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2009 Recruiting Rankings

Rivals100 - Top 10 Players
RNK PLAYER POS VERBAL
1. Matt Barkley QB USC
2. Jamarkus McFarland DT Undecided
3. Cierre Wood RB Notre Dame
4. Russell Shepard QB LSU
5. Devon Kennard DE Undecided
6. Rueben Randle WR Undecided
7. Manti Te'o LB Undecided
8. Jacobbi McDaniel DT Florida State
9. Bryce Brown RB Miami
10. Jelani Jenkins LB Undecided
2008 Team Recruiting Rankings
RNK TEAM CONF PTS*
1. Alabama SEC 2,836
2. Notre Dame Independent 2,744
3. Florida SEC 2,600
4. Ohio State Big Ten 2,481
5. Miami ACC 2,467
6. Oklahoma Big 12 2,422
7. Georgia SEC 2,321
8. USC Pac-10 2,312
9. Florida State ACC 2,251
10. Michigan Big Ten 2,220
*-Based on Rivals.com player rankings
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