Video: Preseason Top 25 high school football rankings We set the tone for 2019 by looking at high school football's elite.
Head coach: Henry Russell
Last season: 10-0, No. 6 national ranking, won by average margin of 44.5 points/game. Allowed more than six points in a game once.
Last decade: 66-46 (33-2 since Russell took over before the 2016 season)
KEY PLAYERSLinebacker Aaron Willis
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DE Chris Braswell (6-3, 220, Sr.) — 5-star Alabama commit is the No. 1 rated weak side defensive end in the Class of 2020.
RB Blake Corum (5-8, 185, Sr.) — An elusive back with power, the 4-star Michigan commit is the 17th rated runner in the country.
DE Demon Clowney (6-4, 225, Sr.) — A big-time edge rusher, the 4-star LSU commit is the cousin of the Texans' Jadeveon Clowney.
S Jordan Toles (6-3, 190, Sr.) — The 2020 LSU commit teams with
Luke Hill to give Panthers one of the best secondaries in nation.
LB Aaron Willis (6-0, 200, Jr.) — One of the best linebackers from the Class of 2021.
Defensive end Demon Clowney
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KEY GAMES
Aug. 24 at No. 9 Central (Miami)
Sept. 14 vs. No. 1 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) *Trinity League vs. USA showcase at St. John Bosco High School
Sept. 28 at No. 22 St. Joseph Regional (Montvale, N.J.)
Oct. 18 vs. No. 6 IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
The Baltimore power enters the season riding a 23-game winning streak.
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