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          Everything you need to know about the newest ESPN 300 update

          DT Jalen Carter's impressive showing at the Under Armour All-America Game helped him move up from his No. 36 ranking to the No. 12 spot in the ESPN 300. Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire
          • Tom Luginbill
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            Tom Luginbill
            ESPN Analyst
            • Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com
            • Coached in four professional football leagues
            • Graduated from Eastern Kentucky and Marshall
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          • Craig Haubert
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            Craig Haubert
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            • National recruiting analyst and analyst for ESPNU
            • More than a decade of college and pro coaching experience.
            • Graduated from Indiana and Nebraska-Omaha
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          Jan 22, 2020, 12:40 PM

          We are just a few weeks away from college football's next national signing day and putting a bow around this talented 2020 class.

          Our final rankings are reflective of senior season production and post All-Star Game performances. While many positions saw significant movement, the big men in the trenches highlight the final edition of the 2020 ESPN 300.

          Five-star versatility

          DT Jalen Carter
          ESPN 300 rank: No. 12
          Previous rank: No. 36

          Carter earned his fifth star with a dominant showing on both sides of the ball during the Under Armour All-America Game. Embracing a position change is not always easy for young prospects, especially when that change may include giving up some of the spotlight that may come with catching passes. Carter has done that and seen his value skyrocket as a result.