College Football Recruiting 2011: The Top 100 Commitments

We're nearing the end of the 2011 college football recruiting season with National Signing Day just around the corner and most of the nation's top prospects already off the market. 

After a busy start to January that included a couple-dozen major commitments at the Under Armour All-American Game and the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the landscape has shifted noticeably. 

To keep you up to speed, here are the top 100 commitments to date from the 2011 college football recruiting class. 

100. Jon Davis, TE, Kentucky

Commitment: Kentucky

Davis is one of the top tight ends in the country and is one of Kentucky's only 4-star recruits.

He's more of a large-bodied, physical receiver than a tight end, though. At 6'3" and 230 pounds, he's less than ideal size for the tight end position and isn't a very strong blocker, but his route running and catching abilities are superb.

Davis can take the ball out of the backfield from the wingback position, return punts, spread out wide at receiver or line up at his most natural position next to the tackle.

99. Kyle Boehm, QB, California

Commitment: California

Boehm is still raw and could take some time to develop, but he's got prototypical size for the position and the strongest arm in the class.

While he doesn't have a lot of speed, he's a physical player who can make things happen with his legs when he needs to—although his lack of pocket awareness tends to get him into trouble more than you'd like to see. 

One of the Golden Bears' first commitments, Boehm pledged for Cal back in May and now is one of the headliners of a very talented group of recruits. 

98. Jordan Prestwood, OT, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

At 6'6" and 265 pounds, Jordan Prestwood has the building blocks of an elite prospect. He's got the size, the wingspan, the footwork and the intelligence to one day develop into a top-tier offensive tackle.

He's on the raw side and will be a bit of a project. But there's no denying that he's a top 10 talent at the offensive tackle position. 

Prestwood was the first of a wave of Notre Dame de-commitments, leaving the team in November for Florida State and seemingly opening the floodgates after his departure. 

97. A.C. Leonard, TE, Florida

Commitment: Florida

One of the top tight ends of the 2011 class, Leonard runs very polished routes and has a great set of hands for a big man. 

He's got great athleticism and moves smoothly downfield. He also does a great job of extending his hands to catch the ball. His size makes him a constant mismatch for defenders.

96. Devon Blackmon, WR, Oregon

Commitment: Oregon

A very dangerous offensive playmaker, Blackmon lines up mostly at quarterback in high school, but he has the looks of a wide receiver all the way at the next level. 

One of the best prospects in the country at making plays in open space, Blackmon's change-of-direction ability marks him as an ideal slot receiver, return man and wildcat specialist. At this point his game is still very raw, though, so growing pains are to be expected. 

95. Connar Hanratty, OG, Notre Dame

Commitment: Notre Dame

There's some disparity when judging the quality of a prospect like Conor Hanratty.

Some scouts see him as one of the top-rated prospects at his position, while others have passed him over due to technique issues. 

Based on his natural ability to stay low and deliver a punishing hit on first contact, there's a lot to like about his game, though. Even if his technique is still raw.

94. Damiere Byrd, WR, South Carolina

Commitment: South Carolina 

Byrd is one of the most athletic prospects of the 2011 class. He would be rated even higher if he was just a little bigger than 5'9" and 160 pounds. As it stands, he is a 4-star wideout with about as much potential as any receiver in the class.

He has great straight-line speed and can put eye-popping moves on anyone; he changes direction seemingly at will. Byrd is a touchdown waiting to happen as a halfback, receiver or return man. If he was just a little bit bigger, he'd likely be a 5-star prospect. 

93. Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech

Commitment: Texas Tech

At 6'6" and 250 pounds, Amaro has superb size for the position and is one of the most well-rounded talents in the country. 

An excellent blocker with an ideal wingspan, he can stay in and block with the big boys or get off the line quickly, get up in the air and make a play.

If the ball's anywhere near Amaro, there's a good chance he brings it in. 

92. Ryne Reeves, C, Nebraska

Commitment: Nebraska 

Ryne Reeves is at worst the No. 2 center in the country.

He's a very strong player who has incredible body control and hand movement, though he needs to work on his footwork and positioning to reach elite status. 

He reads defenses very well and does a great job calling out adjustments for his teammates, serving as the anchor of the offensive line. 

91. Jaxon Shipley, WR, Texas

Commitment: Texas

The younger brother of former Longhorn Jordan Shipley, Jaxon will be following in his brother's footsteps and might prove to be even better at Texas in a couple years time. The steam has started to pick up for Shipley as he's now considered a top 10 receiver.

He's been getting a lot of praise based on his exceptional hands and body control. He runs polished, professional routes and he is ready to play immediately. All he really needs to do is bulk up and get stronger so college defenders won't out-muscle him. 

90. Justice Hayes, RB, Michigan

Commitment: Michigan

Hayes is a nifty running back who uses his vision, elusiveness and deadly cut-back ability to mask his shortcomings in the speed and size department. At 5'10" and 180 pounds, he's definitely on the small side. But he plays like a bigger player and really excels moving in space.

His best quality is probably the way he's able to avoid tacklers and juke opponents with subtle, slight shifts in movement without wasting time and energy the way other backs do.

89. Antwan Woods, DT, USC

Commitment: USC

Woods is a big boy and has the makings of a future nose tackle at the NFL level, if he's able to fine tune his skills and build up some muscles in the gym.

Woods ranks as the No. 5 defensive tackle on Scout, but falls at the way to No. 23 on Rivals. He's got a ton of potential and might prove to be one of the best in the class if he can develop properly. 

88. Nick Waisome, CB, Florida State

Commitment: Florida

Waisome is joined by Valdez Showers to form a solid duo of 4-star cornerbacks the Gators have received commitments from.

Waisome is ranked as the No. 8 cornerback on Scout and the No. 11 cornerback on Rivals. He and Showers have the potential to be a scary pair, but if you had to choose one to hitch your wagon to, it's Waisome. 

87. Ryan Shazier, OLB, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

A defensive end and tight end in high school, Shazier will likely make the transition to outside linebacker at the next level. 

He's a solid pass-rusher and has the instincts and athleticism to make the transition, though it could take some time for him to get a better grasp of things. 

Shazier is fast and really excels when he's let loose on the quarterback, but he's pretty good against the run as well. 

86. Stephon Tuitt, DE, Notre Dame

Commitment: Note Dame

Tuitt is one of the newest commitments for the Fighting Irish and will join Aaron Lynch to form a solid duo at the position. 

He's on the raw side and needs to spend some time polishing his technique, but there's no denying his play-making ability and propensity for getting into the backfield. 

85. Brendon Austin, OT, Stanford

Commitment: Stanford

At 6'6" and 265 pounds, Austin needs to add some bulk to his frame in order to hold up against defensive ends at the next level.

But the basics are there.

A redshirt year would probably be best for Austin, so he can focus on the weight room and learning the ropes. He's an intelligent kid who earns all Academic All-State honors, and it won't take him long to figure out the Cadinal's system.

84. Gerod Holliman, S, Louisville

Commitment: Louisville

Gerod Holliman is one of the top players from the state of Florida and arguably the best defensive player from Miami, a historic hot spot of defensive talent.

His natural ability and instincts could turn him into an NFL star one day. He's a competitor through and through, but his coverage skills are a bit raw and need work. 

83. Rodney Coe, RB, Iowa

Commitment: Iowa

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

He moves 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.

82. Xzavier Dickson, DE, Alabama

Commitment: Alabama

Dickson is the type of prospect that just explodes into his opponent with a ton of power and quickness. Once he makes contact, Dickson uses his superior speed and athletic ability to get around his man. 

He needs to get stronger and play more disciplined, but the talent is very intriguing. Dickson's body control and change of direction ability are as good as it gets.

81. James Vaughters, MLB, Stanford

Commitment: Stanford

Vaughters is the defensive headliner of Stanford's 2011 recruiting class and after watching him perform in 2009 and in camps this summer, it's easy to see why. 

At 6'2" and 233 pounds, he's got the size to play middle linebacker or even get down in the dirt and play end, but he's also athletic enough to play on the outside or even make a switch to safety.

He's played at outside linebacker and inside linebacker, but most scouts see him as an inside presence at the next level.

80. Damian Swann, CB, Georgia

Commitment: Georgia

Swann is a very athletic defender who plays receiver and safety, with some time at cornerback as well, but he projects as a defensive player at the next level.

His athleticism is off the charts and there is potential for him to develop into a truly special talent, but he needs to work on his technique to be successful; his footwork and coverage reads are still very raw.

79. Brian Bobek, C, 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.

78. Brendon Bigelow, RB, California

Commitment: California 

If not for a serious ACL injury last season, Brendon Bigelow would be right up there with the top five backs of the class, but questions about his durability, as well as his ability to get back to his old form, have raised doubts. 

Bigelow is an elite athlete who really gets the highlight reel rolling every time he gets the ball. He's one of the best backs in space you'll find and hits the jet boosters once he's free when it's time to sprint for the end zone. Besides concerns about his knee, Bigelow is the real deal.

77. Trevon Randle, OLB, LSU

Commitment: LSU

Randle is a statistical monster who had 176 tackles, five sacks, three picks, four forced fumbles and 14 touchdowns as a junior.

When you see numbers like that, you have to pay attention. He takes over games with his playmaking ability and roams the field like a predator when he's chasing down ball carriers.

One of the best tacklers in the class and a player who has a great knack for turnovers, Randle will probably stand out as one of the best linebackers of the class when we look back on this in a few years.

76. Bobby Hart, OT, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

Bobby Hart is rated as a top 10 offensive tackle by both Scout and Rivals and is an intriguing player for a number of reasons.

He's got the size, arms, feet and athleticism every offensive line coach in the country is looking for in an elite prospect. Hart's wingspan is massive for his size and his upper-body strength is eye-popping.

As soon as he learns how to be a better pass-blocker, FSU has something special here. There are very few big men with his level of flexibility and body control and even fewer who can manhandle defenders with such ease.

75. Ben Koyack, TE, Notre Dame

Commitment: Notre Dame

Koyack is one of the top tight ends from the 2011 recruiting class and the top player on Notre Dame's commitment list to this point. He's basically a wide receiver in a tight end's body.

He runs very smooth routes, has a great set of hands and presents a mismatch for practically any defender on the field. He can beat you in flats, down the middle, downfield and on the sidelines.

74. Charles Jackson, CB, Nebraska

Commitment: Nebraska

Jackson needs to bulk up a bit, but he's got the height and long arms that scouts drool over. Not to mention his hip movement and quick feet are really impressive.

He's got a knack for big plays and plays with really strong instincts, but he can play overly-aggressive some times and get himself into trouble.

73. Sedrick Flowers, OG, Texas

Commitment: Texas

One thing immediately stands out about Flowers the moment you see him in drills or on the field.

He is almost unnaturally strong and super athletic for his size.

He's so quick off the ball and has one of the best initial bursts in the country. He hits his man square in the chest on first impact and drives him into the ground.

Flowers' ability to succeed as a pulling guard is what's most intriguing about his game. He can get to the second level of defenders as fast as anyone his size can and has an unstoppable motor.

72. Kenny Hayes, DE, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

Hayes has the size to play defensive end and tackle on the next level, depending on how Ohio State plans to use him. 

He's got the power to take on the double team or can simply overpower blockers on the outside. Hayes has a ton of potential, but he's not too shifty and doesn't have the athleticism and speed of the top-end prospects. 

71. Tyler Moore, OT, Nebraska

Commitment: Nebraska

Moore has the natural frame of an elite talent and could turn out to be one of the best two or three offensive line prospects from the 2011 class.

He needs to perfect his technique and footwork. But the building blocks are there for a dominating tackle at any level.

A strong run blocker, he's inconsistent in pass protection and needs to learn to play with more focus.

Moore has great explosion at the point of attack and superb footwork, though. It's only a matter of time before he's blocking as well against the pass as he already does against the run. 

70. Kelvin Benjamin, WR, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

At 6'6" and 210 pounds, Benjamin's a huge target that some have projected as a tight end, but he's shown the speed and athleticism to be a force at wide receiver.  

He makes the tough catches—the acrobatic, circus catches. Add in his size, speed and toughness and he's one of the toughest covers in the country. 

Benjamin needs to work on his route running, concentration and separation skills, but the tools are there for him to be a truly special talent. 

69. Jason Gibson, OLB, California

Commitment: California 

Gibson, like a couple other top 25 linebackers, plays defensive end in high school, but his future looks to be at outside linebacker, where he rates as one of the nation's top prospects. 

Gibson has the size, athleticism, speed and agility to be very successful at the next level. As a pass-rusher, he's a real force on the edge, and if he gets a good burst off the line of scrimmage, there's no blocking him. 

At 6'2" and 210 pounds, he's too small to stay in his role as a pass-rushing end at the next level, but if he can successfully make the transition to linebacker, that might be a blessing in disguise. 

68. Matt Hegarty, OT, Notre Dame

Commitment: Notre Dame

Another of Notre Dame's solid haul of offensive lineman is offensive tackle Matt Hegarty, ranked as a top 10 prospect at his position by both Scout and Rivals. 

He's an ideal left tackle prospect with good size, long arms and a ton of athleticism. He moves about as well as any lineman in the country and can routinely use his superior athleticism to get to the second and third levels of defenders. 

Hegarty is a very good pass rusher and he has a solid initial burst at the line of scrimmage. There aren't many players faster off the ball than he is and it helps him win a lot of battles in the trenches. 

67. Jordan Phillips, DT, Oklahoma

Commitment: Oklahoma

Philips is one of three 4-star defensive tackles committed to Oklahoma, so the minutes could be sparse for one or more of them in the early goings. 

Of the three, Philips is by far the most athletic, though, and he moves about as well as any defensive tackle in the class. He's been described as a matchup nightmare. 

66. Victor Blackwell, WR, USC

Commitment: USC

Blackwell's greatest asset is without a doubt his hands. The ball just sticks to some guys when they go up for it and he's one of them.

He's got great speed and can really adjust to the ball when it's in the air, but he is undersized and needs to bulk up. Rivals ranks him No. 10 among WRs and Scout ranks him No. 12.

Blackwell has USC written all over him; it's a perfect fit. He's a 4-star receiver with great change-of-direction ability, acceleration and he has perhaps the best body control of any receiver in the 2011 class.

65. Mustafa Jalil, DT, California

Commitment: California

Mustafa Jalil is a huge prospect at 6'4", 300 pounds and one of the few pure nose tackles in the 2011 class. He's an excellent piece in the middle for Cal, but he could potentially play one of the end spots due to his athleticism and pursuit.

Scout ranks him as the No. 10 defensive tackle, but he could end up being better than that.

64. Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn

Commitment: Auburn

Robinson was one of the top performers at the U.S. Army All-American Combine last year.

At 6'5" and 296 pounds, 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.

His technique as a blocker is still a bit raw. He often struggles to stay low and doesn't adjust his feet very well.

63. Brennan Beyer, DE, Michigan

Commitment: Michigan

Beyer has a devastating initial burst off the line and hits his blockers with so much force that they're usually blown back immediately.

It's his hand movement and technique that are most impressive about his game, though. The combination of his skills make him a nightmare for offensive tackles on passing downs. 

62. Marvin Shinn, WR, Alabama

Commitment: Alabama

If you're an Alabama fan, you've probably already heard quite a bit about "Marvelous" Marvin Shinn. He's one of the most electric wide receivers in the 2011 class and a playmaker who can score any time he gets into open space.

He's taken a huge jump this summer and is ranked as a top 10 WR by both Scout and Rivals.

Shinn is one of the best deep-threat receivers in the class and has such long strides that once he gets going in open space, more times than not he's behind the defense and gone. Add in a solid pair of hands and you have a dangerous receiving threat.

61. Quandre Diggs, CB, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Diggs is an exceptional athlete with lights-out speed. He runs like a track star and has some of the best acceleration of any prospect of the 2011 class.

He plays quarterback, running back, receiver and cornerback, but based on his size and skill set, lining up as a scat back, wideout or corner is the most likely scenario.

60. Todd Barr, DT, California

Commitment: California 

Barr has the look of a defensive tackle, but he moves like a big linebacker. At 6'3" and 265 pounds, Barr could wind up at defensive end depending on where he lands. 

A really potent pass-rusher with a great motor, Barr can harass quarterbacks by penetrating through the middle or coming around from the backside. 

59. Cedric Reed, DE, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Reed is one of many blue-chip recruits on the books for the Texas Longhorns' mammoth 2011 recruiting class and he could potentially be the best among them.

He's got incredible strength and power, with a knack for getting into the backfield with eye-popping quickness and ability to disrupt the offense before a play can even develop.

58. Bubba Starling, QB, Nebraska

Commitment: Nebraska

Bubba Starling, a top 10 QB, is considering bypassing college football for baseball and might head to the pros if he's picked in the first round of the 2011 MLB Draft.

Seems the baseball scouts are as excited about this kid's pitching arm as football scouts are. That's because it's one of the best in the country.

Luckily for Nebraska, it has 4-star quarterback Jamaal Turner to fall back on if Starling, who committed in June, decides to bail after all. 

57. Mike Blakely, RB, Florida

Commitment: Uncommitted

Blakely might be on the small side, but he makes up for it with an elusive style of rushing and great cutback ability.

He's a 4-star running back, but he's also a serious receiving threat out of the backfield and has great hands that open up the passing game a lot, with constant dump-offs and fade routes that are difficult to contain.

56. Wayne Lyons, S, Stanford

Commitment: Stanford

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

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

55. Quincy Russell, DT, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Quincy Russell is one of the top defensive tackles in the country and at 6'3" and 283 pounds, he's able to dominate the battle in the middle like very few can.

He's an elite run-stopper and a better-than-advertised pass-rusher. Both Scout and Rivals list him in the top 10 at his position.

54. Jonathan Rose, CB, Auburn

Commitment: Auburn

Rose is a solid tackler with great ball skills. He's one of the best cover corners in the class and moves so fluidly on the field, he just makes it look easy.

He's also a dangerous return man with the potential to find playing time immediately on special teams. If he's not going to redshirt, he needs to bulk up a lot though. 

53. DeAnthony Arnett, WR, Tennessee

Commitment: Tennessee

Arnett is one of the top receivers in the country, but he doesn't receive the same attention as the likes of George Farmer or Kasen Williams. The reality is while they might have more upside, Arnett is ready now and could make a bigger instant impact. 

He's great at creating separation from defenders and runs some of the smoothest and most polished routes of any receiver from the 2011 recruiting class. 

He's on the small side at 6'0" and 175 pounds, but he has great elevation and consistently gets up high to make the catch. His body control and catching ability are really impressive, especially when it comes to making plays in traffic.

52. Marlin Lane, RB, Clemson

Commitment: Clemson

Marlin Lane might be one of the best running backs in the country, but he has an uphill battle on his hands with fellow 2011 Clemson commitment Mike Bellamy joining him in the Tigers backfield. 

Lane is a speedster with a great all-around skill set and an underrated set of hands that make him useful in the passing game. He's not quite as fast as Bellamy—not many are—but he's still got some jets and can make a lot happen in space. 

51. Demetrious Nicholson, CB, Virginia

Commitment: Virginia

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

50. J.W. Walsh, QB, Oklahoma State

Commitment: Oklahoma State

Walsh is about as close to a 5-star quarterback as you can get without actually getting that fifth star. He has one of the strongest arms in the country and the beauty is it's only getting stronger as he grows older.

By the time Walsh fills out his frame and gets into a college workout program, he could have a very rare arm attached to his shoulder.

He's got a great spiral on his ball and can lay it out softly or power it into his target, depending on the situation. Not many passers at the high school level have such a great touch on the ball and an understanding of how to throw it depending on positioning. 

49. Steve Miller, DE, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

Miller's best asset is his technique, which is arguably the best of any defensive end in the class. His positioning, hand movement and ability to shed blockers really stands out. 

He's got the size to play strong side or weak side end and has a solid all-around skill-set for run support and pass rush. 

48. Garrett Greenlea, OT, Texas

Commitment: Texas

The second of the Longhorns' 5-star haul along the offensive line, Greenlea has got a ton of upside and a great natural frame for the position.

There's little doubt he'll quickly excel at the next level. 

He's a near-perfect fit for the mold of offensive tackle coaches are looking for. He's tall, lean, athletic, has a great frame and wingspan, moves his feet well, is quick off the ball and can block anyone from a defensive tackle to a blitzing defensive back. 

47. Kiaro Holts, OT, North Carolina

Commitment: North Carolina 

Holts is one of the top offensive lineman in the country and has prototypical NFL size.

He's the type of player that could develop into an elite talent on the college level and a coveted prospect when it comes time for the NFL draft.

He's rated as the No. 4 offensive tackle on Scout and the No. 20 offensive tackle on Rivals. This 5-star talent shouldn't be too undervalued though.

At 6'5" and 270 pounds, he's one of the strongest and most athletic tackles in the nation and could develop into a force for years to come. 

46. Jalen Grimble, DE, USC

Commitment: USC

He's got the size, strength and athleticism to be a defensive tackle in a 4-3 or a defensive end in 3-4, but it remains to be seen how the coaches at USC plan to use him. 

There aren't many big men better in pursuit, especially on the backside, and even fewer with the kind of motor he possesses.

45. Brandon Shell, OT, South Carolina

Commitment: South Carolina

One of the top offensive tackles in the country, Brandon Shell is a 5-star talent ranked as a borderline top five prospect at his position. 

With great size and athleticism, Shell's footwork and body control make him one of the best pass blockers in the entire country. He's shown vast improvement in his technique in the last couple of years, so the signs point toward him continuing to improve going forward. 

He needs to work on his run blocking, particularly when it comes to engaging his opponent all the way through the play.

44. Charone Peake, WR, Clemson

Commitment: Clemson

Peake will join Mike Bellamy at Clemson to form a scary one-two punch on the offensive side of the ball. The 5-star receiver is quick off the line and one of the best deep-ball threats in the country.

He'll score on you at almost any time and he has the speed and height to go over the top of defenders with elite ability. He's grown tremendously more consistent over the last year and will have the chance to be one of the top impact freshman in the country. 

43. Colt Lyerla, OLB, Oregon

Commitment: Oregon

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.

He's very athletic and displays some of the most fluid movements of any defender of his size in the country. 

At 6'5" and 225 pounds, 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. 

42. Viliami Moala, DT, California

Commitment: California 

The 6'4" and 340 pound defensive tackle is by far the biggest of the elite prospects at his position. Moala can play as a run-stuffing, penetrating defensive tackle or clog up the middle with a constant double-team as a nose tackle. 

Even at his size, Moala is very quick off the ball and can make plays in the backfield and on the edges. That's really the key to his game; he's not just a space eater there to take on blockers.

41. Brey Cook, OT, Arkansas

Commitment: Arkansas

Cook is one of the top-rated offensive tackles in the country. At 6'7" and 310 pounds, he has elite size and a frame to build off.

That just can't be taught.

He's an extremely strong run blocker and has a great push at the line of scrimmage.

As a pass-blocker, he struggles somewhat with faster and more athletic defenders. But it's more a matter of consistency than anything else.

40. Sheroid Evans, S, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Evans is one of the top track stars in the country and has incredible speed on the football field. He tackles well and has the length and speed to play either corner or safety. Evans isn't afraid of contact, but his frame won't hold up to his playing style unless he gets bigger.

Still, there aren't many prospects out there with his level of natural ability when it comes to coverage skills and lateral movement.

39. Michael Bennett, DT, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

He's got a nasty side to him you love to see in lineman and has an attacker's mentality that allows him to thrive in the trenches and push his body around with intensity.

Bennett is one of the strongest DTs in the class and does a great job of staying low and getting underneath his opponent. Scouts see him as a raw prospect who would need time to develop.

38. Anthony Wallace, OLB, Oregon

Commitment: Oregon

Wallace is a perfect fit at middle linebacker. He's got prototypical size for the position and a great natural frame. 

He's a very smart player who can cover both the run and the pass extremely well, but his coverage skills are really what stand out.

Right now his technique is raw, but when he drops back, the instincts are incredible. Watching him get free in pursuit is like watching a predator hunt. He zones in on the ball carrier and just attacks him.

Wallace is one of those players that is always around the ball. Once he gets bigger, he might end up being the best linebacker from the class. 

37. Albert Louis-Jean, S, Boston College

Commitment: Boston College 

Louis-Jean is best known for his ability to land a big hit and he's the type of player that's just waiting to put an opponent to rest. 

His coverage skills are as good as anyone's and his speed is truly elite. He has the potential to be a star at either cornerback or safety, but based on his tackling ability, he seems best suited for the safety position. 

36. Kasen Williams, WR, Washington

Commitment: Washington

Kasen Williams is ranked as the top receiver in the nation by Scout. He's 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 it's nearly impossible to jam him; when it's attempted, he usually makes the defender pay big time.

Because of his size and strength, he is one of the hardest players to take down, and when he gets loose in open space, he's a threat to take it to the house every time.

35. Travis Hughes, OLB, North Carolina

Commitment: North Carolina

Hughes is ranked as the fifth-best middle linebacker by Scout and seventh by Rivals.

That's where most schools are recruiting him to play, but there's still a distinct possibility that he could play on the offensive side of the ball. 

He's one of the rare prospects that has legit 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. 

34. Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington

Commitment: Washington

Seferian-Jenkins presents a near-ideal target to throw to at 6'7" and 245 pounds. 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.

33. Kenny Hilliard, RB, LSU

Commitment: LSU

Hilliard has a great power game and seemingly breaks tackles at will. If you're looking for a North-South runner, he's your guy. 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.

He doesn't have the breakaway speed you like to see from top running back prospects, but he's a decisive runner who gets the most out of each carry.

32. Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA

Commitment: UCLA

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 pounds, 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. 

31. Brandon Williams, RB, Oklahoma

Commitment: Oklahoma 

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.

The biggest question about his game is his ability to break tackles, as right now he often goes down on first contact.

30. Christian LeMay, QB, Georgia

Commitment: Georgia

LeMay was one of the top quarterback prospects in the country, rated top three at his position by both Rivals and Scout as a junior, but was suspended for his senior year and left school early to prepare for college. 

He's a natural winner and leader, the type of quarterback who stays calm under pressure and makes plays when it really counts. There aren't many quarterbacks with as much athleticism and throwing ability on the run.

29. Dee Hart, RB, Alabama

Commitment: Alabama

He's an electric playmaker who's faster on the field than his 4.5-second 40-time would suggest.

Hart has great balance, vision, change-of-direction ability and, at 5'9" and 190 pounds, a surprising ability to break tackles. He may be undersized, but he's a compact and strong rusher who can really dish out punishment.

28. Trey DePriest, OLB, Alabama

Commitment: Alabama

DePriest has the natural build of a linebacker and a natural ability to read snap counts, get out of his stance quickly and beat his man off the ball.

He's got a great motor and is excellent in pursuit; not many prospects can cover the field from sideline to sideline the way he can.

And look out for the big hit. DePriest can really put a licking on a ball-carrier in the open field.

27. Herschel Sims, RB, Oklahoma State

Commitment: Oklahoma State

He's the definition of a home run hitter and he is one of the most exciting players to watch in the country. It seems like he only plays better the bigger the stage is and he gains momentum throughout a game rather than wearing down like some backs.

Sims is on the small side at a generous listing of 5'9" and 190 pounds, but when you're drawing comparisons to LaDainian Tomlinson, that isn't something to be too worried about.

26. Josh Turner, CB, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Turner is another great addition to the Longhorns' secondary. He's a great all-around corner with a great pair of hands and solid football instinct.

He is the No. 2 cornerback on Rivals and the No. 4 cornerback on Scout. He and Leroy Scott should form a dominating tag team on the outside, and it really is hard to decide who's the better of the two. 

25. Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville

Commitment: Louisville

Teddy Bridgewater is the next great quarterback from Miami Northwestern High School, and if you had to compare him to anyone, it would be UM quarterback Jacory Harris, who was the starter at Northwestern before Bridgewater.

They both throw an accurate ball, they have great pocket presence, they will stand in the face of pressure until the last second, they are mobile and can throw on the run when the pocket collapses.

One of the highest-profile decommitments in the country, Bridgewater was originally the headliner of Miami's class but de-committed in early December and quickly pledged to Louisville. 

24. Brent Calloway, OLB, Auburn

Commitment: Auburn

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 and running back in high school, but he's better suited as a linebacker in college.

23. Trey Metoyer, WR, 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 pounds, 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.

22. Leroy Scott, CB, 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 pounds, 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.

21. Steve Edmond, MLB, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Edmond is a tackling machine who exploded for 184 tackles his junior year, with 34 of them coming for a loss.

He dominates all over the field and at his size—6'3", 225 pounds—he can play inside or outside linebacker and potentially could bulk up a bit to play end. There are very few prospects as physically ready as Edmond and probably no one in the nation who can tackle with as much consistency.

He reminds me a lot of Sergio Kindle when he rushes the passer, but he's a better tackler in open space and brings more to the table in run support.

20. Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson

Commitment: Clemson

Sammy Watkins is one of the best prospects from the state of Florida and a game-breaker at the receiver position.

He's the complete package in terms of size and speed and a dangerous weapon in the return game as well; he's a threat to take it the distance on any play and he has that sixth gear you look for in elite prospects.

The only knock on Watkins is that for someone with his size and catching ability, he hasn't been much of a red zone threat to this point in his career and that's a bit troubling.

19. Kiehl Frazier, QB, Auburn

Commitment: Auburn

Kiehl Frazier is a dangerous dual-threat quarterback who could run a spread, an option, a pro-style or pretty much any offense you could dream up.

He throws the deep ball with excellent power and accuracy and he can really do some damage when he gets loose in open space.

He's a pass-first guy that will beat you with his arm first and mostly takes off when the defense allows him to, much like a Braxton Miller. He's not as big or as strong as Miller, though, and there are some technical issues with his throwing motion.

18. Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU

Commitment: LSU

Landry is one of those prospects that fits into the "needs to bulk up" category more than the "will always be undersized" category. No matter how much weight he's able to put on, he'll always be a sub-six-foot receiver, though, and scouts tend to undervalue you immediately when you fit into that category.

He makes up for that with solid route-running and great movement in closed spaces, but that doesn't even begin to describe how much of a playmaker he is.

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.

17. Desmond Jackson, DT, Texas

Commitment: Texas

He does a great job of penetrating the offensive line and consistently finds his way into the backfield to blow up run plays or force quarterbacks out of the pocket if he can't sack them himself.

A high effort, great motor player, Jackson is relentless in pursuit and never gives up on a play. At 6'1" and 280 pounds, he'll chase ball carriers 10 or 20 yards down the field without skipping a beat.

16. Greg Townsend, DE, USC

Commitment: USC

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 with his size are able to maneuver around blockers and contort their bodies without losing footing or balance. Townsend just squeezes past his opponent and sets himself up to make a play.

15. Christian Westerman, OT, Texas

Commitment: Texas

At 6'5", 285 pounds, Westerman is projected to be a star at either a guard or right tackle at the next level. 

He's a very strong blocker and moves his feet as well as anyone in the country.

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 suggests he'd be very successful as a pulling guard. 

14. Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU

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.

13. George Farmer, WR, USC

Commitment: USC

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 he 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.

12. Doran Grant, CB, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

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 pounds.

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

11. Mike Bellamy, RB, Clemson

Commitment: Clemson

Bellamy is considered to be one of the top prospects of the 2011 class. He's a top five running back on pretty much every list that matters and is one of the fastest prospects in the state of Florida, clocking in at 4.3 seconds on his 40-time.

He's a playmaker who will light up scoreboards and burns defenders regularly. Bellamy is incredibly elusive and has tremendous balance and body control.

10. Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, S, 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 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 pounds—if he can refine his man-to-man coverage skills a bit, he could develop into a once in a lifetime-type cover corner.

9. Karlos Williams, S, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

Karlos Williams isn't your average safety. He's built like a linebacker and could easily end up there based on his tackling ability and size. He's also got a great pair of hands and enough speed that it makes you wonder if this 6'2", 210-pound prospect could be a dominant receiver.

Williams plays the game with passion and when he's roaming in the secondary, he's looking to put a licking on the ball carrier every single play. 

8. Braxton Miller, QB, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

Miller is an ideal 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 he lets his opponent choose how they're going to play him and then takes advantage of whatever they offer.

7. Lawrence Thomas, MLB, Michigan State

Commitment: Michigan State

At 6'3" and 236 pounds, 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 tackling 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.

6. Jeff Driskel, QB, Florida

Commitment: Florida

The No. 1 quarterback of the 2011 recruiting class, Driskel is the complete package at the position. 

He's described as a pure pocket passer, but he 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.

5. James Wilder, ATH, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

Wilder isn't technically a running back: He's more of an athlete with a skill-set best suited for the defensive side of the field. But arguably the best two-way player from the state of Florida, Wilder insists on playing running back in college. 

That's where he'll get his first shot and if it works out, he could be the big back coach Jimbo Fisher has been looking for. WIlder has off the charts strength and athleticism and can wear down a defense like a man amongst boys. 

4. La'El Collins, OT, LSU

Commitment: LSU

At 6'5", 285 pounds, 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. He 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.

3. Aaron Green, RB, Nebraska

Commitment: Nebraska

Aaron Green is the complete package when it comes to running backs. He runs with purpose, can make the first man miss, gets downfield in a hurry and breaks tackles with surprising speed.

He's undersized at 5'11", 185 pounds, so he needs to bulk up or he just won't stay in one piece at the next level, but that's about all there is not to like about this kid.

2. De'Anthony Thomas, ATH, USC

Commitment: USC

Thomas has the potential to play any number of positions, from running back to cornerback, safety and even linebacker.

Most experts agree he'd be a 5-star prospect regardless of the tag put on him. If he wasn't listed at 5'9" and 160 pounds, Thomas would most likely be the top prospect in the country, but even at his size, he has the tools to be a star wherever he lines up. 

1. Malcolm Brown, RB, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Brown is the premier rusher of the class and a near-ideal prospect for the position. 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, has great vision, subtle-but-quick movements and breaks tackles at an eye-popping rate.