MaxPreps 2012 Sophomore All-American Football Team

First Team Defense DL – Lee Autry, DL, 6-3, 280, Albemarle (N.C.)
The mountainous Autry made 152 tackles and five tackles.

DL – CeCe Jefferson, DL, 6-3, 260, Baker County (Glen St. Mary, Fla.)
Jefferson, who owns offers from several BCS schools, compiled 15 sacks in his 10th grade campaign.

DL – Darian Roseboro, DL, 6-4, 260, Lincolnton (N.C.)
With 107 tackles, eight sacks and four forced fumbles, Roseboro earned Southern Piedmont Conference 1A/2A Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Sherrod Pittman, First Coast

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DL – Shy Tuttle, DL, 6-3, 290, North Davidson (Lexington, N.C.)
Tuttle followed up a fine freshman season with 95 tackles and 18.5 sacks.

LB – John Houston, LB, 6-3, 215, Serra (Gardena, Calif.)
Serra captured a CIF Bowl title and is primed for an even better year in 2013 thanks to elite young talent like Houston. The imposing linebacker compiled 129 tackles and broke up six passes.

LB – Sherrod Pittman, LB, 6-1, 225, First Coast (Jacksonville, Fla.)
The heavily sought-after Pittman recorded 74 tackles and three sacks for a talented First Coast squad.

LB – George Campbell, LB, 6-2, 200, East Lake (Tarpon Springs, Fla.)
Campbell appears to be one of the most versatile athletes in the country and should be the next top recruit from East Lake. He made 56 tackles on defense and hauled in five touchdown catches on offense.

LB – Malik Jefferson, LB, 6-2, 200, Poteet (Mesquite, Texas)
One of the top 10th-graders in the Lone Star State, Jefferson earned a spot on the Class 4A All-State team after 92 tackles and seven sacks while also forcing five fumbles and blocking four kicks.

John Reid, St. Joseph's Prep

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LB – Mekhi Brown, LB, 6-6, 200, Carver (Columbus, Ga.)
The next in line at Carver, Brown earned All-State honorable mention recognition as Carver finished 12-2.

DB – John Reid, DB, 5-10, 175, St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia)
One of the top players in Pennsylvania regardless of class, Reid was an All-State pick.

DB – Iman Marshall, DB, 6-1, 175, Long Beach Poly (Calif.)
Marshall was outstanding for Long Beach Poly, which earned a berth in the CIF Division I Bowl Game. On the season, he accounted for 48 tackles.

DB – Rico McGraw, DB, 5-11, 180, Ensworth (Nashville)
McGraw, who already has an offer from Alabama, played a big role for undefeated Ensworth. He made 28 tackles and picked off two passes.

DB – Jaquan Johnson, DB, 5-11, 170, Killian (Miami)
When he wasn't being used as an explosive running back, Johnson was a shutdown corner for Killian.