If you’re interested in finding out which programs are recruiting the best right now, it’s as simple as going to 247Sports and looking at the 2021 composite team rankings. But recruiting is about so much more than that.
There is a lot of nuance to it, particularly in the context of how results match up with a program’s expectations. One program could finish No. 15 in the rankings and throw a parade; another team’s fans might want to fire their coach with the same finish. Recruiting is complex.
Every month, we’ll do a piece called “The 5,” a ranking that offers a deeper understanding of the current situation in the world of talent accumulation. Last month, we took a look at the Power 5 programs facing the fewest obstacles in recruiting. This month, we get more focused on the craziness in store for the month of December as we approach the early signing period. Here are the five most influential — and recent…
