The Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

THE SEMPER FIDELIS ALL-AMERICAN BOWL

JANUARY 3, 2012 CHASE FIELD, PHOENIX, AZ

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PRESENTED BY JUNIOR RANK SPORTS AND THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

BEHIND THE ALL-AMERICAN BOWL

SHAON BERRY, FOUNDER AND CEO JUNIOR RANK/JUNIORRANK.COM

With 18 years of experience as a human resources executive and a special love for the junior ranks of athletics, Shaon Berry put it all together to create JuniorRank Sports in 2009. A former running back at the University of

Pittsburgh, Berry knows first hand the challenges facing aspiring junior athletes. He recognizes the need of a credible authority in evaluating young athletes in grades 6-12, and his customized 1-5 Diamond Methodology fits the bill. This process ranks young athletes based on individual event performance, personal statistics, seasonal highlight videos, community service and academic standing. While forming JuniorRank, Berry enlisted the help of his former Pitt teammates, as well as college and professional players and coaches. They form an unbeatable team in helping these young athletes reach their dreams of participating in college sports. Starting with football in 2009, with plans to expand to basketball, baseball and softball in the future, Berry and his team have organized junior football combines and all-star showcase events throughout the country, continuing to reinforce the importance of character, discipline and academic excellence. Berry can call upon his own excellence through his experience at Pitt, and in Cornell University’s Executive Management program. As a father of three, he knows first hand how these youngsters think and what they expect from the future. The mission of Berry and JuniorRank is to develop tomorrow’s role models today by effectively profiling, evaluating, recognizing and appropriately rewarding the nation’s top junior student-athletes in every sport across the nation.

TOM LEMMING,

SELECTION COMMITTEE CHAIR, CBS SPORTS NETWORK RECRUITING ANALYST

Lemming got his start in the media business as a stringer for suburban Chicago weeklies covering high school football games. In 1978, he began scouting football prospects, logging his findings in a newsletter he circulated to college coaches. This earned him the nickname “the mailman” as he delivered information about the best recruits to hundreds of college coaches. What Lemming would do was to personally interview and scout players from coast to coast. Today he continues his delivery traveling 50,000 miles from December through June, evaluating the top 1,500 football recruits in the nation’s scholastic institutions. Annually, he produces the Tom Lemming Prep Football Report, considered by many to be “the bible” of college football recruiting. Lemming has written for ESPN, USA Today and The Sporting News, and currently has his own show, “The Lemming Report,” on the CBS Sports Network. College recruiters still visit his home during the May evaluation period to watch tape on players from across the country. Michael Lewis, author of The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game recognized Lemming as the “only national football scout in America”.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Letter from the U.S. Marines Corps ..............................................2

About JuniorRank: Striving to Make a Difference ............................4

Today’s Game ..............................................................................6

Off-The-Field Activities ..................................................................8

Chase Field ............................................................................... 10

Player Connections to the NFL .................................................... 12

East Coach Staff ....................................................................... 14

East Player Profiles ................................................................... 16

East Team Roster ......................................................................28

West Team Roster ................................................................... .29

West Coach Staff ......................................................................30

West Player Profiles ..................................................................32

Courtnye Wynn Joins Family On and Off the Field .........................46

Giving Back: Bowl Participants Excel in Community .......................50

The U.S. Marine Corps ...............................................................54

General Bailey: One of America’s Great Leaders ...........................66

Junior Academic All-Americans: 13 & Under ................................67

Junior Academic All-Americans 14 & Under .................................72

Proving Ground Roster ...............................................................78

Junior Rank Camp Schedule ........................................................80

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Welcome to the 2012 “Semper Fidelis” All-American BowlOn behalf of the United States Marine Corps, I welcome you to the 2012 “Semper Fidelis” All-American Bowl. This inaugural event offers the Marine Corps an unparalleled opportunity to build and strengthen relationships and connectedness with highly competitive and proven young athletes, their influencers and hometown communities. This nationally televised bowl game is also an opportunity for players to showcase their skills on the gridiron and be cheered on by you and our nation. The “Semper Fidelis” All-American game is designed to be different than other Bowls. The players, selected to represent the Eastern and Western halves of the country, were chosen not only because they are among the most talented players in the nation, but also because they bring something more to the game. The Marine Corps and Junior Rank possess a shared value system—we both demand quality of character, excellence in education and proven physical fitness. The commitment the players have demonstrated to their education, the leadership they have shown in school and their communities, and the courage they have displayed in choosing a positive life path makes them an inspiration to their hometown and worthy to be seen on a national stage. The title Marine is “Earned, Never Given.” There are thousands of skilled football players in the country we could have selected to play in our All-American Bowl; however, we only wanted to offer this opportunity to the best players with high moral character who demonstrate leadership in all aspects of their lives. The players here, today, have earned their place on this team and proudly represent their hometowns. The men and women of the United States Marine Corps, like you here at Chase Field today and the players’ families and community members back home, are rooting for these stellar young athletes as they demonstrate their mettle on this national stage. We look forward to witnessing the players embrace this game, as one of many opportunities in life where they choose to lead rather than follow—while upholding the Marine Corps’ values of honor, courage and commitment—which are equally relevant to success on and off the field. Semper Fidelis,

BrigGen. Joseph L. Osterman Commanding General Marine Corps Recruiting Command Headquarters Marine Corps

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On behalf of the United States Marine Corps, I welcome you to the 2012 “Semper Fidelis” All-American Bowl. This inaugural event offers the Marine Corps an unparalleled opportunity to build and strengthen relationships and connectedness with highly competitive and proven young athletes, their influencers and hometown communities. This nationally televised bowl game is also an opportunity for players to showcase their skills on the gridiron and be cheered on by you and our nation. The “Semper Fidelis” All-American game is designed to be different than other Bowls. The players, selected to represent the Eastern and Western halves of the country, were chosen not only because they are among the most talented players in the nation, but also because they bring something more to the game. The Marine Corps and Junior Rank possess a shared value system—we both demand quality of character, excellence in education and proven physical fitness. The commitment the players have demonstrated to their education, the leadership they have shown in school and their communities, and the courage they have displayed in choosing a positive life path makes them an inspiration to their hometown and worthy to be seen on a national stage. The title Marine is “Earned, Never Given.” There are thousands of skilled football players in the country we could have selected to play in our All-American Bowl; however, we only wanted to offer this opportunity to the best players with high moral character who demonstrate leadership in all aspects of their lives. The players here, today, have earned their place on this team and proudly represent their hometowns. The men and women of the United States Marine Corps, like you here at Chase Field today and the players’ families and community members back home, are rooting for these stellar young athletes as they demonstrate their mettle on this national stage. We look forward to witnessing the players embrace this game, as one of many opportunities in life where they choose to lead rather than follow—while upholding the Marine Corps’ values of honor, courage and commitment—which are equally relevant to success on and off the field. Semper Fidelis,

BrigGen. Joseph L. Osterman Commanding General Marine Corps Recruiting Command Headquarters Marine Corps


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All AmericAn BOWl AHTleTeSThe evolution of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl and JuniorRank Sports Diamond Flight Camps is definitely a story for the ages. A former football player at the University of Pittsburgh, JuniorRank Sports President & CEO Shaon Berry, set out to make a difference in 2009 by developing an organization

that could uniquely train, develop, recognize, and reward young men for their efforts on and off the field.

“As I look back to my time as a young student-athlete I remember often times being undisciplined in my approach to both academics as well as athletic excellence. Unable to always steer myself in the right direction as a teenager, as an adult I became particularly sensitive to the desperate need for good role models and positive influencers,” Berry said. Now as

both parents and sports fans my wife and I became fed up with turning on the television and seeing stories of players getting kicked out of colleges for fighting, drinking, and academic concerns. Professional sports headlines seemed to be an escalation of the same issues—and in some cases much worse.” We felt like somebody needed to do something about it by stepping up and making a difference. I figured based on some of my own relative shortcomings and passion for change, I figured I was the best man for the job.

Berry’s experiences as an athlete and parent fueled him to develop JuniorRank Sports, a sporting event/media organization dedicated to developing the next generation of student-athletes through education, evaluation, instruction and unique recognition like our All-American selection process.

What’s Makes Juniorrank Different

JuniorRank Sports identifies, trains, and recognizes the best football players in the country, and in doing so the company utilizes a socially responsible approach that evaluates performance both on and off the field.

Berry has developed a structure that places as much emphasis on sound core values as it does on on-the-field talent. Character, discipline, and athletic and academic excellence play a significant role in JuniorRank’s All-America selections, both at the high school and junior high school level. These core values, along with optional spiritual development and mentoring, are always prioritized and make up an integral part of every JuniorRank athletic event. JuniorRank’s team of former NFL, NCAA, and high school coaches are the very best in the country and truly care about the technical and personal development of each athlete. JuniorRank parents and players define a great experience by elite instruction and the ability to get noticed among a select few, versus several hundred or even thousands of other players.

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“College coaches from around the country are coming to us for information on the top student athletes in the country. With recent rule changes from the NCAA regarding both player behavior and academic performance, information regarding a players attributes both on and off the field have gone from important to critical. Juniorrank Sports is uniquely positioned to speak about both with unparalled expertise.”

— SHAON BERRY

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How It all Started

Berry had the chance to meet veteran Marine Corps Pilot Jack Mackencroe during a chance encounter at a JuniorRank football event in 2010, and it didn’t take long for both to realize they shared a similar vision. Very soon after their meeting, the two began crafting a comprehensive program to help change the future of high school and youth sports. The program combined the Marine Corps hallmarks of discipline, leadership, teamwork and courage with JuniorRank’s expertise related to coaching, training, scouting and mentoring young football players. In other words, the athletes participating in JuniorRank events must strive to be well-rounded individuals and not just athletic talents. These unique ideas were presented to, and eventually powered by, one of America’s greatest leaders, Major General Ronald L. Bailey. Currently serving as Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division, the General—a former college football player himself at Austin Peay State University—was able to immediately breathe life into Berry’s vision of “Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders, Today” and making the United States a better country by individually serving one young person at a time.

In 2011, JuniorRank’s 3-day Diamond Flight Camps were launched around the entire country, from as far east as Boston and as far west as Honolulu. The camps included dynamic warm-ups from real life drill instructors, and coaching from some of the NFL’s best to ever play the game. Representatives from the Marine Corps talked to the athletes about the importance of leadership and discipline, while every Sunday included a non-denominational worship service for those interested in participating. All the while, JuniorRank scouts were on the look-out for America’s top talent—in all facets—identifying many of the athletes seen on the field today.

During Bowl week, all of the athletes participating in the various events in Phoenix will enjoy experiences that will help them become better football players and better people overall. But they are also part of a greater mission: Through these athletes, JuniorRank Sports and the United States Marine Corps aim to make a better America, one student-athlete at a time.

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“Major General Bailey is unlike any man that I have ever known, His presence alone elicits a sense of wanting to do better, not only personally but more importantly for this great country that we serve. I am truly honored anytime that I have a chance to speak with him, as I always walk away with a determination to fight even harder for what’s right.”

— SHAON BERRY

E A S T O F F E N S ERushel Shell (Hopewell HS, PA) should move the ball for the East. He currently holds the career rushing yardage record (7,718) in WPIAL history. Malin Jones (Joliet Catholic, IL) and Kye Morgan (Franklin HS, NJ) will boast the running game. Quarterback Philip Nelson (Mankato West), is the No. 1 signal caller in Minnesota. Plenty of targets are available, including Ja’Quay Williams (Sandy Hill), considered the No. 1 WR prospect in Georgia. Justin Ferguson (Flanagan HS, FL) is ranked amongst the top 10 receivers in the country. An offense is only as good as the men in the trenches, and the East also excels in this area. The leader on the offensive line is tackle Jordan Diamond (Simeon Vocational HS) named the No. 1 OL in Illinois. The versatile Joseph Scelfo (North Oconee, GA) can play guard or center, and long snap. If it can’t make the end zone, the East can depend on the powerful foot of Adam Griffith (Calhoun HS, GA).

E A S T D E F E N S EThere are also all-stars on defense, led by Sheldon Day (Warren Central, IN) considered the No. 7 defensive tackle in the country. Brian Gaia (Gilman School, MD) is one of the strongest DL in the Atlantic Coast region. An outstanding linebacker corps boasts Moana Ofahengaue (Westlake HS, UT), a player chosen for a number of all-star games; Scott Starr (Norco HS, CA), two-time All-State; and Camren Williams (Catholic Memorial HS), the No. 1 ranked player in MA. Demetrious Cox (Jeannette), the No. 1 DB in PA, heads an opportunistic secondary. CB Armani Reeves (Catholic Memorial HS, MA) is one of the best all-around athletes in the country. Don’t throw in Donaldven Manning’s (Miami Central HS, FL) coverage area because the ball will go the other way. Punter Maxx Williams (Waconia HS, MN) will help the East gain field position.

W E S T O F F E N S EBall carriers are in abundance on this team, namely Greg Garmon (McDowell HS, PA), a two-time All-State runner; Todd Gurley II (Tarboro HS), one of the most explosive runners out of NC; and Tim Wright (La Marque HS, TX) who rushed for 2,400 yards and 33 touchdowns in 2011. Bart Houston (DaLasalle HS) is a signal caller who was the top 2010 Junior Player in CA. Jeff Lindquist (Mercer Island HS, WA) will certainly compete for playing time, as will Skyler Mornhinweg (St. Joe’s Prep HS, PA). These QB’s will gladly throw to Gehrig Dieter (Washington HS, IN) who set two

national receiving records in 2011. Other able receivers are Andre McDonald (Hopkins HS, MN), two-time All-State; and Javon Williams (Chandler HS, AZ), who’s at his best in the red zone. Up front, tackle Ronnie Stanley (Bishop Gorman HS, NV) leads a talented group in the trenches. Marshall Morgan (American Heritage, FL) is the No. 1 place-kicker in the country.

W E S T D E F E N S EAn extremely strong linebacking corps highlights

the defense. Vin Ascolese (N. Bergen HS) is the No. 1 OLB prospect in NJ, and Deaysean Rippy (Sto/Rox HS)

has the same distinction at ILB in PA. A tough secondary is led by Bam Bradley (Trotwood-Madison HS, OH), the AP Southwest All-District Defensive Player of the Year. Anthony Standifer (Crete Monee HS) was named the No. 1 DB in the state of IL and Wayne Morgan (Erasmus Hall) is one of the fastest players in NY as a cornerback. The first line of defense is Jaxon Hood (Hamilton HS) who was named AZ Defensive Player of the Year. DL Teko Powell (Miami Northland HS FL) is a speedy defender who made 95 tackles, including 14 sacks in 2011. Conrad Ukropina (Loyola HS, CA) is a fine punter who can also place-kick.

The amount of future collegiate talent found in today’s game is enough to arm a team for a future BCS championship. While both the East and West squads are blessed with outstanding players, the team most likely to win will be the one that puts it all together in every phase of the game.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PLAYERS SELECTED FOR THE SEMPER FIDELIS ALL-AMERICAN BOWL, AND WELCOME HOME TO OUR TROOPS.

ENJOY THE GAME.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE PLAYERS SELECTED FOR THE SEMPER FIDELIS ALL-AMERICAN BOWL, AND WELCOME HOME TO OUR TROOPS.

ENJOY THE GAME.

XENITH IS PROUD TO BE THE OFFICIAL HELMET OF THE SEMPER FIDELIS ALL-AMERICAN BOWL.

All AmericAn BOWl AHTleTeSOff-THe-field AcTiViTieSMeMories to Last a LifetiMeIn addition to playing in an all-star game on national television, the athletes selected for the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl participated in several events in the Phoenix area prior to today’s game—making this week an experience they will never forget.

The festivities began on Saturday, Dec. 31, with the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Tempe, AZ. Athletes marched in the annual Fiesta Bowl Parade, a time-honored Valley tradition that was televised nationally. More than 100,000 fans, visitors and Valley residents lined the streets during the two-mile parade route to witness this spectacular celebration. This year’s parade was characterized by a theme entitled “Spirit of the Southwest.”

Later that day, athletes had the opportunity to attend Arizona’s biggest and most exciting New Year’s Eve bash, the 28th annual Fiesta Bowl Block Party, a jam-packed evening of fun and entertainment for the entire family.

On January 2, the Semper Fidelis All-Americans took part in the Fiesta Bowl Flag Rollout at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The flag rollout

kicked off the 40th annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Game that was played later that day, featuring Oklahoma State vs. Stanford.

This is one of the most exciting times of the year in the Valley of the Sun, and for the Semper Fidelis All-American athletes, participating in these events capped off a tremendous experience.

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PHOENIX’S SPORTS EPICENTER CHASE FIELDChase Field is the epicenter of the downtown Phoenix sports experience. The facility is air-conditioned, and features a retractable roof and a pool. It took 28 months to complete the structure at a cost of $354 million, and the ballpark was officially opened when the Arizona Diamondbacks entertained the Colorado Rockies on March 31, 1998. On Sept. 23, 2005, the stadium name was changed to Chase Field from the previous Bank One Ballpark after the merger between Chase and Bank One. While basically a baseball facility, the park is well-known for its sports-related activities. Collegiate football teams have hit the field running, and the stadium was the host of the first-ever outdoor college basketball game. In 2006, Chase Field was the site of the first World Baseball Classic. The retractable roof, that takes 4 minutes to open and close, makes Chase Field a most-desirable venue for sporting events.

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Cory Batey: Family member JJ Mccleskey played CB with the Saints (1993-96) and the Falcons (1996-2000).

Paul Boy et te Jr. : Uncle Garland Boyette, was a LB with St. Louis (1962-63 NFL), Houston (1966-69 AFL) and Houston (1970-72 NFL).

Matthew CoChran: C ou si n de M e c o rya ns currently plays LB for the Texans.

Max MCCaffrey: Father ed Mccaffrey, had a 13-year career with the Giants (1991-93), 49ers (1994) and Broncos (1991-94)—and has three Super Bowl rings.

MiChael Moore: Father shawn Moore , played for the Broncos (1991-94) after starring at the University of Virginia.

Skyler Mornhinweg : Father Marty MornhinweG is the offensive coordinator/assistant head coach for the Eagles.

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Joseph scelfo : Fat her Chr is sCelfo has been the Falcons tight ends coach since 2008.

Anthony stAndifer: Cousin Mike leshoure is a running back with the Lions.

hArdy nickerson Jr.: Father hardy NiCkersoN played 16 years in the NFL with Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, and Green Bay. He was

named to the NFL’s 1990 s A l l-Dec ade Team.

kenderius WhiteheAd: Family member QueNtiN Moses, played LB for four years with the

Raiders (2007), Cardinals (2007) a nd D olph i n s ( 2 0 0 7 - 1 0 ) .

cAmren WilliAms: Father BReNT WiLLiAms played 11 years in the NFL as a De with the Patriots (1986-93), seahawks (1994-95) and Jets (1996).

JA’QuAy WilliAms: Cousin darelle revis, has been a CB with the Jets since 2007, and was AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 2009.


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Biff poggi[ HEAD CoACH ] Poggi has completed 15 seasons as the head coach at Gilman. His teams have won 10 MIAA “A” Conference titles during this time. The Greyhounds have placed as high as 12th nationally and first in the East in the USA Today final rankings. During Poggi’s regime, Gilman teams have won the Coach Paul Menton Award seven times as the No. 1 team in the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Coach Poggi has won numerous coaching awards, including the Coaching Alliance Positive Coach of the Year. He has co-developed with former pro lineman Joe Ehrmann, the national coaching movement, Building Men For Others, which inspired a best seller, Season of Life. An alumnus of Gilman, Poggi played football at Pitt with former NFL great Dan Marino.

CHris BAuCiA[ offENsiVE CoorDiNATor/QuArTErBACKs ] Presently the OC and QB coach at The Gilman School, Baucia is the first coordinator to ever win a conference title in both prominent private school conferences (MIAA “A”, WCAC). Prior to teaching at Gilman, Baucia was the offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at his alma mater, DeMatha Catholic. During his tenure, the teams won nine WCAC titles and had four undefeated seasons. Baucia attended Virginia Tech where he was the starting punter for three years and backup quarterback. He was the special teams MVP as a senior. At DeMatha, he played football and basketball.

sEAN CALLAHAN[ WiDE rECEiVErs ] Callahan has spent the last 22 years of his 32-year coaching career as the head coach at Armwood High School in Tampa with a record of 194-60. Armwood is the No. 1 ranked school in Florida and has the highest winning percentage over the past 15 years. The Callahan staff was named No. 1 in Florida in 2007, 2008 and 2009. A 1980 graduate of Slippery Rock (PA), where he played football, Callahan received the 1996 and ’97 National Coach of the Year/Tampa Bay (Central Florida) award. With two state championships in 2003 and ’04, the current Armwood team ranked No. 7 in the country.

CHrisTopHEr CHiCK[ offENsiVE LiNE ] Chick has been responsible for Saguaro rushing for over 3,000 yards per season over the past six years, including 4,000-yard campaigns in 2007, 2010 and 2011. He has served on the Saguaro staff since 2004, winning state championships four times including 2011. He also is the school’s official strength and conditioning coach. In the last five years, Saguaro has produced more Divison I college football players than any other high school in the state of Arizona. Chick coached at Cal-Berkeley two years and with the Arizona Cardinals in 2003. A football All-American at Mesa CC, he enrolled at Cal-Berkeley and started at offensive tackle as a senior. Chick played three sports at Saguaro High School, and won All-State honors as a gridder.

MAuriCE DougLAss[ DEfENsiVE BACKs ] Douglass capped his 11-year tenure at Trotwood by winning the Division II State championship (15-0) this past fall. Trotwood has won the GWOC North title the past four years. In 2002, he was named the Ohio State Div. II Coach of the Year. He coached one year at Springfield South prior to going to Trotwood Madison. Douglass played his collegiate football at Kentucky after being a cornerback on the Coffeyville CC team that won the national championship in 1983. Douglass had an 11-year career in the NFL with the Chicago Bears and then the New York Giants, retiring in 1998.

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JOHN HART[ defeNsive COORdiNATOR ] One of the winningest head coaches in Indiana high school history, Hart has a record of 238-70 for eighth place on the all-time active list. His 2011 team was 11-1 and ranked as high as No. 3 nationally. He is the first coach in IHSAA history to win state championships in two different classes (5A, 4A), and is only one of two mentors to garner state titles at two different schools (Warren Central, F.J. Reitz). Hart has won coach of the year honors 11 times, and has had 22 consecutive winning seasons at four schools. He received both his undergraduate and Master’s degrees from Eastern Illinois University.

TeLLY LOCKeTTe[ RUNNiNG BACKs ] Currently the head coach with offensive emphasis at Miami Central, Lockette is one of the most promising young coaches in high school athletics. His crowning achievement is having Miami Central High School win the Florida 6A State Championship. For this accomplishment, he was honored with PowerAde Coach of the Year, Nike Coach of the Year, and the State of Florida Sportsmanship Award. He was also recognized as being part of the Miami Dolphins Coaching Staff of the Year and Nike Coaching Staff of the Year. A 1998 Idaho State graduate, Lockette earned All-America and Big Sky Conference accolades in 1996 and ’97.

sHANNON messiCK[ LiNeBACKeRs ] A member of the defensive staff since 2007, Messick has also coached at Middleburg High School (FL) and Kailua High School (HI). While at Norfolk Christian, the school won TCIS championships in 2010 and ’11. The team won the Division III state title in 2010 and was a 2011 finalist. Retired from the Marine Corps, Messick was a player/assistant on the All-Marine Corps football team in Jacksonville, FL. He is currently pursuing a criminal justice degree at Saint Leo University. His son, Courtnye Wynn, is a member of the 2011 Semper Fidelis All-American squad.

HeNRY RUsseLL[ OffeNsive LiNe ] A 2003 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy where he played football and majored in economics, Russell has coached at The Gilman School for three years in which time it won a pair of MIAA “A” championships. He has been linebackers/tight ends coach, and assistant defensive coordinator. One of his linebackers was Baltimore Sun Defensive Player of the Year, while four have been All-Metro. During his time in the Navy, he served four overseas deployments to the Middle East, South America and Europe, including 100 combat missions and 65 tactical convoys during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A 1999 graduate of The Gilman School, he captained the football, basketball and baseball teams.

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Ryan Brodie, OG 6’5” 260Long Branch, NJ Long Branch High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Brodie shows the footwork, long arms, quickness, and explosive moves college scouts love to see at the left tackle position. Shows the balance, body control, and aggressiveness to remain at left tackle at college but may also wind up playing guard. Brodie gets into his pass sets quickly, can extend his arms, and rides rushers past the pocket.on the Field: He was named 2010

All-Shore MVP.oFF the Field: Brodie has a high school GPA of 3.6, and was named to the Honor Roll in 2009 and 2010. His college academic areas of interest include dentistry, science, and history. Ryan spends some of his time as a Pop Warner volunteer. college: Undecided

James Burgess, LB 6’0” 200Homestead, FL Homestead High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Burgess shows smarts, athletic ability, and production. He is a smart all-around player who can make plays from sideline to sideline, and does not get caught up in traffic. Burgess is a sure tackler, excellent at diagnosing plays, and can make tackles behind the line of scrimmage. He can also make plays in coverage. He’s as tough and aggressive as they come.on the Field: In 2010, he was third-

team All-County.

oFF the Field: His college academic areas of interest include sports administration, sports medicine, and criminal justice.

college: Miami

Justin Combs, DB 5’9” 170Purchase, NY Iona PrepScouting RepoRt: Combs has put together a good high school career at defensive back. He shows the ability to turn and run with the swiftest of receivers. He’s been well schooled at the position, always seems to be around the ball, and is a smart and instinctive player. Strong for his size, he will not back down, and shows a willingness to come up and attack the run.on the Field: He was named to the

All-League team in 2010.oFF the Field: Combs has a 3.7 GPA and is interested in studying business management, psychology, or philosophy. Justin is a soup kitchen volunteer, and has also helped fundraise for breast cancer awareness and research. college: Undecided

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Jared Afalava, LB 6’3” 215South Jordan, UT Bingham High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Jared is another big time linebacker on the East team. He is quick to the ball, reads well, can stack and shed, and rarely misses a tackle. Afalava demonstrates very good lateral movement that allows him to pursue outside the line of scrimmage. Possessed with excellent balance, when he tackles, he really rocks the ball carrier.

on the Field: In 2010, he earned first-team 5A All-State recognition,

with 87 tackles. He also made five interceptions, and returned two for touchdowns.

college: Undecided

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Demetrious Cox, DB/S 6’1” 192Jeannette, PA Jeannette High SchoolScouting RepoRt: The #1 DB prospect in the state of Pennsylvania, Demetrious shows very good size, and he’s a playmaker who is always around the ball. He tracks the ball well in the air and he’s an exceptionally aggressive tackling machine who waits for the opportunity to blast ball carriers. He always seems to get a good jump on the play due to his outstanding instincts. He’s a leader on defense that makes all the calls

and takes good angles to the ball.on the Field: Named first-team All-Conference in 2011. He took the No. 1 spot in the Franco Harris football combine, and was the Semper Fidelis camp MVP.oFF the Field: With a 3.4 GPA, he has been on the Honor Roll for the last three years. College academic areas of interest include marketing, advertising, and drafting. Demetrious volunteers with the Salvation Army, and at his church. college: Undecided

Sheldon Day, DT 6’2” 280Indianapolis, IN Warren Central H.S.Scouting RepoRt: Day is a powerful, explosive defensive tackle who shows excellent strength and mobility as a run defender. He plays with leverage against double-teams, keeps his shoulders square, and can push blockers back. He keeps his balance and does a good job finding the ball. Day moves down the line well, stays low, and explodes into ball carriers. He has that special knack for playing off blocks, keeping his feet, and making plays.

on the Field: He was named 2010 All-State and All-Conference. Day finished the 2011 season with 36 unassisted tackles, 31 assisted tackles, 11 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks. In 2011, he was ranked the #7 defensive tackle in the nation.oFF the Field: Day has a 3.8 GPA, and was on the Honor Roll for his first three years of high school. His college academic areas of interest include pre-med, business, and engineering. Sheldon participates in community clean-up efforts, and enjoys reading to children. college: Notre Dame

John Denman Jr, OT 6’7” 320Yardley, PA Pennsbury High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Denman shows exceptionally quick feet, athleticism, superior strength, awareness, and aggressiveness. Has a mean streak a mile wide. Shows very good hand-eye coordination, can redirect quickly, and has enough quickness, body control, and burst to successfully block out on the second level.on the Field: He was named to the 2010 All-Conference team.oFF the Field: His college academic

area of interest is kinesiology. John has helped out with “Challenge Football” for disabled players.

college: Wisconsin

Jordan Diamond, OT 6’6” 300Chicago, IL Simeon Vocational High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Diamond is the #1 offensive line prospect in the state of Illinois. He has impressed everyone who has seen him in action, either in person or on film. Diamond is every bit of 6’6”; he shows the length, the long arms, the quick hands, and the quick feet. He has the aggressive style of play that college scouts love to see. He has a take no prisoners’ attitude, never lets up, shows good hand/

punch in pass protection, and can seal and sustain blocks. Diamond is exceptionally strong at the point of attack. He is one of the most dominating left tackles in the country.on the Field: He was named 2010 All-State.

oFF the Field: Diamond has a 3.2 GPA, and was on the Honor Roll from 2009-2011. His college academic areas of interest include accounting, and criminal justice. In Jordan’s spare time, he is a public speaker, and an assistant coach. college: Undecided

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Faith Ekakitie, DE 6’3” 285Lake Forest, IL Lake Forest AcademyScouting RepoRt: In person, Ekakitie already looks like a college player; he’s a big, thick kid with remarkably quick feet, agi l it y, balance, and instincts. He plays the game fast, strong, and with a take no prisoners’ attitude. He’s a dynamic interior pass rusher who is tenacious, tough, and has exceptional closing speed. Ekakitie has a thick build, and is athletic for a 280-pounder. He will not stay blocked. Ekakitie can push

the pocket back into the quarterback, plays the game on his feet, can redirect quickly, and is also exceptional in pursuit.

on the Field: He was named 2011 All-Conference.

oFF the Field: His college academic areas of interest include journalism, business, and kinesiology. Faith volunteers by helping the Harvesting Hope Food Drive, and planting trees. college: Undecided

Quay Evans, DT 6’3” 325Lena, MS Morton High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Evans shows superior strength at the point of attack and surprises people with his speed, quickness, and body control. Exceptionally aggressive, he plays the game with pride, a great attitude, and with a chip on his shoulder. He hates to be beaten and if he is, it’s never repeated. An explosive, hard charging athlete, he loves to mix it up. Evans is very stout and strong in the legs, and has proven to be almost impossible to knock off his feet.

on the Field: He was selected to the 2010 All-Conference first-team defense. His proudest athletic accomplishment so far is being ranked #1 in the state. Evans finished the 2010 season with 80 tackles, eight sacks, and six forced fumbles.oFF the Field: He is interested in studying criminal justice, coaching, or accounting. Quay helps his community by cleaning the city, and helping feed the poor. college: Mississippi State

Justin Ferguson, WR 6’2” 205Pembroke Pines, FL Flanagan High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Ferguson is a strong, big receiver, with excellent hands. He gets a good initial burst off the line, is a long strider who can get to the corners in a hurry, and has proven to be very difficult to beat one-on-one. He runs good routes, is a good downfield blocker, and can change direction without sacrificing speed.on the Field: Ferguson caught 44 passes for 953 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior. His proudest

athletic accomplishment to date is being ranked #10 in the nation by ESPN.oFF the Field: Ferguson has a 3.0 GPA and is interested in studying business management. college: Notre Dame

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Ryan Dillard, CB 6’0” 180Atlanta, GA Buford High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Dillard has proven to be a solid tackler showing good coverage skills, great awareness, loose hips, and football smarts. He can get to the ball quickly and is not afraid to mix it up. He shows up and plays big in big games.on the Field: Dillard earned 2010 Preseason All-State and All-County honors.oFF the Field: Dillard is a member of the Student Leadership Team, was

selected to participate in Ideals Leadership School, and has a 3.9 GPA. He is interested in studying business, education, and sociology. Ryan is a motivational speaker for the FCA, and teaches 1st grade students how to read. college: Undecided

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Brian Gaia, OL, DT, NG 6’5” 285Pasadena, MD Gilman SchoolScouting RepoRt: Brian is one of the strongest tackles in the Atlantic Coast Region. He shows good feet, an aggressive style of play, very good quickness when getting out of his stance, and excellent technique. Quick enough to move out to the corner and redirect edge rushers, he can compete with the best of them, mirror and slide, and redirect to handle inside pass rushers.on the Field: Gaia received 2010

first-team All-State, All-Metro and All-Conference honors.oFF the Field: He carries a 3.5 GPA. College academic areas of interest include business management, and sports management. Brian spends his volunteer time feeding the homeless. college: Penn State

Malik Gilmore, WR 6’3” 195Lakewood, CA Lakewood High SchoolScouting RepoRt: If you are looking for a receiver who catches everything within reach, then look no further. Gilmore is a tall, athletic wide receiver who can change directions in the blink of an eye. He can make tacklers miss, shows good running instincts, and has surprising strength. He also comes off the ball well and is able to close the cushion on the defensive back quickly.on the Field: Gilmore was a 2010

All-League first-team selection, as he caught 28 passes for 463 yards and six touchdowns.oFF the Field: He has a 3.8 GPA and is interested in studying business, law, and sports management. Malik volunteers his time as a park and recreation league official. college: Oregon State

Adam Griffith, K/P 5’10” 170Calhoun, GA Calhoun High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Griffith has a big time leg and hits an absolutely huge ball. His field goals come off his foot like a rocket and his kickoffs are tops in the nation. No one can match his talent.on the Field: Griffith once hit a wind-aided kickoff 90-plus yards with 4.40-second hang time. He earned first-team All-State and All-Area nods in 2010.oFF the Field: He has a 3.2 GPA and

is interested in studying business and municipal administration.

college: Alabama

Mark Harrell, OL 6’5” 260Charlotte, NCCharlotte Catholic High School Scouting RepoRt: A tight end on a high school team that ran the ball, Harrell will move inside in college. Mark is an explosive blocker who holds his contact very well. He has very good athleticism, and the ability to get up the field.on the Field: He is a two-time All-State, All-County and All-Conference performer.

oFF the Field: With a 3.5 GPA, he has been on the Honor Roll. Mark has worked with the Special Olympics Athletic Retreat. College academic areas of interest include business, marketing and sales.

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Malin Jones, RB/DB 6’2” 190Naperville, IL Joliet CatholicScouting RepoRt: Jones is a downhill runner who is explosive through the hole. He has a great second effort. Although he almost never goes down on first contact, it’s his burst, vision, and balance that make him a special ball player. He certainly has the size, speed, and strength to become an instant standout as a true freshman. Jones is also tough between the tackles, shows a lot of elusiveness in the open field,

and is as competitive as they come.on the Field: Jones finished the 2010 season with 104 attempts, 1,122 yards, an average of 10.8 yards per carry, and 13 touchdowns. He was named 2010 All-State, All-Area, and All-Conference.oFF the Field: Jones was on the Honor Roll for his first three years of high school, and has a 3.6 GPA. His college academic areas of interest include business, engineering, and science. Malin volunteers with Feed My Starving Children, and has completed a 5K run for charity. college: Northwestern

Darren Lake, DT 6’3” 330

York, AL Sumter County High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Darren shows good strength at the point of attack and can surprise people with his quickness and body control. He’s perfectly suited to plug up the middle, he has an explosive lower body with a good upfield surge. He is 6’3” and uses his size well. Offensive linemen have a tough time blocking him one on one and Darren is strong enough to break away from a double team. Not

super fast but does a good job of locating the ball and punishing ball carriers.

college: University of Alabama

Wes Lunt, QB 6’6” 185Rochester, IL Rochester High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Lunt shows outstanding arm strength. He can throw the deep out with authority, has a smooth delivery, and although not a runner, he shows good mobility. Lunt displays good pocket presence and he keeps his eyes downfield while throwing on the run. He shows great poise and is a good decision maker.on the Field: Lunt finished his junior year (2010) with 323 passes attempted, 212 passes completed, and

30 touchdowns. He was named 2010 All-Area and All-Conference.oFF the Field: He has a 3.75 GPA. His college academic areas of interest include business, athletic administration, and management. Wes is also a kindergarten Sunday School helper. college: Oklahoma State

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Camrhon Hughes, OG 6’7” 305Harker Heights, TX Harker Heights High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Camrhon has the length, quick feet, and overall athletic ability the college scouts are looking for. He impresses all with his aggressive style of play. He shows a quick setup and is a natural knee bender who at times dominated the entire field. Very quick in a limited space, he’s a steady performer with good technique.on the Field: In 2010, he was first-

team All-Conference.oFF the Field: He has been on the Honor Roll. College academic areas of interest include sports business, business, and law. Camrhon spends some of his time reading to children, and also Christmas shopping for them. college: University of Texas

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Donaldven Manning, DB 5’11” 176Miami, FL Miami Central High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Manning covers ground better than just about any defensive back in the south and shows a lot of confidence. Most teams throw away from him but when they do throw his way, they usually regret it. He shows loose hips, a very smooth backpedal, closes on the ball quickly, and plays a physical game.on the Field: He was a 2010 Jason Allen Camp MVP and 2011 U.S.

Marine Camp Award winner.

college: Virginia Tech

Max McCaffrey, DB 6’3” 190Castle Rock, CO Valor Christian High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Max shows terrific athletic ability at both the WR and FS positions. Quick as a cat, he has a very fast first step and an excellent vertical, timing, and anticipation. Rarely caught out of position but when he is, he shows excellent recovery speed. He is able to read routes and shows good zone awareness. Plays the ball well in the air and has been blessed with great hands.on the Field: In 2011, Max was

named first-team All-State and All-League. oFF the Field: In 2010, He was named first-team Academic All-State, and is a member of the National Honor Society. He has a GPA of 3.8. College academic areas of interest include economics, sociology, and psychology. Max is involved in Impact Adventures, Project Bahamas, and the Denver Rescue Mission as a volunteer. Max is the son of former NFL wide receiver Ed McCaffrey.

college: Duke

Greg McMullen, DE 6’5” 255Akron, OH Archbishop Hoban High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Greg is a big, athletic, quick-as-a cat DE, with great balance, burst, and body control. He can bend off the edge like no one’s business, uses his strong hands to quickly disengage, and shows explosive moves to the ball. He’s blessed with natural pass rushing skills, exceptional athleticism, and displays good leadership skills and work ethic.

on the Field: He was chosen first-team All-State and All-League.oFF the Field: McMullen has a 3.0 GPA. College academic areas of interest include social science, law, and business. Greg has helped out at soup kitchens, and the All Star Training Club for individuals with disabilities.

college: Nebraska

Michael Moore, DE 6’4” 255Centreville, MD DeMatha High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Michael is an exceptional athlete, excels against the run and is underrated as a pass rusher. Very strong at the point of attack, he shows explosive moves off the ball, sheds blocks well with strong and quick hands, and is relentless when in pursuit.on the Field: In his sophomore and junior years, Moore totaled 14 sacks, and 63 tackles.oFF the Field: Son of former

Virginia All-American QB Shawn Moore. College academic areas of interest include business, business management, and accounting. He volunteers with Urban Plunge.

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Antonio Morrison, LB 6’3” 217Bolingbrook, IL Bolingbrook High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Morrison has all the tools: height, long arms, quick hands, great feet, strength, and instincts. He has played both outside linebacker and inside linebacker, and dominates at both spots. He’s rarely out of position but when he is, he uses his great recovery speed to quickly catch up. Morrison is very f luid in defending the pass, and will step up in tough situations. He diagnoses plays quickly and is excellent in pursuit.

Morrison is one of the nation’s premier linebackers.on the Field: In 2010, he received second-team All-State honors, and was named All-Conference.oFF the Field: Morrison has a 3.0 GPA. His college academic areas of interest include business, criminal justice, and finance. Antonio assists with basketball games and wrestling meets.

college: Florida

Philip Nelson, QB 6’3” 216Mankato, MN Mankato West High SchoolScouting RepoRt: The #1 signal caller in the state of Minnesota, Philip is a good-sized QB with a good arm. He makes good decisions, does not force the ball, puts the ball on the money just about every time, and gives his receivers a chance to make a play after the catch. He can throw the deep out with authority.on the Field: Nelson was the 2011 Associated Press Minnesota Player of

the Year and Gatorade Minnesota Football Player of the Year. He is a three-time All-Conference and All-City first-team performer; named All-Conference MVP his last two seasons. He holds state records for touchdowns in a season (55) and a career (135).oFF the Field: Philip has a 3.49 GPA, and has been a member of the National Honor Society for three years. He has helped with such projects as Kids Against Hunger, Toys for Tots, and Food for the Poor.

college: Minnesota

Moana Ofahengaue, OLB 6’4” 200Lehi, UT Westlake High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Moana shows superior pass rushing moves and technique. He anticipates the snap well and blazes off the ball, showing a great burst and an uncanny knack of nabbing QB’s. He shows great spin and swim moves, and is agile enough to twist inside; and tough enough to take on multiple blockers.on the Field: An All-Region player, he was named to the 2012 U.S. Under-19 National Team, assembled

by USA Football. In 2011, he had 72 tackles, four blocked punts, 23 sacks and one defensive TD. He will compete in the International Bowl in February.oFF the Field: He loves lifting in his spare time, and wants to eventually be the owner of a hotel.

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Kye Morgan, RB/DB/Ath 6’1” 180Franklin Park, NJ Franklin High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Morgan is a fierce competitor. He runs tough, allows blocks to develop before bursting through the hole, has the quickness to beat defenders around the corner, and he keeps his feet moving up the f ield. He can normally make the first defender miss but has enough power to lower his shoulder and gain signif icant yardage after contact. A good combination of speed and strength, he’s as reliable as they come.

on the Field: Morgan was named to the 2010 All-State team, and set a school record for most rushing yards in a game. Ran for over 1,000 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior.oFF the Field: Morgan has made Honor Roll all four years of high school with a GPA of 3.0. His college academic areas of interest include business, education, and sports training. Kye has spent some of his time helping at a soup kitchen, and making food for shelters at the holidays.

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Michael Panico, WR/KR 5’9” 175Green Oaks, IL Carmel Catholic High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Michael shows quick feet, great breakaway speed, agility, smarts, vision and balance. He may just be the most creative offensive player in the state of Illinois. Once he gets a half step on a defender, he’s gone. Best suited to play WR in college because of his great burst, instincts, and hands. He catches everything within his frame and immediately turns upfield after the catch.

on the Field: In 2010, he rushed for 800 yards and scored 14 touchdowns.oFF the Field: Named to the 2010 Honor Roll, Panico has a 3.35 GPA. College academic areas of interest include exercise science, anatomy, and sports medicine. He spends some of his time as a youth football coach, and an environmental volunteer.

college: Undecided

Ricky Parks, TE 6’4” 230LeGrange, GA Callaway High SchoolScouting RepoRt: One of the nation’s premier athletes. In 2010 Ricky played QB and played the position very well. He has excellent throwing motion, ability to run the ball, and the knowledge to make things happen. Best suited to play either TE or OLB in college. He’s a remarkably gifted athlete with strong hands. He runs much tougher than you would expect a QB to run, always gives good effort, shows good body

control, and when he did see limited action at TE he proved to be an outstanding blocker. This young man can do it all. A five-star player in waiting.college: Auburn

Nick Patti, Athlete 5’11” 180Winter Garden, FL Dr. Philips High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Nick possesses a cannon for an arm, shows quick feet and good football knowledge. Definitely best suited for a spread offense where he can utilize his running skills. He also shows the ability to roll out and hit moving targets.on the Field: He is the #1 ranked quarterback in Florida, and is a finalist for Gatorade National Player of the Year, and Elite 11 Quarterbacks

(Malibu, CA).oFF the Field: The junior and senior class vice president, Patti has been on the Principal’s Honor Roll all four years of high school. Nick volunteers with the Starlight Foundation, and has helped with community clean-up efforts.

college: Boise State University

Will Redmond, DB 6’0” 179Memphis, TN Memphis East High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Redmond has played quarterback, wide receiver, running back, and defensive back, and is best suited to play either cornerback or free safety in college. He shows good range, speed to the ball, leaping ability, and timing. He is very athletic, very determined, and very productive.on the Field: Redmond was a 2010 All-State and All-Conference

selection. As a junior, he ran 126 times for 1,862 yards and 11 touchdowns, while passing for 11 more scores and 866 yards.oFF the Field: He has a 3.0 GPA and served on the student council during his sophomore and junior years. Redmond is interested in studying criminal justice, astronomy, or education. Will volunteers at a local church, and has participated in community clean-up efforts.

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Jordan Richmond, LB 6’2” 225Denton, TX Ryan High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Richmond plays middle linebacker and plays it like an All-American. He shows great reactions, speed to the ball, and is a smart football player with excellent footwork. Richmond shows good ball awareness, is instinctive, plays the game on his feet, and is as physical as they come. He does a great job of playing off blocks and getting to the ball. He makes all the team’s checks and calls, and is a leader on the field.

on the Field: In 2010, he made first-team All-District and All-Area, and All-State honorable mention.oFF the Field: He has a 3.25 GPA. His college academic areas of interest include business communications, education, and kinesiology. He has helped families clean-up after storms, and participates in the Christmas Adoption Project.

college: Texas A&M

Marcus Rios, DB/WR 6’0” 170Elk Grove, CA Cosumnes Oaks High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Rios is a corner with good length and strength. He is a physical corner who plays better closer to the line of scrimmage. He uses his hands well up tight, he jams well. Could stand to put on some weight, still is a little slight, but plays bigger than he is. Rios has the skills to be a very good tight corner on the next level. college: Undecided

Joseph Scelfo, OG/C/LS 6’2” 276Bogart, GA North Oconee High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Scelfo is a powerhouse of a blocker. He is a hard-nosed, tough offensive guard who explodes off the line, keeps his pads low, and dominates the point of attack. He does a great job of sustaining his blocks and keeping his feet moving until the whistle. He is a determined and technically sound offensive lineman.on the Field: He was named the

2010 All-Area Offensive Player of the Year.oFF the Field: His father, Chris Scelfo, is the tight ends coach for the Atlanta Falcons. Scelfo has a 3.43 GPA and made the Honor Roll all four years of high school. In college, he is interested in studying marine biology, business, or education. He has volunteered at a youth football camp for the past four years.

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Armani Reeves, DB 5’11” 190Northeaston, MA Catholic Memorial High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Armani is one of the best all-around athletes in the country. He demonstrates terrific pass defense skills, reads routes well, and shows the speed and burst to stay with the fastest of receivers. Reeves is not just fast, but a physical press corner who does a good job of jamming receivers on the line. He changes directions smoothly, accelerates to top speed quickly, and

shows natural cover skills. He can turn and run with the best of them.on the Field: In 2011, he was All-State and All-Conference, and was Special Teams MVP. He rushed for 1,701 yards, scored 16 touchdowns, while making 37 tackles.oFF the Field: He has a 3.2 GPA. College academic area of interest is computer science.

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Rushel Shell, RB 6’0” 215Aliquippa, PA Hopewell High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Shell is an exceptional between the tackles runner, he keeps his pads low, pu nishes defenders, a nd gets signif icant yardage af ter initia l contact. He shows an explosive second level burst and is a physical back with quick feet who reads his blocks and displays good vision. Shell shows remarkable balance, body control, and lateral agility.on the Field: Ran for over 2,500

yards and 32 touchdowns as a junior. Named the 2010 Associated Press first-team Class AAA running back, he made the Pittsburgh Post Gazette Play of the Year. Shell was also awarded the Mercury Award for Excellence in Football by the Pittsburgh Athletic Club, and was selected as the Parkway Conference MVP. Currently holds the record for most rushing yards in WPIAL history with 7,718.oFF the Field: College academic areas of interest include business, education, and engineering. Rushel coaches midget football.

college: Pittsburgh

Scott Starr, LB 6’3” 225Norco, CA Norco High SchoolScouting RepoRt: On film, he shows the closing speed, smarts, and quickness needed to play OLB at the next level. He’s been blessed with a long wingspan, plays downhill, and shows natural athletic instincts. Physical, aggressive, and strong, he’s very quick to shoot gaps, he’s a strong tackler, and reacts quickly when the ball is in the air. Tough and competitive, he’s a leader on the field. He dominates the point of attack and

can play either OLB or ILB in college.on the Field: In 2011, he had 119 tackles, 12 sacks and five forced fumbles that enabled him to earn first-team All-State honors for the second straight year. He was All-Conference, and the All-City Defensive MVP.oFF the Field: A member of the Honor Society, he has a 3.1 GPA. Scott preaches at a local church, and coaches Little League children.

college: USC

David Thompson, QB 6’2” 200Miami, FL Westminter ChristianScouting RepoRt: David has great arm strength, smarts, and the ability to throw the ball downfield. He throws the deep out with authority, can place the ball on the money, and is exceptional while throwing the ball on the run. He has a productive, over the top delivery and shows solid mechanics.on the Field: The holder of 12 school passing records, he was chosen f irst-team All-County, and named

County Athlete of the Year for the second straight season.oFF the Field: He has a 4.3 GPA, and is a member of the Math Honor Society. College academic areas of interest include sports administration, religious studies, and communications. David has been on mission trips to Cuba and Bolivia.

college: Miami

Bryce Treggs, WR 6’0” 170Inglewood, CA Saint John BoscoScouting RepoRt: Bryce shows outstanding quickness off the line, terrific speed, strong hands, and big play capabilities. He gets out of his cuts quickly, catches the ball in stride, and is an expert at quick hitting routes. He shows remarkable balance to keep him on his feet after contact, and consistently gains plenty of yards after the reception.

on the Field: In his sophomore, junior, and senior years, Treggs was

named first-team All-League.

oFF the Field: Made the Honor Roll all four years of high school. He has a 3.4 GPA. College academic areas of interest include sociology, business, and communications. Bryce’s father, Brian Treggs, played for the Seattle Seahawks in 1992.

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Jordan Westerkamp, WR 6’2” 195Glen Ellyn, IL Montini High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Westerkamp is blessed with deceptive speed, tremendous hands, and a good vertical leap. He also runs precise and smart routes. He knows how to get open and knows what to do with the ball after the catch. Westerkamp understands defenses, knows how to take advantage of zone coverage, and has proven almost impossible to cover one-on-one at the high school level. He shows terrific body control, and can track the long ball over his shoulder. He is dangerous on every route he runs.

on the Field: Westerkamp finished his junior (2010) year with 1,631 receiving yards, and 23 touchdowns. He was named 2010 All-State, All-Area, and was the Conference Player of the Year, along with All-America honors.oFF the Field: Westerkamp was on the High Honor Roll. His college academic areas of interest include physical therapy, business, and sports medicine. Jordan has participated in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, and a St. Jude fundraiser.college: Nebraska

Ja’Quay Williams, WR 6’4” 210

Fayetteville, GA Sandy Creek High SchoolScouting RepoRt: The number one WR prospect in the state of Georgia is exceptionally quick off the line with excellent body control. He has proven to be a student of the game. He picks things up quickly, and does a great job of putting his body between the defender and the ball. Can out-leap most defenders and has been blessed with blazing speed. He runs sharp routes, can accelerate after the catch, catches the deep ball over his

shoulder very well and has proven to be a big-time threat. A physical WR who appears to have all the tools.on the Field: In 2010, Williams caught 48 passes for 728 yards and 10 touchdowns for Heard County High School, and was first-team All-State. He transferred to Sandy Creek in 2011.oFF the Field: Ja’Quay has volunteered at kids’ football camps.

college: Auburn

Camren Williams, LB 6’2” 220Northeaston, MA Catholic Memorial High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Williams is a defender who stays low, runs well, and is relentless in pursuit. Powerfully built, he’s a consistent and strong tackler. Williams is known for his ability to deliver the big hit and can make plays from sideline to sideline. He is very fluid in his movement and does a great job of avoiding blocks and finding the ball.on the Field: He was named to the 2010 All-Conference team and was

ESPN’s preseason #1 ranked player in Massachusetts. He also recorded 60 tackles as a junior.oFF the Field: Camren is the son of Brent Williams, who played for the New England Patriots. He has a 3.35 GPA, participated in a Leadership & Service Class in 2010, and is interested in studying kinesiology, math, and communications in college. Camren has helped fundraise for breast cancer, and works with the Freshman Advisory Program.college: Penn State

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Jeremy Ward, OG 6’4” 290Russellville, AR Pottsville High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Ward is one of the more versatile offensive lineman prospects in the country. He can play tackle, guard, or center, and also long snaps. He has proven to be one of the country’s top run blockers who can dominate the point of attack. Ward shows excellent footwork, and he’s a mauler who drives defenders off the ball, uses his hands well and keeps blocking until the whistle.on the Field: In 2010, Ward made

first-team All-State, All-Conference, and Dream Team; and NUC National Showcase.oFF the Field: Ward was his Class Ambassador all four years of high school. His college academic areas of interest include education, strength and conditioning coaching, and kinesiology. Jeremy spends some of his time coaching youth teams, and participating in community clean-ups.

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Walker Williams, OT 6’7” 320South Tacoma, WA Tacoma Baptist High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Williams shows good foot speed, f lexibility, and has been blessed with very long arms, quick hands, quick feet, and outstanding body control. He seems to do everything effortlessly, and quickly adjusts to movement to pick up the nearest threat. He plays the game on his feet, is quick to redirect, and shows good lateral agility.on the Field: In 2010, he received Associated Press All-League honors on both sides of the ball, and was All-State

on the offensive line.oFF the Field: Elected 2010 Student Body Secretary/Treasurer and had a 4.0 GPA in both semesters of his junior year. College academic areas of interest include nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. Walker helps with an annual clothing drive, visits his local children’s hospital, and helps veterans and the homeless.college: Wisconsin

Maxx Williams, LB/LS/P 6’4” 225Waconia, MN Waconia High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Williams can do it all, from throwing the ball to long snapping. On defense, he proves to be a big-time playmaker at inside linebacker. Always around the ball, he’s a sure tackler who rarely misses. He is skilled at diagnosing and getting into position to make plays. Williams is quick enough to shoot gaps, he anticipates well and can make plays in coverage.

on the Field: Williams was named 2010 All-Conference, All-Metro, All-State, and Conference Player of the Year.oFF the Field: He has a 3.68 GPA. His college academic areas of interest include exercise science, law enforcement, and pre-med. Maxx also helps with conservation tree planting, food drives, and toy drives. His father, Brian Williams, played for the New York Giants.college: Minnesota

Courtnye Wynn, DL 6’5” 240Chesapeake, VA Norfolk Christian High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Courtnye is an imposing figure who is a great combination of power and speed. Very explosive, he uses his long arms to extend and keep blockers away from his body. He’s disruptive behind the line, makes plays when in pursuit, and is just now starting to realize his great potential.on the Field: In 2011, made 107 tackles, 36 for loss, and 10 sacks. He

captained the team as a senior when he made All-State and All-TCIS Conference for the second straight year.oFF the Field: He has a 3.1 GPA. Devoted to mentoring younger students, he is an active member of his church.

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25 LB Jared Afalava 6’3” 220 BinghamHighSchool SouthJordan UT Undecided55 OG Ryan Brodie 6’5” 260 LongBranchHighSchool LongBranch NJ Undecided21 LB James Burgess 6’0” 200 HomesteadHighSchool Homestead FL Miami5 DB Justin Combs 5’9” 170 IonaPrep Purchase NY Undecided2 DB/S Demetrious Cox 6’1” 192 JeannetteHighSchool Jeannette PA Undecided91 DT Sheldon Day 6’2” 280 WarrenCentralHighSchool Indianapolis IN NotreDame77 OT John DenmanJr 6’7” 320 PennsburyHighSchool Yardley PA Wisconsin76 OT Jordan Diamond 6’6” 300 SimeonVocationalHighSchool Chicago IL Undecided28 CB Ryan Dillard 6’0” 180 BufordHighSchool Atlanta GA Undecided51 DE Faith Ekakitie 6’3” 285 LakeForestAcademy LakeForest IL Undecided54 DT Quay Evans 6’3 325 MortonHighSchool Lena MS MississippiState10 WR Justin Ferguson 6’2” 205 FlanaganHighSchool PembrokePines FL NotreDame78 OL,DT,NG Brian Gaia 6’5” 285 GilmanSchool Pasadena MD PennState19 WR Malik Gilmore 6’3” 195 LakewoodHighSchool Lakewood CA OregonState12 K/P Adam Griffith 5’10” 170 CalhounHighSchool Calhoun GA Alabama74 OL Mark Harell 6’5” 260 CharlotteCatholicHighSchool Charlotte NC NotreDame70 OG Camrhon Hughes 6’7” 305 HarkerHeightsHighSchool HarkerHeights TX UniversityofTexas33 RB/DB Malin Jones 6’2” 190 JolietCatholic Naperville IL Northwestern99 DT Darren Lake 6’3” 330 SumterCountyHighSchool York AL UniversityofAlabama11 QB Wes Lunt 6’6” 185 RochesterHighSchool Rochester IL OklahomaState29 DB Donaldven Manning 5’11” 176 MiamiCentralHighSchool Miami FL VirginiaTech15 S Max McCaffrey 6’3” 190 ValorChristianHighSchool CastleRock CO Duke92 DE Greg McMullen 6’5” 255 ArchbishopHobanHighSchool Akron OH Nebraska7 DE Michael Moore 6’4” 255 DeMathaHighSchool Centreville MD Virginia34 RB/DB/Ath Kye Morgan 6’1” 180 FranklinHighSchool FranklinPark NJ Georgia52 LB Antonio Morrison 6’3” 217 BolingbrookHighSchool Bolingbrook IL Florida14 QB Philip Nelson 6’3” 216 MankatoWestHighSchool Mankato MN Minnesota90 OLB/DE Moana Ofahengaue 6’4” 200 WestlakeHighSchool Lehi UT Undecided13 WR/KR Michael Panico 5’9” 175 CarmelCatholicHighSchool GreenOaks IL Undecided9 TE Ricky Parks 6’4” 230 CallawayHighSchool LeGrange GA Auburn16 Athlete Nick Patti 5’11” 180 Dr.PhilipsHighSchool WinterGarden FL BoiseStateUniversity23 DB Will Redmond 6’0” 179 MemphisEastHighSchool Memphis TN MississippiState8 DB Armani Reeves 5’11” 190 CatholicMemorialHighSchool Northeaston MA PennState20 LB Jordan Richmond 6’2” 225 RyanHighSchool Denton TX TexasA&M80 DB/WR Marcus Rios 6’0” 170 CosumnesOaksHighSchool ElkGrove CA Undecided66 OG/C/LS Joseph Scelfo 6’2” 276 NorthOconeeHighSchool Bogart GA Undecided1 RB Rushel Shell 6’0” 215 HopewellHighSchool Aliquippa PA Pittsburgh18 LB Scott Starr 6’3” 225 NorcoHighSchool Norco CA USC6 QB David Thompson 6’2” 200 WestminterChristian Miami FL Miami3 WR Bryce Treggs 6’0” 170 SaintJohnBosco Inglewood CA California-Berkeley63 OG Jeremy Ward 6’4” 290 PottsvilleHighSchool Russellville AR Arkansas81 WR Jordan Westerkamp 6’2” 195 MontiniHighSchool GlenEllyn IL Nebraska53 LB Camren Williams 6’2” 220 CatholicMemorialHighSchool Northeaston MA PennState4 WR Ja’Quay Williams 6’4” 210 SandyCreekHighSchool Fayetteville GA Auburn87 LB/LS/P Maxx Williams 6’4” 225 WaconiaHighSchool Waconia MN Minnesota72 OT Walker Williams 6’7” 320 TacomaBaptistHighSchool SouthTacoma WA Wisconsin56 DL Courtnye Wynn 6’5” 240 NorfolkChristianHighSchool Chesapeake VA Virginia

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58 LB Jeremiah Allison 6’1” 210 DorseyHighSchool LosAngeles CA Undecided51 LB Vince Ascolese 6’3” 215 NorthBergenHighSchool NorthBergen NJ Undecided39 LB Michael Barton 6’1” 200 DeLasalleHighSchool Pinole CA UC,Berkeley81 WR Cory Batey 6’0” 183 EnsworthHighSchool Nashville TN Vanderbilt89 LS/TE Camden Bell 6’1” 200 ClevelandHighSchool Freeman TN Undecided21 DB V’Angelo Bentley 5’10” 178 GlenvilleHighSchool Painesville OH Undecided69 OT Adam Bisnowaty 6’6” 275 FoxChapelSeniorHighSchool Cheswick PA Pittsburgh50 DL Paul BoyetteJr. 6’4” 280 HumbleHighSchool Humble TX U.Texas-Austin26 S George(Bam) Bradley 6’2” 200 Trotwood-MadisonHighSchool Trotwood OH Undecided7 DE DeForest Buckner 6’7” 230 PunahouHighSchool Waianae HI Undecided74 C/LS Matt Cochran 6’3” 320 BuhachColonyHighSchool Atwater CA Undecided75 OT Nathan Dean 6’5” 275 JuanitaHighSchool Kirkland WA Washington88 DE James Deloach 6’3” 265 JenkinsCountyHighSchool Millen GA Georgia80 WR Gehrig Dieter 6’3” 200 WashingtonHighSchool SouthBend IN Undecided8 WR/DB D.J. Foster 5’11” 190 SaguaroHighSchool Scottsdale AZ Undecided13 RB Greg Garmon 6’2” 195 McDowellSeniorHighSchool Erie PA Undecided1 WR Deontay Greenberry 6’3” 187 WashingtonUnionHighSchool Fresno CA NotreDame32 RB Todd GurleyII 6’1” 210 TarboroHighSchool Tarboro NC Undecided63 OG Zach Hemmila 6’3” 275 ChandlerHighSchool Chandler AZ Arizona31 S Zachary Hoffpauir 5’11” 195 CentennialHighSchool Glendale AZ UC,Berkeley71 DL Jaxon Hood 6’1” 280 HamiltonHighSchool Chandler AZ Undecided15 QB Bart Houston 6’4” 205 DaLasalleHighSchool SanRamone CA Wisconsin18 TE/DE Jesse James 6’7” 250 SouthAlleghenyHighSchool Glassport PA PennState62 OT,OG,C Alex Kozan 6’4” 295 ValorChristianHighSchool CastleRock CO Undecided22 LB Quanzell Lambert 6’2” 244 TimbercreekHighSchool Sicklerville NJ Undecided5 QB Jeff Lindquist 6’3” 225 MercerIslandHighSchool MercerIsland WA Washington12 WR Andre McDonald 6’3” 200 HopkinsHighSchool NorthPlymouth MN Vanderbilt4 Athlete Jaydon Mickens 5’8” 170 DorseyHighSchool LosAngeles CA USC19 K/P Marshall Morgan 6’3” 195 AmericanHeritage CoralSprings FL Georgia20 DB Wayne Morgan 5’11” 188 ErasmusHallCampus Brooklyn NY Undecided16 QB Skyler Mornhinweg 6’3” 215 St.JoesPrepHighSchool Philadelphia PA Undecided40 DL Avery Moss 6’4” 245 CoronaDelSolHighSchool Tempe AZ Undecided 24 CB Brandon Napoleon 6’0” 175 SaintPeter’sPrep Rahway NJ WestVirginia47 LB Hardy NickersonJr 6’1” 220 BishopOdowdHighSchool Oakland CA UCBerkeley53 LB/DE Mario Ojemudia 6’3” 220 HarrisonHighSchool FarmingtonHills MI Michigan55 DL Teko Powell 6’3” 258 MiamiNorthlandHighSchool Miami FL Louisville11 LB Deaysean Rippy 6’2 205 Sto/RoxHighSchool McKeesrocks PA Undecided2 CB Tee Shepard 6’1” 180 CentralHighSchool Fresno CA NotreDame23 DB D.J. Singleton 6’3” 190 SaintPeter’sPrep Union NJ Wisconsin3 DB Anthony Standifer 6’1” 180 CreteMoneeHighSchool Crete IL Michigan79 OT Ronnie Stanley 6’6” 285 BishopGorman LasVegas NV Undecided78 OL Freddie Tagaloa 6’8” 330 SalesianHighSchool Vallejo CA Undecided17 Punter Conrad Ukropina 6’1” 168 LoyolaHighSchool LosAngeles CA Undecided 98 DT/OG Jordan Watkins 6’5” 265 WoodwardAcademy Decatur GA Stanford82 WR Josh Weeks 6’4” 190 ShowLowHighSchool ShowLow AZ BrighamYoung6 LB Kendrius Whitehead 6’5” 210 MartinLutherKingHighSchool Ellenwood GA Undecided10 WR Javon Williams 6’5” 175 ChandlerHighSchool Chandler AZ Undecided27 RB Jonathan Williams 5’11” 205 AllenHighSchool Allen TX Arkansas94 DL Vontrell Williams 6’2 275 Mt.CarmelHighSchool Chicago IL Illinois25 RB Tim Wright 5’10” 185 LaMarqueHighSchool TexasCity TX Undecided

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All AmericAn BOWl AHTleTeSSteve BelleS[ HeAD COACH ] The Hamilton High School gridders compiled the nation’s longest winning streak of 53 victories before being stopped in the 2011 state championship game by Desert Vista. Belles’ six-year tenure at the school includes an 80-4 record and state champions four times. He is a three-time Arizona 5A Div.-I Coach of the Year. Belles began his coaching career at his alma mater, St. Mary’s High School, and then was the head coach at Desert Mountain High School and Mountain Ridge High before his present position at Hamilton. A 1990 graduate of Notre Dame, Belles played quarterback, running back and wide receiver. He was a member of the 1988 Fightin’ Irish national championship team. Belles played professionally for Arizona in the Arena Football League, and then was offensive coordinator for the Rattlers in 1993.

SHAUN AGUANO[ QUARteRBACK COACH ] Aguano just finished his first season as a head football coach, completing an 8-3 campaign. He had been the offensive coordinator at Chandler High from 2001-10. He began his coaching career as offensive coordinator at Kapaa (HI) High, his alma mater, in 1994. Aguano also coached basketball at Kapaa, with a four-year record of 89-21, and was named KIF Coach of the Year every season. A graduate of Linfield (OR) College, he was an All-American and a four-year letterman at running back.

MiKe jOHNStON[ RUNNiNG BACKS/SPeCiAl teAMS ] Johnston has been on the highly successful Hamilton football staff since it opened the doors in 1998. Currently, he teaches the wide receivers and is special teams coordinator. During these 14 seasons, Hamilton compiled a 171-15 record, and won six state titles. Playing football at Brigham Young University, Johnston earned all-league honors as a return specialist and wide receiver, and played in four bowl games. He was selected as the 1995 “Receiver of the Year” at BYU, and awarded the “Hitachi Promise of Tomorrow” national scholar/athlete award. While at South San Francisco High School, he was voted as the 1991 San Mateo County Athlete of the Year.

DAve PeCK[ DefeNSive liNe ] Peck has coached numerous sports on the high school level since 1983, and has been the head coach at Bingham High since 2000. The 2011Bingham gridders were 9-3, giving Peck a 144-66 career record. His successful mentoring career includes being named Utah Football Coaches Association 5A Coach of the Year in 2006, 2009 and 2010. His 2010 Bingham gridders ranked No. 4 in the country by USA Today. Peck was a three-year starter in football at Southern Utah State College, and named All-District in 1982. While attending Cyprus (UT) High School, he was first-team All-State in football and baseball.

tONy PeRRy[ liNeBACKeRS/DefeNSive BACKS ] Perry has coached for 24 years in the greater Fresno area, most recently at Central High School where he continually sends players on to Division I college programs. He began his coaching career at Edison High School, and stayed at Edison for 20 years, sending 34 defensive backs to D-I colleges throughout the country. He left Edison to coach at the College of the Sequoias for two years, and continued his pipeline with the top collegiate football teams. His passion for athletes in his community took him back to high school at Central High. During the summers, he works with players coaching his own DB Guru Elite 7 on 7 team.

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lane reynolds[ lIneBaCKers ] A 22-year veteran of high school coaching, Reynolds just completed his ninth year at Hamilton High School, where the Huskies have won six State championships. At Hamilton High, he is the defensive coordinator and coaches the linebackers. Hamilton High holds the Arizona 5A state record of 53 wins in a row. Prior to serving on the Hamilton staff, Reynolds was the head coach at Desert Ridge High School, and has coached at Highland High School, Corona del Sol High, and Mesa Community College. He attended Northern Arizona University where he played safety and outside linebacker for the Lumberjacks.

tony sanChez[ oFFensIVe lIne ] In just three seasons at Bishop Gorman, Sanchez has compiled a 43-3 record and has won the State championship every year. In 2011, the Gaels were No. 1 in the country in points scored (838) in 16 games. In 2010, he was named Sunset Southwest Coach of the Year. In 2004, Sanchez took over the California High gridders and led them to their first league championship in 2007. He was named Oakland Raiders NFL Coach of the Year. In 2008, the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce nominated him for Educator of the Year after his teams earned the North Coast Section 4A Scholastic Championship award for the highest GPA in three out of his five seasons. The 1998 New Mexico State graduate also coached at Onate High School in Las Cruces, NM, at Irvin High School in El Paso, TX, and as an undergraduate assistant at his alma mater.

john sanders[ deFensIVe CoordInator/deFensIVe BaCKs ] A highly successful high school mentor in Arizona, Sanders led Saguaro to a 14-0 record in his first year (2007), and duplicated the feat the following season. The Sabercats hold the record for consecutive wins (37) in the 4A Division. Saguaro won the state championship again in 2010 and this past season. Sanders’ 30-year coaching tenure includes collegiate stops at Boise State, San Diego, and Colorado; and pro coaching staffs at Los Angeles and Houston. Sanders was a safety and captain at the University of Southern Utah.

mat taylor[ oFFensIVe CoordInator/WIde reCeIVers ] Taylor has had an extremely successful coaching career at Skyline High School. As the head mentor, he guided the team to the state championship in 2008, 2009, 2011, and was a finalist in 2010. Coaching the wide receivers from 1999-2007, the team won it all in 2000, 2005 and 2007. He has earned both the Washington State Coach of the Year and the Seahawks Coach of the Week honors. Prior to teaching at Skyline, he was wide receivers coach at his alma mater, Issaquah (WA) High School, for two years. Taylor received both his undergraduate and Master’s degrees from Central Washington University.

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Jeremiah Allison, LB 6’1” 210Los Angeles, CA Dorsey High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Allison lines up as an undersized defensive end in a three-point stance. His present size and athleticism warrants the move to outside linebacker at the major level of competition. Allison is quick off the edge and is one of the top pass rushers in the West. He could potentially make an immediate impact upon stepping foot on a college football field.on the Field: Allison was an LA Times f irst-team selection as a

defensive lineman after recording 88 tackles and 20 sacks in his junior season.oFF the Field: He has a 4.25 GPA.

college: Undecided

Vince Ascolese, LB 6’3” 215North Bergen, NJ North Bergen High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Vin is the epitome of a tackling machine. He has solid speed and range to make tackles in various spots, can chase well and also has athleticism to drop in coverage. He has great instincts, a non-stop motor and a passion for this game that’s contagious. In 2011, he was named by MSG Varsity as one of the most ferocious linebackers in the country, and the #1 linebacker in NJ.

on the Field: In 2010, Ascolese was named All-League, All-Conference, and second-team All-State. He was ranked the #1 outside linebacker in the state of NJ.oFF the Field: He has a 3.7 GPA. College academic areas of interest include economics, and political science. Vince is a volunteer with his local humane enforcement and no-kill animal shelter.

college: Undecided

Michael Barton, LB 6’1” 200Pinole, CA DeLasalle High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Michael shows brilliant closing speed, can quickly accelerate to the ball, and is as versatile as they come. Known for shooting gaps and hammering ball carriers, he also has the ability to quickly turn and defend against the pass. He f lows to the ball extremely well and does a good job of avoiding traffic, and once he gets there he knows how to hammer home his message.

on the Field: He was All-State, All-County and All-League in 2010 and 2011; a Dick Butkus finalist as a senior.oFF the Field: Barton has a 3.01 GPA, and is a member of the Student Coalition on Respectful Education. College academic areas of interest include business accounting, communications, and kinesiology. Michael volunteers at a crisis center and St. Anthony’s Dining Hall.

college: UC, Berkeley

Cory Batey, WR 6’0” 200Nashville, TN Ensworth High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Cory is another wide receiver who has been traveling a little bit under the radar, but after watching him on the field it’s easy to believe he has what it takes to be a Division I receiver. Batey runs precise routes, reads coverages well, and shows creative moves after the catch. He has also proven to be a good downfield blocker.on the Field: He was All-Conference in 2010. In 2011, he had 42 catches for

802 yards and 13 TDs.oFF the Field: Family member, J.J. McCleskey, played in the NFL with St. Louis and New Orleans. Cory has worked with Special Olympics, and does tutoring after school. College academic areas of interest include business and management, psychology, and exercise science.

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Camden Bell, LS / TE 6’1” 200Freeman, TN Cleveland High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Plays on every special team but particularly punt and extra point as the long snapper. He’s never had a botched snap as the Cleveland High School long snapper. His 40-yd. dash time is 4.75. He was a thousand-pound lifter with a bench press of 285, a squat of 415 and a power clean of 310 lbs. He was the leading sacker on the team with seven sacks and was top 10 in the region/district.

on the Field: Finished in the Region’s top 10 in sacks (7), and blocked three kicks. He caused three fumbles, recovered two miscues, and had 41 total tackles.

oFF the Field Camden traveled to Honduras with the FCA to help build a school. His father, Rick Bell, served with the U.S. Marine Corps as a medic, and is a Desert Storm vet. With a 3.4 GPA, his college academic areas of interest include nutrition and health sciences. Aside from traveling to Honduras to help build a school, Camden has helped with tornado clean-up, and Keep America Beautiful.

college: Undecided

V’Angelo Bentley, DB 5’10” 178Painesville, OH Glenville High SchoolScouting RepoRt: V’Angelo is another great talent that comes from a great storied program in the Cleveland area. He has great size and strength and shows excellent athleticism. He breaks and closes on the ball as fast as any DB out there. His speed is definitely a strength and if he’s caught out of position he can quickly recover.on the Field: In 2010, he was All-Senate Conference first team.oFF the Field: He is a student

body senior class cabinet member, and a member of Alpha Omega Foundation’s “Salute to Excellence.” He has a 3.92 GPA. College academic areas of interest include architectural engineering and design, sports management, and business management. V’Angelo has volunteered with Toys for Tots, and has helped pass out turkeys for Thanksgiving.

college: Undecided

Adam Bisnowaty, OT 6’6” 275Cheswick, PA Fox Chapel Senior High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Bisnowaty is quick, agile, and smart. Technically sound, he played left tackle in high school and should wind up playing that position in college. He already shows good pass-blocking skills, is quick out of his stance, shows good lateral agility, can slide and mirror, and f lashes a strong, quick punch to keep defenders on their toes.on the Field: A member of the 2010

Nike Training Camp.oFF the Field: He has a 3.6 GPA in high school. His college academic areas of interest include physical therapy, athletic training, and accounting. Adam has volunteered with Elementary Field Day, and helped out with a wrestling tournament.

college: Pittsburgh

Paul Boyette Jr., DL 6’4” 280Humble, TX Humble High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Boyette shows good strength, is very athletic, and can dominate the point of attack. He is very strong in the upper body, dominating just about every offensive lineman he went up against. Boyette is exceptionally aggressive with a good work ethic. He is a brick wall against the run, shows very good initial quickness, and has the ability to split the double team and apply pressure on the quarterback.

on the Field: Boyette finished his junior season with 61 tackles, 19 tackles for loss and five sacks.oFF the Field: He received All-District Academic honors his first three years of high school, with a GPA of 4.0. His college academic areas of interest include business administration, and medicine. Paul coaches young kids at the F.A.S.T. Camp, and is president of his church youth group. His uncle, Garland Boyette, played for the Houston Oilers of the AFL, and the St. Louis Rams of the NFL.college: University of Texas at Austin

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George (Bam) Bradley, S 6’2” 200Trotwood, OH Trotwood-Madison High SchoolScouting RepoRt: He excels in run support, shows improving ball skills, and hits like a ton of bricks. He makes plays from sideline to sideline, plays the game on his feet showing good instincts, and can break down in space and make plays. When “Bam” puts it all together, he’s fun to watch.on the Field: He was 2011 first-team All-Ohio and All-Conference. Proudest athletic accomplishment is

winning the 2011 Associated Press Southwest All-District Division II Defensive Player of the Year.oFF the Field: With a 4.2 GPA, he obtained all the necessary credits to graduate from high school in less than three years. In the community, he works feeding the homeless, and reading to the elderly.

college: Undecided

DeForest Buckner, DE 6’7” 230Waianae, HI Punahou High SchoolScouting RepoRt: DeForest shows the excellent quickness, length, long arms, and instincts that will enable him to become a dominating DE in college. He is a good example of a football player who is also a standout in basketball. He has shown signs of brilliance and maturity over the years to become a dominant force on the defensive line.on the Field: In 2010 he had 50 tackles and nine sacks that enabled

him to be second-team All-State.

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Matt Cochran, C/LS 6’3” 320Atwater, CA Buhach Colony High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Cochran is exceptionally quick in limited space, he’s technically sound and as aggressive as they come. He’s proven to be the top center prospect in the west. He never lets up and has the ‘take no prisoners’ attitude that the college scouts love to see. He takes good angles to his blocks, can get to the second level quickly, and is one of the more consistent blockers out there. He shows good flexibility and agility, and

uses his strength to turn defenders at will. Cousin DeMeco Ryans plays for the Houston Texans.on the Field: Cochran was named 2010 first-team All-Area, All-League and All-District teams.oFF the Field: He has a GPA of 3.48. His college academic areas of interest include human development and family sciences, and philosophy. Matt volunteers with the Friendship Feeding Ministry, and Teen Missions International.

college: Undecided

Nathan Dean, OT 6’5” 275Kirkland, WA Juanita High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Dean shows quickness, strength, and agility. He’s beginning to grow into his body and has impressed the scouts with his work ethic and quick feet. He can swing his hips around and seal defenders as quick as a cat, shows good strength and power in the run game, gets good extension, and once he latches on it’s all over.on the Field: Dean was named 2010 All-Conference second team.

oFF the Field: He has a 3.2 GPA and is interested in studying education, business, and health care. Nathan has worked at a Young Life Camp, and has served meals to the homeless.

college: Washington

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James DeLoach, DE 6’3” 265Millen, GA Jenkins County High SchoolScouting RepoRt: DeLoach impresses you right away with his explosiveness, power off the ball, and cat-like quickness at the snap, which allows him to f ly by offensive tackles. Opposing coaches normally have to put two and sometimes three guys on him. He also shows the hand strength to knock away the initial punch and get the best of opposing blockers. DeLoach is a high-effort player with

good lateral agility and balance, is good at wrapping up, and plays the game on his feet.on the Field: DeLoach was named 2010 All-Region/Best Defensive End after registering eight sacks in just four games as a junior.oFF the Field: He has a 3.0 GPA and is interested in studying sports medicine, radiology, or pre-med.

college: Georgia

Gehrig Dieter, WR 6’3” 200South Bend, IN Washington High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Dieter is Indiana’s #1 wide receiver prospect, presenting size, quickness, strong hands, and production. He is a powerful runner; is quick off the line, runs precise routes, knows how to get open, and has proven to be a very difficult runner to tackle. Dieter has also proven to be an excellent downfield blocker.on the Field: In 2011, he was All-State first team, and the Northern Indiana Conference MVP. He set national records for receiving yards in

a game (437), and average per catch for the year (26.8). State records he set were yards in a game (437), season (2,171) and a career (4,326); career touchdowns (48); and receiving yards in 4A championship game (168).oFF the Field: He has a 3.4 GPA and plans to major in business. Gehrig has helped Habitat for Humanity, and participated in a homeless shelter fundraising drive.college: Undecided

D.J. Foster, WR/DB 5’11” 190Scottsdale, AZ Saguaro High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Foster has led his high school team as a running back, wide receiver, and defensive back. He is a lockdown corner who is very comfortable playing against the other team’s fastest receiver. He is very confident with a smooth backpedal and he can turn and run with the best of them. He also shows great hands, burst, and outstanding open field moves as a wide receiver and running back. To top it off, Foster is considered

to be one of the West’s top punt and kickoff returners.on the Field: Foster finished his junior season (2010) with 22 tackles, 1,421 yards, and an average of 11.3. He was named 2010 All-State.oFF the Field: He has a 3.0 GPA. His academic areas of interest for college include business, sports management, and entrepreneurship. D.J. spends some of his spare time helping at an after-school program.

college: Undecided

Greg Garmon, RB 6’2” 195Erie, PA McDowell Senior High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Greg is the complete back. Blessed with great size, speed, vision, balance, and hands, he’s a three-ring circus who can run, catch, and block. He’s a strong runner who keeps his pads low, fights for yards after contact and keeps his legs moving. He shows good patience and burst, he can stick and cut like no one’s business, and shows some creative moves once he gets out

into the open field.on the Field: In 2011, he rushed for 1,050 yards and 16 touchdowns to earn All-State honors for the second straight year.

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Deontay Greenberry, WR 6’3” 187Fresno, CA Washington Union High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Greenberry is a big, muscular, super-fast, and talented receiver who is as good at going up and getting the ball as anyone in the country. He certainly has the elite speed the college scouts are looking for in a big receiver. He already knows how to use his body to shield the defensive back and make the tough grab. He can also make the difficult, over the shoulder catch look

routine, and has consistently shown the ability to get in and out of his cuts quickly, catch the ball with his hands and in stride.on the Field: Greenberry was named 2010 second-team All-State.oFF the Field: He finished high school with a GPA of 3.33. His college academic areas of interest include mechanical engineering and communications.

college: Notre Dame

Todd Gurley II, RB 6’1” 210Tarboro, NC Tarboro High SchoolScouting RepoRt: One of the better running back prospects in the Carolinas, Gurley is a track star who is also good at football. He has a straight up and down running style, great burst, vision, and shows good running instincts. He can quickly get to the perimeter to cause damage on the outside and is big enough to be effective between the tackles.on the Field: Gurley was a 2010 All-Conference and All-State selection.

His proudest athletic accomplishment is winning back-to-back state championships and being named MVP. As a junior, he ran 148 times for 1,457 yards and 27 touchdowns. He also tallied one receiving score, two kickoff return touchdowns, and 81 tackles on defense.oFF the Field: Gurley is a junior and senior class rep. He is interested in studying business management, risk management, and social work. Todd volunteers his time at a shelter.

college: Undecided

Zach Hemmila, OG 6’3” 275Chandler, AZ Chandler High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Zach shows the versatility the college scouts love to see. He has quickness, speed, arm strength, power, the ability to block effectively downfield, pull and trap, and exceptionally quick hands. Has the frame to weigh 320 in college and the talent to play anywhere along the line.on the Field: He was a 2010 first-team All-State selection.oFF the Field: Hemmila has a

3.3 GPA. College academic areas of interest include business, and engineering. Zach enjoys reading to children at local schools.

college: Arizona

Zachary Hoffpauir, S 5’11” 195Glendale, AZ Centennial High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Zach is a solidly built DB who can turn his hips, and shows good overall movement skills. He can accelerate quickly, displays good route recognition, and is more than willing to support against the run. Works hard at improving his game, he plays every play like it’s his last, and is as physical as they come.on the Field: In 2010, he was All-State, and the West Valley Player of the Year.

oFF the Field: Hoffpauir has a 3.78 GPA. College academic areas of interest include sports medicine, science, and politics. He also volunteers with the Salvation Army, and helps with a church Christmas festival.

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Jaxon Hood, DL 6’1” 280Chandler, AZ Hamilton High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Jaxon is a big and powerful defensive lineman. Shows great quickness off the ball, strong hands, and can split the double team. Very tough to run up the middle on because he takes up space, using his agility to close on runners. He does a great job of using his strength to fend off blockers and make a play. His increasing ability to rush the passer makes him an attractive prospect.on the Field: He had 13 sacks in

2011, and was named All-Arizona Defensive Player of the Year.oFF the Field: Jaxon has worked with Serving the Homeless, and participated in Read America Read. His dad, Eric Swan, played in the NFL with Arizona and Carolina. College academic areas of interest include business, education, and medicine.

college: Undecided

Bart Houston, QB 6’4” 205San Ramone, CA DaLasalle High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Houston impresses with his poise, leadership skills, pocket presence, and arm strength. His accuracy is uncanny, even when under pressure. He shows good escapability, but prefers the pocket, and is a tough, very active passer who shows mobility and smarts. Houston can take a hit and presents good throwing mechanics and a coolness under pressure rarely seen at the high school level.

on the Field: Houston was named the 2010 California Junior Player of the Year, and selected to the Cal-Hi Sports All-State team. As a junior, he completed 66.7 percent of his passes and threw for 1,922 yards, with 20 touchdowns against just four interceptions. He also rushed for 11 scores.oFF the Field: He has a 3.4 GPA and became an Eagle Scout in 2010. Houston is interested in studying engineering and business. He worked on the collection project for the Oakland YMCA.

college: Wisconsin

Jesse James, TE/DE 6’7” 250Glassport, PA South Allegheny High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Rarely do you see someone close to 6’8” who runs the way James does. The word here is potential. In fact, with his height, long arms and growth potential he can become one of the better tight ends, or a talented left tackle in college. Regardless of his position, you can count on his size and athletic ability. James will dominate.on the Field: James was named to

the 2010 All-State team.oFF the Field: He has a 3.2 GPA in high school. His college academic area of interest is kinesiology.

college: Penn State

Alex Kozan, OT, OG, C 6’4” 295Castle Rock, CO Valor Christian High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Alex is a super technician who never forgets an assignment. A strong and quick left tackle, he can bend his knees and move his feet. Rarely caught out of position, he shows the ability to slide and cut off edge rushers. Kozan can redirect quickly, and is the leader of an exceptionally good offense. Alex has what it takes to play LT or OG in college.

on the Field: He was selected first-team All-State and All-Conference.oFF the Field: He has a 3.8 GPA. College academic areas of interest include marketing, finance, and economics. Alex has volunteered at a Down syndrome football camp, and has also helped build a park.

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Quanzell Lambert, LB 6’2” 244Sicklerville, NJ Timbercreek High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Lambert is a linebacker with great range and speed to the ball, and he’s tough and physical. He f lows fast, can break down in coverage and make plays, pursues hard, and is a solid tackler. He does a great job of slipping blocks and f lowing to the ball. Lambert is rarely caught off his feet, and is as athletic as they come. Had eight sacks and 115 tackles as a junior.on the Field: Lambert was named

to the 2010 All-Conference team.oFF the Field: Lambert earned first honors all four years of high school and finished with a 3.3 GPA. His college academic areas of interest include mechanical engineering, civil engineering, and aerospace engineering. Quanzell volunteers as a Big Brother.

college: Undecided

Jeff Lindquist, QB 6’3” 225Mercer Island, WA Mercer Island High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Lindquist proved to be a true dual-threat who can beat you with his arm and legs. His talent allows him to extend the play even when under pressure. He does a great job of avoiding the rush, and when f lushed out of the pocket, he’s deadly accurate while throwing on the run. As a runner, he has excellent quickness, strength, and balance. He has demonstrated the arm strength to throw the deep out with

authority and also the ability to thread the needle. He’s the most explosive offensive player in the state of Washington.on the Field: Lindquist was named a 2010 Super Seven top 7 quarterback in the country, and Mercer Island High School Offensive Player of the Year. Had 18 rushing touchdowns and 15 passing touchdowns as a junior.oFF the Field: He has a GPA of 3.67 in high school. His college academic areas of interest include accounting, marketing, and finance. Jeff has racked up over 400 hours of volunteer service, including building homes for the homeless in Mexico, and working at a food bank.college: Washington

Andre McDonald, WR 6’3” 200

North Plymouth, MN Hopkins High SchoolScouting RepoRt: McDonald can really stretch a defense. As a tall receiver, he is able to take advantage of mismatches and can get up and catch the ball at its highest point. He is also not afraid to battle in traffic and shows the burst coming out of his routes to gain separation. McDonald does a great job of tracking the ball over his shoulder and can create after the catch. He is a superior talent who is physical with excellent balance and burst. To top things off, he’s a dynamic downfield

blocker and has proven to be one of the most difficult players to tackle in the Midwest.on the Field: He was named 2010 All-State, All-Conference, and All-Metro. McDonald finished his senior season (2011) with 17 touchdowns and 1,253 yards.oFF the Field: His college academic areas of interest include education, business, and sports medicine. Andre has served food at a shelter, and spent time with younger football players.college: Vanderbilt

Jaydon Mickens, Athlete 5’8” 170Los Angeles, CA Dorsey High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Mickens is a dual prospect at wide receiver/defensive back and kick returner. He shows the speed, quickness, hands, and burst needed to become an impact wide receiver at the next level. He uses his quick feet, agility, and burst to consistently run precise routes, he’s explosive off the ball, and accelerates to full speed in the wink of an eye while showing consistent hands.on the Field: He was named to the

2010 All-League team.oFF the Field: Mickens has a GPA of 3.0 in high school. His college academic area of interest is communications.

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Marshall Morgan, K/P 6’3” 195Coral Springs, FL American HeritageScouting RepoRt: Morgan has a booming leg, is very accurate from 45 yards in, and to top it off, he gets great hang time on his punts. He is an all-around kicker-punter with a remarkable leg.on the Field: Morgan ranks as the nation’s #1 place-kicker, and was named 2010 first-team All-State, first-team All-County, and team MVP.oFF the Field: He has a 4.2 GPA and was named to the Principal’s Honor

Roll all four years of high school. His college academic areas of interest include business, sports management, and public relations. Marshall volunteers with Operation Rice Bowl, and Support Our Troops.

college: Georgia

Wayne Morgan, DB 5’11” 188Brooklyn, NY Erasmus Hall CampusScouting RepoRt: Morgan shows college scouts what they need to see in a cover corner. He’s one of the fastest players in the state of New York, showing quick feet and a compact and efficient backpedal. He also reads quarterbacks well, closes quickly on the ball, and shows good recovery speed. He has the kind of speed that will allow him to run with any of the nation’s top wide receiver prospects.on the Field: Morgan was named to

the 2010 All-State and All-City teams. As a junior he recorded 40 tackles and one interception. He also ran for 790 yards and 11 touchdowns and passed for 500 more yards with three scores.oFF the Field: He was named to the Honor Roll in his first three years of high school and is interested in studying business and education in college. Wayne has participated in walks to benefit both breast cancer and AIDS research.

college: Undecided

Skyler Mornhinweg, QB 6’3” 215Philadelphia, PA St. Joseph’s Prep High SchoolScouting RepoRt: He impresses you with his arm strength, poise, smarts, and overall game. You can tell he’s the son of a coach. In Phoenix last December, he impressed with his quick setup and even quicker release. Shows great poise and field vision, not a sprinter but he can escape the rush and buy time with his feet. A winner with a great attitude.on the Field: As a sophomore,

Mornhinweg completed 98 of 204 passes for 1,543 yards and 18 touchdowns. He also carried the ball 76 times for 362 yards and five more scores. On defense, he had an interception and a fumble return for a touchdown from his free safety position. college: Undecided

Avery Moss, DL 6’4” 245Tempe, AZ Corona Del Sol High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Coming on strong as one of the top defensive players in the state of Arizona. He looks like a basketball player playing football at times but has what it takes to become a remarkable pass rushing end. Has huge hands, loves physical contact, shows a great burst, and just needs to add weight and strength, and then look out. Has the length that the college scouts like to see in pass

rushing DE and he’s a motivated, physical ball player.

on the Field: Missed most of his junior year with a broken wrist but still managed to be named HM All-region after making 12 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

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Brandon Napoleon, Athlete 6’0” 175Rahway, NJ Saint Peter’s PrepScouting RepoRt: Napoleon was recruited at West Virginia as an athlete. His quickness from the quarterback spot drove defenses crazy. He also excelled in the defensive secondary because of his speed and nose for the ball. He definitely has the talent and athleticism to play at the next level.

on the Field: Napoleon was named to All-County, All-Area, and All-Conference squads in 2010.

oFF the Field: Napoleon’s college academic areas of interest include communications, sports medicine, and business. Brandon volunteers with a food kitchen and a homeless shelter.

college: West Virginia

Hardy Nickerson Jr, LB 6’1” 220Oakland, CA Bishop O’Dowd High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Nickerson shows good awareness and his coach calls him a difference maker with his playmaking ability. He shows great range, and has a good frame, tenacity, aggressiveness, and smarts. Rarely caught out of position, he has the athletic ability to quickly re-direct, plays off blocks well, and is a sure tackler.on the Field: Nickerson Jr. was

named to 2010 All-League first team, All-East Bay third team, and All-Metro. He was Hayward Area Athletic League Defensive Player of the Year. Had 116 tackles as a junior.oFF the Field: He has a 3.7 GPA, and has been named to the Honor Roll all four years. His college academic areas of interest include business, economics, and engineering. Hardy has helped restore a home damaged by hurricane Katrina, and has served food to the homeless. He is the son of former NFL All-Pro linebacker Hardy Nickerson Sr.

college: UC Berkeley

Mario Ojemudia, LB/DE 6’3” 220Farmington Hills, MI Harrison High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Ojemudia is a superior edge rusher who is aggressive, instinctive, and quick footed, with a nose for the ball. He is quick enough to give blockers headaches. He also shows very strong hands, which allows him to quickly disengage and head up field, but once he draws a beat on a quarterback it’s all over. He shoots gaps like no one’s business, consistently makes plays in the opposition’s backfield, and

refuses to stay blocked.on the Field: Ojemudia finished his junior season (2010) with 74 unassisted tackles, 29 assisted tackles, 6 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries. He was named a 2010 All American.oFF the Field: He has a 3.2 GPA. His college academic areas of interest include engineering, business, and medicine. Mario enjoys mentoring and coaching football players.

college: Michigan

Teko Powell, DL 6’3” 258Miami, FL Miami Northland High SchoolScouting RepoRt: He excels as a run stuffer and can also chase and close on swift QB’s from behind. A good combination of strength, speed, and determination, he has a tenacious side that a bunch of other prospects don’t carry. On the snap of the ball, his aggressive nature turns up a notch and he relinquishes his speed, power, and determination upon his opponent.

on the Field: As a junior, he was All-County second team. In 2011, he had 95 tackles, 14 sacks and one fumble recovery.oFF the Field: College academic areas of interest include engineering, and sports administration.

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Deaysean Rippy, LB 6’2 205McKees Rocks, PA Sto/Rox High SchoolScouting RepoRt: The #1 ILB prospect in the state of PA. Deaysean is a defender who attacks the ball, is fast and quick with excellent instincts. He can also turn and run effectively to cover tight ends. He certainly has the burst that you’re looking for in an LB, with good lateral speed and range. A key to his game is that he always gives great effort and plays hard until the whistle.on the Field: In 2010, he was first-

team All-Conference, and named the Class A Big-Seven Conference Player of the Year.oFF the Field: He has a 3.0 GPA. College academic areas of interest include communications, criminal law, political science, and sports management. He has also helped with tornado disaster relief.

college: Undecided

Tee Shepard, CB 6’1” 180Fresno, CA Central High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Shepard is a natural DB with quick feet and balance. He can turn his hips, redirect quickly, and is a solid man-to-man defender. He plays the game with a lot of confidence, showing very good knowledge of the game and good football instincts. Tee is an exceptionally instinctive two-way player who shows great hands and outstanding open field moves at WR.on the Field: Named MVP all four

years in high school.

college: Notre Dame

D.J. Singleton, DB 6’3” 190Union, NJ Saint Peter’s PrepScouting RepoRt: Singleton shows excellent speed to the ball, agility, body control, and instincts. He can break down in space and make plays. Rarely caught out of position, he’s a free ranging defensive back who hits like a tank. Very competitive, Singleton can quickly square up and drive ball carriers into the ground. He’s known for his hard-hitting style of play.on the Field: He was named to the

2010 All-State team.oFF the Field: His college academic area of interest is sports medicine. In his spare time, he befriends and feeds the homeless.

college: Wisconsin

Anthony Standifer, DB 6’1” 180Crete, IL Crete Monee High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Standifer is the #1 defensive back prospect in the state of Illinois and one of the nation’s finest. He shows the length, long arms, quick hands, and natural ball skills needed to become an All-American. Standifer shows terrif ic body control, loose hips, and the ability to turn and run with the swiftest receivers.on the Field: He was named 2010 All-Conference, and All-Area. His

proudest athletic accomplishment to date is being recognized as the #1 defensive back in Illinois, and receiving more than 20 D-I scholarships.oFF the Field: He has made Honor Roll the first three years of high school. His cousin Mike LeShoure plays for the Detroit Lions. His college academic areas of interest include sports administration, marketing, and sports medicine. Anthony is a junior coach for New Lenox football, and mentors neighborhood kids.

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Ronnie Stanley, OT 6’6” 285Las Vegas, NV Bishop GormanScouting RepoRt: The #1 prospect in the state of Nevada and one of the country’s f inest tackle prospects. Stanley shows excellent quickness, speed, length, agility, and heart. A very determined tackle, he has exceptionally long arms and a very quick first step. Stanley has proven to be more of an impact player than anyone else on the field.on the Field: Named to 2010 All-State and All-Conference squads.

oFF the Field: Has a 3.2 GPA in high school, and was invited by Student Ambassadors of America to Australia in 2008 and to Asia in 2009. His college academic areas of interest include international business, finance, and engineering. Ronnie has fed the homeless, helped with Operation Shoebox, and assisted underprivileged kids through the Tiger Woods Foundation.

college: Undecided

Freddie Tagaloa, OL 6’8” 330Vallejo, CA Salesian High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Tagaloa is an outstanding run blocker, has an aggressive style of play, is very athletic, and shows good hand placement and technique. He also has an excellent punch and shows the athletic ability to slide and mirror, and cut off speed rushers. A powerhouse of a tackle, he dominates the point of attack and is quick enough to effectively block linebackers on the second level.on the Field: Tagaloa was named to

2010 first-team All-State and All-League squads.oFF the Field: He has been on the Honor Roll all four years of high school. His college academic areas of interest include business and civil engineering. Freddie helps out at a local elementary school, and participates in community clean-up efforts.

college: Undecided

Conrad Ukropina, Punter 6’1” 168Los Angeles, CA Loyola High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Conrad will be a good catch for schools at the next level because of his powerful and accurate foot. He can both punt and kick for most Division I schools.

on the Field: In 2011, Ukropina was named first-team All League and special teams Player of the Year.

oFF the Field: He has a 4.35 GPA. College academic areas of interest include business entrepreneurship, and economics. He’s an Eagle Scout

who volunteers with AbilityFirst, and Hillsides Foster Home.

college: Undecided

Jordan Watkins, DT/OG 6’5” 265Decatur, GA Woodward AcademyScouting RepoRt: Watkins gets off the ball quickly, shows good pass rush moves, and has a relentless style of play. He has proven to be an exceptional short-area run defender at the point of attack. Jordan consistently beats blockers, shows decent strength and a low base that allows him to hold his ground. A motivated player, both on the field and in the classroom, he is a team leader with great work habits.

on the Field: Watkins finished his junior season with 61 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and five sacks. He was honorable mention All-State.oFF the Field: He has a 3.7 GPA, and plans to major in broadcast journalism or communications. Jordan has worked at an emergency shelter for women and children, and also participated in a hunger walk.

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Josh Weeks, WR 6’4” 190Show Low, AZ Show Low High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Josh is a deceptively quick WR who is a smooth strider with nice hands, runs with good balance, does a great job of catching the ball in traffic, and shows some elusive moves after the catch. He gets off the line quickly into his routes, and can accelerate to full speed in just a few steps.on the Field: Weeks is an All-Arizona and MaxPreps All-America first-team wide receiver.

oFF the Field: He has a 4.0 GPA, and has been on the Honor Roll all four years of high school. College academic areas of interest include sports apparel design, athletic training, and broadcasting. Josh spends some of his time volunteering at a camp for developmentally disabled adults, and working on Eagle Scout projects.

college: Brigham Young

Kenderius Whitehead, LB 6’5” 210Ellenwood, GA Martin Luther King High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Kenderius shows the speed and quickness off the edge that the college scouts like. He demonstrates the ability to bend off the edge and explode into the backfield. Whitehead shows very quick hands and the ability to play off blocks and find the ball. He has impressed everyone with his hustle, desire, and aggressive style of play.on the Field: Whitehead was All-

Region in 2010, and a four-time player of the week winner in 2011.

oFF the Field: He has a 3.00 GPA, and in 2009 was named student of the year. College academic areas of interest include computer science, business & marketing, and business management. He also spends time working in a lab as a blood drive assistant. Family member, Quentin Moses, plays for the Miami Dolphins.college: Undecided

Jonathan Williams, RB 5’11” 205Allen, TX Allen High SchoolScouting RepoRt: He has all the tools to become a go-to back in major college ball. Area coaches call him a tough tackle that can run over defenders and do it on a consistent basis. He’s also excellent in short yardage situations; he’s perfectly suited for any kind of offense, and should become an instant threat as a freshman in college.on the Field: In 2010, Williams rushed for 2,078 yards and scored 19

TDs. He is a two-time All-District first-team performer.oFF the Field: He has a 3.47 GPA, and participates in the Reading With Eagles program. College academic areas of interest include business and journalism. Jonathan has spent four years volunteering with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

college: Arkansas

Javon Williams, WR 6’5” 175Chandler, AZ Chandler High SchoolScouting RepoRt: One of the top wide receiver prospects on the West Coast. He has a huge frame, with good leaping ability that enables him to be a red zone standout. He has above average speed and is not afraid to go across the middle. With a bulked up upper body, his future is ahead of him.on the Field: In 2011, he caught 33 passes for 923 yards and seven touchdowns. Javon was named

second-team All-State, and received All-Region and All-Section honors. In 2010, he was second in Arizona in the 400m.oFF the Field: He loves to play basketball, and work with younger children in his community. College academic areas of interest include psychology, business law and communications.

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Vontrell Williams, DL 6’2 275Chicago, IL Mt. Carmel High SchoolScouting RepoRt: Williams plays both DE and DT and does a great job of defeating one-on-one blocks, can split and more than handle double-teams, and really improved by leaps and bounds as a pass rusher during the 2010 season. He shows good foot speed, shoots gaps, and can make plays in the backfield. He certainly displays pass rushing ability, and is an excellent all-around athlete. He’s strong and powerful and could wind

up playing inside in college.on the Field: In 2010 he had 40 tackles and 15 sacks.oFF the Field: College academic area of interest includes business administration.

college: Illinois

Tim Wright, RB 5’10” 185Texas City, TX La Marque High SchoolScouting RepoRt: A good back in a very good league. On film, Tim is patient, waits for his blocks, and shows good agility and burst. More of a straight-line runner who can lower his shoulders and make defenders pay for the tackle, he gets significant yards after contact. He does a good job of running through arm tackles, keeps his pads low, and can accelerate when turning the corner.on the Field: In 2010, he was first-

team All-State, All-District, All-County, and rushed for 2,400 yards and 33 touchdowns.oFF the Field: Wright has been a youth league student volunteer coach. College academic area of interest is business administration. Tim is also a youth football mentor.

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Christian High School Assistant Football Coach Shannon Messick and his wife Alison are no strangers to service. Shannon, who is an

Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, spent two decades in the Marine Corps as a Non-Commissioned Officer, and Alison was a sergeant from 1990 to 1995.

In 2000, while overseas in Okinawa, Japan, the Messicks were approached about adopting a young Japanese boy named Eli, and they didn’t hesitate. “It’s something we’ve always believed in, which was instilled in us while we served—to take care of those who need it,” says Shannon Messick. “Three weeks after agreeing to adopt Eli, he was in my home. Years later, coming to the end of my career, my wife and I talked about adopting again, this time someone older.”

The Messicks would follow through on that decision, and as a result, Courtnye Wynn, Norfolk Christian’s star defensive lineman, became

a member of their family, 10 years after Eli did. The story of how the Messicks and Wynn wound up sharing home and heart is slightly more complex, though, and starts, curiously enough, with volleyball.

During a break in Norfolk Christian football practice in 2008, Messick had darted inside the school when, in walking past the gym, he saw, “this enormous kid playing volleyball.”

That kid was Wynn, then a freshman, who was large, but also incredibly athletic. After watching Wynn play, the first thing Messick wanted to know was why he wasn’t out on the gridiron. Wynn, who was living with his grandmother at the time, explained that he wasn’t allowed to play football and that he preferred basketball anyway.

“I told him that he looked like a football player to me,” Messick says. “But at the time, there was nothing I could do to get him out on the football field. Fortunately, we’re a small school and all the coaches are asked to serve as mentors, so I was able to keep an eye on him. Every time I saw him I kept reminding him that he had a great frame and would be a dominant football player.”

Even though he wasn’t playing football yet, Wynn says he felt an instant connection with Messick. “I grew up on Oak Hill Avenue in Baltimore, and that’s a pretty rough area of Maryland,” Wynn says. “He’d lived in a part of Virginia that was a predominately white neighborhood. But that didn’t matter—I felt that I could talk to him about anything.”

After a year, Messick was finally able to get Wynn on the football field, although some trouble at home and the then-sophomore’s raw play meant he wasn’t playing a lot. Despite this, Messick and Wynn drew closer as the year progressed. “I would often drive Courtnye home after practice,” Messick says. “He started swinging by my house for dinner. Eventually, he began spending the weekends with me and my family.”

Wynn grew close with Alison and their three children, Jacob, Eli, and Michaela, and that summer, when it looked like Wynn might have to move back to Baltimore to live with his mother, the Messicks took the first step toward making Wynn an official member of their family. “I did not want to see Courtnye return to Baltimore, and

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PLAYER PROFILEI don’t think he did either,” Messick says. “His grandmother granted us power of attorney. Not long after that, he asked if he could stay with us permanently.”

The Messicks became Wynn’s legal guardians in January 2010. “[Coach Messick] always told me that if I needed a place to stay, he would be there for me,” Wynn says. “He was my favorite coach and I looked up to him. And really I’d always felt that we had a father-son bond.”

“It sounds cliché to say, but it’s a lot like the movie ‘The Blind Side,’” Messick says. “Sometimes, there’s some good-natured ribbing about that.”

Messick’s military background strongly inf luenced his relationship with Wynn, both on and off the field. “A highly-functional combat platoon is very similar to an 11-man defense,” Messick says. “There’s a high level of discipline and there’s an emphasis on working together, which we stress as a staff. At home, Courtnye really hadn’t had that sort of discipline before, but we’ve set some parameters and he’s really f lourished from it.

“Part of the Marine Corps ethos is about setting boundaries and giving people enough room to fail but then building them up constructively,” Messick continues. “I’ve trained Marines for a long time, many of them similar to Courtnye in that they were very athletic, alpha males who didn’t have a strong male presence in their lives growing up. And just like them, I think giving Courtnye that structure and discipline has allowed him to learn and grow.”

The move to a more highly-structured environment took Wynn some getting used to. “It was strict at first, but having three younger siblings in the house made it easier to adapt,” he admits.

“More than my approach, it was Courtnye’s willingness to learn and behave that made the transition easier,” Messick says. “He learned that quickly and really benefited from it.”

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And just because Wynn and Messick were sharing a roof doesn’t mean the coach went any easier on his son on the field. “Oh man, I did not have it easy,” Wynn laughs. “I think I got it worse than anyone else.”

Messick shares a chuckle at that too. “I know what Courtnye’s talking about,” he says. “I do push him hard, and I know that to get the best performance out of him, sometimes

I have to tick him off. But we’ve got a great relationship.”

The smooth transition wasn’t just important to Wynn for football reasons. The fact that the Messick’s were granted power of attorney the summer before Wynn’s junior year meant that he was going to be going through a major life change at one of the most critical junctures in a high school student’s academic career. But rather than be a hindrance, the change actually spurned the already bright Wynn to even greater academic heights thanks to Shannon and Alison, whom he affectionately calls “Mom” and “Dad.”

“Norfolk Christian is the kind of school that emphasizes academics over athletics, so I have always taken my studies seriously,” Wynn says. “But Mom really pushed me to a higher level. She’s going back to school right now and seeing her going through that at the same time was great. She’s the reason my GPA has risen significantly.”

Messick agrees. “My wife is still a Marine at heart and she doesn’t play when it comes to grades, so Courtnye’s become even more focused in school,” he says.

Wynn’s attention to academics played a significant role in his eventual commitment to the University of Virginia, where he plans to study media technology with a goal of getting into broadcasting. “When I was looking at schools to attend, one of the things that jumped

out to me about Virginia was that it’s consistently been rated one of the top schools academically in the country,” he says. “And when I went on my official visit there and met with the academic support staff, they made it clear to me that I was going to be challenged academically there.

“A lot of times, when you visit a school, they try to downplay the academic side of the equation, and make it seem like it will be easy for you to do well,” Wynn continues. “It’s almost like they don’t tell you how it really is. But I didn’t want to breeze through. Between my parents and Norfolk Christian, I’ve been getting pushed academically for years, and I know I’m going to be pushed at Virginia, too.”

The Messicks took another step to ensure that Wynn’s college visits focused on the academic side of the equation: For several trips, including the one to Virginia, it was Alison, not Shannon (himself a former athlete), who accompanied Wynn. “I’ve got relationships with head coaches all over the country, especially on the East Coast,” Messick says. “When a high school coach comes on a visit, sometimes the college coach will pay more attention to the coach than the player. I didn’t want that to happen, so Courtnye went with my wife. She was able to ask tough academic questions.”

While he takes his studies seriously, Wynn’s equally as focused on the field. And despite only playing the game for three years, he’s become a force on the defensive line. In his junior year, he racked up 105 tackles, 31 of which went for a loss, and 10 sacks.

His senior season was even better. Wynn played both ways and was named to All-Conference teams as an offensive and defensive lineman. He racked up 14 sacks, forced three fumbles, and def lected eight passes. “Courtnye’s made significant strides on the field, and he’s only going to get better the more he learns,” Messick says. “A lot of the things he’s now getting the hang of, other kids learned playing Pop Warner, so we’re making up some ground. But he’s studying film and getting better all the time.”

“Courtnye really hadn’t had that sort of discipline before, but we’ve set some parameters and he’s really flourished from it.”

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This past year, Wynn’s role expanded as he was named a team captain for a squad that rebounded from some early season struggles to make a run to the state finals. “I loved this team,” Wynn says. “It took us a few weeks to gel, but we rallied around each other, and I could see the guys grow throughout the year. We got better as the year went on.”

Now, Wynn is ready to make his mark at the college level. “I’m really anxious to get out there and do the best I can for the coaches who recruited me and had my back throughout this whole process,” he says. “I want to prove to them they didn’t waste a scholarship on me.”

When the postseason all-star games came calling, Messick was touched that Wynn chose the Semper Fidelis Bowl as a nod to everything his new

family has done. “Courtnye’s always been very proud about our time in the Marines,” Messick says. “He had his choice of several bowls, and he chose this one because he knew how much it meant to us, and how our service inf luenced us.”

As he prepares for his son to head to Virginia, Messick ref lects on Wynn’s amazing journey. “I couldn’t be more proud of Courtnye,” he says. “All he needed was an opportunity, and while my family opened the door, he was the one who did all the work and got himself to this point. He’s a success story.” .

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“I’ve trained Marines for a long time ... And just like them, I think giving Courtnye that structure and discipline has allowed him to learn and grow.”

Wynn’s selection to the Semper Fidelis Bowl Game has special meaning because of how much the Marine Corps means to his family.

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Each of the 100 participants at the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl is an elite athlete who excels at his position on the gridiron. But when these players aren’t playing football, they’re also making a difference in their own communities—and beyond.

While each of the players was chosen to participate in the Bowl by virtue of their abilities on the field, additional consideration was given to the player’s character, academics, and attitudes that most ref lect the United States Marine Corps values of honor, courage, and commitment. Here’s a sampling of some of the great work these exceptional athletes have done away from the field.

Walker Williams, an offensive lineman from Tacoma (Wash.) Baptist High School, has been very involved with volunteer work in his community. With the help of his mother, he has organized clothing drives for a local mission. Each year, the drive focuses on one clothing item, such as socks or jackets, for people to donate.

“My mother and I were the ones who helped get it off the ground the first year, but everyone in the school participates,” Williams says. “We contacted the mission to say we wanted to participate in a clothing drive, put up a few signs around the school, and set up a big bin for people to donate clothing. After three or four weeks, we took that bin to the mission.

“Our football team usually does at least one community service project a year,” he continues. “We had already done something, but this was relatively easy to do and was going to make such a big impact, we decided to go ahead and do this as well.”

Williams and some of his teammates have also volunteered their time at the Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital in Tacoma. Twice this past

season, players visited the hospital to speak to and play with the children there.

“The hospital loves to have people come and visit with the kids,” Williams says. “It is a lot of fun. There are a lot of cool kids there. It’s always great to be able to help make someone else’s day better.”

Williams and his teammates do various activities at the hospital, ranging from arts and crafts with the younger kids—“You end up getting glitter all over yourself,” he says—to simply being someone to talk to and share a conversation with. “Helping out there puts a good perspective on things,” Williams says. “One of the girls I talked to had to have major back surgery, and the doctors weren’t quite sure yet if she was going to be able to walk again. It’s one of those things where you realize how blessed you are to be able to play a sport like football and be active.”

DaviD Thompson, a quarterback from Westminster Christian School in Palmetto Bay, Fla., has taken his efforts to communities around the world. Thompson’s grandfather was born and raised in Cuba and started a missionary organization that helps churches in Cuba and across Latin America. His grandfather recently passed away, but Thompson and his father, who now runs the mission, were able to accompany him on his last trip to Cuba.

“I had heard that a lot of churches in Cuba have baseball teams, but many of them hardly had any equipment or uniforms,” Thompson says. “So, before we went, I was able to get my school to donate used Westminster Christian uniforms that seemed almost like new. Then we collected used baseball equipment and gear. It all added up to over 800 pounds of baseball equipment.

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“One of the greatest things I’ve been able to do is give away all those uniforms and equipment,” he continues. “One baseball or one bat seemed like it meant so much—they were so excited and thankful. Then, we were able to give complete sets of uniforms to several church teams that didn’t have anything.”

Thompson has also traveled to Bolivia to help children in orphanages, volunteered time at a shelter for families living in the streets, and been on mission trips to Mexico and Costa Rica. “Bolivia was pretty sad, but also exciting to be a little bit of help,” he says. “It’s been natural for me to go on these mission trips since it’s such a big part of my family. Each time I’ve gone, I feel so blessed to live in America and to have my family. I have seen how difficult life is for so

many people. They struggle for everything. In comparison, my life has been so easy. I know any of them would like to trade places with me in an instant.

“But even with their struggles, they seem to be able to smile and be positive,” he continues. “In some small way, I hope I have been able to be of encouragement and help. It is a real privilege to be able to give back.”

Another quarterback, Jeff Lindquist of Mercer Island (Wash.) High School, has also traveled abroad to give back. Each of the last two years, Lindquist has spent his spring break in Tijuana, Mexico, building houses. He’ll do the same thing again this year.

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Mercer Island (Wash.) High School quarterback Jeff Lindquist traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, each of the past two springs to help build houses. He also made some friends,

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Westminster Christian School quarterback David Thompson, back right, traveled to Cuba with his father and grandfather to donate baseball equip-ment and uniforms to local churches.






Westminster Christian School quarterback David Thompson, back right, traveled to Cuba with his father and grandfather to donate baseball equipment and uniforms to local churches.

Westminster Christian School quarterback David Thompson, back right, traveled to Cuba with his father and grandfather to donate baseball equipment and uniforms to local churches.

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“The experience made me realize how lucky I am,” Lindquist says. “Going down there, it’s easy to see that we have a lot to be thankful for. Helping out a family and community in need definitely made me feel good. I’ve been pretty blessed in my life so far, so it’s important to give back.

“I also have a lot of fun doing it,” he continues. “I met a little boy named Angel down there, who I hung out with the whole week and became pretty good friends with. That was the icing on the cake.”

For Marshall Morgan, a kicker from American Heritage School in Plantation, Fla., his work is very personal. Morgan’s brother, Zachary, is a Sergeant in the United States Army and has served in Iraq, so getting involved with Support Our Troops, an organization that sends care packages to military personnel stationed overseas, has a special meaning.

“My brother was definitely the motivation behind getting involved,” Morgan says. “One of my teachers is the chaperone for the program. She’s in the classroom every day after school, and we’ll go in there and put together packages to send to the troops. We’ll pack toothbrushes, deodorant, board games, and stuff like that to send them.”

Morgan has also been involved in his school’s Operation Rice Bowl drive, which raises money for people around the globe who are in need. “It was a big

program that a couple kids got together,” he says. “In every single classroom, the teachers gave out the little rice bowls, and after a week they would collect them and give extra credit to the kids if they brought it back with money in it. Then that money was sent to people in need in other countries.”

alex Kozan, an offensive lineman from Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colo., has also participated in numerous volunteer activities. Through Boy Scouts, he has helped build parks and hiking trails in his community, and he also volunteers for NPO, which donates medical supplies to countries in need of them.

But perhaps the activity that gives him the most joy is his volunteer work at a football camp for children with Down syndrome. “I teach kids with Down syndrome about the game and teach them basic techniques,” Kozan says. “The joy and passion that I see in them is what inspires me. I chose to get involved in these activities because there are a lot of people out there who aren’t as blessed as me and they need help.”

here are some other players who have done great work as volunteers:

Vince Ascolese: over 200 hours of community service for PGA Barclays Golf events, 2010 Heisman Trophy Student-Athlete Community Service at Marriott Marquis Times Square New York, Bergen County Humane Enforcement and Jersey Animal Coalition Shelter Essex County (no- kill shelter).

Michael Barton: volunteers at St. Anthony’s Dining Hall.

Cory Batey: volunteers by feeding the homeless and tutoring.

Paul Boyette Jr.: has coached young kids at F.A.S.T. camp (non-profit youth sports organization) and is president of his church youth group.

George Bradley: feeds the homeless, and reads to the elderly.

Mercer Island (Wash.) High School quarterback Jeff Lindquist traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, each of the past two springs to help build houses. He also made some friends, including Angel, shown here.

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Matt Cochran: volunteers with Friendship Feeding Ministry and Teen Missions International.

Demetrious Cox: volunteers with Salvation Army and Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Nathan Dean: involved with Young Life and has served meals to the homeless.

John Denman: has volunteered with “Challenge Football” for disabled players.

Ryan Dillard: motivational speaker for FCA at middle and elementary schools and teaches first-grade students.

Quay Evans: cleaned the city, helped feed the poor.

Brian Gaia: feeds and works with the homeless through Our Daily Bread and Our Lady of the Chesapeake Church.

Mark Harrell: volunteers with Camp SOAR (Special Olympics Athletic Retreat) and war veteran service with Carolina’s Freedom Foundation.

Zach Hemmila: reads to children at local schools.

Zach Hoffpauir: works at Salvation Army.

Jaxon Hood: volunteers with Habitat for Humanity and does some tutoring.

Malin Jones: volunteers with Feed My Starving Children.

Quanzell Lambert: Little Brother, Big Brother.

Max McCaffrey: volunteers with Impact Adventures, Project Bahamas, and the Denver Rescue Mission.

Greg McMullen: volunteers with the All Star Training Club (sanctioned by Special Olympics), and soup kitchens.

Brandon Napoleon: volunteers with Campus Ministry food kitchen and homeless shelter.

Philip Nelson: volunteers with Kids Against Hunger, and Toys for Tots.

Hardy Nickerson Jr.: has volunteered with New Orleans Catholic Charities, helped feed the homeless at St. Anthony’s, and helped restore a home damaged by Hurricane Katrina.

Dwayne Singleton: has talked to and fed the homeless.

Anthony Standifer: mentors neighborhood kids and has been a junior football coach.

Ronnie Stanley: has fed the homeless, worked with Project Shoebox to Africa, and helped underprivileged kids through the Tiger Woods Foundation.

Scott Starr: preaches at local churches, and coaches Little League.

Conrad Ukropina: Eagle Scout, volunteers at AbilityFirst (provides programs and services to help children and adults with disabilities reach their full potential), and Hillsides Foster Home.

Jeremy Ward: coaches youth teams and participates in community clean-up efforts.

Jordan Watkins: worked at the Hagar House for women and children and participated in a hunger walk.

Josh Weeks: Eagle Scout, volunteers at a camp for developmentally disabled adults.

Kenderius Whitehead: works in a lab as a blood drive assistant.

Maxx Williams: has participated in a food drive, a toy drive, and conservation tree planting.











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Mark McMillian was one of the top defensive backs in the NFL during his eight years in the league. Drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 10th round after a standout career at the University of Alabama, he was named to the prestigious

All-Madden Team as a rookie. After a brief stint as a New Orleans Saint, McMillian went to the Kansas City Chiefs where he enjoyed tremendous success under coach Marty Schottenheimer. In 1997 the 5-foot-7-inch McMillian was given the nickname “Mighty Mouse” by his teammates and fans after recording eight interceptions (tied for the NFL lead) and three defensive TDs. He also set a Chiefs franchise record for most return yards. McMillian now resides in Phoenix, Ariz., where he co-hosts a sports radio show, and co-founded the Hard Hittin Radio Foundation, which brings awareness to health issues such as autism, cancer, AIDS, and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).

Ernest Jones received numerous awards as an outside linebacker at the University of Oregon. He was voted defensive team captain, defensive Pac-10 player of the week, and second team All Pac-10, along with being selected to the Blue-Gray All-

Star Game. Jones was drafted in the third round by the Los Angeles Rams and enjoyed a six-year career in the NFL, which also included playing for the Denver Broncos (Super Bowl XXXII Champions) and the Carolina Panthers. Ernest retired in 1999 and now resides in Chandler, Ariz.

John Bankhead was a three-sport athlete at Chula Vista Christian High School (Calif.), where he earned CIF honors in football, basketball, and baseball. After one year at Liberty University in Virginia, he returned to California and

enrolled at Southwestern Junior College in San Diego. He was a two-year starter at Southwestern JC and received second team all-conference honors his sophomore year. Bankhead then received a full scholarship to NCAA Division II Cal Lutheran University, and in 1988 and 1989 he led the Western Football Conference in receiving and earned first team WFC all-conference honors. Over the last several years, Bankhead has been operating Bankhead Elite Sports Training in the Inland Empire and now in San Diego County.

John Fontes served as an assistant coach in the NFL, including five years with the Detroit Lions (1992-96). During that time, he teamed up with brother Wayne Fontes, who was the Lions’ head coach, and helped the Lions to the NFL

playoffs in 1993. Fontes also served as linebackers coach for the Minnesota Vikings in 2000. He also had a long and successful career as a college assistant coach, working at such prestigious programs as LSU (1987-1990), University of Miami (1986), Northwestern (1985), Oregon State (1976-80), and Iowa (1973).

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MEET THE HEAD COACHES

As a prelude to the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, 123 standout student-athletes in grades 6-8 played in the Junior Academic All-American Game on January 2 at Chase Field. Presented by Russell Athletic, the event featured a 13 & Under All-American Game and a 14 & Under All-American Game, with both games a match-up of East versus West.

The junior athletes also participated in a week of team practices, skills competitions, and other activities. All Junior Academic All-American Game athletes will be recognized at halftime of the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

JOHN FONTESERNEST JONES

JOHN BANKHEADMARK MCMILLIAN

13 & UNdER ANd 14 & UNdER THE JUNIOR ACAdEMIC ALL-AMERICAN GAMESTHE JUNIOR ACAdEMIC ALL-AMERICAN GAMES13 & UNdER ANd 14 & UNdER

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Elijah adams Rock Hill, SC

DefenSive Line

isrEal araiza Peoria, AZ

OffenSive Line

TannEr aTkins Brentwood, Tn

DefenSive Line

BrEnnan BarBErich Walla Walla, WA

LineBACkeR

Brandon BarnEs Charlotte, nC

WiDe ReCeiveR

EugEnE BizEr The Woodlands, TX

LineBACkeR

kamEron Bowdry St Louis, MO

DefenSive Line

johnny ciEplEsnki Millville, nJ

OffenSive Line

danny clark Massillon, OH

QuARTeRBACk

camEron colEman Woodland Hills, CA

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daniEl andErson escondido, CA

DefenSive Line

roBErT anThony coopEr Lilburn, GA

DefenSive Line

13&UNDER ATHLETES JUNioR AcADEmic ALL-AmERicAN GAmE

All AmericAn BOWl AHTleTeS13&UnDer ATHleTeS

Dalton Hanna Maud, TX

Defensive Line

FreDerick HansarD Burlington, nJ

Offensive Line

Offensive Line

Running Back Defensive Back

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kamren curl Muskogee, Ok

Running Back

Jamari currence Rock Hill, sc

Defensive Back

Breon Dixon Lawrenceville, ga

Defensive Line

Jalani eason Los angeles, ca

WiDe ReceiveR

Vincent-cHarles Finona Redondo Beach, ca

Offensive Line

reese Forest The Woodlands, TX

Offensive Line

traVis FusicH glendale, aZ

Defensive Line

Dion Golatt, Jr. upper Marlboro, MD

fuLLBack

nazaretH Greer apache Junction, aZ

QuaRTeRBack

isaac Haney surprise, aZ

Running Back

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Keevon Harris Warren, OH

Wide ReceiveR

Garett Hibbert Peoria, AZ

defensive Line

KHari Jones Philadelphia, PA

Running BAck

Jeremy Jordan Marion, iA

Offensive Line

ZacHary Kaiwi kailua-kona, Hi

Offensive Line

KennetH Lee Taft, Ok

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London Lewis decatur, gA

noaH LopeZ downey, cA

Xavier martin Humble, TX

eLiJaH moLden West Linn, OR

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moZes mooney chula vista, cA

Wide ReceiveR

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Running BAck defensive BAck

tanner morGan union, kY

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Brimm Thompson Downey, CA

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rasheed nailor Palmdale, CA

Defensive bACk

mason nguyen Glendale, AZ

Defensive bACk

Jalen olomua Honolulu, Hi

runninG bACk

KoBe paez scottsbluff, ne

Offensive Line

michael isaiah richardson Palmdale, CA

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c. chase ross Walton, kY

Offensive Line

avery showell Mableton, GA

Defensive bACk

Kyle smiTh Collegeville, PA

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Beau sTewarT The Woodlands, TX

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lindell sTone southlake, TX

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carlos sanchez Phoenix, AZ

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Travis TuiTasi Downey, CA

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Taron vincenT Purcellville, VA

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aapri WashingTon Charlotte, nC

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Tyler Wells san bernardino, CA

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aaron WooTen stephenville, TX

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Bryce youngquisT rancho Cucamonga, CA

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Mark McMillian [HEAD COACH]

Don englishJiMMy parkerByron evans

ernesT Jones [HEAD COACH]

Darryl Johnsonisaiah JacksonJiMMy rogers

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DaNeil aDams Rock Hill, SC

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Justice alo St. George, UT

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Riley altoNeN Brooklyn Park, Mn

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eaN Beasley Philadelphia, Pa

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JustiN BeRRy St. Charles, iL

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Josh BRaDy Ringgold, Ga

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BevaN BRaNDt fresno, Ca

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GeoRGe BRooks allen, TX

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Bailey ByRum Sweetwater, Tn

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JaRRyD caBusao Carpentersville, iL

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aNDRe (aJ) colliNs Hacienda Heights, Ca

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DamaRio aRmstRoNG Brooklyn Park, Mn

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Matthew Crow Van Nuys, CA

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Seth Danley Huffman, TX

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elijah Deveaux Waxhaw, NC

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Clifton DuCk Charlotte, NC

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Dazzon eaSterling brooklyn Park, MN

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Beau engliSh stevenson, Md

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BenjaMin frazier buford, gA

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jorDan fuller Westwood, NJ

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joShua gorDon Pflugerville, TX

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roBert greene Naples, FL

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Blake hall Covington, gA

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vinCent fernanDez san Jose, CA

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John hinoJosa Pleasanton, TX

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Daniel holmes Upper Marlboro, MD

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amani hooker Brooklyn center, Mn

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luke huDson Magnolia, TX

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matthew hunt Waldorf, MD

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ellison JorDan Upper Marlboro, MD

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isaac Joseph chandler, aZ

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sacha killeya-Jones chapel Hill, nc

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Johntavius king Mint Hill, nc

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BranDon lamarche Laguna niguel, ca

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JorDon harris Lakewood, ca

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Blais herman austin, TX

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Zack Lansing Manchester, NH

DefeNsive LiNe

Frank LeaL Goodyear, AZ

LiNebAcker

chase Lucas chandler, AZ

ruNNiNG bAck

Benicio MadrigaL-ries Arlington, WA

DefeNsive LiNe

JuLian Mahan Merchantville, NJ

LiNebAcker

Brian ManueL charlotte, Nc

DefeNsive LiNe

MichaeL Marino blue bell, PA

DefeNsive bAck

JaMes Marino Waxhaw, Nc

OffeNsive LiNe

Jordan McgriFF Willingboro, NJ

OffeNsive LiNe

BoBByJoe MendoZa fayetteville, TN

OffeNsive LiNe

MarshaL nathe Glendale, AZ

OffeNsive LiNe

areg naZarian Glendale, cA

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Ryan PaRkeR Rossville, GA

LinebAckeR

Dylan PhilliPs Franklin, Tn

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BRanDon Pitt Woodbridge, vA

DeFensive bAck

Johnathan Pollock Orlando, FL

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BenJamin Polsin bartlett, iL

DeFensive bAck

eliJah PReston san Diego, cA

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tyson-Jay saena Mesa, AZ

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nick selleRs newburgh, in

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nathen stinson san Diego, cA

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eRik swenson Downers Grove, iL

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soni ofahengaue south Jordan, uT

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maRk Palacios JR Helotes, TX

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Kellon Taylor Hyattsville, MD

TigHT EnD

alvonTe Thompson glen Burnie, MD

Running Back

sKylar Thompson Buckner, MO

QuaRTERBack

Wade UTai kearns, uT

DEfEnsivE LinE

Chandler visCardis knoxville, Tn

DEfEnsivE Back

roberT WashingTon charlotte, nc

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peyTon Williams cornersville, Tn

DEfEnsivE Back

brennen WooTen stephenville, TX

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John banKhead[HEAD COACH]

gerard leWis

John FonTes [HEAD COACH]

osCar dillard

broCK Wallander Temecula, ca

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Abreu, FrAnk WR Kapolei, Hi Saint louiS HigHScHol AdAms, JoshuA WR elK gRove, ca pleaSant gRove AlipAte, mikiAs lB Bloomington, mn academy of Holy angelS Allen, Austin QB fayetteville, aR fayetteville HigH ScHool Allen, devon WR pHoenix, aZ BRopHy college pRep Allen iv, CAlvin dl alBuQueRQue, nm la cueva HS Alviti, mAtt QB paRK Ridge, il maine SoutH Anderson, mArCus RB Killeen, tx HaRKeR HeigHtS HigH ScHool Armstrong, t.J. lB claRion, pa claRion aRea JSHS Asquini, JACk lB aRlington HeigHtS, il Buffalo gRove HigH ScHool bACon, Andy ol moRRiStoWn, yn moRRiStoWn WeSt HigH bAiley, AAron QB BolingBRooK, il BolingBRooK HigH ScHool bAiley, CAleb lB Romeoville, il Romeoville HigH ScHool bAiley, khAiri dl cHicago, il moRgan paRK HigH ScHool bAnks, JAlen dB maRKHam, il tHoRnton toWnSHip HigH ScHool bAnks, kedron RB dallaS, tx J.J peaRce HigH ScHool beArField, shAmir dB RaHWay, nJ St. peteRS pRep beAugArd, Fred dl WHeaton, il montini catHolic beirne, tuCker QB aSpen, co aSpen HigH ScHool benoit, kAni RB pHoenix, aZ tHundeRBiRd HigH ScHool berment, Jr, dAvid WR doRcHeSteR, ma catHolic memoRial bonenberger, eriC ol pottStoWn, pa pottSgRove SenioR HigH ScHool bonett, Anthony WR mooReStoWn, nJ mooReStoWn HigH ScHool borsellino, Joey WR oaK BRooK, il montini catHolic bosCh, kyle ol St. cHaRleS, il St. fRanciS academy bossArd, brAndon QB eagleville, afp metHacton HigH ScHool bown, Austin dl manitoWoc, Wi manitoWoc lincoln H.S. brenner, douglAs dl poRtland, oR JeSuit HigH ScHool brewer, mAlik dl cHattanooga, tn Boyd-BucHanan ScHool briggs, tAte ol napeRville, il montini catHolic bright, JAvon WR cHicago, il moRgan paRK briitt, desmond dB eaStvale, ca eleanoR RoSevelt brown, CedriC WR maRtinSBuRg, Wv maRtinSBuRg HigH ScHool brown, dre RB deKalB, il deKalB HigH ScHool brown, nAsir dl lagRange, nc noRtH lenoiR HigH brown, preston dB StepHenville, tx StepHenville HigH ScHool bruge, niCo dl ScottSdale, aZ pinnacle HigH ScHool bruggmAn, tyler QB pHoenix, aZ BRopHy college pRepaRatoRy bruns, Austin QB coldWateR, oH coldWateR HigH ScHool bussey, JACob lB pelHam, al KingWood cHRiStian ScHool butler, devin dB WaSHington, dc gonZaga college HigH ScHool CAllinAn, ChArlie WR WeStfield, nJ St. peteR’S pRep CAllowAy, tere’ dB Seattle, Wa Seattle pRepaRatoRy ScHool CAlmus, tuCker lB muStang, oK muStang HigH ScHool CAnty, JAleel QB lanSing, mi lanSing eveRett CArter, eriC WR laKeland, fl laKe giBSon SenioR HigH ScHool CArter, gAbe QB maRlBoRo, ma poRtSmoutH aBBey CAstellAni, ryAn dB pHoenix, aZ BRopHy college pRep CAtArius, luke lB andWicH, ma BoSton college HigH ScHool ClAy, romAn RB lancaSteR, pa lancaSteR catHolic Collins, linColn WR naHant, ma BoSton college HigH ScHool Colorito, evAn lB BeaveRton, oR BeaveRton HigH ScHool Conner, JAmes RB eRie, pa mcdoWell Cooley, Alex RB WRigHtSville, pa eaSteRn yoRK HigH ScHool Cooper, Christopher dB neW RocHelle, ny iona pRepaRatoRy ScHool CorreA, isAiAh ol Hilo, Hi WaiaKea HigH ScHool CowArd, rAshAAd dl BRooKlyn, ny SHeepSHead Bay CrAven, brendAn QB pemBRoKe, ma BoSton college HigH ScHool CunninghAm ii, rAndAll QB , Curtis, Andrew lB paRadiSe valley, aZ BRopHy college pRep dAniel, eliJAh dl plainfield, in avon HigH ScHool dAshiell, rAsheed QB glenn HeigHtS, tx deSoto HigH ScHool dAvis, Cole QB KeaRney, mo KeaRney HigH ScHool dent, montell dB tuScalooSa, al noRtHRidge HigH ScHool drAyer, khyre RB eRie, pa mcdoWell edmond, mArCus dB HopKinS, Sc loWeR RicHland edwArds, brendAn dB pittSBuRgH, pa imani cHRiStian academy edwArds, devon te columBuS, oH eaStmooR academy edwArds ii, lewis lB aRlington, tn aRlington HigH ScHool edwArds iii, eddie WR alliSon paRK, pa Hampton HigH ScHool ellis, brooks lB fayetteville, aR fayetteville HigH ScHool elvirA, pAul WR cHandleR, aZ maRcoS de niZa english, mArk dB RiveRSide, ca eleanoR RooSevelt HigH ScHool evAns, deJion WR attleBoRo, ma catHolic memoRial HigH ScHool evAns, Jt RB Bend, oR Summit HigH ScHool evAns, Jt RB Bend, oR Summit HigH ScHool evAns, shAne ol cRyStall laKe, il pRaiRie Ridge FAhey, ChristiAn ol cHeSapeaKe, va HicKoRy HigH FAlAh, niCo ol HeRmoSa BeacH, ca St. JoHn BoSco FAletuipApAi, emerAld ol ingleWood, ca JunipeRo SeRRa FernAndez, Justin dl San diego, ca miRa meSa HigH ScHool Ford, mileAk te monRoevile, pa gateWay HigH ScHool Foster, keivon RB fReSno, ca San JoaQuin memoRial HigH ScHool Foster, kendriCk RB peoRia, il RicHWoodS FrAnCis, khris RB duRHam, nc HillSide neW tecH HigH ScHool FrAnklin, Andrew ol aSHeville, nc enKa HigH ScHool FreemAn, ernest RB miami gaRdenS, fl miami caRol city HigH ScHool gAines, JAureese QB cHicago, il collinS academy gAines, myles WR tallaHaSSee, fl lincoln HigH ScHool gArCes, dAniel dl mattHeWS, nc pRovidence HigH ScHool gibson, sAmuel dl camden, nJ cuSHing academy girvAn, Alex QB fRedeRicKSBuRg, va cHRiStcHuRcH ScHool goFF, JAred QB novato, ca maRin catHolic HigH ScHool green, zAChAry RB camaRillo, ca St BonaventuRe HigH ScHool guido, Austin RB napeRville, il WauBonSie valley gunter, briCe dB StepHenville, tx StepHenville HigH ScHool gustAFson, J.J. ol dallaS, tx JeSuit college pRep hAddoCk, tyler dl mcKeeS RocKS, pa montouR HigH ScHool hAnnon, zACh dl gladStone, mo RocKHuRSt HigH ScHool hArper, tony dB toledo, oH St. JoHn’S JeSuit hArt, pAtriCk lB BuRR Ridge, il fenWicK HigH ScHool henyon, Austin QB BenBRooK, tx tRinity valley ScHool henyon, Austin QB BenBRooK, tx tRinity valley ScHool hiCks, Christopher WR SyRacuSe, ny HenningeR HigH ScHool highberger, niCk dB tualatin, oR WilSonville HigH ScHool hilgers, JArek RB pHoenix, aZ deSeRt viSta HigH ScHool hilinski, kelly QB claRemont, ca notRe dame SHeRman oaKS hill, levi RB HenneSSey, oK HenneSSey HigH ScHool holidAy, devin dB San maRcoS, ca miSSion HillS HigH ScHool hommell, mAtthew QB SuffolK, va KingS foRK HigH ScHool horn, dAriAn WR laWRenceville, ga peacHtRee Ridge HigH ScHool hughes, nAAshon dB HaRKeR HeigHtS, tx HaRKeR HeigHtS HigH ScHool hume, zAChAry lB lancaSteR, ma naSHoBa Regional HigH ScHool isAAC, d’von dl mcdonougH, ga HenRy county HigH ScHool isAAC, ty RB SHoReWood, il Joliet catHolic JACkson, Justin RB caRol StReam, il glenBaRd noRtH HigH ScHool JACkson, keriAnte dl KinStonB, nc KinSton HigH ScHool JAsudowiCh, Cory lB noRtH BRanfoRd, ct cHeSHiRe academy Johnson, devAntA dB tulSa, oK centRal HigH ScHool Johnson, issAC dl cHicago, il al RaBy Johnson, JAke WR SpRingBoRo, oH SpRingBoRo HigH ScHool Johnson, John dB fReSno, ca centRal HigH ScHool eaSt campuS Johnson, kendAll RB cHicago, il glenBaRd WeSt Jones, AAron WR el paSo, tx W.H. BuRgeS Jones, dAmArio WR WeStland, mi WeStland JoHn glenn Jones, Jevonte’ WR KinSton, nc KinSton HigH ScHool Jones, shAi QB Jay, oK Jay HigH ScHool Joseph, pAtriCk ol cHandleR, aZ Hamilton HigH ScHool kAtoA, shAunne lB maRina, ca monteRey HigH ScHool kelley, ryAn lB e BRidgeWateR, ma BRocKton HigH ScHool kemp, brenden RB pataSKala, oH WatKinS memoRial HigH ScHool kempt, kyle QB maSSillon, oH WaSHington (maSSillon) HigH ScHool klein, mAtt RB ScottSBluff, ne ScottSBluff HigH ScHool kurzu, robert ol St. louiS, mo micdS - maRy inStitute and St. louiS countRy day ScHool lAke, dAniel dl viRginia BeacH, va Kellam HigH ScHool lArson, kAde dl louiSBuRg, KS louiSBuRg HigH ScHool lAulettA, kyle QB exton, pa doWningtoWn HigH ScHool eaSt campuS lee, mAurieCe RB laveen, aZ maRcoS de niZa lee, ryAn QB gRandvieW, mo gRandvieW HigH ScHool leggett, Christopher RB dulutH, ga cHattaHoocHee HigH ScHool lemming, JAke dB lemont, il lemont lindsAy, mAtthew te Batavia, il WHeaton academy liuFAu, seFo QB tacoma, Wa BellaRmine pRep HigH ScHool lloyd, tyler WR muScatine, ia muScatine HigH ScHool logAn, JACob WR coppell, tx coppell HigH ScHool long, wArren RB union city, ca JameS logan HigH ScHool

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Last, First Name Pos City, st HigH sCHooL Last, First Name Pos City, st HigH sCHooL

Lopez, John OL ViLLa Park, Ca Orange Lutheran high SChOOL LotuLeLei, LoweLL DL SOuth JOrDan, ut BinghaM high SChOOL Luuga, ManusaMoa rB San PeDrO, Ca LOng BeaCh POLyteChniC Macius, MicKey QB arLingtOn heightS, iL Saint ViatOr high SChOOL MahMood, ershad DB BeaVertOn, Or BeaVertOn high SChOOL MaJeed, abduL-MaLiK DB MOOreStOwn, nJ the hun SChOOL Of PrinCetOn Manning, bLaKe OL fLOwery BranCh, ga weSt haLL high SChOOL Marcus, nathan te gLen eLLyn, iL gLenBarD weSt high SChOOL Marriner, Josh rB CheSaPeake, Va weStern BranCh high SChOOL Martin, aren DB fOrt LeOnarD wOOD, MO wayneSViLLe Martin, chris wr San DiegO, Ca Otay ranCh high SChOOL Martin, JiMMy LB winter Park, fL OrangewOOD ChriStian hS Martin, trey OL hOt SPringS, ar Lake haMiLtOn high SChOOL Martinez, grant te SCOttSDaLe, aZ nOtre DaMe PreParatOry Mathis, Mario LB thOMaSViLLe, ga thOMaSViLLe high SChOOL Mayden, JaMes DB rOwLett, tX SaChSe high SChOOL Mayton, andrew DL winStOn-SaLeM, nC nOrth DaViDSOn high SChOOL McauLiffe, tiM OL LeMOnt, iL LeMOnt tOwnShiP high SChOOL Mccann, coLeMan OL Shawnee, kS MiLL VaLLey high SChOOL MccarLey, shane QB ManVeL, tX ManVeL MccoLLuM, MiLes DL DuBLin, Oh DuBLin COffMan high SChOOL McdanieL, JaLen wr fayetteViLLe, nC JaCk Britt high SChOOL McKinLey, ryan DB antheM, aZ BOuLDer Creek McLean, andrew DL LOuiSViLLe, CO BrOOMfieLD high SChOOL McMath, heys QB SaVannah, ga wOODBerry fOreSt SChOOL MenifieLd, Xavier rB VaLenCia, Ca Sierra CanyOn SChOOL Mercurio, doMinic rB ChanDLer, aZ COrOna DeL SOL MiLano, Matthew DB OrLanDO, fL Dr. PhiLLiPS high SChOOL MiLLer, draKe LB SOuth JOrDan, ut BinghaM high SChOOL MiLLer, John rB COLuMBia, SC SPring VaLLey high SChOOL MiLLer, Justin LB COLOraDO SPringS, CO CLaSSiCaL aCaDeMy MiLLer-wing, tayLor QB fOLSOM, Ca fOLSOM high Moody, Justin DL PhiLaDeLPhia, Pa geOrge waShingtOn high SChOOL Moore, brady te MarySViLLe, kS MarySViLLe h.S. Moore, JaMarcus DB CheSter, SC CheSter high SChOOL Moore, sKai LB COOPer City, fL uniVerSity SChOOL Of nSu Moorhead, cody DL newCaStLe, wa OLiVer M. haZen high SChOOL Morgan, david LB ChattanOOga, tn CLeVeLanD high SChOOL Morgan, Joshua LB OkLahOMa City, Ok weStMOOre high SChOOL Morris, rodney DB nOrCrOSS, ga weSLeyan SChOOL MurdocK, zachary OL weSterViLLe, Oh weSterViLLe SOuth high SChOOL nacua, isaiah DL LaS VegaS, nV BiShOP gOrMan high SChOOL nacua, KaiMana QB LaS VegaS, nV LiBerty high SChOOL nathe, spencer OL gLenDaLe, aZ CentenniaL natter, anders DL MiLtOn, wi MiLtOn high SChOOL nesbitt, LaquiLLe wr PhiLaDeLPhia, Pa nOrtheaSt high newcoMb, dyLan DB wayneSViLLe, MO wayneSViLLe high SChOOL novaK, ryan QB highLanDS ranCh, CO heritage high SChOOL o’conner, donovan wr hOuStOn, tX weStBury high SChOOL o’connor, Madison OL POttStOwn, Pa POttSgrOVe high SChOOL ortiz, JaLen DB gLenDaLe, aZ PeOria CentenniaL high SChOOL paLMa, Kevin LB PiXLey, Ca MiSSiOn Oak high SChOOL parrish, JayMar LB MOnrOeViLLe, Pa gateway high patterson, aaron DL CLareMOre, Ok CLareMOre high SChOOL pease, gregory LB SiCkLerViLe, nJ PauL Vi high SChOOL peavey, rafe QB BOLiVar, MO BOLiVar high SChOOL pederson, drew QB MOOreStOwn, nJ MOOreStOwn high SChOOL perez, ardis LB hawthOrne, Ca JuniPerO Serra high SChOOL peters, MyLaM LB kiSSiMMee, fL LiBerty high phiLLips, aLbert LB tuSCOn, aZ eMPire high SChOOL piLi, traJan LB LaS VegaS, nV CentenniaL high SChOOL pLonsKi, thoMas DL BrOOkLyn, ny BrOOkLyn teCh high SChOOL pocic, ethan OL LeMOnt, iL LeMOnt powers, JacK DL aPtOS, Ca PaLMa SChOOL printz, eddie QB Marietta, ga LaSSiter high SChOOL pyLe, andrew LB hinSDaLe, iL hinSDaLe CentraL high SChOOL rago, Lucas DB PaLatine, iL PaLatine high SChOOL reed, wiLLiaM QB arLingtOn, tn arLingtOn high SChOOL rhodes, cLay OL LeawOOD, kS BLue VaLLey high SChOOL robinson, a’ shawn DL fOrt wOrth, tX arLingtOn heightS high SChOOL rodgers, na’ty OL waLDOrf, MD MauriCe MCDOnugh high roMano, zach OL king Of PruSSia, Pa uPPer MeriOn area high SChOOL roy, MaLaKi wr OLney, MD SherwOOD high SChOOL saKKos, toMMy DL BuffaLO grOVe, iL BuffaLO grOVe high SChOOL saLter, deshawn rB BuffaLO, ny ChriStian BrOtherS aCaDeMy savage, chad DB renO, nV renO high SChOOL schneider, Jay rB MeQuOn, wi hOMeSteaD high SChOOL scott, brennan QB LanCaSter, Pa ManheiM tOwnShiP high SChOOL scott, eric wr PittSBurgh, Pa iMani ChriStian aCaDeMy shawn, baLva QB LaS VegaS, nV faith Luthern high SChOOL sherry, JacK QB CreStwOOD, ky SOuth OLDhaM high SChOOL sMart, trentron te wiLMingtOn, Oh CLintOn MaSSie sMeKaL, zachary DL MeDfOrD, nJ Shawnee high SChOOL sMith, enoch DL PLainfieLD, iL MOunt CarMeL high SChOOL sMith, Jason DL PaterSOn, nJ Saint Mary high SChOOL sMith, Jerry DB BeLLfLOwer, Ca Mayfair high SChOOL sMith, Jerry DB BeLLfLOwer, Ca Mayfair high SChOOL sMith, Justice LB COLLegeViLLe, Pa POPe JOhn PauL ii sMith, Maurice DB MiSSOuri City, tX DuLLeS high SChOOL soLis, hayden te LaS VegaS, nV faith Lutheran high SChOOL soLoMon, Jarrett QB LaS VegaS, nV BiShOP gOrMan high speight, wiLton QB riChMOnD, Va the COLLegiate SChOOL spurLing, dJ rB SLinger, wi SLinger high SChOOL stanfeL, brandon OL LiBertyViLLe, iL LiBertyViLLe high SChOOL stewart, danieL DB LaS VegaS, nV BiShOP gOrMan stocKstiLL, brent QB MurfreeSBOrO, tn SiegeL high SChOOL stoKes, tyreL DB kiLLeen, tX harker heightS stone, Kevin wr eLDerSBurg, MD Century high SChOOL suLLivan, bryson te BeaVertOn, Or aLOha sutton, christopher wr DarBy, Pa arChBiShOP CarrOLL high SChOOL sutton, coLin OL fOOthiLL ranCh, Ca Orange Lutheran high SChOOL swoopes, tyrone QB whitewright, tX whitewright high SChOOL tabuyo, JereMy wr hOnOLuLu, hi Saint LOuiS taffuri, LuKe LB SCOttSDaLe, aZ nOtre DaMe PreP tancini, adaM DL king Of PruSSia, Pa uPPer MeriOn high SChOOL tayLor, LuKe te granD terraCe, Ca CitruS VaLLey high SChOOL teichMann, Logan OL BrentwOOD, tn BrentwOOD high SChOOL thigpen iii, aLLen QB ChanDLer, aZ haMiLtOn high SChOOL thoMas, poet DL OXfOrD, Mi DetrOit COuntry Day SChOOL tighe, diLLon wr CrOftOn, MD arunDeL SeniOr high SChOOL townsend, shaquiLLe rB MOunt VernOn, ny iOna PreP high SChOOL tucKer, thoMas wr LOng BeaCh, Ca POLyteChniC high SChOOL tuLiMaseaLii, Kennedy DL waianae, hi waianae high SChOOL vandenberg, gabrieL QB keOkuk, ia keOkuk high SChOOL waLsh, JaMes QB DuBLin, Oh DuBLin COffMan waLton, Jonathan rB DaPhne, aL BaySiDe aCaDeMy warfieLd, soLoMon DB LOrain, Oh St. eDwarD high SChOOL warren, MichaeL DL MaPLe grOVe, Mn PrOViDenCe aCaDeMy watts, garrett OL CheSaPeake, Va great BriDge high SChOOL weLLer, Kevin QB naPerViLLe, iL Benet aCaDeMy weLLMan, eLiJah LB kenOVa, wV SPring VaLLey west, JhaMes wr OkLahOMa City, Ok weStMOOOre high SChOOL white, Maurice DB SCOttSDaLe, aZ nOtre DaMe PreParatOry high SChOOL whitMiLL Jr., pauL LB reD rOCk, tX BaStrOP high SChOOL wierseMa, John MarK rB aurOra, iL wheatOn aCaDeMy wiLLiaMs, Kristian rB CarMiChaeL, Ca JeSuit high SChOOL wiLLiaMs, sean rB PittSBurgh, Pa iMani ChriStian aCaDeMy wiLLiaMs, zaire rB MarLtOn, nJ CherOkee high SChOOL wiLLis, priest DB aVOnDaLe, aZ MarCOS De niZa wiLson, devin wr MCkeeS rOCkS, Pa MOntOur wiLtz Jr., roderic DL hOuStOn, tX MaDiSOn high SChOOL wiLtz Jr., roderic DL hOuStOn, tX MaDiSOn high SChOOL windMiLLer, sKyLer QB Shawnee, kS MiLL VaLLey high SChOOL wingo-reeves, connor LB MiDLOthian, Va MOnaCan high SChOOL wogan, Matthew wr MatthewS, nC POrter riDge high SChOOL woLf, eric LB CLeVeLanD, tn MCCaLLie SChOOL woLitarsKy, drew wr Santa CLarita, Ca CanyOn high SChOOL woodMan, John bryant QB OrLanDO, fL eDgewater high SChOOL woods, KahLee LB SherMan, tX SherMan high SChOOL worden, LuKe DB SCOttSBLuff, ne SCOttSBLuff high SChOOL wright, garrison DL Beattie, kS MarySViLLe high SChOOL young, Jordan wr hunterSViLLe, nC DaViDSOn Day hS zeff, saM OL MOntCLair, nJ MOntCLair high SChOOL

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PROVING GROUND

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At a JuniorRank camp, student athletes can expect:

8 Coached by former NFL players, NFL coaches, college players, and college coaches8 Fundamentals for all positions8 Expert analysis and assessment8 Profile on JuniorRank website8 7-on-7 match-up8 Regional Fastest Man competition8 Marine Corps Leadership Award

FEBRUARY 2012Miami, FL. February 18-19, 2012Miami Central Senior High School1781 NW 95th St.Miami, FL 33147

Inland Empire, CA. February 24-25, 2012Centennial High School 1820 Rimpau AvenueCorona, CA 98221

MARCH 2012Phoenix, AZ. March 10-11, 2012Hamilton High School3700 South Arizona AvenueChandler, AZ 85248

San Diego, CA. March 24-25, 2012.Southwestern Junior College900 Otay Lakes RoadChula Vista, CA 91910

APRIL 2012Naples, FL. April 7-8, 2012Saint John Nuemann High School3000 53rd Street SWNaples, FL 34116

Charlotte, NC. April 21-22, 2012Charlotte Christian High School7301 Sardis Rd.Charlotte, NC 28270

MAY 2012Oxnard, CA. May 5-6, 2012Hueneme High School500 West Bard Rd.Oxard, CA 93033

Virginia Beach, VA. May 12-13, 2012Kings Fork High School351 Kings Fork Rd.Suffolk, VA 23434

Houston, TX. May 19-20, 2012Thorne Stadium1715 Aldine Bender RoadHouston, TX 77032

JUNE 2012Honolulu, HI. June 2-3, 2012USMC Base

2012 DIAMOND FLIGHT CAMPS SCHEDULE

More information on the JuniorRank “7 on 7” coming soon!

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Milford, NH. June 9-10, 2012The Hampshire Dome50 Emerson RoadMilford, NH 03055

Fresno, CA. June 9-10, 2012Kolegian Stadium4200 N. GrantlandFresno, CA 93723

Philadelphia, PA. June 16-17, 2012Plymouth Whitemarsh High School201 East Germantown PikePlymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Chicago, IL. June 29-30, 2012Hosted by JuniorRank Top Scout Tom LemmingWheaton Academy High School900 Prince Crossing RoadWest Chicago, IL 60185

Dayton, OH. June 29-July 1, 2012Trotwood-Madison High School4440 N. Union RoadTrotwood, OH 45426

JULY 2012New Jersey. July 14-15, 2012Bridgewater High School425 Foothill RoadBridgewater Township, NJ 08807

Minneapolis, MN. July 21-22, 2012Maple Grove Senior High School11200 93rd Ave NorthMaple Grove, MN 55369

DATES COMING SOON FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Atlanta, GA. Summer, 2012Campbell High School5265 Ward StreetSmyrna, GA 30080

Baltimore/Washington D.C. Summer, 2012TBD

Chattanooga, TN. Summer, 2012Cleveland High School850 Raider Drive NWCleveland, TN 37312

Pittsburgh, PA. Summer, 2012Woodland Hills High School2550 Greensburg PikePittsburgh, PA 15221

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