HS Top Players

1. QB Matt Barkley, 6’3, 225, Mater Dei (CA)- SOUTHERN CAL
- New film on Barkley was just too good to deny him the top spot

2. DE Devon Kennard, 6’3, 257, Desert Vista (AZ)
- Frame concerns? Kennard dispelled that concern putting on 20 pounds of muscle

3. QB Russell Sheppard, 6’2, 185, Cypress Ridge (TX)- LOUISIANA STATE
- Dynamic quarterback makes defenders look stupid with his moves

4. LB Manti Te’o, 6’2, 230, Punahou (HI
- Few linebackers are as ready as Te’o

5. RB Bryce Brown, 6’0, 210, Wichita East (KS)- MIAMI (FL)
- Will follow brother Arthur to Miami

6. DT Jamarkus McFarland, 6’3, 280, Lufkin (TX)
- Disruptive in the trenches, McFarland had 18 tackles for loss last year

7. WR Marlon Brown, 6’5, 205, Harding Academy (TN)
- There aren’t many as big and elusive as Brown

8. LB Nico Johnson, 6’2, 230, Andalusia (AL)
- If there’s a better middle linebacker prospect than Johnson, he’s yet to be found

9. OG Nick Alajajian, 6’4, 280, Naples (FL)
- Those who think guards can’t be top 10 players need to watch Alajajian

10. S Craig Loston, 6’2, 195, Eisenhower (TX)- CLEMSON
- ‘Poppa’ Loston pops anyone with the ball

11. DT Jaccobbi McDaniel, 6’0, 270, Madison (FL)- FLORIDA STATE
- Not many are harder to block than McDaniel

12. RB Cierre Wood, 6’0, 190, Santa Clara (CA)- NOTRE DAME
- Poor competition or not, 2,600 rushing yards is good anywhere

13. LB Vontaze Burfict, 6’2, 235, Centennial (CA)- SOUTHERN CAL
- Dominated the Los Angeles Nike Camp like few before him

14. DB Dre Kirkpatrick, 6’2, 180, Gadsden City (AL)
- Very few physical questions in his game

15. LB Jelani Jenkins, 6’0, 210, Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD)
- Fastest linebacker in an absolutely loaded class

16. WR Logan Heastie, 6’2, 192, Great Bridge (VA)- WEST VIRGINIA
- Has a nose for the end zone as he scored 14 touchdowns a year ago

17. DE Sam Montgomery, 6’4, 230, Greenwood (SC)
- 15 sacks in his first year of varsity football last year

18. TE Logan Thomas, 6’6, 220, Brookville School (VA)
- Projects to be a franchise tight end in the Tony Gonzalez mold

19. RB David Oku, 5’9, 185, Carl Albert (OK)
- He’s as good as it gets in the open field

20. C Mason Walters, 6’6, 290, Wolfforth (TX)- TEXAS
- His size at center just doesn’t come around much at all

21. CB Janzen Jackson, 6’0, 185, Barbe (LA)- LOUISIANA STATE
- Cat quick corner blocked seven kicks as a junior

22. QB Garrett Gilbert, 6’3, 185, Lake Travis (TX)- TEXAS
- Can make all the necessary throws at the next level and beyond

23. WR Andre Debose, 6’0, 170, Seminole (FL)
- Has that extra gear which major college coaches love

24. WR Reuben Randle, 6’3, 195, Bastrop (LA)
- Unselfish receiver will play quarterback his senior year

25. RB Kendrick Hardy, 6′0, 210, Lawrence County (MS)
- Big back shows he can break away from the pack

26. QB Aaron Murray, 6’1, 200, Plant (FL)- GEORGIA
- Threw a state record setting 51 touchdowns a year ago

27. OT Xavier Nixon, 6’6, 280, Jack Britt (NC)
- Athletic bookend pulls like a guard from his tackle position

28. DT D.J. Fluker, 6’7, 325, Foley (AL)- ALABAMA
- Surprising athleticism for one of the biggest in the class

29. DE Craig Drummond, 6’5, 260, Morgan Park (IL)
- Racked up 18 sacks a year ago in a tough Chicago public league

30. S Damario Jeffery, 6’3, 215, Columbia (SC)
- Few safeties are as intimidating as Jeffery

31. RB Eddie Lacy, 5’11, 200, Dutchtown (LA)
- A true grinder can carry a heavy work load

32. DT Chris Davenport, 6’3, 310, Mansfield (LA)
- Big nose tackle is surprisingly nimble

33. WR Shaquelle Evans, 6’1, 190, Inglewood (CA)
- Versatile enough to play in the slot or split all the way out

34. DE Donte Moss, 6’4, 235, Northside (NC)- NORTH CAROLINA
- Has the athleticism to play running back at high school

35. OL Thomas Ashcraft, 6’5, 280, Cedar Hill (TX)- TEXAS
- His upside is tremendous because of athleticism and agility

36. LB Frankie Telfort, 5’11, 200, Gulliver Prep (FL)
- As explosive as any linebacker in the class

37. RB Chris Whaley, 6’3, 220, Madisonville (TX)- TEXAS
- Nimble back will make a huge impact at Austin

38. RB Edwin Baker, 5’10, 200, Oak Park (MI)- MICHIGAN STATE
- Tremendous home run threat can score from anywhere on the field

39. WR Kraig Appleton, 6’3, 190, East St. Louis Senior HS (IL)
- Track star’s skill set translates nicely to the gridiron

40. DL Abry Jones, 6’4, 250, Northside (GA)- GEORGIA
- Agile lineman can play end in a 3-4 or end and tackle in a 4-3

41. OT Morgan Moses, 6’7, 347, Meadowbrook (VA)
- Massive tackle gets to the second level very well

42. DT William Campbell, 6’4, 327, Cass Tech (MI)- MICHIGAN
- Was unstoppable at the US Army All-American Combine

43. CB Darius Winston, 6’0, 190, Central (AR)
- Physical corner already well versed in press coverage

44. QB Tom Savage, 6’3, 220, Cardinal O’Hara (PA)- RUTGERS
- The biggest commitment in Greg Schiano’s tenure at Rutgers

45. ATH Donavan Tate, 6’2, 195, Cartersville (GA)
- Might be a top five pick in next year’s MLB Draft

46. ATH Sheldon Richardson, 6’4, 292, Gateway (MO)- MISSOURI
- Runs a 4.7 40 at almost 300 pounds

47. CB Branden Smith, 5’11, 170, Washington (GA)
- Electric athlete doubles as a tremendous kick returner

48. DT Corey Adams, 6’3, 277, Saguaro (AZ)
- Twenty-four sacks as a junior is a tribute to his outstanding athleticism

49. LB Tom Wort, 6’1, 210, New Braunfels (TX)- OKLAHOMA
- Absolutely dynamite hitter had an astounding 213 tackles last year

50. CB Marlon Pollard, 6’1, 160, San Bernardino (CA)- UCLA
- Raw corner has great athletic ability

51. RB Lamar Miller, 5’11, 205, Killian (FL)
- Big back has sub 4.4 speed

52. WR Randall Carroll, 5’11, 175, Cathedral (CA)- SOUTHERN CAL
- Will give coordinators fits the same way Wes Welker does for New England

53. OG Peter White, 6’4, 340, St. John’s College High (D.C.)
- Just an absolute mauler on film

54. DE Nick Kasa, 6’7, 245, Legacy (CO)
- Huge end has outstanding top-end speed

55. CB Brandon McGee, 6’0, 180, Plantation (FL)
- Do-it-all talent projects nicely to playing corner at the next level

56. TE Morrell Pressley, 6’4, 210, Carson (CA)- SOUTHERN CAL
- When he fills out, he’ll take over where Fred Davis left off at Southern Cal

57. LB Dorian Bell, 6’0, 225, Gateway (PA)- OHIO STATE
- Some felt he outplayed last year’s All American Shayne Hale

58. DE Melvin Fellows, 6’5, 245, Garfield Heights (OH)- OHIO STATE
- Great against the run, Fellows racked up 98 tackles last year

59. WR Jheranie Boyd, 6’2, 185, Ashbrook (NC)
- Physical receiver will out-jump most corners

60. LB Barkevious Mingo, 6’5, 210, West Monroe (LA)
- Tailor made to play outside linebacker in a 3-4

61. CB Travis Hawkins, 5’10, 180, Quince Orchard (MD)
- Don’t let the size fool you, Hawkins can flat out play

62. OG John Martinez, 6’4, 265, Cottonwood (UT)
- Unbelievable agility and athleticism; one of the best pullers in the class

63. OT Eric Shrive, 6’7, 285, West Scranton (PA)- PENN STATE
- Tremendously strong tackle can play on the right or left in college

64. DL Chris Bonds, 6’4, 265, Richland Northeast (SC)
- If he wasn’t injured his junior year, he’s a top 10 player nationally

65. RB Christine Michael, 5’11, 195, West Brook (TX)
- Creative and fast, Michael will find daylight if there is any

66. S T.J. McDonald, 6’2, 200, Edison (CA)- SOUTHERN CAL
- Physically imposing safety may become a weak-side linebacker

67. DE Anthony LaLota, 6’6, 260, Princeton (NJ)
- Huge ceiling for future strong side end; 10 sacks in first year of football

68. WR Emory Blake, 6’1, 196, S.F. Austin (TX)
- The best route runner in the class by a wide margin

69. DB Patrick Hall, 6’1, 180, St. Bonaventure (CA)- SOUTHERN CAL
- Can play corner or safety and excel

70. QB Shavodrick Beaver, 6’3, 179, Rider (TX)- MICHIGAN
- Senior year Dennis Dixon clone will excel in Ann Arbor

71. RB Jarvis Giles, 5’11, 175, Gaither (FL)- TENNESSEE
- Fluid athlete is as elusive as anyone in this class

72. S Kevin Brent, 5’11, 195, South Oak Cliff (TX)
- Ball skills are great and he can hit

73. OL Michael Phillipp, 6’4, 310, Arroyo Valley (CA)
-Powerful guard or tackle is an excellent run blocker

74. LB Ronnell Lewis, 6’3, 220, Dewar (OK)- OKLAHOMA
- Plays 8-on-8 football, but 11 interceptions are nothing to scoff at

75. DT Johnny Simon, 6’3, 275, Cardinal Mooney (OH)- OHIO STATE
- One of the strongest in the country reportedly put up 225 pounds 40 times

76. CB Cliff Harris, 6’1, 165, Edison (CA)
- Outstanding cover corner is hard to beat one-on-one

77. S Jamie Wood, 6’2, 190, Central (OH)- OHIO STATE
- When he fills out, he’ll be scary at strong or free safety

78. DE Malliciah Goodman, 6’3, 255, West Florence (SC)- CLEMSON
- His first contact with offensive linemen is as violent as anyone’s

79. QB Tajh Boyd, 6’1, 210, Phoebus (VA)- WEST VIRGINIA
- Can hurt defenses with arm or legs

80. OG Jared Wheeler, 6’5, 310, American Heritage (FL)
- Great initial explosiveness and a dominant run blocker

81. OT Michael Schofield, 6’6, 270, Sandburg (IL)- MICHIGAN
- Agile tackle is also a top hurdler in Illinois

82. OG Chris Watt, 6’3, 280, Glenbard West (IL)
- Great pass blocker for projected guard

83. S Justin Turner, 6’2, 180, Washington (OH)- MICHIGAN
- Great all-around player can have an impact in many areas of the game

84. LB Tana Patrick, 6’3, 215, North Jackson (AL)
- Can play inside or outside in college

85. OT Marcus Hall, 6’5, 290, Glenville Academic Academy (OH)
- Has outstanding flexibility and tools

86. TE Orson Charles, 6’3, 225, Plant (FL)
- Outstanding receiving tight end can be flexed out when necessary

87. WR Alshon Jeffery, 6’3, 215, Calhoun County (SC)- SOUTHERN CAL
- Physical receiver can reel in almost anything

88. DT Gary Brown, 6’3, 275, West Gadsen (FL)- FLORIDA
- Excellent production (26 sacks) for an interior lineman

89. DE Michael Brockers, 6’6, 255, Chavez (TX)- LOUISIANA STATE
- Can play end in a 3-4 or 4-3

90. QB Allan Bridgford, 6’3, 215, Mission Viejo (CA)- CALIFORNIA
- Mechanically sound quarterback should excel under Jeff Tedford

91. CB Gabe Lynn, 6’1, 180, Jenks (OH)
- Can run with just about anyone

92. WR Rolando Jefferson, 6’2, 190, Edison (CA)
- Extremely difficult for corners to bring down

93. LB Jarvis Jones, 6’3, 215, Carver (GA)
- Athletic linebacker had 147 tackles last year

94. CB Michael Carter, 6’0, 155, Ely (FL)
- Ball skills are some of the best in the class

95. WR Nu’Keese Richardson, 5’9, 155, Pahokee (FL)- FLORIDA
- Hard for anyone to handle in the slot

96. DT John Drew, 6’1, 305, Northside (GA)- DUKE
- Has athleticism to play end in high school

97. RB Daniel Jenkins, 5’9, 170, Rancho Verde (CA)
- Cuts on a dime and accelerates to top speed very well

98. QB Zach Mettenberger, 6’5, 230, Oconee County (GA)- GEORGIA
- You won’t find a stronger arm in the class

99. LB Eric Fields, 6’1, 205, Northside School (GA)- CLEMSON
- Offer list and film are outstanding

100. OT David Barrent, 6’8, 290, Valley (IA)- IOWA
- Tremendous potential for a gigantic lineman