Top high school football players by jersey number

51. Trey Granier, Thibodaux (Thibodaux, La.), Sr., LB, 6-1, 225, LSU
Granier is No. 93 overall, No. 3 among inside linebackers, and according to Lemming he is the No. 2 player in Louisiana. "He's a tackling machine who has totaled close to 300 tackles over the past two years. He plays the game on his feet and with a chip on his shoulder showing good range and he has proven to be a sure tackler."

52. Clay Norgard, Mountain Vista (Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Sr., LB, 6-2, 245, Colorado
Norgard, the No. 18 inside linebacker and honorable mention at defensive end, is close to surpassing last year's total of 65 tackles. He has 51 so far this year. Last season he also posted six sacks to rank sixth in the state. He's going to stay close to home for college, and he's very versatile. Lemming says he "Proves to be a tackling machine. He shows good knowledge of the game, ball sense, is excellent in pursuit, and exceptionally quick off the ball. He dominates the point of attack be it from DE or ILB. He could play DE, DT, or ILB in college."

53. Jonathan Taylor, Jenkins County (Millen, Ga.), Sr., DT, 6-4, 295, Georgia
Taylor is the No. 64 recruit in the Class of 2012 and the No. 7 defensive tackle. Despite playing in a struggling program, Taylor "Dominated the competition from start to finish in 2010. He's exceptionally quick off the snap, is a super powerhouse who dominates the point of attack, and stops everything up the middle but also shows the great initial quickness and instincts to be a pain in the quarterback's side. He has that rare combination of power, quickness, and flexibility," according to Lemming.

54. Quay Evans, Morton (Miss.), Sr., DT, 6-3, 310, Uncommitted
Evans' attitude shows in his stats. The No. 44 recruit in the nation has posted 54 tackles, three sacks, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, a blocked punt and a 2-point conversion so far this year for 7-2 Morton. He does it all and he does it well, and Lemming says the No. 4 defensive tackle in the nation is "Exceptionally aggressive, he plays the game with pride, a great attitude, and with a chip on his shoulder. He hates to be beaten and if he is, it's never repeated. He works hard to improve his game and has the confidence and cockiness enough to want to be the best DT in the country and right now he ranks among the nation's top ten."

55. Jaylen Ruiz, San Joaquin Memorial (Fresno, Calif.), Sr., DE, 6-4, 260, Uncommitted
Ruiz is an honorable mention choice at defensive end for a 6-0 team. Lemming says "He dominates from his DE position impressing you with his explosive moves off the ball and his speed when in pursuit. He shows fast hands, is good at reading blocks, and can run through blockers. He can accelerate quickly down the line and does a good job of getting his hands on blockers and tossing them off balance. Already a dominating ball player in Northern California, with one more year of experience, look out."

56. Jarontay Jones, Stephenson (Stone Mountain, Ga.), Sr., DE, 6-3, 240, Virginia Tech
Jones is the No. 24 defensive end in the country and he's helping Stephenson aim for a Georgia state title, with a 7-0 record. Nicknamed "Stretch" and on the record as saying he wants to set the state sack record of 25, Jones "Shows a great motor and has proven to be a terrific pass rusher who can bend off the edge and explode towards the ball. He goes hard on every down and has the frame to weigh 270 in college. Strong, fast, aggressive, and tough, he's a natural pass rusher."

57. Evan Goodman, Lakeland (Fla.), Sr., OL, 6-5, 280, Arizona State
Goodman's looks match his talent. The No. 45 overall recruit, No. 3 guard/center and an honorable mention choice as a tackle is a physical specimen, according to Lemming. "In person there may not be another lineman in the country who looks better than Mr. Goodman. He could blend in with NFL players and you wouldn't know the difference. ... I believe he will become an All-American at either tackle or guard in college. ... A powerhouse with a bright future."

58. Eddie Goldman, Friendship Collegiate Academy (Washington, D.C.), Sr., DT, 6-4, 315, Uncommitted
Goldman is the No. 18 recruit overall and the No. 2 defensive tackle. He's undoubtedly a run-stuffer in the middle, but Lemming also says he can stop the pass game as well. "This guy gets off the ball like no one's business, is quick as a cat, has super strong hands, and dominates the point of attack. He's a better run stuffer than pass rusher but does well at both. Big, physical and tenacious, he's the most dominating DT prospect in the country." (Feature story)

59. Adam Bisnowaty, Fox Chapel (Pittsburgh), Sr., T, 6-6, 275, Pittsburgh
Bisnowaty, the No. 24 tackle prospect in the nation, is staying close to home with his commitment. Fox Chapel is 2-5 this season, but does have a 2-2 league record.

60. Pat Elflein, Pickerington North (Ohio), Sr., OL, 6-3, 285, Ohio State
Elflein is an honorable mention selection among guards/centers. According to Lemming, "He uses his hands well, fires off the ball, consistently blocks out on the second level, and does a great job of sustaining his blocks. He has a finishers mentality and will not rest until he buries his opponent. A technician with a bright future." Pickerington North is off to a 6-2 start this season.