While it’s completely true that a team can’t win a national championship based off of having the best recruits in the country, it’s certainly a great start. Alabama won their sixth straight recruiting championship yesterday according to Rivals.com and each year they’re right there competing for a title. It’s not a secret that a team can’t win without talent, and these five schools racked up the best in the country on National Signing Day.
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5. Clemson Tigers
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5. Clemson Tigers
Although Dabo Swinney lost out on top prospect Rashan Gary, he was still able to bring in a top-five class in the cycle following an appearance in the College Football Playoff Championship. The Tigers were able to collect three five-star signees, all on defense.
4. Michigan Wolverines
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4. Michigan Wolverines
One season at Michigan and Jim Harbaugh's already making a massive impact both on the field and in recruiting. After winning 10 games in 2015, he's brought in the No. 4 recruiting class in the entire country, including the top overall prospect in Rashan Gary.
3. Ohio State Buckeyes
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3. Ohio State Buckeyes
Urban Meyer had a pretty simple National Signing Day. He received all of his signed letters of intent early in the morning and was able to accomplish other things instead of sweating some last-minute decisions. Meyer brought in two five-star players, 15 four-stars and seven three-stars.
2. Florida State Seminoles
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2. Florida State Seminoles
Although the Seminoles didn't quite take home Rivals' recruiting title, they did win ESPN's. Despite losing four-star safety Jamel Cook to Stanford, Jimbo Fisher was able to get a bevy of four-star players to commit to the Seminoles, including a number of offensive linemen.
1. Alabama Crimson Tide
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1. Alabama Crimson Tide
Nick Saban worked his magic once again. The Crimson Tide entered National Signing Day with a top-10 class, but they finished all the way at the top with a flurry of commitments from five-star players yesterday. If you're tired of hearing "Roll Tide," then you better buy some ear plugs.
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