2014 Big 12 Recruiting Rankings: June

(h/t BaylorLariat.com)

Below is the fifth set of rankings for the 2014 cycle.  I'm hopeful that I can do a new set of rankings about once or twice every month with new analysis.  The rankings aren't scientific and are based on a number of factors including talent (obviously), class size, potential for growth, and others.  Agree or disagree?  Leave a comment below or tweet me @Big12Recruit.

1. Baylor:  I have to do it.  With Baylor absolutely rolling right now, I'm putting them on top of the conference.  They have 19 recruits (the largest class in the nation), they're getting some of the best receviers avaiable, and they're stealing recruits away from powerhouses like Texas.  They're not going to be here in February, but for now, Art Briles is killing it and deserves to be here.

2. Texas:  If you're a Texas fan and you're putting a lot of weight into these rankings, step back.  The Horns probably don't deserve to be here and will very, very likely have the best class in the end.  However, it's Baylor's moment right now.

3. Texas Tech:  Obviously overshadowed by Texas and Baylor, Texas Tech has put together a nice run since the middle of April as 10 out of their 13 commitments have come during that time.  They lack top-end talent, but when you have 13 commitments already, especially not at a recruiting powerhouse, you're doing something right.

4. Oklahoma:  The Sooners haven't had a new commitment in a couple of weeks, but they still have a top 25 class nationally according to 247Sports.  Justice Hansen and Dallis Todd may be the best QB-WR combo in the Big 12 this year.

5. Oklahoma State:  The Pokes missed out on the Kyle Allen sweepstakes, but still managed to find their QB for the future in Mason Rudolph earlier this month.  RB Devon Thomas and LB Gyasi Akem are pretty good too.

6. Kansas State:  K-State is also in the midst of a drought, having no new commitments since late April.  Still, with their hot start, they still have 7 right now in their class.

7. Iowa State:  Iowa State has picked up the pace, gaining 5 commitments since the beginning of May.  All-American Allen Lazard is the obvious class headliner, but the Clones also seem to be in good position for Rivals250 RB Jeff Jones.

8. TCU:  After losing a pair of commitments, it certainly hasn't been a good week for TCU.  They're currently at 4 right now and are falling behind in the state of Texas.

9. Kansas:  For being Kansas, Charlie Weis has already got some impressive talent in the class with RB Traevohn Wrench and LB Kyron Watson.  The probelm for Kansas is that don't have enough of it yet.  Only 3 commits for Weis so far.

10. West Virginia:  It's got to be a little troubling for Mountaineer fans that they only have a pair of commits right now.  However, there are a lot of prospects with interest in WVU, so that should change.