10 College Football Recruits with Insane Highlight Videos

Prospective college football recruits once sent game film in the form of VHS tapes directly to program facilities, leaving the general public to imagine these young players who represented a team's future.

Video is now available for fans and coaches alike, easily accessible across the Internet. Multimedia provides a platform for relative unknowns to become the recruiting trail's fastest-rising commodity.

Several NFL players grew up in this era and can still be seen strapping it up for their high school squads online. Take a look at tomorrow's stars by checking out some of the most impressive highlight films among current recruits.

5-Star DL Ed Oliver

High School: Westfield (Houston, Texas)

Size: 6'2", 277 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 11 overall; No. 4 defensive tackle in 2016 class

Recruitment Status: Committed to Houston

Ed Oliver gets after it all over the field defensively, staying dialed in and sped up regardless of what an opponent throws his way. The versatile lineman maneuvers with the agility and burst of a linebacker, playing at nearly 280 pounds. 

He could line up off the edge, as this video evidences with several examples of him bursting from the perimeter. Oliver is equally impressive inside, jolting offensive lineman upward before discarding them en route to the ball.

His athleticism and genuine excitement for the sport make Oliver an enjoyable watch in film study. He tallied 146 tackles—38 for loss—during the past two seasons.

5-Star RB D'Andre Swift

High School: St. Joseph's (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Size: 5'9", 195 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 24 overall; No. 2 all-purpose back in 2017 class

Recruitment Status: Offers include Alabama, Clemson, Florida State, LSU and Penn State

This shifty speedster provides plenty of options out of the offensive backfield. Philly playmaker D'Andre Swift does damage rumbling between tackles, bouncing outside with explosiveness and as a slippery receiver with steady hands.

Swift, clocked at 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash, also excels on special teams as a kick returner. He is a threat to take it the distance anytime his hands touch the ball.

He backed up a strong sophomore campaign by shining as arguably the best competitor in a loaded running back group at The Opening, an event largely comprised of rising seniors. Swift averaged 7.2 yards per carry last fall, adding 439 yards through the air, and scored 15 touchdowns.

5-Star CB Levonta Taylor

High School: Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, Virginia)

Size: 5'11", 182 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 6 overall; No. 1 cornerback in 2016

Recruitment Status: Committed to Florida State

Levonta Taylor's junior game film provided the most scintillating individual highlights we've watched this cycle. The star Seminoles pledge accounted for seven offensive touchdowns, but his best moments of last season occurred at cornerback and kick returner.

He returned a pair of kickoffs for scores, per MaxPreps, including a 93-yard sprint. Taylor, who runs a sub-4.4 40-yard dash, also took back three interceptions for touchdowns.

His five non-offensive touchdowns put him in rare territory and serve as samples of how he can greatly impact a game in multiple phases. When you throw in Taylor's aggressive style of play and jarring tackles, these highlights command attention.

4-Star RB Devin White

High School: North Webster (Springhill, Louisiana)

Size: 6'0.5", 258 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 77 overall; No. 5 athlete in 2016 class

Recruitment Status: Offers include Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU and Ole Miss

Devin White is the 2016 class' Weapon X, as his game is difficult to define. He flies downfield at nearly 260 pounds, plowing over defenders with a head full of steam at running back. 

Several schools pursued him at linebacker—where White tallied 192 tackles during the past two years—but he is focused on developing into an offensive star in college. White displayed plenty of ability to carry a team last fall, when he finished with 2,287 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns.

His ferocious rushing style is fun to watch unless you're an opposing coach. He puts plenty of players on the ground by embracing contact in the open field and responding with a powerful approach.

5-Star QB Jacob Eason

High School: Lake Stevens (Lake Stevens, Washington)

Size: 6'5", 205 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 3 overall; No. 1 pro-style quarterback

Recruitment Status: Committed to Georgia

Jacob Eason emerged as America's top-rated quarterback early in the 2016 cycle, establishing himself as prized passer en route to an early Georgia pledge last summer. While he didn't exactly cement his spot atop that list at Elite 11 national finals, Eason's junior game film speaks volumes.

His 2014 campaign feature a 69 percent completion rating, leading to 2,829 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Eason was picked off only 12 times through his first 687 high school attempts.

An amazingly live arm, fundamentals in the pocket and an ideal physical frame combine to create one of the most promising quarterback prospects of this decade. Eason still has plenty to prove before rising to collegiate stardom, but his highlights indicate that ascension is only a matter of time.

5-Star LB Dylan Moses

High School: University Lab (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

Size: 6'2", 220 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 1 overall; No. 1 linebacker in 2017 class

Recruitment Status: Committed to LSU

Dylan Moses already landed on the cover of ESPN The Magazine at 15 years old. He's been compared to past young athletic phenoms like LeBron James and Bryce Harper.

Turn on the tape and you'll quickly realize the middle school kid who warranted so much early attention is validating that hype in high school. Moses accumulated 328 tackles as an underclassman and now approaches his junior campaign carrying the No. 1 national label among 2017 prospects.

He already looks like a college-ready outside linebacker, but some still see an eventual star running back. This diverse, elite skill set shines on film and puts his immense promise into focus.

5-Star TE Isaac Nauta

High School: IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)

Size: 6'4", 237 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 16 overall; No. 1 tight end in 2016 class

Recruitment Status: Offers include Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan and Texas

Isaac Nauta is about as complete a tight end prospect you'll find at the high school level. The former Florida State commit creates matchup nightmares because of his ability to bock defensive ends, outrace linebackers and bully defensive backs with sheer physicality.

He graded out as the 2016 class' top pass target, regardless of position. Nauta doesn't need a lot of room to pull down passes, effectively claiming space in traffic.

His ability to go above or through opponents is augmented by impeccable route-running skills. Nauta's incredible athleticism shines on both sides of the football, as he would probably still warrant blue-chip status at defensive end.

5-Star DT Rashan Gary

High School: Paramus Catholic (Paramus, New Jersey)

Size: 6'4", 311 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 1 overall; No. 1 defensive tackle in 2016 class

Recruitment Status: Offers include Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio State

Standing 6'4", 311 pounds, Rashan Gary shouldn't be nearly as quick as his 40-yard dash indicates (4.74 seconds). This blend of speed and size separates him from a star-studded group of 2016 defensive tackles, helping him become a consensus top overall recruit.

Gary burst onto the national recruiting scene at the start of his high school career and continues to rack up accolades, most recently receiving defensive line MVP honors at The Opening. Several elite offensive linemen said they learned a lesson from the Garden State standout during action in Beaverton, Oregon.

He obliterates backfields time and time again on his 2014 tape, resulting in 55 tackles—24 for loss—and 14 sacks. Gary secured six sacks and a punt-block return for touchdown during just three quarters of Bleacher Report's live in-game assessment last season.

5-Star OT Willie Allen

High School: John Curtis (New Orleans, Louisiana)

Size: 6'7.5", 300 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 38 overall; No. 6 offensive tackle in 2016 class

Recruitment Status: Offers include Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Ole Miss and Ohio State

Willie Allen isn't the best 2016 offensive lineman we've scouted—that label goes to Texas tackle Greg Little—but he might just be the meanest. The monstrous blocker routinely drives his opponent at least 10 yards down the field, exhibiting elite force in the rushing attack.

He competes with an edge that is often visible as he polishes off plays and dumps defenders through the whistle. His greatest growth will occur in pass protection, but Allen already presents the power and attitude to become a plug-and-play contributor at the next level.

Count how high his stack of pancakes grows during junior season film.

5-Star QB Tate Martell

High School: Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nevada)

Size: 5'11", 180 lbs.

Composite Ranking: No. 12 overall; No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in 2017 class

Recruitment Status: Offers include Alabama, Michigan, Texas A&M, USC and Washington

Tate Martell drew an abundance of Johnny Manziel comparisons last season while leading Bishop Gorman to its sixth straight state title and a national No. 1 ranking. His height and improvisational skills outside the pocket led many to compare the sophomore sensation to the former Heisman Trophy winner.

The Southern California transfer completed 62 percent of pass attempts in 2014, resulting in 2,537 yards, 40 touchdowns and two interceptions. Dual-threat abilities make Martel even more compelling, as he averaged 5.9 yards per carry and added five scores on the ground.

He constantly kept defenses in danger last season, orchestrating an offense that averaged nearly 460 yards and 52 points per game. Martell's sophomore highlight tape raises the bar for other 2017 quarterbacks.

Tyler Donohue is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. All player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings. Follow Tyler via Twitter: @TDsTake.