National signing day for the 2016 recruiting cycle is already in the books, which means that the eyes of coaching staffs across the country have already turned toward 2017.
And if this past signing day was any indication, the Big Ten appears poised to make some noise, with the conference fresh off a cycle that saw five programs sign Top 25 classes.
While much of the league's collective success on the recruiting trail can be attributed to each program's respective value, it's also worth noting that two Big Ten teams—Penn State and Nebraska—managed to ink Top 25 hauls despite enduring subpar 2015 seasons on the field. That especially speaks to their ability on the recruiting trail, where the conference has seen a spike in success in recent years.
With two new coaches entering the fold this year, both of whom possess impressive track records at attracting talent, this could very well be the best collection of coaches the conference has seen when it comes to recruiting skills.
With that in mind, let's rank the Big Ten's best recruiters based on the resumes that they've put together in their entire coaching careers.