
Trey Johnson is just one of Auburn's talented recruits on the defensive side of the ball.
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11. AuburnNumber of verbal commitments: 9
Key recruit: Dee LinerStill on the board: Jordan WilkinsNext year's name to know: Racean Thomas2015 recruit to follow: Demetrice VaughnFor serious recruitniks only (2016): Darius WhitfieldAlthough Auburn just landed its future quarterback in
Jeremy Johnson, this class is much deeper on defense. Gaining a commitment from Wilkins would certainly provide an offensive boost.
12. Penn StateNumber of verbal commitments: 8
Key recruit: Adam BrenemanStill on the board: Robert FosterNext year's name to know: Chandler Kincade2015 recruit to follow: Alex PaulinaFor serious recruitniks only (2016): Jordan FullerA hot start has given way to a tepid spring, as the Nittany Lions haven't landed a recruit since April. However, it is quality over quantity right now. Even with eight recruits, this team is well ahead of last year's pace.
13. MiamiNumber of verbal commitments: 6
Key recruit: Alex CollinsStill on the board: Matthew ThomasNext year's name to know: Sony Michel2015 recruit to follow: Tim IrvinFor serious recruitniks only (2016): Jordan WoodsAl Golden has his quarterback in
Kevin Olsen. Now can he land some receivers and offensive linemen to support his prized signal-caller?
14. South CarolinaNumber of verbal commitments: 11
Key recruit: D.J. ParkStill on the board: Larenz BryantNext year's name to know: Braden Smith2015 recruit to follow: Kelly BryantFor serious recruitniks only (2016): Elijah DeveauxThere's no
Jadeveon Clowney or
Marcus Lattimore in the Palmetto State this season, but the Gamecocks have still done a good job in the Carolinas. They have also proven to be way ahead on the Class of 2014, becoming the first to offer
Jabrill Peppers and one of the first to offer
Braden Smith.
15. Virginia TechNumber of verbal commitment: 11
Key recruit: Bucky HodgesStill on the board: Kendall FullerNext year's name to know: Da'Shawn Hand2015 recruit to follow: Deshawn McCleaseFor serious recruitniks only (2016): Ellison JordanIn Hodges and
Carlis Parker, the Hokies have an unusually talented quarterback duo. Fans are already looking ahead to a loaded in-state Class of 2014, which could yield incredible returns for Virginia Tech.