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SI/TAKKLE.com Top 200 Football Players

The Rankings were compiled by the National Collegiate Scouting Association (NCSA), led by Bob Chmiel and Randy Taylor. Chmiel brings more than 25 years of recruiting experience, including seven years as Notre Dame's director of football Operations, recruiting coordinator and assistant coach. He also served as Michigan's recruiting coordinator. Taylor was UCLA's director of football operations from 1996-2003 and was once honored as the nation's No. 1 director of football operations for his recruiting success. These rankings will be updated throughout the season and will include season statistics, college commitments, a list of schools the player is considering and videos on TAKKLE.com. To see the full list on TAKKLE go here.

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
51DT
Lufkin
Lufkin, TX
6'3"280 Video

Looks like a 3 technique. Can get up field and disrupt an offense.

Being recruited by: LSU, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Baylor, Florida

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
52DT
Foley
Foley, AL
6'7"325 Video

He's got long arms and very good strength which he uses to hold the point or get in the backfield. He appears to have a strong desire to get after the QB up the middle.

Being recruited by: Alabama

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
53OL
Jack Britt
Fayetteville, NC
6'6"263 Video

Nixon is a long armed athlete. He does a good job of rolling his hips and delivering a blow. He easily can get to the second level and he is relentless.

Being recruited by: Miami, Florida, Clemson, LSU, North Carolina, North Carolina St., Notre Dame

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
54OL
Meadowbrook
Richmond, VA
6'7"347 Video

In this story Moses is the mountain, he's huge. His mobility and athleticism are surprising for his size. Morgan can play the back side tackle because it will take defenders a long time to get around him.

Being recruited by: Alabama, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Miami, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech, West Virginia

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
55OL
Troup
LaGrange, GA
6'2"300Coming Soon

Comes off the ball well and with a flat back. He does a good job rooting out the defensive lineman in short yardage. He's a good drive blocker.

Being recruited by: Georgia

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
56DE
Northside
Jacksonville, NC
6'4"235 Video

A talented edge guy. Could play end in a 4-3 or linebacker in a 3-4.

Being recruited by: North Carolina

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
57OL
Naples
Naples, FL
6'4"280Coming Soon

Watching tape on Nick gives old ball coaches a shot of adrenaline. He has more pancakes than IHOP. He's nasty, physical and mobile. Defense keep your head on a swivel.

Being recruited by: Florida

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
58OL
Timpview
Provo, UT
6'4"285 Video

Su'a Filo does a very good job of pulling and leading his ball carrier through the hole and down field. He has tremendous effort that leads to big plays.

Being recruited by: Auburn, Brigham Young, Connecticut, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, USC, Stanford

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
59DT
Saguaro
Scottsdale, AZ
6'3"277 Video

Corey is an active lineman who gets good penetration and can fill his gap. He does an excellent job of attacking the ball carrier.

Being recruited by: USC, Ohio State, Arizona State

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
60WR
Northeast
Philadelphia, PA
6'1"178 Video

His natural speed and quickness will take him a long way. When he gets some good weight on in college he can be special.

Being recruited by: Tennessee

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
61TE
North Shore
Galena Park, TX
6'2"225 Video

Barrett has the receiving skills of a wide receiver and will block. His height is below what most think of for a tight end but he can do the job just fine.

Being recruited by: Texas

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
62DB
Columbia
Columbia, SC
5'10"190 Video

Chris is very instinctive. He has really good anticipation and sees the plays develop in front of him. He'll make a lot of plays that way.

Being recruited by: South Carolina

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
63WR
Great Bridge
Chesapeake, VA
6'2"192Coming Soon

Has the ability to stretch the field. He accelerates quickly and has good top end speed. As he gets bigger, stronger and faster he'll be a solid deep threat on every play.

Being recruited by: West Virginia

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
64DB
Central
Pickerington, OH
6'2"190 Video

Wood is instinctive with good reactions. He has good closing speed and can finish the play.

Being recruited by: Ohio State

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
65DT
Alonso
Tampa, FL
6'3"263Coming Soon

D has a great get off and a ggod motor, just the tools needed to be a dominant DT. Now if he can get to 290 or so that will do it, otherwise he'll be a very good end.

Being recruited by: Florida State

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
66WR
Calhoun County
St. Matthews, SC
6'3"214Coming Soon

What an athlete Jeffrey is. He has great balance and ball skills to go with his size. He makes the acrobatic catch look simple and then he runs over, around and through defenders. His upside is tremendous!

Being recruited by: South Carolina

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
67LB
Carver
Columbus, GA
6'3"226 Video

Jones has a great sense of scraping and plugging. He is good getting through the junk and finding the ball. Once he locates it he attacks it with an attitude.

Being recruited by: Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, USC, Texas

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
68OL
Glenbard West
Glen Ellyn, IL
6'3"280 Video

Chris definitely understands how to stop the defenders momentum with a solid punch. He is an excellent prospect and can anchor a dominating line. He's got a throwback mentality and shows it in his hard nose play.

Being recruited by: Notre Dame

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
69DT
Columbus
Miami, FL
6'4"335 Video

This young man is what everyone is looking for to anchor a defense. Antwan is huge, tough, nasty and athletic. He chases very well for a guy his size. Some of the plays he makes are usually done on Sundays.

Being recruited by: Florida, Miami, Rutgers, South Florida, USC, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Carolina St., Oklahoma, Purdue, Florida State, Indiana, Auburn, Clemson

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
70RB
Geroge Washington
Danville, VA
5'11"192Coming Soon

Wilson plays with great pad level and explosion. He is quick hitting the hole and then making a decisive cut.

Being recruited by: Virginia Tech

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
71WR
Godby
Tallahassee, FL
6'2"192 Video

Willie is a smooth kid with excellent feet and athleticism. He looks like he'll grow into a big weapon once he gets in a strength program.

Being recruited by: Florida State

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72RB
Madisonville
Madisonville, TX
6'3"220 Video

Chris is a big upright runner that can run over smaller defenders. He runs downhill but doesn't posses the speed and elusiveness to be a difference maker. His best position may be at linebacker.

Being recruited by: Texas

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
73WR
Breck
Minneapolis, MN
6'2"170 Video

Bryce is a wirey player with the ability to take an underneath pass to the house at any time. He posses good speed and shiftyness that helps him pick up chunks of yardage.

Being recruited by: Minnesota, Michigan, California, Colorado, Florida

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
74ATH
Brookville
Lynchburg, VA
6'6"233 Video

Logan is an intriguing prospect. He is athletic and looks like he enjoys delivering a blow. He could probably play several positions on a football team and do them well. Use your imagination.

Being recruited by: Clemson, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, West Virginia

RANKPOS.PLAYER/SCHOOL/CITYHEIGHTWEIGHTVIDEOTAKKLE PROFILE
75ATH
Narbonne
Harbor City, CA
6'0"188 Video

Byron is a very good looking athlete. He's smooth weaving through traffic and glides in the open field. He catches the ball in his hands and competes for every yard. He has a very good upside.

Being recruited by: USC

 
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