subject: Ncaa Football Tickets - 5 Teams With Success In Recruiting Top Talent [print this page] It's common knowledge that winning games sells NCAA football tickets. To win those games, teams have to have one of the best classes of players each year. Having the best recruiting class in the nation is one thing, but it's no sure thing - as many football recruiters would be happy to tell you. There are teams that sign multiple stars and don't win a thing, and at the same time, there are low-ranked classes who end up winning bowl games. While there's no such thing as a sure thing, here are five teams who have had success when it comes to recruiting the nation's best talent.
1) Michigan:
Is there any doubt about Michigan being #1 when it comes to recruiting in this latest class? With 17 commitments already, their draft class is stacked to the max. Topping last year's class already, Michigan features quarterback Shane Morris is its headliner, and the five-star recruit will help lead the charge on the field. With other names like David Dawson, Kyle Bosch and countless other talented players at all positions, Michigan is clearly the top dog when it comes to recruiting right now.
2) Texas:
What's the key to Texas always being among the top five programs when it comes to national recruiting? For starters, they lock down their state. For many young, elite prospects that hail from Texas, it's almost a given that the Longhorns will end up drafting them. With 14 commitments, including at least 12 which are four-star prospects, Mack Brown has a bunch of talent and some high profile names in their class, including quarterback Tyrone Swoopes and wide receiver Ricky Seals-Jones as the headliners.
3) Alabama:
When "just another typical class" for Alabama is synonymous with excellence, it tells you the type of reputation that Alabama has when it comes to recruiting. With 11 commitments at this time, Alabama's class is led by all-world, five-star LB Reuben Foster. Tight end O.J. Howard is an athletic talent, as well as Altee Tenpenny when he's healthy.
4) Georgia:
With 15 commitments already, Georgia is off to a tremendous start with their draft class, continuing to be on the hunt for more talented top prospects. Led by powerful running back Derrick Henry and Brice Ramsey, Georgia is putting forth immensely talented players. In fact, with more game experience, Ramsey's throwing strength is right up there in the same breath as Matt Stafford and others. With one of the speediest players in the entire country in Tramel Terry, Georgia has what is certain to be a dynamic draft class this upcoming season.
5) Florida:
The Sunshine State's Will Muschamp has to be considered a "threat" to any other school in the country since the Gators have done an excellent job when it comes to recruiting during Muschamp's tenure. With 15 commitments full of five-star recruits, Florida continues to move on up and draft the best players they can. While Kelvin Taylor at running back headlines this exceptional group, the rest of them aren't too shabby either, including wide receiver Ahmad Fullwood, OG Josh Outlaw, DT Caleb Brantley, DB Nick Washington, and LB Daniel McMillan.
