National Collegiate Scouting Association Reveals Big Ten Recruiting Class Rankings…Plus One

National Collegiate Scouting Association Reveals Big Ten Recruiting Class Rankings…Plus One

National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) has released the recruiting class rankings for the Big Ten…plus Notre Dame. Recognizing the influence Notre Dame has on recruiting in the Midwest, NCSA felt compelled to see how their class ranked in comparison to the other schools in the Big Ten.

Chicago, IL (Advertiser Talk) 29-Aug-2009 — National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA) has released the recruiting class rankings for the Big Ten…plus Notre Dame. Recognizing the influence Notre Dame has on recruiting in the Midwest, NCSA felt compelled to see how their class ranked in comparison to the other schools in the Big Ten.

The recruiting rankings were compiled by NCSA Football Recruiting Coordinator Randy Taylor. Taylor has been involved in college football for nearly 30 years. He spent most of his career directing the recruiting for schools such as UCLA, Minnesota, UNLV and Illinois. Randy was in charge of recruiting at UCLA in the late 90’s and early 2000’s, highlighted by a #1 nationally ranked recruiting class in 1999. With the support of NCSA, Randy has recently launched “Recruiting360″ which provides thorough analysis of the top underclassmen prospects around the country to DI college coaches.

Big Ten…Plus One Recruiting Class Rankings:

1) Ohio State Grade: A Breakdown: Did a lot to help themselves in the 2nd level and back end of their defense. Running game also gets a lift. Top Player: Jamaal Berry – RB Sleeper: Reid Fragel – TE

2) Michigan Grade: A Breakdown: Defensive line help is outstanding and more speed is evident Top Player: Je’Ron Stokes – WR Sleeper: Brandin Hawthorne – LB

3) Notre Dame Grade: A- Breakdown: Helped themselves athletically but still lacking defensive linemen in this class. Top Player: Manti Te’o – LB Sleeper: Roby Toma

4) Michigan State Grade: A- Breakdown: Offensive line group could be special. Very good overall depth. Top Player: David Barrent – OT Sleeper: Dan France – DE

5) Penn State Grade: B+ Breakdown: Impact players at most positions. They fit with the system and should keep team at 8-10 wins a year. Top Player: Eric Shrive – OT Sleeper: Curtis Dukes – RB

6) Illinois Grade: B Breakdown: Underrated offensive line and an upgrade at QB. Top Player: Lendell Buckner – DT Sleeper: Nathan Scheelhaase – QB

7) Iowa Grade: C+ Breakdown: Added top end skill players. Solid offensive linemen and some sleepers. Top Player: Keenan Davis – WR/S Sleeper: Brett Van Sloten – OT/DE/TE

Minnesota Grade: C+ Breakdown: Improved overall skill and athleticism of team Top Player: Ra’shede Hagemann – TE Sleeper: Nick Rengel – LB

9) Wisconsin Grade: C Breakdown: Solid group, no superstars but players that fit their system. Top Player: Kraig Appleton – WR Sleeper: David Gilbert – DE

10) Indiana Grade: C Breakdown: Big help at QB and WR. Overall they have several underrated Big Ten players Top Player: Edward Wright-Baker – QB Sleeper: Nick Zachery – S/LB

11) Purdue Grade: C- Breakdown: Underrated QB and impact players at WR and on defense. Top Player: Najee Tyler – QB Sleeper: Najee Tyler – QB

12) Northwestern Grade: C- Breakdown: They did what they always do; sign a QB that will thrive in Evanston and many tough, good football players that will compete. Top Player: Evan Watkins – QB Sleeper: Davon Custis – DE

NCSA is the premier scouting and recruiting organization for college coaches and high school student-athletes. To learn how NCSA has simplified college recruiting, visit www.ncsasports.org or call 312-624-7430.

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