SEC home to many of nations top recruiters
We all know the names of the 5-star recruits and the major programs that dominate a recruiting cycle and the frenzy surrounding National Signing Day.But the average fan might not know the names behind these star-studded cla ses, the a sistant coaches who fight to bring top talent onto their campuses in the 24/7 world of recruiting.So, with that in mind, here are the 10 best recruiters in the country the ones that have a proven track record of getting blue-chippers to sign with their programs.MORE: | | 1. Frank WilsonSchool: LSU, running backs coach and recruiting coordinatorWhy hes here: The Bayou Bengals have posted a Top 10 recruiting cla s in four of the last five years, and Wilson has been the architect behind all of them. He excels at getting Louisianas excellent in-state talent to stay close to home such as 2014s No. 1 recruit Leonard Fournette and he has been the lead
Cory Spangenberg Jersey recruiter on seven 5-star pledges and more than 20 4-star commitments since 2010.MORE: 2. Jeremy PruittSchool: Georgia, defensive coordinatorWhy hes here: Pruitt won 247Sports recruiter of the year award in 2012 and 2013 with Alabama and then Florida State, and now hes piling up the commitments at Georgia. Some of his biggest recruits over the years include Derrick Henry, Jalen Ramsey, T.J. Yeldon and C.J. Mosley. Pruitts current list of pledges for 2015 isnt up to his usual standard, but it still boasts a handful of four-star players.RECRUITING REWIND: 3. Kirby SmartSchool:
Chase Headley Jersey Alabama, defensive coordinatorWhy hes here: Nick Sabans right-hand man in Tuscaloosa has consistently played his part in creating the Tides dominant run of recruiting national titles. His list of former commitments is a whos who of Alabama stars and includes the likes of Dee Milliner and Courtney Upshaw. Perhaps his best recruiting work came in the last two cycles, when Alabama signed 5-star players Reuben Foster and Rashaan Evans from rival Auburns backyard.HAYES: 4. Bryan McClendonSchool: Georgia, running backs coach and recruiting coordinatorWhy hes here: This second-generation Georgia player simply knows how to keep his alma maters backfields loaded year in and year out. The 2014 247Sports Recruiter of the Year was the primary recruiter for Todd Gurley, Isaiah Crowell, Keith Marshall, Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. McClendon is also skilled at getting commitments at other positions, including blue-chippers Lorenzo Carter, Darius Slayton and DAndre Walker.MORE: 5. Lance ThompsonSchool: Auburn, linebackers coachWhy hes here: Thompson is at Auburn now after a recent shocker of a move, but he has spent several of the last few years getting top recruits to sign with Alabama. He got commitments to the Tide from 5-stars Jonathan Allen, Robert Foster, DaShawn Hand, B.J. Scott and former No. 1 overall recruit Julio Jones. Now Thompson is recruiting for the other side of the Iron Bowl rivalry, setting up incredible in-state recruiting battles for years to come.BRADLEY: 6. Luke FickellSchool: Ohio State, defensive coordinatorWhy hes here: Urban Meyer has an impre sive staff of ace recruiters in Columbus, but Fickell has been the most succe sful during
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Allen Craig Jersey coachWhy hes here: A relative up-and-comer in the ranks of big-time recruiting, Martin had one of the best single days ever for a coach last year. The Trojans picked up signing day pledges last year from 5-star athlete Adoree Jackson, 5-star wide receiver John Smith and 4-star offensive guard Damien Mama. With several blue-chip players still on his radar for National Signing Day, Martin could pull off another huge day for the Trojans.MORE: 8. Odell HagginsSchool: Florida State, a sociate head coach and defensive tackles coachWhy hes here: Plenty of a sistants have come and gone during Haggins tenure in Tallaha see, but hes stayed put and helped build several big-time recruiting cla ses for the Seminoles. Some of Haggins top all-time commitments include 5-stars Eddie Goldman, Derwin James, Timmy Jernigan and Karlos Williams. Simply put, if there is a highly rated recruit on the Seminoles board, there is a great chance this veteran is involved in his recruitment.9. Dameyune CraigSchool: Auburn, co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coachWhy hes here: Craig was Florida States ace recruiter he helped make Jameis Winston a Seminole before returning to his alma mater in 2013. In the last two seasons, hes helped Auburn wrestle some power away from Alabama in the talent-rich southwest Alabama/northwest Florida region and already has landed a commitment from 5-star wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers
Rollie Fingers Jersey , a player who could be the No. 1 player in the country for the 2016 cla s.10. Brent VenablesSchool: Clemson, defensive coordinatorWhy hes here: Venables has been hauling in blue-chip commitments since his time as Oklahomas defensive coordinator he recruited Demarco Murray way back in the cla s of 2006. At Clemson, he currently has a pledge from 5-star defensive tackle Christian Wilkins to go along with a large number of 4-stars all acro s the defensive line and linebacker corps. Clemsons 2015 cla s is complete and looks to be secure for a Top 10 finish thanks to the work of Venables, the Tigers top recruiter for the cycle.BRADLEY: Honorable Mention Kendal Briles, Baylor wide receivers coach Mario Cristobal, Alabama offensive line coach Chris Kiffin, Ole Mi s defensive line coach and co-recruiting coordinator Travaris Robinson, Auburn defensive backs coach Tommy Thigpen, Tenne see linebackers coach