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College Football

SEC lands 14 of 25 five-star recruits in 2016 class

Chris Wright

By Chris Wright

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The strong got stronger Wednesday.

There were 25 five-star recruits in the 2016 cycle, and 14 signed with SEC schools.

Ole Miss signed the SEC’s two highest-rated recruits: No. 3 Gregory Little, an offensive tackle who soon will protect No. 4 Shea Patterson, a pro style quarterback.

Here’s the breakdown of where the five-star players are headed (No. 14 prospect Demetris Robertson decided to delay his signing day):

Rank Player School Postion
1 Rashan Gary Michigan DT
2 Dexter Lawrence Clemson DT
3 Gregory Little Ole Miss OT
4 Shea Patterson Ole Miss QB
5 Jacob Eason Georgia QB
6 Ed Oliver Houston DT
7 Levonta Taylor FSU CB
8 Nick Bosa Ohio State DE
9 Derrick Brown Auburn DT
10 Ben Davis Alabama LB
11 Mique Juarez UCLA LB
12 Isaac Nauta Georgia TE
13 Mecole Hardman Georgia ATH
14 Demetris Robertson Undecided WR
15 Lyndell Wilson Alabama LB
16 Oluwole Betiku USC DE
17 Jonah Williams Alabama OT
18 McTelvin Agim Arkansas DE
19 Jeffery Simmons Miss. State DE
20 Miles Sanders Penn State RB
21 Kristian Fulton LSU CB
22 Jack Jones USC CB
23 Rashard Lawrence LSU DT
24 Benito Jones Ole Miss DT
25 Caleb Kelly Oklahoma LB

Editor’s note: Rankings are based on 247sports.com’s composite player rankings.

Chris Wright
Chris Wright

Managing Editor

A 30-time APSE award-winning editor with previous stints at the Miami Herald, The Indianapolis Star and News & Observer, Executive Editor Chris Wright oversees editorial operations for Saturday Down South.

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