College Football Recruiting: The Top Uncommitted Prospects

Many of the top prospects in the nation are still on the market and while their numbers are dwindling, you can still find some elite talent at almost every position. 

From No. 1 overall recruit Jadeveon Clowney to dominating linebackers like Tony Steward or star running backs like Isaiah Crowell, the pickings might be slim, but they're still elite. 

But who's the best of what's left?

Here are the top uncommitted prospects at every position, though to simplify things we've reduced offensive lineman to one category; the reason for this is the serious drop-off in talent at center and guard. 

QB: Brett Hundley

Hundley is a very physical quarterback with the best footwork of any elite QB prospect. He loves to run the bootleg, and at 6'4'' 220 lbs, when he gets going in space he's difficult to bring down.

He's got a bad habit of winding up and there's a lot of work that needs to be done on his throwing motion, but that's about all there is to worry about.

He's got great instincts, can read a defense in a heartbeat, and can make all the throws you want to see from a college quarterback. 

His top two schools are UCLA and Washington, with a decision coming later today; so expect him to be replaced on this list by Tuesday. 

Check back later for coverage of his commitment announcement. 

RB: Isaiah Crowell

There's nothing to dislike about Crowell's game.

He has great breakaway speed, is very elusive, has top-of-the-line instincts, makes lightning-fast cuts, doesn't hesitate, and can break tackles with the best of them.

Crowell has played with a talented stable of rushers his entire high school career behind a very good offensive line. He's never carried the load himself and there are serious questions about his ability to do so.

So why not a pairing with Trent Richardson in Alabama's backfield? 

Crowell's top two choices are Alabama and Georgia, and it looks like his personal relationship with Richardson is pulling him toward the Tide.

WR: George Farmer

He has the speed to get past pretty much anyone and the size to ward off stronger defenders without much effort.

Farmer has an ideal combination of skills and natural ability, but needs to fine tune his game some.

He'll make the spectacular catch, but then drop an easy one. Some scouts question his level of concentration and desire to go all out on every play; that's troubling. If he can improve on his consistency though, Farmer has the goods to be a special talent.

Farmer's top five choices are USC, Oregon, Alabama, Miami, and Florida, but he's about as close to a Trojans lock as they come. 

TE: Jay Rome

Jay Rome is the No. 1 ranked tight end recruit in the country and has been linked to over a dozen programs to date.

An extremely athletic tight end with NFL potential, Rome has all the intangibles to be very successful wherever he ends up playing.

He has tremendous blocking skills and can line up at receiver or tight end.

If Rome can improve his strength, he'll have the potential to be one of the biggest impact freshman in the country in 2011.

He has a ton of offers on the table, but it looks like it's going to come down to Georgia and Alabama at the end of the day, though Clemson can't be counted out just yet.

It's a tight race, but Rome has talked frequently of being intrigued by the possibility of playing with Georgia commit, quarterback Christian LeMay. 

OL: Cyrus Kouandjio

At 6'6", 322 pounds, Kouandjio is one of the most athletic big men in the country.

He has a huge wingspan and at times appears to move as swiftly as someone half his size.

When it comes to natural ability as a blocker, Kouandjio has top-end balance and moves his feet as swiftly as any high school player I've ever seen.

He does a great job staying low to the ground and using his tree trunk-like arms to manhandle defenders.

Kouandijo is polished and as ready to compete at the college level as anyone in the 2011 class.

He's not rushing into his decision to pick a school, but recently cut his list down to 11 top choices: Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Miami, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pitt, Tennessee, Virginia, and USC.

Of all the schools on his list, no one is going after him as hard as the Trojans.

DT: Tim Jernigan

At 6'2", 275 lbs, Jernigan is an athletic big man who moves extremely well for his size and can get into the backfield in a hurry.

He's a disruptive force who recorded 131 tackles, including 27 for loss as a junior and commands a constant double-team.

He has all the tools to become an elite college defensive lineman. He's strong, stays low to the ground, drives with his legs, and has a relentless motor.

On top of that, he has a solid array of power and finesse moves to shed blocks and penetrate the line of scrimmage.

Jernigan is a monster in pursuit and never gives up on a play, even if it means chasing a ball carrier 20-30 yards downfield.

His favorites are Florida, Florida State, LSU, Alabama, and Michigan, but he's "in no rush" to make a decision.

DE: Jadeveon Clowney

At 6'5", 225 pounds, Clowney is an athletic freak and a playmaker in every sense of the word.

He gets into the backfield in a hurry, has great natural pass-rushing instincts, and can chase down ball-carriers with his tremendous speed.

No matter where the ball goes, or where Clowney lines up, he can make something happen. There's game film of him chasing down wide receivers 20 yards down the field.

He's one of those players who just always ends up in the thick of things, jarring balls loose, knocking quarterbacks on their backs, scooping up a fumble, and generally causing about as much trouble as you can ask from a defender.

His top two choices are Alabama and South Carolina, but Clowney doesn't expect to make his choice until he's had all of his official visits.

ILB: Curtis Grant

Grant plays like a professional, which is very impressive for someone his age.

He can play both inside and outside, reads plays and reacts very fast, and can cover a whole bunch of ground as quickly as any linebacker prospect out there.

There are very few players who can defend the field from sideline to sideline as well as Grant can.

At 6'2", 234 lbs, he has the size to play a number of positions. But because of his ability to get in the backfield, as well as cover, he's best suited to be an outside linebacker.

Grant has nearly 30 offers on the table, most notably from Alabama, Florida, LSU, Miami, Nebraska, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Virginia.

He won't list any favorites yet, but of the group, Florida, Alabama, USC, and Virginia stand out the most.

OLB: Tony Steward

At 6'2" and 225 pounds, Steward is one of the most physically imposing prospects in the country.

The kid is built like a body builder, with hardly an ounce of fat. He's incredibly strong and is one of the most athletic prospects in the country at any position, let alone linebacker.

Based on the way he's built, and his natural ability to sniff out the football, Steward is likely to make a big impact as a freshman.

What's most impressive about his game is his ability to get out in open space and cover a ton of ground in pass protection.

His top two choices are FSU and Clemson and it seems like the two flip-flop every time he does an interview. His recent visit to Clemson really got his juices flowing, though. 

CB: Doran Grant

Grant is the best cornerback prospect in the country, rated No. 1 by Rivals and No. 2 by Scout. Considering his smallish frame, the rankings say a whole lot about the talent this kid brings to the table.

Grant is probably better than advertised and definitely fits the bill at a generous 5'10" and 175 lbs.

He's lightning-fast, tests off the charts athletically, tackles with a lot of power, and has a great nose for the ball.

The Ohio native has been heavily recruited by schools from all over the country and plans to narrow his list down to about five schools before his season starts. 

Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, and USC are all in the mix, but Grant plans on waiting until after the season or the Under Armour All-American Game in January.

S: Wayne Lyons

At 6'1", 190 lbs, Lyons has a natural frame that makes him look more like a linebacker than a safety when he's got his pads on; he certainly hits like a linebacker. 

He'll need to work on his backpedal and man-to-man coverage skills but the tools are there for him to develop into an outstanding playmaker. He's got a great pair of hands and is a very smart football player.

Lyons is a true quarterback of the secondary and will get his troops lined up quickly, calling out adjustments like someone born to play this position. 

He's gone from 50 offers to a narrowed down list of 14 finalists. It's too soon to see who's out in front, but the speculation at this point is he's favoring Florida, FSU and Miami.