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

With the 2011 season in the books, MaxPreps honors the top players in the country this season with the U.S. Air Force All-American Football Team.

Performance during the 2011 season as well as local honors received after the season determined the selections.

The 2011 U.S. Air Force National Player of the Year will be announced later this month.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, 6-6, 225, Hillcrest (Springfield, Mo.), Undecided
The nation’s No. 1 recruit and all-time leading receiver ended his career with a fine senior campaign. Green-Beckham caught 119 passes for 2,233 yards and 24 touchdowns. Videos



Gehrig Dieter, WR, 6-2, 210, Washington (South Bend, Ind.), Undecided
A first team all-state selection, Dieter caught 82 passes for 2,181 yards and 24 touchdowns, setting several national records in the process, including 447 yards receiving in one game against Elkhart Central. Videos

Deontay Greenberry, WR, 6-3, 187, Washington Union (Fresno, Calif.), Notre Dame
Greenberry was stellar, making 108 catches for 2,108 yards and a whopping 32 scores while leading Washington Union to the California Division III state championship. Videos

Tyrone MacKall, TE, 6-3, 210, Edison (Alexandria, Va.), Undecided
MAcKall was a AAA all-state pick after making 50 catches for 927 yards and 15 scores.

D.J. Humphries, OL, 6-5, 270, Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), Florida
An all-state pick, Humphries has the size and athleticism to blossom into a dominant player at the next level. Videos

Hiva Lutui, OL, 6-3, 285, Trinity (Euless, Texas), UCLA
A Star-Telegram Super Team pick and a Class 5A first team all-state selection, Lutui was the top lineman on a Trinity offensive line that wore opponents down all season long.

Josh Garnett, OL, 6-5, 295, Puyallup (Wash.), Undecided
The SPSL South Offensive Lineman of the Year and a News Tribune all-area selection, Garnett is simply one of the top interior linemen in the country. Videos



Evan Boehm, OL, 6-3, 300, Lee's Summit West (Mo.), Missouri
Winner of the Simone Award as most outstanding player in the Kansas City area, Boehm also took home the Buck Buchanan award as the area’s top lineman.

Jay Guillermo, OL, 6-3, 292, Maryville (Tenn.), Clemson
Tennessee’s Mr. Football Lineman of the Year, Guillermo led the charge up front for one of the country’s top teams. Videos

Maty Mauk, QB, 6-2, 195, Kenton (Ohio), Missouri
Mauk finished his career with multiple national records. As a senior, he completed 382 of 566 passes for 5,413 yards and 68 touchdowns while rushing 241 times for 1,768 yards and 24 scores. Videos

Joey Copeland, QB, 6-1, 195, Gaffney (S.C.), Undecided
The leader of one of the country’s most dominant offenses to the state title game, Copeland was 269 of 401 for 4,156 yards and 44 touchdowns versus only 10 interceptions. He was equally dangerous on the ground, gaining 603 yards and 26 touchdowns on 154 carries.

Johnathan Gray, RB, 5-10, 202, Aledo (Texas), Texas
Gray led Aledo to a third-straight state championship and set the national all-time touchdown record in the process, carrying the ball 346 times for 3,891 yards and 65 touchdowns. He added 28 receptions for 567 yards and five scores. Videos

Trey Williams, RB, 5-10, 175, Dekaney (Houston), Texas A&M
Williams carried Dekaney to a state title by rushing 427 times for 3,884 yards and and 48 touchdowns. He was the Houston Chronicle Offensive Player of the Year. Videos



D.J. Foster, RB, 6-0, 185, Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Undecided
The Big School Player of the Year according to the Arizona Republic, Foster rushed 234 times for 3,058 yards and 54 touchdowns and made 13 catches for 250 yards and five scores. He also scored a touchdown on defense, in addition to 10 in one game on offense. Videos

Alvin Bailey, ATH, 6-1, 170, Armwood (Seffner, Fla.), Junior
The most valuable player on the nation’s No. 3 team, Bailey saved Armwood’s season with a crucial touchdown in the first round of the playoffs against Lakewood Ranch. He totaled 2,251 yards and 21 touchdowns, lining up at quarterback and wide receiver. He earned Player of the Year Honors by Big County Prep and the Tampa Bay Times. Videos

Harrison Butker, K, 6-4, 175, Westminster (Atlanta), Junior
Butker, a Class AA all-state pick, connected on 16 of 17 field goals, include nine that were longer than 41 yards. His only miss was a 59-yard attempt.
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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.
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SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

Quinshad Davis, Gaffney

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Quinshad Davis, WR, 6-4, 190, Gaffney (S.C.), Undecided
Davis was a big reason Joey Copeland thrived at quarterback for Gaffney. An all-state selection, Davis made 108 catches for 2,009 yards and 25 scores.

Shaq Roland, WR, 6-2, 180, Lexington (S.C.), South Carolina
South Carolina’s Career Mr. Football, Roland is one of the finest athletes in the country. He made 79 catches for 1,546 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also found the end zone 10 times on the ground, and will play in the Under Armour All-American Game.

Jordan Westerkamp, WR, 6-1, 200, Montini (Lombard, Ill.), Nebraska
The Chicago Tribune Player of the Year made 78 catches for 1,673 yards and an astounding 29 touchdowns.

Adam Breneman, TE, 6-5, 225, Cedar Cliff (Camp Hill, Pa.), Junior
A Class AAAA all-state pick in Pennsylvania, Breneman made 72 catches for 1,120 yards and 12 scores.

Zach Banner, OL, 6-9, 335, Lakes (Lakewood, Wash.), Undecided
An all-area pick by The News Tribute, the enormous Banner starred on a Lakes team that enjoyed a very impressive season.



Kyle Murphy, OL, 6-7, 270, San Clemente (Calif.), Undecided
Murphy earned league MVP honors for his performance up front for San Clemente, which advanced deep into the Pac-5 Division playoffs.

Mark Harrell, OL, 6-5, 275, Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, N.C.), Notre Dame
Harrell was an All-Observer pick, paving the way for an explosive offense that compiled more than 5,000 yards.

Derek Edinburgh, OL, 6-7, 305, Karr (New Orleans), LSU
One of the state’s top recruits, Edinburgh was a Class 4A all-state pick on a very talented Karr squad.

Arik Armstead, OL, 6-7, 290, Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove, Calif.), Undecided
Armstead led an offensive line that mauled opposing defenses for much of the season. He also stood out at defensive end.

Bralon Addison, QB, 5-9, 185, Fort Bend Hightower (Missouri City, Texas), Texas A&M
Addison was the Houston Chronicle Player of the Year, throwing for more than 2,100 yards and rushing for more than 1,700 while accounting for 42 touchdowns.

Anthony Alford, QB, 6-1, 215, Petal (Miss.), Undecided
Alford is a baseball star who also excels on the football field. He took home numerous accolades in Mississippi after passing for 2,058 yards, rushing for 1,731 and scoring a combined 44 touchdowns.



DJ Nelson, ATH, 5-9, 160, Logan (Utah), Utah State
Nelson was a sensational high school football player in 2011. He finished with 3,489 passing yards and 49 touchdowns to go along with 1,605 rushing yards and 24 scores as Logan finished the year undefeated.

Randy "Duke" Johnson, RB, 5-10, 185, Norland (Miami), Miami
The University of Miami commit rushed 208 times for 2,087 yards and 29 touchdowns as Norland finished unbeaten as Class 5A state champions.

Sheldon Wilson, RB, 5-11, 170, Anadarko (Okla.), Undecided
In addition to his 3,335 yards and 57 touchdowns on 261 rushing attempts, Wilson also caught 19 passes for 371 yards and seven scores, plus he became the Oklahoma single-season touchdown king.

Rushel Shell, RB, 5-11, 215, Hopewell (Aliquippa, Pa.), Pittsburgh
Shell, the Class AAA Offensive Player of the Year, rushed 311 times for 2,312 yards and 28 touchdowns. He graduates as the state’s all-time leading rusher with 9,078 yards.

Durron Neal, ATH, 6-0, 195, DeSmet Jesuit (St. Louis), Oklahoma
The Post-Dispatch Player of the Year did it all for De Smet. Neal scored 30 total touchdowns and is regarded as one of the best players to ever emerge from the St. Louis area. He played defensive back and special teams.

Roberto Agauyo, K, 6-0, 190, South Lake (Groveland, Fla.), Florida State
An all-area pick by the Orlando Sentinel, Aguayo earned a reputation for booming kickoffs.
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SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

Darius English, DL, 6-6, 225, McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.), South Carolina
English was the Class AAAAA Defensive Player of the Year in Georgia and made 100 tackles and 22 sacks while forcing eight fumbles.



Eddie Goldman, DL, 6-4, 315, Friendship Collegiate Academy (Washington, D.C.), Undecided
Goldman was very disruptive, recording 23 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. He was a first team All-Met selection by the Washington Post.

Channing Ward, DL, 6-4, 255, Aberdeen (Miss.), Undecided
A blue-chip recruit, Ward registered 116 tackles and 16 sacks. He was a first team all-state selection for the second year in a row and made the Jackson Clarion-Ledger Dandy Dozen team.

Chris Wormley, DL, 6-5, 265, Whitmer (Toledo, Ohio), Michigan
Wormley was the driving force behind a Whitmer team that enjoyed a fine season. He was named the JJ Huddle Defensive Player of the Year for the state of Ohio after making 85 tackles and 13 sacks.

Deion Jones, LB, 6-2, 210, Jesuit (New Orleans), LSU
The Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year, Jones made 179 tackles, nine sacks and three interceptions for one of the state’s top teams.

Justin Lyles, LB, 5-11, 210, Phoebus (Hampton, Va.), Undecided
The Daily Press Defensive Player of the Year, Lyles accounted for 157 tackles, five interceptions and three sacks, helping Phoebus capture yet another state title.

Reuben Foster, LB, 6-2, 228, Troup County (LaGrange, Ga.), Junior, Alabama
The Class AAA Defensive Player of the Year was all over the field. He made 185 tackles and 14 sacks.



Zayd Issah, LB, 6-3, 205, Central Dauphin (Harrisburg, Pa.), Undecided
Issah took home AAAA Co-Player of the Year honors. In addition to his 123 tackles and 14 sacks, he also rushed for 1,345 yards and had 672 receiving yards.

Reggie Ragland, LB, 6-4, 245, Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), Alabama
An Alabama Super 12 pick and also a basketball star, Ragland collected 97 tackles and six sacks.

Mike Svetina, DB, 6-2, 220, St. Ignatius (Cleveland), Miami (Ohio)
The Plain-Dealer Defensive Player of the Year and Ohio Division I Co-Defensive Player of the Year, Svetina helped St. Ignatius to a state title with his 111 tackles, four sacks, three interceptions and a defensive touchdown.

William Likely, DB, 5-7, 170, Glades Central (Belle Glade, Fla.), Junior
The PBGameTime Small School Defensive Player of the Year and winner of the Lou Grazo Award for the county’s top player, Likely was nearly unstoppable in all facets of the game. He made seven interceptions, rushed for 11 touchdowns and caught six touchdown passes.

Shaq Thompson, DB, 6-2, 210, Grant (Sacramento, Calif.), Undecided
Thompson once again dominated the Sac-Joaquin Section, earning Player of the Year honors from the Sacramento Bee.

Kyle Sakowski, DB, 6-0, 200, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), Undecided
Sakowski earned Bergen Record Defensive Player of the Year honors over more-touted teammates Darius Hamilton, Jabrill Peppers, Yuri Wright and Elijah Shumate. He led arguably the nation’s top defense by intercepting a pair of passes against Mission Viejo and in both games against Bergen Catholic.

Zach Streuling, DB, 6-0, 175, Lake Travis (Austin, Texas), Undecided
The District 25-4A Defensive Player of the Year, Streuling totaled an eye-popping 198 tackles and six interceptions.



Eric Goslar, P, 6-0, 180, Marlboro Central (Marlboro, N.Y.), Undecided
The all-area pick by the Daily Freeman averaged more than 52 yards per punt, tops in the nation.