The Biggest College Football Recruiting Commitments: Winners and Losers

So with May gone, I've decided that I would like to a another and final quick look at the month and see who really was a winner and who, unfortunately, was a loser based on commitments.

We'll focus on some of the bigger names that committed to schools, and also other crucial commitments. There's also a couple de-commitments and non-commitments that have put a couple schools on the "loser" list of things.

Here we go. 

Winner: South Carolina

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 4: Members of the South Carolina Gamecocks run out of the tunnel before the 2010 SEC Championship against the Auburn Tigers at Georgia Dome on December 4, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

The Gamecocks were a winner in May as the got a commitment from one of the top OG prospects in Brock Stadnik.

6'5", 290 pounds, Stadnik can easily kick out to tackle and be dominant in the run game, due to his snap quickness, leg strength and finish ability. He holds is own in short space as a pass protector and anchors well.

His pledge also brought in a commitment from his twin brother Clayton. Now, will June see the Gamecocks get a pledge from 5-star WR Shaq Roland?

Loser: Notre Dame

Now here me out Irish fans. This doesn't have to do with any player that committed, and the player at task hasn't even announced his decision yet.

But not locking up Gunner Kiel is costly and a major blow. It just is. He's the perfect fit at QB, runs a spread offense now, makes great decisions and is the premier QB prospect in the 2012 class.

Oh, and his uncle started at QB for Notre Dame in the early 80s. But now, it looks like he is off to either Oklahoma, Michigan, Alabama or even perhaps Indiana.

Sorry, but I have Notre Dame as a loser in May.

Winner: Stanford

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: The Stanford Cardinal huddle on the field prior to playing against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2011 in Miami, Florida. Stanford won 40-12. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/

Last year Stanford convinced elite LB prospect James Vaughters to come from Georgia to The Farm. 

This year, the Cardinal struck again as Noor Davis made a commitment to Stanford in May and the 6'4", 225 pounder has a great skill set.

Davis is very athletic, and could even excel more as a cover LB on third downs than he will at stopping the run. He also can rush the passer, which is why he could kick down to DE in sub-packages. He brings a wealth of versatility to the Stanford defense.

Loser: Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State had a great recruiting class in 2011, and are in the hunt for some good talent in 2012. But May saw them lose a crucial member of their 2012 recruiting class in top caliber ATH Bralon Addison.

Addison is an uber-athletic player who can factor as a RB, CB, WR and even plays QB some for his high school team. 5'10", 180 pounds, Addison has 4.4 speed and has a high ceiling.

He de-committed from the Pokes and decided to switch to Texas A&M.

Winner: Colorado

Let's face it: Colorado is rebuilding their overall operation of the program. Now in the Pac-12, I think Jon Embree and Co. have a few years to get the foundation of this thing stable and right.

On the field, we all know your football team starts and ends with your QB and Embree saw May bring him his future starting signal caller in Shane Dillon. 6'5", 185 pounds, Dillon also had offers from national powers like Florida State and Ohio State.

He combines a quick release, good arm strength and solid mobility in his skill set and Rip Scherer must develop him, as he may be the most important player for the Buffaloes' future of the program.