2017 National Signing Day: Biggest Winners and Losers

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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks on prior to the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Winner: Alabama Crimson Tide

247Sports rank: 1st

The rich just keep getting richer. Despite their loss in the CFP National Championship, Nick Saban continued his recruiting success at Alabama with yet another top ranked National Signing Day class for the Crimson Tide. Out of Alabama’s 29 signees, 24 were ranked as either a five-star or four-star. You’ve heard the phrase before, Alabama doesn’t rebuild, they reload.

In a class full of star studded prospects, there are a few prospects that stand out above the rest for the Crimson Tide, including running back Najee Harris, who will most likely be a very early contributor for Alabama during the 2017 season. What stands out for this class is that Saban and his staff have 12 early enrollees from this class including Harris, as well as the top offensive tackle in the country, Alex Leatherwood and top dual-threat quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

According to 247Sports rankings, Alabama has signed the top overall class every year since 2010. It will be interesting to see if the streak continues in 2018.

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