Second Team Defense
Kemoni Miller, Madison Academy
Photo by Joe Boyd
Madison
Academy captured a state title this fall, and Miller's play on both
sides of the ball was a major factor in the team's success.
Jimarcus Moore, LB, 6-2, 195, O'Bannon (Greenville, Miss.)
Keion Joyner, Havelock
Photo by Alyson Boyer Rode
Moore wreaked havoc in the backfield, sacking the quarterback eight times and recording 50 total tackles.
Keion Joyner, LB, 6-2, 185, Havelock (N.C.)Joyner
was used only sparingly for state champion Havelock, but displayed
significant potential at linebacker. Folks around the Havelock program
believe he has NFL potential.
Quinn Seau, LB, 6-1, 200, St. Augustine (San Diego)St.
Augustine is no stranger to talent, and Seau appears to be the next big
name to emerge from the San Diego-area school. He made 71 tackles as a
ninth grader.
Luke Termin, LB, 6-2, 215, Rockwall (Texas)With 35 tackles and two sacks, Termin was one of the more impressive freshmen in Texas this season.
Brian Manuel, DL, 6-4, 295, Kinston (N.C.)One of the premier interior linemen in the Class of 2016 in the early goings, Manuel made 19 tackles in his debut campaign.
Von Darius Freeman, DL, 6-3, 280, Spruce (Dallas)With three sacks and 50 tackles, Freeman enjoyed a superb debut campaign.
Jordan Ellison, DL, 6-1, 260, Gilman (Baltimore)Another highly talented freshman from the Baltimore area, Ellison opened eyes on a very good Gilman team.
Rahshaun Smith, DL, 6-3, 225, Calvert Hall (Baltimore)
Collin Wilder, Katy
Photo by Leslie Johnson
Smith had an impact on Calvert Hall's defensive line but also saw action at tight end for one of Maryland's top programs.
Jared Stewart, DB, 5-9, 140, Fultondale (Birmingham, Ala.)Playing alongside big brother Ardarius, Jared followed up an All-State season last year with a fine freshman campaign.
Collin Wilder, DB, 5-11, 175, Katy (Texas)Playing
for one of the country's top teams, Wilder was remarkably productive
and made several key plays in Katy's semifinal victory over Steele.
Ronnie Blackmon, DB, 5-10, 160, Sandy Creek (Tyrone, Ga.)Sandy
Creek was one of the top teams in Georgia this season, and Blackmon saw
action from day one in a secondary that also featured standout recruit
Shaq Wiggins
Javier Craft, DB, 5-10, 170, Nease (Ponte Vedra, Fla.)Craft stood out in the secondary and is part of a very talented freshman class for Nease.
