Although its very early within the 2018 recruiting cycle, the SEC as a conference is off to a fast start.

When looking at the 247Sports composite recruiting rankings, there are six prospects within the top 100 already pledged to SEC programs.

The top-ranked athlete is OT Cade Mays. Coming in at No. 12, the 5-star is committed to Butch Jones and the Tennessee Volunteers.

Mays is a massive individual at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds. He’s nimble, nasty, physical, and is truly a prototype tackle prospect. He looks primed to contribute early in his collegiate career.

At No. 35 sits LSU commitment Kelvin Joseph. The Baton Rouge DB had offers from all throughout the Southeast before deciding to stay home and play for his hometown team.

Joseph is a taller corner with great length and solid athleticism. He represents the current trend when it comes to bigger corners.

LSU has a second commitment within the top 50 in the form of Caden Sterns. Hailing from Texas, the safety registers at No. 40 overall.

Sterns chose LSU over offers from Georgia, Michigan, Oklahoma, UCLA, Tennessee, and Texas. He’s a fluid player with the ability to come up in run support and pack a punch. He’s also adept at covering smaller players in space.

Georgia commit Max Wray checks in at No. 60. The Franklin, Tenn. native was a big addition for Kirby Smart and his program. They were able to beat out fierce competition from the Volunteers for his services.

Wray is a massive human, and has the requisite lateral quickness and length to one day be an all-conference performer.

Alabama pledge Xavier Williams sits at No. 85 within the top 100. A native of Florida, Williams is a dynamic athlete having the ability to play on either side of the ball.

Much like current ‘Bama WR Calvin Ridley, Williams is a wiry athlete with superlative quickness. He routinely has demonstrated the ability to get behind defensive backs for the big play. As a defender, he’s adept at flipping his hips and making up ground in a hurry.

The last prospect currently committed to an SEC school within the 247Sports composite rankings top 100 is Florida athlete Joey Gatewood. The 6-foot-4, 223-pound quarterback is committed to Gus Malzahn and the Auburn Tigers.

A fantastic athlete, Gatewood has a strong arm and a considerable amount of speed and mobility. He’s a perfect fit for Malzahn’s offense.