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

It’s not easy to improve after being named the country’s top freshman, but Don Bosco Prep’s Jabrill Peppers did just that.

The 6-foot, 190-pound Peppers, a shutdown corner a year ago, took on an additional role as the team’s starting running back and did not disappoint. He rushed for 921 yards and 19 touchdowns, helping to lead Don Bosco Prep to the No. 1 spot in the final Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings presented by the Army National Guard.

For his efforts on both sides of the football, Peppers is the U.S. Air Force National Sophomore of the Year, edging out Gainesville (Ga.) quarterback DaShaun Watson, Central (Miami) running back Joseph Yearby and South (Olathe, Kan.) two-way lineman Braden Smith.

Peppers has the athleticism and playmaking ability that make him a special player.



“I just think he’s as talented as anyone who has ever played here,” said Don Bosco Prep offensive coordinator Anthony Campanile. “The sky is the limit for him.”

Peppers headlines the 2011 U.S. Air Force Sophomore All-American Team.

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

Drake Harris, WR, 6-4, 175, Christian (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Harris could be the best wide receiver recruit from Michigan since Charles Rogers. He was a first team all-state selection after recording 1,011 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.

Trey Quinn, WR, 6-1, 170, Barbe (Lake Charles, La.)
Quinn continues to be one of the more productive receivers in Louisiana regardless of class. He was responsible for 67 catches for 1,220 yards and 12 touchdowns as well as 11 rushing scores.

Artavis Scott, WR, 5-11, 160, East Lake (Tarpon Springs, Fla.)
Scott is lethal in the slot. He caught 54 passes for 1,158 yards and 12 touchdowns, including three that were greater than 80 yards.

Dionte Allen , TE, 6-4, 193, Jeffersonville (Ind.)
Allen was an all-state selection in Indiana’s Class 5A, the only sophomore to earn that honor.



Andy Bauer, OL, 6-5, 300, DeSmet Jesuit (St. Louis)
Bauer was one of the area’s top offensive linemen this season.

Shane Evans, OL, 6-4, 252, Prairie Ridge (Crystal Lake, Ill.)
In his second season starting on the varsity line, Evans helped Prairie Ridge capture a Class 6A state title.

K.C. McDermott, OL, 6-6, 270, Palm Beach Central (Wellington, Fla.)
McDermott continues to be one of the most touted sophomores in Florida. With his size and pedigree, he should be a blue-chip recruit as a senior. He earned all-area honors by the Palm Beach Post.

Braden Smith, OL, 6-6, 265, South (Olathe, Kan.)
Smith is quickly becoming a Kansas football legend. He earned all-conference honors on both offense and defense and helped lead South to a state title in Class 6A, the highest classification in Kansas.

Ross Pierschbacher, OL, 6-4, 270, Cedar Falls (Iowa)
Kirk Ferentz has a knack for identifying and molding top offensive linemen at the University of Iowa. The Hawkeyes have already offered Pierschbacher, who has two years of varsity football under his belt.

Deshaun Watson, QB, 6-2, 225, Gainesville (Ga.)
The Gainesville Times Player of the Year, Watson threw for 3,251 yards and rushed for 1,073 yards, accounting for a total of 57 touchdowns.



Cole Ousley, QB, 6-3, 160, Lone Oak (Paducah, Ky.)
In 13 games, Ousley compiled 3,517 yards and 51 touchdowns, completing 247 of 356 passes.

Jamauri Bogan, RB, 5-9, 165, Union (N.J.)
After a solid freshman year, Bogan exploded as a sophomore. He carried the ball 258 times for 2,260 yards and 24 touchdowns.

Joe Yearby, RB, 5-9, 180, Central (Miami)
Central shifted to a run-heavy offense this season, and Yearby led the charge. He rushed for 2,160 yards on 283 carries with 24 touchdowns.

Arkeel Newsome, RB, 5-7, 173, Ansonia (Conn.)
Newsome enjoyed a season for the ages. He carried the ball 313 times for 3,763 yards and 58 touchdowns as Ansonia finished 14-0.

Jabrill Peppers, ATH, 6-0, 190, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.)
Peppers is the National Sophomore of the Year because of 912 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns.

Cole Hedlund, K, 5-9, 150, Argyle (Texas)
Hedlund set a national record by kicking 25 field goals. He finished 25 of 30 and made 73 of 75 PATs.
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FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

Gerald Willis, DL, 6-3, 250, Karr (New Orleans)
Already a top recruit in the class of 2014, Willis contributed to the turnaround that Karr enjoyed, reaching the Class 4A title game after starting the season 1-3.

Da'shawn Hand, DL, 6-5, 245, Woodbridge (Va.)
With 84 tackles and 21 sacks, Hand was one of the nation’s most productive sophomores. He was a first team All-Met selection.



Sam Mustipher, DL, 6-3, 300, Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.)
Mustipher was dominant at times, helping lead a stingy Good Counsel defense that was very strong against the run.

Khairi Clark, DL, 6-3, 275, Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.)
One of the premier interior defensive linemen in this class, Clark was an all-area pick by the Sun-Sentinel. He made 60 tackles, 20 of which were for a loss, and recorded 10 sacks.

Vincent Jackson, LB, 6-2, 213, Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.)
Jackson was a terror on defense, recording 62 tackles and eight sacks while also blocking a field goal attempt.

Gelen Robinson, LB, 6-2, 220, Lake Central (St. John, Ind.)
The son of former Purdue basketball star Glenn, Robinson was the Northwest Indiana Times Defensive Player of the Year after he registered 75 tackles, 26 tackles for loss and nine sacks.

Raekwon McMillan, LB, 6-3, 225, Liberty County (Hinesville, Ga.)
McMillan, a bruising linebacker, will likely be one of Georgia’s top recruits for the class of 2014. He made 84 tackles, 16 for loss, earning Savannah Morning News all-area honors.

Hoza Scott, LB, 6-3, 225, La Porte (Texas)
Scott was the only sophomore to earn All-Greater Houston honors from the Houston Chronicle. He projects to be one of the state’s top recruits in the class of 2014.



Petera Wilson, LB, 6-3, 205, White Station (Memphis, Tenn.)
Wilson was an MIAA 5A-6A all-area pick, the only sophomore to receive the honor.

Justin Jackson, DB, 5-11, 170, Glenbard North (Carol Stream, Ill.)
Also a star running back and special teams performer, Jackson was a stand out in the secondary for Glenbard North, earning Daily Herald all-area honors.

Dieguan Underwood, DB, 5-9, 160, Beach Channel (Rockaway Park, N.Y.)
Also impressive at running back, Underwood received all-area recognition by the New York Post after hauling in four interceptions.

Quin Blanding, DB, 6-2, 185, Bayside (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Blanding already owns several offers for his fine play at safety for Bayside.

Ricky Gibson, DB, 6-2, 182, Marksville (La.)
Gibson had one of the finest seasons of any sophomore, compiling 146 tackles and forcing four fumbles. He was a first team all-state pick in Louisiana’s Class 3A and was the All-Cenla Defensive Player of the Year.

Justin Barron, P, 5-11, 180, Falcon (Colo.)
Barron was the nation’s leading sophomore punter, averaging nearly 48 yards per punt, with a long of 70 yards.
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SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

Adly Enoicy, WR, 6-5, 200, Atlantic (Delray Beach, Fla.)
Enoicy hauled in 28 passes for 625 yards and seven scores as he emerged as one of South Florida’s top receivers. He was a second team all-area pick by the Palm Beach Post.



Cameron Denson, WR, 6-0, 165, Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, Ariz.)
An all-state pick, Densen had 15 touchdowns to go along with five interceptions on defense.

Nic Weishar, WR, 6-5, 205, Marist (Chicago)
Weishar was a second team all-state pick by the Chicago Tribune. He made 77 catches for 1,160 yards and 13 scores.

Deandre Goolsby, TE, 6-3, 210, Derby (Kan.)
Goolsby was a Varsity Kansas all-class pick for his work at tight end.

D.J. Foster, OL, 6-3, 295, Lincoln Southeast (Neb.)
Foster was a Class A first team all-state pick for his upfront work on Southeast’s line.

Blake Blackmar, OL, 6-5, 305, Clear Lake (Houston, Texas)
On film, Blackmar is very aggressive in the running game and has good upper body strength to go along with his massive frame.

Corey Martinez, OL, 6-3, 300, Tampa Catholic (Fla.)
An first team all-district pick, Martinez is one of the top sophomores in the Tampa area.

Akeem Cooperwood, OL, 6-7, 310, Fulton (Knoxville, Tenn.)
The gigantic Cooperwood could probably also star on the defensive line. He has the early makings of Tennessee’s top recruit in the class of 2014.



Donnell Stanley, OL, 6-4, 285, Latta (S.C.)
Stanley was an All-Pee Dee selection by SCNow.com, the only sophomore to crack the list.

Will Grier, QB, 6-3, 190, Davidson Day (N.C.)
Grier threw for 3,785 yards and 49 scores while adding 925 yards and 11 touchdowns on the ground. He was the Lake Norman Player of the Year.

AJ Long, QB, 6-0, 180, Pius X (Bangor, Pa.)
In leading Pius X to a 12-2 record, Long dominated opposing defenses. He completed 212 of 315 passes for 3,700 yards and 46 touchdowns while rushing for 931 yards and 17 scores.

Justin Stockton, RB, 5-9, 170, Steele (Cibolo, Texas)
Taking over for Malcolm Brown is not easy, but Stockton thrived in the role. He rushed for 1,501 yards and 13 touchdowns on just 156 carries.

Bo Scarborough, RB, 6-2, 215, Northridge (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
Before succumbing to an injury that ended his season early, Scarborough was extremely impressive for Northridge.

Racean Thomas, RB, 6-0, 185, Oxford (Ala.)
On a team loaded with senior talent, Thomas stood out as a sophomore, gaining 1,536 yards and 20 rushing touchdowns.



Leonard Fournette, ATH, 6-0, 215, St. Augustine (New Orleans)
Despite an injury, Fournette still earned 4A all-state honors, rushing for 1,957 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Tyler Cochran, K, 5-9, 160, Marvin Ridge (Waxhaw, N.C.)
An all-area and all-state pick, Cochran was 7 of 8 on field goal attempts and made all 47 PAT attempts.
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SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

Zack Singer, DL, 6-1, 288, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)
Singer was a force in the middle, making 72 tackles and recording 14 sacks en route to earning Class 4A all-state honors.

Jay Hayes, DL, 6-4, 260, Poly Prep Country Day (Brooklyn, N.Y.)
An All-City selection by the New York Post, Hayes has an extremely high ceiling.

Malik McDowell, DL, 6-6, 270, Loyola (Detroit)
McDowell was an all-area pick, making 60 tackles, 12.5 sacks and recovering three fumbles.

Andrew Brown, DL, 6-5, 270, Indian River (Chesapeake, Va.)
The massive Brown earned second team All-Tidewater distinction and is already a sought-after recruit.

Justin Nelson, LB, 6-2, 240, DePaul (Wayne, N.J.)
In his first season at DePaul, Nelson made an instant impact, registering 62 tackles and 10 sacks.



Rhyheem Perrin, LB, 5-11, 185, Monroe (Fredericksburg, Va.)
A Free-Lance Star all-area pick, Perrin punctuated a fine sophomore campaign with four sacks against York in the playoffs.

Elliot Berry, LB, 6-1, 200, Creekside (Fairburn, Ga.)
The younger brother of former Tennessee star Eric, Elliott was an all-metro pick by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He earned second team Class AAAA all-state honors, making 74 tackles (26 for loss) and 14 sacks.

Kain Daub, LB, 6-4, 215, Nease (Ponte Vedra, Fla.)
Starring at Tim Tebow’s alma mater, Daub made 108 tackles and registered 12 sacks.

Kevin Crosby Jr, LB, 6-2, 225, Bamberg-Ehrhardt (Bamberg, S.C.)
Crosby already has a reputation as one of the nation’s top linebackers. More than a dozen Division I schools have already offered him.

Allen Lazard, DB, 6-4, 180, Urbandale (Iowa)
The third team all-state selection has the makings of the next big recruit from Iowa. The basketball star delivers huge hits on the gridiron.

Marion Humphrey, DB, 6-1, 175, Hoover (Ala.)
Already drawing college interest, Humphrey earned All-South honors from the Birmingham news after intercepting six passes.

Jalen Tabor, DB, 6-1, 176, Friendship Collegiate Academy (Washington, D.C.)
Tabor, who has scholarship offers as a freshman, was a second team All-Met pick for his work at cornerback.



Bishard Baker, DB, 5-10, 170, Bellevue (Wash.)
The dynamic, all-purpose Baker was an all-state pick by the Seattle Times, as he helped Bellevue to a state title. He should assume an even larger role on both sides of the ball next fall.

Devin Roberson, P, Big Spring (Texas)
Roberson was a second team all-state pick in Texas Class 3A.