College Football Recruiting 2012: The Top 15 Coaching Magnets

Sometimes college coaches and other talent evaluators don't really have to do their research. A player's size or speed will just be off the charts to the point where they are already well known.

Most people use the term "college coach's magnet" as college coaches just naturally flock to them because of a natural trait, skill, quality or just sheer size the player displays.

Here are the top 15 coaching-magnet types.

15. Zach Banner, OT

Now I do think Banner is a bit overrated by other people, but for this list, he fits right in.

I mean, seriously, what coach would not be drawn to a 6'9", 305-pound OL? Just that alone makes Banner a magnet.

Toss in the merit of his solid athleticism for such a large man, and you see why Banner could be a good RT in college.

14. Jessamen Dunker, OT

Dunker is a former hoops player, but realized at 6'6" and more than 300 pounds that his future was in football.

Yet, you easily see the basketball athleticism and huge potential Dunker has. With some seasoning, he could be a first-round pick at LT.

Once Dunker gets coached up on his technique in Gainesville, he should be solid.

13. Ellis McCarthy, DT

McCarthy may be the best DL and defensive player on the West Coast. He's a 6'4", 311-pound DT with an amazing-looking frame.

McCarthy shows great snap quickness off the ball and awesome play strength. Whenever McCarthy plays with leverage and a low pad level, he's virtually unblockable.

12. Johnathan Gray, RB

Gray is a ferocious RB prospect. He's 5'11", 195 pounds and has it all: speed, quickness, power, run strength, vision, quick feet, instincts, explosiveness, quick cut ability, tackle-breaking ability, great hands and more.

College coaches did not have any need for a scouting service to know about Gray, because he has more than 6,000 yards and 100 TDs in the past two years.

He's set to Texas.

11. Andrus Peat, OT

Imagine you see a tall, lanky kid that already weighs near 300 pounds, and has just the total package and ceiling for LT on a 6'7" frame? 

Combine added girth with great technique, set quickness, patience, balance, nimble feet, athleticism and mirror ability, and you, as a college coach and recruiter, know you got something.

Yeah, that's Andrus Peat for ya.

10. Eddie Williams, DB

Williams, a 6'4", 200-pound future safety at Alabama, can also play WR and OLB, but his coverage instincts, range and route recognition project him best to free safety.

He shows natural coverage instincts, free and easy movement on the back end, roaming range, route recognition and elite ball skills, all of which make Williams a natural interceptor type.

9. D.J. Humphries, OT

Humphries is a Florida pledge, and attracts coaches due to his frame, potential and easy movement skills.

At 6'6", 270 pounds and easily the most naturally gifted athlete among offensive linemen in the country, Humphries is a future All-American LT. He is a shadow to pass-rushers and gives them fits.

8. Kwon Alexander, OLB

If I saw a lanky LB, I'd look the other way. I like my 'backers a bit on the thick side, personally. But, if I saw a lanky LB that just plays with outstanding speed and athletic ability, I'd want him in a second.

Kwon Alexander is a coaching magnet in that sense. Once he gets beefed up a bit in a college weight room, he should become a standout defender.

7. Quay Evans, DT

Explosive and strong at 6'2" and 320 pounds, Evans can stop, stack, drop, sit and anchor in the middle to make a mess with the best of them. Pushing the pocket from the middle versus the pass is also one of his specialties.

Mississippi State, Alabama, LSU, USC, Oregon and Ole Miss are all in the hunt.

6. Zeke Pike, QB

Pike is a big and tall power thrower at the QB position. He stands 6'6", 225 pounds and can flip the football with ease to all levels.

I think his best days are ahead of him, and I can't wait to see what Gus Malzahn does with him at Auburn. Pike has solid mobility, and his height lets him dictate his throwing lanes.

5. Reggie Ragland, LB

Ragland is a huge 6'4", 245-pound LB with pretty good athletic ability and hits like a truck. He's a future ILB at Alabama and fits right into their scheme.

Ragland is very instinctive, physical at the point of attack, sheds well and plugs the run, while also showing solid blitz ability.

4. Eddie Goldman, DT

Goldman is a DT who can pretty much play almost all of the DL positions in football. From 4-3 DT to 3-4 DE, I can put Goldman everywhere except 4-3 weak-side DE.

He stands with a 6'4", 305-pound frame and has play strength, snap quickness and anchor ability to stop the run.

Goldman can also push the pocket from the middle and has a fight to pressure as a pass-rusher.

3. Mario Edwards, DE

Mario Edwards has a chance to be special. Really special.

You're not supposed to be 6'4", 270 pounds and play DE with athleticism, speed and quickness like a shooting guard.

Edwards can play the run with solid strength and get after the passer; pick which you want him to do, and he'll destroy an offense. He's committed to Florida State.

2. Arik Armstead, DE/OT

Armstead is a huge DE at 6'8" and 280 pounds. He's also a great athlete, strong at the point of attack, has good feet, can close and can set the edge against run.

His size alone would attract any coach in the country to give him a look. Then when you do look at him play, you come away thoroughly impressed with his movement skills and strength.

1. Dorial Green-Beckham, WR

He's a 6'6", 220-pound WR who runs a sub-4.4 40-yard dash. That information alone will have college coaches flocking to come see you.

Whatever you want in a WR prospect, Green-Beckham has it and then some. His size engulfs DBs, then you see the speed, hands, leaping ability and more. Wowsers.