
Grading the Top 10 Recruits from the 2017 Under Armour All-America Game
The 2017 Under Armour All-America Game showcased many of the highest-rated prospects in the nation, and as their billing would suggest, most of them impressed.
After a week of practice in Orlando, the high school standouts traveled to Tampa for the all-star contest. Led by No. 6 overall player Dylan Moses, 10 of Scout's top 35 players appeared in the event.
Practice updates were considered, though a given player's grade is largely based on his performance in the game itself—which ended in a Team Armour 24-21 victory over Team Highlight.
The list is ordered based on Scout's current overall rankings.
Calvin Ashley, Offensive Tackle
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Though quarterback play wasn't great for either team, it wasn't a product of poor performances on the offensive line.
Calvin Ashley did well in pass protection, and his standout block was likely at left guard while creating a running lane for Toneil Carter during the first quarter.
Auburn must hold off a late charge from Maryland, but Ashley is on track to finish as the program's highest-rated commit of the cycle.
Grade: B+
Trevon Grimes, Wide Receiver
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Trevon Grimes is an exception on the list because he was sidelined throughout the week.
However, he's worth a mention for those unaware the 5-star receiver is working back from a torn left ACL. The injury ended Grimes' final high school season in September.
The typical 12-month recovery time suggests Grimes will at worst be available for Ohio State during the 2017 season. At best, he will compete for regular snaps as a true freshman.
Grade: Incomplete
Trey Smith, Offensive Tackle
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Trey Smith, the nation's No. 22 overall prospect, displayed a bit of versatility Sunday afternoon.
After starting the game at tackle, he shifted inside to left guard. Smith was pretty solid at both spots, though he allowed one pressure that led to a sack while playing tackle. He responded well with an impressive run block inside.
Smith shouldn't be expected to surge into Tennessee's lineup as a freshman, but he held up well against some of the nation's best defensive linemen. He'll be a starter soon enough.
Grade: B+
Anthony Hines III, Inside Linebacker
4 of 10On the bright side, Anthony Hines III was a member of the winning team. But with just two solo tackles, he wasn't a huge factor.
During the week, that was a different story. Hines took home the trophy for linebackers in the obstacle course.
Hines will be a welcomed addition to a Texas A&M defense at a position that must replace two of its top three tacklers.
Grade: B-
Alex Leatherwood, Offensive Tackle
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Alex Leatherwood received some air time while celebrating Xavier McKinney's in-game committment to Alabama.
Otherwise, there wasn't much to report for the 5-star. He fared much better than Isaiah Wilson against Joshua Kaindoh, who spent most of the afternoon in the backfield.
While Leatherwood ended the week on a fine note, his practice performance stood out. Luke Stampini of 247Sports notes Leatherwood was a top performer on Days 1 and 2.
Grade: A
Lamont Wade, Cornerback
6 of 10When you don't hear a cornerback's name called often, that's typically a good thing. Such was the case for Lamont Wade.
After defending an early target, the Penn State pledge seemed to lock down his man. Granted, the quarterback play was subpar overall, so that may have contributed in some part.
Wade was locked on DeAngelo Gibbs for a fourth-quarter target, but the ball was so terribly underthrown that neither player even had an opportunity to make a play. Gibbs clearly bested Wade a couple of plays later, but this time the pass was overthrown.
Grade: B+
DeAngelo Gibbs, Athlete
7 of 10DeAngelo Gibbs' biggest splash of the afternoon was giving his verbal commitment to Georgia during the third quarter.
During the fourth frame, he rocketed past Christopher Henderson on a go-route. Gibbs appeared to catch the ball before losing possession after a couple of stops while falling to the ground. It would've been a 45-yard gain for the speedster.
In the closing minutes, Gibbs beat Wade deep and would've ripped off a go-ahead 83-yard touchdown with a better pass.
Gibbs didn't play an extensive number of snaps, but the 5-star athlete flashed game-breaking speed that will come in handy at Georgia no matter what side of the ball he plays.
Grade: A-
Marvin Wilson, Defensive Tackle
8 of 10Marvin Wilson didn't take long to make an impression.
On the opening drive, he rolled over an offensive lineman. During the second possession, he collapsed the pocket, which led to a sack for K'Lavon Chaisson. In the second quarter, Wilson forced Kellen Mond to scramble and throw an incompletion.
Wilson and Smith squared off a couple of times, and each earned the upper hand, which is to be expected.
The uncommitted 5-star is a disruptive talent. He's not fleet of foot by any stretch of the imagination, but Wilson should be a solid tackle.
Grade: A-
Stanford Samuels III, Cornerback
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Unfortunately for Florida State fans, their first look at Stanford Samuels III was delayed. He sat out the game due to a shoulder injury.
Samuels did participate in practices, so the 5-star corner had a chance to work under FSU legend Deion Sanders.
"Just getting a chance to get the coaching and criticism from the GOAT [Greatest Of All Time], from the greatest to play the position ... it's just an honor," he said, per Chris Hays of the Orlando Sentinel.
Grade: Incomplete
Dylan Moses, Linebacker
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Dylan Moses was constantly around the ball, showing off his outstanding sideline-to-sideline speed.
The 5-star linebacker logged a few tackles and nearly made a diving interception in the first quarter. It wasn't an easy catch, though Moses probably should've made the play.
Moses made one glaring mistake, getting flagged for an obvious horse-collar penalty in the third quarter. Otherwise, the longtime top recruit backed up that billing with double-digit tackles.
Grade: B+
All recruiting information via Scout. Quotes obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted. Follow Bleacher Report CFB Writer David Kenyon on Twitter @Kenyon19_BR.










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