Adding an early signing period didn't take any drama away from these weeks in January leading to the first Wednesday of February.  Damon Sayles and Sanjay Kirpalani examine the big stories that will continue to emerge as we get closer to the end of this recruiting cycle, plus take a look at three four star prospects they feel are more than worthy of getting that fifth star and a bump in the rankings.

Signing Day Storylines to Watch + Who Deserves a Fifth Star?

Bleacher Report national recruiting personalities, Damon Sayles and Sanjay Kirpalani, put their focus on the complete national lens of the biggest prep names and how they fit into the plans of the biggest programs across all of college football. Expect a heralded prospect interview each episode in the twice-weekly podcast, with insider access to the biggest storylines emerging between now and February's National Signing Day. Powered by VSporto.

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There are a lot of camps, evaluations, and games to be played before the final recruiting rankings of the 2019 cycle are revealed.  Can the current top player hold on throughout, or will another elite prospect jump ahead before Signing Day?  Damon Sayles and Sanjay Kirpalani discuss the contenders to be the crown jewel of this class, plus talk Ohio State recruiting with 247Sports.com's Alex Gleitman, and continue their series of the top players in the 2019 class with a look at the interior offensive linemen.

Who Will Be the Nation's Top Ranked Prospect for 2019?

There's no question, recruiting across the country is chock full of storylines that will have fans watching social media like a hawk.  Sanjay Kirpalani and Damon Sayles each have a program in mind that they feel will stay in the news.  They reveal those programs, talk to new Texas assistant coach Ra'Shaad Samples about what's happening in Austin as the Longhorns try to match last year's success, then continue their Best of 2019 series with a look at the bookends, the offensive tackles.

What 2019 Storylines Will Shape The Recruiting Year + Top 3 Offensive Tackles to Watch

Three powerhouse programs already have some pieces in the place to pull in a top rated class come Signing Day 2019.  Damon Sayles and Sanjay Kirpalani take a look at who's making a push for that number one spot.  The guys also talk to their old friend Tyler Donohue of Land of 10 to get an inside look at Penn State recruiting, plus they continue the Best of 2019 series with a look at the tight end position.

What Teams Are Putting Together a Potential Top Ranked Class?

Every year it seems the recruiting rankings are loaded with unbelievable playmakers at the receiver position, and 2019 is no exception.  Damon Sayles and Sanjay Kirpalani continue their look at the top three at each position with the best in class receivers.  The guys also have two great interviews, first with Texas high school legend James "Boobie" Miles of Friday Night Lights fame, and then with Michael Fletcher, one of the instructors with The Opening, getting his thoughts on the top prospects he's seen so far.  Damon and Sanjay finish up looking at three coaches who are poised to rebound in recruiting in a big way with their next class.

Wide Receiver is a Loaded Position in the 2019 Recruiting Cycle

Running back is a loaded position in the 2019 recruiting cycle, and the cream of the crop are nowhere near a decision yet.  Sanjay Kirpalani and Damon Sayles take a look at the top three rushers in this class, plus talk with one of the top prospects in the country, five star linebacker Owen Pappoe out of Grayson, GA.  The guys also chat with SECCountry.com's LSU recruiting expert Sam Speigelman about what's going on with the Tigers, and get a way too early look at who's leading the rankings in this cycle.

Signing Day Storylines to Watch + Who Deserves a Fifth Star?

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