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re: Class of 2016 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Waiting On Demetris Robertson Edition
Posted on 4/15/15 at 2:46 pm to Tide or Die87
Posted on 4/15/15 at 2:46 pm to Tide or Die87
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It’s not exactly a surprise to see rising junior phenom and 5-star linebacker Dylan Moses take the top overall spot in the newly released 247Sports Top 247 for the class of 2017.
The LSU commitment kept his grip on the No. 1 spot from the initial release of the Top 100 for 2017 last summer, according to Barton Simmons of 247Sports.
A handful of juniors have emerged at their respective spring camps, while others have been busy compiling impressive offer lists.
What are the biggest takeaways from the initial Top 247 rankings for the 2017 class?
Let’s take a look at a few storylines that jump out at first glance.
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Posted on 4/15/15 at 2:47 pm to TideSaint
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3 Power States Loaded Once Again
It’s no secret that the three most fertile areas for coaches on the recruiting trail are California, Florida and Texas.
Those three states are well-represented in the class of 2017, as they have combined to produce 92 of the Top 247 overall players.
Overall, 21 prospects from those three states are rated among the nation’s Top 50 prospects.
Florida, led by 5-star offensive tackle Calvin Ashley, has 32 prospects in the initial rankings. Texas also has 32 prospects, with 5-star defensive tackle Marvin Wilson representing the nation's best prospect at his position.
California has 28 prospects included, with 5-star running back Najee Harris emerging as the top 2017 prospect from the Golden State.
Posted on 4/15/15 at 2:47 pm to TideSaint
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Georgia Deep Again
Aside from the big three talent-producing states, Georgia—which has 23 prospects who made the rankings—is the only other state to have more than 20 prospects in the list.
The 2016 class in Georgia is special, but the rising group of juniors in the Peach State could be equally as talented.
5-star corner DeAngelo Gibbs is a freakish talent who could play safety or wide receiver at the next level with equal effectiveness.
Additionally, Georgia has three of the top six pro-style quarterbacks in the country, led by 4-star Bailey Hockman—who put on a strong display at the Nike Atlanta Opening Regional camp last month.
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