A very simple, but impactful question: Which NCAA men's programs scored some true steals this recruiting class?
Although this list of names is certainly not exhaustive, we feel that these five athletes could end up being game-changers for their eventual collegiate programs starting next year.
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Pick: Liberty
The Liberty Flames may not be a powerhouse distance squad, but they have put up a few respectable results over the years and have been responsible for developing a handful of top individuals.
With a personal best of 14:59 for 5,000 meters, Jefferson is clearly one of the better American recruits that the Liberty men have landed in quite some time. That's not to say that the men's team hasn't secured big-time American talents in the past, but Jefferson seems to have a unique edge and the potential to be an immediate contributor with additional PRs of 4:17 (1600m) and 9:06 (3200m).
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