Recruiting Roundup

We are just three days away from National Signing Day, February 4, 2009. Things are really starting to heat up on the recruiting trail, and commits are coming in daily.

I have decided to post some links to rivals.com so that you can look at the top recruits for each position.

Quarterbacks

Rivals.com Top 50 Pro-style Quarterback Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 35 Dual-Threat Quarterback Prospects for 2009

Running Backs

Rivals.com Top 50 All-Purpose Running Back Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 75 Running Back Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 20 Fullback Prospects for 2009

Wide Receivers

Rivals.com Top 100 Wide Receiver Prospects for 2009

Tight Ends

Rivals.com Top 50 Tight End Prospects for 2009

Offensive Lineman

Rivals.com Top 95 Offensive Tackle Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 85 Offensive Guard Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 25 Offensive Center Prospects for 2009

Defensive Lineman

Rivals.com Top 65 Weakside Defensive End Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 60 Strongside Defensive End Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 90 Defensive Tackle Prospects for 2009

Linebackers

Rivals.com Top 85 Inside Linebacker Prospects for 2009

Rivals.com Top 85 Outside Linebacker Prospects for 2009

Cornerbacks

Rivals.com Top 85 Cornerback Prospects for 2009

Safeties

Rivals.com Top 90 Safety Prospects for 2009

Kickers

Rivals.com Top 35 Kicker Prospects for 2009

Athletes

Rivals.com Top 100 Athlete Prospects for 2009

There are the links to every position ranked by Rivals.com for the upcoming 2009 recruiting class. Signing Day should prove to be exciting, as there are always some player who have last-second changes.

Stay tuned for more recruiting news and Signing Day coverage.

 

The Top 5 Players of 2008: Wide Receivers

Today's Top 5 Players of 2008 will focus on wide receivers. There were some exciting plays by the wide-out position this past season. Everything from last second touchdown miracles, to catches that were thought impossible. So here it is .... the top 5 wide receivers in 2008:


Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree

1. Michael Crabtree (Texas Tech) - Michael Crabtree had a phenomenal 2008 at Texas Tech. He accumulated 1,165 yards on 97 receptions, averaging 12.0 yards per catch. Crabtree also had 19 TDs with no fumbles. Expect to hear Crabtree's name numerous times again in 2009, and I'm sure he will be in the Heisman running.
2. Percy Harvin (Florida) - Percy Harvin was again a huge factor in the Gators' championship season in 2008. Harvin acquired 645 yards receiving on 40 receptions, averaging 16.1 yards per catch. He also had 7 receiving TDs. What is even more impressive about Harvin's 2008 season is he had 659 rushing yards on 70 attempts, averaging a whopping 9.4 yards per carry and 10 TDs!!
3. Jeremy Maclin (Missouri) - Jeremy Maclin had a stellar year with quarterback Chase Daniels gaining 1,260 yards on 102 receptions. Maclin averaged 12.4 yards per reception and 13 TDs. He also rushed for 293 yards on 40 carries and 2 TDs.
4. Juaquin Iglesias (Oklahoma) - Juaquin Iglesias was a huge part of the powerful Sooner offense in 2008. Iglesias had 74 receptions equaling 1,150 yards which averaged 15.5 yards per reception and 10 TDS.
5. Jarett Dillard (Rice) - Jarett Dillard is probably the least heard-of on this list. But do not let that fool you, Dillard is one talented receiver. Dillard amassed 1,310 receiving yards on 87 receptions with a 15.1 yards per catch average and 20 TDs. He was also named a Sports Illustrated All-American and a Walter Camp All-American in 2008. Dillard and Rice quarterback Chase Clement hold the NCAA Division 1-A record for career touchdowns between a quarterback-receiver tandem with 50.

So there they are.... the top 5 wide receivers of 2008. This is a great group of very talented receivers that I am sure we will see on Sundays in the near future.