Below is the first set of rankings for the 2014 cycle. I'm hopeful that I can do a new set of rankings about every other week 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 email Big12recruit@gmail.com.
1. Texas: With 8 commitments including 6 4-stars, Texas has the best class in the Big 12 so far and one of the best in the nation. We all know Texas and the resources they have to attract the top recruits, but there are teams that are starting to take away premier prospects from the Horns. Although in the end, it is going to be tough for anyone to knock the Horns off the top in 2014.
2. Baylor: Baylor may only have 3 commitments, but they are some pretty good ones. TX S Davon Hall is a top 100 recruit and chose Baylor over the likes of LSU, A&M, Arkansas, and more. TX RB Terence Williams is #209 in the 247Composite rankings and the last commitment, TX WR Chris Platt, has elite speed. Baylor seems poised for another top 25 overall ranking.
3. Oklahoma: OU got a big verbal commitment back in October from 4-star TX WR Armanti Foreman. Foreman is a top 100 recruit and at 5'11/175, Foreman seems destined to be a threat in the slot. However, both Texas and A&M are threatening to steal Foreman away from OU. Besides Foreman, OU has commitments from RB Samaje Perine and S Vontre McQuinnie.
4. TCU: TCU is another team that is off to a fast start for 2014. Already they have 4 verbal commitments with half of them being 4-stars. Right now, TCU ranks 9th nationally according to 247Sports, but don't expect that to hold.
5. Texas Tech: With 4 commitments, you could make a case for Tech being higher than where they are currently positioned. The level of talent may not match the teams above, but Tech is still off to a pretty good start for the class which is headlined by D.J. Gillins, the top dual-threat QB according to 247Sports.
6. Oklahoma State: The Pokes currently have a pair of commitments; 4-star OK RB Devon Thomas and 3-star TX LB Justin Phillips. Thomas, a former OU commit and top 200 player, will be one of the top RBs signed in the Big 12 next February.
7. Kansas State: K-State got a big commitment from 4-star MO RB Dalvin Warmack a couple weeks ago. Bill Snyder also has a pair of 3-star offensive line commits; CO OG/C Dalton Risner and and TX OG/OT Robert Castaneda.
8. Iowa State: Iowa State's only commit so far is 4-star IA WR Allen Lazard, who is the top receiver in the nation according to Rivals. Who would have thought before December that Iowa State, not Alabama or Texas, would have arguably the best WR in the nation for 2014? If ISU had another commit or two, they would be a couple spots higher.
9. Kansas: 4-star KS RB Traevohn Wrench is KU's only commit for 2014, but he was one of KU's top targets. With the talent in Kansas this year, I expect Kansas to rise from the cellar of the Big 12 this year.
10. West Virginia: With just a single commitment from 3-star PA WR Ricky Rogers, the 'Eers are currently ranked last. But the 'Eers have a couple close to committing including one of the top QBs in the area.
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