Elite freshman classes can come together a few different ways: volume of signees, positional fit, roster needs and projected impact of each individual player, as well as the class as a whole.
The November early signing period came and went, with high school seniors signing National Letters of Intent with their future college programs. Fans can begin to view these prospects as part of their team's future with a clearer picture of what next season will look like for many of them.
Every team in ESPN's Top 25 recruiting class rankings has a reason to be optimistic about next year's freshmen. Obviously, there may be offseason changes as coaches switch jobs and players enter the transfer portal. But for now, here's a look at the most impactful signee in each of the nation's top recruiting clas

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