LSU ranked 5 th best class this year

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If you're in the top 5 or even top 10, you're doing great. Talent evaluation is too imprecise to try to rank them any closer than that.

#1 (2) Ohio State Buckeyes
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 4.25
Headliner: No. 2 MLB Mike Mitchell
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Urban Meyer and Ohio State took the Big Ten by storm in just a few short months last year before finishing with the No. 3 class in the country. The Buckeyes haven't let up and could bring in an even more impressive haul this year. It's a terrific year for running backs and Ezekiel Elliot (6-foot/200) of St. Louis, Mo., is ranked ninth but would push for No. 1 in most years. Linebacker Mike Mitchell (6-4/225) of Plano, Texas is a name who will have scouts salivating at the NFL Combine in a few years. He possesses a size/speed skill set that translates well to the next level. Percy Harvin did as much damage running the ball as he did catching it for Urban Meyer at Florida, and Jalin Marshall (6-1/190) of Middletown, Ohio, has the ability to play the Harvin role almost as good as Harvin. (1/31) Ohio State gets 4-Star wide receiver Corey Smith, moving the Buckeyes up and putting Michigan squarely in their sights. (2/4) Ohio State inched a little closer to the No. 1 Class in the nation with a commitment from the nation's No. 10 running back Dontre Wilson (5'10/180) of Desoto, Texas. (2/6) Ohio State took over the No. 1 spot in the rankings on Signing Day with a signature from 5-Star safety Von Bell (6'0/190) of Rossville, Ga., and for good measure to get some separation from the No. 2 team, Ohio State quickly added 4-Star receiver James Clark (5'11/170) of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

#2 (1) Michigan Wolverines
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 4.15
Headliner: No. 1 RB Derrick Green
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Michigan had the No. 1 class for much of the year for the Class of 2012 but lacked the staying power to hold on to the top spot, eventually finishing an impressive fourth. Fast forward to the Class of 2013 and there have been several changes at the top, but Michigan may have solidified the No. 1 spot with a commitment from Scout's No. 1 running back Derrick Green (5-foot-11/220 pounds) of Richmond, Va., on Jan. 26. Green was Michigan's 19th player rated four stars or better including quarterback Shane Morris (6-3/205) of Warren, Mich., and safety Dymonte Thomas (6'1/180) of Alliance, Ohio. The one hole in Michigan's class may be at receiver, but overall the Wolverines have a strong case for the nation's No. 1 class.

#3 (5) UCLA Bruins
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.95
Headliner: No. 4 CB Priest Willis
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Urban Meyer and Ohio State got the national attention last year for putting together a terrific class in just a few short months, but Jim Mora and UCLA did the same out west, finishing 12th after being left for dead earlier in the season. Like Ohio State, UCLA has picked right up where it left off, taking advantage of a winning season and scholarship limits imposed on USC. The pass-happy Pac-12 may have to think twice when facing UCLA, which has commitments from four defensive backs rated four-stars or better including five-star cornerback Priest Willis (6-2/190) of Tempe, Ariz., and versatile safety tandem Tahaan Goodman (6-2/190) of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., and Tyler Foreman (6-2/205) of Encino, Calif. It may not be flashy, but it's certainly necessary -- the Bruins have commitments from a whopping five four-star offensive linemen including Poasi Moala (6-5/265) of Moreno Valley, Calif. (2/5) UCLA got a Signing Day Eve present with a commitment from former USC commit Kylie Fitts (6'4/260), a 4-Star defensive end from Redlands, Calif. (2/6) A Signature from 4-Star linebacker Isaac Savaiinaea helped give UCLA its best class in years.

#4 (3) Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Avg. Star Rating Top 20 Commits - 4.00
Headliner: No. 1 OLB Jaylon Smith
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Notre Dame may have had a tough go of it at the BCS Championship Game, but sometimes the obvious gets ignored, they were one of only two teams playing for the championship. The Fighting Irish have recruited well the last several years, including the final years under former coach Charlie Weis, but now the talent is being put in position to win. Recruits are noticing. Linebacker Jaylon Smith (6-3/225) of Fort Wayne, Ind., is a home-state product that happens to be ranked the No. 1 outside linebacker in the country. Smith is a difference maker on defense who can drop into coverage or attack the quarterback. Notre Dame has a host of receivers coming in, but running back Greg Bryant (5-10/210) of Delray Beach, Fla., is special on offense.

#5 (6) LSU Tigers
Avg. Star Rating for Top 20 Commits - 3.95
Headliner: No. 5 DT Greg Gilmore
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Going from Nick Saban to Les Miles, LSU has been the most consistent recruiting team in the nation over the last decade, and over the last decade no BCS program has a better winning percentage than the LSU Tigers. 2013 is no different as the Tigers look to lock in another top 10 class. The bulk of the talent LSU is bringing in is on the defensive side of the ball. Greg Gilmore (6-5/290) of Hope Mills, N.C., is a five-star defensive tackle looking to continue LSU's run of talented interior linemen. Defensive end Frank Herron (6-5/270) of Memphis, Tenn., is a versatile lineman who can easily be compared to the giant ends of the recent past, including Marcus Spears and Marquis Hill. It's not all defense for LSU though as the Tigers are bringing in a pair of four-star quarterbacks in Hayden Rettig (6-4/205) of Los Angeles and Anthony Jennings (6'2/202) of Marietta, Ga. LSU added former Auburn commit 4-Star defensive end Tashawn Bower (6'5/235) of Somerville, N.J. as a Signing Day surprise.

okay...which link or site is this from? either way, great news I guess..

scout.com top 25 rankings

scout still have cutrer and lawson as commits so we will drop

This is from Scout, which provides rank on an average of the top 20 commits.

Bama jumped to number 1