National signing day is Wednesday, and that means a whole new crop of Big Ten recruits will make their commitments official. It's an exciting time in the college football world because it offers a glimpse of the future, both for fans and players. Who will be the league's next breakout star? Which recruiting classes will pan out and which will be viewed with less enthusiasm through the prism of hindsight?
With that idea in mind, let's take a look back at a few of the very best Big Ten recruiting classes from the past five years.
Top class
Ohio State, 2013
The Buckeyes always represent the gold standard when it comes to recruiting in the Big Ten, particularly with Urban Meyer in charge.