National Signing Day 2013: Predicting where the 60 top recruits will commit

Nkemdiche has long been a lock to Ole Miss, and there's little reason to believe he'll head elsewhere.

For more on Rebels football recruiting, visit Ole Miss' Red Cup Rebellion.

Original: Ole Miss has made a push, and Alabama has always been there, but Tunsil's relationship with Georgia coach Will Friend wins out in the end. I do not expect Ole Miss to play a major factor in his recruitment.

Update 2/1 10:45 -- In a shocking turn of events, I am now projecting Tunsil to land at Ole Miss.

Jones is a long-time commitment to the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and has recently exploded on the recruiting scene with dominant performances in all-star games. Jones made a visit to Ole Miss recently, despite saying that he would not make the trip. I'm sticking with Mississippi State here, but am not easy in the selection.

Distance matters in recruiting more than anyone wants to admit, because it's one factor schools cannot control. And for that reason, I think Vanderdoes elects for the UCLA Bruins over Alabama, Notre Dame, or recommitting to USC.

For more on Bruins football recruiting, visit UCLA's Bruins Nation.

Foster once lived in Georgia, was committed to Alabama, moved to Auburn, Ala., then committed to and got a tattoo for the Auburn Tigers. Foster then backed off his commitment to an extent, and, while he remains committed, seriously considered the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide. In the end, I see Foster sticking with Auburn.

For more on War Eagle football recruiting, visit Auburn's College And Magnolia.

Thomas is considering Miami, Florida State, Alabama, Georgia and USC. He has visited all five schools, but most don't believe he'll leave the state, making this a battle between the Canes and the Noles. This is truly a coin-flip type decision, and I'll cautiously project Thomas to end up with the Hurricanes.

Update 2/2 1:15 -- Based on conversations with multiple sources, I am now of the opinion that Thomas is most likely to sign with Florida State.

Adams has always been a fan of the Clemson Tigers throughout the process, while schools like Alabama, Auburn and Georgia didn't seem to hold his interest as much. Georgia is making the full-court press, and it's tough to see Adams not ending up in Athens, but we'll project him to stick with the team he's always favored, the Clemson Tigers.

Ramsey is the top remaining corner in the country, and he's a long-time commitment to the USC Trojans. But his commitment is anything but solid, and both the Florida Gators and Florida State Seminoles have built strong relationships with the five-star. In the end, it will be the Seminoles' new defensive coordinator, Jeremy Pruitt, bringing Ramsey to Tallahassee.

Tennessee wowed the Auburn commitment during his recent visit, and Lawson skipped his planned visit to see the North Carolina Tar Heels. Auburn gets the last crack at the explosive defensive end with attitude issues, however, and I expect the Tigers to seal the deal over the weekend despite Georgia Tech trying to enter the race late.

His visit to Ohio State went well, and the trip to Tuscaloosa was awesome, but Bell grew up a fan of Tennessee, lives just over the state line, and Tennessee offers a chance to play early and has made Bell one of its top priorities. I think he'll sign with the Tennessee Volunteers and play on Rocky Top.

Alexander's recruitment has been extremely difficult to follow. He rarely shoots it straight with reporters, and college coaches are frustrated with dealing with him. He has made multiple trips to Clemson, and recently tripped to Mississippi State and Auburn. This feels like a kid going to Auburn.

Conner plays for South Panola, which is traditionally a feeder school for Ole Miss. He's also seriously considering Alabama and Auburn, but it's hard to see Ole Miss letting him get away.

Original: The long-time Texas commitment has flirted with USC and Alabama, and the Crimson Tide have made a great charge at the wire, but I'll say he sticks with Texas.

Update 2/2 5:00 -- Multiple sources are now indicating that Robinson is leaning heavily to the Crimson Tide. It's enough to change our prediction.

Willis is committed to UCLA, but LSU has not given up on his recruitment. The Bruins have a lot of momentum right now on the recruiting trail, and I expect them to hold on to the talented safety from Arizona.

Collins is all about relationships. His best relationship appears to be with the staff at Arkansas (Wisconsin's old staff). Miami has the hometown edge, and that matters a lot in recruiting. The relationships at Arkansas and the focus on the running back position have me tentatively projecting him to choose the Razorbacks Monday evening.

Kamara is perhaps the most versatile back in the 2013 class. He's long been torn between Alabama and Georgia, having visited both of late. I'll project him to leave the state and play for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

I thought Liner was going to Alabama even when he was committed to Auburn.

Daniel is committed to Ole Miss, and has been flirting with Auburn. There are also rumblings about his grades, but I don't have a logo for a JUCO or a prep school available, so I'll stick with the prediction of Ole Miss.

Arkansas is desparately trying to land Tenpenny, but I just don't think it happens. I'll project him to stick with Alabama, though this is a very tough call.

While Miami has mounted a serious charge of late, Coley has always favored the Seminoles, however slightly, and it's tough to bet against the long-time leader in situations like this. Florida State is the pick.

Elliott has long been committed to Ohio State. The versatile back recently made a visit to see the hometown Missouri Tigers. I don't think the draw of staying home and playing in the SEC will be enough, and project Elliott to stick with the Buckeyes.

Wilson is a perfect fit for Oregon's offense, and I think he will stick with the Ducks despite serious charges mounted by Ohio State and Texas down the stretch.

Dobbs took a recent trip to see the Vols and I'll project him to break his commitment to Arizona State and sign with Tennessee. Geography wins.

North committed to the Tennessee Volunteers Wednesday night and eliminated UNC. I'll project him to stick his commitment and sign with Tennessee.

USC botched this recruitment in a major way, and while Notre Dame made a serious attempt to land Fitts, it will be UCLA reaping the benefits of Lane Kiffin's blunder come Signing Day.

Golson was committed to Florida State for 21 months, but a great visit to Ole Miss, and a rumored bad visit to Florida State, has resulted in a decommitment. Expect Golson to sign with the Rebels, though Auburn is still trying to get in the game late.

Clark has exploded onto the scene after a strong senior season. Geography, and the Gators' need for an explosive receiver will win out over Ohio State and Clemson.

Folston visited Auburn two weeks ago, but remains committed to Notre Dame. I am not convinced that this is over, and neither is Auburn, but I'm sticking with the Notre Dame commitment

I'm not quite sure why Crowder has waited so long to make his decision. Everyone expects him to go to Clemson Tigers, the school that has long been his leader. He did not take an official visit to Georgia or North Carolina.

Poggi is a long-time Michigan commitment, and has connections to Alabama. He visited the Crimson Tide, and Nick Saban wants him in Tuscaloosa, but I expect him to stick with the Wolverines.

Expect the former Stanford commitment to end up with the UCLA Bruins on National Signing Day. It will be a solid win over the Texas A&M Aggies. A&M had a shot, but the loss of recruiter Brian Polian to Nevada likely dashes those hopes here.

Woulard really enjoyed his visit to UCLA, and while the cross-country nature of the choice makes me uneasy about the pick, I will project the former USF commitment to be a Bruin.

Texas over Baylor here. TCU is on the outside looking in.

Original pick: Despite strange rumblings about Miami not having room and potential grades issues, I'll stick with the Miami Hurricanes here over the Florida State Seminoles.

Update -- 1/31 7:45 a.m. : Multiple Miami outlets are now reporting that Kirkland will not be a Miami hurricane. Given that, Arkansas, Ole Miss and Florida State are the strongest contenders. I'll go with the in-state school for now.

Original: This is a very difficult one to call. Powell was a Florida commitment for quite a while before parting ways, and Florida holds the geography edge. But Powell is close with former high school teammate Leonard Williams, and all reports have his USC visit going great. In the end, I'll go with geography.

Update 2/2 11:45 -- Multiple reports have Powell heading to USC. Some say that Florida is not willing to wait for his decision.

Levenberry has been committed to Florida State since the summer, but Tennessee has renewed his interest in the Volunteers under head coach Butch Jones. This pick could change if Levenberry visits this weekend.

The former Miami commitment has favored Florida State for quite a while, though the Canes and Gamecocks aren't completely out of the race, depending on which reporter Bryant speaks with.

The basketball star isn't even guaranteed to play football at the next level, and is seriously considering Georgia Tech, UCLA, Ohio State and Auburn. Purdue and Memphis have apparently offered him as a basketball player, which also throws a wrench in things.

All signs point to Ole Miss flipping the Auburn commitment, particularly with Auburn's involvement with Tarean Folston and Johnathan Ford. Tennessee thinks it has a shot as well.

Despite being a UCLA commitment Morris wanted a Tennessee offer for a while. Yet he didn't commit when he visited. With an admittedly tough kid to read, I'll project him to stick with the Bruins.

The departure of Chip Kelly thrust Washington into the race for these twins committed to Oregon. The Ducks have done a good job of damage control, and I'll project them to stick with Oregon.

Original: Jack is originally from the South, so recent offers from Florida State and Georgia have made a big impact on him, as has attention from Washington. Still, I project him to stick with his commitment to UCLA.

Update 2/1 4:45 -- Jack has cancelled visits to Florida State and Georgia, and I'll project him to stick with UCLA over Washington.

That Washington is even in this race for the USC commitment is a testament to the job done by Steve Sarkisian's staff. But USC is still the pick.

For more on Trojans football recruiting, visit USC's Conquest Chronicles.

Despite a serious effort by Mississippi State, I project the speedy Texas receiver to keep his commitment to the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

For more on OK St. football recruiting, visit Oklahoma State's Cowboys Ride For Free.

Bostwick is an interesting recruitment. There are some whispers about his grades, but I'm not sure how true they are. Both Florida and Miami have a need at defensive tackle, and Florida people feel confident on this one more so than those at Miami.

This is a very tough call between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Miami Hurricanes, but I'm going with Arizona State here in a close call that may change before National Signing Day.

For more on Sun Devils football recruiting, visit Arizona State's House of Sparky.

I am expecting Oregon State to land a very good player over Cal, Oklahoma and Arizona State. This could change over the weekend, however.

For more on Beavers football recruiting on Oregon State's Building the Dam.

Cunningham has really come on late in the process thanks to some excellent senior film and continued growth. In the end, I see Vanderbilt beating out Auburn because they've made him a priority in Nashville.

For more on Commodore recruiting, visit Vanderbilt's Anchor of Gold.

Adeosun was a William & Mary commitment last month, but a flurry of offers came in of late, including Oklahoma and Virginia. He just visited Oklahoma, and the Sooners have a major need at tackle.

For more on Sooners football recruiting, visit Oklahoma's Crimson and Cream Machine.

Oregon and Cal both have a shot to land Hunt, but in the end I expect him to select the Ducks.

Hall doesn't really do interviews, so everything on him is from industry sources. TCU and Texas A&M have a good shot, but here's saying he sticks with his commitment to Washington.

For more on Huskies football recruiting, visit Washington's UW Dawg Pound.

The USC commitment is extremely tough to read, but Texas A&M feels confident it can keep him home. And given their success in the Houston area, it's hard to bet against the Aggies.

For more on Aggies football recruiting, visit Texas A&M's Good Bull Hunting.

This one is pretty easy. Grace is fully expected to stay home and play for Miami.

For more on Hurricanes football recruiting, visit Miami'sState of The U.

Stanford, Vanderbilt or Miami? Cunningham has long had ties to the Hurricanes, but has also liked Stanford for quite a while. I have him heading out West.

For more on Cardinal football recruiting, visit Stanford's Rule Of Tree.

This one really depends on what happens with Tarean Folston. If Folston flips from Notre Dame to Auburn, expect that to push the former Vanderbilt commitment to Tennessee. If Folston sticks with Notre Dame, however, Ford is likely to choose Auburn. Georgia and Florida State are also in the mix.

The long-time Florida State commitment is now a battle between Georgia and Tennessee, though he has scheduled a visit to see the Oregon Ducks this weekend. Though the Tennessee visit went well, I'll bet on the Dawgs to seal up Bellamy and his mom.

This is a battle between Maryland, South Carolina and Florida State. I think Mike Locksley will work his Beltway magic here and keep Ngakoue home.

For more on Terrapins football recruiting, visit Maryland's Testudo Times.

Original: Judge is currently committed to UCLA, but there is a strong chance he flips to Arizona State. For now, I'll reluctantly pick him to stick with UCLA.

Update 2/1 4:45 -- With Myles Jack cancelling his visits to Georgia and Florida State, I think Judge gets squeezed and Arizona State will be all too happy to take him.