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100 to Watch for 2009
2007 Class: Who's not in?
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While much of the recruiting world focuses on the class of 2008, there has been an early emphasis from college coaches on the class of 2009.
There are a few factors which are causing programs to looking toward the future. Many of this year's classes are beginning to fill up, and the first day schools can send official written offers to 2009 prospects is Sept. 1.
       
Will Matt Barkley be the next big-time California QB to head to USC?
With that in mind, Rivals.com has come up with a list of 100 players to watch for 2009. The group is led by another top California quarterback, Matt Barkley.
Barkley is one of many juniors with early verbal offers. The 6-foot-2, 217-pounder from Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei is considered a heavy USC lean. Barkley is expected to follow in the footsteps of Mark Sanchez, Aaron Corp and other big-time QBs who have decided to play for the Trojans. In addition to his USC offer, Barkley has been offered by UCLA, Tennessee, Stanford, Cal, Florida State and many others.
The quarterback position looks absolutely loaded for 2009. Carmel, Ind., quarterback Morgan Newton, Philadelphia (Pa.) Cardinal O'Hara rifleman Tom Savage, Tampa (Fla.) Plant signal-caller Aaron Murray and Houston Cypress Ridge dual-threat Russell Shepard are just a few names you'll be hearing about in the future. More than 20 quarterbacks for 2009 have early verbal offers.
Other top offensive players to watch for in 2009 include Wichita (Kan.) East running back Bryce Brown, Durham (N.C.) Hillside running back Desmond Scott, Chesapeake (Va.) Great Bridge wide receiver Logan Heastie, Omaha (Neb.) Millard South wideout Vondrae Tostenson, Carson, Calif., tight end Morrell Presley and Salt Lake City Cottonwood Senior offensive lineman John Martinez.
On defense, end Devon Kennard of Desert Vista high in Phoenix is reminding people of Everson Griffen. Compton (Calif.) Dominguez standout Marquis Simmons and Sefner (Fla.) Armwood hitter Petey Smith lead a strong group of linebackers.
The defensive tackle position could be the deepest in the class of 2009. Biloxi, Miss., star D.J. Fluker, Greenville (Fla.) Madison tackle Jacobbi McDaniel, Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech monster William Campbell and Youngstown (Ohio) Cardinal Mooney standout John Simon lead a very strong class. They are flanked by Kennard, Columbia (S.C.) Richland Northeast's Chris Bonds and Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro end Corey Adams.
Joining Simmons and Smith as linebacker notables are Douglas (Ga.) Coffee standout C.J. Mizell, Chicago (Ill.) Hubbard's Darius Moffett and Stevenson (Ala.) North Jackson's Tana Patrick.
Gadsden (Ala.) City cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and Valencia, Calif., speedster Marlon Pollard join Tallahassee (Fla.) Rickards safety JaJuan Harley in the defensive backfield.
The athlete category can't be forgotten. That group is led by Monroeville (Pa.) Gateway's Dorian Bell, Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure's Patrick Hall and Cartersville, Ga., standout Donovan Tate.
2009 Rank        Pos        Ht/Wt        Schools
        Joshua Adams
Cambridge (MA) Cambridge Rindge & Latin                WR        6-4/200        list
        Corey Adams
Scottsdale (AZ) Saguaro                DE        6-4/272        list
        Adams, CoreyAdams already has drawn national recruiting attention. The 6-foot-4, 272-pound strongside defensive end has early offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Michigan, Oregon State. After a sophomore season that saw him rack up 52 tackles, five sacks and one fumble recovery, there are huge expectations for him in the 2007 season. He was one of the best players at the Los Angeles NIKE Training Camp earlier this spring. College scouts love his ability to get after the football, but with his size he could eventually spin down to a defensive tackle on the next level. I know I need to get faster to be where I want to be as one of the best in the nation, Adams said. But Im pleased with where Im at now. I just have to keep working hard. Definitely expect Adams to be one of the Wests best prospects in the class of 2009.
        Nicholas Alexander
Los Angeles (CA) Crenshaw                DE        6-3/230        list
        Moses Alipate
Bloomington (MN) Jefferson                QB        6-5/235        list
        Phillip Bailey
Daytona Beach (FL) Mainland                LB        6-1/230        list
        D.J. Banks
West Monroe (LA) West Monroe                ATH        5-10/177        list
        Matt Barkley
Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei                QB        6-2/217        list
        Dorian Bell
Monroeville (PA) Gateway                ATH        6-1/200        list
        Emory Blake
Austin (TX) S. F. Austin                WR        6-2/188        list
        Chris Bonds
Columbia (SC) Richland Northeast                DE        6-4/262        list
        Tajh Boyd
Hampton (VA) Phoebus                QB        6-1/195        list
        Mark Brazinski
Somerville (NJ) Immaculata                OL        6-2/280        list
        Corey Brown
Monroeville (PA) Gateway                WR        6-0/179        list
        Bryce Brown
Wichita (KS) Wichita East                RB        6-0/212        list
        Brown, BryceTheres already been plenty of national buzz about Brown and for good reason. The 6-foot, 212-pound running back from Wichita (Kan.) East is the younger brother of five-star linebacker Arthur Brown, but there are quite a few people that believe Bryce is the better of the two. Theres even early talk that Brown might be the nations top player in the class of 2009. He was named the EA Sports national sophomore of the year in 2006 after rushing for more than 2,000 yards. He had more than 1,600 yards as a freshman. "I feel like he will be the No. 1 player in the country next year, Browns trainer Brian Butler said. My personal belief is that Bryce and Arthur are the top two players in the country right now." If things remain on track, Brown could be the most heavily recruited player ever in the state of Kansas.
        Lendell Buckner
Chicago (IL) Leo                DT        6-3/325        list
        William Campbell
Detroit (MI) Cass Tech                DT        6-4/327        Michigan
        Larry Caper
Battle Creek (MI) Battle Creek Central                RB        5-11/210        list
        Justin Chaisson
Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman                DE        6-4/252        list
        Andre Civil
Brooklyn (NY) Sheepshead Bay                DE        6-6/254        list
        Deandre Coleman
Seattle (WA) Garfield                DT        6-4/295        list
        Montrell Conner
Monroe (LA) Ouachita                ATH        6-2/210        list
        Craig Crawford
Huntington (WV) Huntington                QB        6-2/205        list
        Blaine Dalton
Blue Springs (MO) South High                QB        6-1/190        list
        Chris Davenport
Mansfield (LA) Mansfield                DT        6-3/320        list
        Keenan Davis
Cedar Rapids (IA) Washington High School                WR        6-3/188        list
        Shaquelle Evans
Inglewood (CA) Inglewood                WR        6-1/190        list
        Willie Ferrell
Tallahassee (FL) FAMU High                LB        6-1/219        list
        Julius Ferrell
Youngstown (OH) Liberty                LB        6-1/230        list
        D.J. Fluker
Biloxi (MS) Biloxi                DT        6-7/325        list
        Michael Ford
Leesville (LA) Leesville                RB        5-10/198        list
        Ford, MichaelTheres always no shortage of talent in Louisiana, and the 2009 class looks like one of the deepest in recent memory. One of the biggest headliners in the state will be Leesville, La., running back Michael Ford. The 5-foot-10, 198-pound rusher racked up 1,334 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns in his sophomore season. He also dazzled on-lookers this spring at the NIKE Combine held in Baton Rouge. He was timed at 4.56 in the 40 and managed 28 reps at 185 pounds on the bench press, in addition to a 38-inch vertical jump. On the track, he also displayed his speed by routinely running a 10.5 100-meters. He captured his Class 4A regional meet title, but suffered a hip flexor injury that kept him from excelling at the state track meet in May.
        Corey Gaines
Tallahassee (FL) Godby                OL        6-0/268        list
        Chris Garrett
Tupelo (MS) Tupelo                QB        6-4/220        list
        Ryne Giddins
Seffner (FL) Armwood                DE        6-4/225        list
        Garrett Gilbert
Austin (TX) Lake Travis                QB        6-3/186        list
        Stephon Gilmore
Rock Hill (SC) South Pointe                ATH        6-1/180        list
        Cody Green
Dayton (TX) Dayton                QB        6-4/210        list
        Marcus Hall
Cleveland (OH) Glenville Academic Campus                OL        6-5/290        list
        Patrick Hall
Ventura (CA) St. Bonaventure                ATH        6-1/181        list
        Jajuan Harley
Tallahassee (FL) Rickards                DB        6-2/190        list
        Ricky Harris
Westerville (OH) Westerville South                OL        6-2/305        list
        Andre Harris
Hampton (GA) Lovejoy                OL        6-4/342        list
        Aaron Hayward
Carneys Point (NJ) Penns Grove                WR        6-0/185        list
        Logan Heastie
Chesapeake (VA) Great Bridge                WR        6-2/181        list
        Heastie, LoganIt looks like a banner year also in Virginia and without question one of the states top 2009 targets is Chesapeake (Va.) Great Bridge receiver Logan Heastie. The 6-foot-2, 181-pound receiver already has scholarship offers on his resume with more surely to start flowing in. Hes impressed everywhere hes gone this summer, including Floridas Fright Night Lights Camp. As a sophomore it was clear Heastie had a world of talent, but he felt he could showcase his abilities and develop in a more pass-oriented offense. That's why he transferred from Salem High School to Great Bridge. With a 40-yard dash time of 4.3 seconds and good hands, that should mean his receptions, yards and touchdowns will skyrocket in 2007.
        Devonte Holloman
Charlotte (NC) Independence                DB        6-2/205        list
        Mardrecas Hood
Reform (AL) Pickens County                ATH        6-3/180        list
        J.K. Jay
Greenville (SC) Christ Church                OL        6-6/275        Clemson
        Jelani Jenkins
Wheaton (MD) Our Lady Of Good Counsel                LB        6-0/203        list
        Nico Johnson
Andalusia (AL) Andalusia                LB        6-2/220        list
        Nick Kasa
Broomfield (CO) Legacy                DE        6-7/232        list
        Devon Kennard
Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista                DE        6-4/225        list
        Dre Kirkpatrick
Gadsden (AL) Gadsden City                DB        6-2/180        list
        J.C. Lanier
Twin City (GA) Emanuel County Institute                DT        6-3/335        list
        Jamel Leonard
Interlachen (FL) Interlachen                RB        5-11/245        list
        Jack Lippert
Harrisburg (PA) Central Dauphin                DE        6-4/225        list
        Craig Loston
Aldine (TX) Eisenhower High School                DB        6-1/183        Texas A&M
        John Martinez
Salt Lake City (UT) Cottonwood Senior                OL        6-4/275        list
        Darrell Mason
Youngstown (OH) Ursuline                RB        6-0/209        list
        AJ McCarron
Mobile (AL) St. Paul's                QB        6-4/180        list
        McCarron, AJMobile (Ala.) St. Pauls quarterback AJ McCarron is on track to be one of the nations premiere quarterbacks in the 2009 class. A tall quarterback at 6-foot-4 and a good frame at 180 pounds, McCarron looks to have all the tools the college coaches covet from a signal-caller. McCarron threw for 1,974 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2006 and had only four interceptions "I don't get real rattled in a game," he said. "My park (youth) league coaches always helped me stay calm. My coach is always preaching to stay through adversity. I never get rattled in a game and when we make big plays, I want the ball in my hands." MCcarron credits St. Paul offensive coordinator Tyler Siskey with helping his development. "He teaches me to read Cover-2 and Cover-4 and stuff like that, where the holes are, McCarron said. His play calling also helps. He knows I like to throw the deep out and the slant and knows I like to throw the deep ball a lot."
        Jacobbi McDaniel
Greenville (FL) Madison                DT        6-0/267        list
        Jamarkus McFarland
Lufkin (TX) Lufkin                DE        6-3/280        list
        Zach Mettenberger
Watkinsville (GA) Oconee County                QB        6-5/210        list
        Christian Michael
Beaumont (TX) Westbrook                RB        5-11/195        list
        Lamar Miller
Miami (FL) Killian                RB        5-11/178        list
        C.J. Mizell
Douglas (GA) Coffee                LB        6-2/212        list
        Darius Moffett
Chicago (IL) Hubbard                LB        6-3/225        list
        Aaron Murray
Tampa (FL) Plant                QB        6-0/198        list
        Kevin Newsome
Chesapeake (VA) Western Branch                QB        6-2/188        list
        Morgan Newton
Carmel (IN) Carmel                QB        6-4/205        list
        Xavier Nixon
Fayetteville (NC) Jack Britt                OL        6-6/275        list
        David Oku
Midwest City (OK) Carl Albert                RB        5-8/176        list
        Tana Patrick
Stevenson (AL) North Jackson                LB        6-3/215        list
        Marlon Pollard
Valencia (CA) Valencia High                DB        6-1/160        UCLA
        Dexter Pratt
Navasota (TX) Navasota                ATH        6-2/220        list
        Pratt, DexterNavasota, Texas, is where youre going to find one of the top players in the Lone Star State for the class of 2009. While some are pointing toward guys like Russell Sheppard as the No. 1 player in the state, there is also plenty of excitement about Dexter Pratt from Navasota. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound athlete could very well play at tailback on offense or either safety or linebacker on defense. As a sophomore, Pratt rushed for 839 yards on 138 carries, and he said his size and power are his biggest attributes. "I wouldn't say I'm a shifty guy, he said. I'm more of a power runner. He did show incredible athleticism this summer at the Texas 7-on-7 Tournament where he covered shifty fast receivers while lining up at defensive back. "I just run with them and don't let them beat me," he said. I just let my natural athletic ability take over when Im in coverage.
        Morrell Presley
Carson (CA) Carson                TE        6-4/214        Southern Cal
        Rueben Randle
Bastrop (LA) Bastrop                WR        6-3/195        list
        Larry Raper
Shelby (NC) Shelby                ATH        5-10/168        list
        Theo Riddick
Somerville (NJ) Immaculata                RB        5-10/180        list
        Tom Savage
Philadelphia (PA) Cardinal O'Hara                QB        6-3/231        list
        Mike Schaaf
Saginaw (MI) Arthur Hill                QB        6-7/220        list
        Brandon Scott
Woodbridge (VA) Forest Park                WR        6-4/205        list
        Desmond Scott
Durham (NC) Hillside                RB        5-9/178        list
        Russell Shepard
Houston (TX) Cypress Ridge                QB        6-2/183        list
        Marquis Simmons
Compton (CA) Dominguez                LB        6-1/215        Southern Cal
        John Simon
Youngstown (OH) Cardinal Mooney                DT        6-3/265        list
        Dion Sims
Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's                WR        6-5/230        list
        Petey Smith
Seffner (FL) Armwood                LB        6-0/230        list
        Je'Ron Stokes
Philadelphia (PA) Northeast                WR        6-1/178        list
        Stokes, JeJe'Ron Stokes of Philadelphia (Pa.) Northeast has impressed everywhere hes been in his career. This includes at his old high school Penn Charter and at the Rutgers 7-on-7 Camp and then at Floridas Friday Night Lights Camp this summer. Stokes, who played both wide receiver and free safety during his sophomore season, has tremendous speed, good hands and can get open deep. He was very polished during the one-on-one drills at Floridas camp, and it will be no surprise to see him emerge as one of the better wide receiver prospects in next year's class. "Everywhere I go, I want to show people there are more than two or three star players in Philly every year, he said. I want them to know that Im representing all of Philly and we have some great football talent up here. And leading the way likely will be Stokes.
        J.J. Suber
Newberry (SC) Newberry                WR        6-4/210        list
        Zak Tait
Knoxville (TN) Catholic                OL        6-4/298        list
        Donovan Tate
Cartersville (GA) Cartersville                ATH        6-2/185        list
        Manti Te'o
Honolulu (HI) Punahou                LB        6-2/230        list
        Damien Thigpen
Manassas (VA) Stonewall Jackson                DB        5-9/165        list
        Charlie Thomas
Beaumont (TX) Central                DB        6-1/190        list
        Levine Toilolo
San Diego (CA) Helix                TE        6-7/234        list
        J. Forrest West
Salisbury (CT) Salisbury School                DE        6-2/223        list
        Chris Whaley
Madisonville (TX) Madisonville                RB        6-3/223        list
        Jordan Whiting
Louisville (KY) Trinity                LB        6-0/220        list
        Terrell Williams
Tulsa (OK) Edison                ATH        6-2/196        list
        Evan Wolff
Clovis (CA) Clovis                TE        6-4/225        list
        Cierre Wood
Oxnard (CA) Santa Clara                RB        6-0/176        list
        Wood, CierreCieere Wood first showed up at the Rivals.com Junior Day at Anaheim (Calif.) Servite this spring and everybody was wondering who this good looking player in the class of 2009 was. Upon further review of his game tape and his measurable 6-foot and 176 pounds it was clear that Wood was one of the Golden States top 2009 prospects. As a sophomore, Wood racked up 1,407 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also had 595 yards receiving and seven scores, making him one of the top all-purpose threats in the Southland. He also had a strong showing at the Los Angeles NIKE Camp and schools have already started to extend scholarship offers.
Mike Farrell
Rivals.com Football Recruiting
Matt Barkley highlights
100 to Watch for 2009
2007 Class: Who's not in?
The new Rivals100
The new Rivals250
While much of the recruiting world focuses on the class of 2008, there has been an early emphasis from college coaches on the class of 2009.
There are a few factors which are causing programs to looking toward the future. Many of this year's classes are beginning to fill up, and the first day schools can send official written offers to 2009 prospects is Sept. 1.
       
Will Matt Barkley be the next big-time California QB to head to USC?
With that in mind, Rivals.com has come up with a list of 100 players to watch for 2009. The group is led by another top California quarterback, Matt Barkley.
Barkley is one of many juniors with early verbal offers. The 6-foot-2, 217-pounder from Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei is considered a heavy USC lean. Barkley is expected to follow in the footsteps of Mark Sanchez, Aaron Corp and other big-time QBs who have decided to play for the Trojans. In addition to his USC offer, Barkley has been offered by UCLA, Tennessee, Stanford, Cal, Florida State and many others.
The quarterback position looks absolutely loaded for 2009. Carmel, Ind., quarterback Morgan Newton, Philadelphia (Pa.) Cardinal O'Hara rifleman Tom Savage, Tampa (Fla.) Plant signal-caller Aaron Murray and Houston Cypress Ridge dual-threat Russell Shepard are just a few names you'll be hearing about in the future. More than 20 quarterbacks for 2009 have early verbal offers.
Other top offensive players to watch for in 2009 include Wichita (Kan.) East running back Bryce Brown, Durham (N.C.) Hillside running back Desmond Scott, Chesapeake (Va.) Great Bridge wide receiver Logan Heastie, Omaha (Neb.) Millard South wideout Vondrae Tostenson, Carson, Calif., tight end Morrell Presley and Salt Lake City Cottonwood Senior offensive lineman John Martinez.
On defense, end Devon Kennard of Desert Vista high in Phoenix is reminding people of Everson Griffen. Compton (Calif.) Dominguez standout Marquis Simmons and Sefner (Fla.) Armwood hitter Petey Smith lead a strong group of linebackers.
The defensive tackle position could be the deepest in the class of 2009. Biloxi, Miss., star D.J. Fluker, Greenville (Fla.) Madison tackle Jacobbi McDaniel, Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech monster William Campbell and Youngstown (Ohio) Cardinal Mooney standout John Simon lead a very strong class. They are flanked by Kennard, Columbia (S.C.) Richland Northeast's Chris Bonds and Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro end Corey Adams.
Joining Simmons and Smith as linebacker notables are Douglas (Ga.) Coffee standout C.J. Mizell, Chicago (Ill.) Hubbard's Darius Moffett and Stevenson (Ala.) North Jackson's Tana Patrick.
Gadsden (Ala.) City cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick and Valencia, Calif., speedster Marlon Pollard join Tallahassee (Fla.) Rickards safety JaJuan Harley in the defensive backfield.
The athlete category can't be forgotten. That group is led by Monroeville (Pa.) Gateway's Dorian Bell, Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure's Patrick Hall and Cartersville, Ga., standout Donovan Tate.
2009 Rank        Pos        Ht/Wt        Schools
        Joshua Adams
Cambridge (MA) Cambridge Rindge & Latin                WR        6-4/200        list
        Corey Adams
Scottsdale (AZ) Saguaro                DE        6-4/272        list
        Adams, CoreyAdams already has drawn national recruiting attention. The 6-foot-4, 272-pound strongside defensive end has early offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Michigan, Oregon State. After a sophomore season that saw him rack up 52 tackles, five sacks and one fumble recovery, there are huge expectations for him in the 2007 season. He was one of the best players at the Los Angeles NIKE Training Camp earlier this spring. College scouts love his ability to get after the football, but with his size he could eventually spin down to a defensive tackle on the next level. I know I need to get faster to be where I want to be as one of the best in the nation, Adams said. But Im pleased with where Im at now. I just have to keep working hard. Definitely expect Adams to be one of the Wests best prospects in the class of 2009.
        Nicholas Alexander
Los Angeles (CA) Crenshaw                DE        6-3/230        list
        Moses Alipate
Bloomington (MN) Jefferson                QB        6-5/235        list
        Phillip Bailey
Daytona Beach (FL) Mainland                LB        6-1/230        list
        D.J. Banks
West Monroe (LA) West Monroe                ATH        5-10/177        list
        Matt Barkley
Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei                QB        6-2/217        list
        Dorian Bell
Monroeville (PA) Gateway                ATH        6-1/200        list
        Emory Blake
Austin (TX) S. F. Austin                WR        6-2/188        list
        Chris Bonds
Columbia (SC) Richland Northeast                DE        6-4/262        list
        Tajh Boyd
Hampton (VA) Phoebus                QB        6-1/195        list
        Mark Brazinski
Somerville (NJ) Immaculata                OL        6-2/280        list
        Corey Brown
Monroeville (PA) Gateway                WR        6-0/179        list
        Bryce Brown
Wichita (KS) Wichita East                RB        6-0/212        list
        Brown, BryceTheres already been plenty of national buzz about Brown and for good reason. The 6-foot, 212-pound running back from Wichita (Kan.) East is the younger brother of five-star linebacker Arthur Brown, but there are quite a few people that believe Bryce is the better of the two. Theres even early talk that Brown might be the nations top player in the class of 2009. He was named the EA Sports national sophomore of the year in 2006 after rushing for more than 2,000 yards. He had more than 1,600 yards as a freshman. "I feel like he will be the No. 1 player in the country next year, Browns trainer Brian Butler said. My personal belief is that Bryce and Arthur are the top two players in the country right now." If things remain on track, Brown could be the most heavily recruited player ever in the state of Kansas.
        Lendell Buckner
Chicago (IL) Leo                DT        6-3/325        list
        William Campbell
Detroit (MI) Cass Tech                DT        6-4/327        Michigan
        Larry Caper
Battle Creek (MI) Battle Creek Central                RB        5-11/210        list
        Justin Chaisson
Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman                DE        6-4/252        list
        Andre Civil
Brooklyn (NY) Sheepshead Bay                DE        6-6/254        list
        Deandre Coleman
Seattle (WA) Garfield                DT        6-4/295        list
        Montrell Conner
Monroe (LA) Ouachita                ATH        6-2/210        list
        Craig Crawford
Huntington (WV) Huntington                QB        6-2/205        list
        Blaine Dalton
Blue Springs (MO) South High                QB        6-1/190        list
        Chris Davenport
Mansfield (LA) Mansfield                DT        6-3/320        list
        Keenan Davis
Cedar Rapids (IA) Washington High School                WR        6-3/188        list
        Shaquelle Evans
Inglewood (CA) Inglewood                WR        6-1/190        list
        Willie Ferrell
Tallahassee (FL) FAMU High                LB        6-1/219        list
        Julius Ferrell
Youngstown (OH) Liberty                LB        6-1/230        list
        D.J. Fluker
Biloxi (MS) Biloxi                DT        6-7/325        list
        Michael Ford
Leesville (LA) Leesville                RB        5-10/198        list
        Ford, MichaelTheres always no shortage of talent in Louisiana, and the 2009 class looks like one of the deepest in recent memory. One of the biggest headliners in the state will be Leesville, La., running back Michael Ford. The 5-foot-10, 198-pound rusher racked up 1,334 yards rushing and 18 touchdowns in his sophomore season. He also dazzled on-lookers this spring at the NIKE Combine held in Baton Rouge. He was timed at 4.56 in the 40 and managed 28 reps at 185 pounds on the bench press, in addition to a 38-inch vertical jump. On the track, he also displayed his speed by routinely running a 10.5 100-meters. He captured his Class 4A regional meet title, but suffered a hip flexor injury that kept him from excelling at the state track meet in May.
        Corey Gaines
Tallahassee (FL) Godby                OL        6-0/268        list
        Chris Garrett
Tupelo (MS) Tupelo                QB        6-4/220        list
        Ryne Giddins
Seffner (FL) Armwood                DE        6-4/225        list
        Garrett Gilbert
Austin (TX) Lake Travis                QB        6-3/186        list
        Stephon Gilmore
Rock Hill (SC) South Pointe                ATH        6-1/180        list
        Cody Green
Dayton (TX) Dayton                QB        6-4/210        list
        Marcus Hall
Cleveland (OH) Glenville Academic Campus                OL        6-5/290        list
        Patrick Hall
Ventura (CA) St. Bonaventure                ATH        6-1/181        list
        Jajuan Harley
Tallahassee (FL) Rickards                DB        6-2/190        list
        Ricky Harris
Westerville (OH) Westerville South                OL        6-2/305        list
        Andre Harris
Hampton (GA) Lovejoy                OL        6-4/342        list
        Aaron Hayward
Carneys Point (NJ) Penns Grove                WR        6-0/185        list
        Logan Heastie
Chesapeake (VA) Great Bridge                WR        6-2/181        list
        Heastie, LoganIt looks like a banner year also in Virginia and without question one of the states top 2009 targets is Chesapeake (Va.) Great Bridge receiver Logan Heastie. The 6-foot-2, 181-pound receiver already has scholarship offers on his resume with more surely to start flowing in. Hes impressed everywhere hes gone this summer, including Floridas Fright Night Lights Camp. As a sophomore it was clear Heastie had a world of talent, but he felt he could showcase his abilities and develop in a more pass-oriented offense. That's why he transferred from Salem High School to Great Bridge. With a 40-yard dash time of 4.3 seconds and good hands, that should mean his receptions, yards and touchdowns will skyrocket in 2007.
        Devonte Holloman
Charlotte (NC) Independence                DB        6-2/205        list
        Mardrecas Hood
Reform (AL) Pickens County                ATH        6-3/180        list
        J.K. Jay
Greenville (SC) Christ Church                OL        6-6/275        Clemson
        Jelani Jenkins
Wheaton (MD) Our Lady Of Good Counsel                LB        6-0/203        list
        Nico Johnson
Andalusia (AL) Andalusia                LB        6-2/220        list
        Nick Kasa
Broomfield (CO) Legacy                DE        6-7/232        list
        Devon Kennard
Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista                DE        6-4/225        list
        Dre Kirkpatrick
Gadsden (AL) Gadsden City                DB        6-2/180        list
        J.C. Lanier
Twin City (GA) Emanuel County Institute                DT        6-3/335        list
        Jamel Leonard
Interlachen (FL) Interlachen                RB        5-11/245        list
        Jack Lippert
Harrisburg (PA) Central Dauphin                DE        6-4/225        list
        Craig Loston
Aldine (TX) Eisenhower High School                DB        6-1/183        Texas A&M
        John Martinez
Salt Lake City (UT) Cottonwood Senior                OL        6-4/275        list
        Darrell Mason
Youngstown (OH) Ursuline                RB        6-0/209        list
        AJ McCarron
Mobile (AL) St. Paul's                QB        6-4/180        list
        McCarron, AJMobile (Ala.) St. Pauls quarterback AJ McCarron is on track to be one of the nations premiere quarterbacks in the 2009 class. A tall quarterback at 6-foot-4 and a good frame at 180 pounds, McCarron looks to have all the tools the college coaches covet from a signal-caller. McCarron threw for 1,974 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2006 and had only four interceptions "I don't get real rattled in a game," he said. "My park (youth) league coaches always helped me stay calm. My coach is always preaching to stay through adversity. I never get rattled in a game and when we make big plays, I want the ball in my hands." MCcarron credits St. Paul offensive coordinator Tyler Siskey with helping his development. "He teaches me to read Cover-2 and Cover-4 and stuff like that, where the holes are, McCarron said. His play calling also helps. He knows I like to throw the deep out and the slant and knows I like to throw the deep ball a lot."
        Jacobbi McDaniel
Greenville (FL) Madison                DT        6-0/267        list
        Jamarkus McFarland
Lufkin (TX) Lufkin                DE        6-3/280        list
        Zach Mettenberger
Watkinsville (GA) Oconee County                QB        6-5/210        list
        Christian Michael
Beaumont (TX) Westbrook                RB        5-11/195        list
        Lamar Miller
Miami (FL) Killian                RB        5-11/178        list
        C.J. Mizell
Douglas (GA) Coffee                LB        6-2/212        list
        Darius Moffett
Chicago (IL) Hubbard                LB        6-3/225        list
        Aaron Murray
Tampa (FL) Plant                QB        6-0/198        list
        Kevin Newsome
Chesapeake (VA) Western Branch                QB        6-2/188        list
        Morgan Newton
Carmel (IN) Carmel                QB        6-4/205        list
        Xavier Nixon
Fayetteville (NC) Jack Britt                OL        6-6/275        list
        David Oku
Midwest City (OK) Carl Albert                RB        5-8/176        list
        Tana Patrick
Stevenson (AL) North Jackson                LB        6-3/215        list
        Marlon Pollard
Valencia (CA) Valencia High                DB        6-1/160        UCLA
        Dexter Pratt
Navasota (TX) Navasota                ATH        6-2/220        list
        Pratt, DexterNavasota, Texas, is where youre going to find one of the top players in the Lone Star State for the class of 2009. While some are pointing toward guys like Russell Sheppard as the No. 1 player in the state, there is also plenty of excitement about Dexter Pratt from Navasota. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound athlete could very well play at tailback on offense or either safety or linebacker on defense. As a sophomore, Pratt rushed for 839 yards on 138 carries, and he said his size and power are his biggest attributes. "I wouldn't say I'm a shifty guy, he said. I'm more of a power runner. He did show incredible athleticism this summer at the Texas 7-on-7 Tournament where he covered shifty fast receivers while lining up at defensive back. "I just run with them and don't let them beat me," he said. I just let my natural athletic ability take over when Im in coverage.
        Morrell Presley
Carson (CA) Carson                TE        6-4/214        Southern Cal
        Rueben Randle
Bastrop (LA) Bastrop                WR        6-3/195        list
        Larry Raper
Shelby (NC) Shelby                ATH        5-10/168        list
        Theo Riddick
Somerville (NJ) Immaculata                RB        5-10/180        list
        Tom Savage
Philadelphia (PA) Cardinal O'Hara                QB        6-3/231        list
        Mike Schaaf
Saginaw (MI) Arthur Hill                QB        6-7/220        list
        Brandon Scott
Woodbridge (VA) Forest Park                WR        6-4/205        list
        Desmond Scott
Durham (NC) Hillside                RB        5-9/178        list
        Russell Shepard
Houston (TX) Cypress Ridge                QB        6-2/183        list
        Marquis Simmons
Compton (CA) Dominguez                LB        6-1/215        Southern Cal
        John Simon
Youngstown (OH) Cardinal Mooney                DT        6-3/265        list
        Dion Sims
Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's                WR        6-5/230        list
        Petey Smith
Seffner (FL) Armwood                LB        6-0/230        list
        Je'Ron Stokes
Philadelphia (PA) Northeast                WR        6-1/178        list
        Stokes, JeJe'Ron Stokes of Philadelphia (Pa.) Northeast has impressed everywhere hes been in his career. This includes at his old high school Penn Charter and at the Rutgers 7-on-7 Camp and then at Floridas Friday Night Lights Camp this summer. Stokes, who played both wide receiver and free safety during his sophomore season, has tremendous speed, good hands and can get open deep. He was very polished during the one-on-one drills at Floridas camp, and it will be no surprise to see him emerge as one of the better wide receiver prospects in next year's class. "Everywhere I go, I want to show people there are more than two or three star players in Philly every year, he said. I want them to know that Im representing all of Philly and we have some great football talent up here. And leading the way likely will be Stokes.
        J.J. Suber
Newberry (SC) Newberry                WR        6-4/210        list
        Zak Tait
Knoxville (TN) Catholic                OL        6-4/298        list
        Donovan Tate
Cartersville (GA) Cartersville                ATH        6-2/185        list
        Manti Te'o
Honolulu (HI) Punahou                LB        6-2/230        list
        Damien Thigpen
Manassas (VA) Stonewall Jackson                DB        5-9/165        list
        Charlie Thomas
Beaumont (TX) Central                DB        6-1/190        list
        Levine Toilolo
San Diego (CA) Helix                TE        6-7/234        list
        J. Forrest West
Salisbury (CT) Salisbury School                DE        6-2/223        list
        Chris Whaley
Madisonville (TX) Madisonville                RB        6-3/223        list
        Jordan Whiting
Louisville (KY) Trinity                LB        6-0/220        list
        Terrell Williams
Tulsa (OK) Edison                ATH        6-2/196        list
        Evan Wolff
Clovis (CA) Clovis                TE        6-4/225        list
        Cierre Wood
Oxnard (CA) Santa Clara                RB        6-0/176        list
        Wood, CierreCieere Wood first showed up at the Rivals.com Junior Day at Anaheim (Calif.) Servite this spring and everybody was wondering who this good looking player in the class of 2009 was. Upon further review of his game tape and his measurable 6-foot and 176 pounds it was clear that Wood was one of the Golden States top 2009 prospects. As a sophomore, Wood racked up 1,407 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also had 595 yards receiving and seven scores, making him one of the top all-purpose threats in the Southland. He also had a strong showing at the Los Angeles NIKE Camp and schools have already started to extend scholarship offers.
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