College Football Recruiting 2012: Ranking the Top 10 Classes

With the regular season coming to a close and bowl games only left to play, these next few months will be focused on recruiting. Where will some of the top players in the country end up and which teams will fill their needs with future stars?

As we get closer and closer to national signing day, several top players have already committed to the school they will be playing for next year. However, there are still quite a few players that are undecided.

With a couple of months left, here are the top 10 recruiting classes so far this season.

10. Miami Hurricanes

5-Star Recruits: 0

4-Star Recruits: 8

3-Star Recruits: 21

Running back Lamar Miller may be leaving to the NFL draft but they shouldn't miss a beat with Duke Johnson heading to the "U."

The Hurricanes have a ton of depth to this class as they added four cornerbacks, five linebackers, five wide receivers and four quarterbacks.

With a scandal hanging over this university's head, it's safe to say that it really isn't hurting the recruiting class. At least for now.

9. Ohio State Buckeyes

5-Star Recruits: 2

4-Star Recruits: 7

3-Star Recruits: 9

The Buckeyes brought in head coach Urban Meyer to turn this program around and it all starts with the solid recruiting. In one day he brought in two 5-star players with running back Brionte Dunn and defensive tackle Tommy Schutt. Both players were considering going to different schools.

Ohio State also added four wide receivers, including 4-star recruit Mike Thomas.

This instantly put them in the top 10 in my opinion and with Meyer still on the hunt, the Buckeyes have a chance to continue to climb up the list.

8. Auburn Tigers

5-Star Recruits: 0

4-Star Recruits: 11

3-Star Recruits: 5

Ricky Parks is one of the top tight ends in the country but with his big-play ability, you'd think he was a wide receiver. The Tigers also added two solid running backs with T.J. Yeldon and Jovon Robinson.

The Tigers also added seven players on the defensive side of the ball, including 4-star cornerback Josh Hosely.

With this recruiting class and young team from this season, Gene Chizik and his Tigers will once again be a force in the SEC.

7. Clemson Tigers

5-Star Recruits: 0

4-Star Recruits: 8

3-Star Recruits: 12

As if Clemson needed any more young talent to their already-loaded team, they got more. They loaded up with wide receivers Gerome Hopper, Zac Brooks and Cordrea Tankersley who are all 4-star players.

They also got solid players at the safety position and defensive line.

With the team he has now and this recruiting class, it's easy to see why Dabo Swinney didn't leave the university.

6. Florida Gators

5-Star Recruits: 1

4-Star Recruits: 9

3-Star Recruits: 6

Florida's top recruits are offensive tackle D.J. Humphries and cornerback Brian Poole. They also added two of the top tight ends in the country with Kent Taylor and Colin Thompson.

They payed special attention to the safety position and the offensive line.

Although with offensive coordinator Charlie Weis leaving for Kansas, Florida is in danger of losing some recruits that had the Gators in mind.

5. Texas A&M Aggies

5-Star Recruits: 1

4-Star Recruits: 8

3-Star Recruits: 14

Texas A&M landed one of the top running backs in the country in Trey Williams. The addition of quarterback Matt Davis didn't hurt either.

With the Aggies moving to the SEC, they needed a strong recruiting class and they were able to get just that. Let's just hope new head coach Kevin Sumlin will be able to hold on to the majority of them.

4. LSU Tigers

5-Star Recruits: 0

4-Star Recruits: 11

3-Star Recruits: 9

The Tigers may not have landed a 5-star player yet this year but they have tons of depth with the 4- and 3-star players.

Of course they loaded up on defense, adding players like Toshiro Davis and Derrick Raymond.

They also added one of the top tight ends in the country in John Thomas.

3. Alabama Crimson Tide

5-Star Recruits: 1

4-Star Recruits: 9

3-Star Recruits: 11

Alabama has 21 commits right now and all of them are at least 3-star recruits. Right now their prized player is linebacker Reggie Ragland, who is extremely athletic and will be a great addition to this Crimson Tide defense.

In fact, with players like Dillon Lee, Eddie Williams, Tyler Hayes and Geno Smith, Alabama will be known for their defense for a very long time.

2. Michigan Wolverines

5-Star Recruits: 1

4-Star Recruits: 10

3-Star Recruits: 12

Michigan has the chance to put together one of the best offensive lines in the country with currently six offensive linemen already committed, including 5-star offensive lineman Kyle Kalis.

They also have three of the top linebackers in this year's class with Joe Bolden, Royce Jenkins-Stone and James Ross.

I think it's safe to say the Michigan Wolverines are back.

1. Texas Longhorns

5-Star Recruits: 3

4-Star Recruits: 14

3-Star Recruits: 6

Texas has a fantastic recruiting class and is No. 1 overall on both Scout.com and Rivals.com. They have arguably the top offensive lineman in Curtis Riser and one of the top running backs in Jonathan Gray. 

Nearly every player on this recruiting class is at least a 3-star player. 

With this recruiting class and the young talented team returning, the Longhorns will once again be at the top of the college football world.

Randy Chambers is a B/R Featured Columnist that covers college football and the NFL. You can contact him @Randy_Chambers or [e-mail]