"Madubuike has been a four-star just outside the Rivals250 the last few ranking

cycles, and is a bit of a tweener. The Texas A&M commit spent most of his time at defensive tackle

for McKinney North and is projected as a defensive end on the college level. As

a senior he added more weight and maintained his quickness, improved his

strength, and he was one of the most disruptive defensive forces in the Texas."

-- Rivals.com Mid-South Recruiting Analyst Jason Howell

"Tate is such a dynamic, make-or-break kind of quarterback that he's a thrill to

watch because a huge play can happen at any moment. The Arizona commit has

outstanding top-end speed, he escapes the rush like Houdini and he has a strong

arm to deliver the ball down the field. He still needs to work on his accuracy

and sometimes he lives on the edge too much but Tate is a playmaker who should

thrive in the Wildcats' offense." -- Adam Gorney, Rivals.com National

"After missing the majority of the off-season with injury, Mack returned this

summer and fall even better than we last saw him as a junior. The Ohio State

commit has always been a sure-handed receiver, but he has added an element of

explosion to his game that was not as pronounced a year ago. He terrorized

northern Indiana football this season from both his wide receiver position and

in the return game." -- Helmholdt

"Coughlin benefits from all the range his 6-foot-4, 212-pound frame affords him

without showing the stiffness taller defenders often times suffer from. This

season we wanted the Minnesota commit to show better field awareness and quicker reaction.

That is an area he will need to continue developing, but the progression was

definitely noticeable." -- Helmholdt

"Early on there were some questions about Moss' overall athleticism but he

really answered all of those questions this season. If he made a short catch he

could make a defender miss in the open field and go for a big gain, showing off

improved speed. Moss also made some great leaping catches this season. He is

very strong and can be an effective blocker as well. Moss keeps very quiet about his recruitment but the handful of schools he has talked about are Arizona State, Nebraska, Georgia, N.C. State, UCLA, and USC. " -- Friedman

"The major differences in Williams' game this season compared to last season are

his conditioning and overall speed. The Ohio State commit was a workhorse this

year and broke some very long runs. Williams has he ability to run defenders

over or out run them." -- Friedman

"Dickson is not the biggest or the fastest, but he has a natural feel for the

position and has some of the surest hands around. He makes quick adjustments and

does so with out losing speed. He runs clean routes, and has been a clutch

performer time and again. Dickson, originally one of Baylor's first 2016 commitments, recently decommitted from Texas and re-joined the Baylor class." -- Howell

"Cobb has made some huge strides in a short amount of time at cornerback. The Oklahoma commit is

a cover corner with length and quick feet, and he attacks the ball like a

receiver. He has been a riser through the rankings throughout the process, and

he continues the rise after a strong senior season." -- Howell

"Brown has quickness and explosiveness that his rare for a player of his size.

There's a reason most of the SEC is involved in his recruitment. He runs

polished routes and is smooth out of his breaks. While he may not be a track star

when it comes to top speed, he gets off the line as quickly as anyone can

expect. His change of pace is devastating. Alabama, Ole Miss and Mississippi State are all in play for Brown, who may wait until Signing Day to make a decision." -- Rivals.com Southeast

"Peters had a big season en route to being named Mr. Football in Indiana. One area he improved from where we last saw him in the spring was arm

mechanics and accuracy. The Michigan commit has always had a big arm, but tended

to spray the football. This season his motion was much more consistent and that

resulted in greater accuracy with the football." -- Helmholdt

"McGrew is undersized and there's no way around that, but he can hide behind

bigger offensive linemen and then burst through the hole for big gains. The

Washington commit has the speed to get to the outside and then cannot be caught

in the open field and he also has surprising toughness to run between the

tackles, bounce off and keep going." -- Gorney

"Spencer was once thought to be a member of the 2017 class but reclassified and

his skill set is every bit as impressive as a senior as it was when people were

calling him a junior. A Mississippi State commit, Spencer's defining attributes

are his length and quickness. His 6-foot-5 frame makes him especially dangerous

off the endy where he has a knack for wrapping up quarterbacks and other

ball-carriers in the backfield." -- Cassidy

"Whaley's balance, vision, and speed shined bright in 2015. The 6-foot-1,

200-pound back has the size to handle an every down pounding, and he has the

speed to runaway from the pack. Whaley is an every down back with the size and

versatility that allow offensive coordinators to be very creative. Whaley recently decommitted from Georgia. Texas and Arkansas are two teams to watch." --

"Gilliam had a great offseason and was on the radar for a move up so after

throwing for 40 touchdowns and running for 10 more this season while completing

nearly 74 percent of his passes, it was easy to give the California commit a bump.

Although he's a dual-threat quarterback, Gilliam has tremendous pocket presence

and can stand in there to deliver passes all over the field. His running

capabilities are an added bonus." -- Gorney

"The 6-foot-3, 196-pound Vance transitioned to safety full-time as a junior,

showing good, raw potential at that position. The question about whether he

would eventually outgrow the position, though, was likely answered this fall.

The Michigan State still has the ability to come downhill and lay a big hit, but he has also

shown the coverage ability of a cornerback." -- Helmholdt

"Griffin was a favorite of NFL star Cam Newton at events over the summer and he

carried his success into the fall, where the Kentucky commit showed a different level of

aggressiveness and ability compared to a year ago. Griffin as the size and

length that coaches covet and deserves to be ranked among the country's best."

-- Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst Woody Wommack

"Davis had a monster senior season and served as his team's go-to weapon on

offense, whether it was on deep balls, direct snaps or passes over the middle.

His hands and toughness make him an ideal candidate to make an impact as a

freshman at Kentucky when he's working out of the slot full-time." -- Wommack

"Fitzpatrick has always had great size to go along with one of the best pair of

hands in the Midwest. This season, though, Fitzpatrick has displayed greater

suddenness off the line of scrimmage and greater ability to separate down the

field. His combination of size, hands and now increased explosiveness earned him

a move up the rankings as he heads into the final two months of a recruitment that re-opened last month when he de-committed from Louisville." -- Helmholdt

"Simpson has always been a four-star so his move up shouldn't come as a

surprise, especially after an impressive senior season. He's a true guard so his

adjustment to college should be a smooth one Several schools are in the mix for Simpson, with Clemson believed to have the edge.." -- Wommack

"Flowers showed us his high-flying, playmaking ability at the Cleveland stop of

the Rivals Camp Series in April. The Pittsburgh commit can elevate and has

outstanding body control, making him a valuable red zone weapon. Getting out to

see him live this fall, we were treated to a more well-rounded game than we were

expecting and also came away with a greater appreciation for his speed." --

"If Tate is the Arizona commit who's the gun-slinging risk-taker, Modster offers

a more stable presence in the pocket. He has a strong arm but the thing that

most stands out about Modster is that he spins the ball incredibly well, is

really accurate and always seems to find an open receiver. He can move around,

too, but sitting back and tossing it around is his best strength." --

"Okafor spends his time at tackle but is projected by most for an interior spot.

As a senior he played with a nasty edge in the trenches. The Texas commit comes off the ball

low, packs a powerful punch, and is a strong downfield blocker." --

"Williams quickness makes him a threat to go the distance at any moment. He hits

his top speed in a hurry and his footwork makes him a tough target in open

space. He may not be the biggest, but his explosive ability makes up for what he

lacks in size." -- Howell

"After winning the defensive back MVP award at the Rivals Camp Series in St.

Louis last May, Campbell made the jump to four-stars. The Northwestern commit

showed an outstanding feel for the position and playmaking ability during his

senior season. He has great length for the position, fluid hips and plenty of

speed to run with receivers down the field." -- Helmholdt

"The 6-foot-4, 275-pound Panasiuk has always been one of the strongest prospects

in the 2016 class, but his move to four-stars and into the Rivals250 was due to

showing as a senior that he is more than a space eater in the middle. The Michigan State commit

displayed a level of athleticism we had not seen from him earlier and proved he

can get after the quarterback." -- Helmholdt

"Hammond added more strength and explosive power to his game in 2015 and he ran

through his competition on a weekly basis. His vision and quick burst give the Arkansas commit

big-play ability as a running back, receiver, and a return specialist. As a

senior he averaged over 14 yards a carry rushing and scored 29 total touchdowns

as a senior." -- Howell