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Cretin-Derham Hall High School (St. Paul, Minn.) offensive lineman Seantrel Henderson, the nation's top recruit, selected USC as the college he will attend during a live announcement Wednesday on CBS College Sports in New York. See the MaxPreps National Signing Day page for complete coverage.   
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Name: Ronald Powell
Position: DE
HT/WT: 6-4/226
School: Rancho Verde
Moreno Valley, CA

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As a pass rusher he's not as quick as Devon Kennard, but just as powerful or more powerful, and gets the job done the same way with his explosive moves out of his stance and his ability to stay on his feet and chase ball carriers

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RNK  NAME POS HT/WT SCHOOLS
 1.  Seantrel Henderson
Cretin-Derham Hall (St. Paul, MN)
 OL, DL   6-8/330   USC 
He carries his 330 pounds very well and will prove to be the best OL prospect to come out of the Midwest since Joe Thomas and Orlando Pace.
 2.  Marcus Lattimore
Byrnes (Duncan, SC)
 RB   6-1/215   South Carolina  
He really proves to be a powerful runner who possesses all-the-way kind of speed. He makes quick cuts and shows the kind speed, strength, and burst needed to turn the corner on a consistent basis.
 3.  Jackson Jeffcoat
Plano West (Plano, TX)
 DE   6-4/233   Texas 
He must be double-teamed at all times and is a terrific all-around athlete. He has the frame to weight 270 in college. He is the prototypical DE and a high school difference maker.
 4.  Lache Seastrunk
Temple (TX)
 RB   5-10/178   Oregon 
He shows tremendous speed, vision, agility, balance, and surprising strength. More of a slasher, he's an all-purpose back who can run, catch, and when called upon block
 5.  Blake Bell
Carroll (Wichita, KS)
 QB   6-6/220   Oklahoma 
He is an expert at reading defenses, going through progressions, and he surprises you with his ability to escape out of the pocket
 6.  Robert Woods
Serra (Gardena, CA)
 WR, DB   6-1/185   USC 
He plays big in big games and is a strong receiver who can absorb a hard hit, keep his feet, and hang onto the ball.
 7.  Jake Heaps
Skyline (Sammamish, WA)
 QB   6-2/205   BYU 
He's as accurate as any QB in the country, shows excellent footwork, and the ability to lead his team.
 8.  Phillip Sims
Smith (Chesapeake, VA)
 QB, P   6-2/225   Alabama 
He's a good decision maker. A drop-back passer with a very strong arm, he throws the deep out with authority.
 9.  Devin Gardner
Inkster (MI)
 QB   6-4/205   Michigan 
Perfectly made for the spread offense, he's a tall, super quick leader who possesses excellent field vision and has displayed a nice touch on his deep passes.
 10.  Mike Dyer
Little Rock Christian Academy (Little Rock, AR)
 RB, LB   5-9/195   Auburn 
One of the most exciting offensive players in the country who can make things happen. A game breaker with a great future.
 11.  Sharrif Floyd
Washington (Philadelphia, PA)
 G, DT   6-4/311   Florida 
He can stand blockers up at the point of attack showing the strength and leverage to hold his ground and find the ball.
 12.  William Gholston
Southeastern (Detroit, MI)
 DL   6-7/240   Michigan State 
In person, his arms go on forever, he is cut high, and shows exceptional burst off the ball. In fact, running to the ball is what sets him apart from all the other top DEs.
 13.  Ronald Powell
Rancho Verde (Moreno Valley, CA)
 DE, TE   6-4/226   Florida 
As a pass rusher he's not as quick as Devon Kennard, but just as powerful or more powerful, and gets the job done the same way with his explosive moves out of his stance and his ability to stay on his feet and chase ball carriers
 14.  Anthony Barr
Loyola (Los Angeles, CA)
 RB, DB   6-4/225   UCLA 
He may just be the best big back in the country on offense and when he does play defense, he is a difference maker at the OLB or SS position.
 15.  Lamarcus Joyner
Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
 DB, WR   5-11/180   Florida State 
He shows outstanding cover skills, he can break on the ball quickly and reads well.
 16.  C.j. Fiedorowicz
Johnsburg (IL)
 TE, FS   6-7/242   Iowa 
Physically he looks like he belongs in the NFL right now and backs that up with great production on the field.
 17.  Robert Crisp
Cedar Ridge (Hillsborough, NC)
 T   6-7/300   North Carolina State 
He already shows excellent technique, and is able redirect, and quick enough to effectively block out on the second level.
 18.  Reggie Wilson
Haltom (Haltom City, TX)
 DE   6-4/230   Texas 
His motor is going at 100 percent at all times. He shows the kind of closing speed and the ability to redirect you look for in a DE.
 19.  Kyle Prater
Proviso West (Hillside, IL)
 WR, OLB   6-2/215   USC 
Comes off the ball quickly with speed and strength, gets in and out of his cuts quickly, catches the ball, and then turns up field in a flash
 20.  James Hurst
Plainfield (IN)
 DL, OL   6-6/275   North Carolina 
He was well known in Indiana after a very good junior year, but became a national name down in San Antonio when he dominated some of the nation's premier DT prospects.
 21.  Brandon Willis
Byrnes (Duncan, SC)
 DE   6-3/253   North Carolina 
Very strong at the point of attack, he can run well laterally, can redirect, and hustles on every play.
 22.  Jordan Hicks
Lakota West (West Chester, OH)
 LB   6-2/225   Texas 
Plays OLB showing outstanding pass rushing skills and outstanding closing speed.
 23.  Jordon James
Corona (CA)
 WR, RB   5-10/194   UCLA 
The fastest rising back in the country.
 24.  Darius White
Dunbar (Fort Worth, TX)
 WR   6-4/200   Texas 
He seems to possess all the tools for future stardom, he's tall, athletic, quick, and has large hands.
 25.  Jacques Smith
Ooltewah (TN)
 TE, DE   6-3/235   Tennessee 
The words to describe Jac are relentless, aggressive, instinctive, smart, dominating, and wow. However, the keyword is quickness.
 26.  J.r. Ferguson
Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, VA)
 DE   6-4/260   LSU 
In person J.R. has been blessed with long arms, long legs, and an athletic build.
 27.  Matt Elam
Dwyer (Palm Beach Gardens, FL)
 RB, LB   5-10/200   Florida 
He is this year’s version of Ronnie Lott. This guy hits like a ton of bricks.
 28.  Alec Ogletree
Newnan (GA)
 DB   6-3/210   Georgia 
He is a sure tackler and is aggressive in run support. He does a good job of covering RBs and TEs, and is very much aware of everything going on around him.
 29.  Curtis White
Sheldon (Eugene, OR)
 WR, LB   6-4/250   Oregon 
In person he already looks like a major college TE and the fact is, he also has All-American ability at DE.
 30.  Christian Lombard
Fremd (Palatine, IL)
 OT, DT   6-6/290   Notre Dame 
What has made him so good is his ability to quickly get out of a stance, get a hold of the defender, and move him out of the way.
 31.  Khairi Fortt
Stamford (CT)
 RB, LB   6-3/230   Penn State 
He dominated the action from start to finish in 2008 playing both OLB and ILB. Fortt is a solidly built player with excellent all-around athletic ability.
 32.  Rod Smith
Harding (Fort Wayne, IN)
 RB, S   6-3/220   Ohio State 
A record breaking back with terrific production and potential.
 33.  D.J. Morgan
Taft (Woodland Hills, CA)
 RB, DB   5-10/175   Southern California 
Forty: 4.4: Rushed for 1,841 yards and and 33 TDs as a junior
 34.  Eric Reid
Dutchtown (Geismar, LA)
 DB, WR   6-3/210   LSU 
In person he already looks like an NFL FS and on film he looks like what he is, a dominating high school ball player with tremendous skills.
 35.  Garrison Smith
Douglass (Atlanta, GA)
 OL, DL   6-4/250   Georgia 
He is exceptionally athletic, strong, and dominating. Ranks as one of the nation's premier pass rushers, combining great power with speed.
 36.  Xavier Grimble
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV)
 TE, DE   6-5/246   USC 
He runs precise routes, shows soft hands, and is one of the more athletic TE prospects in the nation.
 37.  Connor Wood
Second Baptist (Houston, TX)
 QB, P   6-4/205   Texas 
He is a drop back passer with a live arm, smarts, and a good throwing motion. He can also make plays scrambling and can play on the run.
 38.  Austin Hinder
Steamboat Springs (CO)
 QB   6-5/185   California 
Known for his coolness under pressure, Austin presents all the tools for future stardom at the QB position.
 39.  Jeremy Richardson
Springville (AL)
 WR, KR   6-4/205   Auburn 
He blows you away with his size, speed, athleticism, and potential. Not quite as fast or as athletic as Julio Jones, but not too far behind.
 40.  Malcolm Jones
Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, CA)
 RB, LB   6-0/215   UCLA 
He is a difference maker for the highly productive Oaks Christian offense. He runs with great leg strength, vision, balance, and purpose.
 41.  Owamagbe Odighizuwa
Douglas (Portland, OR)
 DE   6-3/235   UCLA 
He shows a great combination of quickness and strength. He has only played two years of football but shows all the tools needed to dominate at the next level.
 42.  Marvin Robinson
Lake Region (Eagle Lake, FL)
 S, RB   6-2/195   Michigan 
He is a tackling machine that makes plays from sideline to sideline. Exceptional in pass coverage, he brings the best of both worlds to his FS game.
 43.  Dakota Royer
Manheim Central (Manheim, PA)
 RB, LB   6-3/220   Penn State 
The No.1 prospect in Central PA and the No. 1 overall prospect in the state of Pennsylvania. This guy's stats are off the charts.
 44.  Ahmad Dixon
Midway (Waco, TX)
 DB, WR   6-1/190   BAYLOR 
Always seems to be in position, he is a very good open field tackler.
 45.  Gabe King
Northern Guilford (Greensboro, NC)
 DE   6-5/260   Cal  
Blessed with exceptionally quick hands, he shows the ability to quickly disengage, can bend off the edge, and shows major college closing speed.
 46.  Alfy Hill
West Brunswick (Shallotte, NC)
 TE, LB   6-5/245   Alabama 
He missed the entire 2007 season with a broken wrist. May be considered a bit of a raw talent.
 47.  Dillon Baxter
Mission Bay (San Diego, CA)
 QB, RB   6-0/205   Southern California 
When you talk about elite players there is no state with as many as the Golden State and Mr. Baxter is one of them.
 48.  Chris Martin
Grandview (Aurora, CO)
 DL, LB   6-4/240   Cal 
 49.  Kelcy Quarles
Greenwood (SC)
 DL   6-5/265   South Carolina 
The word freakish came up a lot when high school coaches in the Greenwood area were describing Mr. Quarles.
 50.  Sean Parker
Narbonne (Harbor City, CA)
 DB, RB   6-0/185   Washington 
He's intense, tough, and a ball player who loves to play the game.
 51.  Keenan Allen
Northern Guilford (Greensboro, NC)
 WR, DB   6-3/200   Cal 
He is the No.1 FS prospect in North Carolina and one of the nations finest.
 52.  Brent Benedict
Bolles (Jacksonville, FL)
 OL   6-5/283   Georgia 
He is the younger brother of former All-American Heath Benedict who played at Tennessee.
 53.  Andrew Norwell
Anderson (Cincinnati, OH)
 OL   6-7/270   Ohio State 
As physical as they come, he has great feet, balance, sets a solid base, and he's been blessed with long arms, big-time agility and excellent footwork.
 54.  Dietrich Riley
St. Francis (La Canada, CA)
 RB, DB   6-1/205   UCLA 
He just might be the most versatile ballplayer in the state of California.
 55.  Justin MacLin
Ridgeway (Memphis, TN)
 LB   6-4/215   LSU 
His strengths are speed to the ball, quickness, and don't discount his football smarts.
 56.  Jamel Turner
Fork Union Military Academy (Fork Union, VA)
 TE, LB   6-2/204   Ohio State 
If you go by sacks than this young man would rank as the top LB prospect in the country.
 57.  Matt James
St. Xavier (Cincinnati, OH)
 OL   6-7/285   Notre Dame 
He carries his 285 pounds well, shows idea technique, good footwork, and overall athletic ability.
 58.  Jonathan Dowling
Southeast (Bradenton, FL)
 DB   6-3/185   Florida 
He shows the innate ability to always be in the exact spot the ball is coming down.
 59.  Tony Jefferson
Eastlake (Chula Vista, CA)
 SS, RB   6-1/205   Oklahoma 
Very athletic, he shows strong hands, deceptive speed, good zone awareness, and he makes easy adjustments to off target throws.
 60.  A.J. Derby
Iowa City (IA)
 QB   6-4/223   Iowa 
He impresses you also at the QB position showing a pretty strong arm and outstanding athletic ability.
 61.  Martavis Bryant
Hanna (Anderson, SC)
 WR   6-5/201   Clemson 
He is a tall, athletic, and quick receiver with the natural understanding of the game.
 62.  Aaron Benson
Cedar Hill (TX)
 OLB   6-1/215   Texas 
Aaron shows exceptional quickness, maintains his balance throughout the play, and is a force when chasing ball players from behind.
 63.  Trovon Reed
Thibodaux (LA)
 QB, WR   6-1/180   Auburn 
Very fast with strong hands, he has All-American ability at both the WR and CB positions.
 64.  Jaylen Watkins
Cape Coral (FL)
 QB, DB   6-1/175   Florida 
He is another very instinctive two-way player with All-American ability at WR and at CB.
 65.  Jimmy Gjere
Irondale (New Brighton, MN)
 OL   6-8/300   Minnesota 
He has lightening-quick feet for a 295 pounder and can do a good job of adjusting and blocking effectively out in space.
 66.  Demarco Cobbs
Central (Tulsa, OK)
 QB, DB   6-2/208   Texas 
Big, fast, instinctive, and confident, he ranks as the No.1 prospect in the state of Oklahoma.
 67.  Byran Jones
Junction City (AR)
 OG, DL   6-2/295   Arkansas 
 68.  Markeith Ambles
Henry County (McDonough, GA)
 WR, S   6-2/185   USC 
A strong receiver with strong hands, he shows good ball skills and can make the acrobatic catch look routine.
 69.  Trevor Clemmings
Paterson Catholic (Paterson, NJ)
 OT, DE   6-6/260   Pittsburgh 
T.J. has played only one year of football. Before then, he thought he was going to be a big-time basketball player
 70.  Mack Brown
King (Lithonia, GA)
 RB   6-0/185   Florida 
Two of Mack's biggest strengths are vision and cut-back ability.
 71.  Christian Jones
Lake Howell (Winter Park, FL)
 OLB   6-4/220   FSU  
It's a year of great athletes in the state of Florida and Christian is one of the very best.
 72.  Jordan Haden
Friendly (Fort Washington, MD)
 RB, DB   6-0/200   Florida 
No.4 proves to be a dynamic difference maker at RB and at FS.
 73.  Robert Bolden
St. Mary Prep (Orchard Lake, MI)
 QB, S   6-4/205   Penn State 
He shows good arm strength, the ability to hit receivers deep, he can throw ropes but also shows a nice touch.
 74.  Latwan Anderson
Glenville (Cleveland, OH)
 LB   5-11/185   West Virginia 
Very fluid, he can turn his hips and make up ground quickly, and shows a smooth backpedal.
 75.  Jeff Luc
Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie, FL)
 K, LB   6-1/240   Florida State 
He is a solid, hard-hitting backer who is smart and instinctive
 76.  Marquis Flowers
Millennium (Goodyear, AZ)
 RB, DB   6-2/195   Arizona  
He shows great versatility, speed, and remarkable cover skills.
 77.  Zach Zwinak
Linganore (Frederick, MD)
 FB, LB   6-2/230   Penn State 
He is one of the country's finest big backs.
 78.  Ian Silberman
Fleming Island (Orange Park, FL)
 OT   6-6/275   Florida 
Might have as much potential as any offensive lineman in the south. Actually looks thin at 270 pounds.
 79.  Da'rick Rogers
Calhoun (GA)
 WR   6-3/206   Tennessee 
He runs precise patterns and shows the speed and footwork to get separation from defenders.
 80.  Joshua Shaw
Palmdale (CA)
 QB, DB   6-1/190   Florida 
Besides his great athletic ability, he's a ball player who plays hard on every down, he's always around the ball, and has proven to be a solid open field tackler.
 81.  Justin McCay
Bishop Miege (Shawnee Mission, KS)
 WR, LB   6-4/205   Oklahoma 
If you are looking for a receiver with great size, hands, explosiveness, and a great attitude look no further than J-Mac.
 82.  Mike Davis
Skyline (Dallas, TX)
 WR   6-2/185   LSU 
Mike is Mr. Excitement. Quick as a cat, he gets great acceleration and demands the double-team just about every time he goes out for a pass.
 83.  Damien Robinson
Olive Branch (MS)
 OL, DL   6-8/330   Mississippi State  
He is the No. 1 OL prospect in the state and is quickly becoming one of the most heavily recruited in the country.
 84.  Terrance Broadway
Capitol (Baton Rouge, LA)
 QB, DB   6-2/202   Houston 
He always seems to know when to throw the ball, rarely gets passes batted down, and he throws so well on the move that defenses are vulnerable when he decides to tuck and run.
 85.  Taylor Bible
Guyer (Denton, TX)
 DL   6-3/278   Texas 
He plays low, keeps his feet under him, shows excellent strength at the point of attack, has good technique, and has the ability to read QBs.
 86.  Kadron Boone
Trinity Catholic (Ocala, FL)
 WR, S   6-1/190   LSU 
He is a big, strong Michael Irvin type of receiver.
 87.  James Stone
Maplewood (Nashville, TN)
 OL, DL   6-4/285   Tennessee  
He shows good body control, leverage, and strength. His feet are always moving and he plays a physical brand of football with a mean streak a mile long.
 88.  DeMarcus Milliner
Elmore (Millbrook, AL)
 CB   6-1/180   Alabama 
Already an excellent cover corner, he's been blessed with long arms, quick reactions and a smooth backpedal.
 89.  Arie-manuel Kouandjio
DeMatha (Hyattsville, MD)
 OT   6-5/306   Alabama 
He goes hard from the first play to the last showing very quick feet and good lower body strength.
 90.  Christian Green
Tampa Catholic (Tampa, FL)
 QB, DB   6-2/200   FSU 
 91.  Bruce Gaston
St. Rita (Chicago, IL)
 DL   6-3/310   Purdue 
He is also impressive with his enormous strength, and his ability to quickly get off the ball and dominate the point of attack.
 92.  Cullen Christian
Penn Hills (Pittsburgh, PA)
 WR   6-1/185   Michigan 
A very big corner, he has excellent technique and shows the ability to identify plays quickly.
 93.  Marcus Lucas
Liberty (MO)
 WR   6-5/190   Missouri 
He shows marvelous hands, he's an acrobatic receiver, can jump out of a building, and has the speed to separate from defenders.
 94.  Corey Miller
Byrnes (Duncan, SC)
 DE   6-5/217   Tennessee 
There are very few better speed rushers nationally than Mr. Miller.
 95.  T.j. Stripling
Southwest DeKalb (Decatur, GA)
 DE   6-6/215   Georgia 
 96.  Evan Hailes
Smith (Chesapeake, VA)
 T, DT   6-1/315   Penn State 
He stops everything up the middle, has tremendously quick feet and even quicker hands, great strength, and always seems able to beat his man to the punch.
 97.  Shakim Phillips
DePaul (Wayne, NJ)
 WR, CB   6-3/195   Boston College 
On paper this guy presents all the tools needed to become a superstar in college. He is tall, has great hands, a tremendous vertical, and concrete track times.
 98.  Alex Smith
Lakota West (West Chester, OH)
 TE   6-5/260   Kentucky 
The No.1 TE prospect in Ohio and one of the two best in the Midwest.
 99.  Silas Redd
King Low Heywood Thomas (Stamford, CT)
 RB, OLB   5-10/187   Penn State 
He's an elusive back who is hard to grab with great, great vision.
 100.  Brennan Clay
Scripps Ranch (San Diego, CA)
 RB   6-0/198   Oklahoma 
He's a leader both on and off the field and is a selfless player who will do whatever it takes to win the ball game.
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