2012 State OF Maryland Best Football Players
CONSENSUS TOP OVERALL PLAYER
Stefon Diggs, 6-foot, 185, Good Counsel:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 WR
Rivals Position Rank:: No. 1 WR in Maryland; No. 2 WR in U.S.A.
Rivals Overall Rank:: No. 1 player in Maryland; No. 8 player in U.S.A.
Rivals Rating: 5 stars; 6.1 rating (franchise player)
Recruiting Status: Currently holds over 40 verbal offers
MdHigh Evaluation: Rivals 5-Star prospect. Has the uncanny ability to gain separation from any coverage: man, press, zone, blanket -- you name it. Easily gets off the line versus press with an array of moves. Has soft and dependable hands; can make any catch look easy. Runs a 4.4 40-yard dash and has the moves to out-fox defenders in the open field. Shows great physicality and tremendous body control. Isn't afraid to go up in traffic. Competitiveness is his best attribute. Must add size and work on route running.
Rivals Evaluation: "Diggs is DeSean Jackson. He's very explosive and a dynamic playmaker who can be a slot guy or line up on the outside. He's very good against press coverage. Has great hands, great speed and can create separation from corners. Also, Diggs seems to get better in key game situations. When the game's on the line and you need a big play, he comes up with it. The one thing he needs to work on is getting bigger. When he gets to college, he's not going to have as easy of a time handling press coverage unless he gets bigger and stronger." - Mike Farrell, Rivals.com Recruiting Analyst
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1. Ronald Darby, 5-foot-11, 175, Potomac:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 CB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Notre Dame
Evaluation: One of the most athletically gifted prospects in the country. Has been consistently timed in the 4.3 40-yard-dash range. Has lockdown cover skills. Is able to take risk and recover. Moves fluidly. Has the ability to open his hips and accelerate out of his breaks. Also is an electrifying running back and kickoff returner. Shoots gaps easily and has terrific downfield acceleration. Must add a little bulk to frame and work on tackling.
2. Cyrus Jones, 5-foot-10, 185, Gilman:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 ATH
Recruiting Status Currently holds over 30 verbal offers
Evaluation: Hands-down best athlete in the state. Can play multiple positions (may play cornerback or slot in college), but is extremely dangerous and electrifying with the ball in his hands. Terrific top-end speed; one-cut-and-gone moves. Played in an unorthodox deception offense where he was utilized on zone reads, jet sweeps and bubble screens. Still was very productive. Great hands and unreal acceleration. Shows solid cover skills at cornerback, sticking to receivers and anticipating routes. Must add bulk to frame.
3. Wes Brown, 6-foot-1, 200, Good Counsel:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 RB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds over 40 verbal offers
Evaluation: Rivals 4-Star prospect was considered one of the nation's best 'backs after his sophomore season. Big, strong and powerful runner who can carry a huge workload. Has the ability to shift gears in the open field. Cuts on a dime and runs hard downhill. Is very hungry. An Adrian Peterson incarnate. Must stay healthy and return to 2009 form after being injured for most of the 2010 season. Could add a little top-end speed.
4. Deontay McManus, 6-foot-1, 210, Dunbar:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 WR
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to West Virginia
Evaluation: Freakish specimen is a big, strong, physical receiver. A nightmare for cornerbacks. Has the body of a Division-I linebacker and the speed of a receiver. Has incredible vertical leaping ability. Snatches the ball out of the air at its highest peak. Will challenge linebackers and corners alike. Can create yards after the catch with strength-speed combination. Must continue to work on fundamentals.
5. Michael Moore, 6-foot-4, 255, DeMatha :
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 DL
Recruiting Status: Committed to Virginia
Evaluation: Shows explosive initial burst off the snap. Displays violent hands and extremely good quickness. Has a rare combination of long arms and quick feet, helping him avoid cut blocks. Is a relentless pass rusher; vicious in pursuit. Tackles well. Has solid lateral movement. Must add muscle tone to frame and work on creating separation.
6. Ryan Watson, 6-foot-3, 270, Good Counsel:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 DL
Recruiting Status: About 30 verbal offers
Evaluation: Has good flexibility and balance, which allows him to "get skinny" and penetrate gaps. Probably will play the 3-technique in college. Locates the ball quickly and has the lateral agility to redirect. Brings the thunder when it comes to hitting. Is very physical. Must work on conditioning and consistently creating separation with hands.
7. Mike Madaras, 6-foot-7, 280, Good Counsel:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 OL
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Maryland
Evaluation: Easily the state's most dominant offensive lineman. Has all the tools: prototypical size to go with great footwork, good leverage and a mean streak. Consistently makes blocks downfield; finishes at the second level with a pancake. Is a complete technician in the trenches. Very good pass protector, which is rare in high school. Has long arms and moves well. Must continue to add bulk to frame.
8. Brent Wilkerson, 6-foot-4, 245, DeMatha:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 DL
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Penn State
Evaluation: Has exceptional size and speed. Looks like an NBA power forward. Can play on either side of the ball (doubles as a soft-handed tight end). Has an explosive burst when he sees a playmaking opportunity. Very physical; will fight down in the trenches. Tackles and pursues well. Must add muscle and work on pass-rush moves.
9. Brian Gaia, 6-foot-5, 285, Gilman:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 DL
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Penn State
Evaluation: Can play either side of the ball in college. A mammoth space eater on the interior front with exceptional speed and quickness. Overpowers opponents with bull-rush. Gets off blocks and provides a productive pass rush up the middle. Has good fluidity and lateral movement. Must work on quickness to stay on defensive side of the ball.
10. Greg Pyke, 6-foot-6, 315, Boys' Latin:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 OL
Recruiting Status: Holds about a dozen verbal offers
Evaluation: Has a powerful, strong upper-body. Finishes blocks well, normally with pancakes. Outstanding run blocker who likes to unload on opponents. Is athletic enough to play on both sides of the ball; has solid lateral movement. Has long arms and good feet. Must improve speed, overall fluidness and work on consistently staying low.
11. Ian Thomas, 6-foot-1, 193, Franklin:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 WR
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about 25 verbal offers
Evaluation: Has ideal size for a receiver; a matchup problem for smaller defensive backs. Can do all of the little things well: blocking, route running, catching. Seldom drops catchable balls and has the ability to make the tough catch, too. Has great body control. Tough enough to break tackles and create yards. Must work on straight-line speed and continue to improve route running.
12. Marchez Coates, 5-foot-11, 172, McDonough:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 CB
Recruiting Status: Currently hold three verbal offers
Evaluation: Possesses terrific instincts for the position. Has tremendous reaction skills. Has strong upper-body and is physical at the point of contact. Chiseled frame with nice muscle tone. Small waist with fluid hips. Sticks to receivers like glue. Must work on tackling.
13. Donovan Riley, 6-foot, 190, Baltimore Poly:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 CB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Virginia Tech
Evaluation: Big, physical corner who can also play safety. Has tremendous upper-body strength. Capable of playing man coverage but has the closing speed and physicality to excel in zone coverage. Shows the ability to read the quarterback's eyes; anticipates and jumps routes. Good hip flexibility. Must work on straight-line speed.
14. Roderick Chungong, 6-foot-3, 250, Good Counsel:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 5 DL
Recruiting Status: About 15 verbal offers
Evaluation: Very aggressive, plays with a chip on his shoulder. Extremely strong upper body. Has the ability to forklift opponents and attack the ball carrier. Shows good closing speed and an array of dominant moves. A vicious hitter. Gets off the line quickly. Must add bulk and work on pad level for run support.
15. Charles Tapper, 6-foot-4, 245, City College:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 6 DL
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Oklahoma
Evaluation: Big, strong and aggressive. Doubles as a dominant power forward on the basketball team. Is simply a manchild with cat-quick moves. Blows around most defenders like they are standing still. Is still very raw and must work on overall fundamentals like pad level, hands and footwork.
16. Allen Jackson, 6-foot-5, 240, McDonogh:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 7 DL
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Duke
Evaluation: Has good range and closing speed when pursuing the ball carrier. Has long arms to keep opponent at bay. Has a good swim move to go along with outstanding quickness. Plays with low pad level and uses hands well. Has the ability to play tight end in college. Must add bulk and work on pass-rush moves.
17. Roman Braglio, 6-foot-4, 260, McDonogh:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 8 DL
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Maryland
Evaluation: Very stout and physical strong-side end. Plays with great leverage; stays square and low. Is very hard to knock off the line of scrimmage. Plays with a motor and a mean streak. Must work on quickness and athleticism.
18. Stefan Houston, 6-foot-2, 195, Clarksburg:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about three verbal offers
Evaluation: A long, lean athlete who shines at receiver, tight end and linebacker. Very fluid runner; seems to glide across the field. Has big, strong hands and can make all the catches. Aggressive receiver who doesn't shy away from contact. A solid route runner. On defense pursues sideline-to-sideline and brings the pain with authority. Can cover tight ends down the field and penetrate the backfield. Must work on adding bulk and refining footwork.
19. Sam Lebbie, 6-foot-2, 240, DeMatha:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently has about seven verbal offers
Evaluation: A big, physical linebacker who brings the thunder when he hits. Sideline-to-sideline player. Has outstanding instincts for the position. Takes good pursuit angles. Sheds blocks well. Effective against the run and the pass. Must watch weight and work on closing speed.
20. Dominic Bryan, 6-foot-1, 225, Georgetown Prep:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently has about four verbal offers
Evaluation: Doubles as a powerful running back, but may fit better at linebacker. A big, athletic and physical specimen. Dominant standup outside linebacker in the 3-4 set. Very stout against the run. Senses weakness in an offensive tackle and exploits them. Must improve overall speed and work on footwork.
21. Kenneth Goins, 5-foot-10, 215, Gilman:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 RB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about seven verbal offers
Evaluation: Is a bruising 'back who shared running duties with do-everything single-wing quarterback Darius Jennings (Virginia) and Cyrus Jones. Did plenty of blocking, but was still an unstoppable short-yardage 'back who ran over and by opponents all last season. Passes the eyeball test with thick, muscle-bound build. If given 15-20 carries a game expect big production. Also is extremely dangerous coming off the edge at defensive end. Must work on staying loose with such a ripped frame and adding a bit more top-end speed.
22. Devon Porchia, 6-foot-2, 200, Gilman:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently has about five verbal offers
Evaluation: Flows to the ball and reads his keys well. Has exceptional speed and quickness for the position. Very sound; seldom takes false steps. Explodes through ball carriers and is an excellent tackler. Pass defense is a major strength, too. Excels both near the line and back in zone coverage. Must continue to add bulk without losing speed and explosion.
23. Brandon Banks, 5-foot-11, 155, Gwynn Park:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about 10 verbal offers
Evaluation: Extremely explosive out of breaks. At corner has great recovery speed. Closes quickly and has the ability to jump underneath routes. Has quick feet and smooth hips to turn and run. Doubles as a dangerous slot receiver. Can take a short pass and turn it into a long gain. Shifty in the open field; hard to get a hand on. Must add bulk to frame. Needs to work on route running at receiver and hips at corner.
24. Josh McPhearson, 5-foot-10, 185, Riverdale Baptist:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently holds three verbal offers
Evaluation: DeMatha transfer was one of the most electrifying prospects on the team last year. Is a very explosive 'back who runs hard. Is in high gear at all times. Has been timed in the 4.4 40-yard-dash range. Slashes through traffic and shows good vision. Could be a slot receiver in college, but must concentrate on the reception department. Needs to add power and elusiveness.
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25. Da'quan Davis, 5-foot-11, 172, Calvert Hall:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 CB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to West Virginia
Evaluation: Possesses great instincts for the position. Has terrific technique. Is very quick and naturally fluid. Has great field awareness in zone-coverage but also can play man. Is a playmaker; if tested will pick the ball off. Must add bulk to frame.
26. Trevor Williams, 6-foot-2, 190, Calvert Hall:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 WR
Recruiting status: Currently holds about four verbal offers
Evaluation: Tall, athletic receiver. Runs great routes and consistently gains separation from defenders. Is a big-play threat who does all the little things well (i.e. good form, body control and footwork). Has long range with incredible leaping ability. Has solid change-of-direction speed. Must work on straight-line speed.
27. Jordan Floyd, 6-foot-2, 215, Loyola:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 5 WR
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about two verbal offers
Evaluation: Athletically gifted with the size of a linebacker/tight end. Can out-muscle defenders and is very physical. Shows good initial burst off the line. Displays good use of hands to ward off defenders. Must work on straight-line speed and explosion to become more of a downfield threat.
28. Joe Riddle, 6-foot-2, 200, Linganore:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 RB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Maryland
Evaluation: Split carries last season and was still able to produce 968 yards and 14 touchdowns. Is a very patient runner who gets skinny and explodes through holes. Has the after-burners to take it to the house. Shows good vision and anticipation. Runs high at times and must continue to work on running between the tackles. Needs to add open-field moves and more power.
29. Uriah Bethea, 6-foot-1, 185, Wise:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 RB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to James Madison
Evaluation: Was one of the most productive 'backs in the state last year with 1,655 yards and 24 touchdowns. Is a big, workhorse type who can carry a hefty load. A very graceful, smooth runner who finishes runs well. A straight, downhill runner who's tough to bring down. Must add bulk and muscle to frame. Runs a little high; needs to add moves to arsenal (i.e. more shiftiness).
30. Jarrod Harper, 6-foot-1, 200, Mountain Ridge:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 S
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to West Virginia
Evaluation: Big and physical. Also doubles as a standout running back. Is an explosive hitter. Shows good overall cover skills, but will be used primarily as a rover in WVU's 3-5-3 stack set. Is an excellent athlete. Must refine overall skills.
31. Jalen Gee, 6-foot-1, 170, Frederick:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 6 WR
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Tough, durable receiver who has a knack for finding holes in a defense. Shows great speed and explosiveness. Can get behind a defense with burst. Has the ability to beat the double team. Is not afraid to go over the middle. Must add bulk to frame, refine route running and work on footwork.
32. Ben Lewis, 6-foot-3, 185, Middletown:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 7 WR
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Syracuse
Evaluation: A long, lean target. Has the ability to turn a 5-yard catch into a 70-yard gain. Is extremely explosive. Has rare strength to break free of tackles. Hands are extremely dependable. Must work on adjustments to poorly throw balls, basic technique and route running.
33. Shawn Petty, 6-foot-3, 225, Eleanor Roosevelt:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 QB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Maryland
Evaluation: Big, strong lefty who is also being recruited as a linebacker. Has shown great poise, tremendous accuracy and solid pocket-passing ability on the 7-on-7 circuit. Shows plenty of arm strength and can make all the necessary throws. Has the ability to read and pick apart defenses. Must continue to stay in top condition and work on fundamentals. Needs to put more "zip" on passes if he's going to play quarterback in college.
34. Michael Westray, 6-foot-1, 191, Westlake:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 S
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Duke
Evaluation: Long and rangy. Covers a lot of territory in zone coverage. Has long arms to break up passes. Plays the ball well and is a very good open field tackler. Is versatile; can play all over the secondary. Must work on angle pursuits.
35. Colton Kmetz, 6-foot-5, 240, Urbana:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 9 DL
Recruiting Status: Holds two verbal offers
Evaluation: Has a tremendous first step. Has the ability to take over a game off the edge using his prototypical size and speed. Possesses active hands. Must work on staying consistent for four quarters; could use another move or two. Has to add bulk and strength.
36. Shayne Sullivan, 6-foot-6, 270, Archbishop Spalding:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 OL
Recruiting Status: Holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Very lean and athletic. Has good quickness for a big man. Holds blocks well and shows good hustle and excellent footwork. Punishing blocker who looks to drive his assignment into the turf. Must add muscle to frame, work on pad level and stay dominant all game.
37. Rafael Kess, 6-foot, 215, Old Mill:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Hard-hitting middle linebacker who excels at blitzing and making tackles in the backfield. Very fast and quick in pursuit. Has great instincts for the position. Gets off blocks well. Roams sideline-to-sideline. Must work on pass coverage and fluidity (i.e. hips).
38. Aaron Wells, 5-foot-8, 190, River Hill:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 5 ATH
Recruiting Status Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Is an extremely talented, athletic 'back with the ability to take it the distance every time he touches the ball. Rushed for 1,500 yards and scored 18 touchdowns during the 2010 season. Has been clocked in the 4.3 40-yard-dash range. Has a knack for finishing off long runs. Shows good elusiveness in the open field. Doubles as a lockdown cornerback. Has good ball skills and can stick to receivers' hips. Uses his hands well and anticipates routes. At running back, must work on blocking during pass protection and adding bulk without losing speed. Could use another move or two for the college level. At corner, needs to work on form and fluidity in press coverage. Must become a better tackler.
39. Devon Paye, 6-foot, 195, Hammond:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 5 RB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about three verbal offers
Evaluation: Had a very productive junior campaign rushing for 1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns. Is a slasher with great vision, but also a powerful 'back who gets a lot of yards
after contact. Runs over defenders; has the ability to drag the pile and create yards. Must work on straight-line speed, footwork and running with a low center of gravity.
40. Connor Bozick, 6-foot-5, 304, DeMatha:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 OL
Recruiting Status: Holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Big, strong and physical. Has excellent technique. Shows good initial quickness and burst out of stance. Is able to get to the second level and finish blocks. Moves well out in space. Has a mean streak. Must work on downfield blocking and staying consistently low and powerful.
41. Michael Boland, 6-foot-7, 285, Gilman:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 5 OL
Recruiting Status: Holds one verbal offer.
Evaluation: Nice size for a tackle. Has long arms and a long frame. Is very quick and light on his feet. Very sound pass blocker. Uses hands extremely well. Shows impressive flexibility. Must consistently stay "mean" all four quarters. Has to consistently keep low pad level and work on finishing blocks.
42. Ben Killion, 6-foot-6, 280, Wootton:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 6 OL
Recruiting Status: Holds about three verbal offers
Evlaluation: Moves extremely well for a lineman his size. Has the power to knock a guy on his butt and the speed to pull on the edge. Can get to the second level and finish with a pancake. Must work on quickness and form. Needs to be consistently explosive.
43. Karou Diakite, 6-foot-4, 285, Churchill:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 10 DL
Recruiting Status: Holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Is extremely raw but has tremendous upside. Will be a massive 3-technique in college. Has power and strong upper-body strength to go along with tree-trunk thighs. Is very light on his feet thanks to soccer background. Must work on basic fundamentals like footwork and pad level.
44. Tavon Young, 5-foot-10, 160, Potomac:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 5 CB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Temple
Evaluation: Very dynamic; shows the ability to make plays on both sides of the ball. Is athletically gifted. Has ball-hawkish skills. Shows quick feet, a low, tight backpedal and great straight-line speed. Must add bulk to frame.
45. Silas Ademola, 6-foot-4, 230, Bladensburg:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 11 DL
Recruiting Status: Holds about four verbal offers
Evaluation: Has an impressive muscle-bound frame. Disengages blocks and gets to the quarterback at will. Uses his hands well. Terrific speed rushing off the edge. A physical scrapper. Must work on staying consistent. Has to stay low and work on creating separation.
46. Darnell Leslie, 6-foot-2, 225, Quince Orchard:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 5 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Big, physical edge rusher who is hard to block without double team. Flows to the ball quickly. Stout run defender who stays square to the line of scrimmage. Brings the pain when he tackles. Has good instincts. A bit of a "tweener". Needs to work on pass coverage and footwork.
47. D'Von Dorsey, 6-foot-3, 215, Friendly:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 QB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Is a big, powerful quarterback who is hard to bring down. A dual threat in the mold of Cam Newton. Has the ability to make every throw on the field. Consistently hits receivers in stride on crossing routes, slants and post routes. Throws a beautiful deep ball. Takes charge in the huddle and shows no fear. Must work on conditioning and refining mechanics.
48. Simba Gwashavanhu, 6-foot-2, 180, Gaithersburg:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 8 WR
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about two verbal offers
Evaluation: Tall, athletic receiver with the ability to catch everything thrown in his direction. Has sticky fingers. Can separate from defenders with track speed, but is also a very graceful route runner. Must add muscle and work on mechanics.
49. Daniel Nwosu, 6-foot-4, 217, Duval:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 1 TE
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about three verbal offers
Evaluation: Tight End with terrific speed and size. Uses large frame well; a mismatch for smaller defenders. Also has great jumping ability. Is a deep-ball threat down the seam. Must add more explosiveness and work on route running.
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50. Monte Taylor, 6-foot-2, 240, Flowers:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 TE
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Stocky tight end who uses his body well. Has the ability to box out smaller defenders and put them on his hip. Has soft hands and shows the ability to block well. Gets nasty in the trenches. Can play defensive end as well. Must continue to work on fundamentals and speed.
51. Juleon Killikelly-Lee, 5-foot-11, 165, Western Tech:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 6 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Dynamic athlete who doubles as a quarterback. As a cornerback, shows excellent anticipation on underneath throws by undercutting receivers. Exceptional hand-eye coordination. Has a small waist and fluid hips. Won't play quarterback in college, but might be an H-back-type weapon with speed and elusiveness. Can take it to the house any time he touches the ball. Must become more physical on both sides of the ball. At corner, needs to work on overall mechanics, namely footwork, hand usage and consistently squaring up to receivers.
52. Samuel Benjamin, 6-foot, 190, Mount St. Joseph:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 7 ATH
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Temple
Evaluation: Big corner/receiver with a nice frame. At corner has very good ball skills. Times his leaps well and has good hand-eye coordination. Can make the big play when the ball's in the air or on the ground (physical in run support). Shows great change-of-direction speed. At receiver he shows explosion in the open field. Demonstrates the ability to go over the middle and create yards or take a corner deep with his speed. Must stay fluid at corner and hone fundamentals. At receiver needs a better burst off the line and must work on route running.
53. Tre Smith, 6-foot-3, 200, Wise:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 6 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about three verbal offers
Evaluation: Long and rangy. Has great height for the position. Uses hands well to keep defenders off of him. Rips off blocks with violent hands. Very solid in run support. Is a very good wrap-up tackler. Must add bulk to frame, work on pass coverage and refine overall fundaments (i.e. hip movement and footwork).
54. Robert Chesson, 5-foot-9, 175, Old Mill:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 6 RB
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Had an outstanding season while splitting carries; rushed for 1,000 yards and scored 12 touchdowns in 11 games. Has great acceleration and the ability to take long runs to the house. Is very durable for his size. Is shifty and explosive. Must add bulk to frame. Needs to add power to run between the tackles. Could use more moves in the open field; must stay fluid when he runs.
55. Davon McGill, 6-foot-2, 185, Bladensburg:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 9 WR
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about two verbal offers
Evaluation: Tall, lanky receiver with a long stride and build-up speed. Uses hands well to get off the line of scrimmage. Has the ability to make the circus catch. Runs good routes and isn't afraid to go over the middle. Must concentrate on making the easy catch, consistently getting downfield and refining footwork.
56. Alpha Jalloh, 6-foot-1, 185, Annapolis Area Christian:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 10 WR
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Has dangerous big-play ability. Is very fast and athletic. Shows great concentration on fade routes. Is a slasher and a cutter in the open field. Has tremendous moves and vision. Also doubles as a dominant safety. Must work on adjustments to poorly thrown balls. Could become more fluid, which will help top-end speed.
57. Thomas Stuart, 6-foot, 185, Calvert Hall:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 2 QB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Extremely accurate pocket passer who reads well. Is a gunslinger; can throw darts all over the field. Has the ability to fit the ball in tight windows. Can slide laterally to avoid the rush. Shows good touch on deep balls and short routes. Moves well in the pocket. Is a leader. Height is only true weakness.
58. Paul Federinko, 6-foot-6, 290, Atholton:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 7 OL
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Massive body with a huge frame. Consistently overpowers opponents. Has terrific upper-body strength. Shows flashes of nastiness. Has good quickness and moves well for a player his size. Must finish blocks, work on footwork and keep pad level low.
59. Azubuike Ukandu, 6-foot-2, 280, Towson:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 12 DL
Recruiting Status: Currently holds two verbal offers
Evaluation: A physical presence who collapses the pocket at will. Consistently busted through double-teams. Uses hands well and has relentless drive. Has a good if not great burst and fires off the line. Must work on staying consistent and keeping pads low.
60. Shaneil Jenkins, 6-foot-4, 240, Suitland:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 13 DL
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Extremely athletic prospect with good size and strength. Relies on quickness to penetrate gaps and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Has an explosive burst
off the line. Must stay more disciplined on assignments. Needs to consistently stay low and use his hands to create separation.
61. Demetrius Lofton, 6-foo-3, 245, Friendly:
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MdHigh Position Rank: Unranked DL
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Temple
Evaluation: Extremely athletic prospect with good size and strength. Relies on quickness to penetrate gaps and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. Has an explosive burst off the line. Must stay more disciplined on assignments. Needs to consistently stay low and use his hands to create separation.
62. Lavar Highsmith, 5-foot-11, 210, Dunbar:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 7 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about three verbal offers
Evaluation: Doubles as one of the state's top fullbacks. Very athletic. Aggressive pass rusher from his outside line backer position. Cat-quick and hard to block. Relentless. Plays with enthusiasm. Takes good pursuit angles and moves well sideline-to-sideline. Must add overall size to play the position at the next level. Also must become looser in the hips and master fundamentals.
63. Jordan Mynatt, 6-foot-1, 190, Wild Lake:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 3 S
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Very physical; is a lights-out thumper. Shows great field awareness. Easily flips his hips and shows good burst out of breaks, especially for his size. Has uncanny timing; always in position to make a play on the ball. Must work on straight-line speed.
64. Randall Lawson, 5-foot-11, 170, River Hill:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 6 CB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Shows good balance and change of direction. Good route anticipation. Has the ability to close on the ball quickly. Has solid body lean and uses sideline to ride receivers out of bounds. Must work on straight-line speed.
65. C.J. Williams, 5-foot-11, 206, Calvert Hall:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 7 RB
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Teamed with Brandon Neverdon in Calvert Hall's backfield. Is a hard-running, power 'back that bowls over opponents. Breaks a lot of tackles with his punishing style. Finishes runs well and has deceptive speed. Also doubles as a linebacker. Must work on straight-line speed, fluidity (i.e. hips) and (if he plays defense in college) coverage skills.
66. Brandon Neverdon, 5-foot-9, 175, Calvert Hall:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 8 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: As a running back formed a nice thunder-and-lightning combo with running mate C.J. Williams. Was very productive despite splitting carries. Runs with authority and has the ability to take it the distance every time he touches the ball. Is speedy scat-back type. Also, as a receiver, has a soft set of hands and elusive moves. A major threat in the open field. Must work on running between the tackles and adding bulk to frame.
67. Tyler Thompson, 5-foot-11, 222, Linganore:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 8 LB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Monmouth
Evaluation: Extremely strong, powerful specimen. Squats over 600 pounds. Explosive. Will blow opponent up if given the chance. A vicious hitter. Sideline-to-sideline tackler. Must improve on speed and loosen hips. Could use a few more inches for the next level.
68. Raamah Vaughn, 5-foot-10, 165, River Hill:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 9 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Very athletic. Can play corner on defense and H-back or receiver on offense (runs out of the Wildcat, too). At corner shows good instincts for the position. Also has good field awareness and anticipation. Has the ability to play man coverage. Flips his hips easily. Good burst out of his breaks and good footwork. At receiver/running back he's an elusive ball carrier with terrific speed. He accelerates well and can run by secondaries. Needs to add bulk and strength to have an impact at the next level.
69. Joshua Thorne, 6-foot-1, 215, Potomac:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 9 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently has one verbal offer
Evaluation: Naturally athletic defender who doubles as a fullback-tight end. A real thumper in the run game. Makes excellent drops in the passing department. Has good speed and always seems to be around the ball. Plays with great leverage and sound technique. Must work on shedding blocks. Could use a bit more consistent explosion and closing speed.
70. Ernest Hawkins, 6-foot-2, 210, Dunbar:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 10 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Has ideal height for the position. Tough and athletic. Has a motor that will not quit. Rushes off the edge with reckless abandon. Displays extreme quickness and speed for the position. Terrific in pursuit; tracks 'backs down on stretch plays and up-the-gut runs. Fights through traffic. Must add bulk to frame, work on pass coverage and refine fundamentals (i.e. hip movement, consistent footwork).
71. Mark Green, 5-foot-10, 185, Quince Orchard:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 8 RB
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Quince Orchard transfer had a dominant junior season, rushing for over 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns. Is a north-south runner who can carry a heavy workload. Has good vision to go along with great leg drive and endurance. Displayed the ability to break tackles and get yards after contact. Must work on top-end speed and becoming more elusive in the open field.
72. Malique Johnson, 6-foot-2, 195, Annapolis Area Christian:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 S
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about two verbal offers
Evaluation: An impressive physical specimen with muscle-bound frame. Can bring the pain with authority. Tackles and covers well. Terrific ball skills. Dissects plays and makes great breaks. Tremendous acceleration; can get to top speed in two steps. Must work on fluidness and straight-line speed.
73. Garrett Clay, 5-foot-11, 185, Fort Hill:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 10 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: As a running back was extremely dominant during his junior season with 1,434 yards and 20 touchdowns. Has ideal speed, power and quickness combination. Runs with an attitude; literally carried his team at times. Has legit 4.4 40-yard-dash speed. Shows the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Also has solid secondary skills. Plays the ball well and rarely gets beat deep. Shows fluid hips and solid footwork. Must continue to add muscle to frame. Needs more elusiveness and moves in the open field. At corner, needs to show he can play press coverage consistently.
74. Jamal Chappell, 5-foot-8, 165, Poly:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 11 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Very athletic on offense and defense. As a corner he has good instincts. Breaks well. Very fluid; flips his hips with ease and has good feet. Anticipates routes. A good tackler who drives through bigger receivers. Explosive out of breaks. At receiver has terrific open-field moves. Can take it the distance on a dime. Cuts well. Must add size and bulk. Needs to work on refining overall skills.
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75. Terrence Williams, 5-foot-10, 170, Dunbar:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 12 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about three verbal offers
Evaluation: Plays both corner and receiver for Dunbar. At corner he breaks well and has great anticipation. Shows fluidity and good recovery speed. At receiver he has good ball skills and sticky fingers. Has solid change-of-direction speed, allowing him to make plays in the open field. Hard to catch with elusiveness. Must add size and refine fundamentals, namely top-end speed and footwork.
76. Kenny Thomas, 6-foot, 170, Atholton:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 7 CB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Has a nice frame. Sticks to receivers' hips. Very fluid; opens up hips and has good change-of-direction speed. Backpedals well. Great hands and a knack for making the big interception. Must work on straight-line speed.
77. Rahman Kamara, 5-foot-11, 160, Bladensburg:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 8 CB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Runs very well. Sticks to target like a blanket. Has quick feet and gets out of backpedal quickly. Has the ability to switch off his target when he sees the quarterback change his reads. Must add bulk to frame.
78. Will Johnson, 5-foot-11, 180, Calvert Hall:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 9 CB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about two verbal offers
Evaluation: Great technique; very polished. A playmaker who excels in man and zone coverage. Great lateral movement with fluid hips. A sure tackler. Must work on turning around and making plays on the ball.
79. Dondre Echols, 5-foot-11, 170, Potomac:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 10 CB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Very good in man coverage. Jumps routes and reads well. Defends the deep ball very well. Rarely out of position. Has good closing speed. Needs to add bulk.
80. Jordan Garrison, 6-foot-1, 210, Poly:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 11 WR
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: An imposing receiver who uses his size to his advantage. Goes up and gets the ball at its highest peak. Can turn bubble screens into long gainers. Has the ability to break tackles and fight for yards. Must work on straight-line speed, conditioning and overall fundamentals.
81. Ian Fisher, 6-foot-6, 245, Brunswick:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 4 QB
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to James Madison
Evaluation: Posted huge numbers last season. Shows great running ability with tremendous power. Has a cannon arm and the ability to be a pure pocket passer. Can move well latrally. Must work on accuracy, throwing motion and footwork.
82. Austin Jacques, 6-foot-1, 200, Flowers:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 11 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Very smooth and gets off blocks well. A real thumper and a sure tackler. Has the speed and quickness to be a sideline-to-sideline defender. Hits the hole hard and is rarely out of position. Must polish overall skills (i.e. footwork, fluidity, instincts) and add a little muscle.
83. Jerry Ugokwe, 6-foot-7, 285, Georgetown Prep:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 8 OL
Recruiting Status: Holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Shows above-average speed for a prospect his size. Is effective at changing direction and hitting a moving target. Has prototypical long arms to grasp the pass rusher. Rarely gets beat off the ball. Must continue to work on overall technique, namely footwork, pad level and explosion.
84. Romie Cheese, 6-foot-2, 190, Westminster:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 12 WR
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: A big-play threat who has the ability to stretch the field. Can catch anything thrown in his direction. Creates separation with his hands. Is a big, physical receiver who presents major matchup problems. Must add bulk to frame and work on route running.
85. Zach Pascal, 6-foot-2, 181, Wise:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 13 WR
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to James Madison
Evaluation: Good size and frame for the position. Runs well and has quickness to get behind secondary. Also can find holes in the zone. Catches ball at its highest point. Must work on straight-line speed and consistently making the catch.
86. DaMarkus Thomas, 5-foot-11, 215, Crossland:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 12 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds about two verbal offers
Evaluation: Aggressive hitter with a motor. Has a quick burst to penetrate gaps. Very powerful tackler. Shows good instincts in pass and run coverage. Has good form. Is undersized. Needs to show better angles in pursuit. Must work on speed.
87. Malik Johnson, 6-foot-2, 290, Archbishop Spalding:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 14 DL
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Big run stuffer who takes up a lot of space. Uses his low center of gravity and strong upper-body to play with great leverage. Knows how to use hands to shed blocks. Must work on conditioning and quickness. Has to stay consistent for four quarters.
88. Dan Collura, 6-foot-6, 270, DeMatha:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 9 OL
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Quick off the snap. Latches on and has good upper-body strength and lateral agility. Shows tremendous speed while pulling. Is a converted tight end. Must add bulk to frame, consistently play with a mean streak and work on power.
89. VJ Davey, 6-foot-3, 270, Thomas Johnson:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 10 OL
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Big, strong and physical. Is a scrapper in the trenches. Shows good upper-body strength. Dismantles opponents on trap blocks. Is a shot-put champion for track team. Must continue to keep feet moving while holding position. Needs to keep pads low and refine footwork.
90. Dylan Clay, 5-foot-11, 185, Fort Hill:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 13 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Extremely gifted athlete who plays slot/running back and corner/safety. On defense will come up and smack you. Shows the ability to play the ball well and break on it. Can make the over- the-shoulder catch. Anticipates routes well. Offensively has good explosiveness and burst off the line. Can score at will. Must work on overall skill set on both offense and defense. Needs to show consistency in all areas.
91. Brady Stup, 6-foot-4, 270, Tuscarora:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 11 OL
Recruiting Status: Verbally committed to Towson
Evaluation: Powerful run paver with a motor. Shows the balance and sure feet to be effective as a downfield blocker. Quick off the snap. Has long arms to create separation. Can finish second-level blocks. Must continue to work on overall skills, namely pad level and explosion.
92. Amadou M'Bodj, 6-foot-3, 285, Northern:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 12 OL
Recruiting Status: Holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Strong, powerful interior lineman who can be brutal once latched onto an opponent. A true mauler on running plays. Is very competitive; worked the circuit hard this offseason. Uses hands well. Must work on overall quickness and agility. Must consistently get to the second level to finish blocks.
93. Angelo DeShields, 6-foot, 195, Mount St. Joseph:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 14 ATH
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: An imposing, physical presence who stars at receiver and defensive back. A sure-handed receiver who can work the short to intermediate routes well. A hard hitter and solid cover man on defense. Has good instincts and solid fundamentals on both sides of the ball. Must work on top-end speed and explosiveness. Needs to stay consistently dominant.
94. D.J. Kee, 5-foot-11, 183, Stephen Decatur:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 9 RB
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Topped 1,000 yards for the second straight season last year with 1,585 yards and a 10-yards-per-carry average. Is a gifted athlete with blazing speed and the ability to finish off long runs. Cuts on a dime and has soft hands coming out of the backfield. Must add muscle to frame without losing speed. Needs to add more moves to arsenal. Must work on form and becoming more powerful between the tackles.
95. Alexander Wells, 5-foot-11, 195, Overlea:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 11 CB
Recruiting Status:: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: A well-defined corner with good size. A terrific tackler on the edge. Shows
good instincts; knows when to jump routes and take a chance. Sticks to receivers and rarely gets beat. Must work on adding speed and always being in proper position. Needs to be more active with his hands.
96. Johnny Sharp, 6-foot-2, 175, Landon:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 12 CB
Recruiting Status:: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: An impressive looking corner/safety hybrid. Has great speed and acceleration for a player his size. Can shut down big, physical receivers and stick to small, quick types. Has good anticipation; jumps routes and make plays. Must add bulk. Needs to work on all-around mechanics from form to footwork.
97. Emmanuel Holder, 6-foot-2, 270, Calvert Hall:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 15 DL
Recruiting Status: Currently looking for first offer
Evaluation: Consistently leverages opponents and penetrates into the backfield. Is hard to move off the line of scrimmage. Plays with low pad level. Is very active on the interior
front at the 3-technique position. Is county strong, but must get weight-room strong. Needs to add moves to arsenal and work on explosion.
98. Avery Williams, 5-foot-11, 200, Curley:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 13 LB
Recruiting Status: Currently holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: A monster; an absolute freak of an athlete. Doubles as a powerful running back and has the versatility to play any position on defense. Hits hard, drives through his man. Extremely fast; has great quickness and is very aggressive. Must add bulk and could use an inch or two. Needs to consistently dominate.
99. Nick Craven, 6-foot-4, 275, Stephen Decatur:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 13 OL
Recruiting Status: Holds one verbal offer
Evaluation: Athletic enough to play on either side of the ball. Is a massive 3-technique who holds his position well and controls the line of scrimmage. Good lateral movement; gets off the line quickly. Is a terrific wrestler. Must work on staying low and finishing blocks at the second level. Must refine footwork.
100. Brandan Berney, 6-foot, 215, Thomas Johnson:
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MdHigh Position Rank: No. 14 LB
Evaluation: Currently looking for first offer
Recruiting News: Is a tackling machine. Has a knack for finding the football. Roams sideline to sideline. Explosive tackler who gets off blocks well. Runs through defenders. Also doubles as a very productive running back. Must work on speed, footwork, pass coverage and could use a little more height.
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| Class of 2012 Recruits | |||||||||
| NAME | POS | SCHOOL | RANK | GRADE | STATUS | SCHOOL | NOTES | ||
Stefon Diggs  | ATH | Our Lady of Good Counsel HS | ATH #1 | 84 | Undeclared | View Schools |  | ||
| Cyrus Jones | ATH | Gilman School | ATH #4 | 82 | Undeclared | View Schools | | ||
Ronald Darby  | ATH | Potomac H.S. | ATH #10 | 81 | Verbal | Notre Dame | | ||
| Mike Madaras | OT | Our Lady of Good Counsel HS | OT #25 | 80 | Verbal | Maryland | |||
| Brian Gaia | OG | Gilman School | OG #9 | 79 | Verbal | Penn State | |||
| Sam Lebbie | OLB | DeMatha Catholic H.S. | OLB #32 | 79 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Michael Moore | DE | DeMatha Catholic H.S. | DE #32 | 79 | Verbal | Virginia | |||
| Ryan Watson | OG | Our Lady of Good Counsel HS | OG #27 | 79 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Brent Wilkerson | DE | DeMatha Catholic H.S. | DE #47 | 79 | Verbal | Penn State | |||
| Deontay McManus | ATH | Dunbar H.S. | ATH #52 | 78 | Verbal | West Virginia | |||
| Wes Brown | RB | Our Lady of Good Counsel HS | RB #27 | 78 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Roman Braglio | DE | McDonogh School | DE #64 | 78 | Verbal | Maryland | |||
| Allen Jackson | DE | McDonogh School | DE #79 | 77 | Verbal | Duke | |||
| Rod Chungong | DT | Our Lady of Good Counsel HS | DT #49 | 77 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Greg Pyke | OT | Boys Latin H.S. | OT #87 | 77 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Kenneth Goins | OLB | Gilman School | OLB #81 | 77 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Colton Kmetz | DE | Urbana H.S. | DE #99 | 76 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Devon Porchia | OLB | Gilman School | OLB #84 | 76 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Da'Quan Davis | CB | Calvert Hall College H.S. | CB #46 | 76 | Verbal | West Virginia | |||
| Donovan Riley | S | Polytechnic Institute H.S. | S #43 | 76 | Verbal | Virginia Tech | |||
| Ian Thomas | WR | Franklin H.S. | WR #112 | 75 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Monte Taylor | TE | C. H. Flowers H.S. | TE #54 | 75 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Brandon Banks | ATH | Friendly Senior H.S. | ATH #104 | 75 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Demetrius Lofton | DE | Friendly Senior H.S. | DE #128 | 75 | Verbal | Temple | |||
| Ian Fisher | ATH | Brunswick H.S. | ATH #109 | 75 | Verbal | James Madison | |||
| Richard Webb | OT | DeMatha Catholic H.S. | OT #122 | 75 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Jarrod Harper | S | Mountain Ridge H.S. | S #70 | 74 | Verbal | West Virginia | |||
| Trevor Williams | WR | Calvert Hall College H.S. | WR #128 | 74 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Raamah Vaughn | ATH | River Hill H.S. | ATH #124 | 74 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Joseph Riddle | RB | Linganore H.S. | RB #95 | 74 | Verbal | Maryland | |||
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| NAME | POS | SCHOOL | RANK | GRADE | STATUS | SCHOOL | NOTES | ||
| Daniel Nwosu | TE | Duval H.S. | TE #81 | 73 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Calvert Schaefer | TE | Winters Mills H.S. | TE #82 | 73 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Dondre Echols | ATH | Potomac H.S. | ATH #131 | 73 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Brandon Neverdon | RB | Calvert Hall College H.S. | RB #104 | 73 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Shawheem Dowdy | QB | New Town H.S. | QB #109 | 73 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Connor Bozick | OT | DeMatha Catholic H.S. | OT #130 | 73 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Silas Ademola | DE | Bladensburg H.S. | DE #177 | 73 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Azubuike Ukandu | DT | Towson H.S. | DT #109 | 72 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Rafael Kess | ILB | Old Mill Senior H.S. | ILB #52 | 72 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Uriah Bethea | RB | Wise H.S. | RB #124 | 72 | Verbal | James Madison | |||
| Josh McPherson | ATH | Calvert Hall College H.S. | ATH #136 | 72 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Drew Stefanelli | FB | Our Lady of Good Counsel HS | FB #6 | 72 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Malik Johnson | DT | Archbishop Spalding H.S. | DT #115 | 71 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Alexander Robinson | DE | Bowie H.S. | DE #181 | 71 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Charles Brown | FB | Dunbar H.S. | FB #9 | 71 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Nadim Elhage | DT | Winston Churchill H.S. | DT #120 | 70 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Jordan Floyd | WR | Loyola Blakefield H.S. | WR #164 | 70 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Michael Boland | OT | Georgetown Prep School | OT #149 | 68 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Ben Lewis | WR | Middletown H.S. | WR #171 | 68 | Verbal | Syracuse | |||
| Damarkus Thomas | ATH | Crossland H.S. | ATH #140 | 68 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| LaVar Highsmith | OLB | Dunbar H.S. | OLB #131 | 67 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Thomas Stuart | QB | Calvert Hall College H.S. | QB #143 | 67 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Kevin Jones | RB | The Bullis School | RB #153 | 67 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
| Brady Stup | OG | Tuscarora H.S. | OG #113 | 63 | Undeclared | View Schools | |||
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Greyhound alum its funny you say Darby is being exposed at this event because from what I see that simply is not true!! I dont know how Darby did on Saturday but he was balling Sunday. Hardly what I would call exposed. There is no way Midwest pulls off that upset of Southeast without Darby and if Darby didnt get in that collision during that game who knows what might have happened in the championship game. 247sports had Darby as one of the top 2 corners in the entire event. He is EASILY one of the top 100 prospects in the country. Dont know why you hate the kid so much...
BTW Cyrus is waaaay underrated. One of the top overall players there. Kid is a flat out beast...
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I was just going off of the twitter updates I was getting from the event. From what I got, Darby was a beast against the undefeated southeast team and only got beat once the entire match. Apparently he suffered a leg injury in a nasty collision with the Agholor kid from Florida but tried to tough it out. He was not 100% in the championship game and the southwest team was picking on him early but after he got benched and iced his knee, he came back and was in shutdown mode.
For what its worth, CBSSports also had Darby as the top cornerback of the event.
And I dont care what anyone says Darby's potential is through the roof. From what I have seen from him on film he could not have been even close to the quickest player at the event, but I heard his straight line speed was unmatched and when he wasnt banged up most times he made up for his lack of quickness with his closing speed. Very few will be able to beat the kid deep because once he gets to turn and run no one can get behind him. He will be playing safety instead of corner for Potomac this year where he will get to roam the field and utilize his speed better. I personally think he projects better as a safety in college anyway...
Heard Cyrus Jones got a little banged up but that it wasnt serious.
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