
Blue-Grey All-American Bowl Roster 2016: Full Player List, Top Talent Highlights
The second matchup of three Blue-Grey All-American football games takes place Jan. 9 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Raymond James Stadium.
High school All-Americans looking for collegiate scholarships will face off in the North vs. South game. The East vs. West matchup took place Dec. 20 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and the final game, Blue vs. Grey, will be Jan. 16 at the Jacksonville Jaguars' EverBank Field.
The website bluegreyfootball.com explains that the players who excel in the 20 All-American football combines across the country are invited to play in one of three All-American games based on geography.
Let's take a look at the North and South rosters as well as some highlights from some top players.
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Jason Dambach | 6'2'' | 190 | Riverside | PA |
| Travis Lockhart | 6'1'' | 185 | Hamilton | AZ |
| Lucas Johnson | 6'3'' | 185 | Mt. Carmel | CA |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Isaiah Hall | 5'11'' | 200 | Chaparral | CA |
| Grant Kingston | 5'11'' | 190 | Anderson | CA |
| J.J. Taylor | 5'7'' | 175 | Centennial | CA |
| Naeem Moore | 6'0'' | 205 | Cardinal Ritter | MO |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Hunter Smith | 6'4'' | 180 | Foxcroft Academy | ME |
| Jelani Greene | 6'0'' | 170 | Newfield | NY |
| Cole Blackman | 6'2'' | 195 | Glen Allen | VA |
| Anselem Umeh | 5'11'' | 185 | St. John Bosco | CA |
| Khalif Sinclair | 5'10'' | 165 | Norristown | PA |
| Javier Buffalo | 5'11'' | 180 | Franklin | PA |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Jack Stoll | 6'5'' | 230 | Regis Jesuit | CO |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Douglas Leighty | 6'4'' | 260 | Southmoreland | PA |
| Lorenzo Taborn | 6'4'' | 320 | Sidney | OH |
| Michael Robinson | 6'3'' | 270 | Briggs | OH |
| Jesse Hesson | 6'1'' | 295 | Wahama | WV |
| Sean Rattay | 6'2'' | 293 | St. John’s Jesuit | OH |
| Brian Plummer | 6'7'' | 315 | South Carroll | MD |
| Caleb Bright | 6'4'' | 285 | Urbandale | IA |
| Conner Olson | 6'5'' | 288 | Monticello | MN |
| Jacob Donnellon | 6'5'' | 270 | Gabriel Richard | MI |
| Michael Gerber | 6'4'' | 265 | Stoughton | WI |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Joshua Bertelsen | 6'4'' | 265 | Martinsville | IN |
| Kobi Smith-Parrott | 6'3'' | 345 | Lincoln | NE |
| Ivan Deyoe | 6'2'' | 200 | Indian Creek | IN |
| Gabe Umbarger | 6'3'' | 242 | Garner-Hayfield | IA |
| Reese Donahue | 6'5'' | 250 | Cabell Midland | WV |
| Christian Bermudez | 6'1'' | 320 | Coatesville | PA |
| Noel Brouse | 6'5'' | 265 | Parkland | PA |
| Noah Kramer | 6'3'' | 295 | Northridge | UT |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Zach Stafford | 6'2'' | 235 | Cambridge Springs | PA |
| Tristian Pipp | 6'3'' | 229 | Greendale | WI |
| Damon Wiley | 6'0'' | 230 | De La Salle | CA |
| Tim Walton | 6'2'' | 228 | Cass Technical | MI |
| DeLonte Berry | 6'2'' | 216 | Jefferson | WV |
| Matt Otwinowski | 6'3'' | 227 | LaPorte | IN |
| Ernest Shockley | 6'3'' | 235 | Decatur | MD |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Robert Morris | 5'6'' | 150 | New Kent | VA |
| Anthony Mason | 5'11'' | 175 | Thomas Dale | VA |
| Isaac Steele | 6'2'' | 180 | Centennial | AZ |
| Eric Sherkel | 5'11'' | 195 | Moshannon Valley | PA |
| Desmond Young | 5'11'' | 163 | Chaparral | CA |
| Manni Romero | 5'11'' | 180 | Phillipsburg | NJ |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Jack Dinneen (K) | 5'11'' | 175 | Ballard | WA |
| Matt Sotiropoulos (P) | 5'11' | 170 | Belleville East | IL |
Quarterback Travis Lockhart from Arizona's Hamilton High School threw for 2,832 yards and 27 touchdowns his senior season, per MaxPreps, and showed in this video from Under the Lights he can air out the deep ball:
The tallest wide receiver target Lockhart and the other North quarterbacks will be throwing to is Foxcroft (Maine) Academy's Hunter Smith. The 6'4", 180-pound receiver was invited to play in the game despite missing his entire senior season with a dislocated hip. He has recovered in time and is able to play in the game, per Ernie Clark of the Bangor Daily News.
"It's going to be some crazy competition with some crazy good football players," said Smith. "It's like nothing I've ever seen before, so I'm just going to go as hard as I can and hopefully compete with these guys."
Here are some highlights from his sophomore and junior seasons that show, even at a young age, he has the potential to be a Division I wideout, per this YouTube video, courtesy of Smith:
On the defensive side of the ball, the South squad will have to deal with linebacker Damon Wiley from California's perennial power, De La Salle High School. Wiley, who played defensive end and linebacker at De La Salle, recorded 84 total tackles—21 for a loss—and 11 sacks during his senior season.
The video below from IGRSports shows just how quick Wiley's first step is and why he gives opposing offenses such trouble:
The South will have plenty of talent on the field as well. Here's a look at the roster and some highlight videos.
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Garrett Ross-Johnson | 6'2'' | 175 | Indian Rocks Christian | FL |
| Chris Oladokun | 6'2'' | 180 | Sickles | FL |
| Zerrick Cooper | 6'4'' | 207 | Jonesboro | GA |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Zeke McGaughy | 5'8'' | 200 | Indian Rocks Christian | FL |
| Artavis Pierce | 5'11'' | 190 | Auburndale | FL |
| Theo Anderson | 5'11'' | 217 | Indian Rocks Christian | FL |
| Morris Jackson | 5'9'' | 180 | Arbor View | NV |
| Melvin Briggs | 5'10'' | 197 | St. David’s School | NC |
| Justin Fischer | 5'10'' | 185 | Lakewood Ranch | FL |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Brandon Clark | 6'5'' | 204 | Eagles Landing | GA |
| Skyler Cahill | 6'2'' | 180 | Aurora | MO |
| Keegan Chrisco | 6'0'' | 165 | Rolla | MO |
| Robbie Gerlinger | 6'0'' | 195 | Horizon | AZ |
| Darius Miller | 5'9'' | 165 | St. Petersburg | FL |
| Andreaz Spencer | 5'10'' | 156 | Paul W Bryant | AL |
| Tyrek Tisdale | 6'1'' | 205 | Oak Ridge | FL |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Ehren Huebner | 6'2'' | 240 | Andrews | NC |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Maximillian Wagner | 6'1'' | 270 | Cary | NC |
| Alani Pohahau | 6'3'' | 300 | Sequola | CA |
| Christopher Newcomb | 6'3'' | 250 | Taylor | FL |
| Ashton Hollie | 6'3'' | 275 | DeQuincy | LA |
| Tyler Pritchett | 6'4'' | 296 | Auburn | AL |
| DeVonta Davidson | 6'4'' | 310 | Desert Ridge | AZ |
| Michael McAlvin | 6'5'' | 279 | IMG Academy | GA |
| James Morrison | 6'3'' | 250 | Admiral Farragut Academy | FL |
| Zach Lyle | 6'5'' | 265 | Northgate | GA |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Stanley Stoll | 6'3'' | 225 | University | FL |
| Deonta Tillman | 6'2'' | 250 | Boaz | AL |
| Crandall Maines | 6'0'' | 270 | Naples | FL |
| Charlie Meinders | 6'4'' | 280 | Liberty | SC |
| Anthony Croxton | 6'3'' | 290 | Tarpon Springs | FL |
| Peter Lindner | 6'4'' | 303 | Creekside | FL |
| Bo Peek | 6'3'' | 295 | Plant | FL |
| Kerry Thompson | 6'4'' | 210 | Kingwood Christian School | AL |
| Logan Miller | 6'4'' | 240 | Clearwater Central Catholic | FL |
| John Chiaramonte | 6'3'' | 238 | Clearwater Central Catholic | FL |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Landon Holden | 6'1'' | 210 | Chapman | SC |
| Nicholas Bethea | 5'10'' | 230 | Episcopal | TX |
| Diego Delgado | 6'2'' | 245 | Pettus | TX |
| Matthew Montgomery | 5'10'' | 215 | LaVernia | TX |
| Dayton Koontz | 6'2'' | 200 | McMichael | NC |
| Robert Green | 5'11'' | 200 | Naples | FL |
| Trevon Townsend | 5'10'' | 205 | Tampa Catholic | FL |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Dontae Chambers | 5'9'' | 160 | Borger | TX |
| Reagan Anderson | 6'1'' | 172 | Devine | TX |
| Val Mayes | 6'2'' | 190 | Norland | FL |
| Bryce Workman | 5'11 | 190 | Johnson Central | KY |
| Khris Pam | 6'0'' | 185 | Blythewood | SC |
| Craig Watts | 6'0'' | 185 | Admiral Farragut Academy | FL |
| Derek Pauly | 5'11'' | 150 | Conway Spring | KS |
| Darius Williams | 5'10'' | 190 | Northside Christian | FL |
| Kendrick Harvey | 5'11'' | 185 | Clearwater | FL |
| Name | Height | Weight | High School | State |
| Kendrick Tiller (K) | 5'11'' | 165 | Lebanon | MO |
| Ryan Grimm (P) | 6'3'' | 159 | Buena | AZ |
Zeke McGaughy will be one of the ball-carriers in the backfield for South after a season that saw him rack up 897 yards and eight touchdowns in just eight games.
Check out this video from NFHS Network that shows the 5'8", 200-pound back could break tackles with the best of them even as a freshman:
One of the quarterbacks who could be handing the ball off to McGaughy—but most likely airing it out 50-plus yards when he can—is Jonesboro (Georgia) High School's Zerrick Cooper.
The 6'4", 207-pounder will be the game's biggest quarterback—both in height and weight—and has a versatile game.
In his highlight video, via MaxPreps, Cooper makes accurate passes of more than 50 yards look easy while making tackling him look like a chore:
One of the more talented defensive backs in the game will be Admiral Farragut Academy's (Florida) Craig Watts. He is rated as a 4-star cornerback by 247Sports with offers from 41 Division I schools, including Alabama, Florida and Florida State.
However, as of Saturday morning, 247Sports' Crystal Ball predictor has Watts ending up at either North Carolina or Ohio State. In this video from PrepForce.com, you can see why his speed, ball-hawking skills and versatility make him a sought-after D-I prospect:
It should be an entertaining day on the gridiron for these D-I hopefuls who are looking to make a name for themselves as they work on taking their games to the next level.
All stats via MaxPreps.com unless otherwise noted.

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