Top 20 college football recruiting classes

16. Arkansas
Number of commitments: 27
Biggest grab: Brey Cook
Sleeper: Keante Minor
One that got away: Kiehl Frazier
Early impact: Tevin Mitchel
Analysis: With the Arkansas high school football scene on the rise, it was even more important for the Razorbacks to lock up local recruits. With the exception of Frazier, Bobby Petrino did just that. It will be impossible to replace Ryan Mallett in an offense that was third in passing yards per game last year, but Brandon Allen, son of Arkansas assistant Bobby Allen, will learn quickly and fits the style of the offense. Running back Kody Walker could emerge as a feature back.

17. Georgia
Number of commitments: 18
Biggest grab: Christian LeMay
Sleeper: Nathan Theus
One that got away: James Wilder
Early impact: Justin Scott-Wesley
Analysis: It was a tough season for Georgia, but help is on the way in a hurry. However, it might not come at the positions the Bulldogs need it. LeMay, who has already begun practicing with the team, is outstanding, but will sit behind Aaron Murray. Justin Scott-Wesley, a state-champion track star, will find a way on the field. Sterling Bailey fills a need at defensive end, but Georgia fans are still holding out hope for Ray Drew. They're confident Richt can land stellar running back Isaiah Crowell, a position the team has not currently addressed in the 2011 class.

18. Illinois
Number of commitments: 26
Biggest grab: Dondi Kirby
Sleeper: Donovonn Young
One that got away: DaVaris Daniels
Early impact: Reilly O'Toole
Analysis: A large class that lacks the firepower of some of the others on this list, Illinois is endangered of getting leapfrogged once the dust settles on commitments and signatures. Still, there are some potential difference-makers in Kirby and O'Toole. The real gem, however, could be Young. In an extremely deep year for Texas running backs, Young was passed over by Big XII schools but may thrive in the Big Ten. He's a powerful runner who rushed for 2,309 yards and 36 touchdowns as a senior.

19. Louisville
Number of commitments: 24
Biggest grab: Teddy Bridgewater
Sleeper: Eric Robinson-Berry
One that got away: Steven Daniels
Early impact: DeVante Parker
Analysis: Charlie Strong continues to recruit well, and with the demise of Pitt's class amid coaching turmoil, is poised to bring home the top haul in the Big East. Strong pulled off a major coup by landing Bridgewater and teammate Eli Rogers in the wake of Randy Shannon's firing. Parker is a star in the making, and had one of the more impressive seasons in Kentucky high school football history in 2010. He should help an offense that ranked fifth in the Big East last year in points per game.

20. Washington
Number of commitments: 21
Biggest grab: Kasen Williams
Sleeper: Jamaal Jones
One that got away: Brendon Bigelow
Early impact: Austin Seferian-Jenkins
Analysis: Steve Sarkisian is bringing in another big class in 2011, one that boasts the top players in the state of Washington. Keeping up that fence is something that will be critical for the Huskies looking ahead to the 2012 class. Williams is one of the country's best receivers, and Seferian-Jenkins will eventually play on Sundays. Quarterback depth is a major concern for the Huskies right now, however, and was only addressed with Dorsey signal-caller Joseph Gray.

Next 5:
21. Iowa
22. Boston College
23. North Carolina
24. Wisconsin
25. Ole Miss

Five more to watch on National Signing Day:
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Oklahoma State
Tennessee
Texas Tech