Feb. 4

Seantrel Henderson, OT

Saint Paul, MN

Seantrel Henderson commits to USC, waiting to sign letter of intent

Five-star offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson (St. Paul, Minn./Cretin-Derham) made a verbal commitment to the Trojans Wednesday night.

However, Sean Henderson, Seantrel's father, informed the New York Times that his son will wait to sign a letter of intent until after USC appears before the NCAA infractions committee beginning Feb. 19th.

The NCAA and Pacific 10 Conference are investigating reports that former USC Trojan and current New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush received improper benefits from sports marketers in 2005.

Henderson, the nation's No. 1-rated offensive lineman, has until April 1st to sign.

Feb. 3

Matt James, OT

Cincinnati, OH

Four-star lineman Matt James picks the Irish over the Buckeyes

Coveted offensive tackle Matt James (Cincinnati/St. Xavier) has signed with Notre Dame over Ohio State, ESPN affiliate Web site IrishSportsDaily.com reports.

"It was neck and neck between Ohio State and Notre Dame the whole time," James said. "I really liked the opportunity coming into the program and starting something new. It's the start of a program turning it around with coach Kelly, and being in that first recruiting class is something that is going to be unique and special."

Jan. 29

Jordan Hicks, OLB

West Chester, OH

Under Armour All-American linebacker Jordan Hicks to Texas

Five-star Jordan Hicks (West Chester, Ohio/Lakota West) announced for the Longhorns Friday at a 12:30 EST press conference held at Lakota West High School. He picked Texas over Ohio State and Florida. Alabama and USC were previously included with Hicks' top schools.

"They were all good programs but Texas had that family feel that made me feel like I'm already a part of," Hicks said. "It was just in my heart. That's where I felt most comfortable."

ESPN's Billy Tucker added, "As Jim Tressel is licking his wounds in Columbus, Texas defensive coordinator Will Muschamp must be licking his chops in the Austin with the pair of defensive difference-makers he just landed. Like Jackson Jeffcoat (Plano, Texas/West), we expect Hicks, the top overall linebacker in this class, to compete for early playing time and make a significant contribution during his career as a Longhorn."

"Texas is a getting the complete package at the outside linebacker position and a real scheme versatile defender who could play all three linebacker spots on the second level of Muschamp's defense. While stout versus the run, physical at the point of attack and fast pursuing sideline-to-sideline; expect Hick's explosiveness off the edge to be the attribute that gets him on the field earliest. He has a quick first step and excellent explosiveness attacking off the perimeter in heavy pressure situations."

"Overall, there are few linebackers that come out of high school with this guy's blend of size and speed as well as fierce competitiveness. This is simply a monumental out-of-state land for the Longhorns as they now make an argument for top class consideration in 2010."

Hicks recorded 69 solo tackles, 25 assists, 13 tackles for loss, three sacks and two interceptions as a senior. He won the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top high school linebacker.

Jan. 26

Christian Bryant, S

Cleveland, OH

Buckeyes land touted defensive back Christian Bryant

Three-star defensive back Christian Bryant of Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio) has committed to Ohio State for the Class of 2010. The 5-foot-10, 175-pound Bryant also considered North Carolina.

"My final decision I had to think about not only myself, but my family," Bryant told ESPN affiliate Web site Bucknuts.com. "In my heart (Ohio State) is where I wanted to (spend) the next four years. I had a stronger vibe there."

Among his other offers were Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Stanford, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois and Michigan State.

The Buckeyes now have 18 pledges.

Jan. 25

Hasean Clinton-Dix, S

Orlando, FL

Top programs pursuing Watch Lister Hasean Clinton-Dix

6-foot-2, 200-pound athlete Hasean Clinton-Six (Orlando, Fla./Dr. Phillips) is already holding scholarship offers from Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Michigan and Ohio State, ESPN affiliate Web site NoleInsider.com reports.

"I am going to be looking at academics first and foremost," the ESPNU 150 Watch List talent said. "I also want to go somewhere that I can play and somewhere with good family-like support."

Clinton-Dix, who is currently favoring FSU and Alabama, recorded 90 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 13 pass breakups as a junior.