Recruiting 2010 ... The
Rankings
CFN's Class Rankings ... 46 to 60
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CFN Recruiting 2010 |
CFN Recruiting 2009
CFN 2010 Recruiting Rankings
No. 1
to 15 |
No. 16 to 30 |
No. 31
to 45 |
No.
46 to 60
No.
61 to 75 |
No. 76
to 90 |
No. 91 to 105
| No. 106
to 120
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Ind.
MAC |
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2009
CFN Recruiting Rankings
60.
Oregon State |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Defensive
tackles. The Beavers loaded up on offensive linemen
last year, and this year Mike Riley concentrated on
the defensive front. QB Sean Mannion is the crown
jewel of the class and LB Shaydon Akuna is a nice
get, but 280-pound Thomas Molesi, 290-pound Fred
Thompson, and 290-pound Mana Tuivailala will be the
key to the class. Throw in pass rushers in Dominic
Glover, who'd be an ideal end in a 3-4, and Scott
Crichton and OSU is loaded on the line for the next
few years.
59.
Northwestern
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Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Receivers.
Northwestern doesn't always get the superstar
talented, but it upgraded the receiving corps with
three good prospects who should shine in the system.
Tony Jones is a speedy target out of Michigan, while
Rashad Lawrence and Venric Mark can also move. The
coaching staff isn't looking to Trevor Siemian and
Kain Colter to replace Mike Kafka at quarterback
right away, but the opportunity will be there this
fall to take the gig. This was a small class of
defensive prospects, but there are some good ones
including linebacker Chi Chi Ariguzo, an all-star
name if nothing else..
58.
Utah
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Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... The defensive
back seven. The Utes got plenty of help for the
passing game over the last two recruiting classes,
and the shelves should remain stocked for the next
five years with the addition of solid receiver
prospects Drew Anderson and Kenneth Scott. JUCO
transfer John Cullen should be in the rotation at
offensive tackle right away, and fellow JUCOer Star
Lotulelei will make a difference on the defensive
front, but the bulk of the class is in the defensive
back seven with DBs Damian Payne, Lucky Radley, and
Terrell Reese all fast and all good enough to have
gone somewhere else. Brian Blechen leads a strong
linebacking haul.
57.
Washington State |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Wide receivers.
Paul Wulff needed playmakers and he needed them last
year. There might not be any sure-thing starters for
2010, but Bobby Ratliff, Marquess Wilson and Robert
Jiles, and Blair Bomber are upgrades at receiver.
Tight end Aaron Dunn needs to be a part of the
offense now, and running backs Rickey Galvin and
Devontae Butler-Booker are quick backs who should
provide a boost for the running game. JUCO transfers
David Gonzales and Wade Jacobson will push for
starting time at tackle this offseason, while C.J.
Mizell is a ready-made linebacker to plug in on the
outside.
56.
Southern
Miss |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Skill players.
Head coach Larry Fedora went big on JUCO transfers
last year, and he got a few instant helpers this
season with CB Reggie Hunt and massive offensive
tackles Lamar Holmes and Jason Weaver certain to be
in the rotation immediately, but mostly the Golden
Eagle class is setting up the future for the
offense. Two quarterbacks, four running backs, and
four receivers were signed with JUCO transfer Kelvin
Bolden a potential instant impact player at one
wideout spot and Markese Triplett a big 6-4 target
to build around for the future.
55.
Vanderbilt |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Defensive
linemen. The Commodores got a little bit of
everything for both sides of the ball and came up
with some good defensive back prospects, led by
corners Andre Hall and Karl Butler, and some
intriguing receivers with 6-5 Chris Boyd and
lightning-fast Jonathan Krause leading the way. But
the need was the defensive front and that's where
the stars are with tackles Vince Taylor, Kyle Woestmann, and Jared Morse leading the way. Thomas
Ryan and James Kittredge might be needed right away
on the end.
54.
Houston |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Quarterbacks. The
miserable run defense got a big piece to the puzzle
with 285-pound JUCO transfer Matangi Tonga an almost
certain instant starter in the defensive interior,
and linebacker Sammy Brown will get a job from Day
One at one of the spots. The secondary was also
addressed with three excellent corners in Dominique
Sanders, Alton Demby, and Zach McMillen. The
highlight of the class, though, was at quarterback
where four prospects were brought in to develop in a
hurry with Case Keenum leaving next year. Terrance
Broadway came in from Baton Rouge, after getting
offers from Alabama, Nebraska, and Oregon, and could
be the most interesting of the candidates, Aaron
Johnson is a great athlete who got offers to switch
positions from several big-name schools, and David
Piland comes in from Carroll High in Southlake,
famous for Chase Daniel, among others.
53.
Wake Forest |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Variety. Jim
Grobe got a little of everything across the board
with Tanner Price the passer to take over the
offense in the near future, while Nick Knott and
Joseph Byrd are quick backs who fit the system.
Antonio Ford and Daniel Blitch are promising
offensive linemen for the interior, while Duke Mosby
has anchor potential on the defensive front. Only
six defensive recruits were signed on, but four of
them are for the secondary with Merril Noel a good
corner who would've been rated higher if he was a
wee bit taller than the generously listed 5-8.
52.
Cincinnati
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Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Receivers. Butch
Jones had to try to keep Brian Kelly's recruits
coming to Cincinnati. Only three receivers were
signed, but they'll be the key to the class with
Dyjuan Lewis, a 6-2 target with 4.4 speed, the
likely No. 1 man in the near future. The line got
the most help for the defense with five prospects
signed and needing Josh Russ and Cameron Beard to
grow into roles on the end by 2013. Safety Arryn
Chenault is too good to not get an early look at
playing time.
51.
Baylor |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Offensive
linemen. Art Briles was looking to build up on the
front lines and signed a few nice defensive line
prospects in tackle Dominique Jones and end Kedrick
Dial. On the offensive side, tackle Troy Baker needs
to be a starter within three years, while JUCO
transfer Robert Griffin will be needed at tackle to
protect the other Robert Griffin, the team's star
quarterback. Guard Xavier Ruben is a good athlete
for his size and could be the unsung signing for the
offense. Helping out the passing game will be Eddie
Johnson, a tall, talented wide receiver, and Antwan
Goodley, a speedy target who'll get time to develop.
50.
Illinois |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... The middle of the
defensive back seven. Quarterback Chandler Whitmer
is the star of the class and wide receiver Darius
Millines is a good one to step in and potentially
produce early on, but Illinois needed to do
something about its defense ... and now. Jonathan
Brown, Mark Wilson, and Jay Prosch are all built to
play inside linebacker, and they might provide
instant depth. Safety Earnest Thomas is the best
defensive prospect brought in, while JUCO transfer
Trulon Henry has to find a spot somewhere in the
secondary immediately.
49.
Maryland |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... DDefense. Wasn't
Ralph Friedgen supposed to be a lame duck head
coach? This class certainly didn't reflect that with
several very good, very promising prospects to
provide both instant help and a foundation for the
future. Tyler Smith was the key to the offensive
class as the quarterback to be groomed for down the
road, and Sean Conaboy is a promising guard who
should be a steady starter in a few years. The
defense was the key starting with linebacker Javarie
Johnson, a lightning fast playmaker who'll be all
over the field the second he gets a chance. 13 good
defensive players signed on, and they need to be
factors early.
48.
Purdue
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Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Defensive backs.
Head coach Danny Hope went big on the defensive
linemen last year, and this year he came up with a
big class of defensive backs signing seven including
Ricardo Allen, a good corner who might be too good
to keep on the bench as a freshman. Out of all the
defensive backs brought in, only one true safety,
E.J. Johnson, was signed. It's Purdue, so the
offense is never going to be ignored and Hope
brought in QB Sean Robinson, a big, athletic passer,
and a good receiver in O.J. Ross.
47.
South
Florida |
Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Skill players.
Skip Holtz had roughly five minutes to work, but he
still kept most of the key players Jim Leavitt
originally pitched. Jamius Gunsby is a big, athletic
playmaker of a quarterback who'll get a few years to
develop, while Marcus Shaw and Tiger Powell are good
looking speed backs who could find roles early on if
JUCO transfer Michael Hayes and his 4.3 speed
doesn't take over the workload. Jamaal Mantague and
Deonte Welch might not be five-star receiver
prospects, but they're going to be good.
Defensively, JUCO transfer Claude Davis will be
asked to step in right away and fill a gaping hole
at one end, and top corner Terrence Mitchell will
get a chance to see time in the rotation.
46.
Rutgers
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Scout List
The Class Is Heavy On ... Defensive backs.
For the second year in a row, Greg Schiano wanted to
do whatever it took to upgrade the athleticism of
the defensive backfield. The competition should be
intense with big-time safety prospects Jordan
Thomas, Lorenzo Waters, and Jeremy Deering all big
and all fast, and corner Tejay Johnson an great
prospect with NFL measurables. 6-6 Brandon Coleman
should be the team's next star receiver, but the
focus of the offense is on the line with six
blockers signed.