College Football Recruiting

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@Chris_Pool Illinois got the best in-state QB last year (Chandler Whitmer) and they are getting the best this year (Reilly O'Toole). O'Toole is a stud! 1 day ago
@Chris_Pool Kansas is going to be very happy with Luke Luhrsen. The Wheaton, Ill. OT was dominant on national TV yesterday. Strong and nasty! 1 day ago
@Chris_Pool Arkansas is the first to offer 2012 Blue Chip WR Duron Neal (St. Louis, Mo./DeSmet) Neal scored 6 TD's last night! 1 day ago
@jamienewberg North Gwinnett pulls out hard fought win over Crenshaw. Thomas doesn't play most of second half bc he cramped so bad. Needed ivs 2 days ago
@jamienewberg DeAnthony Thomas went off w an injury and hasn't played and offense or defense on last series. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg Brandon mcgowan w 60 yd fumble return for touchdown. North Gwinnett up 14 12 in third qtr. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg I haven't seen someone as explosive as DeAnthony Thomas in a long time. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg 12 7 Crenshaw over north Gwinnett at the half. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg As good as Thomas is w the ball in his hands he's a better corner. He's usc bound. He and nickel robey the future cbs for Monte k. Wow. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg Uzomah is impressive. Kid can play qb but may have more upside as a wr or hybrid te. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg I saw Aaron Green & Malcolm Brown last week. But with all due respect to those 2 I would rate DeAnthony Thomas higher. He's electric 2 days ago
@jamienewberg DeAnthony Thomas does a Marcus Allen, reverses field for a 60 yd score. Unreal speed and explosiveness. Kid has another gear. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg North Gwinnett qb CJ Uzomah is one big cat....errrrr Tiger. Just about to kickoff north Gwinnett Crenshaw 2 days ago
@jamienewberg Headed out now to North Gwinnett (Ga.) to see them play Crenshaw and DeAnthony Thomas. Should be a great one. ESPNU 8pm est... 2 days ago
@Chris_Pool Bears TE Greg Olsen on sideline at Maine South vs Wheaton Warrenville South game. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg 5 star LB Tony Steward sets all five official visits - ALA, CLEM, FSU, FLA, UCLA... Clemson gets the last one... hmm.... http://es.pn/avjmim 2 days ago
@Chris_Pool Can't wait to see OL Victor Nelson and QB Reilly O'Toole this afternoon. Make sure you tune into ESPNU at 5pm EST. 2 days ago
@Chris_Pool Great week in Indy! Visited 20 high schools, talked to some great coaches and met some outstanding prospects. Heading back to Chicago. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg Headed to the ATL. to watch Crenshaw/North Gwinnett. The "Black Mamba" - DeAnthony Thomas invades the Peach State. Can't wait to c him. 2 days ago
@jamienewberg LB Tony Steward sets up official visit to UF on 12-15. He will set up Ala tomorrow. He has already set ucla and clemson. 3 days ago

TOP CLASSES

School	ESPNU 150	Commits
1. Texas	10	23
2. Alabama	6	17
3. Oklahoma	5	18
4. Ohio State	4	17
5. LSU	4	17
6. FSU	7	15
7. Florida	7	14
8. Georgia	5	15
9. Notre Dame	5	16
10. Auburn	3	15
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School	ESPNU 150	Signed
1. Florida	17	28
2. Texas	15	25
3. Alabama	9	29
4. Auburn	7	32
5. Oklahoma	7	29
6. FSU	8	24
7. USC	11	22
8. LSU	7	27
9. Tennessee	6	25
10. UCLA	6	22
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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 »

RECRUIT TRACKER SEARCH

School:

ESPNU 150

Player	Pos	School
1. Jadeveon Clowney	DE	Undecided
2. Anthony Johnson	DT	LSU
3. Ray Drew	DE	Undecided
4. Christian Westerman	OT	Texas
5. Isaiah Crowell	RB	Undecided
6. Cyrus Kouandjio	OT	Undecided
7. Malcolm Brown	RB	Texas
8. La'El Collins	OT	LSU
9. Tony Steward	ILB	Undecided
10. Charone Peake	WR	Clemson
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Player	Grade	School
1. Ronald Powell	ATH	Florida
2. Jackson Jeffcoat	DE	Texas
3. Dominique Easley	DT	Florida
4. Jordan Hicks	OLB	Texas
5. Michael Dyer	RB	Auburn
6. Lamarcus Joyner	CB	Florida State
7. Robert Woods	WR	USC
8. Seantrel Henderson	OT	USC
9. Matt Elam	ATH	Florida
10. Jonathan Dowling	S	Florida
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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
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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
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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 »

ESPN RECRUITING GRADING SCALE

Five-star: 85 to 100

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.

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Four-star: 79.5 to 84.99

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.

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Three-star: 75.0 to 79.49

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.

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Two-star: 68 to 74.99

A player who flashes developable major college talent and could be a late bloomer. Potential solid starter at the mid-major level.

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One-star: 55 to 67.9

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.

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Pending prospect: Below 55

Player has not been graded yet.

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RECRUITING CALENDAR

The Class of 2011 can sign national letters of intent beginning Feb. 2, 2011. But that's not the only important date on the college football recruiting calendar:

Aug. 1 - Nov. 28: Evaluation period
Sept. 1: Juniors can receive written offers
Nov. 28 - Jan. 30: Contact period
Dec. 15 - Jan. 15: Junior college transfer
Feb. 2 - April 1: Signing period
April 15 - May 31: Evaluation period