Photo by Allen Kee / ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — Alabama football is once again the kings of recruiting, bringing in the top-rated class in the country for the fifth time in six years.
The Crimson Tide brought in 21 of the top 300 players in ESPN’s recruiting rankings. Defensive end LaBryan Ray, the number 17 overall player, highlighted their class.
Earlier in the day, Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban told ESPN 300 defensive end Jarez Parks that there would be no room for him to sign with the school.
The top ranked recruit in ESPN’s rankings, offensive tackle Trey Smith, signed with the Tennessee Volunteers. The only uncommitted member of the ESPN 300 entering the day, Marvin Wilson, chose Florida State University over Texas, LSU, TCU and South Florida.
The big winner on National Signing Day, however, may well have been USC. The Trojans brought in the best rated class in the Pac-12 and the ninth-best class in the country. USC snagged four-star wide receiver Joseph Lewis among their 14 ESPN 300 commitments Wednesday.
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