College Football Recruiting: 5-Star Commitments In Perfect Situations

As recruiting classes take shape you start to see how the individual pieces come together to form a whole.

Sometimes it makes you wonder how things are going to work out, such as the situation with top 10 running backs Mike Bellamy and Marlin Lane at Clemson. 

Other times it seems like the stars have aligned, such as the combination of 5-star wide receiver Kasen Williams and 5-star tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins in Washington. 

But a big part of it is based on system, coaching, and opportunity. All these factors combine, along with the pieces of a recruiting class to show us an outlook of what to expect. 

In Texas, the Longhorns have put together a great cast of young offensive lineman and now have their star back to run behind them in Malcolm Brown; it looks like a perfect fit. 

Here are some recruits that find themselves in the best situations at the end of the summer. 

Kenny Hilliard and Jarvis Landry, RB & WR, LSU

LSU has collected playmakers for its 2011 class and has a few guys that simply perform on the field. When you see what they're capable of out there, 40-times and bench press totals fly out the window.

Hilliard won't make a lot of fancy moves, but he's a smart player with great instincts who hits his holes hard and fast.

Tigers' fans will quickly grow to love this player.

Landry is a sure-handed player that demands the ball on big plays and will quickly develop into a third-down conversion machine. Give him the ball anywhere on the field and he's a threat to turn it into an instant six-point highlight.

Both of these recruits just make things happen. Landry has already been open about his confidence that he'll start as a true freshman and it wouldn't be surprising to see that happen, with Hilliard joining him a year or two later. 

Malcolm Brown, RB, Texas

As a junior, Brown rushed for over 2,000 yards with 33 touchdowns and he's off to a good start for his senior season. He's a powerful rusher that will put his shoulder down and punish defenders, wearing them down as the game goes on.

He won't wow you with his speed, but as a downhill rusher he's about as impressive as they come. Brown explodes into defenders and keeps his legs moving relentlessly, winning battles more times than not.

At 6' and 210 lbs, he's big enough to get on the field and make an impact right from day one. He'll instantly become the No. 1 running back behind a young and promising offensive line at Texas. 

There might not be a 2011 true freshman in the country who will have the opportunity to make as big an impact on as big as stage as Brown will be able to. 

Trey Metoyer and Brandon Williams, WR & RB, Oklahoma

Trey Metoyer is one of the highest-rated receivers of the 2011 class and presents a great combination of size and speed.

At 6'2" and 185 lbs, he needs to put some weight on his frame, but he's already a very strong athlete who uses his strength to avoid getting jammed at the line and to ward off defenders downfield and create separation.

Williams is a great all-around running back who contributes not only in the running game, but also as a legitimate weapon in the passing game. He doesn't have elite size or speed but makes up with it with a gamer's mentality and playing style.

With Williams drawing the defense in and Metoyer stretching them out, these guys should see some very favorable matchups. Add in a great offensive line, a solid quarterback in Landry Jones and this pair of Sooners commits couldn't ask for more. 

Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama

Clinton-Dix is an elite prospect who really has an ideal skill set for a safety. There's almost nothing about his game not to like, except for some minor footwork issues.

He's very physical and has great natural instincts, which lead to a lot of big hits and turnovers. His coverage skills are about as good as any defensive prospect in the class, but he's also very good in run support as well.

Clinton-Dix is the type of player that craves contact, and really could succeed as either a strong safety or free safety. Based on his size, 6'2" and 190 lbs, if he can define his man-to-man coverage skills a bit, he could develop into a once in a lifetime-type cover corner.

He's got NFL written all over him and will be part of one of the best secondaries in the college game, playing for a coach who knows how to develop talent, especially in the secondary; where Saban has formerly spent time as a defensive backs coach. 

Kasen Williams and Austin Seferian-Jenkins, WR & TE, Washington

Kasen Williams is a big, strong receiver who runs very good routes and creates great separation down-field by overpowering and out-maneuvering defenders.

He's also so strong at the line of scrimmage that its nearly impossible to jam him; when it's attempted he usually makes the defender pay big-time.

Seferian-Jenkins presents a near-ideal target to throw to at 6'7" and 245 lbs. Because of his size, strength, and athleticism, he is almost always open and rarely has to beat out his defender for the ball.

His route-running is polished and he does a great job of getting off the line of scrimmage fast, generally embarrassing anyone who tries to jam him.

Together they'll form a very, very difficult duo to cover and one of them should see single coverage on any given play as a result. Washington is an up-and-coming program and these in-state prospects will be right at home with the Huskies. 

Jeff Driskel, QB, Florida

Driskel is Rivals' and ESPN's No. 1 quarterback in 2011 and has been picking up steam this summer, establishing himself as a legitimate 5-star talent with as much potential as any passer in the class. 

He's described as a pure pocket passer but has the athleticism and speed to make plays happen with his legs when he needs to. He's got a very strong arm and is an accurate passer who can make all the throws a college quarterback needs to make.

Statistically he won't wow you, but the tools for success are all there. At Florida, he'll get the chance to be brought along slowly behind John Brantely and once he gets the spread offense down could quickly develop into a star. 

The offense is perfect for him, the coaching staff knows how to get the most out of their quarterbacks, and there won't be any pressure to come in and be the man as a freshman. 

Leroy Scott and Josh Turner, CBs, Texas

You could find quite a few Texas players to put on a list like this because this class is shaping up to be a pretty good team all in itself. But we'll focus on a couple 5-star studs at cornerback for now.

Leroy Scott and Josh Turner are both 5-star cornerbacks ranked No. 2 and No. 3 at their position by Scout. When the two of them mature and take over as starters in a couple years or so, they have the chance to form one of the best duo's in the country. 

Scott is the man-child of the two, the aggressive big-hitter with solid coverage skills. He plays a lot like Vonte Davis did, but is further along than Davis was at his age. 

Turner is the play-maker, the more instinctive of the two and a defender with a very good pair of hands. He takes the gambles, plays a bit softer, but closes like a shark.

Together they compliement each other's skills about as well as anyone in the ocuntry.