National Signing Day 2019: Most important recruit for every Top 25 team

National Signing Day 2019: The most important recruit for every Top 25 team

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams 44-16 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide with the trophy in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

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20. Auburn: Bo Nix, QB

With Jarrett Stidham packing his bags for the NFL Draft, Auburn is left without a definite signal caller. Though Malik Willis is the favorite for the starting spot at Auburn, he has only attempted 28 career passes. Nix (Pinson, AL) is one of the top prospects, up there with recent names like Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence. Last time there was a Bo wearing Navy in Jordan-Hare Stadium, he was a pretty popular guy.

19. Iowa State: Breece Hall, RB

David Montgomery is firmly the starter for the Cyclones and has been wreaking havoc on defenses for two years now. However, he is expected to declare for the NFL Draft after the 2019 season, leaving the starting spot wide open. The four-star Hall (Wichita, KS) is an electric runner who is as shifty as he is fast. Head coach Matt Campbell is an excellent recruiter and is bringing in a playmaker with Hall.

18. Missouri: Jalani Williams, SAF

The Tigers had no shortage of touchdowns in 2018, averaging 36.6 points per game (18th). Despite losing star quarterback Drew Lock, Missouri is bringing in former Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant to direct the offense. What they lacked in 2018 was a defensive secondary. Williams (St. Louis, MO), a four-star safety, should help put a cap on the 262 passing yards per game allowed by the Tigers (112th).

17. Iowa: Ezra Miller, OT

Iowa had one of the quietest successes in 2018, never getting blown out and even upsetting No. 18 Mississippi State in the Outback Bowl. One thing the Hawkeyes lacked in, though, was a run game; Iowa ranked just 94th with 148 yards per game. Miller (Holstein, IA) is a massive body (6’ 6”, 305 pounds) and can turn the corner with blazing speed, making him an excellent run blocker. With tackles that can set an edge for backs to run off of, Iowa should be able to climb in the rushing rankings.

16. UCF: Dallaz Corbitt, DE

Though the undefeated streak is over, UCF is by no means regressing. The offense is as potent as ever, even without McKenzie Milton. The defense, though, could use some work, namely the rushing defense; the Knights allowed 222 rushing yards per game (117th). Corbitt (Columbia, SC) is 6’ 7”, 240 pounds, and is capable of both setting an edge to force runs back inside and chasing down said runners. Having an enormous presence can only help UCF’s defense.

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