Over the last few months, thousands of athletes have put pen to paper as they choose where they will spend their collegiate years. 

With the cross country season coming to an end this weekend and the indoor season already underway, there's a slew of tremendous talents that could announce their decision at any time, including these three stars.

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1 - Niles Briggman, Hayfield Secondary (Va.)

One of the most talented sprinters yet to announce his college decision, Briggman is one of the top sprinters in Virginia and has the times and accolades to back it up. 

In June, the senior clocked 10.47 in the 100m at adidas Track Nationals before going on to win the title over a quick field. Briggman also notched his first sub-21 performance in the 200m, running a wind-legal 20.72 to leave North Carolina with a pair of national titles. Although it's not his primary event, Briggman clocked 48.56 over 400m in May, showcasing an impressive range for a high schooler. Last winter, Briggman ran 6.54, 21.62, and 35.60 in the 55m, 200m, and 300m, respectively, all lifetime bests. 

As far as potential homes go, both in-state options are the cream of the crop in the ACC. In May, Virginia and Virginia Tech finished first and second at the outdoor conference championships, and another elite sprinter would make either program even more of a formidable foe. 

For the sake of choosing one, we're going to go with Virginia Tech. They have Judson Lincoln IV, and Briggman would make a great training partner for the now-junior. With the mentorship of Lincoln, Briggman could become a household name on the sprints side.

2 - Elise Cooper, McDonogh School (Md.)

She might not have made her commitment yet, but it's safe to say Cooper has plenty of options for what's sure to be a decorated collegiate career. With official visits to Florida, UCLA, Texas, USC, and Georgia, the outgoing senior has a tough decision looming. 

Considering that Cooper is coming off one of the best outdoor campaigns she could have asked for, it's no wonder her stock haws soared. This past spring, Cooper won a pair of state championships in the 100m and 200m, also running season bests of 11.55 and 22.71 (PB), respectively. 

Cooper then went on to make it to the semi-finals of the Women's 200m at the U.S. Olympic Trials, besting a contingent of both professionals and collegians. She may have not made the Olympic team, but Cooper's 100m victory at the USATF U20 Championships still gave her the chance to don the red, white, and blue at the U20 World Championships where she finished eighth in the final. 

It's tough to truly tell where Cooper is going to end up, but the chances of her taking her talents to one of the sport's blue bloods are relatively high. 

As of late, Florida, Georgia and USC have been stockpiling high profile recruits and transfers. For the sake of prediction, we have her going to Georgia.

3 - Owen Powell, Mercer Island (Wash.)

One of the few uncommitted distance stars remaining, Powell has the chance to have an immediate impact wherever he ends up. If I were a betting man I would speculate that the University of Washington is towards the top of the list, especially considering the recent success of the Husky program and the fact that Crater's (Ore.) Josiah Tostenson is heading there next fall. 

After the cross country season that Powell put together, there are probably more than a few schools flooding his inbox. Since August, Powell won his second-straight cross country state title and earned PBs in both the 5k and 3-Mile, running 14:40 and 13:30 at the Nike Hole in the Wall Invitational and the Woodbridge Classic. 

If you throw in his track PB's of 1:48.60 (800m), 4:02.04 (Mile), and 8:41.03 (3200m), you have a tremendous athlete with the ability to compete in anything from the 800m to the 10,000m. 

Of note, Owen Powell is also the son of Maurica Powell, Director of Track and Field and Cross Country, and Andy Powell, Head Coach of Track and Field and Cross Country.

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