2011 College Football Recruiting: The Top 100 Commitments (Part One)

We're far enough along into the recruiting process that the rankings are already starting to take shape and the rich are getting richer as prospects around the country take notice of great hauls certain schools are collecting and contemplate joining in on the fun.

To get you up to speed on some of the important commitments that have taken place to this point, here's a real quick rundown of the top 50 commitments from the the 2011 class.

The list is composed of names from the Bleacher Report Top 100 so be sure to check that out as well and get Bryan's perspective on some of the top names out there for this year's recruiting class.

You can view Part Two Here.

1. Trevon Randle, LB (LSU)

Commitment: LSU

The No. 3 player on the B/R Top 100, Randle is a statistical beast who had 176 tackles, five sacks, three picks, four forced fumbles, and 14 touchdowns as a junior. He's Scout's No. 5 OLB and Rivals No. 15.

2. De'Anthony Thomas, RB/CB (USC)

Commitment: USC

Thomas is one of the top overall prospects in the country and rates out as a 5-star talent on both ends of the field; which is where he might end up playing in 2011. He's Scout's No. 1 CB and Rivals No. 1 APB, but aspires to play both sides of the ball on his route to a Heisman campaign.

3. Braxton Miller, QB (Ohio State)

Commitment: Ohio State

No. 8 on the B/R Top 100, Braxton Miller is the top quarterback in the country and one of the best overall rated prospects from the 2011 class. He's a dangerous dual-threat weapon and is ranked as the top QB by Scout and the top dual-threat QB by Rivals.

4. Lawrence Thomas, LB (Michigan State)

Commitment: Michigan State

Thomas is one of the best linebackers in the country and the type of versatile athlete that could play inside or out, back up and play safety, or even bulk up and play end. He's Scout's and Rivals' No. 2 ranked inside linebacker.

5. Anthony Johnson, DT (LSU)

Commitment: LSU

B/R's No. 13 player, Anthony Johnson is one of the top defensive tackles in the country, ranked by Scout and Rivals No. 2 at his position. He's a big prospect who at 6'4" and nearly 300 lbs is already carrying mostly muscle on his frame.

6. La'El Collins, OT (LSU)

Commitment: LSU

La'El Collins is one of the top offensive lineman from the 2011 class and has the makings of an elite college player who only needs to work on his strength and minor technique issues to succeed at the next level. He's Rivals' No. 1 OT and Scout's No. 2 OT.

7. Kiehl Frazier, QB (Auburn)

Commitment: Auburn

Frazier, who ranks out at No. 17 on the B/R Top 100, is one of the best QBs in the country and the type of competitor that refuses to lose. He's a smart and talented dual-threat passer who's deadly attacking either way; Scout's No. 4 QB and Rivals' No. 2 dual-threat QB.

8. Steve Edmond, OLB (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

Edmond is a tackling machine at the high school level who looks like a grown man with no business on the field with these kids. He's great in pursuit and about as natural a defender as they come. Scout ranks him as the No. 4 MLB and Rivals ranks him second among OLBs.

9. Hasean Clinton-Dix, S (Alabama)

Commitment: Alabama

Clinton-Dix is the top safety from the 2011 class and has the ideal skill-set and size for either safety position. He's a physical player with great coverage skills and a knack for big plays. Scout ranks him first at his position and Rivals ranks him as the No. 3 athlete.

10. Desmond Jackson, DT (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

B/R's No. 21 prospect, Jackson is one of the top defensive tackles in the country and has great explosive ability and pass rushing skills. Scout ranks him No. 2 at his position and Rivals ranks him No. 4.

11. Christian Westerman, OT (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

Westerman is one of the top offensive lineman in the 2011 class and has the skill-set to succeed as either a tackle or a guard, depending on how his coaches decide to use him. The No. 1 OG on Scout's list, Westerman ranks as the No. 3 OT by Rivals.

12. Garrett Greenlea, OT (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

The second of the Longhorns 5-star haul along the offensive line, Greenlea is a disputed prospect ranked as the No. 3 OT by Scout and the No. 15 OT by Rivals. He's got a ton of upside and a great natural frame for the position though; he'll excel at the next level.

13. Jarvis Landry, WR (LSU)

Commitment: LSU

Landry is one of the top wideouts in the country and a play-maker who has arguably the best set of hands in the 2011 class. He's ranked as the No. 8 WR by Scout, but comes in right after George Farmer at No. 2 on Rivals list.

14. Leroy Scott, CB (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

Scott is arguably the top cornerback back of the 2011 class and plays with the very definition of a lockdown cover corner. He glues himself to his receiver and has a tremendous ability to position himself where he can almost always make a play on the ball. Scout ranks him as the No. 3 corner, but Rivals gives him only No. 18 at his position.

15. Christian LeMay, QB (Georgia)

Commitment: Georgia

LeMay is a dangerous passer who spent his junior year beating defenses with is passing game, but he has the athleticism and speed to be an elite dual-threat quarterback at the next level. Scout ranks him No. 2 among QBs and Rivals ranks him as the No. 3 pro-style QB.

16. Teddy Bridgewater, QB (Miami)

Commitment: Miami

Bridgewater has a great skill-set for a quarterback and is one of the most athletic prospects from the 2011 class. He's No. 33 on the B/R Top 100, is rated as the No. 3 QB by Scout and the No. 5 dual-threat QB by Rivals.

17. Steve Miller, DE (Ohio State)

Commitment: Ohio State

Miller is one of the nations top defensive ends and a solid pass-rusher who does a great job of penetrating the backfield and bringing ball-carriers down. He's Scout's No. 4 DE and Rivals No. 10, but might prove to be the top player at his position down the line.

18. Josh Turner, CB (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

Turner is another great addition to the Longhorns' secondary. He's a great all-around corner with a great pair of hands and solid football instinct. He ranks out at No. 37 on the B/R 100, is the No. 2 CB on Rivals and the No. 4 CB on Scout.

19. Herschel Sims, RB (Oklahoma State)

Commitment: Oklahoma State

Sims is a home run threat at running back every single play and one of the most elusive rushers of the 2011 class. He's got incredible field vision and is pretty much gone if he can get outside. Scout ranks him as the No. 4 RB, while Rivals ranks him as the No. 4 APB.

20. Sheroid Evans, S (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

Evans is one of the fastest players in the country, posting the best 400 meter nationally last year. He's undersized and on the raw side, but that doesn't stop Scout from ranking him No. 2 at the safety position and Rivals ranking him No. 9.

21. Jon Davis, TE (Kentucky)

Commitment: Kentucky

Davis is a versatile athlete who's about as quick as any tight end prospect in the country. He gets off the line so quickly for his size its very difficult for opponents to cover him; that adds up to an excellent deep threat. He's No. 41 on the B/R Top 100 and ranks as the No. 5 TE on Scout.

22. Brian Bobek, C (Ohio State)

Commitment: Ohio State

Bobeck is the best center of the 2011 class and one of the smartest football players you'll ever come across. He's excellent at adjusting to the defense and getting his linemates in order in a hurry. Scout ranks him as the No. 1 center and Rivals ranks him No. 2.

23. Mike Bellamy, RB (Clemson)

Commitment: Clemson

Bellamy is a lighting bolt out of the backfield with legit 4.3-second 40-time. He has off the charts elusiveness and change of direction ability, and is a threat to take it to the house on any given play. B/R's No. 43 prospect, Bellamy is the No. 2 RB on Rivals and No. 5 on Scout.

24. Conor Hanratty, OG (Notre Dame)

Commitment: Notre Dame

Hanratty has pulling guard written all over him and has the makings of a force on counters. He's explosive at the point of attack and moves very quickly for his size; but its the way he drives through his opponents that's most impressive. Scout ranks him as the No. 3 OG, but Rivals seriously underrated him at No. 34.

25. Brendon Bigelow, RB (Washington)

Commitment: Washington

A knee injury cost him a big chunk of his junior season as well as his placement on a lot of rankings this summer, but Bigelow has a lot of talent and has the potential to be one of the best all-around backs of the class; it all depends on the status of his knee. He's No. 46 on the B/R Top 100.

26. Quandre Diggs, CB (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

Diggs has the NFL bloodlines and the athleticism to match it. He's raw, but the potential is very high for this young man. Scout ranks him as the No. 5 CB and Rivals ranks him No. 8 among athletes; it's remains to be seen exactly where his future lies.

27. James Vaughters, OLB (Stanford)

Commitment: Stanford

Vaughters is one of the top linebackers from the 2011 class and is one of most disciplined players in the country when it comes to sticking to his assignments and not over-pursing. He's B/R's No. 48 prospect and a top 10 LB on both Scout and Rivals.

28. Jabriel Washington, DB (Alabama)

Commitment: Alabama

Washington has a ton of potential but definitely falls into the raw category; this one will be a bit of a project for Nick Saban and his staff. A top 50 prospect on the B/R list , he's also the No. 11 CB on Scout, but drops all the way to the No. 34 ATH by Rivals account.

29. Ben Koyack, TE (Notre Dame)

Commitment: Notre Dame

Koyack is one of the nations top tight ends and has the skill-set and ability of a wide out trapped in a big man's body; that makes him a constant mismatch against any opponent. He's Scout's No. 2 TE and and Rivals No. 5.

30. Tyler Moore, OT (Nebraska)

Commitment: Nebraska

Moore is a top 10 offensive tackle prospect by both Scout and Rivals' rankings and has the natural frame of an elite talent. He needs to perfect his technique and footwork, but the building blocks are there for a dominating tackle at any level.

31. Kiaro Holts, OT (North Carolina)

Commitment: North Carolina

Holts is on the slim side for an offensive tackle, but is pound for pound one of the strongest players in the 2011 class and has jaw-dropping ability to overpower defenders at the point of attack. B/R's No. 55 prospect, he's ranked 4th among OTs by Scout.

32. Matt Hegarty, OT (Notre Dame)

Commitment: Notre Dame

Another good grab along the offensive line for the Irish, Hegarty is one of the best offensive tackles in the nation and is a good summer or two in the weight room from being an elite talent. Scout ranks him as the No. 8 OT and Rivals ranks him No. 5.

33. Trey Metoyer, WR (Oklahoma)

Commitment: Oklahoma

Metoyer is a very talented receiver who does everything well and has tremendous potential. He lacks elite speed and that costs him the 5-star ranking he deserves, but he's still a top five receiver on both Rivals and Scout.

34. Max Wittek, QB (USC)

Commitment: USC

I'm not as high on Wittek as Bryan, who ranks out at No. 63 on the B/R Top 100,but he's still a very good talent with a high ceiling, but must work on his accuracy issues to be successful at the next level. He's Rivals No. 4 pro-style QB and the No. 16 QB on Scout.

35. Victor Blackwell, WR (USC)

Commitment: USC

Blackwell's greatest asset is without a doubt his hands. The ball just sticks to some guys when they go up for it and he's one of them. He's got great speed and can really adjust to the ball when it's in the air, but is undersized and needs to bulk up. Rivals ranks him No. 8 among WRs and Scout ranks him No. 11.

36. Charone Peake, WR (Clemson)

Commitment: Clemson

Peake will join Mike Bellamy at Clemson to form a scary one-two punch on th offensive side of the ball. The 5-star receiver is so quick off the line and one of the best deep-ball threats in the country. He's Scout's No. 4 WR and No. 6 on Rivals.

37. Antwaun Woods, DT (USC)

Commitment: USC

Woods is a big boy and has the makings of a future NT at the NFL level if he's able to fine tune his skills and build up some muscles in the gym. N0. 67 on the B/R Top 100, Woods ranks as the No. 5 DT on Scout, but falls at the way to No. 23 on Rivals.

38. Ryne Reeves, C (Nebraska)

Commitment: Nebraska

The next best thing at the center position beyond Brian Bobeck, Reeves is a very talented lineman with the ideal size for the position. He needs to work on staying with his block all the way through the play, but that's the only knock you'll find on Scout's No. 2 center.

39. Jeoffrey Pagan, DE (Florida)

Commitment: Florida

Pagan has about as much upside as any prospect in the country as he's only played a year of football to this point but already has the scouts raving over his ability. Rivals ranks him as the No. 25 overall prospect, but Scout list him at No. 13 for DEs.

40. Watts Dantzler, OT (Georgia)

Commitment: Georgia

Dantzler has elite size and a massive wingspan that could turn him into a serious talent at offensive tackle, but he needs to work on his technique and strength to really make a difference. Still, he is No. 72 on the B/R Top 100 and a player riding his upside at the moment.

41. Brandon Williams, RB (Oklahoma)

Commitment: Oklahoma

Williams is a great all-around running back who contributes not only in the running game, but as a legitimate weapon in the passing game as well. He doesn't have elite size or speed, but makes up with it with a great football brain. Scout lists him as the No. 8 RB and Rivals ranks him as the No. 3 APB.

42. Evan Crower, QB (Stanford)

Commitment: Stanford

A great grab for the Cardinal, Crower is a ready-now prospect with great instincts, accuracy, decision-making and throwing technique. He's a pure pocket passer with a ton of upside ranked as the No. 11 QB by Scout and slotting in at No. 76 on the B/R Top 100/

43. Brey Cook, OT (Arkansas)

Commitment: Arkansas

Cook is a massive prospect at offensive tackle, who at 6'7" and 310 lbs appears to not be done growing yet and has the looks of a kid still filling into his body. If he can polish off his technique, you have yourself an elite left tackle. Cook ranks as a top 10 prospect at his position by both Scout and Rivals.

44. Kris Harley, DT (Virginia Tech)

Commitment: Virginia Tech

Harley is an intense player with a great motor and drive that never quits on a play and works on getting into the backfield hard, every play of the game. He's got to do a better job staying low, but the talent is there. Scout ranks him as the No. 13 DT and Rivals ranks him at No. 19.

45. Cody Kessler, QB (USC)

Commitment: USC

Another quarterback for the Trojans, Kessler is one of the best pro-style quarterbacks in the country and a hard worker who puts a lot of effort into getting better. Scout ranks him as the No. 10 QB in the 2011 class and Rivals ranks him as the No. 2 pro-style passer.

46. Michael Bennett, DT (Ohio State)

Commitment: Ohio State

Bennett is a two-way offensive lineman who has the potential to play on either side of the ball, but has a real knack for penetration and projects best on the defensive end of the field. He's Rivals No. 1 DT and Scout's No. 6.

47. Jaxon Shipley, WR (Texas)

Commitment: Texas

The younger brother of former Longhorn Jordan Shipley, Jaxon will be following in his brother's footsteps and might prove to be even better at Texas in a couple years time. He's a top 25 WR on both Scout and Rivals.

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48. Marquis Anderson, DT (Oklahoma)

Commitment: Oklahoma

Anderson has a great initial burst off the line of scrimmage and has solid body control that helps him get around blockers, but he needs to get stronger to do that at the next level. The No. 90 prospect on the B/R Top 100, He's a top 10 DT on Rivals.

49. Ron Tanner, S (Ohio State)

Commitment: Ohio State

Tanner is a player no one seems to agree on, but he does have a good tackling ability and coverage skills although his speed and change of direction ability are suspect. A top 10 safety on Scout, Tanner doesn't crack the top 40 on Rivals.

50. Albert Louis-Jean, CB/S (Miami)

Commitment: Miami

Louis-Jean is best known for his ability to land a big hit and he's the type of player that's just waiting to put an opponent to rest. The No. 97 prospect on the B/R Top 100, he's the No .5 safety on Scout and No. 10 on Rivals.