2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl: The Top Recruits Who Will Commit At The Game

The 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl kicks off this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET and should be an action-packed event as always. 

As many as 14 prospects could be committing live at the event, with five-star recruits Viliami Moala, Colt Lyerla and Ishaq Williams headlining the potential group. 

While it's not certain that everyone is going to pull the trigger on Saturday, eight four-star or higher prospects have already confirmed that they're ready to make their announcements.

Here are the top 10 recruits that could be committing at the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. 

12. Odell Beckham, ATH

Beckham is a great two-way player who has the skill set to succeed as either a wide receiver or a cornerback. He was one of the top performers at the Badger Sport/New Level Athletics 7on7 Tournament, and impressed scouts with his ability on both ends of the field.

If he had to chose, Beckham would prefer to catch passes than defend them, but he's willing to try both positions and see which one suits him better as he becomes more comfortable at the next level.

Beckham will be deciding between LSU and Miami on Saturday. 

11. Tobias Singleton, WR

Singleton is a big, physical receiver who can beat pretty much any defender at the line of scrimmage if you play off of him, or use his size to ward off defenders who try to jam him.

It makes for a very difficult cover. Singleton has great speed for his size (6'2" and 195 lbs) and even better body control. He's raw and struggles to run good routes, but has a ton of potential.

Singleton will be announcing his decision between Mississippi and Mississippi State, though he's admitted that at this point his mind is already made up as to who's going to get the call. 

10. Lateek Townsend, OLB

Townsend is a tackling machine, a playmaker who takes over games and makes things happen regardless of the situation. 

Whether he's rushing the passer, dropping back into coverage or setting the edge against the run, Townsend excels. But his technique is raw, and at 6'2" and 207 lbs, needs to add some bulk to his frame. 

Townsend will be making his decision between South Carolina, Clemson and LSU. Considering he's a friend of No. 1 overall recruit Jadeveon Clowney and the pair are interested in playing together, this is an interesting one to pay close attention to. 

9. Harvey Langi, RB

Harvey Langi is one of the running backs you don't hear too much about nationally, but you certainly should. He's one of the hardest backs to bring down in the 2011 class. 

He's a powerful rusher with elite balance, body control and a low center of gravity that makes him a defender's nightmare in one-on-one situations. Arm tackles aren't going to do anything to slow him down.

Langi isn't just ready to make his decision, he's ready to enroll at his new school and get his college career started next week. He'll be choosing between Stanford, USC and Utah. 

8. Gerod Holliman, S

Gerrod Holliman is one of the top players from the state of Florida and arguably the best defensive player from Miami, a historic hotspot of defensive talent.

His natural ability and instincts could turn him into an NFL star one day. He's a competitor through and through, but his coverage skills are a bit raw and need work.

Holliman originally committed to Ole Miss, but decommitted in December and opened this up to a few new schools. He'll be announcing his decision on Saturday between Ole Miss, LSU, West Virginia and Louisville. 

7. Kris Frost, ATH

Frost is a difficult prospect to gauge because of his size, 6'3" and 210 lbs. He's played primarily as a linebacker in high school, but has shown solid coverage skills and could be a good candidate to switch over to safety at the next level.

He's a turnover machine who has a knack for big plays and big hits, but might not have the coverage skills and instincts to make it work at the position. On that same note, he needs to bulk up a significant amount to be able to have similar production on the college level.

Frost has narrowed his decision down to Auburn, LSU and Michigan. While he claims the firing of Rich Rodriguez will not effect his choice, its difficult to imagine he'll commit to a school with no head coach. 

6. Nickolas Brassell, WR

Brassell is a high-energy, competitive wideout who can get deep in a hurry. He goes hard no matter what, and when he's hot, he's one of the best play-makers in the country. 

The problem is he tends to play out of control and needs to refine his route-running skills to be more than just a deep-ball threat. If he can figure that out and play with more consistency, Brassell has the chance to be a potent force on the next level. 

Brassell is currently a soft verbal commitment to Mississippi State, a decision that came as quite a surprise to observers who'd pegged him as an Ole Miss guy. He'll be making his final choice between the two schools on Saturday though, so the Rebels can still hold out hope. 

5. Damian Swann, CB

Swann is a very athletic defender who plays receiver and safety, with some time at cornerback as well, but he projects as a defensive player at the next level.

His athleticism is off the charts, and there is potential for him to develop into a truly special talent, but he needs to work on his technique to be successful; his footwork and coverage reads are still very raw.

Swann will be announcing his decision between Auburn, Georgia, Miami and USC, though at this point the two schools to pay the most attention to are the Tigers and Bulldogs. 

4. Wayne Lyons, S

Lyons will need to work on his backpedal and man-to-man coverage skills, but the tools are there for him to develop into an outstanding playmaker. He's got a great pair of hands and is a very smart football player.

He is a true quarterback of the secondary and will get his troops lined up quickly, calling out adjustments like someone born to play this position.

Lyons has narrowed his decision down to five schools: Florida, Michigan, Nebraska, Stanford and UCLA. Considering all the potential coaching changes with that group, he could lean toward the Cornhuskers and Bruins, but Lyons insists he's going to pick a school, not a coach. 

3. Ishaq Williams, DE

Ishaq Williams is an athletic freak with the potential to be a superb outside linebacker or strong safety on top of his skill along the defensive line. 

He's long and rangy, runs a deceptively fast 4.7-second 40-yard dash and is one of the most intense players you'll ever come across.

Williams is scheduled to make his decision on Saturday, but recently came forward saying he'd only do it if it felt right. Miami's new head coach Al Golden has gotten into his ear recently though, so Williams is also considering holding off on a decision until after he's made a trip down to South Florida. 

2. Colt Lyerla, OLB

Lyerla plays both tight end and outside linebacker in high school, but his future looks like it'll be on the defensive side of the ball.

He's very athletic and displays some of the most fluid movements of any defender of his size in the country. 

At 6'5" and 225 lbs, he moves like a wide receiver with the hitting ability and aggressive tendencies of a linebacker. 

Lyerla is down to a final three of USC, Oregon and Cal and will be announcing his choice live on Saturday. While it wouldn't be surprising to see it go the other way, this has been the Ducks' race to lose for some time now. 

1. Viliami Moala, DT

The 6'4" and 340-lb defensive tackle is by far the biggest of the elite prospects at the position. Moala can play as a run-stuffing, penetrating defensive tackle or clog up the middle with a constant double-team as a nose tackle. 

Even at his size, Moala is very quick off the ball and can make plays in the backfield and on the edges. That's really the key to his game; he's not just a space eater there to take on blockers.

Moala hasn't committed to making his decision on Saturday and says he wants to sit down with his family before doing so, but there's a very good chance it'll end up happening. At this point the choice is down to USC, Cal and Oregon, with the Golden Bears on top.