BCS Standings: 2012 Recruiting Grades for the BCS Top 25 Teams

At this point in the season, we have come to learn a lot about the teams currently in the Top 25. Whether it’s because of certain losses or big wins, each team has developed a certain identity.

And while the top teams in the country are all battling for bowl-game bids on the field, there's also a fierce recruiting battle behind the scenes. Here’s a rundown of where the Top 25 teams currently stand in that regard.

25. West Virginia: B-

24. Texas: A+

This class is ranked first by ESPN and Rivals, and second by Scout. Johnathan Gray and Cayleb Jones should provide immediate sparks for a lackluster offense. Their defensive front seven should also see drastic improvement with five 4-star recruits coming in.

23. Auburn: A

T.J. Yeldon and Jovon Robinson could be the best running back combo headed to the same school. The Tigers also have players at every position coming in and they’re mostly 4-star guys.

22. Georgia: B

This class isn’t very big at the moment with just 15 commits and only three 4-star or better players. John Theus could make an immediate impact on the offensive line, and the defensive line has five recruits, though some are expected to become linebackers in their 3-4 system.

21. Arizona State: B+

20. Texas Tech: A-

Tommy Tuberville has kids believing in Texas Tech with 18 commits, including two 4-star receivers and a bunch of talent on both lines. He's done a lot more with a lot less.

19. Penn State: B+

All this class needs is a running back. They could also use a great quarterback because the Nittany Lions need a lot of help at that position.

18. Michigan: A

With 23 commits, this is one of the bigger classes in the country and is from top to bottom one of the best. They only problem is that they still need a quarterback, a couple of wide receivers and possibly another running back.

17. Houston: D+

They need a lot more players on the defensive side of the ball.

16. Texas A&M: A

15. Wisconsin: B+

The class is currently small with just 11 commits, but they’re all pretty good. The Badgers need defensive linemen, receivers and linebackers.

14. Nebraska: C+

Some great talent but only seven commits.

13. South Carolina: A-

12. Virginia Tech: A-

The Hokies always do more with less, and the only needs left in this giant class are a quarterback and offensive linemen.

11. Michigan State: B

10. Arkansas: B

9. Oklahoma: A-

The Sooners just need some more players in the secondary.

8. Kansas State: C-

A small class with not much to write home about.

7. Oregon: B-

Oregon surprisingly needs more offensive players in this small class.

6. Stanford: B+

Only a quarterback and running back are needed to make this a complete class. Top to bottom a solid class but nothing outstanding.

5. Clemson: A-

The Tigers need just a running back to have a complete class. Travis Banks could make an immediate impact at safety, and quarterback Chip Kelly, nephew of Jim Kelly, has plenty of people excited.

4. Boise State: B-

Chris Petersen is a great talent evaluator so the rankings shouldn't matter too much. The Broncos do need a wide receiver and more defensive backs.

3. Oklahoma State: B+

Led by DB Kendall Sanders, OSU has a really solid class coming in. It’s surprising they don’t have a running back yet. A couple of linebackers would round out this class really nicely.

2. Alabama: A

There is great talent at every position, especially at wide receiver and defensive back with Eddie Williams, Chris Black and Geno Smith. The Tide are still in contention for many top athletes like Keith Marshall and could be back in the running for top quarterback Gunner Kiel. Those two additions would make this one of the best classes in the country.

1. LSU: A-

LSU still needs to pick up a running back and quarterback but has great talent everywhere else. Receiver Avery Johnson has turned some heads and Vadal Alexander and Derek Edinburgh are just mammoths on the offensive line. The Tigers recruit with the best in the nation and this year is no exception.