First Team DefenseAnthony Moten, DL, 6-3, 225, St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)At one of the country's top programs, Moten appears poised to emerge as yet another top recruit for St. Thomas Aquinas.
Clarence Munford, DL, 6-1, 220, Worthing (Houston, Texas)Munford plugged holes on the Worthing defensive line and was one of the top defensive linemen in 22-4A.

Jake McMillon
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Jake McMillon, DL, 6-2, 225, Abilene (Texas)Abilene struggled at times this season, but the play of McMillon was a pleasant surprise at defensive end after getting called up to varsity three games into the season.
Philanteus Jarrett, DL, 6-6, 230, Simmons (Hollandale, Miss.)Jarrett had a hand in 73 tackles and forced five fumbles in his debut season.
Jason Fao, LB, 6-1, 200, Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.)Fao can also play with his hand on the ground, and has been creating significant buzz in a program that has sent more players to the NFL than any in the country.
Elliot Berry, LB, 6-0, 200, Creekside (Fairburn, Ga.)Along with twin brother Evan, Elliot made a name for himself on varsity as a two-way starter, following in the footsteps of famous older brother Eric.
Justice Rawlins, LB, 6-2, 200, Monessen (Pa.)An Observer-Reporter All-Area pick, Rawlins made 99 tackles and intercepted five passes while also scoring two touchdowns.
Quin Blanding, LB, 6-2, 180, Bayside (Virginia Beach, Va.)Blandin played a key role at receiver for Bayside, but can also play defense. He saw time on both sides of the ball for state quarterfinalist Bayside.

Jabrill Peppers
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Nick Harvey, DB, 5-9, 170, Lancaster (Texas)Harvey was a two-way star for Lancaster, achieving 15-4A Newcomer of the Year honors for his play at quarterback and defensive back.
Malik Cyphers, DB, 5-9, 165, Narbonne (Harbor City, Calif.)While Troy Williams made a splash as a freshman at Narbonne last year, it was Cyphers who rose to the occasion this season. His played earned him an offer from SMU.
Jabrill Peppers, DB, 5-11, 175, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.)MaxPreps' National Freshman of the Year, Peppers will be one of New Jersey's best defensive backs for the next three seasons.
Cedric Collins, DB, 5-10, 170, Skyline (Dallas, Texas)Collins was the district's Newcomer of the Year for his work at defensive back, but it also would not be surprising to see him play with the ball in his hands down the road.
Michael Fellers, P, 5-10, 145, Miami East (Casstown, Ohio)Fellers averaged nearly 35 yards per punt and placed seven punts inside the 20-yard-line.