2018 Top 50 recruiting classes by conference:
Pac12 - 9/12 - 75%
B1G - 10/15 = 67%
ACC - 9/15 = 60%
BE - 6/10 = 60%
B12 - 5/10 - 50%
SEC - 7/15 = 47%
Others -
AAC 2
Ivy - 1
A10 - 1
Yet, another example that there is a huge gap between the top 6 conferences and the rest. The top players for the most part recognize which conferences and programs are the desirable ones to play in/for.
When you factor in the one-and-dones--who the BE does not really attract--you've gotta love the recruiting that the BE has pulled in since inception. They get 3 and 4 year Top 100 players that become stars by the time they are juniors and seniors. Guys like Hart, Blueitt, Delgado, Brunson, Thomas, Rodriguez, Govan, Cartwright, etc., stick around until they are seasoned vets and grown men and help us build our programs around veteran leadership. That's how you compete against teams who can pick and choose among the top 20 who are looking to bolt after one year.