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Each Big Ten football program’s top-ranked 2021 commit

USA Today High School Sports takes a look at each Big Ten football program’s highest-ranked 2021 commit.

Last month, USA Today High School Sports unveiled its top 100 football recruiting ranking for the class of 2021. With the beginning of the early signing period now only three days away, it’s now time to take a deeper look at the crop of prospects ascending to the college ranks in the coming weeks months.

After starting out with the SEC, it’s on to the Big Ten to take a look at each of its football program’s top-ranked 2021, according to 247Sports. Let’s get right into it.

Note: List is subject to change pending the outcome of the early signing period and decisions of currently uncommitted recruits.

Each SEC football program’s highest-ranked 2021 commit

USA Today High School Sports takes a look at each SEC football program’s highest-ranked 2021 commit with the early signing period nearing.

And what better place to start than in college football’s best conference?

The SEC currently boasts six of the 15 best 2021 recruiting classes in the country according to 247Sports. The conference as a whole has recruited extremely well per the usual this cycle, with each class featuring at least one crown jewel.

Who are those crown jewels, though? Let’s take a look at the highest-ranked commit in each SEC program’s 2021 recruiting class.

Note: List is subject to change pending the outcome of the early signing period and decisions of currently uncommitted recruits.

Football: The top-ranked 2021 recruit in each state

USA Today High School Sports takes a look at the top-ranked class of 2021 football recruit in each state.

Last month, USA Today High School Sports unveiled its top 100 football recruiting ranking for the class of 2021. With the beginning of the early signing period now less than a week away, it’s now time to take a deeper look at the crop of prospects ascending to the college ranks in the coming months.

With talent spanning from the east coast to the west coast, USA Today High School Sports takes a look at the top-ranked recruit in each state according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite Rankings. With no recruits ranked in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, those states were excluded from the list.

Some athletes have already made verbal commitments to specific NCAA programs, so that information is also included below — and will be updated should anything change.

Now, let’s get to it! The top-ranked 2021 recruit in each state…

Top prospect out of Texas Ty’Kieast Crawford will take junior college route

One of the bigger targets for national champion LSU won’t be going to Baton Rouge or any other four-year school … for the time being. “I would like to announce I will not be attending a four-year university,” Ty’Kieast Crawford of Carthage HS in …

One of the bigger targets for national champion LSU won’t be going to Baton Rouge or any other four-year school … for the time being.

“I would like to announce I will not be attending a four-year university,” Ty’Kieast Crawford of Carthage HS in Texas said Wednesday. “I will be going the JUCO route, so I would like to announce I’ll be attending Kilgore College.”

There was no heavy favorite to land Crawford, who had offers from LSU, Texas A&M, Alabama and many other college programs.

Per 247Sports:

Crawford also made multiple visits to Baton Rouge for games this past season, and had he been in position to enter the FBS ranks immediately out of high school, the Tigers were considered the team to beat. LSU had held predictions on his 247Sports Crystal Ball, but all five picks went “foggy” when Crawford revealed he was unsure of where things stood with JUCO vs. a four-year program as the next step.

In the short term, the offensive lineman will work on boosting his GPA and test scores.

Expect plenty of coaches to keep a sharp eye on Kilgore College in 2019.

Top 25 Recruiting Classes for 2020: Who’s No. 1?

SEC finishes with the three of the top five recruiting classes. Check out who finished in the top 25 Composite Team Recruiting Rankings following 2019 Early Signing Day.

Here is a look at the USA TODAY Sports’ Composite Football Recruiting Team Rankings for the Class of 2020.

The composite reflects the average ranking of the three major recruiting services: 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.

Clemson is the consensus No. 1 team with Alabama claiming No. 3 and Ohio State at No. 3. LSU and Georgia take the next two spots, giving the SEC three of the top five and five of the top 10.

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National Signing Day: A look ahead to the top 10 2021 stars

Korey Foreman leads the way for the top high school football players in the 2021 class.

As National Signing Day continues, amidst infamous commitment-flips and fax machines working in overdrive, the prevailing question among college football recruiting fans is: Who’s up next in 2021?

Centennial (Corona, California) defensive end Korey Foreman will undoubtedly be a player college fan bases will salivate over in the 2021 class. Foreman took home MVP honors at The Opening Finals in July and racked up 32 tackles and five sacks for the Huskies this season.

From fellow relentless pass-rushers to talented quarterbacks capable of stepping in from day one, we take a look at the 10 juniors that will be the hot topic of conversation this time next year.

1.Korey Foreman (Centennial/Corona, California), DE, Undecided: Foreman is one of the most feared pass rushers in the country, regardless of class. He shared the spotlight on the defensive line with his teammate Drake Johnson this season and, at this point, there’s a strong possibility the two could ultimately reconnect at USC.

2. Sam Huard (Kennedy Catholic/Burien, Washington), QB, Washington: Huard plays with a high IQ and makes precise throws all over the field. This past season, Huard threw for more than 4,000 yards for the second-consecutive year and added 56 touchdowns with a 123.8 quarterback rating.

3. Payton Page (Dudley/Greensboro, North Carolina), DT, Undecided: Page is a relentless pass-rusher and run-stopper who uses his quickness to bypass the opposition. North Carolina is making Page a priority, but Clemson and Georgia are coming on stronger of late and could lure the talented lineman out of state.

4. Leonard Taylor (Palmetto/Miami), DT, Undecided: Taylor has taken multiple visits to Florida, most recently in October, but Miami is turning up the heat for Taylor and is expected to be a formidable player in his recruitment.

5. Emerka Egbuka (Steilacoom/Washington), ATH, Undecided: Egbuka dominated all facets of the game on the offensive end this season, posting 2,257 all-purpose yards and 35 touchdowns. Washington is in the driver’s seat with Egbuka in their backyard, but Oregon, Clemson, Notre Dame, Alabama and others remain in strong contention.

6. Isaiah Johnson (Bluefield/West Virginia), DB, Undecided: Johnson is lockdown corner with speed, athleticism and great anticipation. The Mountaineers have the proximity edge, but Oklahoma, Florida, Georgia and others remain formidable.

7. J.T. Tuimoloau (Eastside Catholic/ Sammamish, Washington), DT, Undecided: Tuimoloau led Eastside to its third state title this season, racking up 11 sacks in 13 games. Good luck luring him away from the Huskies, who most agree are in the lead to land Tuimoloau.

8. Troy Franklin (Menlo Atherton/California), WR, Undecided: The speedy wide receiver recently released a top 11 of Oregon, Washington, Alabama, LSU, Utah, Texas, USC, Arizona State, Washington State, Oregon State and Tennessee.

9. Camar Wheaton (Lakeview Centennial/Garland, Texas), RB, Undecided: Wheaton combines the perfect blend of speed and shiftiness to dominate out of the backfield. Wheaton’s latest visit was to Notre Dame, a strong contender at this point; Oklahoma, Alabama, Baylor and others remain players here.

10. Caleb Williams (Gonzaga College/Washington, D.C.), QB, Undecided: Williams is the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the junior class and is near-impossible to stop as a result. Most agree that, at this point, it’s a two-horse race between Georgia and LSU for Williams.