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Year of the RB in Texas

Originally Published: November 17, 2010
By Billy Tucker | ESPN Recruiting

When looking at the state of Texas from an offensive perspective, it's not hard to see 2011 is the year of the running back. Highlighted by five-star prospects Malcolm Brown (Cibolo, Texas/Byron M. Steele) and Aaron Green (San Antonio, Texas/James Madison), this class of running backs could be the best ever out of the Lone Star State. However, what's more impressive is the depth behind Brown and Green. Brandon Williams (Brookshire, Texas/Brookshire Royal) might be having the most productive fall ...

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States Of Recruiting

Every year, recruiters search the country for the nation's best players. They log countless miles and no state is ignored. So which states have the most to offer this year? ESPN Recruiting goes state by state and examines the overall talent level, names the top prospect, finds a player whose name you should remember and also breaks down which programs are doing the best in each state.

• Alabama: Center of attention
• Arkansas: Razorbacks' in-state pipeline
• Arizona/New Mexico: Loaded on the line
• Calif. offense: WR Farmer leads the way
• Calif. defense: It all starts up front
• Colorado: Buffaloes keep cherry picking
• Florida offense: Loaded at QB, skill positions
• Florida defense: Highlighted by elite safeties
• Georgia: Among the best recruiting areas
• Hawaii/Alaska: More than just vacation spot
• Iowa: Hawkeyes making best of down year
• Illinois: Continuing tradition of big-time WRs
• Indiana: Hoosier State producing linemen
• Kansas: Starling continues quarterback trend
• Kentucky: Wildcats, Cardinals capitalizing
• Louisiana: Better than ever
• Maryland: Flying under the radar
• Michigan: Prospects making big splash early
• Minnesota: Not as deep as usual
• Mississippi: Best class in years
• Missouri: State is top-heavy once again
• Nebraska: Still producing offensive linemen
• Nevada: Las Vegas is a must-stop
• New England: Recruiters flock to this region
(Conn., Del., DC, Mass., Maine, Vt., N.H., R.I.)
• New York/New Jersey: Rutgers capitalizing
• North Carolina: Another good year in Carolina
• Ohio: Buckeyes keeping top players
• Oklahoma: Sleeper spot for top prospects
• Pacific Northwest: Quality D-linemen available
(Ore., Idaho, Mont., N.D., S.D., Wyo.)
• Pennsylvania: Down year in Quaker State
• South Carolina: Laying claim to No. 1 prospect
• Texas offense: Year of the running back
• Texas defense: CBs highlight down year
• Tennessee: Filled with linemen
• Utah: Must-see for D-linemen
• Virginia/West Virginia: Hidden gems
• Wisconsin: Solid prospects in state
• Washington: Talent base improving

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