The top 10 college football recruiting classes of all time

Alabama makes up six of the top 10 recruiting classes of all time. See which teams make up the rest and the star players that were a part of these classes.

Part of what makes college football so special is the recruiting process. Some programs are much better at it than others.

While many might argue the transfer portal and name, image and likeness policies have turned college football recruiting into somewhat of an NFL-style free agency, it doesn’t take away from the fact a program still has to earn a player’s commitment.

When looking at the top-10 recruiting classes of all time, it’s hard to ignore the Crimson Tide’s presence. Alabama makes up six of the 10 total spots. Four programs fill in the rest.

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