Ranking all the 2019 recruiting classes for all 130 teams. How do they all look after the signings are in?
After the big late December early period, and with National Signing Day well in the rearview mirror, how do all of the recruiting classes stack up after the 2019 signing season?
While it’s all total speculation, the goal is to look at the classes as a whole. Who got the most prospects? The more recruits, the more chances for good players.
Who got the stars? Who got the bulk? Who got the most potential difference makers?
With all that in mind, and trying to get this all as close to the pin as possible, here are the 2019 Recruiting Class Rankings.
– 2018 Recruiting Class Rankings
– 2017 Recruiting Class Rankings
130. Charlotte 49ers
What You Need To Know: The coaching chance to Will Healy hurt with a small class of just 14 signees. There isn’t much for the offensive backfield, but the pass catchers are there. Next year, the lines need a whole lot of bodies.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Noah Henderson
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 107
129. Bowling Green Falcons
What You Need To Know: There aren’t enough prospects to get excited about. Only 17 players were signed, with new head coach Scot Loeffler getting what he could to help out the D. The secondary has the most potential from this group.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Anthony Johnson
Strongest Position: Cornerback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 89
128. San Jose State Spartans
What You Need To Know: It wasn’t quite the class Brent Brennan needed to turn things around. There were a few JUCO and grad transfers coming in, but there aren’t enough of them to make a huge immediate difference. A quarterback answer has to come – if possible – from prep signees Natano Woods and Alec Trujillo.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: CB BJ Johnson
Strongest Position: Cornerback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 102
127. UMass Minutemen
What You Need To Know: New head coach Walt Bell signed 20 prospects, doing a nice job on National Signing Day to pull together a base to work from. He went huge on JUCO transfers to fill in the holes, especially with the passing game.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Dariyan Wiley
Strongest Position: Quarterback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 115
126. ULM Warhawks
What You Need To Know: There are live bodies, but there’s not a whole lot of talent. Head coach Matt Viator came up with plenty of options for the defensive line, and the bodies are there for the secondary, but the class is missing the high-end prospects.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: CB DeMarcus Jones
Strongest Position: Defensive Talent
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 121
125. Rice Owls
What You Need To Know: In his second year at the helm, head coach Mike Bloomgren didn’t have a whole lot of openings. It’s a really, really small class with almost nothing for the offensive backfield, but the offensive linemen and pass catchers are interesting.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: OG Izeya Floyd
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 118
124. Kent State Golden Flashes
What You Need To Know: Sean Lewis needs the infrastructure to run his FlashFast offense – he got it with a whole lot of linemen. A few promising skill players are coming in, while the JUCO guys are there to give the D an instant boost.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Joachim Bangda
Strongest Position: Offensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 94
123. New Mexico State Aggies
What You Need To Know: There isn’t any talent, but there’s a whole lot for the receiving corps with a slinger in Weston Eget to get everyone the ball. However, the bulk is on the offensive line and at linebacker.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Weston Eget
Strongest Position: Linebacker
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 125
122. South Alabama Jaguars
What You Need To Know: And here come the JUCO transfers. QB Tylan Morton might make the biggest impact, but the defense is loaded with with a players expected to help the cause now, and Conner Estes is a ready-made starter at offensive tackle.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Tylan Morton
Strongest Position: Quarterbacks
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 124
121. Ball State Cardinals
What You Need To Know: The passing game gets a whole lot of help with a few nice receivers to go along with two pure passing quarterbacks. There’s not enough for the defensive side, but the corners should be the stars with a little time.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Jalen McGaughy
Strongest Position: Cornerback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 120
120. Connecticut Huskies
What You Need To Know: It’s a really small class of just 16 prospects, and there isn’t a lot of high-end talent to make up for it. There are just enough decent players coming in to hope for an improvement on defense – ends Justin Moore and Dal’Mont Gourdine are the stars – but not enough to make a huge instant improvement.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Justin Moore
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 100
119. Fresno State Bulldogs
What You Need To Know: There aren’t a whole lot of big-time talents coming in, but Jeff Tedford has found a way to win with the guys he gets. The biggest problem is size – it’s a smallish class, without a whole lot of quality to make up for the lack of quantity.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Jalen Cropper
Strongest Position: Linebacker
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 109
118. Texas State Bobcats
What You Need To Know: The passing game should get a boost with JUCO transfer Gresch Jensen getting help from a strong group of incoming receivers. There aren’t enough high-end instant replacements to make that massive a difference.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Dylan Jantz
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 105
117. Tulsa Golden Hurricane
What You Need To Know: There’s not a whole lot for the skill spots, but the two tight ends coming in – Denzel Carter and Ethan Hall – should be difference-makers, and there’s bulk for the secondary.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Raquan Thompson
Strongest Position: Tight End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 83
116. Navy Midshipmen
What You Need To Know: It’s stunningly weak on the running back side, but there are always parts to fit the system. There are plenty of quarterback options to find that one guy, and the ones who don’t make the cut will likely be slotbacks.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Tuasili Fiatoa
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 116
115. Old Dominion Monarchs
What You Need To Know: Bobby Wilder came up with a massive class, but there aren’t many star prospects to get excited about. However, Hayden Wolff should be the program’s main man at quarterback in the near future, and JUCO transfer Messiah deWeaver should be the star now. ODU’s QB situation isn’t bad, but the former Michigan State Spartan should be a difference-maker.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Messiah deWeaver
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 111
114. WKU Hilltoppers
What You Need To Know: New head man Tyson Helton had no time to work, but he signed on a massive class with 24 prospects. The receives are the stars, but the defensive backs coming in are solid, too.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Manuel Allen
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 81
113. New Mexico Lobos
What You Need To Know: Will JUCO transfer Brandt Hughes see time right away? Will any of the other new parts be thrown into the mix immediately from this big class? At the very least, the defensive backfield should be a whole lot deeper.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Chad Alexander
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 127
112. Libery Flames
What You Need To Know: Hugh Freeze cranked up the defensive front in his first class, getting the tackles on National Signing Day. The defensive backs aren’t bad, either, especially at corner. There isn’t enough for the offensive side, but the new era will start on the other side.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Malik Caper
Strongest Position: Defensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 130
111. Army Black Knights
What You Need To Know: There are just enough good prospects to add a few more wrinkles to the attack. Nah … it’s still going to be about the ground game, but there’s enough talent at receiver to throw in a bit of a passing attack.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Keiran Grant
Strongest Position: Running Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 113
NEXT: 2019 Recruiting Class Rankings No. 91-110
Ranking all the 2019 recruiting classes for all 130 teams. How do they all look after the signings are in?
110. UTEP Miners
What You Need To Know: Yeah, it’s not a highly-ranked class, but for UTEP it’s going to be a factor. Massive, 32 players signed on, with the best parts at the offensive skill positions. QB TJ Goodwin is a good get, along with the running backs, and the tight ends are deep and promising.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Deon Hankins
Strongest Position: Tight End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 106
109. UNLV Rebels
What You Need To Know: Tony Sanchez didn’t do too much with a decent-sized class, but he signed a few interesting prospects. Former Minnesota QB Vic Viramontes is coming in as a linebacker, but Travis Mumphrey is a true quarterback – stolen away from New Mexico – who’ll make a difference. The JUCO transfer ends have to shine.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB/QB Vic Viramontes
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 99
108. Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
What You Need To Know: Joe Moglia went with a decent class for the offensive line, but the biggest push was for the secondary. Getting Australian punter Kieran Colahan makes the biggest splash, but WR Deon Fountain should be the biggest offensive star.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: P Kieran Colahan
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 114
107. Air Force Falcons
What You Need To Know: As always, Air Force classes are different than most, and it always takes something different to put together the parts for what the Academy does. This class, though, is full of very quick safety/linebacker prospects to build up.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: S Nate Polk
Strongest Position: Linebacker
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 119
106. Georgia State Panthers
What You Need To Know: A late push on National Signing Day helps the cause, especially at receiver. The defensive line is solid, but the offensive front will need a push in next year’s class. Overall, the skill players were all but ignored.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DT Tahji Gilbert
Strongest Position: Defensive Line
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 88
105. Akron Zips
What You Need To Know: New head man Tom Arth is starting out with the offensive linemen along with a decent group of safeties in a decent-sized class. It would be a big help if QB Zach Gibson could turn into a factor right away.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Peter Hayes-Patrick
Strongest Position: Safety
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 123
104. Eastern Michigan Eagles
What You Need To Know: Head coach Chris Creighton signed a huge class, with the defensive tackles and corners the ones to build the defensive around. There’s not a ton for the skill spots, but the running backs are exciting.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB John Branham
Strongest Position: Cornerback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 103
103. Northern Illinois Huskies
What You Need To Know: New head man Thomas Hammock might be about the ground game, but his receivers are the best part of the class. The corners and defensive tackles aren’t bad, either.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: S Justin Clark
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 90
102. Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
What You Need To Know: Nick Rolovich signed three JUCO receivers who need to step in immediately and produce, and he tried to fill in some holes right away with other JUCO prospects. Quarterbacks Zach Daniel and Boone Abbott will be in the spotlight.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Lincoln Victor
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 101
101. Buffalo Bulls
What You Need To Know: It’s been a rough offseason, and now the program has to rebuild a bit. It’s starting with a strong group of receivers with a few good enough to be thrown to the woods right away. The defensive tackles are promising.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DT Tyrece Woods
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 129
100. Georgia Southern Eagles
What You Need To Know: It’s a big class with a whole lot to like. Former Oklahoma State RB JD King should be a star in the offense, and landing excellent K Zack Sessa will turn out to be a big deal. The defensive backs are nice, especially at safety.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB JD King
Strongest Position: Safety
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 93
99. Wyoming Cowboys
What You Need To Know: It’s a good-sized class with an emphasis on the offensive side. Levi Williams was stolen away from Houston to potentially be the team’s next big passer, and the receivers are coming in to help him out. The defensive ends are terrific, too.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Levi Williams
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 117
98. Appalachian State Mountaineers
What You Need To Know: New head coach Eliah Drinkwitz was able to bring in a great group of athletes and speedsters – now he has to find something to do with them. Outside of QB David Baldwin, there’s little for the offense – for the moment. Several of the versatile players can move to receiver.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB David Baldwin
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 112
97. FIU Golden Panthers
What You Need To Know: It’s not a huge class, but it’s interesting. There are a few interesting skill players coming in, but the class is about the infrastructure on the O, getting a slew of the best prospects for the line.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Lexington Joseph
Strongest Position: Offensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 92
96. UAB Blazers
What You Need To Know: The Blazers got a few quarterbacks, and a good-looking receiver in Markus Grossman, but the O line got the bulk talent and the linebacking corps – starting with Will Conner – came up with the best depth.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: OT Jayme Simmons
Strongest Position: Linebacker
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 110
95. Temple Owls
What You Need To Know: Considering the team had and lost a head coach in ten minutes, at least there’s something. Rod Carey only ended up with 17 recruits, with just a little bit for the skill spots and most of the upside in the defensive backfield.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Kwesi Evans
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 76
94. BYU Cougars
What You Need To Know: It’s an okay class, but it’s hardly anything special, especially for the offensive side. The bulk talent is at defensive end, and the receivers and tight ends are okay. But where are the high-end prospects? They’re few and far between.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE CJ Alatini
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 77
93. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
What You Need To Know: The defensive line got the most help, with Marley Cook a nice option for the interior to go along with a whole slew of defensive ends, but Marcus Lafrance and the secondary got a whole lot of help, too. Randall Johnson is the JUCO transfer quarterback who can take over now.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Randall Johnson
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 98
92. Ohio Bobcats
What You Need To Know: There’s nothing amazing, but the O line has talent coming in for the interior, and the skill guys are interesting, especially at running back. The defensive tackles are in place to work around in the near future.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Cannon Blauser
Strongest Position: Offensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 95
91. Troy Trojans
What You Need To Know: There’s a whole lot of talent considering the coaching change, especially for a smallish class. New head man Chip Lindsay loaded up on receivers – six out of the 21 signees – but also landed a few ready-to-roll prospects for the defensive side.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Khalil McClain
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 108
NEXT: 2019 Recruiting Class Rankings No. 71-90
Ranking all the 2019 recruiting classes for all 130 teams. How do they all look after the signings are in?
90. Houston Cougars
What You Need To Know: Dana Holgorsen came on late in the process and wasn’t able to do too much. With just 15 players signing on, there’s little room for waste. However, the high end defensive prospects are strong. There’s next to nothing for the skill spots, though.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Nelson Ceaser
Strongest Position: Defensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 75
89. Central Michigan Chippewas
What You Need To Know: Jim McElwain has his quarterback prospects with JUCO transfer David Moore coming in along with Daniel Richardson from Miami. However, the bulk talent is coming in for the defense on the ends and at corner.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Lew Nichols
Strongest Position: Defensive Ends
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 122
88. Western Michigan Broncos
What You Need To Know: And here come the wide receivers. The running backs are good, but the pass catchers should be outstanding – at least there are enough of them to play around with. The defense needs the help in next year’s class.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Marshawn Foster
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 70
87. Utah State Aggies
What You Need To Know: Gary Andersen was able to inherit a deep, decent class that’s among the Mountain West’s best. There’s not a whole lot for the defensive front, but the receivers are deep and the defensive backs aren’t bad.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Christian LaVelle
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 104
86. Miami University RedHawks
What You Need To Know: If it’s not the best class in the MAC, it’s close thanks to all the new prospects coming in. It’s a huge class with promising talent on the defensive front and secondary.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Brett Gabbert
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 128
85. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
What You Need To Know: It’s a smallish class without a lot for any one position. but the two defensive backs – Carldaryl Johnson and Christian Archangel are excellent prospects, and the two kickers brought in should help. There’s more top talent to overcome the bulk positions.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Jakson Thomson
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 84
84. Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns
What You Need To Know: Billy Napier is a big-time head coach still working in the Sun Belt, and he recruited at a high level. He landed a few excellent quarterback prospects and crushed it with a few terrific receivers, led by Brandon Legendre.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Jai’ave Magalei
Strongest Position: Defensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 126
83. Tulane Green Wave
What You Need To Know: And here comes the help for the passing game. The quarterbacks aren’t coming in, but there are a whole slew of good-looking pass catchers. The defensive tackles and defensive backs are beefed up.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Tyjae Spears
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 72
82. Arkansas State Red Wolves
What You Need To Know: It’s a massive class, loading up mostly in the defensive backfield with a whole slew of versatile prospects who can instantly help the D. The pass rushers are on their way, too, with the JUCO transfers kicking in.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Jefferson Foreman
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 91
81. San Diego State Spartans
What You Need To Know: Rocky Long wants more from the passing game with three quarterbacks signed on, needing Jordan Brookshire to make a difference right away from the JUCO ranks. However, the defensive front got the biggest and brightest overall stars, especially at tackle.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Jordan Brookshire
Strongest Position: Defensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 74
80. Toledo Rockets
What You Need To Know: There are a whole lot of defensive backs to throw into the equation, including a few who might starts early on. There’s not a ton for the offense including next to nothing for the line. The receivers are promising.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Jerjuan Newton
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 65
79. UTSA Roadrunners
What You Need To Know: You don’t think UTSA would like to crank up the O a little more? Three quarterbacks were signed on – led by JUCO transfer Lowell Narcisse, a former LSU Tiger – to go along with three receivers and two bulky tight ends.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Dywan Grifin
Strongest Position: Quarterback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 82
78. Colorado State Rams
What You Need To Know: Only 19 prospects signed on, but it’s still a strong class. It’s a bit top heavy, but getting RB Tyreese Jackson and a few talented receivers boosted it up. The secondary got a whole lot of help, too.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Ty McCullouch
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 79
77. Nevada Wolf Pack
What You Need To Know: With QB Ty Gangi done, someone has to step in and take over the Air Raid offense. Austin Kirksey is the pro passer for the near future, but JUCO transfer Malik Henry should get to run the show now. It’s a deep class with a whole slew of receiver options.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Malik Henry
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 86
76. Cincinnati Bearcats
What You Need To Know: The prospects are great, but there aren’t enough of them. Luke Fickell had a great 2018 class, but only had room for 16 signees this time around. The talent brought in for the defensive line is amazing, but next year the offense needs help for the skill spots.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Cameron Jones
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 49
75. Southern Miss Golden Eagles
What You Need To Know: It’s a really big class with a whole lot of really good options for the passing game.The O line got the bulk talent, but the glamour spots get the attention. Three quarterbacks and five pass catchers were signed.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Jaden Johnson
Strongest Position: Offensive Line
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 71
74. East Carolina Pirates
What You Need To Know: Considering the coaching change, it’s not bad. The defensive line should get an instant boost, and there’s help for the O with quarterbacks Bryan Gagg and Alex Flinn coming in. The defensive backs might end up being the real stars.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Traveon Freshwater
Strongest Position: Defensive Line
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 85
73. Illinois Fighting Illini
What You Need To Know: There are good prospects, but there aren’t enough signees. Just 13 players are coming in – there’s absolutely no room for error. However, Marquez Beason and Isaiah Williams are difference-making talents no matter where they play.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Marquez Beason
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 61
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
72. SMU Mustangs
What You Need To Know: The big get was landing QB Shane Buechele from Texas to take over, but that doesn’t count as part of these rankings. The passing game is bringing in some fantastic receivers, but it’s the offensive line is the getting the most immediate talent.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Ulysses Bentley
Strongest Position: Offensive Line
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 87
71. Boise State Broncos
What You Need To Know: Only 18 prospects were signed on, but they’re almost all strong. The skill guys are fantastic – RB George Holani is going to be dangerous – and the two defensive backs – JL Skinner and Markel Reed – are going to be difference-makers.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Hank Bachmeier
Strongest Position: Quarterback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 50
NEXT: 2019 Recruiting Class Rankings No. 51-70
Ranking all the 2019 recruiting classes for all 130 teams. How do they all look after the signings are in?
70. North Texas Mean Green
What You Need To Know: The receivers are strong for the high-powered passing game, but the linebacking corps got the most attention with the best overall bulk talent. The secondary signed a few of Conference USA’s best prospects, too.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Damon Ward
Strongest Position: Linebacker
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 97
69. Kansas Jayhawks
What You Need To Know: Kansas is used to getting JUCO transfers, but it’s different when Les Miles gets to coach them up. The passing game needs an instant boost with Thomas MacVittie to go along with a few good receivers. The bulk talent is on the defensive front, but overall, it’s a class of athletes. Get speed, and then figure it out.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Thomas MacVittie
Strongest Position: Defensive Ends
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 57
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
68. Marshall Thundering Herd
What You Need To Know: It’s a massive class with a whole lot of instant talent for the defensive line, and with some future all-stars at defensive back. The receiving corps got a big boost, but the offensive backfield received the most attention.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Dante Walker
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 73
67. Kansas State Wildcats
What You Need To Know: Chris Klieman did an okay job with his first class, loading up on a slew of running backs and upgrading the secondary. Next year, he’ll have to go harder after linebackers and defensive linemen.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Keenan Garber
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 63
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
66. Louisville Cardinals
What You Need To Know: Scott Satterfield did what he could, but he didn’t have any time. It’s going to take a while to build the talent back up, but a few good running backs are coming in, and the linebackers are promising.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Jalen Mitchell
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 28
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
65. Oregon State Beavers
What You Need To Know: Head coach Jonathan Smith loaded up on the defensive line in his second chance, with eight of the 19 players for the defensive front. The help should be there right away from the JUCO transfers on the end. The offensive side didn’t get much help with almost nothing for the skill spots.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Taron Madison
Strongest Position: Defensive Ends
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 69
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
64. USF Bulls
What You Need To Know: It’s not a big class, and there’s little for the offensive backfield, but there’s a whole lot of quality up top. Head coach Charlie Strong came up with a few JUCO transfers to immediately help with the depth for the defensive side.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Darius Williams
Strongest Position: Linebackers
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 62
63. Maryland Terrapins
What You Need To Know: Mike Locksley wasn’t able to go to work in his first early run, but look out – the prospects should come rolling in next year. This time around, there are a few good prospects for the secondary, but in 2020, the skill guys have to come in.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Lance Legendre
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 37
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
62. UCF Knights
What You Need To Know: It’s a big class, and it’s strong. Josh Heupel was able to really hit it big grabbing Notre Dame transfer Brandon Wimbush to help the quarterback cause, but in this class, there’s a whole lot for the defensive line. However, there’s not a whole lot else other than Wimbush for the skill spots.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Tre’Mon Morris-Brash
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 85
61. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
What You Need To Know: There isn’t anything for the offensive backfield, and there’s almost nothing for the O line, but the receivers coming in should work. The defensive backs and ends are the focus.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Shamar McCollum
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 58
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
60. Texas Tech Red Raiders
What You Need To Know: New head coach Matt Wells didn’t get a big class with just 17 players signed on, but there’s decent quality. The tight ends are good – Simon Gonzalez and Travis Koontz should be strong receivers – and the defensive ends are strong.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Gilbert Ibeneme
Strongest Position: Tight End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 59
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
59. Florida Atlantic Owls
What You Need To Know: It’s not just that it’s one of the nation’s biggest classes. It’s that there’s a whole lot of talent across the board. Lane Kiffin signed a whole lot of versatile athletes to move around where needed, but as is, the secondary is loaded with some serious prospects.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Glover Cook
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 96
58. Arizona Wildcats
What You Need To Know: It’s a smallish class with just 19 signees, and there aren’t any truly high-end prospects to make anyone squirm. The explosive skill guys will come in bulk next year, but landing WR Jalen Curry wasn’t bad. This class is about building up the line that suffered a few body blows last season.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Grant Gunnell
Strongest Position: Offensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 55
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
57. Washington State Cougars
What You Need To Know: And here come the JUCO transfers for the secondary. Mike Leach was able to land QB Gage Gubrud from Eastern Washington as a transfer – he’ll be eligible right away – but there wasn’t a whole lot else done for the offensive side. However, the two receivers signed – Billy Pospisil and Donovan Ollie – are great ones.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Donovan Ollie
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 45
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
56. Boston College Eagles
What You Need To Know: The offense got a lot of help. There’s not a whole lot of depth, but there are a few good receivers who should beef things up, and the running backs are solid. There are just enough pass rushing prospects to get excited.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Patrick Garwo
Strongest Position: Running Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 66
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
55. Vanderbilt Commodores
What You Need To Know: There’s next to nothing for the skill spots, but the offensive line is full of good talent, and the secondary gets a good group. It’s one of the SEC’s smaller classes, though, and there are a few too many reaches.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Anfernee Orji
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 52
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
54. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
What You Need To Know: It’s going to take a while to change things around a bit under new head man Geoff Collins. He needs parts for the passing game, and it stars with a few good receivers coming in along with a few quarterbacks to develop. The defensive ends are the stars on the other side.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Jordan Yates
Strongest Position: Running Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 42
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
53. Memphis Tigers
What You Need To Know: JUCO transfer Brian Thomas will be an instant hit for the offensive line, and Rodney Owens will fit in the secondary right out of the gate. Mostly, the class is about improving the pass rush, with the big group of defensive ends to rock right away.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Rodrigues Clark
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 78
52. Pitt Panthers
What You Need To Know: Head coach Pat Narduzzi is about to dial up the pass rush with this haul, but the offense got just enough to get a little help. In time, the linebackers have the potential to become major factors.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB David Beville
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 47
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
51. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
What You Need To Know: It’s not great, but it’s okay for Rutgers. The secondary got the most talent, but the offense needed more pop. The three new receivers are a start, and watch out for the running back tandem of Kay’Ron Adams and Aaron Young.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Aaron Young
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 60
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
NEXT: 2019 Recruiting Class Rankings No. 31-50
Ranking all the 2019 recruiting classes for all 130 teams. How do they all look after the signings are in?
50. Duke Blue Devils
What You Need To Know: For Duke, it all works with a promising group of receivers signed on to go along with a boatload of good prospects for the defensive line. There’s not much for the offensive backfield, and the linebacking corps has to be addressed in 2020.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DT DeWayne Carter
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 68
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
49. Syracuse Orange
What You Need To Know: After the season he had, it seems like Dino Babers should’ve come up with a better class than this, but it’s going to be great for the pass rush. The ends and linebackers are going to blow up. The skill guys for the offense aren’t there.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Lee Kpogba
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 56
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
48. Northwestern Wildcats
What You Need To Know: Start with getting Clemson QB Hunter Johnson to transfer in last offseason, and everything else looks outstanding. The defensive backs are the stars, and the wide receivers are good enough to make a big splash early on.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Michael Jansey
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 64
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
47. UCLA Bruins
What You Need To Know: It’s an interesting class under Chip Kelly. There’s recruiting to a type, and there’s REALLY going after a specific set of guys. To be fair, UCLA went really, really young and spent last season building, but still, there should’ve been more great players coming in for a program this strong.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Charles Njoku
Strongest Position: Pass Catchers
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 17
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
46. Oklahoma State Cowboys
What You Need To Know: It’s not a big class with just 20 players signed on, but there’s decent quality up top. The skill positions aren’t deep, but there are real players coming in including tight end Grayson Boomer. The defensive line got the most help and the most talent.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Deondrick Glass
Strongest Position: Defensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 33
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
45. Utah Utes
What You Need To Know: It’s a good class, but it’s just small. The offensive linemen coming in are bit – with JUCO talent to see time right away – and the receivers are fantastic. There’s little waste here and few crazy fliers. Call it quality over quantity.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Darren Jones
Strongest Position: Offensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 35
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
44. Iowa State Cyclones
What You Need To Know: If this isn’t Iowa State’s best class in years, it’s close. The defensive backfield got the puck talent, and the receivers are fine, but the big gets were at running back with Jirehl Brock and Breece Hall.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Jirehl Brock
Strongest Position: Running Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 51
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
43. Arizona State Sun Devils
What You Need To Know: Herm Edwards didn’t have a whole lot of offers or room, but he made the most of the first class he had a year to work on. He loaded up with three quarterbacks, and did a strong job at receiver, but next year will be about the D line.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Jayden Daniels
Strongest Position: Quarterback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 39
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
42. Minnesota Golden Gophers
What You Need To Know: The defensive ends are good, the defensive back prospects are great, and PJ Fleck came up with the type of class that should crank up the D even more. The quarterbacks coming in are promising, too.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: S Tyler Nubin
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 64
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
41. Colorado Buffaloes
What You Need To Know: Mel Tucker was able to hold on to a strong first class, especially for the defense. The tackles are strong, the linebacking corps has plenty of good prospects, and there are just enough JUCO transfers to make a difference early on. The O line got a whole lot of help, too.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR LaVontae Shenault
Strongest Position: Defensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 39
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
40. North Carolina Tar Heels
What You Need To Know: Mack Brown didn’t get a chance to truly show what he could do, but it’s still a good enough class to get off the ground. Landing Sam Howell should be an instant help for the passing game. The receivers signed on were a big plus.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Sam Howell
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 20
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
39. Michigan State Spartans
What You Need To Know: It’s not a huge class, and there aren’t enough superstars, but the talents is coming in for the offensive line, and the receivers are solid. There aren’t any defensive backs, but the prospects for the end are good.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Tre’Von Morgan
Strongest Position: Offensive Line
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 23
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
38. West Virginia Mountaineers
What You Need To Know: New head man Neal Brown rallied the class and came up with a good run despite the lack of prospects. Only 19 players signed on, but there’s enough quality to be happy, especially on the defensive side. Getting Oklahoma grad transfer QB Austin Kendall was the biggest coup.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: CB Dreshun Miller
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 32
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
37. Iowa Hawkeyes
What You Need To Know: Is this now Tight End U.? It’s not far off with three good ones signing on. The offensive line prospects are solid, and the linebackers coming in are great. It’s another strong class under Kirk Ferentz.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: TE Logan Lee
Strongest Position: Tight End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 40
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
36. Indiana Hoosiers
What You Need To Know: It’s a strong class for IU, getting a ton of talent for the defensive front – mainly the interior – and with plenty of work being done for the defensive backfield. More skill guys have to come in next year.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Beau Robbins
Strongest Position: Defensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 48
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
35. Virginia Cavaliers
What You Need To Know: Bronco Mendenhall keeps on taking the team to higher levels, rolling up a strong class loaded with great prospects for the defensive side and with a deep group of receivers.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: LB Hunter Stewart
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 67
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
34. Baylor Bears
What You Need To Know: And here come the pass catchers, with a few outstanding receivers and two strong tight ends. There’s almost nothing for the linebacking corps, but the rest of the defense is full of nice prospects led by a slew of options for the secondary.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Qualan Jones
Strongest Position: Receiver/Tight End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 34
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
33. NC State Wolfpack
What You Need To Know: There’s a whole lot to like. There’s not much for the passing game, but the offensive linemen are decent and the defensive tackles are outstanding. It’s a sneaky-strong class of defensive backs.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DT Joshua Harris
Strongest Position: Defensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 26
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
32. Cal Golden Bears
What You Need To Know: Justin Wilcox is a defensive head coach who just loaded up with a whole slew of defensive players. JUCO transfer Kuony Deng is destined to see plenty of time right away at one linebacker spot, but there are a whole lot more options to play around with. The defensive line, though, didn’t get a lot of help. Overall, it’s a strong class, but next year needs to be all about the offensive skill side.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DT Brett Johnson
Strongest Position: Linebacker
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 44
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
31. Missouri Tigers
What You Need To Know: The Tigers landed grad transfer QB Kelly Bryant from Clemson – nothing else matters. However, the defensive backs are solid and the offensive linemen look good. There’s not a whole lot for the offensive skill spots.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: S Jalani Williams
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 41
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
NEXT: 2019 Recruiting Class Rankings No. 11-30
Ranking all the 2019 recruiting classes for all 130 teams. How do they all look after the signings are in?
30. Miami Hurricanes
What You Need To Know: Don’t get caught up on the light class of high school talents – only 17 players were signed. The transfers made the offseason, but there’s enough for the defensive side to build around. The D line just loaded up.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: S Christian Williams
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 8
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
29. Stanford Cardinal
What You Need To Know: It wasn’t one of David Shaw’s better classes, but compared to the 2018 version, this one is fantastic. The defensive ends coming in – Stephen Herron and Joshua Pakola – are fantastic, and the stars are coming in for the offensive line. If RB Austin Jones is the real deal, look out.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Elijah Higgins
Strongest Position: Offensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 53
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
28. Purdue Boilermakers
What You Need To Know: Jeff Brohm came up with a whopper for Purdue. He’s staying around, and the talents showed up. Brohm might be big for the offense, but this class crushed it on the other side. The prospects across the defensive board are impressive.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE George Karlaftis
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 46
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
27. Kentucky Wildcats
What You Need To Know: If you’re looking for a big boost for the offense right away, you’re not getting it. The defensive backs coming in are impressive, and the defensive ends are strong. there’s next to nothing for the offensive skill spots, though.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE JJ Weaver
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 29
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
26. Wisconsin Badgers
What You Need To Know: For Wisconsin, and what it does in the recruiting world, it’s good. There are the normal recruit-to-a-type types, but landing future star quarterback Graham Mertz and OT Logan Brown bumped this group up.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Graham Mertz
Strongest Position: Linebacker
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 38
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
25. Mississippi State Bulldogs
What You Need To Know: This is a class for the infrastructure, with head coach Joe Moorhead cranking up the O linemen. He came up with a few nice defensive ends, and landed one of the next great Bulldog defensive tackles in Nathan Pickering.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: OT Charles Cross
Strongest Position: Offensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 25
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
24. Ole Miss Rebels
What You Need To Know: You think head man Matt Luke wants to replenish the parts to the passing game? Five receivers were brought on, and he signed three new quarterbacks to play around with, starting with baller Grant Tisdale.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Jonathan Mingo
Strongest Position: Quarterback
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 24
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
23. TCU Horned Frogs
What You Need To Know: As always, Gary Patterson brought in a slew of excellent athletes and then he’ll figure it all out. The defensive ends and pass rushers should be excellent, and while there aren’t a whole lot of skill guys for the other side, they’re great prospects.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DT Karter Johnson
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 22
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
22. Virginia Tech Hokies
What You Need To Know: It’s not the sexiest class, but it should work. The defensive linemen are terrific, and the offensive line loaded up with a slew of high end talents. The potential is there for the receivers to be great with a little bit of time.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Jaden Payoute
Strongest Position: Offensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 20
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
21. Ohio State Buckeyes
What You Need To Know: Head coach Ryan Day wasn’t able to do much in the transition. There were only 17 recruits, but as always, there are plenty of great players. Unlike past Ohio State classes, though, the seriously amazing group of talents aren’t quite there on the highest end. However, Justin Fields being eligible right away chances that.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Zach Harrison
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 3
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
20. Nebraska Cornhuskers
What You Need To Know: It’s so good. Scott Frost has done a wonderful job in his first two years, and now he’s going after the defense. The offensive line got a ton of help, but it’s about the D with a slew of good ends and lots of good defensive backs.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Wandale Robinson
Strongest Position: Defensive Ends
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 24
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
19. Florida State Seminoles
What You Need To Know: It’s fine. It’s not good enough considering Willie Taggart is a master recruiter, and the 2019 season was a dud, but its … fine. The defensive back talent is amazing, and the D ends are deep and dangerous. The skill guys have to sign on in 2020.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: CB Akeem Dent
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 13
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
18. USC Trojans
What You Need To Know: There are just enough superstar prospects to make it a decent group, but compared to some of the other good Pac-12 classes, it’s just above-average. Was the coaching situation – especially at offensive coordinator – a concern after a down year? That couldn’t have helped. Clay Helton was able to load up in the secondary signing nine in the 26-man class.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Kyle Ford
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 4
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
17. Arkansas Razorbacks
What You Need To Know: Let’s get this Chad Morris passing game thing going already. Here come the receivers, with a loaded class signed on to go along with excellent quarterback prospect KJ Jefferson. The defensive front is full to talent, too, especially on the ends.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB KJ Jefferson
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 17
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
16. South Carolina Gamecocks
What You Need To Know: In any other league, it’s a fantastic class. In the SEC, it’s not quite good enough. The defensive tackles are terrific, and Zacch Pickens and the ends are outstanding. There’s a little something for everywhere on defense, but it’s a bit lacking on the offensive side.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Zacch Pickens
Strongest Position: Defensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 16
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
15. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
What You Need To Know: Defense, defense, defense … and the O line. There’s next to nothing for the skill spots, but the offensive front has a few next-level prospects to get excited about. It’s the D that has the main men, especially at defensive end and corner.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: OT Quinn Carroll
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 9
14. Tennessee Volunteers
What You Need To Know: Head coach Jeremy Pruitt wanted his team to get tougher, and this should do it. The offensive linemen coming in might just be the change the program needs. The defensive tackles are outstanding, too, to go along with end Roman Harrison.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: OT Darnell Wright
Strongest Position: Offensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 27
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
13. Auburn Tigers
What You Need To Know: It’s a spray-to-all-fields class, but it’s quality over quantity, too. The defensive ends are potentially devastating, Mark-Anthony Richards is a nice-looking running back, and Bo Nix might just be the instant throw-to-the-wolves answer at quarterback.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Bo Nix
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 13
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
12. Penn State Nittany Lions
What You Need To Know: It’s a big class that has the quality to go along with the quantity. There are a few quarterback options, the running backs are great, and the defensive line prospects are the truth. The secondary is the real star of the class with a whole lot of future All-Conference candidates.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Devyn Ford
Strongest Position: Defensive Backs
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 6
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
11. Washington Huskies
What You Need To Know: It’s another fantastic class under head coach Chris Petersen – it’ll keep the program at a high level. The defensive tackles coming in are outstanding, the offensive skill guys are high quality over quantity, and overall, there’s a whole lot of talent.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Puka Macua
Strongest Position: Defensive Tackle
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 14
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
NEXT: 2019 Recruiting Class Rankings Top Ten
Ranking all the 2019 recruiting classes for all 130 teams. How do they all look after the signings are in?
10. Oregon Ducks
What You Need To Know: Wow. It’s a huge class that turned special by landing Kayvon Thibodeaux for the defensive front in the early signing period. But he’s not alone on a loaded defensive line. The receiving corps coming in is terrific, the defensive backs are good, and overall, it’s exactly what the Duck fans were hoping for out of Mario Cristobal.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE Kayvon Thibodeaux
Strongest Position: Defensive Ends
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 15
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
9. Florida Gators
What You Need To Know: Oh is it good. Dan Mullen was able to load up on a whole lot of offensive linemen to build the infrastructure, the defensive backs are next-level good, and the defensive ends will be special once they beef up a bit.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: CB Chris Steele
Strongest Position: Offensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 19
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
8. Clemson Tigers
What You Need To Know: It’s more than good enough. Dabo Swinney has won national titles without having No. 1 overall classes, and this one is going to turn out just fine after last year’s whopper. It’s a huge class with an amazing bunch of defensive backs along with next-level talents for the line.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Joe Ngata
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 5
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
7. Michigan Wolverines
What You Need To Know: The talent keeps on rolling in. Jim Harbaugh came up with a huge class with 26 signees – all of them strong. The defensive backs are all special and the offensive line got a huge bunch of talents, but in 2020, the skill spots have to get boosted up. Boo hoo – the ones brought in this year are good, too.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: S Daxton Hill
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 21
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
6. Texas A&M Aggies
What You Need To Know: Jimbo Fisher came up with a whale of a class now that he’s had a full year to work. The receiving corps is fantastic, the two tight ends being brought in are special, and the defensive backs are as talented as any secondary prospects in the 2018 recruiting season.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: DE DeMarvin Leal
Strongest Position: Wide Receiver
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 18
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
5. LSU Tigers
What You Need To Know: There aren’t any receivers, and there aren’t any factors for the passing game, but Ed Orgeron and his staff came up with a whole ton of good offensive linemen, and a bunch of next-level defensive back talents to fill in early on.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: CB Derek Stingley
Strongest Position: Offensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 12
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
4. Texas Longhorns
What You Need To Know: Is Bru McCoy going to be eligible right away? He committed to USC in December, but is now a Longhorn. No matter what, he was an amazing get and this is a tremendous class. The defensive side is loaded with options for the front seven, but the secondary got even more talent. It’s a loaded class across the board.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Bru McCoy
Strongest Position: Defensive Back
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 2
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
3. Oklahoma Sooners
What You Need To Know: Getting Jalen Hurts from the grad transfer world was the biggest recruit – but that doesn’t count in these rankings. Lincoln Riley got his share of other superstars, too, landing quarterback of the future Spencer Rattler along with a serious group of receivers to keep the offensive fun going. Overall, there’s quality at every position.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: QB Spencer Rattler
Strongest Position: Defensive End
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 11
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
2. Georgia Bulldogs
What You Need To Know: If you want to call it the best recruiting class of 2019, you’re probably not wrong. It’s so, so good – there just aren’t as many high-end talents as Alabama was able to bring in. Name the position and there’s an NFL prospect – at least one – coming in. Kirby Smart continues to crush it.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: WR Georgie Pickens
Strongest Position: Defensive Ends
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 1
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
1. Alabama Crimson Tide
What You Need To Know: This doesn’t make up for the national championship clunker, but it means the Tide will stay in the hunt over the next few years. There’s talent everywhere, but the defensive linemen are the most amazing, the defensive backs are next-level, and … it’s an Alabama recruiting class. Everyone is good enough to have gone anywhere else.
Best Prospect Name You Should Know: RB Trey Sanders
Strongest Position: Defensive Linemen
2018 Recruiting Ranking: 7
– Recruiting Class Breakdown
