College Football Recruiting 2012: Stock Report for the Top 100 Prospects
Some players are hot names on the trail right now, while others are starting to drop in different rankings, lists and ratings. The recruiting cycle is a roller-coaster ride, as are the stocks for various players every year.
For this read, I'm going to take the top 100 prospects and just very quickly let you know their stock report. Some are the same, while others will surprise you.
Let's talk stocks, bonds and trades—recruiting style.
100. Dan Voltz, OG
1 of 100At 6'4", 290 pounds, Voltz is a known recruit due to his toughness, strength and grit. He plays with good power and force, and has underrated athletic ability. He should be a prime starter for Wisconsin in due time.
Stock: Neutral
99. Erik Magnuson, OT
2 of 100Magnuson is a solid OT prospect at 6'6", 275 pounds. He can play LT or RT and plays to his size at the point of attack. He's freshly committed to Michigan and is competing at The Opening all this week.
Stock: Up
98. T.J. Yeldon, RB
3 of 100Yeldon is viewed by most as the top RB prospect in talent-rich Alabama this year. He's a 6'1", 200-pound speedster that has solid size with great long speed. He's going to bulk up in college to be an every-down runner.
He's headed to Auburn.
Stock: Neutral
97. Colin Thompson, TE
4 of 100A Florida commit, the 6'5", 255-pound Thompson is a very good TE prospect. He plays with length, evidenced by his large catch radius and also is a tough blocker. He has a chance to develop into a complete TE and factor vs. the run and pass.
Stock: Neutral
96. Taylor Decker, OT
5 of 100Decker is a 6'8", 290-pounder that has the frame of a tackle. He slides and mirrors well in pass protection and flashes good patience while setting up for the rush. I have some questions about his strength at the point of attack and vs. power.
He's going to Notre Dame.
Stock: Down
95. Justin Shanks, DT
6 of 100Shanks can play in either a 30 or 40 front, as the 6'4", 295-pounder has a great skill set. He's very, very strong at the point, stacks and sheds well and is athletic enough to pursue ball carriers vs. run and close on the passer.
Stock: Neutral
94. Elijah Shumate, DS/OLB
7 of 100Shumate is a 6'1", 200-pounder that I think will be best-served moving to full-time OLB in college. I just don't think he has the coverage skills and space-playing ability to factor much as a safety. But he's excellent in the box against the run and is very instinctive.
Stock: Neutral
93. Marvin Bracy, WR
8 of 100Bracy's top five are Florida, A&M, Florida State, LSU and Tennessee. He's the fastest player in America and could even compete for the Olympic team in track and field. He just blows by people.
Stock: Up
92. Brian Kimbrow, RB
9 of 100The 5'9", 165-pound Kimbrow shocked many when he pledged to Vanderbilt last week, as I thought he'd wind up at Auburn. Yet the Commodores know they have struck gold, as Kimbrow is a shifty runner with 4.2-4.4 speed.
Stock: Up
91. Nick James, DT
10 of 100James is a 6'5", 335-pound space-eater with powerful strength. He's a man in the interior and makes a mess at each chance he gets. While he may be strictly a two-down player in college, he'll do his job effectively.
LSU, Ole Miss, Miami, Alabama and Florida are the main suitors.
Stock: Neutral
90. Kendall Sanders, DB
11 of 100At 6'0", 175 pounds, Sanders can do it all thanks to good athleticism. He can play RB, WR, CB and DS and also return kicks and punts. Many project him to wind up in the defensive backfield for Oklahoma State.
Stock: Neutral
89. Javonte Magee, DT
12 of 100At 6'5", 265 pounds, Magee is built like a DE, but he plays with the toughness and strength of a DT. He has a great motor, menaces an OL all night and penetrates gaps well.
He's wanted by just about everyone thanks to his high ceiling.
Stock: Up
88. Ricky Parks, TE
13 of 100Headed to Auburn, Parks is an athletic TE prospect that stands a stout 6'4", 230 pounds and has 4.6 speed for a big man. He's very athletic and can get up the seams and hashes quickly. He's long to snatch ball around him and can be flexed out.
Stock: Up
87. William Mahone, RB
14 of 100At 5'10", 205 pounds, Mahone is a great RB prospect with quicker-than-fast athleticism. He's more shiftier than a long-speed runner. Mahone has solid strength and runs well behind his pads, as he'll bang inside with no problem.
Stock: Neutral
86. Thomas Johnson, WR
15 of 100At 6'0", 175 pounds, Johnson has great play speed and just makes plays. He has had some injuries in the past, but if he's healthy for his senior season, watch out. He's at his best after the catch and is one of the most dangerous RAC players in the cycle.
Stock: Up
85. Vadal Alexander, OL
16 of 100Alexander looks to be RT in my eyes based on watching him. He's a 6'6", 310-pound OL that can anchor a team's running game from the right side and just maul opponents at the snap. Alabama, LSU and Auburn are the prime three with North Carolina and Miami also in the hunt.
Stock: Up
84. Aaron Burbridge, WR
17 of 100Burbridge recently lit up a seven-on-seven tournament he and his prep team were in. He looked explosive, agile, quick and made play after play. At 6'1", 180 pounds, word is he has 4.3 speed on the offensive flanks. This looks like a Michigan State vs. Michigan battle.
Stock: Up
83. Alex Ross, RB
18 of 100Ross is an Oklahoma pledge. He's a physical runner at 6'1", 205 pounds, he loves to mix it up in between the tackles and dares tacklers to challenge him in alleys. I would like to see him make more long runs to gauge his overall speed.
Stock: Neutral
82. Eugene Lewis, WR
19 of 100Lewis should develop into a very, very good No. 2-type of WR that works well in the intermediate passing game. He's QB-friendly due to his long arms, great catch radius and athletic ability. I think the 6'2", 180-pound WR ends up at Penn State.
Stock: Up
81. Byron Marshall, RB
20 of 100Marshall has heard his run toughness be questioned by some observers since his highlights are made up of runs on the edges and perimeter. He's a sweeps, pitches and screens runner that is at his best getting his shoulders squared upfield and jetting north.
Stock: Down
80. Se'Von Pittman, DE
21 of 100Pittman is a DE's kind of DE. He's a 6'4", 225-pounder that rushes the passer with quickness, speed and length. He comes down hard off the edges, but he needs to add some strength to his frame and game for college ball. He's bound for Michigan State.
Stock: Neutral
79. Sterling Shepard, WR
22 of 100At 5'11", 170 pounds, Shepard will help an offense by asking for double coverage. When he is in the slot, he will force a safety to stay on him, which opens up the deep part of the field for his teammates. He's going to Oklahoma.
Stock: Neutral
78. Camrhon Hughes, OT
23 of 100Hughes is a 6'7", 290-pound tackle that can play LT or RT or even OG. He's an athletic player in the trenches with good movement in the pass and run. He has good strength to move targets around and mirror ability to protect the passer.
He's headed for Texas.
Stock: Up
77. Troy Hinds, DE
24 of 100At 6'5", 225 pounds, Hinds is a good DE prospect that can play the pass and run both effectively. He's not as athletic as Se'Von Pittman, but he plays with a bit better technique. Hinds has a solid burst at the snap and pursues effectively.
BYU, Utah, Stanford, Notre Dame and Nebraska round out the top of the list.
Stock: Neutral
76. James Ross, LB
25 of 100Ross is a 6'1", 215-pounder that is on this list over Royce Jenkins-Stone because Ross has a higher ceiling. Ross is the one at The Opening, not Jenkins-Stone.
He's only been playing football for three years and already is a very, very good player. You see the instincts and potential on tape, and Michigan will make him a starter.
Stock: Up
75. Josh Harvey Clemons, OLB/WR
26 of 100At 6'4" and nearly 210 pounds, Harvey-Clemons shows very good knowledge of the game on defense, plays with instincts, can set the edge and is a sound athlete. If he sticks at OLB, his transition quickness will allow him to become one of the better cover LBs in the country.
Stock: Neutral
74. Kent Taylor, TE
27 of 100Taylor is a 6'5", 215-pound weapon. He can play TE, WR, H-back or even some FB. He'll bring versatility and natural receiving ability to an offense. He's a Penn State fan and the Nittany Lions are on him hard, yet he has many other suitors as well.
Stock: Neutral
73. Ronnie Stanley, OT
28 of 100Stanley is a prospect I'm intrigued by. At 6'6", 285 pounds, he has the ability to play left and right tackle. He's light on his feet, quick and agile. Yet Stanley has solid strength and he can maul in the run game. He's still pretty wide open.
Stock: Neutral
72. Tracy Howard, CB
29 of 100Howard's only glaring weakness right now at this point is his lack of bulk. He's 6'0", 175 pounds and will need to add bulk and strength to press and jam WRs in college. But his athleticism and cover skills will make him an elite player. UF, FSU, LSU, Miami and Alabama are the main suitors.
Stock: Neutral
71. Jonathan Taylor, DT
30 of 100A 6'4", 310-pounder with excellent ability. The words being constantly mentioned around Taylor are ceiling and potential. He has great strength, quickness and can collapse the pocket up the middle. Georgia may have something special here.
Stock: Up
70. Avery Johnson, WR
31 of 100Will Johnson end up at LSU or will he go somewhere else? That seems to be the hoopla around him at the moment. He's a 6'2", 185-pound WR with good deep speed and athleticism. I question his consistent focus at times, but he'll be fine in college.
Stock: Neutral
69. Jelani Hamilton, DE
32 of 100Miami was overcome with joy when Hamilton committed last week and for good reason. He shows the ability to become a good end, as he can play the pass and run.
He has adequate snap quickness, solid use of hands, strength and a burst. He also flashes good range to chase ball carriers around in stopping the run.
Stock: Up
68. Michael Starts, DL/OL
33 of 100Starts is an athletic big man that is headed to Texas Tech, as a DL. Yet, he can also factor as an OL. At 6'5", 275 pounds, Starts has great movement skills, strength and nimble feet. He could play DT, DE, OT or OG in Lubbock.
Stock: Neutral
67. Greg Garmon, RB
34 of 100Garmon is a 6'2", 200-pound RB with good vision and run instincts. He can process information quickly, make a decision, stick his foot in the ground and go. He has a top five of North Carolina, Michigan, Illinois, West Virginia and Iowa.
Stock: Neutral
66. Brock Stadnik, OT
35 of 100At 6'5", 290 pounds, Stadnik has very good technique and can drive block very, very well. I think he can play right tackle and guard in college with ease. He's headed to block defenders in the SEC for South Carolina.
Stock: Neutral
65. Mario Pender, RB
36 of 100Headed for Florida State and at 6'0" and over 200 pounds, he has fantastic speed to hit creases and skate through. He does a solid job of banging inside and can break a few tackles as well. Pender runs tough and is very durable as well.
Stock: Neutral
64. Chris Black, WR
37 of 100Black has seen his stock rise over the past few months, with FSU, UF and Alabama all dramatically increasing their efforts for his services. He's a 6'0", 175-pound WR that has excellent release quickness and deep speed. He could be an early impact player.
Stock: Up
63. Jordan Payton, WR
38 of 100Payton is a 6'2", 190-pound WR that has seen his stock only go up among schools since he de-committed from USC. I've always expected him to re-open his recruitment, and his stock will soar since he's back on the market.
Stock: Up
62. Sheldon Day, DT
39 of 100Day is a 6'2", 280-pound DT that is wanted by everybody in the country. The crazy thing is he has lost count as to how many offers he has and is not close to trimming down a list. He plays with good snap quickness and instincts.
Stock: Up
61. Duke Johnson, RB
40 of 100Dangerous in the open field, the 5'9", 174-pound Johnson always looks for the even the smallest crease to skate through and can hide well behind his blockers to pick and slide to holes. He's headed to Miami and will be at The Opening this week.
Stock: Neutral
60. Durron Neal, WR
41 of 100When people compare to WRs like Ryan Broyles and Jeremy Maclin, you know your stock is up.
Neal's a 6'0", 185-pound WR prospect en route for Oklahoma and will look to increase his stock even higher with a great showing at The Opening this week.
Stock: Up
59. Warren Ball, RB
42 of 100Ball will be able to factor as a runner, no problem. But I think he has a chance to really make an impact out of the backfield in the passing game. He has natural receiving skills, a burst and can high-point balls over defenders. At 6'2", 200 pounds, he's bound for Ohio State.
Stock: Neutral
58. Geno Smith, CB
43 of 100A great-looking CB prospect, Smith is a tall and long corner at 6'0", 165 pounds. He really excels in off-man and zone coverage. This is where he flashes his smooth backpedal, loose hips and transition quickness.
Alabama and Auburn are among the favorites.
Stock: Neutral
57. Tommy Schutt, DT
44 of 100At 6'3", 290 pounds, Schutt plays with great explosiveness at the snap. Combine that with a great motor and very good strength, and you see a great player in action. Schutt has offers from the likes of Notre Dame, Michigan, USC, Penn State and Florida.
Stock: Neutral
56. Dominique Wheeler, WR
45 of 100Wheeler's stock has risen to high grounds over the spring period as he was evaluated more and more. Committed to Texas Tech, the 6'1", 180-pounder is a speedy playmaker that can factor as a WR as well on screens and reverses. He reminds me a bit of Sammy Watkins.
Stock: Neutral
55. Aziz Shittu, DT
46 of 100The LA Nike Camp DL MVP, Shittu is back on the market now that he has de-committed from Stanford. At 6'3", and 275 pounds, Shittu had 6.5 sacks and over 75 stops from his defensive tackle spots as a junior. He does it with a combination of snap quickness and a great motor.
Stock: Up
54. Eli Harold, DE/OLB
47 of 100Harold is one of the most explosive edge defenders in America, period. He can play DE in a 4-3 or 3-4 OLB. Snap quickness, burst, speed and athleticism make up his game.
Virginia, Florida and North Carolina are prime schools to watch out for.
Stock: Neutral
53. Barry Sanders Jr., RB
48 of 100Oklahoma State has increased their recruitment of Sanders, as the 5'9", 190-pound RB is an outstanding prospect. He displays great balance to take hits and shoves in the box and he can still stay on his feet and get upfield.
Alabama, UCLA, Florida State and Auburn are others to mention.
Stock: Up
52. Tee Shepard, CB
49 of 100Shepard is a 6'0", 180-pound defensive back—and I do mean a defensive back, as he can play play both safety spots and corner. He's athletic, instinctive, quick out of his transition and can make plays on the ball.
He's bound for Notre Dame.
Stock: Up
51. Kennedy Estelle, OT
50 of 100Estelle has a chance to become a franchise LT. He's 6'7", 305 pounds and can move very well for his size. He can man edges of the offensive fronts with mirror ability and adjustments to speed, but can work the run game with strength and second-level ability.
He's all Texas.
Stock: Neutral
50. Dante Fowler, DE
51 of 100At 6'3", 240 pounds, Fowler can play the run well and chase ball carriers all over the field. On third downs, Fowler revs up his motor and gets after the passer with speed, quickness and explosion.
Will Fowler bolt FSU for Florida?
Stock: Neutral
49. Ifeadi Odenigbo, OLB/DE
52 of 100Odenigbo is a very similar prospect to Harold, as the 6'4", 220-pound Odenigbo can play both DE and OLB. He's at his best going forward, but Odenigbo is still one of the best pure all-around athletes in the country. Stanford and Cal are two schools that look good right now.
Stock: Up
48. Brian Poole, CB
53 of 100Poole's stock is up, as the more I see of him and research him, the more I like. He's a 5'11", 180-pound CB that can play the field or boundary for a defense. He'll support the run, press at the line and carry deep. Florida may have their next great CB.
Stock: Up
47. Jordan Diamond, OT
54 of 100I think Diamond's best quality must be his athleticism and second-level ability. At 6'6", 290 pounds, he has solid athletic ability and knee bend, which helps him in pass protection. He does a good job of sliding when engaged and recovers well.
I think he ends up at Michigan
Stock: Neutral
46. Wes Brown, RB
55 of 100Brown is a 6'0", 190-pound running back that shows good patience and understands when to attack downhill out of his stance and when to let things develop. He can pick and slide to holes and he has the juice to skate through.
Stock: Neutral
45. Zach Banner, OT
56 of 100Banner's stock keeps rising due to his display of amazing athleticism for such a big player this spring. He's 6'8"-6'9" and weighs 305 pounds. He can move like a smaller OL and comes into The Opening with intentions on being named the most athletic OL there.
Wow.
Stock: Up
44. Matt Davis, QB
57 of 100Davis is a very athletic 6'1", 200-pound QB that could play WR for A&M. He missed most of last year with a torn ACL, but this year he should light up Houston-area competition. He's a dual-threat QB with a solid arm and great play speed.
Stock: Neutral
43. LaDarrell McNeil, DS
58 of 100McNeil can play either free safety or strong safety. He's 6'2", 190 pounds and one of the most ferocious hitters in the nation. He factors mostly in the box and is a great run defender. Oklahoma and Tennessee have offered, along with A&M, Arizona, Baylor and TCU.
Stock: Neutral
42. Matt Jones, RB
59 of 100Why doesn't Jones get as much love as he should? Who doesn't want a 6'3", 210-pound RB that runs hard and can catch out of the backfield? Florida does, and that's why I think before Jones leaves Gainesville, he'll be a big-time RB.
Stock: Neutral
41. Nelson Agholor, ATH
60 of 100Agholor is a 6'2", 180-pound athlete by all means. He can play positions ranging from WR, DS, RB, CB and returner. He has great play speed, agility, quickness, explosiveness and leaping ability. All Florida schools, USC and just about the whole SEC is after him.
Stock: Up
40. Jordan Jenkins, DE
61 of 100Jenkins is known as "The Freak" as he has shown off incredible athleticism and explosion wherever he's been. A 6'3", 250-pound DE, he has a top six of Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia Tech and Alabama.
He is nearing a decision.
Stock: Up
39. Leonte Carroo, WR
62 of 100I think the reason Carroo's stock has dropped is due to the questions of his deep speed. I can't say that's the sure reason, but that would be my knock on him. It's not like the 6'2", 200-pound WR is not a burner, but he's not as fast as Shaq Roalnd or Aaron Burbridge, etc.
Stock: Down
38. Channing Ward, DE
63 of 100Ward stands 6'4", 240 pounds and looks like a man. He can play DE or OLB in 3-4 scheme and just gets after it. His stock is up because he's such a mystery.
Ward is very tight-lipped about his recruitment, but I think Ole Miss, LSU and Mississippi State are schools to keep an eye on for him.
Stock: Up
37. Trey Williams, RB
64 of 100Williams is a small but big-time RB prospect, at just 5'8", 180 pounds. He runs a bit bigger than his listed size but is extremely quick and elusive. There is a growing debate as to whether he will be an every-down back at A&M, but nonetheless I expect him to be a key cog in the future Aggie offense.
Stock: Neutral
36. Jordan Simmons, OL
65 of 100Simmons seems pretty wide open but USC, UCLA and Notre Dame are three schools that are interesting. He's a 6'5", 325-pound OL that can play tackle and guard, but I think his best bet is at guard. He has the skill set of a swing OL prospect.
Stock: Neutral
35. Bri'onte Dunn, RB
66 of 100Dunn is a 6'1", 225-pound RB that is committed to Ohio State, but even he says "for now" when asked about that. He even has questions about whether Luke Fickell is the right man for the job long term.
Miami, Michigan and Penn State are after him hard.
Stock: Up
34. Kyle Murphy, OT
67 of 100Murphy is a 6'7", 270-pound OT with solid technique and a good overall skill set. He's solid at the point of attack and can play with good knee bend. He has a top four of Stanford, USC, Oregon and Cal, but look out for Florida.
Stock: Up
33. Jessamen Dunker, OT
68 of 100A 6'6", 310-pound Florida pledge, Dunker is a super-athletic future left tackle who can mirror quick rushers and match power in the run game. With coaching, Dunker could become an All-American player and perhaps a high-round draft pick.
Stock: Up
32. Eddie Williams, DS
69 of 100Williams is a 6'4", 205-pound athlete that can play WR, OLB, QB and DB. His best position and projected impact at Alabama will be at free safety. He just shows too much range, natural instincts in coverage and interception ability to not be plugged in the deep middle.
Stock: Neutral
31. Ellis McCarthy, DT
70 of 100McCarthy can overpower blockers and walk them back at the snap, or he can use his quickness and athletic ability to blow by them. He is quick to read and react versus the run, but he also can rush the passer from the interior like an end.
Florida, USC, Oregon, Cal and Washington are schools to be on the lookout for.
Stock: Up
30. Ronald Darby, CB
71 of 100At 5'11", 175 pounds, Darby is a cornerback headed for Notre Dame. A special athlete, he could play RB in college if need be.
He's among the fastest and quickest players in the country.
Stock: Neutral
29. Kyle Kalis, OT
72 of 100Now back on the market, Kalis is seeing his stock rise again. De-commitments are always hot commodities because they're fresh meat. I think Ohio State could get him back, but it's going to be tough.
Stock: Up
28. Malcom Brown, DT
73 of 100Not much has been said about Brown since he made an early pick for Texas. But the 6'2", 280-pounder is a future prototypical 3-technique DT for the Longhorns and a 5-star player.
Stock: Neutral
27. Landon Collins, DS/OLB
74 of 100At 6'0", 210 pounds, Collins productive in space in coverage, showing an ability to factor in the zone due to his awareness. He always finds a way to the ball and hates getting caught in traffic. Alabama and LSU are his reported top two.
Stock: Up
26. Adolphus Washington, DE
75 of 100Washington has said he will likely take his five official visits to Ohio State, Michigan, Alabama, Kentucky and Miami. He's a 6'5", 250-pound DE but also is a solid hoops prospect that could play both in college.
His stock is up for that very reason among others.
Stock: Up
25. Jarron Jones, DT
76 of 100Jones' stock is also up, as he has de-committed from Penn State and is firmly back on the market. I've always felt he wouldn't end up at Penn State, and I think Syracuse is the team to beat for the 6'5", 290-pound DT.
Stock: Up
24. Josh Garnett, OL
77 of 100Garnett is the top OG prospect in the country, but likely could play OT in college. He's heavily sought-after and the entire nation wants the 6'5", 275-pound OL. He's wide open and is trimming his list to a final 10.
Stock: Up
23. Avery Young, OT
78 of 100At 6'5", 275 pounds, Young has always mentioned Oklahoma as a school he likes. The Sooners are in the midst of building a great OL class for 2012 but will have to fend off Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Miami and North Carolina State for athletic LT.
Stock: Neutral
22. Cayleb Jones, WR
79 of 100Jones is competing at The Opening this week and will look to show off his 6'2", 195-pound frame and athleticism. He's a great WR prospect that can catch in crowds, run solid routes and high-point balls. He's a Texas pledge.
Stock: Neutral
21. Zeke Pike, QB
80 of 100An Auburn commit and 6'6", 225 pounds, Pike possesses a cannon for an arm to go along with elite size and very good athletic ability. He can attack all levels of a defense, outside the numbers and up the seams.
Stock: Neutral
20. Shaq Roland, WR
81 of 100At 6'1", 180 pounds and dynamic with the ball in his hands, Roland shows very good play seed and explosiveness. He isn't very strong, but can beat press with change of direction and quickness in his release.
South Carolina could be the favorite.
Stock: Up
19. Darius Hamilton, DE
82 of 100Most ends at the high school level only focus on their pass-rushing prowess, yet Hamilton shows the strength to anchor and shed against the end. At 6'4", 245 pounds, he is a 5-star DE that is favoring Rutgers right now along with Florida, Cal and Oregon.
Stock: Neutral
18. Reggie Ragland, LB
83 of 100At 6'4", 245 pounds and a heat-seeking missile in the middle, Ragland is a player I expect to flourish at Alabama. He's a bone-crushing hitter, good athletically, tough and strong at the point of attack. He should be at The Opening this week.
Stock: Neutral
17. Quay Evans, DT
84 of 100A 6'2", 320-pound man child, Evans is a beast in the middle. Explosive off the ball and strong as an ox, he loves to get dirty and physical. Mississippi State seems to be the leader, but LSU and Alabama are lurking.
Stock: Neutral
16. Rushell Shell, RB
85 of 100Shell will be an every-down rock-toter as a collegiate player as he shows the toughness, size and run strength to bounce it between tackles, while also solid hands and speed as a receiver out of the backfield.
Florida, Pitt and Ohio State are some of his 30 offers.
Stock: Neutral
15. Shaq Thompson, DB
86 of 100Thompson can play safety or corner on defense, and RB on offense. He's been the top player on his powerhouse team for two years and the 6'2", 200-pounder is among the top overall recruits in the country.
Cal is the favorite, with schools like USC, Tennessee and Notre Dame on him too.
Stock: Neutral
14. Gunner Kiel, QB
87 of 100Kiel's stock is sky-high right now. His legend is growing and Oklahoma, Michigan and Alabama are waiting for him to make up his mind. Even Indiana has been mentioned as a dark horse.
Stock: Up
13. John Theus, OT
88 of 100Theus is a hot OT that is among the very elite at his position. The 6'6", 295-pounder has a top six of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Notre Dame and Arkansas. He will continue the process with those six going forward.
Stock: Up
12. Jameis Winston, QB
89 of 100Winston's stock is also up because he is about to make a decision, likely in the next few weeks. He's a top talent at QB that can beat you running and throwing. LSU, Alabama and Florida State seem to be the likely favorites.
Stock: Up
11. Keith Marshall, RB
90 of 100Marshall is a 5'11", 185-pound RB with great speed and quickness. He has a top 14 right now of various schools that are too many to name. Some say Georgia is the favorite, but that remains to be seen.
Stock: Neutral
10. Stefon Diggs, WR/DB
91 of 100Diggs is a 6'1", 190-pound player that factors as a RB, CB, WR and DS along with returning punts and kicks. He feels his best position is WR, but some schools want him as a DB. He will take some summer trips to the SEC region to get a feel.
Stock: Neutral
9. D.J. Humphries, OT
92 of 100Humphries is a 6'6", 270-pound OT that will be an elite talent as a franchise LT. He's easily the most athletic OL in the country and is a wanted man. Florida is a heavy favorite, but nothing is set in stone just yet.
Stock: Up
8. Noah Spence, DE
93 of 100At 6'4", 245 pounds, Spence is the top pass-rusher in the country. He has an amazingly quick first step, pursuit speed, can bend, convert speed to power and close to finish for a sack. He's a super athlete that can play OLB as well.
Stock: Neutral
7. Kwon Alexander, OLB
94 of 100At 6'2", 210 pounds, Alexander has the most range of any player in America. He make a play anywhere and beats OLs with speed and angles in pursuit. He rarely gets caught in traffic is super fast to jump RBs.
Everyone wants him and he's still a bit wide open. Alabama and Auburn are in it.
Stock: Neutral
6. Arik Armstead, DE
95 of 100Armstead has the No. 1 ranking overall from Scout.com. He's a huge 6'8", 280-pound DE with excellent athleticism, quickness, strength and can even play LT. USC has told him he will start off playing stong-side DE.
Stock: Neutral
5. Eddie Goldman, DT
96 of 100Goldman is a 6'4", 305-pound DT that has elite tools. From strength, power, snap quickness, instincts and anchor ability, Goldman has it all. He can play the 1-technique, 3-technique and even NT and 3-4 DE.
Stock: Up
4. Mario Edwards, DE
97 of 100Edwards has the top honors on the ESPN 150 list, as the 6'4", 270-pounder moves like an LB and is as big as a DT. He's the most complete DE in the country right now and will be a star at Florida State for many years.
Stock: up
3. Andrus Peat, OT
98 of 100Peat's stock is up these days since he is rumored to have added bulk to his frame and now stands 6'7", 300 pounds. He's a very cerebral player, and can confuse a rusher by mixing his sets down after down. He's solid technique-wise and just a fabulous LT.
Stock: up
2. Johnathan Gray, RB
99 of 100Gray is the top RB in the country on my board and shows a complete skill set. He's 5'11", 195 pounds and has over 6,000 yards and 109 TDs...in the past two seasons. That's production if I ever saw it.
He's slated for Texas.
Stock: neutral
1. Dorial Green-Beckham, WR
100 of 100A 6'6", 220-pound WR with 4.3-4.4 speed and an amazing skill set is hard to come by, but Green-Beckham is that needle in the haystack. That's why is stock is up, and schools like Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas and Missouri are on his trail hard.
Stock: up










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