It’s time once again for our favorite post-signing day project on the Big 12 blog. We reached out to more than a dozen coaches and staffers from around the conference and promised them anonymity if they told us their favorite recruits in the 2017 class.

These recruiters talked up the stars and sleepers they signed as well as the ones that got away. Here are 26 of the players they’re most excited about:

Baylor LB Bryson Jackson: “Had a bunch of offers, just not many Big 12 ones. Baylor benefited from getting involved late after others had filled their classes.”

Baylor S Trevon Lewis: “One of the most under-recruited kids I’ve ever seen. When you watch his film, it’s crazy. I think he’s one of the steals in the country.”

Baylor OL Xavier Newman: “That guy has a chance to impact the field right away. He’s so versatile and can play all five line spots. I think that’s huge.”

Iowa State LB O’Rien Vance: “A long-time verbal to Iowa State. Never entertained any other offers. He can be a big-time defender.”

Kansas CB Hasan Defense: "Really under the radar until the last couple of games of the year. Can run and cover, and he’s long. Can come in and start and compete in this league."

Kansas WR Quan Hampton: "I watched two plays and knew they were getting a steal with him."

Kansas TE Kenyon Tabor: “Has the potential to cause matchup problems for defenses for years to come. It will be interesting to see what he grows into.”

Kansas State S Isaiah Stewart: “State champ. He had five takeaways in the playoffs alone. He’s a winner."

Oklahoma RB Kennedy Brooks: “Brooks has been a hammer as a tailback for three years consistently.”

Oklahoma WR Marquise Brown: “He's exactly what you want in the slot. Really twitched up, really fast, really quick, great with the ball in his hands. He's going to be dynamic in the punt return and kick return game. Impressive player.”

Oklahoma OL Marquis Hayes: “He’s a huge, powerful man with a high future.”

Oklahoma DL Tyreece Lott: “He got a lot of attention late. He would’ve had 50 offers if he lived in a major city or recruiting ground. Powerful with a high motor and fast. Has speed for a big guy.”

Oklahoma WR Charleston Rambo: “He’ll impact the league the moment he steps foot on campus. Alpha dog, but the most humble kid you’ll ever meet and very intelligent. I know they lost Dede Westbrook, and this is crazy to say, but I don’t think there’s much drop-off.”

Oklahoma State RB Chuba Hubbard: "The Canadian Rocket is one of the more intriguing kids. He's going to turn some heads -- literally"

Oklahoma State WR Tylan Wallace: “Great kid from a great family. We had been recruiting him since he was a freshman. Great explosiveness, hands and route running.”

TCU DL Terrell Cooper: “The kid is athletic, a great late pick-up. He could be one of those great two-star stories.”

TCU WR Jalen Reagor: “Reagor is smooth in everything he does. Gets off the line, breaks on the route and can take off after the catch."

TCU DB La'Kendrick Van Zandt: “I think he's a freak, a great talent. I don't know if they're going to play him at safety or receiver -- I think he'd be a really good slot receiver. I wouldn't be surprised if you look one day and he's an all-conference type of player.”

Texas TE Cade Brewer: “Brewer can run and get vertical. He can do a lot. A gifted, athletic big guy.”

Texas TE Reese Leitao: “He's an incredible kid with a ton of ability to play in every offensive set. His dad is a coach. He has the ability to line up as an attached tight end and flex out. Good balance of power and speed.”

Texas QB Sam Ehlinger: “He’s got everything you need in a championship-level quarterback. He’s got all the physical tools, really competitive, tough, smart, a leader. He’s got some moxie to him. These are all clichés, but it’s true.”

Texas Tech OL Jack Anderson: “They got him at midyear. I wish we could’ve got in on him. Size, movement and a nasty streak.”

Texas Tech CB Octavious Morgan: “Big, fast, physical. A lockdown corner.”

West Virginia S E.J. Brown: “Go watch his film. I’ve watched the first few plays 15 times. If there’s a more physical player at safety in the country in this class, I haven’t seen one.”

West Virginia DL Lamonte McDougle: “A little undersized height-wise, but his dad (Stockar McDougle) went to Oklahoma and was a first-round pick there. Great bloodlines and a really good football player.”

West Virginia S Kenny Robinson: “Absolute freak in terms of athletic ability. He came from a small private school. If he’s at the big schools, he’d have everybody in the country on him. I think he’s a freshman impact guy at safety and he can play corner too.”