5/6/2009 football Edit

Rivals250 welcomes some new names

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The latest version of the Rivals250 includes 22 prospects that were previously unranked, three of them made the top 100.

We take a closer look at the new faces in the updated Rivals250 and Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every gives his thoughts on why each of them deserves to be ranked among the top 250 prospects in the nation.

New to the Rivals250

CB Cody Riggs

Particulars: 5-9/156

High School: Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas

Rank: No. 43

Riggs HighlightsClick Every's Take: Based on film evaluation he displayed tremendous change of direction, superior quickness and good ball skills. He is also a true cover corner that is not afraid of contact.Here to view this Link.

RB Roderick Smith

Particulars: 6-3/220

High School: Fort Wayne (Ind.) Harding

Rank: No. 48

Smith HighlightsClick Every's Take: Based on film evaluation, he is a gargantuan running back with above-average speed and soft hands out of the backfield.Here to view this Link.

QB Jesse Scroggins

Particulars: 6-3/195

High School: Lakewood (Calif.) High

Rank: No. 100

Scroggins HighlightsClick Every's Take: Proved to be the most consistent and accurate passer at the Los Angeles Nike Camp.Here to view this Link.

CB Demetrius Wright

Particulars: 6-1/185

High School: Corona (Calif.) High

Rank: No. 102

Wright HighlightsClick Every's Take: Had a tremendous performance at the Los Angeles Nike Camp, showing off safety size with cornerback skills.Here to view this Link.

DE Jalen Fields

Particulars: 6-5/250

High School: Dalton (Ga.) High

Rank: No. 111

Fields HighlightsClick Every's Take: Based on film he has excellent size for a strongside defensive end who is equally impressive against the run as he is a pass rusher.Here to view this Link.

OT Cedric Ogbuehi

Particulars: 6-5/270

High School: Allen (Texas) High

Rank: No. 118

Ogbuehi HighlightsClick Every's Take: Proved to be extremely light on his feet at the Ft. Worth NFTC, along with excellent lower body structure and power.Here to view this Link.

ATH Keanon Lowe

Particulars: 5-10/170

High School: Portland (Ore.) Jesuit

Rank: No. 122

Lowe HighlightsClick Every's Take: Based on film he showed the ability to be a serious threat on either side of the ball with his great speed and ball skills.Here to view this Link.

OT Andrew Donnal

Particulars: 6-7/265

High School: Whitehouse (Ohio) Anthony Wayne

Rank: No. 127

Donnal HighlightsClick Every's Take: Based on new film he proved to be light on his feet and displayed superior lateral movement, giving him the ability to play more than one offensive line position.Here to view this Link.

OT Evan Washington

Particulars: 6-5/290

High School: DeSoto (Texas) High

Rank: No. 129

Washington HighlightsClick Every's Take: In person at the Ft. Worth Nike Camp he proved to be very athletic and showed the willingness to get physical during one-on-ones.Here to view this Link.

ATH Tharold Simon

Particulars: 6-4/185

High School: Eunice (La.) High

Rank: No. 150

Simon HighlightsClick Every's Take: This tall drink of water has excellent speed on film and could possibly play on either side of the ball as a receiver or a safety.Here to view this Link.

CB John Fulton

Particulars: 6-1/180

High School: Manning (S.C.) High

Rank: No. 183

Every's Take: Showed tremendous size and athleticism for a corner at the VTO Sports Elite100 Camp.

RB Cameron Roberson

Particulars: 6-1/215

High School: Newbury Park (Calif.) High

Rank: No. 199

Roberson HighlightsClick Every's Take: Based on new film he is a big back that can take it the distance and also become a threat in passing situations out of the backfield.Here to view this Link.

QB Andrew Hendrix

Particulars: 6-3/220

High School: Cincinnati (Ohio) Moeller

Rank: No. 200

Hendrix HighlightsClick Every's Take: Based on new film he proved to be a pro-style quarterback that has enough athletic ability to buy more time in the pocket, and make crisp, accurate throws.Here to view this Link.

WR James Louis

Particulars: 5-11/178

High School: Delray Beach (Fla.) Atlantic

Rank: No. 203

Louis HighlightsClick Every's Take: New film showed he has Peter Warrick-type moves with the ball in his hands.Here to view this Link.

LB Josh Shirley

Particulars: 6-3/225

High School: Fontana (Calif.) Kaiser

Rank: No. 205

Shirley HighlightsClick Every's Take: Really got after it during the lineman one-on-one drills at the Los Angeles NFTC using speed and power to dominate offensive linemen.Here to view this Link.

CB Christian Bryant

Particulars: 5-10/173

High School: Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville

Rank: No. 206

Bryant HighlightsClick Every's Take: In-person evaluation proved he may not possess elite track speed, but he had no problem staying with any receiver he faced.Here to view this Link.

LB Javarie Johnson

Particulars: 6-4/208

High School: Washington (D.C.) Dunbar

Rank: No. 208

Johnson HighlightsClick Every's Take: Based on new film Johnson shows up as a huge linebacker that excels at putting pressure on the quarterback.Here to view this Link.

DT George Uko

Particulars: 6-4/280

High School: Chino (Calif.) Don Lugo

Rank: No. 211

Every's Take: Huge defensive lineman proved to be light on his feet at the Los Angeles Nike Camp, and has the athleticism, size and girth to be a run-stopping machine with pass-rushing ability.

S Dion Bailey