2011 Under Armour All-American Game: The Top 50 Recruits Playing In The Game

We're less than a week away from the 2011 Under Armour All-American Game when many of the nation's top high school football players will showcase their skills a final time before their college careers. 

This Wednesday at 7 p.m. in St. Petersburg, Fla., we'll get a look at some of the best recruits from the 2011 class and watch as a few key prospects announce their college commitments as well. 

Here's the breakdown of the top 50 recruits who will be playing in this year's Under Armour All-American Game.  

50. Angelo Mangiro, OG, Penn State

Commitment: Penn State

Angelo Mangiro has the prototypical size of an offensive guard.

He's got a massive lower body, low center of gravity and a solid natural frame. He plays with a wide base and has excellent footwork and hand technique. 

A top 5-to-10 offensive guard in the 2011 recruiting class, Mangiro plays aggressively with a lot of power and strength. But right now, his pass protection skills are suspect. 

He comes from a high school system focused on the running game. After watching his technique, it's easy to see how he's struggled to develop as a pass blocker.

49. DaVaris Daniels, WR, Notre Dame

Commitment: Notre Dame

Daniels is ranked as the No. 15 wideout on Rivals and the No. 23 wideout on Scout. At 6'2" and 175 pounds, he's thin and needs to bulk up, but when he's not pressed at the line of scrimmage, he can cover a ton of ground very quickly. 

He runs good routes and is strong enough that he won't be bullied by defenders. Daniels is a big target with elite body control and solid change-of-direction ability. That makes him a great red-zone threat.

48. Cyrus Hobbi, OG

Commitment: Uncommitted

Hobbi is one of the top offensive guards in the country and has the versatility to play every interior line position.

He's athletic, has great size at 6'3", 285 pounds, and has a great initial burst. 

Some scouts see him as a center. But based on his ability to pull and reach the second and third level of contact, guard might be better suited for this skill set. 

47. Kendal Thompson, QB, Oklahoma

Commitment: Oklahoma

The left-handed gunslinger from Oklahoma is really athletic and can buy a ton of time to throw, either dancing in the pocket, breaking for the sideline or heading upfield. 

He's got tremendous field vision and always seems to know where his receivers are downfield. Thompson is also a very accurate short-range and mid-range passer standing still, but he tends to lose control of the ball a bit while on the run. 

Right now he plays mostly off his athleticism, but his technique passing the ball needs work, especially when it comes to his throwing motion and release.

46. Antwaun Woods, DT, USC

Commitment: USC

Woods is a big boy and has the makings of a future nose tackle at the NFL level if he's able to fine tune his skills and build up some muscles in the gym.

Woods ranks as the No. 5 defensive tackle on Scout, but falls all the way to No. 23 on Rivals. He's got a ton of potential and might prove to be one of the best in the class if he can develop properly. 

45. Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

A defensive end and tight end in high school, Shazier will likely make the transition to outside linebacker at the next level. 

He's a solid pass-rusher and has the instincts and athleticism to make the transition, though it could take some time for him to get a better grasp of things. 

Shazier is fast and really excels when he's let loose on the quarterback, but he's pretty good against the run as well. 

44. Malcolm Mitchell, CB

Commitment: Uncommitted

Mitchell is one of the most intriguing prospects at the position in the 2011 class. He's an elite athlete who moves really well and has ideal size at 6'1" and 190 pounds. 

But Mitchell is still very raw and and needs a lot of practice reps to fine-tune his skills before he can make an impact. 

43. A.C. Leonard, TE, Florida

Commitment: Florida

One of the top tight ends of the 2011 class, Leonard runs very polished routes and has a great set of hands for a big man. 

He's got great athleticism and moves smoothly downfield. He also does a great job of extending his hands to catch the ball. His size makes him a constant mismatch for defenders.

42. Bobby Hart, OT, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

Bobby Hart is rated as a top 10 offensive tackle by both Scout and Rivals and is an intriguing player for a number of reasons.

He's got the size, arms, feet and athleticism every offensive line coach in the country is looking for in an elite prospect. Hart's wingspan is massive for his size and his upper-body strength is eye-popping.

As soon as he learns how to be a better pass-blocker, FSU has something special here. There are very few big men with his level of flexibility and body control and even fewer who can manhandle defenders with such ease.

41. Darius Jennings, WR

Commitment: Uncommitted

At 5'11" and 175 pounds, four-star receiver Darius Jennings isn't a traditional speedster, but he moves incredibly fast in traffic. He's got a short stride and has a really good first burst off the line of scrimmage.

He can change gears about as fast as anyone and those short, choppy steps let him accelerate very fast in space. He can be a force in the Wildcat as he's got experience running the system in high school. 

He'd be an ideal slot receiver, but needs to bulk up some before he can make too big of an impact on the next level. 

40. Amir Carlisle, RB, Stanford

Commitment: Stanford

The best of Stanford's three-headed haul at running back, Amir Carlisle has drawn comparisons to former Cal star Jahvid Best. 

He's got a great pair of hands, is elusive, fast, cuts well, and changes direction on a dime.

He'll get the ball downfield in a number of different ways and just seems to make things happen regardless of the situation.

39. Nick Waisome, CB, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

Waisome is joined by Valdez Showers to form a solid duo of 4-star cornerbacks the Gators have received commitments from.

Waisome is ranked as the No. 8 cornerback on Scout and the No. 11 cornerback on Rivals. He and Showers have the potential to be a scary pair, but if you had to chose one to hitch your wagon to, it's Waisome. 

38. Xzavier Dickson, DE

Commitment: Uncommitted 

Dickson is the type of prospect who just explodes into his opponent with a ton of power and quickness. Once he makes contact, Dickson uses his superior speed and athletic ability to get around his man. 

He needs to get stronger and play more disciplined, but the talent is very intriguing. Dickson's body control and change of direction ability are as good as it gets.

37. Erique Florence, S

Commitment: Uncommitted

A top five safety in the 2011 class, Florence is a very instinctual player who can really put a licking on a ball-carrier. He's got solid form when tackling and often angles himself for the big hit, which is probably the most noticeable part of his game.

Florence always finds himself around the ball and when it's in the air near him, he's trying to make a play on it every time.

36. Quandre Diggs, CB, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Diggs is an exceptional athlete with lights out speed. He runs like a track star and has some of the best acceleration of any prospect of the 2011 class.

He plays quarterback, running back, receiver, and cornerback, but based on his size and skill set, lining up as a scat back, wideout or corner is the most likely scenario.

35. Marvin Shinn, WR, Alabama

Commitment: Alabama

If you're an Alabama fan, you've probably already heard quite a bit about "Marvelous" Marvin Shinn. He's one of the most electric wide receivers in the 2011 class and a playmaker who can score any time he gets into open space.

He's taken a huge jump this summer and is ranked as a top 10 receiver by both Scout and Rivals.

Shinn is one of the best deep-threat receivers in the class and has such long strides that, once he gets going in open space, more times than not he's behind the defense and gone. Add a solid pair of hands and you have a dangerous receiving threat.

34. Todd Barr, DT, Cal

Commitment: Cal

Barr has the look of a defensive tackle, but moves like a big linebacker. At 6'3" and 265 pounds, Barr could wind up at defensive end depending on where he lands. 

A really potent pass-rusher with a great motor, Barr can harass quarterbacks by penetrating through the middle or coming around from the backside. 

33. James Vaughters, LB, Stanford

Commitment: Stanford

Vaughters is the defensive headliner of Stanford's 2011 recruiting class and after watching him perform in 2009 and in camps this summer, it's easy to see why. 

At 6'2" and 233 pounds, he's got the size to play middle linebacker or even to get down in the dirt and play end, but he's also athletic enough to play on the outside or even make a switch to safety.

He's played at outside linebacker and inside linebacker, but most scouts see him as an inside presence at the next level.

32. Demetrious Nicholson, CB, Virginia

Commitment: Virginia

Nicholson is a playmaker with a great set of hands. He moves well and has great closing speed, but gambles a lot and needs to play more in control..

He also struggles when it comes to run support and tackling and that has a lot to do with his small frame. Nicholson could probably use a redshirt year while he bulks up and learns the position.

31. Gabe Wright, DT

Commitment: Uncommitted

Wright's technique is raw, but he's very athletic and quick at the point of attack. He hits his man hard and drives, but doesn't stay low and has poor hand movement. 

If he can polish up his skills and learn to disengage blockers better, Wright could be one of the best defensive tackles in the class. 

30. Brett Hundley, QB, UCLA

Commitment: UCLA

Hundley is a very physical quarterback with the best footwork of any elite quarterback prospect. He loves to run the bootleg, and at 6'4'', 220 pounds, when he gets going in space, he's difficult to bring down.

He's got a bad habit of winding up and there's a lot of work that needs to be done on his throwing motion, but that's about all there is to worry about.

He's got great instincts, can read a defense in a heartbeat and can make all the throws you want to see from a college quarterback.

29. Ben Koyack, TE, Notre Dame

Commitment: Notre Dame

Koyack is one of the top tight ends from the 2011 recruiting class and the top player on Notre Dame's commitment list to this point. He's basically a wide receiver in a tight end's body.

He runs very smooth routes, has a great set of hands and presents a mismatch for practically any defender on the field. He can beat you in flats, down the middle, downfield and on the sidelines.

28. Kiaro Holts, OT, North Carolina

Commitment: North Carolina 

Holts is one of the top offensive linemen in the country and has prototypical NFL size.

He's the type of player that could develop into an elite talent on the college level and a coveted prospect when it comes time for the NFL Draft.

He's rated as the No. 4 offensive tackle on Scout and the No. 20 offensive tackle on Rivals. This 5-star talent shouldn't be too undervalued, though.

At 6'5" and 270 pounds, he's one of the strongest and most athletic tackles in the nation.

27. Kiehl Frazier, QB, Auburn

Commitment: Auburn

Kiehl Frazier is a dangerous dual-threat quarterback who could run a spread, an option, a pro-style, or pretty much any offense you could dream up.

He throws the deep ball with excellent power and accuracy and he can really do some damage when he gets loose in open space.

He's a pass-first guy who will beat you with his arm first and mostly takes off when the defense allows him to, much like a Braxton Miller.

He's not as big or as strong as Miller, though, and there are some technical issues with his throwing motion.

26. Brey Cook, OT, Arkansas

Commitment: Arkansas

Cook is one of the top-rated offensive tackles in the country. At 6'7" and 310 pounds, he has elite size and a frame to build off.

That just can't be taught.

He's an extremely strong run blocker and has a great push at the line of scrimmage.

As a pass-blocker, he struggles somewhat with faster and more athletic defenders. But it's more a matter of consistency than anything else.

25. Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU

Commitment: LSU

Landry is one of those prospects that fits into the "needs to bulk up" category more than the "will always be undersized" category.

No matter how much weight he's able to put on, he'll always be a sub-six-foot receiver, though, and scouts tend to undervalue you immediately when you fit into that category.

He makes up for that with solid route-running and great movement in closed spaces, but that doesn't even begin to describe how much of a playmaker he is.

Landry is a sure-handed player who demands the ball on big plays and will quickly develop into a third-down conversion machine. Give him the ball.

24. Steve Miller, DE, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

Miller's best asset is his technique, which is arguably the best of any defensive end in the class. His positioning, hand movement and ability to shed blockers really stands out. 

He's got the size to play strong side or weak side end and has a solid all-around skill-set for run support and pass rush. 

23. Anthony Wallace, LB, Oregon

Commitment: Oregon

Wallace is a perfect fit at middle linebacker. He's got prototypical size for the position and a great natural frame. 

He's a very smart player who can cover both the run and the pass extremely well, but his coverage skills are really what stand out.

Right now his technique is raw, but when he drops back, the instincts are incredible. Watching him get free in pursuit is like watching a predator hunt. He zones in on the ball-carrier and just attacks him.

22. Travis Hughes, LB, North Carolina

Commitment: North Carolina

Hughes is one of the top linebackers in the country, but there's still a distinct possibility that he could play on the offensive side of the ball. 

He's one of the rare prospects that has legit ability on both sides of the ball and very well may end up as a running back in college. 

Hughes' initial burst off the line of scrimmage and his breakaway speed will help him excel regardless of where he plays. He's aggressive, hits hard and craves contact. 

21. Greg Townsend, DE

Commitment: Uncommitted

Townsend has the athleticism and size to play anywhere from linebacker to defensive tackle on the next level.

He's got great instincts and strength, but his body control and balance stand out the most when you watch him play.

Not many prospects his size are able to maneuver around blockers and contort their body without losing footing or balance. Townsend just squeezes past his opponent and sets himself up to make a play.

20. Trey DePriest, LB, Alabama

Commitment: Alabama

DePriest has the natural build of a linebacker and a natural ability to read snap counts, get out of his stance quickly and beat his man off the ball.

He's got a great motor and is excellent in pursuit. Not many prospects can cover the field from sideline to sideline the way he can.

And look out for the big hit. DePriest can really put a licking on a ball carrier in the open field.

19. Desmond Jackson, DT, Texas

Commitment: Texas

He does a great job of penetrating the offensive line and consistently finds his way into the backfield to blow up run plays or force quarterbacks out of the pocket if he can't sack them himself.

A high-effort, great-motor player, Jackson is relentless in pursuit and never gives up on a play. At 6'1" and 280 pounds, he'll chase ball carriers 10 or 20 yards down the field without skipping a beat.

18. Karlos Williams, S, Florida State

Commitment: Florida State

Karlos Williams isn't your average safety. He's built like a linebacker and could easily end up there based on his tackling ability and size.

He's also got a great pair of hands and enough speed that it makes you wonder if this 6'2", 210-pound prospect could be a dominant receiver.

Williams plays the game with passion and when he's roaming in the secondary, he's looking to put a licking on the ball-carrier every single play.

17. Josh Turner, CB, Texas

Commitment: Texas

Turner is another great addition to the Longhorns' secondary. He's a great all-around corner with a great pair of hands and solid football instinct.

He is the No. 2 cornerback on Rivals and the No. 4 cornerback on Scout. He and Leroy Scott should form a dominating tag team on the outside and it really is hard to decide who's the better of the two. 

16. Jay Rome, TE

Commitment: Uncommitted

Jay Rome is the No. 1-ranked tight end recruit in the country and has been linked to over a dozen programs to date.

An extremely athletic tight end with NFL potential, Rome has all the intangibles to be very successful wherever he ends up playing.

He has tremendous blocking skills and can line up at receiver or tight end. If Rome can improve his strength, he has the potential to be one of the biggest impact freshmen in the country in 2011.

15. Anthony Johnson, DT, LSU

Commitment: Louisiana State

Johnson is a big, physical, bull-rushing defensive tackle that prefers to plow straight through his opponent rather than try to get around them.

He's definitely on the raw side and doesn't have a wide array of moves, which is why he relies so much on his strength.

The tools are there for a devastating anchor for LSU's line in a couple years, but he needs to polish off his skills first.

14. Doran Grant, CB

Commitment: Uncommitted

Grant is the best cornerback prospect in the country, rated No. 1 by Rivals and No. 2 by Scout. He's even better than advertised and definitely fits the bill at a generous 5'10" and 175 pounds.

He's lightning-fast, tests off the charts athletically, tackles with a lot of power, and has a great nose for the ball.

13. Brandon WIlliams, RB, Oklahoma

Commitment: Oklahoma 

Williams is a great all-around running back who contributes not only in the running game, but also as a legitimate weapon in the passing game.

He doesn't have elite size or speed but makes up with it with a gamer's mentality and playing style.

The biggest question about his game is his ability to break tackles, as right now he often goes down on first contact.

12. Savon Huggins, RB

Commitment: Uncommitted

There's no one from the 2011 class who can juke quite like Savon Huggins. He has such a broad array of moves that you really never know what he's going to do on any given play.

When you watch him play, you immediately think Barry Sanders. He's got the vision, the balance, the change-of-direction ability, and the simple unwillingness to go down.

11. Christian Westerman, OT, Texas

Commitment: Texas

At 6'5", 285 pounds, Westerman is projected to be a star at either a guard or right tackle at the next level. 

He's a very strong blocker and moves his feet as well as anyone in the country.

But the fact that he never played left tackle in high school probably means it just doesn't suit his skill-set.

He overpowers defenders with quick hits and a very low stance. But the way he's able to move suggests he'd be very successful as a pulling guard. 

10. Braxton Miller, QB, Ohio State

Commitment: Ohio State

Miller is an idea dual-threat quarterback who possesses great quickness, elusive ability and a powerful arm that really puts a lot of pressure on defenses. He runs a 4.47-second 40-yard dash and can change direction on a dime.

There are very few prospects capable of dominating a defense the way he does. Miller doesn't force plays, but rather lets his opponent choose how they're going to play him and then takes advantage of whatever they offer.

9. Stephone Anthony, LB

Commitment: Uncommitted

Stephone Anthony is a natural pass-rusher with a knack for causing turnovers.

There aren't many players who can make the ball come loose more often than this kid.

When he gets his hands on someone, there's a chance he'll make something happen any given play.

He plays with great instincts and is very athletic, attacking the ball with purpose and precision and shedding blockers with impressive strength.

8. Jeff Driskel, QB, Florida

Commitment: Florida

Driskel is Rivals' and ESPN's No. 1 quarterback in 2011, but neither lists him at five stars and it's very difficult to believe that there's not a single quarterback in the class worthy of the rating.

He's described as a pure pocket passer, but has the athleticism and speed to make plays happen with his legs when he needs to.

He's got a very strong arm and is an accurate passer who can make all the throws a college quarterback needs to make.

7. Lawrence Thomas, LB, Michigan State

Commitment: Michigan State

At 6'3" and 236 pounds, Thomas presents a unique prospect with the size and speed to play a variety of positions. He can play defensive end, linebacker, safety and even receiver.

He's projected as a defender on the next level, mostly because it would be a shame to let his ball-hawking and punishing tackling go to waste.

Look for him to find a home as an outside linebacker who can drop into coverage or cause havoc in the backfield depending on the down.

6. Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, S, Alabama

Commitment: Alabama

Clinton-Dix is an elite prospect who really has an ideal skill set for a safety. There's almost nothing about his game not to like, except for some minor footwork issues.

He is the type of player who craves contact and really could succeed as either a strong safety or free safety.

Based on his size, 6'2" and 190 pounds, if he can define his man-to-man coverage skills a bit, he could develop into a once-in-a-lifetime-type cover corner.

5. Μike Bellamy, RB, Clemson

Commitment: Clemson

Bellamy is considered to be one of the top prospects of the 2011 class. He's a top-five running back on pretty much every list that matters and is one of the fastest prospects in the state of Florida, clocking in at 4.3 seconds on his 40 time.

He's a playmaker who will light up scoreboards and burns defenders regularly. Bellamy is incredibly elusive and has tremendous balance and body control.

4. La'El Collins, OT, LSU

Commitment: LSU

At 6'5", 285 pounds, Collins is 15-to-20 pounds away from being an off-the-charts prospect at left tackle.

His strength, athleticism and blocking skill is about as good as anyone's in the class.

From a physical standpoint, he's an imposing specimen who can knock back a defender a full yard with a single push.

Collins excels at both pass-blocking and run support. He does a great job of getting to the second level.

3. Isaiah Crowell, RB

Commitment: Uncommitted

He has great breakaway speed, is very elusive, has top of the line instincts, makes lightning-fast cuts, doesn't hesitate and can break tackles with the best of them.

Crowell has played with a talented stable of rushers his entire high school career behind a very good offensive line.

He's never carried the load himself and there are serious questions about his ability to ever be able to.

2. Cyrus Kouandjio, OT

Commitment: Uncommitted

At 6'6", 322 pounds, Kouandjio is one of the most athletic big men in the country. 

He has a huge wingspan and, at times, appears to move as swiftly as someone half his size.

When it comes to natural ability as a blocker, Kouandjio has top-end balance and moves his feet as swiftly as any high school player I've ever seen.

He does a great job staying low to the ground and using his tree trunk-like arms to manhandle defenders.

Kouandijo is polished and as ready to compete at the college level as anyone in the 2011 class.

1. Jadeveon Clowney, DE

Commitment: Uncommitted

At 6'5", 225 pounds, Clowney is an athletic freak and a playmaker in every sense of the word. He gets into the backfield in a hurry, has great, natural pass-rushing instincts and can chase down ball-carriers with his tremendous speed.

No matter where the ball goes or where Clowney lines up, he can make something happen. There's game film of him chasing down wide receivers 20 yards down the field.