
Johnny Stuart
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81. Sam Grant, St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), Sr., TE, 6-7, 240, Boston CollegeGrant has both parts of the tight end position covered, as Lemming lauds his blocking and receiving skills. The No. 15 tight end in the Class of 2012 was part of a 15-0 team last season and this year's team was ranked in the Preseason Xcellent 25. According to Lemming, Grant "Dominates
the point of attack when blocking, is agile enough to take advantage of
blocking angles, and has the body control to adjust and make difficult
catches look routine. An aggressive run blocker, he works hard to
sustain his blocks and is one of the better all around athletes in the
state of Ohio. He plays with balance and confidence."
82. Johnny Stuart, Westlake (Westlake Village, Calif.), Sr., TE/DE, 6-4, 250, Uncommitted
Stuart is an honorable mention tight end candidate from one of California's top programs. Last year, he was prolific on defense with 68 tackles, five sacks and an interception.
83. Christo Kourtzidis, Orange Lutheran (Calif.), Sr., TE, 6-4, 230, Florida State
Kourtzidis is the No. 13 tight end in the nation and he is responsible for 25 catches for 261 yards this season to go with a touchdown and a 2-point conversion.
84. Colin Thompson, Archbishop Wood (Warminster, Pa.), Sr., TE/DE, 6-5, 255, Florida
Thompson is No. 7 among Class of 2012 tight ends and he's set to leave Pennsylvania for the warmer weather of Florida. Lemming says "He's the prototypical TE with quick hands, quick feet, runs precise
routes, and dominates as a blocker. On a team loaded with Division I
players the coach says he may be the best of all of them. A playmaker,
he has the quickness and flexibility to dominate as both a receiver and
blocker."
85. Korren Kirven, Brookville (Lynchburg, Va.), Sr., DL, 6-4, 279, Uncommitted
Kirven is an honorable mention on the defensive line and according to Lemming, "He proves to be everything you are looking for in a DT. He shows a good
burst, great body control, he can get to full speed in a couple of
steps, shows a very good up field surge, he routinely beats blockers off
the ball, and is an expert at batting down passes."
86. Michael Ebert, Perkins (Sandusky, Ohio), Sr., TE/DL, 6-6, 245, Toledo
Ebert has 12 catches for 149 yards this season along with 39 tackles and a sack. He's an honorable mention pick at tight end.
87. Austin Hoyt, Argonaut (Jackson, Calif.), Sr., TE/DL, 6-7, 250, BYU
Hoyt has done a little bit of everything this season, with seven catches for 265 yards and four touchdowns to go with 40 tackles and a sack. Last season, he posted an impressive 109 tackles and five sacks to go with a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal. He's an honorable mention choice at defensive end.
88. Taylor McNamara, Westview (San Diego), Sr., TE, 6-5, 240, Arizona
McNamara is the No. 2 tight end in the Class of 2012 and has helped Westview jump out to a 5-1 record.
89. Daniel Beilinson, Panther Creek (Cary, N.C.), Sr., TE, 6-5, 230, Duke
Beilinson is the No. 20 tight end in the Class of 2012 and he's got 20 catches for 264 yards this season. According to Lemming, "He does a good job of working through traffic, finding the open seam,
and catching the ball in a crowd. He proves to be an aggressive blocker
and a firey competitor who plays hard until the whistle. He does an
excellent job of reading coverages and catching the ball with his hands."
90. Malcom Brown, Brenham (Texas), Sr., DT/TE, 6-2, 295, Texas
Brown is the No. 42 overall recruit in the nation and No. 3 at defensive tackle. Last year he recorded 72 tackles. Lemming says "After watching five minutes of Brenham film, Brown becomes a
no-brainer. He dominates everything up the middle with his mean,
aggressive and nasty style of play. As quick as a cat, he can take on
blockers quickly, disengage, then find the ball. A superior talent."