2011 MaxPreps Football Preseason All-American Team

With multiple states kicking off this weekend, MaxPreps debuts its 2011 Preseason All-American Team, headlined by reigning National Junior of the Year Johnathan Gray.

Gray has rushed for 6,990 yards and scored 124 touchdowns, plus he's led Aledo to back-to-back 4A state titles.

Joining Gray are two other record-setting performers, Missouri wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham and Ohio quarterback Maty Mauk, both of whom posted eye-popping stats as juniors.

Mario Edwards and Robert Nkemdiche, only a junior, lead the defensive selections.



2011 MaxPreps Preseason All-American Team

First Team Offense

Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, 6-6, 220, Hillcrest (Springfield, Mo.), Senior, Undecided
The nation's No. 1 recruit will likely be remembered as one of the best high school wide receivers ever.
Dorial Green-Beckham feature story / Video

Josh Weeks, WR, 6-4, 200, Show Low (Ariz.), Senior, BYU
An all-Arizona pick, Weeks was nearly unstoppable, catching 73 passes for 1,561 yards and 20 touchdowns. He'll be one of the top players in Arizona this year.
Josh Weeks video

Devante Lacy, WR, 5-8, 165, Grand Prairie (Texas), Senior, Undecided
Lacy earned 5A all-state honors following a prolific season that saw him catch 95 passes for 1,186 yards and 14 scores.

Nick Rudolph, TE, 6-4, 205, Ventura (Calif.), Senior, Undecided
An all-league pick a year ago, Rudolph is coming off a junior season in which he pulled in 42 catches for 719 yards, finding the end zone 15 times for Ventura.



Derek Edinburgh, OL, 6-8, 320, Karr (New Orleans), Senior, LSU
With his massive frame, Edinburgh opened holes for Karr's running game and was a 4A all-state pick.

D.J. Humphries, OL, 6-5, 270, Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), Senior, Florida
Humphries' fine play allowed quarterback Marquise Williams to throw for more than 3,000 yards for Mallard Creek last season. Without Williams behind center, Humphries could lead the way for a more run-heavy offense.

Zach Banner, OL, 6-9, 310, Lakes (Lakewood, Wash.), Senior, Undecided
Banner has his pick of offers. Whichever college lands him will be getting a tackle with an extremely high ceiling.
Zach Banner video

Kyle Kalis, OL, 6-5, 305, St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), Senior, Michigan
An all-Ohio pick by JJ Huddle last season, Kalis will lead an experienced St. Edward offensive line that enjoyed a great offseason in the weight room.

John Theus, OL, 6-6, 301, Bolles (Jacksonville, Fla.), Senior, Georgia
An early commit to Georgia, Theus will once again pave the way for Bolles' potent offense.
John Theus feature story

Maty Mauk, QB, 6-2, 185, Kenton (Ohio), Junior, Undecided
Mauk completed 372 of 568 passes for 5,670 yards and 69 touchdowns while rushing 164 times for 974 yards and 16 scores. He will go down as one of the nation's most prolific passers ever.
Maty Mauk feature story



Jameis Winston, QB, 6-3, 190, Hueytown (Ala.), Senior, Florida State
An ASWA Super 12 pick, Winston completed 65 precent of his passes for 2,342 yards and and 17 touchdowns. He also rushed for 870 yards and 11 scores.
Jameis Winston feature story / Video

Johnathan Gray, RB, 5-10, 185, Aledo (Texas), Senior, Texas
Gray is the favorite for National Player of the Year honors and has an outside shot at breaking Ken Hall's all-time career rushing record.
Johnathan Gray feature story / Video

Rushel Shell, RB, 5-11, 215, Hopewell (Aliquippa, Pa.), Senior, Undecided
Shell gained 2,510 yards on 323 carries last season, scoring 32 times. He has 29 consecutive 100-yard games.
Russel Shell feature story / Video

Derrick Henry, RB, 6-2, 215, Yulee (Fla.), Junior, Georgia
The reigning National Sophomore of the Year gave an early verbal commitment to Georgia. He's been nothing short of sensational his first two years in high school.
Derrick Henry Video

Devin Fuller, ATH, 6-0, 180, Northern Valley (Old Tappan, N.J.), Senior, Undecided
New Jersey coaches voted Fuller the state's Offensive Player of the Year as a junior. He could be even better this fall.
Devin Fuller feature story / Video

Pate Demuth, K, 5-10, 185, Central Hinds Academy (Raymond, Miss.), Senior, Undecided
DeMuth was an all-state pick in Mississippi's talent-laden Class 6A.

First Team Defense



Robert Nkemdiche, DL, 6-5, 265, Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), Junior, Undecided
With 18 sacks as a sophomore, Nkemdiche may have a Jadeveon Clowney-like impact by the time he's a senior.

Mario Edwards, DL, 6-4, 250, Ryan (Denton, Texas), Senior, Florida State
With 32 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, Edwards was the 4A Defensive Player of the Year in his first season at Ryan.

Dante Fowler, DL, 6-4, 235, Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Fla.), Senior, Florida State
Extremely quick off the edge, the future Seminole was responsible for 106 tackles and 20 sacks

Channing Ward, DL, 6-5, 250, Aberdeen (Miss.), Senior, Undecided
Ward earned all-state honors after a sensational junior campaign in which he made 119 tackles and 13 sacks.

Landon Collins, LB, 6-0, 200, Dutchtown (Geismar, La.), Senior, Undecided
Collins had a monster summer on the camp circuit and has seen his stock rise even higher.
Landon Collins feature story and video

Reggie Ragland, LB, 6-4, 225, Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), Senior, Alabama
A two-time all-state selection, Ragland should be even better as a senior.



Josh Clemons, LB, 6-5, 225, Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.), Senior, Undecided
An all-state pick as a junior in AAAAA, Clemons will lead a nasty Lowndes defense in 2011.

Brian Nance, LB, 6-3, 215, Trinity (Euless, Texas), Senior, Undecided
A leader on the Trojans' defense, Nance totaled 121 tackles, four interceptions, three sacks and two defensive touchdowns. He will be one of the top defensive players in the state of Texas this season.

Kwon Alexander, LB, 6-2, 210, Oxford (Ala.), Senior, Undecided
Alexander was a 6A all-state honorable mention after being in on 147 total tackles and recording 17 sacks.
Kwon Alexander video

Davonte Neal, DB, 5-9, 173, Chaparral (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Junior, Undecided
The Arizona Republic named Neal its Big Schools Player of the Year after he intercepted five passes, returning two of them for scores, and scored four times on kick returns. He'll be a key cog for nationally ranked Chaparral.
Davonte Neal feature story / Video

Shaq Thompson, DB, 6-1, 195, Grant (Sacramento, Calif.), Senior, Undecided
Thompson is a two-way star who could be most deadly in the secondary for one of California's top programs.
Shaq Thompson Video

Stefon Diggs, DB, 6-0, 180, Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), Senior, Undecided
Also a threat on both offense and defense, Diggs is one of the most dynamic athletes in the country. He enjoyed a great summer and will lead Good Counsel against several challenging out-of-state opponents.
Stefon Diggs Video



Rhaheim Ledbetter, DB, 5-11, 190, Crest (Shelby, N.C.), Senior, Florida
The hard-hitting Ledbetter adds to Florida's recent tradition of landing top defensive backs.

Sheldon Wilson, P, 5-11, 170, Anadarko (Okla.), Senior, Undecided
In addition to averaging more than 53 yards per punt, Wilson rushed for 2,798 yards and 49 touchdowns.

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Second Team Offense

Bryton Griffin, WR, 6-1, 185, Blue Ridge (Greer, S.C.), Senior, Undecided
The Greer-Citizen Player of the Year, Griffin was one of the country's most productive receivers. He made 69 receptions for 1,283 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Cayleb Jones, WR, 6-3, 190, Austin (Texas), Senior, Texas
Despite missing parts of four games due to injury, Jones still accounted for 76 catches and 1,000 yards, earning 5A second team all-state honors.
Cayleb Jones Video

Shaq Roland, WR, 6-1, 170, Lexington (S.C.), Senior, South Carolina
Roland made 53 catches for 1,033 yards and 10 touchdowns to go along with 21 rushing touchdowns and three scores on defense and special teams.
Shaq Roland feature story

Don Webber, TE, 5-11, 180, Duxbury (Mass.), Senior, Undecided
Though undersized, Webber was stunningly productive. He is being recruited by several Ivy League schools.



Arik Armstead, OL, 6-7, 270, Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove, Calif.), Senior, USC
Armstead is already committed to USC and was an all Sac-Joaquin Section pick as a junior.
Arik Armstead Video

Cody Waldrop, OL, 6-3, 315, Armwood (Seffner, Fla.), Senior, South Carolina
Waldrop will lead one of the nation's most impressive offensive lines as Armwood begins the reason ranked No. 2.

Avery Young, OL, 6-5, 270, Palm Beach Gardens (Fla.), Senior, Undecided
One of the top junior recruits in the country, Young was an all-area pick as a junior.

Vadal Alexander, OL, 6-5, 315, Buford (Ga.), Senior, Undecided
Alexander is the leader on the offensive line for the nation's No. 1-ranked small school.

Josh Garnett, OL, 6-5, 275, Puyallup (Wash.), Senior, Undecided
Garnett made the 4A all-state team, the only junior offensive lineman to earn such honors.

Evan Moore, QB, 6-0, 175, Lake Worth (Fla.), Senior, Undecided
An all-area quarterback according to the Palm Beach Post, Moore was a true dual threat, accumulating a total of 3,105 yards and 48 scores.
Evan Moore Video



Connor Brewer, QB, 6-2, 185, Chaparral, Senior, Texas
Brewer tossed 37 touchdowns a year ago and will lead Chaparral this year into an early season showdown with Bishop Gorman.
Connor Brewer feature story / Video

I'tavius Mathers, RB, 5-10, 185, Blackman (Murfreesboro, Tenn.), Senior, Ole Miss
The Tennessean's Player of the Year, Mathers gained 2,614 yards and scored 29 touchdowns on 240 carries. He also returned two kicks for touchdowns.

Trey Williams, RB, 5-10, 176, Dekaney (Houston), Senior, Texas A&M
Williams rushed for 2,286 yards and 22 scores one year after rushing for nearly 2,000 yards as a sophomore.
Trey Williams Video

Donovan Roberts, RB, 6-1, 210, Norman (Okla.), Senior, Arkansas
The Oklahoman's Offensive Player of the Year, Roberts carried 308 times for 2,002 yards and 32 scores.

Durron Neal, ATH, 6-0, 185, DeSmet Jesuit (St. Louis, Mo.), Senior, Oklahoma
The extremely versatile Neal can play up to five positions for DeSmet.
Durron Neal feature story

Jake Higgs, K, 5-10, 145, Andrews (Texas), Senior, Undecided
Higgs was an all-district selection connected on 16 of 20 field goal attempts, with a long of 53 yards.

Second Team Defense



Adolphus Washington, DL, 6-5, 270, Taft (Cincinnati), Senior, Undecided
One of Ohio's most-dominant defensive players, Washington registered 119 tackles and 17 sacks, earning all-state recognition.
Adolphus Washington Video

Darius Hamilton, DL, 6-3, 225, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.), Senior, Undecided
Hamilton missed some time this summer due to injury, but should be 100 precent this fall for No. 1 Don Bosco Prep.

Noah Spence, DL, 6-4, 240, Bishop McDevitt (Harrisburg, Pa.), Senior, Undecided
Spence, a three-year starter, once again posted huge numbers for Bishop McDevitt. He finished with 101 tackles and 21 sacks.
Noah Spence feature story / Video

Jonathan Allen, DL, 6-3, 215, Stone Bridge (Ashburn, Va.), Junior, Undecided
One of 2010's biggest breakout performers, Allen accounted for 20 sacks and eight forced fumbles in his varsity debut.

Josh Harris, LB, 6-2, 185, Mason County (Maysville, Ky.), Senior, Undecided
Harris, an all-state honoree, was a sideline-to-sideline linebacker for Mason County, finishing with 107 tackles and two interceptions.

Juwan Rogers, LB, 6-0, 230, Amite (La.), Senior, Undecided
With 140 tackles and 14 sacks, Rogers earned all-state honors for the second-straight season.



Quanzell Lambert, LB, 6-3, 235, Timber Creek Regional (Erial, N.J.), Senior, Undecided
A Courier-Post all-star, Lambert was dominant for Timber Creek. He was responsible for 112 tackles and eight sacks.

Preston Durham, LB, 6-1, 195, Chapman (Inman, S.C.), Senior, Undecided
An all-region selection, Durham finished with 130 tackles to go along with 2 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles, an interception and a blocked kick.

Kwontie Moore, LB, 6-2, 230, Norfolk Christian (Va.), Senior, Virginia
The Recruit757 Defensive Player of the Year made 153 tackles while also proving to be an excellent running back. He is a part of a very impressive recruiting class for Virginia coach Mike London.
Kwontie Moore Video

Geno Smith, DB, 6-0, 165, St. Pius X Catholic (Atlanta), Senior, Undecided
The shutdown corner was an AAA all-state pick last season and is the nation's No. 18 recruit.

Nelson Agholor, DB, 6-2, 180, Berkeley Prep (Tampa, Fla.), Senior, Undecided
As versatile as they come, Agholor was an all-Suncoast selection who thrived in the secondary when he wasn't excelling on offense.
Nelson Agholor Video

Alvin Cornelius, DB, 6-2, 190, Tottenville (Staten Island, N.Y.), Senior, Syracuse
One of the top players in New York City, Cornelius snagged six interceptions, which led the PSAL.



Tracy Howard, DB, 6-0, 170, Miramar (Fla.), Senior, Undecided
One of the country's most-coveted cornerback recruits, Howard made 41 tackles and intercepted four passes while breaking up nine others.

Devan Barkley, P, 5-11, 155, Lincoln (Stockton, Calif.), Senior, Undecided
Barkley averaged more than 51 yards per punt and was an an all-Sac-Joaquin selection.