Breakdown of the SEC's 2014 recruiting classes

*Craig Sager II looks at SEC classes, listed in order by 247sports national rankings.



Alabama

National class rank: 1st

Alabama was already set to turn in the highest-ranked recruiting class for the fourth consecutive season before Rashaan Evans, the top outside linebacker in the country, added to this stacked class by signing with Alabama over Auburn on Wednesday. The Crimson Tide own six of the 17 composite five-stars joining the SEC this year. Offensive tackle Cameron Robinson was one of eight early enrollees this year and sits as the No. 3 ranked prospect in the country at 6-foot-7, 335-pounds. 15 different states are represented in this class of 25 athletes and Nick Saban once again pulled the best-of-the-best from across the country.



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Marlon Humphrey and Tony Brown are two of top ranked cornerbacks in the country and outside linebacker Rashaan Evans has all-conference talent.

Defensive end DaShawn Hand posted 53 sacks in his last three varsity seasons and is 247sports No. 1 ranked strongside defensive end.



Tony Brown CB Ozen (Texas) 6-0/188

Joshua Casher OC St. Pauls Episcopal (Ala.) 6-1/297

Ronnie Clark OLB Calera (Ala.) 6-2.5/215

David Cornwell QB Norman North (Okla.) 6-5/241

Johnny Dwight DT Wilcox County 6-2.5/303

Ty Flournoy-Smith TE Georgia Military College 6-3/230

Josh Frazier DT Har-Ber (Ark.) 6-3/335

Shaun Hamilton ILB Carver-Montgomery (Ala.) 6-0/240

DaShawn Hand DE Woodbridge (Va.) 6-4/265

J.C. Hassenauer OC East Ridge (Minn.) 6-2.5/292

Keith Holcombe ATH Hillcrest (Ala.) 6-4/210

Marlon Humphrey CB Hoover (Ala.) 6-1/175

Dominick Jackson OT College of San Mateo (Calif.) 6-7/304

Laurence Jones S Neville (La.) 6-2/220

Derek Kief WR LaSalle (Ohio) 6-5/197

Montel McBride OG Plant City (Fla.) 6-4/329

Christian Miller OLB Spring Valley (SC) 6-4/222

D.J. Pettway DE East Mississippi (Miss.) C.C. 6-3/250

Ross Pierschbacher OT Cedar Falls (Iowa) 6-4/290

Jarran Reed DT East Mississippi (Miss.) C.C. 6-4/310

Cameron Robinson OT West Monroe (La.) 6-7/335

Bo Scarbrough ATH IMG Academy (Fla.) 6-2/225

J.K. Scott K J.K. Mullen (Colo.) 6-4/185

Cameron Sims WR Ouachita Parish (La.) 6-4/199

O.J. Smith DT Airline (La.) 6-2/320





LSU

National class rank: 2nd

The Tigers added four uncommitted players on National Signing Day and house a strong class of 23. 12 of the 19 signees are from Louisiana, including five-star running back Leonard Fournette, the No. 1 ranked ball carrier in the country according to 247sports. The composite recruiting rankings label Fournette as the No. 1 2014 prospect in the country. This class gives the Tigers a lot of depth at the safety position with early enrollee Edward Paris and fellow safeties Jamal Adams, Devin Voorhies and John Battle. The No. 2 ranking for the Class of 2014 gives the Tigers its highest rated class since 2009.



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Fournette claimed 247 National Player of the Year honors after this season and finished his high school career with 7,630 career rushing yards, 90 rushing touchdowns, 1,058 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns. Fournettes rare combination of speed and power will be seen instantly in Baton Rouge.



Jamal Adams S Hebron (Texas) 6-0/199

Donnie Alexander OLB Edna Karr (La.) 6-1/205

John Battle S Hallandale (Fla.) 6-2/180

Garrett Brumfield OG University Lab (La.) 6-3.5/272

D.J. Chark WR Alexandria (La.) 6-0.5/176

Will Clapp OG Brother Martin (La.) 6-4.5/275

Deondre Clark SDE Douglass (Okla.) 6-2.5/238

Malachi Dupre WR John Curtis (La.) 6-1/226

Russell Gage ATH Redemptorist (La.) 6-0/175

Cameron Gamble K Flower Mound (Texas) 5-11/185

Clifton Garrett OLB Plainfield South (Ill.) 6-2/228

Davon Godchaux SDE Plaquemine (La.) 6-4/265

Leonard Fournette RB St. Augustine (La.) 6-1/226

Brandon Harris QB Parkway (La.) 6-2.5/193

Trey Lealaimatafo DT Warren (Texas) 6-0/301

Edward Paris S Mansfield Timberview (Texas)6-1/190

Trey Quinn WR Barbe (La.) 6-1/200

Sione Teuhema WDE Keller (Texas) 6-3.5/217

Tony Upchurch WR Dawson (Texas) 6-2/228

Travonte Valentine DT Champagnat Catholic (Fla.) 6-3/338

Devin Voorhies S Wilkinson County (Miss.) 6-2/185

Jacory Washington TE Westlake (La.) 6-5/220

Darrel Williams ATH John Ehret (La.) 6-0/227



Texas A&M

National class rank: 5th

Massive lineman and some of the nations top wide receivers are present in this years class. In 2013, Texas A&Ms 31-man class did not have a single five-star in it, but this year there are three in the 21-man group. Louisiana-native Speedy Noil is the No. 1 ranked wide receiver in the country and enrolled early with fellow five-star and quarterback Kyle Allen, one of the highest rated passers in the 2014 class. Myles Garrett is the No. 1 weakside defensive end in the country (according to 247sports). Both sides of the football get a boost with this top 5 class.



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Texas A&Ms defense ranked 96th in the country last season at 32.2 points per game and Garrett will provide an instant boost. The athletic 6-foot-4 pass rusher backed up his five-star status last season with 20.5 sacks and 39 tackles for loss.



Otaro Alaka OLB Cypress Falls (Texas) 6-3/205

Kyle Allen QB Desert Mountain (Ariz.) 6-2.5/185

Cedric Collins CB Skyline (Texas) 5-10/175

Qualen Cunningham WDE Hamilton (Ariz.) 6-4/220

Kealvin Davis OT Lakeview Centennial (Texas) 6-4.5/247

Jermain Eluemunor OT Lackawanna (Pa.) C.C. 6-5/300

Myles Garrett WDE James Martin (Texas) 6-4/240

Avery Gennesy OT East Mississippi (Miss.) C.C. 6-5/307

Nick Harvey CB Travis (Texas) 5-9/175

Zaycoven Henderson DT Longview (Texas) 6-1/280

Frank Iheanacho WR Westside-Houston (Texas) 6-6/220

Jamal Jeffery WR Lufkin (Texas) 5-9/168

Jarrett Johnson WDE Seven Lakes (Texas) 6-3/226

Zach Ledwik OT La Grange (Texas) 6-4.5/271

Koda Martin OT Manvel (Texas) 6-6.5/245

Speedy Noil WR Edna Karr (La.) 5-10.5/176

Joshua Reynolds WR Tyler (Texas) J.C. 6-2.5/185

Josh Walker OLB Gilmer (Texas) 6-1/220

DeShawn Washington DT Nederland (Texas) 6-3/277

Armani Watts S North Forney (Texas) 5-10.5/179

Donovan Wilson S Woodlawn (La.) 6-0.5/180



Auburn

National class rank: 6th

Auburns taste for Georgia talent is once again present in this years class of 23 players. The Tigers hold 10 of the top players from the Peach State in this class compared to just seven players from instate Alabama. Head coach Gus Malzahn brought in a class filled with lockdown corners and versatile offensive weapons for his patented playbook. Wideout Dhaquille Williams is the No. 1 junior college prospect in the country (according to 247sports) while athletes Stanton Truitt, Myron Burton and Markell Boston (all Georgia-products) provide multiple looks running or catching the football.



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Wideout Dhaquille Williams and his 6-foot-3 frame and breakaway speed will get involved in the offense this season.

Composite five-star running back Roc Thomas rushed for 2211 yards and 32 touchdowns last season at Oxford High School (Ala.).



Kalvaraz Bessent CB Camden County 6-0/170

Markell Boston ATH East Coweta 6-1.5/200

Myron Burton ATH Peachtree Ridge 6-2.5/203

Xavier Dampeer OC Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) C.C. 6-4/300

DeShaun Davis ILB Vigor (Ala.) 6-0/225

Raashed Kennion WDE First Coast (Fla.) 6-6/228

DaVonte Lambert SDE Georgia Military College 6-3/278

Devaroe Lawrence DT Georgia Military College 6-3/278

Chris Laye TE Lambert 6-5/240

Jakell Mitchell TE Opelika (Ala.) 6-3/214

Derrick Moncrief S Mississippi Gulf Coast (Miss.) C.C. 6-3/226

Kamryn Pettway RB Prattville 5-11.5/221

Stephen Roberts CB Opelika (Ala.) 6-0/177

Nick Ruffin CB St. Pius X 6-1/185

Dontavius Russell DT Carrollton 6-3/300

Braden Smith OG Olathe South (Kan.) 6-6/290

Roc Thomas RB Oxford (Ala.) 5-11/196

Justin Thorton WDE Vigor (Ala.) 6-5/222

Stanton Truitt ATH Monroe Area 5-10/185

Sean White QB University-Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) 6-2/204

Andrew Williams WDE Eagles Landing Christian 6-5/247

Dhaquille Williams WR Mississippi Gulf Coast (Miss.) C.C. 6-3/213

Tre Williams ILB St. Pauls Episcopal (Ala.) 6-4/237





Tennessee

National class rank: 7th

Tennessee is bringing in a huge 33 player class. 14 of the players were early enrollees and this group could be the start of Tennessees journey back into contention in the SEC after a mere four conference wins in the last three seasons. Head coach Butch Jones did a great job grabbing the Volunteer states top prospects and wideout Josh Malone and running back Jalen Hurd enrolled early. There are 16 four-star athletes present in this class and a dozen offensive and defensive lineman. Athletes Vic Wharton and Evan Berry are gamechangers on offense, something the team has been lacking.



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Hurd is a rare breed at 6-foot-3, 230 pounds that can carry the ball for four quarters and also show up in the passing game with tight end-like size.

Offensive tackle Dontavius Blair is 6-foot-8, 303 pounds and was the No. 13 ranked junior college prospect by 247sports.



Derek Barnett SDE Brentwood Academy (Tenn.) 6-3.5/265

Dillon Bates OLB Ponte Vedra (Fla.) 6-3/220

Elliott Berry OLB Creekside 5-11/191

Evan Berry ATH Creekside 5-11/195

Dontavius Blair OT Garden City (Kan.) C.C.. 6-8/303

Gavin Bryant ILB Jackson (Ala.) 6-1.5/230

Neiko Creamer ATH Eastern Christian (Md.) 6-3/218

Jerome Dews ATH Potomac (Md.) 6-4/200

RaShaan Gaulden S Independence (Tenn.) 6-1/178

Daniel Helm TE Glenwood (Ill.) 6-4/225

Joe Henderson WDE Shaker Heights (Ohio) 6-3/230

Dewayne Hendrix SDE O Fallon (Ill.) 6-5/254

Jalen Hurd ATH Beech (Tenn.) 6-3/230

Jakob Johnson ILB Jean Ribault (Fla.) 6-3.5/236

Todd Kelly S Webb-Knoxville (Tenn.) 6-0/188

Josh Malone WR Station Camp (Tenn.) 6-2.5/191

Cortez McDowell S Locust Grove 6-1/200

Aaron Medley K Marshall County (Tenn.) 6-2/170

Dimarya Mixon DT West Mesquite (Texas) 6-3.5/265

Emmanuel Moseley CB Dudley (N.C.) 6-0/160

Charles Mosley DT Brighton (Tenn.) 6-5/350

Treyvon Paulk RB Milton 5-9/195

DAndre Payne CB Woodson H.D. (D.C.) 5-9.5/175

Von Pearson WR Feather River College (Calif.) 6-1/180

Ray Raulerson OT Plant (Fla.) 6-4/278

Jashon Robertson OG Montgomery Bell Academy (Tenn.) 6-3/295

Derrell Scott APB Havelock (N.C.) 5-11/180

Coleman Thomas OC Fort Chiswell (Va.) 6-6/297

Cory Thomas SDE McAdory (Ala.) 6-5.5/281

Chris Weatherd OLB Trinity Valley (Texas) C.C. 6-3.5/220

Vic Wharton ATH Independence (Tenn.) 6-0/188

Owen Williams DT Butler (Kan.) C.C. 6-1/280

Ethan Wolf TE Minster (Ohio) 6-5.5/247



Georgia

National class rank: 8th

The Bulldogs star-studded class of 21 signees is highlighted by five-star defensive end Lorenzo Carter. The Norcross standout will join seven other defensive signees in this class that will help new Bulldogs coordinator Jeremy Pruitt build a great defense in Athens. This years class added an elite pair of running backs (Sony Michel and Nick Chubb) to Georgias already talented backfield with Todd Gurley and company. U.S. Army All-American quarterback Jacob Park was the only early enrollee in this class. Last years class of 33 signees had zero five-stars and this year will send three to Athens.



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Brooks Countys Malkom Parrish is one of the toughest lockdown corners in this years class.

Lorenzo Carter could be the best overall athlete in this years class and his speed off the line makes him lethal on third downs.



Kendall Baker OT Marist 6-6/275

Jake Blazevich TE Charlotte Christian (NC..) 6-4.5/230

Keyon Brown WDE Hardee (Fla.) 6-3/230

Nick Chubb RB Cedartown 5-11/216

Detric Dukes ILB Tucker 6-0/220

Jake Edwards OG Heard County 6-4/286

Shattle Fenteng CB Hutchinson (Kan.) C.C. 6-2/220

Lamont Gaillard DT Pine Forest (N.C.) 6-3/310

Gilbert Johnson WR Homestead (Fla.) 6-2/190

Rico Johnson WR Georgia Prep Sports Academy 5-10/170

Shaquille Jones CB Merritt Island (Fla.) 6-2/175

Isaiah McKenzie WR American Her-Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) 5-8/175

Sony Michel RB American Her-Plantation (Fla.) 5-11/205

Jacob Park QB Stratford (S.C.) 6-3/202

Malkom Parrish CB Brooks County 5-9/186

Dominick Sanders S Tucker 5-11/187

Dyshon Sims OT Lowndes 6-4/278

Shakenneth Williams WR Rutland 6-1.5/195

Isaiah Wynn OG Lakewood (Fla.) 6-2/272





Florida

National class rank: 9th

The Gators finished 2013 with seven consecutive losses and faced the challenge of recruiting against National Champion Florida State and the rest of the state. However, Treon Harris flip from the Seminoles on National Signing Day adds to a solid class with more size up front and its usual bevy of speed and lockdown cornerbacks. The Gators struggling offense that scored just 18.8 points per game last season got some stability for the future with North Carolina-native and quarterback Will Grier. The 6-foot-3 passer enrolled early and lit up the scoreboards for 146 touchdowns and just 17 interceptions, while adding 21 rushing scores his last two seasons.



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Jalen Tabor is one of the best corners in the nation at 6-foot-1 and intercepted eight passes during his senior season.

Gerald Willis headlines an impressive trio of defensive tackles and surpassed 100 tackles each of his final two seasons at Karr (La.).



Taven Bryan OT Natrona County (Wyo.) 6-5/250

Khairi Clark DT Chaminade-Madonna Prep (Fla.) 6-2/325

Duke Dawson CB Dixie County (Fla.) 5-11/197

Tavaris Dorsey OG Raines (Fla.) 6-2/315

DeAndre Goolsby TE Derby (Kan.) 6-4/225

Will Grier QB Davidson Day (N.C.) 6-3/187

Treon Harris ATH Booker T. Washington (Fla.) 5-11/180

Kavaris Harkless OT Trinity Christian (Fla.) 6-5/273

Thomas Holley DT Abraham Lincoln (N.Y.) 6-4/285

J.C. Jackson WR Immokalee (Fla.) 5-10/180

Nolan Kelleher OG Wando (S.C.) 6-6/305

Cyontai Lewis TE Kingwood Christian (Ala.) 6-5/215

Andrew Mike OT Sabino (Ariz.) 6-7/270

Deiondre Porter ATH Jefferson (Fla.) 6-1/166

Brandon Powell ATH Deerfield Beach (Fla.) 5-9/175

Justus Reed SDE Clearwater Central Catholic (Fla.) 6-3/216

Drew Sarvary OT Tyler (Texas) J.C. 6-6/310

David Sharpe OT Duncan U. Fletcher (Fla.) 6-6/318

Ryan Sousa WR Lake Nona (Fla.) 6-0/177

Moral Stephens TE Taylor County (Fla.) 6-4/200

Jalen Tabor CB Friendship Academy (D.C.) 6-1/182

Gerald Willis DT Edna Karr (La.) 6-3/275

Quincy Wilson S University-Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) 6-1/196

C.J. Worton WR South Dade (Fla.) 6-1/175



South Carolina

National recruiting rank: 15th

The Gamecocks were on the outside of the top 20 recruiting classes for the first time since 2010 early Wednesday morning, but late signees DT Dexter Wideman, CB Chris Lammons and DE Blake McClaine moved the Gamecocks into the top 15. On the offensive side of the football, Shaq Davidson, Terry Googer and Tyshun Samuel are sure handed receivers that will bring a consistent group of targets to the Steve Spurrier playbook. On the defensive side of the football, North Gwinnett defensive end Dante Sawyer and Cedar Grove linebacker Bryson Allen-Williams were Georgia standouts plucked from the Bulldogs grasp during what were some of the years most competitive recruiting battles.



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Bryson Allen-Williams is the complete package at linebacker and is a consensus top 10 outside linebacker prospect in the nation.

Defensive end Dante Sawyer is a gifted pass rusher and run stopper that will fit in with the Gamecocks tradition of athletic lineman.



Bryson Allen-Williams OLB Cedar Grove 6-1/222

Joe Blue ILB Dillon (S.C.) 5-11/235

Kevin Crosby TE Bamberg Ehrhardt (S.C.) 6-0/236

Shaq Davidson WR Gaffney (S.C.) 6-0/170

Terry Googer WR Woodward Academy 6-4/209

Wesley Green CB M.L. King 5-11/170

Al Harrris CB St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) 5-11/160

Abu Lamin DT Fort Scott (Kan.) C.C. 6-3/300

Chris Lammons CB Plantation (Fla.) 5-10/170

Blake McLain SDE Sandalwood (Fla.) 6-4/280

Kalan Ritchie TE Goose Creek (S.C.) 6-5/210

Tyshun Samuel WR Chapman (S.C.) 5-11/180

Dante Sawyer WDE North Gwinnett 6-2.5/262

Michael Scarnecchia QB Fleming Island (Fla.) 6-3/185

Darin Smalls S Summerville (S.C.) 5-11/200

D.J. Smith CB Walton 6-0/191

Taylor Stallworth DT Taylor Stallworth 6-2/285

Donell Stanley OG Latta (S.C.) 6-4/330

Jhaustin Thomas SDE Trinity Valley (Texas) C.C. 6-6/255

Dexter Wideman DT Saluda (SC) 6-4/255

Malik Young OG Woodmont (S.C.) 6-3/277





Ole Miss

National class rank: 16th

The Rebels and head coach Hugh Freeze could not match the 7th nationally-ranked class he brought in in 2013, but the Rebels managed to put together a strong 26-player class this year. The Rebels dominated in-state recruiting this season with 14 signees, including four players from Callaway High School. Roderick Taylor is the No. 1 prospect out of Mississippi and is considered the best guards in the country by multiple recruiting experts. Freeze found success in Georgia again with this class and grabbed three defensive players from metro Atlanta (Kendarius Webster, Demarquis Gates and Chris Williams.



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Roderick Taylor is a force on the offensive line and will be able to come in and play guard for the Rebels this season with his all-conference size, strength and technique.

Kendarius Webster from Stockbridge will likely join the corner rotation next fall.



D.K. Buford APB Lafayette (Miss.) 5-11/215

Fahn Cooper OT College of DuPage (Ill.) 6-5/314

Kendrick Doss QB Florence (Ala.) 6-2/218

Sammie Epps TE Greenwood (Miss.) 6-3/210

Victor Evans WDE Skyline (Texas) 6-2.5/226

Demarquis Gates OLB Lovejoy 6-2/212

C.J. Hampton S Meridian (Miss.) 6-1/195

Dayall Harris WR Callaway (Miss.) 6-4/185

Marquis Haynes WDE Fork Union Military Academy (Va.) 6-3/225

Akeem Judd RB Georgia Military College 5-11/219

Dacorius Law RB Haines City Senior (Fla.) 5-11/186

Jeremy Liggins ATH Northwest Mississippi (Miss.) C.C. 6-4/270

Garrald McDowell SDE Covington (La.) 6-1/252

Alvin Moore ILB Bassfield (Miss.) 6-0/190

Calvin Moore ATH Bassfield (Miss.) 6-0/182

Markell Pack WR Purvis (Miss.) 6-2/180

Tyler Putman OT Desoto Central (Miss.) 6-5/280

Sean Rawlings OT Madison-Ridgeland Academy (Miss.)6-5/285

Christian Russell ILB East Mississippi (Miss.) C.C. 6-0/240

Tee Shepard CB Holmes (Miss.) C.C. 6-1/197

Jordan Sims OG Homewood (Ala.) 6-4/345

Breeland Speaks DT Callaway (Miss.) 6-3/270

Roderick Taylor OG Callaway (Miss.) 6-3.5/305

Kendarius Webster CB Stockbridge 5-10.5/177

Chris Williams DT Sandy Creek (Ga.) 6-1/287

Gary Wunderlich K Memphis University School (Tenn.) 6-0/180



Kentucky

National class rank: 22th

The Wildcats have taken significant strides in recruiting the past two seasons and continue to improve in the national rankings. In 2012, the Wildcats were the No. 63 ranked class and posted a great turnaround in 2013, ranking in the top 29. This years class of 29 gives Kentucky the No. 22 class in the country and it is highlighted by seven early enrollees, including four-star quarterback Drew Barker. 11 of the 29 signees in this class came from the state of Ohio and 10 total states are represented, including Georgia, which sent Stanley Williams and Jared Tucker.



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Defensive tackle Matt Elam is one of the biggest prospects in the nation at 6-foot-5, 372 pounds. Elam is a difference maker in stopping the run and posted 85 tackles last season.

Safety Darius West is a ball hawk and should see action in the secondary and special teams as a freshman.



Dorian Baker WR Cleveland Heights (Ohio) 6-3/205

Drew Barker QB Conner (Ky.) 6-4/210

Blake Bone WR Woodruff (S.C.) 6-4/175

Tymere Dubose DT Youngstown Christian (Ohio) 6-6/260

Mike Edwards S Winton Woods (Ohio) 5-11/180

Matt Elam DT John Hardin (Ky.) 6-5/372

Nico Firios OLB Lyman (Fla.) 6-1.5/220

Ryan Flannigan OLB Blinn College (Texas) 6-2/230

Dorian Hendrix ILB Wayne (Ohio) 6-0/230

Mikel Horton RB Lakota West (Ohio) 6-1/225

Cory Johnson DT ASA College (N.Y.) 6-4/300

Garret Johnson WR West Orange (Fla.) 5-9/160

Josh Krok OH McKinley (Ohio) 6-8/300

Jarrett LaRubbio OG Lakota East (Ohio) 6-5/260

Darryl Long TE Westerville South (Ohio) 6-4/225

Michael Mathis ATH Kilgore (Texas) J.C. 6-2/210

Adrian Middleton DT South Warren (Ky.) 6-3/265

Kendall Randolph CB Lincoln (Fla.) 5-11/170

Nick Richardson OT Westerville Central (Ohio) 6-5/285

Thaddeus Snodgrass WR Springfield (Ohio) 6-1/170

A.J. Stamps S East Mississippi (Miss.) C.C. 6-0/190

Jervontius Stallings OC Spain Park (Ala.) 6-3/305

Lloyd Tubman WDE Seneca Academy (Ky.) 6-5/235

Jared Tucker S Stephenson 5-11/175

Kobie Walker S Good Counsel (Md.) 6-3/200

Denzel Ware WDE Crestview (Fla.) 6-3/220

Darius West S Lima Central Catholic (Ohio) 6-0/195

Stanley Williams APB George Walton Academy 5-8/189

T.V. Williams WR McKinney (Texas) 5-8/148



Arkansas

National class rank: 30th

The Razorbacks knew what they wanted to improve with this years class and head coach Bret Bielema and the staff went out and did it. Arkansas inked four of the top offensive tackles in the country and a staggering seven defensive backs (five safeties) in hopes of securing the future at these positions. The instate talent was secured in Arkansas and five of the top nine ranked in-state prospects (according to 247sports) will take their talents to Little Rock next fall. Four players enrolled early, including Lassiter cornerback Chris Murphy. Bijhon Jackson is a composite top 10 defensive tackle in the nation.



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Offensive tackle Brian Wallace is the No. 1 prospect out of the state of Missouri and will be ready to come in and contribute at 6-foot-6, 305 pounds.

Wide receiver and early enrollee Cody Hollister is a reliable target on third down situations and stands 6-foot-4.



Anthony Brown WDE Killian (Fla.) 6-4/235

Jared Cornelius WR Evangel Christian Academy (La.) 6-0/175

Juan Day RB North Little Rock (Ark.) 6-1/210

Kendrick Edwards WR Norland (Fla.) 6-6/205

Dwayne Eugene S Archbishop Rummel (La.) 6-1/222

Cornelius Floyd WR Gulliver Prep (Fla.) 6-1/190

Khalia Hackett S South Paulding 6-3/205

Jake Hall SDE Har-Ber (Ark.) 6-5/235

Cole Hedlund K Argyle (Texas) 5-10/170

Cody Hollister WR Arizona Western College (Ariz.) 6-4/205

Bijhon Jackson DT El Dorado (Ark.) 6-2/334

Jack Kraus TE Bentonville (Ark.) 6-5/240

Joshual Liddell S Dollarway (Ark.) 6-0/193

Chris Murphy CB Lassiter 5-10/178

Rafe Peavy QB Bolivar (Mo.) 6-2/212

Jovan Pruitt OT Bishop Dunne Catholic (Texas) 6-6/290

Frank Ragnow OT Chanhassen (Minn.) 6-6/291

Santos Ramirez S Evangel Christian Academy (La.) 6-2/180

Randy Ramsey S Dillard (Fla.) 6-3.5/210

Henre Tolliver CB Archbishop Rummel (La.) 6-1/165

Sebastian Tretola OT Iowa Western (Iowa) C.C. 6-5/315

Brian Wallace OT Christian Brothers College (Mo.) 6-6/305

Armon Watts DT Christian Brothers College (Mo.) 6-4/260





Mississippi State

National class rank: 38th

The Bulldogs are big at almost every position in this years class. Gerri Green is a 6-foot-5, 230-pound outside linebacker and Darrion Hutcherson is a 6-foot-7, 260-pound tight end. Fifteen of the 23 signees are from Mississippi and Georgia has the second most in the class at four. Georgia-products Nick Fitzgerald out of Richmond Hill and Elijah Staley out of Wheeler are both dual threat passers in this years class. Aeries Williams is a 6-foot-1, 205-pound running back that rushed for 2,209 yards and 30 touchdowns this past season. 6-foot-5.5 defensive end Cory Thomas took visits to Tennessee, Mississippi State and Clemson last month, but chose the Bulldogs.



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Jamoral Graham could fill in at safety or wide receiver and spent last season stuffing the stat sheet on both sides of the football for Decatur (Miss.).

Gerri Green is one of the most athletic members of this class and is dynamic in his coverage and blitzes.



Brandon Bryant S Rosa Fort (Miss.) 6-0/195

Deion Calhoun OG Restoration Academy (Ala.) 6-3/310

Will Coleman WDE Tyler (Texas) J.C. 6-5/248

Deshon Cooper OLB Columbia 6-4/215

Logan Cooke P Columbia Academy (Miss.) 6-5/200

Lashard Durr CB Harrison Central (Miss.) 5-11/180

Nick Fitzgerald QB Richmond Hill 6-5/220

Jamoral Graham ATH Newton County (Miss.) 5-11/180

J.T. Gray ATH Clarksdale (Miss.) 6-0/190

Gerri Green ATH Greenville Weston (Miss.) 6-5/230

Jordan Harris OG Stephenson 6-5/292

Braxton Hoyett DT Pelham (Ala.) 6-3/285

Darrion Hutcherson TE Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) J.C. 6-7/260

Jesse Jackson WR Petal (Miss.) 6-2/195

Elgton Jenkins OT Clarksdale (Miss.) 6-4/283

Jocquell Johnson OT Copiah-Lincoln (Miss.) C.C. 6-6/307

Dontavian Lee RB Forrest County Agricultural (Miss.) 6-1/210

Chirs Rayford CB Byhalia (Miss.) 6-1/200

Tee Shepard CB Holmes (Miss.) C.C. 6-1/197

Elijah Staley QB Wheeler 6-6/231

Aeris Williams RB West Point (Miss.) 6-1/205





Missouri

National class rank: 39th

Being out of the top half of the SECs recruiting ranks has not hurt the 2013 SEC East champion Tigers ability to compete in the conference and this years 39th ranked class should not either. Head coach Gary Pinkle and his staff grabbed recruits from 10 different states, including three from Georgia and six from Florida. The Tigers have five receivers in this class, including North Gwinnett wideout Nate Brown. Andy Bauer leads a group of four offensive tackles and is one of the top prospects in the state of Missouri. This years class did not have any early enrollments.



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Wide receiver Nate Brown brings physicality to the position and can create a mismatch with his combination of size of speed. During Browns senior season he notched two four-touchdown games in Georgias top classification.



Paul Adams OT C.P.A. (Tenn.) 6-6/270

Sam Bailey OT Lamar (Mo.) 6-5/245

Andy Bauer OT DeSmet (Mo.) 6-6/304

Kendall Blanton TE Blue Springs South (Mo.) 6-6/227

Walter Brady WDE Florence (Ala.) 6-4/242

Nate Brown WR North Gwinnett 6-3/210

Logan Cheadle CB Lees Summit West (Mo.) 5-11/165

Kenya Dennis CB Hinds (Miss.) C.C. 6-0/190

Keyon Dilosa WR Round Rock (Texas) 6-3/194

Darnell Green-Beckham WR Hillcrest (Mo.) 6-4/185

Michael Fairchild OT Blue Valley West (Kan.) 6-6/270

Stepfawn Hughes ATH Dunbar (Texas) 5-9/165

Grant Jones OLB Hickman (Mo.) 6-3/210

Brandon Lee OLB Lawrence Central (Ind.) 6-3/215

Lawrence Lee WR West Florida Tech (Fla.) 5-11/167

Rocel McWilliams SDE West Florida Tech (Fla.) 6-3/240

Kevin Pendleton OT Lees Summit West (Mo.) 6-5/310

Thomas Richard WR C.P.A. (Tenn.) 6-1/185

Tavon Ross S Bleckley County 6-1/198

Finis Stribling IV CB Independence (Tenn.) 5-10.5/170

Greg Taylor S East St. Louis (Ill.) 5-11/180

Trevon Walters RB Manatee (Fla.) 5-10/192

Thomas Wilson ATH Buford 5-11/175

Raymond Wingo CB St. Louis University (Mo.) 5-10/174

Roderick Winters OLB Bowie (Texas) 6-0/200

Ish Witter RB Alonso (Fla.) 5-8/190

Marvin Zanders ATH Raines (Fla.) 6-3/180





Vanderbilt

National class rank: 46th

Former head coach James Franklins departure to Penn State hurt this years class, but new head coach Derek Mason will have plenty of talent around to continue the Commodores recent success in the conference. With only one four-star signee and 15 three-stars comprising this 22-player class, Vandy once again looked for under-the-radar playmakers to ink this year. Tennessees massive class hurt the Commodores in-state recruiting and they grabbed just three backyard prospects. Five players are Georgia-products and four come from California, including four-star defensive end Nifae Lealao.



THEY COULD SHINE EARLY

Wide receiver Caleb Scott shared the load for North Gwinnetts passing attack this season and caught 10 touchdowns.

Stephensons Dallas Rivers is an explosive playmaker with a very high football IQ and instincts.



Khari Blasingame S Buckhorn (Ala.) 6-1/204

Rashad Canty WR Riverdale 6-4/205

Sekou Clark WDE Ryan (Texas) 6-3/235

Wade Freebeck QB St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) 6-3/180

Bailey Granier OT South Lafourche (La.) 6-6/315

Cole Hardin OT Florence (Ala.) 6-5/286

Tre Herndon CB East Hamilton (Tenn.) 6-0/175

Nifae Lealao SDE Capital Christian (Calif.) 6-5/282

Bryce Lewis CB Parkview 6-1/170

Hawkins Mann DE Burroghs (Calif.) 6-4/220

Ronald Monroe ATH Bush (Texas) 6-2/175

Bruno Reagan OG Clarksville (Tenn.) 6-3/301

Dallas Rivers ATH Stephenson 6-0/200

Caleb Scott WR North Gwinnett 6-3/185

Trent Sherfield S Danville (Ill.) 6-2/185

Shawn Stankavage QB Cardinal Gibbons (N.C.) 6-2/185

Emmanuel Smith S Oakland (Tenn.) 6-2/200

Tre Tarpley S Central Catholic (Pa.) 6-1/190

Riley Tindol OT Autauga Academy (Ala.) 6-6/270

Ladarius Wiley WR Cathedral (Calif.) 6-1/185

Davis Winkie LS South Forsyth 6-6/250

Charles Wright WDE Irvine (Calif.) 6-3/220