I am convinced that a fourth grader is changing the world of college football recruiting as we know it.

At the very least, the latest trend of sending recruits handwritten letters that would appeal to the maturity level of a fourth grader would suggest so.

The Rutgers football coaching staff has either bought into this trend or has been drinking too much "Swag," "The Drink of Champions," which was pictured in a drawing tweeted by 5-star cornerback recruit Marlon Humphrey that was encouraging him to sign with Mississippi State.

Dan Mullen would be proud.

According to LostLetterman.com (h/t @11W), 3-star athlete recruit Noah Brown received a recruiting letter that featured a picture of a bodybuilder with defensive coordinator Dave Cohen's face pasted where said bodybuilders face should be.

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Things are about to get real interesting for Georgia and 4-star tight end Milan Richard, who just so happens to be the nephew of one Herschel Walker of Bulldogs lore. 

Richard is a highly touted tight end recruit, ranked No. 16 at the position according to the 247Sports Composite, and he's also from Savannah, Ga. In-state recruiting has been a hot-button issue surrounding Georgia recruiting as of late, so Richard's hometown is more than worth noting.

When you factor in his relationship to the legendary Bulldogs running back, it would seem as if Milan is the ultimate must-have recruit for Mark Richt and his program. He's an in-state recruit, he's talented and the hype that would follow his commitment would be undeniable for the Bulldogs.

So far so good for Georgia. But then Richard's recruitment took somewhat of a turn.

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Deshaun Watson, 5-star quarterback according to Rivals.com, is committed to Clemson, and that's not something that's going to change.

Talk about the true meaning of making a commitment, Watson has been committed to Clemson since February of 2012, and despite unofficial visits to Georgia, Florida, Auburn and Florida State, the talented quarterback will not waiver.

Michael Carvell of ajc.com reports on Watson's mind set:

This should be a moment of epic celebration for Clemson fans, especially those who are plugged into the recruiting scene.

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Adoree' Jackson, 5-star cornerback, is one of the better defensive recruits in the 2014 class, and it looks like USC has a great chance to land his commitment.

USC is listed as the top team on his 247Sports interest list and he's from Gardenia, Calif., which is only about 15 or 20 minutes away from USC.

Jackson would be a huge recruit for Lane Kiffin and his staff to land, as he's ranked as the No. 2 cornerback in the 2014 class and the No. 1 recruit from the state of California, both according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. 

Keep in mind that Florida, LSU, Michigan, Texas A&M and UCLA are also listed as "warm interests" on Jackson's interest list as well though, so this could end up being a very interesting recruiting race before all is said and done.

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Alabama has landed the commitment of another big in-state recruit, 4-star cornerback Steven Roberts.

Roberts is ranked as the No. 10 player from the state of Alabama, and he's the No. 23 cornerback in the 2014 class, both according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He's from Opelika, Ala. and plays at Opelika High School.

Greg Ostendorf of ESPN.com first tweeted a via.me picture of Roberts taking to Nick Saban on the phone, reporting that he just committed to Alabama:

Ostendorf also wrote a report on the commitment. Here's an excerpt:

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Nick Saban and Les Miles are two of the most dynamic and well-known coaches in the world of college football recruiting, but that's probably the only thing the two have in common.

While both coaches are proven winners and great recruiters, they could not be any more different as far as their personalities are concerned.

One is known for his businesslike and calculated approach, while the other is known for his personality.

The college football world is surprised when Saban cracks a smile. Miles' nickname is the "Mad Hatter".

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Chris Godwin, a 4-star wide receiver who is the best football recruit from the state of Delaware, according to 247Sports Composite), has committed to play for Bill O'Brien and Penn State as part of PSU's 2014 recruiting class.

Godwin is a major commitment for Penn State. He checks in at 6'1'', 193 pounds and runs a 4.48 40-yard dash,  according to 247Sports, and is ranked as the No. 36 wide receiver in the country, according to 247Sports Composite. At a position that is populated by some of the most talented recruits in the country, being a Top 40 receiver recruit is an honor, so there's a lot to look forward to in regard to Godwin's potential career with the Nittany Lions.

Keeping him committed is the next step. But for now, there's reason to celebrate if you're a Penn State fan.

Josh Moyer of ESPN.com reports on Godwin's decision to commit:

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Notre Dame has landed commitment No. 7 for the 2014 recruiting class, as 4-star tight end Nic Weishar has verbally pledged to Brian Kelly and the Fighting Irish.

Weishar is ranked as the No. 18 tight end in the 2014 class and he's the No. 13 player from the state of Illinois, both according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. 

Chantel Jennings of ESPN.com reports on the commitment:

Weishar's commitment is big for Notre Dame considering the competition.

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