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Juju Smith, DB: USC Trojans

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The defensive back from Long Beach, Calif., joins the No. 10 recruiting class for the Trojans in 2014.

Ranking: No. 24 overall on Rivals, No. 24 on ESPN

Star rating: 5-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Rashaan Evans, LB: Alabama Crimson Tide

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Rashaan Evans was one of the top linebackers in the nation. Fitting he would join such a dominant defense.

Ranking: No. 14 overall on Rivals, No. 52 on ESPN

Star Rating: 5-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Damian Prince, OL: Maryland Terrapins

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The Terrapins added the crown jewel of their recruiting class. Prince will surely be a staple in the offensive line for years to come.

Ranking: No. 20 overall on Rivals, No. 26 on ESPN

Star Rating: 5-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Malik McDowell, DE: Michigan State

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Malik McDowell chose the Spartans even though his mother wanted him elsewhere. This saga is far from over.

Ranking: No. 26 overall on Rivals, No. 60 on ESPN

Star Rating: 5-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Adoree' Jackson, DB: USC Trojans

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As the top cornerback available on National Signing Day in this year's class, Jackson made a spectacle of his announcement ceremony. He will surely help the Trojans' defense become elite.

Ranking: No. 6 overall on Rivals, No. 9 on ESPN

Star Rating: 5-star on Rivals, 5-star on ESPN

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Ermon Lane, WR: Florida State Seminoles

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This is just yet another case of the rich getting richer. I'm sure Lane and Winston will be a deadly combo next season.

Ranking: No. 28 overall on Rivals, No. 22 on ESPN

Star Rating: 5-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Lorenzo Carter, DE: Georgia Bulldogs

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The Georgia Bulldogs are looking to forget their poor defensive season in 2013 and Lorenzo Carter is a good start.

Ranking: No. 36 overall on Rivals, No. 14 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 5-star on ESPN

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Solomon Thomas, DE: Stanford Cardinal

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Stanford's defense just reloaded with one of the nation's top available defensive ends. Thomas is sure to be a stud at the next level.

Ranking: No. 37 overall on Rivals, No. 25 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Braden Smith, OL: Auburn Tigers

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The Auburn Tigers are looking to get back to the promised land, and this is a pretty good way to do so.

Ranking: No. 50 overall on Rivals, No. 127 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Travonte Valentine, DT: LSU Tigers

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The LSU Tigers were one of the most successful teams on National Signing Day. Les Miles just added one of the nation's best defensive forces.

Ranking: No. 59 overall on Rivals, No. 164 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Budda Baker, S: Washington Huskies

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Although he committed the day before National Signing Day, Budda Baker was still a hot commodity and he was uncertain until the final hours before the big day.

Ranking: No. 61 overall on Rivals, No. 122 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Michia Quick, ATH: Oklahoma Sooners

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Michiah Quick is exactly what his last name implies. The athlete has drawn comparisons to Oregon's De'Anthony Thomas.

Ranking: No. 76 overall on Rivals, No. 75 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Derrick Nnadi, DT: Florida State Seminoles

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Again, Florida State made sure that their national title was not going to be a fluke. The Seminoles will be a top team for years to come thanks to Jimbo Fisher's top-notch recruiting.

Ranking: No. 81 overall on Rivals, No. 253 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Damien Mama, OL: USC Trojans

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Damien Mama will give the Trojans some much-needed help on the offensive line.

Ranking: No. 39 overall on Rivals, No. 67 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Kenny Young, LB: UCLA Bruins

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The Bruins snagged one of the nation's best available linebackers and Jim Mora has changed the atmosphere at UCLA.

Ranking: No. 95 overall on Rivals, NR on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Nifae Lealao, DE: Vanderbilt Commodores

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Nifae Lealao has a pretty cool name and a solid game, but he will be attending one of college football's biggest underdog schools.

Ranking: No. 130 overall on Rivals, No. 243 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Malachi Dupre, WR: LSU Tigers

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Malachi Dupre was the top receiver in this class and he will have no problem filling in for Jarvis Landry and Odell Beckham.

Ranking: No. 15 overall on Rivals, No. 17 on ESPN

Star Rating: 5-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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D'Ernest Johnson, RB: South Florida Bulls

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It will be interesting to see how well Johnson fares with one of the nation's worst teams in 2013.

Ranking: No. 185 overall on Rivals, NR on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 3-star on ESPN

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Wesley Green, DB: South Carolina Gamecocks

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Steve Spurrier's 2014 recruiting class was one of his best. Wesley Green should impact the team right away.

Ranking: No. 208 overall on Rivals, No. 120 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Kevin Mouhon, LB: Cincinnati Bearcats

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Cincinnati doesn't usually have the kind of lure that other top schools have, but the Bearcats made a step in the right direction with a top linebacker commitment.

Ranking: No. 209 overall on Rivals, No. 293 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Roderick Johnson, OL: Florida State Seminoles

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Jameis Winston is going to have some solid protection from his offensive line for a while.

Ranking: No. 220 overall on Rivals, No. 158 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Michael Sawyers, DT: Tennessee Volunteers

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Tennessee finished with the No. 5 recruiting class in the nation for 2014. Michael Sawyers was the icing on the cake.

Ranking: No. 238 overall on Rivals, NR on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Isaiah McKenzie, ATH: Georgia Bulldogs

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McKenzie should bolster the Bulldogs' offense and make it scary once again.

Ranking: NR on Rivals, No. 286 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Myles Autry, ATH: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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It seems like Georgia Tech always gets an athlete who could excel at the wide receiver position.

Ranking: NR on Rivals, No. 249 on ESPN

Star Rating: 3-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Poona Ford, DT: Texas Longhorns

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The Charlie Strong era started off pretty strong as he locked up the No. 20 class in the nation. Poona Ford was a solid final addition.

Ranking: NR on Rivals, No. 266 on ESPN

Star Rating: 3-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Mattrell McGraw, S: Oregon Ducks

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Oregon didn't have quite the recruiting class that it has been used to, but Mattrell McGraw is no joke.

Ranking: NR on Rivals, No. 194 on ESPN

Star Rating: 3-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Andrew Williams, DE: Auburn Tigers

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Gus Malzahn added a top defensive end to an already talented unit. The Tigers aren't going anywhere, folks.

Ranking: NR on Rivals, No. 174 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Donte Thomas-Williams, RB: West Virginia Mountaineers

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Donte Thomas-Williams will surely be a star for years to come in West Virginia.

Ranking: NR on Rivals, No. 138 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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Chris Lammons, ATH: South Carolina Gamecocks

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South Carolina finished off a four-for-four National Signing Day performance as Lammons picked the Gamecocks. This guy can be a game-changer.

Ranking: NR on Rivals, No. 86 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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J.C. Jackson, ATH: Florida Gators

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J.C. Jackson will look to boost the Florida Gators' offense to a point far away from where it was in 2013.

Ranking: No. 243 overall on Rivals, No. 79 on ESPN

Star Rating: 4-star on Rivals, 4-star on ESPN

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