2017 National Signing Day: 10 Biggest Names to Know

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4. Joseph Lewis, 5-star WR (Los Angeles, CA)

Wide receiver Joseph Lewis is the first five-star prospect on the list that is a name to know. Lewis ranks 31 in the nation, fourth at his position and sixth overall in the state of California.

The Los Angeles native fractured his ankle in his senior season, but he still holds value going into National Signing Day. The 6-foot-2 wide and 204 pound wide receiver still was able to make the US All-American Army Bowl West squad and remains a top target.

His top two schools look to be down to the USC Trojans and Nebraska Cornhuskers. He took official visits to Nebraska on October 1 and USC on January 27. With no wide receiver commitments in their class, it looks like the Trojans have an early advantage.

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Not to mention, USC lost leading receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who left early for the NFL Draft. On top of that, the Trojans graduate four other receivers, leaving plenty of room for Lewis. They will have seven wide receivers on the roster for next year.

Nebraska will have six wide receivers on the roster next year, but they already have four commitments in this year’s recruiting class. It may a numbers game for Lewis, which shouldn’t be too difficult of a decision. The Trojans return Sam Darnold at quarterback as well.

Lewis will make his decision on National Signing Day on ESPN2.