Top high school football players by jersey number

71. John Theus, Bolles (Jacksonville, Fla.), Sr., OL, 6-6, 301, Georgia
Theus is ranked No. 6 overall in the Class of 2012, and is the top tackle. He was a MaxPreps Preseason All-American and though he chose Georgia, he's still looking. Lemming says "He's a gifted athlete with long arms, quick feet and outstanding technique. One of the more athletic 300 pounders you will find, he shows great footwork, an aggressive and tenacious style of play, gets great leverage, dominates the point of attack, always gives good effort, and always plays under control." Bolles is currently 8-0 and No. 25 nationally in the Freeman Rankings.

72. Earl Moore, Hillsborough (Tampa, Fla.), Sr., DT, 6-2, 285, Miami
Moore is the No. 11 defensive tackle in the Class of 2012 and recorded 63 tackles last year in addition to a blocked field goal. Lemming says Moore is "Very strong at the point of attack, he plays with good leverage and can anchor when stopping the run. A good combination of speed, strength, and aggressiveness, he can take on two and sometimes three blockers successfully. He also has the quick burst to apply pressure on the QB. Very strong in legs, he's a powerful bull rusher with strong hands to disengage from blocks. A dominating high school NG."

73. Zach Banner, Lakes (Lakewood, Wash.), Sr., OL/DL, 6-8, 295, Uncommitted
Banner is the No. 17 player in the Top 100 and No. 5 among tackles, along with accolades as a MaxPreps Preseason All-American. Last year he was a MaxPreps Junior All-American and MaxPreps Medium Schools All-American. He's sure to be a hot commodity in recruiting as the months go on. According to Lemming, Banner "May not be as polished as a couple of the other top-rated OL prospects but has more upside than any OL in the country." 

74. Jarron Jones, Aquinas Institute (Rochester, N.Y.), Sr., OL/DL, 6-6, 290, Notre Dame
Jones is lucky No. 13 on the Top 100 recruits list, and he is the No. 3 tackle prospect in the nation. His junior season included 68 tackles and 10 sacks on defense, and this year he's also playing offense. Jones was actually too big to play Pop Warner football, so he got a late start in his development. Despite that, Lemming says he  "Has an explosive first step and the leg drive to consistently drive defenders off the ball. He plays the game with good balance, keeps his shoulders square, shows very good lateral agility to slide and mirror, and seems to have no difficulty at all keeping edge rushers away from his QB." (Feature story)

75. D.J. Humphries, Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), Sr., OL, 6-6, 265, Florida
Humphries is the No. 12 overall player and No. 2 tackle, plus he's a MaxPreps Preseason All-American. He has long arms and quick feet that should help him in college. Lemming says Humphries is "As fluid as they come, he's an exceptional pass blocker who is aggressive. He can work his way to the second level in the blink of an eye, can bend his knees, is agile as a cat with great balance, and shows the ability to slide outside."

76. Jordan Diamond, Simeon (Chicago), Sr., OL, 6-6, 310, Uncommitted
Diamond is the No. 41 player in the Class of 2012 and he's the No. 7 tackle. Lemming says he is one of the most dominant tackles in the nation (No. 1 in Illinois) and his team has gone 17-2 in the last season and a half. "Blessed with long arms and quick feet, he can effectively block on the second level and eliminate linebackers. He has a take no prisoners' attitude, never lets up, shows good hand/punch in pass protection, can seal and sustain blocks, and he's exceptionally strong at the point of attack. He anchors well and he uses his outstanding athletic ability to slide and mirror and cut off fast edge rushers." (Feature story)

77. J.J. Denman, Pennsbury (Fairless Hills, Pa.), Sr., OL, 6-6, 310, Penn State
Denman comes in at No. 36 overall in the Class of 2012 and No. 6 among tackles. Early in life, he battled with awkwardness regarding his size, and his entrance into high school football wasn't smooth. Fast forward to now, and he's one of the top run blockers in the nation according to Lemming. "He plays in a run-oriented offense and in my opinion is the best run blocker in the country. He needs more experience as a pass blocker but certainly has the size, frame, tenacity and technique to dominate at the college level. Has a take no prisoners attitude and a mean streak a mile wide. He will bury 200 pounders as well as 300 pounders." (Feature story)

78. Freddie Tagaloa, Salesian (Richmond, Calif.), Sr., OL, 6-8, 290, Uncommitted
Tagaloa is No. 69 overall in the Top 100 rankings and he's No. 11 at the tackle position. He's been great in high school, and his potential is even better. According to Lemming, "He's rated this high strictly on potential and God-given size. On film he's a steady, technically sound tackle who improves with every game. An outstanding run blocker, he has an aggressive style of play, is very athletic, can bend his knees, and shows good hand placement and technique." Salesian, just down the road from the University of California, is off to a 6-0 start.

79. Dan Voltz, Barrington (Ill.), Sr., OL, 6-4, 290, Wisconsin
Voltz is No. 67 in the Top 100 and he's the No. 4 prospect among guards/centers in addition to a spot as honorable mention among tackles. Voltz had more than 20 offers but went with Wisconsin, and the Badgers are getting a lineman that Lemming says is "A blue-collar, tough as nails run blocker with a never-say-die attitude. Scouts love his tenacity and production. He's an aggressive, nasty tackle who does a good job of finishing off his blocks. He moves well for a 300 pounder, can redirect, and can slide and mirror to cut off edge rushers."

80. Kenderius Whitehead, Monroe Area (Monroe, Ga.), Sr., OLB, 6-5, 205, Uncommitted
Whitehead is No. 22 among outside linebackers and an honorable mention at defensive end. "Kenderius shows the speed and quickness off the edge that the college scouts like," Lemming says. "His ability to bend off the edge and then explode into the backfield has impressed many a scouts. He shows very quick hands and the ability to play off blocks and find the ball. He has impressed everyone with his hustle, desire, and aggressive style of play. Plays DE in high school and could wind up playing OLB in college."