MaxPreps 2013 Football Freshman All-American Teams

Second Team Offense

WR - Tarik Black, 6-2, 175, Cheshire Academy (Conn.)
In racking up 745 receiving yards and nine scores on 40 catches, Black also compiled an impressive highlight reel.

WR - Dakari Matthews, 6-0, 150, First Coast (Jacksonville, Fla.)
One of DeAndre Johnson's favorite targets, Matthews made a splash as a ninth-grader, registering 624 receiving yards and seven scores.

WR - Tyjon Lindsey, 5-8, 160, Poway (Calif.)
Teammate Tate Martell garnered much of the hype entering high school, but Lindsey stole the show as a freshman, highlighted by a three-touchdown performance against Westview.

TE - Giovanni Hightower, 6-4, 215, McCallie (Chattanooga, Tenn.)
Hightower made an impression at tight end and defensive end for McCallie.

OL - Jonathon McCallister, 6-3, 240, DeLand (Fla.)
McCallister started at right tackle for DeLand and goes by the nickname "Big Bird".

OL - Aaron Banks, 6-7, 340, El Cerrito (Calif.)
On a team loaded with recruits, Banks made a name for himself and has the makings of a future star.

OL - Kayden Lyles, 6-3, 290, Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Lyles contributed on what was an utterly dominant Saguaro team. He saw action on both sides of the line.

OL - Tedarrell Slaton, 6-5, 308, American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
Slaton paved the way for Sony Michel to rush for 1,737 yards and 21 touchdowns.

OL - Robert Haines, 6-3, 230, Gateway (Monroeville, Pa.)
Haines was a rare freshman starter for the Western Pennsylvania power.

QB - Lowell Narcisse, 6-2, 185, St. James (La.)
The lefthander completed 122 of 235 passes for 27 touchdowns and 2,013 yards.

QB - Bailey Hockman, 6-2, 180, McEachern (Powder Springs, Ga.)
The coach's son, Hockman was elevated to starter due to an injury and looked like a seasoned veteran going up against top AAAAA competition in Georgia. He finished with 1,096 yards and 11 touchdowns.

RB - AJ Davis, 6-0, 180, Lakeland (Fla.)
Davis carried the ball 101 times for 826 yards and five scores, helping Lakeland to a 9-2 season.

RB - Elijah Barnwell, 5-10, 185, Piscataway (N.J.)
After rushing for more than 1,000 yards as a ninth grader, it appears Barnwell could be the next big thing out of this NFL factory.

RB - Luke Waddell, 5-8, 160, Loveland (Ohio)
Waddell was a key piece in Loveland's Division II state title run.

ATH - CJ Cotman, 5-10, 175, Clearwater Central Catholic (Fla.)
Cotman earned a reputation as one of the most explosive athletes in the area regardless of grade.

Second Team Defense

DL - Brehon Gaddy, 6-4, 295, Washington (Norfolk, Va.)
Gaddy was a second team all-conference pick and could be the next big defensive lineman to emerge from Virginia.

DL - Jordan Strong, 6-2, 250, Omaha North (Neb.)
Strong displayed flashes of greatness, including an interception he returned for 26 yards.

DL - Corey Malone Hatcher, 6-2, 210, St. Joseph (Mich.)
Malone Hatcher split time on varsity and sub-varsity levels, but looked extremely promising in both.

DL - Aubrey Solomon, 6-2, 270, Lee County (Leesburg, Ga.)
Solomon earned all-region honors as a mere freshman, showing great explosion off the ball.

LB - Joshua Ross, 6-0, 194, St. Mary Prep (Orchard Lake, Mich.)
Before suffering a season-ending injury, Ross was a playmaker, recording 35 tackles and an interception.

LB - Dylan Meeks, 6-2, 210, Dr. Phillips (Orlando, Fla.)
Another standout ninth-grader for Dr. Phillips, Meeks made 75 tackles and five sacks.

LB - Blake Gallagher, 6-1, 215, St. Sebastian's School (Needham, Mass.)
Gallagher, who played freshman ball as an eighth-grader, was a force at both linebacker and fullback for St. Sebastian's.

LB - Markail Benton, 6-2, 205, Central (Phenix City, Ala.)
With his frame and nose for the football, it's easy to see why college coaches have already taken an interest in Benton.

LB - Eric Crosby, 6-2, 210, Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, Va.)
Crosby was a key contributor on an Ocean Lakes team that finished the season 12-1.

DB - Drew Singleton, 6-0, 180, Paramus Catholic (N.J.)
A highly touted incoming freshman, Singleton did not disappoint. He cracked the varsity rotation and even snagged an interception in a victory over Delbarton.

DB - Mike Silva, 5-9, 170, Milton Academy (Mass.)
Silva was a ball-hawk, hauling in a whopping seven interceptions.

DB - Savalas Cann, 6-1, 180, Bamberg-Ehrhardt (Bamberg, S.C.)
In addition to his work in the secondary, Cann starred on special teams. He registered an 85-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Edisto.

DB - Aapri Washington, 5-8, 155, SouthLake Christian Academy (Huntersville, N.C.)
Washington stepped in as a freshman and recorded six interceptions.