Dorial Green-Beckham: Ranking Best Options for No. 1 Overall Recruit

Dorial Green-Beckham, the next biggest star in college football, has a list of five schools he is interested in, and some are certainly better fits for him than others. 

He's the No. 1 wide receiver in the country, and Scout.com and Rivals.com both have him has the No. 1 overall recruit. 

According to Rivals, Green-Beckham's top choices are Alabama, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. The recruiting website also compares Green-Beckham to Andre Johnson, which lets you know just how good this kid really is. 

Listed at 6'6", 220 pounds, Green-Beckham is going to be an immediate impact wherever he lands. He's already gaining great popularity, as he has the most followers on Twitter of any recruit in the class of 2012. 

It's one thing to be popular, but actually living up to the hype is completely different. There is very little doubt that Green-Beckham won't excel at the next level.

His list of five features some splendid schools, so now it's time to break down which would be the best place for this rising star. 

1. Arkansas Razorbacks

The only reason the Razorbacks vault to the top here is because not only do they have a proven quarterback in Tyler Wilson, they also run a pass-happy offense and are in dire need of a big-time playmaking wide receiver. 

Oh, and they happen to play in the SEC, which is where Green-Beckham will go up against the best talent in the country. Thriving against the best will help better prepare him for the future. 

Each of Green-Beckham's final five desperately needs a playmaker like him, and he should receive plenty of playing time wherever he lands.

However, Arkansas loves to pass the ball and is losing its three best receivers. One thing that could hurt the Razorbacks' chances is the fact head coach Bobby Petrino will not have an in-home visit with Green-Beckham, according to CBS Sports. 

Still, the Razorbacks make the most sense for Green-Beckham because he'll get a lot of targets thrown his way and he'll be up against the best of the best. 

2. Alabama Crimson Tide 

Another SEC school is at the top, which goes to show that when you're in the best conference in the country, you're going to get a lot of looks from the top players in the country.

Alabama would be a super destination for Green-Beckham because they have a huge need for an offensive playmaker. 

With Trent Richardson moving to the NFL, the Crimson Tide have to find someone to replace his offensive production. Running back Eddie Lacy will attempt to do that, but having Green-Beckham would make life easier for Alabama. 

The Crimson Tide are over-signed as it is, so that could really hurt them in their quest for Green-Beckham. Plus, they like to run the ball more, although A.J. McCarron showed he could really throw the ball in the BCS title game. Joining a team with an amazing defense year in and year out gives Green-Beckham a great chance of wining a national championship.  

Having Green-Beckham could prompt Nick Saban to let McCarron loose more often, but because they rely heavily on the run, the Crimson Tide come in at No. 2.

3. Oklahoma Sooners 

Since Landry Jones decided to return for his senior season, the Sooners know the 2012 season will be in good hands. 

Should they land Green-Beckham to replace Ryan Broyles, then the coaches, players and fans will once again be dreaming big. 

Oklahoma isn't too far from where Green-Beckham grew up in Missouri, and they're the best school in the Big 12 at the moment. 

The Sooners would be a good fit for the talented wideout, but playing in the Big 12 isn't as attractive as the SEC.

4. Missouri Tigers 

The Tigers have a young quarterback in James Franklin who is only going to get better. Plus, having Green-Beckham would easily help him improve. 

Green-Beckham lives about three hours away from Columbia, so that is a plus for the Tigers. They have a balanced offense, but the addition of Green-Beckham would help them spread the field and make them more dangerous. 

With their move to the SEC, the Tigers are going to come to a quick realization that life isn't going to be easy.

However, having Green-Beckham would definitely help their transition into the country's strongest conference.

5. Texas Longhorns 

The reason the Longhorns come in last is because of their quarterback situation. They may be a national powerhouse program, but the past few years have been a major struggle for the Longhorns. 

Missouri beat them 17-5 this past season, which is just sad. There's no doubt that Green-Beckham makes them immensely better, but even he would have a hard time on that team. 

Mack Brown never could make up his mind about a quarterback this past season, which was their downfall.

Both David Ash and Case McCoy would struggle to get the ball to Green-Beckham, which is why he should just consider dropping Texas from his list.