1. Ka’Deem Carey, Canyon del Oro, Jr., 5-9, 184
2009 stats: 4G, 874 rushing yards, 11 TDs
College options: Favors Oregon, but Arizona is also in the mix.
Comment: Explosive runner with terrific cutback ability and breakaway speed. Could be best ever to come out of Arizona.
2. Dwayne Garrett, Chaparral, Sr., 6-0, 185
2009 stats: 3G, 379 rushing yards, 5 TDs
College options: Has offers from Colorado State, San Diego State, Idaho and Northern Arizona.
Comment: Long strider is being overlooked by colleges, but has big-play ability and has added strength and speed this year. Could play WR or S in college.
3. Keanu Nelson, Sabino, Sr., 5-11, 170
2009 stats: 3G, 364 rushing yards, 4 TDs
College options: Has 13 offers, including UCLA, Colorado, Stanford, Arizona, Washington and Utah.
Comment: Versatile athlete could play defensive back or slot in college.
4. Taylor Walstad, Chandler, Sr., 6-1, 210
2009 stats: Ran for 127 yards and 2 TDs in Week 1. Torn patella tendon in Week 2 will sideline him 4-6 weeks.
College options: Gave verbal commitment to Arizona State.
Comment: Doesn’t get a lot of reps in Wolves’ pass-oriented offense, but ASU saw enough speed to make him an offer.
5. Zach Bauman, Hamilton, Sr., 5-11, 193
2009 stats: 3G, 22 carries, 168 rushing yards, 4 TDs
College options: Has an offer from Air Force.
Comment: Huskies spread the ball around, but there should be enough carries for Bauman to post another big year.
Tyree Parker, Paradise Valley
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6. Tyree Parker, Paradise Valley, Sr., 5-11, 220
2009 stats: 3G, 346 rushing yards, 5 TDs
College options: No offers at this time.
Comment: Ran for 267 yards and 3 TDs in Week 2 win over Arcadia.
7. Anthony Hughes, Centennial, 5-9, 191
2009 stats: 4G, 506 rushing yards, 7 TDs
College options: Has offer from Northern Arizona.
Comment: Still flying under radar despite exceptional speed.
8. Derek Molina, Red Mountain, Sr., 5-9, 180
2009 stats: 4G, 620 rushing yards, 7 TDs
College options: Undisclosed at this time.
Comment: Molina set a school record last Friday for single-game rushing yardage, with 293 yards and three touchdowns in the Mountain Lions’ 39-0 win over Yuma Cibola.
9. Max Leonesio, Brophy Prep, Sr., 5-11, 190
2009 stats: 4G, 397 rushing yards, 2 TDs
College options: Looking at Ivy League Schools. Has an offer from Princeton.
Comments: Tough inside runner who is averaging 7.94 yards per carry.
10. Michael Lange, Corona del Sol, Sr., 6-0, 190
2009 stats: 3G, 219 rushing yards, 3 TDs
College options: Undisclosed at this time.
Comment: Underachieving Aztecs offensive line has hurt his production.
