College Football Recruiting: Athlon Consensus 100

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
  • 1
    Springfield, MO
    Hillcrest
    6'6
    220
    Missouri Tigers

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Arkansas Razorbacks Oklahoma Sooners Texas Longhorns
    Caught 119 passes for 2,233 yards and 24 TDs as a SR. Claimed 2010 Gatorade Player of the Year honors in Missouri after 78 catches, 1,703 yards and 15 TDs.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 1
    • Scout: 1
    • ESPN: 3
    • 247: 2
    • O-D: 1
    • NCSA: 1
  • 2
    Denton, TX
    Ryan
    6'4
    290
    Florida State Seminoles

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    Auburn Tigers Notre Dame Fighting Irish Texas Longhorns
    Versatile tweener end/tackle who is the son of former NFL and Florida State defensive back Mario Edwards. Earned Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year in 2010.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 3
    • Scout: 4
    • ESPN: 1
    • 247: 1
    • O-D: 4
    • NCSA: 5
  • 3
    Charlotte, NC
    Mallard Creek
    6'6
    271
    Florida Gators

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    Tennessee Volunteers
    Was an All-State selection as a junior and hasn't allowed a sack in two years. Father, D.J., played at Presbyterian and in the Arena League.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 2
    • Scout: 11
    • ESPN: 7
    • 247: 5
    • O-D: 5
    • NCSA: 13
  • 4
    Harrisburg, PA
    Bishop McDevitt
    6'4
    245
    Ohio State Buckeyes

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    NC State Wolfpack Notre Dame Fighting Irish Penn State Nittany Lions
    His father, Gregory, played at NC State. He is set to play in the U.S. Army All-American game. Earned Class 3A All-State, All-Conference and All-Region honors.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 9
    • Scout: 5
    • ESPN: 4
    • 247: 12
    • O-D: 7
    • NCSA: 11
  • 5
    Olney, MD
    Good Counsel
    6'
    185
    Maryland Terrapins

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    Auburn Tigers California Golden Bears Florida Gators Ohio State Buckeyes USC Trojans
    Wide receiver or safety is the likely destination, but is also utilized as a cover corner and running back at Good Counsel as well. Extremely versatile prospect.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 8
    • Scout: 6
    • ESPN: 13
    • 247: 10
    • O-D: 17
    • NCSA: 6
  • 6
    Sacramento, CA
    Grant Union
    6'2
    210
    Washington Huskies

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    California Golden Bears Notre Dame Fighting Irish Oregon Ducks
    Younger brother of former Cal Bear All-American cornerback Syd’Quan Thompson who was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 2010 NFL Draft.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 4
    • Scout: 3
    • ESPN: 16
    • 247: 6
    • O-D: 8
    • NCSA: 25
  • 7
    Aledo, TX
    Aledo
    5'11
    202
    Texas Longhorns

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    Oklahoma Sooners Texas A&M Aggies Texas Tech Red Raiders
    Texas Gatorade Player of the Year. Class 4A All-State. Father James Gray played at Texas Tech and in the NFL. Will play in the Under Armour All-American Game.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 5
    • Scout: 15
    • ESPN: 2
    • 247: 9
    • O-D: 2
    • NCSA: 38
  • 8
    Elk Grove, CA
    Pleasant Grove
    6'8
    280
    Oregon Ducks

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers California Golden Bears Notre Dame Fighting Irish USC Trojans
    Also wants to play basketball in college. League Lineman of the Year and All-Area selection. His older brother Armond plays football at USC.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 61
    • Scout: 2
    • ESPN: 24
    • 247: 4
    • O-D: 6
    • NCSA: 3
  • 9
    Washington, DC
    Friendship Collegiate
    6'4
    310
    Florida State Seminoles

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers California Golden Bears Clemson Tigers Miami (FL) Hurricanes South Carolina Gamecocks
    Massive interior lineman is built like a truck and delivers hits like one as well. Uses great burst and power, along with sheer size, to disrupt the middle of the offense.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 7
    • Scout: 31
    • ESPN: 10
    • 247: 14
    • O-D: 9
    • NCSA: 32
  • 10
    Brenham, TX
    Brenham
    6'4
    285
    Texas Longhorns

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    Oklahoma Sooners Oklahoma State Cowboys Texas A&M Aggies
    A bit undersized but plays extremely low and with tremendous leverage. Can hold his ground at the point of attack or get penetration.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 26
    • Scout: 17
    • ESPN: 12
    • 247: 7
    • O-D: 24
    • NCSA: 23
  • 11
    Shelby, NC
    Crest
    6'3
    263
    Florida Gators

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    Clemson Tigers South Carolina Gamecocks
    A raw, upside prospect with excellent size, power and strength at the point of attack. Could project both inside and out along the D-Line.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 6
    • Scout: 13
    • ESPN: 37
    • 247: 30
    • O-D: 3
    • NCSA: 29
  • 12
    Panama City, FL
    Arnold
    6'4
    205
    Alabama Crimson Tide

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    Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles Georgia Bulldogs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
    Like most great athletes in high school, Williams was used all over the field including quarterback, receiver, return specialist and at safety. Played previously at Mosley HS.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 24
    • Scout: 53
    • ESPN: 11
    • 247: 8
    • O-D: 28
    • NCSA: 10
  • 13
    Jacksonville, FL
    Bolles
    6'6
    295
    Georgia Bulldogs

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    Florida Gators Texas Longhorns
    He is an excellent run blocker who will maul his opponent off the line of scrimmage. First-team all-first coast OL by Fla-Times Union.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 23
    • Scout: 7
    • ESPN: 28
    • 247: 35
    • O-D: 20
    • NCSA: 30
  • 14
    Ramsey, NJ
    Don Bosco Prep
    6'4
    245
    Rutgers Scarlet Knights

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    California Golden Bears Florida Gators
    A tweener D-Lineman whose father, Keith, played both defensive end and tackle for the New York Giants and at Pitt.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 11
    • Scout: 20
    • ESPN: 69
    • 247: 23
    • O-D: 15
    • NCSA: 7
  • 15
    Hueytown, AL
    Hueytown HS
    6'3
    195
    Florida State Seminoles

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    Alabama Crimson Tide LSU Tigers
    An ASWA Super 12 selection in 2010 and is also a highly-touted baseball player who stars in centerfield with a plus-arm. He will play in Under Armour All-American game.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 10
    • Scout: 41
    • ESPN: 14
    • 247: 26
    • O-D: 16
    • NCSA: 44
  • 16
    Raleigh, NC
    Millbrook
    5'11
    180
    Georgia Bulldogs

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    Clemson Tigers Florida Gators Notre Dame Fighting Irish South Carolina Gamecocks
    Rushed for 1,550 yards and 17 TDs as a junior. Father is Warren Marshall, who played in the NFL with the Denver Broncos.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 48
    • Scout: 12
    • ESPN: 5
    • 247: 21
    • O-D: 54
    • NCSA: 12
  • 17
    Monrovia, CA
    Monrovia HS
    6'4
    305
    UCLA Bruins

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    California Golden Bears Oregon Ducks USC Trojans
    Posted 69 tackles and 12 sacks in 2010 and will play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. A prototype defensive tackle.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 21
    • Scout: 23
    • ESPN: 43
    • 247: 43
    • O-D: 18
    • NCSA: 21
  • 18
    Hollywood, FL
    Miramar
    6'0
    170
    Miami (FL) Hurricanes

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles USC Trojans
    A savvy, instinctual player who understands the game well and fits both man and zone schemes well. Posted 45 tackles and four interceptions as a junior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 13
    • Scout: 49
    • ESPN: 18
    • 247: 40
    • O-D: 11
    • NCSA: 40
  • 19
    Houston, TX
    Dekaney
    5'8
    175
    Texas A&M Aggies

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    TCU Horned Frogs Texas Tech Red Raiders
    A home-run threat every time he touches the ball. Rushed for 3,884 yards and 48 TD as a senior after posting 2,290 yards and 20 TD as a junior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 15
    • Scout: 16
    • ESPN: 56
    • 247: 25
    • O-D: 13
    • NCSA: 47
  • 20
    Valdosta, GA
    Lowndes
    6'4
    205
    Georgia Bulldogs

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    Florida Gators
    Long, rangy two-way athlete who plays a fundamentally sound brand of football. At his best when on the attack against the run and in blitz schemes.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 31
    • Scout: 36
    • ESPN: 17
    • 247: 32
    • O-D: 25
    • NCSA: 35
  • 21
    Geismar, LA
    Dutchtown
    6'
    205
    Alabama Crimson Tide

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    LSU Tigers
    Physical enough to play low in the box and athletic enough to cover the back-end. Class 5A All-State after 102 tackles, 4 INT in 2010.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 17
    • Scout: 8
    • ESPN: 6
    • 247: 3
    • O-D: 21
    • NCSA: 130
  • 22
    Tempe, AZ
    Corona Del Sol
    6'6
    295
    Stanford Cardinal

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    Florida State Seminoles Nebraska Cornhuskers USC Trojans
    Father, Todd Sr., played college football at Northern Illinois and in the NFL for the Arizona and Oakland. Older brother, Todd Jr., signed with Nebraska last fall.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 32
    • Scout: 51
    • ESPN: 9
    • 247: 65
    • O-D: 26
    • NCSA: 2
  • 23
    San Clemente, CA
    San Clemente HS
    6'6
    270
    Stanford Cardinal

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    California Golden Bears Florida Gators Oregon Ducks USC Trojans
    The All-FIC Southern selection, and Section Pac 5 Division All-Offense pick, will play in the U.S. Army All-American game.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 19
    • Scout: 14
    • ESPN: 27
    • 247: 11
    • O-D: 22
    • NCSA: 93
  • 24
    Columbus, IN
    Columbus East
    6'4
    212
    Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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    LSU Tigers Vanderbilt Commodores
    Father, Kip, played QB at Butler, while his two brothers, Drew and Dusty, play QB at Illinois State and Indiana respectively. His uncle, Blair, also played QB at Notre Dame.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 20
    • Scout: 38
    • ESPN: 52
    • 247: 24
    • O-D: 34
    • NCSA: 18
  • 25
    Mobile, AL
    Davidson
    6'4
    240
    Florida State Seminoles

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers Florida Gators
    Superior combination of size and speed. Athletic enough to post 50 tackles, 19 TFL and 10 sacks on defense to go with 22 receptions and 400 yards on offense.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 36
    • Scout: 29
    • ESPN: 23
    • 247: 49
    • O-D: 35
    • NCSA: 14
  • 26
    Tampa, FL
    Berkeley Prep
    6'
    180
    USC Trojans

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    Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles Notre Dame Fighting Irish Oklahoma Sooners
    This speedy athlete defines all-purpose and could play running back, receiver, corner or safety. Posted 2,697 yards from scrimmage over the last two seasons.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 18
    • Scout: 61
    • ESPN: 47
    • 247: 31
    • O-D: 26
    • NCSA: 19
  • 27
    Cincinnati, OH
    Taft
    6'5
    245
    Ohio State Buckeyes

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Miami (FL) Hurricanes Michigan State Spartans Michigan Wolverines
    Earned State D-IV Defensive Player of the Year honors after 107 tackles and 19 sacks in 2010. Possesses elite size and is also an excellent basketball prospect.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 25
    • Scout: 10
    • ESPN: 62
    • 247: 20
    • O-D: 42
    • NCSA: 50
  • 28
    St. Petersburg, FL
    Lakewood
    6'3
    261
    Florida Gators

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    Florida State Seminoles LSU Tigers
    Explosive, rangy speed rusher can get up the field with ease, posting 20 sacks as a junior. Is the cousin of Florida State wide receiver Chris Davis.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 28
    • Scout: 59
    • ESPN: 71
    • 247: 15
    • O-D: 32
    • NCSA: 37
  • 29
    Dallas, TX
    Skyline
    6'
    178
    Texas A&M Aggies

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    California Golden Bears Oregon Ducks TCU Horned Frogs
    Dealt with nagging injuries as a junior, but is game-changing, big-play athlete with excellent explosiveness.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 34
    • Scout: 54
    • ESPN: 33
    • 247: 44
    • O-D: 45
    • NCSA: 41
  • 30
    Puyallup, WA
    Puyallup
    6'5
    280
    Stanford Cardinal

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    Michigan Wolverines Notre Dame Fighting Irish
    The Class 4A first-team all-state blocker can be dominant in the ground game and shows the agility and quickness to excel in pass sets as well.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 33
    • Scout: 42
    • ESPN: 44
    • 247: 68
    • O-D: 30
    • NCSA: 43
  • 31
    Hamilton, GA
    Harris County
    6'3
    240
    Georgia Bulldogs

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers Florida Gators
    A high-motor player who is constantly working to make plays. Shows a great first step and burst up the field, but is raw and unrefined.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 56
    • Scout: 19
    • ESPN: 67
    • 247: 28
    • O-D: 37
    • NCSA: 58
  • 32
    Daphne, AL
    Daphne
    6'1
    200
    Alabama Crimson Tide

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    Auburn Tigers Florida Gators Georgia Bulldogs LSU Tigers Penn State Nittany Lions
    Dynamic backfield threat who catches the ball well. Carried 231 times for 2,196 yards and 32 TDs as a senior in 2011. Posted 1,150 yards rushing and 506 receiving in 2010.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 12
    • Scout: 57
    • ESPN: 55
    • 247: 13
    • O-D: 12
    • NCSA: 117
  • 33
    Aliquippa, PA
    Hopewell
    5'11
    215
    Pittsburgh Panthers

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Penn State Nittany Lions
    Enters his final season with 29 straight 100-yard games and is the second all-time leading rusher in WPIAL history. Class 3A All-State and Area POY.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 55
    • Scout: 18
    • ESPN: 26
    • 247: 61
    • O-D: 61
    • NCSA: 51
  • 34
    Oxon Hill, MD
    Potomac
    5'11
    176
    Florida State Seminoles

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    Auburn Tigers Clemson Tigers LSU Tigers USC Trojans
    Track star has rushed for 2,387 yards and 31 TDs over the last two seasons. Big School first-team All-State pick in 2010.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 68
    • Scout: 9
    • ESPN: 38
    • 247: 16
    • O-D: 79
    • NCSA: 63
  • 35
    Westwood, NJ
    N Valley Old Tappan
    6'
    190
    UCLA Bruins

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    Arizona Wildcats Notre Dame Fighting Irish Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    Dynamic quarterback/safety athlete rushed for 2,306 yards and 32 TDs while throwing for 1,844 yards and 20 TDs as a junior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 37
    • Scout: 88
    • ESPN: 39
    • 247: 34
    • O-D: 38
    • NCSA: 46
  • 36
    Miami, FL
    Norland
    5'9
    170
    Miami (FL) Hurricanes

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    Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles South Florida Bulls
    "Duke" is a speedy, big-play back who can score from anywhere on the field. He has superior acceleration, quickness and change of direction ability.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 30
    • Scout: 21
    • ESPN: 35
    • 247: 29
    • O-D: 27
    • NCSA: 0
  • 37
    Cape Coral, FL
    Island Coast
    6'
    190
    Florida State Seminoles

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Miami (FL) Hurricanes
    A compact, low center of gravity runner with track speed. He has the power to run between the tackles and speed to hit the edge. Excellent overall prospect.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 38
    • Scout: 28
    • ESPN: 72
    • 247: 41
    • O-D: 69
    • NCSA: 49
  • 38
    Aberdeen, MS
    Aberdeen
    6'3
    235
    Mississippi Rebels

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers LSU Tigers Mississippi State Bulldogs
    Earned Area Defensive POY honors after a 132-tackle junior season. Possesses solid burst off the ball. Brother, Taurus, plays at Ole Miss.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 51
    • Scout: 34
    • ESPN: 48
    • 247: 36
    • O-D: 47
    • NCSA: 112
  • 39
    Corvallis, OR
    Corvallis
    6'3
    280
    Oregon State Beavers

    Verbal

    Oregon Ducks
    Son of Oregon State defensive line coach Joe Seumalo. A high-motor, physical player who could project to either side of the line of scrimmage.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 52
    • Scout: 33
    • ESPN: 19
    • 247: 27
    • O-D: 63
    • NCSA: 0
  • 40
    Danville, CA
    San Ramon Valley
    6'2
    205
    California Golden Bears

    Verbal

    Oregon State Beavers Washington Huskies
    A solid all-around athlete who is fundamentally sound, confident and smooth. Possesses tremendous fundamentals and mechanics.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 44
    • Scout: 123
    • ESPN: 32
    • 247: 38
    • O-D: 48
    • NCSA: 60
  • 41
    Lexington, SC
    Lexington
    6'1
    180
    South Carolina Gamecocks

    Verbal

    Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Gators Georgia Bulldogs
    Extraordinarily smooth athlete with excellent top end speed. Caught 58 passes for 1,033 yards and 10 TDs as a junior while rushing 684 yards and 10 more scores.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 66
    • Scout: 40
    • ESPN: 45
    • 247: 52
    • O-D: 43
    • NCSA: 110
  • 42
    Jacksonville, FL
    First Coast
    5'11
    170
    Alabama Crimson Tide

    Verbal

    Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles
    Smallish, versatile prospect with tremendous explosiveness and open field skill. Posted 990 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 58
    • Scout: 113
    • ESPN: 22
    • 247: 42
    • O-D: 66
    • NCSA: 56
  • 43
    Fresno, CA
    Washington Union
    6'
    175
    Notre Dame Fighting Irish

    Verbal

    Alabama Crimson Tide Arizona Wildcats Miami (FL) Hurricanes Oregon Ducks
    Tall, rangy, athletic player who could play safety or corner. Tremendous instincts and length likely make deep safety the best fit.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 76
    • Scout: 39
    • ESPN: 90
    • 247: 50
    • O-D: 81
    • NCSA: 26
  • 44
    Madison, AL
    Bob Jones
    6'4
    240
    Alabama Crimson Tide

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    Auburn Tigers Kentucky Wildcats
    First-team Class 6A All-State two years in a row. A hybrid LB/DE who is powerful at the point of attack and excels in traffic.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 43
    • Scout: 22
    • ESPN: 109
    • 247: 39
    • O-D: 61
    • NCSA: 95
  • 45
    Lakewood, OH
    St. Edward
    6'5
    300
    Michigan Wolverines

    Verbal

    Ohio State Buckeyes
    Consistent, strong, dominant lineman who finishes his blocks with a nasty killer instinct. Possesses solid feet and can move well in open space as well.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 22
    • Scout: 35
    • ESPN: 132
    • 247: 62
    • O-D: 19
    • NCSA: 102
  • 46
    Downey, CA
    Downey
    6'3
    230
    USC Trojans

    Verbal

    Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona Wildcats Boise State Broncos Oregon Ducks UCLA Bruins Washington Huskies
    Wildly successful all over the field: 87 tackles at LB, 720 receiving yards at WR and 247 rushing yards, 5 TD at RB. A hard-hitter destined for defense.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 40
    • Scout: 139
    • ESPN: 36
    • 247: 70
    • O-D: 53
    • NCSA: 34
  • 47
    Encino, CA
    Crespi
    6'4
    330
    USC Trojans

    Verbal

    Miami (FL) Hurricanes Oregon Ducks
    Will need to refine skills, but has great frame and foot agility. An adept pass blocker likely suited for interior of the O-Line.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 29
    • Scout: 62
    • ESPN: 88
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 33
    • NCSA: 31
  • 48
    Baltimore, MD
    Gilman
    5'10
    180
    Alabama Crimson Tide

    Verbal

    Virginia Tech Hokies
    A special player with as good a combination of intangibles, speed, agility, strength and explosiveness. Will likely end up at corner or receiver.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 79
    • Scout: 45
    • ESPN: 20
    • 247: 76
    • O-D: 89
    • NCSA: 89
  • 49
    Leesburg, FL
    Leesburg
    6'4
    225
    Stanford Cardinal

    Verbal

    Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Gators Notre Dame Fighting Irish USC Trojans
    Savvy, big-play defender with a fantastic combination of size and speed. Possesses sideline-to-sideline ability. Also plays basketball and baseball.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 77
    • Scout: 110
    • ESPN: 25
    • 247: 67
    • O-D: 96
    • NCSA: 24
  • 50
    Lakewood, WA
    Lakes
    6'8
    310
    USC Trojans

    Verbal

    Oklahoma Sooners Washington Huskies
    A massive prospect with huge upside and ceiling. Aggressive, agile and strong. Also an excellent basketball prospect.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 16
    • Scout: 72
    • ESPN: 122
    • 247: 110
    • O-D: 14
    • NCSA: 66
  • 51
    Pearland, TX
    Dawson
    6'7
    300
    Texas Longhorns

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers Florida State Seminoles Texas A&M Aggies
    Massive prospect with tremendous power, strength and raw athleticism for his size. Needs to hone finer points of both pass and run blocking.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 67
    • Scout: 44
    • ESPN: 58
    • 247: 87
    • O-D: 78
    • NCSA: 75
  • 52
    Fresno, CA
    Washington Union
    6'3
    185
    Houston Cougars

    Verbal

    Arizona State Sun Devils California Golden Bears Notre Dame Fighting Irish UCLA Bruins
    Rangy, speedy wideout who caught 1,208 yards and 8 TD on 66 receptions in 2010. Cousin of fellow AC100 recruit Tee Shepard.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 49
    • Scout: 46
    • ESPN: 106
    • 247: 17
    • O-D: 55
    • NCSA: 0
  • 53
    Palm Beach Gardens, FL
    Palm Beach Gardens
    6'5
    275
    Auburn Tigers

    Verbal

    Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Gators Georgia Bulldogs Miami (FL) Hurricanes
    Possesses extraordinary athleticism for a player of his position, but will need to add plenty of bulk and strength.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 74
    • Scout: 27
    • ESPN: 61
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 84
    • NCSA: 27
  • 54
    Stone Mountain, GA
    Stephenson
    5'10
    200
    South Carolina Gamecocks

    Verbal

    Georgia Bulldogs Tennessee Volunteers
    Averaged over 9.0 yards per carry on 213 attempts in 11 games as a senior, finishing with 1,928 yards and 21 TDs.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 63
    • Scout: 71
    • ESPN: 62
    • 247: 45
    • O-D: 36
    • NCSA: 0
  • 55
    Millen, GA
    Jenkins County
    6'4
    310
    Georgia Bulldogs

    Verbal

    Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
    A raw but exceptionally talented prospect with remarkable size, athleticism and upside. Has a lot to work on, but has incredible natural ability.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 72
    • Scout: 76
    • ESPN: 53
    • 247: 63
    • O-D: 126
    • NCSA: 42
  • 56
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Chaparral
    5'9
    175
    Notre Dame Fighting Irish

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    Arizona Wildcats Arkansas Razorbacks North Carolina Tar Heels
    Dynamic do-everything player: 907 yards receiving, 551 yards rushing, 20 tackles, 5 INT, four kickoff return TDs. Arizona's Gatorade Player of the Year in 2010.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 107
    • Scout: 74
    • ESPN: 8
    • 247: 53
    • O-D: 130
    • NCSA: 62
  • 57
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Ocean Lakes
    6'4
    215
    Virginia Cavaliers

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    Florida Gators Penn State Nittany Lions
    Athletic enough to excel and be recruited as a wide receiver. But size, strength and explosiveness makes him an ideal hybrid LB/DE prospect. Needs to add bulk.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 50
    • Scout: 26
    • ESPN: 124
    • 247: 22
    • O-D: 62
    • NCSA: 0
  • 58
    Miami, FL
    Northwestern
    6'1
    175
    Alabama Crimson Tide

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    Miami (FL) Hurricanes
    A standout at the Under Armour game with two scores. Posted 36 receptions for 722 yards and six touchdowns as a senior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 45
    • Scout: 86
    • ESPN: 49
    • 247: 56
    • O-D: 49
    • NCSA: 0
  • 59
    Austin, TX
    Austin
    6'2
    198
    Texas Longhorns

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    Oklahoma Sooners Texas A&M Aggies
    Garnered second-team Class 5A All-State honors in only seven games after 63 rec., 860 yards and 8 TD in '10. Caught 91 passes for 1,140 yards and 9 TD in 2009.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 41
    • Scout: 30
    • ESPN: 147
    • 247: 128
    • O-D: 70
    • NCSA: 22
  • 60
    Kansas City, MO
    Park Hill
    6'2
    325
    Michigan Wolverines

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    Missouri Tigers Ohio State Buckeyes
    A dominate week of work at the US Army bowl vaulted him into the AC100. Posted 50 tackles and three sacks as a junior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 14
    • Scout: 65
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 51
    • O-D: 10
    • NCSA: 0
  • 61
    Atlanta, GA
    St. Pius X
    5'11
    170
    Alabama Crimson Tide

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    Auburn Tigers Notre Dame Fighting Irish Tennessee Volunteers Texas Longhorns
    Posted 47 tackles and eight interceptions as a junior. Possesses excellent foot speed, quickness and fluidity.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 88
    • Scout: 122
    • ESPN: 31
    • 247: 66
    • O-D: 102
    • NCSA: 36
  • 62
    Tallahassee, FL
    North Florida Christian
    6'1
    195
    Clemson Tigers

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    South Carolina Gamecocks
    The complete package at safety. Can play both safety spots, man or zone, near the line or in the deep third. Posted 104 tackles and 4 INT as a junior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 60
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 15
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 72
    • NCSA: 9
  • 63
    Atwater, CA
    Buhach
    6'3
    275
    Stanford Cardinal

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    California Golden Bears UCLA Bruins USC Trojans
    Exceptionally quick, explosive player with good size and overall athleticism. Posted 75 tackles, 6.5 sacks and three forced fumbles as a junior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 27
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 80
    • O-D: 31
    • NCSA: 20
  • 64
    Boynton Beach, FL
    Boynton Beach Community
    6'4
    320
    Florida Gators

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers Georgia Bulldogs LSU Tigers
    Enter his final prep season with one year of football experience. Primarily a basketball player who has tremendous upside and potential.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 108
    • Scout: 70
    • ESPN: 46
    • 247: 60
    • O-D: 131
    • NCSA: 48
  • 65
    Land O' Lakes, FL
    Land O' Lakes
    6'5
    225
    Florida Gators

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Georgia Bulldogs Penn State Nittany Lions
    A quality pass-catcher with excellent ball skills. Will need to add bulk, strength to develop as an inline blocker.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 54
    • Scout: 73
    • ESPN: 146
    • 247: 119
    • O-D: 64
    • NCSA: 16
  • 66
    Centerville, OH
    Centerville
    6'3
    215
    Northwestern Wildcats

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    Notre Dame Fighting Irish Stanford Cardinal
    Speedy, agile pass rusher with loads of upside and potential. Registered 40 tackles and 10 sacks in 2010. Will need to add bulk and strength.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 99
    • Scout: 75
    • ESPN: 51
    • 247: 98
    • O-D: 82
    • NCSA: 73
  • 67
    Glen Ellyn, IL
    Glenbard West
    6'3
    300
    Ohio State Buckeyes

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    Michigan Wolverines Notre Dame Fighting Irish Penn State Nittany Lions
    Explosive player with an excellent motor and outstanding strength who collected 67 tackles, 12 sacks and four forced fumbles in 2010.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 64
    • Scout: 48
    • ESPN: 108
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 75
    • NCSA: 33
  • 68
    Daytona Beach, FL
    Mainland
    6'5
    255
    USC Trojans

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    Auburn Tigers Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles Miami (FL) Hurricanes
    Long, rangy defensive end registered 103 tackles, 10.5 sacks and 19.5 tackles for a loss in 2011.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 53
    • Scout: 103
    • ESPN: 50
    • 247: 47
    • O-D: 135
    • NCSA: 104
  • 69
    San Antonio, TX
    Sam Houston
    6'5
    260
    Baylor Bears

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    Missouri Tigers Texas A&M Aggies
    A tremendous two-way player who has tremendous upside if he can develop a killer instinct. Big, strong player at this point.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 65
    • Scout: 78
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 18
    • O-D: 76
    • NCSA: 106
  • 70
    Ramsey, NJ
    Don Bosco Prep
    6'2
    185
    Colorado Buffaloes

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    Michigan Wolverines Notre Dame Fighting Irish Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    Intercepted six passes as a junior, returning two for scores. Fluid athlete with excellent agility and burst to go with excellent size, length.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 85
    • Scout: 146
    • ESPN: 40
    • 247: 48
    • O-D: 123
    • NCSA: 52
  • 71
    Stone Mountain, GA
    Stone Mountain
    6'3
    225
    Florida State Seminoles

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    California Golden Bears Georgia Bulldogs
    In only 10 games of action this fall, Eligwe posted three fumble recoveries, 13 tackles for a loss and 85 total stops. Also goes by Markuss.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 47
    • Scout: 80
    • ESPN: 116
    • 247: 96
    • O-D: 52
    • NCSA: 108
  • 72
    Bradenton, FL
    Southeast
    5'10
    202
    Florida Gators

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    Notre Dame Fighting Irish Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
    Played all over the field for Southeast - quarterback, running back and defensive back. Could also end up playing safety. A versatile prospect.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 80
    • Scout: 25
    • ESPN: 82
    • 247: 95
    • O-D: 88
    • NCSA: 129
  • 73
    St. Louis, MO
    DeSmet
    6'1
    190
    Oklahoma Sooners

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Missouri Tigers
    A tremendously versatile utility player who will likely play receiver. Was used as a running back, wide receiver, defensive back and return specialist.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 62
    • Scout: 105
    • ESPN: 64
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 68
    • NCSA: 59
  • 74
    Encinitas, CA
    La Costa Canyon
    6'6
    275
    Michigan Wolverines

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    Miami (FL) Hurricanes Oklahoma Sooners Oregon Ducks
    A tough, nasty finisher who needs to refine his game, but has all the tools needed to be a dominant interior blocker on the next level.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 78
    • Scout: 82
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 72
    • O-D: 57
    • NCSA: 69
  • 75
    Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
    Santa Margarita Catholic
    6'5
    285
    USC Trojans

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    Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona Wildcats
    An excellent all-around athlete who could project to either side of the ball. Flexible, powerful, disciplined player at the point of attack.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 46
    • Scout: 96
    • ESPN: 63
    • 247: 105
    • O-D: 50
    • NCSA: 0
  • 76
    Ashburn, TX
    Briar Woods
    6'
    195
    Stanford Cardinal

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    Notre Dame Fighting Irish Virginia Cavaliers Virginia Tech Hokies
    Earned Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year in 2011 after excelling on offense and special teams as well as defense.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 57
    • Scout: 101
    • ESPN: 111
    • 247: 64
    • O-D: 74
    • NCSA: 107
  • 77
    Shreveport, LA
    Woodlawn
    6'3
    220
    Texas Longhorns

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    Alabama Crimson Tide LSU Tigers
    Tall, lean frame with plenty of room to grow. Possesses excellent burst and explosiveness up the field. Should be a terror coming off the edge.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 125
    • Scout: 94
    • ESPN: 77
    • 247: 74
    • O-D: 87
    • NCSA: 65
  • 78
    Jenks, OK
    Jenks
    6'1
    205
    Oklahoma Sooners

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    Nebraska Cornhuskers Oklahoma State Cowboys
    Terrific combination of strength and burst. Ran for 1,548 yards and 27 TDs en route to 6A state title game. Also is a talented returner and track star.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 144
    • Scout: 120
    • ESPN: 70
    • 247: 33
    • O-D: 65
    • NCSA: 97
  • 79
    Oklahoma City, OK
    Heritage Hall
    5'10
    190
    Stanford Cardinal

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Florida State Seminoles Oklahoma State Cowboys
    Son of legendary NFL and Oklahoma State running back Barry Sanders. Small, electric player who averaged insane 14 ypc in 2010 (81 att., 1,136 yards).

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 134
    • Scout: 60
    • ESPN: 80
    • 247: 130
    • O-D: 117
    • NCSA: 15
  • 80
    DeSoto, TX
    DeSoto
    6'4
    285
    Texas Longhorns

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    LSU Tigers TCU Horned Frogs
    Powerful blocker who helped lead DeSoto to nearly 500 yards of offense per game in 2011.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 96
    • Scout: 37
    • ESPN: 78
    • 247: 69
    • O-D: 105
    • NCSA: 0
  • 81
    Charlotte, NC
    Phillip O. Berry
    5'11
    165
    Clemson Tigers

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    North Carolina Tar Heels Virginia Tech Hokies
    Fluid, productive, do-everything offensive player: Posted 5,213 all-purpose yards in first two prep seasons with 56 total touchdowns.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 75
    • Scout: 115
    • ESPN: 81
    • 247: 113
    • O-D: 80
    • NCSA: 77
  • 82
    Oxford, AL
    Oxford
    6'2
    210
    LSU Tigers

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers
    Speedy, explosive backer who excels against the rush and as a blitzer. Posted 17 sacks and six forced fumbles as a junior in 2010.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 0
    • Scout: 52
    • ESPN: 29
    • 247: 104
    • O-D: 0
    • NCSA: 57
  • 83
    Tarboro, NC
    Tarboro
    6'1
    195
    Georgia Bulldogs

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    Clemson Tigers NC State Wolfpack
    Tall, lean athlete produced 38 trips to paydirt and over 2,500 yards rushing as a senior in 2011 after 1,457 yards and 27 TDs as a junior.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 42
    • Scout: 107
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 57
    • O-D: 40
    • NCSA: 0
  • 84
    Daphne, AL
    Daphne
    6'3
    250
    Alabama Crimson Tide

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    Kentucky Wildcats Tennessee Volunteers
    Massive linebacker was a late riser after producing 12.5 sacks in 2011. Could end up along the defensive line.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 98
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 93
    • 247: 19
    • O-D: 39
    • NCSA: 0
  • 85
    Wellington, FL
    Palm Beach Central
    6'
    185
    Miami (FL) Hurricanes

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Gators Florida State Seminoles
    Explosive, smooth, controlled player who gets to top speed rapidly and will make people miss in the open field. Excellent ball-skills as well.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 116
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 41
    • 247: 77
    • O-D: 114
    • NCSA: 55
  • 86
    Canton, OH
    McKinley
    6'5
    245
    Ohio State Buckeyes

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Auburn Tigers Michigan State Spartans Michigan Wolverines
    Long, rangy player with plenty of room to grow who shows plenty of physicality at the point of attack. A fundamentally sound player.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 95
    • Scout: 58
    • ESPN: 98
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 51
    • NCSA: 126
  • 87
    Athens, TX
    Athens
    6'
    175
    Texas Longhorns

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    Oklahoma State Cowboys
    Was named West Team MVP at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl after two interceptions in San Antonio. Tremendously versatile player.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 39
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 89
    • O-D: 41
    • NCSA: 116
  • 88
    Chicago, IL
    Simeon
    6'6
    290
    Auburn Tigers

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    Arkansas Razorbacks Michigan Wolverines Ohio State Buckeyes Wisconsin Badgers
    Outstanding combination of size, killer instinct and athleticism. Can be a dominant player at the point of attack, overpowering most prep defenders.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 0
    • Scout: 47
    • ESPN: 94
    • 247: 71
    • O-D: 134
    • NCSA: 98
  • 89
    Forest City, NC
    Chase
    6'4
    275
    Clemson Tigers

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Gators South Carolina Gamecocks Tennessee Volunteers
    A versatile athlete who excels at multiple positions at the prep level. Will eventually land along the defensive line with upside at both tackle or end.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 104
    • Scout: 67
    • ESPN: 134
    • 247: 55
    • O-D: 112
    • NCSA: 133
  • 90
    Hogansville, GA
    Callaway
    6'3
    235
    Auburn Tigers

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    Alabama Crimson Tide Mississippi State Bulldogs Tennessee Volunteers
    Tremendous size-speed combination who can be a nightmare match-up once into the open field. Is used all over the field at Callaway.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 123
    • Scout: 132
    • ESPN: 74
    • 247: 78
    • O-D: 116
    • NCSA: 84
  • 91
    Denver, CO
    Mullen
    6'4
    220
    Washington Huskies

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    Illinois Fighting Illini Tennessee Volunteers USC Trojans
    Claimed Co-MVP honors at the US Army Bowl. Finished with 1,354 yards and 14 TD as a SR and posted 2,130 yards, 20 TD and only 2 INT as a JR.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 35
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 75
    • O-D: 46
    • NCSA: 0
  • 92
    Bellflower, CA
    St. John Bosco
    5'11
    170
    California Golden Bears

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    Arizona State Sun Devils Arizona Wildcats UCLA Bruins
    Two-way star who posted 1,010 yards and 12 TDs on 56 receptions on offense. Father, Brian, played wideout at Cal and for the Seahawks in the NFL.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 81
    • Scout: 43
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 112
    • O-D: 85
    • NCSA: 0
  • 93
    Morton, MS
    Morton
    6'2
    305
    Mississippi State Bulldogs

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    Alabama Crimson Tide
    Productive player with solid size and overall athleticism. Registered 184 tackles and 22 sacks over the last two seasons.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 0
    • Scout: 24
    • ESPN: 140
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 0
    • NCSA: 8
  • 94
    Buford, GA
    Buford
    6'4
    220
    Alabama Crimson Tide

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    Georgia Bulldogs USC Trojans
    Posted 84 tackles, 9 sacks and 5 INTs as all-stater in 2010. Younger brother of Georgia lineman Dallas Lee.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 105
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 59
    • 247: 150
    • O-D: 90
    • NCSA: 78
  • 95
    Midlothian, VA
    Clover Hill
    6'2
    205
    Virginia Tech Hokies

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    Georgia Bulldogs Ohio State Buckeyes West Virginia Mountaineers
    Should end up at safety or wideout, tremendous frame, speed and elusiveness. Tough to tackle in the open field on offense and is a physical tackler on defense.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 84
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 83
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 132
    • NCSA: 39
  • 96
    Pasadena, CA
    Muir
    6'
    180
    USC Trojans

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    California Golden Bears Oregon Ducks
    Tall, rangy athlete with great quickness and ball skills. Could end up at cornerback or wide receiver on the next level.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 82
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 46
    • O-D: 94
    • NCSA: 122
  • 97
    Scottsdale, AZ
    Saguaro
    5'11
    190
    Arizona State Sun Devils

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    California Golden Bears USC Trojans
    Rushed for an astonishing 3,058 yards and 54 touchdowns as a senior. Could play running back, defensive back or receiver.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 71
    • Scout: 104
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 0
    • O-D: 29
    • NCSA: 142
  • 98
    Canton, OH
    GlenOak
    6'2
    220
    Ohio State Buckeyes

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    Michigan State Spartans Michigan Wolverines Notre Dame Fighting Irish Penn State Nittany Lions
    Possesses an ideal frame for a workload back who can play consistently between the tackles. A downhill runner who consistently falls forward.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 138
    • Scout: 32
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 132
    • O-D: 111
    • NCSA: 91
  • 99
    Tyrone, GA
    Sandy Creek
    6'3
    205
    Auburn Tigers

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    Georgia Bulldogs
    Tall, athletic pass catcher transferred to Sandy Creek as a senior and posted nearly 1,000 yards receiving at over 20 yards per catch.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 90
    • Scout: 100
    • ESPN: 0
    • 247: 108
    • O-D: 100
    • NCSA: 109
  • 100
    Oklahoma City, OK
    Heritage Hall
    5'10
    175
    Oklahoma Sooners

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    Clemson Tigers Notre Dame Fighting Irish Oklahoma State Cowboys
    His father, Derrick, and uncles, Woodie and Darrell, all played football at Oklahoma.

    RANKINGS:

    • Rivals: 131
    • Scout: 0
    • ESPN: 60
    • 247: 109
    • O-D: 0
    • NCSA: 61

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