Signing day went much like this past season: Alabama dominated and Jim Harbaugh had everybody talking about Michigan.

For a sixth consecutive year, Alabama landed the nation’s top signing class according to composite rankings of recruiting websites compiled by 247Sports. The reigning national champions soared to the top of the standings thanks to Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban’s customary strong finish.

“Saban isn’t even recruiting anymore — he’s selecting,” said Barton Simmons, the national scouting director for 247Sports.

Alabama entered Wednesday ranked behind LSU and Ole Miss within its own conference in the 247Sports Composite standings, but the Crimson Tide closed with a flurry that featured the addition of five-star linebackers Ben Davis and Lyndell Wilson as well as top-100 defensive end Terrell Hall.

“Nick Saban is working on a whole different plane that everybody else in the country,” Simmons said. “It’s not even about recruiting anymore. It’s about figuring out a way to make the numbers work to get the guys you want. That’s become the challenge for Saban.”

The biggest announcement of the day came when Rashan Gary, a defensive tackle from Paramus, N.J., selected Michigan over Clemson. Gary is the consensus pick as the nation’s top No. 1 overall recruit.

Gary’s decision delighted a festive Signing Day celebration on Michigan’s campus that included New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter among others. Brady played for the Wolverines before going to the NFL and Jeter grew up in Michigan.

Seven of the top 15 players in the 247Sports Composite were uncommitted heading into signing day.