Bowl season is over in advance of the National Championship Game, which means it's time to step back and take a look at the best hauls in SEC Football for the 2016 cycle (so far). Here's our list of The 7 Best Recruiting Classes In The SEC (So Far).
7) Texas A&M Aggies
The Aggies have six four-star recruits. A&M's top offensive recruit as four-star OT Kellen Diesch, who is expected to anchor Texas A&M's line for the next three or four years. In fact, head coach Kevin Sumlin has gone heavy on lineman, with eight of their recruits playing in the trenches. On the defensive side of the ball, in-state four-star defensive end Justin Madubuike is a five-star talent in our eyes.
6) Georgia Bulldogs
Will he or won't he? That was the game all of us played in regards to five-star quarterback Jacob Eason and a potential flip. However, Eason is secured and headlines a top-15 national class heavy on skill-position player and linemen.
5) Florida Gators
The Gators already have an astonishing 25 commitments, the most of any team on this list. Although they have no five stars, Florida recently flipped heralded QB Feleipe Franks from LSU.
4) Auburn Tigers
Five-star defensive end Marlon Davidson and four-star defensive end Paul James are going to be a boon for a spotty Auburn defense, sealing the edge and providing a needed pass-rush boost. Also, get to know four-star wideouts Eli Stove and Kyle Davis -- they'll be lighting up SEC scoreboards in the very near future.
3) Ole Miss Rebels
The Rebels have 20 commits, including one five-star in quarterback Shea Patterson, who looks like a future stud at Ole Miss. He's ranked as the No. 3 overall recruit in the nation, and may see playing time next year even with starter Chad Kelly returning. The team also has three RBs, two TEs and a WR in the class to pair with Patterson in a dynamic offensive class.
2) Alabama Crimson Tide
It's weird to see Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide not in the top spot, but make no mistake about it - this class is still really, really good. Alabama constantly puts together highly-touted class under Saban and this year won't be any different with 18 commits, 11 of those being four stars or higher. Their lone five-star is OL Jonah Williams, but are right in the mix for almost every other uncommitted five-star in the country. The Tide likely are far from done yet and should continue to rise before National Signing Day.
1) LSU Tigers
LSU nearly fired Les Miles this season, which could have ruined one of the nation's best classes - but keeping him on keeps this wealth of talent intact.. The Tigers have 19 commits, 13 of which are four-stars with one five-star (Saivion Smith) and 11 defensive standouts. LSU currently doesn't have a QB committed since Franks flipped to UF, but they sheer wealth of overall talent in this class makes it extremely impressive.
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