2011 MaxPreps Football Preseason All-American Team

With multiple states kicking off this weekend, MaxPreps debuts its 2011 Preseason All-American Team, headlined by reigning National Junior of the Year Johnathan Gray.

Gray has rushed for 6,990 yards and scored 124 touchdowns, plus he's led Aledo to back-to-back 4A state titles.

Joining Gray are two other record-setting performers, Missouri wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham and Ohio quarterback Maty Mauk, both of whom posted eye-popping stats as juniors.

Mario Edwards and Robert Nkemdiche, only a junior, lead the defensive selections.

2011 MaxPreps Preseason All-American Team

First Team Offense

Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, 6-6, 220, Hillcrest (Springfield, Mo.), Senior, Undecided
The nation's No. 1 recruit will likely be remembered as one of the best high school wide receivers ever.
Dorial Green-Beckham feature story / Video

Josh Weeks, WR, 6-4, 200, Show Low (Ariz.), Senior, BYU
An all-Arizona pick, Weeks was nearly unstoppable, catching 73 passes for 1,561 yards and 20 touchdowns. He'll be one of the top players in Arizona this year.
Josh Weeks video

Devante Lacy, WR, 5-8, 165, Grand Prairie (Texas), Senior, Undecided
Lacy earned 5A all-state honors following a prolific season that saw him catch 95 passes for 1,186 yards and 14 scores.

Nick Rudolph, TE, 6-4, 205, Ventura (Calif.), Senior, Undecided
An all-league pick a year ago, Rudolph is coming off a junior season in which he pulled in 42 catches for 719 yards, finding the end zone 15 times for Ventura.

Derek Edinburgh, OL, 6-8, 320, Karr (New Orleans), Senior, LSU
With his massive frame, Edinburgh opened holes for Karr's running game and was a 4A all-state pick.

D.J. Humphries, OL, 6-5, 270, Mallard Creek (Charlotte, N.C.), Senior, Florida
Humphries' fine play allowed quarterback Marquise Williams to throw for more than 3,000 yards for Mallard Creek last season. Without Williams behind center, Humphries could lead the way for a more run-heavy offense.

Zach Banner, OL, 6-9, 310, Lakes (Lakewood, Wash.), Senior, Undecided
Banner has his pick of offers. Whichever college lands him will be getting a tackle with an extremely high ceiling.
Zach Banner video

Kyle Kalis, OL, 6-5, 305, St. Edward (Lakewood, Ohio), Senior, Michigan
An all-Ohio pick by JJ Huddle last season, Kalis will lead an experienced St. Edward offensive line that enjoyed a great offseason in the weight room.

John Theus, OL, 6-6, 301, Bolles (Jacksonville, Fla.), Senior, Georgia
An early commit to Georgia, Theus will once again pave the way for Bolles' potent offense.
John Theus feature story

Maty Mauk, QB, 6-2, 185, Kenton (Ohio), Junior, Undecided
Mauk completed 372 of 568 passes for 5,670 yards and 69 touchdowns while rushing 164 times for 974 yards and 16 scores. He will go down as one of the nation's most prolific passers ever.
Maty Mauk feature story

Jameis Winston, QB, 6-3, 190, Hueytown (Ala.), Senior, Florida State
An ASWA Super 12 pick, Winston completed 65 precent of his passes for 2,342 yards and and 17 touchdowns. He also rushed for 870 yards and 11 scores.
Jameis Winston feature story / Video

Johnathan Gray, RB, 5-10, 185, Aledo (Texas), Senior, Texas
Gray is the favorite for National Player of the Year honors and has an outside shot at breaking Ken Hall's all-time career rushing record.
Johnathan Gray feature story / Video

Rushel Shell, RB, 5-11, 215, Hopewell (Aliquippa, Pa.), Senior, Undecided
Shell gained 2,510 yards on 323 carries last season, scoring 32 times. He has 29 consecutive 100-yard games.
Russel Shell feature story / Video

Derrick Henry, RB, 6-2, 215, Yulee (Fla.), Junior, Georgia
The reigning National Sophomore of the Year gave an early verbal commitment to Georgia. He's been nothing short of sensational his first two years in high school.
Derrick Henry Video

Devin Fuller, ATH, 6-0, 180, Northern Valley (Old Tappan, N.J.), Senior, Undecided
New Jersey coaches voted Fuller the state's Offensive Player of the Year as a junior. He could be even better this fall.
Devin Fuller feature story / Video

Pate Demuth, K, 5-10, 185, Central Hinds Academy (Raymond, Miss.), Senior, Undecided
DeMuth was an all-state pick in Mississippi's talent-laden Class 6A.

First Team Defense

Robert Nkemdiche, DL, 6-5, 265, Grayson (Loganville, Ga.), Junior, Undecided
With 18 sacks as a sophomore, Nkemdiche may have a Jadeveon Clowney-like impact by the time he's a senior.

Mario Edwards, DL, 6-4, 250, Ryan (Denton, Texas), Senior, Florida State
With 32 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, Edwards was the 4A Defensive Player of the Year in his first season at Ryan.

Dante Fowler, DL, 6-4, 235, Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Fla.), Senior, Florida State
Extremely quick off the edge, the future Seminole was responsible for 106 tackles and 20 sacks

Channing Ward, DL, 6-5, 250, Aberdeen (Miss.), Senior, Undecided
Ward earned all-state honors after a sensational junior campaign in which he made 119 tackles and 13 sacks.

Landon Collins, LB, 6-0, 200, Dutchtown (Geismar, La.), Senior, Undecided
Collins had a monster summer on the camp circuit and has seen his stock rise even higher.
Landon Collins feature story and video

Reggie Ragland, LB, 6-4, 225, Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.), Senior, Alabama
A two-time all-state selection, Ragland should be even better as a senior.

Josh Clemons, LB, 6-5, 225, Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.), Senior, Undecided
An all-state pick as a junior in AAAAA, Clemons will lead a nasty Lowndes defense in 2011.

Brian Nance, LB, 6-3, 215, Trinity (Euless, Texas), Senior, Undecided
A leader on the Trojans' defense, Nance totaled 121 tackles, four interceptions, three sacks and two defensive touchdowns. He will be one of the top defensive players in the state of Texas this season.

Kwon Alexander, LB, 6-2, 210, Oxford (Ala.), Senior, Undecided
Alexander was a 6A all-state honorable mention after being in on 147 total tackles and recording 17 sacks.
Kwon Alexander video

Davonte Neal, DB, 5-9, 173, Chaparral (Scottsdale, Ariz.), Junior, Undecided
The Arizona Republic named Neal its Big Schools Player of the Year after he intercepted five passes, returning two of them for scores, and scored four times on kick returns. He'll be a key cog for nationally ranked Chaparral.
Davonte Neal feature story / Video

Shaq Thompson, DB, 6-1, 195, Grant (Sacramento, Calif.), Senior, Undecided
Thompson is a two-way star who could be most deadly in the secondary for one of California's top programs.
Shaq Thompson Video

Stefon Diggs, DB, 6-0, 180, Our Lady of Good Counsel (Olney, Md.), Senior, Undecided
Also a threat on both offense and defense, Diggs is one of the most dynamic athletes in the country. He enjoyed a great summer and will lead Good Counsel against several challenging out-of-state opponents.
Stefon Diggs Video

Rhaheim Ledbetter, DB, 5-11, 190, Crest (Shelby, N.C.), Senior, Florida
The hard-hitting Ledbetter adds to Florida's recent tradition of landing top defensive backs.

Sheldon Wilson, P, 5-11, 170, Anadarko (Okla.), Senior, Undecided
In addition to averaging more than 53 yards per punt, Wilson rushed for 2,798 yards and 49 touchdowns.

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