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Mike Farrell’s 2023 Class Rankings: SEC

Mike Farrell ranks the best recruiting classes in the SEC, leading off another historic Alabama class

February 7, 2023
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The 2023 recruiting class is in the books and here’s my ranking of the SEC classes.


1. Alabama

— The top class in the county has no weakness I can find.

2. Georgia

— Even without a QB this is the second best class not only in the SEC but in the country.

3. LSU

— Brian Kelly and that wonky accent will have no trouble luring talent. LSU has the best recruiting advantage in college football.

4. Tennessee

— Nico Iamaleava leads a strong class and I love the defense.

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) throws a pass during Tennessee football practice at Haslam Field in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. The Vols are preparing to play in the Orange Bowl against Clemson on Dec. 30.

5. Texas A&M

— It looked bleak for a while, but Jimbo Fisher rallied with a really good class led by DT David Hicks Jr.

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6. South Carolina

— Shane Beamer is on a roll and landing ATH Nyckoles Harbor sends a national message.

2023 five-star ATH Nyckoles Harbor, South Carolina Commit

7. Florida

— This Gators class had some ups and downs but there are huge gets in here like DE Kelby Collins and a slew of good DBs.

8. Auburn

— Hugh Freeze did great work here and flipped players from FSU, Ohio State and others.

Auburn commit Daquayvious Sorey tries to avoid a tackle by Brandon Moss during the Baker Chipley Regional Final football game played at Baker. The Gators season ended with a 22-7 loss as the Tigers advance to the state Final Four.

9. Arkansas

— It’s not a sexy class at all but it’s a Sam Pittman class. A lot of tough dudes in here.

10. Mississippi State

— This is a great class for dealing with such tragedy in losing Mike Leach.

11. Kentucky

— Not a huge fan of this class although the WR group looks great.

2023 Kentucky defensive lineman commit Tavion Gadson (left) from Savannah, GA (Jenkins) stands on the sideline with Lorenzo Cowan during spring practice at Jenkins High.

12. Ole Miss

— A small class and Lane Kiffin lost a ton of momentum with the Auburn rumors but there is talent here.

13. Missouri

— A few of the lower ranked guys in this class better pan out as it lacks star power.

14. Vanderbilt

— This is where I’d expect them to be, they just can’t compete in the SEC in recruiting.

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