Fresh Faces 2013 Top 100 Watch List

A look at 100 sophomores to watch during the 2010 season.

Thumbnail image of this articles writer: Stephen Spiewak
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Aug 9, 2010, 2:30pm

In many places around the country, it's unusual for freshmen and in some cases, sophomores, to claim a roster spot on a varsity team, let alone see any playing time.

However, it's becoming more common for young players to make an early name for themselves. Head coaches are relying on underclassmen with greater frequency. College coaches are targeting younger recruits with regularity.

For high school fans getting ready for the 2010 season, here's a glance at 100 players to watch from the class of 2013.

NR.  Austin Allen
Fayetteville (AR) 		 QB   6-1/175    
Following in the footsteps of older brother Brandon.
 NR.  Marley Allison
Edina (MN) 		 DB   5-10/170    
Had two games with multiple interceptions en route to all-conference honorable mention.
 NR.  Jared Alwan
Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill, NJ) 		 LB   6-1/200    
Started as a freshman last season at St. Joseph's Prep (Pa.) and was an impact player.
 NR.  Aaron Bailey
Bolingbrook (IL) 		    6-1/180    
Smooth athlete may see time at quarterback in 2010.
 NR.  Nadir Barnwell
Piscataway (NJ) 		 DB   5-10/170    
Made an instant impact at New Jersey's NFL factory.
 NR.  Marcus Baugh
JW North (Riverside, CA) 		 LB, WR   6-4/200    

 NR.  B.J. Beecher
Concord (NC) 		 QB   6-4/180    
Took over as the starting QB midway through the season and as Concord fans excited for the future.
 NR.  Marquise Blanchard
Jackson (Miami, FL) 		 LB   6-2/190    

 NR.  Ander Bodkin
Lincoln (Tallahassee, FL) 		 OL   6-4/280    
Could be the next major prospect from one of the country'stop talent-producing programs.
 NR.  Kyle Bolin
Lexington Catholic (Lexington, KY) 		 QB   6-3/175    
Will make his debut as varsity QB this season.
 NR.  Akia Booker
Byrnes (Duncan, SC) 		 WR   6-0/180    
Should get plenty of attention playing at South Carolina powerhouse.
 NR.  Kyle Bosch
St. Francis (Wheaton, IL) 		 OL   6-4/240    
Huge frame that could place him on either side of the ball.
 NR.  Jaynard Bostwick
Centennial (Port St. Lucie, FL) 		 DT   6-2/250    

 NR.  Dahmill Bowles
J.P. Stevens (Edison, NJ) 		    6-1/170    

 NR.  Doug Brenner
Jesuit (Portland, OR) 		 DT   6-2/250    
Already has experience and great size, and should continue to improve.
 NR.  Dontrell Brown
Central Catholic (Morgan City, LA) 		 WR, DB   6-3/180    
An all-state selection after a very productive ninth-grade season
 NR.  Max Browne
Skyline (Sammamish, WA) 		 QB   6-5/190    
With wide receiver Kasen Williams back for one more year, Browne could post big numbers as a sophomore.
 NR.  Devaris Brunson
Lake City (SC) 		 LB   6-0/205    

 NR.  Greg Bryant
American Heritage (Delray Beach, FL) 		    5-10/180    
Versatile, mature athlete can play several positions.
 NR.  Ryan Burns
Stone Bridge (Ashburn, VA) 		 QB   6-5/200    
Boasting prototypical size, Burns already has colleges knocking at his door.
 NR.  Charles Clark
King's Fork (Suffolk, VA) 		 DB   5-10/170    

 NR.  David Coggins
Sacred Heart (Waterbury, CT) 		 WR   6-1/180    
Recorded 1,129 receiving yards and 12 TDs last year.
 NR.  Antonio Connor
South Panola (Batesville, MS) 		 DB   6-2/180    
Freshman starter for Mississippi's 6A state champ.
 NR.  Su'a Cravens
Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, CA) 		 DB   6-1/200    
Transfer to Vista Murrieta is already a coveted recruit.
 NR.  Elijah Daniel
Avon (IN) 		 DE   6-3/230    
Found his way to the backfield often as a freshman.
 NR.  Dustin Dennig
Washington (South Bend, IN) 		 OL   6-5/280    

 NR.  Riley Ferguson
Butler (Matthews, NC) 		 QB   6-1/175    
On most other teams, Feruson would be a sophomore star.
 NR.  Reuben Foster
Troup County (LaGrange, GA) 		 LB   6-2/205    
Already a target of several SEC schools.
 NR.  Christopher Fox
Ponderosa (Parker, CO) 		 OL   6-4/280    

 NR.  Jeremiah Gaines
Red Oak (TX) 		 LB   6-2/200    
Registered 75 tackles a year ago.
 NR.  Tyrell Gibbs
St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City, NJ) 		 DB   6-3/180    
The next in a long line of great Marauders safeties, Gibbs can also play receiver.
 NR.  Tyree Gray
Klein Forest (Houston, TX) 		    6-3/230    
Massive frame for his age, position.
 NR.  Keyante Green
Eagle's Landing Christian Academy (McDonough, GA) 		 RB   5-8/185    
One of the most impressive freshmen in the state last year.
 NR.  Zach Guiser
Greensburg Central Catholic (Greensburg, PA) 		 DB   6-1/190    

 NR.  Jason Hatcher
Trinity (Louisville, KY) 		 DE, LB   6-3/225    
Two-sport star for the Shamrocks.
 NR.  Derrick Henry
Yulee (FL) 		 RB   6-4/215    
Mammoth athlete who may have a future another position.
 NR.  Josh Hickey
Marist (Chicago, IL) 		 OL   6-4/285    

 NR.  Kelly Hilinski
Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, CA) 		 QB   6-5/190    
Could be then next great QB from Southern California.
 NR.  Darrien Howard
Chaminade-Julienne (Dayton, OH) 		 LB   6-2/235    
Stout linebacker has great strength to play inside.
 NR.  Jordan Huff
St. Paul's Episcopal (Mobile, AL) 		 RB   5-10/185    

 NR.  Ty Isaac
Catholic Academy (Joliet, IL) 		    6-2/185    

 NR.  Desmond Jackson
West Rowan (Mt. Ulla, NC) 		    5-9/170    
Should contribute to an offense that loses the state's all-time leading rusher, K.P. Parks.
 NR.  Jeremy Johnson
Carver (Montgomery, AL) 		 QB   6-4/185    
Was terrific on the summer 7-on-7 scene.
 NR.  Travis Johnson
Jesuit (Tampa, FL) 		 WR   6-4/185    
Tall target hauled in 29 passes in 2009.
 NR.  Alston Johnson-keys
Gar-Field (Woodbridge, VA) 		 RB   5-10/185    
One of the fastest freshmen in the nation last year.
 NR.  Jamel Jones
Cinco Ranch (Katy, TX) 		 RB   5-11/185    
Will team with K.C. Nmlechi to form imposing running back duo.
 NR.  Peter Kalambayi
Butler (Matthews, NC) 		 LB   6-3/225    
Was a defensive playmaker for Butler throughout their championship run.
 NR.  Kyle Kempt
Washington (Massillon, OH) 		 QB   6-5/190    
Big things are expected from the transfer from Oregon.
 NR.  Devante Kincade
Skyline (Dallas, TX) 		 QB   6-1/175    

 NR.  Andreu Kirby
Trinity (Euless, TX) 		 OL   6-4/330    

 NR.  Reeve Koehler
St. Louis (Honolulu, HI) 		 OL   6-3/300    
Claimed offers before ninth grade.
 NR.  Chris Laviano
Holy Trinity (Hicksville, NY) 		 QB   6-1/180    

 NR.  E.J. Levenberry
DeMatha (Hyattsville, MD) 		 LB   6-3/220    
Appears to be the next big DeMatha recruit.
 NR.  John Lopez
Orange Lutheran (Orange, CA) 		 OL   6-6/320    
Didn't receive any varsity playing time, but received a college offer.
 NR.  Lowell Lotulelei
Bingham (South Jordan, UT) 		 DT   6-2/250    

 NR.  Jamie Major
Piedmont (AL) 		 LB   6-1/205    
Had 133 tackles for 3A state champion Piedmont.
 NR.  Lamel Matthews
Dunbar (Washington, DC) 		 QB   6-1/174    
Dual-threat was an all-league selection.
 NR.  Demetri McGill
Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) 		 DT   6-2/285    

 NR.  Leon McQuay
Armwood (Seffner, FL) 		 DB   6-3/160    
Speedy defensive back has great bloodlines.
 NR.  Dorian Miller
Metuchen (NJ) 		 OL   6-5/270    
Massive two-way lineman has a bright future.
 NR.  Jaylen Miller
Gaffney (SC) 		 DE   6-2/230    
Made a huge splash with 13 tackles for loss and 13 sacks.
 NR.  Mykal Moody
Conway (SC) 		    5-10/170    

 NR.  Daquin Moore
Hampton (VA) 		 WR   6-3/180    
Can play receiver or defensive back.
 NR.  Gary Moore
Clarksville (TX) 		 WR   6-5/205    
Big-time talent at a small school.
 NR.  Shane Morris
De La Salle Collegiate (Warren, MI) 		 QB   6-2/180    
Baptism by fire last year should have him ready for solid sophomore campaign.
 NR.  Wesley Norris
Shelby (NC) 		 LB   6-0/205    

 NR.  Dorian O'Daniel
Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, MD) 		 RB   5-11/180    
Should challenge 2012 RB Wes Brown for carries.
 NR.  Johnny O'Neal
West Laurens (Dublin, GA) 		 LB   6-2/230    
After one season, already has a sensational highlight tape.
 NR.  Andre Patton
St. Elizabeth (Wilmington, DE) 		 WR, DE   6-4/175    
Electric receiver also stars on the basketball court.
 NR.  Khleem Perkins
San Bernardino (CA) 		 DB   6-3/180    
Coach says his size, skill set reminds him of Taylor Mays.
 NR.  Lovell Peterson
Wayne (Huber Heights, OH) 		 OL   6-4/250    
Already becoming Wayne's next big recruit.
 NR.  Eddie Printz
Lassiter (Marietta, GA) 		 QB   6-3/200    
Highly-touted signal caller is primed for a breakout season.
 NR.  Brice Ramsey
Camden County (Kingsland, GA) 		 QB   6-3/170    
Should provide a new downfield threat to Camden County's run-heavy attack.
 NR.  Hayden Rettig
Cathedral (Los Angeles, CA) 		 QB   6-3/190    
Older brother Chase is a freshman QB at Boston College.
 NR.  Tyree Robinson
Lincoln (San Diego, CA) 		    6-4/180    
He and brother Tyrell may be destined for basketball greatness, but both are accomplished football players.
 NR.  Dane Rogers
Crest (Shelby, NC) 		 DE   6-3/180    

 NR.  Jake Roh
Chaparral (Scottsdale, AZ) 		 WR   6-2/185    
Older brother Craig started at LB for Michigan in 2009.
 NR.  Cord Sandberg
Manatee (Bradenton, FL) 		 QB   6-1/180    
An outstanding performance in Manatee's spring game has fans expecting great things in 2010.
 NR.  Ashton Shumpert
Itawamba Agricultural (Fulton, MS) 		 LB   6-2/195    
Two-way player for 13-1 Itawamba.
 NR.  Deondre Skinner
Patterson (LA) 		 TE   6-4/195    
With the spotlight on Kenny Hilliard, Skinner may catch some by surprise this season.
 NR.  Jaylon Smith
Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, IN) 		 DE   6-3/185    

 NR.  Jarrett Solomon
Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) 		 QB   6-0/202    
Led the Gaels' high-powered offense as a ninth grader.
 NR.  Deion Stitt
Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA) 		 QB   6-1/180    
Had some growing pains, but got valuable experience that will lay the groundwork for an outstanding career.
 NR.  Matt Stuart
Lindbergh (Renton, WA) 		 QB   6-4/220    
Was an all-league selection.
 NR.  Kelvin Taylor
Glades Day (Belle Glade, FL) 		 RB   5-10/190    
MaxPreps' National Freshman of the Year.
 NR.  Dymonte Thomas
Marlington (Alliance, OH) 		    6-1/170    
Good size, speed blend.
 NR.  Jake Thomas
Columbus (MS) 		 TE   6-6/270    
One of the best frames of all freshmen last year.
 NR.  Austin Thompson
Harmony Grove (Camden, AR) 		 LB   6-3/245    

 NR.  Cameron Toney
Huntsville (AL) 		 LB   6-4    
Rangy linebacker can play offense, and basketball.
 NR.  Thomas Tyner
Aloha (Beaverton, OR) 		    5-11/185    

 NR.  Vita Vea
Milpitas (CA) 		 DE   6-4/250    
Received league Freshman of the Year honors.
 NR.  LaQuintas Wallace
Lee (Tyler, TX) 		 RB   5-11/185    
Speed back is also a dynamic kick returner.
 NR.  D.J. Ward
Lawton (OK) 		 DE   6-4/220    
Saw limited action as a frosh, but is already turning heads with his size.
 NR.  Troy Williams
Narbonne (Harbor City, CA) 		 QB   6-0/180    
In a class with several stands QBs from California, Williams could end up being the best.
 NR.  Damian Williams
Archbishop Rummel (Metairie, LA) 		 QB   6-0/180    
Nearly led his team to a 5A state title.
 NR.  Devin Wilson
Montour (McKees Rocks, PA) 		 WR, DB   6-3/170    

 NR.  Lorenzo Woodley
Columbus (Miami, FL) 		    6-0/185    
Transfer from Belen Jesuit should have little trouble adapting to 6A football.
 NR.  Dez Wortham
Hebron (Carrollton, TX) 		 LB   5-11/185    
Perhaps even more efficient at RB, where he rushed for 762 yards and 6 TDs.
 NR.  Quron Wright
Holy Name Central Catholic (Worcester, MA) 		 DB   5-8/170    
Displayed a nose for the ball at defensive back while excelling at RB duties.
 NR.  Sonni Young
DeKalb County (Smithville, TN) 		 WR, DB   6-4/165    

 NR.  Davonte Young
Tustin (CA) 		 RB   5-8/165    
1,612 rushing yards and 20 TDs earned him Pacific League Player of the Year honors.

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