First and 10: Mighty Mites
Advertisement
McCloud is a very physical player that doesn't back down, regardless of what position he's playing, be it running back, defensive back or wide receiver. What separates McCloud is his ability to be effective in different situations across the board, from offense to defense. He will change the game one way or another and has consistently demonstrated the ability to do so. -- Adam Krohn, southeast region analyst
3
APB Taj Griffin
Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern - 5-foot-9, 172 pounds
The Oregon commit seems like he was born to play in the Ducks' up-tempo offense, with an excellent combination of speed and vision that has drawn comparisons to former Oregon greats LaMichael James and De'Anthony Thomas. Griffin's senior season was cut short after he suffered a knee injury while helping in punt coverage, but assuming he can rehab and return to form, he should be making defenders miss in the Pac-12 and beyond for years to come. Despite measuring at 5-foot-9, Griffin is long and lean and might be able to add some more weight to his frame to help handle the pounding he will take with more carries at the next level. -- Wommack
4
APB Tim Irvin
Palmetto Bay (Fla.) Westminster Christian - 5-foot-8, 182 pounds
This guy packs a punch. He's been playing running back and receiver and doing whatever Westminster Christian asks of him, but when it comes down to it, this is a man who knows how to hit. He's a safety, and a good one at that. While most hear the name "Irvin" and want to see a receiver, seeing this Irvin play his natural position is the best-case scenario. -- Krohn
5
APB Kendall Bussey
New Orleans Isidore Newman - 5-foot-8, 198 pounds
The first thing that catches the eye about Bussey is his burst. He hits the hole with some explosiveness. He also has the speed to separate and run away from the defense. His versatility is also a big weapon. He is a very skilled receiver, whether it is in the screen game or down the field. Then there is his build. At 5-foot-8, 198-pounds, he has a stout build. He is a ball of muscle and he does not give defenders a big target. The combination of explosiveness, speed, versatility, and power makes him a very valuable asset. -- Jason Howell, Midlands region analyst
6
Mission Hills (Calif.) Bishop Alemany - 5-foot-9, 170 pounds
Holmes has had a fantastic start to his senior season and in a recent win over Harbor City (Calif.) Narbonne, he finished with more than 100 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The four-star plays mainly as an outside receiver but hasn't struggled against bigger cornerbacks because his speed and route-running ability allow him to get open against pretty much anybody. The USC commit will almost definitely move to the slot in college, which should make him even more dangerous. He's so fast and can create separation against almost any corner back, and that's why he's had five scores and more than 400 receiving yards in three games so far this season. -- Adam Gorney, West region analyst
7
RB Bryce Love
Wake Forest, N.C. -- 5-foot-9, 176 pounds
Love has the explosiveness to play with the big boys. He puts up massive numbers at Wake Forest (almost 2,000 yards and almost 30 touchdowns) and has fantastic speed. Love can easily get to the corner when taking handoffs or tosses and he is especially dangerous when he can get out on the edge of the defense and find cut back lanes. He will probably have to add muscle before being a regular contributor in college, but there is no denying what Love can do with the ball in his hands. -- Adam Friedman, Mid-Atlantic region analyst
8
Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward - 5-foot-9, 165 pounds
If you watch Crawford play from the stands, you wouldn't immediately notice that he is a "Mighty Mite." The Notre Dame commit certainly plays big, and he hits like a 6-foot-3, 250-pound linebacker. It is only when you stand next to him that you realize he is just 5-foot-9 and 165 pounds. Tackling has always been a strength of Crawford's game, but he doesn't just bring ball carriers to the ground -- he tries to deliver a big blow every chance he gets, and succeeds the vast majority of the time. The four-star cornerback brings plenty of other skill sets to the table -- he has great speed, sees the field very well and is an exceptional athlete -- but it is the reckless abandon with which he plays the game that most people take away from watching him. -- Josh Helmholdt, Midwest regiona analyst
9
ATH Malik Dear
Jackson (Miss.) Murrah - 5-foot-8, 214 pounds
Dear does a little bit everything. He has lined up at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver for Murrah. He has the skillset to be a dangerous slot receiver and the build of a running back. At 5-foot-8, 215-pounds, he runs crisp routes and creates separation. His footwork and short space burst make him a difficult cover. He also has the power and ability to break tackles. -- Howell
10
Canton (Ohio) McKinley - 5-foot-9, 160 pounds
Glover-Williams plays his home games in the shadow of the NFL's Hall of Fame, which in and of itself brings a degree of expectation. The four-star has been delivering on those expectations since his sophomore season at several positions. Glover-Williams is expected to play a slot receiver position for Ohio State when he arrives in Columbus next year, but he has been a dynamic athlete at quarterback. Although shorter quarterbacks having success in the NFL recently have broken down the stigma against vertically-challenged passers, Glover-Williams' best attributes are what he does with his feet. The slot receiver role will highlight those skills while also negating much of his size disadvantage. - Helmholdt
Woody Womack
Southeast Recruiting Analyst
Click Here to view this Link.