August 24, 2007

Jeremy Crabtree
Recruiting Editor

The result is the enrolled team rankings for the 2007 class. Florida and USC remain in the top two spots, but there was some movement behind them.

Rivals.com national recruiting editor Jeremy Crabtree breaks down the enrolled top 25.

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Enrolled Team rankings top 25
1. Florida
Signing Day Rank: 1 Biggest Loss: None	The No. 1 class in the country remains intact - all of the players UF signed appear to be on campus. Florida's class held on to the top spot on signing day, and does so once again in the enrolled rankings. It was a very solid group that included four five-star players and 16 four-star prospects.
2. USC
Signing Day Rank: 2 Biggest Loss: None	The Trojans' amazing class still sparkles in the enrolled rankings. There's word that five-star running back Joe McKnight is already tearing it up in fall camp, and there could be several other true freshmen that play this year for the Trojans. USC just missed out on winning another recruiting national title, but a close second place finish is still an outstanding showing.
3. LSU
Signing Day Rank: 4 Biggest Loss: DeAngelo Benton	The Tigers did a good job of bringing in almost everybody they signed in the 2007 class. In the past there were always a few questions marks - even during the start of fall camp. That hasn't been the case this season. The Tigers only lost four-star receiver DeAngelo Benton, who is heading to Hargrave Military Academy. Benton would have been a nice addition, but the Tigers are deep at receiver. Plus, by going the prep school route, Benton should be back with the Tigers in a year.
4. Tennessee
Signing Day Rank: 3 Biggest Loss: Rolando Melancon	The Vols lost five players to qualifying issues, including a trio of quality players along the defensive line. Rufus Williams, Rae Sykes and Rolando Melancon are headed to junior colleges, but don't be surprised if they're back with the Vols in a couple of years. Freshmen stars Eric Berry, Gerald Jones and Denarius Moore have already been impressive in practices. Ben Martin was on his way to making an impact, too, but he's out for about a month with a knee injury.
5. Texas
Signing Day Rank: 5 Biggest Loss: Andre Jones	Under Mack Brown, the Longhorns have always done a good job signing kids that don't have qualifying issues. When you can pick and choose who you want in the Lone Star State, you don't have to take risks on non-qualifiers. The only loss Texas suffered was four-star defensive tackle Andre Jones. Jones was involved in an off-the-field incident and will not be playing for Texas.
6. South Carolina
Signing Day Rank: 6 Biggest Loss: Akeem Auguste	There's no question that last year's South Carolina class was the best that the Gamecocks had signed, but the shine on the class was tarnished when seven players did not make it to fall camp. The good news is that almost all of the Gamecocks' high-profile stars made it in without issues, except for four-star cornerback Akeem Auguste. South Carolina lost four defensive backs - including three safeties - so the depth in the defensive backfield could be an issue. The good news is that almost all of the unenrolled prospects went to Fork Union and will return after prep school.
7. Notre Dame
Signing Day Rank: 8 Biggest Loss: None	It's all hands on deck for the Irish. Notre Dame has stricter qualifying guidelines than many schools, so it's a surprise when somebody doesn't make grades. There were no surprises in this year's class. The No. 8 team on signing day kept all 18 members of its 2007 group.
8. Georgia
Signing Day Rank: 9 Biggest Loss: None	The Dawgs' class looks like it's intact. That's a good sign for Georgia, which in the past has had to place a few players in junior colleges and prep schools. Mark Richt has been more selective when offering scholarships to potential non-qualifiers. The effort paid off with a solid group of 23 prospects that all made it to campus. Like Texas, Georgia has a deep talent pool in its back yard. The Bulldogs can be selective about who and who doesn't get an offer.
9. Michigan
Signing Day Rank: 12 Biggest Loss: None	The Wolverines signed 20 players in February and all made it to campus. The Wolverines have never had issues with kids making grades, so it's no surprise to see their class of two five-stars, five four-stars and 12 three-stars all make it. Five-star cornerback Donovan Warren's decision to pick Michigan is already paying off for the Maize and Blue. Warren has impressed quite a bit in fall camp. He's battling Johnny Sears and Brandon Harrison for playing time at the cornerback spot. Also, landing junior college linebacker Austin Panter has given Michigan depth at that spot. Panter might redshirt because Michigan has several more experienced players on the roster.
10. Auburn
Signing Day Rank: 7 Biggest Loss: Enrique Davis	The Tigers definitely took a hit. Auburn lost 10 players, including four-star running back Enrique Davis, four-star linebacker Carlton Johnson, four-star linebacker Eltoro Freeman and four-star athlete Johnnie Lee Dixon. The Tigers are still deep with talent, so the misses here don't hurt as bad as they might at other schools. Auburn also does a good job of getting many of their junior college and prep-school placements back, so most of the group should return to The Plains down the road. While running back isn't a big position of need, not getting one of the bell cows like Davis on campus right away has to sting some.
11. Oklahoma
Signing Day Rank: 14 Biggest Loss: Londell Taylor	The Sooners had all of their signees make it academically. It's becoming more of a trend for Bob Stoops' team to not only sign high quality players, but to land guys they know will make it on to campus. The Sooners have plenty of depth all over the field, so don't expect a ton of playing time for the true freshmen. Linebacker Austin Box, receivers Ryan Broyles and Tyler Stradford and quarterback Keith Nichol could get some playing time. Coaches have also been raving about offensive lineman Donald Stephenson, but he'll redshirt. The only loss was two-star receiver Londell Taylor, who decided to play professional baseball.
12. Nebraska
Signing Day Rank: 13 Biggest Loss: Joseph Townsend	The Huskers kept most of their talent. Only two players ? Demetrious Davis and Joseph Townsend ? are not on campus now. Both are interior defensive linemen, so it would have been nice to get their big bodies in the rotation to see if they could make an immediate impact. Townsend is the more highly regarded prospect - he was a four-star player coming out of junior college. The good news for him is that he does plan to enroll in January. Davis is at Garden City C.C., and he plans to return to Nebraska after he finishes two years for the Broncbusters.
13. Oregon
Signing Day Rank: 11 Biggest Loss: Myles Wade	The Ducks bounced back from a subpar 2006 class to almost crack the top 10. Overall, it appears that three players won't make it to campus, including two big interior linemen. Four-star defensive tackles Simi Fili and Myles Wade were big-time recruiting victories for the Ducks, but neither was able to qualify academically. Depth at defensive tackle isn't a major question mark, but Wade was the top in-state prospect last year. It never looks good when the top in-state player in your class doesn't make it. Fili was also a big win over several national programs. Overall, the meat of this class is still there, and it should give the Ducks plenty of weapons to compete with in the Pac-10.
14. Ohio State
Signing Day Rank: 15 Biggest Loss: None	The Buckeyes don't have any academic casualties. The very talented - but relatively small - class of 15 made it in without any hitches. Don't be surprised if quite a few of the younger players see some action early this season. Coaches are buzzing about running back Brandon Saine, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and linebacker Brian Rolle. Also, don't be shocked if Devon Torrence and Eugene Clifford get some early action, too. Credit Jim Tressel. Pound for pound, this small class will have about as many true freshman impact players as any other class in the nation.
15. Alabama
Signing Day Rank: 10 Biggest Loss: Kerry Murphy	The Tide's first effort under Nick Saban only produced three non-qualifiers. The biggest loss was Hoover, Ala., standout Kerry Murphy, who is heading to Hargrave Military Academy. The four-star defensive tackle was one of the most athletically gifted big men in the nation in the 2007 class. Four-star safety Michael Ricks and three-star running back Jamar Taylor are also not in Tuscaloosa. Taylor has moved on to South Florida. All in all, considering the circumstances in which Saban arrived, to only lose three signees is impressive.
16. Georgia Tech
Signing Day Rank: 18 Biggest Loss: None	The Jackets got all of their recruits into school, and the class of 20 prospects was one of the best that has headed to Atlanta in a while. Star recruits like Derrick Morgan, Morgan Burnett, Jonathan Dwyer, Nick Claytor, D.J. Donley and quarterback Josh Nesbitt all have to figure in the plans for the Jackets' future success. Running back Roddy Jones, a three-star prospect, has also looked good in fall camp. Don't be surprised if cornerback Mario Butler doesn't redshirt. He's been that good in camp.
17. Miami
Signing Day Rank: 19 Biggest Loss: None	The Hurricanes have made plenty of noise this recruiting season by already racking up a list of impressive commitments. What's also impressive is that all of the 2007 class members are enrolled. The group is loaded with plenty of speed and skill. One name that has been getting good reviews from fall camp is four-star athlete Demarcus VanDyke at cornerback. One of his teammates told CaneSport.com that "he has really stepped up and is playing real well for a freshman."
18. Illinois
Signing Day Rank: 20 Biggest Loss: Steve Matas	The Illini kept almost its entire class intact, with only three-star defensive end Steve Matas and two-star running back Deries Hodge not making it into school. Matas was always known to be a qualifying question mark, and Hodge is heading to Milford Academy. Neither are significant losses at this point. A lot of the attention has been focused on five-star receiver Arrelious Benn and his injury status, but other freshman have also impressed in camp. Martez Wilson, also a five-star prospect, has showed some flashes of excellence on defense. Four-star offensive lineman Craig Wilson is also looking good in camp.
19. California
Signing Day Rank: 22 Biggest Loss: None	The Bears didn't have any issues with players qualifying - all 26 of the players made it into school. Cal fans were pumped when the team signed Jahvid Best in last year's class, and it looks like he's well on his way to proving he why he was one of the nation's top backs in last year's group. Used as a gunner on punt coverage, Best's speed allows him to get down the field quickly. During the first punt of the scrimmage Tuesday afternoon, Best flew down the sideline before clipping fellow speedster Jeremy Ross seconds after Ross caught the ball.
20. Clemson
Signing Day Rank: 16 Biggest Loss: Markish Jones	The Tigers only lost two players to academics this fall ? four-star receiver Markish Jones is heading to Hutchinson C.C. in Kansas and three-star linebacker Stanley Hunter is also heading to the junior college ranks. Jones would have been a nice addition to the Tigers offense, but they do have some solid talent at the receiver spot. One of the biggest headlines at Clemson's camp has been the play of heralded quarterback recruit Willy Korn. He continues to close ground on starter Cullen Harper.
21. Penn State
Signing Day Rank: 24 Biggest Loss: None	The Nittany Lions' class didn't suffer an academic casualty. There have been some surprises at camp, and under-the-radar players have made big impressions. At running back, two-star prospect Stephfon Green has made a big splash. Some are already calling him the most explosive back on Penn State's roster. Three-star defensive tackle Chimaeze Okoli has also looked good.
22. Virginia
Signing Day Rank: 25 Biggest Loss: None	Virginia also didn't suffer any setbacks academically, and the class of 24 is on campus. Quarterback Peter Lalich has already moved up to the No. 2 spot on the depth chart. Many believe he is the most polished player on the roster. Virginia did lose Olu Hall, and that has opened the door for young players like linebacker Jared Detrick to get some action. Freshman cornerbacks Ras-I Dowling and Dominique Joseph also continue to impress the coaches. They could be in the mix for early playing time.
23t. Pittsburgh
Signing Day Rank: 26 Biggest Loss: Kyle Hubbard	The Panthers only lost one player ? three-star tight end Kyle Hubbard. He decided instead to focus only on basketball in college and won't be on the gridiron. Maurice Williams has been one of the most impressive true freshmen on campus. The 6-foot, 185-pound receiver has been making a ton of highlight reel type catches, and he's also been very consistent. Expect LeSean McCoy, Dom DeCicco and Jabaal Sheard to get some action as freshmen.
23t. North Carolina
Signing Day Rank: 17 Biggest Loss: Dwight Jones	North Carolina only had two losses to academics, but one of them was a monster. Five-star receiver Dwight Jones could have helped provide an immediate spark to a UNC offense that really struggled last fall. Jones is a home-run hitter that could have been a true weapon right out of the box. Instead, he's heading to Hargrave. Three-star linebacker Albert Craddock also didn't make it and is heading to the junior college ranks. The loss of Jones definitely stings, and takes a little pop out of the star power in this class. However, guys like Marvin Austin, Greg Little and Mike Paulus definitely will make an impact in Chapel Hill.
25. Florida State
Signing Day Rank: 21 Biggest Loss: Zach Hillery	The Seminoles only lost two players ? three-star defensive end Brian Coulter and four-star offensive guard Zach Hillery. Coulter is expected to enroll in January. Hillery is waiting for the go-ahead from the NCAA Clearinghouse, and the Seminoles expect him to be cleared eventually. FSU has a ton of depth, so many of their high-profile kids will either redshirt or be playing backup roles. One prospect that has made a big splash in camp is Rodney Hudson out of Mobile, Ala. He's been working with the first team at left guard.
Dropped out of top 25: West Virginia