What he brings: CeCe Jefferson possesses a nice blend of size and athleticism that can allow him to be a disruptive and versatile front-seven defender. This is a prospect with very good height, bulk, and strength at this stage, and coupled with his first-step quickness and range he can create problems as both a run defender and pass-rusher. A physical player, he has the size and strength to set the edge when he stays low, and is also quick enough to shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield at times. He needs to continue to develop, but has the tools to be a handful coming after the quarterback, with the ability overpower blockers or quickly work around them. When he keeps his 'foot on the gas pedal' he can be a factor in pursuit with very good redirect skills and range for his size. Jefferson moved around defensively quite a bit in high school, and a more singular focus should help aid his development in the little things, though he will likely continue to be aligned differently some at the college level to take advantage of his athleticism and create mismatches. The five-star did miss most of his senior season with a shoulder injury, but it shouldn’t take long for him to shake off any rust. Once healthy and with full maximization of his ability, Jefferson can be a disruptive defensive playmaker at the college level.

Who he reminds us of: Jefferson reminds us of another disruptive defender that came out of the sunshine state in the 2012 class; Dante Fowler Jr. At Florida, Fowler has been a physical and productive defender who has moved around the front seven and been utilized in various ways. Jefferson possesses similar qualities that can also allow him to create problems and offer some versatility, though you could argue the 2015 five-star possesses a little better size and athleticism at the same stage.

Teams with biggest need at the position:

Clemson: The Tigers lose the entire starting defensive front to graduation. That means ends Vic Beasley and Corey Crawford are gone, as are tackles DeShawn Williams and Grady Jarrett. With only three returning defensive starters, there is pressure on the Clemson staff to fill needs up front, both as starters and depth.

USC: Gone is star junior defensive lineman Leonard Williams and opposite side end J.R. Tavai. That means 14 sacks and 133 tackles have departed. Though the Trojans return the interior rotation, replacing two key starters on the edge will be imperative.

Auburn: The return of Carl Lawson from injury will help in 2015, but the Tigers will be waving good-bye to two-deep tackles Angelo Blackson, Ben Bradley, and Gabe Wright, along with end LaDarius Owens. For Will Muschamp, winning some January recruiting battles will be key for the Tigers' depth along the defensive front in 2015.

LSU: Defensive ends Jermauria Rasco and Danielle Hunter are gone, with Hunter having chosen to enter the draft a year early. There are also serious depth concerns on the interior as the Tigers had only three defensive tackles at times during the season.

Other top uncommitted players:

Byron Cowart: The top prospect in the nation remains the top uncommitted prospect on the board. A lengthy, strong, and violent defender, the five-star can be a physical and stout run defender and a versatile and tenacious pass-rusher.

Arden Key: A long and lean defender, Key needs to continue to fill out his frame, but with a quick first-step he can be a disruptive edge rusher with the tools to develop into a tough, well-rounded defender.

Prince Tega Wanogho Jr.: A late reclassification to the 2015 class, this is a raw, but very promising defensive end prospect. He is a rangy, high-motor prospect with excellent raw strength and great range for his size. He brings very limited football experience with just one season under his belt, but possesses a wealth of natural ability to mold and has a very high ceiling. Unfortunately, he recently suffered a leg injury during a basketball game, and that coupled with his lack of experience could slow his progress. However, with a healthy recovery, the tools are there to develop into a real disruptive college defender.