Final AV 2009 Top 100

Jason Pughe

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Updated February 4, 2009...

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Here’s a look at our Final Rankings for the class of 2009. This list reflects the Nation’s top 100 prospects. After all of the playoff and postseason all-star games, here’s how the rankings were affected:

1) Matt Barkley QB
6’4” 222 lbs.
(Mater Dei HS)
Santa Ana, CA
07’ Gatorade National player of the Year
Committed to USC

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/MattBarkleyAV.html

2) Bryce Brown RB
6’0” 212 lbs.
(East HS)
Wichita, KS
Brother of Class of 08 All-American Arthur Brown
Committed to Miami (FL.)

3) DJ Fluker OL
6’7” 325 lbs.
(Foley HS)
Foley, AL
Play-making DT with impressive size
Committed to Alabama

4) Russell Shepard QB
6’2” 183 lbs.
(Cypress Ridge)
Houston, TX
Speedy QB that’s great for the spread but also could play many other positions in college
Committed to LSU

5) Manti Te’o LB
6’1” 210 lbs.
(Punahou HS)
Honolulu, HI
Will be the highest rated recruit to ever come out of Hawaii
BYU, Cal, Colorado, Oregon, Stanford, Texas A&M, UCLA, USC

6) Rueben Randle WR
6’3” 195 lbs.
(Bastrop HS)
Bastrop, LA
Tall WR that has good hands
Alabama, LSU, Miami (FL.)

7) Aaron Murray QB
6’1” 198 lbs.
(Plant Senior HS)
Tampa, FL
Strong, accurate QB that can make throws across the field, very mobile as well
Committed to Georgia

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/AaronMurrayAV.html

8) Sam Montgomery DE
6’4” 220 lbs.
(Greenwood HS)
Greenwood, SC
Raw Athlete that runs a 4.44, 1st year playing last year
Clemson, LSU, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/SamMontgomeryAV.html

SEE VIDEO #2: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/SamMontgomery2AV.html

9) Craig Loston S
6’1” 183 lbs.
(Eisenhower HS)
Aldine, TX
Also plays Cornerback and puts everyone on lockdown
Committed to LSU

10) Sheldon Richardson DT
6’4” 270 lbs.
(Gateway HS)
St. Louis, MO
Big time DT that has moved up the rankings as of late
Miami (FL.), Missouri

11) Xavier Nixon OL
6’6” 285 lbs.
(Jack Britt HS)
Fayetteville, NC
Long arms and great frame
Committed to Florida

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/XavierNixonAV.html

12) Andre DeBose WR
5’11.5” 176 lbs.
(Seminole HS)
Sanford, FL
WR with blazing speed
Committed to Florida

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/AndreDeBoseAV.html

SEE VIDEO #2: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/AndreDeBose2AV.html

13) Devon Kennard DE
6’4” 238 lbs.
(Desert Vista HS)
Phoenix, AZ
The next Everson Griffen?
Committed to USC

14) Jelani Jenkins LB
6’1” 200 lbs.
(Our Lady Good Counsel HS)
Wheaton, MD
Big hitter and makes tackles from all over the field
Boston College, Maryland, Florida, Penn State, Rutgers, Stanford, Syracuse, Tennessee, Virginia

15) Vontaze Burfict LB
6’2” 230 lbs.
(Centennial HS)
Corona, CA
Elite 09 Linebacker
Committed to USC

16) Dre Kirkpatrick CB
6’2” 180 lbs.
(Gadsden City HS)
Gadsden, AL
The top CB in the 09 class
Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, North Carolina, South Carolina, USC

17) Trent Richardson RB
5’11” 210 lbs.
(Escambia High School)
Pensacola, FL
Same HS as Emmitt Smith
Committed to Alabama

18) Garrett Gilbert QB
6’3” 186 lbs.
(Lake Travis HS)
Austin, TX
Threw for almost 5,000 yards his junior season
Committed to Texas

19) Dorian Bell LB
6’1” 205 lbs.
(Gateway HS)
Monroeville, PA
Same HS as Shayne Hale
Committed to Ohio State

20) Gabe Lynn DB
6’0” 185 lbs.
(Jenks HS)
Jenks, OK
Talented DB for best HS team in Oklahoma
Committed to Oklahoma

21) Chris Davenport DT
6’5” 320 lbs.
(Mansfield HS)
Mansfield, LA
BIG DT at 320 pounds
Committed to LSU

22) Patrick Hall ATH

6’1” 181 lbs.
(St. Bonaventure HS)
Ventura, CA
Special athlete on the defensive side of the field
Committed to USC

23) Jacobbi McDaniel DT
6’0” 267 lbs.
(Madison HS)
Greenville, FL
Dominated the Army AA Jr. Combine
Committed to Florida State

24) Mason Walters OL
6’6” 280 lbs.
(Frenship HS)
Wolfforth, TX
OL that plays with a mean streak
Committed to Texas

25) William Campbell DT
6’4” 327 lbs.
(Cass Tech HS)
Detroit, MI
Dominated US Army AA Combine with McDaniel
Committed to Michigan

26) Gary Brown DT
6’3” 275 lbs.
(West Gadsden HS)
Quincy, FL
Big, and quick DT
Committed to Florida

27) Jamarkus McFarland DT
6’3” 280 lbs.
(Lufkin HS)
Lufkin, TX
Many say he is the best DT in the nation
Committed to Oklahoma

28) Jarvis Jones LB
6’3” 205 lbs.
(Carver HS)
Columbus, GA
The best LB in the Peach State
Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU, Texas, USC

29) Nico Johnson LB
6’2” 220 lbs.
(Andalusia HS)
Andalusia, AL
Speedy Linebacker with impressive size
Committed to Alabama

30) Alex Okafor DE
6’4” 232
(Pflugerville HS)
Plflugerville, TX
Impressive senior campaign shoots him up the list
Committed to Texas

31) Willie Downs WR/S
6’2” 185 lbs.
(Godby HS)
Tallahassee, FL
6-2 Athlete also plays WR for Godby
Committed to Florida State

32) Ray Ray Armstrong DB/LB/ATH
6’4” 218 lbs.
(Seminole HS)
Sanford, FL
The most versatile out of the Seminole trio
Committed to Miami (FL.)

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/RayRayArmstrongAV.html

33) Branden Smith DB
5’11” 171 lbs.
(Washington HS)
Atlanta, GA
Smith models his game after NFL star Devin Hester
Committed to Georgia

34) Justin Turner S
6’2” 190 lbs.
(Washington HS)
Massillon, OH
One of the top players in all of Ohio
Committed to Michigan

35) Ryne Giddins DE
6’4” 225 lbs.
(Armwood HS)
Seffner, FL
Best DE in Florida for 2009
Committed to USF

36) Stephon Gilmore ATH
6’1” 180 lbs.
(South Pointe HS)
Rock Hill, SC
Plays QB for his high school team, projected as a CB in college
Committed to South Carolina

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/StephonGilmoreAV.html

SEE VIDEO #2: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/StephonGilmore2AV.html

37) Randall Carroll WR
5’11” 175 lbs.
(Cathedral HS)
Los Angeles, CA
Ran a 10.8 100
Committed to USC

38) Darius Winston CB
6’1” 180 lbs.
(Central HS)
West Helena, AK
One of the fastest prospects in the nation
Committed to Arkansas

39) Marlon Brown WR
6’5” 205 lbs.
(Harding Academy)
Memphis, TN
Might be the most athletic WR in this class
Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Notre Dame, Tennessee

40) David Oku RB
5’8” 176 lbs.
(Carl Albert HS)
Oklahoma City, OK
Powerful runner that is hard to bring down
Committed to Tennessee

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/DavidOkuAV.html

41) Marvin Fellows DE
6’5” 245 lbs.
(Garfield Heights HS)
Garfield Heights, OH
Once Illini commit switched to a Buckeye
Committed to Ohio State

42) Christine Michael RB
5’11” 195 lbs.
(West Brook SHS)
Beaumont, TX
Impressive in Army All-American game
Committed to Texas A&M

43) Garrett Porter OL
6’6” 308 lbs.
(Permian HS)
Odessa, TX
Part of a talented group of players at Permian
Committed to Texas

44) Lamar Miller RB
5’11” 205 lbs.
(Miami Killian HS)
Miami, FL
Big, strong, extremely fast back
Committed to Miami (FL.)

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/LamarMillerAV.html

45) DeVonte Holloman DB
6’2” 200 lbs.
(South Pointe HS)
Rock Hill, SC
Former Independence (NC) star recently transferred to South Pointe (SC)
Committed to South Carolina

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/DeVonteHollomanAV.html

SEE VIDEO #2: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/DeVonteHolloman2AV.html

46) Donte Moss DE
6’4” 235 lbs.
(Northside HS)
Jacksonville, NC
Also spent time at RB last season
Committed to North Carolina
SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/DonteMossAV.html

47) Greg Reid CB
5’8” 168 lbs.
(Lowndes HS)
Valdosta, GA
Can play on offense or defense
Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL.), Mississippi State

48) Morgan Moses OL
6’7” 343 lbs.
(Meadowbrook HS)
Richmond, Virginia
Big OL that is a wall to defenders
Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia

49) Jheranie Boyd WR
6’3” 180 lbs.
(Ashbrook HS)
Gastonia, NC
Big time WR that’s starting to be a hot commodity
Committed to North Carolina

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/JheranieBoydAV.html

50) Chris Whaley RB
6’3” 220 lbs.
(Madisonville HS)
Madisonville, TX
Big back that rushed for over 2,000 yards his sophomore yr
Committed to Texas

51) Tahj Boyd QB
6’0” 208 lbs.
(Phoebus HS)
Hampton, VA
Lights out performance in Army All-American game
Committed to Clemson

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/TahjBoydAV.html

52) Kevin Brent DB
5’11” 196 lbs.
(South Oak Cliff HS)
Dallas, TX
One of the top DB’s in all of Texas
Committed to Oklahoma

53) Morrell Presley TE
6’4” 214 lbs.
(Carson Senior HS)
Carson, CA
Another offensive weapon for the Bruins
Committed to UCLA

54) Marcus Hall OL
6’5” 290 lbs.
(Glenville HS)
Cleveland, OH
Big, dominating player who projects as a tackle
Illinois, Iowa, Miami (FL.), Michigan, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin

55) Patrick Patterson WR
6’3” 215
(Noxubee County HS)
Macon, MS
Spends time at CB as well
Alabama, Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Tennessee

56) Abry Jones DT
6’3” 260 lbs.
(Northside HS)
Warner-Robbins, GA
First Team All-State honors last season
Committed to Georgia

57) Logan Thomas ATH
6’6” 233 lbs.
(Brooksville School)
Lynchburg, VA
Has the size to play multiple positions in college
Committed to Virginia Tech

58) Alshon Jeffrey WR
6’3” 217 lbs.
(Calhoun County HS)
St. Matthews, SC
Last season was his 1st season playing football
Committed to USC

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/AlshonJeffreyAV.html

59) Jaamal Berry RB
5’11” 185 lbs.
(Miami Palmetto HS)
Miami, FL
One of the best RB’s in South Florida
Committed to Ohio State

60) Kevin Graf OL
6’5.5” 297 lbs.
(Agoura HS)
Agoura, CA
Started as a true freshman
Committed to USC

61) Demonte McCallister DT
6’3” 263 lbs.
(Alonso HS)
Tampa, FL
Recently named Under Armour All-American
Committed to Florida State

62) Edwin Baker RB
5’10” 200 lbs.
(Oak Park HS)
Oak Park, MI
Averaged 11.5 YPC as a junior
Committed to Michigan State

63) Cliff Harris DB
6’0” 165 lbs.
(Edison HS)
Fresno, CA
Tore it up during Army All-American practices
Committed to Oregon

64) Chris Burnette OL
6’4” 290 lbs.
(Troup HS)
LaGrange, GA
Athletic OL from the Peach State
Committed to Georgia

65) Orson Charles TE
6’2” 215 lbs.
(Plant Senior HS)
Tampa, FL
A physical specimen, but height is a concern
Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami (FL.)

66) Tyrik Rollison QB
6’2” 185 lbs.
(Sulpher Springs HS)
Sulpher Springs, TX
Ultra athletic QB for the Tigers
Committed to Auburn

67) Nick Kasa DE
6’7” 235 lbs.
(Legacy HS)
Broomfield, CO
Committed to Colorado

68) Jerrod Askew LB
6’1” 230 lbs.
(Oscar F. Smith HS)
Chesapeake, VA
LB with all the tools to be a terror at the next level
Committed to Tennessee
SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/JerrodAskewAV.html

69) Corey Brown DB
6’0” 180 lbs.
(Gateway HS)
Monroeville, PA
Proved himself during the postseason All-Star games
Committed to Ohio State

70) Corey Adams DT
6’3” 275 lbs.
(Saguaro HS)
Scottsdale, AZ
24 Sacks as a junior
Committed to Arizona State

71) Jawanza Starling DB
6’2” 195 lbs.
(Lincoln HS)
Tallahassee, FL
The next great Lincoln high school player?
Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL.), Notre Dame, USC

72) Nick Alajajian OL
6’4” 280 lbs.
(Naples HS)
Naples, FL
Dominating offensive lineman with an impressive highlight reel
Committed to Florida

73) Je’Ron Stokes WR
6’1” 178 lbs.
(Northeast HS)
Philadelphia, PA
Track guy with good hands
Committed to Tennessee

74) Justin Chaisson DE
6’5” 255 lbs.
(Bishop Gorman HS)
Las Vegas, NV
Had a great US Army AA Combine
Committed to Oklahoma

75) Nu`Keese Richardson WR
5’8” 151 lbs.
(Pahokee HS)
Pahokee, FL
Small but explosive WR
Committed to Florida

76) Michael Ford RB
5’9” 190 lbs.
(Leesville HS)
Leesville, LA
Complete back: speed, vision, cut back ability, and power
Committed to LSU

77) Xavier Su`a Filo OL
6’4” 285 lbs.
(Timpview HS)
Provo, UT
One of the best in the West
BYU, Colorado, LSU, Notre Dame, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Utah

78) Bryce McNeal WR
6’2” 170 lbs.
(Breck HS)
Minneapolis, MN
Big Sophomore and Junior seasons
Committed to Clemson

79) Damario Jeffrey LB/S
6’4” 215 lbs.
(Columbia HS)
Columbia, SC
Big time linebacker/safety at the next level
Committed to South Carolina

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/DamarioJeffreyAV.html

80) Chris Watt OL
6’3” 280 lbs.
(Glenbard West HS)
Glen Ellyn, IL
Another talented OL out of Illinois
Illinois, Michigan, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Purdue, Stanford, Virginia,

81) Cierre Wood RB
6’0” 192 lbs.
Santa, Clara HS
Great every down back
Committed to Notre Dame

82) John Martinez OL
6’3” 265 lbs.
(Cottonwood Senior HS)
Salt Lake City, UT
Made his decision at the Under Armour AA game
Committed to USC

83) Tana Patrick LB
6’3” 215 lbs.
(North Jackson HS)
Stevenson, AL
Nice sized LB at the next level
Alabama, Auburn, Miami (FL.), USC

84) Justin Green DB
5’10” 178 lbs.
(Male HS)
Louisville, KY
Blazing speed and plays everywhere on the field
Committed to Ohio State

85) Brandon McGee DB
5’11” 186 lbs.
(Plantation HS)
Lauderhill, FL
Continuing the tradition of great Miami DB’s
Committed to Miami (FL.)

86) Jeremy Gallon ATH
5’8” 165 lbs.
(Apopka HS)
Apopka, FL
Makes plays at RB, CB, and QB
Committed to Michigan
SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/JeremyGallonAV.html

87) Duron Carter WR
6’2” 183 lbs.
(St. Thomas Aquinas HS)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Son of NFL great Chris Carter
Committed to Ohio State

88) Austin Long OL
6’5.5” 270 lbs.
(Briarcrest Christian School)
Memphis, TN
All Region as a junior
Committed to Georgia

89) Byron Moore DB
6’1” 187 lbs.
(Nathaniel Narbonne HS)
Harbor City, CA
Stood out during the summer camp circuit
Cal, Colorado, Notre Dame

90) Terry Hawthorne WR
6’0” 168 lbs.
(East St. Louis HS)
East St. Louis, IL
One of the best WR’s up North
Committed to Illinois

91) Donavan Tate ATH
6’2” 205 lbs.
(Cartersville HS)
Cartersville, GA
A standout on the baseball diamond as well
Committed to North Carolina

92) Eric Shrive OL
6’7” 285 lbs.
(West Scranton HS)
Scranton, PA
OL with a mean streak
Committed to Penn State

93) Malliciah Goodman
6’3.5” 252 lbs
(West Florence HS)
Florence, SC
Passes the eye-ball test
Committed to Clemson
SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/MalliciahGoodman2AV.html

94) Ronnie Wingo Jr. ATH
6’3” 212 lbs.
(University HS)
St. Louis, MO
Can play a variety of positions
Committed to Arkansas

95) Montrell Conner RB
6’2” 210 lbs.
(Ouachita Parish HS)
Monroe, LA
Big back with surprising speed
Committed to Mississippi State

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/MontrellConnerAV.html

96) Tom Wort LB
6’1” 210 lbs.
(New Braunfels HS)
New Braunfels, TX
Originally from England, Wort brought his hard hitting to the states
Committed to Oklahoma

97) Rolando Jefferson WR
6’2.5” 190 lbs.
(Edison HS)
Fresno, CA
Consistently impressive at the camps
Arizona, Fresno State, Georgia Tech, Miami (FL.), USC, Utah

98) Washaun Ealey RB
6’0” 195 lbs.
(Emanuel County Institute)
Twin City, GA
Shattered single season state record for rushing TD’s with 58
Committed to Georgia

SEE VIDEO: http://www.athletevault.com/Videos/WashaunEaleyAV.html

99) Jon Bostic LB
6’2” 225 lbs.
(Palm Beach Central HS)
Wellington, FL
Runs a 4.5 40 time
Committed to Florida

100) Johnnie Farms OL
6’3” 300 lbs.
(Perry HS)
Perry, GA
One of the best OL’s in the South
Committed to North Carolina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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