A quick glance at the 2016 recruiting class rankings shows Ohio State sitting comfortably ahead in the race to land the nation’s top-rated group on signing day.
Furthermore, recruiting giants such as Alabama, Florida State and LSU also possess strong classes and each of those programs are candidates to close strong in the coming months.
However, a few teams that rarely compete for top classes are making a strong push in the current cycle.
Which surprise teams are making a splash on the recruiting trail?
*All schools listed in alphabetical order.