The top 25

In alphabetical order, here are the 25 recruits and their heights, weights and high schools, as compiled by Bluechip Illustrated:

Courtney Brown, DL, 6-6, 230, Macedonia (Moncks Corner, S.C.). Considering: Penn State, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech and South Carolina. The total package: He has size, speed and strength.

Mike Brown, RB/DB, 5-10, 195, Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.). Oral commitment: Nebraska. Rushed for 2,084 yards and scored 35 touchdowns as a senior. On defense: 88 tackels, 4 interceptions, 2 sacks.

Ralph Brown, DB/RB, 5-11, 180, Bishop Amat (La Puente, Calif.). Oral commitment: USC. He says he prefers offense, but he is a can't-miss propect on either side of the ball.

Plaxico Burress, WR, 6-6, 210, Green Run (Virginia Beach, Va.). Considering: Florida, West Virginia, Ohio State, Michigan State. Leaning toward the Gators and Spartans. Burress caught only 20 passes last season, but 14 of them were TDs.

Travis Claridge, OL, 6-6, 300, Fort Vancouver (Vancouver, Wash.) Oral commitment: USC. Widely regarded by recruiters as the best offensive line prospect. A tremendous drive blocker who handles most opponents with ease.

LaCorey Collins, WR, 6-4, 208, Skyline (Oakland). Oral commitment: Oregon. One of the most sought-after players in the country, he is known for his work habits and competitive spirit.

Mike Cook, OL, 6-5, 285, Walpole (Mass.). Oral commitment: Boston College. The best offensive-line prospect in the New England area. Great footwork, mobility and technique.

Tim Couch, QB, 6 feet 5, 210 pounds. Leslie County (Hyden, Ky.). Oral commitment: Kentucky. The one Bill Curry has been waiting for. Never in Kentucky school history has a player of Couch's caliber headed to Lexington.

Rufus French, TE, 6-5, 224, Amory (Miss.). Considering: Mississippi, Auburn, Tennessee, Notre Dame, Florida. The prototype tight end. A solid blocker and great receiver, he can make the big play after the catch.

Dwayne Goodrich, DB, 6-0, 177, Richards (Oak Lawn, III.). Oral commitment: Tennessee. The No. 1 DB prospect in the country. A true corner who has the size and quickness to play one-on-one with big wideouts, and the speed to stay with anyone.

Quincy Hipps, DL, 6-4, 235, Tampa (Fla.) Catholic. Miami, Syracuse, South Carolina, Georgia, Michigan. Quick enough to play linebacker in certain schemes. He totaled more than 30 sacks the past two seasons.

Alcender Jackson, OL, 6-4, 310, Moss Point (Miss.). Oral commitment: Louisiana State. One of the best offensive linemen ever to come out of Mississippi, he is a tremendous drive blocker who excels at pulling and blocking downfield.

Eric Jefferson, DL, 6-4, 260, Evangel Academy (Shreveport, La.) Oral commitment: Illinois. A four-time all-state selection, he made more than 250 tackles and 25 sacks over the past two seasons.

Andy Katzenmoyer, LB, 6-4, 240, South (Westerville, 0.). Oral commitment: Ohio State. Despite facing double-and triple-teaming all season long, he didn't disappoint.

Jefferson Kelley, OL, 6-5, 300, Colerain (Cincinnati). Oral commitment: Ohio State. He ran neck and neck with Claridge for distinction of best OL prospect, and he led Colerain to an undefeated regular season.

Courtney Leavitt, K/P, 6-0, 210, Germantown (Tenn.). Considering: Notre Dame, South Carolina, North Carolina, Auburn, Virginia. Leaning toward the Gamerocks, Courtney may have the strongest leg ever to come out of the South.

Damoine Lewis, DL, 6-4, 250, Sulphur Springs (Tex.). Oral commitment: Miami. Played defensive tackle regularly as a senior. He will move to end soon because of his rush skills.

Shawn McCorkel, DB, 6-0, 175, Northview (Dothan, Ala.). Oral commitment: Florida State. He is a true corner prospect and has all the necessary tools. Excellent in pass coverage and a dangerous hitter.

Patrick Pass, RB, 6-0, 205, Tucker (Ga.). Oral commitment: Georgia. Has everything you want in a back -- strength, speed, power. His bench press (370 pounds) is as good as most linemen.

Robert Pollard, DB/RB, 6-2, 205, Orange Park (Fla.). Considering: Florida, Florida State, Ohio State, Auburn, Nebraska. After returning from a severe arm injury he became one of the nation's top safeties. Florida has long been the favorite, but Nebraska is making a strong late run.

Brandon Spoon, LB, 6-3, 225, Williams (Burlington, N.C.). Oral commitment: North Carolina. Has size, speed and massive forearms, can squat 500 pounds and has a 34-inch vertical leap.

Marques Sullivan, OL, 6-6, 300, Fenwick (Oak Park, Ill.). Oral commitment: Illinois. One of the top linemen all year, he has strong appeal because he can play guard or tackle.

Nathaniel Webster, LB, 6-0, 220, Miami Northwester. Oral commitment: Miami. In a down year for linebackers in Florida, ho is in a class by himself. One of the most intense players in the country.

Michael Wiley, RB, 6-0, 182, Monte Vista (Spring Valley, Calif.). Oral commitment: Ohio State. A do-it-all back who rushed for 1,902 yards and scored 18 touchdowns, averaging just under 10 yards per carry.