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Tom Luginbill: There is little separation at the top among the highest-rated quarterbacks in the 2010 class - ESPN

The quarterback class in 2010 is one of the most difficult to dissect. In our opinion, this group as a whole is what we would term to be a developmental class. We do not use this term as a negative. There are some very promising prospects across the board and a few high-profile players who have been perceived to be college ready, or as ready as you can be.

The 2010 quarterback class has only six prospects in the ESPNU 150 in 2010, no five-star caliber players and just 16 four-star prospects. It became evident throughout the spring and summer as we saw these quarterbacks up close and personal after their initial film evaluation that no one particular player consistently separates himself from the pack. In other words, there are varying opinions on all these prospects amongst our staff and also distinct strengths and weaknesses that make many of them similar in terms of ability level and upside.

However, this is also a position where we could see some serious movement, as well as new entries, in the ESPNU 150 as we proceed throughout the fall leading up to signing day in February. Many of this class' crop of signal-callers ranked within the top 15-20 prospects could be considered interchangeable.

Top prospects

Devin Gardner | Highlights
(Inkster, Mich./Inkster)
College: Michigan
One of the very few ways to distinguish the difference between Gardner and Bolden is to examine their throwing mechanics. Otherwise, they look like twins in terms of measurables and skill set. This Michigan commit is just what the doctor ordered for Rich Rodriguez.