re: Class of 2017 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: Say Your Goodbyes Edition

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Most upside: Uncommitted WR Henry Ruggs

It's hard to imagine that Henry Ruggs has really just been a part time receiver due to his basketball obligations. He's been an absolute delight to watch in the postseason. He's a natural pass-catcher with bigger hands than almost every offensive lineman at the event and he's got big-play potential. Quietly he's emerged as a candidate as the nation's top receiver. Alabama, Florida and Florida State are the favorites.

Best pass-game linebacker: Uncommitted LB Willie Gay

The most athletic linebacker at the event, Gay is a flash to the football but he's even a bigger threat when quarterbacks try to work the quick game throwing the football. Gay understands route-combinations and he can locate the football well. He's the perfect nickel linebacker. LSU and Mississippi State appear to be the current favorites.

Best run-game linebacker: Oklahoma LB commit Jacob Phillips

There's not many linebackers in America that are better coming downhill than Phillips. He flashed more than any other linebacker on Saturday and he's just so tough to block because of his size, strength and the angles he takes to the football. LSU is trying to push for the Sooners commit.

Most complete linebacker: Ohio State LB commit Baron Browning

Browning does everything well. He's got ideal size and length. He showed physicality to the football on Saturday. He flashed sideline to sideline athleticism all week. I still think the Buckeyes are getting the best at his position in Browning.

Biggest personality: Georgia S commit Richard LeCounte III

LeCounte is a five-star talent but he's off the charts as a personality. He made the week fun to cover because he was always bringing great energy to the field and the hotel hallways. That energy shines through in his play as well and I think it's a big reason why he's such a dynamic defender.

Stock up: Uncommitted DB Deommodore Lenoir

It's not a matter of whether Lenoir rises in the rankings. It's a matter of how high. He was great in coverage throughout the week. He's eager to be a presence in run support. He showed big play ability in the return game. Uncommitted right now, expect Lenoir's cell phone to be buzzing in the coming days from programs looking for DBs.

Biggest enigma: South Carolina S commit Hamsah Nasirildeen

Nasirildeen may legitimately be one of the best prospects in this entire class but he's a tough one to read. He'll get beat badly in coverage only to showcase his freakish wingspan and bat the ball away. He'll have great coverage only to bat down an easy interception. He'll flash in the run game as a physical presence only to disappear at times. My hunch is that South Carolina is getting a beast of a prospect but it won't shock me if he never quite pans out, either.

Most complete defensive back: Ohio State CB commit Jeffrey Okudah

Okudah made a case this week that he should be the nation's top cornerback. He's got everything you can ask for in the measurables department but he also showed up this week in coverage, created turnovers and brought the hat in support.

Biggest steal: Northwestern DL commit Earnest Brown

How did this guy get away from all the in-state Texas powers? Northwestern is getting a future NFL defensive lineman. Brown has extremely powerful hands and punch, he's long and rangy and he's got a frame that could develop in a number of different directions. He's going to be a guy that you watch on Saturday's and wonder how in the world Northwestern was able to land him.

All-upside: Texas A&M DT commit Jayden Peevy

Without any context, Peevy would be a "stock down" candidate this week but given that he's only played football for two years and he's never seen anything like what he faced in San Antonio, I liked what I saw. Peevy plays too high and is unrefined but he had one of the better frames in attendance and he can run and get the football along the line. Give him a few years and he'll be a force.

Most complete defensive lineman: Uncommitted DT Jay Tufele

If you want a quick, penetrating defensive tackle, Tufele can be that. If you want a wide pocket pusher, Tufele can be that. He cemented himself as one of the nation's top interior defenders this week. Ohio State and Utah are among the leaders here.

Welcome to the elite: Washington DT commit Marlon Tuipulotu

It's time to start throwing Tuipulotu in every conversation about the elite defensive tackles. Tufele, Marvin Wilson, Aubrey Solomon, etc. Every conversation has to include Tuipulotu. We wondered about size early in his recruitment but Tuipulotu was actually the heaviest defensive lineman in San Antonio at 296 pounds and he was also among the toughest to block.

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