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Big Ten Recruiting Class Rankings 12-5-10
Action since last rankings:
11-18-10 Illinois gains commitment from Tyler Marcordes.
11-29-10 Indiana loses commitment from CJ Robbins. Penn State gains commitment from Allen Robinson. Notre Dame gains commitment from Cam McDaniel.
11-30-10 Wisconsin loses commitment from Makinton Dorleant.
12-2-10 Notre Dame gains commitment from Everett Golson.
12-5-10 Wisconsin gains commitment from Melvin Gordon. Michigan loses commitment from Kevin Sousa.
Rivals and Scout have updated their rankings over the past couple weeks, so there are some shakeups in there.
| Big Ten+ Recruiting Class Rankings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | School | # Commits | Rivals Avg | Scout Avg | ESPN Avg |
| 1 | Ohio State | 18 | 5.76 | 3.78 | 79.17 |
| 2 | Notre Dame | 18 | 5.69 | 3.50 | 78.89 |
| 3 | Nebraska | 17 | 5.71 | 3.41 | 78.75* |
| 4 | Michigan State | 16 | 5.65 | 3.25 | 76.75 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 21 | 5.60 | 2.86 | 72.19 |
| 6 | Michigan | 13 | 5.68 | 3.38 | 78.38 |
| 7 | Indiana | 20 | 5.54 | 2.70 | 75.25 |
| 8 | Iowa | 15 | 5.59 | 2.93 | 76.53 |
| 9 | Northwestern | 11 | 5.55 | 2.73 | 77.09 |
| 10 | Minnesota | 15 | 5.53 | 2.60 | 73.87 |
| 11 | Illinois | 18 | 5.44 | 2.56 | 71.61 |
| 12 | Penn State | 7 | 5.47 | 2.71 | 71.14 |
| 13 | Purdue | 10 | 5.47 | 2.10 | 72.60 |
Rivals rankings are on the "RR" scale, which is on a scale from about 5 to about 6.1. Unrated prospects are given a 5.1 rating, on par with the worst of any Big Ten commit last year. Scout is on the 5-star system (unranked players earn star), and ESPN uses grades out of 100 (unranked is 40 or 45). Full data after the jump.
| #1 Ohio State - 18 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Michael Bennett | DT | OH | 6.0 | 4 | 80 |
| Braxton Miller | QB | OH | 6.0 | 5 | 82 |
| Kenny Hayes | DE | OH | 5.9 | 4 | 79 |
| Steve Miller | DE | OH | 5.8 | 5 | 84 |
| Nick Vannett | TE | OH | 5.8 | 4 | 80 |
| Chase Farris | DE | OH | 5.8 | 4 | 79 |
| Brian Bobek | OL | IL | 5.8 | 4 | 79 |
| Evan Spencer | WR | IL | 5.7 | 4 | 81 |
| Jeremy Cash | S | FL | 5.7 | 4 | 80 |
| Ron Tanner | S | OH | 5.7 | 4 | 78 |
| DerJuan Gambrell | CB | OH | 5.7 | 4 | 77 |
| Devin Smith | WR | OH | 5.7 | 4 | 78 |
| Jeff Heuerman | TE | FL | 5.7 | 3 | 80 |
| Joel Hale | DT | IN | 5.7 | 3 | 79 |
| Chris Carter | OL | OH | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Conner Crowell | LB | MD | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Tommy Brown | OL | OH | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Antonio Underwood | OL | OH | 5.6 | 3 | 75 |
No change for the Buckeyes.
| #2 Notre Dame - 18 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Stephon Tuitt | DE | GA | 6.0 | 4 | 80 |
| Ben Koyack | TE | PA | 5.9 | 4 | 81 |
| Matt Hegarty | OL | NM | 5.9 | 4 | 83 |
| DaVaris Daniels | WR | IL | 5.8 | 4 | 81 |
| Eilar Hardy | S | OH | 5.8 | 4 | 79 |
| George Atkinson III | S | CA | 5.8 | 4 | 79 |
| Jarrett Grace | LB | OH | 5.7 | 4 | 78 |
| Anthony Rabasa | DE | FL | 5.7 | 3 | 81 |
| Tony Springmann | OL | IN | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Josh Atkinson | CB | CA | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Everett Golson | QB | NC | 5.6 | 4 | 80 |
| Conor Hanratty | OL | CT | 5.6 | 4 | 76 |
| Ben Councell | DE | NC | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Brad Carrico | OL | OH | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Cam McDaniel | RB | TX | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Matthias Farley | CB | NC | 5.5 | 3 | 77 |
| Jalen Brown | CB | TX | 5.5 | 3 | 78 |
| Kyle Brindza | K | MI | 5.4 | 3 | 79 |
Notre Dame picks up North Carolina decommit Everett Golson. I was surprised to see that Rivals doesn't think much of him.
| #3 Nebraska - 17 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Aaron Green | RB | FL | 5.9 | 5 | 85 |
| Tyler Moore | OL | FL | 5.9 | 4 | 78 |
| Bubba Starling | QB | KS | 5.8 | 4 | 81 |
| Jamal Turner | QB | TX | 5.8 | 4 | 81 |
| Charles Jackson | CB | TX | 5.8 | 4 | 81 |
| Ryne Reeves | OL | NE | 5.8 | 4 | 79 |
| Tevin Mitchell | CB | TX | 5.8 | 4 | 79 |
| Ryan Klachko | OL | IL | 5.8 | 4 | 78 |
| David Santos | LB | TX | 5.8 | 3 | 79 |
| Zach Sterup | OL | NE | 5.8 | 3 | 78 |
| Daimion Stafford | S | CA | 5.8 | 3 | NR |
| Kevin Williams | DT | OH | 5.7 | 3 | 79 |
| Max Pirman | LB | OH | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Daniel Davie | S | NE | 5.5 | 3 | 75 |
| Taariq Allen | WR | TX | 5.5 | 2 | 75 |
| Nicklas Sade | K | NC | 5.4 | 3 | 78 |
| Aaryn Bouzos | CB | CA | 5.4 | 2 | 76 |
No change.
| #4 Michigan State - 16 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Lawrence Thomas | LB | MI | 6.1 | 5 | 80 |
| Donavon Clark | OG | OH | 5.7 | 4 | 78 |
| Darien Harris | LB | MD | 5.7 | 3 | 79 |
| Taiwan Jones | LB | MI | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Roger Williamson | CB | OH | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Mikail McCall | RB | IL | 5.7 | 3 | 77 |
| Ed Davis | LB | MI | 5.7 | 3 | 77 |
| Arjen Colquhoun | S | ON | 5.7 | 3 | 76 |
| Connor Cook | QB | OH | 5.7 | 2 | 76 |
| Onaje Miller | RB | MI | 5.6 | 4 | 78 |
| Joel Heath | DE | OH | 5.6 | 4 | 76 |
| Jack Allen | OL | IL | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| AJ Sims | CB | GA | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Mark Scarpinato | DT | WI | 5.5 | 3 | 76 |
| Trae Waynes | CB | WI | 5.4 | 3 | 75 |
| Paul Lang | TE | PA | 5.4 | 3 | 68 |
No change.
| #5 Wisconsin - 21 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Jake Keefer | LB | WI | 5.8 | 4 | 78 |
| Austin Traylor | DE | OH | 5.8 | 3 | 78 |
| Melvin Gordon | RB | WI | 5.7 | 3 | 79 |
| Sam Arneson | TE | WI | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Jesse Hayes | DE | OH | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| James Adeyanju | DE | IL | 5.7 | 3 | 77 |
| Mike Caputo | LB | PA | 5.7 | 3 | 77 |
| AJ Jordan | WR | OH | 5.6 | 3 | 79 |
| Derek Watt | LB | WI | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Austin Maly | TE | WI | 5.6 | 3 | 76 |
| Bennett Okotcha | CB | TX | 5.6 | 3 | 76 |
| Eric Steffes | TE | WI | 5.6 | 3 | NR |
| Terrance Floyd | CB | FL | 5.6 | 2 | 77 |
| Ray Ball | OL | OH | 5.5 | 3 | 77 |
| Jordan Frederick | LB | WI | 5.5 | 3 | 75 |
| Trayion Durham | RB | OH | 5.5 | 3 | 75 |
| Derek Landisch | LB | WI | 5.5 | 3 | 74 |
| Frederick Willis | WR | WI | 5.5 | 2 | NR |
| Tyler Marz | OL | MN | 5.5 | 2 | NR |
| Kenzel Doe | WR | NC | 5.4 | 2 | 75 |
In a move that's been a couple weeks in the waiting, the Badgers grab in-state back Melvin Gordon. Still waiting on ESPN ratings for three of their commits.
| #6 Michigan - 13 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Demetrius Hart | RB | FL | 6.0 | 4 | 80 |
| Justice Hayes | RB | MI | 5.9 | 4 | 79 |
| Brennen Beyer | DE | MI | 5.8 | 4 | 79 |
| Kellen Jones | LB | TX | 5.7 | 4 | 79 |
| Jake Fisher | OL | MI | 5.7 | 4 | 77 |
| Dallas Crawford | CB | FL | 5.7 | 3 | 80 |
| Delonte Hollowell | CB | MI | 5.7 | 3 | 79 |
| Shawn Conway | WR | MI | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Chris Rock | DE | OH | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Jack Miller | OL | OH | 5.5 | 3 | 78 |
| Tony Posada | OL | FL | 5.5 | 3 | 78 |
| Greg Brown | CB | OH | 5.5 | 3 | 77 |
| Antonio Kinard | LB | OH | 5.5 | 3 | 77 |
Wolverines lose Kevin Sousa to Wake Forest. His departure doesn't have much of an effect on the averages, but with so many fewer commits than Wisconsin, I think it's fair to drop Michigan past the Badgers. The averages are still high enough to keep them ahead of Indiana, IME.
| #7 Indiana - 20 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Raymon Taylor | CB | MI | 5.8 | 3 | 77 |
| Zack Shaw | LB | OH | 5.8 | 3 | 76 |
| Cody Latimer | WR | OH | 5.7 | 2 | 73 |
| D'Angelo Roberts | RB | IN | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Jake Reed | TE | IN | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Jalen Schlachter | OT | MI | 5.6 | 3 | 75 |
| Ralston Evans | OL | IN | 5.6 | 3 | 74 |
| Tre Roberson | QB | IN | 5.6 | 2 | 76 |
| Forisse Hardin | S | KY | 5.6 | 3 | 74 |
| Bernard Taylor | OL | MI | 5.5 | 3 | 76 |
| Nick Stoner | S | IN | 5.5 | 3 | 74 |
| Kirk Harris | OL | KS | 5.5 | 2 | 77 |
| Kyle Kennedy | LB | IN | 5.5 | 2 | 76 |
| Mark Murphy | S | OH | 5.5 | 2 | 75 |
| Kenny Mullen | CB | IN | 5.4 | 3 | 74 |
| Shafer Johnson | DT | MI | 5.4 | 3 | 77 |
| Jay McCants | WR | OH | 5.4 | 3 | 75 |
| Mike Replogle | LB | OH | 5.4 | 3 | 74 |
| Donte Phillips | DE | WI | 5.4 | 2 | 74 |
| Nick VanHoose | DB | OH | 5.4 | 3 | 74 |
The firing of Bill Lynch has its first casualty, as CJ Robbins decommits. He has very little effect on Indiana's averages.
| #8 Iowa - 15 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Jordan Walsh | OL | IL | 5.8 | 4 | 79 |
| Austin Blythe | OL | IA | 5.8 | 3 | 79 |
| Ray Hamilton | TE | OH | 5.8 | 3 | 79 |
| John Raymon | DE | PA | 5.7 | 3 | 78 |
| Torrey Campbell | RB | FL | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Riley McMinn | DE | IL | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Jake Rudock | QB | FL | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Marcus Grant | WR | MA | 5.6 | 3 | 76 |
| Melvin Spears | LB | TX | 5.5 | 3 | 79 |
| Henry Krieger-Coble | TE | IA | 5.5 | 3 | 78 |
| Nick Law | CB | MD | 5.5 | 3 | 77 |
| Cole Fisher | LB | NE | 5.5 | 3 | 74 |
| Jake Duzey | TE | MI | 5.5 | 3 | 73 |
| Mike Orloff | LB | MA | 5.5 | 2 | 70 |
| Austin Vincent | WR | TX | 5.4 | 2 | 73 |
No change.
| #9 Northwestern - 11 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Christian Jones | WR | TX | 5.7 | 3 | 81 |
| Shane Mertz | OL | NJ | 5.6 | 3 | 79 |
| Jack Konopka | OL | IL | 5.6 | 3 | 79 |
| Zack Oliver | QB | LA | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Jarrell Williams | CB | IL | 5.6 | 3 | 76 |
| Matt Frazier | OL | IL | 5.6 | 3 | 75 |
| Max Chapman | DE | FL | 5.6 | 2 | 78 |
| Geoff Mogus | OL | OH | 5.5 | 3 | 75 |
| Cameron Dickerson | WR | NJ | 5.5 | 2 | 73 |
| Mark Szott | TE | IL | 5.5 | 3 | 77 |
| Treyvon Green | RB | TX | 5.3 | 2 | 77 |
No change.
| #10 Minnesota - 15 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Tommy Olson | OL | MN | 5.7 | 3 | 79 |
| Matt LaCosse | ATH | IL | 5.6 | 3 | 78 |
| Max Shortell | QB | KS | 5.6 | 3 | 74 |
| Quinn Bauducco | LB | CA | 5.6 | 3 | 74 |
| Peter Westerhaus | TE | MN | 5.6 | 2 | 76 |
| Kyle McAvoy | OL | IL | 5.5 | 3 | 79 |
| Marquise Vann | LB | OH | 5.5 | 3 | 78 |
| Jephete Matilus | LB | FL | 5.5 | 2 | 77 |
| Mike Moore | LB | TX | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Luke McAvoy | OL | IL | 5.5 | 3 | 75 |
| Devin Crawford-Tufts | WR | MN | 5.5 | 2 | 74 |
| Russell Haughton-James | OL | FL | 5.5 | 2 | 74 |
| Sam Rohr | TE | WI | 5.4 | 3 | 74 |
| Cameron Brown | WR | TX | 5.5 | 2 | 74 |
| Samuel Oyenuga | CB | TX | 5.5 | 2 | NR |
No change.
| #11 Illinois - 18 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Clint Tucker | DT | IL | 5.7 | 3 | 79 |
| Zeph Grimes | S | SC | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Chris Boles | OL | OH | 5.6 | 3 | 77 |
| Reilly O'Toole | QB | IL | 5.6 | 3 | 76 |
| Tony Durkin | OL | IL | 5.5 | 3 | 74 |
| Carl Williams | CB | FL | 5.5 | 3 | 77 |
| Josh Ferguson | RB | IL | 5.5 | 3 | 75 |
| Chris O'Connor | DE | IL | 5.5 | 3 | 75 |
| Ralph Cooper | LB | SC | 5.5 | 2 | 78 |
| Tyler Marcordes | ATH | IL | 5.5 | 2 | 65 |
| Scott McDowell | OL | IL | 5.4 | 3 | 75 |
| Ted Karras | OL | IN | 5.4 | 2 | 77 |
| Marquise Mosley | WR | TX | 5.4 | 2 | 74 |
| JT Thornton | CB | FL | 5.4 | 2 | 77 |
| Daniel Rhodes | TE | NC | 5.4 | 2 | 73 |
| Hunter Wells | OL | IL | 5.3 | 3 | NR |
| Justin DuVernois | K | FL | NR | 2 | 70 |
| Henry Dickinson | LB | TN | NR | 2 | NR |
No change.
| #12 Penn State - 7 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Shawn Oakman | DE | PA | 5.8 | 4 | 77 |
| Angelo Mangiro | OL | NJ | 5.7 | 4 | 81 |
| Jordan Kerner | DE | PA | 5.5 | 3 | 77 |
| Allen Robinson | WR | MI | 5.5 | 3 | 72 |
| Kyle Carter | TE | DE | 5.4 | 3 | 76 |
| Matt Zanellato | WR | VA | 5.3 | NR | NR |
| Anthony Alosi | OL | NJ | NR | NR | 70 |
Allen Robinson is the newest Nittany Lion.
| #13 Purdue - 10 Commits | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Position | State | Rivals | Scout | ESPN |
| Taylor Richards | CB | FL | 5.6 | 2 | 77 |
| Russell Bellomy | QB | TX | 5.5 | 3 | 78 |
| Robert Kugler | TE | PA | 5.5 | 3 | 78 |
| Brandon Cottom | LB | PA | 5.5 | 3 | 76 |
| Akeem Hunt | RB | GA | 5.5 | 3 | 75 |
| Michael Rouse | DT | IL | 5.5 | 2 | 73 |
| AJ King | WR | FL | 5.5 | NR | 75 |
| Doug Gentry | RB | TX | 5.5 | NR | 76 |
| Shane Mikesky | WR | IN | 5.5 | NR | 73 |
| Randy Gregory | DE | IN | NR | 2 | NR |
No change.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:24 PM | 
The local rivals guy has
The local rivals guy has
December 5th, 2010 at 8:18 PM |
I like Golson a lot. He's a
I like Golson a lot. He's a
I like Golson a lot. He's a good player. I'm slightly jealous that you got him.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:02 PM |
weren't we above
weren't we above
Sparty last week? With only 3 more recruits than us and M averages higher we could be above them? Maybe we're not counting Dee's full rankings because of his tenuous commitment?
December 5th, 2010 at 7:12 PM |
LOL - One guys Epinion
LOL - One guys Epinion
And you start to whine because MSU passed UM. Not a word abour Wisconsin passing. Pitty - so focussed on MSU.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:28 PM |
If you're coming on a rival
If you're coming on a rival
If you're coming on a rival school's message board for pretty much the sole purpose of seeking out people talking about MSU, and calling them out for it, maybe you shouldn't be the one accusing people of obsession.
Just sayin'
December 5th, 2010 at 8:50 PM |
I read Tim's post every single week.
I read Tim's post every single week.
I found it doing a search on recruting - and thus this board.
I find it a fine collection of information on the recruiting landscape in our conference. Just thought it was very amusing "why did Sparty pass us, wha. Dee Hart, wha..."
I have also read many other posts on the board, and respect Magnus' contribution more than most. As a group you do amuse me though. So many people demanding Brandon come out with a decision all because the MSM all are speculating on RR's job security. Do you really want your AD to answer to the same MSM that you love to trash (and rightfully so).
For Magnus:
I won't be popping in to check on your winningest football team on January 1. I wish your team the best running and passing against the SEC. I will be skipping that game for a game you should be adding to your agenda.
December 5th, 2010 at 11:07 PM |
Blah blah blah
Blah blah blah
Blah blah blah. Blah blah. Blah. Blah.
Disgruntled former moderator. I got a lot of problems with you people!
December 6th, 2010 at 8:55 AM |
Not related, but almost.
Not related, but almost.
LSA, Class of 2009
December 6th, 2010 at 10:16 AM |
Well that's good, at least
Well that's good, at least
Well that's good, at least you're finally admitting to being a Sparty. The whole "I'm a Michigan fan who is really obsessed with Michigan State for some reason" act was getting rather old...
December 5th, 2010 at 8:19 PM |
You really like to use double
You really like to use double
You really like to use double consonants, don't you?
December 5th, 2010 at 7:26 PM |
The averages are virtually
The averages are virtually
The averages are virtually even, and with State's 3 additional commits, I think their class is better. Wisconsin's is better mostly on the basis of volume of commits.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:30 PM |
This has nothing to do with
This has nothing to do with
This has nothing to do with Hart's waffling? I was almost surprised to see him on the list.
Also, your link to the previous ranking doesn't work.
December 5th, 2010 at 11:50 PM |
PSU
PSU
I just noticed how small/poor PSU's class is. Do they just not have many players leaving or is baseless fear that JoePa may not coach another four years keeping recruits away. If that is the case, they need to extend JoePa's contract. No seriously, what is up at Penn State?
December 6th, 2010 at 10:51 AM |
Uh, "baseless fear?" There's
Uh, "baseless fear?" There's
Uh, "baseless fear?" There's no way in hell Joe coaches another four years.
December 6th, 2010 at 1:10 AM |
I miss the days when we were #1
I miss the days when we were #1
in all the rankings. Hopefully that will change soon.
Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value.
December 6th, 2010 at 3:17 AM |
points
points
A ND fan with 5193 points on MGOBLUE ? How many do you have on the ND blogsite ?
Upholding maize and blue honor in a warm climate
December 6th, 2010 at 12:29 PM |
Shawn Conway will not be in this class
Shawn Conway will not be in this class
Grades and trouble and grades.
Stop the Pain!
December 6th, 2010 at 6:44 PM |
I think the "trouble" was
I think the "trouble" was
I think the "trouble" was already covered on the board a while ago. I haven't seen anything about him being ineligible
Current Smug rating: "lethal"
The local rivals guy has something he doesn't like about Golson, espn and scout have much higher opinions of him. Won the state championship on a throw against Clowney, glad ND had space to take him
Current Smug rating: "lethal"