So, National Signing Day has come and gone. It may be too early to look ahead at 2011 … OK, it is way too early, but if there is anything I have learned in this business, it is that fans love football recruiting.

Here’s a quick look at some of the state’s top prospects of 2011. Note that the state’s No. 1 prospect probably will be one of the first three players listed here.

Timmy Jernigan, Columbia DT — At 6-foot-3, 275 pounds with a 4.6 40 time, Jernigan may be listed among the nation’s best when next season arrives. He has a ridiculously quick first step, and Gainesville High School quarterback Ryan McGriff said of his team’s only regular-season loss: “We ran into the wall that is Timmy Jernigan.” So far, Jernigan says he has more than 30 scholarship offers with the Gators leading.

James Wilder, Tampa Plant RB/LB — The 6-3, 225-pound son of a former NFL standout of the same name, Wilder is a physical specimen who recently was named Rivals.com’s “Junior of the Year.” All of the big boys have offered. Florida, Miami, USC, Georgia, Clemson, Tennessee, Florida State and North Carolina have been mentioned as very early leaders.

Teddy Bridgewater, Miami Northwestern QB/ATH — This would be a huge get for UF, which, for all of its recruiting strength, hasn’t really been able to muscle into Northwestern High School. Very athletic, the 6-3, 180-pound Bridgewater could be a quarterback or receiver in college. He counts the Gators, Miami, Tennessee and Florida International among his offers.

Daunte “Pop” Saunders, DeLand DB — Florida’s first 2011 commit is a talented athlete who stands 6-1, 180. He was recruited to UF by now-departed Charlie Strong, so Saunders will be talking with someone new during the summer and throughout his senior season.

Cortez Davis, Daytona Beach Mainland S & Marlin Lane, Mainland RB — At 6-5, 210 pounds, Davis, a Clemson commit, stands out in the secondary. Florida State, LSU, West Virginia, Texas Tech and Miami also have offered. Teammate Lane also has committed to the Tigers, but Alabama, California, Tennessee and Michigan are among those who also have offered.

Lonnie Gosha, Union County DL — At 6-3, 245 pounds, Gosha has the frame to grow into a 280-pounder. He already has received offers from Florida and Florida State, and the Gators and Seminoles are among the early leaders.

Nick O’Leary, Palm Beach Gardens Dwyer TE — The 6-4, 225-pound grandson of golfing great Jack Nicklaus already claims offers from schools like Florida, Miami, FSU, Georgia, Tennessee, West Virginia, South Carolina, Boston College and South Florida. He has the frame to add weight, a necessity at the next level.

Javares McRoy, Lakeland WR — The 5-9, 165-pound speedster has committed to Texas Tech, but don’t think others have given up. Florida, Cal, FSU, Tennessee and UNC are among the schools who have offered. And remember, UF has established a nice pipeline to coach Bill Castle’s program.

Nick Waisome, Groveland South Lake CB — At 5-10, 162 pounds, Waisome is a little light, but man is he talented. Florida, FSU, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina State, Central Florida and South Carolina have offered. So has Duke and Stanford, leading one to believe grades won’t be an issue in any way.