Top high school football players by jersey number

11. Gunner Kiel, Columbus East (Ind.), Sr., QB, 6-4, 215, Indiana
Kiel surprised many by committing to his home-state Hoosiers, and Indiana will be getting the No. 1 pro style quarterback in the nation, No. 2 overall. He completed 139 of 209 passes last season for 2,645 yards to go with 36 touchdowns and six interceptions, and this year he has Columbus East off to a 8-1 start. Lemming says "His accuracy is uncanny and his ability to accurately throw deep is a major plus. He can be elusive in the pocket and although he weighs close to 220 pounds, he can cause defenses nightmares once he decides to tuck and run." (Feature story)

12. Tyler Matthews, McPherson (Kan.), Sr., QB, 6-3, 195, TCU
Matthews is the No. 85 overall recruit and the No. 5 pro style quarterback in the Class of 2012. Currently, he has completed 102 of 165 passes for 1,713 yards with 14 touchdowns and four interceptions. He's the No. 3 passer in Kansas as of now and Lemming says he has "impressive mechanics, arm strength and a quick delivery." Matthews took his team to a 9-2 mark and the second round of the 5A playoffs last season, and McPherson is 5-1 this year.

13. Bart Houston, De La Salle (Concord, Calif.), Sr., QB, 6-4, 214, Wisconsin
Houston is a big-time recruit, No. 78 overall and No. 4 among pro style quarterbacks. But most importantly, he's a winner. He took DLS to 27 straight victories before the Spartans lost at St. Thomas Aquinas on Sept. 23. Houston's stats this year are down from what he's accustomed to posting, but he's still one of California's best. He has completed 41 of 82 passes for 775 yards with seven touchdowns and five interceptions.

14. Zeke Pike, Dixie Heights (Edgewood, Ky.), Sr., QB, 6-5, 230, Auburn
Pike's teammates call him "Zeus" and down at Auburn, he's being looked upon like a god by Tiger fans. The Cincinnati-area star is the No. 3 pro style quarterback and the No. 30 in the Class of 2012. According to Lemming, "He has everything needed to become an impact QB in college." (Feature story)

15. Chase Hansen, Lone Peak (Highland, Utah), Sr., QB, 6-4, 210, Utah
Hansen can play just about any skill position on the field, according to Lemming. He's classified as an athlete though he's listed as a quarterback on the Lone Peak roster. Hansen is the No. 19 athlete and also received honorable mention in the inside linebacker category. This year he has completed 129 of 203 passes for 2,053 yards and 26 touchdowns against four touchdowns, plus 100 rushes for 696 yards and eight touchdowns for a 9-0 team. Last year he was listed as one of the Top 10 recruits on the rise.

16. Aaron Burbridge, Harrison (Farmington Hills, Mich.), Sr., WR, 6-1, 182, Michigan State
Burbridge is one of the main targets on the No. 21 team in the MaxPreps Xcellent 25 National Football Rankings and is the No. 21 wide receiver in the Class of 2012. Lemming says that Burbridge is most dangerous once he catches the ball and starts making moves in the open field. Burbridge caught 26 passes last season for Harrison.

17. Mario Edwards, Ryan (Denton, Texas), Sr., DE, 6-4, 285, Florida State
Edwards has the size, quickness and strength to be an impact defensive end in college, according to Lemming. He's ranked No. 5 overall and is the No. 2 defensive end, and some of the credit has to go to his father, an All-American defensive back at Florida State with the same name. Edwards weighs much more than the No. 1 DE, Noah Spence, but Lemming says he still has the quickness of someone lighter.

18. Ellis McCarthy, Monrovia (Calif.), Sr., DT/TE, 6-4, 310, Uncommitted
McCarthy was not a household name early on, but the massive man from the Los Angeles area has emerged as the No. 1 defensive tackle recruit, No. 7 overall. McCarthy made the All-California Division III team and was last year's Pasadena Star News All-Area Defensive MVP and CIF Southern Section All-Mid Valley Division.

19. Reggie Ragland, Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), Sr., LB, 6-3, 245, Alabama
Ragland, a returning MaxPreps Junior All-American pick, is rated as the No. 11 outside linebacker in the Class of 2012. He's also a very good basketball player, playing a big role on the state-title hoops team at Bob Jones and earning a mention on the prominent multi-sport stars story. Ragland has helped lead Bob Jones to a perfect 8-0 record thus far.

20. Jordan Richmond, Ryan (Denton, Texas), Sr., LB, 6-1, 220, Texas A&M
Richmond is the No. 11 inside linebacker recruit in the Class of 2012, and according to Lemming, is the defensive leader on the field for Ryan. Teamed up with the top No. 17, Mario Edwards, Richmond has helped Ryan move to a 22-1 record over the past season and a half. Richmond "Shows good ball awareness, is instinctive, plays the game on his feet, and is as physical as they come."