MaxPreps 2011 U.S. Air Force Junior All-American Football Teams

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

Eddie Vanderdoes, DL, 6-3, 280, Placer (Auburn, Calif.)
Vanderdoes, already a highly coveted recruit, was an All-Metro pick by the Sacramento Bee.

Quinton Powell, DL, 6-2, 190, Mainland (Daytona Beach, Fla.)
Powell was an All-Central Florida pick after dialing up 104 tackles (27.5 for loss) and 13 sacks. He also forced four fumbles and scored two defensive touchdowns.

Marvin Gross, DL, 6-4, 215, Dunbar (Md.)
The rangy defensive end tallied an incredible 31 sacks, earning small school all-state honors.

Kenny Bigelow, DL, 6-3, 280, Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear, Del.), USC
Bigelow thrived against a difficult schedule, recording 20 sacks for the small Delaware private school.

Tim Kimbrough, LB, 6-1, 215, Warren Central (Indianapolis)
On a talent-laden defense, Kimbrough still managed to shine. He was a Class 5A all-state pick making 180 tackles and 7.5 sacks.

Melvin Jones, LB, 6-3, 235, Washington-Marion (Lake Charles, La.)
Jones was a Class 4A all-state pick. He made 67 tackles and assisted on 58 others.

Matthew Thomas, LB, 6-3, 195, Washington (Miami)
One of the top recruits in Florida for the Class of 2013, Thomas was the MVP of the Class 4A title game in defeat, making 15 tackles and recovering two fumbles.

Micah Kiser, LB, 6-3, 215, Gilman (Baltimore)
A consensus all-state pick, Keiser led a defense that came up big for Gilman in a magical season for the Greyhounds.

Larenz Bryant, LB, 6-2, 215, Vance (Charlotte, N.C.)
Bryant was all over the field for Vance, making 154 tackles, four interceptions, and forcing five fumbles. He earned All-Observer honors in the process.

Taivon Jacobs, DB, 5-10, 160, Suitland (Forestville, Md.)
Jacobs had nine returns for touchdowns, a mind-boggling statistic to go along with his six interceptions. One of the fastest players in the country, Jacobs was an All-Met pick.

Kendall Fuller, DB, 6-0, 180, Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)
Playing opposite Stefon Diggs, Fuller made three picks and 25.5 tackles. His work at receiver also helped him earn All-Met honors.

Leon McQuay III, DB, 6-2, 175, Armwood (Seffner, Fla.)
McQuay was a playmaker for an Armwood defense that was nasty for much of the season. He made 59 tackles, three interceptions and deflected nine passes.

Dashon Hunt, DB, 5-8, 160, Westlake (Westlake Village, Calif.), UCLA
Hunt, the Marmonte League Co-MVP, was a blur for Westlake, starring on offense, defense and special teams. As a defensive back, he intercepted six passes.

Zac Michener, P, 6-1, 160, Kennedale (Texas)
Michener launched some booming punts in 2011, averaging 43.7 yards per punt with a long of 84 yards. Twelve of his punts landed inside the 20-yard line.