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Rivals.com Rivals100 2007 | Rivals.com Football Recruiting | last sorted on 1/17/2007

2007 Rank		Pos	Ht/Wt	Schools
1	Jimmy Clausen Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian	QB	6-3/200	Notre Dame
	Called a “10-year prospect” by many who cover California high school football, Clausen has put up gaudy statistics and won a state championship as a senior. What gets lost with all the talk of leading Notre Dame to the promised land and 60-plus touchdowns in a season, is that Clausen has serious football tools to back up the hype. He has a strong arm, an extremely quick release and razor sharp accuracy. He’s got excellent size and a good frame for a college or pro quarterback. His presence in the pocket and the feel he has for the game are very advanced for a high school player. You combine that with his physical tools and it’s obvious that he’s special.
2	Joe McKnight River Ridge (LA) John Curtis	RB	6-1/193	Southern Cal
	Scores touchdowns in multiple ways and is special with the ball in his hands.
3	Eric Berry Fairburn (GA) Creekside	DB	5-11/194	Tennessee
	Has all the tools to develop into an elite college cornerback.
4	Ryan Mallett Texarkana (TX) Texas	QB	6-6/235	Michigan
	One of the biggest arms in the country has people talking NFL potential already.
5	Carlos Dunlap North Charleston (SC) Fort Dorchester	DE	6-7/260	Florida
	Does uncanny things on the football field for a player his size.
6	Everson Griffen Avondale (AZ) Agua Fria	DE	6-4/266	Southern Cal
	The highest ranked player ever from Arizona in the 10-year history of Rivals.com.
7	Marvin Austin Washington (D.C.) Ballou	DT	6-2/291	North Carolina
	The nation's top defensive tackle boasts rare agility and quickness.
8	Ronald Johnson Muskegon (MI) Muskegon	WR	6-0/177	Southern Cal
	Big long-term potential as a wide receiver, but is just as good at cornerback.
9	Torrey Davis Seffner (FL) Armwood	DT	6-5/290	Florida
	Superior quickness and knack for the big play make him dominant.
10	Josh Oglesby Milwaukee (WI) St. Frances	OL	6-7/315	Wisconsin
	Eats defensive linemen and linebackers for lunch with his 6-7, 315-pound frame.
11	Chris Galippo Anaheim (CA) Servite	LB	6-3/235	Southern Cal
	Do-it-all linebacker plays for one of California’s best high school programs.
12	James Wilson Ponte Vedra (FL) Nease	OL	6-4/308	Florida
	Great feet and strength make him a dominant player.
13	Terrance Toliver Hempstead (TX) Hempstead	WR	6-4/185	LSU
	Still the most dominating receiver in Texas.
14	Chad Jones Baton Rouge (LA) Southern Lab	ATH	6-2/220	LSU
	Size, speed, range, ball skills, Jones has it all.
15	Noel Devine North Fort Myers (FL) North Fort Myers	RB	5-8/175	West Virginia
	Explosiveness stems from his vision and cutting ability.
16	Tray Allen Grand Prairie (TX) South Grand Prairie	OL	6-4/305	Texas
	One of the best offensive linemen to come out of the Lone Star State in several years.
17	Marc Tyler Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian	RB	6-0/215	Southern Cal
	The most complete back in the nation with hands, power and speed. Broke his leg late in his senior season.
18	Chris Donald Huntingdon (TN) Huntingdon	LB	6-2/220	Tennessee
	Outstanding closing speed and natural ability makes him one of the nation's top linebackers.
19	Chris Culliver Garner (NC) Garner	WR	6-0/188	South Carolina
	A true two-way threat that has showcased that he can excel at receiver.
20	Ben Martin Cincinnati (OH) La Salle	DE	6-5/230	Tennessee
	One of the nation’s best pure pass rushers with an amazing frame.
21	Curtis Brown Gilmer (TX) Gilmer	DB	6-0/174	Texas
	Top athlete should shine as a lock-down corner in college.
22	Dwight Jones Burlington (NC) Cummings	WR	6-5/210	North Carolina
	Big receiver will be a dangerous red zone threat.
23	Ryan Miller Littleton (CO) Columbine	OL	6-6/278	Colorado
	A monster tackle prospect that’s only going to get even bigger and stronger.
24	Arrelious Benn Washington (D.C.) Dunbar	WR	6-1/210	Illinois
	Benn has tight end strength with wide receiver speed.
25	Donovan Warren Long Beach (CA) Poly	DB	6-0/175	Michigan
	The next great player from Long Beach Poly.
26	Martez Wilson Chicago (IL) Simeon	DE	6-4/230	Illinois
	Still learning how to play DE, but you can’t teach his athletic ability.
27	Tyrod Taylor Hampton (VA) Hampton	QB	6-1/200	Virginia Tech
	The next great quarterback from Hampton Roads?
28	Cameron Newton Atlanta (GA) Westlake	QB	6-4/232	Florida
	A perfect fit for the Gator offense.
29	Kristofer O'Dowd Tucson (AZ) Salpointe	OL	6-5/315	Southern Cal
	A 300-pound guard that has amazing feet and is a great pass blocker.
30	Enrique Davis Lynn Haven (FL) Mosley	RB	5-11/212	Auburn
	Vision, power and speed makes Davis the most complete back in Florida.
31	John Chiles Mansfield (TX) Mansfield Summit	ATH	6-1/195	Texas
	Put him at a number of positions and his speed, quickness, and athleticism will take over a game.
32	Cliff Matthews Cheraw (SC) Cheraw	DE	6-4/223	South Carolina
	Has developed into an elite pass rusher his senior season.
33	Doug Wiggins North Miami Beach (FL) North Miami Beach	DB	5-11/180	Western Michigan
	Showed that he's a lockdown cover corner - and a really good one.
34	Duval Kamara Hoboken (NJ) Hoboken	WR	6-5/209	Notre Dame
	Prototypical big receiver has surprising quickness.
35	Rolando McClain Decatur (AL) Decatur	LB	6-4/240	Alabama
	Big, lean and athletic, McClain is a stalking force on defense.
36	John Clay Racine (WI) Park High	RB	6-0/222	Wisconsin
	A physical freak that has one of the nation’s best builds and is a tough runner.
37	Jerimy Finch Indianapolis (IN) Warren Central	DB	6-1/203	Florida
	Finch will be Indiana's top recruit in more than 10 years.
38	Aron White Columbia (MO) Rock Bridge	TE	6-4/213	Georgia
	A play-making tight end that should star in the SEC.
39	Michael Huey Kilgore (TX) Kilgore	OL	6-5/290	Texas
	Huey has a nasty streak and a motor that doesn’t stop until the whistle is blown.
40	Dionte Allen Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's	DB	5-11/175	Florida State
	A technician at corner that is just as talented in zone as he is in man.
41	DeAngelo Benton Bastrop (LA) Bastrop	WR	6-3/195	LSU
	Size and hands make him one of the Southeast's best wide outs.
42	Marcus Gilchrist High Point (NC) T.W. Andrews	DB	5-11/175	Clemson
	Another big Mid-Atlantic grab for Clemson recruiter Billy Napier.
43	Major Wright Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas	DB	6-1/200	Florida
	Make no mistake about it, Wright likes to hit and his senior season has helped his stock even more.
44	Aaron Corp Villa Park (CA) Lutheran	QB	6-4/195	Southern Cal
	Solid arm, but it’s his running ability that separates him from others.
45	Kendall Smith Bushnell (FL) South Sumter	LB	6-1/207	Florida State
	A head-hunter that proved as a senior that he's a special player.
46	Austin Box Enid (OK) Enid	LB	6-3/215	Oklahoma
	A tackling machine that’s a more athletic version of Rocky Calumus.
47	John Brantley Ocala (FL) Trinity Catholic	QB	6-3/190	Florida
	Has thrown for more than 6,000 career yards.
48	Da'John Harris Gardena (CA) Serra	DT	6-4/266	Southern Cal
	Skilled pass rusher is one of the best in the Golden State.
49	Deonte Thompson Belle Glade (FL) Glades Central	WR	6-0/180	Florida
	Thompson's speed makes him a threat to score every time he touches the ball.
50	Brandon Saine Piqua (OH) Piqua	RB	6-0/200	Ohio State
	Amazing hands and a great speed burst make him the Midwest’s top back.
51	Jordan Bernstine Des Moines (IA) Lincoln High School	DB	5-10/200	Iowa
	The highest ranked recruit out of Iowa in almost 10 years.
52	Armando Allen Hialeah (FL) Miami Lakes	RB	5-9/181	Notre Dame
	Elite speed makes him a threat in any offensive system.
53	Chris Strong Batesville (MS) South Panola	DE	6-3/251	Ole Miss
	A great high school linebacker that will be a great defensive lineman in college.
54	Dez Bryant Lufkin (TX) Lufkin	WR	6-1/195	Oklahoma State
	Still one of the most dominating players in Texas.
55	Matt Romine Tulsa (OK) Union	OL	6-6/285	Notre Dame
	A top offensive lineman that excels in pass protection.
56	Kerry Murphy Hoover (AL) Hoover	DT	6-5/315	Alabama
	Makes opposing offensive lines scheme to stop him first.
57	Lennon Creer Tatum (TX) Tatum	RB	6-1/202	Tennessee
	Has drawn comparisons to fellow Texas running back product Tatum Bell.
58	Sidell Corley Mobile (AL) McGill Toolen	DE	6-4/250	LSU
	Strength and athleticism make Corley one of the Southeast's most wanted.
59	Joe Haden Ft. Washington (MD) Friendly	ATH	5-10/189	Florida
	Arguably the most athletic player in the country.
60	Eugene Clifford Cincinnati (OH) Colerain	DB	6-2/190	Ohio State
	Clifford could star at safety or receiver, but showed he's got the tools as a senior to be a great one for Ohio State.
61	Lee Ziemba Rogers (AR) Rogers	OL	6-7/295	Auburn
	Size, feet and mobility make him a great prospect on the next level.
62	Michael Keck Harrisonville (MO) Harrisonville	DE	6-5/215	Missouri
	Has drawn comparisons to David Pollack because of his desire and heart.
63	Stefoin Francois Reserve (LA) East St. John	DB	6-0/188	LSU
	East St. John has produced some great players over the years, and some believe Francois might be the best in the bunch.
64	Brian Price Los Angeles (CA) Crenshaw	DT	6-2/285	UCLA
	Nobody in the Los Angeles City Section was able to block him as a junior and as a senior.
65	Antwane Greenlee Columbus (GA) Hardaway	OL	6-6/302	Florida State
	A mountain of a man, showed he's one of the nation's best as a senior.
66	Aaron Hernandez Bristol (CT) Bristol Central	TE	6-4/235	Florida
	Record-breaking tight end catches everything in traffic.
67	Joseph Barksdale Detroit (MI) Cass Tech	DT	6-6/323	LSU
	Moves like a linebacker on defense, despite being more than 300 pounds.
68	Anthony Davis Piscataway (NJ) Piscataway	OL	6-5/341	Rutgers
	Massive tackle packs great punch and anchors well.
69	Richetti Jones Dallas (TX) Lincoln	DE	6-3/234	Oklahoma State
	Big frame and quickness make him one of the nation’s top pure pass rushers.
70	Bryan Bulaga Woodstock (IL) Marian Central Catholic	OL	6-5/270	Iowa
	Still growing, but already big on talent, technique and desire.
71	Lamark Brown St. Louis (MO) Hazelwood West	ATH	6-3/215	Kansas State
	Will play early for K-State at receiver.
72	Andre Jones El Paso (TX) Andress	DT	6-4/305	Texas
	Brings a lot to the table not only with strength, but a great frame to build on.
73	Niles Paul Omaha (NE) North	WR	6-2/210	Nebraska
	The best prospect from Nebraska in years is Ahman Green’s nephew.
74	Myles Wade Portland (OR) Central Catholic	DT	6-2/322	Oregon
	Should carry on Oregon's great tackle tradition.
75	Martin Coleman Huntington Beach (CA) Edison	OL	6-5/290	Southern Cal
	Coleman has a big frame and is light on his feet. Big upside.
76	Derrick Morgan Coatesville (PA) Coatesville	DE	6-4/260	Georgia Tech
	Morgan is another big Keystone state star.
77	Robert Hughes Chicago (IL) Hubbard	RB	5-11/226	Notre Dame
	Built like a tank and just as tough to bring down.
78	Gary Gray Columbia (SC) Richland Northeast	DB	5-10/163	Notre Dame
	Tough against the run and has good closing speed. Will enroll early at Notre Dame.
79	Chaz Powell New Freedom (PA) Susquehannock	DB	6-1/184	Penn State
	Went through most of the season as one of the most under-ranked players in the nation - not anymore.
80	Malcolm Williams Garland (TX) Garland	WR	6-3/205	Texas
	Could be one of the best to come from tradition-rich Garland High.
81	Caleb King Norcross (GA) Greater Atlanta Christian	RB	5-11/186	Georgia
	Still one of the better running back prospects in the Southeast.
82	Mike Paulus Syracuse (NY) Christian Brothers	QB	6-5/220	North Carolina
	One-year starter has all the physical skills.
83	Mike Ragone Cherry Hill (NJ) Camden Catholic	TE	6-4/221	Notre Dame
	Long-striding tight end can stretch the field.
84	Morgan Burnett College Park (GA) North Clayton	DB	6-1/182	Georgia Tech
	Burnett is a top athlete and a track star as well.
85	Raymond Carter Los Angeles (CA) Crenshaw	RB	5-11/187	UCLA
	Electric with the ball in his hands and is deadly in passing situations.
86	Michael McNeil Mobile (AL) Davidson	DB	6-2/200	Auburn
	Excellent tackling ability, closing speed and toughness making him special.
87	Gerald Jones Oklahoma City (OK) Millwood	ATH	6-0/185	Tennessee
	One of the most highly recruited prospects in the Heartland region.
88	Ben Wells Beaumont (TX) Ozen	DB	6-1/185	Texas
	Wells gets it done in multiple sports and in the classroom – he’s the total package at defensive back.
89	Chris Rainey Lakeland (FL) Lakeland	RB	5-9/159	Florida
	Has been a star for years at Lakeland and will be one for the Gators.
90	Stephen Garcia Tampa (FL) Jefferson	QB	6-2/202	South Carolina
	Garcia is known for his ability to improvise, but he's also a skilled pocket passer.
91	Toney Clemons New Kensington (PA) Valley	WR	6-2/205	Michigan
	Should help continue Michigan's great tradition at receiver.
92	Marshall Jones Westlake Village (CA) Oaks Christian	DB	6-0/185	Southern Cal
	Clausen and Tyler get a lot of the pub, but Jones is one of the nation’s best.
93	Drake Nevis Marrero (LA) John Ehret	DT	6-1/281	LSU
	Senior season helped show he's one of the top players in Louisiana.
94	Jahvid Best Richmond (CA) Salesian	RB	5-10/183	California
	A sub 10.4 second runner in the 100 meters and 1,000 yard rusher as a junior.
95	Allen Bailey Darien (GA) Mcintosh County Academy	DE	6-4/255	Miami-FL
	Great physical build and strength.
96	Travian Robertson Laurinburg (NC) Scotland County	DE	6-4/230	South Carolina
	Tenacious off the edge, Robertson's desire to play the game sets him apart.
97	Keenan Robinson Plano (TX) Plano East	LB	6-3/211	Texas
	Robinson has been one of the most productive linebackers as a senior.
98	Willy Korn Duncan (SC) Byrnes	QB	6-2/200	Clemson
	Has struggled against better competition this year, but still has great skills.
99	Quintin Richardson Columbia (SC) Spring Valley	OL	6-4/265	South Carolina
	Athletic big man will help the Gamecocks in a number of ways.
100	Brandon Gibson Mobile (AL) UMS Wright	WR	6-2/190	Alabama
	Great concentration when going up to catch the ball.