The first College Football Playoff Ranking is getting closer. With the release of this week’s AP Top 25 Poll, take a closer look at which position each team in the top ten has recruited best over the last five recruiting classes.
NOTE: This article is based on each prospect’s ranking and position as a high school prospect.
1. Alabama
Position: Running Back
Standouts: Derrick Henry, Damien Harris, Najee Harris
2. Penn State
Position: Quarterback
Standouts: Christian Hackenberg, Sean Clifford, Tommy Stevens
3. Georgia
Position: Quarterback
Standouts: Jacob Eason, Jake Fromm, Jacob Park, Brice Ramsey
4. TCU
Position: Running back
Standouts: Kyle Hicks, Varshaun Nixon, Darius Anderson, Trevorris Johnson
5. Wisconsin
Position: Running back
Standouts: Corey Clement, Jonathan Taylor, Bradrick Shaw, Caleb Kinlaw, Taiwan Deal
6. Ohio State
Position: Running back
Standouts: Ezekiel Elliott, Mike Weber, DeMario McCall, J.K. Dobbins, Dontre Wilson
7. Clemson
Position: Quarterback
Standouts: Deshaun Watson, Hunter Johnson, Chase Brice, Kelly Bryant, Zerrick Cooper
8. Miami
Position: Wide receiver
Standouts: Derrick Griffin, Jeff Thomas, Stacy Coley, Dionte Mullins, Mike Harley, Ahmmon Richards
9. Notre Dame
Position: Offensive line
Standouts: Quenton Nelson, Tommy Kraemer, John Montelus, Steve Elmer, Alex Bars, Robert Hainsey, Mike McGlinchey
10. Oklahoma
Position: Quarterback
Standouts: Chris Robison, Cody Thomas, Justice Hansen, Austin Kendall
