
The Green Miles
Louisiana's 2011 class is green with talent. Les Miles and LSU are reaping the benefits. JC Shurburtt rounds up the latest recruiting news. Coast to Coast notebook » 2011 ESPNU 150 Watch List »
AP photo/Kerry MaloneyMUST READ
- Just For Kicks
- Kickers like Grant Pierce showed they have D-I legs at the latest Kohl's kicking camps.
- Big Ten Bound?
- Will the Midwest's top prospects, like Seantrel Henderson, stay close to home for college?
- Go West, Coach
- When Miami coaches go to the West Coast to recruit, you know they're impressed.
- Three's Company
- Under Armour All-American Jordan Hicks has narrowed his college decision.
STATES OF RECRUITING
ESPN.com is taking a state-by-state look at the top prospects and recruiting classes. Full coverage
- • Wisconsin Scouts
| Mason picks football - • Washington: Scouts: Heaps leads class
- • Va./W.V.: Scouts
| Hunter steps up - • Utah: Scouts: Must-stop for recruiters

RECRUIT TRACKER SEARCH
| Player | Grade | Pos | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Jackson Jeffcoat | DE | Undecided | |
| 2. Jordan Hicks | OLB | Undecided | |
| 3. Ronald Powell | DE | Undecided | |
| 4. Seantrel Henderson | OT | Undecided | |
| 5. Lamarcus Joyner | CB | Florida State | |
| 6. Jeff Luc | ILB | Florida State | |
| 7. Michael Dyer | RB | Auburn | |
| 8. Jonathan Dowling | S | Florida | |
| 9. Darius White | WR | Undecided | |
| 10. Tony Jefferson | ATH | Oklahoma | |
| View the complete ESPNU 150 » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Matt Barkley | QB | 93 | USC |
| 2. Manti Te'o | OLB | 93 | ND |
| 3. Russell Shepard | ATH | 92 | LSU |
| 4. Dre Kirkpatrick | CB | 92 | Alabama |
| 5. Jacobbi McDaniel | DT | 91 | FSU |
| 6. Trent Richardson | RB | 91 | Alabama |
| 7. Craig Loston | S | 90 | LSU |
| 8. Bryce Brown | RB | 88 | Tennessee |
| 9. Jelani Jenkins | OLB | 87 | Florida |
| 10. Rueben Randle | WR | 86 | LSU |
| View the complete 2009 ESPNU 150 » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. DaQuan Bowers | DE | 95 | Clemson |
| 2. Julio Jones | WR | 93 | Alabama |
| 3. Will Hill | S | 94 | Florida |
| 4. Terrelle Pryor | CB | 93 | Ohio St. |
| 5. A.J. Green | WR | 91 | Georgia |
| 6. Arthur Brown | OLB | 90 | Miami |
| 7. Jermie Calhoun | RB | 90 | Oklahoma |
| 8. Patrick Peterson | CB | 90 | LSU |
| 9. Darrell Scott | RB | 89 | Colorado |
| 10. Dee Finley | S | 88 | Florida |
| View the complete 2008 ESPNU 150 » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Joe McKnight | RB | 92 | USC |
| 2. Chris Galippo | ILB | 90 | USC |
| 3. Marc Tyler | RB | 90 | USC |
| 4. Eric Berry | CB | 90 | Tennessee |
| 5. Martez Wilson | DE | 87 | Illinois |
| 6. Noel Devine | RB | 87 | WVU |
| 7. Terrance Toliver | WR | 86 | LSU |
| 8. Jimmy Clausen | QB | 86 | ND |
| 9. Michael McNeil | S | 86 | Auburn |
| 10. Marvin Austin | DT | 85 | UNC |
| View the complete 2007 ESPNU 150 » | |||
| Player | Pos | Grade | School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Myron Rolle | S | 94 | FSU |
| 2. Percy Harvin | WR | 93 | Florida |
| 3. Vidal Hazelton | WR | 93 | USC |
| 4. Andre Smith | OT | 93 | Alabama |
| 5. Matthew Stafford | QB | 93 | Georgia |
| 6. DeMarco Murray | RB | 92 | Oklahoma |
| 7. Sergio Kindle | OLB | 92 | Texas |
| 8. Taylor Mays | S | 92 | USC |
| 9. Micah Johnson | ILB | 91 | Kentucky |
| 10. Antwine Perez | S | 91 | USC |
| View the complete 2006 ESPNU 150 » | |||
| School | ESPNU 150 | Commits |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Florida | 11 | 20 |
| 2. Texas | 12 | 21 |
| 3. Alabama | 8 | 23 |
| 4. Georgia | 8 | 20 |
| 5. Penn State | 8 | 20 |
| 6. Tennessee | 6 | 22 |
| 7. LSU | 5 | 24 |
| 8. Oklahoma | 6 | 27 |
| 9. Auburn | 5 | 25 |
| 10. FSU | 5 | 19 |
| View the complete 2010 class rankings » | ||
| School | ESPNU 150 | Signed |
|---|---|---|
| 1. LSU | 10 | 25 |
| 2. Alabama | 9 | 28 |
| 3. Texas | 9 | 20 |
| 4. USC | 9 | 18 |
| 5. Florida | 8 | 16 |
| 6. Georgia | 8 | 18 |
| 7. Miami (Fla.) | 6 | 18 |
| 8. Florida State | 5 | 19 |
| 9. Ohio State | 7 | 26 |
| 10. Michigan | 7 | 22 |
| View the complete 2009 class rankings » | ||
| School | ESPNU 150 | Signed |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Miami (Fla.) | 12 | 32 |
| 2. Clemson | 10 | 25 |
| 3. Alabama | 7 | 32 |
| 4. Florida | 11 | 23 |
| 5. Georgia | 8 | 24 |
| 6. Ohio State | 8 | 20 |
| 7. USC | 10 | 20 |
| 8. Oklahoma | 8 | 21 |
| 9. Notre Dame | 10 | 23 |
| 10. Texas | 8 | 19 |
| View the complete 2008 class rankings » | ||
| School | ESPNU 150 | Signed |
|---|---|---|
| 1. USC | 10 | 20 |
| 2. Florida | 14 | 27 |
| 3. Texas | 12 | 25 |
| 4. South Carolina | 8 | 32 |
| 5. Tennessee | 7 | 31 |
| 6. LSU | 7 | 27 |
| 7. Auburn | 5 | 30 |
| 8. Notre Dame | 10 | 18 |
| 9. Miami (Fla.) | 6 | 20 |
| 10. Michigan | 4 | 20 |
| View the complete 2007 class rankings » | ||
| School | ESPNU 150 | Signed |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Florida | 14 | 27 |
| 2. USC | 13 | 26 |
| 3. Texas | 8 | 25 |
| 4. Georgia | 12 | 28 |
| 5. Notre Dame | 10 | 28 |
| 6. Florida State | 7 | 34 |
| 7. Oklahoma | 6 | 27 |
| 8. LSU | 6 | 27 |
| 9. Penn State | 6 | 24 |
| 10. Ohio State | 7 | 20 |
| View the complete 2006 class rankings » | ||
SCOUTS INC. GRADING SCALE
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- A potential immediate game-changer at the major college level who could push for all-conference recognition as a true freshman. Will enter college with elite skills needed to create mismatches against top-level competition. A future All-American candidate.
- More on the Scouts Inc. grading system »
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- A potential three- to four-year starter at the major college level with the superior skills needed to see early playing time and make a significant impact during his college career.
- More on the Scouts Inc. grading system »
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- A player with the skills to develop into a solid starter at the major college level. Potential high-ceiling prospect with the ability to make an impact during his career.
- More on the Scouts Inc. grading system »
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- A player who flashes developable major college talent and could be a late bloomer. Potential solid starter at the mid-major level.
- More on the Scouts Inc. grading system »
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- Player does not show the physical tools or skill set at this point to project at the major college level, but could contribute at mid-major or FCS programs.
- More on the Scouts Inc. grading system »
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- Player has not been graded yet.
- More on the Scouts Inc. grading system »
RECRUITING CALENDAR
The Class of 2010 can sign national letters of intent beginning Feb. 3, 2010. But that's not the only important date in the college football recruiting calendar:
Aug. 1 - Nov. 28: Evaluation period
Sept. 1: Juniors can receive written offers
Nov. 29 - Jan. 30: Contact period
Dec. 16 - Jan. 15: Junior college transfer
Feb. 3 - April 1: Signing period
April 15 - May 31: Evaluation period
ON THE TRAIL
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING BLOGS
UNDER ARMOUR ALL-AMERICA GAME
The roster for the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game is set. You can see the top prospects compete in front of a national audience Jan. 2. Home page
- White team | Black team | Coaches | Analysis
TEAM SITES
UNDER ARMOUR FOOTBALL
The 2010 Under Armour Football Combines kick off January 1 during the UA All-America Game week in Orlando, Fla. The 19 events this year will feature the new C360 measurement system. Under Armour football index
NIKE FOOTBALL
Nike combines, NFTC and Elite 11 quarterback camps attract some of the best players in the country. With top coaches, players improve their techniques and skills and leave as better football players. Nike football index
QUICK LINKS
- More recruiting: Boys hoops | Girls hoops
- Recruiting 101: Top recruiters | Best closers
- Feldman: Recruiting is increasingly important
- Football recruiting calendar
- ESPN RISE FAB 50 high school rankings










































