NSD: Top 25 classes breakdown
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USCClickHeretoviewthisLink.
PorterGustin
TOTALCOMMITS
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2
1
.
,1
Five-stars:LBPorterGustin,DERasheemGreen,LB
JohnHouston,CBImanMarshall
Four-stars:OLChumaEdoga,OLRoyHemsley,LB
CameronSmith,QBRickyTown,QB
SamDarnold,DTJacobDaniel,RBDominicDavis,WR
De'QuanHampton,DTNoahJefferson,OLClaytonJohnston,RonaldJonesII,DB
IsaiahLangley,LBOsaMasina,TETylerPetite,ATHYkiliRoss,DB
MarvellTell,RB
Aca'CedricWare
Instantimpact:Five-starcornerbackImanMarshallisthetopdefensivebackin
the1recruitingclassandhaslockdownabilityatthecornerbackposition.
Bottomline:TheUSCTrojansmadesomebigmovesinthedaysleadingupto
SigningDay,andwereabletoclaimthetopspotintheRivalsteamrankings.It
startedwithaUtahbumpfromRivals0linebackerOsaMasinaandfive-star
linebackerPorterGustin.ThencametheSoCalboomasfive-starstandouts
RasheemGreen,JohnHoustonandImanMarshallchosetosignwithUSCon
SigningDay.TheadditionsallowedUSCtoovertakeAlabamaatthefinishline.
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AlabamaClick Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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2
1
.
,0
Five-stars: RB Damien Harris, WR Calvin Ridley, DT
Instant impact: There are several guys who could jump in and make things
interesting right off the bat, but five-star defensive tackle Daron Payne gets
the nod. His size and athleticism allow him to jump right in and make things
happen in the middle of the Crimson Tide's defense.
Bottom line: The Crimson Tide come up just shy of claiming another recruiting
national championship, but the class is still one of the best in the country and
one of only two classes to total more than ,000 points in the Rivals rankings.
The Crimson Tide grabbed commitments from a staggering 1 Rivals members in
their 1 class, of which are in the Rivals0.
Florida StateClick 3Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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2,0
Five-stars: WR George Campbell, DB
Derwin James, RB
Four-stars: DB Calvin Brewton, QB De'Andre Johnson, WR
Instant impact: Five-star safety Derwin James is the nation's No. overall
recruit and a special playmaker at the safety position.
Bottom line: The Seminoles may not have the No. 1 class, but they do lead the
nation in five-star recruits. The Seminoles bring in five five-star
recruits and added Rivals0 defensive back Marcus Lewis on Signing Day. The
Seminoles added some nice pieces all over the field but the secondary, the
quarterback class and the wide receiver group are particularly strong.
ClemsonClick 4Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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3
3.1
2,03
Five-stars: DT Christian Wilkins, WR Deon Cain, ATH
Four-stars: OL Mitch Hyatt, LB Chad Smith, DT
Instant impact: Five-star wide receiver Deon Cain is a big play threat. His size
and overall athleticism are going to make him hard to handle at Clemson.
Bottom line: The Tigers have been among the top recruiting classes in
the country from the start. Five-star standouts Christian Wilkins, Deon Cain
and Ray-Ray McCloud lead the way for a very strong class. Mitch Hyatt and Jake Fruhmorgen add strength to the offensive line, while Albert
Huggins, Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant add more punch to the defensive line.
Overall a very strong class.
TennesseeClick 5Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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THREE-STARS
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POINTS
2
4
3.
2,4
Five-stars: RB Alvin Kamara, DT Kahlil McKenzie, DE
Four-stars: DT Shy Tuttle, OL Jack Jones, DE
QB Jauan Jennings, LB Darrin Kirkland Jr., WR
Instant impact: There are not many recruits who enter college with the size and
athletic ability of Kahlil McKenzie. The nation's No. 1 defensive tackle is a
disruptive force in the middle
Bottom line: The Tennessee Volunteers had a special class entering Signing Day,
but the flipping of five-star offensive tackle Drew Richmond from Ole Miss made it
elite. The Volunteers addressed needs on both sides of the trenches and at
quarterback, and took care of their own backyard with the top three prospects in
Tennessee choosing to play their college football in Knoxville.
AuburnClick 6Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
2
2
3.
2,56
Five-stars: DE Byron Cowart, RB Jovon Robinson
Four-stars: OL Tyler Carr, RB Chandler Cox, DB
Ryan Davis, DE
Instant impact: This one is tough but it is hard to go against JUCO five-star
running back Jovon Robinson who is already on campus.
Bottom line: Auburn was one of the big movers on the day with the biggest get of
the day being the nation's No. 1 prospect Byron Cowart. The Tigers also grabbed
Rivals0 Ryan Davis, Rivals0 Carlton Davis and four-star Jeffery Holland on
Signing Day. The Tigers were able to jump over several schools as prospects put
the pen to paper.
GeorgiaClick 7Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
2
2
3.43
2,553
Five-stars: ATH Terry Godwin, DT Trenton Thompson
Four-stars: DE Michael Barnett, TE Jackson Harris, DE
Pat Allen, DB Rico McGraw
Instant impact: It never hurts to grab a big time talent at defensive tackle and
Trenton Thompson is without a doubt one of the nation's best.
Bottom line: The Bulldogs' class has a heavy dose of defense.
Mark Richt and his staff brought in seven defensive backs in the class
with Rico McGraw, Juwuan Briscoe and Rashad Roundtree leading the way. The
defensive line class is also one of the best in the country with six prospects
ranked four-star or higher. Throw in playmaker Terry Godwin for good measure and
Richt cannot help but smile.
LSUClick 8Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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4
8
8
3.44
2,538
Five-stars: WR Tyron Johnson, RB Derrius Guice, OL
Four-stars: DB Jeremy Cutrer, OL George Brown, RB
David Ducre, DB Donte Jackson,
Instant impact: The Tigers are trying to open up their offense and wide receiver
Tyron Johnson is the kind of guy who can make that happen.
Bottom line: The LSU Tigers have been known to close well at the end of the
recruiting process and Les Miles and his staff did just that in . The Tigers
were able to secure the top three talents from Louisiana and addressed several
need areas. LSU also grabbed five-star prospects from Texas and Florida in
addition to Louisiana, and added more talent to an already strong group of
running backs in Baton Rouge. Signing Day additions Toby Weathersby and Derrick Dillon were also key signatures.
Ohio StateClick 9Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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POINTS
27
None
3.48
2,528
Five-stars: None.
Four-stars: LB Nick Conner, DE Jashon Cornell, DB
Jamel Dean, OL Grant Schmidt,
Matthew Burrell Jr., DE Dre'Mont Jones, DB
Carlton Davis, OL Kevin Feder, QB
Instant impact: Rivals0 linebacker Jerome Baker adds another
athletic
linebacker to an already stout and fast Ohio State defense.
Bottom line: The Ohio State Buckeyes added four-star standouts Isaiah Prince and
K.J. Hill to the Big Ten's top class. Urban Meyer and his staff hit Ohio hard
with signees coming from the state, but they also experience success in
other states. Linebacker leads the way with Baker, Justin Hilliard and Nick
Conner among the nation's best, and the offensive line group also is a
position of strength in the class.
Texas A&MClick 10Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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AVG. STARS
POINTS
1
10
3.4
2,478
Five-stars: WR Christian Kirk
Four-stars: LB Richard Moore, OL Keaton Sutherland, DB
Kyler Murray, OL
Instant impact: Rivals100 defensive tackle Daylon Mack adds another big piece to
Texas A&M's defense and he has the tools to jump right in and make his presence
felt with his strength and quickness.
Bottom line: Texas A&M saw quarterback Kyler Murray shore up his commitment in
the final week of the recruiting process and welcomed Daylon Mack back into the
fold on Signing Day. Kevin Sumlin was able to win his share of the in-state
recruiting battles and fended off Texas at the end for two prize recruits. The
Aggies were able to strengthen the defense and grabbed one of the top offensive
playmakers in the class in five-star wide receiver Christian Kirk.
Notre DameClick 11Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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None
11
3.54
2,4
Five-stars: None.
Four-stars: LB Tevon Coney, OL Tristen Hoge, DT
Shaun Crawford, TE Alize Jones, LB Asmar Bilal, DB
Instant impact: The Fighting Irish are in need of an impact player at tight end
and Alize Jones is the kind of guy who can bring a playmaking dimension to the
position.
Bottom line: Notre Dame was able to add running back Dexter Williams on Signing
Day and also signed wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown. The Fighting Irish found
success all over the map with the top prospect being quarterback Brandon Winbush
out of New Jersey. Notre Dame added some strength to the defense with deep
defensive line, linebacker and defensive back classes, and the wide receiver
group also packs a nice punch.
TexasClick 12Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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FOUR-STARS
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AVG. STARS
POINTS
29
1
12
3.48
2,383
Five-stars: LB Malik Jefferson
Four-stars: OL Connor Williams, WR John Burt, LB
Kai Locksley, RB Chris Warren,
DB Kris Boyd, DB Holton Hill
Instant impact: Five-star linebacker Malik Jefferson fills a big need and will
be on campus for spring football.
Bottom line: Charlie Strong and his staff took some heat early on in the
recruiting process but they closed strong. The Longhorns added
Rivals0 running back Chris Warren on Signing Day, and were able to grab
standout talents Kai Locksley, Kris Boyd and Holton Hill during the final week.
The Longhorns beefed up the offensive line, added some depth to each position on
defense, and take home the Big 12's top recruiting class.
UCLAClick 13Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
3
9
7
3.79
2,3
Five-stars: QB Josh Rosen, DE Keisean Lucier-South, RB
Four-stars: OL Andre James, ATH Stephen Johnson III, DE
Chris Clark, ATH
Dechaun Holiday, OL
Instant impact: It is hard to go against five-star quarterback Josh Rosen, so
why do it? Josh Rosen will be the instant impact player.
Bottom line: The UCLA Bruins were one of the hottest teams in the country on
National Signing Day. Jim Mora and company added five-star running back Soso
Jamabo, Rivals100 tight end Chris Clark, Rivals0 offensive lineman Josh
Wariboko and four-star wide receiver Cordell Broadus on Signing Day. The Bruins
are also closely watching Roquan Smith, who committed to UCLA but never faxed his letter.
OklahomaClick 14Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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None
14
10
3.58
2,8
Five-stars: None.
Four-stars: RB Rodney Anderson, OL Jamal Danley, OL
Dru Samia, LB
Instant impact: The Sooners added strength in the trenches in Canadian
defensive lineman Neville Gallimore.
Bottom line: The Oklahoma Sooners missed out on Josh Wariboko, but the Sooners
have plenty to like about the recruiting class. Oklahoma adds another top
Texas running back and grabbed a couple of big linebackers. The Sooners saw a
lot of success in Texas and were able to added four-star safety Prentice
McKinney to a defensive back group also featuring Kahlil Haughton, P.J. Mbanasor
and Antoine Stephens.
Penn StateClick 15Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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POINTS
None
11
14
3.44
2,133
Five-stars: None.
Four-stars: OL Paris Palmer, RB Saquon Barkley, WR
Ryan Buchholz, WR
Instant impact: Saquon Barkley is the kind of every down back
who will have a chance to shine bright at Penn State.
Bottom line: James Franklin and his staff put together
a strong class. The Nittany Lions went heavy in the secondary and along the
defensive front and were able to avoid the drama of Signing Day. Garrett Taylor
and John Reid should add some strength to the defensive backfield and Saquon
Barkley is an every-down back with big play potential. Penn State stuck to the
northeast and was able to secure a very strong class.
Mississippi StateClick 16Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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THREE-STARS
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POINTS
28
None
6
3.14
2,081
Five-stars: None.
Four-stars: ATH Donald Gray, OL Martinas Rankin, DE
Instant impact: The Bulldogs had a strong defensive unit with a standout
linebacker making plays all over the field. Leo Lewis has the type of ability to
come in and play a similar role.
Bottom line: Mississippi State had a big year on the field and just as big a
year on the recruiting front. The Bulldogs were able to secure four of the
state's top five talents in Leo Lewis, Jamal Peters, Fletcher Adams and Malik Dear and then
Keith Joseph Jr. gives the Bulldogs five of the top six. Lewis
was the biggest win of the day when he chose Mississippi State over LSU.
OregonClick 17Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
None
8
14
3.36
2,079
Five-stars: None
Four-stars: DB Ugo Amadi, RB Taj Griffin, DE
Instant impact: Rivals100 defensive end Canton Kaumatule is the kind of guy who
can quickly cause issues for offensive coordinators in the Pac-12.
Bottom line: The Oregon Ducks have a reputation for speed, speed, speed,
quickness, quickness, quickness and an awesome uniform selection. Guys like
Malik Lovette, Kirk Merritt and Taj Griffin definitely fit the speed and
quickness role and Travis Waller is a dual threat quarterback who could really
develop into something special in Eugene.
StanfordClick 18Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
1
6
13
3.27
2,066
Five-stars: WR Trent Irwin
Four-stars: OL Nick Wilson, DB Frank Buncom IV, RB
Instant impact: Trent Irwin has great size, tremendous athleticism and he is as
sure-handed as they come.
Bottom line: The Stanford Cardinal stayed home for Irwin and four-star defensive
back Frank Buncom IV, but ventured out of the region for a few big
additions. In fact running back Bryce Love of North Carolina, offensive lineman
Nick Wilson of Georgia and defensive back Ben Edwards of Florida are heading to
Stanford from the East coast.
South CarolinaClick 19Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
30
None
11
17
3.3
2,044
Five-stars: None
Four-stars: DE Marquavius Lewis, OL Zack Bailey, LB
Instant impact: Marquavius Lewis arrives from the JUCO ranks as
one of the nation's best. He has size, he has athleticism, and he has
experience.
Bottom line: South Carolina signed a big class in 15 and they
loaded up in the trenches. The Gamecocks signed seven defensive linemen and four
offensive linemen. They also went heavy at tight end and linebacker. The class
is headlined by JUCO defensive end Marquavius Lewis and the Gamecocks were able to grab a few
other difference makers from the JUCO and prep school ranks.
Arizona StateClick 20Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
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FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
None
7
14
3.27
1986
Five-stars: None.
Four-stars: QB Brady White, LB Davon Durant, RB
Instant impact: Stanley Norman is headed to Arizona State as a defensive back
and he plans to jump right in and boost the Sun Devil secondary.
Bottom line: The Sun Devils secured the talents of Rivals100 defensive tackle
Joseph Wicker on Signing Day and bolstered several areas of the squad. The
quarterback position looks to be solidified with the additions of Brady White
and Bryce Perkins and the offensive line also received some added strength.
Overall it is a strong group with prospects from across the map.
Ole MissClick 21Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
None
6
14
3.18
1,948
Five-stars: None
Four-stars: DT D.J. Jones, DB Tony Bridges, OL
WR Van Jefferson, WR DaMarkus Lodge
Instant impact: Rivals100 offensive lineman Javon Patterson gives the Rebels an
interior offensive lineman with the strength and intelligence to find a place
in the rotation early in his career.
Bottom line: Ole Miss saw Leo Lewis and Drew Richmond slip away late in the
process, but the Rebels also added a few guys. The biggest Signing Day win was
Rivals100 wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge, who chose the Rebels over Texas and Texas
A&M. Ole Miss also addressed several needs. The defensive backfield added some
depth and so did the defensive front.
Michigan StateClick 22Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
20
None
7
13
3.35
1,872
Five-stars: None.
Four-stars: RB Larry Scott, DE Raequan Williams, OL
Kyonta Stallworth, ATH
Instant impact: Larry Scott runs with toughness and he's the kind of big back
that tends to shine in the Spartans' steady ground attack.
Bottom line: The defensive backfield is loaded in the class with additions from
Texas, Ohio, California and Michigan. The Spartans also added bulk in the
trenches with talent coming in on both the offensive and defensive lines.
Michigan State added several nice additions but continue to play catch up in the
state of Michigan as it only signed two of the state's top 10 recruits.
FloridaClick 23Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
21
2
5
11
3.29
1,844
Five-stars: OL Martez Ivey, DE Cece Jefferson
Four-stars: WR Antonio Callaway, ATH D'Anfernee McGriff, DB
Chris Williamson, RB
Instant impact: If there is an offensive lineman who can come right in and make
an impact it is Martez Ivey and at Florida he will have an opportunity.
Bottom line: The Florida Gators had plenty of eyeballs on them on Signing Day,
and there were some ups and some downs. Among the ups were five-star recruits
Martez Ivey and Cece Jefferson. The two additions have a chance to come in and
play early in Gainesville and gave the Gators a needed boost on Signing Day. The
Gators did see Derrick Dillon stay at home and opt for Louisiana, but were able
to add Jordan Cronkrite and Antonio Callaway to close.
Virginia TechClick 24Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
24
None
8
14
3.
1,809
Five-stars: None
Four-stars: OL Austin Clark, DE Yosuah Nijman, DB
Deshawn McClease, QB
Instant impact: The need on the defensive line makes Tim Settle an easy choice.
He brings plenty of size on the interior and has shown he can play at a high
level
Bottom line: Virginia Tech went strong on the defensive line and came through
with several big additions. Tim Settle leads a group that also includes
four-star standouts Darius Fullwood and Houshun Gaines. The Hokies also added
some strength in the defensive secondary and beefed up the offensive line.
Four-star Dwayne Lawson also gives the Hokies a playmaker at the quarterback
position.
ArkansasClick 25Here to view this Link.
TOTAL COMMITS
FIVE-STARS
FOUR-STARS
THREE-STARS
AVG. STARS
POINTS
23
None
7
15
3.26
1,805
Five-stars: None
Four-stars: QB Ty Storey, DT Hjalte Froholdt, TE
Instant impact: C.J. O'Grady is one of the most athletic tight ends out there
and he has a chance to shine early in Arkansas' offense.
Bottom line: The Razorbacks were not expecting many fireworks on Signing Day and
it was business as usual. Arkansas was able to grab the great majority of the
FBS
talent in Arkansas and also saw quite a bit of success in Florida and Texas. The
Razorbacks added a big time quarterback in Ty Storey who has already
enrolled at Arkansas.
