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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.

    • Rank
    • Name, Pos
    • Hometown
    • Ht
    • Wt
    • Schools
    • Rank
  • 1
    St. Paul, MN
    Cretin-Derham Hall
    6'8"
    300
    Florida Minnesota Notre Dame Ohio State Oklahoma USC
    • 4 ESPN
    • 1 PrepStar
    • 1 Rivals
    • 1 Scout
    • 2 OD
    • 2 Takkle
    Also a great basketball player, he has superior athletic ability for a player of his size. The best OL prospect in years.
  • 2
    Port St. Lucie, FL
    Treasure Coast HS
    6'1"
    240
    Alabama Florida Florida State Georgia LSU Miami Ohio State Tennessee USC
    • 5 ESPN
    • 15 PrepStar
    • 12 Rivals
    • 6 Scout
    • 4 OD
    • 5 Takkle
    Prototype middle linebacker who is incredibly advanced physically. A textbook tackler.
  • 3
    Duncan, SC
    Byrnes HS
    5'11"
    210
    Auburn Florida State Georgia North Carolina Oregon Penn State South Carolina
    • 10 ESPN
    • 4 PrepStar
    • 6 Rivals
    • 2 Scout
    • 1 OD
    • 26 Takkle
    All-around runner can take it the distance while also picking up the tough yards between the tackles.
  • 4
    Moreno Valley, CA
    Rancho Verde HS
    6'4"
    240
    Florida USC
    • 3 ESPN
    • 17 PrepStar
    • 4 Rivals
    • 4 Scout
    • 20 OD
    • 1 Takkle
    Hybrid end/backer combo who does not care what position he plays. Also has played tight end and running back.
  • 5
    Temple, TX
    Temple HS
    5'11"
    195
    Texas Auburn Florida LSU Miami Nebraska Oklahoma Oregon Texas A&M USC
    • 20 ESPN
    • 2 PrepStar
    • 3 Rivals
    • 7 Scout
    • 3 OD
    • 18 Takkle
    Dynamic playmaker who is a terror in the open field and can score from anywhere on the field.
  • 6
    Plano, TX
    Plano West HS
    6'5"
    235
    Texas California Georgia LSU Nebraska North Carolina Notre Dame Oklahoma Texas A&M USC
    • 1 ESPN
    • 6 PrepStar
    • 5 Rivals
    • 3 Scout
    • 5 OD
    • 55 Takkle
    He is the son of former Arizona State All-American and Dallas Cowboy Jim Jeffcoat.
  • 7
    Ft. Worth, TX
    Dunbar HS
    6'4"
    198
    Texas Baylor Florida Oklahoma Oklahoma State TCU Texas A&M Texas Tech
    • 8 ESPN
    • 3 PrepStar
    • 27 Rivals
    • 14 Scout
    • 19 OD
    • 9 Takkle
    The top wideout in the nation combines elite speed with tremendous size and body control.
  • 8
    West Palm Beach, FL
    Dwyer HS
    6'
    205
    Florida Boston College Florida State Georgia Miami
    • 25 ESPN
    • 12 PrepStar
    • 13 Rivals
    • 10 Scout
    • 9 OD
    • 23 Takkle
    Possibly the most versatile prospect in the nation has an older brother, Abram, who plays for the Cleveland Browns.
  • 9
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    St. Thomas Aquinas
    5'9"
    165
    Florida Florida State Notre Dame Ohio State
    • 12 ESPN
    • 5 PrepStar
    • 19 Rivals
    • 22 Scout
    • 10 OD
    • 36 Takkle
    Transferred from Miami-Southwest to STA. Could be the nation's best pure coverman.
  • 10
    Hillside, IL
    Proviso West HS
    6'5"
    200
    USC Notre Dame Oklahoma Tennessee
    • 43 ESPN
    • 26 PrepStar
    • 2 Rivals
    • 13 Scout
    • 14 OD
    • 17 Takkle
    Cousins with former Irish quarterback Carlyle Holiday. Lanky, smooth pass catcher will be make big plays down the field.
  • 11
    Little Rock, AR
    Little Rock Christian
    5'8"
    205
    Arkansas Auburn Florida Ole Miss Tennessee
    • 6 ESPN
    • 11 PrepStar
    • 16 Rivals
    • 28 Scout
    • 17 OD
    • 44 Takkle
    Pinball of a tailback uses his height as an advantage bouncing off tacklers for extra yardage consistently.
  • 12
    Newnan, GA
    Newnan HS
    6'2"
    210
    Georgia Georgia Tech Maryland Miami North Carolina
    • 32 ESPN
    • 20 PrepStar
    • 34 Rivals
    • 12 Scout
    • 13 OD
    • 30 Takkle
    Freakish athlete who plays safety in the body of a linebacker. Also plays basketball.
  • 13
    Millbrook, AL
    Stanhope Elmore HS
    6'1"
    185
    Alabama Auburn Georgia LSU
    • 19 ESPN
    • 16 PrepStar
    • 14 Rivals
    • 19 Scout
    • 6 OD
    • 70 Takkle
    Dynamic athlete who plays running back, returner, receiver, safety and corner.
  • 14
    West Chester, OH
    Lakota West HS
    6'2"
    220
    Texas Alabama Florida Georgia Ohio State USC
    • 2 ESPN
    • 23 PrepStar
    • 21 Rivals
    • 24 Scout
    • 11 OD
    • 83 Takkle
    Great athlete who posseses elite change of direction abiity. Will be able to play sideline-to-sideline with ease.
  • 15
    Las Vegas, NV
    Bishop Gorman HS
    6'6"
    245
    USC Florida Oklahoma UCLA
    • 28 ESPN
    • 31 PrepStar
    • 31 Rivals
    • 30 Scout
    • 34 OD
    • 27 Takkle
    A nearly perfect blend of size, speed, athleticism, toughness and blocking skill.
  • 16
    Haltom City, TX
    Haltom HS
    6'4"
    240
    Texas Oklahoma TCU Texas A&M Texas Tech
    • 100 ESPN
    • 30 PrepStar
    • 24 Rivals
    • 15 Scout
    • 33 OD
    • 4 Takkle
    Moved to the states after living alone in the Ivory Coast. 2007 District newcomer of the year.
  • 17
    Los Angeles, CA
    Loyola HS
    6'4"
    230
    California Michigan Notre Dame UCLA USC
    • 61 ESPN
    • 33 PrepStar
    • 22 Rivals
    • 44 Scout
    • 32 OD
    • 20 Takkle
    The son of Tony Brooks and nephew of Reggie Brooks, both of whom played running back at Notre Dame.
  • 18
    Aurora, CO
    Grandview HS
    6'4"
    240
    Notre Dame Oregon Stanford USC
    • 144 ESPN
    • 19 PrepStar
    • 15 Rivals
    • 5 Scout
    • 7 OD
    • 35 Takkle
    Transferred to Hun School from Bishop O'Dowd in Oakland, Calif.
  • 19
    Woodland Hills, CA
    Taft HS
    5'11"
    175
    USC Arizona State California Florida Oregon
    • 35 ESPN
    • 24 PrepStar
    • 64 Rivals
    • 55 Scout
    • 51 OD
    • 7 Takkle
    2008 West Valley Offensive Player of the Year with over 1,800 yards and 26 touchdowns rushing.
  • 20
    Sammamish, WA
    Skyline HS
    6'2"
    195
    BYU California Notre Dame Tennessee Washington
    • 131 ESPN
    • 9 PrepStar
    • 55 Rivals
    • 18 Scout
    • 8 OD
    • 22 Takkle
    Has led his team to back-to-back fourth quarter comebacks in the 3A Washington state championship game.
  • 21
    Denton, TX
    Guyer HS
    6'2"
    280
    Texas Nebraska Oklahoma Oklahoma State Texas Tech
    • 14 ESPN
    • 90 PrepStar
    • 83 Rivals
    • 26 Scout
    • 24 OD
    • 10 Takkle
    Disruptive force on the interior of the defensive line registered 42 tackles for loss as a junior.
  • 22
    Lithonia, GA
    Martin Luther King HS
    5'11"
    185
    Florida Florida State Georgia Georgia Tech Miami
    • 16 ESPN
    • 66 PrepStar
    • 60 Rivals
    • 42 Scout
    • 59 OD
    • 15 Takkle
    One of the more complete backs in this class, Brown averaged 9.8 yards/carry as a junior (1,702 yds).
  • 23
    Detroit, MI
    Southeastern HS
    6'7"
    250
    Michigan State Michigan Ohio State Tennessee USC
    • 33 ESPN
    • 60 PrepStar
    • 57 Rivals
    • 40 Scout
    • 52 OD
    • 33 Takkle
    Top player from Michigan is the cousin of former Ohio State standout end Vernon Gholston.
  • 24
    Ft. Wayne, IN
    Harding HS
    6'2"
    215
    Ohio State Iowa Michigan Michigan State Purdue
    • 58 ESPN
    • 64 PrepStar
    • 56 Rivals
    • 52 Scout
    • 38 OD
    • 8 Takkle
    Rushed for over 1,685 yards in each of his first three seasons in high school (5,285 total rushing yards).
  • 25
    Indianapolis, IN
    Plainfield HS
    6'5"
    285
    North Carolina Notre Dame Ohio State Tennessee
    • 118 ESPN
    • 8 PrepStar
    • 10 Rivals
    • 29 Scout
    • 18 OD
    • 97 Takkle
    Father, Tim, played at Alabama for Bear Bryant while his brother, Nelson, began his career at Miss. State but transferred to UNC.
  • 26
    Anderson, SC
    T.L. Hanna HS
    6'3"
    190
    Clemson Florida Florida State UCLA
    • 27 ESPN
    • 57 PrepStar
    • 41 Rivals
    • 88 Scout
    • 55 OD
    • 13 Takkle
    Speedy, deep threat transferred from Calhoun Falls (S.C.) prior to junior season.
  • 27
    Gardena, CA
    Junipero Serra HS
    6'2"
    185
    USC Stanford UCLA
    • 22 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 9 Rivals
    • 11 Scout
    • 25 OD
    • 69 Takkle
    Superb athlete who could end up a defensive back or pure offensive play-maker.
  • 28
    Calhoun, GA
    Calhoun HS
    6'3"
    205
    Georgia Alabama Ole Miss Mississippi State West Virginia
    • 34 ESPN
    • 32 PrepStar
    • 25 Rivals
    • 53 Scout
    • 50 OD
    • 94 Takkle
    A competitive pass catcher who is built like a linebacker. Caught 66 passes for 1,300 yards and 11 TDs in 2008.
  • 29
    Hillsborough, NC
    Cedar Ridge HS
    6'7"
    300
    N.C. State North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Tech
    • 60 ESPN
    • 47 PrepStar
    • 11 Rivals
    • 49 Scout
    • 45 OD
    • 79 Takkle
    Also a solid basketball player, Crisp shows excellent agility and footwork for his size.
  • 30
    Westlake Village, CA
    Oaks Christian HS
    6'1"
    212
    UCLA Oklahoma Oregon USC
    • 72 ESPN
    • 13 PrepStar
    • 78 Rivals
    • 50 Scout
    • 21 OD
    • 60 Takkle
    Versatile, smart athlete who's older brother, Marshall, was a U.S. Army All-American and plays safety at USC.
  • 31
    Cincinnati, OH
    Anderson HS
    6'7"
    275
    Ohio State Cincinnati Notre Dame Stanford
    • 115 ESPN
    • 38 PrepStar
    • 49 Rivals
    • 9 Scout
    • 16 OD
    • 67 Takkle
    Athletic and versatile lineman who can play both left and right tackle with ease. Older brother, Duke, played for Illinois.
  • 32
    Hialeah, FL
    Hialeah HS
    6'4"
    225
    Alabama Auburn Florida Florida State Georgia Illinois Miami Notre Dame Pittsburgh Tennessee
    • 92 ESPN
    • 86 PrepStar
    • 81 Rivals
    • 8 Scout
    • 23 OD
    • 12 Takkle
    Tall, lean athlete who displays great pass rush ability.
  • 33
    Chula Vista, CA
    Eastlake HS
    6'
    200
    UCLA Notre Dame Penn State USC
    • 9 ESPN
    • 62 PrepStar
    • 52 Rivals
    • 109 Scout
    • 69 OD
    • 3 Takkle
    Ultra fast-twitch, physical player who projects at either outside linebacker or safety.
  • 34
    Habor City, CA
    Narbonne HS
    5'11"
    185
    California Florida Michigan Notre Dame Oregon Penn State Stanford UCLA USC Wisconsin
    • 24 ESPN
    • 18 PrepStar
    • - Rivals
    • 65 Scout
    • 27 OD
    • 25 Takkle
    A devastating hitter, he is almost as good of a player as he is person. A born leader and an honor student.
  • 35
    Atlanta, GA
    Douglass HS
    6'3"
    250
    Georgia Florida Florida State Georgia Tech Ohio State
    • 137 ESPN
    • 63 PrepStar
    • 50 Rivals
    • 17 Scout
    • 30 OD
    • 16 Takkle
    Incredibly productive from the tackle spot, also has an older brother, Greg Smith, who plays running back for Georgia Tech.
  • 36
    Shawnee Mission, KS
    Bishop Miege HS
    6'3"
    200
    Oklahoma Kansas Kansas State Missouri
    • 143 ESPN
    • 48 PrepStar
    • 48 Rivals
    • 16 Scout
    • 15 OD
    • 51 Takkle
    Also a highly touted basketball prospect and track star. The all-everything athlete could play at a vareity of positions in college.
  • 37
    Thibadaux, LA
    Thibadaux HS
    6'
    175
    Auburn LSU Oklahoma Oregon
    • 45 ESPN
    • 25 PrepStar
    • 40 Rivals
    • 51 Scout
    • 26 OD
    • 138 Takkle
    As a District and Regional MVP in 2008, Reed played QB, RB, WR and return man.
  • 38
    Greensboro, NC
    Northern Guilford HS
    6'5"
    245
    California North Carolina
    • 55 ESPN
    • 50 PrepStar
    • 29 Rivals
    • - Scout
    • 35 OD
    • 6 Takkle
    There is some potential contraversy about his transfer from Page HS to N. Guilford. Great size and speed combo for a defensive end.
  • 39
    Philadelphia, PA
    George Washington HS
    6'3"
    310
    Boston College Florida Ohio State Penn State South Carolina
    • 74 ESPN
    • 107 PrepStar
    • 7 Rivals
    • 38 Scout
    • 43 OD
    • 65 Takkle
    Class AAAA first team all-state selection in 2008 and ranks as the top Keystone state prospect.
  • 40
    Missouri City, TX
    Elkins HS
    6'5"
    275
    Texas A&M Texas Texas Tech USC
    • 66 ESPN
    • 85 PrepStar
    • 80 Rivals
    • 43 Scout
    • 42 OD
    • 19 Takkle
    Father is NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews and his older brother plays football at Texas A&M.
  • 41
    Waco, TX
    Midway HS
    6'1"
    200
    Baylor Texas Oklahoma Oklahoma State
    • 15 ESPN
    • 110 PrepStar
    • 97 Rivals
    • 27 Scout
    • 44 OD
    • 48 Takkle
    The complete package at safety. Great speed and size with tremendous tackling ability and instincts.
  • 42
    McDonough, GA
    Henry County HS
    6'2"
    190
    Tennessee Alabama Florida Notre Dame UCLA
    • 39 ESPN
    • 58 PrepStar
    • 44 Rivals
    • 90 Scout
    • 71 OD
    • 46 Takkle
    Smooth, fluid athlete will be a threat in the short, intermediate and deep passing game.
  • 43
    Cape Coral, FL
    Cape Coral HS
    6'
    175
    Florida Florida State Georgia Miami
    • 47 ESPN
    • 78 PrepStar
    • 96 Rivals
    • 67 Scout
    • 39 OD
    • 28 Takkle
    First team all-area and second team 5A all-state defensive back as a junior.
  • 44
    Jacksonville, FL
    The Bolles School
    6'5"
    280
    Georgia Georgia Tech Miami Ole Miss Ohio State
    • 64 ESPN
    • 55 PrepStar
    • 42 Rivals
    • 56 Scout
    • 66 OD
    • 73 Takkle
    2A FSWA first team all-stater brings tenacious attitude and mauling strength to any O-line.
  • 45
    Dallas, TX
    Skyline HS
    6'
    200
    Texas A&M LSU Michigan Texas Tech UCLA
    • 46 ESPN
    • 54 PrepStar
    • 45 Rivals
    • 32 Scout
    • 28 OD
    • - Takkle
    Underized end in high school will be a terror playing a sideline-to-sideline backer in college.
  • 46
    Bradenton, FL
    Southeast HS
    6'2"
    180
    Florida Florida State Miami
    • 7 ESPN
    • 68 PrepStar
    • 62 Rivals
    • 35 Scout
    • - OD
    • 45 Takkle
    First team Class 4A All-State as a junior while posting 15 interceptions in 2008.
  • 47
    Duncan, SC
    Byrnes HS
    6'4"
    250
    Tennessee Clemson Florida State South Carolina
    • 54 ESPN
    • 61 PrepStar
    • 38 Rivals
    • 46 Scout
    • 47 OD
    • 123 Takkle
    Very productive interior lineman at Byrnes who could end up anywhere along the D-line in college.
  • 48
    Tulsa, OK
    Central HS
    6'1"
    200
    Texas Oklahoma Tennessee USC
    • 17 ESPN
    • 106 PrepStar
    • 120 Rivals
    • 41 Scout
    • 56 OD
    • 31 Takkle
    Stars at QB, RB and WR at Central. Explosive athlete who will need to develop as a passer if he expects to play QB at the next level.
  • 49
    Pahokee, FL
    Pahokee HS
    5'10"
    170
    Auburn Florida Florida State Georgia Miami Michigan North Carolina West Virginia
    • 13 ESPN
    • 84 PrepStar
    • 67 Rivals
    • 36 Scout
    • 87 OD
    • 85 Takkle
    Explosive open-field play-maker lacks ideal size. Transferred to Pahokee from Royal Palm Beach High.
  • 50
    Tampa, FL
    Catholic HS
    6'2"
    195
    Auburn Florida Florida State Georgia Miami Michigan Ohio State South Carolina Tennessee USC
    • 50 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 59 Rivals
    • 21 Scout
    • 31 OD
    • 61 Takkle
    Enters senior year trying to prove he can play quarterback at the next level. A very gifted athlete.
  • 51
    San Diego, CA
    Mission Bay HS
    5'11"
    190
    USC Tennessee UCLA
    • 138 ESPN
    • 44 PrepStar
    • 26 Rivals
    • 74 Scout
    • 54 OD
    • 37 Takkle
    Did it all for famed Mission Bay as a junior. Runner who can hurt defenses in every way.
  • 52
    Stamford, CT
    Stamford HS
    6'3"
    220
    Penn State Michigan North Carolina Tennessee USC
    • 68 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 30 Rivals
    • 77 Scout
    • 46 OD
    • 128 Takkle
    Physical, hard hitter posted 118 tackles as a junior while also rushing for six touchdowns.
  • 53
    Greensboro, NC
    Northern Guilford HS
    6'2"
    185
    Alabama California Clemson N.C. State North Carolina Oregon Penn State South Carolina Tennessee West Virginia
    • 90 ESPN
    • 46 PrepStar
    • 8 Rivals
    • 70 Scout
    • 48 OD
    • 115 Takkle
    Raw play-maker whose older brother, Zach Maynard, signed as a quarterback with Buffalo last season.
  • 54
    Chesapeake, VA
    Oscar Smith HS
    6'2"
    210
    Alabama Clemson Florida State Georgia Tennessee
    • 36 ESPN
    • 72 PrepStar
    • 58 Rivals
    • 45 Scout
    • 29 OD
    • 141 Takkle
    Astute, deveolped passer led his team to an easy D-6 state championship title game win as a junior.
  • 55
    Olive Branch, MS
    Olive Branch HS
    6'7"
    325
    Alabama Arkansas Auburn Florida State Ole Miss Mississippi State North Carolina
    • 108 ESPN
    • 83 PrepStar
    • 79 Rivals
    • 63 Scout
    • 22 OD
    • 29 Takkle
    One of the biggest O-lineman in the '10 class. All-State selection who moves very well for his size.
  • 56
    Portland, OR
    David Douglas HS
    6'3"
    235
    California Florida Nebraska Oregon Oregon State UCLA USC
    • 37 ESPN
    • 75 PrepStar
    • 20 Rivals
    • 69 Scout
    • 61 OD
    • 122 Takkle
    Claimed defensive MVP honors at the 2009 U.S. Army underclassman combine.
  • 57
    Galena Park, TX
    North Shore HS
    6'4"
    270
    Texas Houston Stanford Texas A&M Vanderbilt
    • 141 ESPN
    • 69 PrepStar
    • 65 Rivals
    • 62 Scout
    • 72 OD
    • 34 Takkle
    Incredibly intelligent athlete claimed all-district honors as a sophomore and junior.
  • 58
    Ooltewah, TN
    Ooltewah HS
    6'3"
    225
    Tennessee Alabama Auburn Florida Georgia
    • - ESPN
    • 80 PrepStar
    • 71 Rivals
    • 34 Scout
    • 12 OD
    • 96 Takkle
    Versatile prospect who could play inside linebacker as well as either strong or weak defensive end.
  • 59
    West Palm Beach, FL
    Dwyer HS
    6'3"
    220
    Florida Florida State Miami
    • 30 ESPN
    • 96 PrepStar
    • 51 Rivals
    • 99 Scout
    • 115 OD
    • 53 Takkle
    Versatile athlete posted 27 receptions, 318 yards and 3 touchdowns as a junior.
  • 60
    Greenwood, SC
    Greenwood HS
    6'4"
    250
    South Carolina Alabama Clemson Tennessee
    • 127 ESPN
    • 52 PrepStar
    • 39 Rivals
    • - Scout
    • 62 OD
    • 14 Takkle
    Father, Buddy, played football for South Carolina in the mid-80's.
  • 61
    Wayne, NJ
    De Paul Catholic HS
    6'2"
    195
    Boston College Maryland Pittsburgh Rutgers Scarlet
    • - ESPN
    • 51 PrepStar
    • 37 Rivals
    • 84 Scout
    • 57 OD
    • 76 Takkle
    Lower back shortened his sophomore season but bounced back with an excellent junior year.
  • 62
    Johnsburg, IL
    Johnsburg HS
    6'6"
    235
    Illinois Iowa Ohio State Wisconsin
    • 86 ESPN
    • 7 PrepStar
    • 110 Rivals
    • 64 Scout
    • 100 OD
    • 89 Takkle
    Excellent pass catcher has made All-Area FIrst team two years running.
  • 63
    Wichita, KS
    Bishop Carroll HS
    6'5"
    210
    Oklahoma Kansas Kansas State Notre Dame
    • 67 ESPN
    • 104 PrepStar
    • 109 Rivals
    • 33 Scout
    • 41 OD
    • 105 Takkle
    Father, Mark, and uncle, Mike, both played in the NFL. Ben Roethlisberger style player was Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year in 2008.
  • 64
    Tampa, FL
    Catholic HS
    6'6"
    280
    Florida Georgia Ohio State Tennessee USC
    • 62 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 43 Rivals
    • 76 Scout
    • 92 OD
    • 42 Takkle
    Transferred from Palm Harbor prior to his junior season, in which he claimed FSWA 2A second team All-State honors.
  • 65
    Eugene, OR
    Sheldon HS
    6'5"
    245
    Oregon Oregon State UCLA USC
    • 77 ESPN
    • 95 PrepStar
    • 91 Rivals
    • 25 Scout
    • - OD
    • 38 Takkle
    Led his team to the state championship as a sophomore earning all-league honors at both tight end and defensive end.
  • 66
    Orange Park, FL
    Fleming Island HS
    6'5"
    270
    Florida Florida State Tennessee
    • 21 ESPN
    • 71 PrepStar
    • 70 Rivals
    • 123 Scout
    • - OD
    • 47 Takkle
    Super athletic tackle prospect who comes from a military background and has lived all over the country.
  • 67
    Corona, CA
    Corona Senior HS
    5'10"
    190
    Arizona Notre Dame UCLA Washington
    • 18 ESPN
    • 111 PrepStar
    • 92 Rivals
    • 92 Scout
    • 119 OD
    • 52 Takkle
    Rushed for 1,135 yards and 10 TDs in only five games before suffering a season-ending injury.
  • 68
    Winter Park, FL
    Lake Howell HS
    6'4"
    215
    Florida State Miami Michigan Notre Dame Oklahoma
    • 26 ESPN
    • 91 PrepStar
    • 46 Rivals
    • 128 Scout
    • 109 OD
    • 86 Takkle
    Father and brother, both named Willis Jones, played at Florida State. Registered an absurd 159 tackles as a junior.
  • 69
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    St. Thomas Aquinas
    5'9"
    160
    Florida Florida State Georgia Notre Dame Tennessee
    • 76 ESPN
    • 59 PrepStar
    • 66 Rivals
    • 112 Scout
    • 73 OD
    • 103 Takkle
    Member of arguably the best secondary in the nation (LaMarcus Joyner). Posted 25 passes defended and 8 INTs in '08.
  • 70
    Shallotte, NC
    West Brunswick HS
    6'4"
    250
    Alabama Georgia Tech North Carolina Tennessee
    • 52 ESPN
    • 82 PrepStar
    • 77 Rivals
    • - Scout
    • 84 OD
    • 56 Takkle
    An all-state and all-conference selection as a junior. Also runs track — 11.7 100m.
  • 71
    McKees Rocks, PA
    Sto-Rox HS
    6'3"
    220
    Penn State Iowa Pittsburgh West Virginia
    • - ESPN
    • 14 PrepStar
    • 116 Rivals
    • 20 Scout
    • 53 OD
    • - Takkle
    Strong-armed, efficient Donovan McNabb type passer who plays a physical brand of football.
  • 72
    Duncan, SC
    Byrnes HS
    6'4"
    225
    Tennessee Florida State Georgia Miami
    • 88 ESPN
    • 73 PrepStar
    • 28 Rivals
    • 94 Scout
    • 86 OD
    • - Takkle
    100-plus tackle season as a junior is third top-100 player from BHS in 2010 class.
  • 73
    West Monroe, LA
    West Monroe HS
    6'6"
    265
    LSU Michigan Minnesota Tennessee
    • - ESPN
    • 77 PrepStar
    • 75 Rivals
    • 59 Scout
    • 90 OD
    • 77 Takkle
    A nine sack junior season led to LSWA Class 5A All-state honors.
  • 74
    Manning, SC
    Manning HS
    6'1"
    180
    Florida Georgia South Carolina Tennessee
    • 31 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 61 Rivals
    • 73 Scout
    • - OD
    • 71 Takkle
    Broke up 16 passes while intercepting eight during his junior campaign.
  • 75
    San Diego, CA
    Scripps Ranch HS
    6'
    190
    Oklahoma Oregon USC
    • 125 ESPN
    • 56 PrepStar
    • 46 Rivals
    • 87 Scout
    • 74 OD
    • - Takkle
    The first player in San Diego high school football history to post a 1000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season.
  • 76
    Nashville, TN
    Maplewood HS
    6'5"
    300
    Alabama Auburn Notre Dame Tennessee
    • 102 ESPN
    • 53 PrepStar
    • - Rivals
    • 96 Scout
    • 58 OD
    • 84 Takkle
    A tough, athletic player who rarely takes a play off - on either side of the ball.
  • 77
    Aurora, NE
    Aurora HS
    6'6"
    300
    Nebraska
    • 109 ESPN
    • 93 PrepStar
    • 82 Rivals
    • 75 Scout
    • 97 OD
    • 88 Takkle
    Huge prospect is a devastating run blocker and easily the top player in the Cornhusker state.
  • 78
    Chatham, VA
    Hargrave Military Academy
    6'3"
    270
    California Florida State LSU Miami North Carolina Notre Dame Oklahoma Penn State Tennessee USC
    • 142 ESPN
    • 22 PrepStar
    • 18 Rivals
    • 68 Scout
    • - OD
    • - Takkle
    Previously attended St. John's Catholic Prep. Could end up anywhere along the defensive line.
  • 79
    Geismer, LA
    Dutchtown HS
    6'2"
    190
    LSU Tennessee
    • 65 ESPN
    • 87 PrepStar
    • 73 Rivals
    • 102 Scout
    • 76 OD
    • - Takkle
    Tall, smooth, fluid athlete who will excel at free safety against the pass.
  • 80
    Miramar, FL
    Miramar HS
    6'3"
    180
    Boston College Alabama Florida Florida International Georgia Miami Ole Miss North Carolina Ohio State Oregon
    • 113 ESPN
    • 81 PrepStar
    • 35 Rivals
    • 79 Scout
    • 95 OD
    • - Takkle
    Fluid, precise player who excelled at the Gridiron Kings tournament in Florida this summer.
  • 81
    Houston, TX
    Second Baptist HS
    6'4"
    200
    Texas Texas A&M
    • - ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 113 Rivals
    • 57 Scout
    • 65 OD
    • 21 Takkle
    Four-year starter has improved efficiency in each of his three seasons. 78 total TDs, 22 INTs over that span.
  • 82
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Ocean Lakes HS
    6'4"
    180
    LSU North Carolina Ohio State Tennessee
    • 29 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • - Rivals
    • 108 Scout
    • 91 OD
    • 32 Takkle
    Is a slightly less talented version of Georgia wideout A.J. Green. Scored 16 (10 rec, 3 rush, 3 ret) times as a junior.
  • 83
    Detroit, MI
    Inkster HS
    6'4"
    200
    Michigan Michigan State West Virginia Wisconsin
    • 117 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 53 Rivals
    • 39 Scout
    • 82 OD
    • 120 Takkle
    Superb athlete who was responsible for 48 touchdowns as a junior.
  • 84
    Cleveland, OH
    Glenville HS
    5'11"
    185
    Georgia Michigan State West Virginia
    • - ESPN
    • 92 PrepStar
    • 17 Rivals
    • 117 Scout
    • 114 OD
    • 74 Takkle
    Attended St. Edward HS in Lakewood, Ohio previously. Also runs track: 10.4 100m, 21.6 200m.
  • 85
    Prichard, AL
    Blount HS
    6'2"
    200
    Alabama Auburn Florida LSU
    • - ESPN
    • 76 PrepStar
    • 72 Rivals
    • 113 Scout
    • 63 OD
    • 92 Takkle
    Transferred from Vigor High in the spring of '08. Claimed honorable mention 6A ASWA All-State as a junior.
  • 86
    Gainesville, GA
    Gainesville HS
    6'
    185
    Stanford Notre Dame
    • 78 ESPN
    • 127 PrepStar
    • 121 Rivals
    • 105 Scout
    • 104 OD
    • 40 Takkle
    Handsy pass-catcher is the son of former Notre Damer Andre Jones.
  • 87
    Orchard Lake, MI
    St. Mary's Prep
    6'3"
    200
    Penn State Michigan State Oregon
    • 114 ESPN
    • 10 PrepStar
    • 101 Rivals
    • 83 Scout
    • 116 OD
    • - Takkle
    Great looking athlete who is used to the pro-style offense but fits the spread perfectly.
  • 88
    Suwanee, GA
    North Gwinnett HS
    6'6"
    290
    Alabama Auburn Clemson Tennessee
    • 94 ESPN
    • 70 PrepStar
    • - Rivals
    • 82 Scout
    • 75 OD
    • 104 Takkle
    Has all the skills needed to be a prototype left tackle who is already adept at pass blocking.
  • 89
    Decatur, GA
    Southwest Dekalb HS
    6'5"
    210
    Georgia Kentucky Miami Tennessee
    • 89 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 32 Rivals
    • 66 Scout
    • 93 OD
    • - Takkle
    Class 4A First-Team All-State player will need to add size but will be a terror rushing the passer.
  • 90
    Cincinnati, OH
    Elder HS
    6'5"
    230
    Notre Dame Michigan Wisconsin
    • - ESPN
    • 49 PrepStar
    • - Rivals
    • 97 Scout
    • 111 OD
    • 24 Takkle
    Great blocking tight end whose uncle, Steve Heimkreiter, played football at Notre Dame.
  • 91
    Wentzville, MO
    Timberland HS
    6'6"
    295
    Missouri Colorado Kansas Nebraska Wisconsin
    • - ESPN
    • 74 PrepStar
    • 68 Rivals
    • 91 Scout
    • 83 OD
    • 116 Takkle
    Tremendous road grader who led to way for 2009 Wisconsin signee Montee Ball as a junior.
  • 92
    Baltimore, MD
    Baltimore City College
    6'1"
    190
    Penn State Michigan Notre Dame
    • 103 ESPN
    • 21 PrepStar
    • - Rivals
    • 47 Scout
    • - OD
    • 126 Takkle
    Confident, competitive athlete who will also impact the return game as well.
  • 93
    Chino, CA
    Don Lugo HS
    6'4"
    280
    California Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee USC
    • 130 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 54 Rivals
    • 31 Scout
    • 89 OD
    • - Takkle
    Upside prospect with great size and feet but is very raw.
  • 94
    Dallas, TX
    Skyline HS
    6'
    175
    LSU Missouri Nebraska
    • 56 ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • - Rivals
    • 48 Scout
    • 68 OD
    • 133 Takkle
    Averaged 20 yards per reception over the last two seasons (81 rec, 1607 yds). Corey Nelson's teammate at Skyline.
  • 95
    Staten Island, NY
    Curtis HS
    6'3"
    255
    Penn State Boston College Miami Rutgers Scarlet
    • 41 ESPN
    • 131 PrepStar
    • 104 Rivals
    • 150 Scout
    • 81 OD
    • 101 Takkle
    Extremely quick off the ball, this strongside prospect has registered 18 sacks over the last two years.
  • 96
    Carlsbad, CA
    La Costa Canyon HS
    6'2"
    175
    California Florida Michigan Notre Dame Oklahoma Oregon Penn State Stanford Tennessee UCLA
    • - ESPN
    • - PrepStar
    • 131 Rivals
    • 37 Scout
    • 64 OD
    • 81 Takkle
    Caught 64 passes for over 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2008.
  • 97
    Goodyear, AZ
    Millennium HS
    6'3"
    195
    Arizona Arizona State Michigan Nebraska Notre Dame Oregon Oregon State UCLA USC Washington
    • - ESPN
    • 94 PrepStar
    • 88 Rivals
    • 114 Scout
    • 88 OD
    • 90 Takkle
    Versatile athlete could play receiver or tailback but is better suited for linebacker or safety.
  • 98
    Frederick, MD
    Thomas Johnson HS
    6'
    220
    California Duke Maryland Stanford
    • - ESPN
    • 119 PrepStar
    • 74 Rivals
    • 135 Scout
    • 98 OD
    • 58 Takkle
    All-Everything athlete claimed Area Defensive Player of the Year honors as a junior.
  • 99
    Palmdale, CA
    Highland HS
    6'3"
    235
    California Florida State Oklahoma Oregon Oregon State Tennessee UCLA USC Washington Washington State
    • 129 ESPN
    • 79 PrepStar
    • 76 Rivals
    • - Scout
    • 94 OD
    • 106 Takkle
    More of a pass-catching tight end, Thomas has posted 73 rec, 1203 yds, 13 TDs over the past two seasons.
  • 100
    Miami, FL
    Booker T. Washington HS
    5'10"
    185
    Miami Florida State Georgia
    • - ESPN
    • 129 PrepStar
    • 136 Rivals
    • 85 Scout
    • 79 OD
    • 62 Takkle
    Posted back-to-back 20 touchdown seasons on the ground.

* Players are ranked based on total points earned in the Athlon Consensus Rating system (calculated based on all six 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.
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