2011 College Football Recruiting: The Top Commitment at Each Position

With the 2011 recruiting class taking a backseat to the college football season there hasn't been too much news regarding 5-star prospects.

Of course there are the tidbits about scheduled visits and attendance lists from big games. 

Some of the top names are off the market, while others have hardly begun to cut their lists of suitors. 

To keep everyone on the same page and up to date as to who's gone where, here's a quick rundown of the top positional commitments to this point. 

QB: Braxton Miller, Ohio State

e.g. 'Chicago Blackhawks', 'Chicago Cubs'

Commitment: Ohio State

Miller is an idea dual-threat quarterback who possesses great quickness, elusive ability, and a powerful arm that really puts a lot of pressure on defenses. He runs a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and can change direction on a dime.

There are very few prospects capable of dominating a defense the way he does. Miller doesn't force plays, but rather lets his opponent choose how they're going to play him and then take advantage of whatever they offer.

If you crowd the line of scrimmage, he'll throw over you all night. If you give him space to run, he'll burn you for a quick fifteen without any hesitation.

He committed to Ohio State in early June and the chance to play behind Terrelle Pryor is the perfect position to watch and learn.

RB: Malcolm Brown, Texas

Commitment: Texas

As a junior, Brown rushed for over 2,000 yards with 33 touchdowns. 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.

His vision and instincts are off the charts and there's few prospects who can break a tackle with such force. 

At 6' and 210 lbs, he's big enough to get on the field and make an impact right from day one. He'll be the best back on the Longhorns roster and should be one of the top impact freshman. 

WR: Trey Metoyer, Oklahoma

Commitment: Oklahoma 

Trey Metoyer is one of the highest-rated receivers of the 2011 class. He's rated top-five at his position by both Scout and Rivals and presents a great combination of size and speed.

He doesn't have the breakaway speed of a George Farmer, but he still runs a 4.5-second 40 and has enough quickness to break loose for a big play if you let him get into space.

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.

He's a solid route-runner and a reliable receiver with a great set of hands.

TE: Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Commitment: Washington

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.

When he's extending his arms and using his hands to catch the ball at it's highest point, there's no way to stop him from making a play.

Seferian-Jenkins isn't perfect though; he struggles as a blocker and needs to improve a lot in this category or he'll be a liability on running-downs.

OT: La'El Collins, Louisiana State

Commitment: Louisiana State

At 6'5", 285 lbs, Collins is 15-20 pounds away from being an off the charts prospect at left tackle. His strength, athleticism and blocking skill is about as good as anyone's in the class.

From a physical standpoint, he's an imposing specimen who can knock back a defender a full yard with a single push.

Collins excels at both pass-blocking and run support, and does a great job of getting to the second level. He also has that bit of nasty you like to see in offensive linemen; not to mention great character and a motor that runs hard every single play.

If you're looking for a polished lineman that can not only start as a freshman, but get in their and perform at an All-American level, this is your man.

Collins is basically a coach's dream

OG: Christian Westerman, Texas

Commitment: Texas

At 6'5", 285 lbs, Westerman is projected as either a guard or right tackle at the next level.

He's a very strong blocker and moves his feet well.

But the fact that he never played left tackle in high school probably means it just doesn't suit his skill-set.

He overpowers defenders with quick hits and a very low stance, but the way he's able to move suggest he'd be very successful as a pulling guard.

This guy could open up a highway on counters.

C: Brian Bobek, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

Bobek is the top-rated center of the 2011 class and one of the best overall recruits in the country. He plays both offense and defense, but scouts agree his future is on the offensive side of the line.

He's got the ideal build of a center and has one of the quickest releases when snapping the ball that you will ever see. He's also very good at recognizing what the defense is doing and calling out adjustments to blocking schemes.

As a blocker, Bobek stays low and keeps his arms extended, driving his defender off the ball and doing an excellent job of creating running room up the middle. He can handle the bigger defensive tackles and does a solid job blocking at the second level.

Bobek committed to Ohio State in March and should get the chance to compete for playing time right away.

DE: Jeoffrey Pagan, Florida

Commitment: Florida

Pagan played running back, receiver and defensive end in high school, but based on his natural ability as a pass rusher and his size he's a perfect fit as a defensive end.

Pagan didn't even start playing the position until this past season, and immediately he looked like a natural out there who'd been doing it his whole life.

He's strong and athletic and gets into the backfield in a hurry. He's still very raw and needs to be polished, which means a redshirt year might be in his best interest, but the potential is there.

With all the talent Florida has along their defensive line, it would be tough for him to find the field much anyway. 

DT: Anthony Johnson, Louisiana State

Commitment: Louisiana State

Johnson is a big, physical, bull-rushing defensive tackle that prefers to plow straight through his opponent rather than try to get around them.

He's definitely on the raw side and doesn't have a wide array of moves; which is why he relies so much on his strength.

The tools are there for a devastating anchor for LSU's line in a couple years, but he needs to polish off his skills first.

Johnson is very quick off the ball and has a tremendous motor that never seems to quit on him.

OLB: Brent Calloway, Alabama

Commitment: Alabama

Calloway is a player that won't wow you in drills or in the weight room.

But the game film speaks for itself. Some guys are just gamers.He's one of those guys.

He plays defensive end in high school, but he's better suited as a linebacker in college.

Calloway is a versatile athlete, though, a high energy guy who led his team to a state championship last season by dominating quarterbacks and bulldozing defenses to the tune of over 1,400 yards rushing last season.

If you get past the scouting numbers, such as his slightly slow 40-time and lack of strength lifting, Calloway is a special player.

ILB: Lawrence Thomas, Michigan State

Commitment: Michigan State

At 6'3" and 236 lbs, Thomas presents a unique prospect with the size and speed to play a variety of positions. He can play defensive end, linebacker, safety, and even receiver.

He's projected as a defender on the next level mostly because it would be a shame to let his ball hawking and punishing tacking go to waste.

Look for him to find a home as an outside linebacker who can drop into coverage or cause havoc in the backfield depending on the down.

Thomas just might be the best linebacker of the 2011 class and has the chance to be the next Greg Jones for the Spartans.

CB: Leroy Scott, Texas

Commitment: Texas

He's one of those rare players that's looked like a man among boys since he was freshman in high school.

At 5'10" and 190 lbs, he's a very physical player who tackles well and is always on the lookout to land a big hit.

His coverage skills are probably the top in the country. He glues himself to his receiver and has great instincts when it comes to jumping in front of his man and making a play for the ball.

His speed also helps him make up for missed gambles, but that doesn't happen often; Scott doesn't make many mistakes.

S: Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Alabama

Commitment: 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

ATH: James Wilder, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

James Wilder has off the charts strength and, pound for pound, is probably the strongest prospect in the country.

He's a two-way player who projects as a running back, linebacker or defensive end.

He's a leader on and off the field and plays hard every down.

Wilder seems best suited to play defense. He's a ball hawk with great instincts, and could do a lot of damage as a pass rushing outside linebacker/defensive end hybrid—but he insists he wants to play running back.

That's where the Seminoles plan to use him, letting Wilder fill the role as the team's big, bruising back. If it doesn't work out, he can always switch back to the defensive side.