College hockey recruiting: Top uncommitted ’03 defensemen

North Jersey Avalanche's Nicky Wallace is a top uncommitted '03 defenseman. (Matt Dewkett/NEHJ)

The 2003-born defensemen group is deep and talented in the United States. Many of the top ’03 blue liners have already made their college commitments, but there are still quite a few top uncommitted prospects.

This is the first age group whose college recruiting process has been complicated by new NCAA legislation that prevents contact, offers and commitments before specific dates. Numerous ‘03s obviously committed prior to the legislation going into effect last May, but others have had their recruiting process slowed down.

Here’s a look at the top 15 uncommitted, 2003-born defensemen in the United States, and their player types, strengths, weaknesses, and possible college destinations: