2009 Recruiting heating up

Here are the lastest college football recruiting rankings from Tom Luginbill of ESPN.


http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3426017

First of all how can he have rankings out when the players have yet to be ranked? Also USC should be the outright number one with Texas following a close number two. LSU is also right in the thick of it at number three, in my opinion. Look for these three schools to finish with the top three recruiting classes of 2009. Georgia and Ohio St. will also have respectable classes worthy of finishing in the top five.

LSU's recruiting class is highlighted by an all-around great athlete and person in Texas quarterback Russell Shepherd. Shepherd is the type of teammate players want to be on the same team with. This guy can score with the ball in his hands from anywhere on the field.

Texas' class so far is highlighted by standout quarterback Garrett Gilbert. This kid can really play and makes all the necessary throws and has a very strong arm. He is a smart player and also has good enough pocket presence and feet to elude the pressure of opposing defenses, though he is more of a pocket passer he can play in a spread offense.

USC's class is also anchored by a quarterback in, Matt Barkley. This kid has a prototypical NFL size and about a strong an arm as Jamarcus Russell, former LSU QB, had coming out of highschool. He has great timing and touch on most of his throws and is probably the most polished quarterback in this class.

Ohio St.'s class is bolstered by a defensive star. Dorain Bell comes in a small package but packs a punch. His speed, quickness, change of directioin, and most importantly instincts is what makes him such a playmaker. Once he gets to college he will pack on the bulk and almost immediatly become a starter in what will be a lackluster OSU linebacking corps. once James Laurenitis graduates.