Class of 2016 Rivals100: Big movers
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Because of his build and playmaking ability, Snelson has drawn comparisons to 2015 five-star wide receiver Christian Kirk. While those are lofty expectations, Snelson backed up an excellent camp season by turning in a dominant junior year on the field. He will likely play inside at the next level, but his toughness and physicality as well as his willingness to make tough catches in traffic make him an ideal fit for spread offenses at the next level. -- Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst Woody Wommack
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Waxhaw (N.C.) Cuthbertson
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Back at his old school, Kendall had an amazing year, posting over 4,000 passing yards and almost 50 touchdowns. His ability to throw with accuracy down the field and towards the sidelines is very impressive. What's been even more impressive is how quickly he has been deciphering defenses and understanding where to throw the ball. -- Rivals.com Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst Adam Friedman
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Olney (Md.) Good Counsel
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Jones was a man among boys this year and that's saying a lot considering his competition this season. What's even scarier how much room he still has to improve. As a pass rusher he can get to the quarterback blitzing from depth, using inside and outside lanes. In coverage he has the speed, length and explosiveness to cover nearly any running back or tight end. Jones also has the strength to stand up against the run. -- Friedman
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Niceville, Fla.
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Stove spent his junior season running by defenders, flashing the speed that made him a top 100 player to begin with. But what helped him move up even further was his ability to expand his catch radius and show a willingness to go up and battle for 50-50 balls. To be a dominant wide receiver a player has to be willing to do it all, and that's exactly what Stove did this fall on the field-- Wommack
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Egg Harbor (N.J.) Cedar Creek
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There isn't much on the football field that Mitchell can't do. He plays all over the field for his high school team but is a dominant wide receiver. Mitchell is extremely explosive off the line of scrimmage, deceptively strong and has very quick feet. Mitchell makes very athletic plays on a routine basis that leaves defenders wondering how to contain him. -- Friedman
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Manor, Texas
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Fowler is the kind of defensive playmaker who can completely take over a game. Run away from him and he will track it down from behind. Run at him and he has improved in his ability to sift through traffic and get off blocks to make a play. Throw in his direction and he has the range to get deep into his drop. Coming off the edge he has a great first step and he is explosive upon impact with the ball carrier. -- Rivals.com Mid-South Recruiting Analyst Jason Howell
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Mesquite (Texas) West Mesquite
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Anderson did not have a lot of film coming into his junior season but he really started turning heads in the spring and summer. He is long and athletic, and he showed great body control and field awareness over the summer. During the season he showed he was able to make those acrobatic catches when the pads were on as well. He is a fluid athlete who runs some really good routes. -- Howell
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Mesquite (Texas) North Mesquite
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Delance has a big frame and he loves to get nasty in the trenches. He is raw in his technique but he is light on his feet and bends really well for a big guy. His long arms allow him to get a quick punch and great extension. He stays low and he gets to the second level with regularity. The agility and physical attributes come together to make Delance a very intriguing prospect. -- Howell
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Monroe (La.) Neville
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Lawrence continued to be a disruptive presence in the middle in 2014. He has kept his high motor, and he has improved his first step and hands. He may not always make it to plays on the edge but he is a high effort player. He definitely has the size college coaches covet and certainly has the full attention and respect of opponents despite being a very young junior at only 16-years-old. He often sees two and three blockers assigned to him but he has not let that stop him from making plays all over the field. -- Howell
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Reading (Pa.) Exeter Township Senior
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Menet is one of those players that improved greatly from his sophomore to junior season. His lower body strength increased significantly and he drives his feet through the defenders on every play. Menet also has very light feet for a player his size and uses his quickness to his advantage in pass blocking situations. -- Friedman
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Charlotte (N.C.) Hough
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Osborne had an amazing season at cornerback. He was very physical and had a number of past break ups and interceptions. Osborne's instincts and ability to anticipate the pass are very impressive and his quickness makes it difficult for wide receivers to separate. -- Friedman
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Springhill (La.) North Webster
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Once again White has made his presence felt on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball of North Webster. He is the kind of guy who draws attention coming off the bus. He looks the part. He continues to draw interest at both running back and linebacker and rightfully so. White has been a heavy hitting, sideline-to-sideline presence on defense and he has been a hard-charging back with speed to run away from people on offense. -- Howell
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Detroit (Mich.) Martin Luther King
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The 6-foot-2, 174-pound Corley stood out all offseason as a silky smooth receiver and precise route-runner with excellent hands. During his junior season, though, Corley showed he also possesses outstanding playmaking ability, great body control and he can really elevate over defensive backs for the football. He finished the year with 47 receptions for 1,087 yards and 18 touchdowns, while adding nine interceptions as a cornerback. -- Rivals.com Midwest Recruiting Analyst Josh Helmholdt
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Metairie (La.) Rummel
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Guidry lines up quite a bit at defensive end and he plays a disciplined brand of football. His size makes him more of a prospect at defensive tackle and a very athletic one. He plays with good leverage, and does a good job of getting good hand position and shedding blockers. He is also very explosive. Whether it is coming off the ball or exploding into the ball carrier he shows very good burst. -- Howell
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Corona (Calif.) Centennial
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McKinley has excellent size at 6-foot-2 and 195 pounds and he has long arms as well to snatch passes away from cornerbacks. Corona Centennial runs a fast-paced offense and McKinley fits right in on the outside as a deep threat or someone who can catch a short pass and make people miss. Prior to this weekend's playoff game, the four-star had 1,755 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns;even more impressive is his 22 yards per reception average. In a loaded wide receiver class in California, McKinley is one of the top dogs. -- Rivals.com West Recruiting Analyst Adam Gorney
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Scottsdale (Ariz.) Saguaro
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Murphy is sometimes overshadowed by teammate Christian Kirk, a five-star in the class of 2015. It was clear this season, though, that Murphy is the top junior in Arizona. He plays both ways at Scottsdale Saguaro, and shows off impressive acceleration and athleticism. That, combined with his strength makes him an elite prospect. Murphy's future is at defensive back, but he shines as a receiver as well. -- Rivals.com Midlands and Southwest Recruiting Analyst Rob Cassidy
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Mike Farrell
National Recruiting Director
Rob Cassidy
Midlands/Southwest Recruiting Analyst
Adam Friedman
Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst
Adam Gorney
West Recruiting Analyst
Josh Helmholdt
Midwest Recruiting Analyst
Jason Howell
Mid-South Recruiting Analyst
Woody Womack
Southeast Recruiting Analyst
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