National Signing Day 2016: Where The Top 25 Recruits Signed

There were thousands of high school football players who realized their dreams of playing college ball yesterday after signing National Letter of Iisntents. Alabama ended up with the top class in the country according to Rivals.com and 247Sports.com, but Florida State got the top spot on ESPN. Here is a list of the top 25 recruits in the country according to Rivals and where they ended up signing to play college football.

25. DE Marlon Davidson: Auburn

DE Marlon Davidson: Auburn Twitter
It will be interesting to see if Davidson can get some early playing time for the Tigers. If he can, he would form a formidable tag team with last year's No. 1 overall recruit in the country Byron Cowart.

It will be interesting to see if Davidson can get some early playing time for the Tigers. If he can, he would form a formidable tag team with last year's No. 1 overall recruit in the country Byron Cowart.

24. OL Jonah Williams: Alabama

OL Jonah Williams: Alabama Twitter
If you watched Alabama's run to the title last season, the biggest advantage the Crimson Tide had on every other team was in the trenches. With Cam Robinson and Jonah Williams, Nick Saban will be continuing that trend in the future.

If you watched Alabama's run to the title last season, the biggest advantage the Crimson Tide had on every other team was in the trenches. With Cam Robinson and Jonah Williams, Nick Saban will be continuing that trend in the future.

23. TE Isaac Nauta: Georgia

TE Isaac Nauta: Georgia Twitter
Prior to parting ways with Georgia, Miami head coach Mark Richt did a tremendous job with the Bulldogs' recruiting class which made things easier for Kirby Smart. Nauta has the skills to become the best tight end in the country.

Prior to parting ways with Georgia, Miami head coach Mark Richt did a tremendous job with the Bulldogs' recruiting class which made things easier for Kirby Smart. Nauta has the skills to become the best tight end in the country.

22. WR Tyler Vaughns: USC

WR Tyler Vaughns: USC Twitter
Vaughns will get to learn from Trojans stud receiver Juju Smith-Schuster which will be huge for his development.

Vaughns will get to learn from Trojans stud receiver Juju Smith-Schuster which will be huge for his development.

21. DE Nick Bosa: Ohio State

DE Nick Bosa: Ohio State Twitter
Bosa followed in his brother Joey's footsteps and will attend Ohio State. There are a number of recruiting experts who believe that Nick will be better than Joey, who is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Bosa followed in his brother Joey's footsteps and will attend Ohio State. There are a number of recruiting experts who believe that Nick will be better than Joey, who is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

20. DE Terrell Hall: Alabama

DE Terrell Hall: Alabama Twitter
It shouldn't come as any surprise when Alabama locks down one of the top defensive linemen in the nation. Expect Hall to be in the NFL down the road.

It shouldn't come as any surprise when Alabama locks down one of the top defensive linemen in the nation. Expect Hall to be in the NFL down the road.

19. DT Ed Oliver: Houston

DT Ed Oliver: Houston Twitter
Despite being rated as a five-star player, Oliver made the decision to attend Houston and play with his older brother. It was a huge development for Tom Herman and the future of the Cougars.

Despite being rated as a five-star player, Oliver made the decision to attend Houston and play with his older brother. It was a huge development for Tom Herman and the future of the Cougars.

18. WR N'Keal Harry: Arizona State

WR N'Keal Harry: Arizona State Twitter
Following in the footsteps of Jaelen Strong and Devin Lucien will be Harry, who is the No. 1 receiver in the country. At 6-foot-4, he could cause a number of matchup problems in the Pac-12.

Following in the footsteps of Jaelen Strong and Devin Lucien will be Harry, who is the No. 1 receiver in the country. At 6-foot-4, he could cause a number of matchup problems in the Pac-12.

17. DT Derrick Brown: Auburn

DT Derrick Brown: Auburn Twitter
Brown was a huge get for Gus Malzahn. It was expected that he would commit to the Georgia Bulldogs on Signing Day, but he flipped to the Tigers.

Brown was a huge get for Gus Malzahn. It was expected that he would commit to the Georgia Bulldogs on Signing Day, but he flipped to the Tigers.

16. LB Tre Lamar: Clemson

LB Tre Lamar: Clemson Twitter
The Tigers finished with a tremendous recruiting class this year. With Lamar and a couple more players you'll see on this list, Clemson's defense will be scary for years to come.

The Tigers finished with a tremendous recruiting class this year. With Lamar and a couple more players you'll see on this list, Clemson's defense will be scary for years to come.

15. DE Jeffrey Simmons: Mississippi State

DE Jeffrey Simmons: Mississippi State Twitter
Heading into National Signing Day, it was thought to be a lock that Simmons would commit to play for Hugh Freeze at Ole Miss. Instead, he shocked the nation and chose to play for Dan Mullen and the Bulldogs.

Heading into National Signing Day, it was thought to be a lock that Simmons would commit to play for Hugh Freeze at Ole Miss. Instead, he shocked the nation and chose to play for Dan Mullen and the Bulldogs.

14. LB Caleb Kelly: Oklahoma

LB Caleb Kelly: Oklahoma Twitter
Kelly had offers from just about every major school in the country, but he chose to take his talents to Norman and play for Bob Stoops.

Kelly had offers from just about every major school in the country, but he chose to take his talents to Norman and play for Bob Stoops.

13. LB Erick Fowler: Texas

LB Erick Fowler: Texas Twitter
Fowler made one of the shocking decisions of the day when he announced that he was flipping his commitment from LSU to Texas. He will be a huge addition to Charlie Strong's defense.

Fowler made one of the shocking decisions of the day when he announced that he was flipping his commitment from LSU to Texas. He will be a huge addition to Charlie Strong's defense.

12. CB Jack Jones: USC

CB Jack Jones: USC Twitter
Jones was one of the latest announcements yesterday afternoon when he chose to play for USC alongside Snoop Dogg.

Jones was one of the latest announcements yesterday afternoon when he chose to play for USC alongside Snoop Dogg.

11. ATH Mecole Hardman Jr.: Georgia

ATH Mecole Hardman Jr.: Georgia Twitter
Georgia was the favorite to get Hardman all along, and he made things official on National Signing Day. Some experts believe he'll see time on both sides of the ball for the Bulldogs.

Georgia was the favorite to get Hardman all along, and he made things official on National Signing Day. Some experts believe he'll see time on both sides of the ball for the Bulldogs.

10. CB Levonta Taylor: Florida State

CB Levonta Taylor: Florida State Twitter
Ronald Darby, P.J. Williams, Jalen Ramsey and now Levonta Taylor. Jimbo Fisher knows how to develop defensive backs, and Taylor will be the next in succession.

Ronald Darby, P.J. Williams, Jalen Ramsey and now Levonta Taylor. Jimbo Fisher knows how to develop defensive backs, and Taylor will be the next in succession.

9. LB Mique Juarez: UCLA

LB Mique Juarez: UCLA Twitter
It was widely expected that Juarez would select UCLA when the time came and he did just that, making Jim Mora Jr. a happy man.

It was widely expected that Juarez would select UCLA when the time came and he did just that, making Jim Mora Jr. a happy man.

8. ATH Demetris Robertson: None

ATH Demetris Robertson: None Twitter
Robertson decided to hold off on making a decision on National Signing Day. He's taken official visits to Notre Dame, California and Georgia Tech, but Georgia and Alabama are also in the mix.

Robertson decided to hold off on making a decision on National Signing Day. He's taken official visits to Notre Dame, California and Georgia Tech, but Georgia and Alabama are also in the mix.

7. QB Jacob Eason: Georgia

QB Jacob Eason: Georgia Twitter
If the Bulldogs would've had a decent quarterback last season, Mark Richt would likely still be the head coach. Eason nearly changed his mind and went to Florida when Richt left, but he decided to remain and play for Kirby Smart.

If the Bulldogs would've had a decent quarterback last season, Mark Richt would likely still be the head coach. Eason nearly changed his mind and went to Florida when Richt left, but he decided to remain and play for Kirby Smart.

6. LB Rashaun Smith: Clemson

LB Rashaun Smith: Clemson Twitter
Dabo Swinney will be losing a number of defensive players this season, but he's replaced them with top defensive recruits such as Smith.

Dabo Swinney will be losing a number of defensive players this season, but he's replaced them with top defensive recruits such as Smith.

5. LB Ben Davis: Alabama

LB Ben Davis: Alabama Twitter
Dont'a Hightower, Reggie Ragland and Ben Davis is not a bad succession of middle linebackers for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide.

Dont'a Hightower, Reggie Ragland and Ben Davis is not a bad succession of middle linebackers for Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide.

4. OL Gregory Little: Ole Miss

OL Gregory Little: Ole Miss Twitter
Laremy Tunsil leaves for the NFL Draft, and the Rebels bring in the top offensive tackle in the country Gregory Little to replace him.

Laremy Tunsil leaves for the NFL Draft, and the Rebels bring in the top offensive tackle in the country Gregory Little to replace him.

3. QB Shea Patterson: Ole Miss

QB Shea Patterson: Ole Miss Twitter
Hugh Freeze has the perfect situation set up at quarterback. Chad Kelly is returning for his senior season which will allow Patterson to sit for a season and learn.

Hugh Freeze has the perfect situation set up at quarterback. Chad Kelly is returning for his senior season which will allow Patterson to sit for a season and learn.

2. DT Dexter Lawrence: Clemson

DT Dexter Lawrence: Clemson Twitter
Although Dabo Swinney missed out on Rashan Gary, he was able to get Lawrence to sign on the dotted line to give the Tigers a top-five recruiting class.

Although Dabo Swinney missed out on Rashan Gary, he was able to get Lawrence to sign on the dotted line to give the Tigers a top-five recruiting class.

1. DT Rashan Gary: Michigan

DT Rashan Gary: Michigan Twitter
The No. 1 recruit in the nation, Rashan Gary, committed to Michigan on National Signing Day. It was a huge get for Jim Harbaugh and his staff as Gary chose the Wolverines over the Clemson Tigers.

The No. 1 recruit in the nation, Rashan Gary, committed to Michigan on National Signing Day. It was a huge get for Jim Harbaugh and his staff as Gary chose the Wolverines over the Clemson Tigers.

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