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Rivals.com Rivals100 2009 | Rivals.com Football Recruiting | last sorted on 1/28/2009

2009 Rank		Pos	Ht/Wt	Schools
1	Bryce Brown Wichita (KS) Wichita East	RB	6-0/215	Tennessee
	New No. 1: Earned Co-MVP in U.S. Army All-American Bowl, rushing for 45 yards and catching two touchdown passes.
2	Rueben Randle Bastrop (LA) Bastrop	WR	6-3/195	LSU
	Playing out of position at quarterback as a senior, Randle passed for 2,461 yards and 20 touchdowns. He added 683 yards and 12 more touchdowns on the ground.
3	D.J. Fluker Foley (AL) Foley	OL	6-7/350	Alabama
	Big mover: Fluker completed two weeks of dominating performances at the Alabama/Mississippi All-Star Classic and U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
4	Sheldon Richardson St. Louis (MO) Gateway High	DT	6-4/292	Missouri
	U.S. Army All-American selection helped lead his team deep in the Missouri state playoffs by doing damage on both sides of the football. Had a quarterback sack, a hurry and a tackle for a loss in the Army game.
5	Matt Barkley Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei	QB	6-3/226	USC
	Big mover: Earned MVP Award at the Under Armour All- American Game by passing for 237 yards and two touchdowns.
6	Trent Richardson Pensacola (FL) Escambia	RB	5-11/210	Alabama
	Rushed for 2,090 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior.
7	Russell Shepard Houston (TX) Cypress Ridge	QB	6-1/179	LSU
	In 2008, Shepard rushed for 835 yards and 11 touchdowns - in his team’s three playoff games.
8	Devon Kennard Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista	DE	6-3/257	USC
	Notes: Was on his way to another amazing season after dominating this summer and the previous two seasons, but an injury has sidelined him for the rest of the season. Having him ranked here reflects Kennard’s amazing potential.
9	Vontaze Burfict Corona (CA) Centennial	LB	6-2/244	Arizona State
	Was the third-leading tackler for the West team in the Army Bowl. He also dominated in all-star game practices, capping off an amazing senior season that saw him lead his team to a CIF title and a state championship.
10	Jelani Jenkins Olney (MD) Our Lady Of Good Counsel	LB	6-2/220	Florida
	Jenkins led his team to an 11-1 record as a senior and was a standout at the Crab Bowl and the Under Armour All-American Game.
11	Dre Kirkpatrick Gadsden (AL) Gadsden City	DB	6-2/180	Alabama
	Kirkpatrick is a rare find because he is a big cornerback prospect with great ball skills. He could also be an outstanding safety.
12	Manti Te'o Laie (HI) Punahou	LB	6-2/225	Notre Dame
	Recorded 90 tackles, five sacks and rushed for 400 yards and 10 TDs as a junior. In 2008 he had 98 tackles in nine games (10.9 per game).
13	Ray Ray Armstrong Sanford (FL) Seminole	ATH	6-4/218	Miami
	New five star: Led his high school team to the 6A state championship. His Seminole High team was the first non-South Florida squad to win the 6A title since Apopka in 2001.
14	Alex Okafor Pflugerville (TX) Pflugerville	DE	6-4/232	Texas
	As a senior, Okafor picked up 59 tackles and nine sacks.
15	Jacobbi McDaniel Greenville (FL) Madison	DT	6-0/267	Florida State
	McDaniel is a strong and powerful defensive tackle prospect that can really push the pocket. He was the top defensive lineman at the Under Armour All-Star Game in Orlando.
16	Donte Moss Jacksonville (NC) Northside	DE	6-4/235	North Carolina
	Moss was arguably the top defender in both the Shrine Bowl and the U.S. Army All- American Bowl.
17	Janzen Jackson Lake Charles (LA) Barbe	DB	6-0/174	Tennessee
	Recorded 93 tackles and five interceptions as a senior.
18	Garrett Gilbert Austin (TX) Lake Travis	QB	6-4/205	Texas
	Rewrote the record books in Texas, finishing as a senior with career passing marks in yardage and touchdowns as well as single-season touchdown and yardage marks.
19	Patrick Hall Ventura (CA) St. Bonaventure	ATH	6-1/181	USC
	U.S. Army All-America member averaged 9.69 yards a carry as a senior and had 11 touchdown runs in 2009. He made several dozen tackles from his safety spot.
20	Craig Loston Aldine (TX) Eisenhower	DB	6-2/193	LSU
	Recorded three tackles and a spectacular pass breakup in the Under Armour All-American game following a dominating week of practice.
21	Andre Debose Sanford (FL) Seminole	WR	6-0/170	Florida
	Debose is a Percy Harvin-type of player that should be a perfect fit in the Florida offense. He made an incredible touchdown catch with 33 seconds left in the state title game to help lead his team over Miami Northwestern.
22	Christine Michael Beaumont (TX) West Brook	RB	5-11/202	Texas A&M
	In nine games as a senior, Michael rushed for 1,414 yards and 25 touchdowns.
23	Gary Brown Quincy (FL) West Gadsden	DT	6-3/275	Florida
	New five star: Recorded one tackle for loss, and three quarterback hurries in the Under Armour All American Game.
24	Darius Winston West Helena (AR) Central	DB	6-0/180	Arkansas
	Despite teams throwing away from him, Winston managed to pull in eight interceptions and broke up nine more passes as a senior.
25	Chris Davenport Mansfield (LA) Mansfield	DT	6-4/318	LSU
	Despite missing much of his senior season with a knee injury, Davenport still managed 45 tackles and nine sacks in only four games.
26	William Campbell Detroit (MI) Cass Tech	DT	6-5/317	Michigan
	Campbell was one of the more dominating players for the East squad in the Army practices on both sides of the ball. While he was recruited at defensive tackle, his play as an offensive tackle could potentially open up even more opportunities for greatness in the future.
27	Greg Reid Valdosta (GA) Lowndes	DB	5-9/175	Florida State
	New five star: Named Georgia player of the year, and recorded two interceptions in UA All American Game.
28	Branden Smith Atlanta (GA) Washington	DB	5-11/171	Georgia
	Smith is a cornerback with blazing speed and very good cover skills. He's also dangerous with the ball in his hands and could see some time on offense in Athens.
29	Mason Walters Wolfforth (TX) Frenship	OL	6-6/290	Texas
	New five star: Was the most physically gifted lineman at the UA All American practices.
30	T.J. McDonald Fresno (CA) Edison	DB	6-2/200	USC
	New five star: His physical presence and ability at the U. S. Army All-American practices was reminiscent of his father, Tim McDonald.
31	Corey Brown Monroeville (PA) Gateway	DB	6-0/180	Ohio State
	New five star: Recorded three interceptions in the Hawaii/Mainland All-Star game, and had a touchdown catch in the U. S. Army All American Game.
32	Nico Johnson Andalusia (AL) Andalusia	LB	6-3/226	Alabama
	New five star: Johnson led the West squad with four solo tackles, including two tackles for loss, in the Army all-star game.
33	Dorian Bell Monroeville (PA) Gateway	LB	6-0/226	Ohio State
	Bell averaged nearly nine tackles per game as a senior and led his team to a 12-1 record.
34	Willie Downs Tallahassee (FL) Godby	ATH	6-2/192	Florida State
	Recorded four tackles, two tackles for a loss, and had an interception return for touchdown in the U. S. Army All American Game.
35	Justin Turner Massillon (OH) Washington	DB	6-2/186	Michigan
	Recorded 40 tackles, three interceptions, five tackles for loss and returned 11 kicks for 355 yards as a senior. Was one of the more dominating players in the Army Bowl, leading the East team with seven tackles and one interception.
36	Jamarkus McFarland Lufkin (TX) Lufkin	DT	6-3/280	Oklahoma
	Along with being a force on the gridiron, McFarland was named to the Texas Academic All-State team.
37	Xavier Nixon Fayetteville (NC) Jack Britt	OL	6-6/263	Florida
	Nixon won the left tackle job on the East squad at the U.S. Army All American Bowl after leading his high school team to a 14-2 record.
38	Malliciah Goodman Florence (SC) West Florence	DE	6-4/255	Clemson
	Goodman is big and athletic, but he is a bit raw. However, the defensive lineman has a very high ceiling.
39	Randall Carroll Los Angeles (CA) Cathedral	ATH	5-10/175	UCLA
	Speed kills, and Carroll is one of the fastest in the nation. He has recorded a sub-10.5 100-meters. He also had a tremendous senior season with an average of more than 18 yards per catch.
40	David Wilson Danville (VA) George Washington	RB	5-11/192	Virginia Tech
	Wilson scored two touchdowns in the Hawaii prep Classic after scoring 28 as a senior.
41	Cliff Harris Fresno (CA) Edison	DB	6-0/165	Oregon
	Big mover: Demonstrated the best cover skills of any defensive back during the U. S. Army All American practices.
42	Nick Kasa Broomfield (CO) Legacy	DE	6-7/245	Colorado
	Big mover: Kasa recorded one tackle, two quarterback hurries and had a stellar week of practice at the U. S. Army All American Game.
43	Gabe Lynn Jenks (OK) Jenks	DB	6-0/185	Oklahoma
	Lynn was a key factor in helping his Jenks team play for the state championship. He had 42 tackles as a senior, including a season-high seven tackles against rival Muskogee.
44	Ronnell Lewis Dewar (OK) Dewar	LB	6-3/220	Oklahoma
	Big mover: Recorded four tackles, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in the UA All American Game.
45	Shayne Skov Pawling (NY) Trinity Pawling	LB	6-2/235	Stanford
	Skov led the East in tackles for a loss in the U.S. Army All American Bowl despite an injury-plagued senior year.
46	Aaron Murray Tampa (FL) Plant	QB	6-0/198	Georgia
	Everyone knows Murray is a terrific and accurate passer. But he also showed toughness and courage after breaking his leg mid-way through the season. He came back to lead Tampa Plant to a state championship.
47	Chris Faulk Slidell (LA) Northshore	OL	6-6/310	LSU
	At 6 feet 6 and 310 pounds, Faulk has been clocked at less than 5 seconds in the 40.
48	Jheranie Boyd Gastonia (NC) Ashbrook	WR	6-2/184	North Carolina
	Averaged more than 20 yards per catch as a junior and senior. Has run a 22.1 in the 200-meter dash.
49	Morgan Moses Richmond (VA) Meadowbrook	OL	6-7/347	Virginia
	Moses led his team to a 9-3 record as a senior and was named to the Hawaii Prep Classic and the U.S. Army All American Bowl.
50	Patrick Patterson Macon (MS) Noxubee County	WR	6-3/215	Ole Miss
	In his team’s state championship victory, Patterson rushed for 49 yards on seven carries and added 104 yards receiving on four receptions while doubling as a lock-down cornerback.
51	Tajh Boyd Hampton (VA) Phoebus	QB	6-0/208	Clemson
	Boyd was the co-MVP of the U.S. Army All American Bowl after throwing three touchdown passes.
52	Marcus Hall Cleveland (OH) Glenville Academic Campus	OL	6-5/290	Ohio State
	The imposing line prospect led one of the top teams in Ohio. He could also play inside if things don’t work out at tackle.
53	Marlon Brown Memphis (TN) Harding Academy	WR	6-5/205	Georgia
	In a state championship loss, Brown caught four passes for 199 yards and rushed for 139 yards on eight carries. He had four touchdowns on only 12 touches.
54	Zeke Motta Vero Beach (FL) Vero Beach	LB	6-2/207	Notre Dame
	Big mover: Motta recorded 137 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, seven pass breakups and three sacks during his senior season.
55	Calvin Howell San Antonio (TX) Warren	DT	6-4/280	Texas
	Big mover: Not only was Howell one of the most physically impressive lineman at the U. S. Army All-American Bowl practices, but he also came back from an injury during the week.
56	Jaamal Berry Miami (FL) Miami Palmetto	RB	5-10/185	Ohio State
	Berry is a cat-quick and speedy back from South Florida who also can catch out of the backfield.
57	Edwin Baker Oak Park (MI) Oak Park	RB	5-10/204	Michigan State
	Baker missed most of his senior season with an injury, but he impressed in summer camps, including the FBU Top Gun Camp.
58	Terry Hawthorne East St. Louis (IL) East St. Louis	WR	6-0/168	Illinois
	His coaches call him the team’s “go-to guy,” and Hawthorne came through in the clutch plenty as a senior. He was a major reason why East St. Louis won a state championship.
59	Michael Ford Leesville (LA) Leesville	RB	5-10/200	LSU
	Ford rushed for just less than 3,000 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior.
60	Tyrik Rollison Sulphur Springs (TX) Sulphur Springs	QB	6-2/185	Auburn
	He averaged more than 295 yards passing per game as a senior and threw for 51 touchdowns.
61	Ryne Giddins Seffner (FL) Armwood	DE	6-4/235	USF
	Giddins, who is one of the nation’s best pass rushers, gives South Florida one of the biggest commitments in team history for Bulls coach Jim Leavitt.
62	Orson Charles Tampa (FL) Plant	WR	6-2/230	Georgia
	Charles, who had 75 catches for 1,421 yards and 21 touchdowns, helped lead his team to a 4A Florida state championship.
63	Xavier Su'a Filo Provo (UT) Timpview	OL	6-4/285	UCLA
	Big mover: He led his team to back-to-back undefeated seasons and state championships.
64	Jon Bostic Wellington (FL) Palm Beach Central	LB	6-1/218	Florida
	Bostic is a versatile and talented linebacker prospect who can play all three linebacker positions.
65	Rodney Smith Miami (FL) Archbishop Carroll	WR	6-6/202	Florida State
	Smith is a big and athletic wide receiver who can jump through the gym. Smith caught 32 passes for 705 yards and 10 scores in 2008.
66	Michael Philipp San Bernardino (CA) Arroyo Valley	OL	6-3/320	Oregon State
	Philipp, who was part of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, can play guard, tackle or center.
67	Tana Patrick Stevenson (AL) North Jackson	LB	6-3/215	Alabama
	Patrick is an athletic linebacker prospect who was a two-way star in high school.
68	Nu'Keese Richardson Pahokee (FL) Pahokee	WR	5-8/151	Tennessee
	Richardson is a speedy slot receiver who is at his best with the ball in space. He’s quick, fast and very explosive.
69	Garrett Porter Odessa (TX) Permian	OL	6-6/308	Texas
	Porter anchored an offensive line that led Odessa Permian to consecutive undefeated regular seasons.
70	Demonte McAllister Tampa (FL) Alonso	DE	6-3/263	Florida State
	He dominated the offensive tackles all week at the Under Armour All-American Game practices.
71	Logan Thomas Lynchburg (VA) Brookville	TE	6-6/233	Virginia Tech
	Thomas made the transition from quarterback to wideout at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
72	Jarvis Jones Columbus (GA) Carver	DE	6-3/226	USC
	Jones missed most of the playoffs with a broken hand. He could play MIKE, SAM or even put his hand down at the next level.
73	Justin Chaisson Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman	DE	6-4/252	Oklahoma
	Big mover: Chiasson recorded three tackles and two sacks in the Under Armour All-American Game.
74	Jamie Wood Pickerington (OH) Central	DB	6-2/190	Ohio State
	A longtime Ohio State pledge, Wood had 79 total tackles, eight pass breakups and six tackles for a loss as a senior.
75	Bryce McNeal Minneapolis (MN) Breck	WR	6-2/170	Clemson
	McNeal had two receptions in the U.S. Army All-America Bowl, where he also announced he was heading to Clemson.
76	Cierre Wood Oxnard (CA) Santa Clara	RB	6-0/192	Notre Dame
	Wood, the main offensive weapon for his high school team this past season, rushed for 1,526 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior.
77	Chris Watt Glen Ellyn (IL) Glenbard West	OL	6-3/280	Notre Dame
	Watt helped his team go deep in the Illinois state playoffs as a senior.
78	Kevin Brent Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff	DB	5-11/196	Oklahoma
	Brent showed his versatility by lining up at middle linebacker during his senior season out of necessity.
79	Jerod Askew Chesapeake (VA) Oscar Smith	LB	6-0/230	Tennessee
	Askew led his team to a 15-0 record and a state title this season.
80	Lamar Miller Miami (FL) Killian	RB	5-11/205	Miami
	Miller had a big senior season down in Dade County, rushing for more than 1,700 yards and scoring 22 touchdowns.
81	Chris Burnette LaGrange (GA) Troup	OL	6-2/300	Georgia
	Burnette is a strong and powerful offensive guard prospect who is a much better run-blocker at this stage.
82	Justin Green Louisville (KY) Male	DB	5-10/178	Illinois
	Green had a 254-yard, five-touchdown rushing performance this season, but he’s a CB prospect who can fly.
83	Donavan Tate Cartersville (GA) Cartersville	ATH	6-2/205	North Carolina
	Tate is a super athlete who if he decides to play football, could end up at QB, RB, DB or even LB. Chances are, though, he gets drafted in the first round of the MLB draft in June.
84	Stephon Gilmore Rock Hill (SC) South Pointe	ATH	6-1/180	South Carolina
	Gilmore led his team to the 4A DII state championship while earning player of the year honors.
85	David Barrent West Des Moines (IA) Valley	OL	6-8/290	Michigan State
	“Has long arms, which he uses to excel in pass protection,” Rivals.com analyst Barry Every said. “He also has a frame that easily can hold 320 pounds, and he runs on the balls of his feet.”
86	Kevin Graf Agoura (CA) Agoura	OL	6-6/301	USC
	A solid senior season was capped off by a strong showing in the Under Amour All-American Game.
87	Damario Jeffery Columbia (SC) Columbia	ATH	6-3/215	South Carolina
	Jeffery is a great athlete who missed the second half of his senior year with a knee injury. He’s good enough to play on either side of the ball at WR or S, but he will likely grow into a LB.
88	Eric Shrive Scranton (PA) West Scranton	OL	6-7/302	Penn State
	Shrive has an outstanding week at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and a solid senior season despite his team’s 3-7 record.
89	Corey Adams Scottsdale (AZ) Saguaro	DT	6-3/277	Arizona State
	Big mover: Adams helped lead his team to its third consecutive state title and impressed at the UA Game.
90	Duron Carter Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas	WR	6-2/183	Ohio State
	Big mover: Carter was spectacular in Orlando, proving he was the top receiver on either squad at the Under Armour practices. He lacks great speed but runs great routes and catches everything in sight.
91	Chris Whaley Madisonville (TX) Madisonville	ATH	6-3/232	Texas
	In only nine games as a senior, Whaley rushed for 1,925 yards and 24 touchdowns.
92	Brandon McGee Lauderhill (FL) Plantation	DB	5-11/186	Miami
	This all-around player recorded 31 tackles and two interceptions while accumulating 300 yards receiving.
93	DeOnte Arnett Forestville (MD) Forestville Military Acad	DE	6-4/243	Maryland
	Big mover: Arnett was arguably the most impressive defensive player at the Crab Bowl.
94	Fletcher Cox Yazoo City (MS) Yazoo City	DE	6-4/240	Mississippi State
	At 6 feet 4 and 240 pounds, Cox competes in the 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 in track.
95	Abry Jones Warner Robins (GA) Northside School	DT	6-3/273	Georgia
	Jones will eventually be a 300-pound defensive tackle for the University of Georgia.
96	Morrell Presley Carson (CA) Carson	WR	6-4/215	UCLA
	Presley had three catches for 40 yards in the Under Armour All-American Game.
97	David Oku Lincoln (NE) East	RB	5-10/186	Tennessee
	Oku rushed for 3,090 yards and 39 TDs in his last two seasons, and he helped lead his team to the Class 5A state championship game as a senior.
98	Byron Moore Harbor City (CA) Narbonne	DB	6-0/188	USC
	Moore played his way into the Rivals100 with jaw-dropping performances at the USC Rising Star Camp and FBU Top Gun Camp. He helped Narbonne go deep in the CIF City Section playoffs.
99	Alshon Jeffery St. Matthews (SC) Calhoun County	WR	6-3/214	South Carolina
	Rivals.com analysts said Jeffrey had some of the best hands at the Under Armour All-American Game.
100	John Martinez Salt Lake City (UT) Cottonwood Senior	OL	6-2/264	USC
	The ultra-quick lineman could play any position on the OL, but he could be an elite center prospect.

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