Big Ten breakdown: Midwest stock report

Most prospects in the Midwest have completed their 2016 campaigns, and the postseason update to the classes of 2017 and 2018 rankings are near. Here is an early look at several Midwest prospects whose stocks are moving either up or down.

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Recruitment: Carman has listed Ohio State as his leader in the past. He most recently added an LSU offer, and he's made game visits to Alabama and Notre Dame this season.

Analysis: He is already the No. 64 player in the 2018 class, so how much higher can Carman go? The left tackle position is such a highly-coveted spot because it is difficult to find the linemen who can play it effectively. You need length, strength and athleticism. Carman has each of those qualities in spades and this season has shown a healthy edge to his game. He is going to be in the conversation for the top player at his position in the class.

Recruitment: Jarvis committed to Michigan State last March and has been solid since.

Analysis: An impressive summer led into a dominant junior campaign, but then we saw very little of Jarvis this past offseason. With his commitment made that was understandable, but we were not exactly sure how he was developing. Early film review leaves very little concern, though, as Jarvis looks to have accomplished the physical growth expected and continues to develop the skill set that made him a four-star last year.

Recruitment: Munford remains open, but Alabama, Michigan State, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Penn State and Tennessee are some of the schools in contention.

Analysis: Munford started to build momentum toward the end of the summer, but it appeared that would stall when the OHSAA ruled him ineligible for his senior season following a transfer from Cincinnati LaSalle High School to Massillon Washington High School in the off-season. That verdict was eventually overturned, and though he missed several games Munford picked up where he left off this summer. Always a big body, he has increased his athleticism and his intensity on the field.

Recruitment: Wirfs made a commitment to Iowa shortly after his junior season concluded.

Analysis: This was a rating we have taken some flak over the last year, but the on-film evidence from junior season did not support a higher rating. Wirfs had all these accolades and was a multi-sport star, but on film he was heavy-footed and a light puncher. The difference between junior and senior film, though, is immediately noticeable. Wirfs has learned to utilize his strength better, is playing lighter on his feet and looks to have filled out his frame nicely.

Recruitment: After decommitting from Kentucky last spring, Yeast committed to Louisville in October.

Analysis: We have seen a lot of Yeast over the last few years and it was always evident he was a coach’s kid. The two-way player was always very technically sound, but lacked some wow in his game. Apparently a change of scenery was the solution, because after transferring from Fremont (Ohio) Ross to Center Grove this past offseason Yeast has set central Indiana on fire. Cornerback looks to be his position of the future, but he is electric with the football in his hands.

Recruitment: Boston College and Iowa State are joined by a host of mid-major programs on Carter’s early offer list.

Analysis: Coming into the season it felt like Carter was maybe a little underrated, if anything. This past offseason he showed a nice blend of athleticism and growth potential, but that has not materialized on the field this season. He appears stuck between defensive end and outside linebacker. The explosiveness we saw in the offseason is missing and he is often too easy of a block for opposing offensive tackles.

Recruitment: McCall has added offers from Michigan State and TCU since the start of his junior season to go along with previous offers from Michigan, Ole Miss and others.

Analysis: When McCall first arrived on the recruiting scene between his freshman and sophomore seasons, his size and strength combination was eye-popping for such a young prospect. We have been waiting for him to take the next step in his development, yet junior film shows he may just be carrying too much weight and he is not utilizing his skill set to its potential. At this point, No. 32 in the class feels too high based on the body of work we have to evaluate.