Sports Illustrated top 100

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CNNSI.com has released their top 100 recruits. Goodpasture's Patrick Turner is 9th and Antioch's LaMarcus Coker 14h - nationally. I can't recall Tennessee ever getting that much respect.

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TheInsiders.com's National Hot 100: Class of '05

Posted: Wednesday June 30, 2004 10:21AM; Updated: Wednesday June 30, 2004 10:21AM

 

 

 

 

 

Derrick Williams

TheInsiders.com is proud to unveil the first edition of its National Hot 100 for the Class of 2005. The list was compiled by national recruiting analysts Jamie Newberg and Allen Wallace, who evaluated film and consulted college coaches from coast to coast.

 

Derrick Williams, a lightning-fast receiver, cornerback and kick returner from Greenbelt (Md.) Roosevelt High School, leads the way as the No. 1-ranked player.

 

For Newberg's complete breakdown of the nation's top 10 prospects, click here.

 

As an added feature, TheInsiders.com now has video highlights available for each of the top 100 prospects. Click on the video icon to launch the clips.

 

TheInsiders.com 2005 National Hot 100

Rk. Rating Name Pos City (State) H.S. Ht/Wt/40 Verbal Vid.

1 Derrick Williams WR/CB Greenbelt (Md.) Roosevelt 6-0/193/4.4

An incredible prospect blessed with outstanding speed and quickess. He could star on both sides of the ball in college.

 

2 Callahan Bright DT Bryn Mawr (Pa.) Harriton 6-2/315/4.9

The top DT in the past two seasons. Strong, physical, fast and plays with high energy on every down.

 

3 Ryan Perrilloux QB Reserve (La.) East Saint John 6-2/207/4.65

A carbon copy of Quincy Carter at the same age. Perrilloux can beat you in and out of the pocket.

 

4 Fred Rouse WR Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln 6-3/187/4.4

The best prospect ever to come out of Lincoln High? Yes, or at least the best in the last decade -- and that says something!

 

5 Jamario O'Neal CB Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville 6-1/205/4.45 Ohio State

The top CB in the country, for the third year in a row, is from Glenville High (following Whitner and Ginn) and O'Neal could be the best of the bunch.

 

6 Eugene Monroe OL Plainfield (N.J.) 6-7/320/5.2 Virginia

"Mean Gene" is a superb run blocker with ideal size, feet and smarts.

 

7 Justin King CB Monroeville (Pa.) Gateway 5-11/180/4.4

He's good enough to play on either side of the ball, but projects better at CB.

 

8 Luthur Brown LB Lakewood (Calif.) 6-2/227/4.7

A dynamite mike LB who makes plays all over the field. He plays with great intensity and passion.

 

9 Patrick Turner WR Madison (Tenn.) Goodpasture 6-5/210/4.65

Tall WR prospect blessed with incredible skills. Should be the go-to guy in the red zone.

 

10 Mark Sanchez QB Mission Viejo (Calif.) 6-2/215/4.85

The most polished QB in the nation right now. Good decision maker (29/4 TD to INT ratio as a Jr.)

 

11 Tray Blackmon LB LaGrange (Ga.) 6-0/192/4.5

Blackmon is the most explosive defensive prospect in the country. Has incredible closing speed.

 

12 DajLeon Farr TE Galena Park (Texas) North Shore 6-5/237/4.62

Farr is a freak athlete who could move into the top 10 as a senior. Will likely also play DE this upcoming season.

 

13 Jonathan Stewart RB Olympia (Wash.) Timberline 5-10/218/4.6

Incredible balance for a 220-pound RB. Runs with great power and has great agility.

 

14 Lamarcus Coker RB Antioch (Tenn.) 5-11/185/4.4 Tennessee

This RB has it all, including that extra gear that makes him a scoring threat from anywhere on the field.

 

15 Kenny Phillips S Miami (Fla.) Carol City 6-2/195/4.45

Phillips has been compared to a young David Fulcher. Plays with a linebacker mentality.

 

16 Reggie Youngblood OL Houston (Texas) B.T. Washington 6-6/285/5.36

Youngblood hasn't begun to scratch the surface of his talent. Will be your prototype OT in college.

 

17 Antone Smith RB Pahokee (Fla.) 5-8/185/4.4

The fastest RB in the nation. Possesses superior vision and instincts, and can run with power and elusiveness

 

18 Averell Spicer DE Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) 6-2/265/4.65

Spicer is quick off the ball, athletic and very strong. Could possibly grow into a DT.

 

19 Kevin Grady RB East Grand Rapids (Mich.) 5-10/225/4.48 Michigan

In three seasons, Grady has scored an eye-popping 115 TDs. Should be a great back for the Wolverines.

 

20 Eugene Hayes LB Madison (Fla.) Madison County 6-1/218/4.62

Super pass rusher who can also cover and chase the ball. A big-time playmaker who racked up 18.5 sacks last season.

 

21 Reggie Smith S Edmond (Okla.) Santa Fe 6-1/192/4.5

The top prospect in the Midlands region. A versatile athlete who will likely end up at FS.

 

22 C.J. Byrd S North Augusta (S.C.) 6-3/184/4.5

"Big Byrd" hits like a truck on defense and is also talented enough to be a big-time WR.

 

23 Ryan Reynolds LB Las Vegas (Nev.) Bishop Gorman 6-2/220/4.65

An extremely hard worker off the field. Plays with a high motor. Absolutely relentless and he's built like a tank.

 

24 Dace Richardson OL Wheaton (Ill.) Warrenville South 6-6/300/5.0

Dace has only played football for two years. Possesses a gigantic wingspan and great feet. Unbelievable upside.

 

25 Victor Harris CB/RB Highland Springs (Va.) 6-0/186/4.45

Talented enough to play RB, CB or S for any team in the country. 2,210 yards rushing and 27 TDs last year.

 

26 Michael Oher OL Memphis (Tenn.) Briarcrest 6-5/330/5.2

Some coaches feel Oher is the best OL prospect in the nation. Raw, but has great physical tools.

 

27 Dan Doering OL Barrington (Ill.) 6-6/290/5.0

Arguably the OL who's most ready to play big-time college football.

 

28 Justin Mincey DE Folkston (Ga.) Charlton County 6-6/255/4.85

Exceptionally quick and a constant disruption for offenses. Another great athlete from Charlton County.

 

29 Alex Boone OL Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward 6-8/280 Ohio State

Boone is your prototype OT. He's massive now, but wait until he gets to Columbus.

 

30 Martellus Bennett TE Houston (Texas) Taylor 6-6/242/4.85 Miami

Should be another great TE in the Hurricane football factory. A dominating blocker with soft hands.

 

31 Marlon Lucky RB North Hollywood (Calif.) 5-11/200/4.5

Lucky is a complete back with speed, vision, power and elusiveness. Can catch and return kicks as well.

 

32 J.B. Paxson DE Greenwood (Ind.) 6-3/265/4.85

Paxson is a David Pollack clone. He's cat-quick and makes plays everywhere on the field.

 

33 Avery Atkins CB Daytona Beach (Fla.) Mainland 5-11/185/4.45

Atkins is a DB prospect who could play either CB or S in college. One of the best overall athletes from the Sunshine State.

 

34 Rey Maualuga LB Eureka (Calif.) 6-2/240/4.5

Maualuga is a physical, strong LB prospect. Had 146 tackles last season. Also stars at FB.

 

35 Demarcus Granger DT Dallas (Texas) Kimball 6-2/320/5.25

Granger is a very strong DT who racked up 17 sacks as a junior.

 

36 Rashard Mendenhall RB Skokie (Ill.) 5-11/203/4.4 Illinois

Some say he's the best RB ever from Illinois. Averaged 11.6 yards per carry as a junior.

 

37 Ricky Jean-Francois DE Miami (Fla.) Carol City 6-3/245/4.6

His stock has exploded over the past eight weeks. Athletic, quick and has a 38-inch vertical jump.

 

38 Jerrell Powe DT Waynesboro (Miss.) Wayne County 6-3/322/5.2

Exceptional quickness and power. The top DT in the Southeast. 14 sacks last season.

 

39 Maurice Wells RB Jacksonville (Fla.) Sandalwood 5-9/180/4.4

Led the state of Fla.rida in rushing with 3,076 yards and 31 TDs as a junior. Lightning quick. Could also play CB.

 

40 Adam Myers-White S Hamilton (Ohio) 6-4/200/4.5

A exceptional talent who could grow into a LB. Has size, speed and range.

41 Vince Oghobaase DT Alief (Texas) Hastings 6-5/300/5.2

Oghobaase has a bright future on either side of the ball as a DT or OT

 

42 Darren McFadden RB North Little Rock (Ark.) Oak Grove 6-1/205/4.45 Arkansas

McFadden is a big-time talent with lots of speed. Could star at RB or S at the next level. He's a four-sport star

 

43 Spencer Adkins LB Naples (Fla.) 6-0/229/4.59

A "tweener" who will likely end up at OLB in college. A great first step and an explosive hitter.

 

44 Charles Jackson OL Buena Vista (Ga.) Tri-County 6-7/265/5.1

A high school TE who will move to OT. Big, athletic and agile.

 

45 Ekom Udofia DT Scottsdale (Ariz.) Chaparral 6-1/290/5.1

37 tackles for a loss and 12 sacks as a junior. Incredibly smart (4.1 GPA) and strong (370 bench, 605 squat).

 

46 Bryan Evans CB Jacksonville (Fla.) Ed White 5-11/177/4.45

Another elite CB from Ed White High School. Will be as highly recruited as Dee Webb (class of 2003).

 

47 Malcolm Kelly WR Longview (Texas) 6-3/190/4.5

Averaged 30.6 yards per catch last year. Has great size and a 38-inch vertical jump.

 

48 Demetrius Morley S Miami (Fla.) Killian 6-0/180/4.55

Morley is a prospect who has skyrocketed up the recruiting charts in recent weeks. Has the ability to play CB or S.

 

49 Todd Cox LB Memphis (Tenn.) Harding 6-1/195/4.6

Cox is a heat-seeking missle from his LB spot. A ferocious hitter who makes plays all over the field

 

50 Antonio Bass QB/WR Jackson (Mich.) 6-2/195/4.4

Bass is a five-star athlete who can beat you with his arm or legs. Is at his best when the pocket breaks down.

 

51 Doug Worthington DE Athol Springs (N.Y.) St. Francis 6-7/257/4.7

A physical specimen from N.Y. Lean with long arms. DE with incredible upside.

 

52 Toney Baker RB Jamestown (N.C.) Ragsdale 5-10/218/4.45

5,418 rushing yards over the past two seasons. Strong (420 bench press) and powerful runner.

 

53 Matt Reynolds OL Provo (Utah) Timpview 6-5/270/4.9

Reynolds is an active DL who will play OL in college. Father (Lance) coaches at BYU.

 

54 Melvin Alaeze DT Randallstown (Md.) 6-2/276/4.6

High-school DE who will likely move inside as a three-technique DT in college. Recorded 15 sacks last season.

 

55 Anthony Moeaki TE Wheaton (Ill.) Warrenville South 6-4/240/4.7

Plays TE, H-back and FB. A super blocker with good hands. Caught 23 passes as a junior.

 

56 Matt Hardrick OL Orlando (Fla.) Edgewater 6-5/337/5.5

Massive tackle prospect who is nasty on every down. Sustains his blocks and moves well.

 

57 Keenan Clayton S Sulphur Springs (Texas) 6-1/198/4.5

Plays safety with a LB mentality. A hitter who will light you up. Also good in coverage.

 

58 DeSean Jackson WR Long Beach (Calif.) Poly 5-11/170/4.4

Could be a WR or CB, but projects to play on offense. Caught 43 passes for 850 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior.

 

59 Kade Weston DT Little Silver (N.J.) Red Bank 6-5/300/5.0

A big man in the middle with good mobility. 114 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, 14 sacks and five forced fumbles as a junior.

 

60 Kevin Thomas CB Oxnard (Calif.) Rio Mesa 6-0/172/4.5

The top DB on the West Coast. Very good cover skills. Supports the run well. Also a standout kick retuner.

61 O.J. Murdock WR Tampa (Fla.) Middleton 6-0/185/4.4

O.J. is a 10.3-second 100-meter guy. Look for his stock to explode this fall with a big season.

 

62 Raymond Henderson DE Oak Creek (Wis.) 6-5/255/4.65

Henderson may be more sought-after than former teammate Rhyan Anderson (Miami). 19 sacks as a junior.

 

63 Darius Dewberry LB Fort Valley (Ga.) Peach County 6-4/218/4.55

Dewberry has the ability to rush off the edge, support the run and drop into pass coverage.

 

64 Curtis Lofton LB Kingfisher (Okla.) 6-2/225/4.65

Lofton has as much upside as any LB on this list. Raw but athletic. Had 180 tackles last season.

 

65 Chris Scott OL Lovejoy (Ga.) 6-4/315/5.3

Scott is a dominating OL who can mash DLs in the run game and protect his QB in the passing game.

 

66 Brian Cushing LB Oradell (N.J.) Bergen Catholic 6-3/227/4.45

Superior athlete with superior speed. Played rover last season and recorded 120 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 7 INTs.

 

67 Pat Sheil OL Clifton (Va.) Centreville 6-6/275/5.0

Has played TE, OL and DT. Projects as an OT. Has long arms, quick feet and plays with a lot of intensity.

 

68 Jermichael Finley TE Diboll (Texas) 6-4/215/4.6

Finley has the best hands in this year's crop of pass catchers. Plays WR but will likely grow into a TE in college.

 

69 Travis Beckum DE Oak Creek (Wis.) 6-5/218/4.5

A LB in high school who will likely grow into a DE in college. 12 sacks and 8 INTs as a junior.

 

70 Marques Slocum OL Philadelphia (Pa.) St. John Neumann 6-6/335/5.0

One of the top OG prospects. Moves very well for a 330-plus pounder. He loves to pull and block on the move.

 

71 Derek Nicholson LB Winston Salem (N.C.) Mt. Tabor 6-0/228/4.6

Derek registered 181 tackles, 27 tackles for a loss and 10 sacks last year. Brother A.J. is a standout LB for FSU.

 

72 Eric Huggins WR Conway (S.C.) 6-3/190/4.5 Oklahoma

A big WR headed to Norman. Caught 51 passes for 932 yards and 14 TDs as a junior.

 

73 Jerome Hayes LB Bayonne (N.J.) 6-2/225/4.6

Hayes had a very productive junior campaign with more than 100 tackles, 1,100 rushing yards and 18 TDs.

 

74 Alfred Jones DL New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine 6-3/240/4.8 LSU

Jones is a relentless DE who could grow into a tackle in college. Another great DL headed to LSU.

 

75 James McKinney DT Louisville (Ky.) Central 6-3/275/4.9

Versatile lineman who has played TE, FB and DE but projects as a DT. Also plays baseball, basketball and wrestles.

 

76 Rico McCoy LB Washington (D.C.) St. Johns 6-2/212/4.55

McCoy is a physical LB who loves to hit. Plays with a ton of emotion. Recorded 120 tackles last season.

 

77 Jonathan Crompton QB Waynesville (N.C.) Tuscola 6-4/216/4.9 Tennessee

Crompton is a very accurate passer who threw for 23 scores and only five INTs.

 

78 LaVar Lobdell WR Syracuse (N.Y.) Christian Brothers 6-3/194/4.55

A surprise name on this list. He'll be highly sought-after this fall. State champ in the 110-meter hurdles.

 

79 R.J. Jackson RB Houston (Texas) Westside 5-11/197/4.52

Jackson is the top RB in Texas. Also projects as a CB. Averaged 10 yards per carry last season and had seven INTs.

 

80 Josh McNeil OL Collins (Miss.) 6-4/275/5.2

McNeil is the nation's top center prospect. Had 116 pancake blocks last season. A starter since the ninth grade.

 

81 Henry Melton DE Grapevine (Texas) 6-3/250/4.65

Played RB in high school. Projects as a RB, TE, DE or LB in college. One of the best athletes in Texas.

 

82 Chris Collins LB Texarkana (Texas) Texas 6-1/230/4.7 Texas

Collins is a true MLB who made all-state as a sophomore and junior.

 

83 Antonio Clay OL Jeffersonville (Ga.) Twiggs County 6-1/207/4.6

Has one of the best first steps in the country. A DE in high school but likely an OLB in college.

 

84 Mario Manningham WR Warren (Ohio) Harding 6-0/180/4.4 Michigan

Headed north to play for Lloyd Carr. A smooth and quick game-breaking WR.

 

85 Leon Jackson RB Pasco (Wash.) Senior 6-3/200/4.4

Two-time 100-meter champ with a 37-inch vertical jump. Versatile athlete who could play RB, WR, CB or S.

 

86 Michael Ray Garvin CB Ramsey (N.J.) Don Bosco Prep 5-8/178/4.3

A difference-maker on both sides of the ball. Outstanding athlete with great speed.

 

87 Chris Brown DE Texarkana (Texas) Texas 6-2/210/4.6 Texas

A high-motor guy who could play DE or OLB. Good quickness and a very good pass rusher.

 

88 Todd Denlinger DT Troy (Ohio) 6-3/275/4.8 Ohio State

Played mike LB at 265 pounds last season. Recorded 125 tackles. Very strong and smart.

 

89 Brandon Perry DT Hawkinsville (Ga.) 6-3/270/4.9

Played alongside Charles Johnson (Georgia) last season. Good penetrator with the ability to collaspe the pocket.

 

90 D.J. Hord WR Kansas City (Mo.) Rockhurst 6-1/190/4.4

The top prospect in Missouri. Very good speed and has good size. A 10.4 100-meter guy with a 35-inch vertical jump.

 

91 Jonathan Hannah TE Hope Mills (N.C.) South View 6-5/255/4.85

Has played OT but likely projects as a TE in college. A super blocker.

 

92 Tony Wright RB Fort Valley (Ga.) Peach County 5-11/187/4.4

Has good speed and power. Ran for 2,155 yards and 20 TDs as a junior.

 

93 Greg Paulus QB Syracuse (N.Y.) Christian Brothers 6-2/185/4.6 Duke

All he does is win. A superior leader with all the tools, but this fall will likely be his last playing football, as he will play for Coach K at Duke, not coach Ted Roof.

 

94 Neefy Moffett LB Melbourne (Fla.) Palm Bay 6-1/220/4.6

Has mainly played DE but projects as an OLB in college. Racked up 16 sacks last year.

 

95 Cory Zirbel OL Murray (Ky.) 6-7/292/5.3

Zirbel was the OL MVP at Miami's football camp a few weeks ago. A prototype tackle with a great frame, long arms and good feet.

 

96 Jason Gwaltney RB North Babylon (N.Y.) 5-11/235/4.5 West Virginia

Gwaltney is a power back who rushed for more than 2,600 yards and scored 45 times as a junior. A perfect fit for the Mountaineer offense.

 

97 Paul Duncan OL Dallas (Ga.) East Paulding 6-6/280/5.4

Duncan just turned 16 and wears a size 19 shoe. Has a great frame and a ton of offers.

 

98 Ndamukong Suh DT Portland (Ore.) Grant 6-5/275/-

Damo' is a big, strong kid who has a I-A body right now. Can dunk a basketball Fla.t-footed at 270 pounds. Very explosive.

 

99 Talonnie Russell WR Detroit (Mich.) St. Martin De Porres 5-11/175/4.4

Russell is a true yacker (racking up yards after the catch). A talent at CB and can return kicks as well.

 

100 Tommy Trott TE Montgomery (Ala.) Trinity 6-4/240/4.8

Caught 57 passes for 1,163 yds and 17 TDs as a junior. Great hands. Also plays baseball and basketball.

[Sequatchie]

Derrick Williams

TheInsiders.com is proud to unveil the first edition of its National Hot 100 for the Class of 2005. The list was compiled by national recruiting analysts Jamie Newberg and Allen Wallace, who evaluated film and consulted college coaches from coast to coast.

 

Derrick Williams, a lightning-fast receiver, cornerback and kick returner from Greenbelt (Md.) Roosevelt High School, leads the way as the No. 1-ranked player.

 

For Newberg's complete breakdown of the nation's top 10 prospects, click here.

 

As an added feature, TheInsiders.com now has video highlights available for each of the top 100 prospects. Click on the video icon to launch the clips.

 

 

1 Derrick Williams WR/CB Greenbelt (Md.) Roosevelt 6-0/193/4.4

An incredible prospect blessed with outstanding speed and quickess. He could star on both sides of the ball in college.

 

 

I would love to see him in Orange! thumb

[muffin]

Are both of them,committed to the vols?

[Sequatchie]

Are both of them,committed to the vols?

Tennessee's only commitments so for are

 

14) LaMarcus Coker RB Antioch (TN.) 5-11/185/4.4 Tennessee

This RB has it all, including that extra gear that makes him a scoring threat from anywhere on the field.

 

77) Jonathan Crompton QB Waynesville (N.C.) Tuscola 6-4/216/4.9 Tennessee

Crompton is a very accurate passer who threw for 23 scores and only five INTs.

 

Marsalous Johnson DB Smyrna (TN.)

 

 

I am afraid that Patrick Turner may go all the way till almost signing day!

[twittycanes]

For anyone that has a kid that plays youth football in the South Nashville area. LaMarcus Coker played in the Flatrock Vols Youth Football program. From an old coach of LaMarcus, I am proud of you. Keep your priorities straight, stay focused, strive for excellence. Good luck in your senior year.

-Coach Chuck-

[BenHasRisen]

I've heard big things about Crompton, but won't one of the other Vols QBs leave if Crompton comes to Knoxville?

[Sequatchie]

I've heard big things about Crompton, but won't one of the other Vols QBs leave if Crompton comes to Knoxville?

I think I read that if Crompton can't beat out Scheaffer or Ainge or one of them proves this year that he is the man. Then Crompton would be willnig to take a redshirt year that might be the best the kid is young he just turned 16 I think not to long ago!

 

If he does come on and beat them out then I would think that Scheaffer would be moved to WR like Banks was who has apparently been moved to one of the saftey spots this fall!