Quarterback Jacob Park from Stratford High School in Goose Creek, S.C., has committed to Georgia.

Park, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 9 pro-style quarterback, gave his pledge to the Bulldogs after receiving an offer from Georgia last weekend.

“He had narrowed it down pretty dead even between Georgia and Alabama but there were just a few things about Georgia he liked better,” Stratford coach Ray Stackley told PalmettoSports.com. “He struggled with the decision and talked to both schools several times since Monday.”

Alabama received a commitment on Friday from quarterback David Cornwell from Norman, Okla.

Georgia’s commitment from Park likely signals the end of the Bulldogs’ recruitment of Gainesville, Ga., quarterback Deshaun Watson, who’s committed to Clemson. He previously expressed an interest in Georgia but only before the Bulldogs offered a scholarship to Park.

Park is Georgia’s 10th commitment for the 2014 class.

Alabama has received a commitment from quarterback David Cornwell from North High School in Norman, Okla.

“Officially committed to the University of Alabama! Roll Tide!” Cornwell wrote on twitter.

Cornwell, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 3 pro-style quarterback by Rivals.com, chose the Crimson Tide over offers from Auburn, Missouri, Tennessee, Miami, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State and Virginia Tech.

Cornwell is the 11th prospect to commit to Alabama’s 2014 class, which is ranked No. 7 in the nation by Rivals.

Between now and National Signing Day 2014 there are 33 Wednesdays on the calendar.  Between now and National Signing Day there’s a helluva lot that can change.

Still, better to have momentum at this time of year than not.  And there are plenty of SEC teams — some that might surprise you — that have some strong momentum at this point.

Below you’ll find an updated overview of how the SEC’s football programs are performing out on the recruiting trail as we hit mid-June and race toward a new football season.  As usual, we’ve used the star ratings provided by Rivals.com as our launch point.  For each star Rivals assigns, we award a point.  Except we also give 0-star recruits — those kids who haven’t even been graded yet — a point.  Hey, we’re nice guys.

We’ll once again examine the SEC’s commitment lists in three ways, grading each according to quantity, quality, and high-caliber talent.  We start with quantity…

Now we turn our attention to quality, ranking each program according to the average number of points per committed player…

Next we look at high-caliber talent, only counting those commitments worth four or five points…

Finally, we provide an overall MrSEC.com ranking for all 14 schools by assigning points to each school for its placement on the three charts above.  The fewer the points (meaning the higher the finish in a category) the better.  Also, we’ll discuss each program’s work to date at the end of this story…

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The nation’s top football recruit will consider more than just football when he makes his college decision.

That fact became clear this week when defensive end Da’Shawn Hand from Woodbridge (Va.) Senior High School announced his top three schools are Alabama, Florida and Michigan. Missing was Virginia Tech, once considered by many analysts to be the favorite to land Hand.

What took Virginia Tech and South Carolina, another school Hand was considering, out of the running? It was academics, not football.

“I eliminated Virginia Tech because they don’t offer a sports marketing program,” Hand said, according to SB Nation. “And with South Carolina, the professor just didn’t wow us. I have the utmost respect for Virginia Tech and South Carolina and their coaches and wish them the best of luck.”

It’s a strong statement by Hand, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 1 prospect by Rivals. Prospects often mention their education as an important factor in their recruitment but rarely eliminate schools so early in the process simply based on academic concern.

That’s what helped the top three schools Hand is considering.

“At Michigan, the (sports marketing) program was so impressive, I wanted to sign up right there,” he said. “During my visit to Alabama, I met the dean of their (sports marketing) program, and it’s an excellent program. He actually played football and he gets it. And I haven’t been to Florida yet, but I’ve heard their defensive coaching staff and that defensive line with coach (Brad) Lawing and coach D.J. Dunkin is amazing. And Alabama’s engineering program was working on a $25 million project when I was down there.”

As impressive as it is that Hand is focused on academics, the story will end up being the impact he can make as a football player.

Michigan is considered the favorite to land Hand, according to analysts at 247Sports. Among the analysts making their prediction, 55 percent predict Hand will pick Michigan. But not everyone has updated their predictions, with 12 percent of the votes still going to Virginia Tech.

JC Shurburtt was one analyst to switch his prediction to Alabama, citing a “source” as the reason for picking the Crimson Tide. And there’s plenty of time for things to change between now and the day Hand signs with a school. But one thing is for sure: Hand will consider more than just football.

My final grades for the year pic.twitter.com/sIJUwij8Az

— Da’shawn Hand (@TheHand54) June 12, 2013

Williams chooses Kentucky

Add Stanley Williams to the growing list of prospects who want to play for Kentucky.

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1. Make it four commitments in a week for Georgia.  The Bulldogs latest recruiting success is four-star cornerback Malkom Parrish. Georgia now has nine commitments in its 2014 class.

2. Kentucky getting a visit from the nation’s No. 1 all-purpose running back.  Stanley “Boom” Williams from Monroe, Ga. expected in Lexington today.Update: Williams commits.  UK makes an offer to 13-year old Jairus Brents. Said the 7th grader: ”It’s not a big deal. It’s just an offer.”

3. Homewood, Alabama offensive lineman Jordan Sims has narrowed his list to three schools - Alabama, Auburn and Ole Miss. The 6-foot-4, 330 pounds Sims took an unofficial visit to Auburn on Wednesday.

4. Several SEC teams are targeting Bossier City, Louisiana quarterback Brandon Harris. And with quarterback DeShone Kizer committing to Notre Dame , expect Harris to get even more attention.

5. Projected 2014 commitments for the LSU offensive line.

6. St. Louis, Mo. cornerback Raymond Wingo will visit Arkansas June 29th.  Wingo is being recruited by several schools, including Missouri and Tennessee.

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7. Three of ESPN’s top 10 2014 recruits are from Texas.  Three of the top 100 are from Alabama.

8. Mississippi State gets two verbal commitments for the class of 2015.

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1. Just how impressive has Mark Stoops’ recruiting efforts been at Kentucky? “Mark Stoops’ first 29 commitments/signees had a total of 271 scholarship offers from BCS schools. That’s an average of 9.3 per player.”

2. Longwood, Florida linebacker Nico Firios has committed to Kentucky.  UK now has 15 commitments in its 2014 class.

3. Defensive end Da’Shawn Hand, considered by many to be the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2014.  has a top three of Alabama, Florida and Michigan. “This is my final list, I’m not open to any other teams.”

4. Casper, Wyoming’s Taven Bryan is Florida’s first defensive end commitment in the class of 2014.  Had several other offers, including one from Tennessee.

5. Cincinnati wide receiver Derek Kief is one of the top receiving targets in 2014 for Alabama.

6. Auburn going after two players who’ve committed to Tommy Tuberville at Cincinnati.

7. Dallas, Texas offensive lineman Jovan Pruitt visited Arkansas over the weekend.  He lists Arkansas and Ole Miss among his top schools. Sophomore prospects headed to Fayetteville for a visit.

8. Monroe, Georgia athlete Stanton Truitt is being recruited by more than half of the SEC.  

9. T-shirts given out at Georgia camp: “Mark Richt Is My Dawg”

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10. Fayeteville, Georgia forward Philip Cofer took to Twitter to give a verbal commitment to Tennessee.  Cofer’s father, Michael Cofer, played football at UT from 1979 to 1982. Alabama, Auburn, Georgia and Ole Miss had all reportedly offered the three-star prospect.

Georgia’s 2014 class received a big boost Tuesday night when running back Nick Chubb from Cedartown (Ga.) announced his commitment to the Bulldogs.

Chubb, who’s ranked the No. 1 running back in the state of Georgia by 247Sports, chose Georgia over Auburn and South Carolina.

“(Georgia is) where I feel most comfortable,” Chubb told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “I’ve been to Georgia more than anywhere. I really like it there.”

Chubb’s commitment is good news for Georgia, which before Tuesday had struggled to land a marquee in-state player. That raised questions about the Bulldogs’ recruiting in their home state after a disappointing haul in 2013 and a slow start to the 2014 class.

But now Georgia can point to Chubb, who joins running back commitment Sony Michel from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in the Bulldogs’ class of 2014. That’s a nice haul at running back, writes Kipp Adams of ESPN RecruitingNation.

“The addition of Chubb gives the Bulldogs the top running back prospect from Florida and Georgia this year, an impressive accomplishment for any program and a badge of honor for running backs coach Bryan McClendon.”

Chubb is the eighth prospect to commit to Georgia’s 2014 class.

Safety Darius West from Lima (Ohio) Central Catholic High School has committed to Kentucky.

I JUST COMMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY!!! #BBN #noflyzone

— Darius West (@D_1west25) June 11, 2013

West is the 14th prospect to commit to Kentucky’s class of 2014 and the eighth prospect from the state of Ohio.

West chose Kentucky over Louisville, Michigan State and Wisconsin. Other schools to offer a scholarship include Missouri, Vanderbilt, North Carolina State, Notre Dame and West Virginia.

The news shouldn’t come as a surprise. Kentucky’s staff has made it clear to West that he’s a big priority in their search for help in the defensive backfield.

“Every day, all day… they don’t leave me alone,” West told Rivals last month. “I love it and it is real special how hard Kentucky hit Ohio football this year.”

Kentucky received a commitment from safety Mike Edwards from Winton Woods High School in Cincinnati earlier in the day. That followed Sunday’s news that defensive end Denzel Ware from Crestview (Fla.) High School had decided to once again commit to the Wildcats.

“It’s a family thing here and I feel comfortable here and that’s what’s best for me,” Ware told Rivals on Sunday.

Kentucky’s early success in recruiting under first-year coach Mark Stoops has helped the Wildcats reach an unseen position in the national recruiting rankings. Kentucky is ranked No. 5 in the nation by 247Sports, which leaves the Wildcats behind only Texas A&M (No. 1) and Tennessee (No. 3) in the SEC.

It’s difficult to believe Kentucky will be able to keep this kind of ranking pace all the way up to signing day on Feb. 5. But it’s clear Stoops has the Wildcats recruiting at a new level, which he was happy to celebrate on Monday night.

Big Big Day for the CATS lets go BBN!!!

— Mark Stoops (@UKCoachStoops) June 11, 2013

1. Georgia added two commitments to its 2014 class during the weekend.

2. Former Florida State cornerback commitment J.C. Jackson gave his pledge to Florida.

3. Junior college running back Akeem Judd has committed to Ole Miss over Auburn and Tennessee.

4. Denver punter JK Scott has committed to Alabama over Arizona, Colorado and Notre Dame.

5. Defensive end Denzel Ware has committed to Kentucky for a second time.

6. Auburn linebacker commit Tre Williams was the top linebacker at the Rivals camp in Chicago.

7. The state of Georgia is kind of a second “home” for Auburn’s recruiting plan.

8. Here’s a camp update from Arkansas. Several prospects who have received offers or want one are on campus.

9. The state of Louisiana is loaded with talent in the 2014 class. The class of 2016 looks impressive, too.

10. Linebacker Gavin Bryant worked out in Gainesville on Sunday for Florida’s coaches.

If Matt Elam signs with Florida, it probably won’t be thanks to the recruitment of wide receivers coach Joker Phillips.

Elam, a defensive tackle from John Hardin High School in Elizabethton, Ky., gave that hint on Sunday with a pair of tweets.

Swear Im Done With Joker Phillips Haha Not To Be Rude Or Anything But I Cant Do It

— Matt Elam™ (@FballIsLife69) June 9, 2013

Great Dude But I Just Feel Disrespected And I Still Like The School But Just Not Real High On Joker

— Matt Elam™ (@FballIsLife69) June 9, 2013

Elam told AL.com his top four schools are Alabama, Kentucky, Louisville and Ohio State. He had previously listed a top five list, which included Florida.

It should be noted the Gators haven’t offered a scholarship to Elam, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 24 defensive tackle by Rivals.com. The top four schools Elam is considering have all extended an offer.

Florida has received a commitment from one 2014 defensive tackle: Anthony Moten from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Gators have already offered more than 10 other defensive tackles in the 2014 class, which could lead Florida to be “done” with Elam following his public display of feelings toward Phillips.

Perhaps we should have taken a hint on Elam’s opinion of Phillips when they posed for a photo together on April 1.

Florida Trip With Coach @jokerphillips #Gators #TheSwamp twitter.com/FballIsLife69/…

— Matt Elam™ (@FballIsLife69) April 1, 2013