MaxPreps 2015 Football All-American Team

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Player of the year honors are typically reserved for superstar quarterbacks or unassailable running backs, those types of players who usually post mind-bending statistics.

Not this year.

This year's National Player of the Year is a defensive tackle. Lanier senior Derrick Brown, the 247Sports five-star recruit and blue-chip defensive tackle, claims MaxPreps National Player of the Year honors after a season that was simply dominant.

Brown finished with 106 tackles (42 for loss) and 13 sacks. He did anything he could to help Lanier win, including playing some quarterback (in the wildcat formation) as well as lining up at tight end and catching a 15-yard touchdown pass in a playoff game against East Paulding.

In a year where the Peach State was teeming with star players and impressive performances, Brown took home the All-Classification Player of the Year award from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Now he adds yet another honor to his ever-growing list.

Trevor Speights, J.P. Shohfi and Lindsey Scott also drew consideration for MaxPreps National Player of the Year. All players listed are seniors unless otherwise mentioned.


FIRST TEAM OFFENSE

WR – Donnie Corley, 6-2, 195, King (Detroit), Undecided
Corley was a human highlight reel this season. The Michigan State Player of the Year netted 59 catches for 1,403 yards and 16 touchdowns for an undefeated state champion.

WR – Michael Pittman, 6-4, 195, Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, Calif.), USC
Pittman was the Ventura County Star Player of the Year, the L.A. Daily News Player of the Year and an all-Southland pick. He recorded 81 catches for 1,990 yards and 24 scores.

WR – J.P. Shohfi, 6-1, 190, San Marino (Calif.), Undecided
Shohfi set a national record for receiving yards in a season with 122 catches for 2,464 yards. He was an all-Southland pick by the Los Angeles Times and the Star-News Player of the Year.

TE – Thaddeus Mekhi Moss, 6-4, 260, Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), Undecided
Moss posted 58 catches for 885 yards and 13 scores, helping to lead Mallard Creek to a 4AA title. He was an all-area pick by the Charlotte Observer.

OL – Ben Bredeson, 6-5, 305, Arrowhead (Hartland, Wis.), Michigan
The Ann Arbor-bound Bredeson was the Journal-Sentinel Player of the Year.

OL – Liam Eichenberg, 6-6, 290, St. Ignatius (Cleveland), Notre Dame
Eichenberg helped St. Ignatius roll up more than 3,500 total yards. He was a first team all-area selection by the Cleveland Plain-Dealer and a first team all-state pick.

OL – John Simpson, 6-5, 296, Fort Dorchester (North Charleston, S.C.), Undecided
Simpson was the All-Lowcountry Player of the Year after he paved the way for Fort Dorchester's state title run.

OL – Gregory Little, 6-6, 300, Allen (Texas), Ole Miss
Little, the nation's top-ranked played at his position, was a first team all-state pick.

OL – Parker Boudreaux, 6-4, 290, Bishop Moore (Orlando, Fla.), Notre Dame
An all-area and all-state selection, Boudreaux helped lead Bishop Moore to a Class 5A state title.

QB – Austin Scott, 6-1, 195, Spartanburg (S.C.), Undecided
Scott took home numerous awards, including All-Upstate Player of the Year and Gatorade State Player of the Year. He amassed 5,163 yards and 63 touchdowns.

QB – Sam Ehlinger, 6-1, 205, Westlake (Austin, Texas), Texas, Junior
Ehlinger, the All-Central Texas Player of the Year, threw for 3,833 yards, rushed for 1,419 yards and tallied 71 total touchdowns in leading Westlake to a state title berth (as well as a victory over Allen).

RB – Trevor Speights, 5-10, 188, McAllen Memorial (Texas), Stanford
Speights dazzled as a senior, rushing 233 times for 3,195 yards and 50 touchdowns. He finished with nearly 10,000 career rushing yards.

RB – Deshawn Smith, 5-8, 185, Nature Coast Tech (Brooksville, Fla.), Undecided
Smith practically established residency in the end zone. He rushed for 3,715 yards and 60 touchdowns on 241 carries.

RB – Najee Harris, 6-2, 222, Antioch (Calif.), Alabama, Junior
Harris was sensational. He carried 243 times for 2,744 yards and 36 touchdowns. He also added 129 receiving yards and three scores through the air.

RB - Keishaun Sims, 5-11, 170, Perry (Massillon, Ohio), Undecided
The state's Mr. Football, Sims rushed for 3,108 yards and 43 touchdowns to lead Perry to the Division II title game. Perry was winless in 2013.

ATH - Lindsey Scott, 5-11, 205, Zachary (Zachary, La.), Syracuse
Scott was electric this fall. The Class 5A Offensive MVP passed for 3,039 yards and 33 touchdowns and rushed for 1,963 yards and 28 scores.

K – Keith Duncan, 5-11, 160, Weddington (Matthews, N.C.), Undecided
North Carolina's career leader in field goals, Duncan was 58 of 58 in extra point attempts and nailed 22 of 29 field goal attempts, with a long of 54 yards.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE

DL – Derrick Brown, 6-4, 318, Lanier (Sugar Hill, Ga.), Undecided
The MaxPreps National Player of the Year, Brown racked up 106 tackles and 12 sacks.

DL – Dexter Lawrence II, 6-5, 330, Wake Forest (N.C.), Clemson
Lawrence was an all-state pick by NCPreps as well as a News & Observer all-metro selection for the third-straight year. He had 91 tackles and 14 sacks.

DL – Rashard Lawrence, 6-3, 305, Neville (Monroe, La.), Undecided
The Class 4A all-state pick and Defensive Player of the Year, Lawrence helped Neville repeat as state champion.

DL – Oluwole Betiku, 6-4, 240, Serra (Gardena, Calif.), USC
The Daily Breeze Defensive Player of the Year and an all-Southland pick by the Los Angeles Times, Betiku accounted for 70 tackles and 17 sacks.

LB – Mique Juarez, 6-2, 220, North (Torrance, Calif.), Undecided
The Los Angeles Times Player of the Year, Juarez recorded 146 tackles and five sacks. He also scored 60 touchdowns.

LB – Lyndell (Mack) Wilson, 6-2, 220, Carver (Montgomery, Ala.), Undecided
"Mack" rolled over opponents on the field to the tune of 115 tackles and five sacks.

LB – Caleb Kelly, 6-3, 215, Clovis West (Fresno, Calif.), Undecided
Kelly was the Butkus Award winner after tallying 115 tackles and 21 sacks.

LB – Joshua Brown, 6-4, 215, Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), Florida State
Brown was an all-state pick and earned all-area honors from the Charlotte Observer as well. He was responsible for 130 tackles and 14 sacks.

LB – Devin Bush Jr., 5-11, 225, Flanagan (Pembroke Pines, Fla.), Michigan
The Sun-Sentinel Large School Player of the Year, Bush helped Flanagan win its first state title.

DB – Wayne Davis, 5-11, 185, Lake Taylor (Norfolk, Va.), Ohio State
The All-Tidewater Player of the Year, Davis returned a whopping five interceptions for touchdowns.

DB – Jordan Fuller, 6-2, 195, North Valley - Old Tappan (Old Tappan, N.J.), Undecided
The NJ.com Player of the Year, Fuller did just about everything for Northern Valley, including guiding it to a 12-0 season and a section title.

DB – Collin Wilder, 6-0, 185, Katy (Texas), Houston
The Houston Chronicle Defensive Player of the Year, Wilder helped lead Katy to state and national titles. He played a remarkable 64 career games.

DB – Damar Hamlin, 6-2, 190, Central Catholic (Pittsburgh), Undecided
Hamlin was an all-state pick in Pennsylvania'a Class AAAA as well as a Fab 22 pick by the Post-Gazette. He helped lead Central Catholic to a state title.

P – Dom Maggio, 6-3, 180, Boys Latin (Baltimore), Wake Forest
The Baltimore Sun all-Metro pick averaged over 45 yards per punt.

SECOND TEAM OFFENSE

WR – Dekaylin Metcalf, 6-4, 210, Oxford (Miss.), Ole Miss
Metcalf, an all-state pick, hauled in 94 passes for 1,455 yards and 22 touchdowns.

WR – Tren'Davian Dickson, 6-0, 171, Navasota (Texas), Baylor
Last year's National Junior of the Year produced 82 catches for 1,525 yards and 24 touchdowns.

WR – Byron Murphy, 6-0, 175, Saguaro (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Undecided
Arizona's Division II Player of the Year and a member of the All-Arizona team, Murphy made 88 catches for 1,733 yards and 21 scores.

TE – Octavious Cooley, 6-3, 200, Laurel (Miss.), Ole Miss
Cooley was once again among the nation's most productive tight ends. An all-state pick by the Clarion-Ledger, Cooley netted 68 catches for 1,448 yards and 13 touchdowns.

OL – Tommy Kraemer, 6-5, 290, Elder (Cincinnati), Notre Dame
The future member of the Fighting Irish was a first team all-state selection playing in one of the country's toughest leagues.

OL - Josh Myers, 6-6, 295, Miamisburg (Ohio), Ohio State, Junior
Myers was a first team all-state pick in Ohio's Division II.

OL – John Raridon, 6-3, 275, Valley (West Des Moines, Iowa), Nebraska
Raridon was an all-area and all-state selection.

OL – Erik Swenson, 6-7, 305, Downers Grove South (Ill.), Michigan
Swenson was an all-state selection for the third-consecutive year.

OL – Ben Cleveland, 6-7, 320, Stephens County (Toccoa, Ga.), Georgia
Also a prolific baseball player, Cleveland was a first team all-state pick in Georgia's Class AAAA.

QB – Jacob Eason, 6-6, 215, Lake Stevens (Wash.), Georgia
Eason was the Seattle Times Player of the Year after throwing for 3,587 yards and 43 touchdowns.

QB – Brandon Peters, 6-2, 200, Avon (Ind.), Michigan
Indiana's Mr. Football and an all-state pick by the Indianapolis Star, Peters threw for 3,103 yards and 37 touchdowns.

RB – Tavien Feaster, 6-0, 204, Spartanburg (S.C.), Clemson
Feaster was arguably the nation's deadliest running back out of the backfield. In addition to his 1,071 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground, he added 963 receiving yards and 12 scores.

RB – J.J. Taylor, 5-6, 170, Centennial (Corona, Calif.), Arizona
Centennial fell just short of a national title, and Taylor carried the Huskies for much of the way. He rushed for 2,049 yards and 41 touchdowns.

RB – Sean McGrew, 5-8, 175, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.), Washington
The Press-Telegram Player of the Year and all-Southland pick, McGrew carried 200 times for 1,852 yards and 27 touchdowns. He added 264 receiving yards and an additional three scores. He was the driving force behind a St. John Bosco team that was No. 1 in the country for a good part of the season.

ATH - Kiel Pollard, 6-2, 220, Colquitt County (Moultrie, Ga.), Arkansas
Georgia's Class AAAAAA Offensive Player of the Year, Pollard teamed with quarterback Chase Parrish to form a productive -- and explosive -- duo. He made caught 76 passes for 1,163 yards and 18 touchdowns for state champion Colquitt County.

K – Sage Ledbetter, 6-0, 165, Auburn (Ala.), Undecided
Ledbetter set a state record when he nailed a 61-yard field goal.

SECOND TEAM DEFENSE

DL – McTelvin Agim, 6-3, 240, Hope (Ark.), Arkansas
The future Razorback was an all-state pick after finishing with 75 tackles and 24 sacks.

DL - Ed Oliver, 6-2, 277, Westfield (Houston), Houston
Oliver posted nine sacks and, as a fullback, found the end zone three times. He was an all-area pick by the Houston Chronicle.

DL – Brian Burns, 6-5, 210, American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.), Undecided
Burns earned all-state honors and was the Sun-Sentinel Small School Defensive Player of the Year for the Florida power.

DL – Rashan Gary, 6-4, 290, Paramus Catholic (N.J.), Undecided
Gary was a second team all-area pick by MSGVarsity and the State Defensive Player of the Year by NJ.com for the second-straight season. He compiled 55 tackles and 13.5 sacks.

LB – Michael Divinity, 6-2, 200, John Ehret (Marrero, La.), LSU
Divinity led Ehret to its first title game in three decades. He posted 60.5 tackles, 13 sacks and two forced fumbles and was the Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year.

LB – Tori Delesline, 6-1, 200, Hillcrest (Simpsonville, S.C.), Undecided
Delesline made a whopping 158 tackles and seven sacks. He was an all-Upstate pick.

LB – Jonah Morris, 6-4, 195, Archbishop Hoban (Akron, Ohio), Undecided
Morris helped Hoban win a state title by starring at linebacker as well as wide receiver. He was the Akron Beacon-Journal Player of the Year.

LB – Dylan Moses, 6-3, 215, University Lab (Baton Rouge, La.), Undecided, Junior
Moses was all over the field, registering 104 tackles and two sacks. He was an all-state selection.

LB – Ben Davis, 6-3, 240, Gordo (Ala.), Undecided
The all-state pick posted 105 tackles and three sacks. He was Mississippi's MVP in the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star Classic.

DB – Dillon Stoner, 5-11, 185, Jenks (Okla.), Oklahoma State
Stoner was the Defensive Player of the Year according to The Oklahoman. He helped lead Jenks to yet another state title. The Tulsa World named him the state's Player of the Year.

DB – Levonta Taylor, 5-11, 185, Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, Va.), Florida State
Taylor, an all-Tidewater pick, helped Ocean Lakes to a 12-1 season.

DB – Rayshad Lewis, 5-8, 165, Bishop Moore (Orlando, Fla.), Undecided
Lewis, the Sentinel Varsity Player of the Year, did everything for Bishop Moore, which captured a Class 5A state title.

DB - Brandon Jones, 6-0, 193, Nacogdoches (Texas), Undecided
Jones rebounded from a junior-year injury to post 135 tackles and two interceptions. He was the Regional Defensive MVP.

P – Tucker McCann, 6-1, 185, O'Fallon (Ill.), Missouri
McCann was an all-state pick and an all-metro selection by the Post-Dispatch. He averaged over 45 yards per punt.