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Athlon Sports has compiled the rankings of six of the top recruiting services available into one list of the Top 100 high school senior football prospects we're calling the Athlon Consensus 100. Each prospect is linked to his own profile page where you can learn more about his abilities and schools of interest.

2009 Consensus 100



Rank Name Hometown Pos Ht. Wt. ESPN Rank PrepStar Rank Rivals Rank Scout Rank Emfinger Rank O-D Rank School
1 Barkley, Matt Santa Ana, CA
(Mater Dei HS)
QB 6'4" 226 1 1 5 2 5 2 USC
(890) USC commit was named 2008 Gatorade National P.O.Y.
2 Shepard, Russell Houston, TX
(Cypress Ridge HS)
QB 6'1" 182 3 8 7 4 1 10 LSU
(873) Dynamic playmaker should flourish in Gary Crowton's system
3 Te'o, Manti Honolulu, HI
(Punahou HS)
LB 6'2" 230 2 9 12 6 7 1 Notre Dame
(869) 2007 Honolulu Star's state Defensive Player of the Year
4 Brown, Bryce Wichita, KS
(Wichita East HS)
RB 6' 212 8 5 1 1 26 6 Tennessee
(859) Younger brother of 2008 standout linebacker Arthur Brown
5 McDaniel, Jacobbi Greenville, FL
(Madison HS)
DT 6' 270 5 10 15 3 9 13 FSU
(851) Undersized but quickest DT in the entire nation
6 Randle, Rueben Bastrop, LA
(Bastrop HS)
WR 6'3" 195 10 6 2 17 14 12 LSU
(845) The best player from Louisiana in a loaded year for that state
7 Kennard, Devon Phoenix, AZ
(Desert Vista HS)
DE 6'4" 240 14 4 8 38 3 11 USC
(828) Beast of a defender is the top d-end in the nation
8 Loston, Craig Aldine, TX
(Eisenhower HS)
DB 6'2" 195 7 15 20 10 18 21 LSU
(815) Versatile athlete who can play multi-positions
9 Gilbert, Garrett Austin, TX
(Lake Travis HS)
QB 6'3" 190 11 14 18 37 11 5 Texas
(810) Threw 52 touchdowns and a state record 4,826 yards as a junior
10 Kirkpatrick, Dre Gadsden, AL
(Gadsden HS)
CB 6'2" 185 4 16 11 50 8 8 Alabama
(809) Possibly the best CB in a loaded year for the position
11 Bell, Dorian Monroeville, PA
(Gateway HS)
LB 6'2" 220 33 7 33 19 13 3 Ohio St
(798) Former teammate of Pitt Panther 2008 star Shayne Hale
12 Burfict, Vontaze Corona, CA
(Centennial HS)
LB 6'2" 240 16 11 9 29 4 39 Ariz. St
(798) Missile of a backer pulled NSD switcharoo to Sun Devils
13 McFarland, Jamarkus Lufkin, TX
(Lufkin HS)
DT 6'3" 280 55 3 36 11 2 7 Okla.
(792) Student body President is a dominate force up the middle
14 Brown, Marlon Memphis, TN
(Harding Academy)
WR 6'5" 205 24 12 53 28 10 16 Georgia
(763) Lanky athlete is top player from Volunteer state in '09
15 Nixon, Xavier Fayetteville, NC
(Jack Britt HS)
OL 6'6" 275 51 19 37 5 17 30 Florida
(747) Could be the most athletic tackle prospect in the nation
16 Jenkins, Jelani Wheaton, MD
(Our Lady of Good Counsel)
LB 6'1" 210 9 21 10 7 25 101 Florida
(733) 4.0 student had 60 tkls, 4 sacks and scored 16 TD's as a Jr.
17 Wood, Cierre Oxnard, CA
(Santa Clara HS)
RB 6' 195 25 2 76 54 21 4 Notre Dame
(724) Wood gives ND a home run threat they have been missing
18 Davenport, Chris Mansfield, LA
(Mansfield HS)
DT 6'4" 310 57 22 25 43 15 26 LSU
(718) Athletic tackle recorded 18 sacks as a junior
19 Fluker, D.J. Foley, AL
(Foley HS)
OT 6'7" 320 12 47 3 103 6 23 Alabama
(712) Monstrosity of a player is heading to Alabama
20 Richardson, Trent Pensacola, FL
(Escambia HS)
RB 5'11" 210 6 27 6 13 31 129 Alabama
(694) Younger brother of Terrell Richardson, DE at UL-Lafayette
21 Johnson, Nico Andalusia, AL
(Andalusia HS)
LB 6'2" 220 20 33 32 25 19 107 Alabama
(670) Named to the All-State team in football and basketball
22 Winston, Darius West Helena, AR
(Central HS)
CB 6' 180 26 23 24 49 16 103 Arkansas
(665) Maybe the best pure cover corner in the nation
23 Lynn, Gabe Jenks, OK
(Jenks HS)
CB 6' 180 81 31 43 20 44 31 Okla.
(656) Top player from Okla. will be a dynamic return man as well
24 Walters, Mason Wolfforth, TX
(Frenship HS)
OL 6'6" 285 28 46 29 16 29 112 Texas
(646) Versatile prospect is already committed to Texas
25 Moss, Donte Jacksonville, NC
(Northside HS)
DE 6'4' 240 87 17 16 8 45 102 UNC
(631) 2007 Area Defensive Player of the Year is headed to UNC
26 DeBose, Andre Sanford, FL
(Seminole HS)
WR 6' 180 17 32 21 30 70 108 Florida
(628) Versatile athlete posted a 10.56 100-meter
27 Campbell, William Detroit, MI
(Cass Technical HS)
DT 6'4" 320 - 26 26 35 24 17 Michigan
(627) Massive DT is the top prospect in the state of Michigan
28 Jones, Jarvis Columbus, GA
(Carver HS)
LB 6'2" 220 60 42 72 72 22 22 USC
(616) All-State end is likely to end up at linebacker
29 Carroll, Randall Los Angeles, CA
(Cathedral HS)
WR 5'11" 175 46 18 39 129 35 27 UCLA
(612) WR/RB/Return specialist is headed UCLA
30 Hall, Patrick Ventura, CA
(St. Bonaventure HS)
ATH 6'1" 185 114 24 19 53 48 52 USC
(596) Cousins with former USC wideout Keary Colbert
31 Murray, Aaron Tampa, FL
(Plant HS)
QB 6'1" 200 13 - 46 21 37 48 Georgia
(590) 4A Mr. Football award (Fla.) along with 4,012 yds and 51 TD's
32 Brown, Gary Quincy, FL
(West Gadsden Tech)
DT 6'3" 275 23 58 23 9 91 120 Florida
(582) Future Gator registered 26 sacks as a junior
33 Berry, Jaamal Miami, FL
(Palmetto HS)
RB 5'11" 185 22 44 56 69 39 110 Ohio St
(566) Rushed for 1,033 yards and 14 touchdowns as a Jr
34 Adams, Corey Scottsdale, AZ
(Saguaro HS)
DT 6'3" 275 54 99 89 46 28 32 Ariz. St
(558) Leader of back-to-back state championship defense
35 Michael, Christine Beaumont, TX
(West Brook HS)
RB 5'11" 195 36 75 22 36 76 116 Texas A&M
(545) 2,556 yards rushing and 45 touchdowns since '06
36 Smith, Branden Atlanta, GA
(Washington HS)
CB 5'11" 175 31 81 28 24 89 113 Georgia
(540) 10.62 100m gave Smith 'Fastest Man in Atlanta' title as JR
37 Ford, Michael Leesville, LA
(Leesville HS)
RB 5'10" 210 104 50 59 32 121 20 LSU
(520) 2007: 69 carries, 468 yds in four games (broken collarbone)
38 Shrive, Eric Scranton, PA
(West Scranton HS)
OL 6'7" 290 75 43 88 12 53 119 Penn St
(516) Versatile player who will likely end up playing right tackle
39 Evans, Shaquelle Inglewood, CA
(Inglewood HS)
WR 6'1" 200 41 20 - 127 23 36 Notre Dame
(508) Fast and explosive WR simply makes plays
40 Okafor, Alex Pflugerville, TX
(Pflugerville HS)
DE 6'4" 220 149 39 14 14 120 63 Texas
(507) High motor guy led his team state championship game in '07
41 Presley, Morrell Carson, CA
(Carson HS)
TE 6'4" 220 38 41 96 33 108 86 UCLA
(504) Athletic tight end shows solid blocking/receiving skills
42 Boyd, Jheranie Gastonia, NC
(Ashbrook)
WR 6'2" 190 56 72 48 73 34 133 UNC
(490) 2007: 47 rec., 1,151 yds (24.5 YPC), 11 TD's
43 Montgomery, Sam Greenwood, SC
(Greenwood HS)
DE 6'4" 230 27 69 110 62 33 118 LSU
(487) Stellar rush end recorded an absurd 20 sacks as a JR
44 Moses, Morgan Richmond, VA
(Meadowbrook HS)
OL 6'7" 335 49 13 49 - 30 128 Virginia
(486) Impressive athlete that will need time to develop
45 Martinez, John Salt Lake City, UT
(Cottonwood HS)
OL 6'3" 270 42 79 100 90 66 51 USC
(478) Agile player who can play all five spots on the o-line
46 Hall, Marcus Cleveland, OH
(Glenville HS)
OL 6'5" 290 - 35 52 65 50 89 Ohio St
(464) Huge O-line prospect with tons of upside
47 Downs, Willie Tallahassee, FL
(Godby HS)
WR 6'2" 192 150 59 34 91 42 66 FSU
(464) Local product had 44 rec. for 879 yds and 10 TD's as a JR
48 Simon, John Youngstown, OH
(Cardinal Mooney HS)
DT 6'3" 270 - 30 - 27 69 18 Ohio St
(460) Senior leader is looking for a return trip to the state title game
49 Heastie, Logan Chesapeake, VA
(Great Bridge HS)
WR 6'2" 190 - 25 - 79 32 14 WVU
(454) Has already made his pledge to West Virginia
50 Watt, Chris Glen Ellyn, IL
(Glenbard HS)
OL 6'3" 280 69 65 77 31 96 114 Notre Dame
(454) An impressive 4.3 GPA in Honors classes
51 Graf, Kevin Agoura, CA
(Agoura HS)
OL 6'6" 305 44 51 86 59 93 122 USC
(451) Father, Allan, and brother, Derek, both played at USC
52 Oku, David Midwest City, OK
(Carl Albert HS)
RB 5'9" 175 126 89 97 78 47 19 Tennessee
(450) Enters SR year with rush totals of 3,879 yds and 45 TD's
53 Stokes, Je'Ron Philadelphia, PA
(Northeast HS)
WR 6' 180 68 49 104 - 51 35 Michigan
(448) Owns school records for receiving yards (game/season)
54 Miller, Lamar Miami, FL
(Killian HS)
RB 5'11" 205 118 70 80 66 87 41 Miami-FL
(444) One of south Florida's top prospects in '09
55 Armstrong, Ray Ray Sanford, FL
(Seminole HS)
ATH 6'4" 218 21 101 13 - 58 124 Miami-FL
(438) Can play all over the field, could end up at QB, WR, LB or TE
56 Thomas, Logan Lynchburg, VA
(Brookville HS)
TE 6'5" 220 103 40 71 39 109 109 Va Tech
(435) Talented athlete could play QB, WR, TE, LB or DE
57 Giddins, Ryne Seffner, FL
(Armwood HS)
DE 6'4" 245 65 112 61 96 68 71 USF
(433) Sacked the quarterback 21 times as a junior
58 Whaley, Chris Madisonville, TX
(Madisonville HS)
RB 6'3" 220 73 61 91 92 36 123 Texas
(430) Ran for 2,119 yards (8+ ypc) and 28 scores as a junior
59 Harris, Cliff Fresno, CA
(Edison HS)
CB 6' 175 135 77 41 52 117 67 Oregon
(417) 9 INT's and returned two kicks for scores as a junior
60 Drummond, Craig Chicago, IL
(Morgan Park HS)
DE 6'5" 260 98 78 119 97 63 40 Ole Miss
(411) Registered 18 sacks as a JR and ran the 200m and 400m
61 Kasa, Nick Broomfield, CO
(Legacy HS)
DE 6'6" 240 - 102 42 34 105 61 Colorado
(411) State's top player had 12 sacks as a senior
62 Turner, Justin Massillon, OH
(Washington HS)
DB 6'2" 190 - 60 35 26 - 72 Michigan
(411) Speedy DB will impact return game as well (11 KR for 355 yds)
63 Patrick, Tana Stevenson, AL
(North Jackson HS)
LB 6'3" 215 110 76 67 - 56 37 Alabama
(409) ASWA 4A All-State selection and Lineman of the Year
64 Baker, Edwin Oak Park, MI
(Oak Park HS)
RB 5'10" 200 112 29 57 - 38 117 Mich. St
(402) Averaged 217 yards-per-game as a junior
65 Holloman, Devonte Rock Hill, SC
(South Pointe HS)
S 6'2" 205 19 52 - 94 - 38 S. Car.
(401) Solid all-around athlete can play many positions
66 Richardson, Sheldon St. Louis, MO
(Gateway HS)
DT 6'4" 290 107 98 4 15 143 142 Mizz.
(397) Freak athlete can play anywhere on d-line
67 Charles, Orson Tampa, FL
(Plant HS)
ATH 6'3" 225 - 68 62 45 49 135 Georgia
(396) Will be on the receiving end of Aaron Murray's passes in '08
68 Telfort, Frankie Miami, FL
(Gulliver Prep HS)
LB 5'11" 195 29 73 141 - 82 34 USC
(396) Made 66 tackles in half of a season in '07 (thumb injury)
69 Alajajian, Nick Naples, FL
(Naples HS)
OL 6'4" 280 61 53 148 70 72 111 Florida
(391) Looking to defend his Florida 3A state title
70 Patterson, Patrick Macon, MS
(Noxubee County HS)
WR 6'3" 218 - 55 50 48 81 131 Ole Miss
(390) Expects a return trip to title game after 1,424 yds as JR
71 Lewis, Ronnell Dewar, OK
(Dewar HS)
LB 6'3" 220 84 107 44 41 94 146 Okla.
(390) Beast of an athlete has never played 11-man football before
72 Newsome, Kevin Chatham, VA
(Hargrave Military)
QB 6'3" 210 148 34 - 101 27 59 Penn St
(386) Athlete passed for 1,300 yds, ran for 500 yds, 24 TDs
73 Fellows, Melvin Garfield Heights, OH
(Garfield Heights HS)
DE 6'5" 250 123 36 - 22 86 105 Ohio St
(383) Decommitted from Illinois in favor of Ohio State
74 Rollison, Tyrik Sulphur Springs, TX
(Sulphur Springs HS)
QB 6'2" 185 - 56 60 114 129 15 Auburn
(381) '07: 3,691 pass yds and 37 TD's, 554 rush yds and 7 TD's
75 Chaisson, Justin Las Vegas, NV
(Bishop Gorman HS)
DE 6'5" 255 100 144 73 111 41 62 Okla.
(375) Future Sooner registered 23 sacks as a junior
76 McDonald, T.J. Fresno, CA
(Edison HS)
S 6'1" 195 91 105 30 18 141 - USC
(370) Son of former NFL safety Tim McDonald
77 Boyd, Tajh Hampton, VA
(Phoebus HS)
QB 6'1" 205 95 136 51 23 - 91 Clemson
(359) 2007: 2,049 yds passing, 25 TDs, 500 yds rushing, 7 TDs
78 Philipp, Michael San Bernardino, CA
(Arroyo Valley)
OL 6'4" 300 - 82 66 85 46 121 Ore. St
(355) Versatile lineman who is likely to end up at guard
79 Reid, Greg Valdosta, GA
(Lowndes HS)
CB 5'9" 175 15 - 27 56 - - FSU
(355) Vaulted into the final rankings with a great Under Armour week
80 Pratt, Dexter Navasota, TX
(Navasota HS)
ATH 6'2" 225 137 97 144 105 12 65 Okla. St
(346) Ran for 2,054 yards and 20 TD's on 218 carries as a JR
81 Brent, Kevin Dallas, TX
(South Oak Cliff HS)
S 5'11" 195 105 64 78 - 67 95 Okla.
(346) Active, athletic safety will likely stay in the Heartland
82 Wood, Jamie Pickerington, OH
(Pickerington Central)
S 6'2" 185 99 28 74 131 126 104 Ohio St
(344) Aggressive, intense competitor is great worker off the field
83 Jefferson, Rolando Fresno, CA
(Edison HS)
WR 6'2" 190 96 37 107 - 74 106
(335) Raw, smooth athlete is likely to stay on west coast
84 Jeffery, Damario Columbia, SC
(Columbia HS)
S 6'2" 215 43 84 87 - 71 138 S. Car.
(332) Recorded 109 tackles, five INTs and four sacks as a junior
85 Jackson, Janzen Lake Charles, LA
(Barbe HS)
CB 6' 175 83 104 17 144 92 143 Tennessee
(323) Versatile defensive back blocked seven kicks last season
86 McGee, Brandon Ft. Lauderdale, FL
(Plantation HS)
CB 6' 180 63 114 92 68 100 - Miami-FL
(318) Fast-twitch athlete could end up at QB, RB, WR, S or CB
87 Su'a Filo, Xavier Provo, UT
(Timpview HS)
OT 6'4" 290 35 115 63 80 - - UCLA
(311) Could take an LDS mission prior to college
88 Burnette, Chris La Grange, GA
(Troup County HS)
OL 6'3" 295 58 85 81 - - 73 Georgia
(307) Future Georgia Bulldog will likely end up at guard
89 Gilmore, Stephon Rock Hill, SC
(South Pointe HS)
S 6'1" 185 18 - 84 44 - - S. Car.
(307) Claimed Mr. Football and POY Awards in S. Carolina
90 Richardson, Nu'Keese Pahokee, FL
(Pahokee HS)
WR 5'9" 160 111 - 68 61 - 58 Tennessee
(306) Tiny, jitter-bug is great in the open field with the ball
91 McNeal, Bryce Minneapolis, MN
(Breck HS)
WR 6'2" 175 74 83 75 - 84 137 Clemson
(302) Smooth athlete has caught 88 passes over last two seasons
92 Goodman, Malliciah Florence, SC
(West Florence HS)
DE 6'4" 255 120 - 38 89 55 - Clemson
(302) Underrated prospect is next in long line of 'Bandits'
93 Lacy, Eddie Geismar, LA
(Dutchtown HS)
RB 5'11" 205 142 74 116 - 79 45 Alabama
(299) Rushed for over 1,800 yards and 27 TD's last season
94 Tate, Donavan Cartersville, GA
(Cartersville HS)
ATH 6'2" 195 90 92 83 - 52 141 UNC
(297) Son of UGA and Tampa Bay Bucs' running back Lars Tate
95 Wingo, Ronnie St. Louis, MO
(University HS)
RB 6'1" 212 - 62 101 117 99 87 Ark.
(289) Darren McFadden clone is a 200M junior Olympic champion
96 Brown, Corey Monroeville, PA
(Gateway HS)
ATH 6'1" 180 - 66 31 74 - - Ohio St
(282) Could play DB or wide receiver, Dorian Bell's teammate
97 McCarron, A.J. Mobile, AL
(St. Paul's Episcopal)
QB 6'3" 185 37 142 128 148 104 83 Alabama
(264) Last two seasons: 51 touchdowns, 7 interceptions
98 Ealey, Washaun Twin City, GA
(Emanuel County HS)
RB 5'11" 205 67 106 113 147 88 125 Georgia
(260) State (Ga.) P.O.Y. after 2,982 yard, record 58 TD junior year
99 Wort, Tom New Braunfels, TX
(New Braunfels HS)
LB 6'1" 210 86 - 117 86 57 - Okla.
(258) Slightly under-sized but plays like a human missile
100 McAllister, Demonte Tampa, FL
(Alonso HS)
DE 6'3" 265 45 - 70 88 - - FSU
(250) Registered 12 sacks as a junior


* Players are ranked based on total points earned in the Athlon Consensus Rating system (calculated based on all four recruiting services). A No. 1 ranking is worth 150 pts, No. 2 is worth 149 pts...No. 150 is worth 1 pt. Each player's Total Points are listed in parentheses under their rank.