tom lemming prep football report - march 2012

PREP FOOTBALL REPORTMARCH 2012

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MARCH 2012

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CONTENTS 4 Tom Lemming’s Offensive

1st Team All-Americans

All Photos by Tom Lemming

5 Tom Lemming’s Defensive 1st Team All-Americans

6 Offensive 2nd Team All-Americans

7 Defensive 2nd Team All-Americans

8 Offensive 3rd Team All-Americans

9 Defensive 3rd Team All-Americans

10 Rankings of the Top 50 Schools

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35 The Nation’s Top Prep Players by Position

39 Tom Lemming’s Top 100

Rankings of the Top 50 School Pg. School Pg. School Pg.Alabama 10 Oregon 19 MISS State 28Texas 10 Georgia 19 Louisville 28Ohio State 11 Tennessee 20 Minnesota 28Michigan 11 Auburn 20 Pittsburgh 29Florida 12 Rutgers 21 Colorado 29Florida State 12 Washington 21 NC 30Miami 13 Virginia 22 West Virginia 30Oklahoma 13 OK State 22 Arizona 31USC 14 Vandy 23 OLE MISS 31SC 14 Arkansas 23 Georgia Tech 32Stanford 15 Missouri 24 Northwestern 32Clemson 16 Purdue 24 Oregon State 32LSU 16 Nebraska 25 Penn State 33Texas A&M 17 Texas Tech 25 NC State 33California 17 Iowa 26VA Tech 17 MI State 26Notre Dame 18 Utah 27UCLA 18 TCU 27

On The CoverTurn to page 38 for the list of players

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Rankings of the Top 50

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J. Winston, QBFSU

G. Kiel, QBNOTRE DAME

A. Alford, QBSOUTHERN MISS

W. Lunt, QBOK STATE

K. Marshall, RBGEORGIA

J. Theus, OLGEORGIA

A. Peat, OLSTANFORD

Z. Banner, OLUSC

D.J. Humphries, OLFLORIDA

J. Jones, OLNOTRE DAME

J. Gray, RBTEXAS

R. Shell, RBPITTSBURGH

T. Williams, RBTEXAS A&M

K. Taylor, TEFLORIDA

D.G. Beckham, WRMISSOURI

C. Jones, WRTEXAS

N. Agholor, ATHUSC

S. Diggs, ATHMARYLAND

T. Gurley, RBGEORGIA

T.J. Yeldon, RBALABAMA

B. Dunn, RBOHIO STATE

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N. Spence, DLOHIO STATE

M. Edwards, DLFSU

E. McCarthy, DLUCLA

E. Goldman, DLFLORIDA STATE

A. Armstead, DLOREGON

S. Thompson, DBWASHINGTON

L. Collins, DBALABAMA

S. Roland, DBSOUTH CAROLINA

G. Smith, DBALABAMA

T. Blanks, DBCLEMSON

D. Hamilton, DLRUTGERS

M. Brown, DLTEXAS

A. Shittu, DLSTANFORD

J. Caleb, ATHVIRGINIA TECH

V. Biegel, LBWISCONSIN

E. Harold, LBVIRGINIA

S. Starr, LBUSC

J. Ruffi n, LBUSC

N. Davis, LBSTANFORD

Co-Defensive Players of the YearMARCH 2012


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P. Nelson, QBMINNESOTA

Z. Pike, QBAUBURN

B. Houston, QBWISCONSIN

M. Pender, RBFSU

B. Sanders, RBSTANFORD

J. Garnett, OLSTANFORD

J. Simmons, OLUSC

J.J. Denman, OLRUTGERS

K. Murphy, OLSTANFORD

J. Dunker, OLFLORIDA

J. Westerkamp, WRNEBRASKA

J. Williams, WRAUBURN

D. Greenberry, WRHOUSTON

D. Neal, WROKLAHOMA

D. Fuller, ATHUCLA

D.J. Foster, ATHARIZONA STATE

R. Darby, ATHFLORIDA STATE

T. McNamara, TEOKLAHOMA

A. Johnson, WRLSU

M. Mauk, QBMISSOURI

I. Mathers, RBOLE MISS

P. Towles, QBKENTUCKY


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J. Jenkins, DLGEORGIA

A. Washington, DLOHIO STATE

D. Fowler, DLFLORIDA

T. Schutt, DLOHIO STATE

S. Pittman, DLOHIO STATE

T. Shepard, DBNOTRE DAME

D. Bush, DBMIAMI

T.J. Davis, DBAUBURN

T. Richardson, DBMICHIGAN

C. Black, DBALABAMA

Q. Evans, DLMISS STATE

M. Moore, DLVIRGINIA

J. Taylor, DLGEORGIA

K. Alexander, LBLSU

Q. Lambert, LBRUTGERS

J. Clemons, LBGEORGIA

A. Morrison, LBFLORIDA

B. Poole, DBFLORIDA

C. Wormley, DLMICHIGAN

T. Howard, DBMIAMI

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B. Coney, QBCINCINNATI

C. Miles, QBWASHINGTON

M. Davis, QBTEXAS A&M

J. Williams, RBARKANSAS

B. Marshall, RBOREGON

F. Tagaloa, OLCAL

A. Young, OLAUBURN

E. Magnuson, OLMICHIGAN

E. Goodman, OLARIZONA STATE

J. Diamond, OL

G. Garmon, RBIOWA

M. Jones, RBFLORIDA

B. Treggs, WRCAL

T. Johnson, WRTEXAS A&M

B. Kimbrow, ATHVANDY

D. Neal, ATH C. Jones, ATHALABAMA

D. Stanford, WROREGON

K. Estelle, OLTEXAS

C. Voytik, QBPITT

J. Lindquist, QBWASHINGTON


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T. Hinds, DLBYU

J. Bullard, DLFLORIDA

S. Day, DLNOTRE DAME

F. Ekakitie, DLIOWA

G. McMullen, DLNEBRASKA

A. Carter, DBSTANFORD

J. Diggs, DBSOUTH CAROLINA

I. Adams, DBUCLA

T. Elston, DBOLE MISS

L. McNeil, DBTENNESSEE

J. Magee, DLBAYLOR

M. Ojemudia, DLMICHIGAN

I. Odenigbo, LBNORTHWESTERN

D. Lee, LBALABAMA

D. Manning, DBVIRGINIA TECH

E. Shumate, DBNOTRE DAME

J. Ross, LBMICHIGAN

T. Granier, LBLSU

W. Morgan, DBSYRACUSE

A. Reeves, DBOHIO STATE

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1. Alabama Crimson Tide No surprise here, Alabama dominated LSU in the national champi-onship game and dominated everyone else in recruiting. They received help at every position and difference makers at almost every position. That group includes one of the nation’s premier RB’s T.J. Yeldon (6-2, 210) from Daphne, AL; it also includes such other in-state standouts as DT Alphonse Taylor (6-6, 340) of Mobile; blue chip and Semper Fi All-American Darren Lake of York, a 6-3, 330 pound DT; the top prospect in northern Alabama LB Reggie Ragland (6-3, 240) of Madison; LB Tyler Hayes (6-3, 220) of Thomasville; long committed OL Caleb Gulledge (6-4, 260) of Prattville; and LB Ryan Anderson (6-3, 240) of Daphne. Not that they needed help along the junior college ranks but they did land two of the very best in DB Travell Dixon (6-2, 200) of Eastern Arizona JC, and Deion Belue (6-0, 170) of Northeast Mississippi C.C.

They also crossed into Georgia landing one of the nation’s pre-mier cover corners Geno Smith (5-11, 180) of Atlanta; super quick and instinctive LB Dillon Lee (6-4, 225) of Buford; one of the nation’s top two kickers Adam Griffi n, a Semper Fi All-American from Calhoun; TE Kurt Freitag (6-3, 240) of Buford; hard charging RB Kenyan Drake (6-1, 205) of Powder Springs; super strong NG Dakota Ball (6-2, 290) of Lindale; and right near signing day blue chip DT Dalvin Tomlinson (6-2, 270) of McDonough. From Florida comes premier WR Chris Black of Jacksonville, and blue chip Eddie Williams, a 6-4, 200 pound FS who played through some injuries this season but is still considered one of the nation’s premier defenders from Panama City, FL.

The Crimson Tide also ventured into Louisiana pulling out two of that state’s top three prospects including the #1 overall and the nation’s premier FS Landon Collins (6-1, 205) of Geismer, and LB Denzel Devall (6-2, 230) of Bastrop. Also keep an eye on super talented athlete Cyrus Jones (5-11, 180) of Baltimore, MD; DT Korren Kirven (6-4, 270) of Lynchburg, VA, and WR Amari Cooper (6-1, 170) of Miami, FL.

Impact Player–FS Landon Collins (6-1, 205) of Geismer Dutchtown, LA ranks #10 in our top 100. He was the state’s Player of the Year rush-ing for 1,218 yds and 21 TDs and totaling 45 tackles and 4 picks at FS.

Sleeper–Semper Fi All-American DT Darren Lake (6-3, 330) of York Sumpter County, AL proved to be unstoppable in the Semper Fi practices this January. A bit raw, but he has All-American potential.

Bottom Line–Head Coach Nick Saban has proven to be not only the best coach but also the best recruiter in the country. His hobby has been recruiting and he has proven to be tremendous at it. He’s a driven, ag-gressive, personable, and instinctive recruiter with a staff that can not only evaluate but develop players as well as any school in the country.

LB Ryan Anderson 6-3, 240 Daphne, ALDL Dakota Ball 6-2, 295 Lindale, GADB Deion Belue 6-0, 170 Tuscambia, ALWR Chris Black 5-11, 180 Jacksonville, FLDB Landon Collins 6-1, 205 Geismer, LAWR Amari Cooper 6-1, 170 Miami, FLLB Denzel Devall 6-2, 230 Bastrop, LADB Travell Dixon 6-2, 200 Miami, FLRB Kenyan Drake 6-1, 205 Powder Springs, GATE Kurt Freitag 6-3, 240 Buford, GAOL Brandon Green 6-5, 292 Ellenwood, GAPK Adam Griffi n 5-10, 175 Calhoun, GAOL Caleb Gulledge 6-4, 260 Prattville, ALATH Cyrus Jones 5-11, 180 Baltimore, MDDL Korren Kirven 6-4, 270 Lynchburg, VADL Darren Lake 6-3, 330 York, AL

LB Dillon Lee 6-4, 240 Buford, GAQB Alec Morris 6-3, 225 Allen, TXLB Reggie Ragland 6-3, 240 Madison, ALDB Geno Smith 5-11, 180 Atlanta, GADL Alphonse Taylor 6-6, 340 Mobile, ALDL Dalvin Tomlinson 6-2, 270 McDonough, GAWR Eddie Williams 6-3, 204 Panama City Beach, FLRB T.J. Yeldon 6-2, 210 Daphne, AL

2. Texas Longhorns The Longhorns did most of their recruiting last February and were able to hand onto the majority of their top prospects and add a couple along the way. It is a typical Longhorn group with the majority of the play-ers coming from Texas and it includes such superstars as RB Johnathan Gray (6-0, 195) of Aledo; DT Malcom Brown (6-2, 280) of Brenham, one of the nation’s top two defensive tackles; LB Tim Cole (6-2, 220) of Brenham; Semper Fi All-American DT Paul Boyette (6-4, 280) of Humble; Semper Fi All-American LB Alex De LaTorre (6-2, 225) of Denton; All-American tackle Kennedy Estelle (6-7, 300) of Pearland; LB Peter Jinkens (6-1, 210) of Dallas; one of the nation’s top two wide receivers Cayleb Jones (6-2, 200) of Austin who is a prep superstar with the skills to start for four years; OL Curtis Riser (6-3, 280) of DeSoto; one of the top two prospects in northeast Texas DB Kendall Sanders of Athens; Semper Fi All-American OT Camrhon Hughes (6-7, 280) from Harker Heights; an DE Hassan Ridgeway (6-4, 255) of Mansfi eld.

Quite an impressive Lonestar haul but they weren’t done quite yet. Texas went out of state to land JC All-American DT Brandon Moore (6-6, 330) of East Mississippi C.C.; JC All-American OL Donald Hawkins (6-5, 310) of Northwest Mississippi C.C.; the top prospect in northern Louisiana LB Torshiro Davis (6-3, 220) of Shreveport; and of course QB Connor Brewer (6-2, 200) of Scottsdale, AZ and one of the nation’s premier signal callers.

Impact Player–RB Johnathan Gray is the state of Texas Player of the Year after rushing 2,422 yds and 47 TDs. He rushed for 10,908 yds and scored an eye-popping 205 TDs.

Sleeper–In a class like this it’s tough to fi nd a sleeper but let’s go with Camrhon Hughes (6-7, 280) from Harker Heights, TX. I watched him perform down in Phoenix at the Semper Fi game and was impressed with his footwork and body control, he needs to work on his strength but should weigh 310 in college.

Bottom Line–There has not been a better recruiter over the past 15 years than Mac Brown. He seems to have the state of Texas locked up early and rarely has to leave the state. This is an exceptional class loaded from top to bottom with blue chippers and a signifi cant amount of ball players who could see playing time as true freshman.

DE Caleb Bluiett 6-3, 238 Beaumont, TXDT Paul Boyette, Jr. 6-4, 280 Humble, TXQB Connor Brewer 6-2, 200 Scottsdale, AZDT Malcom Brown 6-2, 280 Brenham, TXDB Adrian Colbert 6-2, 191 Mineral Wells, TXLB Timothy Cole 6-2, 220 Brenham, TXDE Bryce Cottrell 6-3, 235 Plano, TXDE Torshiro Davis 6-3, 220 Shreveport, LALB Alex De La Torre 6-2, 225 Denton, TXDB Bryson Echols 5-10, 165 DeSoto, TXOL Kennedy Estelle 6-7, 300 Pearland, TXRB Johnathan Gray 6-0, 195 Aledo, TXOL Donald Hawkins 6-5, 310 Tunica, MSOL Camrhon Hughes 6-7, 280 Harker Heights, TXLB Peter Jinkens 6-1, 210 Dallas, TX


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ATH Daje Johnson 5-10, 175 Pfl ugerville, TXWR Marcus Johnson 6-1, 185 League City, TXWR Cayleb Jones 6-2, 200 Austin, TXK Nick Jordan 6-1, 175 Coppell, TXDT Brandon Moore 6-6, 330 Montgomery, ALDT Alex Norman 6-4, 275 Dallas, TXQB Jalen Overstreet 6-2, 212 Tatum, TXDE Hassan Ridgeway 6-4, 255 Mansfi eld, TXOL Curtis Riser 6-3, 280 DeSoto, TXWR Kendall Sanders 6-0, 175 Athens, TXLB Dalton Santos 6-3, 250 Van, TXCB Duke Thomas 5-11, 170 Killeen, TXDB Kevin Vaccaro 5-10, 182 Brownwood, TX

3. Ohio State Buckeyes Just when you thought the Buckeyes were dead in the water, here comes Urban Meyer to save the day. This past summer looked like just about every top prospect was ready to jump ship and Coach Meyer has steadied that ship. Now that the smoke has cleared it looks like the Buckeyes have put together one heck of a recruiting class. In state they may have lost a few top prospects to Michigan, one to Tennessee, and one to Northwestern, but overall they recovered nicely. They landed DE Se’Von Pittman (6-5, 245) of Canton who had previously committed to Michigan State; underrated TE Blake Thomas (6-4, 245) of Cleveland; top 100 DE Adolphus Washington (6-5, 230) of Cincinnati; and the state’s top two RB prospects in Bri’onte Dunn (6-2, 220) of Canton and Warren Ball (6-2, 205) of Columbus. They took Taylor Decker (6-8, 300) from Vandalia away from Notre Dame. They are also excited about DB Najee Murray of Steubenville; blue chip LB Josh Perry (6-3, 230) of Galena, OH; All-American DB Tyvis Powell (6-4, 190) of Bedford; LB Luke Roberts (6-2, 230) of Lancaster; and WR Frank Epitropoulos (6-3, 190) of Upper Arlington.

One of the country’s top two defensive players has climbed aboard DE Noah Spence of Harrisburg, PA, he had 60 sacks over the past three years. They also took a couple of players away from Penn State’s recruiting class LB Camren Williams (6-2, 215) of West Roxbury, MA and the state of Illinois’ top defensive player Tommy Schutt (6-3, 300) of Glen Ellyn, IL. Coming aboard late was OL Joey O’Connor (6-4, 300) of Windsor, CO. Keep an eye on two Cleveland Glenville products DB De’van Bogard and QB Cardale Jones, a 6-5, 220 pounder with a rifl e arm and 4.6 speed. The Buckeyes had a very big signing day landing super Semper Fi CB Armani Reeves (5-10, 185) from West Roxbury, MA; underrated LB Jamal Marcus (6-2, 230) of Durham, NC; and former Wisconsin commitment OT Kyle Dodson (6-6, 310) of Cleveland, OH.

Impact Player–DE Noah Spence ranks 3rd in the top 100 at 6-3, 230 with 4.5 speed from Harrisburg Bishop McDevitt, PA. This fall he totaled 82 tackles, 14 sack, and was voted Pennsylvania’s Defensive Player of the Year. He should make an impact as a true freshman.

Sleeper–Keep an eye on DB Tyvis Powell (6-4, 190) from Bedford, OH. He has been timed in a 4.48, shows great range, is not afraid to hit, and can run like CB.

Bottom Line–Back in April I had mentioned in a national newspaper that there were only two coaches that could come in and save the day for the Buckeyes, Nick Saban or Urban Meyer. Well, the Buckeyes got the latter and their fans are sure glad they did. He is a relentless, tough, aggressive, and personable recruiter who will consistently bring in a top ten class year after year.

RB Warren Ball 6-2, 205 Columbus, OHDB De’van Bogard 6-0, 175 Cleveland, OHOL Jacoby Boren 6-2, 275 Pickerington, OH

OL Taylor Decker 6-8, 30 Vandalia, OHOL Kyle Dodson 6-6, 310 Cleveland, OHRB Bri’onte Dunn 6-2, 220 Canton, OHOL Pat Elfl ein 6-3, 285 Pickerington, OHWR Frank Epitropoulos 6-3, 190 Upper Arlington, OHQB Cardale Jones 6-5, 220 Cleveland, OHLB Jamal Marcus 6-2, 230 Durham, NCDB Najee Murray 5-11, 172 Steubenville, OHOL Joey O’Connor 6-4, 295 Windsor, COLB David Perkins 6-2, 220 South Bend, IN LB Joshua Perry 6-3, 230 Lewis Center, OHDE Se’Von Pittman 6-5, 245 Canton, OHDB Tyvis Powell 6-4, 190 Bedford, OHCB Armani Reeves 5-10, 185 West Roxbury, MALB Luke Roberts 6-2, 230 Lancaster, OHDT Tommy Schutt 6-3, 300 Glen Ellyn, ILWR Ricquan Southward 6-2, 190 Lakeland, FLDE Noah Spence 6-3, 230 Harrisburg, PATE Blake Thomas 6-4, 245 Cleveland, OHWR Michael Thomas 6-4, 205 Los Angeles, CADE Adolphus Washington 6-5, 230 Cincinnati, OHLB Camren Williams 6-2, 215 West Roxbury, MA

4. Michigan Wolverines Head coach Brady Hoke entered this recruiting season looking for players that can fi t into his style of play, smash mouth football with tough, aggressive players and now that the smoke has cleared they certainly landed more than their share. Locally they dominated the start of Michi-gan, thanks in good part to assistant coach Fred Jackson, bringing home such notables as LB James Ross (6-0, 210) of Orchard Lake; super swift CB Terry Richardson of Detroit; underrated DE Matt Godin (6-6, 270) Of Novi; tall, athletic tackle Ben Braden (6-6, 280) of Rockford; one of the Midwest fi nest all around athletes TE/WR Devin Funchess (6-5, 210) of Farmington Hills; underrated RB Drake Johnson (6-2, 200) of Ann Arbor; one of the country’s fi nest defensive players DE Mario Ojemudia (6-2, 220) of Farmington Hills; and blue chip LB Royce Jenkins-Stone (6-2, 215) of Detroit.

They also crossed the border into Ohio and came away with several top-notch stars. They took advantage of Ohio State’s problems this sum-mer coming away with the Toledo Player of the Year DE Chris Wormley (6-6, 270); TE A.J. Williams (6-6, 265) of Cincinnati; All-State DE Tom Strobel (6-6, 250) of Mentor; the state’s #1 prospect OL Kyle Kalis (6-5, 300) of Lakewood; the state’s top FS prospect Jarrod Wilson (6-2, 190) of Akron; hard hitting and super swift LB Kaleb Ringer (6-0, 220) of Clayton; All-State LB Joe Bolden (6-3, 230) of Cincinnati; and DB Allen Gant (6-2, 205) of Sylvania.

Michigan wasn’t through yet bringing to Ann Arbor such national stars as WR Amara Darboh (6-2, 190) of West Des Moines, IA; underrated WR Jehu Chesson (6-3, 190) of St. Louis, MO; All-American and the 81st

player in our top 100 Erik Magnuson (6-6, 275) of Carlsbad, CA; and 1st

Team All-State DT Ondre Pipkins (6-3, 310) of Kansas City, MO. This class was very much set in stone by the holidays but they did land super swift WB Dennis Norfl eet (5-7, 170) of Detroit King on signing day.

Impact Player–OL Kyle Kalis (6-5, 300) of Lakewood St. Edward, OH played through a rash of injuries this season and still dominated from his LT position. Big, strong, and tough, he has what it takes to make an immediate impact for the Wolverines.

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Sleeper–DE Mario Ojemudia (6-2, 220) of Farmington Hills Harrison, MI. I’ve given him four-stars plus for the past year but most people don’t have him rated nearly that high. All I can say is watch fi lm on Mario and you will see an explosive, instinctive, and tough pass rusher with a relentless style of play.

Bottom Line–Head coach Brady Hoke proved that he can recruit with the big boys and did a great job of fi lling their needs particularly at WR, OL, DL, and LB.

OL Blake Bars 6-5, 275 Nashville, TNLB Joe Bolden 6-3, 230 Cincinnati, OHOL Ben Braden 6-6, 280 Rockford, MIWR Jehu Chesson 6-3, 175 St. Louis, MODB Jeremy Clark 6-4, 195 Madisonville, KYWR Amara Darboh 6-2, 190 West Des Moines, IATE Devin Funchess 6-5, 210 Farmington Hills, MIDB Allen Gant 6-2, 205 Sylvania, OHDT Matthew Godin 6-6, 265 Novi, MIDT Willie Henry 6-3, 273 Cleveland, OHRB Sione Houma 6-0, 215 Salt Lake City, UTLB Royce Jenkins-Stone 6-2, 215 Detroit, MIRB Drake Johnson 6-2, 200 Ann Arbor, MIOL Kyle Kalis 6-5, 300 Lakewood, OHOL Erik Magnuson 6-6, 275 Carlsbad, CARB Dennis Norfl eet 5-7, 170 Detroit, MIDE Mario Ojemudia 6-2, 220 Farmington Hills, MIDT Ondre Pipkins 6-3, 320 Kansas City, MODB Terry Richardson 5-9, 165 Detroit, MILB Kaleb Ringer 6-0, 220 Clayton, OHLB James Ross 6-0, 210 Orchard Lake, MIDE Tom Strobel 6-6, 265 Mentor, OHDB Jarrod Wilson 6-2, 190 Akron, OHTE A.J. Williams 6-6, 265 Cincinnati, OHDE Christopher Wormley 6-6, 270 Toledo, OH

5. Florida Gators The Gators have been consistent throughout this recruiting season. They knew they needed help on the defensive side of the ball and more than fi lled their needs. That group is an impressive one and consists of such local standout defenders as DT Dante Phillips (6-5, 260) of Venice; blue chip DB Brian Poole (5-10, 185) of Bradenton; DE Bryan Cox of Fort Lauderdale; and DB Willie Bailey (6-1, 170) of Hallandale.

This group also includes such out of state supers as JC All-American Damien Jacobs (6-4, 290) of East Mississippi CC, a defender who expects to come in and start this fall; it also includes DT JaFar Mann (6-4, 270) of Stone Mountain, GA; DB Rhaheim Ledbetter (5-11, 195) of Boiling Springs, NC; super DE Jonathan Bullard (6-4, 260) of Shelby, NC; one of Georgia’s top defensive Quinteze Williams (6-4, 290) of Tyrone; tall, lanky, and super quick DE Alex McCalister from Clemmons, NC; and one of the top defensive players in the Midwest LB Antonio Morrison (6-3, 220) of Bolingbrook, IL. This defense group also includes Marcus Maye (6-1, 195) of Melbourne, FL who is a defender who could play either CB or FS.

On the offensive side of the ball keep an eye on the nation’s premier TE prospect Kent Taylor (6-5, 220) of Land O’Lakes, FL who is a sure handed receiver who can split out and play WR, and Colin Thompson (6-5, 255) of Warminster, PA who is an underrated receiver with outstanding blocking skills. A couple of great OL prospects are D.J. Humphries (6-5, 265) of Charlotte, NC is one of the country’s top fi ve OL’s, and when you talk about potential you are talking about Jessamen Dunker (6-6,

310) of Boynton Beach, FL. The Gators didn’t need a who lot of help at RB but they certainly got it in 6-3, 220 pound Matt Jones of Seffner, FL, a big back with excellent speed and strength. On signing day blue chip DE Dante Fowler (6-3, 230) of St. Petersburg, FL had a change of mind switching from FSU to Florida; they also landed junior college All-American DT Damien Jacobs (6-4, 290) of East Mississippi C.C.; and former Penn State commitment QB Skyler Mornhingweg, a Semper Fi All-American from Philadelphia.

Impact Player–OL D.J. Humphries (6-5, 265) of Charlotte Mallard Creek, NC was the state’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2011 averaging 90% in his blocking assignments and is quick possibly the most athletic OL in the country.

Sleeper–With a top ten class it’s tough to fi nd a sleeper but I’ll go with tall, lanky, and athletic Alex McCalister, a 6-7, 215 pounder from Clem-mons West Forsyth, NC. He needs to add weight and strength but has the long arms, quick burst, and instincts to become a superior pass rusher.

Bottom Line–The organization and evaluating skills of this Florida Ga-tors staff are unapproachable. They do a great job early, stay on top of the players every day of the year, and it’s no secret why they have had such great success over the past several years. They are a relentless, ag-gressive, and personable group.

WR Raphael Andrades 6-0, 190 Tallahassee, FLDB Willie Bailey 6-1, 167 Hallandale, FLDL Jonathan Bullard 6-4, 260 Shelby, NCDL Bryan Cox Jr. 6-3, 247 Fort Lauderdale, FLOL Jessamen Dunker 6-6, 310 Boynton Beach, FLDE Dante Fowler Jr. 6-3, 230 St. Petersburg, FLK Austin Hardin 5-10, 204 Atlanta, GAOL D.J. Humphries 6-5, 265 Charlotte, NCDL Damien Jacobs 6-4, 290 Scooba, MSRB Matt Jones 6-3, 213 Seffner, FLDB Rhaheim Ledbetter 5-11, 195 Shelby, NCDL JaFar Mann 6-4, 270 Stone Mountain, GADB Marcus Maye 6-1, 195 Melbourne, FLOLB Alex McCalister 6-7, 215 Clemmons, NCQB Skyler Mornhinweg 6-3, 190 Philadelphia, PALB Antonio Morrison 6-3, 220 Bolingbrook, ILDL Dante Phillips 6-5, 260 Venice, FLWR Latroy Pittman 6-0, 195 Citra, FLCB Brian Poole 5-10, 185 Bradenton, FLLB Jeremi Powell 6-1, 193 Largo, FLTE Kent Taylor 6-5, 225 Land O’Lakes, FLTE Colin Thompson 6-5, 255 Warminster, PADL Quinteze Williams 6-4, 290 Tyrone, GA

6. Florida State Seminoles This season the Seminoles decided to deal in quality rather than quantity and it sure paid off starting with super DE prospect Mario Ed-wards (6-3, 270) of Denton, TX and continued with all-everything top 100 running back Mario Pender (6-0, 190) of Cape Coral, FL. Of course they signed one of the nation’s top two signal callers Jameis Winston (6-4, 200) of Hueytown, AL.

They also made their presence known in-state landing WR Ricardo Louis (6-1, 190) of Miami Beach; DT Dalvon Stuckey (6-4, 290) of De Funiak Springs; DB P.J. Williams of Ocala; super swift WR Marvin Bracy (5-10, 160) of Orlando; and one of the more accurate PK’s in south Roberto Aguayo of Groveland. Also keep an eye on out of state prospects QB Sean Maguire (6-4, 200) of West Orange, NJ; TE Christo Kourtzidis (6-4, 230) of Orange, CA; along with DT Justin Shanks (6-3, 310) of


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Prattville, AL. FSU landed one of the fastest players in the country when they inked Ronald Darby (5-11, 178) of Oxon Hill, MD, a super talent at DB and RB. The nation’s #17 prospect and the top DT Eddie Goldman (6-4, 290) of Washington D.C. totaled 40 tackles and 5½ sacks in 2011. And DB Colin Blake (6-3, 190) of San Antonio, TX.

Impact Player–QB Jameis Winston (6-4, 200) of Hueytown, AL is the state’s Offensive Player of the Year and the most athletic QB in the country. He’s a good enough baseball prospect to possibly go in the fi rst round next June. The Seminoles are hoping Mr. Winston doesn’t wind up doing what Joe Mauer did twelve years ago.

Sleeper–There aren’t many sleepers in this class but keep an eye on QB Sean Maguire (6-4, 200) of West Orange Seton Hall Prep, NJ. Not yet a fi nished prospect but he shows the arm strength and instincts needed to make it at the next level.

Bottom Line–The Seminoles have made their presence known throughout the northern half of the state of Florida and in Alabama. They needed help at the QB position and they landed two blue chippers. They are also excited about their defensive line prospects. This is a very fast and athletic class.

K Roberto Aguayo 6-0, 183 Groveland, FLP Cason Beatty 6-3, 215 Charlotte, NCDB Colin Blake 6-3, 190 San Antonio, TXWR Marvin Bracy 5-10, 160 Orlando, FLDE Chris Casher 6-4, 240 Mobile, ALDB Ronald Darby 5-11, 178 Oxon Hill, MDDE Mario Edwards 6-3, 270 Denton, TXLB Markuss Eligwe 6-3, 225 Stone Mountain, GAOT Daniel Glauser 6-6, 317 Rheinfelden, SwitzerlandDT Eddie Goldman 6-4, 290 Washington, D.C.TE Christo Kourtzidis 6-4, 230 Orange, CAWR Ricardo Louis 6-1, 190 Miami Beach, FLQB Sean Maguire 6-4, 200 West Orange, NJLB Reggie Northrup 6-2, 218 Jacksonville, FLRB Mario Pender 6-0, 190 Cape Coral, FLDT Justin Shanks 6-3, 310 Prattville, ALDT Dalvon Stuckey 6-4, 290 De Funiak Springs, FLOL Menelik Watson 6-7, 330 Manchester, EnglandDB P.J. Williams 6-2, 190 Ocala, FLQB Jameis Winston 6-4, 200 Hueytown, AL

7. Miami Hurricanes Miami went into this recruiting year needing help at every position and now that the smoke has cleared they fi ll their needs at every posi-tion. On the offensive side of the ball they are excited about the three QB prospects Preston Dewey of Austin, TX; David Thompson of Miami; and Gray Crow of Clearwater. RB Randy Johnson (5-9, 180) of Miami was South Florida’s Offensive Player of the Year in 2011 but also keep an eye on Danny Dillard (6-2, 205) of Venice who is a back with strength and vision. At receiver the best might be prep school standout Robert Lockhart of Fork Union but also keep an eye on Angelo Jean-Louis of Palm Beach who could play WR or DB in college.

The Canes needed help along the defensive line and certainly got it with the signing of DE Jelani Hamilton (6-5, 250) of Ft. Lauderdale; All-American DE Tyriq McCord (6-3, 225) of Tampa; All-American DT Earl Moore (6-2, 280) of Tampa; and underrated but super quick Gabe Terry (6-3, 215) of Wellington, FL. The Canes are also excited about one of the more aggressive and hard hitting backers in the state of Florida Reggie Northrup (6-2, 220) of Jacksonville. The secondary group is led by Deon Bush who is an All-American from Miami and it also included Larry Hope of Miami; Rayshawn Jenkins of St. Petersburg and Nate

Dortch of Ft. Myers. On signing day they inked blue chip all-everything CB Tracy Howard (5-11, 175) of Miramar, which gives them four superior cover corners.

Impact Player–RB Randy Johnson, a 5-9, 180 pounder from Miami Norland really came into his own during the 2011 season and proved to be the most explosive and productive offensive player in the state of Florida. He should be an impact player as a true freshman for the Canes.

Sleeper–QB David Thompson (6-2, 200) of Miami Westminster Christian, FL has a rifl e arm, good running instincts and is a leader both on and off the fi eld. The only question is whether he will go baseball or football. He is already the career leader in homeruns for the state of Florida and still has one season left to play.

Bottom Line–A year ago I did several newspaper interviews and said that I’d be surprised if Miami doesn’t fi nish in the top 10, and despite an ongoing investigation, the Canes came through with fl ying colors. Head coach Al Golden, in his fi rst year as Miami’s head coach, not only proved he is one of the nation’s top coaches but also showed what everyone knew already, that he ranks among the country’s top fi ve recruiters. His staff showed great organization and proved to be an aggressive, non-stop bunch with a tremendous work ethic.

LB JaWand Blue 6-0, 194 Boca Raton, FLDL Jacoby Briscoe 6-5, 310 Lafayette, LADB Deon Bush 6-1, 185 Miami, FLWR Jontavious Carter 6-2, 200 Cordele, GADB Antonio Crawford 5-11, 180 Tampa, FLQB Gray Crow 6-3, 220 Clearwater, FLDB Vernon Davis 5-10, 175 Miami, FLQB Preston Dewey Austin, TXRB Danny Dillard 6-2, 205 Venice, FLDB Nate Dortch 5-11, 168 Fort Myers, FLDL Jelani Hamilton 6-5, 250 Fort Lauderdale, FLDB Tracy Howard 5-11, 175 Miramar, FLOL Daniel Isidora 6-4, 346 Weston, FLDL Dequan Ivery 6-1, 331 Lake City, FLWR Angelo Jean-Louis 6-0, 182 Wellington, FLDB Rayshawn Jenkins 6-1, 200 St. Petersburg, FLRB Duke Johnson 5-9, 180 Miami, FLWR D’Mauri Jones 6-4, 190 Leesburg, FLWR Malcolm Lewis 6-0, 195 Miramar, FLWR Robert Lockhart 6-1, 180 Delray Beach, FLDL Tyriq McCord 6-3, 225 Tampa, FLDL Earl Moore 6-2, 280 Tampa, FLLB Reggie Northrup 6-2, 220 Jacksonville, FLDL Jake O’Donnell 6-6, 230 Doylestown, PALB Gabriel Terry 6-3, 215 Wellington, FLQB David Thompson 6-2, 200 Miami, FLWR Herb Waters 6-2, 172 Homestead, FL

8. Oklahoma Sooners The Sooners are well deserving of their high ranking. As always, they did a good job in the state of Texas landing QB Trevor Knight (6-2, 195) of San Antonio; two outstanding OL prospects in John Michael McGee (6-4, 260) of Texarkana and 6-7, 310 pound Kyle Marrs from San Antonio; DB Daniel Brooks (5-10, 170) from Port Lavaca; and DB Zack Sanchez (6-0, 175) of Keller. But this wasn’t your typical Oklahoma class because they ventured far out of their comfort zone and it paid off big-time. They landed RB David Smith (6-1, 190) from the Chicago area; blue chip LB Eric Striker (6-1, 195) of Seffner, FL; DE/TE Charles Tapper (6-4, 260) of Baltimore, MD; super blue chip WR Durron Neal (6-1, 200) of St. Louis, MO; former PFR All-American WR Trey Metoyer (6-2, 200) of

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Hargrave Military Academy; sure handed TE Laith Harlow (6-5, 240) of Tallahassee, FL; Sam Grant, a 6-6, 240 TE from Cleveland, OH; and JC All-American TE Brannon Green (6-4, 260) of Ft. Scott C.C.

Speaking of junior college All-Americans the Sooners are excited about Will Latu, a 6-5, 310 pound OL from College of the Canyon; DE Chaz Nelson (6-3, 240) of Garden City C.C.; and RB Damien Williams (6-1, 215) of Arizona Western C.C. Another big out of state catch was WR Derrick Woods (6-1, 185) of Inglewood, CA, one of the very best receivers in a state loaded with big-time pass catchers. Locally it was not a good year in the state of Oklahoma but they did land WR Sterling Shepard, a 5-10, 175 pound speedster from Oklahoma City; DE Michael Onuoha (6-5, 230) of Edmond; and RB Alex Ross (6-1, 205) of Jenks. Also, one of the nation’s top three center prospects is heading to Norman Ty Darlington (6-3, 275) of Apopka, FL. As if they did not get enough tight ends in this class one of the nation’s top two is Taylor McNamara (6-5, 240) of San Diego, CA has climbed on board.

Impact Player–Keep an eye on the number 48th ranked player in the country Durron Neal (6-1, 200) of St. Louis DeSmet, MO. This season he earned St. Louis area Offensive Player of the Year honors after catching 35 passes for 825 yds and 15 TDs averaging 23½ yds per catch. He also carried the ball 78 times for 716 yds and 11 scores, and threw for 105 yds and 2 scores, and returned 2 kickoffs back for TDs.

Sleeper–I would go with either LB Eric Striker or DE Charles Tapper. The 6-1, 195 pound Striker helped lead his team to a state title this year making plays from sideline to sideline. The sure handed TE and quick footed DE Mr. Tapper of Baltimore, MD shows explosive moves and a tenacious style of play.

Bottom Line–Head coach Bob Stoops has proven over the past ten years that he ranks among the very best of recruiting head coaches. Like all the successful ones, recruiting is more of a hobby than a chore and he helped the Sooners branch out nationally much more than they have done in the past, and quite successfully, I might add.

ATH Daniel Brooks 5-10, 170 Port Lavaca, TXC Ty Darlington 6-3, 275 Apopka, FLCB Kass Everett 5-11, 195 Philadelphia, PAWR Courtney Gardner 6-3, 215 Reno, NVTE Sam Grant 6-6, 240 N. Royalton, OH TE Brannon Green 6-4, 260 Altamont, KSTE Laith Harlow 6-5, 240 Tallahassee, FLQB Trevor Knight 6-2, 195 San Antonio, TX OT Will Latu 6-5, 310 St. Petersburg, FLOL Kyle Marrs 6-7, 310 San Antonio, TXOG John Michael McGee 6-4, 260 Texarkana, TX TE Taylor McNamara 6-5, 235 San Diego, CAWR Trey Metoyer 6-2, 198 Whitehouse, TXWR Durron Neal 6-1, 200 St. Louis, MO DE Chaz Nelson 6-3, 240 Columbus, OHDE Mike Onuoha 6-5, 230 Edmond, OKRB Alex Ross 6-1, 205 Jenks, OKCB Zack Sanchez 6-0, 172 Keller, TXWR Sterling Shepard 5-10, 175 Oklahoma City, OK CB Gary Simon 6-1, 180 St. Petersburg, FLRB David Smith 6-1, 197 Midlothian, IL LB Eric Striker 6-1, 195 Seffner, FLDE Charles Tapper 6-4, 260 Baltimore, MDDT Jordan Wade 6-4, 290 Round Rock, TXRB Damien Williams 6-1, 215 San Diego, CAWR Derrick Woods 6-1, 185 Inglewood, CA

9. USC Trojans Because of NCAA restrictions, USC was only allowed to sign fi fteen players this year and they still came in ninth in the country. That’s a testa-ment to the recruiting prowess of their head coach Lane Kiffi n and his ability to recruit the nation. This season they stayed mainly in California, no reason not to. Although they did pull in the nation’s #13th rated prospect ATH Nelson Agholor (6-2, 180) of Tampa, FL; quick footed, long armed, and intense DE Leonard Williams (6-5, 255) of Daytona Beach, FL; and the #21 rated player OL Zach Banner (6-8, 310) of Lakewood, WA.

The two JC players are All-Americans DB Gerald Bowman (6-1, 215) of Pierce C.C. and DE Morgan Breslin (6-3, 255) of Diablo Val-ley C.C. In state it reads like a who’s who of All-Americans including Semper Fi standout LB Scott Starr (6-3, 230) of Norco; Jabari Ruffi n, a 6-4, 230 pound LB from Downey with All-American skills; one of the state’s top two TE’s Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick (6-5, 250) of Rocklin; sure handed and quick footed WR Darreus Rogers (6-2, 195) of Carson; two talented and quick DB’s Kevon Seymour of Pasadena and Devian Shelton of Inglewood; and two of the state’s top four OL prospects Max Tuerk (6-6, 295) of Santa Margarita and Jordan Simmons, a 6-5, 320 pound top 100 prospect from Encino.

Impact Player–WR Nelson Agholor rushed for 1,983 yds and 28 TDs on his way to earning All-Tampa area honors for the second year in a row. He has played RB, WR, DB, and returned kicks. One of the most explosive players in the country.

Sleeper–DB Kevon Seymour (6-0, 180) from Pasadena Muir, CA is a talented cover corner with explosive moves to the ball, loose hips, and shows the ability to turn and run with the swiftest of receivers.

Bottom Line–Nothing seems to de-rail the USC Trojans. With only forty fi ve scholarships to give over the next three years you would think the talent level would drop. Instead it is staying the same and might even be better than a couple of years ago. The Trojans really helped themselves at WR, DE, and DB.

ATH Nelson Agholor 6-2, 180 Tampa, FLOL Zach Banner 6-8, 310 Lakewood, WAS Gerald Bowman 6-1, 215 Philadelphia, PADE Morgan Breslin 6-3, 255 Walnut Creek, CATE Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick 6-5, 250 Rocklin, CARB Jahleel Pinner 5-11 225 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAWR Darreus Rogers 6-2, 195 Compton, CALB Jabari Ruffi n 6-4, 230 Downey, CADB Kevon Seymour 6-0, 180 Pasadena, CAS Josh Shaw 6-2, 195 Palmdale, CADB Devian Shelton 6-2, 185 Inglewood, CAOL Jordan Simmons 6-5, 320 Inglewood, CALB Scott Starr 6-3, 230 Norco, CAOL Max Tuerk 6-6, 295 Trabuco Canyon, CAOT Chad Wheeler 6-6, 265 Santa Monica, CADE DeVante Wilson 6-4, 235 Corona, CADL Leonard Williams 6-5, 255 Daytona Beach, FL

10. South Carolina Gamecocks With the top three OL prospects in the state of South Carolina have signing with Clemson, the Gamecocks went looking elsewhere and came up big at the position with Joe Harris (6-4, 310) of Lithonia, GA; Cody Waldrop (6-3, 290) of Seffner, FL; and the Stadnik brothers of Greensboro, NC Brock and Clayton. Brock is an All-American with enormous potential. They also crossed the border into North Carolina to land All-American WR Jody Fuller (6-0, 200) of Monroe.


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It was not a great year in the state of South Carolina for talent but there were a couple of gems including the state’s #1 prospect Shaq Roland, a WR/DB of Lexington. They also managed to sign other local prospects like RB Kendric Salley (5-10, 210) of Williston; WR Kwinton Smith, a 6-4, 210 pounder with sure hands and deceptive speed from Dillon; and an underrated and potentially outstanding tackle Mason Zandi (6-7, 265) of Chapin. Two players from Stephenson High in Stone Mountain, GA will be heading to Columbia in blue chip DT Carlos Hood (6-4, 270) and DB Kyle Fleetwood (5-11, 190).

The difference between a good class and a very good class for South Carolina is their Georgia recruiting. They also landed DE Darius English of Powder Springs; LB T.J. Holloman (6-2, 215) of Atlanta; DB Rico McWilliams (6-0, 175) of Hampton; and one of the nation’s premier RB prospects Mike Davis (5-10, 200) of Stone Mountain Stephenson who is a premier player with great vision, balance, surprising strength, and tremendous production who should see a lot of action as a true freshman. A couple of other ball player who should see action as freshman DB Chaz Elder (6-2, 180) of College Park, GA, a safety with great range and in-stincts, and TE Kelvin Rainey (6-3, 218) of Yulee, FL who is a mid-term grad with plenty of speed.

Impact Player–WR/DB Shaq Roland ranks #19 in our top 100 and earned Player of the Year honors for the state of South Carolina in 2011 catch-ing 79 passes for 1,546 yds and 19 TDs. He also ran for 305 yds and 10 scores. An impact player on both sides of the ball.

Sleeper–DB Jordan Diggs (6-0, 191) of Cape Coral Island Coast High School was a two-time All-Area player at two different high schools. He totaled 62 tackles and 3 picks. He’s known for his great range and hard hitting style of play.

Bottom Line–When he was at Florida head coach Steve Spurrier was known as a great coach and an average recruiter. Now at South Carolina, he certainly has picked up the pace and can hold his own against any Southeast Conference team on the fi eld and in recruiting.

ATH Jerell Adams 6-5, 220 Fork Union, VARB Mike Davis 5-10, 200 Stone Mountain, GADB Jordan Diggs 6-0, 191 Cape Coral, FLDB Chaz Elder 6-2, 180 College Park, GADE Darius English 6-6, 210 Powder Springs, GADB Kyle Fleetwood 5-11, 200 Stone Mountain, GAWR Jody Fuller 6-0, 200 Monroe, NCDB T.J. Gurley 5-10, 180 Cairo, GAOL Joe Harris 6-4, 310 Lithonia, GALB T.J. Holloman 6-2, 215 Atlanta, GADT Carlos Hood 6-4, 275 Stone Mountain, GALB Kaiwan Lewis 6-2, 227 Hammonton, NJDB Rico McWilliams 6-0, 175 Hampton, GAATH Chris Moody 6-0, 197 McDonough, GAQB Brendan Nosovitch 6-2, 200 Allentown, PATE Kelvin Rainey 6-3, 218 Yulee, FLWR Shaq Roland 6-1, 170 Lexington, SCRB Kendric Salley 5-10, 210 Williston, SCWR Kwinton Smith 6-4, 206 Dillon, SCK Nick St. Germain 5-11, 170 Powder Springs, GAOL Brock Stadnik 6-5, 285 Greensboro, NCOL Clayton Stadnik 6-2, 255 Greensboro, NCDE Jhaustin Thomas 6-5, 230 Decatur, GAOL Cody Waldrop 6-3, 285 Seffner, FLOL Mason Zandi 6-7, 265 Chapin, SC

11. Stanford Cardinal Without a doubt this has to rank as one of the best Stanford classes in the past twenty years. They loaded up at every position except quarterback but didn’t neglect the offensive side of the ball. Heading to Stanford will be such outstanding offensive lineman as Nick Davidson (6-6, 280) of Eden Prairie, MN; Johnny Caspers (6-3, 270) of Glen Ellyn, IL; Graham Shuler (6-5, 275) of Brentwood, TN; one of the top three players in Utah OL Brandon Fanaika (6-3, 295) of Pleasant Grove; and three of the na-tion’s top seven in Kyle Murphy (6-7, 275) of San Clemente, CA; super talented Josh Garnett (6-5, 305) of Puyallup, WA; and prep superstar Andrus Peat (6-7, 290) of Tempe, AZ.

They are also excited about WR Kodi Whitfi eld (6-2, 200) of Los Angeles and son of former Stanford great Bob Whitfi eld; WR Conner Crane (6-4, 190) of Denton, TX; WR Michael Rector (6-1, 175) of Ta-coma, WA; and of course, one of the nation’s premier prospects RB Barry Sanders (5-11, 190) of Oklahoma City, OK and the son of NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, Sr.

On the defensive side of the ball keep an eye on DL Jordan Wat-kins, a Semper Fi All-American who at 6-5, 270 from College Park, GA shows great feet; prep super DT Aziz Shittu (6-3, 290) of Atwater, CA; Luke Kaumatule (6-7, 250) of Honolulu, HI and one of that state’s top two prospects; also Butkus award winner LB Noor Davis (6-4, 225) of Leesburg, FL; Semper Fi All-American DB Zach Hoffpauir (5-11, 185) of Peoria, AZ; and blue chip CB Alex Carter (6-0, 195) of Ashburn, VA and son of former Notre Dame All-American Tom Carter.

Impact Player–This class is loaded with impact players and I’ll go with OL Andrus Peat (6-7, 290) from Tempe Corona del Sol, AZ. He looks thin at 290 and should weigh 320 in college. Has remarkably quick feet and hands, and is a natural LT who has graded out at over 90% in his blocking assignments in his prep career.

Sleeper–DE Luke Kaumatule (6-7, 250) of Honolulu Punahou, HI is just now thinking of himself as a football player. He’s a standout PFW in basketball and certainly shows the frame to add 50 pounds.

Bottom Line–Despite their diffi cult academic requirements, the Cardinal appear to be on a roll. They’ve landed impact players at almost every position and brought in the best offensive line group in the country.

CB Alex Carter 6-0, 195 Ashburn, VAOL Johnny Caspers 6-3, 270 Glen Ellyn, ILWR Conner Crane 6-4, 190 Denton, TXOL Nick Davidson 6-6, 280 Eden Prairie, MN OLB Noor Davis 6-4, 225 Leesburg, FL OL Brandon Fanaika 6-3, 295 Pleasant Grove, UTOL Joshua Garnett 6-5, 305 Puyallup, WA S Zach Hoffpauir 6-0, 210 Glendale, AZWR Dontonio Jordan 5-11, 185 Hickory Creek, TX DE Luke Kaumatule 6-7, 250 Honolulu, HIDE Nate Lohn 6-3, 265 Kansas City, MOS Drew Madhu 6-1, 196 Tampa, FLILB Blake Martinez 6-2, 235 Tucson, AZOL Kyle Murphy 6-7, 278 San Clemente, CADT Ikenna Nwafor 6-6, 300 Irving, TXOL Andrus Peat 6-7, 290 Chandler, AZWR Michael Rector 6-1, 175 Tacoma, WARB Barry Sanders 5-11, 190 Oklahoma City, OKDE Aziz Shittu 6-3, 290 Atwater, CAOL Graham Shuler 6-5, 275 Franklin, TNDE Jordan Watkins 6-5, 270 College Park, GAWR Kodi Whitfi eld 6-2, 200 Los Angeles, CA

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12. Clemson Tigers After watching the Tiger’s Bowl game it was apparent they needed help along the defensive side of the ball. That help will come in the form of DB Travis Blanks (6-1, 190) of Tallahassee, FL; DB/WR Zac Brooks of Jonesboro, AR; LB T.J. Burrell of Goose Creek, SC; super quick DB Ronald Geohaghan (6-2, 180) of Fairfax, SC; DE Shaq Lawson (6-3, 240) of Central, SC; one of the top prospects in the state of North Carolina Carlos Watkins (6-4, 275) of Forest City; and DE Martin Aiken (6-3, 250) of Bamberg, SC.

They didn’t neglect the offensive side of the ball, particularly along the OL where they landed three top-notch in-state tackles in Javarius Leamon (6-6, 280) of Woodruff; Pat Destefano (6-5, 270) of Roebuck; and Oliver Jones (6-6, 310) of Ninety-Six. The Tigers are also excited about OL Jay Guillermo (6-3, 290) of Maryville, TN and WR Germone Hopper (6-1, 175) of Charlotte, NC, he’s a sure handed receiver who can run a 4.4 40. Don’t forget QB Chad Kelly, the Offensive Player of the Year in Western, NY and nephew of Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, he’s a 6-3, 210 pounder from Buffalo who accounted for close to 3,000 yds in total offense in 2011.

Impact Player–QB Chad Kelly (6-3, 210) of Buffalo, NY has the arm strength, poise, smarts, and running skills to be a three-year starter at QB.

Sleeper–DB Cordrea Tankersley (6-0, 190) of Aiken, SC can run a 4.5 40 and shows good instincts, excellent recovery speed, and is known for his hitting ability.

Bottom Line–The Tigers may have lost some momentum during their disastrous Bowl game against West Virginia but certainly landed the kind of players that can help their defense improve sooner than later.

DE Martin Aiken 6-3, 250 Bamberg, SCOL Isaiah Battle 6-7, 265 Fork Union, VADB Travis Blanks 6-1, 190 Tallahassee, FLATH Zac Brooks 6-2, 180 Jonesboro, ARDT Josh Brown 6-5, 270 Aiken, SCLB T.J. Burrell 5-11, 197 Goose Creek, SCOL Patrick Destefano 6-4, 275 Roebuck, SCDT Kevin Dodd 6-5, 277 Chatham, VADB Ronald Geohaghan 6-2, 185 Fairfax, SCOL Jay Guillermo 6-3, 290 Maryville, TNWR Germone Hopper 6-0, 175 Charlotte, NCOL Oliver Jones 6-6, 322 Ninety Six, SCQB Chad Kelly 6-3, 210 Buffalo, NYDE Shaq Lawson 6-3, 240 Central, SCATH Jay Jay McCullough 6-5, 232 Fort Mill, SCK Bradley Pinion 6-5, 220 Concord, NCOL D.J. Reader 6-3, 306 Greensboro, NCDB Cordrea Tankersley 6-0, 190 Aiken, SCDT Carlos Watkins 6-4, 275 Forest City, NCATH Marty Williams 6-1, 200 North Augusta, SC

13. LSU Tigers It may not be a great year in the state of Louisiana for football talent and the Tigers may have lost the state’s top prospect to Alabama, but Tiger fans still have an awful lot to cheer about in the class of 2012. Let’s start with All-American OL Vadal Alexander (6-6, 315) of Buford, GA and his teammate OC Reid Ferguston (6-2, 235) of Buford; underrated DE Danielle Hunter (6-5, 235) of Katy, TX; DB Jalen Mills of Desoto, TX; and of course all-everything WR Avery Johnson (6-2, 180) of Pompano Beach, FL. A very impressive out of state haul!

Locally, despite losing Landon Collins, the Tigers landed just about everyone else they wanted. That impressive group includes massive OL Derek Edinburgh (6-8, 320) of New Orleans, and 6-7, 290 OL Jerald Hawkins of Baldwin. LSU needed help in the secondary and certainly got it with such local standouts as Derrick Raymond of Metairie; Dwayne Thomas of New Orleans; and Jerqwinick Sandolph of Boutte. Two of the country’s fi nest LB prospects will also be heading to Baton Rouge Trey Granier (6-1, 225) of Thibodaux and Ronnie Feist (6-1, 215) of Edgard, both are blue chippers and both have what it takes to contribute as fresh-man. Another potential backer with big-time ability is Deion Jones (6-2, 195) of New Orleans can play either FS or LB at the next level. Also keep your eye on one of the nation’s premier TE prospects Dillon Gordon (6-5, 245) runs a legit 4.7 from River Ridge John Curtis. On signing day the Tigers may have lost Gunner Kiel but they gained Jeremy Liggins, a 6-3, 270 pound signal caller with great feet and arm strength from Oxford, MS, and one of the nation’s premier linebackers Kwon Alexander (6-1, 215) from Oxford, AL.

Impact Player–WR Avery Johnson (6-2, 185) from Pompano Beach Ely, FL certainly has the bloodlines and most of all the production to become an impact player at WR. He has averaged over 16 yds per catch in his prep career and is a two-time All-Area performer.

Sleeper–DB Deion Jones (6-2, 195) of New Orleans Jesuit, LA was the area’s Defensive Player of the Year. He’s a super fast, active, and produc-tive defender with a nose for the ball.

Bottom Line–Even though head coach Les Miles and the LSU Tigers fought for the national championship in January, this class does not really refl ect that. They, once again, did a great job in a below average talent year in Louisiana and their out of state haul, though impressive, could have been better.

LB Kwon Alexander 6-1, 215 Oxford, ALOL Vadal Alexander 6-6, 315 Buford, GAWR Travin Dural 6-3, 170 Breaux Bridge, LAOL Derek Edinburgh Jr. 6-8, 320 New Orleans, LALB Ronnie Feist 6-2, 225 Edgard, LASNP Reid Ferguson 6-2, 235 Buford, GALB Trey Granier 6-1, 225 Thibodaux, LATE Dillon Gordon 6-5, 245 River Ridge, LAOL Jerald Hawkins 6-6, 290 Baldwin, LARB Jeremy Hill 6-2, 225 Baton Rouge, LAWR Kavahra Holmes 6-2, 180 Breaux Bridge, LADE Danielle Hunter 6-5, 235 Katy, TXWR Avery Johnson 6-2, 180 Pompano Beach, FALB Deion Jones 6-2, 195 New Orleans, LAQB Jeremy Liggins 6-3, 270 Oxford, MSATH Lamar Louis 6-0, 220 Breaux Bridge, LACB Jalen Mills 6-0, 180 DeSoto, TXLB Lorenzo Phillips 6-2, 200 Patterson, LACB Derrick Raymond 6-2, 175 Metairie, LAS Jerqwinick Sandolph 6-2, 180 Boutte, LACB Dwayne Thomas 6-2, 170 New Orleans, LAS Corey Thompson 6-2, 205 Missouri City, TX


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14. Texas A&M Aggies Most of this class was put together by former head coach Sherman but the new staff did a good job of maintaining. This group is led by all-everything RB Trey Williams of Spring, TX and includes such other in-state supers as DB Edward Pope (6-3, 180) of Carthage; LB and Semper Fi All-American Jordan Richmond of Denton; DB DeVante Harris (5-11, 170) of Mesquite; super talented QB Matt Davis (6-2, 200) of Houston; OL Mike Matthews (6-3, 260) of Missouri City; DE Michael Richardson (6-2, 230) of Desoto; and all-star WR Thomas Johnson (6-0, 180) of Dal-las.

The group also includes a couple of junior college All-Americans in DB Otis Jacobs (6-1, 180) of Gulf Coast C.C. and WR Derel Walker (6-2, 175) of Trinity Valley C.C. Also keep an eye on DT Edmund Ray (6-5, 290) of St. Louis, MO, and DE Alonzo Williams (6-4, 250) of Long Beach, CA.

Impact Player–RB Trey Williams (5-9, 178) of Spring DeKaney, TX ranks 32nd in our top 100. This season he rushed for 2,420 yds and 30 TDs on his way to earning class 5A 1st Team All-State honors for the second year in a row.

Sleeper–QB Matt Davis (6-2, 200) of Houston Klein Forest, TX was injured as a junior but once again came on strong as a senior showing outstanding running skills and proving to be a very accurate passer.

Bottom Line–If you are diligent, hard working, and aggressive there is so much talent in the state of Texas that you can’t help but recruit a good class. The key is to recruit a great class and on a consistent basis, and it looks like the new Aggie staff has gotten off to a great start.

QB Matt Davis 6-2, 200 Houston, TXDB DeVante Harris 5-11, 170 Mesquite, TXWR Sabian Holmes 5-11, 175 Southlake, TXOL Germain Ifedi 6-5, 304 Houston, TXDB Otis Jacobs 6-1, 180 Covington, LAWR Thomas Johnson 6-0, 180 Dallas, TXDE Polo Manukainiu 6-6, 256 Euless, TXDB Kenneth Marshall 6-0, 191 South Houston, TXOL Mike Matthews 6-3, 260 Fort Bend, TXDE Julien Obioha 6-4, 255 New Orleans, LAATH Edward Pope 6-3, 180 Carthage, TXDT Edmund Ray 6-5, 290 St. Louis, MODE Michael Richardson 6-2, 228 DeSoto, TXLB Jordan Richmond 6-1, 220 Denton, TXDE Tyrone Taylor 6-3, 210 Galena Park, TXOL Kimo Tipoti 6-3, 330 Hurst, TXWR Derel Walker 6-2, 175 Athens, TXDE Alonzo Williams 6-4, 248 Long Beach, CARB Trey Williams 5-9, 178 Spring, TX

15. California Bears Despite losing a couple of very talented ball players at the end, Cal’s overall class has to rank among the very best in the country. It was a tremendous year for talent in Northern California and they more than took advantage of it landing WR Ken Walker (6-0, 170) of Richmond with 4.4 speed; one of the nation’s more impressive looking tackles Freddie Tagaloa, a 6-8, 300 pounder from Richmond and he was a dominator in the Semper Fi game; underrated LB Hardy Nickerson (6-0, 220) of Oakland and the son of former all-pro Hardy Nickerson, Sr.; Steven Moore, a 6-6, 270 pound tackle from Elk Grove; Semper Fi All-American LB Michael Barton of Concord; and blue chip signal caller Zach Kline (6-2, 210) of Danville.

Also keep an eye on Matt Cochran, one of the nation’s top three center prospects and a Semper Fi All-American from Atwater, CA, and who at 6-4, 340 dominated from his position throughout the season. They also headed south in the Los Angeles area to pull out four blue chip WR prospects in Darius Powe (6-2, 190) of Lakewood; Jordan Payton (6-2, 200) of Westlake Village; Chris Harper (6-0, 170) of Encino; and super talented and Semper Fi All-American Bryce Treggs, a 6-0, 170 pounder from Bellfl ower who latched onto 70 passes for 1,377 yds and 13 TDs in 2011. A couple of out of state catches of note are OL Christian Okafor (6-6, 300) of Houston, TX, and two-way back Cedric Dozier of Lakewood, WA. On signing day the Bears landed underrated WR Kenny Lawler (6-3, 180) of Upland, CA; DB Ray Ford (5-11, 180) of Gardena, CA; and little know FS Willie Fletcher (6-3, 180) of Orange, CA.

Impact Player–WR Bryce Treggs (6-0, 170) from Bellfl ower St. John Bosco, CA had a lights-out senior campaign catching 70 passes for 1,377 yds and 13 TDs on his way to earning 1st Team All-State honors.

Sleeper–Tackle Freddie Tagaloa (6-8, 30) of Richmond Salesian, CA ranks 94th in our top 100 but most people have not caught up to just how immensely talented this young man is. Super strong at the point of attack, he already has an NFL body.

Bottom Line–Cal, once again, has been remarkably consistent in their recruiting efforts. Realizing it was a superior year in Northern California, they dominated the area from start to fi nish and also pulled out four of the country’s fi nest wide receivers from Southern California. They are consistently one of the more organized and effective recruiting staffs in the country.

LB Michael Barton 6-1, 211 Concord, CADL Maurice Bennett 6-2, 280 Madison, MSOL Matt Cochran 6-4, 340 Atwater, CAATH Jeffrey Coprich 5-9, 182 Stevenson Ranch, CAWR Cedric Dozier 5-11, 175 Lakewood, WADB Damariay Drew 6-0, 195 Livermore, CAFB Maximo Espitia 6-3, 223 Salem, ORDB Willie Fletcher 6-3, 180 Orange, CADB Raymond Ford 5-11, 180 Gardena, CAWR Chris Harper 6-0, 171 Encino, CAQB Zach Kline 6-2, 210 Danville, CAWR Kenny Lawler 6-3, 180 Upland, CAP Cole Leininger 6-2, 204 Fruit Cove, FLOL Steven Moore 6-6, 270 Elk Grove, CALB Hardy Nickerson Jr. 6-0, 221 Oakland, CAOL Christian Okafor 6-6, 301 Houston, TXWR Darius Powe 6-2, 186 Lakewood, CAOL Freddie Tagaloa 6-8, 312 Richmond, CAWR Bryce Treggs 6-0, 170 Bellfl ower, CAWR Ken Walker 6-0, 170 Richmond, CA

16. Virginia Tech Hokies One of the country’s more consistent recruiting staffs and it was business as usual for the Hokies this recruiting season. They did a good job in-state landing such stars as LB Trey Edmunds (6-2, 210) of Ring-gold; All-State RB J.C. Coleman (5-7, 172) of Chesapeake; LB Deon Clarke, another All-Stater from Chesterfi eld; two-way standout Jerome Wright of Highland Springs; underrated DT Nigel Williams (6-2, 265) of Richmond; and DT Alston Smith (6-3, 280 ) of Virginia Beach.

Out of state keep an eye on blue chip RB Drew Harris (6-1, 210) of Downingtown, PA who is a big-time back with vision, strength, balance, and production; super quick DE Jarontay Jones (6-3, 240) of Stone Mountain, GA; one of the most underrated defensive players in

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the country and Semper Fi standout Donaldven Manning (5-9, 160) of Miami; DB Donovan Riley of Baltimore, MD; and DE Woody Baron (6-3, 255) of Brentwood, TN. Impact Player–DB Joel Caleb (6-3, 205) from Midlothian Clover Hill, VA. He’s one of the state’s top two prospects and missed part of the season due to injuries but when he played, he played well. Passed for 826 yds and 7 TDs and rushed for 747 yds and 12 TDs at QB.

Sleeper–CB Donaldven Manning (5-9, 160) of Miami Central, FL. It may be pushing it to say he’s 5-9 and it also may be pushing it to say he ones 160, but it’s not pushing it to say that he is one of the toughest, instinc-tive, and quickest CB prospects in the country. I have no doubt that he’ll become an impact player for the Hokies and could possibly even wind up playing on Sundays in four years.

Bottom Line–Head Coach Frank Beamer is one of the most underrated recruiters in the country. He is consistent, driven, and most of all success-ful. The Hokies have built up quite a program and it starts and ends with their ability to recruit athletic ball players they can develop.

DL Woody Baron 6-3, 255 Nashville, TNWR Joel Caleb 6-3, 205 Midlothian, VATB J.C. Coleman 5-7, 170 Chesapeake, VALB Deon Clarke 6-3, 200 Richmond, VAOL Augie Conte 6-4, 265 Richmond, VADE Seth Dooley 6-5, 230 Salem, VALB Trey Edmunds 6-2, 210 Danville, VADE Ken Ekanem 6-3, 240 Centreville, VADB Desmond Frye 6-2, 175 Chester, VAWR Der’Woun Greene 5-11, 175 Portsmouth, VATB Drew Harris 6-1, 210 Downingtown, PAWR Mark Irick 6-4, 185 St. Matthews, SCTE Dakota Jackson 6-3, 250 Roanoke, VADE Jarontay Jones 6-3, 240 Lithonia, GATB Chris Mangus 6-0, 180 Raleigh, NCDB Donaldven Manning 5-9, 160 Miami, FLOL Dahman McKinnon 6-1, 210 Hope Mills, NCQB Brenden Motley 6-3, 195 Christiansburg, VADB Donovan Riley 6-0, 190 Reistertown, MDDL Alston Smith 6-3, 280 Virginia Beach, VAWR Thomas Smith 6-4, 200 Williamsburg, VAWR Joshua Stanford 6-1, 180 Lithonia, GAOL Adam Taraschke 6-5, 270 Fredericksburg, VADB Davion Tookes 5-11, 165 Fairburn, GALB Devin Vandyke 6-0, 205 Lorton, VAOL Jack Willenbrock 6-2, 260 Glenmoore, PADL Nigel Williams 6-3, 270 Richmond, VARB Jerome Wright 6-1, 220 Richmond, VA

17. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Although they did not fi nish well, the Irish still put together a pretty attractive group starting with the #2 player in the country QB Gunner Kiel of Columbus, IN. This group includes much needed help in the second-ary led by Tee Shepard (6-1, 175) of Fresno, CA; John Turner (6-2, 200) of Indianapolis, IN; Elijah Shumate of Ramsey, NJ; super athletic C.J. Prosise (6-2, 200) of Woodberry Forest, VA; and Nicky Baratti (6-2, 215) of Spring, TX.

Although the Irish lost one of the nation’s premier WR prospects on signing day, they did haul in Chris Brown, a 6-2, 190 pounder from Hanahan, SC, and Justin Ferguson (6-2, 205) of Pembroke Pines, FL. They also went out seeking much needed help along the offensive line and came up with future star Ronnie Stanley (6-7, 270) of Las Vegas, NV; the versatile Mark Harrell (6-5, 270) of Charlotte, NC; and Scott Daly of

Downers Grove, IL and one of the nation’s premier long snappers. Also keep an eye on the #1 prospect in the state of New York Jarron Jones (6-6, 300) of Rochester, NY who has All-American skills at OT and DT. The Irish also needed much help at the RB position landing USC transfer Amir Carlisle (5-10, 190) of Sunnyvale, CA; also William Mahone (5-11, 205) from Austintown, OH; and KeiVarae Russell (6-0, 170) of Everett, WA who could play either RB or WB at Notre Dame. Also keep an eye on a couple of pretty good DL prospects Romeo Okwara (6-5, 240) of Charlotte, NC, and Semper Fi All-American Sheldon Day (6-2, 275) of Indianapolis, IN.

Impact Player–QB Gunner Kiel (6-4, 220) of Columbus East, IN is the #1 QB prospect in the country. He reminds me an awful lot of Blaine Gabbert and was voted the state of Indiana’s Player of the Year after passing for 2,517 yds and 28 TDs this season.

Sleeper–Keep an eye on DB D.J. Prosise (6-2, 200) of Woodberry Forest, VA. He has proven to be adept at not only FS and CB but also he’s an outstanding kickoff returner.

Bottom Line–This class will blend in nicely with last year’s super class. Although the Irish didn’t get the left tackle, go-to wide receiver, and safety they were looking for, there is enough talent in these two classes to get the Irish to where they want to be, and that of course is a consistent BCS contender.

DB Nick Baratti 6-2, 215 Tomball, TXWR Chris Brown 6-2, 190 Hanahan, SCRB Amir Carlisle 5-10, 190 Sunnyvale, CALS Scott Daly 6-3, 245 Downers Grove, ILDL Sheldon Day 6-2, 275 Indianapolis, INWR Justin Ferguson 6-2, 205 Pembroke Pines, FLOL Mark Harrell 6-5, 270 Charlotte, NCDL Jarron Jones 6-6, 298 Rochester, NYQB Gunner Kiel 6-4, 220 Columbus, INRB Will Mahone 5-11, 205 Austintown, OHLB Romeo Okwara 6-5, 240 Charlotte, NCDB C.J. Prosise 6-2, 200 Petersburg, VARB KeiVarae Russell 6-0, 170 Everett, WADB Tee Shepard 6-1, 175 Fresno, CADB Elijah Shumate 6-1, 205 East Orange, NJOL Ronnie Stanley 6-7, 270 Las Vegas, NVDB John Turner 6-2, 200 Indianapolis, IN

18. UCLA Bruins The Bruins had a lot of scholarships to give this season and more than took advantage of it particularly on the defensive side of the ball. That group is led by all-everything and the #6 rated player in the country DL Ellis McCarthy (6-4, 300) from Monrovia, CA. This class also includes LB Aaron Porter (6-2, 230) from La Habra, CA and one of the nation’s fi nest LB prospects; DE Jeremy Castro (6-1, 240) of Murrieta, CA; and blue chip DB Ishmael Adams (5-10, 190) from Westlake Village. They headed all the way across country to land the very talented DB Justin Combs (5-8, 170) of New Rochelle, NY, and Eli Ankou (6-3, 255) formally of Canada but this year he played his ball at Red Lion Christian High in Bear, DE.

New Head Coach Jim Mora, Jr. did not neglect the offensive side of the ball inking QB T.J. Millweard (6-4, 225) of Ft. Worth, TX; TE Ian Taubler (6-4, 230) of Fresno, CA; and a trio of outstanding offensive linemen led by JC All-American Alex Ceachir (6-5, 300) of Santa Monica C.C.; Lacy Westbrook (6-5, 300) of Compton, CA; and Colby Cyburt (6-5, 270) of Mission Viejo, CA. They are also excited about two-way back Paul Perkins of Chandler, AZ. A couple of days before signing day the Bruins got a super surprise when QB/ATH Devin Fuller spurned Rutgers


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and signed with UCLA. This 6-0, 195 pounder standout from Old Tappan, NJ is one of the nation’s fi nest athletes. They also landed WR Ahmaad Harris (5-8, 170) from Suwanee, GA; OL Simon Goines (6-7, 300) from Keller, TX; and DB Randall Goforth (5-10, 160) from Long Beach, CA. Not to mention WR Ken Walker (6-0, 170) of Richmond, CA, and one of the top prospects in the state of Arizona WR Javon Williams (6-5, 190) from Chandler, AZ.

Impact Player–DL Ellis McCarthy (6-4, 300) of Monrovia, CA is an impact player who should make a difference as a true freshman. He has totaled close to 30 QB sacks over the past two years playing both DE and DT. A superior talent.

Sleeper–DE Eli Ankou (6-3, 255) from Bear Red Lion Christian, DE. I fi rst met Eli when he was playing ball up in Canada. He came to play his senior year in Delaware and it sure did work out proving to be unstop-pable as a pass rusher, he’s excellent in pursuit, and has the frame to weigh 280 in college.

Bottom Line–New Head Coach Jim Mora, Jr. did one heck of a job keep-ing this class together and even adding such superstars as Ellis McCarthy and Aaron Porter at the very end. They had gotten off to a great start and there’s telling how good their 2013 class will be. If I was a betting man I would certainly bet on a Bruin top ten fi nish next February.

DB Ishmael Adams 5-10, 190 Westlake Village, CA DL Eli Ankou 6-3, 255 Bear, DE LB Jeremy Castro 6-1, 240 Murrieta, CA OL Alexandru Ceachir 6-5, 300 Moldova, CADB Justin Combs 5-8, 170 New Rochelle, NY OL Colby Cyburt 6-5, 270 Mission Viejo, CA K Ka’imi Fairbairn 5-11½, 171 Honolulu, HI QB Devin Fuller 6-0, 195 Old Tappan, NJ DB Randall Goforth 5-10, 160 Long Beach, CA OL Simon Goines 6-7, 300 Keller, TX WR Ahmaad Harris 5-8, 170 Suwanee, GA OL Carl Hulick 6-2, 296 Anaheim, CALB Nate Iese 6-4, 240 Sacramento, CAS Taylor Lagace 6-1, 205 Arcadia, CADT Ellis McCarthy 6-4, 300 Monrovia, CAQB T.J. Millweard 6-4, 225 Fort Worth, TXRB Fabian Moreau 6-0, 185 Davie, FLATH Kenny Orjioke 6-4, 225 Marietta, GA WR Jordan Payton 6-2, 205 Westlake Village, CAATH Paul Perkins 5-11, 190 Chandler, AZLB Aaron Porter 6-2, 230 La Habra, CADB Marcus Rios 6-0, 185 Elk Grove, CATE Ian Taubler 6-4, 250 Fresno, CAWR Kenny Walker 6-0, 170 Richmond, CAOL Lacy Westbrook 6-4, 320 Compton, CAWR Javon Williams 6-5, 190 Chandler, AZ

19. Oregon Ducks The Ducks have become a national recruiting team and one of the more successful ones. This season they attracted players from all over the country including blue chip WR Dwayne Stanford (6-4, 185) of Cincin-nati, OH; JC All-American and former PFR All-American Kyle Long (6-7, 285) of Saddleback C.C.; hard hitting DB Reggie Daniels (6-0, 180) of Chandler, AZ; DE Cody Carriger (6-6, 230) of Butte, MT; the #1 prospect in the state of Hawaii DE DeForest Buckner (6-7, 230) of Honolulu; sure handed TE and DE Pharaoh Brown (6-6, 220) of Lyndhurst, OH; one of the top fi ve TE prospects in the country Evan Baylis (6-5, 225) of Aurora, CO; and of course one of the nation’s premier players DE Arik Armstead (6-8, 280) of Elk Grove, CA.

They also ventured into Texas pulling out super athlete Bralon Ad-dison (5-10, 185) of Missouri City and a former Texas A&M commitment, and WR Chance Allen (6-3, 190) of Missouri City. Locally they landed the state’s #1 prospect DE Alex Balducci (6-4, 260) of Portland; DB Oshay Dunmore (6-2, 195) of Newport; and LB Brett Bafaro (6-2, 220) of Hillsboro. The Ducks are also super excited about QB Jake Rodrigues (6-3, 210) of Rocklin, CA.

Impact Player–OT/DE Arik Armstead (6-7, 280) of Pleasant Grove, CA ranks as the 16th best player in the country. He has All-American skills on either side of the ball.

Sleeper–TE/DE Pharaoh Brown (6-6, 220) of Lyndhurst Brush, OH shows All-American skills as a receiving TE and a pass rushing DE.

Bottom Line–The Ducks have become a national recruiting force and have particularly zeroed in on the states of California and Texas. However, their success in the Buckeye state could mean further recruiting explora-tions throughout the Midwest and I look for the Ducks to also set their sights on the state of Florida.

ATH Bralon Addison 5-10, 185 Missouri City, TXWR Chance Allen 6-3, 191 Missouri City, TXDB Eric Amoako 5-11, 195 Arlington, TXDB Stephen Amoako 6-0, 190 Arlington, TXDE Arik Armstead 6-8, 280 Elk Grove, CAP Dylan Ausherman 6-3, 180 Visalia, CALB Brett Bafaro 6-2, 220 Hillsboro, ORDL Stetzon Bair 6-9, 265 St. Anthony, IDDL Alex Balducci 6-4, 262 Portland, ORTE Evan Baylis 6-5, 225 Aurora, COTE Pharaoh Brown 6-6, 220 Lyndhurst, OHDL DeForest Buckner 6-7, 230 Honolulu, HIDL Cody Carriger 6-6, 230 Butte, MTATH Terrence Daniel 6-6, 230 Oakland, CADB Reggie Daniels 6-0, 180 Chandler, AZDB Oshay Dunmore 6-2, 195 Newport, ORQB Jeff Lockie 6-2, 175 Danville, CAOL Kyle Long 6-7, 285 Charlottesville, VARB Byron Marshall 5-10, 195 San Jose, CAQB Jake Rodrigues 6-3, 210 Rocklin, CAWR Dwayne Stanford 6-5, 185 Cincinnati, OH

20. Georgia Bulldogs After fi nishing #6 in 2011 with a class full of potential All-Americans, Georgia followed that class up with a very solid one. This class includes some outstanding defensive players such as DE Jordan Jenkins (6-3, 245) of Hamilton, GA; super DB Josh Harvey-Clemons (6-5, 200) of Valdosta; DT Jonathan Taylor (6-4, 310) of Millen, GA; RB Quayvon Hicks (6-2, 245) of Blackshear, GA; DE James Deloach (6-3, 260) of Millen, GA; and terrifi cally talented pass rusher Leonard Floyd (6-4, 220) of Eastman.

They also has great success in North Carolina pulling out two of the nation’s premier running backs Keith Marshall (5-11, 190) of Raleight, and Todd Gurley (6-1, 210) of Tarboro. Keep an eye on QB Faton Bauta (6-3, 225) of West Palm Beach, FL, as well as Greg Pyke one of the na-tion’s more underrated OL’s from Baltimore, MD. The Bulldogs also inked one of the nation’s top two place kickers in Marshall Morgan (6-3, 190) a Semper Fi All-American from Miami, FL. And, of course, the nation’s premier OT John Theus (6-6, 300) of Jacksonville, FL.

Impact Player–OL John Theus (6-6, 300) of Jacksonville Boles, FL ranks as the 7th player in our top 100. In a year of great offensive linemen John really stood out and he reminds me of Joe Thomas at a similar age. He can dominate as both a pass and run blocker.

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Sleeper–RB Todd Gurley (6-1, 210) of Tarboro, NC. I invited him to play in the Semper Fi game back in September when most people had him ranked as either a two or three-star player. He now ranks as the 36th

player in our top 100 after earning state MVP honors and rushing for 2,600 yds and 36 TDs.

Bottom Line–With the amount of talent in the state of Georgia, the Bull-dogs should always been in or near the top ten. This year they landed a good number of the state’s top stars and also successfully ventured into North Carolina and Florida.

DT John Atkins 6-4, 300 Thomson, GAK Collin Barber 6-2, 191 QB Faton Bauta 6-3, 225 Palm Beach Gardens, FLOL Mark Beard 6-4, 290 Adamsville, ALDE Josh Dawson 6-4, 225 Tucker, GAATH Sheldon Dawson 5-11, 169 Memphis, TNDE James Deloach 6-3, 260 Millen, GADE Leonard Floyd 6-4, 220 Eastman, GARB Todd Gurley 6-1, 210 Tarboro, NCATH Josh Harvey-Clemons 6-5, 208 Valdosta, GARB Quayvon Hicks 6-2, 245 Blackshear, GADE Jordan Jenkins 6-3, 245 Hamilton, GARB Keith Marshall 5-11, 190 Raleigh, NCK Marshall Morgan 6-3, 190 Miami, FLOL Greg Pyke 6-6, 315 Baltimore, MDTE Ty Smith 6-3, 228 Moultrie, GADT Jonathan Taylor 6-4, 310 Millen, GAOL John Theus 6-6, 300 Jacksonville, FLWR Blake Tibbs 6-2, 185 Lithonia, GA

21. Tennessee VOLS It’s never a great year for talent in the state of Tennessee and the VOLS coaching staff realize that so this year they took their recruiting show on the road and came back with several blue chip prospects. The list includes Midwest standouts DT Danny O’Brien (6-3, 300) of Flint, MI; blue chip DE LaTroy Lewis (6-4, 235) of Akron; and hard charging and underrated RB Alden Hill of Alliance, OH. Like everyone else, Ten-nessee was a major presence in the state of Florida and they pulled out DB Dan Gray (6-0, 170) of Lauderdale Lakes; super quick and active WR Alton Howard (5-9, 180) of Orlando; one of the best defensive play-ers in the state DE Trent Taylor (6-2, 250) of Lakeland; and all-area QB Nathan Peterman (6-2, 205) of Jacksonville. Also keep an eye on one of the country’s fi nest TE prospects Justin Meredith (6-5, 215) of Anderson, SC; one of the nation’s fi nest FS prospects LaDarrell McNeil of Dallas, TX was a major catch with Tennessee out recruiting several big-time schools for this All-Metro DB; two-way standout Davante Bourque (6-3, 210) of Crowley, LA; DB Deion Bonner of Columbus, GA; and WR Jason Croom of Norcross, GA. In state they are excited about WR Drae Bowles (6-1, 200) of Jackson, one of the top three prospects in western Tennessee, and DB Cody Blanc of Knoxville.

Impact Player–LaDarrell McNeil (6-1, 187) of Dallas Wilmer-Hutchins, TX is a two-time All-Metro area FS at two different schools. He recorded over 200 tackles the past two years and is known for his hard-hitting style of play.

Sleeper–WR Alton Howard (5-9, 180) of Orlando Edgewater, FL is one of the fastest players in the state and could wind up playing either WR or CB, and he’s an electrifying kick returner.

Bottom Line–Tennessee fans would like to see this staff get back to the Phil Fulmer days of recruiting and if this class is any indication, then they are certainly on their way. They have done an excellent job in both Georgia and Florida and have become a must see stop for blue chip recruiting visits.

ATH Cody Blanc 6-1, 200 Knoxville, TNDB Deion Bonner 5-11, 180 Columbus, GARB Davante Bourque 6-3, 210 Crowley, LAWR Drae Bowles 6-1, 198 Jackson, TNK George Bullock 6-1, 195 Knoxville, TNWR Jason Croom 6-5, 220 Norcross, GADB Daniel Gray 6-0, 170 Lauderdale Lakes, FLRB Alden Hill 6-1, 220 Alliance, OHWR Alton ‘Pig’ Howard 5-9, 180 Orlando, FLLB Justin King 6-3, 215 Dunwoody, GALB LaTroy Lewis 6-4, 235 Akron, OHDL Daniel McCullers 6-6, 380 Raleigh, NCDB LaDarrell McNeil 6-1, 187 Dallas, TXTE Justin Meredith 6-5, 215 Anderson, SCDL Danny O’Brien 6-3, 300 Flint, MIWR Cordarrelle Patterson 6-3, 205 Rock Hill, SCQB Nathan Peterman 6-2, 205 Fruit Cove, FLDL Darrington Sentimore 6-2, 273 Norco, LADL Trent Taylor 6-2, 250 Lakeland, FLDB Tino Thomas 5-11, 195 Memphis, TNRB Quenshaun Watson 5-9, 175 Athens, GA

22. Auburn Tigers Even though Alabama dominated the state on the fi eld and in recruit-ing, the Tigers got their share of local blue chip prospects. That group includes DT Tyler Nero (6-2, 290) of Atmore; OL Robert Leff (6-6, 270) of Fairhope, LB Cassanova McKinzy (6-2, 225) of Birmingham; LB Javiere Mitchell (6-2, 200) of Leeds; and TE Darrion Hutcherson of Dadeville. Locally their recruiting was okay but out of state it was fantastic. That group was led by Zeke Pike (6-6, 230) of Edgewood, KY who ranks as one of the nation’s top QB prospects. One of the country’s top RB’s is Jovon Robinson (6-0, 210) of Memphis, TN; Semper Fi All-American WR JaQuay Williams (6-4, 205) of Tyrone, GA is big, strong, and fast; also keep an eye on DE Gimel President (6-3, 240) of Moutn Pleasant, SC; super athlete Ricky Parks (6-3, 230) of Hogansville, GA who played QB this season but was recruited at the TE position; DB T.J. Davis (6-1, 180) from Tallahassee, FL and a defender who has been timed in a 4.38 40 and OL Patrick Miller (6-7, 260) of West Palm Beach, FL who has the growth potential to weigh over 300 pounds in college. On signing day the Tigers were excited at add WR Ricardo Louis (6-2, 190) from Miami Beach who is a sprinter with great hands; all-everything OL Avery Young (6-6, 280) from Palm Beach Gardens, FL, an LT with remarkably quick feet; and after signing day climbing on board was OT Jordan Diamond (6-6, 300) from Chicago Simeon, IL.

Impact Player–Zeke Pike (6-6, 230) of Edgewood Dixie Heights, KY is one of the nation’s fi nest all around QB prospects who threw for 1,978 yds and 13 TDs while rushing for 1,075 yds and 17 TDs in 2011 despite missing two games due to a suspension.

Sleeper–WR JaQuay Williams (6-4, 205) of Tyrone Sandy Creek, GA has proven to be a great all around athlete who dominated in the Semper Fi All-American game in Phoenix this past January showing great hands and tremendous speed.


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Bottom Line–A half a year ago Auburn looked like they were on their way to having a great recruiting class. However, in a world of ‘what have you done for me lately?’ after Alabama won a national title, they took over the publicity train and never looked back. Auburn did an outstanding job out of state. Locally they could have done better, but overall it’s an above average class with plenty of athletes.

OT Will Adams 6-7, 280 Tyrone, GAOL Shane Callahan 6-6, 285 Parker, CODB TJ Davis 6-1, 180 Tallahassee, FLOT Jordan Diamond 6-6, 300 Chicago, ILDB Joshua Holsey 5-11, 175 Fairburn, GATE Darrion Hutcherson 6-7, 247 Dadeville, ALDB Jonathan Jones 5-10, 184 Carrollton, GAOL Robert Leff 6-6, 270 Fairhope, ALWR Ricardo Louis 6-2, 190 Miami Beach, FLLB Cassanova McKinzy 6-2, 225 Birmingham, ALOL Patrick Miller 6-7, 260 West Palm Beach, FLLB Javiere Mitchell 6-2, 209 Leeds, ALDT Tyler Nero 6-2, 290 Atmore, ALTE Ricky Parks 6-3, 230 Hogansville, GAQB Zeke Pike 6-6, 230 Edgewood, KYDE Gimel President 6-3, 240 Mt. Pleasant, SCFB Jay Prosch 6-0, 250 Mobile, ALRB Jovon Robinson 6-0, 210 Memphis, TNQB Jonathan Wallace 6-2, 205 Phenix City, ALWR JaQuay Williams 6-4, 205 Tyrone, GAOT Avery Young 6-6, 280 Palm Beach Gardens, FL

23. Rutgers Scarlet Knights When you talk about disruption you are talking about Rutgers January 2012. They not only lost their head coach a couple of days before signing day but it looked like there would be a stampede of blue chip talent leav-ing the state. That didn’t happen thanks to new head coach Kyle Flood, and when it was all said and done, Rutgers had put together one of their best class in years. They loaded up on in-state talent, which is a group led by all-everything DE Darius Hamilton (6-4, 250) of Ramsey. This group also included Semper Fi All-American LB Quanzell Lambert (6-2, 230) of Sicklerville; sure handed WR Ruhann Peele (6-1, 180) of Linden; underrated DE Julian Pinnix-Odrick (6-5, 250) of Montclair; RB Davon Jacobs (6-0, 190) of Wayne; the state’s top WR prospect Leonte Carroo (6-1, 200) of Ramsey; Semper Fi All-American OG Ryan Brodie (6-5, 270) of Long Branch; and DB Delon Stephenson (5-11, 175) of Parlin.

They also struck gold out of state landing RB Desmon Peoples (5-7, 160) of Warminster, PA; blue chip tackle Chris Muller (6-6, 290) of Boyertown, PA; Semper Fi and USA Today All-American J.J. Denman (6-7, 310) of Fairless Hills, PA who is one of the best run blockers in the country; and sure handed WR Ian Thomas (6-1, 190) of Reisterstown, MD.

Impact Player–The 29th ranked player in our top 100 is Darius Hamilton (6-4, 255) of Ramsey Don Bosco was named the state’s Defensive Player of the Year after totaling 74 tackles and 17 QB sacks.

Sleeper–OL Ryan Brodie (6-5, 270) of Long Branch, NJ dominated the action at the Semper Fi game. Versatile enough to play tackle, guard, and defensive tackle, he is tough, aggressive, and instinctive.

Bottom Line–If this is what new head coach Kyle Flood can do in just one week, imagine what he can do in one year. If he is capable of consistently putting a fence around the state and landing just about every top star in the Garden State then look out.

WR Carlton Agudosi 6-6, 200 Franklin, NJOL Brandon Arcidiacono 6-4, 260 Warminster, PAOL Ryan Brodie 6-5, 270 Long Branch, NJWR Leonte Carroo 6-1, 200 Ramsey, NJOL J.J Denman 6-7, 310 Fairless Hills, PAOL R.J. Dill 6-7, 310 Mechanicsburg, PAPK Kyle Federico 6-0, 185 Ponte Vedra, FLDL Darius Hamilton 6-4, 250 Ramsey, NJDB Davon Jacobs 6-0, 190 Wayne, NJLB Quanzell Lambert 6-2, 230 Sicklerville, NJLB Steve Longa 6-1, 220 Saddle Brook, NJOL Chris Muller 6-6, 290 Boyertown, PAOL Derrick Nelson 6-3, 290 Capitol Heights, MDWR Ruhann Peele 6-1, 180 Linden, NJRB Desmon Peoples 5-7, 160 Warminster, PADL Julian Pinnix-Odrick 6-5, 250 Montclair, NJQB Blake Rankin 6-4, 190 Bloomsburg, PAATH Delon Stephenson 5-11, 175 Parlin, NJWR Ian Thomas 6-1, 190 Reisterstown, MDDB Jevon Tyree 5-11, 180 Somerset, NJ

24. Washington Huskies It’s ironic that Washington fi nishes so high after missing out on the state’s top three prospects. They rebounded well landing the rest of the area’s blue chip prospects like OL Jake Eldrenkamp (6-5, 290) of Bellevue; OL Cory English (6-3, 280) of Auburn; Semper Fi All-American Nathan Dean (6-5, 280) of Kirkland; and of course Semper Fi All-American QB Jeff Lindquist (6-3, 225) of Mercer Island.

Out of state Jeff will get plenty of competition from Colorado’s top prospect QB Cyler Miles (6-4, 220) of Denver who is a rocket-armed signal caller who can run a 4.4 40, and the nation’s #5 prospect RB/DB Shaq Thompson (6-2, 215) of Sacramento, CA. He was followed to Seattle by such other Golden State standouts as DB Darien Washington (5-11, 175) of Orange; WR Dwayne Washington (6-1, 185) of Cerritos; RB Ryan McDaniel (6-0, 225) of Torrance; DB Brandon Beaver (6-1, 175) of Compton; and a couple of junior college All-Americans PK Travis Coons of Mount San Antonio C.C., and DT Josh Banks of San Joaquin Delta C.C. They even headed west to Hawaii to land DE Kalei Auelua (6-3, 240) of Honolulu, and RB Psalm Wooching (6-3, 210) of Kailua Kona. Another big catch was DB Kendyl Taylor (5-11, 190) of Chandler, AZ, and keep an eye on DE Pio Vatuvei (6-2, 260) of Patterson, CA. A late catch was super athlete Jaydon Mickens (5-8, 170) of Los Angeles.

Impact Player–No doubt RB/SS Shaq Thompson (6-2, 215) of Sacra-mento Grant, CA has what it takes to become an impact player this fall. He played both QB and DB in 2011 rushing for 1,134 yds and 15 TDs, passing for 893 yds and 8 scores, and totaled 57 tackles in just eight games. A prep superstar.

Sleeper–QB Jeff Lindquist (6-3, 225) of Mercer Island, WA. He earned 1st Team All-State honors in 2011 and shows a rifl e arm, good instincts, and is a tremendous leader. He has not been mentioned as much as QB Cyler Miles but certainly has what it takes to lead the Huskies to the PAC-12 championship.

Bottom Line–Head coach Steve Sarkasian, himself an outstanding re-cruiter, was able to land one of the nation’s premier recruiters and D-Line coaches Tosh Lopoi from CAL. That did not only serve him well this recruiting season but wait until next year. The Huskies should dominate the Pacifi c Northwest and, once again, be a force in the Golden State.

DE Kalei Auelua 6-3, 240 Honolulu, HIDT Josh Banks 6-3, 274 Stockton, CA

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CB Brandon Beaver 6-1, 175 Compton, CAOL Shane Brostek 6-3, 283 Kamuela, HIPK Travis Coons 6-2, 205 Alta Loma, CAOL Nathan Dean 6-5, 280 Kirkland, WAP Korey Durkee 6-3, 215 Gig Harbor, WAOL Jake Eldrenkamp 6-5, 295 Bellevue, WAOL Cory English 6-3, 283 Auburn, WAOL Taylor Hindy 6-4, 295 West Hills, CAQB Jeff Lindquist 6-3, 225 Mercer Island, WALB Cory Littleton 6-4, 218 Spring Valley, CALB Ryan McDaniel 6-0, 225 Torrance, CAWR Jaydon Mickens 5-8, 170 Los Angeles, CAQB Cyler Miles 6-4, 218 Centennial, COLB Blake Rodgers 6-2, 215 Coto de Caza, CAWR Kendyl Taylor 5-11, 190 Chandler, AZRB Shaq Thompson 6-2, 215 Sacramento, CADT Damion Turpin 6-2, 265 Compton, CADE Pio Vatuvei 6-2, 260 Patterson, CADB Cleveland Wallace 5-11, 165 San Jose, CADB Darien Washington 5-11, 175 Norwalk, CAWR Dwayne Washington 6-1, 185 Lakewood, CATB Erich Wilson II 6-1, 190 East Palo Alto, CARB Psalm Wooching 6-3½, 210 Kailua-Kona, HI

25. Virginia Cavaliers It has been a break out year both on the fi eld and in recruiting for Virginia. This class is loaded with standouts starting at the QB position with both Greyson Lambert (6-5, 200) of Jesup, GA and Matt Johns (6-5, 200) Warrington, PA. At RB keep an eye on Kye Morgan, a 5-10, 180 pounder of Somerset, NJ who more than held his own playing in the Semper Fi game in Phoenix. They are also excited about such other of-fensive stars as WR Mario Nixon (6-4, 220) of Norfolk, VA; WR Adrian Gamble (6-1, 180) of Fork Union, VA; sure handed TE Kyle Deckins (6-4, 210) of Virginia Beach; All-State WR Anthony Cooper of Virginia Beach; and one of the top prospects from the state of New York OL Sean Karl (6-6, 295) of Manorville.

Their offensive haul was good and their defensive haul was outstand-ing. That group is led by Semper Fi All-American Michael Moore, a 6-4, 255 pounder DE from Hyattsville, MD. It also includes LB Kwontie Moore (6-2, 235) of Norfolk Christian and his teammate DE Courtnye Wynn; also LB Canaan Severin (6-3, 220) of Worcester, MA; one of the top 100 DE’s Eli Harold of Virginia Beach; LB Mark Hall, an All-Stater from Virginia Beach; one of the fastest rising defensive players from the state of Florida LB Demeitre Brim (6-3, 220) of Lakeland, FL.

Impact Player–DE Eli Harold (6-4, 220) of Virginia Beach Ocean Lakes ranks as the #42 player in the country. A physical receiver on offense, he’s been blessed with long arms, strong hands and quick feet. On defense he can bend off the edge like no one’s business and shows an outstanding closing burst. He totaled 16 QB sacks in 2011.

Sleeper–DE Courtnye Wynn (6-5, 245) of Norfolk Christian came into his own during the 2011 season totaling 82 tackles, 6 QB sacks, and 16 tackles for losses. He has the frame to weigh 280 in college and with his burst and tenacity, look out!

Bottom Line–Head Coach Mike London has proven he can recruit with the big boys. It’s fun to watch Virginia’s recruiting battles with Virginia Tech, both schools are relentless, smart, and determined. If the Cavaliers can keep it up, the conference championship will soon be realized.

ATH Demeitre Brim 6-3, 220 Dundee, FAWR Jamall Brown 6-0, 180 Hampton, VAATH Maurice Canady 6-1, 180 Richmond, VADT Tyrell Chavis 6-4, 285 Richmond, VAATH Anthony Cooper 6-0, 185 Virginia Beach, VAWR Kyle Deckins 6-4, 210 Virginia Beach, VAOG Ryan Doull 6-5, 310 Kanata, OntarioWR Adrian Gamble 6-2, 180 Fork Union, VALB Mark Hall 6-3, 220 Virginia Beach, VADE Eli Harold 6-4, 220 Virginia Beach, VAQB Matt Johns 6-5, 200 Chalfont, PAOT Sean Karl 6-6, 295 Manorville, NYQB Greyson Lambert 6-5, 200 Jesup, GAOG Andre Miles-Redmond 6-4, 260 Glen Allen, VAOT Michael Mooney 6-5, 265 Malvern, PACB C.J. Moore 5-10, 160 Buford, GALB Kwontie Moore 6-2, 235 Norfolk, VADE Michael Moore 6-4, 255 Hyattsville, MDRB Kye Morgan 5-10, 180 Somerset, NJWR Mario Nixon 6-4, 220 Norfolk, VACB Kelvin Rainey 6-0, 175 Houston, TXWR Canaan Severin 6-3, 220 Marlborough, MAATH Max Valles 6-5, 230 Sicklerville, NJATH Wilfred Wahee 5-10, 170 Norfolk, VACB Divante Walker 5-11, 175 Virginia Beach, VADE Courtnye Wynn 6-5, 245 Norfolk, VA

26. Oklahoma State Cowboys With a fantastic season on the fi eld behind them, you would expect nothing less than a top rated class and that’s exactly what the Cowboys are bringing to Stillwater. It was not a great year for talent in-state so the Cowboys headed south to Texas and pulled out blue chippers from just about every part of Texas. From the Houston area comes WR Blake Webb (6-0, 185) from The Woodlands who is a 4.4 sprinter; OL Paul Lewis (6-3, 270) from Galena Park; and WR Chance Allen (6-3, 190) of Missouri City. From Houston they headed southeast to Port Arthur to haul in WR Jhajuan Seales, a 6-1, 185 pounder with 4.4 speed. They also went into the northeast section of the state to lure DE Eric Davis (6-3, 250) of Tyler. Of course in the Dallas area they pulled out All-State LB Jeremiah Tshimanga (6-3, 230) of North Richland Hills; All-State OL Michael Wilson (6-6, 275) of Aledo; DB Ashton Lampkin (6-1, 190) of Fort Worth; and LB Dom Ramacher (6-3, 230) of Denton.

They also ventured into the Longhorn territory pulling out DE Victor Irokansi (6-4, 230) of Pfl ugerville. Complimenting that Texas haul is DE Trace Clark, a 6-5, 240 pound DE from Wichita, KS; sure handed and strong WR C.J. Curry (6-2, 210) of Flowery Branch, GA; WR Brandon Sheperd one of the top prospects in the St. Louis area from Chesterfi eld; and potential superstar QB Wes Lunt (6-5, 200) from Rochester, IL. Also heading back to Stillwater is 2011 DT Calvin Barnett of Navarro JC. Locally keep an eye on DB Kevin Peterson (5-11, 170) of Wagoner and TE Zac Veatch (6-4, 240) of Broken Arrow. On signing day they landed junior college All-American OT Chris Grisbhy (6-5, 315) from Blinn C.C., and hard hitting LB Seth Jacobs (6-2, 215) of Arroyo Grande, CA.

Impact Player–QB West Lunt from Rochester, IL ranks 88th in our top 100 and has proven to be a prolifi c passer in the high school ranks. This season, despite missing three games due to injuries, he threw for 3,651 yds and 31 TDs and led his team to a state championship. That championship game he completed 31 of 39 passes for 506 yds and 3 TDs.


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Sleeper–WR Brandon Sheperd (6-3, 197) from Chesterfi eld Parkway Central, MO runs a 4.4 40. He can stretch a defense with his speed, can break tackles easily, and knows how to get open.

Bottom Line–Head coach Mike Gundy has really gotten things rolling up in Stillwater. They no longer are just a force in the states of Texas and Oklahoma, they have now branched out into the Midwest, the west, and have even been known to recruit the state of Florida. Cowboy fans are excited about their team’s future and rightly so.

DT Calvin Barnett 6-2, 299 Tulsa, OKOL Greg Brantley 6-6, 310 Carthage, TXDE Trace Clark 6-5, 240 Wichita, KSWR C.J. Curry 6-2, 210 Flowery Branch, GADE Eric Davis 6-3, 250 Tyler, TXOL Chris Grisbhy 6-5, 315 Clute, TXWR Austin Hays 6-3, 185 San Antonio, TXDE Victor Irokansi 6-4, 230 Pfl ugerville, TXTE Blake Jackson 6-3, 220 Gilbert, AZLB Seth Jacobs 6-2, 215 Arroyo Grande, CADB Ashton Lampkin 6-1, 190 Arlington, TXOL Paul Lewis 6-3, 270 Houston, TXQB Wes Lunt 6-4, 200 Rochester, ILRB Caleb Muncrief 5-8, 180 Madill, OKDE Emmanuel Ogbah 6-4, 240 Houston, TXDB Kevin Peterson 5-11, 170 Wagoner, OKAth Dominic Ramacher 6-3, 230 Denton, TXWR Jhajuan Seales 6-1, 185 Port Arthur, TXWR Brandon Sheperd 6-3, 197 Creve Coeur, MOLB Jeremiah Tshimanga 6-3, 230 North Richland Hills, TXTE Zac Veatch 6-4, 255 Broken Arrow, OKATH Jesse Vester 5-9, 195 Stillwater, OKWR Blake Webb 6-0, 185 The Woodlands, TXOL Michael Wilson 6-6, 275 Aledo, TX

27. Vanderbilt Commodores As the Commodores put the fi nishing touches on what appears to be their best recruiting class in 20 years, kudos go out not only to head coach James Franklin but to the entire staff. Vandy, like other academic schools Stanford, Notre Dame, and Northwestern, have become a na-tional recruiting force but have kept their base solidly in the south. In state prospects heading to Nashville are blue chip RB Brian Kimbrow of Memphis; DE Caleb Azubike (6-5, 240) of Nashville; WR Cory Batey (6-0, 185) of Nashville; QB Patton Robinette, a 6-5, 200 pound gunslinger from Maryville; 6-6, 265 pound OL Andrew Jelks of Paris; and 1st Team All-State OL Barrett Gouger (6-5, 290) of Chattanooga.

Vandy was also successful out of state bringing in such notable players as WR Jaborian McKenzie of Natchez, MS; two-way standout Chris Moody of McDonough, GA; LB Jacob Sealand of Tucker, GA; quick-footed and productive DB Brandon Banks of Brandywine, MD; and All-State DE Torey Agee (6-3, 250) of Opelika, AL.

Impact Player–RB Brian Kimbrow ranks #51 in our top 100 and was MVP of the Memphis area this season rushing for 1,969 yds and 21 TDs averaging 10½ yds per carry including 441 yds and 3 TDs against Hamilton. He’s been timed in a 10.5 100 meters.

Sleeper–WR Cory Batey (6-0, 185) of Nashville Ensworth, TN. I watched Cory in a playoff game this past November and came away impressed with him at both the WR and DB positions. An instinctive, quick-footed, and exceptionally productive two-way player.

Bottom Line–Vandy appears to be heading into a new era, one in which blue chip recruits are heading to Nashville in a steady stream instead of their usual trickle. If they can keep it up, Vandy will continue to be competitive in the country’s best conference.

DE Torey Agee 6-3, 250 Opelika, ALDE Caleb Azubike 6-5, 240 Nashville, TNDB Brandon Banks 5-11, 165 Brandywine, MDDT Ladarius Banks 6-2, 263 Dallas, GAWR Cory Batey 6-0, 183 Nashville, TNOL Adam Butler 6-5, 288 Duncanville, TXOL Blake Fromang 6-8, 280 Orlando, FLOL Barrett Gouger 6-5, 285 Chattanooga, TNLB Harding Harper 6-2, 212 Montgomery, ALDB Paris Head 6-1, 170 Buford, GALB Darreon Herring 6-2, 217 Stone Mountain, GAOL Will Holden 6-6, 280 Green Cove Springs, FLOL Andrew Jelks 6-6, 265 Paris, TNRB Brian Kimbrow 5-9, 165 Memphis, TNOL Kevin McCoy 6-6, 280 Seffner, FLDB Torren McGaster 5-10, 185 Daphne, ALATH Jaborian McKenzie 5-8, 169 Natchez, MSQB Patton Robinette 6-5, 200 Maryville, TNLB Jacob Sealand 6-2, 216 Tucker, GALB Jakarri Thomas 6-1, 195 Tallahassee, FLLB Stephen Weatherly 6-6, 215 Snellville, GA

28. Arkansas Razorbacks In just a couple of short years the Razorbacks have become effi cient in national recruiting. This year some out of the area stars heading to Fayetteville are DB Ray Buchanan of Suwanee, GA; underrated and sure handed junior college All-American Courtney Gardner (6-3, 215) of Sierra CC; JC All-American Austin Flynn, a 6-4, 260 pound DE with explosive moves from Los Angeles; blue chip DE Brandon Lewis (6-5, 225) of Memphis, TN; DE JaMichael Winston (6-5, 230) of Mobile, AL; LB Jakarri Thomas (6-1, 205) of Tallahassee, FL; and WR D’Arthur Cowan of Olive Branch, MS.

Locally the Razorbacks lost only one top in-state prospect and landed DE Jeremy Sprinkle (6-5, 210) of White Hall; DB Defonta Lowe, a 6-3, 190 pounder with outstanding instincts from Bearden; and Semper Fi All-American Jeremy Ward, a 6-4, 290 pounder from Pottsville. Keep an eye on LB A.J. Turner (6-3, 215) from Lepanto. On signing day they inked Otha Peters, a 6-1, 220 pound linebacker from Covington, LA with the ability to impact a defense as a true freshman.

Impact Player–RB Jonathan Williams (5-11, 210) of Allen, TX com-mitted earlier to Missouri and has since switched his commitment to Arkansas. He ranks 90th in our top 100, this Semper Fi All-American rushed for 1,169 yds and 14 TDs as a senior on his way to earning All-League MVP honors.

Sleeper–OL Jeremy Ward (6-4, 290) of Pottsville, AR can play tackle, guard, or center and long snap. As versatile as they come, he shows the ability to become a three-year starter at AR.

Bottom Line–Without a doubt Arkansas is one of the best evaluating staffs in the country. RC Tim Horton does a great job of organizing their recruiting and head coach Bobby Petrino is one of the more underrated head coaches when it comes to recruiting. They have expanded Arkansas’ base and have shown the ability to attract prospects from coast to coast.

LB Vin Ascolese 6-3, 220 North Bergen, J.J.OL Cordale Boyd 6-3, 303 Memphis, TNCB Ray Buchanan Jr. 5-11, 180 Suwanee, GA

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CB Jared Collins 6-0, 170 Tulsa, OKWR D’Arthur Cowan 6-3, 180 Olive Branch, MSTE Demetrius Dean 6-3, 250 Fayetteville, ARDE Austin Flynn 6-5, 260 Torrance, CAWR Keon Hatcher 6-2, 195 Owasso, OKWR Eric Hawkins 5-11, 170 Longview, TXCB Will Hines 6-0, 187 Waco, TXRB Nate Holmes 6-1, 180 Port Arthur, TXDE Taiwan Johnson 6-3, 238 Manvel, TXDE Brandon Lewis 6-5, 225 Memphis, TNS Defonta Lowe 6-3, 190 Bearden, ARLB Otha Peters 6-1, 220 Covington, LADT Darius Philon 6-1, 280 Mobile, ALRB Donovan Roberts 6-0, 204 Norman, OKATH Jeremy Sprinkle 6-5, 210 White Hall, ARLB A.J. Turner 6-3, 215 Lepanto, AROL Jeremy Ward 6-4, 290 Pottsville, ARRB Jonathan Williams 5-11, 210 Allen, TXWR Demetrius Wilson 6-3, 180 Glendale, AZ DE JaMichael Winston 6-5, 230 Mobile, AL DE Deatrich Wise, Jr. 6-5, 236 Carrollton, TX

29. Missouri Tigers This is as high as the Tigers have ranked in a long time and much of it is due to landing the nation’s #1 prospect, Mr. All-everything WR Dorial Green-Beckham of Springfi eld. They also did a pretty good job in state landing one of the top two prospects in the Kansas City area OL Evan Boehm (6-3, 290) of Lee’s Summit who ranks as one of the nation’s top guard prospects; underrated blue chip LB Donavin Newsom (6-2, 220) of St. Louis; Michael Scherer is another LB at 6-4, 230 from St. Louis; and swift and powerful RB Morgan Steward (5-11, 190) of Kansas City.

Out of state keep an eye on Maty Mauk, a four-star signal caller from Kenton, OH and a record breaker who may be closer to 6-0 than 6-2. Believe me, this young man can play the game and is more than happy to have Mr. Beckham as a receiver. The Tigers, despite the fact that they are moving to the Southeast Conference, once again did a pretty good job in Texas securing the signature of DB Torey Boozer (6-3, 210) of Everman; OL Jordan Williams (6-4, 260) of Denton; DE Rickey Hat-ley (6-4, 245) of Atlanta, TX; and a couple of 4.4 sprinters RB Russell Hansbrough (5-8, 170) of Arlington and DB John Gibson (5-10, 175) of Missouri City. A couple of other out of state prospects to keep an eye on are Ka’Ra Stewart, a 6-0, 190 pound DB from O’Fallon, IL, and former PFR All-American LB Markus Golden (6-3, 230) of Hutchinson C.C.

Impact Player–This is an easy one WR Dorial Green-Beckham (6-6, 220) from Springfi eld Hillcrest, MO is the nation’s top prospect. He turned down everyone to become a Tiger after catching 119 passes for 2,233 yds and 25 TDs and set the national record for most career yards with 6,356. The closest WR I’ve seen to Randy Moss. If he isn’t an impact player this fall than something’s wrong.

Sleeper–QB Maty Mauk (6-2, 200) of Kenton, OH is a legit four-star prospect but has not received the kind of respect that he deserves. He can make all the throws, even when falling down, has the arm strength, smarts, and confi dence to make it big.

Bottom Line–This is a typical Missouri class loaded with good but not big-name players, except for the fact that it also includes the nation’s #1 prospect and Missouri’s biggest catch ever. Some locals are skeptical about moving to the Southeast Conference. Dorial Green-Beckham will help smooth the way.

OL Evan Boehm 6-3, 290 Lee’s Summit, MOLB Torey Boozer 6-3, 210 Everman, TXDL Harold Brantley 6-2, 280 Hershey, PAATH Levi Copelin 6-2, 180 Broken Arrow, OKDB Chaston Cuffee 6-1, 185 Cleburne, TXTE Sean Culkin 6-5, 226 Largo, FLDB John Gibson 5-10, 175 Missouri City, TXLB Markus Golden 6-3, 240 St. Louis, MOWR Dorial Green-Beckham 6-6, 220 Springfi eld, MOTB Russell Hansbrough 5-8, 170 Arlington, TXDL Rickey Hatley 6-4, 245 Atlanta, TXQB Maty Mauk 6-2, 200 Kenton, OHLB Donavin Newsom 6-2, 220 St. Louis, MOLB Michael Scherer 6-4, 230 St. Louis, MOTB Morgan Steward 5-11, 182 Kansas City, MODB Ka’Ra Stewart 6-0, 190 O’Fallon, ILWR Darius White 6-3, 200 Fort Worth, TXOL Jordan Williams 6-4, 260 Denton, TXDL Evan Winston 6-3, 270 Muskegon Heights, MI

30. Purdue Boilermakers One of the country’s most underrated recruiters is head coach Danny Hope. This season they did a bang up job out of state and have brought one of the most talented classes in the past twenty years to West Lafayette. Locally they were able to land one of the state’s best players QB Aloyis Gray, a strong armed and very athletic QB from Indianapolis. Also keep an eye on local product WR Danny Anthrop (6-0, 170) of Lafayette, and DB Jordan Shine (6-0, 190) of Indianapolis. It’s their out of state signees that have gotten Boilermaker fans excited. That list includes one of the top defensive players in the Atlantic Coast region DE Ryan Watson (6-3, 270) of Olney, MD. Keep an eye on Ryan Morris (6-6, 250) of Barnegat, NJ, he’s a sure handed receiver who has the frame to possibly grow into a tackle; one of the best athletes in South Florida QB Bilal Marshall (6-3, 175) from Hialeah, FL is a two-time All-State signal caller; QB Austin Appleby (6-5, 230) of North Canton, OH and one of the most underrated and talented QB prospects in the country; super swift WR Cameron Posey of Delray Beach, FL; and JC All-American tackle Devin Smith (6-7, 315) of Arizona Western C.C. A couple of other Florida products to get excited about are LB Andy Garcia (5-11, 210) of Hialeah, FL who can run a 4.5 40, and super swift DB Anthony Brown of Tampa. A couple of days after signing day Purdue landed blue chip and very athletic QB Robert Gregory (6-3, 195) from Chicago Simeon, IL, a remarkably gifted signal caller with a high ceiling.

Impact Player–QB Bilal Marshall (6-3, 175) of Hialeah Dade Chris-tian, FL has what it takes to run the spread offense. He shows good arm strength and outstanding running skills, and shows the leadership ability to take charge early.

Sleeper–QB Austin Appleby (6-5, 230) of North Canton Hoover, OH. Austin was a ball player I strongly considered for the Semper Fi game because of his arm strength and potential. More of a pocket passer, he can rifl e the ball in, is not afraid of the pass rush, and is not super quick but can buy time with his feet until his receivers get open.

Bottom Line–Head coach Danny Hope certainly put his ties in South Florida (he’s a Miami Killan grad) to good use this season. Purdue was lacking speed and they certainly have it in abundance in this class. It’s a class loaded with athletes and most of all super productive ball players.


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ATH Danny Anthrop 6-0, 170 Lafayette, INQB Austin Appleby 6-5, 228 North Canton, OHS Anthony Brown 5-11, 185 Tampa, FLTE Carlos Carvajal 6-7, 240 Hialeah, FLOL Cameron Cermin 6-5, 290 College Station, TXTE Jonathan Curry 6-3, 235 Phenix, ALLB Andy Garcia 5-11, 210 Hialeah, FLQB Aloyis Gray 6-3, 175 Indianapolis, INQB Robert Gregory 6-3, 195 Chicago, ILK Paul Griggs 6-0, 190 Charlotte, NCLB Jimmy Herman 6-4, 220 Carmel, INDE Kingsley Ike 6-4, 220 Pfl ugerville, TXOL Jason King 6-4, 310 Little Rock, ARWR BJ Knauf 5-11, 185 Lakeland, FLDE Greg Latta 6-6, 265 La Quinta, CAQB Bilal Marshall 6-3, 175 Miami, FLK Thomas Meadows 6-0, 180 Goochland, VATE Ryan Morris 6-6, 248 Barnegat, NJWR Cameron Posey 6-2, 180 Delray Beach, FLOL JJ Prince 6-6, 268 Southlake, TXOL Jordan Roos 6-5, 310 Celina, TXS Jordan Shine 6-0, 180 Indianapolis, INOL Devin Smith 6-7, 315 Ypsilanti, MIOL Joey Warburg 6-5, 255 Louisville, KYDE Ryan Watson 6-3, 275 Olney, MDWR Jordan Woods 6-2, 175 Ann Arbor, MI

31. Nebraska Cornhuskers Like the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Nebraska Cornhuskers have to recruit well nationally to put together a good class. There is very little local tal-ent available and this season TE Sam Cotton (6-4, 240) of Lincoln is the only local player of note signing with the Corn Huskers. Out of state they had more success bringing in blue chip DE Greg McMullen (6-4, 250) of Akron, OH; All-American OL Paul Thurston (6-5, 275) of Arvada, CO; record setting WR Jordan Westerkamp (6-1, 195) of Lombard, IL; underrated QB Tommy Armstrong (6-2, 210) of Cibolo, TX; Semper Fi All-American DE Avery Moss (6-4, 245) of Tempe, AZ has what it takes to become a legit pass rusher in college; and keep an eye on LB Jared Afalava (6-2, 215) from South Jordan, UT who more than held his own in the Semper Fi game in early January. In the end the Cornhuskers were also able to land junior college All-American DB Mohammed Seisay (6-2, 200) from Eastern Arizona JC, and one of the top prospects in downstate Illinois DT Vincent Valentine (6-3, 300) of Edwardsville.

Impact Player–Early on it could be DB Mohammed Seisay (6-2, 200) of Eastern Arizona JC or JC All-American LB Zaire Anderson (6-1, 220) of Riverside C.C. Right now let’s say it’s WR Jordan Westerkamp (6-1, 195) of Lombard Montini, IL who ranks 55th in our top 100. All he did this season was catch 90 passes for 1,675 yds and 29 scores including 12 catches for 353 yds and 5 TDs in the state championship game. Looks like Nebraska has got their go-to receiver.

Sleeper–LB Jared Afalava from South Jordan Bingham, UT dominated the Salt Lake City area of the past two years showing brilliant speed to the ball, instincts, and toughness. He recorded 86 tackles this fall on his way to earning 1st Team All-State honors.

Bottom Line–After leaving the BIG-12 it looks like Nebraska left the state of Texas behind. They made no impact at all in the Lone Star state having shifted their attention to the Midwest and although they came up with a few plums in Ohio and Illinois, it was not enough to propel them into the top twenty.

LB Jared Afalava 6-2, 215 South Jordan, UTATH LeRoy Alexander 6-2, 190 Toledo, OHLB Zaire Anderson 6-1, 220 Riverside, CAQB Tommy Armstrong 6-2, 210 Cibolo, TXLB Thomas Brown 6-2, 212 Gardena, CATE Sam Cotton 6-4, 240 Lincoln, NERB Imani Cross 6-1, 220 Gainesville, GADT Aaron Curry 6-3, 298 Keller, TXDE Greg McMullen 6-4, 250 Akron, OHATH Alonzo Moore 6-2, 170 Winnfi eld, LADE Avery Moss 6-4, 245 Tempe, AZLB Michael Rose 6-0, 230 Kansas City, MODB Mohammed Seisay 6-2, 200 Thatcher, AZOL Paul Thurston 6-5, 275 Arvada, CODT Vincent Valentine 6-3, 300 Edwardsville, ILWR Jordan Westerkamp 6-1, 195 Lombard, ILOL Corey Whitaker 6-5, 270 Murrieta, CA

32. Texas Tech Red Raiders This is a very large and talented class heading to Lubbock and it sure looks like the Red Raider staff has settled into recruiting the Lone Star state as their priority. They are still in the deep south, but not as much as they were a year ago, and their local efforts paid off. Such big-time Texas standouts heading to West Texas will be QB Clayton Nicholas (6-3, 205) of Abilene; blue chip WR Dominique Wheeler (6-1, 175) of Crockette; LB Kris Williams (6-3, 210) of Dallas; short but explosive DT Anthony Smith (6-0, 295) of Houston; OL Trey Keenan (6-5, 270) of Argyle; RB Ryan Flannigan (6-1, 200) of Missouri City; sure handed and swift WR Reginald Davis (6-1, 185) of Tenaha; and DB Micah Awe (6-0, 190) of Mansfi eld.

They also went the junior college route landing several impressive two year standouts like DB Olaoluwa Falemi (5-11, 175) of Los Angeles Harbor C.C.; DB Bruce Jones (5-9, 170) of Riverside C.C.; LB Will Smith (6-3, 220) of Riverside C.C.; DB Austin Stewart (6-2, 200) of Pierce C.C.; and WR Javon Bell (6-0, 175) of Gulf Coast C.C. Also keep an eye on DE Chase Robinson (6-4, 230) of Memphis, TN and WR Casey Gladney (6-1, 175) of Columbia, SC.

Impact Player–DE Michael Starts (6-4, 280) of Waco LaVega, TX. I saw Michael last January when I was at the USA vs. The World game. He’s an impressive looking DL who could wind up playing DT in college. He’s strong, quick footed, and aggressive.

Sleeper–QB Clayton Nicholas (6-3, 205) of Abilene Cooper, TX seems to have gotten lost in the shuffl e of potential blue chip QB’s in the state of Texas last season. On fi lm he shows a live arm, quick feet, and leader-ship skills.

Bottom Line–There appears to be enough talent in the state of Texas to go around. The Red Raiders have found that out and along with several blue chip junior college players they have put together quite a class. This class is loaded at wide receiver, linebacker, and defensive back.

DL Lee Adams 6-1, 264 Corona, CADB Micah Awe 6-0, 190 Mansfi eld, TXWR Javon Bell 6-0, 175 Jacksonville, FLWR Reginald Davis 6-1, 185 Tenaha, TXDB Olaoluwa Falemi 5-11, 175 Wilmington, CALB Ryan Flannigan 6-1, 200 Missouri City, TXOL Rashad Fortenberry 6-4, 271 Tylerton, MSATH SaDale Foster 5-8, 180 Riverside, CAWR Casey Gladney 6-1, 177 Columbia, SCDB Bruce Jones 5-9, 170 Eastvale, CA

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OL Jared Kaster 6-4, 268 Altair, TXOL Trey Keenan 6-5, 270 Argyle, TXDL J. J. Lollar 6-3, 275 College Station, TXDB La’Darius Newbold 6-0, 180 Lancaster, TXDB Thierry Nguema 6-0, 175 Corona, CAQB Clayton Nicholas 6-3, 205 Abilene, TXLB Chris Payne 5-11, 191 Columbia, SCDL Chase Robison 6-4, 230 Memphis, TNDL Anthony Smith 6-0, 291 Houston, TXLB Will Smith 6-3, 220 Riverside, CADL Michael Starts 6-4, 280 Waco, TXDB Austin Stewart 6-2, 200 Matthews, NCATH Keenon Ward 5-9, 176 Snyder, TXWR Dominique Wheeler 6-1, 175 Crockett, TXRB Quinton White 5-8, 180 College Station, TXLB Kris Williams 6-3, 210 Dallas, TX

33. Iowa Hawkeyes It’s never a great year in state so the Hawkeyes took their recruit-ing show on the road and came away with several blue chip athletes, particularly from the Chicago area. That group includes four-star DT Jaleel Johnson (6-3, 270) of Lombard; four-star DB Maurice Fleming, a 6-1, 180 pound QB/DB; four-star plus Faith Ekakitie (6-3, 270) from Lake Forest; and four-star OL Ryan Ward (6-6, 270) of New Lenox. They are also excited about OL Mitch Keppy (6-5, 287) from Port Byron, IL. Their best prospect could be RB Greg Garmon (6-2, 195) from Erie, PA; but they are also excited about super swift WR Cam Wilson (6-2, 190) of Dublin, OH; hard hitting LB Laron Taylor (6-0, 215) for Detroit; and his teammate DB Ruben Lile (6-3, 200).

Also keep an eye on a couple of junior college All-Americans Eric Simmons, a 6-3, 300 pound OG from Iowa Western CC, and QB Cody Sokol (6-3, 210) from Scottsdale CC. In state RB Barkley Hill (5-11, 190) from Cedar Falls is a two-time All-Staters. On signing day they were able to pull in super swift DB Sean Draper (6-0, 170) of Cleveland Glenville, OH; QB C.J. Beathard (6-2, 185) from Franklin, TN; WR George Kittle of Norman, OK; and in-state LB Nate Meier (6-2, 235) of Tabor, IA.

Impact Player–RB Greg Garmon earned 1st Team All-State honors rushing for over 1,000 yds for the second straight season and 15 TDs.

Sleeper–DB Maurice Fleming (6-1, 180) from Chicago Curie was a QB as a junior. He missed most of his senior year with an ankle year but he has been timed in a 4.3 40 and shows great football instincts.

Bottom Line–There may not be another school in the country that can evaluate the way the Iowa Hawkeyes do. That, combined with their tremendous weight program, gives them a sided advantage over other big-time programs. This class is loaded with athletes and fi ve or six players with impact ability.

QB C.J. Beathard 6-2, 185 Thompson’s Station, TNDB Kevin Buford 5-10, 175 Canton, MIDB Sean Draper 6-0, 170 Cleveland, OHDL Faith Ekakitie 6-3, 270 Ontario, CanadaDB Maurice Fleming, Jr. 6-1, 180 Chicago, ILDB Anthony Gair 6-1, 185 Plano, TXRB Greg Garmon 6-2, 195 Erie, PARB Barkley Hill 5-11, 190 Cedar Falls, IADT Jaleel Johnson 6-3, 270 Lombard, ILOL Mitch Keppy 6-5, 287 Port Byron, ILK-P Connor Kornbrath 6-6, 208 Bridgeport, WVWR George Krieger-Kittle 6-4, 200 Norman, OKATH Ruben Lile 6-3, 200 Detroit, MIWR Greg Mabin 6-2, 190 Fort Lauderdale, FL

ATH Nate Meier 6-2, 235 Tabor, IADE Drew Ott 6-4, 235 Giltner, NEDL Reid Sealby 6-5, 250 Byron, ILOL Eric Simmons 6-3, 300 Council Bluffs, IAWR Tevaun Smith 6-2, 186 Kent, CTQB Cody Sokol 6-1, 210 Scottsdale, AZLB Laron Taylor 6-0, 215 Detroit, MIDE Daumantas Venckus-Cucchiara 6-4, 220 Weston, FLOL Ryan Ward 6-6, 270 New Lenox, ILWR Cameron Wilson 6-2, 190 Dublin, OH

34. Michigan State Spartans Locally they ran into the Michigan buzz saw but still managed to bring in some blue chip out of state talent. In state they are excited about LB Riley Bullough, a 6-1, 200 pounder from Traverse City; LB Jamal Lyles (6-3, 215) of Southfi eld; and potential super WR Aaron Burbridge (6-1, 175) of Farmington Hills, MI. Out of state keep an eye on RB Nick Tompkins (5-10, 185) from Snellville, GA; strong armed QB Tyler O’Connor (6-3, 202) of Lima, OH; super swift WR Macgarrett Kings (5-11, 178) of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and sure handed TE Josiah Price of Greentown, IN. On signing day the Spartans were excited to land one of the top FS prospects in the country Demetrious Cox (6-1, 195) from Jeannette, PA, and record breaking WR Monty Madaris (6-2, 195) from Cincinnati Moeller, OH.

Impact Player–WR Aaron Burbridge (6-1, 175) of Farmington Hills Harrison, MI has what it takes to become a go-to receiver in college. He possesses blazing speed, good hands, and knows how to get himself open.

Sleeper–LB Jamal Lyles (6-3, 215) of Southfi eld Lathrup, MI played a little DE and a little OB but came up big earning 1st Team All-State honors in 2011. Known for his ability to shed blockers and fi nd the ball.

Bottom Line–Although the Spartans did not land many blue chip players, what’s new? They are one of those programs that recruit players not based on how many stars they have, but based on how they feel they will fi t into their system. The Spartans have always done a great job of developing the players they’ve evaluated and signed. This year will be no different and you can bet several of these unknown ball players will become stars at East Lansing over the next four years.

LB Riley Bullough 6-1, 200 Traverse City, MI

WR Aaron Burbridge 6-1, 175 Farmington Hills, MIDB Demetrious Cox 6-1, 192 Jeannette, PADB Jermaine Edmondson 6-1, 170 Canton, OHDT David Fennell 6-3, 274 Portland, OROL Zach Higgins 6-5, 305 Alliance, OHTE Evan Jones 6-6, 240 West Lafayette, OHWR Kyle Kerrick 6-3, 183 Coatesville, PAOL Kodi Kieler 6-6, 305 Rockwood, MIWR Macgarrett Kings Jr. 5-11, 178 Fort Lauderdale, FLLB Jamal Lyles 6-3, 215 Southfi eld, MIWR Monty Madaris 6-2, 195 Cincinnati, OHOL Benny McGowan 6-4, 290 Centerville, OHDB Mark Meyers 6-0, 180 Toledo, OHQB Tyler O’Connor 6-3, 202 Lima, OHTE Josiah Price 6-5, 239 Greentown, INDB Ezra Robinson 6-0, 174 Sarasota, FLRB Nick Tompkins 5-10, 185 Snellville, GA


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35. Utah Utes Being a member of the PAC-12 has its rewards and Utah certainly took advantage of it this recruiting season. Locally they were able to land OL Zach Lindsay (6-7, 260) of Kaysville; underrated DB Austin Lee (6-0, 190) of Sandy; one of the better athletes in the West Chase Hansen (6-3, 200) of Highland; DE Hunter Dimick (6-4, 250) of Syracuse; and of course Semper Fi All-American DE Moana Ofahengaue (6-4, 210) of Saratoga.

Out of a state a big catch both literally and fi guratively was OL Cedrick Poutasi (6-5, 320) of Las Vegas, NV is one of that state’s top three prospects; super swift DB Justin Thomas of Orange, TX; under-rated Travis Wilson, a 6-6, 210 pound quarterback from San Clemente, CA; and JC All-American RB Kelvin York (5-11, 220) of Fullerton C.C. A couple of other talents to keep an eye on are Hiva Lutui (6-3, 300) of Euless, TX, and rangy FB Alphonso Marsh (6-3, 180) of Compton, CA.

Impact Player–OL Cedrick Poutasi of Las Vegas Desert Pines was a powerhouse who can bench 350 and dominate as both a run and pass blocker. He shows remarkable quick feet and agility.

Sleeper–DE Moana Ofahengaue (6-4, 210) of Saratoga Westlake, UT has totaled over 50 sacks in his prep career, has the frame to weigh 250, has the explosive moves of an NFL standout; and a great attitude.

Bottom Line–Joining the PAC-12 has allowed Utah more access to some of the best talent in the Golden State. They hit the high schools and the junior colleges hard and came up with their best class in fi ve years.

WR Brian Allen 6-3, 197 La Marque, TXOL J.J. Dielman 6-4, 243 Ahwatukee, AZDL Hunter Dimick 6-4, 250 Syracuse, UTDL Moses Folauhola 6-0, 252 West Valley City, UTQB Chase Hansen 6-3, 203 Highland, UTLB Reshawn Hooker 6-0, 200 Fontana, CALB Jake Jackson 6-3, 205 Encinitas, CAOL Lio Lafaele 6-3, 335 Corona, CADB Austin Lee 6-0, 187 Draper, UTDL Niasi Leota 6-4, 245 West Valley City, UTOL Zach Lindsay 6-7, 260 Kaysville, UTOL Carlos Lozano 6-6, 385 Montebello, CAOL Hiva Lutui 6-3, 300 Euless, TXDB Alphonso Marsh 6-3, 180 Compton, CAWR Delshawn McClellon 5-9, 165 North Long Beach, CADL Moana Ofahengaue 6-4, 210 Saratoga Springs, UTDL Tenny Palepoi 6-2, 295 Salt Lake City, UTDB Reginald Porter 5-11, 202 Amite, LAOL Nua Poteki 6-5, 335 Sandy, UTOL Cedrick Poutasi 6-5, 320 Las Vegas, NVOL Marc Pouvave 6-4, 336 Chula Vista, CAOL Junior Salt 6-2, 340 Glendale, UTDE Pasoni Tasini 6-3, 240 Wailuku, HIDB Justin Thomas 5-9, 170 Orange, TXDL Sione Tupouata 6-4, 255 Oakland, CADT Vaha Vainuku 6-3, 298 Salt Lake City, UTQB Travis Wilson 6-6, 207 San Clemente, CARB Kelvin York 5-11, 220 Prairieville, LA

36. TCU Horned Frogs Moving to a bigger named conference has certainly helped the TCU recruiting efforts. This class has a few out of state prospects including one of the nation’s premier signal callers QB Tyler Matthews (6-3, 205) from McPherson, KS; hard hitting LB James McFarland (6-3, 240) of West Monroe, LA; DB Jordan Moore (6-3, 210) of Lithonia, GA; and DB Zach Jackson (6-1, 180) from Snellville, GA. Of course the bulk of this outstanding class hails from the Lone Star state and includes All-American DE Devonte Fields (6-4, 240) of Arlington; underrated OL Aviante Col-lins (6-6, 310) of Houston; 6-5, 280 Chad Childs of LaGrange; 6-6, 270 OL Hala Vaitai of Haltom City; underrated DT Joey Hunt (6-3, 300) of El Campo; also keep an eye on TE Griffi n Gilbert (6-5, 215) of Austin; RB B.J. Catalon (5-8, 190) of Houston; underrated QB Austin Aune (6-2, 185) of Argyle; four-star RB LaDarius Anthony (6-0, 195) of Kilgore and one of the top three prospects in Northeast Texas; and keep an eye on All-American DB Keivon Gamble (5-10, 190) of Trinity Valley C.C.

Impact Player–QB Tyler Matthews (6-3, 205) of McPherson, KS looked great at several camps this summer. He has the arm strength, quick feet, and leadership skills to lead the Horned Frogs into BCS contention.

Sleeper–RB LaDarius Anthony (6-0, 195) of Kilgore, TX is a four-star prospect with vision, balance, speed, and instincts. I rank him as one of the top three prospects in Northeast Texas and he has what it takes to make an impact as a true freshman.

Bottom Line–This class certainly looks like a step up from previous classes. It is loaded with blue chip talent at quarterback, offensive line, defensive line, and in the secondary. They have addressed their needs at all those spots and I see at least six potential impact players.

TB LaDarius Anthony 6-0, 195 Kilgore, TXQB Austin Aune 6-2, 185 Argyle, TXTE Gerren Ballard 6-6, 250 Whitewright, TXDE Josh Carraway 6-3, 225 Flower Mound, TXTB B.J. Catalon 5-8, 190 Houston, TXOT Chad Childs 6-5, 280 La Grange, TXOT Aviante Collins 6-6, 310 Houston, TXDE Devonte Fields 6-4, 240 Arlington, TXCB Keivon Gamble 5-10, 190 Dallas, TXTE Griffi n Gilbert 6-5, 215 Austin, TXWR Deante’ Gray 5-10, 180 Houston, TXLB A.J. Hilliard 6-2, 215 Klein, TXDT Joey Hunt 6-3, 300 El Campo, TXS Zach Jackson 6-1, 180 Snellville, GAATH Derrick Kindred 5-10, 180 San Antonio, TXDE Terrell Lathan 6-5, 260 West Monroe, LAATH Kolby Listenbee 6-0, 170 Arlington, TXQB Tyler Matthews 6-3, 205 McPherson, KSLB James McFarland 6-3, 240 West Monroe, LAS Jordan Moore 6-3, 210 Lithonia, GAPK Jaden Oberkrom 6-3, 170 Arlington, TXP Ethan Perry 6-4, 220 Spring Branch, TXOT Halapoulivaati Vaitai 6-6, 265 Haltom, TX

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37. Mississippi State Bulldogs The Bulldogs took advantage of the coaching change at OLE MISS and dominated the state of Mississippi in 2011/2012. This class is defi nitely a Mississippi class and the group is led by such notables at DT Quay Evans (6-2, 295) of Morton; RB Xavier Grindle (5-10, 185) of Columbia; potential super DT Nick James (6-5, 330) of Long Beach; DE A.J. Jefferson of Summit; two-way standout Adarrus Perkins (6-2, 190) of Brooklyn; one of the top skill position players in the state Cedric Jiles (6-0, 190) of Clinton; and DE Nelson Adams (6-5, 260) of Brandon.

Also keep an eye on three junior college All-Americans in potential super DE Denico Autry (6-6, 252) of East Mississippi CC; and a couple of OL’s Dillon Holley (6-3, 310) of Golf Coast CC and Charles Ciddoway (6-6, 300) of Butte CC. On signing day they were excited to land LB Richie Brown (6-2, 225) from Long Beach, MS and one of the top two prospects in Southern Mississippi.

Impact Player–DT Quay Evans totaled 72 tackles, 4½ QB sacks, and 4 forced fumbles on his way to earning 1st Team All-State honors in 2011.

Sleeper–DB Will Redmond (6-0, 180) of Memphis East is a terrifi c cover corner and FS and ranks as one of the two best players in western Ten-nessee. He shows great speed to the ball and instincts.

Bottom Line–The Bulldogs dominated the state of Mississippi from north to south landing several potential All-Americans. They most certainly helped themselves on the defensive side of the ball and addressed their needs along the offensive line.

DT Nelson Adams 6-5, 260 Brandon, MIS Quadry Antoine 5-9, 211 Belle Chasse, LAK Devon Bell 6-2, 185 Vicksburg, MSDE Torrey Bell 6-5, 230 Kenner, LALB Beniquez Brown 6-1, 209 Florence, ALWR Frederick Brown 6-0, 175 Jackson, MSLB Richie Brown 6-2, 225 Long Beach, MSDE Ryan Brown 6-4, 240 New Orleans, LAOL Cole Carter 6-5, 280 Caledonia, MSDB Kivon Coman 5-11, 185 Sheffi eld, ALOL Devon Desper 6-3, 300 Madison, MSRB Deonte Evans 5-10, 190 McComb, MSDT Quay Evans 6-2, 295 Morton, MSRB Xavier Grindle 5-10, 185 Columbia, MSWR Brandon Holloway 5-7, 165 Tampa, FLDT Nick James 6-5, 330 Long Beach, MSDE A.J. Jefferson 6-2, 245 Summit, MSCB Cedric Jiles 6-0, 190 Clinton, MSTE Adarrius Perkins 6-2, 190 Hattiesburg, MSS Will Redmond 6-0, 180 Memphis, TNTE Artimas Samuel 6-2, 212 Columbus, GAQB Nick Schuessler 6-4, 190 Loganville, GATE Gus Walley 6-3, 224 Richton, MSDT Jordan Washington 6-0, 270 Sugar Hill, GA

38. Louisville Cardinals Head coach Charlie Strong has quickly put his stamp on this Cardinal program. This season he, once again, brought in athletes at every single position but particularly on the defensive side of the ball. That group is led by such talented performers as DE Pedro Sibiea (6-3, 260) of Home-stead, FL; LB Nick Dawson (6-2, 230) of Charlotte, NC; DT DeAngelo Brown (6-1, 285) of Savannah, GA; DE Larry Jefferson (6-3, 225) of College Park, GA; LB Pat Jean (6-3, 210) of Port St. Lucie, FL; super strong DT Dequan Ivery (6-1, 310) of Lake City, FL; quick footed DE

Sheldon Rankins (6-3, 260) of Covington, GA; one of the more productive defensive players in the south Keith Brown (6-1, 225) of Miami, FL; DB Gerod Holliman (6-0, 185) from Milford Academy; and James Burgess, a 6-0, 210 pound Semper Fi All-American LB from Homestead, FL.

Of course they did not neglect the offensive side of the ball zeroing in on QB Will Gardner (6-5, 200) from Douglas, GA; some outstanding OL prospects in Joe Manley (6-7, 300) from Bowling Green, KY; T.C. Klusman (6-4, 270) of Cincinnati, OH; underrated but very productive DeAndre Herron (6-5, 310) of Avon, IN; Abraham Garcia (6-6, 330) of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and Sid Anvoots (6-4, 285) of Indianapolis, IN. A couple of other offensive players to keep your eye on TE Hunter Bowles (6-6, 240) of Glasgow, KY, and TE Ryan Hubbell, a 6-5, 235 pounder and a JC All-American from Iowa Western.

Impact Player–LB Keith Brown (6-1, 225) from Miami Norland is a backer who can run a 4.5 40 and can get to the ball quicker than almost any other linebacker in the country. He’s tough, aggressive, and very instinctive.

Sleeper–DB Gerod Holliman (6-0, 185) formally of Miami Southridge, FL but played the 2011 season at Milford Academy as a superior pass defender and punt returner.

Bottom Line–It was an exceptionally poor year for talent in the state of Kentucky but Louisville more than made up for it with their outstanding effort in the state of Florida. They have become a recruiting force not only in Louisville but also in Florida, Georgia, and Ohio.

OL Sid Anvoots 6-4, 285 Indianapolis, IN K Joshua Appleby 6-3, 230 Athens, ALLB Lamar Atkins 5-11, 210 Miami FLTE Hunter Bowles 6-6, 240 Glasgow, KYDT DeAngelo Brown 6-1, 285 Savannah, GALB Keith Brown 6-1, 225 Miami, FLLB James Burgess, Jr. 6-0, 200 Homestead, FLTE Gerald Christian 6-3, 240 Palm Beach Gardens, FLWR Robert Clark 5-8, 185 Palm Beach Gardens, FLLB Nick Dawson 6-2, 228 Charlotte, NCOL Abraham Garcia 6-6, 339 Fort Lauderdale, FLQB Will Gardner 6-5, 200 Douglas, GAOL DeAndre Herron 6-5, 310 Avon, INDB Gerod Holliman 6-0, 185 Miami, FLDB Kevin Houchins 5-11, 175 South Euclid, OHTE Ryan Hubbell 6-5, 235 Council Bluffs, IADE Larry Jefferson 6-3, 225 College Park, GAOL T.C. Klusman 6-4, 270 Cincinnati, OHOL Joe Manley 6-7, 300 Bowling Green, OHDB Devontre Parnell 5-11, 163 Winnsboro, SCRB Brandon Radcliff 5-9, 220 Miami, FLDL Sheldon Rankins 6-3, 260 Covington, GADE Pedro Sibiea 6-3, 260 Homestead, FLWR Brandon Snell 5-11, 160 Miami Gardens, FL

39. Minnesota Gophers This is not only a big class but a very talented class. For the fi rst time in a long time the Gophers were able to corral most of the top stars in the state and that list includes WR Andre McDonald, a Semper Fi All-American from Minnetonka who at 6-3, 200 pounds runs a 4.5 40 showing sure hands and terrifi c separation speed; the state’s Player of the year QB Phillip Nelson (6-3, 220) of Mankato; one of the nation’s most underrated LT prospects and a future All-American 6-9, 310 Jonah Pirsig of Blue Earth; Semper Fi All-American TE/punter/long snapper Maxx Williams (6-4, 220) of Waconia; one of the more gifted athletes in the Midwest


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two-way player Duke Anyanwu (6-4, 220) of Blaine; super sleeper WR Isaac Fruechte, a 6-3, 219 pounder with 4.4 speed from Rochester C.C.; hard throwing QB Mitch Leidner (6-4, 220) of Lakeville; and OG Isaac Hayes (6-3, 270) of Mendota Heights.

Out of state they were able to corral All-State WR Jamel Harbison, a 6-0, 185 pounder from Charlotte, NC; JC All-American RB James Gillum (5-11, 200) of Golf Coast C.C.; JC All-American DB Jeremy Baltazar (6-0, 200) of Blinn C.C.; RB Rod Williams (5-11, 222) of Lewisville, TX; and keep an eye on DE Lincoln Plsek (6-3, 230) of Waco, TX; and JC DB Martez Chabazz (5-11, 175) from Trinity Valley C.C.

Impact Player–QB Philip Nelson ranks 40th in our top 100 after throw-ing for 2,784 yds and 35 TDs and rushing for 1,243 yds and 20 scores in 2011. He holds the state record for 135 career TDs.

Sleeper–TE Maxx Williams (6-4, 220) of Waconia, MN is a Jack of all trades. His father played 10 years with the New York Giants and Maxx is a sure handed TE with outstanding blocking skills and very good speed. He can also long snap, punt, and play linebacker.

Bottom Line–Head Coach Jerry Kill has put together an outstanding group of high school and junior college athletes with a good number of them ready to make an impact as early as this fall. They dominated the state of Minnesota and also proved to be adept at national recruiting.

ATH Duke Anyanwu 6-4, 220 Minneapolis, MNTE Cal Bloom 6-5, 230 Osseo, MNOT Nick Davidson 6-6, 265 Eden Prairie, MNDT Karmichael Dunbar 6-2, 305 Prior Lake, MNS Hunter Friesen 5-10, 160 Mankato, MNWR Isaac Fruechte 6-3, 219 Rochester, MNWR Jamel Harbison 6-0, 185 Charlotte, NCDT Jonathan Harden 6-0, 300 Saint Paul, MNC Isaac Hayes 6-3, 270 Saint Paul, MNWR Kyle Hughes 5-10, 175 Minneapolis, MNTE Will Johnson 6-7, 245 Osseo, MNOT Ben Lauer 6-6, 270 Minneapolis, MNOG Sam Lee 6-5, 305 Blue Earth, MNPRO Mitch Leidner 6-4, 220 Lakeville, MNPRO Austin Lommen 6-2, 190 Minneapolis, MNWR Andre McDonald 6-3, 200 Hopkins, MNTE Taylor Montero 6-4, 215 Saint Paul, MNPRO Philip Nelson 6-3, 220 Mankato, MNOT Jonah Pirsig 6-9, 310 Blue Earth, MNDE Lincoln Plsek 6-3, 230 Waco, TXS Nick Rallis 6-0, 210 Minneapolis, MNOG Chase Roullier 6-5, 295 Burnsville, MNS Charles Webb 5-10, 175 Minnetonka, MNTE Maxx Williams 6-4, 220 Waconia, MNRB Rod Williams 5-11, 222 Lewisville, TX

40. Pittsburgh Panthers Having six head coaches in a little over one year could be very detrimental to a recruiting class. Still, once the smoke cleared, I was very impressed with this Panther class of 2012. They did an outstanding job of keeping the local guys happy bringing in TE J.P. Holtz of Pittsburgh; Semper Fi All-American OL Adam Bisnowaty (6-6, 275) of Pittsburgh; all-everything RB Rushel Shell (6-0, 210) of Aliquippa; underrated DT Ty Jarrett (6-3, 310) of Pittsburgh; sure handed and swift WR Trenton Coles of Clairton; and LB Mike Caprara (6-0, 215) of Pittsburgh.

They also headed east towards Philadelphia to pull out DB Wil-liams Parks (6-2, 180) of Germantown and then headed west into Ohio to land hard charging DE Darryl Render (6-3, 240) of Cleveland. They also landed the Davis twins Chris and Demitrious both two-way play-ers from Austintown. To get the quarterback they had been looking for they had to head all the way down to Cleveland, TN to land one of the nation’s premier signal callers Chad Voytik, a 6-1, 185 pounder with a rifl e arm, smarts, quick feet, and a winning attitude. Pittsburgh closed strongly landing Semper Fi All-American LB Deaysean Rippy (6-2, 200) of McKees Rocks, PA, and hard hitting FS Bam Bradley (6-2, 200) of Trotwood, OH.

Impact Player–RB Rushel Shell (6-0, 210) of Aliquippa Hopewell, PA is not only the all-time leading rusher in Western PA but a back who is destined for greatness in the Big East. This season he carried the ball 311 times for 2,312 yds and 28 TDs. A three-time 1st Team All-Stater.

Sleeper–WR Trenton Coles (6-3, 175) from Clairton is a WR who runs a 4.4 40 and was a WPIAL champ in the 100, 200, and 400 meters.

Bottom Line–Let’s hope new head coach Paul Chryst will stay for more than just a couple of months. If he does the Panthers can really take off not only in the conference but nationally. Western Pennsylvania is a great area for talent and if things are done right then the Panthers should get more than their share.

OL Adam Bisnowaty 6-6, 275 Cheswick, PAS Bam Bradley 6-2, 200 Trotwood, OHLB Mike Caprara 6-0, 215 Turtle Creek, PADB Trenton Coles 6-3, 175 Clairton, PAWR Chris Davis 5-9, 185 Austintown, OHWR Demitrious Davis 5-10, 185 Austintown, OHTE J.P. Holtz 6-4, 230 Pittsburgh, PADL Terrell Jackson 6-3, 285 Columbus, OHDB Ryan Lewis 6-0, 185 Sammamish, WADB Jahmahl Pardner 5-11, 170 Rochester, NYLB Devon Porchia 6-2, 200 Parkville, MDDE Darryl Render 6-3, 240 Brook Park, OHS Deasyean Rippy 6-2, 200 McKees Rocks, PAOL Gabe Roberts 6-5, 295 New London, WIRB Rushel Shell 6-0, 210 Aliquippa, PAQB Chad Voytik 6-1, 185 Cleveland, TN

41. Colorado Buffaloes Although they did not have great success in state, the Buffalos more than made up for it with their Texas and California recruiting. Standouts from the Lone Star state heading to Boulder will be WR Jeffrey Thomas (6-3, 180) of Duncanville; WR Gerald Thomas (5-10, 170) of The Colony; WR Peyton Williams (6-1, 185) of Southlake; sure handed TE Sean Irwin (6-4, 225) of Cypress; another athletic TE Vincent Hobbs (6-3, 230) of Mesquite; and RB Terrence Crowder (5-10, 210) of Galena Park.

From California comes Christian Powell, an athlete from Upland; RB Davien Payne (5-11, 210) of Perris; four-star QB Shane Dillon (6-5, 190) from El Cajon; and OL Gerrad Kough (6-5, 270) of Pomona. In a good year for talent only a couple of in-state players climbed on board most notably RB/LB Clay Norgard (6-2, 240) of Highlands Ranch and OT Tyler Henington (6-3, 270) of Denver. A trio of stars from back East are DE De’Jon Wilson (6-3, 240) of Washington D.C.; DB Ken Crawley of Washington D.C.; and DB Yuri Wright (6-2, 180) of Ramsey, NJ.

Impact Player–Yuri Wright (6-2, 180) from Ramsey Don Bosco Prep, NJ is one of the top cover corners in the country. He got in trouble this past January after tweeting some very distasteful remarks but Colorado is taking a chance on him anyway, and what they are getting is a premier player with long arms, quick feet, and explosive moves.

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Sleeper–QB Shane Dillon (6-5, 190) from El Cajon Christian, CA has a rifl e arm, great fi eld awareness, quick feet, and outstanding production.

Bottom Line–If the Buffalos could put a fence around their state, and do as well out of state as they did this year, look out, they could be on their way. As it is this class will go a long way in helping them right the ship, and they really helped themselves at QB, RB, WR, and DB.

RB Donta Abron 5-9, 190 Upland, CADB Kenneth Crawley 6-1, 170 Washington, D.C.RB Terrence Crowder 5-10, 210 Galena Park, TXQB Shane Dillon 6-5, 190 El Cajon, CADB Jeffrey Hall 5-11, 175 LaPlace, LADL Tyler Henington 6-3, 270 Centennial, COTE Vincent Hobbs 6-3, 240 Dallas, TXOL Jeromy Irwin 6-5, 290 Cypress, TXTE Sean Irwin 6-4, 225 Cypress, TXDL Kisima Jagne 6-5, 235 Phoenix, AZDL Samson Kafovalu 6-3, 250 Riverside, CAOL Alex Kelley 6-3, 305 Oceanside, CAOL Gerrad Kough 6-5, 270 Pomona, CADL Derek McCartney 6-4, 215 Westminster, CODB Marques Mosley 6-1, 175 Upland, CARB Clay Norgard 6-2, 240 Highlands Ranch, CORB Davien Payne 5-11, 210 Perris, CAFB Christian Powell 6-0, 250 Upland, CADL Kory Rasmussen 6-4, 260 Ewa Beach, HITE Austin Ray 6-6, 235 Columbia, MODT Justin Solis 6-3, 300 Thousand Oaks, CADL Johnny Stuart 6-4, 250 Westlake Village, CAWR Gerald Thomas 5-10, 170 New Orleans, LAWR Jeffrey Thomas 6-3, 180 Dallas, TXDL Josh Tupou 6-3, 305 Long Beach, CADB John Walker 5-10, 170 Washington, D.C.DL De’Jon Wilson 6-3, 240 Washington, D.C.WR Peyton Williams 6-1, 185 Southlake, TXDB Yuri Wright 6-2, 180 Ramsey, NJ

42. North Carolina Tar Heels Although they lost a good number of the top stars in state, the Tar Heels still put together a pretty solid class. This class includes such out of state standouts as WR Quinshad Davis (6-3, 180) of Gaffney, SC; Florida standouts LB Joseph Jackson (6-2, 210) of Jacksonville; LB Shakeel Rashad (6-2, 215) of Jacksonville; and DB Clinton Heaven (6-0, 190) of Bradneton. Locally, although they lost a good number of the state’s top players they still managed to sign QB James Summers (6-3, 205) from Greensboro; LB Phillip Williamson (6-3, 210) of Durham; one of the state’s top OL’s J.J. Patterson (6-4, 310) of Roanoke Rapids; TE Terrance Knox (6-2, 240) of Concord; and the very athletic Kedrick Davis (5-10, 165) of Charlotte.

Impact Player–OL J.J. Patterson (6-4, 310) of Roanoke Rapids, NC took a backseat to D.J. Humphries but after watching him on senior fi lm this guy can play with anyone either at tackle or guard. He’s a powerhouse with great feet, strength, and fl exibility.

Sleeper–LB Joseph Jackson (6-2, 210) of Jacksonville First Coast, FL is an all around backer who has played OLB, ILB, FS, and SS in high school. No matter where you put him he can make a difference.

Bottom Line–This is not a bad class when you consider the coaching change and all that North Carolina has been through over the past twelve months. They may have lost a good number of top in-state stars but more than made up for it with their Florida recruiting.

QB Kanler Coker 6-4, 205 Flowery Branch, GAWR Kedrick Davis 5-10, 165 Charlotte, NCWR Quinshad Davis 6-3, 180 Gaffney, SCOL John Ferranto 6-5, 270 Burlington, NJ Junior Gnonkonde 6-4, 220 Lakeland, GADB Clint Heaven 6-0, 190 Palmetto, FLOL Jon Heck 6-6, 290 Jacksonville, FLLB Joe Jackson 6-2, 210 Jacksonville, FLCB T.J. Jiles 5-11, 165 Cape Coral, FLTE Terrance Knox 6-2, 240 Concord, NCLB Dan Mastromatteo 6-2, 215 Absecon, NJOL J.J. Patterson 6-4, 310 Roanoke Rapids, NCOL Caleb Peterson 6-5, 310 Auburn, ALLB Shakeel Rashad 6-2, 215 Jacksonville, FLDE Jessie Rogers 6-4, 240 Arlington, TXCB Malik Simmons 5-11, 180 Lehigh Acres, FLWR Kendrick Singleton 6-2, 200 Macclenny, FLLB Nathan Staub 6-2, 210 Buford, GAQB James Summers 6-3, 205 Greensboro, NCDE Monte Taylor 6-3, 235 Springdale, MDDE Justin Thomason 6-4, 240 McDonough, GAWR Damien Washington 6-1, 180 Kannapolis, NCLB Phillip Williamson 6-3, 210 Durham, NC

43. West Virginia Mountaineers This is a very big class but not only a big class, a class loaded with potential blue chippers starting with WR Deontay McManus, a go-to, very strong, and sure handed receiver from Baltimore, MD. It also includes Devonte Robinson, a 6-2, 175 pound WR from Delray Beach, FL; WR Darreal Joyner of Miami; underrated and huge TE Will Johnson (6-7, 250) of Osseo, MN; and LB Garrett Hope (6-3, 220) of The Woodlands, TX.

There are no local players in this class but plenty of players from Florida and Texas. Other players from the Sunshine and Lone Star states are bullet-throwing signal caller Ford Childress (6-4, 210) of Houston; super strong DT Imarjaye Albury (6-1, 280) of Miami; super swift DB Karl Joseph (5-11, 190) of Orlando; DE Noble Nwachukwu (6-2, 240) of Wylie, TX; and WR Devonte Mathis (6-2, 200) of Miramar, FL. Moun-taineer fans should also be excited about LB Sam Lebbie (6-2, 240) of Hyattsville, MD and super swift DB Brandon Napoleon, a high school QB who can run a 4.4 40 from Jersey City, NJ.

Impact Player–WR Deontay McManus (6-2, 215) of Baltimore Dunbar, MD caught 40 passes for 590 yds and totaled 102 tackles at DB.

Sleeper–QB Ford Childress (6-4, 210) of Houston Kinkaid, TX is a pro-style signal caller with a super strong arm, decent feet, and who shows great leadership skills.

Bottom Line–This has to rank as one of the Mountaineers best classes in a long time. They have recruited more nationally showing good success in the Midwest and very good success in Florida and Texas.

DT Imarjaye Albury 6-1, 280 Miami, FLDT Christian Brown 6-2, 280 Bridgeton, NJRB Roshard Burney 5-10, 205 Palm Beach Gardens, FLQB Ford Childress 6-4, 210 Houston, TXRB Torry Clayton 5-10, 190 Homestead, FLATH Travares Copeland 5-11, 175 Port St. Lucie, FLDB Kimlon Dillon 6-2, 180 Apopka, FLOL Mark Glowinski 6-5, 290 Scranton, PADB Jarrod Harper 6-1, 200 Frostburg, MDDE Korey Harris 6-4, 230 Fruit Cove, FL


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LB Garrett Hope 6-3, 220 The Woodlands, TXTE Will Johnson 6-7, 250 Osseo, MNDB Karl Joseph 5-11, 190 Orlando, FLWR Darreal Joyner 5-11, 180 Miami, FLDE Eric Kinsey 6-3, 250 Miami, FLDB Nana Kyeremeh 5-11, 170 Worthington, OHLB Sam Lebbie 6-2, 240 Hyattsville, MDWR Devonte Mathis 6-2, 205 Miramar, FLOL Tony Matteo 6-5, 280 Akron, OHWR Deontay McManus 6-2, 215 Baltimore, MDATH Brandon Napoleon 6-0, 175 Jersey City, NJDE Noble Nwachukwu 6-2, 240 Wylie, TXOL Tyler Orlosky 6-4, 290 Lakewood, OHOL Adam Pankey 6-5, 290 Hamilton, OHWR Devonte Robinson 6-2, 175 Delray Beach, FLWR Jordan Thompson 5-9, 163 Katy, TXDB Sean Walters 6-2, 195 Hallandale Beach, FL

44. Arizona Wildcats New head coach Rich Rodriguez had very little time to put a class together but came up bigger than expected. It’s never a great year in the state of Arizona but this year was a very good one as the Wildcats landed some of the state’s better players like OL Zach Hemmila, a Semper Fi All-American from Chandler; LB Cody Ippolito (5-11, 122) of Scottsdale; underrated RB Anthony Lopez (5-11, 195) of Gilbert; and All-State DB Jamar Allah of Phoenix.

However, this class is ranked #44 because of their out of state recruits like super talented WR Trey Griffey (6-2, 190) of Orlando, FL and the son of Hall of Fame outfi elder Ken Griffey; super swift DE Kyle Kelley (6-3, 230) of Irvine, CA; OL T.D. Gross (6-6, 260) of Santee, CA; LB C.J. Dozier (6-2, 205) of Temecula, CA; LB Dakota Conwell (6-1, 210) of Pittsburgh, PA; a tremendous athlete Wayne Capers (6-1, 205) of Pitts-burgh, PA; underrated TE Keoni Bush-Loo (6-4, 240) of Honolulu, Hi; one of the top centers in the country Beau Boyster (6-4, 285) of Bellfl ower, CA; and OL Cayman Bundage (6-2, 290) of Oklahoma City, OK.

Impact Player–DE Kyle Kelley (6-3, 230) of Irvine Woodbridge, CA needs to add weight and strength but the explosive moves, balance, and aggressive style of play is certainly there.

Sleeper–WR Wayne Capers (6-1, 205) Pittsburgh Chartiers Valley, PA played QB, RB, WR, and DB. When healthy, he was one of the better athletes in Western PA.

Bottom Line–Give coach Rich Rodriguez one full year and watch what happens. This is a very good class and it was put together in a very short time. I’ve already been on the road a few months while I’m putting this magazine together, and I’ve been very impressed with Arizona’s early returns for the class of 2013. They will recruit heavily in California and Arizona but also dabble in Texas and Florida.

DB Jamar Allah 6-1, 180 Phoenix, AZQB Javelle Allen 6-1, 207 Prosper, TXWR Jarrell Bennett 5-10, 170 New Orleans, LAOL Beau Boyster 6-4, 285 Bellfl ower, CAOL Cayman Bundage 6-2, 293 Oklahoma City, OKTE Keoni Bush-Loo 6-4, 240 Honolulu, HIWR Wayne Capers 6-1, 205 Bridgeville, PALB Dakota Conwell 6-1, 210 Pittsburgh, PADE Dylan Cozens 6-5, 235 Scottsdale, AZLB C.J. Dozier 6-2, 205 Temecula, CAWR Clive Georges 6-1, 170 Key West, FLWR Trey Griffey 6-2, 190 Orlando, FL

OL T.D. Gross 6-6, 260 Santee, CAATH Bryan Harper 6-0, 180 Ontario, CAOL Zach Hemmila 6-3, 275 Chandler, AZLB Cody Ippolito 5-11, 221 Scottsdale, AZDE Kyle Kelley 6-3, 230 Irvine, CAQB Josh Kern 6-5, 190 San Antonio, TXRB Anthony Lopez 5-11, 195 Gilbert, AZDE Dwight Melvin 6-1, 245 Laveen, AZDB William Parks 6-2, 180 Philadelphia, PADB Yamen Sanders 6-4, 190 Culver City, CADB Leo Thomas 6-3, 185 San Antonio, TXATH J.T. Washington 5-9, 160 Satellite Beach, FL

45. OLE MISS Rebels New head coach Hugh Freeze hit the ground running in December and once the smoke cleared, they had put together a pretty good class all things considered. He went out of state to land All-American DB Trae Elston (6-0, 185) of Oxford, AL; RB Kenno Loyal (5-10, 230) of Decatur, GA; prep superstar RB I’Tavius Mathers (6-0, 195) of Murfreesboro, TN; RB Jaylen Walton (5-8, 170) of Memphis, TN; OL Robert Conyers (6-5, 280) of Miami, FL; and OL Ben Still (6-3, 285) of Memphis, TN.

Locally they are excited about three junior college All-Americans OL Darone Bailey (6-6, 315) of Coahoma C.C.; DB Dehendret Collins (5-11, 175) of Copiah-Lincoln C.C.; and QB Bo Wallace (6-5, 210) of East Mississippi C.C. Their local prep haul was just as impressive led by All-American DT Isaac Gross (6-3, 270) of Batesville; his teammate DE Temario Strong (6-2, 210) of Batesville; blue chip DE Channing Ward (6-4, 250) of Aberdeen; and DB Quintavius Burdette (5-10, 180) of Senatobia.

Impact Player–RB I’Tavius Mathers (6-0, 195) from Murfreesboro Blackman, TN. He might have been the top prospect in the state of Tennessee this year. He earned Player of the Year honors in central Ten-nessee after rushing for 2,253 yds and 27 TDs, and earned class AAA Mr. Football award.

Sleeper–DB Trae Elston (6-0, 185) from Oxford, AL is a four-star player in my book but most people have him rated with three stars. Obviously they did not see what I saw because when I was in Oxford watching fi lm on Mr. Elston he blew me away with his hard hitting style of play and range.

Bottom Line–New head coach Hugh Freeze, having coached in the Memphis area and at OLE MISS, is very familiar with the northern Mis-sissippi area and of course the city of Memphis. In a short period of time he did a great job in those two areas and I expect him to do even better with a full year under his belt.

OL Darone Bailey 6-6, 315 Clarksdale, MSATH Quintavius Burdette 5-10, 180 Senatobia, MSOL Pierce Burton 6-7, 290 San Francisco, CADB Dehendret Collins 5-11, 175 Wesson, MSOL Robert Conyers 6-5, 280 Miami, FLWR Cody Core 6-3, 175 Auburn, ALDB Trae Elston 6-0, 185 Oxford, ALDT Isaac Gross 6-3, 270 Batesville, MSATH Mike Hilton 5-9, 175 Tyrone, GARB Kenno Loyal 5-10, 230 Decatur, GARB I’Tavius Mathers 6-0, 195 Murfreesboro, TNOL Ben Still 6-3, 285 Memphis, TNDE Temario Strong 6-2, 210 Batesville, MSQB Bo Wallace 6-5, 215 Scooba, MSRB Jaylen Walton 5-8, 170 Memphis, TNDE Channing Ward 6-4, 250 Aberdeen, MSDE John Youngblood 6-5, 230 Trussville, AL

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46. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Defensive coordinator Al Groh went into this recruiting season look-ing for help particularly along the defensive line and certainly came up big with Rod Chungong (6-3, 255) of Olney, MD; Pat Gamble (6-3, 280) of Carrollton; blue chip DE Francis Kallon (6-5, 265) of Lawrenceville, GA; and they went all the way to Australia to pull in Adam Getala, a 6-4, 290 pound DT with a bright future. The Yellow Jackets are also excited about super swift Justin Thomas who could play QB, RB, WR, or DB and who hails from Prattville, AL; DB D.J. White of McDonough, GA; and super swift DB Antonio Crawford (5-11, 185) from Tampa, FL a 4.4 sprinter and a very productive player. Also keep a close eye on Tyler Stargel (6-3, 250) of Gulf Shores, AL. A couple of offensive players of note are OL Chase Roberts (6-3, 285) of Norcross, GA and OL Freddie Burden (6-3, 290) of Statesboro, GA.

Impact Player–DE Francis Kallon (6-5, 265) of Lawrenceville Central Gwinnett, GA is only in his second year of football and has already become a dominating player. He has what it takes to become an impact player in college

Sleeper–QB Justin Thomas (5-11, 175) from Prattville, AL has been timed in a 4.29 40 giving Georgia Tech a super speedster either at QB, RB, WR, or DB.

Bottom Line–You have to rank the Georgia Tech coaching staff as one of the very best in the country. Few schools can evaluate and then develop the talent the way the Yellow Jackets staff does. Most people won’t rank their class as high as I do but I’m very much aware of this staffs’ ability to make players play above their potential.

ATH Marcus Allen 6-2, 210 Hilliard, FLATH Dennis Andrews 5-11, 190 Tallahassee, FLDB Anthony Autry 6-2, 180 Norcross, GAOL Freddie Burden 6-3, 290 Statesboro, GADE Roderick Chungong 6-3, 255 Olney, MDDB Antonio Crawford 5-11, 185 Tampa, FLDT Pat Gamble 6-3, 280 Carrollton, GADT Adam Getala 6-4, 290 AustraliaDB Lynn Griffi n 6-0, 206 Jacksonville, FLLB Beau Hankins 6-2, 226 Birmingham, ALATH Travin Henry 6-4, 228 Adel, GADE Francis Kallon 6-5, 265 Lawrenceville, GAOL Chase Roberts 6-3, 285 Norcross, GAK Ryan Rodwell 6-2, 215 Deland, FLLB Tyler Stargel 6-3, 250 Gulf Shores, ALATH Michael Summers 6-1, 190 Statesboro, GAATH Justin Thomas 5-11, 175 Prattville, ALDB D.J. White 5-10, 180 McDonough, GA

47. Northwestern Wildcats This is your typical Wildcat class with a few local products, a couple of blue chippers from around the country, but mainly under the radar type of athletes who are overachievers and who will (in all probability) keep the Wildcats in the top half of the BIG-TEN. Locally they are excited about RB Malin Jones (6-2, 195) of Joliet Catholic; RB Dan Vitale (6-2, 205) of Wheaton, IL; underrated DB Joe Jones (6-1, 200) of Plano; and hard charging, tough, and instinctive DE Dean Lowry (6-5, 225) of Rockford, IL

Their big catch out of state was DE Ifeadi Odenigbo (6-4, 210) of Centerville, OH. They are also excited about OL Kenton Playko (6-5, 270) of Lewis Center, OH; LB Jaylen Prater (6-0, 214) of Wellston, OH; and 1st Team All-State DT Greg Kuhar (6-3, 265) of Cleveland, OH. Also keep your eye on OG Ian Park (6-4, 295) of Pittsburgh, PA; OL Adam DePietro (6-5, 270) of Lancaster, PA; and All-State DT Connor Mahoney (6-4, 270) of Malvern, PA.

Impact Player–Ifeadi Odenigbo (6-4, 210) from Centerville, OH is an outstanding DE who can play either DT or OLB in college. He recorded 42 tackles and 10½ sacks on his way to earning All-Dayton 1st Team honors.

Sleeper–Dean Lowry from Rockford Boylan, IL has what it takes to make an impact at either the TE or DE positions. He looks thin at 230 and should wind up weighing between 260 and 270 in college. A superior pass rusher with good instincts, body control, and burst.

Bottom Line–This is certainly your typical Northwestern class. Like Iowa, Michigan State, and Purdue, the Wildcats do a very good job of evaluating and have become a recruiting force nationally.

DB Terrance Brown 6-1, 195 Los Alamitos, CAATH Stephen Buckley 6-0, 178 Forney, TXOL Adam DePietro 6-5, 270 Lancaster, PAOL Chris Fitzpatrick 6-1, 235 Lawrenceburg, KYDB Traveon Henry 6-1, 200 Ft. Lauderdale, FLDB Joseph Jones 6-1, 200 Plano, ILRB Malin Jones 6-2, 195 Naperville, ILDT Greg Kuhar 6-3, 265 Concord Township, OHDE Dean Lowry 6-5, 225 Rockford, ILDT Connor Mahoney 6-4, 270 Malvern, PAWR Mike McHugh 6-2, 185 Kirkwood, MODE Ifeadi Odenigbo 6-4, 210 Centerville, OHOL Eric Olson 6-6, 265 Cambridge, MAOL Ian Park 6-4, 295 Pittsburgh, PAOL Kenton Playko 6-5, 270 Lewis Center, OHLB Jaylen Prater 6-0, 214 Wellston, OHWR Andrew Scanlan 6-2, 190 Royersford, PATE Jack Schwaba 6-5, 240 Pittsburgh, PARB Dan Vitale 6-2, 205 Wheaton, ILDB Dwight White 5-11, 175 Cypress, TXDB Eric Wilson 6-1, 202 Redford, MI

48. Oregon State Beavers It is rare that I have Oregon State ranked in the top 50 but this is one of those years and this is certainly one of those classes. This group is led by former All-American Stanley Hasiak, an OL from Hawaii via Mt. San Antonio C.C. It also includes such notables as OL Isaac Seumalo (6-3, 280) of Corvallis, OR who along with LB Joel Skotte (6-2, 225) of Bend, OR are the only two in-staters in the class. They once again hit California hard landing four offensive linemen of note Garrett Weinrich (6-6, 290) of Arroyo Grande; Grant Bays (6-3, 280) of Oceanside; Gavin Andrews (6-5, 285) of Granite Bay; and Chase Eldredge (6-4, 270) of Palos Verdes.

Their other successes in the Golden State were blue chip WR Malik Gilmore (6-3, 190) of Lakewood; JC All-American LB Dyllon Mafi (6-3, 215) of Laney C.C.; QB Brent VanderVeen (6-5, 200) of Arroyo Grande; and DB Chris Miller of Pomona. They also crossed the north border and raided the state of Washington for such talented players as All-American TE Caleb Smith (6-7, 240) of Renton; TE Dustin Stanton (6-6, 210) of Marysville; DB Tyler Hasty (6-0, 180) of Bellevue; and OL Josh Mitchell (6-3, 270) of Snoqualmie.


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Impact Player–We had Caleb Smith (6-7, 240) of Kent-Kentridge, WA as a four-star player back in the summer and this season he did nothing to discredit that. A sure handed TE with outstanding blocking skills, he has averaged 17 yds per catch in his prep career.

Sleeper–OL Isaac Seumalo (6-3, 280) from Corvallis, OR was one of the top three prospects in the state and can play OT, DT, or OG in college.

Bottom Line–The Beavers went into this recruiting season looking for help along the offensive line and came up big. They also came up big at linebacker, tight end, and defensive back.

OL Gavin Andrews 6-5, 285 Granite Bay, CAOL Grant Bays 6-3, 280 Oceanside, CARB Chris Brown 5-11, 200 Fresno, CALB Cade Cowdin 6-2, 230 Palm Desert, CAOL Chase Eldredge 6-4, 270 Palos Verdes Estates, CAWR Malik Gilmore 6-3, 190 Lakewood, CAOL Stanley Hasiak 6-5, 305 Walnut, CADB Tyler Hasty 6-0, 180 Bellevue, WADB Kendall Hill 6-3, 175 La Marque, TXLB Dyllon Mafi 6-3, 215 Oakland, CADE Rommel Mageo 6-2, 220 Pago, NADB Chris Miller 6-1, 195 Pomona, CAOL Josh Mitchell 6-3, 273 Snoqualmie, WADB Cyril Noland 6-0, 193 Ruston, LAK Garrett Owens 5-9, 165 Arroyo Grande, CAWR Zack Robinson 6-2, 195 Tahlequah, OKLB Caleb Saulo 6-2, 218 Kent, WAOL Isaac Seumalo 6-3, 280 Corvallis, ORLB Joel Skotte 6-2, 225 Bend, ORTE Caleb Smith 6-7, 240 Renton, WATE Dustin Stanton 6-6, 210 Marysville, WAQB Brent VanderVeen 6-5, 203 Arroyo Grande, CAOL Garrett Weinreich 6-6, 290 Arroyo Grande, CA

49. Penn State Nittany Lions On what looked like a top ten class back in early November has now evaporated into just a slightly below average class. The new staff did a good job of trying to keep their heads above water and although this class isn’t a disaster, it’s nothing compared to what it could have been. What they do have are several potential blue chippers and that includes Semper Fi All-American TE Jesse James (6-8, 250) of McKeesport, PA; and blue chip WR Eugene Lewis (6-2, 180) of Plymouth, PA. Another in-state prospect that has proven his worth is LB Nyeem Wartman (6-3, 220) of Archbald, PA, a 1st Team All-Stater at LB.

Out of state they were able to land TE/LB Brent Wilkerson of Hyattsville, MD; one of the most underrated players in the East DT, Jamil Pollard (6-5, 280) of Westville, NJ; one of New York’s top three prospects and 1st Team All-Stater RB Akeel Lynch (6-0, 205) of Athol Springs, NY; underrated two-way tackle Brian Gaia (6-5, 285) of Baltimore and another Semper Fi All-American; and blue collar, tough as nails OL Anthony Stanko (6-5, 300) of Warren, OH. On signing day the Nittany Lions lost Skyler Mornhinweg but gained QB Steven Bench (6-3, 200) from Cairo, GA.

Impact Player–WR Eugene Lewis (6-2, 180) of Plymouth Wyoming Valley, PA is a go-to receiver with blazing speed, great hands, and knows how to get open. He should play as a freshman this fall.

Sleeper–RB Akeel Lynch really impressed me on senior fi lm. He’s strong, quick, and agile with a great burst. He had a school record 376 yds vs. Bishop Timon this past October and totaled 2,136 yds and 30 TDs on 225 carries.

Bottom Line–I thought the new staff did a very good job of keeping things together under very diffi cult circumstances. Although not a great class, this class is loaded with over achievers and at least seven potential blue chippers with the ability to play early.

QB Steven Bench 6-3, 200 Cairo, GADB Da’Quan Davis 5-11, 172 Towson, MDDT Derek Dowrey 6-3, 279 Winchester, VAOL Brian Gaia 6-5, 285 Baltimore, MDATH Malik Golden 6-1, 185 Cheshire, CTTE Jesse James 6-8, 250 McKeesport, PADT Austin Johnson 6-4, 276 Richland, NJATH Jake Kiley 6-2, 173 New Hampton, NHDT Wendy Laurent 6-4, 285 Princeton, NJWR Eugene Lewis 6-2, 181 Plymouth, PADB Jordan Lucas 6-1, 195 Worcester, MARB Akeel Lynch 6-0, 205 Athol Springs, NYDT Jamil Pollard 6-5, 280 Westville, NJDE Evan Schwan 6-6, 235 Harrisburg, PAOL Anthony Stanko 6-5, 302 Warren, OHWR Jonathan Warner 6-2, 200 Camas, WALB Nyeem Wartman 6-3, 220 Archbald, PATE Brent Wilkerson 6-4, 245 Hyattsville, MDWR Trevor Williams 6-2, 190 Towson, MD

50. North Carolina State Wolfpack NC State came into this recruiting season looking for help at QB, defensive line, and in the secondary and fi lled their needs at all three spots. At QB they are excited about James Summers (6-3, 200) of Greensboro, NC and Manny Stocker (6-3, 200) of Coatesville, PA. I was also impressed with their in-state haul which includes not only Mr. Summers, but also DT K’Hadree Hooker (6-2, 280) of Deep Run; DE Joe Wright, a 6-6, 220 pounder of Greenville; DB Josh Sessoms (6-3, 195) of Bailey; OL Bryce Kennedy (6-3, 290) of Southern Pines; and DB Majid Salahuddin (6-3, 190) of Fayetteville.

They also landed one of the state of Georgia’s top RB prospects in Shadrach Thornton (6-1, 210) of Hinesville and one of the Peach State’s top defensive players DE Kenderius Whitehead (6-5, 210) of Lithonia. Also keep an eye on DE Tyler Knox (6-4, 225) of Myrtle Beach, SC and two-way standout Lakeith Walls (6-3, 190) of Cleveland, OH.

Impact Player–QB James Summers (6-3, 200) of Greensboro Page, NC really came into his own as a senior earning All-League, All-Area, and All-State honors. He shows a big-time arm and great production.

Sleeper–DE Kenderius Whitehead (6-5, 210) of Lithonia King, GA showed outstanding skills at the Semper Fi game in January. Rangy, quick, and athletic enough to play either DE or OLB in college.

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Bottom Line–Head Coach Tom O’Brien and his staff rank among the very best talent evaluators in the country. They seem to uncover gems on a consistent basis and also do a great job of developing the players once they get them. This class is no exception, it consists of several potential gems and a few ready for prime-time players.

DT Deylan Buntyn 6-4, 335 Roswell, NMLB Robert Caldwell 6-3, 245 Palm Desert, CADB Niles Clark 5-10, 175 Marietta, GADB Marchez Coates 5-11, 172 Pomfret, MDLB Drew Davis 6-3, 240 Raleigh, NCOL Eddie Gordon 6-1, 322 Boiling Springs, SCWR Xavier Griffi n 6-2, 180 Newark, DETE David Grinnage 6-5, 240 Newark, DEWR Charlie Hegedus 6-2, 194 Marietta, GADT K’Hadree Hooker 6-2, 280 Deep Run, NCDB Jarnor Jones 6-4, 190 Lithonia, GAOL Bryce Kennedy 6-3, 290 Southern Pines, NCDE Tyler Knox 6-4, 225 Myrtle Beach, SC

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OL Quincy McKinney 6-3, 315 Fork Union, VADE Desmond Owino 6-5, 235 Raleigh, NCDB M.J. Salahuddin 6-3, 190 Fayetteville, NCDB Josh Sessoms 6-3, 195 Bailey, NCQB Manny Stocker 6-3, 200 Coatesville, PAQB James Summers 6-3, 200 Greensboro, NCRB Shadrach Thornton 6-1, 210 Hinesville, GAOL John Tu’uta 6-3, 310 Fredericksburg, VADE Kenderius Whitehead 6-5, 210 Lithonia, GADE Joe Wright 6-6, 220 Greenville, NC


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The Nation’s Top Prep Players

Pro-Style Quarterbacks1. Gunner Kiel 6-4, 216, 4.7 Columbus East, IN ND2. Zeke Pike 6-6, 230, 4.7 Edgewood Dixie Heights, KY AUBURN3. Bart Houston 6-4, 205, 4.8 Concord De La Salle, CA WI4. Wes Lunt 6-5, 200, 4.8 Rochester, IL OK ST5. Chad Kelly 6-3, 215, 4.7 Buffalo-St. Joseph’s, NY CLEM6. Jeff Lindquist 6-3, 225, 4.6 Mercer Island, WA WA7. Connor Brewer 6-2, 195, 4.7 Scottsdale-Chaparral, AZ TX8. Tyler Matthews 6-3, 210, 4.7 McPherson, KS TCU9. David Thompson 6-2, 195, 4.6 Palmetto Bay-Westminster, FL MIAMI10. Zach Kline 6-2, 210, 4.8 Danville-San Ramon Valley, CA CAL11. Shane Dillon 6-5, 190, 4.8 El Cajon Christian, CA CO12. Tanner Mangum 6-3, 200, 4.8 Eagle, ID BYU13. Austin Appleby 6-5, 225, 4.8 N. Canton Hoover, OH PURDUE14. Trevor Knight 6-2, 195, 4.7 San Antonio-Reagan, TX OK15. Pat Towles 6-5, 228, 4.7 Ft. Thomas-Highlands, KY KY16. Travis Wilson 6-6, 215, 4.8 San Clemente, CA UTAH17. Tyler O’Connor 6-3, 210, 4.6 Lima Central Catholic, OH MI ST18. Skyler Mornhinweg 6-3, 205, 4.6 Philadelphia St. Joseph, PA FL19. Pat Robinette 6-5, 200, 4.8 Maryville, TN VANDY20. Greyson Lambert 6-5, 200, 4.9 Jesup-Wayne Co., GA VA21. Sean Maguire 6-3, 195, 4.8 W. Orange-Seton Hall Prep, NJ FSU22. Gray Crow 6-3, 220, 4.8 Clearwater Countryside, FL MIAMI23. Clayton Nicholas 6-3, 210, 4.8 Abilene-Cooper, TX TX TECH24. Ford Childress 6-4, 215, 4.8 Houston Kinkaid, TX WV25. Trenton Norvell 6-5, 200, 4.7 Daytona Beach Seabreez, FL CINCY

Combo Quarterbacks1. Jameis Winston 6-4, 196, 4.56 Hueytown, AL FSU2. Anthony Alford 6-1, 211, 4.5 Petal, MS S. MISS3. Phillip Nelson 6-2, 215, 4.6 Mankato West, MN MN4. Matt Davis 6-2, 200, 4.4 Houston Klein Forest, TX TX A&M5. Bennie Coney 6-3, 210, 4.7 Plant City, FL CINCY6. Cyler Miles 6-4, 215, 4.4 Denver Mullen, CO WA7. Chad Voytik 6-0, 192, 4.6 Cleveland, TN PITT8. Maty Mauk 6-1, 190, 4.5 Kenton, OH MO9. Robert Gregory 6-3, 200, 4.5 Chicago-Simeon, IL PURDUE10. Jake Rodrigues 6-3, 215, 4.6 Rocklin Whitney, CA OR11. T.J. Millweard 6-4, 232, 4.7 Ft. Worth-Episcopal, TX UCLA12. Faton Bauta 6-2, 225, 4.5 W.P.B. – Dwyer, FL GA13. Jeremy Liggins 6-3, 235, 4.6 Oxford-Lafayette, MS LSU14. Tommy Armstrong 6-2, 210, 4.5 Cibolo-Steele, TX NE15. Bilal Marshall 6-3, 175, 4.5 Hialeah Dade Christian, FL PURDUE16. Brendon Nosovitch 6-2, 200, 4.59 Allentown-Central Catholic, PA SC17. William Gross 6-1, 180, 4.5 Memphis-Melrose, TN MEMPHIS18. Nick Patti 5-10, 180, 4.5 Orlando-Dr. Phillips, FL BOISE ST19. Tyler Stehling 6-6, 200, 4.7 Klein Collins, TX RICE20. Chris Moody 6-1, 200, 4.6 McDonough-Henry Co., GA SC21. Brent Vanderveen 6-5, 200, 4.7 Arroyo Grande, CA OR ST22. C.J. Beathard 6-2, 185, 4.6 Franklin Battle Ground Academy, TN IOWA23. Nathan Peterman 6-2, 205, 4.6 Fruit Cove-Batram Trail, FL TN24. Tyler Cameron 6-3, 205, 4.6 Jupiter, FL WAKE FOREST25. James Summers 6-2, 200, 4.6 Greensboro-Page, NC NC

Tailbacks1. Jonathan Gray 6-0, 195, 4.4 Aledo, TX TX2. Keith Marshall 5-11, 190, 4.3 Raleigh-Millbrook, NC GA3. Barry Sanders 5-9, 185, 4.35 OK City-Heritage Hall, OK STANFORD4. Greg Garmon 6-1, 195, 4.5 Eric McDowell, PA IA5. Mario Pender 5-11, 188, 4.4 N. Ft. Myers Island Coast, FL FSU6. Byron Marshall 5-10, 191, 4.4 San Jose-Valley Christian, CA OR7. Jonathan Williams 6-0, 195, 4.45 Allen, TX AR8. Wes Brown 5-11, 190, 4.5 Olney-Good Counsel, MD MD9. I’Tavius Mathers 5-11, 190, 4.4 Murfreesboro Blackman, TN OLE MISS10. Keivarae Russell 6-0, 177, 4.5 Everett-Mariner, WA ND11. Mike Davis 5-11, 194, 4.5 Stone Mountain-Stephenson, GA SC12. Akeel Lynch 6-0, 200, 4.5 Athol Springs St. Francis, NY PENN STATE13. Shaq Powell 5-10, 200, 4.5 Las Vegas Bishop Gorman, NV DUKE14. Kye Morgan 6-0, 180, 4.5 Somerset-Franklin, NJ VA15. J.C. Coleman 5-7, 175, 4.4 Chesapeake-Oscar Smith, VA VA TECH16. Jaylen Walton 5-8, 170, 4.4 Memphis-Ridgeway, TN OLE MISS17. Nick Tompkins 5-10, 185, 4.5 Snellville-Brookwood, GA MI ST18. Tevin Coleman 6-1, 190, 4.5 Oak Forest, IL IN19. Tim Wright 5-10, 185, 4.5 Lamarque, TX 20. Vonte Jackson 6-0, 180, 4.5 Kenosha-Bradford, WI WI21. Dom Ayoola 5-10, 200, 4.5 Ft. Lauderdale-Aquinas, FL IL22. Steve Lakalaka 5-10, 200, 4.5 Honolulu-Punahou, HI HAWAII23. Davon Jacobs 6-0, 185, 4.4 Wayne-DePaul, NJ RUTGERS24. Russell Hansbrough 5-8, 175, 4.4 Arlington-Bowie, TX MO25. David Smith 6-1, 190, 4.5 Midlothian-Bremen, IL OK

Big Backs1. Rushel Shell 6-0, 215, 4.45 Aliquippa-Hopewell, PA PITT2. Todd Gurley 6-1, 205, 4.4 Tarboro, NC GA3. T.J. Yeldon 6-2, 210, 4.5 Daphne, AL AL4. Matt Jones 6-3, 215, 4.47 Seffner-Armwood, FL FL5. Bri’onte Dunn 6-1, 210, 4.5 Canton-Glenoak, OH OH ST6. Malin Jones 6-2, 210, 4.4 Joliet Catholic, IL NORTHWESTERN7. Drew Harris 6-1, 210, 4.5 Exton-Downingtown East, PA VA TECH8. Jovan Robinson 6-0, 215, 4.5 Memphis-Wooddale, TN AUBURN9. Warren Ball 6-2, 215, 4.45 Columbus-DeSales, OH OH ST10. William Mahone 5-11, 206, 4.6 Austintown Fitch, OH ND11. Jahleel Pinner 6-0, 220, 4.6 Mission Viejo, CA USC12. Alex Ross 6-0, 210, 4.5 Jenks, OK OK13. D.J. Singleton 6-2, 210, 4.5 Jersey City-St. Peter’s Prep, NJ WI14. Chris Brown 5-11, 200, 4.5 Fresno San Joaquin Memorial, CA OREGON ST15. Imani Cross 6-1, 220, 4.6 Gainesville-North Hall, GA NE16. E.J. Fatu 5-10, 230, 4.7 Klein Oak, TX17. Donovan Roberts 6-1, 210, 4.5 Norman, OK AR18. Danny Dillard 6-2, 210, 4.6 Venice, FL MIAMI19. Kendric Salley 5-10, 210, 4.5 Williston Elko, SC SC20. Psalm Wooching 6-3, 215, 4.5 Saratoga-Westlake, UT WA21. Kenno Loyal 5-10, 220, 4.5 Decatur-Columbia, GA OLE MISS22. Justin Taylor 5-11, 205, 4.6 N. Atlanta, GA KY23. Kenyan Drake 6-1, 200, 4.5 Powder Springs-Hilgrove, GA AL24. Ryan McDaniel 6-0, 220, 4.6 Torrance-North, CA WA25. Jaylen Coleman 5-11, 232, 4.5 Pittsburgh-Peabody, PA TOLEDO25. Roshard Burney 5-10, 205, 4.5 Palm Beach Gardens, FL WV

Wingbacks1. Trey Williams 5-9, 178, 4.4 Spring-DeKaney, TX TX A&M2. Durron Neal 6-0, 190, 4.4 St. Louis-DeSmet, MO OK3. Brian Kimbrow 5-9, 165, 4.35 Memphis-East, TN VANDY

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4. Davonte Neal 5-10, 180, 4.4 Scottsdale-Chaparral, AZ5. Randy Johnson 5-9, 175, 4.4 Miami-Norland, FL MIAMI6. Sterling Shepard 5-10, 175, 4.4 OK City-Heritage Hall, OK OK7. Drae Bowles 6-1, 195, 4.5 Jackson-Christian, TN TN8. Jody Fuller 6-0, 200, 4.48 Monroe-Sun Valley, NC SC9. Jaydon Mickens 5-11, 175, 4.4 Los Angeles Dorsey, CA WA10. Germone Hopper 6-0, 165, 4.4 Charlotte-O’Berry, NC CLEM11. Eugene Lewis 6-1, 181, 4.5 Plymouth Wyoming Valley, PA PENN STATE12. Angelo Jean-Louis 6-0, 180, 4.5 Wellington-P.B.C., FL MIAMI13. Amari Cooper 6-1, 175, 4.4 Miami Northwestern, FL AL14. Brandon Shepard 6-3, 200, 4.4 Chesterfi eld Parkway Central, MO OKLAHOMA ST15. Quinshad Davis 6-3, 185, 4.5 Gaffney, SC NC16. Gabe Marks 6-0, 170, 4.5 Venice, FL WA ST17. Malcolm Lewis 5-11, 175, 4.5 Miramar, FL MIAMI18. Marvin Bracy 5-9, 167, 4.3 Orlando-Boone, FL FSU19. Chris Brown 6-2, 175, 4.4 Hanahan, SC ND20. Alton Howard 5-9, 175, 4.4 Orlando Edgewater, FL TN21. Chris Mangus 5-10, 175, 4.5 Raleigh Broughton, NC VA TECH22. Brandon Peoples 5-9, 175, 4.4 Warminster Arch Bishop Wood, PA TEMPLE23. Anthony Wales 5-9, 184, 4.5 Louisville-Central, KY W. KY24. Reggie Davis 6-0, 180, 4.5 Tenaha, TX TX TECH25. Demitrious Davis 5-10, 185, 4.4 Austintown Fitch, OH PITT

Wide Receivers1. Dorial Green-Beckham 6-6, 220, 4.4 Springfi eld Hillcrest, MO MISSOURI2. Cayleb Jones 6-2, 190, 4.5 Austin High, TX TX3. Deontay Greenberry 6-3, 188, 4.4 Fresno Washington Union, CA HOUSTON4. Jaquay Williams 6-4, 201, 4.5 Franklin-Heard Co., GA AUBURN5. Jordan Westerkamp 6-1, 195, 4.5 Lombard Montini, IL NE6. Avery Johnson 6-2, 185, 4.5 Pompano Beach-Ely, FL LSU7. Thomas Johnson 6-0, 180, 4.4 Dallas-Skyline, TX TX A&M8. Bryce Treggs 6-0, 170, 4.5 Bellfl ower-St. John Bosco, CA CAL9. Leonte Carroo 6-2, 200, 4.4 Ramsey Don Bosco, NJ RUTGERS10. Dwayne Stanford 6-4, 195, 4.5 Cincinnati-Taft, OH OR11. Andre McDonald 6-3, 190, 4.5 Minnetonka-Hopkins, MN MN12. Amara Darboh 6-2, 205, 4.5 West Des Moines-Dowling, IA MI13. Aaron Burbridge 6-1, 185, 4.4 Farmington Hills-Harrison, MI MICHIGAN ST14. Zac Brooks 6-1, 180, 4.4 Jonesboro, AR CLEM15. Justin Ferguson 6-2, 205, 4.6 Pembroke Pines-Flanagan, FL ND16. Derrick Woods 6-0, 185, 4.4 Inglewood, CA OK17. Dominique Wheeler 4.5 Crockett, TX TX TECH18. Deontay McManus 6-2, 215, 4.5 Baltimore Dunbar, MD WV19. D’Vario Montgomery 6-2, 205, 4.5 Winter Park, FL S. FL20. Ian Thomas 6-1, 190, 4.5 Reisterstown-Franklin, MD RUTGERS21. Monty Madaris 6-2, 190, 4.5 Cincinnati-Moeller, OH MI ST22. Darius Powe 6-2, 195, 4.5 Lakewood, CA CAL23. Jordan Payton 6-2, 200, 4.4 Westlake Village Oaks Christian, CA UCLA24. Jehu Chesson 6-3, 181, 4.5 St. Louis-LaDue, MO MI25. Darreus Rogers 6-2, 195, 4.5 Carson, CA USC

Tight Ends1. Kent Taylor 6-5, 218, 4.7 Land O’Lakes, FL FL2. Taylor McNamara 6-5, 232, 4.78 San Diego-Westview, CA OK3. Jesse James 6-8, 246, 4.8 Mckeesport South Allegheny, PA PENN ST4. Blake Thomas 6-4, 245, 4.7 Cleveland-St. Ignatius, OH OH ST5. Devin Funchess 6-4, 208, 4.6 Farmington Hills-Harrison, MI MI6. Jalen Cope-Fitzpatrick 6-5, 250, 4.85 Rocklin-Whitney, CA USC

7. Dillon Gordon 6-5, 260, 4.9 River Ridge-Curtis, LA LSU8. Justin Meredith 6-5, 219, 4.6 Anderson-Hanna, SC TN9. Colin Thompson 6-6, 240, 4.8 Warminster-Wood, PA FL10. A.J. Williams 6-6, 260, 4.9 Cincinnati-Sycamore, OH MI11. Evan Baylis 6-5, 228, 4.8 Aurora-Grandview, CO OR12. Christo Kourtzidis 6-4, 230, 4.7 Orange Lutheran, CA FSU13. Sean Price 6-4, 205, 4.8 Citra-N. Marion, FL S. FL14. Sam Grant 6-6, 230, 4.7 Lakewood-St. Edward, OH OK15. Kelvin Rainey 6-3, 210, 4.7 Yulee, FL SC16. Ian Taubler 6-5, 248, 4.7 Fresno Bullard, CA UCLA17. Luke Kaumatule 6-6, 240, 4.8 Honolulu-Punahou, HI STANFORD18. Mike Giacone 6-5, 240, 4.65 Jersey City-St. Peters Prep, NJ BC19. Will Johnson 6-7, 245, 4.75 Osseo, MN WV20. Dan Beilinson 6-5, 220, 4.8 Cary-Panther Creek, NC DUKE21. Ron Thompson 6-4, 215, 4.6 Southfi eld, MI SYRACUSE22. Charles Tapper 6-4, 240, 4.7 Baltimore City College, MD OK23. Laith Harlow 6-5, 240, 4.7 Tallahassee-Godby, FL OK24. Ryan Morris 6-6, 236, 4.9 Barnegat, NJ PURDUE25. Orlando David 6-3, 232, 4.7 Hollywood-Madonna, FL MIAMI of OHIO

Tackles1. John Theus 6-6, 301, 5.1 Jacksonville-Bolles, FL GA2. Andrus Peat 6-7, 280, 4.9 Tempe-Corona Del Sol, AZ STANFORD3. D.J. Humphries 6-6, 265, 4.8 Charlotte Mallard Creek, NC FL4. Zach Banner 6-8, 320, 5.2 Lakewood Lakes, WA USC5. Jarron Jones 6-6, 310, 5.2 Rochester-Aquinas, NY ND6. J.J. Denman 6-6, 310, 5.1 Fairless Hills-Pennsbury, PA RUTGERS7. Kyle Murphy 6-7, 275, 5.0 San Clemente, CA STANFORD8. Jessamen Dunker 6-5, 315, 5.0 Boynton Beach, FL FL9. Jordan Diamond 6-6, 310, 5.2 Chicago-Simeon, IL AUBURN10. Erik Magnuson 6-6, 275, 5.1 Carlsbad La Costa Canyon, CA MI11. Kennedy Estelle 6-7, 300, 5.2 Pearland-Dawson, TX TX12. Avery Young 6-5, 285, 5.0 Palm Beach Gardens, FL AUBURN13. Freddie Tagaloa 6-8, 315, 5.3 Richmond-Salesian, CA CAL14. Kyle Kalis 6-5, 300, 5.2 Lakewood-St. Edward, OH MI15. Adam Bisnowathy 6-6, 275, 5.4 Fox Chapel Area, PA PITT16. Ronnie Stanley 6-6, 285, 5.0 Las Vegas-Bishop Gorman, NV NOTRE DAME17. Vadal Alexander 6-6, 310, 5.3 Buford, GA LSU18. Camrhon Hughes 6-7, 270, 5.0 Harker Heights, TX TX19. Max Tuerk 6-6, 285, 5.1 Santa Margarita, CA USC20. Walker Williams 6-7, 320, 5.3 Tacoma-Baptist, WA WI21. Nick Davidson 6-6, 270, 5.1 Eden Prairie, MN STANFORD22. Jonah Pirsig 6-8, 310, 5.2 Blue Earth Area, MN MN23. Ryan Ward 6-6, 280, 5.1 New Lenox-Providence, IL IA24. Brock Stadnik 6-5, 285, 5.1 Greensboro-W. Guilford, NC SC25. Pat Miller 6-7, 260, 5.0 Palm Beach Gardens-Dwyer, FL AUBURN

Guards & Centers1. Josh Garnett 6-4, 300, 5.1 Puyallup, WA STANFORD2. Jordan Simmons 6-5, 300, 5.2 Encino-Crespi, CA USC3. Evan Goodman 6-5, 280, 5.0 Lakeland, FL AZ ST4. Joey O’Connor 6-4, 285, 5.2 Windsor, CO OH ST5. Dan Voltz 6-4, 290, 5.3 Barrington, IL WI6. John Michael McGee 6-4, 260, 4.8 Texarkana-Texas, TX OK7. Michael Flint 6-4, 303, 5.2 Oxford, AL AR ST8. Ty Darlington 6-3, 274, 5.1 Apopka, FL OK9. Jordan Watkins 6-5, 260, 5.1 College Park-Woodward, GA STANFORD10. Curtis Riser 6-4, 280, 4.98 Desoto, TX TX11. Paul Thurston 6-5, 270, 5.0 Arvada West, CO NE12. Ryan Brodie 6-5, 270, 4.9 Long Branch, NJ RUTGERS13. Matt Cochran 6-3, 330, 5.5 Atwater Buhach Colony, CA CAL


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14. Evan Boehm 6-3, 286, 5.1 Lee’s Summit, MO MO15. Jeremy Ward 6-4, 275, 5.1 Pottsville, AR AR16. Chris Muller 6-7, 290, 5.2 Boyertown, PA RUTGERS17. Oliver Jones 6-6, 295, 5.1 Ninety Six, SC CLEM18. Isaac Seumalo 6-3, 280, 5.2 Corvallis, OR OR ST19. Alex Kozan 6-4, 295, 5.2 Highlands Ranch-Valor Christian, COLORADO20. Zach Hemmila 6-4, 290, 5.1 Chandler, AZ AZ21. Javarius Leamon 6-6, 275, 4.9 Woodruff, SC SC ST22. Lacy Westbrook 6-5, 308, 5.3 Compton-Dominguez, GA UCLA23. Trey Keenan 6-5, 265, 4.9 Argyle, TX TX TECH24. Beau Boyster 6-5, 290, 5.3 Bellfl ower St. John Bosco, CA AZ25. Pat Destefano 6-6, 285, 5.0 Roebuck-Dorman, SC CLEM

Athletes1. Nelson Agholor 6-2, 180, 4.5 Tampa Berkeley, FL USC2. Stefon Diggs 6-0, 175, 4.4 Olney-Good Council, MD MD3. Ron Darby 5-11, 175, 4.36 Oxen Hill Potomac, MD FSU4. D.J. Foster 6-0, 185, 4.5 Scottsdale Saguaro, AZ ASU5. Devin Fuller 6-0, 185, 4.5 Old Tappan, NJ UCLA6. Joel Caleb 6-3, 205, 4.55 Midlothian Clover Hill, VA VIRGINIA TECH7. Cyrus Jones 5-11, 190, 4.47 Baltimore Gilman, MD AL8. Chris Black 6-0, 175, 4.4 Jacksonville-First Coast, FL AL9. Justin Thomas 5-10, 175, 4.3 Prattville, AL GA TECH10. Marcus Maye 6-1, 195, 4.47 Melbourne Holy Trinity, FL FL11. Canaan Severin 6-3, 215, 4.6 Worcester Academy, MA VA12. Jalen Cobb 6-1, 185, 4.5 Warren, AR 13. Jalen Overstreet 6-2, 205, 4.5 Tatum, TX TX14. Ricky Parks 6-4, 225, 4.6 Hoganville-Callaway, GA AUBURN15. Ricardo Louis 6-2, 190, 4.5 Miami Beach, FL AUBURN16. Bralon Addison 5-11, 185, 4.5 Missouri City-Hightowner, TX OR17. Wayne Morgan 5-11, 185, 4.4 Brooklyn-Erasmus Hall, NY SYRACUSE18. C.J. Curry 6-2, 205, 4.5 Flowery Branch, GA OK ST19. Davante Bourque 6-3, 205, 4.6 Crowley, LA TN20. Kendall Sanders 6-1, 180, 4.5 Athens, TX TX21. Cedric Dozier 6-0, 175, 4.5 Lakewood-Lakes, WA CAL22. Chase Hansen 6-3, 210, 4.7 Highland Lone Peak, UT UTAH23. Julian Pinnix-Odrick 6-5, 280, 5.0 Mount Clair, NJ RUTGERS24. Max McCaffrey 6-3, 190, 4.5 Highlands Ranch- Valor Christian, CO DUKE25. Orlando Thomas 5-10, 175, 4.5 Copperas Cove, TX TX

Defensive Ends1. Noah Spence 6-3, 230, 4.5 Harrisburg-Bishop McDevitt, PA OHIO ST2. Mario Edwards 6-3, 270, 4.69 Denton-Ryan, TX FSU3. Arik Armstead 6-7, 275, 5.0 Pleasant Grove, CA OR4. Darius Hamilton 6-4, 255, 4.7 Ramsey-Don Bosco, NJ RUTGERS5. Eli Harold 6-4, 220, 4.6 VA Beach-Ocean Lakes, VA VA6. Dante Fowler 6-3, 235, 4.6 St. Pete-Lakewood, FL FL7. Adolphus Washington 6-5, 250, 4.7 Cincinnati-Taft, OH OH ST8. Chris Wormley 6-5, 250, 4.8 Toledo-Whitmer, OH MI9. Jordan Jenkins 6-3, 230, 4.6 Hamilton-Harris Co., GA GA10. Michael Moore 6-4, 260, 4.8 Hyattsville-DeMatha, MD VA11. Sevon Pittman 6-5, 240, 4.7 Canton McKinley, OH OH ST12. Faith Ekakitie 6-3, 270, 4.7 Lake Forest Academy, IL IA13. Greg McMullen 6-5, 270, 4.69 Akron-Hoban, OH NE14. Javonte Magee 6-6, 260, 4.7 San Antonio-Houston, TX BAYLOR15. Troy Hinds 6-5, 230, 4.6 Kaysville Davis, UT BYU16. Jonathan Bullard 6-4, 240, 4.8 Shelby Crest, NC FL17. Ifeadi Odenigbo 6-4, 217, 4.6 Centerville, OH NORTHWESTERN

18. Moana Ofahengaue 6-4, 210, 4.6 Saratoga-Westlake, UT UT19. Courtnye Wynn 6-5, 245, 4.8 Norfolk Christian, VA VA20. Jarontay Jones 6-3, 240, 4.7 Stone Mountain Stephenson, GA VIRGINIA TECH21. Jelani Hamilton 6-5, 250, 4.8 Ft. Lauderdale-Aquinas, FL MIAMI22. Tom Stroebel 6-6, 250, 4.8 Mentor, OH MI23. Leonard Williams 6-5, 257, 5.8 Daytona Beach-Mainland, FL USC24. Pharoah Brown 6-7, 220, 4.6 Lyndhurst-Brush, OH OR25. Martin Aiken 6-3, 248, 4.9 Bamberg-Ehrhardt, SC CLEMSON

Defensive Tackles1. Ellis McCarthy 6-4, 300, 4.9 Monrovia, CA UCLA2. Eddie Goldman 6-4, 295, 5.2 Washington D.C. Friendship FL ST3. Malcolm Brown 6-2, 280, 4.89 Brenham, TX TX4. Aziz Shittu 6-3, 275, 5.0 Atwater Buhach, CA STANFORD5. Tommy Schutt 6-3, 300, 5.0 Glen Ellyn-Glenbard West, IL OHIO ST6. Quay Evans 6-3, 318, 4.9 Morton, MS MISS ST7. Jonathan Taylor 6-4, 295, 4.8 Millen-Jenkins Co., GA GA8. Sheldon Day 6-2, 275, 4.9 Indianapolis-Warren Central, IN NOTRE DAME9. Ondre Pipkins 6-3, 320, 5.1 Kansas City-Park Hill, MO MI10. James Deloach 6-3, 265, 4.89 Millen-Jenkins Co., GA GA11. Darren Lake 6-3, 330, 5.3 York Sumter Co., AL AL12. Quinteze Williams 6-5, 255, 4.9 Tyrone-Sandy Creek, GA FL13. Jamil Pollard 6-4, 285, 4.9 West Deptford, NJ PENN ST14. Dalvin Tomlinson 6-3, 270, 4.8 McDonough-Henry Co., GA AL15. Carlos Watkins 6-4, 280, 5.0 Forest City-Chase, NC CLEM16. Earl Moore 6-2, 281, 5.0 Tampa Hillsborough, FL MIAMI17. Vince Valentine 6-3, 300, 5.1 Edwardsville, IL NE18. Francis Kallon 6-5, 260, 4.7 Lawrenceville C. Gwinnett, GA GEORGIA TECH19. Justin Shanks 6-3, 280, 4.8 Prattville, AL FL ST20. Trent Taylor 6-3, 255, 4.7 Lakeland Lake Gibson, FL TN21. Jafar Mann 6-4, 280, 4.9 Stone Mountain-Stephenson, GA FLORIDAN22. Dalvon Stuckey 6-3, 300, 5.0 Defuniak Springs-Walton, FL FLORIDA ST23. Carlos Hood 6-3, 260, 5.0 Stone Mountain-Stephenson, GA SOUTH CAROLINA24. Jaleel Johnson 6-3, 285, 5.0 Lombard-Montini, IL IOWA25. Danny O’Brien 6-3, 285, 5.0 Flint-Powers, MI TN

Inside Linebackers1. Vince Biegel 6-3, 215, 4.6 Wisconsin Rapids-Lincoln, WI WI2. Antonio Morrison 6-3, 220, 4.6 Bolingbrook, IL FL3. Jabari Ruffi n 6-4, 225, 4.6 Downey, CA USC4. Quanzell Lambert 6-2, 230, 4.6 Sicklerville-Timber Creek, NJ RUTGERS5. Trey Granier 6-1, 225, 4.6 Thibodaux, LA LSU6. James Ross 6-0, 215, 4.57 Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, MI MI7. Dillon Lee 6-4, 225, 4.5 Buford, GA AL8. Camren Williams 6-2, 220, 4.58 W. Roxbury-Catholic, MA OH ST9. Ukeme Eligwe 6-2, 205, 4.6 Stone Mountain-Stephenson, GA FLORIDA ST10. Mike Barton 6-1, 205, 4.57 Concord De La Salle, CA CAL11. Kwontie Moore 6-2, 230, 4.8 Norfolk Christian, VA VA12. Jordan Richmond 6-2, 225, 4.7 Denton-Ryan, TX TX A&M13. Tim Cole 6-2, 210, 4.68 Brenham, TX TX14. Ken Ekanem 6-3, 225, 4.6 Clifton Centreville, VA VA TECH15. Reggie Northrup 6-2, 220, 4.68 Jacksonville-First Coast, FL FL ST16. Raphael Kirby 6-2, 218, 4.66 Stone Mountain-Stephenson, GA MIAMI17. Jared Afalava 6-3, 220, 4.7 S. Jordan Bingham, UT NE18. Aaron Porter 6-2, 230, 4.7 La Habra, CA UCLA19. Hardy Nickerson 6-0, 215, 4.7 Oakland O’Dowd, CA CAL20. Donovan Newsom 6-2, 225, 4.46 Creve Cour Parkway N., MO MO

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Front Cover PictureTom Lemming’s 2011 All- American East Squad

Names are not in order of players in the photo, they are in the order of the position they play.

David Thompson, Wes Lunt, Philip Nelson, Kye Morgan, Rushel Shell, Malin Jones, Nick Patti, Jordan Westerkamp, Justin Ferguson, Bryce Treggs, Michael Panico, Jaquay Williams, Malik Gilmore, John Den-man, Jr., Walker Williams, Jordan Diamond, Ryan Brodie, Jeremy Ward, Camrhon Hughes, Joseph Scelfo, Mark Harrell, Ryan Dillard, Armani Reeves, Justin Combs, Will Redmond, Max McCaffrey, Demetrious Cox, Donaldven Manning, Faith Ekakitie, Michael Moore, Greg McMullen, Courtnye Wynn, Sheldon Day, Darren Lake, Brian Gaia, James Burgess, Camren Williams, Jordan Richmond, Moana Ofahengaue, Scott Starr, Jared Afalava, Adam Griffi th, & Maxx Williams.

Back Cover PictureTom Lemming’s 2011 All- American West Squad

Names are not in order of players in the photo, they are in the order of the position they play.

Bart Houston, Jeff Lindquist, Skyler Mornhinweg, Greg Garmon, Jona-than Williams, Todd Gurley, Andre McDonald, Jaydon Mickens, Deontay Greenberry, Gehrig Dieter, D.J. Foster, Josh Weeks, Javon Williams, Cory Batey, Jesse James, Freddie Tagaloa, Ronnie Stanley, Nathan Dean, Jordan Watkins, Adam Bisnowaty, Zach Hemmila, Alex Kozan, Matt Cochran, Camden Bell, Anthony Standifer, Brandon Napoleon, Tee Shepard, Wayne Morgan, V’Angelo Bentley, D.J. Singleton, Zachary Hoffpauir, George Bradley, Avery Moss, DeForest Buncker, Mario Ojemudia, Paul Boyette, James DeLoach, Jaxon Hood, Teko Powell, Michael Barton, Hardy Nickerson, Jr., Quanzell Lambert, Jeremiah Allison, Deaysean Rippy, Vincent Ascolese, Whitehead Kendrius, Marshall Morgan, Conrad Ukropina, & Tim Wright.

21. Joe Bolden 6-3, 225, 4.6 Cincinnati-Colerain, OH MI22. Kaleb Ringer 6-0, 228, 4.5 Clayton-Northmont, OH MI23. Mike Rose 6-0, 210, 4.7 Kansas City-Rockhurst, MO NE24. Ryan Anderson 6-3, 245, 4.7 Daphne, AL AL25. Clay Norgard 6-1, 240, 4.57 Highlands Ranch-Mt. Vista, CO CO

Outside Linebackers1. Scott Starr 6-4, 230, 4.6 Norco, CA USC2. Noor Davis 6-4, 220, 4.5 The Villages, FL STANFORD3. Josh Clemons 6-5, 200, 4.5 Valdosta-Lowndes, GA GA4. Kwon Alexander 6-3, 215, 4.5 Oxford, AL LSU5. Brian Nance 6-2, 210, 4.6 Euless Trinity, TX BAYLOR6. Chris Casher 6-4, 222, 4.6 Mobile Faith Academy, AL FL ST7. Josh Perry 6-3, 225, 4.6 Lewis Center Olentangy, OH OHIO ST8. Channing Ward 6-3, 225, 4.7 Aberdeen, MS OLE MISS9. Mario Ojemudia 6-2, 225, 4.6 Farmington Hills-Harrison, MI MI10. Royce Jenkins-Stone 6-2, 220, 4.56 Detroit Cass Tech, MI MI11. Reggie Ragland 6-3, 245, 4.6 Madison-Bob Jones, AL AL12. Tyriq McCord 6-2, 220, 4.6 Tampa Jefferson, FL MIAMI13. Denzel Devall 6-2, 235, 4.6 Bastrop, LA AL14. Kenderius Whitehead 6-5, 205, 4.7 Monroe, GA NC ST15. Richie Brown 6-2, 220, 4.6 Long Beach, MS MISS ST16. Latroy Lewis 6-4, 230, 4.7 Akron Hoban, OH TN17. Peter Jinkens 6-1, 200, 4.49 Dallas Skyline, TX TX18. Keith Brown 6-1, 210, 4.5 Miami-Norland, FL LOUISVILLE19. Deaysean Rippy 6-2, 205, 4.6 McKees Rocks-Sto-Rox, PA PITT20. Nick Dawson 6-3, 230, 4.7 Charlotte O’Berry, NC LOUISVILLE21. Ronnie Feist 6-1, 225, 4.6 Edgard-East St. John, LA LSU22. Maxx Williams 6-4, 230, 4.7 Waconia, MN MN23. Eric Striker 6-1, 195, 4.5 Seffner Armwood, FL OK24. Otha Peters 6-1, 220, 4.6 Covington, LA AR25. Jeremiah Tshimanga 6-3, 220, 4.6 N. Richland Hills, TX OK ST

Safties1. Shaq Thompson 6-2, 210, 4.5 Sacramento-Grant, CA WA2. Landon Collins 6-1, 205, 4.4 Geismar-Dutchtown, LA AL3. Travis Blanks 6-1, 195, 4.5 Tallahassee-N.F.C., FL CLEM4. Eddie Williams 6-4, 200, 4.55 Panama City-Arnold, FL AL5. LaDarrell McNeil 6-1, 187, 4.5 Dallas Maceo Smith, TX TN6. Trae Elston 6-0, 180, 4.4 Oxford, AL OLE MISS7. Jordan Diggs 6-0, 194, 4.6 Ft. Myers-Bishop Verot, FL SC8. Demetrious Cox 6-1, 195, 4.5 Jeannette, PA MI ST9. Jarrod Wilson 6-2, 190, 4.5 Akron Buchtel, OH MI10. Elijah Shumate 6-1, 205, 4.5 Ramsey-Don Bosco, NJ ND11. Tyvis Powell 6-3, 180, 4.5 Bedford, OH OH ST12. Latroy Pittman 6-4, 200, 4.6 Citra N. Marion, FL FL13. C.J. Prosise 6-2, 195, 4.55 Woodberry Forest, VA ND14. Bam Bradley 6-2, 205, 4.6 Trotwood-Madison, OH PITT15. Colin Blake 6-3, 185, 4.5 San Antonio-Brandeis, TX FSU16. Edward Pope 6-3, 180, 4.5 Carthage, TX TX A&M17. Ron Geohaghan 6-0, 182, 4.5 Allendale-Fairfax, SC CLEM18. Chaz Elder 6-2, 180, 4.5 College Park-Banneker, GA SC19. Reggie Daniels 6-1, 190, 4.5 Chandler-Hamilton, AZ OR20. Devan Bogard 6-1, 185, 4.5 Cleveland-Glenville, OH OH ST21. Rhaheim Ledbetter 5-11, 185, 4.47 Shelby Crest, NC FL22. Zach Hoffpauir 6-0, 195, 4.5 Peoria Centennial, AZ STANFORD23. Cordrea Tankersley 6-2, 190, 4.4 Aiken-Silver Bluff, SC CLEM24. Allen Gant 6-2, 205, 4.6 Sylvania-Southview, OH MI25. Max McCaffrey 6-3, 190, 4.5 Highlands Ranch- Valor Christian, CO DUKE

Cornerbacks1. Geno Smith 6-0, 165, 4.4 Atlanta-St. Pius X, GA AL2. Shaq Roland 6-2, 180, 4.39 Lexington, SC SC3. Tee Shepard 6-1, 190, 4.5 Fresno-Central, CA ND

4. Deon Bush 6-1, 180, 4.4 Miami-Columbus, FL MIAMI5. Terry Richardson 5-9, 170, 4.4 Detroit-Cass Tech, MI MI6. T.J. Davis 6-1, 173, 4.38 Tallahassee-Godby, FL AUBURN7. Yuri Wright 6-2, 190, 4.4 Ramsey-Don Bosco, NJ CO8. Tracy Howard 5-11, 170, 4.5 Miramar, FL MIAMI9. Brian Poole 5-11, 190, 4.39 Bradenton Southeast, FL FL10. Wayne Morgan 5-11, 185, 4.4 Brooklyn-Erasmus Hall, NY SYRACUSE11. Armani Reeves 5-11, 190, 4.35 W. Roxbury-Catholic Memorial, MA OHIO ST12. Ishmael Adams 5-10, 185, 4.45 Westlake Village Oaks Christian, CA UCLA13. Anthony Standifer 6-2, 185, 4.4 Crete Monee, IL14. Alex Carter 6-1, 190, 4.4 Ashburn-Briar Woods, VA STANFORD15. Will Redmond 6-0, 182, 4.5 Memphis East, TN MISS ST16. Kevon Seymour 6-0, 170, 4.5 Pasadena-Muir, CA USC17. Brandon Napoleon 6-0, 170, 4.4 Jersey City-St. Peters Prep, NJ WV18. Donaldven Manning 5-10, 160, 4.45 Miami-Central, FL VA TECH19. V’Angelo Bentley 5-10, 180, 4.4 Cleveland-Glenville, OH IL20. Amos Leggett 5-10, 180, 4.5 Miami-Gulliver Prep, FL MARSHALL21. P.J. Williams 6-1, 175, 4.5 Ocala Vanguard, FL FL ST22. Darion Monroe 5-11, 175, 4.5 Reserve E. St. John, LA TULANE23. Devante Harris 5-11, 170, 4.5 Mesquite-Horn, TX TX A&M24. Brandon Beaver 6-1, 182, 4.5 Compton Dominguez, CA WA25. Josh Holsey 5-10, 175, 4.5 Fairburn-Creekside, GA AUBURN


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Steve Raphael, Dallas Abshire,Dennis Newman, and Ed Lewis

Tom Lemming Top 1001. WR Dorial Green-Beckham 6-6, 220, 4.4 Springfi eld-Hillcrest, MO2. QB Gunner Kiel 6-4, 216, 4.7 Columbus East, IN3. DL Noah Spence 6-3, 230, 4.5 Harrisburg-Bishop McDevitt, PA4. DL Mario Edwards 6-3, 270, 4.69 Denton-Ryan, TX5. RB-SS Shaq Thompson 6-2, 215, 4.47 Sacramento Grant, CA6. DL Ellis McCarthy 6-4, 300, 4.9 Monrovia, CA7. OL John Theus 6-6, 301, 5.1 Jacksonville-Bolles, FL8. OL Andrus Peat 6-7, 280, 4.9 Tempe-Corona Del Sol, AZ9. RB Jonathan Gray 6-0, 195, 4.4 Aledo, TX10. DB Landon Collins 6-1, 205, 4.4 Geismar-Dutchtown, LA11. RB Rushel Shell 6-0, 215, 4.45 Aliquippa-Hopewell, PA12. QB Jameis Winston 6-4, 196, 4.56 Hueytown, AL13. ATH Nelson Agholor 6-2, 180, 4.5 Tampa-Berkeley Prep, FL14. ATH Stefon Diggs 6-0, 175, 4.4 Olney-Good Counsel, MD15. WR Cayleb Jones 6-2, 190, 4.5 Austin High, TX16. LM Arik Armstead 6-7, 275, 5.0 Pleasant Grove, CA17. DT Eddie Goldman 6-4, 295, 5.2 Washington D.C.-Friendship18. OL D.J. Humphries 6-6, 265, 4.86 Charlotte-Mallard Creek, NC19. DB Shaq Roland 6-2, 180, 4.39 Lexington, SC20. RB Keith Marshall 5-11, 190, 4.35 Raleigh-Millbrook, NC21. OL Zach Banner 6-8, 320, 5.2 Lakewood Lakes, WA22. OL Jarron Jones 6-5, 310, 5.2 Rochester Aquinas, NY23. CB Geno Smith 6-0, 165, 4.4 Atlanta-St. Pius X, GA24. QB Anthony Alford 6-1, 211, 4.5 Petal, MS25. DB Travis Blanks 6-1, 195, 4.5 Tallahassee N.F.C., FL26. OL Josh Garnett 6-4, 300, 5.1 Puyallup, WA27. ATH Ron Darby 5-11, 175, 4.36 Oxen Hill-Potomac, MD28. TE Kent Taylor 6-5, 218, 4.7 Land O’Lakes, FL29. DL Darius Hamilton 6-4, 255, 4.7 Ramsey Don Bosco, NJ30. ATH D.J. Foster 6-0, 185, 4.5 Scottsdale Saguaro, AZ31. RB Todd Gurley 6-1, 205, 4.4 Tarboro, NC32. RB Trey Williams 5-9, 178, 4.4 Spring-DeKaney, TX33. DT Malcolm Brown 6-2, 280, 4.89 Brenham, TX34. LB Vince Biegel 6-3, 215, 4.6 Wisconsin Rapids-Lincoln, WI35. ATH Devin Fuller 6-0, 185, 4.5 Old Tappan, NJ36. RB T.J. Yeldon 6-1, 200, 4.4 Daphne, AL37. OL Jordan Simmons 6-5, 300, 5.2 Encino Crespi, CA38. OL J.J. Denman 6-6, 310, 5.1 Fairless Hills-Pennsbury, PA39. CB Tee Shepard 6-1, 190, 4.5 Fresno-Central, CA40. QB Phillip Nelson 6-2, 215, 4.6 Mankato West, MN41. DL Aziz Shittu 6-3, 275, 5.0 Atwater Buhach Colony, CA42. DL Eli Harold 6-4, 220, 4.6 VA Beach-Ocean Lakes, VA43. RB Barry Sanders 5-9, 185, 4.3 Okla. City-Heritage Hall, OK44. DL Dante Fowler 6-3, 235, 4.65 St. Petersburg-Lakewood, FL45. WR Deontay Greenberry 6-3, 188, 4.4 Fresno Washington Union, CA46. ATH Joel Caleb 6-3, 205, 4.55 Midlothian Clover Hill, VA47. DL Tommy Schutt 6-3, 300, 5.0 Glen Ellyn-Glenbard West, IL48. WR Durron Neal 6-0, 190, 4.4 St. Louis-DeSmet, MO49. DL Adolphus Washington 6-5, 250, 4.7 Cincinnati Taft, OH50. QB Zeke Pike 6-6, 230, 4.7 Edgewood Dixie Heights, KY51. ATH Brian Kimbrow 5-9, 165, 4.35 Memphis-East, TN52. DE Chris Wormley 6-6, 265, 4.7 Toledo Whitmer, OH53. WR JaQuay Williams 6-4, 201, 4.5 Franklin Heard Co., GA54. RB Greg Garmon 6-1, 195, 4.5 Erie McDowell, PA55. WR Jordan Westerkamp 6-1, 195, 4.49 Lombard Montini Catholic, IL56. DL Jordan Jenkins 6-3, 230, 4.6 Hamilton-Harris Co., GA57. RB Mario Pender 5-11, 188, 4.4 N. Ft. Myers-Island Coast, FL58. OL Kyle Murphy 6-7, 275, 5.0 San Clemente, CA59. OL Jessamen Dunker 6-5, 315, 5.0 Boynton Beach, FL60. LB Scott Starr 6-4, 230, 4.6 Norco, CA

61. RB Byron Marshall 5-10, 191, 4.4 San Jose Valley Christian, CA62. OL Evan Goodman 6-5, 280, 5.0 Lakeland, FL63. DL Quay Evans 6-3, 318, 4.9 Morton, MS64. DL Michael Moore 6-4, 260, 4.8 Hyattesville DeMatha, MD65. WR Avery Johnson 6-2, 185, 4.5 Pompano Beach-Ely, FL66. DL Sevon Pittman 6-5, 240, 4.7 Canton McKinley, OH67. ATH Davonte Neal 5-10, 180, 4.4 Scottsdale-Chaparral, AZ68. OL Jordan Diamond 6-6, 310, 5.2 Chicago Simeon, IL69. LB Antonio Morrison 6-3, 220, 4.6 Bolingbrook, IL 70. RB Matt Jones 6-3, 215, 4.47 Seffner Armwood, FL71. LB Jabari Ruffi n 6-4, 225, 4.6 Downey, CA72. LB Noor Davis 6-4, 225, 4.6 The Villages, FL73. DB Deon Bush 6-1, 180, 4.4 Miami-Columbus, FL74. DB Terry Richardson 5-9, 170, 4.4 Detroit Cass Tech, MI75. DL Jonathan Taylor 6-4, 295, 4.8 Millen-Jenkins Co., GA76. ATH Cyrus Jones 5-11, 190, 4.47 Baltimore Gilman, MD77. DB Chris Black 6-0, 175, 4.4 Jacksonville First Coast, FL78. DB T.J. Davis 6-1, 173, 4.38 Tallahassee Godby, FL79. TE Taylor McNamara 6-5, 232, 4.78 San Diego Westview, CA80. QB Matt Davis 6-2, 200, 4.4 Houston Klein Forest, TX81. OL Erik Magnuson 6-6, 275, 5.1 Carlsbad LaCosta Canyon, CA82. QB Bart Houston 6-4, 205, 4.8 Concord De La Salle, CA83. DB Eddie Williams 6-4, 205, 4.5 Panama City Beach Arnold, FL84. WR Thomas Johnson 6-0, 180, 4.4 Dallas Skyline, TX85. RB Bri’onte Dunn 6-1, 210, 4.5 Canton Glenoak, OH86. OL Kennedy Estelle 6-7, 305, 5.2 Pearland Dawson, TX87. OL Avery Young 6-6, 280, 5.0 Palm Beach Gardens, FL88. QB Wes Lunt 6-5, 195, 4.7 Rochester, IL89. WR Bryce Treggs 6-0, 170, 4.5 Bellfl ower St. John Bosco, CA90. RB Jonathan Williams 6-0, 195, 4.45 Allen, TX91. WR Leonte Carroo 6-2, 200, 4.4 Ramsey Don Bosco, NJ92. WR Dwayne Stanford 6-4, 195, 4.5 Cincinnati Taft, OH93. LB Josh Clemons 6-5, 200, 4.5 Valdosta-Lowndes, GA94. OL Freddie Tagaloa 6-8, 315, 5.3 Richmond-Salesian, CA95. QB Bennie Coney 6-3, 210, 4.7 Plant City, FL96. LB Kwon Alexander 6-3, 215, 4.5 Oxford, AL97. OL Joey O’Connor 6-4, 285, 5.2 Windsor, CO99. OL Kyle Kalis 6-5, 300, 5.2 Lakewood St. Edward, OH100. DB Yuri Wright 6-2, 190, 4.4 Ramsey Don Bosco, NJ

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