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Re-ranking the Top 10 college football recruiting classes (true freshmen only) based on impact so far:
→1. OKLAHOMA
Safety Tony Jefferson, wide receiver Kenny Stills, cornerback Aaron Colvin and fullback Trey Millard have all broken into the starting lineup, and defensive tackle Daniel Noble, linebacker Corey Nelson, receiver Trey Franks, running back Brennan Clay have all seen significant action.
Rivals signing day ranking: 7; ESPN: 5; Scout: 2
→2. FLORIDA
Trey Burton has been phenomenal in the Percy Harvin role, and 16 true freshmen have seen the field.
Rivals signing day ranking: 2; ESPN: 1; Scout: 1
→3. USC
Wide receiver Robert Woods (13 receptions) and cornerback Nickell Robey (two interceptions) are starters, and the rest of the two-deep is littered with true freshmen like wideout Markeith Ambles and safety Demetrius Wright.
Rivals signing day ranking: 1; ESPN: 7; Scout: 5
→4. AUBURN
Starting running back Michael Dyer is averaging 4.8 yards per carry and is a big reason why the Tigers are undefeated; several other freshmen are on the two-deep defensively.
Rivals signing day ranking: 4; ESPN: 4; Scout: 6
→5. TENNESSEE
James Stone and Ja'Wuan James have earned starting spots on the offensive line, and almost a dozen others are seeing time.
Rivals signing day ranking: 9; ESPN: 9; Scout: 16
→6. TEXAS
Mike Davis was the team's leading receiver before suffering a knee injury, and Jackson Jeffcoat has been a beast at defensive end, but the Longhorns haven't gotten much else yet from their freshmen.
Rivals signing day ranking: 3; ESPN: 2; Scout: 3
→7. UCLA
In part to injuries, Owamagbe Odighizuwa has ascended into a starting role at defensive end, while defensive tackle Cassius Marsh made a couple of big plays in the win over Texas.
Rivals signing day ranking: 8; ESPN: 10; Scout: 8
→8. ALABAMA
A handful of true freshmen are on the two-deep, but Alabama's returning talent has made it difficult for most of them to get on the field.
Rivals signing day ranking: 5; ESPN: 3; Scout: 4
→9. FLORIDA STATE
Linebacker Christian Jones and cornerback Lamarcus Joyner have shown promise in backup roles on the FSU defense.
Rivals signing day ranking: 10; ESPN: 6; Scout: 9
→10. LSU
The Tigers have only a couple of true freshmen in their depth chart, and none in their starting lineup.
Rivals signing day ranking: 6; ESPN: 8; Scout: 7
