While the recruiting process for the Class of 2007 is winding down by the day, it’s never too early to look ahead to what the Class of 2008 will hold.

And FlaVarsity.com and Rivals.com have done just that, unveiling the Top 100 junior prospects (pre-evaluation) in Florida. And to no surprise, Hillsborough County is well represented.

At the top of the list - county-wide speaking - is Armwood RB Eric Smith, who is listed at No. 3.

Smith missed eight weeks last season after dislocating his left elbow in Armwood’s season-opener against Hillsborough, but he recovered in time to help the Hawks during their playoff run - and nearly carried them to the state semifinals for a fourth consecutive year.

Smith, a Tribune All-Hillsborough County second-team selection this season, had 161 yards and three touchdowns in the Hawks’ region final loss to to eventual Class 4A state champion Plant. And had it not been for some costly Armwood turnovers - including a Smith fumble - the Hawks might have had a chance to win, especially the way Smith was running.

While schools can’t officially offer Smith a scholarship yet, Armwood coach Sean Callahan said Tuesday we can expect the state’s Big 3 - Florida, Miami and Florida State - to officially extend their hand when allowed. That’s not to mention several other big-time college programs, probably a few from the Big Ten, where Smith’s bruising-style of running would fit perfectly.

Riverview’s Jahleel Addae is the next county player to make the list, coming in at No. 28. The brother of former West Virginia standout Jahmile Addae, the younger Addae topped the 1,000-yard mark for the second consecutive season with the Sharks and also was a dangerous punt returner. He was a Tribune All-Hillsborough County second-team selection.

Lineman Matt Patchan, a Tribune All-Hillsborough County first-team selection as a junior at Freedom but who may transfer due to his family moving, is No. 30, while Armwood DL Sergio Joyner is No. 34.

Plant teammates WR Derek Winter and LB Patrick Carter also made the list. Winter, who set a Hillsborough County record with 90 receptions this season and was on the receiving end of Robert Marve’s state-title winning touchdown pass against Ponte Vedra Beach Nease, is No. 69. Meanwhile, Carter, who made the last tackle the state championship game, is No. 93.

Ridgewood RB Byronell Arline, a Tribune All-Pasco County first-team selection, is No. 89.