With the Division I recruiting dead period extended until the end of May, the class of 2021 in men’s soccer continues to feel the impact.

Groups have still come together, and late additions continue to be made. A lot of coaches are left to complete classes off video, without the chance to check in on players at events and see where they are.

Perhaps the biggest oddity is that some 2021 graduates are already on campus and able to compete in the spring season. Others have not been allowed as the unusual campaign is well underway.

The latest DI recruiting rankings reflects that, even as a complete enough picture is out there to gauge the Top 25 classes. Factoring in this week’s 2021 IMG Academy player rankings update, check out the best groups

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1. North Carolina

Commitments: F Andres Cardenas (Inter Miami CF – No. 30), GK Anthony Ramos (LA Galaxy – No. 41), D Daniel Edelman (New York Red Bulls – No. 52), F Tega Ikoba (Portland Timbers – No. 54), F Nicolas Bellini (Real Salt Lake – No. 58), M Alejandro Alvarado (LA Galaxy), GK Jonathon Closson (NYCFC), M Andrew Czech (Sockers FC), F Lucas Ross (PDA), D Matthew Senanou (Sockers FC)

It’s a tremendous class committed for the ACC side. Can it help to vault them back to the College Cup? There’s pro and youth national team up and down the roster, reinforcing several spots on the field.