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Jerrell Harris is one of the most coveted linebackers in the nation. Chris Livingston/Icon SMI

BEST INSTINCTS

1. Etienne Sabino, Miami (Fla.) Dr. Krop
Signed with Ohio State
This student of the game made more than 150 tackles this season.

2. Sean Spence, Miami (Fla.) Northwestern
Signed with Miami
He proved all week at Under Armour that he could play the pass or run and was seldom, if ever, out of position.

3. Nigel Bradham, Crawfordville (Fla.) Wakulla
Signed with Florida State
His ability to read the run or pass led to 147 tackles and 12 sacks this season.

4. Michael Mauti, Mandeville, La.
Signed with Penn State
Seems to always know where the ball is going.

5. Mike Zordich, Youngstown (Ohio) Cardinal Mooney
Signed with Penn State
Heady player has natural instincts at linebacker.

BEST RUN STOPPER

1. Jerrell Harris, Gadsden (Ala.) Gadsden City
Signed with Alabama
He punished his own running backs all week at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic.

2. Shayne Hale, Monroeville (Pa.) Gateway
Signed with Pittsburgh
Best moving forward and is strong at first contact. He could even play defensive end.

3. Darius Fleming, Chicago (Ill.) St. Rita
Signed with Notre Dame
Good size and long frame allows him to make more plays.

4. Uona Kavienga, Los Angeles (Calif.) Leuzinger
Signed with USC
At Under Armour he was smacking his own running backs around even when they were not in pads.

5. Brendan Beal, Bethlehem (Pa.) Liberty
Signed with Florida
Loves contact and was a battering ram during U.S. Army All-American Bowl week.

BEST CLOSING SPEED

1. Arthur Brown, Wichita (Kan.) Wichita East
Signed with Miami
He showed off his speed chasing down Sam McGuffie from behind in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

2. William Green, Hoover (Ala.) Spain Park
Signed with Florida
He was catching plays from the backside all week at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic.

3. Ryan Baker, Blountstown, Fla.
Signed with LSU
Definitely one of the fastest linebackers in the class. His play is reminiscent of Derrick Brooks.

4. Lerentee McCray, Dunnellon, Fla.
Signed with Florida
He was also very impressive live chasing the ball sideline to sideline.

5. Marcus Robinson, Homestead, Fla.
Signed with Miami
Took direct angles and closed well during U.S. Army All-American Bowl week.

BEST ATHLETE

1. Nigel Bradham, Crawfordville (Fla.) Wakulla
Signed with Florida State
He was the winner of the EAS Speed and Strength award over some of the other great players in the nation.

2. Marcus Dowtin, Fork Union (Va.) Fork Union Military Academy
Signed with Georgia
Didn't have an impressive week at the Offense-Defense bowl, but he was the leading tackler and rusher for his high school two years in a row.

3. Arthur Brown, Wichita (Kan.) Wichita East
Signed with Miami
Was a two-way standout on his high school team for four years.

4. Lerentee McCray, Dunnellon, Fla.
Signed with Florida
The leading tackler for his high school team also returned kicks and played tailback.

5. Brandon Beachum, Youngstown (Ohio) Cardinal Mooney
Signed with Penn State
He was the leading rusher and one of the top tacklers on his state finalist team.

Cornerbacks

FASTEST

1. D.J. Monroe, Angleton, Texas
Signed with Texas
Won the Texas 4A 100-meters as a sophomore.

2. Patrick Johnson, Pompano Beach (Fla.) Ely
Signed with LSU
Ran a sub-4.4 at USC Camp.

3. Boubacar Cissoko, Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech
Signed with Michigan
Has great backpedal and impressive closing speed.

4. Brandon Harris, Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington
Signed with Miami
He helped his team to a 4A state football title and was also part of the 2007 state track title.

5. T.J. Bryant, Tallahassee (Fla.) Lincoln
Signed with USC
He has run 38.02 for 300 meters.

BEST BALL SKILLS

1. Patrick Johnson, Pompano Beach (Fla.) Ely
Signed with LSU
He had stellar showings against great competition at USC's camp and Florida's Friday Night Lights.

2. Brandon Harris, Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington
Signed with Miami
He not only had nine interceptions the last two seasons but made 57 catches at receiver.

3. Janoris Jenkins, Pahokee, Fla.
Signed with Florida
Showed off great hands at Under Armour All-American Bowl practices.

4. Brandon Taylor, Franklinton, La.
Signed with LSU
Was a threat on offensive and defense in high school.

5. Brandon Boykin, Fayetteville (Ga.) Fayette County
Signed with Georgia
Not only had five picks but also took every snap at quarterback and stars at point guard in basketball.

BEST COVERAGE SPEED

1. Alonzo Lawrence, Lucedale (Miss.) George County
Signed with Alabama
Shut down DeAndre Brown in Alabama-Mississippi All-Star practices and Julio Jones in the game.

2. Patrick Johnson, Pompano Beach (Fla.) Ely
Signed with LSU
Showed off his skills camp after camp.

3. Brandon Harris, Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington
Signed with Miami
Did an excellent job covering A.J. Green, Aldarius Johnson and D.J. Grant during Under Armour practices.

4. Boubacar Cissoko, Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech
Signed with Michigan
Had a great week covering DeAndre Brown, Brice Butler and DeVier Posey at U.S. Army All-American practices.

5. Janoris Jenkins, Pahokee, Fla.
Signed with Florida
Did a great job all week at Under Armour covering Joshua Jarboe, Daryl Stonum, and Julio Jones.

MOST PHYSICAL

1. Patrick Johnson, Pompano Beach (Fla.) Ely
Signed with LSU
At 6-foot-1, 193 he makes it very hard for receivers to get off the line of scrimmage.

2. Janoris Jenkins, Pahokee, Fla.
Signed with Florida
I saw him up close knock Joshua Jarboe to the ground off at the line of scrimmage.

3. Alonzo Lawrence, Lucedale (Miss.) George County
Signed with Alabama
Great size -- 6-foot-1, 195 -- allows him to match up with large receivers.

4. Travis Howard, Miami (FL) Dr. Krop
Signed with Ohio State
Another tall corner at 6-feet, he made 72 tackles and was named all-state.

5. Aaron Hester, Compton (Calif.) Dominguez
Signed with UCLA
Big corner had a whopping 89 tackles.

BEST ATHLETE

1. Alonzo Lawrence, Lucedale (Miss.) George County
Signed with Alabama
He's easily one of the best corners in this class and he caught 30 passes and returned five kickoffs for TD's.

2. Brandon Harris, Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington
Signed with Miami
Starred on both sides of the ball for state champions and excels in track and field.

3. D.J. Monroe, Angleton, Texas
Signed with Texas
Running back was also a demon as a punt and kickoff returner. He showed great cover skills on special teams at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

4. Charles Whitlock, Chester, S.C.
Signed with South Carolina
He was the star quarterback on a state title team and excelled at defensive back at the Under Armour game.

5. Brandon Boykin, Fayetteville (Ga.) Fayette County
Signed with Georgia
Led his school to its first undefeated season and can dunk a basketball with ease at 5-foot-9.

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