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The Rankings were compiled by the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA), led by Bob Chmiel and Randy Taylor. Chmiel brings more than 25 years of recruiting experience, including seven years as Notre Dame's director of football Operations, recruiting coordinator and assistant coach. He also served as Michigan's recruiting coordinator. Taylor was UCLA's director of football operations from 1996-2003 and was once honored as the nation's No. 1 director of football operations for his recruiting success. These rankings will be updated throughout the season and will include season statistics, college commitments, a list of schools the player is considering and videos on TAKKLE.com. To see the full list on TAKKLE go here.
Russell is a quick and explosive athlete that a team can build on immediately. He can make most throws and change field position with his arm or legs on every play. Shepard is our #1 because he is the most dynamic and versatile player in the country. Some will be concerned about his size, don't be! Being recruited by: LSU
The top pocket passer in 2009 class. Matt has great poise and leadership. His arm strength and timing are good allowing him to make all the throws. Matt definitely looks like the poster boy for the prototype QB and has been a no brainer since the summer prior to his sophomore year. At most schools he'd compete for the starting job on the first day. Being recruited by: USC
Trent is a load! He has terrific balance and can stick his foot in the ground and get up field. He's a downhill runner with a solid body that should be able to handle the pounding. Richardson should be very capable of carrying the ball 20 to 30 times a game. Being recruited by: Alabama
Gilbert is a talented pocket passer but with escapability. Can make all the throws and shows good poise under pressure. He's the premier quarterback in this class when it comes to versatility because he can be effective dropping back or running a read option scheme. Being recruited by: Texas
Te'o is a terrific tackler that plays with his hair on fire. He's fun to watch! Manti drives through the ball carrier as well as anyone and is instinctive in his pursuit angles. He gets the highest compliment by being called "a football player." Being recruited by: Tennessee, Auburn, West Virginia, Texas A&M, Colorado, Notre Dame, USC, Brigham Young, UCLA, Texas Tech, Oregon, California, Stanford, Baylor
Marlon has great wiggle for a taller receiver and makes plays after the catch. His God given size and speed go with his toughness and versatility to make him a very difficult match up for DBs and linebackers. If Brown gets to 225 watch out! Being recruited by: Florida, Georgia, LSU, Ohio State, USC, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Notre Dame
Dre has great size and speed to make him very valuable at corner! He's a smooth athlete that can play on the outside or cover the slot. He can handle any receiver regardless of size or speed. Being recruited by: Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, USC, Tennessee, Texas
Darius is a long armed athlete with good feet and the ability to break on routes. His size and strength help in man coverage but may be best moving inside to safety where he can keep everything in front of him and possibly be special. Being recruited by: Arkansas
Jelani plays with very good instincts and uses tremendous angles of pursuit. He has very good recognition of the play and attacks the ball. Jenkins shows terrific effort and will play sideline to sideline. As he gets bigger, stronger and faster he'll be able to play any of the linebacker positions. Being recruited by: Boston College, Clemson, Florida, Illinois, LSU, Notre Dame, Miami, USC, Stanford, UCLA, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia
Devon is very explosive off the ball and accelerates to the football with a purpose. He has a great motor and uses his hands to shed blockers very well. Kennard will be very disruptive in the opponents backfield. Being recruited by: Arizona State, California, Florida, Miami, North Carolina, Oregon, USC, Texas, UCLA
Burfict has great size and uses it well in the middle, plays sideline to sideline and will finish. He fronts the ball carrier very well and explodes through the tackle not allowing many missed tackles. Being recruited by: USC
A tremendous athlete. Could play either side of the ball. As a running back he has great vision, is elusive and has terrific change of direction. He is a very good inside runner as well. Being recruited by:
Loston is impressive. He is aggressive and is like a heat seeking missle attacking the ball carrier. Some of the older readers may remember Jack Tatum. This guy plays with that passion. Being recruited by: LSU, Oregon, Texas
Bryce is a powerful runner and can slip tackles or run through them. He can change direction and use his burst to split defenders. Brown will get a ton of carries and should wear down tacklers. Being recruited by: Miami
Plays with tremendous leverage and can get in the backfield. He sheds blockers very well and can redirect to chase the ball. Jacobbi should be a good interior pass rusher using his hands and quickness. Being recruited by: Florida State
Athletic for a big man and can finish. He uses his hands well and plays with good leverage. He's got all the attributes you want in an offensive lineman! Being recruited by: Texas
Tyler gets great push and penetration. He is a disruptive force in the middle and will hold the point well. His explosiveness and effort will make him tough to handle and will require a double team which he'll be able to handle. Being recruited by: Notre Dame
Ray Ray needs two first names because he's so versatile. An instinctive athlete with good feet and hips for a big man. His upside is unlimited. Being recruited by: Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Mississippi, Notre Dame, Oregon, USC, Tennessee
Has the speed and size to play in the slot or on the outside. Randle makes the tough catch and will go over the middle without hesitation. His length and ability to catch the ball in traffic will make him a prime target for the quarterback. Being recruited by: Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Mississippi, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Stanford, Tennessee, TCU, Louisiana Tech
Shaquelle has a great body and is explosive. Along with terrific ball skills and soft hands he should compete for playing time as a freshman. Being recruited by: Arizona, Arizona State, California, Colorado, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, USC, UCLA, Washington, UNLV
Stavion is a stud. He has great feet and terrific athleticism. He comes off the ball with a flat back and can smother the defender. His ability to move so well makes him very versatile. He could play any of the line positions. Being recruited by: LSU
Chris is pretty raw but has very good initial quickness off the ball and can run. Once he learns to use leverage he'll be dominant. Davenport's upside is unlimited and could get him a career on Sundays. Being recruited by: LSU
Eric lines up in some hybrid positions that gives him the opportunity to attack the ball carriers down hill. He runs well and tackles well. Being recruited by: Clemson
Very good when outside of the pocket. He sees the field and throws well on the run. Aaron looks like he was made for the read option game. Being recruited by: Georgia
Berry has outstanding speed and acceleration allowing him to get outside and put pressure on the back end in a hurry. He absorbs a hit well and gets extra yards with his good body lean and effort. Being recruited by: Ohio State
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