There are some teams in the Pac-12 off to a terrific start in recruiting and others who are slow out of the gates. Here is a breakdown of each team and which position looks best for their 2017 recruiting class.

Best position: Athlete

In the fold: Nathan Tilford, Greg Johnson

The lowdown: The Wildcats have done a tremendous job at defensive tackle and linebacker, but the two best prospects so far in this class are listed as athletes. Tilford is a tremendous physical specimen who will probably play running back and wide receiver but some believe his best position is linebacker. Johnson is a shutdown cornerback who has proven to be one of the best in the West. Both are Rivals100 prospects.

Best position: Quarterback

In the fold: Ryan Kelley

The lowdown: The Sun Devils only have two commitments, but might have their quarterback of the future. Days after de-committing from Oregon, the Chandler (Ariz.) Basha four-star quarterback pledged to Arizona State. Kelley has a tremendous arm and can make all the throws and he’s also a running threat, which should be a big boost to the Sun Devils’ offense.

Best position: Wide receiver

In the fold: Taariq Johnson, Jeremiah Hawkins

The lowdown: Top wide receivers have been flocking to Cal in recent years and the 2017 class is no different as the Golden Bears have two completely different ones already committed. Johnson is a bigger outside receiver who could also be a tight eventually. Hawkins, listed as an athlete, is a slot receiver who has great hands and can make a lot of people miss. Both fit the system in different ways and should continue a strong tradition at the position.

Best position: Wide receiver

In the fold: Laviska Shenault, Jaylon Jackson

The lowdown: Colorado has not had much success this recruiting cycle landing top receivers in the West. That’s perfectly fine, though, since the Buffaloes have tapped the state of Texas for two four-stars at that position. Shenault and Jackson both turned down SEC and Big 12 offers to commit to Colorado and with their abilities, they have a chance to make an early impact. Keeping them locked up for many months until National Signing Day could be a challenge but the Buffs have done a terrific job so far.

Best position: Defensive end

In the fold: Langi Tuifua

The lowdown: Tuifua has been committed since the summer and it’s an important pledge because the lone four-star in the class is a tremendous player who fits Oregon’s defense perfectly. He’s a hard-hitting, athletic playmaker and the Ducks know a thing or two about producing top-end talent at the position. Oregon has been slow out of the gates in this recruiting class, but Tuifua is a very nice start that could lead to others.

Best position: Quarterback

In the fold: Aidan Willard

The lowdown: Willard did not have an incredibly deep offer list, but the Northern California quarterback is a talented prospect and many other programs including Tennessee, UCLA and USC were starting to give him a look. It was wise for the Beavers to offer, since his parents went there and he spent his childhood going to games in Corvallis. He has a lot of talent and could be a steal in this class.

Best position: Tight end

In the fold: Colby Parkinson, Tucker Fisk

The lowdown: Stanford is loading up with phenomenal talent from all over the country –- four-star quarterback Davis Mills and three-star DB Stuart Head are from Georgia and four-star linebacker Sione Lund is out of Utah –- but the Cardinal has landed two in-state tight ends who could be spectacular. Parkinson is an athletic, lengthy pass catcher while Fisk could be a tremendous blocker who can also catch a lot of balls. Like always, Stanford is doing a phenomenal job landing top players.

Best position: Linebacker

In the fold: Jaelan Phillips, Rahyme Johnson

The lowdown: The Bruins are doing a phenomenal job recruiting, especially at linebacker, where Phillips is listed at that position but will be more of a defensive end hybrid coming off the edge. The five-star has proven to be one of the best in the country and he has the size and intelligence to be a superstar. Johnson has length and tremendous cover ability. He’s so athletic it’s almost like he covers up players like a cornerback.

Best position: Running back

In the fold: Stephen Carr

The lowdown: There is only one player at this position committed, but Carr could be special. The high four-star is a fantastic running back between the tackles and to the edge, but he can also be a pass-catcher. Even though he has good size, too, Carr can make people miss, so he should be a huge addition to USC’s offense. Najee Harris is the best running back in the class, but Carr is not far behind.

Best position: Defensive tackle

In the fold: John Penisini

The lowdown: Utah is off to a slow start in the 2017 recruiting class with only one commitment, but it could be a special one in Penisini, a 6-foot-2, 285-pound junior college transfer at defensive tackle. Penisini picked Utah over BYU and Utah State. He has power up the middle and could be a nice addition to Utah’s stout front.

Best position: Wide receiver

In the fold: Terrell Bynum, Alex Cook

The lowdown: The Huskies have done a phenomenal job across the board, loading up with talented players at running back, defensive tackle and defensive back, but wide receiver is their best position so far. Bynum could have gone to a lot of places, but the four-star loved the Huskies so that’s a big commitment. And Alex Cook, out of Sacramento (Calif.) Sheldon, has had a terrific spring and could be one of the better receivers in the state.

Best position: Wide receiver

In the fold: Isaiah Hodgins

The lowdown: Washington State has done a nice job spreading the wealth in this recruiting class, especially on offense with commitments from a quarterback, running back, wide receiver and offensive line. Three-star DB Tayari Venable is also pledged. Hodgins could be spectacular in coach Mike Leach’s offense. He’s a big outside receiver who catches everything and can stretch the field.