Today, some of the top high school football players across the country will sign their letters of intent to play for their respective college programs. Many of the Buccaneers' players were top recruits in high school, with their college commitments being well-publicized.
Jameis Winston didn't actually make his commitment on National Signing Day, he announced his intention to play for Florida State in August before the start of his senior season. While other recruits faxed their Letters of Intent out at 7 a.m. on Signing Day, Winston was at an All-Star game in Texas and sent his out a few days later.
A complete list of the Buccaneers' high school ratings, according to Rivals.com.
G Ali Marpet – 0 Stars
CB Brent Grimes – 0 Stars
WR Cecil Shorts – 0 Stars
DE Howard Jones – 0 Stars
WR Freddie Martino – 0 Stars
DB Ryan Smith – 0 Stars
CB Javien Elliott – 0 Stars
WR Donteea Dye – 0 Stars
LS Andrew DePaola – 0 Stars
TE Alan Cross – 0 Stars
OT Leonard Wester – 0 Stars
OT Demar Dotson - 2 Stars (Basketball)
G J.R. Sweezy – 2 Stars
DT Sealver Siliga – 2 Stars
DE Ryan Russell – 2 Stars
OL Kevin Pamphile – 2 Stars
TE Brandon Myers – 2 Stars
RB Doug Martin – 2 Stars
WR Adam Humphries – 2 Stars
CB Jude Adjei-Barimah – 2 Stars
QB Ryan Griffin – 2 Stars
TE Cameron Brate – 2 Stars
DT Akeem Spence – 3 Stars
CB Alterraun Verner – 3 Stars
S Keith Tandy – 3 Stars
TE Luke Stocker – 3 Stars
DE Jacquies Smith – 3 Stars
RB Charles Sims – 3 Stars
RB Jacquizz Rodgers – 3 Stars
WR Bernard Reedy – 3 Stars
LB Cameron Lynch – 3 Stars
DE George Johnson – 3 Stars
FB Austin Johnson – 3 Stars
DT John Hughes – 3 Stars
C Joe Hawley – 3 Stars
RB Russell Hansbrough – 3 Stars
OL Ben Gottschalk – 3 Stars
LB Adarius Glanton – 3 Stars
WR Mike Evans – 3 Stars
OT Gosder Cherilus – 3 Stars
LB Devante Bond – 3 Stars
RB Peyton Barber – 3 Stars
P Bryan Anger – 3 Stars
K Roberto Aguayo – 3 Stars
DL Channing Ward – 4 Stars
S Bradley McDougald – 4 Stars
DT DaVonte Lambert – 4 Stars
CB Josh Robinson – 4 Stars
WR Josh Huff – 4 Stars
QB Mike Glennon – 4 Stars
LB Lavonte David – 4 Stars
S Chris Conte – 4 Stars
OL Caleb Benenoch – 4 Stars
OT Donovan Smith – 4 Stars
LB Kwon Alexander – 4 Stars
DE Robert Ayers – 4 Stars
RB Antone Smith – 5 Stars
WR Russell Shepard – 5 Stars
DT Gerald McCoy – 5 Stars
DE Will Gholston – 5 Stars
CB Vernon Hargreaves – 5 Stars
DE Noah Spence – 5 Stars
QB Jameis Winston – 5 Stars
Winston was rated as the No. 1 quarterback in the nation as a senior, according to Rivals.com. He was the No. 1 player in the state of Alabama in 2012 and was the tenth-best overall prospect in the country. He was courted by nearly every major program in the nation before deciding to attend FSU. Winston's commitment can be seen above.
Gerald McCoy and Kwon Alexander were highly sought-after as well.
Rivals rated McCoy as the best defensive tackle in the country and the best player in the state of Oklahoma. He committed to play for his home-state Sooners, but had offers from dozens of other schools, including LSU, Miami (FL), Nebraska, Notre Dame and USC.
Alexander was the No. 11 prospect in Alabama in 2012 and had offers from Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Ohio State, Oregon and Oklahoma, among others. He would eventually sign with LSU. Alexander's commitment can be seen below.
