U.S. Air Force 2010 Freshman All-American Team

The 2010 Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) team was supposed to be in rebuilding mode, following its 2009 national championship season and subsequent graduation of Bryan Murphy, James Kittredge and numerous other key pieces on defense.

The Ironmen started the season as underdogs against Maryland power Gilman, which was driving to what looked to be a sure touchdown in the second half. But star quarterback Darius Jennings was intercepted in the end zone by freshman Jabrill Peppers, thwarting the drive and helping the Ironmen roll to a 33-6 victory.

It was the first of many big plays for Peppers, who is the 2010 MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year.

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Peppers intercepted six passes for the Ironmen, who finished 12-0 and captured the Non-Public Group IV section title.

An opposing coach called Peppers the team's best defensive back, high praise since the Ironmen also feature sure-fire Division I defensive backs Elijah Shumate and Yuri Wright in the class of 2012.

In one of Don Bosco Prep's biggest games, a playoff semifinal match-up with St. Peter's Prep, Peppers was at his best, returning a blocked field goal 85 yards for a touchdown and bringing back an interception 90 yards for a second score.



"Jabrill has the potential to be the best player at cornerback that I've ever coached," Don Bosco Prep defensive backs coach Bill Tierney said. "He's mature, physical, smart, and has football aptitude well beyond his age."

Peppers earned the award over Louisiana running back Leonard Fournette, Florida running back Sony Michel, and Kentucky quarterback Cole Ousley. He leads the U.S. Air Force 2010 Freshman All-American Team, presented by MaxPreps.

First Team Offense

Jalen Brown, WR, 6-2, 160, Mountain Pointe (Phoenix, Ariz.)
With six interceptions, Brown earned 5A All-State honorable mention, the only freshman with that distinction.

Trey Quinn, WR, 6-1, 185, Barbe (Lake Charles, La.)
A 5A all-state honorable mention, Quinn was extremely productive, finishing the regular season with 42 catches for 966 yards and eight touchdowns.

Jamil Kamara, WR, 6-2, 190, Princess Anne (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Kamara was a lone bright spot for winless Princess Anne. He was an All-District honorable mention at wide receiver.

Daniel Helm, TE, 6-3, 180, Kaneland (Maple Park, Ill.)
Also a talented basketball player, Helm started at tight end for a 12-1 Kaneland team that made it to the 5A semifinals.

Cory Martinez, OL, 6-3, 280, Tampa Catholic (Tampa, Fla.)
During the summer, Martinez made a name for himself on the combine trail and backed it up by earning the left tackle job at Tampa Catholic.

K.C. McDermott, OL, 6-5, 280, Palm Beach Central (Wellington, Fla.)
McDermott has great pedigree and size to be one of the nation's top offensive linemen for the class of 2014.

Akeem Cooperwood, OL, 6-7, 320, Fulton (Knoxville, Tenn.)
With the nickname "Blind Side" due to his physical comparisons to Michael Oher, Cooperwood stood out on an already-huge offensive line for Fulton.

Ross Pierschbacher, OL, 6-4, 240, Cedar Falls (Iowa)
Pierschbacher was the first freshman to start for Cedar Falls in recent memory. He played guard for Cedar Falls and earned first team All-Metro honors.

Shane Evans, OL, 6-4, 250, Prairie Ridge (Crystal Lake, Ill.)
Evans started every game at right tackle for Prairie Ridge and appears to have the makings of a major recruit.

A.J. Long, QB, 6-0, 160, Pius X (Bangor, Pa.)
Long completed 202 of 307 passes for 2,852 yards and 28 scores while rushing for 355 yards and four touchdowns. He is in line to challenge the Pennsylvania state record for career passing yardage.

Cole Ousley, QB, 6-3, 155, Lone Oak (Paducah, Ky.)
Ousley is on pace to shatter passing records after his freshman season that included 3,372 yards and 34 touchdowns, completing 227 of 349 passes.

Leonard Fournette, RB, 5-11, 220, St. Augustine (New Orleans, La.)
An All-Metro pick by the Times-Picayune, Fournette was a Bayou State sensation, rushing 174 times for 1,735 yards and 22 touchdowns.

Sony Michel, RB, 5-11, 180, American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
A South Florida legend growing up, Michel's ninth-grade season was nothing short of masterful. He rushed 228 times for 1,730 yards and 21 scores.

Stanley Williams, 5-8, 165, Apalachee (Winder, Ga.)
While North Gwinnett running back Dante Sawyer is a more physically imposing Peach State back, Williams was a much more dynamic player in 2010. He has great quickness and catches the ball well, earning him first team 8-AAAA region honors.

Jonathan Haden, ATH, 5-9, 165, Archbishop Carroll (Washington, District of Columbia)
Haden rushed for 987 yards and 12 touchdowns in addition to 387 receiving yards and three scores. He's a threat to score whenever he touches the ball.

Malik Veal, K, 5-9, 162, Central (Salina, Kan.)
Veal was an All-State honorable selection at kicker, but he did so much more for Salina Central. He returned kicks and excelled at running back.
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First Team Defense

Anthony Moten, DL, 6-3, 225, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
At one of the country's top programs, Moten appears poised to emerge as yet another top recruit for St. Thomas Aquinas.

Clarence Munford, DL, 6-1, 220, Worthing (Houston, Texas)
Munford plugged holes on the Worthing defensive line and was one of the top defensive linemen in 22-4A.

Jake McMillon, DL, 6-2, 225, Abilene (Texas)
Abilene struggled at times this season, but the play of McMillon was a pleasant surprise at defensive end after getting called up to varsity three games into the season.

Philanteus Jarrett, DL, 6-6, 230, Simmons (Hollandale, Miss.)
Jarrett had a hand in 73 tackles and forced five fumbles in his debut season.

Jason Fao, LB, 6-1, 200, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)
Fao can also play with his hand on the ground, and has been creating significant buzz in a program that has sent more players to the NFL than any in the country.

Elliot Berry, LB, 6-0, 200, Creekside (Fairburn, Ga.)
Along with twin brother Evan, Elliot made a name for himself on varsity as a two-way starter, following in the footsteps of famous older brother Eric.

Justice Rawlins, LB, 6-2, 200, Monessen (Pa.)
An Observer-Reporter All-Area pick, Rawlins made 99 tackles and intercepted five passes while also scoring two touchdowns.

Quin Blanding, LB, 6-2, 180, Bayside (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Blandin played a key role at receiver for Bayside, but can also play defense. He saw time on both sides of the ball for state quarterfinalist Bayside.

Nick Harvey, DB, 5-9, 170, Lancaster (Texas)
Harvey was a two-way star for Lancaster, achieving 15-4A Newcomer of the Year honors for his play at quarterback and defensive back.

Malik Cyphers, DB, 5-9, 165, Narbonne (Harbor City, Calif.)
While Troy Williams made a splash as a freshman at Narbonne last year, it was Cyphers who rose to the occasion this season. His played earned him an offer from SMU.

Jabrill Peppers, DB, 5-11, 175, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.)
MaxPreps' National Freshman of the Year, Peppers will be one of New Jersey's best defensive backs for the next three seasons.

Cedric Collins, DB, 5-10, 170, Skyline (Dallas, Texas)
Collins was the district's Newcomer of the Year for his work at defensive back, but it also would not be surprising to see him play with the ball in his hands down the road.

Michael Fellers, P, 5-10, 145, Miami East (Casstown, Ohio)
Fellers averaged nearly 35 yards per punt and placed seven punts inside the 20-yard-line.
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Second Team Offense

Jeff Farrar, WR, 6-0, 170, Cathedral (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Farrar averaged over 15 yards per catch, establishing himself as a reliable receiver for quarterback Hayden Rettig.

Justin Brent, WR, 6-4, 180, Speedway (Speedway, Ind.)
A skilled basketball player, Brent used his athleticism to earn All-State honors on the gridiron.

Bobby Haines, WR, 6-3, 170, Southeast (Bradenton, Fla.)
Starting at safety for Southeast, Haines has drawn comparisons to Jonathan Dowling.

Kevin Crosby, TE, 6-0, 207, Bamberg-Ehrhardt (Bamberg, S.C.)
Son of the Bamberg-Ehrhardt head coach by the same name, Crosbey may project as as linebacker at the next level.

Jackson Kirby, OL, 6-2, 280, St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio)
On St. Edward's offensive line, which was one of the most-impressive in the country, Kirby saw limited time, but has the build and experience to develop into a key player for the Division 1 state champs.

Kyle Ritz, OL, 6-3, 230, South (Willoughby, Ohio)
Ritz is a lineman to watch in the Buckeye State, as he saw snaps at guard.

Harry Dumervil, OL, 6-7, 330, Boyd Anderson (Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.)
The cousin of Denver Broncos linebacker Elvis Dumervil, Harry's size raises interest, even at a successful program like Boyd Anderson.

Justin Moore, OL, 6-1, 265, Cox (Harvey, La.)
On a young team, Moore stood out on the offensive line, earning second team All-District.

Trevor Darling, OL, 6-4, 290, Central (Miami, Fla.)
Darling started the 6A finals against Dr. Phillips and helped Devonta Freeman rush for big numbers and Central to win a state title.

DeShaun Watson, QB, 6-2, 170, Gainesville (Ga.)
With 17 touchdowns and nearly 2,000 yards passing, Watson kicked off his prep career with a bang.

E.J. Moss, QB, 6-4, 210, Ashville (Ala.)
Moss cracked the 1,000-yard mark, both rushing and passing. He's already gained college interest.

Jamauri Bogan, RB, 5-9, 165, Union (Union, N.J.)
Bogan, a highly-acclaimed sprinter, rushed for more than 1,000 yards and scored 17 touchdowns, en route to All-Division honors.

Joseph Yearby, RB, 5-9, 179, Central (Miami, Fla.)
While Devonta Freeman got most of the carries, Yeary displayed major potential and also made a mark on special teams.

Jarvis Stewart, RB, 5-10, 165, Largo (Fla.)
Stewart, an All-Suncoast honorable mention selection, carried the ball 157 times for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.

Prince Dukes, ATH, 6-1, 170, Curtis (Staten Island, N.Y.)
Strong-armed quarterback made waves around the Big Apple this season for one of Staten Island's top teams.

Scott Wade, K, 5-11, 170, American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
Wade nailed five of six field goal attempts, including a long of 39 yards.
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Second Team Defense

Braden Smith, DL, 6-6, 250, South (Olathe, Kan.)
Smith made a difference on varsity for Olathe South's defense, but can also line up on offense.

Tyler Luatua, DL, 6-3, 200, La Mirada (Calif.)
With one Luatua (Isaac) departing for Alabama, La Mirada will look toward another, Tyler, to be a key contributor in 2011.

Dashawn Hand, DL, 6-4, 220, Woodbridge (Va.)
Hand, a second team All-District selection with a huge frame is one to watch in 2011 and beyond.

Zack Singer, DL, 6-2, 280, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
A middle-school phenom, Singer showed he was physically ready for the rigors of high school football this year, and should blossom into a star with the Gaels.

Kendrick Richardson, LB, 6-2, 225, Northern Nash (Rocky Mount, N.C.)
Richardson also excelled on offense, rushing for more than 1,000 yards at the quarterback position.

Melvin Keihn, LB, 6-2, 210, Gilman (Baltimore, Md.)
Keihn cracked the roster for Gilman and has the frame and speed to project as a big prospect.

Blake Roussel, LB, 6-0, 187, Lutcher (La.)
While receiver Jarvis Landry received most of the limelight for Lutcher, Roussel quietly stepped in at linebacker and earned All-District honors.

Marquese Dudley, LB, 5-11, 170, Cypress Bay (Weston, Fla.)
Dudley is powerful enough to play outside linebacker and is a terror in the secondary.

Jonathan Hilliman, LB, 6-0, 190, St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City, N.J.)
Defensively, Hilliman has the tools to play linebacker or safety, but offensively, he's drawn early comparisons to teammate Savon Huggins.

Kapri Doucet, DB, 6-0, 170, Bruton (Williamsburg, Va.)
Doucet was a first team All-District pick at defensive back but also made contributions at running back.

Lorenzo Jones, DB, 5-8, 150, Hale County (Moundville, Ala.)
An All-State selection as an eighth grader, Hale is already a well-seasoned defensive back.

Jordan Thomas, DB, 5-11, 165, Klein Collins (Spring, Texas)
Thomas was one of the more impressive freshmen in Houston and the first ninth-grader to start for head coach Drew Svoboda.

Ronald Walker, DB, 6-0, 180, Callaway (Jackson, Miss.)
Also an accomplished receiver, Walker saw time in the secondary for Callaway, which finished 9-3 in the state's 5A class.

Jamoral Graham, ATH, 5-9, 160, Newton County (Decatur, Miss.)
Graham averaged 34.1 yards per punt. He ran 10.84 seconds in the 100 meters as an eighth-grader, so his speed was also put to use at running back and wide receiver.