The 2017 recruiting class is on hold until the month-long dead period comes to an end on January 12. While things are slow for the current class, it's a good time to start learning some of the important names for next year's group.

HawgSports.com will have a complete breakdown of all the 2018 targets after National Signing Day on February 1. Until then, here are eight names to start getting to know.

This list does not include current commitments or instate possibilities. These are eight prospects who have been offered and have shown legitimate interest in the Razorbacks early on: