondary.

16. Miami
Verbal commitments: 24
Biggest Grab: OL Brandon Linder
Sleeper: LB Kelvin Cain
One that got away: DL Todd Chandler
Early impact: OL Malcolm Bunche
Comment: The Canes looked local and grabbed a number of talented players from southern Florida. With Linder and Bunche, Miami addressed its need for offensive line help. Both may have a shot at early playing time, which is uncommon at that position. However, the Canes missed on a number of nearby recruits, including DT Todd Chandler and WR Greg Dent. Improved recruiting by USF, UCF, and out-of-state schools took its toll on what could've been an even better class.

17. California
Verbal commitments: 14
Biggest Grab: LB Chris Martin
Sleeper: OL Geoffrey Gibson
One that got away: DL Cassius Marsh
Early impact: LB Cecil Whiteside
Comment: Cal's class is currently small, but there's no dead weight. This group is strong at linebacker, even if Chris Martin ends up playing with his hand on the ground. However, with the departure of Marsh to LSU, Cal is void of a true interior lineman. Another defensive back would be nice for the Bears as well. QB Austin Hinder may be a high-ceiling, low-floor type player with the chance to lead the Bears' offense down the road.

18. North Carolina
Verbal commitments: 12
Biggest Grab: OL James Hurst
Sleeper: ATH Brandon Felder
One that got away: OL Robert Crisp
Early impact: DL Brandon Willis
Comment: The Tar Heels are very strong in the trenches on both sides of the ball, but ultimately struggled to land a much-needed stud running back. UNC benefited from Tennessee's uncertainty by landing Brandon Willis, who should do well in Chapel Hill. While he stole several big recruits from outside state lines, Butch Davis had difficulty keeping in-state recruits at home.


19. Texas A&M
Verbal commitments: 23
Biggest Grab: LB Corey Nelson
Sleeper: LB Dominique Patterson
One that got away: DT Ashton Dorsey
Early impact: OL Jake Matthews
Comment: The strength of Texas A&M's class looks to be the offensive line, with Matthews, Luke Joeckel and Shep Klinke providing the foundation for a very solid future line. This class lacks playmakers at quarterback or wide receiver, but Mister Jones and D.J. Jones all add nice depth at running back. Cedar Hill star Ben Malena is another back to add in the mix when he's healthy.

20. Oklahoma State
Verbal commitments: 26
Biggest Grab: LB Shaun Lewis
Sleeper: DB Larry Stephens
One that got away: OL Trent Spurgeon
Early impact: DL Calvin Barnett
Comment: Cowboys fans should be excited about this year's class, which is replete with defensive backs and talented linebackers. Offensively, Oklahoma State is pinning its hopes on running back Joseph Randle, who has a chance to see the playing field early on. Barnett and defensive end Joseph Okafor are great building blocks on the defensive line.

The next five:

21. Iowa
22. Michigan State
23. Missouri
24. Oregon
25. Florida State

Five more to watch on National Signing Day:

UCLA
South Carolina
N.C. State
West Virginia
Virginia Tech


FWIW, here are the updated class rankings from some other recruiting services.

Scout:
1. Florida
2. Oklahoma
3. Texas
4. Alabama
5. Auburn
6. Penn State
7. Washington
8. LSU
9. Georgia
10. Michigan
11. Oklahoma State
12. Pittsburgh
13. Texas A&M
14. BYU
15. USC
16. Miami
17. Florida State
18. Stanford
19. Ohio State
20. Notre Dame
21. Missouri
22. Clemson
23. West Virginia
24. UCLA
25. Michigan State


Rivals:
1 Florida 25 4 17 4 4.00 2,917
2 Texas 22 0 19 3 3.86 2,438
3 Alabama 24 2 13 7 3.63 2,364
4 Auburn 28 3 10 14 3.54 2,284
5 Oklahoma 29 0 15 14 3.52 2,155
6 LSU 24 1 11 11 3.42 1,947
7 USC 14 3 8 3 4.00 1,858
8 Georgia 19 1 9 9 3.58 1,843
9 Penn State 18 0 12 6 3.67 1,787
10 Texas A&M 24 0 11 13 3.46 1,751
11 Florida State21 1 7 13 3.43 1,715
12 Notre Dame 19 0 10 9 3.53 1,610
13 Missouri 24 0 7 17 3.29 1,442
14 Tennessee 16 0 9 7 3.56 1,430
15 Virginia Tech21 0 6 15 3.29 1,430
16 Stanford 23 0 6 15 3.17 1,425
17 Clemson 21 0 7 13 3.29 1,412
18 Michigan 26 0 5 20 3.15 1,406
19 Miami 26 0 6 19 3.19 1,386
20 UCLA 16 0 7 9 3.44 1,252
21 Okie St 27 0 5 22 3.19 1,244
22 Oregon 16 0 7 9 3.44 1,229
23 Washington 30 0 5 23 3.10 1,216
24 WVA 16 1 4 10 3.31 1,215
25 Ohio State 17 0 7 9 3.35 1,199


ESPN:
1.Florida
2.Texas
3.Alabama
4.Georgia
5.Auburn
6.Penn State
7.Oklahoma
8.LSU
9.Florida State
10.USC
11.Tennessee
12.Miami (FL)
13.Ohio State
14.Texas A&M
15.Stanford


My thoughts?

I'm a quality over quantity guy so I think USC should be higher

Tx A&M has done a nice job and should return to being a contender soon, unless they can't find a way to coach up these last few nice classes

The Big 12 south, overall, continues to recruit strongly, with OSU, OU, UT, and A&M having very nice classes

The SEC continues to be the strongest recruiting, holding at least half the top 10 in most publications team rankings

Michigan and Ohio State have had very disappointing (IMO) years recruiting, although OSU should be much improved overall next year

FSU has a nice class this year (which could get a whole lot better w/ Lemonier) and should be ready to return to the national spotlight under Jimbo Fisher

Pac-10, overall, with a disappointing year recruiting.


Obviously, none of this means a goddamn thing if you don't have a good coaching staff in place. Ask Utah and Boise St what you can do with supposedly non-blue chip kids and highly capable coaching staffs

[Cant_Be_Faded]

roflroflroflroflroflroflrofl^556@case mccoy being our "sleeper"

but i guess technically
since he's one of the weakest recruits of the class (3 stars) he is the only one who really can be classified as a sleeper, since everyone else is a patented bad ass.


CBF will completely change the tone of his postage during a Case McCoy era. Mark it down. rofl

[symple19]

I lul'd at them listing Corey Grant as "one that got away" for Auburn.

Maxpreps certainly sucks

[Whisky Dog]

So Nelson not seeing the light after all?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

He'd rather be balls deep in country girls.

[Blake]

6. Notre Dame

"Notre Dame just can't recruit with the state schools any more"

[bugoy]

no UTSA?!?!?! -_-

[mookie2001]

maxpreps is the old recruiting insider, like the original recuiting service 800 hotlines they had in the day, they never evolved. now they just complile everyone elses scraps. I'll support them on the cbs college, thats a good channel that needs to be universal, something about a network thats 95% college football, not espn and in HD, i like it

ESPN recruiting still focuses on the best of the best from CA, TX and FL, which works. most of their shit is by guys who scout for the pros, not really high school and college, theyre getting better though and i enjoy the 100 grade scale they do, for kicks

rivals goes deep and nationwide, houston to telferner


no way though OU should be so high though, bump the final rankings on signing day

then the 11 rankings come out, the fun fun fun of the autobahn

[tlongII]

Gio Bernard has not committed to Notre Dame as far as I know.

[symple19]

Gio Bernard has not committed to Notre Dame as far as I know.

soft verbal

http://rivals.yahoo.com/auburn/football/recruiting/player-Giovanni-Bernard-87823

[Ballcox]

We get Hicks and Jeffcoat I think we move up to #1 above Florida. Of course, with recruiting you never know. Sometimes the 5 star kid doesn't do anything and the 3 star kid turns into a badass. Such is the world of trying to evaluate 17-18 year old teenagers.

[tlongII]

soft verbal

http://rivals.yahoo.com/auburn/football/recruiting/player-Giovanni-Bernard-87823

Yeah, there's no way he goes to ND. Brian Kelly is bringing in the spread offense with an emphasis on the passing attack and Gio wants to be a feature back in a pro style offense. Oregon State is still in play.

[symple19]

Oregon State is still in play.

Can't argue with you there Tlong. To me, a soft verbal is about equal to undecided. Nothing really matters until they sign on the dotted line

[symple19]

More Rumors!!

Lache situation getting interesting. Chatter is picking up that he badly wants to pick Auburn, but is being held off by the Auburn coaching staff for the same character issues we've all discussed before. This, if true, means one of three things.

1. Latt is one of the silent commits AU peeps have been talking about, and thus a lock or...
2. AU staff is rolling the dice on Latt and gambling that they'll be fine if neither sign or... (which the Tigers certainly would be, with Dyer and DJ Howard)
3. Still a chance to sign all three (unlikely and even if it did happen, one guy would probably transfer)

4* OL Mack from South Carolina has committed to Auburn, giving Auburn a killer OL class, including a 5*
Mack and Latt know each other and have hinted they'd like to play together.

I also read an entry by a reputable guy who posts on a USCe board. He knows somebody who works for Scout and they're saying that Lache will commit to Auburn and that Latt will go USCe.

Just rumors!!!! Just rumors!!!!!

[vander]

man, you'd think after 2 Fiesta Bowls, and with one of the best coaches in CFB, we'd at least get a sniff from one of those ESPN150 recruits

:depressed

[gaKNOW!blee]

PSU lost out on some pretty big recruits jsut recently or this wouldve been an even better class.

[symple19]

man, you'd think after 2 Fiesta Bowls, and with one of the best coaches in CFB, we'd at least get a sniff from one of those ESPN150 recruits

:depressed

I wonder that as well. Isn't BSU putting out a sure-fire first round draft pick this year? It's not like you can't get to the next level from the state of Idaho. If you're good, NFL scouts will find you.

Unfair though it may be, it's got to have a lot to do with geographical location and not being in a big conference.

Says a helluva lot about the coaching staff up there and how good they really are.

I actually just read that BYU and So Miss are expected to have the best non-BCS recruiting classes. BYU I understand, but So Miss??

[symple19]

PSU lost out on some pretty big recruits jsut recently or this wouldve been an even better class.

12 4*'s is pretty fucking good. You guys were able to land some nice skill position players, even though you didn't get Lattimore. QB Jones looks like he could be a stud

2 more ridiculous LBs for you too. Looks like LB U is keeping it going

[Biggems]

He'd rather be balls deep in sheep.

there I fixed it for you

[Biggems]

i cant remember if it was Scout.com or Rivals.com, but Florida was #1 and Texas #2. However, both had a perfect 4.0 score. I do not know the formula to determine point values for each star, but I was able to figure out that if Texas were to sign Hicks and Jeffcoat, they would tie Florida for the #1 recruiting class. Also, if the Horns were able to somehow take Nelson from A&M, they would have the top class all by themselves.

[pkbpkb81]

maxpreps is the old recruiting insider, like the original recuiting service 800 hotlines they had in the day, they never evolved. now they just complile everyone elses scraps. I'll support them on the cbs college, thats a good channel that needs to be universal, something about a network thats 95% college football, not espn and in HD, i like it

ESPN recruiting still focuses on the best of the best from CA, TX and FL, which works. most of their shit is by guys who scout for the pros, not really high school and college, theyre getting better though and i enjoy the 100 grade scale they do, for kicks

rivals goes deep and nationwide, houston to telferner


no way though OU should be so high though, bump the final rankings on signing day
then the 11 rankings come out, the fun fun fun of the autobahn


I don't follow this as closely as you do, so why do you believe this it seems liek they have a very good class?

[mookie2001]

sorry bad english

OU is rated pretty high because they have a bunch of guys committed. like 29 or 30 at last glance, talent wise its solid even by OU standards I think theyre just a little high, probably because of the numbers, im not sure how theyre going to add them up, someone is transfering, getting cut or not showing up for their freshman year

the top 3- QB Bell, DT eric humphrey and DB/ath james haynes could play for anyone though, the last two texas wanted bad

[symple19]

sorry bad english

OU is rated pretty high because they have a bunch of guys committed. like 29 or 30 at last glance, talent wise its solid even by OU standards I think theyre just a little high, probably because of the numbers, im not sure how theyre going to add them up, someone is transfering, getting cut or not showing up for their freshman year

the top 3- QB Bell, DT eric humphrey and DB/ath james haynes could play for anyone though, the last two texas wanted bad

I was looking at OUs class, and I think it's as high as it is because of their haul on the OL. Very impressive

[gaKNOW!blee]

12 4*'s is pretty fucking good. You guys were able to land some nice skill position players, even though you didn't get Lattimore. QB Jones looks like he could be a stud

2 more ridiculous LBs for you too. Looks like LB U is keeping it going

Yeah I thought Lattimore was a serious possibility...he had said that Jones was in his ear all the time about coming to PSU. My guess is the Royster decision to stay in school sealed that deal.

[symple19]

Yeah I thought Lattimore was a serious possibility...he had said that Jones was in his ear all the time about coming to PSU. My guess is the Royster decision to stay in school sealed that deal.

I think you guys are in good shape. Easily the best class in the Big 10(IMO). I hate Michigan and Ohio St so much, it's nice to see you guys whipping their ass in recruiting. So much for JoPa and the Nittany Lions being done. I was one of the ones who was saying that a few years back. I was wrong

I follow the Latt situation probably more than any sane human should, but I think it's a proximity thing. He just didn't want to be that far from home(IMO). He loved everything about PSU (that I read) and any kid has to be impressed when JoPa comes to see them. Royster staying certainly could have played a factor as well, since playing as a freshman is apparently some thing ML wants to do.

[symple19]

I'll update the rankings as soon as the dust settles.

[K-State Spur]

I believe you mean "Top 20 Arbitrarily Ranked Recruiting Classes based upon offer sheets by the kids who committed - although we'll claim that we actually scouted and evaluated each individuall" - - - although that takes a little longer to say.

[symple19]

I believe you mean "Top 20 Arbitrarily Ranked Recruiting Classes based upon offer sheets by the kids who committed - although we'll claim that we actually scouted and evaluated each individuall" - - - although that takes a little longer to say.

well of course dude.

It's just something to keep us talking over the non-football months.

I'll probably throw in some 2011 stuff too. It's never too early to talk recruiting :toast

[Blake]

man, you'd think after 2 Fiesta Bowls, and with one of the best coaches in CFB, we'd at least get a sniff from one of those ESPN150 recruits

:depressed

not to mention the coolest turf in all of football.

Boise St needs more TV time to pull in some recruits.

[vander]

not to mention the coolest turf in all of football.

Boise St needs more TV time to pull in some recruits.

:lol

'fraid you're in the vast minority with that line of thought, even I'd like to see them ditch the blue, maybe a slight blue tint to the field would be all right, but the way it is now is totally busch league

[The Gemini Method]

Seantrel Henderson was a huge get for the Trojans and the overall recruiting class was salvaged by Kiffin and Co. USC should be solid for the coming years if the coaching is superb. Great class pulled in by the Tigers, Symple.

[symple19]

Seantrel Henderson was a huge get for the Trojans and the overall recruiting class was salvaged by Kiffin and Co. USC should be solid for the coming years if the coaching is superb.

Kiffin can recruit, of that there's no doubt. Besides Henderson, Markeith Ambles is a stud and so is Demetrius Wright, my fave in the class. Wright has lock-down written all over him.


Great class pulled in by the Tigers, Symple.

I'm still numb from what Chizik and staff were able to accomplish. A couple of those kids were wars against Satan, including Shon Coleman. Auburn hasn't won many of those in the last 3 or 4 years. The Tigers also beat out teams like FSU, Miami, Oklahoma, and LSU for players, and that's a very encouraging sign. The most impressive thing is the depth they were able to add along the O and D lines. That's where SEC games are usually won, and what Auburn needed badly.

It remains to be seen whether this was a fluke class or not. There will be true freshman playing significant snaps next year, so the Tigers may not be able to pull as many kids in the future when the depth charts get deeper. I'll take it though, today was an incredible day for the Auburn faithful.

[DMX7]

USC is the new #1.

[symple19]

Here are the updated rankings. Pretty sure almost all the moving around is done, at least in the top part.

Rivals

1 USC
2 Florida
3 Texas
4 Auburn
5 Alabama
6 LSU
7 Oklahoma
8 UCLA
9 Tennessee
10 Florida State
11 California
12 Penn State
13 Oregon
14 Notre Dame
15 Texas A&M
16 Georgia
17 Ole Miss
18 Clemson
19 West Virginia
20 Michigan
21 Missouri
22 Virginia Tech
23 Nebraska
24 Miami
25 South Carolina

Scout

1. Florida
2. Oklahoma
3. Texas
4. Alabama
5. Auburn
6. UCLA
7. USC
8. LSU
9. Penn State
10. Florida State
11. Washington
12. Michigan
13. Oregon
14. Mississippi
15. Tennessee
16. Pittsburgh
17. Miami (Fl)
18. Oklahoma State
19. Notre Dame
20. Ohio State
21. Georgia
22. BYU
23. Clemson
24. Stanford
25. Texas A&M

ESPN

1.Florida
2.Texas
3.Alabama
4.Auburn
5.Oklahoma
6.Florida State
7.USC
8.LSU
9.Tennessee
10.UCLA
11.Penn State
12.Georgia
13.Miami (FL)
14.Michigan
15.California
16.Ohio State
17.Texas A&M
18.Stanford
19.Clemson
20.Washington
21.Notre Dame
22.Oregon
23.South Carolina
24.North Carolina
25.Mississippi


Maxpreps

1. Florida
2. Texas
3. USC
4. Oklahoma
5. LSU
6. Penn State
7. Notre Dame
8. UCLA
9. Alabama
10. Michigan
11. Auburn
12. Tennessee
13. California
14. Washington
15. Ohio State
16. Florida State
17. Oregon
18. Georgia
19. Stanford
20. North Carolina
21. Miami (Fla.)
22. Michigan State
23. Iowa
24. North Carolina State
25. Missouri


Rivals Rankings by Position

QB

1 Stanford
2 Missouri
3 Penn State
4 Texas
5 West Virginia
6 Houston
7 Colorado State
8 Pittsburgh
9 Notre Dame
10 BYU
11 Auburn
12 Michigan
13 Tennessee
14 Alabama
15 Utah
16 TCU
17 Illinois
18 Oklahoma State
19 USC
20 Virginia Tech
21 UCF
22 New Mexico
23 Boston College
24 Cincinnati
25 Oregon

RB

1 USC
2 Oregon
3 Miami
4 Texas A&M
5 Washington
6 Penn State
Oklahoma
8 Alabama
9 LSU
10 South Carolina
11 Auburn
12 Ohio State
13 Arizona State
14 Ole Miss
15 Kentucky
16 N.C. State
17 Nebraska
Louisville
Pittsburgh
Iowa
21 Kansas
Georgia
23 Memphis
24 Kansas State
25 Colorado

WR

1 Texas
2 Tennessee
3 USC
4 Florida
5 West Virginia
6 Utah
7 Alabama
8 Pittsburgh
LSU
Missouri
11 Fresno State
12 Ohio State
13 Arizona
14 Auburn
Florida State
16 Kansas
California
18 Arizona State
19 Louisville
20 Memphis
21 Michigan
22 Notre Dame
Purdue
24 Boston College
Cincinnati
25 Colorado

TE

1 USC
2 LSU
3 Oklahoma
4 Florida
5 Oregon
6 Alabama
7 North Carolina
8 Auburn
9 Penn State
10 Iowa
11 Kentucky
12 Notre Dame
13 Nebraska
Arizona State
15 Miami
16 Ole Miss
Kansas
Stanford
19 Wisconsin
Iowa State
Florida State
Pittsburgh
23 Colorado
24 Colorado State
Cincinnati

OL

1 Auburn
2 Oklahoma
3 Texas A&M
4 N.C. State
5 Penn State
6 North Carolina
7 Miami
8 South Carolina
9 Virginia Tech
10 USC
11 Tennessee
12 Washington
13 Southern Miss
14 Arizona State
15 Texas 2
16 Notre Dame
17 Nebraska
18 Stanford
19 Oregon
Alabama
21 Boston College
22 UCLA
23 UCF
Florida
25 Virginia


DT

1 Florida
2 UCLA
3 Arkansas
Oregon State
5 Oklahoma
6 Ole Miss
7 Auburn
8 Clemson
9 Texas
Virginia Tech
11 Texas A&M
12 Georgia
13 Arizona
14 Baylor
15 Houston
16 USC
17 Notre Dame
Mississippi State
Miami
Iowa
Vanderbilt
22 Texas Tech
Washington
24 Minnesota
25 Nebraska

DE

1 Texas
2 LSU
3 Florida
4 Georgia
5 Auburn
6 California
7 Tennessee
8 Michigan State
9 Stanford
10 UCLA 2
11 Alabama
12 Michigan
Texas Tech
14 Utah
Maryland
16 Ole Miss
17 Pittsburgh
18 Ohio State
Arizona State
Kentucky
21 North Carolina
22 BYU
23 Oklahoma
Missouri
25 Penn State

LB

1 Florida State
2 California
3 Texas
4 UCLA
5 Oklahoma State
6 Auburn
7 Michigan
8 Penn State
9 West Virginia
10 Florida
11 BYU
12 Miami
13 Maryland
14 Oklahoma
Oregon State
Clemson
17 Virginia Tech
18 Hawaii
19 Washington
Notre Dame
21 Syracuse
22 Iowa
23 Michigan State
24 Kentucky
Northern Illinois

DB

1 Alabama
2 Florida
3 Florida State
4 Oregon
5 Baylor
6 Georgia
7 Oklahoma
8 Georgia Tech
9 Clemson
10 California
11 Michigan
12 USC
13 Ole Miss
14 Texas
15 South Carolina
16 Oklahoma State
17 Virginia Tech
18 Texas Tech
19 Missouri
N.C. State
21 LSU 2
UCLA
23 Tennessee
24 Wake Forest
25 Washington

Ath

1 LSU
2 USC
3 UCLA
4 Auburn
5 West Virginia
6 Florida
Ole Miss
8 Oklahoma
9 Clemson
TCU
11 Florida State
12 Mississippi State
13 Iowa
14 Oklahoma State
Texas
16 Arizona
17 Michigan
18 Arkansas
19 Georgia Tech
Louisville
Ohio State
22 Fresno State
23 Southern Miss
Michigan State
Missouri

K

1 UCLA
2 Fresno State
LSU
Michigan
Tennessee
6 Alabama
Auburn
8 Texas
Michigan State
Oregon State
11 Purdue
Tulane
Air Force
Arkansas
Cincinnati
Arkansas St.
Northern Illinois
18 Buffalo
Marshall
Miami-OH
Navy
Utah State
Army
Ball State
UNLV


JUCO Top 50


1 Cameron Newton
Brenham (TX) Blinn C.C. QB 6-6/247 Auburn
2 Jakar Hamilton
Milledgeville (GA) Georgia Military College DB 6-2/196 Georgia
3 John Cullen
Fullerton (CA) Fullerton C.C. OL 6-6/280 Utah
4 Scott Smith
El Dorado (KS) Butler County C.C. DE 6-7/275 Texas Tech
5 Randall Mackey
Scooba (MS) East Mississippi C.C. ATH 6-0/190 Ole Miss
6 Bruce Irvin
Walnut (CA) Mt. San Antonio C.C. LB 6-2/235 West Virginia
7 Lavonte David
Fort Scott (KS) Fort Scott C.C. LB 6-1/214 Nebraska
8 James Carmon
Perkinston (MS) Gulf Coast C.C. DT 6-7/370 Mississippi State
9 Brice Schwab
San Marcos (CA) Palomar C.C. OL 6-8/320 Arizona State
10 Kenbrell Thompkins
Torrance (CA) El Camino C.C. WR 6-3/190 list
11 Roszell Gayden
Visalia (CA) College of the Sequoias OL 6-7/310 Auburn
12 Glen Stanley
Thatcher (AZ) Eastern Arizona J.C. LB 6-2/245 USC
13 Jermarcus Hardrick
Fort Scott (KS) Fort Scott C.C. OL 6-7/315 Nebraska
14 Dequan Menzie
Wesson (MS) Copiah-Lincoln C.C. DB 5-11/200 Alabama
15 Wayne Dorsey
Perkinston (MS) Gulf Coast C.C. DE 6-8/255 Ole Miss
16 Mike Harris
Torrance (CA) El Camino C.C. DB 6-0/185 Florida State
17 Devonta Bolton
Scooba (MS) East Mississippi C.C. LB 6-4/230 list
18 Lamar Holmes
Fulton (MS) Itawamba C.C. OL 6-6/335 Southern Miss
19 Brandon Mosley
Coffeyville (KS) Coffeyville C.C. TE 6-6/285 Auburn
20 Malcolm Murray
Walnut (CA) Mt. San Antonio C.C. DB 6-2/205 Oklahoma State
21 Jonathan Mathis
Brenham (TX) Blinn C.C. DT 6-3/292 Texas A&M
22 Matangi Tonga
San Mateo (CA) College of San Mateo DT 6-2/280 Houston
23 Michael Lindsey
Senatobia (MS) Northwest Mississippi C.C. WR 6-3/200 list
24 Toquavius Gilchrist
El Dorado (KS) Butler County C.C. LB 6-2/230 South Carolina
25 Anthony Young
San Marcos (CA) Palomar C.C. DB 5-9/180 Iowa State
26 Damien Jackson
Perkinston (MS) Gulf Coast C.C. DB 6-3/195 Ole Miss
27 Marquis Jackson
Santa Clarita (CA) College of the Canyons DE 6-4/240 USC
28 Chase Harper
Corsicana (TX) Navarro J.C. TE 6-5/251 Nebraska
29 Joel Bonomolo
Fullerton (CA) Fullerton C.C. DE 6-3/245 Auburn
30 Perry Jackson
Roseville (CA) Sierra C.C. DE 6-2/250 San Diego State
31 Ryan Clanton
San Francisco (CA) City College of San Francisco OL 6-5/305 Oregon
32 George Bell
Chula Vista (CA) Southwestern C.C. WR 6-3/195 Arizona State
33 John Brown
Booneville (MS) Northeast Mississippi C.C. DT 6-2/285 Tennessee
34 Robert Griffin
Corsicana (TX) Navarro J.C. OL 6-6/355 Baylor
35 Tyrone Crawford
Bakersfield (CA) Bakersfield C.C. DE 6-5/258 Boise State
36 Chris Young
Athens (TX) Trinity Valley C.C. WR 5-11/185 Iowa State
37 Derek Earls
Wahpeton (ND) North Dakota State College of Science LB 6-4/225 Arizona
38 Adam Davis
Hutchinson (KS) Hutchinson C.C. DE 6-1/249 Kansas State
39 Dave Clark
Independence (KS) Independence C.C. DB 6-2/190 Tennessee
40 Willie Mobley
Costa Mesa (CA) Orange Coast C.C. DT 6-2/275 Arizona
41 Donald Langley
Wesson (MS) Copiah-Lincoln C.C. DT 6-2/290 Texas Tech
42 David Mahoney
Woodland Hills (CA) Pierce C.C. DT 6-2/285 New Mexico State
43 Javonta Boyd
El Dorado (KS) Butler County C.C. DT 6-4/302 Kansas State
44 Kelvin Bolden
Perkinston (MS) Gulf Coast C.C. WR 6-0/165 Southern Miss
45 Star Lotulelei
Ephraim (UT) Snow College DE 6-4/290 Utah
46 Tobais Palmer
Milledgeville (GA) Georgia Military College ATH 5-11/166 N.C. State
47 Quinn Mecham
Ephraim (UT) Snow College QB 6-2/195 Kansas
48 Brandon Lewis
Scooba (MS) East Mississippi C.C. DT 6-3/275 Alabama
49 Dexter Ransom
Brenham (TX) Blinn C.C. WR 6-4/217 Arizona
50 Ken Adams
Wesson (MS) Copiah-Lincoln C.C. TE 6-5/240 LSU

Rivals 100

1 Ronald Powell
Moreno Valley (CA) Rancho Verde DE 6-4/230 Florida
Was named MVP of the 10th annual US Army All-American Bowl.
2 Seantrel Henderson
Saint Paul (MN) Cretin-Derham Hall OL 6-8/301 USC
Led team to its second state title in school history.
3 Kyle Prater
Hillside (IL) Proviso West WR 6-5/205 USC
Finished senior season with 64 catches for 1,151 yards and 23 touchdowns.
4 Sharrif Floyd
Philadelphia (PA) George Washington DT 6-3/310 Florida
Led all players with two sacks in Army Bowl.
5 Keenan Allen
Greensboro (NC) Northern Guilford DB 6-3/195 California
Helped team win first conference championship in school history.
6 Robert Woods
Gardena (CA) Junipero Serra ATH 6-1/180 USC
Led school to first CIF-Title in more than 20 years.
7 Dominique Easley
Staten Island (NY) Curtis DT 6-3/258 Florida
Selected as one of the game MVPs in Under Armour Game.
8 Owamagbe Odighizuwa
Portland (OR) David Douglas DE 6-3/234 UCLA
Had 90 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior.
9 Da'Rick Rogers
Calhoun (GA) Calhoun WR 6-3/206 Tennessee
Finished senior season with 86 catches for 1,641 yards and 22 touchdowns.
10 Marcus Lattimore
Duncan (SC) Byrnes RB 6-0/210 South Carolina
Earned South Carolina Mr. Football award while leading team in rushing yards and receptions in 2009.
11 Michael Dyer
Little Rock (AR) Little Rock Christian RB 5-8/201 Auburn
Dyer was named Gatorade Arkansas Player of the Year in 2009 after rushing for 2,484 yards in just 12 games.
12 Jackson Jeffcoat
Plano (TX) Plano West DE 6-3/230 Texas
Recorded 82 tackles and nine sacks as a senior.
13 Robert Crisp
Raleigh (NC) Athens Drive OL 6-7/299 N.C. State
Led team to second round of the playoffs in Class 4A as a senior.
14 Lamarcus Joyner
Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas DB 5-8/166 Florida State
Defensive star was fourth on the team in scoring while returning three kicks for scores in 2009.
15 Latwan Anderson
Cleveland (OH) Glenville Academic Campus ATH 5-11/185 West Virginia
Helped team to state championship game as a senior.
16 Jordan Hicks
West Chester (OH) Lakota West LB 6-2/220 Texas
Was the recipient of the second Annual Dick Butkus award given to the nation's top high school linebacker.
17 Dillon Baxter
San Diego (CA) Mission Bay RB 5-11/187 USC
Was awarded the Ken Hall Trophy, which recognizes the nation's top high school player.
18 Chris Martin
Aurora (CO) Grandview High School DE 6-4/240 California
Was named starting linebacker in the Army Bowl.
19 Spencer Ware
Cincinnati (OH) Princeton ATH 5-11/220 LSU
Leading rusher in Army Bowl.
20 Christian Jones
Winter Park (FL) Lake Howell LB 6-4/220 Florida State
Had four tackles and a pass breakup in Under Armour Game.
21 William Gholston
Detroit (MI) Southeastern DE 6-7/237 Michigan State
Recorded 113 tackles and an astonishing 27 sacks as a senior.
22 Shon Coleman
Olive Branch (MS) Olive Branch OL 6-7/285 Auburn
Selected as a starter in the Army Bowl.
23 DeMarcus Milliner
Millbrook (AL) Stanhope Elmore DB 6-2/180 Alabama
Had four tackles, and two pass breakups, while helping the Alabama squad hold Mississippi to 44 yards total offense in All-Star Classic.
24 Markeith Ambles
McDonough (GA) Henry County WR 6-2/182 USC
Recorded five catches for 86 yards in Hawaii/Mainland Bowl.
25 Matt Elam
West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer DB 6-0/205 Florida
Led team to a 4A State Championship in 2009.
26 Lache Seastrunk
Temple (TX) Temple RB 5-11/192 Oregon
Rushed for 1,179 yards and 11 touchdowns, whle catching 12 passes for 218 yards as a senior.
27 George Uko
Chino (CA) Don Lugo DT 6-4/300 USC
Helped team double its win total from the previous year in 2009.
28 Joshua Shaw
Palmdale (CA) Palmdale DB 6-1/195 Florida
Passed for 2,279 yards while rushing for 921 yards and recording 50 tackles on defense as a senior.
29 Reggie Wilson
Haltom City (TX) Haltom DE 6-2/240 Texas
Leading tackler in the Army Bowl.
30 Gabe King
Eugene (OR) South Eugene DE 6-6/253 California
Was selected as member of Army Bowl.
31 J.R. Ferguson
Chatham (VA) Hargrave Military Academy DE 6-3/272 LSU
In the fall of 2009, ran an amazing 4.67 during Hargrave's post season workout at 272 pounds.
32 James Hurst
Indianapolis (IN) Plainfield OL 6-5/284 North Carolina
Was an Under Armour All-American.
33 Cassius Marsh
Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian DT 6-3/275 UCLA
Blocked field goal in Army Bowl that resulted in touchdown.
34 Mike Davis
Dallas (TX) Skyline WR 6-1/185 Texas
Recorded three catches for 53 yards and touchdown in Under Armour Game.
35 Corey Lemonier
Hialeah (FL) Hialeah DE 6-4/223 Auburn
Selected to the Aloha Prep Bowl and the Under Armour Game.
36 Tevin Jackson
Garland (TX) Garland LB 6-3/230 Texas
Helped lead team to 9-3 record while being selected a Army All-American in 2009.
37 Ivan McCartney
Miramar (FL) Miramar WR 6-3/180 West Virginia
Led team to 6A State title and was a U.S. Army All-American.
38 Cecil Whiteside
Newport Beach (CA) Newport Harbor LB 6-3/220 California
Tied for second leading tackler for the West squad in the Army Bowl.
39 Luke Joeckel
Arlington (TX) Arlington OL 6-6/280 Texas A&M
Named left tackler starter in the Under Armour Game.
40 Alec Ogletree
Newnan (GA) Newnan DB 6-3/210 Georgia
Led team to state semifnals and a 13-1 overall record as a senior.
41 Darius White
Fort Worth (TX) Dunbar WR 6-2/205 Texas
Had 24 catches for 491 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior.
42 Jeff Luc
Port St. Lucie (FL) Treasure Coast LB 6-1/230 Florida State
Under Armour All-American led team to 8-4 record in 2009.
43 Chaz Green
Tampa (FL) Tampa Catholic OL 6-6/290 Florida
Helped lead team to Class 2B state finals as a senior.
44 Silas Redd
Stamford (CT) King & Low Heywood Thomas RB 5-10/200 Penn State
Was a finalist for the National Player of the Year Award, given out by the U.S. Army.
45 T.J. Stripling
Decatur (GA) Southwest Dekalb DE 6-6/215 Georgia
Recorded 110 tackles and a 23 sacks in 2009.
46 Trovon Reed
Thibodaux (LA) Thibodaux ATH 6-0/173 Auburn
Was the leading paser and second leading rusher on his team, helping him earn a spot on Army Bowl roster.
47 Jaylen Watkins
Cape Coral (FL) Cape Coral DB 6-1/172 Florida
Was member of East squad in the Army Bowl.
48 Jake Matthews
Missouri City (TX) Elkins OL 6-5/275 Texas A&M
Started at center for the West squad in the Army Bowl.
49 Khairi Fortt
Stamford (CT) Stamford LB 6-2/220 Penn State
Second-leading tackler on team also had two tackles in Army Bowl.
50 Anthony Barr
Los Angeles (CA) Loyola ATH 6-4/230 UCLA
Selected to the Army Bowl.
51 Xavier Grimble
Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman TE 6-6/245 USC
Caught 39 passes for 699 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior.
52 Justin McCay
Shawnee (KS) Bishop Miege ATH 6-3/197 Oklahoma
Two-way star led team to Class 4A state title in 2009.
53 Brennan Clay
San Diego (CA) Scripps Ranch RB 6-0/190 Oklahoma
Rushed for 1,812 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior.
54 Jeffrey Whitaker
Warner Robins (GA) Warner Robins DT 6-3/295 Auburn
Tremendous performance in the GACA North/South All Star game and Army Bowl.
55 Jawuan James
Suwanee (GA) North Gwinnett OL 6-6/293 Tennessee
Selected as starter for Under Armour Game.
56 C.J. Mosley
Theodore (AL) Theodore LB 6-2/212 Alabama
Selected to AL/MS All Star Classic and Army Bowl.
57 Braylon Heard
Youngstown (OH) Cardinal Mooney RB 5-11/180 Nebraska
Rushed for 1,973 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior.
58 John Fulton
Manning (SC) Manning DB 6-1/180 Alabama
Member of both NC/SC Shrine Bowl and Under Armour Game.
59 Andrew Norwell
Cincinnati (OH) Anderson OL 6-7/275 Ohio State
Selected to the Army Bowl.
60 Victor Hampton
Darlington (SC) Darlington DB 5-11/170 South Carolina
Selected to the Army Bowl.
61 Christian Green
Tampa (FL) Tampa Catholic ATH 6-2/200 Florida State
Led team to the 2B state championship game as a senior.
62 Tony Jefferson
Chula Vista (CA) Eastlake DB 6-0/196 Oklahoma
Rushed for 1,117 yards and 20 touchdowns, while recording 35 tackles in 2009.
63 Jake Heaps
Sammamish (WA) Skyline QB 6-2/195 BYU
Led team to second straight state championship and was nine for 12 at Army Bowl.
64 Trey Hopkins
Galena Park (TX) North Shore OL 6-4/270 Texas
Was selected as a starter for the Army All-American Bowl.
65 Roderick Smith
Fort Wayne (IN) Harding RB 6-3/220 Ohio State
Finished high school career with 6,620 yards rushing.
66 Corey Miller
Duncan (SC) Byrnes DE 6-4/227 Tennessee
Selected to NC/SC Shrine Bowl and Under Armour Game.
67 Phillip Sims
Chesapeake (VA) Oscar Smith QB 6-2/209 Alabama
Threw for 2,938 yards, 33 touchdowns and only four interceptions as a senior.
68 D.J. Morgan
Woodland Hills (CA) Taft RB 5-11/175 USC
Rushed for 1,400 yards and 23 touchdowns in injury-shortened season.
69 Brandon Willis
Duncan (SC) Byrnes DE 6-3/255 North Carolina
Recorded three sacks, and three tackles for a loss in state championship game.
70 Alfy Hill
Shallotte (NC) West Brunswick DE 6-4/222 Alabama
Was selected as member of the Under Armour All-American Game.
71 Ian Silberman
Fleming Island (FL) Fleming Island OL 6-4/257 Florida
Under All-American led his team to 10-3 record in 2009.
72 Nick Demien
Wentzville (MO) Timberland OL 6-6/295 Missouri
Was selected as a starter for the Army Bowl.
73 DeAndrew White
Galena Park (TX) North Shore WR 6-0/170 Alabama
Stellar week of practice at the Army Bowl.
74 Bronson Kaufusi
Provo (UT) Timpview DE 6-6/250 BYU
Missed most of senior season, but was still selected as an Under Armour All-American.
75 Justin Hunter
Virginia Beach (VA) Ocean Lakes WR 6-4/172 Tennessee
Stellar week of practice at the Under Armour All-American Game.
76 Brent Benedict
Jacksonville (FL) Bolles OL 6-4/278 Georgia
Was selected to the Under Armour All-American Game
77 Chris Dunkley
Pahokee (FL) Pahokee WR 5-10/164 Florida
Had 600 yards in receiving and six touchdown catches in 2009.
78 Marquis Flowers
Goodyear (AZ) Millennium ATH 6-3/210 Arizona
Rushed for 1,247 yards and 16 touchdowns, while recording 62 tackles as a senior.
79 Garrison Smith
Atlanta (GA) Douglass DT 6-4/250 Georgia
Had 80 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss and 10 sacks in 2009.
80 Jacques Smith
Ooltewah (TN) Ooltewah DE 6-3/225 Tennessee
Finished senior season with 79 tackles, 21 tackles for a loss and 9.5 sacks as a senior.
81 Gerald Christian
West Palm Beach (FL) Dwyer TE 6-3/220 Florida
Helped lead team to 4A state championship and as selected a Army All-American.
82 Cedric Ogbuehi
Allen (TX) Allen OL 6-5/270 Texas A&M
Held his own versus Ronald Powell in Army Bowl scrimmage.
83 Jarrick Williams
Eight Mile (AL) Blount DB 6-2/205 Alabama
Selected to play in the AL/MS All-Star Classic and the Army Bowl.
84 Martavis Bryant
Anderson (SC) T. L. Hanna WR 6-4/190 Clemson
Selected to both the NC/SC Shrine Bowl and the U.S. Army All American Bowl.
85 Louis Nix
Jacksonville (FL) Raines DT 6-2/320 Notre Dame
Selected to the Under Armour All-American Game.
86 Matt James
Cincinnati (OH) St. Xavier OL 6-8/290 Notre Dame
Was a starter in the Army Bowl.
87 Malcolm Jones
Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian ATH 6-1/210 UCLA
Led team to CIF title game and was selected as starter of Army Bowl.
88 Ricky Heimuli
Salt Lake City (UT) Brighton DT 6-4/280 Oregon
Two-way starter was selected to Aloha Prep Bowl and Army Bowl.
89 Terrence Mitchell
Tampa (FL) Hillsborough DB 5-10/165 USF
As a junior, finished second in the state in long and triple jumps.
90 Eric Reid
Geismar (LA) Dutchtown DB 6-2/210 LSU
Was tabbed a starter in the Army Bowl.
91 Kelcy Quarles
Greenwood (SC) Greenwood DT 6-4/265 South Carolina
Was selected to the NC/SC Shrine Bowl and the Army Bowl.
92 Sione Potoae
Lakewood (WA) Lakes DT 6-3/285 Washington
Led team to a 12-1 record and was selected to the Army Bowl as a senior.
93 Dion Bailey
Lakewood (CA) Lakewood DB 6-1/195 USC
Help lead team to an undefeated conference record and 11-2 overall as a senior.
94 Roy Finch
Niceville (FL) Niceville RB 5-8/170 Oklahoma
Led team to 4A state championship game in 2009.
95 Leon Orr
New Port Richey (FL) Gulf DT 6-4/300 Florida
Selected as member of the Under All-American Game.
96 Chris Jones
Daingerfield (TX) Daingerfield WR 6-0/172 Texas
Helped lead team to 2A state title in 2009.
97 Curtis White
Eugene (OR) Sheldon TE 6-5/240 Oregon
Caught 44 passes for 773 yards and 12 touchdowns, while recording 63 tackles for state championship team in 2009.
98 Taylor Bible
Denton (TX) Guyer DT 6-3/280 Texas
Led team to a 13-2 record in 2009 and was member of Under Armour All-American Game.
99 Cullen Christian
Pittsburgh (PA) Penn Hills DB 6-0/180 Michigan
Recorded four picks while leading team to state quarterfinals in 2009.
100 Demetrius Wright
Corona (CA) Corona DB 6-1/201 USC
Selected as starter in Army Bowl.

[johngateswhiteley]

USC is the new #1.

Greatness...nothing new. But, but, but...lane kiffin. Lol.

[JamStone]

I don't follow this kind of stuff too much, but it's still exciting in some ways. I'm not sure why Michigan is up in the top 15 or so because their class isn't all that impressive to me. Rich Rod just got as many kids as he could to build depth. But there are only six 4-star players in the class out of 27. Michigan would routinely get 12-15 4-star or better recruits in a class. But they did get a late signee in Demar Dorsey who supposedly made this class much better. I know it's not always about how highly rated a player is and some systems require certain types of players, but the class just doesn't seem all that great, not top 15 great anyway. Again, I don't know much about this kind of stuff so we'll see.

[mookie2001]

USC dynasty baby




Henderson is delaying signing his LOI until the NCAA investigation has been resolved

[pkbpkb81]

I am really happy with the OU class

seems like all needs were taken care of

[johngateswhiteley]

USC dynasty baby




Henderson is delaying signing his LOI until the NCAA investigation has been resolved

meaning, Henderson will sign.

[mookie2001]

Ideal situation, sign your players after national signing day because of NCAA investigation


After a season in which you barely finished better than aggy

[symple19]

But, but, but...lane kiffin. Lol.

Nobody has questioned his ability to recruit(Though people have questioned his methods). Let's see if he can get it done on the field

[mookie2001]

Good track record though, Oakland, Tennessee, his last name

[ginobili's bald spot]

Seantrel Henderson was a huge get for the Trojans


We needed him way worse than you guys. :depressed


He hasn't actually signed yet though so there is still hope.

[symple19]

Good track record though, Oakland, Tennessee, his last name

:tu

[johngateswhiteley]

Nobody has questioned his ability to recruit(Though people have questioned his methods). Let's see if he can get it done on the field

People questioned this years class falling apart and what kiffin could do with short notice. It looks the best class usc has had...maybe ever.

Kiffin can coach...im not worried in the least.

[Girasuck]

I'm pretty happy with Utah's class. We snagged the best JUCO offensive lineman who will be plugged into Zane Beadles spot next year. We also landed Willie "Flipper" Anderson's son at wide receiver. Heard he's suppose to be a good one.

[Blake]

I'm pretty happy with Utah's class. We snagged the best JUCO offensive lineman who will be plugged into Zane Beadles spot next year. We also landed Willie "Flipper" Anderson's son at wide receiver. Heard he's suppose to be a good one.

just make sure the coach doesnt put little flipper in an electrical closet after suffering a concussion and things should be all right.

[Blake]

Good track record though, Oakland, Tennessee, his last name

is he old enough to buy beer?

[Blake]

Kiffin can coach...im not worried in the least.

there's no question he can coach.

that's why all the national beat writers are questioning if he can coach.

[mookie2001]

I mean we all knew when he fell out of his moms vagina he could coach


It was obvious

[ginobili's bald spot]

We know Kiffin can coach based on what exactly? His 5-15 record in the NFL? Or his .500 record with the Vols? What has he EVER accomplished as a head coach? The only things we KNOW Lane Kiffin can do is be a scumbag and ride his daddy's coattails.

[johngateswhiteley]

the blind dislike for kiffin is dumbfounding...i guess the media really is effective.

1) oakland got better while kiffin was there, you could see it on the field and you could see it...even in the record

2) tennessee made a 2 game improvement (in the regular season) while kiffin was there and finished better in conference, albeit losing to a superior vtech team in their bowl

3) kiffin coached, as an assistant, with great success @ USC

...whats wrong with you people? wake up.

[mookie2001]

people usually dislike those who get jobs handed to them because of their last name

[mookie2001]

Although I'm sure he would have had the same opportunities had he grown up poor

[Blake]

the blind dislike for kiffin is dumbfounding...i guess the media really is effective.

based on what I've read, most of us are indifferent

your blind like for Kiffin is what is really dumbfounding.


1) oakland got better while kiffin was there, you could see it on the field and you could see it...even in the record

oakland got so much better that he got fired after they won 5 out of 20 games.

only you could see it...even in the record


2) tennessee made a 2 game improvement (in the regular season) while kiffin was there and finished better in conference, albeit losing to a superior vtech team in their bowl

I can't wait to hear something like "if you choose the Beavers, you will end up pumping gas for the rest of your life like all the other players from that state who have gone to Oregon State"


3) kiffin coached, as an assistant, with great success @ USC

...whats wrong with you people? wake up.

Kiffin coached an offense full of NFL talent including two Heisman trophy caliber players Leinart, Bush, Steve Smith, LenDale, etc. that would make any mediocre o coordinator look good.

what's wrong with you?

[vander]

I agree with Blake, Kiffin doesn't impress me at all, It's going to be fun watching the wide open Pac 10 :lol

[mookie2001]

Wide open for Oregon or USC

[Blake]

Wide open for Oregon or USC

is that Stanford rb going pro?

[johngateswhiteley]

I don't have a blind like for kiffin...he's fantastic and shown it again and again.

Blake, once again, you've proven any exchange with you whatsoever, is fruitless.

Oakland and Tennessee got better, plain as day. You ignore that and that's fine. Any smart fella knows kiffin was fired cause Davis has lost it.

[mookie2001]

Yeah Gerhart went pro




The bottom line is if Kiffins last name was Williams he wouldn't have been an assistant at 27 and a head coach in the NFL at 29. Not even you are going to admit you were happy Carroll left for Seattle because you wanted Kiffin

[Blake]

I don't have a blind like for kiffin...he's fantastic.

:lmao

[johngateswhiteley]

The bottom line is if Kiffins last name was Williams he wouldn't have been an assistant at 27 and a head coach in the NFL at 29. Not even you are going to admit you were happy Carroll left for Seattle because you wanted Kiffin

Why would I be happy Carroll left, and what does that have to do with anything? I don't care why kiffin got his chance, that's irrelevant, he's had success everywhere.

...you take your chances, however you get them, in this life.

[mookie2001]

Ok so you admit that and the fact he has a well below 500 record as a head coach, that's why people question him and why your opinion is so strange

[johngateswhiteley]

Ok so you admit that and the fact he has a well below 500 record as a head coach, that's why people question him and why your opinion is so strange

I was unaware kiffin was suppose to take a crappy Oakland team to the superbowl and a below average Tennessee team to the sec title. Apparently, the current state of affairs when you enter a situation is of no importance. I don't live in that world.

If all lane kiffin is...is an amazing recruiter and great administrator of coaches, he'll have done his job. That being said...the kid can coach.

Sorry cocksuckers, you'll have to wait longer for USC to fall.

[mookie2001]

I live in a world where people tell me coaches are good BECAUSE their teams suck

[johngateswhiteley]

I live in a world where people tell me coaches are good even though their teams suck

Which is entirely possible.

[symple19]

ESPNU 2011 watch list




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Nick Redmond OT 6'6" 305 MS Mississippi State
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Ryne Reeves OC 6'3" 287 NE Nebraska
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Jermaine Reve S 5'11" 175 FL None
Antonio Richardson OT 6'6" 310 TN None
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Chris Rock DE 6'5" 245 OH None
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Desmond Roland ATH 6'2" 190 TX None
Jay Rome TE 6'5" 230 GA None
Sheldon Royster S 6'0" 185 NJ None
Dennis Rufus S 6'1" 181 CA None
Chris Sanders S 6'0" 176 GA Georgia
Bishop Sankey RB 5'10" 190 WA Washington State
Anthony Sarao OLB 6'2" 215 NJ None
De'Ante Saunders ATH 5'11" 185 FL Florida
Brennan Scarlett DE 6'4" 245 OR None
Justin Scott WR 5'11" 175 GA Stanford
Leroy Scott CB 5'11" 180 TX None
Micah Seau OLB 6'2" 210 CA None
Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE 6'6" 245 WA None
Jerron Seymour RB 5'5" 179 FL None
Franklin Shannon S 6'1" 190 TX None
Brandon Shell OT 6'7" 290 SC None
Danny Shelton DT 6'3" 300 WA None
Marvin Shinn WR 6'3" 180 AL Alabama
Jaxon Shipley WR 6'0" 170 TX None
Miles Shuler ATH 5'10" 163 NJ None
Matt Siefert TE 6'8" 225 PA None
Devaunte Sigler OLB 6'4" 225 AL None
Herschel Sims RB 5'10" 180 TX None
Tobias Singleton WR 6'1" 180 MS None
DaMarcus Smith QB 6'1" 178 KY Louisville
Keelin Smith S 6'3" 177 FL Florida State
LaQuentin Smith S 6'0" 210 FL None
Quayshun Smith CB 5'8" 150 FL None
Thomas Smith RB 5'11" 190 FL None
Trey Smith WR 5'11" 165 CA None
Dexter Staley ILB 6'2" 205 SC None
Bubba Starling QB 6'5" 190 KS None
Tony Steward OLB 6'1" 216 FL None
Denzale Stewart OLB 6'0" 215 CA None
Boston Stiverson OT 6'5" 280 KS None
Cole Stoudt QB 6'3" 185 OH None
Andre Sturdivant ILB 6'2" 220 OH None
Tacoi Sumler WR 5'8" 157 FL None
Damian Swann CB 6'0" 159 GA None
Dominique Swope RB 5'11" 180 GA None
Bradley Sylve WR 5'11" 175 LA None
Ron Tanner II S 6'0" 185 OH None
Caleb Taylor OLB 5'11" 205 VA None
Jamal Taylor S 6'2" 185 MS None
Dominique Terrell ATH 5'11" 175 VA None
Bernard Thomas CB 5'10" 170 MO None
Darien Thomas WR 6'2" 192 AL None
DeAnthony Thomas RB 5'10" 180 CA None
Lawrence Thomas ILB 6'3" 230 MI None
Malcolm Thomas RB 5'7" 190 CA None
Renaldo Thomas S 6'3" 190 LA None
Kendal Thompson QB 6'1" 170 OK Oklahoma
Kendall Thompson ILB 6'2" 230 TX None
T.J. Thorpe WR 5'11" 170 NC None
Lafonte Thourogood QB 6'3" 200 VA None
Greg Townsend Jr. DE 6'4" 235 CA None
Taniela Tupou DE 6'3" 240 WA None
Josh Turner ATH 5'11" 160 OK None
Landon Turner OT 6'5" 295 VA None
C.J. Uzomah QB 6'5" 215 GA None
Ronny Van Dyke S 6'2" 185 VA None
Jake Van Ginkel K 6'0" 180 CA None
James Vaughters ILB 6'2" 225 GA None
Nick Waisome CB 5'10" 168 FL None
Kendall Walker OLB 6'1" 195 OH None
Anthony Wallace ILB 6'2" 225 TX None
J.W. Walsh QB 6'1" 185 TX Oklahoma State
Robert Walton RB 5'10" 190 OH None
Jabriel Washington ATH 5'10" 165 TN None
Sammy Watkins WR 6'1" 185 FL None
Ryan Watson ATH 5'11" 156 AL None
Brandon Wells QB 6'2" 161 AL None
Jacob Welter OG 6'3" 274 CA None
Christian Westerman OT 6'5" 285 AZ None
Corey White OG 6'4" 305 LA LSU
Jay Whitmire OT 6'6" 290 VA None
James Wilder II ATH 6'3" 230 FL None
Brandon Williams RB 6'0" 185 TX None
DeShaun Williams DT 6'1" 294 SC Clemson
Ishaq Williams DE 6'4" 220 NY None
Karlos Williams ATH 6'2" 210 FL None
Kasen Williams WR 6'1" 195 WA None
Kenny Williams RB 5'10" 210 TX None
Marquise Williams QB 6'3" 215 NC None
Patrick Williams DT 6'0" 245 FL None
Quentin Williams QB 6'0" 185 FL None
Stephen Williams ATH 5'9" 175 TX None
DeVante Wilson DE 6'4" 220 CA None
Kameron Wood DE 6'3" 203 AL None
Antwaun Woods DT 6'1" 295 CA USC
Justin Worley QB 6'3" 195 SC None
Brandon Wright RB 5'11" 195 NV None
Gabe Wright DT 6'2" 265 GA None
Dylan Wynn DE 6'2" 230 CA None
Shane Wynn ATH 5'8" 160 OH None

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From Rivals

Offensive Position Recruiting Rankings
QUARTERBACK

1. STANFORD
Brett Nottingham
Dallas Lloyd
Darren Daniel

Three quarterbacks give the Cardinal the top class in the nation. Depth behind Andrew Luck is key, which is why Brett Nottingham, Dallas Lloyd and Darren Daniel were signed. Lloyd will go on his church mission right out of high school, and Nottingham is one of the best prospects in this year's class.

2 (tie). MISSOURI
Tyler Gabbert
James Franklin


The Tigers tie with Penn State for the second best class. Along with four-star quarterback Tyler Gabbert, four-star Rivals 250 dual-threat quarterback James Franklin has a chance to be special. He has all the physical tools to be next in line behind Blaine Gabbert for the Tigers.

2 (tie). PENN STATE
Paul Jones
Robert Bolden


The Nittany Lions added some much-needed depth at quarterback with four-stars Robert Bolden and Paul Jones. Each has the physical tools to be a very good player, and they are both strong in the leadership department.

4. TEXAS
Connor Wood
Case McCoy


Connor Wood out of Houston was an Army All-American, and he is a very skilled player. But Case McCoy is Colt's younger brother, and you can never count out anybody from that family.

5. WEST VIRGINIA
Barry Brunetti
Jeremy Johnson


Four-star quarterback Barry Brunetti has the ability to be a true star in the WVU offense. He's a perfect fit because of his run-pass ability. Additionally, Jeremy Johnson was a steal out of Texas.

RUNNING BACK

1. USC
Dillon Baxter
D.J. Morgan
Soma Vainuku


The Trojans' running back class is highlighted by five-star Dillon Baxter, who is already on campus. Throw in talented all-purpose back D.J. Morgan and the nation's best fullback in Soma Vainuku, and this class is truly outstanding.

2. OREGON
Lache Seastrunk
Dontae Williams
Josh Huff


Any other year and Oregon would have the best running back class, hands down. Landing five-star Lache Seastrunk was a big victory for the Ducks. He was nationally recruited by some of the best programs. Throw in Dontae Williams and Josh Huff, and Oregon has some explosive weapons heading its way.

3.Miami
Eduardo Clements
Storm Johnson
Maurice Hagens
Darion Hall


Four-stars Eduardo Clements and Storm Johnson lead the way here. Each could help carry on the strong Hurricanes tradition at the position. Three-stars Maurice Hagens and Darion Hall could be steals. They both bring a lot to the table.

4. TEXAS A&M
D.J. Jones
Mister Jones
Ben Malena


The Aggies loaded up at the running back spot with three four-star rushers. D.J. Jones, Mister Jones and Ben Malena have different running styles, which could give A&M a lot of options to work with in the future.

5. WASHINGTON
Deontae Cooper
Jesse Callier
Zach Fogerson


The Huskies scored a home-run threat in Deontae Cooper, one of the best runners in California. He put up seasons with more than 3,000 yards rushing. He could be a guy that sees the field quickly for Washington. Jesse Callier was also a really good get from California.

WIDE RECEIVER

1. TEXAS
Mike Davis
Darius White
Chris Jones
John Harris
Darius Terrell


Five four-star receivers make this UT class the best in the country, but the gap between Texas, Tennessee and USC is slim. Mike Davis has the ability to step on the field and play from day one. He's one of the nation's most confident receivers. Darius White is also a tremendous threat with his physical toughness and speed.

2. TENNESSEE
Da'Rick Rogers
Justin Hunter
Matt Milton
Ted Meline

Landing Da'Rick Rogers, the top player in Georgia, was a major coup for the Vols on Signing Day. Rogers could have a Julio Jones-type impact at the next level. Throw in Justin Hunter - another Rivals100 prospect - and this group is special. Hunter's ceiling is as high as any other receiver in the nation.

3. USC
Kyle Prater
Markeith Ambles


Markeith Ambles and Kyle Prater are both five-star players and two of the best receivers in the nation. If Robert Woods - another five-star prospect - was in this group, USC would have the best class. But Rivals.com ranks Woods as an athlete because of his ability to contribute at a number of different positions.

4. FLORIDA

Chris Dunkley
Quinton Dunbar
Adrian Coxson
Solomon Patton


The Gators' class consists of four four-star receivers. The headliner in the group is Chris Dunkley. He may also get a shot at early playing time. If he stays focused, he could become a difference-maker for the Gators.

5. WEST VIRGINIA
Ivan McCartney
Deon Long
Quantavious Leslie
Dante Chambers


The Mountaineers crack the top five after landing two four-star receivers with 6.0 rankings on the Rivals Rating Scale. Ivan McCartney showed at the Army Bowl that he's one of the nation's best deep threats. Deon Long has a great frame, which should allow him to also be a threat over the middle.

TIGHT END

1. USC
Xavier Grimble
Christian Thomas
Randall Telfer


The Trojans landed the best tight end class ? and it wasn't even close. Xavier Grimble is the nation's No. 1 tight end, and he picked USC over a host of other national programs. Christian Thomas and Randall Telfer are also both ranked as four-star prospects and in the top six TEs nationally.

2. LSU

Travis Dickson
Ken Adams
Nick Jacobs
Cameron Fordham


The Tigers went for depth at the tight end position, landing four quality targets. The headliners in the group are two four-star prospects - Travis Dickson from the high school ranks and Ken Adams from junior college.

3. OKLAHOMA

Trey Millard
Austin Haywood


OU landed two four-star tight end prospects, but they have different skill sets. Trey Millard could be used more in an H-back role, while Austin Haywood has great receiving ability.

4. FLORIDA
Gerald Christian
Michael McFarland


The headliner here is Gerald Christian, a four-star recruit. Christian has the perfect body and speed to excel on special teams right away. He also has the potential to be a three-year starter for the Gators.

5. OREGON
Curtis White
Brandon Williams


Curtis White and Brandon Williams make up the Ducks' tight end class. Williams is one of the top junior college tight ends, and White is the nation's third-best high school tight end. If White comes in ready to compete, he will play as a true freshman. White is just too big and athletic to keep off the field.

OFFENSIVE LINE

1. AUBURN
Shon Coleman
Eric Mack
Roszell Gayden
Ed Christian
Chad Slade
Tunde Fariyike


The Tigers landed the best O-line class in the nation. The group has both quality and quantity. The Tigers scored five very good offensive linemen, led by five-star Shon Coleman. Coleman shot up the charts with a remarkable senior season and a dominating performance all week long at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Four-star lineman Eric Mack is the best of the rest.

2. OKLAHOMA
Bronson Irwin
Austin Woods
Tyrus Thompson
Daryl Williams
Adam Shead


The Sooners needed major help on the offensive line, and all five signees are high-quality prospects. Four-star standout Bronson Irwin is the headliner; he has a nasty streak, and he can play a number of positions. Austin Woods, Tyrus Thompson and Daryl Williams are also four-star prospects.

3. TEXAS A&M
Jake Matthews
Luke Joeckel
Cedric Ogbuehi
Shep Klinke
Garrett Gramling


The gap between No. 1 and No. 3 at offensive line is extremely small. A&M fans could have a legit argument the Aggies signed the nation's best line class. Jake Matthews likely will be a star for the Aggies. Matthews has all the tools to be a future NFL player. Luke Joeckel and Cedric Ogbuehi also are talented prospects. Expect many of these Aggie line signees to play early.

4. N.C. STATE
Robert Crisp
Tyson Chandler
Torian Box
Mikel Overgaard
Andy Jomantas


The Wolfpack's class is led by one of the nation's biggest and best tackle prospects. Robert Crisp - who is all of 6-7 and 290 pounds - was a great commitment because he was so heavily recruited nationally. Crisp has the ability to be a franchise player at the tackle spot. Tyson Chandler from the prep school ranks should also see the field quickly.

5. PENN STATE
Thomas Ricketts
Miles Dieffenbach
Luke Graham
Daquan Jones
Khamrone Kolb


The Nittany Lions landed five linemen, with two four-star prospects leading the way. Thomas Ricketts was a very good in-state get. Once Ricketts fills into his frame, look out. Miles Dieffenbach is also long and lean, but he plays with a real nasty streak.

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From Rivals


Barry Every
Recruiting Analyst

MORE: Signing Day Central

Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every breaks down five of the top impact freshmen on the 2010 class.



Ronald Powell should have an early impact in the SEC.
APB Brennan Clay, San Diego (Calif.) Scripps Ranch (Oklahoma)
This multipurpose back rushed for 3,479 yards and 47 touchdowns over the past two seasons. He also proved his versatility by catching well over 70 passes. His performance at the Los Angeles Nike Training Camp was reminiscent of Christine Michael's performance at Top Gun last year. No one seemed to work as hard or look as natural going through agility drills. Clay also flashed superb hands and the ability to make yards after the catch. His size (6-0, 190) and versatility will allow him to see the field early and often. This back fits perfectly into the pass happy Sooners offense. The only thing that could stop him from performing as a freshman is fellow Oklahoma signee Roy Finch of Niceville, Fla.

OT Jake Matthews, Missouri City (Texas) Elkins (Texas A&M)
The son of NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews proved to be one of the more athletic offensive linemen at the U.S. Army All American practices by demonstrating flexible hips and knees. Matthews also proved to have the size (6-5, 275) and ability to play any of the five offensive line positions. Couple these talents with the Aggies' need for quality depth along the line, and the chances of him playing early and often are only amplified. Normally I am not a big fan of sons of legends, but in this case Jake Matthews does not fall far from the superstar tree. His versatility will lead to longevity in the game of football.

S Alec Ogletree, Newnan (Ga.) (Georgia)
This Under Armour All American helped lead his high school team to a 13-1 record. Ogletree played on both sides of the ball and on most special teams. For a thick, muscular safety, Ogletree (6-3, 210) possesses above average-ball skills and takes no prisoners on defense. He will remind fans of former Georgia Bulldog Thomas Davis. There is no doubt that Ogletree will play a pivotal role on special teams as a freshman. But there is also a chance he will get an opportunity to play either safety or weak side linebacker next season. The Bulldog nation is looking for difference-makers on defense, and I think they have one in Ogletree.

WDE Ronald Powell, Moreno Valley (Calif.) Ranch Verde (Florida)
A true thoroughbred of an athlete, Powell (6-4, 230) could project as a linebacker, defensive end or tight end at the highest level of college football. His phenomenal performance at the U.S. Army All American practices - and during the game - propelled him to the No. 1 player in the country. Powell exudes athleticism. His ability to bypass offensive linemen with ease will assuredly afford him playing time in the SEC this coming year. He is also athletic enough to cover kicks. I am sure coach Urban Meyer would love to have Powell intimidating return men on the gridiron. Gators fans, get your chalk boards ready because his career sack total could be staggering.

WR Kyle Prater, Hillside (Ill.) Proviso West, (USC)
All week at the U.S. Army All American practices, Prater's name was being bandied about as a serious candidate for the No. 1 player in the nation. He proved to be the most fluid pass catcher of the bunch. He has the ability to make acrobatic catches and has the size and strength to overpower strong safeties or linebackers for jump balls. His height alone (6 feet 5) makes him a serious threat to score anytime his team is in the red zone. I am sure there is no person or player happier about this receiver's commitment to USC then Matt Barkley. Barring an injury, Prater should eventually become the No. 2 target as a freshman for the Trojans. Prater has an outside chance of having a first season similar to players like Julio Jones, DeAndre Brown, and A.J. Green did a couple years ago.


Others considered: RB Roy Finch, Niceville (Fla.) (Oklahoma); DT Sharrif Floyd, Philadelphia (Pa.) George Washington (Florida); Braylon Heard, Youngstown (Ohio) Cardinal Mooney (Nebraska); Owamagbe Odighizuwa, Portland (Ore.) David Douglas (Undecided), DT Sione Potoae, Lakewood (Wash.) Lakes (Washington).

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From Scout


Experts Answer Post-Signing Day Questions

Seantrel Henderson capped a big day for Trojans
By Scout.com

Posted Feb 4, 2010


As the smoke begins to clear from signing day, Scout.com recruiting analysts from around the country answer five important questions.

What team had the biggest signing day surge?
Scott Kennedy | Director of Scouting
Looking nationally, it’s hard just to pick on team, so I’ll comment on several. It was a good day in Los Angeles as both USC and UCLA vaulted into the Top 10 with huge days. In the South, Florida State is back as a national player amongst recruits, and Ole Miss again closed with a flourish on Signing Day.

Allen Wallace | National Editor
For me, that team is UCLA. The Bruins elevated their rank hugely on LOI Day by adding LB Jordan Zumwalt, LB/DE Josh Shirley, DB/WR Anthony Jefferson, D Dietrich Riley and perhaps most importantly Owamagbe Odighizuwa. That's an amazing amount of firepower and it's all the more impressive because Pac-10 rivals USC, Stanford, Oregon, Washington and Arizona were all the victims of this final Bruin onslaught.

Chad Simmons | Southeast Region
LSU had the best surge in 2010; they stole Jarrett Fobbs from Texas A&M, Kadron Boone from Texas Tech, J.C. Copeland from Tennessee and then landed Ego Ferguson whom most felt would land in Miami. Les Miles really closed strong this year and they would be the top school in my region.

Brandon Huffman | West Region
USC and UCLA both. With Seantrel Henderson, Markeith Ambles, Nickell Robey and Hayes Pullard, the Trojans ended up with some elite eleventh-hour commits. While they'll have to wait to see what happens with Henderson and if he signs, the other signees USC got on Signing Day are a big boost. Across town, the Bruins landed five-star Owamagbe Odighizuwa and four-stars in Josh Shirley, Dietrich Riley, Jordan Zumwalt and Anthony Jefferson

Greg Powers | Midlands Region
Oklahoma may have not have moved up the most numerically, but the one spot that they did climb was huge as the Sooners supplanted Texas as the top class in the Big 12 and number two nationally with the news that five-star linebacker Corey Nelson had spurned Big 12 South rival Texas A&M to sign with Oklahoma. All in all, the Sooners inked 29 players with eleven of the 29 playing along the offensive or defensive line, so the Sooners could be bringing back some smash mouth football to the Big 12.

Bob Lichtenfels | East Region
I would have to say West Virginia made the biggest push on signing day by landing three commitments including four-star standout wide receiver Ivan McCartney and securing the services of three-star safety Travis Bell who had been a soft verbal. Rutgers would be a close second as they had a very good final twenty-four hours themselves including the signing of four-star wide receiver Brandon Coleman.

Allen Trieu | Midwest Region
Things were very quiet around the Big Ten. Michigan and Illinois were some of the few who picked up Signing Day commitments. As far as late surges though, Purdue had a couple late commits I really liked.

What team was hit hardest by either decommitment or missing out on players?
Scott Kennedy | Director of Scouting
Georgia took a couple of hits through the week losing four-star cornerback Nickell Robey to USC and five-star wide receiver Da’Rick Rogers to Tennessee. Stanford also was hit with defections including 4-Star corner Louis Young to Georgia Tech and 4-Star linebacker Jordan Zumwalt to UCLA.

Allen Wallace | National Editor
I think the team's that suffered the biggest late disappointments are Texas A&M and Georgia. The Aggies are at a point where they need to seriously start upgrading if they are to begin successfully competing with Texas again. Instead, Mike Sherman loses LB Corey Nelson to Oklahoma. Nelson was set to play the Mike position for the Aggies and they have a big need there. The loss of Jarrett Fobbs, their best WR commitment was just another punch in the stomach. Georgia fell badly by losing big play in-state WR Da'Rick Rogers to Tennessee and diminutive but speedy CB Nickell Robey to USC. Those are both the type of players who can change the complexion of games for a team and the Bulldogs look like they could use a jumpstart.


Da' Rick Rogers changed the course of two teams | Chad Simmons, Scout.com
Chad Simmons | Southeast
Georgia has to be the school here. They lost five-star wide receiver Da’ Rick Rogers to Tennessee on Signing Day and he had been committed to Georgia since June. B.J. Butler, Deon Rogers, and Nickell Robey also de-committed from them in the last few weeks and went on to sign with other schools. They lost out on top in-state defensive tackle Jeffrey Whitaker (signed with Auburn), linebacker Telvin Smith (signed with FSU), and wide receiver Jordan Akins (signed with UCF) amongst a couple others.

Brandon Huffman | West Region
Washington State lost two of their top commits, tight end Asante Cleveland to Miami and Maxx Forde, the son of a Cougar legend, to Idaho. They did, though, C.J. Mizell to soften the blow. But losing an elite tight end like Cleveland and a legacy like Forde hurt.

Greg Powers | Midlands Region
Texas A&M plummeted in the recruiting rankings after losing Jarrett Fobbs to LSU and Corey Nelson to OU. They were able to ink 3-star defensive tackle Brandon Jackson, but after starting the day in the Top 15 nationally the Aggies were left hanging on to the 25th spot by the end of the day.

Bob Lichtenfels | East Region
Again I would have to choose West Virginia, the last time I looked they lost eleven players who were committed to them at one point and that number could be twelve if you count the 72 hours of a commitment from Richard Ash. At one point in time West Virginia had the top class in the Big East and were top 15 overall earlier this season.

Allen Trieu | Midwest Region
Illinois had some decommitments earlier in the year that they were able to then fill the spots with. Ohio State lost Jordan Hicks, Matt James and Seantrel Henderson, but that is going to happen when you recruit the top players in the country.

What player’s decision surprised you the most?
Scott Kennedy | Director of Scouting
Linebacker Hayes Pullard attends a school in L.A. that had typically been very pro-UCLA, so his decision to attend USC was one of the bigger surprises. Five-star defensive end Corey Lemonier spurning Florida State to sign with the out of state Auburn Tigers was also a big surprise.

Allen Wallace | National Editor
I was totally blown away by LB/DE Josh Shirley's decision to attend UCLA over USC. For months the sentiment was that Shirley was headed USC's way. When he picked up the UCLA hat at his press conference, you could see even the interviewer was totally shocked. We later learned that Shirley had been secretly committed to UCLA for an unknown length of time, making the scenario even more interesting. You don't often see this type of misdirection combined with that amount of surprise at a national signing announcement. Another major surprise was DT Ricky Heimuli's decision to attend Oregon over UCLA. I had really penciled in Heimuli as a Bruin. The west was crazy this year as there were other late semi-shockers involving LB Hayes Pullard (USC), S Sean Parker (Washington) and TE Asante Cleveland (Miami).

Chad Simmons | Southeast
Keenan Allen really surprised me going out to the West Coast and signing with California. It did not really surprise me on Signing Day, but up until the last 24-48 hours, it looked like Clemson would be the school for him. It was a little shocking to see him go all the way across the country. Brandon Gainer to Kentucky was a big surprise too even though he is not a real high profile recruit.

Brandon Huffman | West Region
Josh Shirley to UCLA. For two months, he had said he was down to Arizona, USC, Washington and Miami. Then on Tuesday night, he told us he was down to USC, Washington and Miami. So who does he pick on Signing Day? UCLA, where he never even visited officially.

Greg Powers | Midlands Region
As surprising as the Corey Nelson to Oklahoma news was, the news that Arkansas managed to convince two committed Tulsa (Okla.) area players to switch their commits last minute was huge. Jarrett Lake had been committed to the Sooners for months and did not even play as a senior, but ended up signing with the Hogs. U.S. Army All-American defensive tackle Calvin Barnett's possible decommitment had been speculated upon for months and that speculation came to fruition on Wednesday when he switched from Oklahoma State to Arkansas.

Bob Lichtenfels | East Region
Good Counsel cornerback Louis Young changed his mind more than any player I have seen in all of my time in this industry. It’s not even the fact that Young did not end up at Stanford, but he goes to Georgia Tech and I am not sure anyone saw that one coming at all.

Allen Trieu | Midwest Region
Bruce Gaston going to Purdue came out of nowhere for me. It looked like Notre Dame for awhile, then the coaching change and his great visit to Michigan State happened and I thought he would be a Spartan. So he picks Purdue, but I think it's a good fit for both.

What team had the best recruiting year?
Scott Kennedy | Director of Scouting
Two traditional powers that thrust themselves back into the recruiting forefront for the first time in years are the Washington Huskies and the Florida State Seminoles. Washington had a much better season on the field, but the Huskies had laid the groundwork for a top fifteen class before the football season even began and Florida State closed on the week of Signing Day like the Florida State of old.

Allen Wallace | National Editor
Florida had the best year and the strength and depth of Urban Meyer's defensive accumulation of players is truly remarkable. Roping in DE Ronald Powell from California, DT Sharrif Floyd from Pennsylvania and Dominique Easley from New York is about as good a defensive trenches triumvirate as I have ever seen land in one place. Throw in in-staters Lynden Trail and Leon Orr and you wonder how Gator opponents will hope to scheme against such immediate, overwhelming defensive pressure. Finishing strong with WR Adrian Coxson and OL Chaz Green was practically overkill. Also, imagine signing two safeties with the ability of Matt Elam and Jonathan Dowling.


Sean Parker was a key addition for Washington | Kevin Carden, SCPlaybook.com
Chad Simmons | Southeast Region
Auburn had the best recruiting year in the South. Many questioned the hiring of Gene Chizik from the very beginning and he won some big games in 2009 and recruited very well in 2010. He is off to a great start and will finish in the top five in his first full year at Auburn. Landing the top players in Arkansas (Michael Dyer), Louisiana (Trovon Reed), and Mississippi (Shon Coleman) is great and then landing five-star defensive end Corey Lemonier out of South Florida just added to their success in Alabama and Georgia.

Brandon Huffman | West Region
USC, UCLA and Washington all have to be happy with their hauls this year, especially the latter two, coming off a 7-6 and 5-7 season respectively. They are all amongst the top dozen schools.

Greg Powers | Midlands Region
The Sooners ended up with the top class in the region, but the case could definitely be made that Texas had the best year. How many coaching staffs would like to virtually get to pick their class? That's right, all of them! And that is basically what Texas did for the Class of 2010. They offered 33 players and 25 of them committed to Mack Brown and the Longhorns including the last six commitments coming from five-star talents.

Bob Lichtenfels | East Region
Penn State by a landslide they were the best team wire to wire. The hit the accelerator and never looked back. What is even more amazing is could you imagine how good this class would have been with five-star defensive tackle Dominique Easley and four-star wide receiver Adrian Coxson in it?

Allen Trieu | Midwest Region
Penn State had an outstanding year. They have one of the best classes in the nation. I'd have to throw Purdue and Northwestern in as teams who had excellent years and out of the MAC, Toledo had a really good class.

What player in your region is going to have the biggest impact?
Scott Kennedy | Director of Scouting
I think running back is the easiest position to come in and have the biggest impact, so I’d answer that question with another, by asking which good running back is going to a school that has the biggest need at the position? I could see number one running back Marcus Lattimore having a Trent Richardson (Alabama) like season at South Carolina. Maybe a guy like Spencer Ware at LSU with the Tigers losing its two leading rushers. But overall, if Scout’s number one quarterback Jake Heaps wins the job at BYU, he is going to throw for a lot of yards next year.

Allen Wallace | National Editor
I think USC, which was in need of playmakers, is the team that stands to realize the biggest impact, but it could be from four different prospects: WRs Kyle Prater, Robert Woods or Markeith Ambles and OL Seantrel Henderson - if he signs. The Prater/Woods/Ambles equation is very intriguing. Just who will emerge as the leader of that group is hard to say. For USC to try so hard for Ambles after securing Prater and Woods shows you how much the staff thinks of him. And the three might strongly impact the USC program immediately by igniting a fire under WRs like Brice Butler, De'Von Flournoy and Ronald Johnson, who will have to step up if they expect to hold the youngsters off. And if Henderson ends up signing with the Trojans and is truly comparable to past great OLs such as Orlando Pace, Jonathan Ogden or Anthony Munoz, then the USC o-line will be dramatically upgraded before long.

Chad Simmons | Southeast
I have to go with the obvious and say Marcus Lattimore. He is just the total package at running back and South Carolina needs someone like him. He is mentally and physically strong enough to play a big role in their offense as a true freshman in 2010. I look at Lattimore and see him having a Tim Tebow-like effect on South Carolina football. I am not talking about them winning two out of the next four national championships like the Gators, but just becoming the face of the program, representing them well on and off the field, and making key plays in key moments for the Gamecocks. Lattimore is just that special.

Brandon Huffman | West Region
Since it's uncertain what Seantrel Henderson will do, I look to either Robert Woods/Kyle Prater at USC, to become favorite targets of Matt Barkley and Chris Martin at Cal to become the anchor of the Bears defense.

Greg Powers | Midlands Region
The player that may have the biggest impact right off the bat is Kansas Junior College quarterback signee Quinn Mecham. The race for the top spot is wide open in Lawrence and since Mecham was hand picked by Turner Gill's staff he would probably be the odds on favorite to win the job by the time the season rolls around. Kale Pick has received some reps behind Todd Reesing, but Mecham would still probably be considered the most veteran leader on the squad.

Bob Lichtenfels | East Region
Short term, I would choose Penn State recruit Mike Hull. I think Hull steps in at linebacker and plays right away. Long term, two guys who I think will eventually be high round draft choices if they work are offensive tackle Tom Ricketts who is headed to Penn State and defensive end T.J. Clemmings who is going to Pittsburgh. Ricketts has phenomenal upside and Clemmings is a freak athlete who will excel under the tutelage of Pitt defensive line coach Greg Gattuso.

Allen Trieu | Midwest Region
As far as immediate impact, I think Kyle Prater will be able to come right in and play at USC, he's just too special to not get on the field. I also think with the quarterback situation at

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From Scout - Top 25 team capsules


#1 Florida Gators
Avg. Star Rating of Top 20 Commits - 4.20
Headliner: #1 DE Ronald Powell - Rancho Verde, Calif.
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Want to know the power for the Florida Gator recruiting machine? All five of Florida's 5-Star rated prospects announced for the Gators after Head Coach Urban Meyer went through his on-again / off-again retirement / leave of absence. Losing defensive coordinator Charlie Strong to Louisville was a blow, but new coach George Edwards is getting a huge transfusion of talent into the program with 15 defensive recruits including one of the best defensive line hauls in memory. Defensive end Ronald Powell (6-4/250) and defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd (6-2/311) are the top players in the nation at each of his positions. Florida is also reloading in the defensive backfield with commitments from seven players slated to play either safety or corner. Athlete Matt Elam (6-1/205) headlines this group as Scout's #2 safety nationally. Elam could also be one of the nation's best running backs. One the offensive side of the ball, it's more speed for the Gators as running backs Mack Brown (5-11/195/4.38) and Travon Van (5-11/190/4.4) are dangerous open field runners that operate best in space, and wide receiver Chris Dunkley (5-11/170/4.43) is a run after the catch receiver capable of taking a short pass and turning it into a big play. Sound familiar?


#2 Oklahoma Sooners
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 4.10
Headliner: #6 RB Brennan Clay - San Diego, Calif.
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Oklahoma and Texas battled to the end for the top spot in the Big 12. A signing day switch from 5-Star linebacker Corey Nelson (6-1/200) pushed the Sooners past the Longhorns on Signing Day. Oklahoma held the No. 1 spot on Scout's Team Rankings for much of the season with early commitments from the likes of 5-Star quarterback Blake Bell (6-6/215) and 5-Star running back Brennan Clay (5-11/190/4.45). The top three teams on Scout's rankings have an interesting contrast of players. Florida is heavy on defensive backs. Texas is heavy on wide receivers, and both of them are light on the offensive line with only three linemen between them. Oklahoma is bringing in the #1 offensive line class in the country with five players ranked 4-Stars by Scout including powerful interior line prospects Bronson Irwin (6-5/315) and Adam Shead (6-4/320). The Sooners typically make a living in the state of Texas, but Oklahoma ventured out to the left coast to pluck three stars from the San Diego area. 5-Star wide receiver Kenny Stills (6-1/180/4.36) and hard hitting linebacker Tony Jefferson (6-0/210) join Clay to give Oklahoma three of the West Coast's top prospects and an influx of speed that could be put to use early at Oklahoma.


#3 Texas Longhorns
Avg. Star Rating of Top 20 Commits - 4.25
Headliner: #2 DE Jackson Jeffcoat - Plano, Texas
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For the first time in years, the Texas Longhorns added some drama to January with a pair of late commitments from 5-Star defenders Jackson Jeffcoat (DE, 6-4/233) and Jordan Hicks (LB, 6-2/200). Texas is no stranger to the top of the recruiting rankings with four Top 10 finishes in the last five years, but the 2010 edition of the Longhorn class saw a later assault on the top spot than usual. Of Texas' six 5-Star commitments, only one (defensive end Reggie Wilson (6-3/238)) committed to the Longhorns before October 29th. By contrast, only two players of any rating committed to Texas that late in the season in the last two years combined. Jeffcoat and Wilson give Texas the most potent pair of ends in the nation, but it's the wide receiver position that is making the headlines in this class. While the Gators went heavy on defensive backs, Texas is bringing in six wide receivers including 5-Stars Mike Davis (6-1/175/4.38) and Darius White (6-4/195/4.60) as well as do-everything athlete Demarco Cobbs (6-2/205/4.50) who could see time at running back, safety, or wide receiver before his career is done at Texas. With over 400 players to choose from in the state of Texas alone, the Longhorns didn't exactly bring in a class from all over the country, but with three out of state players on the commitment list, that equals the amount Texas brought in from out of state in the last three years combined.


#4 Alabama Crimson Tide
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.95
Headliner: #1 CB Demarcus Milliner - Millbrook, Ala.
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No pun intended, but the Crimson Tide continue to roll. Alabama is poised to finish with its third straight Top 5 Class on Scout, and with the results on the field to validate the recruiting pitch off of it, Alabama shows no sign of slowing down. Alabama looks to have locked up its quarterback of the future with Scout's #2 ranked, 5-Star quarterback Phillip Sims (6-2/215) of Chesapeake, Va.. Sims set the all-time passing record in Virginia and will look forward to throwing to a bevy of young receivers joining him in this class. Four receivers are a part of the Alabama class including Texas import DeAndrew White (6-0/170) who is ranked 13th in the country by Scout. Those accustomed to seeing Alabama's smothering defense won't be disappointed. Demarcus Milliner (6-1/185) has the size and hitting ability of a safety with the hip turn of a corner; fittingly, Milliner is ranked #1 by Scout at cornerback. Milliner is joined by Scout's #6 corner Johnavon Fulton (6-0/175) and 4-Star junior college transfer Dequan Menzie (6-0/180). Putting pressure on the quarterback up front is one of the more intriguing prospects in the nation in Adrian Hubbard (6-7/230) of Norcross, Ga.. Hubbard just joined the football team as a senior after spending much of his prep career on the hard court. Hubbard's natural athleticism was discovered quickly and he racked up scholarship offers by the bushel as a senior.


#5 USC Trojans
Avg. Star Rating for Commits (18) - 4.06
Headliner: #1 WR Robert Woods - Gardena, Calif.
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How has USC transitioned from the Pete Carroll era? How about the No. 1, No. 3, and No. 4 prospects in the country regardless of position? USC pulled in Scout's No. 1 prospect in the country on Signing Day in Seantrel Henderson (6-8/338) joining receivers Robert Woods (6-2/185) and Kyle Prater (6-5/205). Throw in Scout's Xavier Grimble (6-5/245), Scout's #1 tight end, for good measure, and USC is bringing in a lot of weapons to reload and grow with true freshman quarterback Matt Barkley. February additions of Henderson, linebacker Hayes Pullard (6-2/220) corner Nickell Robey (5-7/165) wide receiver Markeith Ambles (6-2/190) and a late night Signing Day switch of 4-Star junior college transfer Marquis Jackson from UCLA to USC have vaulted the Trojans back into the Top 5.


#6 Auburn Tigers
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.70
Headliner: #2 RB Michael Dyer - Little Rock, Ark.
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Doing its part to make sure Alabama doesn't run off and hide in the SEC West, Head Coach Gene Chizik and staff took an adrenaline shot to Auburn's recruiting efforts in their first full year. Auburn's infusion of talent spans across its entire team. Auburn has 13 players rated 4-Stars or better by Scout, and those 13 players are spread across 10 different positions. No player personifies the versatility of this class better than 5-Star wide receiver Trovon Reed (6-0/180) of Thibodaux, La.. Reed filled a need at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl by volunteering to play corner during the week, a position he had very limited experience. By all accounts, he was the best corner in attendance. Scout's #2 running back Michael Dyer (5-10/195/4.49) should step in and see playing time right away. Auburn's front seven on defense also features several players that could be on the field as freshmen including 4-Star defensive tackle Jeffrey Whitaker (6-4/295) and any one of five linebacker commits including LaDarius Owens (6-3/230) and Jake Holland (6-1/228). Of all of Auburn's recruits though, none is being counted on to have an impact as great as Scout's #1 Junior College quarterback Cameron Newton (6-6/245/4.52). Newton offers a run/pass option that could be the difference between a good season at Auburn and a great one in 2010.


#7 LSU Tigers
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.50
Headliner: #4 S Eric Reid - Geismar, La.
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Speaking of being no stranger to the Top 10 in recruiting, since Scout's first full year starting with the Class of 2003, LSU has only finished outside of the Top 10 once, in 2005 when the Bayou Bengals only signed 13 players. Safety Eric Reid (6-1/202) has the size of a linebacker with the speed of a defensive back. He looks to continue LSU's most recent tradition of fast, nasty defensive back play. Spencer Ware (5-11/215), Scout's #10 running back nationally, could see immediate time next year with the departure of leading rushers Charles Scott and Keiland Williams to graduation.


#8 UCLA Bruins
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.50
Headliner: #3 RB Malcolm Jones - Westlake Village, Calif.
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A team that may become more and more familiar with the Top 15, UCLA stood at #5 on signing day last year, and the Bruins vaulted back into the Top 10 in 2010. No longer content to go after the players that USC isn't, all five of UCLA's top rated prospect hail from the Los Angeles area. 5-Star running back Malcolm Jones is an inside bruiser that could also be a standout linebacker. UCLA added several prizes on Signing Day including 5-Star defensive end Owamagbe Odighizuwa (6-4/240), 4-Star linebacker Josh Shirley (6-2/220), 4-Star safety Dietrich Riley (6-1/205) and 4-Star cornerback Anthony Jefferson (6-2/180).


#9 Penn State Nittany Lions
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.80
Headliner: #1 LB Mike Hull - Canonsburg, Pa.
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Anyone that doesn't follow recruiting religiously that has gotten a chance to see Scout's #1 linebacker Mike Hull (6-0/220) play, typically has the same comment, "Makes sense that kid is going to Linebacker U". Hull has size, speed, instincts and the drive to succeed that make him the top linebacker in the country this year. Making life easier for Hull will be Scout's #5 defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (6-4/300). Jones can occupy a double team or take the glory himself with his quick step into the backfield. The Nittany Lions are also bringing in a pair of highly ranked quarterbacks in 5-Star run/pass threat Paul Jones (6-3/225) and conventional dropback passer Robert Bolden (6-4/205 ranked #8 nationally).


#10 Florida State Seminoles
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.45
Headliner: #2 MLB Jeff Luc - Port St. Lucie, Fla.
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Shortly after Al Gore invented the internet, the business of tracking recruiting sprang to life. Even in its infancy, there was one rule in recruiting, if Florida State was on a kid, everyone else had an uphill battle. For the last several years that was no longer the case as uncertainty surrounded the Seminole program. But with Jimbo Fisher firmly in charge in Tallahassee, the rest of the country should take notice, Florida State is back. Within days of Fisher's announcement, Florida State added commitments from a pair of 5-Star defenders in linebacker Jeff Luc (6-1/240) and cornerback Lamarcus Joyner (5-9/170). FSU staged a Signing Day assault on the Top 10 that reminded Seminole fans of past years including 5-Star wide receiver Christian Green (6-2/185), 4-Star linebacker Christian Jones (6-4/228) and 4-Star defensive end Björn Werner (6-4/270).


#11 Washington Huskies
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.40
Headliner: #4 DT Sione Potoae - Lakewood, Wash.
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It would stand to make sense that Washington's recruiting really took off after beating USC on September 19th, but that would be a disservice to the recruiting job that Steve Sarkisian and staff had already done to that point. Of the Huskies' eight 4-Star rated recruits, five of them were already on board the Washington bandwagon before beating the Trojans. With three 4-Star offensive linemen led by #5 guard Erik Kohler (6-5/285) as well as #4 defensive tackle Sione Potae, the Husky class may not be flashy, but more importantly, it's big and athletic in the trenches.


#12 Michigan Wolverines
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.45
Headliner: #5 QB Devin Gardner - Inkster, Mich.
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With his third straight 20+ member class, Michigan Head Coach Rich Rodriguez should have the tools to run his system that served him so well at West Virginia. While Tate Forcier and Denard Robinson started at quarterback as a true freshmen, they'll be pushed hard by a bigger, more physical Devin Gardner (6-4/205). Gardner represents a middle ground between the Forcier in a bigger package. Gardner doesn't throw like Forcier, but he's a more dangerous runner. He doesn't run like Robinson, but he's a better thrower. Looking to improve on the defensive front, Michigan is bringing in six linemen, the most highly rated is Ohio import Jibreel Black (6-2/260).


#13 Oregon Ducks
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.40
Headliner: #4 RB Lache Seastrunk - Temple, Texas
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The term "recruiting to a system" gets thrown around a lot, but rarely has there been a running back more ideally suited for a system than the nation's best open field runner Lache Seastrunk (5-10/183/4.4). Seastrunk is lethal in the open field, and gives the Ducks another weapon in its spread offense. Fellow 5-Star, defensive end Curtis White (6-4/240) is an edge rusher that is lethal in any system. Oregon leaped in the rankings on Signing Day with commitments from 4-Star defensive tackle Ricky Heimuli and 4-Star safety Erick Dargan.


#14 Ole Miss Rebels
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.40
Headliner: DL Wayne Dorsey - 5-Star JC.
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Ole Miss made a Signing Day run into the Top 25 that was as strong as any in the country. While it might not be the mad dash that it was last year that saw the Rebels sign a whopping 37 players, Ole Miss is back on the rise on Signing Day with the headliner being 4-Star wide receiver Vincent Sanders (6-3/180).


#15 Tennessee Volunteers
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.40
Headliner: #6 OT Juwan James - Suwanee, Ga.
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It's been a crazy ride for Tennessee fans for the Class of 2010. What could have been a disastrous season could turn out to be the group of players that pushes the Vols back to the top of the SEC. 4-Star offensive tackle Juwan James (6-6/285) has the type of skills that were a hallmark of the great Tennessee teams of the '90s. Big wide receivers Justin Hunter (6-4/185) and Matt Milton (6-6/208) are matchup nightmares for defensive backs. As if those two weren't enough to send shivers down the spins of defensive coordinators, Tennessee plucked Georgia's top commitment on Signing Day in 5-Star receiver Da' Rick Rogers (6-3/190).


#16 Pittsburgh Panthers
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.35
Headliner: #6 DE T.J. Clemmings - Paterson, N.J.
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Pittsburgh has been the most consistent recruiting force in the Big East since Head Coach Dave Wandestadt arrived on the scene in 2004. With a nine win season in 2008 followed by a 10 win season in 2009 including a bowl win, Pittsburgh has continued to recruit well while the team keeps improving. The Panthers have quietly put together one of the best defensive line classes in the country with commitments from 5-Star defensive end T.J. Clemmings (6-6/260), 4-Star end Bryan Murphy (6-3/235) and 4-Star tackle Aaron Donald (6-1/280).


#17 Miami Hurricanes
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.20
Headliner: #1 C Brandon Linder - Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
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While the top two classes in the county have only three offensive linemen between them, Miami is bringing in seven linemen in this class including Scout's #1 center Brandon Linder (6-6/290) from local powerhouse St. Thomas Aquinas. The Hurricanes filled a need at corner with four players including 4-Stars Kacy Rodgers (6-2/183) and Keion Payne (6-0/175), and scatback Eduardo Clements (5-11/185) could see time in the defensive backfield as well.


#18 Oklahoma State Cowboys
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.25
Headliner: #7 OLB Shaun Lewis - Sugar Land, Texas
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The Cowboys look to be another team getting serious about playing defense in the wide open Big 12 as the top three players on their board are defenders. Outside linebacker Shaun Lewis (6-1/210) is joined by 4-Star defensive tackle Calvin Barnett (6-3/305) and 4 Star linebacker Caleb Levy (6-3/211) as the future of the Oklahoma State defense. The Cowboys are definitely getting bigger on signing day with 10 offensive and defensive linemen.


#19 Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.15
Headliner: #2 OG Christian Lombard - Palatine, Ill.
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A transition year for Notre Dame sees the Irish with its lowest ranking since 2005. While former Head Coach may have had his drawbacks in other aspects of the position, the man could recruit. Enter new Head Coach Brian Kelly who has spent the last several years making a mockery of recruiting classes at Cincinnati rolling up a 34-6 record with a high water mark of a 51st ranked recruiting class in 2008. The Irish are still bringing in several big time prospects include Scout's No. 2 guard Christian Lombard (6-5/280) and No. 4 tight end Alex Welch (6-5/225). But the biggest recruit of the year was Kelly himself, and after years of solid recruiting under Weis, Kelly is going to find more talent to work with than he ever had at Cincinnati.


#20 Ohio State Buckeyes
Avg. Star Rating for Commits (18) - 3.61
Headliner: #2 OT Andrew Norwell - Cincinnati, Ohio
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While 5-Star offensive tackle Andrew Norwell (6-6/255) is the highest rated player in the Ohio State Class of 2010, it's the skill position players that should leave the biggest mark on this class. Running back Roderick Smith (6-2/215) is ranked #8 in the country at his position, and three wide receivers are coming to Columbus rated 4-Stars including Corey Brown (5-11/170/4.45), James Louis (5-11/180/4.45), and Tyrone Williams (6-5/185/4.65).


#21 Georgia Bulldogs
Avg. Star Rating for Commits (17) - 3.53
Headliner: #3 OLB Alec Ogletree - Newnan, Ga.
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Georgia has taken a hit late in the process with defections of 4-Star cornerback Nickell Robey (5-7/165) to USC and 5-Star wide receiver Da' Rick Rogers (6-3/190) to Tennessee, but there is still talent in this class including athlete Alec Ogletree (6-3/220, #3 OLB). A Signing Day decision from 4-Star defensive tackle Michael Thornton to Georgia helped ease the pain from the Rogers announcement.


#22 BYU Cougars
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.30
Headliner: #1 QB Jake Heaps - Issaquah, Wash.
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The highest rated of the Non-BCS Schools, BYU got off to a solid start with Scout's #1 ranked quarterback Jake Heaps (6-2/205). Big 4-Star wide receiver Ross Apo (6-4/190) should be one of Heaps' favorite targets for years to come. On the defensive side of the ball 4-Star linebacker Zac Stout (6-2/220) and 4-Star defensive end Bronson Kaufusi (6-6/220) will add balance to a potent Heaps led Cougar attack for years to come.


#23 Clemson Tigers
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.15
Headliner: #18 DE Corey Crawford - Columbus, Ga.
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Dabo Swinney's first full class as head coach is heavy on the defensive side of the ball with 13 of 21 commitments residing on that side of the ball. It's not just raw numbers on defense though, four of Clemson's five 4-Star prospects are cornerback Deandre Hopkins (6-2/174), safety Breshaud Breeland (6-2/190), defensive end Corey Crawford (6-6/250), and defensive tackle Josh Watson (6-4/253).


#24 Stanford Cardinal
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.35
Headliner: #10 DE Blake Leuders - Zionsville, Ind.
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Last year's #15 finish by the Stanford Cardinal surprised many around the country. With a second consecutive Top 20 class, fans of recruiting should no longer be surprised. Head Coach Jim Harbaugh cemented the Cardinal's spot as a recruiting power by remaining at Stanford during a year that several "higher profile" jobs opened up. Stanford shored up some questions on defense with its three highest rated players coming on that side of the ball in 4-Star defensive end Blake Lueders (6-5/250), 4-Star cornerback Louis Young (6-0/180), and 4-Star linebacker Jordan Zumalt (6-4/220).


#25 Texas A&M Aggies
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.35
Headliner: #1 OG Jake Matthews - Missouri City, Texas
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The Aggies had offense figured out in 2009, finishing fifth nationally in total offense, and they're adding a dose of blue collar to that side of the ball with this class. Of Texas A&M's five players rated 4-Star or higher, four of them are offensive linemen or tight ends. A&M lost its highest rated defensive player, 5-Star linebacker Corey Nelson (6-1/200) of Dallas, to Oklahoma on Signing Day.

[symple19]

Hey Texas fans, tell me about Case McCoy. Will he have a legit shot to start?

[johngateswhiteley]

I was unaware kiffin was suppose to take a crappy Oakland team to the superbowl and a below average Tennessee team to the sec title. Apparently, the current state of affairs when you enter a situation is of no importance. I don't live in that world.

If all lane kiffin is...is an amazing recruiter and great administrator of coaches, he'll have done his job. That being said...the kid can coach.

Sorry cocksuckers, you'll have to wait longer for USC to fall.

yep

[leemajors]

How did he leave Tennessee better than when he got there?

[mookie2001]

I hope case never plays

Endless Christianity, and aggys love him

he will be fourth string in 10, one out of wood or McCoy should redshirt this year

[Blake]

I was unaware kiffin was suppose to take a crappy Oakland team to the superbowl

and a below average Tennessee team to the sec title. Apparently, the current state of affairs when you enter a situation is of no importance. I don't live in that world.

you live in a world where a coach with nothing on his head coaching resume means he's "fantastic".


If all lane kiffin is...is an amazing recruiter and great administrator of coaches, he'll have done his job. That being said...the kid can coach.

Lane Kiffin w/Raiders in 2007: 4-12
Tom Cable in 2008: 5-11; 2009: 5-11

Cable can coach!


Sorry cocksuckers, you'll have to wait longer for USC to fall.

The fall for USC began this past year under Petey, and when the sanctions come down, I doubt we wait very long at all for them to fall even further.

Sorry Kiffin cocksuckers, you'll have to wait longer for USC to win a title.

[symple19]

you live in a world where a coach with nothing on his head coaching resume means he's "fantastic".



Lane Kiffin w/Raiders in 2007: 4-12
Tom Cable in 2008: 5-11; 2009: 5-11

Cable can coach!



The fall for USC began this past year under Petey, and when the sanctions come down, I doubt we wait very long at all for them to fall even further.

Sorry Kiffin cocksuckers, you'll have to wait longer for USC to win a title.

:lol:tu

[symple19]

Hey Blake, what do you think about TTs recruiting class? How did Tubbs and his new staff do?

[Blake]

Hey Blake, what do you think about TTs recruiting class? How did Tubbs and his new staff do?

no real surprises. not overly thrilled, but not terribly disappointed. Lost some good ones like 4 star WR Kadron Boone, but kept and even gained a few solid D recruits including some nice JUCO transfers.

I'm glad Tubs and new OC both went to QB Scotty Young's house and reassured him that the spread offense would stay in place. Young sounded pumped after he met with them and I think the meeting kept him from wavering.

This year's recruiting class was basically a write off due to the changes. The next few years will really determine more how good Tubs is at recruiting.

[johngateswhiteley]

you live in a world where a coach with nothing on his head coaching resume means he's "fantastic".



Lane Kiffin w/Raiders in 2007: 4-12
Tom Cable in 2008: 5-11; 2009: 5-11

Cable can coach!



The fall for USC began this past year under Petey, and when the sanctions come down, I doubt we wait very long at all for them to fall even further.

Sorry Kiffin cocksuckers, you'll have to wait longer for USC to win a title.

i'm tired of addressing sanctions. moving on, for the 100th time, Kiffin had oakland moving in the right direction, they were much improved since he became head coach. I'm not surprised that Cable was able to build off that momentum...of course other variables like scheduling comes into play.

Kiffin has more than 'nothing' on his resume.

frankly, you and your cohorts are boring...but will you admit your ignorance when proven? i think not.

[Blake]

i'm tired of addressing sanctions. moving on, for the 100th time, Kiffin had oakland moving in the right direction, they were much improved since he became head coach. I'm not surprised that Cable was able to build off that momentum...of course other variables like scheduling comes into play.

I think you might be the only one outside of the Kiffin family that thinks a 5-20 record is much improved.


Kiffin has more than 'nothing' on his resume.

Ive seen his resume. For getting the job at one of top three if not the top college gigs in the nation, he really has next to nothing on his resume.


frankly, you and your cohorts are boring...but will you admit your ignorance when proven? i think not.

I don't know if he's a bad coach. I don't know if he's a good coach. I don't know much about Kiffin except that he pisses off people wherever he goes and talks a lot of shit.

Will you admit your ignorance when proven wrong? Based on your resume, I know not.

[johngateswhiteley]

I don't know if he's a bad coach. I don't know if he's a good coach. I don't know much about Kiffin except that he pisses off people wherever he goes and talks a lot of shit.

Exactly. You don't know anything.

[Blake]

Exactly. You don't know anything.

Right. I know that I know nothing about Kiffin.

Apparently you don't know that you really know nothing about Kiffin either.

[johngateswhiteley]

Right. I know that I know nothing about Kiffin.

Apparently you don't know that you really know nothing about Kiffin either.

You would have to know something about kiffin, to know that I know nothing.

You've admitted you know nothing about kiffin, henceforth we've proven your latest claim invalid.

Im excited kiffin is our next coach...for obvious reasons.

[symple19]

no real surprises. not overly thrilled, but not terribly disappointed. Lost some good ones like 4 star WR Kadron Boone, but kept and even gained a few solid D recruits including some nice JUCO transfers.

I'm glad Tubs and new OC both went to QB Scotty Young's house and reassured him that the spread offense would stay in place. Young sounded pumped after he met with them and I think the meeting kept him from wavering.

This year's recruiting class was basically a write off due to the changes. The next few years will really determine more how good Tubs is at recruiting.

As long as he keeps the spread in place, the D should be the ultimate litmus test.. He absolutely must improve the D in Lubbock. That is what has kept the RRs out of national contention, IMO.

I don't think he'll have a problem recruiting defenders, but I would be worried about how he administrates the offense. That was his only problem at Auburn.

I still like the guy and think he'll be an upgrade in Lubbock, IMO

[Blake]

You would have to know something about kiffin, to know that I know nothing.

You've admitted you know nothing about kiffin, henceforth we've proven your latest claim invalid.

Im excited kiffin is our next coach...for obvious reasons.

I know that you know nothing because you have posted next to nothing in support of Kiffin being a good coach.

Your argument of "Kiffin had Oakland moving in the right direction" is a fail because it's clear that he didn't.

You're excited Kiffin is USC's next coach for the obvious reason of you being an idiot that doesn't know he knows nothing.

[Blake]

As long as he keeps the spread in place, the D should be the ultimate litmus test.. He absolutely must improve the D in Lubbock. That is what has kept the RRs out of national contention, IMO.

I don't think he'll have a problem recruiting defenders, but I would be worried about how he administrates the offense. That was his only problem at Auburn.

I still like the guy and think he'll be an upgrade in Lubbock, IMO

I think he was pressured to make a change on offense at Auburn and tried to do so with the wrong personnel at the wrong time.

I also think the kids Tech currently have are built for a spread offense and I will be almost shocked to see Neal Brown come in and fail.

I like him too and I think when it's said and done, Tech fans will realize he's an upgrade as well. I guess we'll see.

[mookie2001]

Why hasn't seantrel Henderson signed yet?


Without him USC losses their 10 recruiting championship

[johngateswhiteley]

I know that you know nothing because you have posted next to nothing in support of Kiffin being a good coach.

Your argument of "Kiffin had Oakland moving in the right direction" is a fail because it's clear that he didn't.

You're excited Kiffin is USC's next coach for the obvious reason of you being an idiot that doesn't know he knows nothing.

huh? this post is complete gibberish.

[Blake]

huh? this post is complete gibberish.

I'll try to talk down to your comprehension level next time.

[johngateswhiteley]

I'll try to talk down to your comprehension level next time.

no...i really think you are an idiot. i'm not sure why i have even been discussing this issue with you. crazy.

[Blake]

no...i really think you are an idiot. i'm not sure why i have even been discussing this issue with you. crazy.

everyone knows you are an idiot. you are hugging Kiffin's nuts when he really has given you no reason to hug them. crazy.