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

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

Robert Nkemdiche, DL, 6-5, 270, Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), Junior
Arguably the nation’s most athletic player, Nkemdiche’s work on the defensive line and at running back was the clear catalyst for Grayson’s magical state-title season. Videos

Adolphus Washington, DL, 6-4, 260, Taft (Cincinnati), Ohio State
Also a basketball star, Washington made 90 tackles and 23.5 sacks, earning Division III Lineman of the Year honors. Videos

Noah Spence, DL, 6-4, 245, Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, Pa.), Ohio State
Spence was dominant for state finalist Bishop McDevitt. He made 84 tackles (23 for loss) and 10 sacks, and also blocked three punts, then committed to Ohio State. Videos

Darius Hamilton, DL, 6-4, 250, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), Undecided
The Star Ledger Defensive Player of the Year for the No. 1 team in the nation, Hamilton was the leader of a nasty Ironmen defensive line, registering 74 tackles, 17 sacks and an interception. Videos

Michael Barton, LB, 6-0, 200, De La Salle (Concord, Calif.), California
The leader of one of De La Salle’s top defenses in recent years, Barton also earned Player of the Year honors from the San Francisco Chronicle after helping win the California Open Division Bowl Game. Videos

Kwontie Moore, LB, 6-2, 225, Norfolk Christian (Va.), Virginia
The All-Tidewater pick registered 109 tackles in his fourth season as a starter and is on the East roster for the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Videos

Vince Biegel, LB, 6-3, 225, Lincoln (Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.), Wisconsin
With 172 tackles and 21 sacks, Biegel was an easy pick for Wisconsin's AP all-state team. Videos

Su'a Cravens, LB, 6-2, 205, Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, Calif.), Junior
Cravens was arguably the top player in the Inland Empire as a junior. He had 11 sacks, three interceptions and 19 touchdowns for a Vista Murrieta squad that many felt was the top team in Southern California. Videos

DeMarkus Lathan, LB, 5-9, 180,  Longview (Texas), Junior
The Class 5A Defensive MVP, Lathan was a sideline-to-sideline linebacker. He made 188 tackles, three sacks and blocked two kicks.

Davonte Neal, DB, 5-10, 180, Chaparral (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Undecided
Neal was the Arizona Republic all-purpose Player of the Year, dominating on offense, defense and special teams. Videos

Stefon Diggs, DB, 6-1, 190, Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), Undecided
The All-Met Player of the Year according to the Washington Post, Diggs did it all for Good Counsel, intercepting four passes and forcing three fumbles in addition to 770 receiving yards as well as two special teams touchdowns. Videos

Tyler Hasty, DB, 5-11, 185, Bellevue (Wash.), Undecided
The News Tribune Player of the Year was the top player in the state of Washington and the leader of one of the nation’s top teams. Hasty made four interceptions on defense and added more than 1,700 yards of offense. Videos

Tracy Howard, DB, 5-10, 175, Miramar (Fla.), Undecided
The unquestioned leader of a Miramar squad that advanced to Florida’s Class 8A title game, Howard picked off 10 passes despite opposing teams rarely throwing his direction. He was the Sun-Sentinel Defensive Player of the Year. Videos

Bradley Pinion, P, 6-5, 220, Northwest Cabarrus (Concord, N.C.), Clemson
Pinion earned all-state honors and backed up his reputation with outstanding punting at the Shrine Bowl.