Tom Lemming's Class of 2014 Top 100 football recruits: 76 through 100

Recruiting expert Tom Lemming gave MaxPreps a look at his latest rankings for the Class of 2014. See the list below and read Lemming's comments about each player. Today it's the last quarter of the Top 100, so check back on each of the next three days to see the rest.

My first Top 100 team was announced in October. Here we are, a half-year later, and I’ve had sit-down interviews with just about every one of the Top 100 players, and watched all of them on film. I will adjust this list one more time in June and it will stay that way until the season starts. I believe in ranking the players more on film and what they accomplish during the season than how they do at combines.

76. Devon Thomas, RB, 5-11, 210
Broken Arrow (Okla.), Committed to Oklahoma State
This young man's mind is set on football and he will become one of the top freshman running backs in the country next fall. Nicknamed "The Freak" and for good reason, he shows balance, speed and power. He was timed at 10.5 seconds in the 100 meters as a sophomore. He will go as far as his work ethic takes him.





77. Khairi Clark, DL, 6-3, 310
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, Fla.), Uncommitted
A powerhouse at nose tackle, when I met Khairi this past January, he looked every bit of at least 6-2. His film shows exceptional quickness, strong hands and the ability to split the double-team. He's one of the nation's premier defensive tackle prospects.

78. Shaq Davidson, WR, 6-1, 170
Gaffney (S.C.), Uncommitted
He has it all, with the exception of great strength. He possesses terrific leaping ability, hands, hand/eye coordination, shows creative moves after the catch and makes great cuts. Although thin, he's stronger then he looks. He tore his ACL as a 10th grader but has come on strong to become one of the top five prospects in South Carolina.

79. Dylan Thompson, DL, 6-5, 275
Montini (Lombard, Ill.), Committed to Ohio State
I first watched Dylan play last season and came away very impressed. He's big, strong and quick. His junior film is as good as any defensive lineman in the Midwest. He has the potential to dominate.

80. Derrick Nnadi, DL, 6-3, 300
Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, Va.), Uncommitted
We took our summer magazine front cover picture at this high school in March, but I had already known about Mr. Nnadi. On film he dominates the point of attack and is super strong with exceptionally quick feet, balance and drive. He recorded 14 sacks as a junior on his way to earning All-Tidewater honors.

81. Quenton Nelson, OL, 6-5, 290
Red Bank Catholic (N.J.), Notre Dame
The top offensive line prospect in the east, he comes off the ball with strength, quickness, desire and aggressiveness. He's very difficult to handle one-on-one, he can split the double-team and can play either tackle or guard. He seems effortless moving back into pass protection and really knows how to use his hands.

82. Trey Quinn, WR, 6-1, 196
Barbe (Lake Charles, La.), Uncommitted
Let's face it, although Trey has decent height at 6-1 and blazing speed at 4.39, it's his stats that can't be denied. He caught passes good for 2,094 yards and 22 touchdowns, averaging 18 yards per catch as a junior. A go-to guy, he catches everything within reach and has the work ethic to exceed big-time at the next level. The scouts are also impressed with his 35-inch vertical jump and his 21.9 200-meter time. He should become an instant impact player as a true freshman.



83. Mason Cole, OL, 6-5, 280
East Lake (Tarpon Springs, Fla.), Committed to Michigan
I sat down with Mason, his teammates and his coach at East Lake High School back in January. After watching him on film and talking to him in person, I believe he has what it takes to become the next big thing, as far as offensive linemen are concerned, at the University of Michigan. He's athletic, nasty, smart and technically superior to just about any other offensive lineman in the south.



84. Korie Rogers, LB, 6-2, 213
Buford (Ga.), Uncommitted
The thing that separates Rogers from the rest of the top linebacker prospects in the state of Georgia is his blazing speed. As quick as a cat, he can get to the ball in a hurry, does a great job of discarding blockers and hammering ballcarriers. He has totaled more than 100 tackles, picked off seven passes and was credited with 12 sacks as a junior on his way to earning first team All-State honors.

85. Andrew Williams, DL, 6-4, 245
Eagle's Landing (McDonough, Ga.), Uncommitted
Here's another Peach State standout whose stats cannot be denied. He recorded 65 tackles, 18 sacks and three forced  fumbles as a junior on his way to earning All-State mention. He helped lead his team to a state championship. He has the frame to weigh 270 and the burst to become a successful pass rusher.

86. Demarcus Christmas, DL, 6-4, 290
Manatee (Bradenton, Fla.), Committed to Florida State
It looks to be a very good year for NG/DT prospects and one of the very best is Mr. Christmas. It's not Christmas for the opposition when Demarcus is on his game. A bull rusher, he recorded 75 tackles and nine sacks as a junior. He loves to mix it up in the trenches and shows good change of direction. He plays the game on his feet and dominates the point of attack.

87. Demetrius Knox, DT, 6-5, 285
All Saints (Fort Worth, Texas), Committed to Texas
The No. 1 defensive tackle prospect in the state of Texas has proven to be very difficult to move out of the way. I watched his junior film after meeting Demetrius last December and came away with the thought that he might be better served at the tackle position, but he prefers DT. What I've seen on the offensive side of the ball is an All-American in waiting with the agility, flexibility and motor the college scouts love to see. He could wind up playing either tackle or guard in college.





88. Dwight Williams, LB, 6-2, 230
Serra (Gardena, Calif.), Uncommitted
I had seen Dwight's film last season but did not meet him in person until this past April and came away very impressed. He already has the build of a college linebacker to go with the tenacity, aggressiveness, instincts and speed to the ball needed to become an impact backer in college.

89. Josh Frazier, DT, 6-4, 330
Har-Ber (Springdale, Ark.), Uncommitted
Here's another ballplayer that I believe could be better served on the offensive line, although he has played defensive tackle in high school. He's a Buddha-like DT with good initial burst, terrific balance and superior strength. He's not much of a pass rusher but he stuffs the run as well as any DT in the country. He's also a standout in track and in basketball.



90. Qualen Cunningham, DL, 6-3, 235
Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.), Uncommitted
I went to this school to check out Casey Tucker, but head coach Steve Belles brought out five other top prospects, including Mr. Cunningham. His film shows a super-quick 235-pounder who comes off the edge like no one's business, uses his hands well and shows good closing speed. He could weigh 270 in college.

91. Demarre Kitt, WR, 6-1, 200
Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Ga.), Uncommitted
The state's most prolific pass catcher in 2012, he caught 74 passes for 1,231 yds and 11 touchdowns on his way to earning first team All-State honors. He's not super big, but has excellent quickness, runs precise routes and can catch everything within reach.





92. Jamarco Jones, OL, 6-5, 285
De La Salle (Chicago), Uncommitted
Not yet the dominating player he should become in college, but Jones did improve by leaps and bounds between his sophomore and junior years. He plays in the heralded Chicago Catholic League and impressed everyone with his run blocking ability. He's blessed with long arms and quick feet.

93. Derick Roberson, OL, 6-4, 230
Brennan (San Antonio), Committed to Texas
Speed, quickness and strength are three attributes you can use to describe Roberson's style. He's another good edge rusher who totaled 12 sacks and 25 hurries as a junior to go with 33 tackles for losses.

94. Andrew Trumbetti, DL, 6-5, 251
Northern Valley Regional (Demarest, N.J.), Committed to Notre Dame
A big, muscular pass-rushing defensive end who is as physical as they come. He loves to mix it up, shows a quick burst and is excellent in pursuit.

95. DB Ronnie Clark 6-3, 212
Calera (Ala.), Uncommitted
He could wind up playing FS, SS, or OLB in college. He has played SS most of his prep career. The scouts are impressed with his hardhitting style of play. He loves to mix it up showing great range, football instincts, and is a sure tackler. He's also a standout in basketball and comes from a very athletic family. His brother, Laguerhin Allen, played at Grambling; he had a cousin in the Canadian League; and also another cousin who played at Alabama.





96. LB Vincent Jackson 6-3, 237
Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.), Uncommitted
Another good-sized, quick to the ball, and very productive LB, he can play either inside or outside at the next level. Shows great overall strength, awareness, and instincts to the ball. Recorded 70 tackles and 13 sacks in 2012.



97. WR Noah Brown 6-2, 220
Pope John XXIII (Sparta, N.J.), Uncommitted
Listed as a future All-American in last summer’s magazine and has done nothing to disprove that. He’s a big, physical receiver with deceptive speed and super strong hands. He has what it takes to become a dominating receiver in college.

98. OL Alex Bars 6-6, 275
Montgomery Bell Academy (Nashville, Tenn.), Uncommitted
I interviewed Alex's dad, Joe Bars, back in 1984 before Joe signed with Notre Dame. He has had two other sons, one signed with Michigan and one signed with Penn State. And now, along come Alex, the most heavily recruited of the family and for good reason. I saw Alex play last October in Nashville and was impressed with his quickness off the ball, ability to slide outside to cut off edge rushers, he moves effortlessly, and is quick enough to effectively block out on the second level. Runs very well for a 275-pounder.



99. RB Adam Choice 5-9, 195
Thomas County Central (Thomasville, Ga.), Uncommitted
I spent several hours with Adam and his coach down in south Georgia this past January and was impressed with Adam at the QB position. He threw for over 600 yds and rushed for 1,658 yds and 23 TDs showing great running instincts. Will play RB in college. Despite a lack of height, he's a load to bring down and very strong in the leg showing good balance and burst. He's the cousin of Tashard Choice and Joe Burns.



100. ATH Kalen Ballage 6-2, 221, 4.37
Falcon (Falcon, Colo.), Uncommitted
The No. 1 prospect in the state of Colorado already looks like he's ready for the pros. A big, muscular two-way player, he averaged over 10 yds per carry on offense catching 17 passes for 520 yds. He totaled 55 tackles at OLB. A rising star and a potential All-American.