Under The Radar: Coach selections

Two weeks ago we presented our Top 100 Under The Radar High School football players list heading into National Signing Day on Feb. 6.

Today we unleash 100 more players from the Class of 2019, presented to us by their coaches who enter data into MaxPreps.

Most of these players have received little to no college recruiting attention — a majority have no offers at all — but their high school coaches reached out to us and believe they have more football to give at the next level, either FBS, FCS, Division II or Division III.

After reading their strong cases, along with their players' strong high school credentials, we understand why. We present 100 of the most compelling cases and players to you.  



OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Sonny Badyna | 6-2 | 180 | St. Peter's (Staten Island, N.Y.)
Badyna sprained his ankle in Week 3 and battled through it for the rest of the year. "Unfortunately, he never got back to full form," said his coach George Mahoney. "Having said that, he has the potential to play at the FCS or Division 2 level. … He has also excelled in a zone read, under center, zone sweep, and double wing offense. He's very versatile."

Luke Bottari | 5-10 | 180 | Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)
The Padres claimed another under-recruited quarterback more than 20 years ago — Tom Brady — who did OK for himself. Nobody is claiming Botari shares the same size or arm strength, but he had far more success as a starting quarterback, leading Serra to two state championship games and winning one. For his three-year career, Bottari completed 68 percent of his passes (434 of 643) for 5,789 yards and 57 touchdowns and rushed for 14 touchdowns. Beyond a stellar prep football career, he may be best known for starting a Play4Prevention foundation to raise awareness for teenage depression and suicide. That was part of the reason why Bottari was featured last season as a MaxPreps Athlete of the Week presented by the United State Marine Corps. "He's smart, he knows where to throw the ball, he's super accurate and of course, he's super selfless," said his coach Patrick Walsh. "We know size matters at his position. So does winning. He's a winner in every regard." Donovan Brewington | 5-11 | 180 | South View (Hope Mills, N.C.)
The production has always been there. A four-year starter. Nearly 7,600 career passing yards, 74 touchdowns, 131.6 quarterback rating his senior year. But according to his coach Rodney Brewington, his son possesses all the intangibles: "Speed, knowledge of the game, competitiveness, leadership and work ethic," he said. He's also remarkably accurate, 190 of 298 with 33 touchdowns and just two interceptions his senior season. Brewington was the Conference Player of the Year.

Nate Bryant | 6-2 | 180 | Stigler (Okla.)
One of the best dual-threat signal-callers in Oklahoma, Bryant threw for 2,157 yards and 26 touchdowns, and rushed for 942 more and 21 scores for the 9-3 Panthers. "He has that rare combination of length and speed," said his coach Chris Risenhoover. Showing off his toughness, Bryant also had 85 tackles and two interceptions from his safety spot.

Jackson Chryst | 6-3 | 205 | Palo Alto (Calif.)
The son of longtime NFL assistant and offensive coordinator Geep Chyrst, and younger brother of Tennessee quarterback Keller Chyrst, Jackson came into his own his senior year, earning the San Francisco Chronicle Peninsula Player of the Year award. He led his team to a turnaround 10-2 season after three straight losing seasons. Under a new system and coach, Nelson Gifford, Jackson completed 150-of-272 passes for 2,712 yards and 34 touchdowns. His QB rating jumped from 37.9 as a sophomore to 74.2 as a junior and 128.4 as a senior. "No one thought he could do what he did," Gifford said. "I had so many coaches ask what happened, what was different? I couldn't answer because the kid I saw could do it all. He was highly coachable, humble and hard working."

Cole DeFranco | 5-11 | 190 | Notre Dame-Green Pond (Easton, Pa.)
Look away from the height, said Notre Dame coach Philip Stambaugh, and notice everything else about DeFranco. "He's a winner, leader and good student," he said. The other numbers don't lie. As a three-year starter, DeFranco threw for nearly 10,000 yards and 100 touchdowns while leading the Crusaders to a 31-8 record. He also rushed for 1,451 career yards and 29 more scores.

Bo DeVries | 6-3 | 185 | Ogden (Utah)
A late bloomer, DeVries will be snapped up by someone late likely after he threw for 2,700 yards and 22 touchdowns in 11 games. "His dad is 6-6 and played in the NFL," Ogden coach Erik Thompson said. "Bo has a great arm and leadership skills. He will blossom in college."

Taye Gatewood | 6-0 | 205 | Southside (Fort Smith, Ark.)
Gatewood doesn't possess an FBS offer, which comes to a big surprise to coach Jeff Williams, who calls his two-year starting quarterback "a special player and winner." He finished with 5,489 career passing yards, 55 touchdowns, 1,864 rushing yards and 41 more scores. He started as a sophomore as a running back before converting to quarterback, and also starred in the secondary at key moments. He's also a three-year starter in basketball, and a model student, according to Williams. "He is the perfect kid you want in your program as a leader, worker and role model. Anyone that is overlooking him will regret it." Rory Hicks | 6-1 | 193 | Clearwater Central Catholic (Clearwater, Fla.)
The dual-threat standout inked his name in virtually every category in the school's record book, while leading his team to records of 23-2 overall and 19-0 in the regular season during a two-year starting career. In that time, he threw for more than 4,500 yards and 40 touchdowns and ran for 730 and seven more, leading CCC to the state 3A semifinals. According to his coach Chris Harvey, Hicks improved his running ability, making him a legitimate college prospect.

Karst Hunter | 6-4 | 205 | Miller (S.D.)
Nine-man football players don't often get serious looks, but with 7,400 career yards, 80 career touchdowns and his height and weight, the dual-threat Hunter deserves a shot, said his coach Will Castle. "He's the best football player to walk the halls of Miller," he said. "He's the hardest worker in the weight room we have. He's a three-sport athlete."

Matthew Neff | 6-3 | 205 | Christian Heritage (Dalton, Ga.)
Strong and poised, Neff was one of the most improved player in Georgia after throwing for more than 1,500 yards, 16 touchdowns and just three interceptions his senior regular season. His junior season he threw 13 touchdowns and was intercepted 14 times.

James Snyder | 6-1 | 190 | Triton (Bourbon, Ind.)
The quarterback holds all Triton's passing records with more than 5,000 career yards and 58 touchdowns. But he's also the team's best tackler, making him a unique athlete, according to coach Ron Brown. He finished with 178 career tackles from his outside linebacker spot. His future is as a QB, Brown said. "He stands tall in the pocket, showing good patience and toughness," Brown said. "James shows excellent agility by moving in and around the pocket with easy. He demonstrates outstanding skill in both the short and intermediate game and drops off only slightly in deeper passes. Whether he is on the run or set in the pocket, he makes throws with sharp precision."

Ike III Udengwu | 6-3 | 215 | Workman (City of Industry, Calif.)
From his junior to senior year, Udengwu showed considerable improvement. The dual-threat quarterback threw for 2,200 yards and 13 touchdowns as a junior to 3,440 and 34 as a senior. Both years he rushed for more than 1,000 yards — 2,060 total and 18 scores in his career. He showed off his versatility by kicking, punting and playing defense.

Davontae Wiggins | 6-3 | 215 | Northern Nash (Rocky Mount, N.C.)
A "diamond in the rough," is how Northern Nash coach Andrew Farriss describes Nash, who has "a big arm and great running ability. He is accurate, and throws the deep ball very well. He is also a very powerful runner. He accounted for more than 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in 11 games. "He is very coachable and an extremely hard worker. Whoever he ends up playing for will be getting a true diamond in the rough."

Running backs
Quantavious Brown, 5-7, 185, Riverdale (Fort Myers, Fla.)
Brown would fit nicely into program in need of a third-down back or slot receiver. Brown rushed for 1,481 yards in nine games, with 16 touchdowns. He averaged a ridiculous 13.1 yards per carry for the 10-3 Raiders. He was the All-District 7A Player of the Year. "He is undersized," said his coach James Delgado. "But he's an absolute stud. He cleans more than 300 pounds and squats more than 500."

Andre Gonzalez | 6-0 | 205 | Temecula Prep (Winchester, Calif.)
Gonzalez was a model of consistency, while rushing for more than 1,000 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2018. He also had 68 tackles from his middle linebacker spot. "The kid has a lot of heart and a lot of potential," said his coach Tyler Bougeois. "He's just a very hard runner."

Javiers Johnson | 5-8 | 180 | Sebastopol (Miss.)
Three straight 1,000-yard seasons and 29 touchdowns isn't what impresses coach Nick Mooney most. "He's just one of the best kids I have ever coached," he said. "Beyond that, he's one of the most hard-nosed kids I have ever coached. He was a four-year starter."



Jarmar Julien | 5-10 | 225 |  McClymonds (Oakland, Calif.)
Bloodlines — his father was a running back at San Jose State — brute strength and good downhill speed — Julien resembles a bowling ball bouncing off defenseless pins — are big reasons why Julien rushed for more than 3,000 yards and 40 touchdowns over two seasons leading McClymonds to two of its three straight CIF State Bowl Championships. Top-end speed appears the only concern with the highly productive and durable back. Coach Michael Peters, whose son Marcus is Pro Bowl cornerback with the Rams, said: "I'm not sure what college coaches are looking at. The kid is one of the best players in the area. He's an academic qualifier. He's big and powerful and fast enough to break the long one. I think they're making a bad decision by not offering him yet."

Spencer Lambert | 5-9 | 190 | ThunderRidge (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
Lambert, a four-sport athlete, had a very productive three-year career for the Grizzlies, who went 9-3 in 2018. In his final two seasons, he rushed for 2,879 yards and 28 touchdowns caught 59 balls for 829 more yards. He started all 32 games of his career and according to coach Doug Nisenson, never missed a game due to injury. "Despite every team we played setting out to stop him and having a very undersized offensive line, he still did what he did." A two-year captain and 4.0 student, Nisenson called Lambert "an unbelievable kid and maybe the hardest worker I have coached in my 12 years." He also played baseball, wrestling and ran track at ThunderRidge. Willie Roberson | 5-9 | 205 | Valwood (Valdosta, Ga.)
A true fullback, Roberson rushed 102 times for 681 yards (6.7 average) and six touchdowns last season for the 9-4 Valiants. He also contributed 49 tackles from his middle linebacker spot. "He was a very stronger runner and an excellent blocker," coach Justin Henderson said.

Jordan Shelton | 5-8 | 185 | Fort Bend Kempner (Sugar Land, Texas)
You play 6A football in Texas, then you're facing the best that high school has to offer. Despite playing on a 1-9 squad, Shelton piled up 2,063 yards and 23 touchdowns as the B back in the Flexbone attack, according to his coach Mike Gaston.

Jakobi Snipes | 5-10 | 180 | Clemente (Chicago)
It's hard to get noticed in the Windy City. The consensus is that if Snipes gets his chance, he'll make the most of it. He rushed just 114 yards but for 819 yards and four scores as a senior. Coach Kevin Naugle said simply: "He's a great running back."

Tyerell Sturges-Cofer | 6-0 | 195 | Liberty (Brentwood, Calif.)
When the game was in doubt or on the line for the CIF State 1-A champions, Sturges-Cofer was an unstoppable force, including a 188-yard, three-touchdown performance in the state finals. He finished with 1,531 rushing yards and 18 TDs his senior year on a primarily pass-first team. "His powerful, yet nimble running style makes him special in zone or gap schemes, 1 back or 2 back sets," said Liberty coach Ryan Partridge, a finalist for the Don Shula National Coach of the Year. "His visition is special and his ability to set up blocks pops out on film." Tymoteusz Szylak | 5-11 | 190 | Rolling Meadows (Ill.)
Coach Matt Mishler thinks that all Szylak needs is a chance. He averaged more than 12 yards per carry while leading the Mustangs to a 10-1 record. In eight games, he rushed 99 times for 1,198 yards and 16 touchdowns. Mishler thinks that Sylak was the best running back in the area. "He has a rare combination of power and speed and the unique ability to make subtle cuts that get him into the open field," Mishler said. Szylak qualified for the state track-and-field meet as a hurdler. "The fact that Division I guys aren't on this guy yet is astonishing," Mishler said.

Tanner Vines | 5-9 | 185 | Rifle (Colo.)
In 11 games, Vines piled up 2,230 yards and 21 touchdowns, a season after going for 2,068 and 19. Over two-plus season, he also record 160 tackles from his safety spot. Coach Damon Wells believes Vines potential is all the way to Sundays: "We have had kids play in eight NFL stadiums the past few years," he said. "Tanner is in the same fashion."

Wide receivers
Darius Baker |  6-6 | 190 |  Tulare Union (Tulare, Calif.)
Catching passes from one of the nation's top-rated quarterbacks Nathan Lamb, Baker was the favorite target with 85 catches for 1,445 yards and 24 touchdowns. In five different games, Baker used his physical frame to haul in three touchdowns. With only 18 catches for 293 yards as a junior, Baker obviously improved greatly in one season. If he continues at that trajectory, someone could receive a steal.

Chad Britton | 5-10 | 180 | Lusher (New Orleans)
Britton had 53 catches for 797 yards and five touchdowns as a senior, but that only begins to tell the story, said his coach JJ Smith. Britton was even better on kick and punt returns. "He has great speed," Smith said. "He also runs great routes. He's truly a deep-ball specialist."

Tyrone Caufield | 6-1 | 200, Odessa (Texas)
A true sleeper, Caufield improved every season and finished with 23 catches for 463 yards and six touchdowns on a run-dominated team. "A great competitor," Odessa coach Danny Servance said. "He's a tough, blue-collar athlete. He's got great speed and hands."

Caleb Forrest | 5-8 | 170 | Hutto (Texas)
Though undersized, he was highly productive with 87 catches for 1,400 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior for the 11-1 Hippos. Forrest didn't just come on his senior year. As a sophomore he had 64 catches for 910 yards, followed by 68 catches for 1,212 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior. Hutto coach Brad LaPlante noted Forrest is also a very dangerous return man, with a 33.0 yard average on 10 returns and two touchdowns. Ronald Harris | 6-3 | 200 | El Capitan (Merced, Calif.)
Coach Frank Solis said Harris has the perfect combination any college coach would be interested in: "He's big, athletic, coachable and he has a great work ethic." He also had 47 catches for 690 yards and nine touchdowns his senior season.

Hunter Muir | 6-4 | 200 | Ansonia (Ohio)
Blessed with good speed and great jumping ability and hands, Muir broke receiving records at Ansonia even on a run-oriented team. Averaged 27.6 and 22.4 yards per catch his first two years before being moved to tight end his senior year. The 3.9 students was third-team All-State last season and honorable mention in 2018. "He has been looked at by quite a few D3 teams, but none have engineering," said his coach Dave Muir.

David Sanders, Jr. | 6-4 | 185 | Notre Dame-Green Pond (Easton, Pa.)
Notre Dame coach Philip Stambaugh calls Sanders a "diamond in the rough," but opposing defenses had no trouble finding the big and physical receiver. They just couldn't stop him. He caught 65 passes for 1,341 yards and 16 touchdowns his senior season and had 44 tackles on defense.



Davion Sanders | 6-0 | 170 | Green Oaks (Shreveport, La.)
After hauling in 71 passes for 1,393 yards and 17 touchdowns for the 5-6 Giants, Green Oaks coach Terrence Isaac Sr. simply said: "Davion is the best receiver in the nation."

Treyvon Williams | 5-8 | 160 | Palatka (Fla.)
Admittedly small, Williams put up big numbers every time he caught the ball. Williams averaged 20.7 yards per his 31 catches and six touchdowns. "He's an explosive athlete," Palatka coach Willie Fells said, noting Williams was a state 200-meter and 400-meter finalist.

Tight ends
Phoenix Smith | 6-4 | 230 | Stagg (Stockton, Calif.)
A very good athlete — he stars on the school's basketball team — a very good student (3.45 GPA), Smith has a lot going on outside of the gridiron. On it, he had 27 catches for 475 yards and 10 touchdowns. "Great attitude and work ethic," Stagg coach Don Norton said. "He would be a great addition to any football program."

Offensive linemen
Trevon Dickerson | 6-4 | 280 | Riverdale (Fort Myers, Fla.)
The two-year starter is a definitely late bloomer. "He has all the raw talent you can ask for," his coach James Delgado said. "He is long, athletic, smart and tough."

Walter Fa'Apouli | 6-2 | 260 | Valley Vista (Surprise, Ariz.)
An injury cut back Fa'Apouli's senior campaign four games short, otherwise he would have received much more interest, according to his coach Josh Sekoch. As a junior Fa'Apouli had seven sacks. Another big plus is his ability to read the game — he owns a 3.6 grade point average.

Max Flores | 6-3 | 285 | Prescott (Ariz.)
Prescott coach Cody Collett thinks he has a sleeping giant. Beyond Flores' big build, "he's strong and has great feet." He had a whopping 39 pancake blocks in 2018 and 57 over two seasons. Dimitri Gkountoudis | 6-2 | 297 | Clearwater Academy International (Clearwater, Fla.)
Practice has made Gkountoudis a legitimate FBS player, according to his coach Jesse Chinchar. "He goes against two power 5 conference FBS defensive tackles every in practice and he often dominates them," said Chinchar. "He's a little undersized at 6-2, but with his 300-pound frame and his athleticism he has the ability to excel at the D1 level."

Juwan Hayes | 6-3 | 285 | Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Columbia, S.C.)
According to coach Danny Lewis, Hayes played all three positions on the offensive front for Heathwood Hall. "He's athletic, has good feet, long arms and is a good character kid," Lewis said. "Beyond that, he's a solid student. Scored 1,120 on the SAT."

Austin McCoy | 6-1 | 254 | Cordova (Rancho Cordova, Calif.)
A center and defensive tackle, McCoy was a three-year starter for Cordova and a three-year All-League player. He was the 2018 Lineman of the Year for his league. "Technical and aggressive, a great athlete and a better person," said his coach John McCoy.



Josh McKey | 6-3 | 300 | LIberty (Brentwood, Calif.)
A first-team All-Metro San Francisco Chronicle performer, McKey paved the way for an offense that averaged more than 440 yards per game. The Lions also won the CIF State 1-A Bowl Championship. "Athletic, Josh is a mauler who can bend well for his size," said Liberty coach Ryan Partridge. "He finishes blocks and runs his feet. He is effective on outside zone and able to block guys at the next level, although his bread and butter is road grading at the point of attack. He is athletic and comfortable in his pass set, and has heavy hands." 

Jason Meyer | 6-0 | 285 | Bernards (Bernardsville, N.J.)
A compelling story, the three-year player is the son of immigrant parents who speak no English and have never seen a football game, according to Bernards coach Jon Simoneau, who sees Meyer as a center in college. "Great kid who moves his feet well," the coach said. "He has a lot of extra responsibility but maintains a 3.0 GPA."

Tanner Miller | 6-2 | 295 | Valencia (Calif.)
Due to injuries on his team, Miller was forced to offensive tackle. His coach Larry Muir believes Miller is a natural center or guard. "He's a D1 center or guard, no question," Muir said. "He is athletic and physical and a stud in the weight room. He's a bulldozer on the offensive line. He has been unfairly overlooked because he is 6-2."

Carson Rietmann | 6-2 | 210 | Monte Vista (Danville, Calif.)
Monte Vista coach Matt Russi knows something about late bloomers. He drew little college interest, but ended up playing at Cal. He thinks Rietmann is another late-bloomer, though he had a superb senior season. "He's big, strong and physical," Russi said.

Athletes
Cade Burris | 6-0 | 185 | Walnut Ridge (Ark.)
There's so much to like about Burris, that coach Larry Treadway thinks there's no reason why the speedy running back and defensive back can't get it done at the next level. There was plenty of production last season on both sides of the ball. He rushed for 1,266 yards and 19 touchdowns and caught 20 passes for 218 yards and three more scores. On defense, Burris used his 4.6 speed in the 40 to run past blockers. He registered 106 tackles, a pick 6 and he returned a kickoff for a touchdown. "On top of everything else, he's got very good character," Treadway said.

Alek Child | 6-1 | 180 | Medina Valley (Castroville, Texas)
A rapidly improving quarterback, Child is a tremendous athlete, having competed also in track and field and baseball. He threw for 1,455 yards and 12 touchdowns last year and also was the team's punter, averaging more than 40 yards per attempt. "He's a great student-athlete," Medina Valley coach Chris Soza said. "He's a super hard worker and will continue to improve. He has a strong arm, is our team leader and has lots of potential. He is definitely a D-3 quarterback."

Tristin Clark | 6-0 | 180 | Greenville (Calif.)
A dual threat quarterback in Greenville's Air Raid offense, Clark threw for 2,839 yards and rushed for 2,421 yards during his three-year career. He also accounted for 56 touchdowns. As a senior, he also registered 99 tackles from his linebacker spot.

Santiago De La Torre | 6-2 | 190 | Imperial (Calif.)
As a junior, he caught 52 passes for 764 yards and 10 touchdowns. As a senior he passed for 1,752 yards and 18 touchdowns, rushed for 725 yards and nine more scores and added 52 tackles and six interceptions from his safety spot. And De La Torre punted, kicked and booted field goals and extra points. On top of that, said coach Kerry Legarra: "He's exceptional in the classroom and very well respected by his peers, school administrators, teachers and coaches."

Adrian Diaz De Leon | 5-10 | 180 | The Pinnacle (Federal Heights, Colo.)
There wasn't many places De Leon didn't contribute. A strong safety, linebacker and running back, he displayed great leadership skills and a work ethic, according to coach Eric Lundy. On the field, "He has a nose for the football and gets to the point of attack with great closing speed. Adrian would be a good fit for a small school that is looking for a player who works as hard in the classroom as he does off the field." Lundy said that De Leon has a "dream to play college football." He owns a 3.5 GPA and will played in the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Houston on Jan. 14. Josef Douglas | 5-8 | 170 | St. Anne-Pacelli (Columbus, Ga.)
A running back, receiver and defensive back, Douglas did it all for the Vikings. Blessed with super quick feet, Douglas rushed for 600 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior in just 104 carries and added 67 tackles and an interception from his cornerback spot. "Josef is really a hard working kid and a leader," said his coach Larry Green. "He can play on the next level if the opportunity is given."

Isaiah Eppinger | 5-9 | 180 | Community Christian (Stockbridge, Ga.)
A three-sport standout, Eppinger was a game-breaking wide receiver and return man for the 9-3 football team. A shifty and speedy runner, Eppinger is also hard to bring down because of his strength. His coach Craig Chatman said: "Isaiah is a winner. He's a 4.5 40 guy who is tough as nails. He can play tailback or wide receiver and is a great kick returner with outstanding character. He's the ultimate competitor. He may not have the height you seek, but he possesses every other intangible required. Eppinger is a steal and will make whoever offers him a very happy coach."

Enrique Hernandez | 5-10 | 170 | LaBelle (Fla.)
A kicker, punter, wide receiver and defensive back, Hernandez "is the definition of the word athlete," said his coach Chris Siner. A first team FACA District 18, Hernandez also plays basketball, soccer and baseball. He caught 42 passes for 894 yards and nine touchdowns last season, had two interceptions, averaged 40.2 yards per punt, had punt and interception returns for touchdowns, and kicked three field goals and 35 extra points. "He does it all and carries a 3.8 grade point average," Siner said. "You can't go wrong with Enrique Hernandez."

Beau Hobbie | 5-7 | 170 | San Marino (Calif.)
Short, yes, but try telling that to would-be tacklers trying to catch the speedy and quick-footed Hobbie, who rushed for 1,714 yards and 29 touchdowns as a senior for the 9-3-1 Titans. As a three-year starter he rushed for 3,710 yards and 60 touchdowns, caught 53 passes for 727 yards and five more scores. "He's a tremendous talent," said San Marino coach Mike Hobbie. "He's got tremendous quickness."

Daniel Jackson | 6-1 | 180 | North Hall (Gainesville, Ga.)
He scored 26 touchdowns in a variety of ways: 18 rushing, five receiving, one each on a fumble return and kickoff return. Jackson is an athlete supreme, coach David Bishop said. He also had 76 tackles and two interceptions. He was the region's 7 AAA Player of the Year. "He has several small school offers from D2 to Ivy League, but I believe he can help schools at the D1 level," Bishop said.

Ashton McNeil | 5-10 | 205 | Valwood (Valdosta, Ga.)
A running back, receiver and linebacker for the 9-4 Valiants, coach Justin Henderson said McNeil actually played at 4-5 different spots. "The kid has a high motor," Henderson said. "He's a very good athlete." McNeil rushed 88 times for 603 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2018, averaged 21.0 yards per catch and 66 tackles, 12 for losses.

David O'Connell | 6-4 | 200 | Golden (Colo.)
He's thrown for 3,150 career yards and contributed to 35 touchdowns. He's punted, played basketball and lacrosse also. His coach Jared Yannacito thinks there's huge room for growth. "He's also great in the classroom, a great teammate and a fun person to be around."

Jace O'Hara | 5-11 | 190 | Rolling Meadows (Ill.)
A running back, linebacker and strong safety for the 8-5 Mustangs, O'Hara "was one of the very best two-way players I've ever coached," said Rolling Meadows coach Matt Misler. "He was an amazing outside linebacker and probably our best man-to-man cover guy. Not only could he cover, but he was great at the point of attack. … On offense, Jace was a great running back, averaging nearly 7.5 yards per carry. He also had some of the best hands on our team. Jace is freaky athletic and just needs someone to take a chance on him."



Jaquan Paige | 6-2 | 200 | Collingswood (N.J.)
With 1,835 rushing yards and 13 career touchdowns, Paige seems like a natural running back prospect. But he's been even better on defense, with 181 career tackles at linebacker. He's probably best suited as a strong safety. "Great young man with tremendous upside," Collingswood coach J.P. Larmore said. "He's one of our team leaders, a good student (3.0 GPA) and he'll only get better. He deserves a shot."

Michael Panariello | 6-2 | 185 | North Bay Haven Academy (Panama City, Fla.)
It's no wonder that Panariello has yet to be found, said his coach Andy Siegal. First, his team went 0-6 before Hurricane Michael struck and ended his team's season. Panariello had broken his collarbone the week before, so his season ended anyway. He started the season as the team's top wide receiver and then due to injuries, was forced to play quarterback. Siegal, who coached 15-plus years at the college level, said: "We would have loved him in our programs in college. He never missed practice. He's been totally focused on rehab in the weight room. To work on his feet, he went out for soccer and the spring he'll play baseball. He's also a finalist for a bright future academic scholarship. He's the type of person you want in your program."

Miles Pettway | 5-10 | 180 | Oconee County (Watkinsville, Ga.)
Pettway is "a football player," an opposing coach said. "End of story." Simply put, but the versatile athlete can play just about anywhere — running back, receiver, linebacker or strong safety. According to his coach Denny Pettway, Miles Pettway led the region in tackles (88 in 11 games), almost averaged seven yards per carry and in a regional game he piled up 169 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns. A team captain, he is good in the classroom too with an 1,150 score on his SAT.

Henry Poliandro | 6-1½ | 185 | Indian Hills (Oakland, N.J.)
There wasn't anything Poliandro didn't do for the Braves, from playing quarterback, running back, wide receiver and safety. He hadn't played football since the eighth grade, so there is plenty of room for growth. "His impact on our team was unbelievable," said Indian Hills coach David Schuman. "He was one of the most explosive players in North Jersey. Since the recruiting process starts so early now, being late in the process really hurt him. He has big D1 potential. His best football is ahead of him."

Riley Racicky | 5-11 | 185 | Pleasanton (Neb.)
Described by coach Ricci Westland as "an amazing athlete and VERY strong," Racicky rushed for 1,352 yards and 22 touchdowns in two seasons for Pleasanton. "He placed in the 100 at the state meet and the shot put," Westland said. "That's a unique combination."

Gabriel Reclusado | 5-9 | 170| Piedmont Hills (San Jose, Calif.)
His height and weight don't add up to big numbers, but everything Reclusado accomplished was huge as a dual-threat quarterback. He accounted for more than 4,000 yards and 46 touchdowns as a senior and completed an impressive 70 percent of his passes (186 of 265) for 2,715 yards and 27 touchdowns. He rushed for 1,341 yards more and 19 scores. A two-time league MVP, Reclusado is a "fierce competitor," said coach Matt Kiesle. "He played quarterback for us, but will excel as a slot receiver or defensive back in college." Jack Walters | 6-2 | 180 | Golden (Colo.)
The MVP of his conference, Walters dominated on both sides of the ball with 46 catches for 773 yards and 10 touchdowns as a big, fast and physical receiver. On defense he had five interceptions and 40 tackles. He returned one interception back for a touchdown. Besides being a superb athlete, he scored 27 on his ACT. "He has great ball skills and runs great routes," said his coach Jared Yannacito.

Defensive linemen
Anthony Blume | 6-3 | 265 | Edgewood (Md.)
He has offers from West Virginia Wesleyan and Culver-Stockton College, but Blume deserves even more college attention, according to his coach Alonzo McDowell. Blume had 84 tackles and 10 sacks and 25 quarterback hurries in 2018. He had highs of 13 tackles and three sacks in games for the 9-2 Rams.

Nick Briggs, 6-3, 225, Bellevue (Mich.)
On production alone, it's hard to figure how the offensive guard and nose guard hasn't received any offers. He recorded a gaudy 132 tackles and 32 sacks for the 9-2 Broncos. "He has a great motor and nose for the football," said his coach Brett Wesner. "He also has great footwork."

Thomas George | 5-11 | 275 | Oak Hall (Gainesville, Fla.)
Another great sleeper and athlete out of Georgia. He's played along both lines, was even moved to linebacker, but he might be a keeper at nose guard. He had more than 350 yards rushing and five touchdowns when Oak Hall's top running back went down. "He moves very well for a big man," said Oak Hall coach RJ Fuhr.

Lamine Koanda | 6-4 | 230 | Clearwater Academy International (Clearwater, Fla.)
The word that best describes Koanda is "raw." From Italy, the defensive end participated in just his third season of football and put up his second very productive season with 48 tackles and six sacks. In 14 games as a junior, he had 80 tackles and 8.5 sacks. "I've been told by a Power 5 defensive line coach that he is a Power 5 defensive end," said coach Jesse Chinchar. "He said he'd take him on the spot. But he simply hasn't gotten enough exposure to get the offers he deserves."

Peyton Logston | 6-2 | 235 | Hatton (Town Creek, Ala.)
According to his coach Denton Bowling, Logston was an FCS prospect but he blew out his ACL just before the team's first game. "He went on to play the entire season on the ACL tear and had surgery in December," Bowling said. "He deserves a shot at the next level and will make some school very happy. He's physical, strong, hard working and obviously can handle adversity." He still managed 91 tackles in his two-year career at Hatton. Bowling sees Logston as a defensive end, linebacker or tight end.



Steele Perry | 6-3 | 230 | Medina Valley (Castroville, Texas)
A first-team All-District defensive tackle, Perry has shown great versatility and athleticism. He played tight end as a junior. He had 45 tackles and three sacks in 2018. On top of that, he's a superb student. According to his coach Chris Soza, "He is a growing boy and will only get bigger. He is a great student athlete that wants to play at the next level if given the chance. He was our best defensive lineman this year." The Panthers went 7-4 in 2018.

Beau Tagaloa | 6-0 | 265 | De La Salle (Concord, Calif.)
A versatile three-year starter for one of the nation's premier programs, Tagaloa plugged up every gap and is an instinctive player with deep bloodlines. Extremely strong, Tagaloa has offers from Hawaii and San Jose State. Coach Justin Alambaugh thought there might be even more. "He played offensive and defensive lines and even some fullback. He's got great feet and athleticism for a lineman," Alumbaugh said. Joel Wyzik | 6-1 | 230 | Belchertown (Mass.)
Quick off the snap, aggressive, skilled, Wyzik was dominant on both sides of the ball, said his coach Edward Wyzik. On defense, Wyzik had 19.5 sacks, 35 tackles for loss and 38 pressures while piled up 95 tackles his senior season. Offensively, he played guard and fullback and contributed 10 pancake blocks and more than 200 yards rushing. According to his coach, he ran a 4.67 40-yard dash at a local camp.

Linebackers
Jacob Berry | 6-0 | 215 | Hutto (Texas)
Fast (been timed at sub 4.6 in the 40), strong, hard-hitting and productive, Berry had a district leading 136 tackles as a senior after recording 146 as a junior. Berry can definitely play at the next level, according to his coach Brad LaPlante. Berry started three years for the Hippos, who went 22-3 the last two seasons. The first-team All-District standout has a 3.7 grade point average.

Hunter Clark | 6-2 | 200 | Salida (Colo.)
Had 248 tackles in three-year career at Salida, averaged nearly 10 per game, with 11.5 sacks. "He has great vision, is very aggressive and has a knack for always being around the football while making plays," said his coach.

Ethan Frasier | 6-1 | 220 | ThunderRidge (Highlands Ranch, Colo.)
With 315 career tackles, Frasier was more than productive for the Grizzlies. As a senior, he had 140 tackles and led the state with 27 tackles for loss. "He has unbelievable natural instincts for finding the ball," said ThunderRidge coach Doug Nisenson. "He plays physical, aggressive, fearless and down hill. Great hips." Also a baseball player, Frasier is a 3.96 student.

Eliya Garrett | 6-3 | 232 | Rains (Emory, Texas)
An injury his junior year hurt his recruiting, but with his size and 4.59 speed in the 40 and being a "vicious tackler," according to coach Randy Barnes, Garrett can play. He was the East Texas Defensive Player of the Week in Week 6, according to Barnes.

Foster Hawthorne | 6-3 | 230 | Central (Brooksville, Fla.)
A true sleeper, Hawthorne has been a three-year starter for Central and recorded 223 tackles and 25 sacks during his career. Those are big numbers, considering he's played primarily defense end, on one side of the ball. Tyler Hunter | 6-1 | 230 | Whitehaven (Memphis, Tenn.)
A versatile player who has played linebacker, defensive end, long snapper and fullback. His coach Rodney Saulsberry believes between Hunter's versatility, 4.2 grade point average, leadership (he's a two-year captain) and power-lifting prowess in the weight room, colleges have a can't miss character kid who could turn into something special.

Luke Jackson | 5-9 | 216 | Ravenswood (W. Va.)
Some kids are born football players. According to assistant Ravenswood coach Jason Jackson, Luke Jackson is "a brawler. He craves contact. He out-leverages blockers." That or he unloads on potential tacklers as a fullback. Super productive, Jackson registered 371 tackles in his career and forced 15 fumbles. He attacks "downhill," coach Jackson said. "He's quick to the box."



Sebastian Jimenez | 6-1 | 205 | Buena Park (Calif.)
Not only an "explosive" athlete, according to Buena Park coach Dustin Sober, but Jimenez has a very high football IQ, making him a natural at the next level. He had a team-high 102 tackles last season for his team, 16 of those were for losses. "He can also catch the ball and return kicks," Sober said. "He's a very versatile player."

Parker Leek | 6-5 | 225 | Evergreen (Colo.)
The son of a coach, Leek has been around the game for 15 years. "He understands the game at a very high level," said his dad and coach David Leek. Parker has gained 110 pounds over the past three years as his frame has grown. "He's a very productive middle linebacker the last two seasons and excelled at tight end when needed," David Leek said. "He'll continue to grow and fill out."

Brayden Staib | 6-3 | 210 | Midlothian (Va.)
A three-year starter with 340 career tackles, Staib carries a 4.2 grade point average. A first-team All-Region linebacker, he also is an All-State shot putter. "He played offensive tackle for us for four games because we had injuries," coach Matt Hutchings said. "He didn't complain for a second. He's just an outstanding young man who loves football. He will make any team he is on better."

Alexander Zacek | 5-11 | 210 | Valley Vista (Surprise, Ariz.)
Player of the Year in Region X2 and District Player of the Year, Zacek recorded 11.5 sacks in 2018 and 12.5 sacks in 2017. He had 164 tackles during a four-year career.

Defensive backs
Haudarie Andrews Jr. | 5-9 | 160 | Valley Vista (Surprise, Ariz.)
Size alone will keep Andrews out of a top FBS program, but after registering seven interceptions and earning first team All-District and -Region honors, his coach Josh Sekoch said "He's a great fit at NAIA or D2 program."

Davis Buchanan | 5-11 | 175 | Heathwood Hall Episcopal (Columbia, S.C.)
Buchanan loves the game and according to coach Danny Lewis, is "tough, physical, athletic and a team leader." He also scored 1,440 on his SAT. Out of necessity, Buchanan played linebacker largely last season and recorded 88 tackles. He also played RB and WR on offense. "He is tough enough to drop down and make plays in the run game, and athletic enough to make plays in space. He can play the ball in air as well. He's a smart kid who does not get caught out of position."

Ah'shaan Belcher | 6-0 | 180 | Riverside (Williamston, N.C.)
He averaged 23.3 yards per catch and 11.7 yards per carry, but where Belcher really excelled was at cornerback, where he had seven interceptions for the 10-4 Knights. "He's got great range," Riverside coach Asim McGill. "He's a very athletic kid."



Marquez Clark | 5-11 | 212 | Therrell (Atlanta, Ga.)
He played mainly linebacker at Therrell, but most likely will be a strong safety in college. He had more than 100 tackles in two seasons. "He's an extremely hard worker and high character kid," Therrell coach Greg Sullivan said. "He's a true student of the game, plus he carries a 3.4 grade point average."

David Dailey | 6-0 | 180 | Tulare Union (Tulare, Calif.)
He rushed for 628 yards and 10 touchdowns on a pass-first team, Dailey's future is as a strong safety where as a junior he had 118 tackles, 88 of the solo variety. He's had three interceptions in his career, but his specialty is getting to the ball. "He's a very athletic athlete," said his coach Darren Bennett.

Josh Doyle | 5-11 | 175 | Valencia (Calif.)
A lock-down cornerback for the Vikings, Doyle led the team with five interceptions in 2018. "We used him against opponents' best wide receiver all season," said coach Larry Muir. "He's a great worker and very athletic." Hasan Gibson | 5-11 | 180 | James River (Midlothian, Va.)
According to his coach, Gibson was the best all-around player on his team and a two-year captain. Rushed for 133 yards and two scores, caught 26 passes for 498 yards and five more touchdowns, but his greatest value was as a lock-down cornerback, where he had three interceptions and eight pass breakups.

Dylan Green | 5-10 | 175 | Beatty (Cassopolis, Mich.)
A tremendous athlete, Green was the team's starting quarterback and one of Beatty's top rushers. But his future appears to be at cornerback or safety, where he had a combined 218 tackles throughout his career, including 91 as a senior. "He's a strong physical kid with good athleticism," said his coach Dan Purlee. "Beyond that, he has a tremendous work ethic. He'd be an asset to any team. He's possibly a D2 talent."

Dante Henry | 5-11 | 155 | Medina Valley (Castroville, Texas)
Don't let the lack of weight fool you. Medina Valley coach Chris Soza said the first-team All-District defensive back was excellent in cover and had 42 tackles in nine games. He's also a regional qualifier in the 110-meter hurdles and is a superb basketball. "He's a great kid with lots of talent. He's a two-year starter. He'll be missed."

Taveis Marshall | 6-2 | 170 | De La Salle (Concord, Calif.)
A three-year starter for one of the nation's premier programs, Marshall is a lock-down cornerback who is superb tackler as well. Few people threw in his direction. His upside is enormous, according to his coach Justin Alumbaugh. Has offers from Air Force, Seton Hall and Howard. "He has options, but honestly he should have so much more," Alumbaugh said. "He's a big corner with good grades, great length and good speed."

Tye Orsund | 6-1 | 180 | Triton (Bourbon, Ind.)
A three-sport athlete, Orsund averaged 22.0 yards per catch with 10 touchdowns as a senior receiver on offense. His future is on the defensive side after recording 214 career tackles in three seasons and intercepting seven passes. "Tye is a power defensive back who could easily play outside linebacker," his coach Ron Brown said. "He destroys blocks and get to the ball carrier. His arms are long, so he knocks the ball away as a lock-down cornerback. ... Tye is an excellent student and will be an asset to future coaches due to his coach-ability."

D'Andre St. Jean | 5-10 | 180 | Naples (Fla.)
As a three-year player for Naples, St. Jean had 129 total tackles, three caused fumbles, 2.5 sacks and nine interceptions. "He's a tremendous athlete," his coach Cliff Greer said. "He will erase the opposing team's best wide receiver. He's also a great kick blocker and returner."



Demari Walker | 6-1 | 185 | Huguenot (Richmond, Va.)
Opponents of Huguenot evidently weren't watching video. Don't throw the ball anywhere near Walker, who not only had eight pass deflections on the season, but seven interceptions. "He's a true play-maker when the ball is in his hands or in the air," said his coach Jared Taylor.

Dhameer Warren | 6-0 | 175 | Merced (Calif.)
His coach Rob Scheidt said Warren is a "can't miss," athlete and recruit because he can do it all. A three-year starting quarterback for Merced, Warren threw for 3,178 career years and 39 touchdowns and ran for 1,565 more yards and 19 scores. His future is likely as a defensive back, where he intercepted three passes his senior year and recorded a career 78 tackles.

Specialists
Devyn Sink | 6-0 | 185 | Ansonia (Ohio)
One of the team's top athletes, Sink played running back for the 8-3 Tigers and over the last two seasons rushed for more than 1,000 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. But his future is punting after averaging better than 45 yards per boot last season, according to his coach Dave Muir. "He's a rugby-style kicker," Muir said. "He's also one of the team's top running backs and has great speed."

Ryan Fitzgerald | 6-0 | 185 | Colquitt County (Norman Park, Ga.)
Kickers rarely get any attention, so for Fitzgerald to get five offers speaks volumes of his talent. His coaches and teammates thinks he should get more. He made all 67 of his PATs in 2018 and was 171 of 173 in his three-year career. He also made 22 of 27 field goal tries, with a long of 57. He made six field goals of at least 50 yards. As a punter he averaged almost 41 yards per boot and of his 107 kickoffs, 94 went for touchbacks. He was a first-team MaxPreps All-American.