MaxPreps 2012 All-American Football Team

Second Team Defense

Robert Nkemdiche, DL, 6-5, 275, Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), Senior
The nation's No. 1 recruit finished with 59 tackles and five sacks. He was the Gwinnett Daily Post Defensive Player of the Year. He leaves Grayson with 41 career sacks.

Chris Jones, DL, 6-5, 250, Houston (Miss.), Senior
A finalist for Mississippi's Mr. Football, Jones recorded 160 tackles and was responsible for 14 sacks. He is committed to Mississippi State.

Gerald Willis, DL, 6-4, 255, Karr (New Orleans), Junior
The Class 4A Defensive Player of Year, Karr registered 110 tackles and 13 sacks for the Class 4A state champion.

Dee Liner, DL, 6-2, 255, Muscle Shoals (Ala.), Senior
The massive Liner was an All-State pick after recording 23 sacks and is committed to Auburn.

Taylor Young, LB, 5-10, 215, DeSoto (Texas), Senior
DeSoto's offense was highly acclaimed this season, but its defense, led by Young, was also more than capable. Young made 130 tackles and broke up six passes, earning Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year honors.

Tim Kimbrough, LB, 6-1, 225, Warren Central (Indianapolis), Senior
The Super Team Player of the Year according to the Indianapolis Star, Kimbrough made 90 tackles and four sacks while forcing four fumbles. He is committed to Georgia.

Ja'wuan Woodley, LB, 5-11, 210, Bishop Hartley (Columbus, Ohio), Senior
The leader of the Bishop Hartley defense, Woodley earned Defensive Player of the Year honors from JJHuddle.com and is committed to Toledo.

Myles Jack, LB, 6-3, 215, Bellevue (Wash.), Senior
The co-State Player of the Year, Jack was a leader on Bellevue's stout defense. The UCLA commit registered 21 sacks and also was a major contributor on offense.\

Duke Riley, DB, 6-1, 205, Curtis (River Ridge, La.), Senior
The defensive leader for the nation's No. 1 team, Riley recorded 124 tackles and two sacks. He was the Small School Defensive Player of the Year according to Times-Picayune.

Kendall Fuller, DB, 6-0, 185, Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), Senior
The Washington Post Offensive Player of the Year also starred on defense. The Virginia Tech commit broke up eight passes and intercepted three.

Ardarius Stewart, DB, 6-1, 195, Fultondale (Birmingham, Ala.), Senior
The Birmingham News Player of the Year, Stewart played safety and quarterback for Fultondale, having a hand in 50 touchdowns. He is committed to Alabama.

Leon McQuay III, DB, 6-2, 184, Armwood (Seffner, Fla.), Senior
McQuay was one of the top players in the Tampa area. He collected 54 tackles and intercepted five passes and was an All-State pick.

Will Likely, DB, 5-8, 175, Glades Central (Belle Glade, Fla.), Senior
An All-Area and All-State pick, Likely posted 47 tackles and four interceptions and was a sparkplug on offense and special teams for Glades Central. He is committed to Maryland.

Justin Barron, P, 5-11, 177, Falcon (Colo.), Junior
Barron averaged 50.2 yards per punt and booted 17 inside the 20-yard line.