The Top 2011 Football Recruiting Target for Every Team in the Final BCS Top 25

At this stage of the recruiting game, many of the top prospects are off the market and the remaining are generally honed in on a handful of programs. 

Lets take a look at the top individual target of every team in the final BCS Top 25. 

Take note, these aren't necessarily the best players each school is pursuing, but rather the ones that have a realistic shot of committing—or a shot in the dark, depending on just how good the talent is. 

25. UCF: Andre Davis, WR

Andre Davis is one of the more polished receivers of the the 2011 recruiting class. He's a good route runner with a solid pair of hands that has a knack for finding space and creating separation in traffic. 

He doesn't have great speed and has a tendency of getting pushed around by bigger and more physical defenders at the line of scrimmage, but Davis should still have the chance to be a major contributor on the next level. 

Davis is a long way from narrowing down his suitors—while he'll list a top eight that doesn't include UCF, he's also said that he talks to members of the UCF coaching staff, along with Rutgers and Texas Tech, more than anyone else.

24. Hawaii: Juda Parker, DE

Juda Parker is one of the top prospects from Hawaii, but the 3-star defensive end hasn't garnered a lot f interest after originally committing to Tennessee.

Since then, he's been noncommittal and turned his attentions closer to home. He is looking primarily at Hawaii, though New Mexico State, Wyoming and Weber State are all still in the mix. 

23. Florida State: Tony Steward, LB

At 6'2" and 225 lbs, Tony Steward is one of the most physically imposing prospects in the country and a player that has instant-impact freshman written all over him.

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.

While FSU and Clemson have remained Steward's top two choices for months, he'll be making official visits to UCLA, Alabama and Florida over the next couple of months. 

22. West Virginia: Demetrious Nicholson, CB

Demetrious Nicholson is a playmaker with a great set of hands. He moves well and has great closing speed, but gambles a lot and needs to play with more control.

He also struggles when it comes to run support and tackling, and that has a lot to do with his small frame. Nicholson could probably use a redshirt year, while he bulks up and learns the position.

For West Virginia recruiting, the 2011 recruiting class has been a struggle, and, while the Mountaineers are still in the mix for Nicholson, they're competing with Virginia, North Carolina and Stanford for the coveted corner. It would be surprising to see them get their man.

21. Mississippi State: Tobias Singleton, WR

Tobias Singleton is a big, physical receiver who can pretty much beat any defender at the line of scrimmage if you play off of him, or use his size to ward off defenders who try to jam him.

He makes for a very difficult cover. Singleton has great speed for his size, 6'2" and 195 lbs, and even better body control. He's raw and struggles to run good routes, but has a ton of potential. 

Singleton is a Mississippi native, and most observers believe that he'll end up with either Ole Miss or Mississippi State—though others are still in the mix on the outside looking in. 

20. South Carolina: Jadeveon Clowney, DE

At 6'5", 225 lbs, Jadeveon 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.

Clowney's top two choices are South Carolina and Alabama, and it would be shocking if he ended up anywhere besides these two schools. The South Carolina native appears to be favoring staying at home at the moment, but the Crimson Tide still have two months till NSD to change his mind. 

19. Utah: Harvey Langi, RB

Harvey Langi is one of the running backs you don't hear too much about nationally, but you certainly should. He's one of the hardest backs to bring down in the 2011 class. 

He's a powerful rusher with elite balance, body control and a low center of gravity that makes him a defender's nightmare in one-on-one situations.

Arm tackles aren't going to do anything to slow him down.

Langi hasn't set a timetable for his commitment, but has pretty much narrowed down his choices to Stanford, UCLA, BYU and Utah. 

18. Nebraska: Colt Lyerla, LB

Colt Lyerla plays both tight end and outside linebacker in high school, but his future looks like it'll be on the defensive side of the ball.

At 6'5" and 225 lbs, he moves like a wide receiver with the hitting ability and aggressive tendencies of a linebacker. It's a near-perfect combination of attributes for an outside linebacker, who can either rush the passer or drop back in coverage depending on the down. 

Oregon has been Lyerla's leader for quite a while now, but he's also considering Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon State and UCLA. 

17. Texas A&M: Ladarius Brown, WR

At 6'2" and 185 lbs, Ladarius Brown runs a 4.5-second 40-yard dash and is one of the best downfield threats in the country. He moves swiftly and has a really special ability to make big plays over the top of defenders. 

He runs good routes, can play in the middle of the field or down the sidelines and can make things happen after the catch. He's not consistent, though, and struggles in the red zone, despite his size and leaping ability. 

At this point, Brown has narrowed down his recruitment to five schools that include TCU, Texas A&M, Baylor, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. 

16. Alabama: Jadeveon Clowney, DE

At 6'5", 225 lbs, 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.

While South Carolina has the lead at the moment due to the in-state bonus and the fact that Clowney watched the Gamecocks beat the Crimson Tide live, Alabama remains the No. 2 team in the hunt that is essentially a two-horse race. 

15. Nevada: Jalen Rosales, DE

If you watch film of 3-star defensive end Jalen Rosales, you'll quickly realize that while the product on the field isn't always pretty, it gets the job done. 

He's an active defender with a good motor, but his technique is raw. There's a lot of work to be done before he can become a success at the next level. 

He's considering Nevada amongst a host of others schools that consists of San Diego State and Northern Illinois as well as several others. 

14. Oklahoma State: Ladarius Brown, WR

At 6'2" and 185 lbs, Brown runs a 4.5-second 40-yard dash and is one of the best downfield threats in the country. He moves swiftly and has a really special ability to make big plays over the top of defenders. 

He runs good routes, can play in the middle of the field or down the sidelines and can make things happen after the catch. He's not consistent, though, and struggles in the red zone despite his size and leaping ability. 

At this point Brown has narrowed down his recruitment to a top five that includes TCU, Texas A&M, Baylor, Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. 

13. Virginia Tech: Travis Hughes, LB

There's still a distinct possibility that Travis Hughes could play on the offensive side of the ball, though he rated as one of the top linebackers in the country.

He's one of the rare prospects that has legitimate ability on both sides of the ball and very well may end up as a running back in college. 

Hughes' initial burst off the line of scrimmage and breakaway speed will help him excel, regardless of where he plays. He's aggressive, hits hard, and craves contact. 

The coveted linebacker has narrowed his list to Virginia Tech, Maryland, North Carolina and Clemson but won't be making his decision until closer to NSD. 

12. Missouri: Dominique Petties, S

Some scouts see Dominique Petties as a linebacker, while others predict his future at safety.

Based on his 6'1", 210-lb frame, it seems that the secondary is a better home for the 3-star prospect. 

He's a roamer who plays both positions in high school, but he is a raw talent that needs a good coaching staff to develop him. 

That's where Missouri would like to come in. Petties visited the Tigers in August, but he is also considering Arizona, Baylor, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and Tulsa.

11. LSU: Tim Jernigan, DT

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

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.

While Jernigan is leaning toward Florida (as has been the case for quite a while now), Alabama, FSU, LSU and Michigan are all still very much in the picture. 

10. Boise State: Paulay Asiata, OT

Paulay Asiata is one of the more overlooked prospects out there.

He has the potential to be in the top five. The 6'5", 290-pound lineman has dominated his opposition. The level of competition he's faced is somewhat suspect, and it's difficult to judge exactly how good he's been. 

Asaita is the only 4-star prospect still on Boise State's radar. While he's favoring USC at the top of his list of suitors, BSU, as well as a large group of others, still have their shot at this one. 

9. Michigan State: Doran Grant, CB

Doran Grant is the best cornerback prospect in the country, rated No. 1 by Rivals and No. 2 by Scout.

He's even better than advertised and definitely fits the bill at a generous 5'10" and 175 lbs.

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

Grant has long been considered an Ohio State lean, but he also recently said that he's highly considering Michigan State, USC, Notre Dame, Iowa and Penn State. 

8. Arkansas: Rodney Coe, RB

Rodney Coe is the bruiser of the class, weighing in at 240 lbs. Once he gets going, he's a freight train that is nearly impossible to stop in the open field.

He moves so swiftly for his size, and even though he doesn't have the breakaway speed or change-of-direction ability of other elite backs, Coe's field vision, patience and tackle-breaking ability make him a scary option in the backfield.

Roe hasn't quite said he's down to a top three, but most observers are convinced that this battle is an exclusive one only involving Arkansas, Kansas and Kansas State.

7. Oklahoma: Colt Lyerla, LB

Lyerla plays both tight end and outside linebacker in high school, but his future looks like it'll be on the defensive side of the ball.

At 6'5" and 225 lbs he moves like a wide receiver with the hitting ability and aggressive tendencies of a linebacker. It's a near-perfect combination of attributes for an outside linebacker who can either rush the passer or drop back in coverage depending on the down. 

Oregon has been Lyerla's leader for quite a while now, but he's also considering Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon State and UCLA.

6. Ohio State: Jadeveon Clowney, DE

At 6'5", 225 lbs, 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.

Clowney might have his focus on South Carolina and Alabama, and Ohio State might have a better shot than many other prospects, but when the top overall recruit lists you in his top five, even if it's a shot in the dark, that's your top recruit. 

5. Wisconsin: Curt Maggitt, LB

Curt Maggitt plays both linebacker and defensive end in high school and is projected at both positions on the next level. 

Some scouts see Maggitt as an outside linebacker, while others predict his future at defensive end. Regardless of where he lines up, everyone sees him as a pass-rusher with a very high ceiling. 

Maggitt lists Wisconsin, Alabama, LSU, Florida, Tennessee and Iowa State as schools he is still considering.

4. Stanford: Troy Niklas, OT

Troy Niklas is an intriguing prospect that could have a future at offensive tackle, tight end or defensive end at the next level.

He'll need to bulk up, and a redshirt year certainly seems like a strong possibility. But, Niklas has a great natural frame and a huge wingspan. 

Niklas has narrowed things down to three finalists that include Stanford, Notre Dame and USC. He'll be making official visits to all of them over the next couple of months. 

3. TCU: Greg Townsend, DE

Townsend has the athleticism and size to play anywhere from linebacker to defensive tackle on the next level.

He's got great instincts and strength, but his body control and balance are what stand out the most when you watch him play.

Not many prospects his size are able to maneuver around blockers and contort their body without losing footing or balance. Townsend just squeezes past his opponent and sets himself up to make a play.

Townsend narrowed his list down to TCU, Washington and USC earlier this year and will be making an official visit to TCU and one of the other two, whichever fits his schedule better. 

2. Oregon: George Farmer, WR

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 to really reach his full potential at the next level. 

Farmer is as close to a USC-lock as they come, but Oregon and Cal have been making a really strong push in the last couple of months. After the year the Ducks have had, they just might be able to pull off the massive steal. 

1. Auburn: Greg Robinson, OT

Robinson was one of the top performers at the U.S. Army All-American Combine and a 4-star offensive tackle rated top 10 at his position.

At 6'5", 296 lbs, he's a big and physical player with a lot of upside.

He's a workout warrior that really impresses with his strength and agility, though his technique as a blocker is still a bit raw. He often struggles to stay low and doesn't adjust his feet very well.

Robinson is in the middle of a seesaw battle between Auburn and LSU. While he's certain to chose one of the two schools, it's unclear who's going to come out on top.