Top 30 DE Recruits in Class of 2012

1.Mario Edwards, Florida State
The size of a DT but the pass rushing and ability of a DE. Could play either in college and will be a terror, just like in the Under Armour Game.

2.Noah Spence, Ohio State
Spence is slightly under-sized, but is ultra-quick. He will be a major threat as a pass rusher.

3.Darius Hamilton, undecided
The son of ex-Giant Keith Hamilton, Darius is a very good player himself.

4.Adolphus Washington, Ohio State
A very athletic player that should contribute as a pass rusher quickly.

5.Jonathan Bullard, Florida
Bullard is more of a run defender than a pass rusher right now, but can still get to the QB.

6.Channing Ward, Mississippi
Ward’s pass rushing ability really showed during the Under Armour Game.

7.Chris Casher, Florida State
Casher did not play this season, but still looked great as a pass rusher in the Under Armour Game.

8.Jordan Jenkins, Georgia
Jenkins is a very athletic lineman still learning some of the finer points.

9.Carlos Watkins, Clemson
He’s 6’4″ 280 and played receiver and linebacker in high school, so that shows you his athletic ability.

10.Francis Kallon, Georgia Tech
Kallon is a physical monster almost brand new to football after playing soccer. He could be a beast at Tech.

11.Se’Von Pittman, Ohio State
Urban Meyer went after this pass rusher immediately after taking over at Ohio State.

12.Dante Fowler, Florida State
Fowler is another pass rusher that looked good in the Under Armour Game.

13.Tom Strobel, Michigan
Strobel has a ton of potential but will likely need a redshirt year to add strength.

14.Jelani Hamilton, Miami
Hamilton is a top talent from St. Thomas Aquinas HS.

15.Javonte Magee, Baylor
A big, athletic lineman capable of playing inside or outside.

16.DeForest Buckner, Oregon
At 6’7 250, Buckner could play end or tackle on the next level but could make an impact at either spot.

17.Leonard Williams, undecided
Williams is another big end that could play inside or outside but is very athletic.

18.Ken Ekanem, undecided
This pass rusher is recovering from a torn ACL.

19.Josh Dawson, Vanderbilt
Dawson’s quickness will help him make plays in the opposing backfield.

20.Tyriq McCord, Miami
McCord could play end or linebacker at the next level with his combination of size and athletic ability.

21.Devonte Fields, TCU
Fields is a top pass rusher.

22.Mario Ojemudia, Michigan
Ojemudia is an under-sized pass rusher that needs to add weight.

23.Michael Moore, Virginia
The DeMatha product saw his stock rise during the all-star game circuit.

24.Martin Aiken, Clemson
Aiken is another quality pass rusher heading to play for Clemson.

25.Luke Kaumatule, undecided
At 6’7″ 230, Kaumatule must add some weight before contributing.

26.Chris Wormley, Michigan
Wormley has nice size and strength.

27.Danielle Hunter, LSU
Hunter is a player with the upside to be a strong pass rusher.

28.Troy Hinds, BYU
Hinds could be a top pass rusher at BYU.

29.Jordan Watkins, Stanford
Watkins is a hard working end with good size.

30.Ryan Anderson, Alabama
Anderson could be a pass rushing outside linebacker for the Tide.

Top 6 New York Recruits in the Class of 2012

1.Jarron Jones, OT/DT, Notre Dame
Jones is an athletic big man that could play on either side of the ball.

2.Chad Kelly, QB, Clemson
I love his potential after seeing him in the Under Armour Game.

3.Akeel Lynch, RB, Penn State
Lynch projects to be a power back without great speed.

4.Mikal Myers, DT, UConn
Myers would be recruited more if he was taller than his listed 6’0″

5.Jahmahl Pardner, S, Pitt
Pardner is a late-bloomer with the skills to be a steal for the Panthers.

6.Wayne Morgan, S, undecided
Morgan is a solid prospect from New York City that could stay home and play for Syracuse or go to Nebraska.

Top 20 OG Recruits in Class of 2012

1.Joshua Garnett, Stanford
Garnett is the top guard prospect in the class.

2.Curtis Riser, Texas
Riser plays hard and smart and doesn’t make many errors.

3.Jordan Simmons, USC
A 340 pound giant, Simmons is a mean road grader but lacks athleticism.

4.Isaac Seumalo, Oregon State
Seumalo is very well-rounded and could be a very good player for the Beavers.

5.Dan Voltz, Wisconsin
A mean run blocker that should do well in Madison.

6.Michael Starts, Texas Tech
Starts is solid in both run and pass blocking.

7.Vadal Alexander, LSU
Alexander is strong but isn’t great as a pass blocker at this point.

8.Ryan Watson, Purdue
Watson is a smart, well-coached player capable of playing early.

9.Joey O’Connor, Ohio State
O’Conner is a guy that never quits playing until the whistle.

10.Germain Ifedi, Texas A&M
Ifedi has the size and aggressiveness to be a strong player.

11.Alex Kozan, undecided
Kozan doesn’t move well but will be good in the run game.

12.John McGee, Oklahoma
McGee has some upside once he adds weight.

13.Joe Harris, South Carolina
Harris is an athletic big man needing at add bulk.

14.Tyler Orlosky, West Virginia
Orlosky’s game is based on strength and a nasty streak.

15.Brandon Fanaika, Stanford
Fanaika is a big Samoan with potential.

16.Patrick DeStefano, Clemson
The Under Armour All American has potential.

17.DJ Reader, undecided
A 330 pounder who bases how game on strength.

18.Jeremy Ward, Arkansas
Ward is an athletic guard that needs to gain bulk, but still has the necessary nasty streak.

19.Zach Hemmila, Arizona
Hemmila played in the Semper Fidelis Bowl this year.

20.Walker Williams, Wisconsin
At 6’7″ 321, Williams is massive kid who is going to get coached up in Madison.

Top 10 C Recruits in the Class of 2012

1.Evan Boehm, Missouri
Easily the best pure center recruit this year.

2.Graham Shuler, Stanford
Shuler is a smart, versatile prospect.

3.Ty Darlington, Oklahoma
The Sooners went into Apopka(FL) and stole this kid away from the Florida schools.

4.Mike Matthews, Texas A&M
Another member of the Matthews family to play at A&M.

5.Hiva Lutui, undecided
Lutui is a bit short at 6’1″, but plays mean.

6.Matt Cochran, Cal
The top center in the West, at 340 pounds he has the size to play guard.

7.Jay Guillermo, Clemson
Guillermo was the first commitment the Tigers received in this class.

8.Brandon Arcidiacono, Rutgers
Arcidiacono is a very mobile center recruit.

9.Devon Desper, Mississippi State
Desper plays mean.

10.Grant Bays, Oregon State
Bays is a solid prospect that doesn’t get much attention.

Top 30 OT Recruits in the Class of 2012

OT
1.Arik Armstead, undecided
The top lineman in the country can end up at tackle of along the defensive line and will also play hoops.

2.Andrus Peat, undecided
Peat has the perfect mix of size and athleticism for a tackle.

3.John Theus, Georgia
Theus is a strong pass blocker coming from The Bolles School.

4.Avery Young, undecided
He needs some time in the weight room, but could become a star in time.

5.Kyle Murphy, undecided
Murphy is another athletic tackle, and one of the top from the West this year.

6.DJ Humphries, Florida
While Humphries is very athletic, he really needs to add 30 pounds before he’s ready to make an impact in the SEC.

7.Zach Banner, undecided
He is a bit raw, but has the size and mobility to be very good.

8.Jordan Diamond, undecided
Diamond plays mean, a great asset for a lineman.

9.Kyle Kalis, Michigan
Kalis bases his game off of his strength and toughness.

10.Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame
Notre Dame went into Las Vegas to get this athletic blocker, who comes with plenty of potential.

11.Jessamen Dunker, Florida
At 6’6″ 315, he could potentially out-grow tackle and move inside.

12.Kennedy Estelle, Texas
Estelle is a kid with a good body and strength for the tackle spot.

13.Camrhon Hughes, Texas
Hughes was a standout at the Semper Fidelis game this year.

14.JJ Denman, Rutgers
Denman is a guy I feel will win multiple All Big East honors.

15.Max Tuerk, USC
Tuerk is best in run blocking, but can be solid in the passing game as well.

16.Kyle Dodson, undecided
Dodson is strong and plays mean, making him a good fit at Wisconsin.

17.Brock Stadnik, South Carolina
Stadnik is the son of a former NFL played and brother of another BCS recruit, Clayton.

18.Erik Magnuson, Michigan
Magnuson had a strong senior year that led to him being selected for the US Army Bowl.

19.Ereck Flowers, Miami
Flowers is a local kid that could be ready to make the two-deep early.

20.Adam Bisnowaty, Pitt
A great week at the Semper Fidelis game pushed him up the rankings.

21.Brandon Greene, Alabama
Greene’s pass blocking skills and general rawness keep him from being ranked higher.

22.Taylor Decker, Ohio State
The Bucls landed this 6’8″ prospect, but will need to wait while he hits the weight room.

23.Jeremiah Poutasi, undecided
The big Samoan from Las Vegas is a solid prospect.

24.Chris Muller, Rutgers
Muller is a solid, athletic blocker.

25.Paul Thurston, Nebraska
Thurston only weighs 260 pounds, and needs to bulk up before contributing.

26.Patrick Miller, Auburn
Miller is another big tackle that needs to add some bulk.

27.Javarius Leamon, Clemson
The Tigers kept this four-star prospect in state.

28.Evan Goodman, Arizona State
Goodman is known for his mean streak.

29.Christian Okafor, Cal
Another Okafor prospect from the Houston area.

30.Nick Davidson, Stanford
Davidson excels in pass protection.

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Top 15 TE Recruits in Class of 2012

1.Kent Taylor, Florida
Taylor is a hybrid of a receiver and a tight end. He’s almost like a receiver, but he can block as well.

2.Jaylen Cope-Fitzpatrick, USC
Despite his 6’5″ 250 frame, Cope-Fitzpatrick is athletic and proved in the Under Armour Game that he can catch the ball.

3.Colin Thompson, Florida
Thompson is a very good blocker, but can also make big plays as a receiver.

4.Ricky Parks, Auburn
Parks is a big, athletic pass-catching TE, but he must improve his blocking.

5.Taylor McNamara, Oklahoma
McNamara needs to add strength and improve his blocking, but he can catch passes.

6.John Thomas, LSU
Another pass-catcher that needs to work on his blocking.

7.Devin Funchess, Michigan
See above: pass-catcher that needs to work on blocking.

8.Sean Price, USF
Price is basically a big receiver.

9.JP Holtz, Pitt
Pitt could turn him into a weapon the way Paul Chryst did with his TE’s at Wisconsin. Or he could play defensive end or linebacker.

10.Ron Thompson, Syracuse
Thompson is very skinny and must work on his blocking, but he’s also got very good speed for a tight end.

11.Pharaoh Brown, Oregon
Brown is a big, athletic weapon in the passing game.

12.Kurt Freitag, Alabama
Freitag is a talented blocker and a very tough kid.

13.Christo Kourtzidis, Florida State
A solid blocker that can also catch passes.

14.Griffin Gilbert, TCU
Brother of ex-Texas QB Garrett Gilbert, Griffin is a pass-catching tight end.

15.Evan Bayliss, Oregon
Bayliss is a versatile offensive weapon.

Top 40 WR Recruits in the Class of 2012

1.Dorial Beckham-Green, undecided
The top receiver recruit in the nation.

2.Stefon Diggs, undecided
A true playmaker.

3.Cyrus Jones, Alabama
Jones is such a good athlete that he may end up at safety.

4.Bryce Treggs, Cal
Treggs is a weapon in the open field and should see some early playing time.

5.Deontay Greenberry, Notre Dame
Greenberry could be an excellent receiver or corner.

6.Cayleb Jones, Texas
Jones is a bigger target with great hands.

7.Shaq Roland, South Carolina
Roland is a big play guy that can help stretch the field.

8.Eugene Lewis, Penn St
Lewis is the down-field threat that can really help the Penn State offense.

9.Jacquay Williams, Auburn
Williams is a big receiver that makes plays. He had a monster week and game at the Semper Fidelis Bowl.

10.Jordan Payton, undecided
Payton is a potential top receiver, but he has to be more consistent with his effort.

11.Darreus Rogers, USC
Rogers averaged about 30 yards per catch over 45 catches as a junior to give you an idea of his big play ability.

12.Leonte Caroo, Rutgers
Carroo can stretch the field and is really skilled at going up and catching the ball at it’s high-point.

13.Chris Black, Alabama
Black is a speedster with 4.4 speed.

14.Durron Neal, Oklahoma
Neal is a playmaker that the Sooners will try to find touches for.

15.Thomas Johnson, undecided
Johnson is an excellent route runner with speed to beat you.

16.Amari Cooper, Alabama
The target from Miami Northwestern High School had a strong Under Armour Game.

17.Bralon Addison, Texas A&M
Addison is the type of receiver that excels in the open field.

18.Angelo Jean-Louis, Miami
Jean-Louis has 4.4 speed.

19.Jordan Westerkamp, Nebraska
Westerkamp has all the tools to be a possession receiver.

20.Jaydon Mickens, undecided
Mickens is under-sized but elusive and makes things happen.

21.Marvin Bracy, Florida State
One of the fastest players in the nation.

22.Ricardo Louis, Florida State
Louis is a high school quarterback that switched his commitment from Auburn to Florida State recently.

23.Darius Powe, Cal
Powe had a strong finish to his season by looking good at the Under Armour Game.

24.Dominique Wheeler, undecided
Wheeler is a top athlete that could be a good slot receiver.

25.Derrick Woods, Oklahoma
Woods could play receiver or safety in college.

26.Gerome Hopper, Clemson
Hopper could compliment Sammy Watkins and DeAndre Hopkins.

27.Avery Johnson, LSU
Johnson is a solid recruit from the Miami area.

28.Joel Caleb, undecided
Caleb, who is leaning towards West Virginia, would be a good fit for their offense.

29.Corey Coleman, Baylor
Coleman’s 4.35 speed should make him a weapon quickly.

30.Malcolm Lewis, Miami
Lewis really impressed me during his state title game.

31.Brandon Sheperd, Oklahoma State
Sheperd is a solid playmsker that can do big things in the Cowboys’ offense.

32.D’Vario Montgomery, USF
At 6’3″, 211, Montgomery is a very big target for the Bulls.

33.Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma
Shepard is a big play guy that could find some immediate time.

34.Kendall Sanders, Texas
Sanders, who runs sub-4.4 40′s could play receiver or corner.

35.Marcus Johnson, Texas
Johnson has a nice combination of hands and speed.

36.Jason Croom, Tennessee
Croom is a monster target at 6’5″ 233, and may be moved to tight end.

37.Alton Howard, Tennessee
Howard is the type of weapon that you try to find ways to get the ball in his hands.

38.Kwinton Smith, South Carolina
The Gamecocks are happy to add in this 6’5″ target.

39.Monty Madaris, undecided
Madaris has all the skills needed to succeed. He can catch, run routes, block, and make things happen after the catch.

40.Cordrea Tankersley, Clemson
Tankersley could end up at receiver or safety.

Top 12 New Jersey Recruits in the Class of 2012

1.Darius Hamilton, DE, undecided
The son of Ex-Giants DL Keith Hamilton is a big time recruit.

2.Elijah Shumate, S, Notre Dame
One of the top five safety prospects in the class.

3.Yuri Wright, CB, Colorado
Wright shocked everyone by picking Colorado over Rutgers.

4.Leonte Carroo, WR, Rutgers
Carroo could be the next star receiver at Rutgers.

5.Devin Fuller, QB, undecided
Fuller is such a big time athlete that he could be moved to other positions as well.

6.DJ Singleton, S, Wisconsin
Singleton is a nice add for the Badgers. He could add some weight to his 6’3″ frame and become a linebacker.

7.Quanzell Lambert, MLB, Rutgers
One of my favorite MLB prospects in the class is very under-rated.

8.Ryan Brodie, OT, undecided
Brodie isn’t a big time prospect but he is very solid and should become a quality starter.

9.Jevon Tyree, CB, undecided
Tyree has a host of Big Ten, ACC, and Big East programs after him.

10.Austin Johnson, OG, Penn State
Johnson has good size and the ability to play on either offense or defense.

11.Brandon Napolean, CB, West Virginia
Napolean is a very good athlete that could potentially get a look on offense in Morgantown.

12.Kye Morgan, RB, Virginia
Morgan was good in the Semper Fidelis game, which boosted his stock.

Top 25 Recruits in Pennsylvania in the Class of 2012

1.Noah Spence, DE, Ohio State
Spence is a talented speedy pass rusher capable of terrorizing opposing quarterbacks.

2.Rushel Shell, RB, Pitt
Shell is a force to bring down as he is strong and fast.

3.Eugene Lewis, WR, Penn State
The playmaking receiver has kept his commitment to Penn State through everything.

4.Demetrious Cox, S, undecided
Cox was a high school quarterback that will be the quarterback of a secondary in college.

5.Greg Garmon, RB, Iowa
Garmon is a play-making back that differs from the type of backs that Iowa has recently had.

6.JJ Denman, OT, Rutgers
Denman picked the local school after being committed to Penn State and Wisconsin.

7.Colin Thompson, TE, Florida
Thompson is one of the top tight end recruits in the nation.

8.JP Holtz, TE, undecided
Holtz is a strong tight end prospect, but may project best on defense at end or as a linebacker.

9.Deaysean Rippy, LB, undecided
Rippy is an athletic linebacker that still has to work on some things.

10.Drew Harris, RB, Virginia Tech
Harris is a capable feature back for the Hokies.

11.Adam Bisnowaty, OT, Pitt
Bisnowaty really played well during the Semper Fi Bowl.

12.Chris Muller, OT, Rutgers
Muller is another strong tackle prospect headed to Rutgers.

13.Adam DePietro, OG, Northwestern
DePietro is a player that turned down multiple bigger schools to play at Northwestern.

14.Tyrique Jarrett, DT, Pitt
Jarrett is a big, under-rated defensive tackle that could be a steal for Pitt.

15.Nyeem Wartman, LB, Penn State
Wartman is a big hitting linebacker.

16.Dakota Conwell, LB, Arizona
Conwell chose Arizona to play a hybrid LB/S position after being a Pitt commit.

17.Perry Hills, QB, Maryland
Hills led a nationally ranked Pittsburgh Central Catholic team.

18.Jake O’Donnell, DE, Miami
O’Donnell is a sleeper with great size at 6’6″ 235.

19.Anthony Nixon, S, Maryland
Nixon is a big safety prospect that could become an athletic linebacker.

20.Corey Jones, WR, Toledo
Jones was committed to Pitt but has academic issues. He is a game-breaker that fits the spread offense.

21.Desmon Peoples, RB, Rutgers
Peoples may only be 5’7″, but he is a playmaker.

22.Blake Rankin, QB, Rutgers
Rankin is a pocket passer that will need time to develop.

23.TJ Neal, LB, Illinois
Neal may be short but he’s a solid middle linebacker.

24.Brandon Arcidiacono, C, Rutgers
Arcidiacono is a solid center prospect.

25.Skyler Mornhinweg, QB, Penn State
The son of former NFL head coach Marty Mornhinweg and may be a bit under-rated.