While the 2016 class is officially in the rearview mirror for teams around the nation, a handful of programs have already laid the groundwork for their classes in 2017. A few usual suspects such as Ohio State and Alabama—who currently occupy the top two spots in the 247Sports team rankings—are in the running again for the nation’s top overall class. However, a few other programs who don’t qualify as recruiting powerhouses have also hit the ground running in the 2017 cycle. Which programs have already assembled classes that feature quality and quantity in terms of talent? Here are 10 college football teams off to a fast start recruiting the class of 2017. *Teams are listed in alphabetical order. Class Rank: 2 No. of Commits: 8 With six straight No. 1 classes under their belt, it’s not a shock to see Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and his staff out of the gates quickly. The Tide’s class to date is heavy with offensive firepower. Leading the way are a trio of running backs—including the nation’s top back and 5-star Najee Harris. Additionally, the Tide have a pledge from touted 4-star passer Jake Fromm…
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