Biggest Takeaways from ESPN's New 2017 Recruiting Rankings

ESPN released its revised ESPN 300 for the 2017 class late Monday morning. Offensive and defensive linemen dominated the top 10, two states are well represented in the top 25 and only one quarterback is in the top 30.

But when it comes to the cream of the crop, Dylan Moses is still the athlete the rest of the class has to catch. Whether he's playing linebacker or running back, Moses has shown that he's extremely versatile and can play both positions effectively.

Here are some takeaways from the new 2017 rankings.

Versatile Dylan Moses is No. 1

Dylan Moses doesn't want to be called the next LeBron James. Or the next Bo Jackson. Or the next Ray Lewis.

"I'm just me," Moses said at The Opening earlier this month. "I just do what I do."

What Moses does is prove that he belongs in the conversation among the elite athletes, regardless of class. At 6'2" and 220 pounds, Moses can be either a powerful-yet-shifty running back or a reliable, versatile linebacker who can play inside or outside.

Many feel Moses' future will include time as a linebacker. In two varsity seasons, he already has accumulated 328 tackles and six forced fumbles.

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Linemen here, linemen there

Moses is the top-ranked player, but the top 10 features six athletes who play on the line, including four offensive linemen.

Offensive tackle Isaiah Wilson is the No. 2 player in ESPN's rankings. He is followed by Ohio State commit Josh Myers at No. 3. Tackle Trey Smith is at No. 5, and tackle Calvin Ashley, an Auburn commit, is No. 6.

Defensively, tackles Tyler Shelvin and Marvin Wilson are fourth and ninth, respectively. Shelvin is an LSU commit. Wilson is the No. 1 defensive tackle in 247Sports' composite rankings.

Name to watch: CB Chevin Calloway

There was a time when 4-star cornerback Chevin Calloway was just another name in college football recruiting.

Long before Calloway was trying to establish himself as an elite athlete, his head coach, Dallas Bishop Dunne High School's Michael Johnson was calling him "the hardest-working athlete I have ever coached." Calloway, who checked in the new ESPN rankings at No. 25, is now considered one of the top shutdown cornerbacks in the country.

"Chevin is a smooth and explosive athlete who has excellent hips. His press coverage is superb, and his field awareness is excellent," Johnson said of Calloway. "He is a hard worker who trains like he is the last man on the roster, but that is what makes him great."

Florida, Texas dominate top 20

When discussing where the elite recruits reside, Florida and Texas are two states that always come up. The two states made their marks in the revised rankings, as 10 of the 20 come from either the Sunshine State or the Lone Star State.

Both states feature five athletes each. Ashley is the highest-ranked Florida player, followed by Miami running back commit Robert Burns (No. 7), Ohio State cornerback pledge Shaun Wade (No. 14), offensive tackle Tedarrell Slaton (No. 16) and Alabama offensive tackle commit Alex Leatherwood (No. 19).

Texas is led by Wilson, followed by safety Jeffrey Okudah (No. 10) and running back Toneil Carter (No. 13). Notre Dame tight end commit Brock Wright (No. 21) and Calloway also are in the top 25.

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Buckeyes getting their share of the elite

Ohio State is fresh off winning a national championship, and the 2017 class liked what it saw.

The Buckeyes lead the race in commitments from the ESPN 300 for the class with seven. Along with Myers and Wade, cornerback Marcus Williamson (No. 17) and running back Todd Sibley (No. 33) are in the top 50. Offensive tackle Jake Moretti (No. 112), athlete Bruce Judson (No. 135) and quarterback Danny Clark (No. 216) also are a part of Ohio State's class.

Baylor and Miami each have five commits from the ESPN 300. Alabama and Florida State each have four.

Damon Sayles is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. All quotes were obtained firsthand. All ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings, unless otherwise noted. Follow Damon via Twitter: @DamonSayles