MaxPreps 2012 All-American Football Team

In the history of American high school football, no one has done it better than Yulee sensation Derrick Henry.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound senior broke Ken Hall's all-time rushing record this fall, as he carried 462 times for 4,261 yards and 55 touchdowns. He finishes his storied career with 12,124 yards and 150 touchdowns.

Henry was an easy choice for 2012 MaxPreps National Player of the Year honors.

Washington quarterback Max Browne, Georgia quarterback DeShaun Watson and running backs Thomas Tyner and Kelvin Taylor were also considered.



2012 MaxPreps All-American Football Team

First Team Offense

Derrick Henry, RB, 6-3, 240, Yulee (Fla.), Senior
All Henry did as a senior was break the career rushing record held for nearly 50 years by Ken Hall. The Alabama commit rushed 462 times for 4,261 yards and 55 touchdowns, finishing with 12,124 yards.

Jalen Hurd, RB, 6-3, 208, Beech (Hendersonville, Tenn.), Junior
Despite being slowed by injuries, Hurd still managed to rush 317 times for a state-record 3,357 yards and 43 touchdowns. He was named Class AAA Mr. Football.

Thomas Tyner, RB, 6-0, 200, Aloha (Beaverton, Ore.), Senior
It was an incredible bounce-back season for the speedy Tyner, who was injured much of his junior year after a sterling sophomore campaign. The Oregon commit rushed 299 times for 3,415 yards, setting a state single-season record.

Jordan Fieulleteau, WR, 6-3, 200, Wakefield (Raleigh, N.C.), Senior
An All-State selection, Fieulleteau was a favorite target for standout quarterback Connor Mitch. The North Carolina commit grabbed 111 catches for 1,600 yards and 24 scores.

Laquon Treadwell, WR, 6-3, 195, Crete-Monee (Crete, Ill.), Senior
The Chicago Tribune Player of the Year and the NWI Times Player of the Year, Treadwell picked up 81 catches for 1,424 yards and 16 touchdowns. He rushed for seven touchdowns and snagged six interceptions, helping lead Crete-Monee to a state title.

Trey Quinn, WR, 6-1, 190, Barbe (Lake Charles, La.), Junior
If there were a fantasy football draft for high school players, Quinn might be the No. 1 overall pick. He caught 111 passes for 2,094 yards and 26 scores.

Jake Butt, TE, 6-6, 233, Pickerington North (Ohio), Senior
An All-State pick, Butt caught 68 passes for 907 yards and 12 touchdowns while registering 80 tackles and 4 1/ 2 sacks on defense. He is committed to Michigan.



Laremy Tunsil, OL, 6-6, 295, Columbia (Lake City, Fla.), Senior
Perhaps the top offensive lineman in the country, Tunsil helped Columbia to the regional final. He also earned Florida Dairy Farmers Class 6A State Player of the Year honors.

Steven Elmer, OL, 6-6, 305, Midland (Mich.), Senior
The Division 1-2 Player of the Year, the Notre Dame commit paved the way for Midland to gain more than 2,000 yards on the ground and finish 11-1.

Braden Smith, OL, 6-6, 282, South (Olathe, Kan.), Junior
A member of the VarsityKansas Top 11 Team, Smith was dominant on both sides of the ball for Olathe South, which ran behind him on offense 62 percent of the time.

Dorian Johnson, OL, 6-6, 280, Belle Vernon (Pa.), Senior
The Pittsburgh-bound Johnson was a first team Class AAA selection.

Nico Falah, OL, 6-6, 270, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), Senior
Falah, a USC commit, was the Trinity League MVP and one of the top linemen in the country.

Will Grier, QB, 6-3, 185, Davidson Day (N.C.), Junior
The Florida commit completed 324 of 414 passes for 5,785 yards and 69 touchdowns, highlighted by a record-setting, 837-yard performance against Harrells Christian Academy on Nov. 9.



Max Browne, QB, 6-5, 220, Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.), Senior
The future USC Trojan capped a marvelous career by throwing for 4,546 yards and 49 touchdowns. He threw for a state record 12,953 yards and 882 completions. His 146 career touchdowns rank third in state history.

Cornelius Elder, ATH, 5-10, 165, Ensworth (Nashville, Tenn.), Senior
The Tennessean's Player of the Year, Elder was a standout athlete for Ensworth. In addition to his work in the secondary, he rushed for 2,618 yards and 39 touchdowns for one of the nation's top teams.

Grif Amies, K, 5-10, 160, Corona del Mar (Newport Beach, Calif.), Senior
Amies made 22 field goals and converted 45 PATs. His 22 field goals were a state record. Named to the Los Angeles Times All-Area Team.



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First Team Defense Daeshon Hall, DL, 6-6, 230, Lancaster (Texas), Washington
The Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year is a Washington commit. He tallied 83 tackles and 18 sacks entering the 4A-II final.

Carl Lawson, DL, 6-3, 245, Milton (Ga.), Senior
The Class Region 5-AAAAAA Defensive Player of the Year, the Auburn commit amassed a whopping 26 sacks as a senior.

Montravius Adams, DL, 6-3, 290, Dooly County (Vienna, Ga.), Senior
Playing defensive tackle, Adams still managed to record more than 127 tackles and 7.5 sacks for Dooly County, which was the Class A runner up. He was the Class 1A Defensive Player of the Year.



Jonathan Allen, DL, 6-3, 263, Stone Bridge (Ashburn, Va.), Senior
Allen earned Washington Post Defensive Player of the Year honors. The Alabama commit recorded 119 tackles, eight sacks and six fumble recoveries. He also blocked five kicks.

Peter Kalambayi, LB, 6-2, 240, Butler (Matthews, N.C.), Senior
The leader of a punishing Butler defense, the Stanford commit is the best defensive player from Mecklenberg County in more than a decade according to Langston Wertz of the Charlotte Observer.

Jaylon Smith, LB, 6-4, 220, Bishop Luers (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Senior
Mr. Football in Indiana, Smith made 75 tackles (20 for a loss) and eight sacks. The Notre Dame commit also played offense for Bishop Luers, helping the Fort Wayne school win four consecutive state titles during his tenure.

Nathaniel Norwood, LB, 6-0, 220, Lovejoy (Ga.), Senior
A rare hybrid linebacker/nose tackle, Norwood recorded 123.5 tackles and 16.5 sacks and was the Clayton News Daily Defensive Player of the Year as well as the Class 6A Defensive Player of the Year.

Michael Hutchings, LB, 6-2, 215, De La Salle (Concord, Calif.), Senior
The USC commit was the East Bay Athletic League MVP with 113 tackles, powering one of the nation's top defenses.

Alex Anzalone, LB, 6-3, 225, Wyomissing (Pa.), Senior
Anzalone was a first team All-State pick after recording more than 100 tackles to go along with more than 1,500 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns as Wyomissing captured the Class AA state title. The Notre Dame commit was named the Class 2A Defensive Player of the Year by Pennsylvania Football News.

Su'a Cravens, LB, 6-1, 205, Vista Murrieta (Murrieta, Calif.), Senior
Cravens did it all for Vista Murrieta, one of the state's top teams. He made 97 tackles and four interceptions to go along with eight sacks and three blocked punts. He is committed to USC.



Max Redfield, DB, 6-2, 195, Mission Viejo (Calif.), Senior
The punishing safety collected Defensive Player of the Year honors from the Orange County Register. The Notre Dame commit intercepted four passes and blocked four punts.

Tyler Boyd, DB, 6-2, 175, Clairton (Pa.), Senior
The best player on the team with the nation's longest winning streak, Boyd earned Post-Gazette Player of the Year honors. The Pitt commit played all over the field, including special teams and offense, where he scored 50 touchdowns.

Stanvon Taylor, DB, 5-11, 160, East Central (Tulsa, Okla.), Senior
The Oklahoman Defensive Player of the Year, Taylor made 34 tackles and four interceptions and was highly productive on offense. He is committed to Oklahoma.

Austin Rehkow, P, 6-3, 195, Central Valley (Veradale, Wash.), Senior
Rehkow nailed the most famous field goal of the season: a 67-yard blast against Shadley Park. He also earned All-State honors as a punter.



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Second Team Offense

T.J. Logan, RB, 5-11, 185, Northern Guilford (Greensboro, N.C.), Senior
Logan was the AP Player of the Year. He guided Northern Guilford to a 15-0 record by carrying 293 times for 3,146 yards and 47 touchdowns.



Elijah Hood, RB, 6-0, 200, Charlotte Catholic (N.C.), Junior
Hood was nearly unstoppable, rushing 278 times for 3,309 yards and 48 touchdowns, and was the All-Observer Offensive Player of the Year.

Leonard Fournette, RB, 6-2, 230, St. Augustine (New Orleans), Junior
The all-New Orleans Large School Player of the Year, Fournette rushed 196 times for 31 touchdowns and 2,136 yards.

Alvin Kamara, RB, 5-10, 195, Norcross (Ga.), Senior
In leading the nation's No. 3 team, Kamara earned Class AAAAAA Player of the Year honors according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He rushed 303 times for 2,264 yards and 26 touchdowns.

Drake Harris, WR, 6-2, 175, Christian (Grand Rapids, Mich.), Junior
In guiding Grand Rapids Christian to a state title, Harris had a monster season. The Michigan State commit hauled in 91 passes for 2,016 yards and 25 touchdowns.

Jake Oliver, WR, 6-4, 190, Dallas Jesuit, Senior
The Texas career leader in receptions, Oliver added 94 as a senior. The University of Texas commit also was responsible for 1,354 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Mark Andrews, WR, 6-6, 225, Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Junior
Andrews towered over defensive backs all season to the tune of 81 catches for 1,491 yards and 21 touchdowns en route to Player of the Year honors from the Arizona Republic.



Hunter Henry, TE, 6-5, 235, Pulaski Academy (Little Rock, Ark.), Senior
In Pulaski Academy's pass-happy offense, Henry was targeted often, hauling in 107 passes for 1,449 yards and 15 touchdowns. He is committed to Arkansas.

Hunter Bivin, OL, 6-7, 290, Apollo (Owensboro, Ky.), Senior
Bivin earned overall All-State honors in Kentucky after anchoring the line for Apollo. He is committed to Notre Dame.

Ethan Pocic, OL, 6-6, 290, Lemont (Ill.), Senior
A two-time All-State selection, the LSU commit was the leader on an outstanding offensive line.

Patrick Kugler, OL, 6-5, 280, North Allegheny (Wexford, Pa.), Senior
An All-State selection, Kugler led the offensive line for one of the nation's top teams. He is committed to Michigan.

Grant Hill, OL, 6-5, 315, Huntsville (Ala.), Senior
Hill carries on the tradition of elite offensive linemen heading to Tuscaloosa to play for Alabama. He was a Class 6A All-State pick.

Cameron Hunt, OL, 6-5, 275, Centennial (Corona, Calif.), Senior
Hunt thrived in Centennial's up-tempo offense, and paved the way for the Huskies to score nearly 800 points. The California commit was the Los Angeles Times Lineman of the Year.



Shuler Bentley, QB, 6-1, 180, Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.), Junior
The leader of Byrnes' high-powered offense, Bentley connected on 299 of 462 passes for 4,718 yards and 59 touchdowns versus only 13 interceptions.

Kenny Hill, QB, 6-3, 195, Carroll (Southlake, Texas), Senior
The dynamic Hill led Carroll to a 12-2 season by completing 206 of 306 passes for 3,373 yards and 27 touchdowns. The Texas A&M commit also rushed 191 times for 1,430 yards and 33 scores.

Ezekiel Elliott, ATH, 6-0, 220, Burroughs (St. Louis), Senior
Elliot took home Offensive Player of the Year honors from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch after an outstanding senior year in which he accounted for 3,061 yards and 50 touchdowns. He is committed to Ohio State.

Aaron Delgrosso, K, 5-11, 175, Hobart (Ind.), Senior
A Class 4A All-State pick, Delgrosso connected on 16 of 19 kicks, with a long of 53 yards. He also nailed a 50-yarder to win a game for Hobart.



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Second Team Defense

Robert Nkemdiche, DL, 6-5, 275, Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), Senior
The nation's No. 1 recruit finished with 59 tackles and five sacks. He was the Gwinnett Daily Post Defensive Player of the Year. He leaves Grayson with 41 career sacks.



Chris Jones, DL, 6-5, 250, Houston (Miss.), Senior
A finalist for Mississippi's Mr. Football, Jones recorded 160 tackles and was responsible for 14 sacks. He is committed to Mississippi State.

Gerald Willis, DL, 6-4, 255, Karr (New Orleans), Junior
The Class 4A Defensive Player of Year, Karr registered 110 tackles and 13 sacks for the Class 4A state champion.

Dee Liner, DL, 6-2, 255, Muscle Shoals (Ala.), Senior
The massive Liner was an All-State pick after recording 23 sacks and is committed to Auburn.

Taylor Young, LB, 5-10, 215, DeSoto (Texas), Senior
DeSoto's offense was highly acclaimed this season, but its defense, led by Young, was also more than capable. Young made 130 tackles and broke up six passes, earning Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Tim Kimbrough, LB, 6-1, 225, Warren Central (Indianapolis), Senior
The Super Team Player of the Year according to the Indianapolis Star, Kimbrough made 90 tackles and four sacks while forcing four fumbles. He is committed to Georgia.

Ja'wuan Woodley, LB, 5-11, 210, Bishop Hartley (Columbus, Ohio), Senior
The leader of the Bishop Hartley defense, Woodley earned Defensive Player of the Year honors from JJHuddle.com and is committed to Toledo.



Myles Jack, LB, 6-3, 215, Bellevue (Wash.), Senior
The co-State Player of the Year, Jack was a leader on Bellevue's stout defense. The UCLA commit registered 21 sacks and also was a major contributor on offense.\

Duke Riley, DB, 6-1, 205, Curtis (River Ridge, La.), Senior
The defensive leader for the nation's No. 1 team, Riley recorded 124 tackles and two sacks. He was the Small School Defensive Player of the Year according to Times-Picayune.

Kendall Fuller, DB, 6-0, 185, Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), Senior
The Washington Post Offensive Player of the Year also starred on defense. The Virginia Tech commit broke up eight passes and intercepted three.

Ardarius Stewart, DB, 6-1, 195, Fultondale (Birmingham, Ala.), Senior
The Birmingham News Player of the Year, Stewart played safety and quarterback for Fultondale, having a hand in 50 touchdowns. He is committed to Alabama.

Leon McQuay III, DB, 6-2, 184, Armwood (Seffner, Fla.), Senior
McQuay was one of the top players in the Tampa area. He collected 54 tackles and intercepted five passes and was an All-State pick.

Will Likely, DB, 5-8, 175, Glades Central (Belle Glade, Fla.), Senior
An All-Area and All-State pick, Likely posted 47 tackles and four interceptions and was a sparkplug on offense and special teams for Glades Central. He is committed to Maryland.



Justin Barron, P, 5-11, 177, Falcon (Colo.), Junior
Barron averaged 50.2 yards per punt and booted 17 inside the 20-yard line.