Recruiting Classes

High School talents will make it official and sign letters of intent on wednesday. According to ESPN.com, here are the Big Ten teams in the national top 25.

1. Ohio State-ESPN150 commitments: 7 ESPN rank: 4
Running back Jamal Berry and wide receiver Duron Carter lead the way on offense. Dual threat quarterback Tajh Boyd chose Clemson and Ohio prep star Austin Boucher stuck to his original commitment to Miami (Ohio) leaving the Buckeyes with little depth behind Terelle Pryor, last year's number one prospect. No. 4 rated outside linebacker Dorian Bell and No. 10 cornerback C.J. Barnett should help the Buckeyes compensate for losing most of their defense.

2. Michigan-ESPN150 commitments: 4 ESPN rank: 14
Rich Rodriguez's first full recruiting class at Michigan should help the Wolverines climb back up the conference standings. No. 4 defensive end Craig Roh played well in the Under Armour All-America Game. The Wolverines lost commitments from quarterback Kevin Newsome and wide receiver Bryce McNeal, but will bring in top dual threat quarterback Tate Forcier to run Rich Rodriguez's spread system.

3. Penn State-ESPN150 commitments:3 ESPN rank: 15
The Nittany Lions class is led by Michigan decomittment Kevin Newsome, who should take over the reigns at quarterback after Darryl Clark graduates. No. 2 kicker Anthony Fara will try to replace four year starter Kevin Kelly. No. 6 cornerback Darrell Givens is a little raw but is athletic and has a 6'-1" frame.

4. Illinois-ESPN150 committments: 2 ESPN rank: 19
Elusive Terry Hawthorne and speedy Kraig Appleton are top wide reciever prospects from state champion East St. Louis. Kansas City area multi-dimmensional quarterback Nathan Scheelhasse will be throwing to Hawthorne and Appleton. No. 7 defensive end Craig Drummond decommited to Ole Miss.

5. Michigan State-ESPN150 commitments: 2 ESPN rank: 21
Iowa decommitment offensive tackle David Barrent and top 25 running back Edwin Barker look to replace Javon Ringer's production in the running game. Top 20 quarterback Andrew Maxwell is polished and could be the Spartans' quarterback of the future. Mark Dantonio is backing up an appearance in a New Year's Day bowl game with Sparty's best class in a while.