Even with several coaches in their first seasons at some high-profile programs within the Big 12, many of its teams have established identities in recruiting. Here is a look at the players committed to each team that most resemble a star on the team.

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PLAYER: JOHN LOVETT | RECRUIT: JOSHUA FLEEKS

It’s been a rough 2017 for the Bears in Matt Rhule’s first season, but a couple of players on either side of the ball have stepped forward to give Baylor a little something to work with. On offense, Lovett has established himself as the leading rusher in an offense that has been rotating quarterbacks and struggled with its consistency. Physically, Fleeks appears an understandably more slender version of him, but his open field speed is where the resemblance really becomes apparent.

PLAYER: ALLEN LAZARD | RECRUIT: SEAN SHAW

It was a good deal for Cyclones fans when Lazard committed to the team a few years back, but while Iowa State might not immediately be able to replace what he’s meant during his tenure, it can at least pick up a player with his brand of size. Both players are capable of momentum-capturing grabs, and use that size to keep defenders at bay. On longer crossing patterns, both go over the top and through the middle to make the tough catch. Many will expect an encore from the Cyclones next season and Shaw could be the player to step up to help give one.

PLAYER: DORANCE ARMSTRONG JR. | RECRUIT: MILES EMERY

Hopes were high for Armstrong this season after a 10-sack campaign last season, but he hasn’t been able to recapture that same level of success this season. In his defense, it’s been a tough year all-around for the Jayhawks, and he’s no longer a secret weapon, but Emery seems to have a lot of the same qualities that made Armstrong such an impactful player last season. At their best, both use their long arms and closing speed to bend back tackles and close on quarterbacks.

PLAYER: JESSE ERTZ | RECRUIT: JOHN HOLCOMBE JR.

The Wildcats may have truly hit a home run with the commitment of Holcombe Jr., who gives Kansas State its next man up in a long line of big, strong quarterbacks that can move an offense with their ability to run with power. Alex Delton has probably been a better runner than passer, but fits the same sort of mold. Holcombe hasn’t been playing quarterback for his entire football career to this point, but has been working hard to develop as a passer, and provides massive upside with proven ability to move the ball as a rusher.

PLAYER: MARQUISE BROWN | RECRUIT: JAYLON ROBINSON

The Sooners have a pair of nice, bigger receivers committed in 2018 and secured two of Texas’ more traditional pass-catchers in last year’s class in CeeDee Lamb and Charleston Rambo. But it’s Brown who is leading the team in receiving this year. Robinson is a natural comparison as a receiver that leaves cornerbacks guessing which direction he’ll zip off to with a shuffle of his feet and a sharp cut to an open area. After the ball is in their hands, each are often too slippery to trap one-on-one and can be very dangerous possession receivers.

PLAYER: CHAD WHITENER | RECRUIT: BLAKE BARRON

Barron is the only linebacker committed in the Cowboys' class so far this year, but truthfully, Mike Gundy and his staff haven’t offered very many. The obvious similarities between Barron and Whitener start with their size and position. As far as what each gives the Cowboys as a player, both patiently look to diagnose plays and disrupt them - if not finish them outright themselves. Both are more stout players physically, but are imposing defenders when barreling down on a quarterback or ball-carrier.

PLAYER: COLLIN JOHNSON | RECRUIT: BRENNAN EAGLES

Eagles doesn’t have the natural size that Johnson does, but it’s close. Moreover, when you look at what each player does well, the similarities are pretty clear. Eagles isn’t the kind of receiver that benefits from tap dancing on the line before getting into his routes; he’s better on one-cut routes, hitches, or screens that allow him to use his size and power to create an advantage over smaller defensive backs.

PLAYER: AUSTIN SCHLOTTMANN | RECRUIT: KRIS DIKE

In a conference known for its high-flying offenses and plethora of skill players, some credit is due for one of the top offensive linemen on one of the most efficient offensive teams in the league this season. Schlottman has been a steady interior blocker for the Horned Frogs, and Dike is one of five committed in this year’s class to TCU. While the Van, Texas, prospect lines up at tackle for his high school team, he’s already of similar size to Schlottman and plays with the same sort of active hands and feet when fending off defenders in the trenches.

PLAYER: KEKE COUTEE | RECRUIT: KESEAN CARTER

This is in the running for most obvious comparison on this list. The Texas Tech staff sells the possibility of being ‘the next Keke Coutee’ to all of the receivers it looks to play in the slot, but Carter is the most likely candidate of actually making that a reality. When things just come down to little more than making an quick grab, finding a lane and getting to top speed in the blink of an eye, Carter is that guy in this class. Add in his potential for big plays in the return game, and the Red Raiders should be confident they’ve found an heir to the their top playmaker.

PLAYER: REESE DONAHUE | RECRUIT: DANTE STILLS

The parallels between these two defensive linemen start with the fact that both are in-state prospects. While Donahue is blossoming into one of the Mountaineers’ more disruptive defensive linemen, Stills comes in as a highly-ranked four-star prospect. Both are the sort of player that could line up as a strongside defensive end or three-technique defensive tackle.