November 27, 2009

Rivals.com recruiting staff

Pick a category Stongest arm Most accurate Best scrambler Home-run threat Best inside runner Best in space Best downhill runner Best deep threat Best hands Best after catch Best athlete Fastest Best hands Best athlete Best run blocker Best pass blocker Most agile Best athlete Best against the run Best pass rusher Quickest first step Best athlete Best closing speed Best instincts Best run stopper Best athlete Best pass rusher Best run-stuffer Quickest Strongest Best athlete Best ball skills Best coverage skills Fastest Most physical Best ball skills Best coverage skills Fastest Hardest hitter Best ball skills Best jumbo athlete Fastest Most athletic

The Rivals.com recruiting experts have broken down countless hours of film and racked up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the top prospects compete at events across the country. In the process of evaluating overall talent, several prospects gained notice for their mastery of specific skills.

We've selected the best of the best in each category for every position and ranked them. Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every breaks down the athletes.

ATH RANKINGS: Ball skills | Best jumbo athlete | Fastest | Most athletic | AMP: Best ball skills

Jefferson Highlights
CONSIDERING: Cal, Oregon, USC and UCLA are at the top of his list.
PARTICULARS: 6-2/173
BUZZ: The two-way star had stellar performance at the National Underclassmen Combine West Ultimate100.

Lowe Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Washington
PARTICULARS: 5-10/170
BUZZ: The two-way star had 42 receptions and three picks last season. Lowe has committed to Washington.

Anderson Highlights
CONSIDERING: West Virginia leads Cincinnati, Ohio State and others.
PARTICULARS: 5-11/185
BUZZ: Anderson, our No. 2 athlete, recently had four picks in a playoff game against Cleveland St. Ignatius.

Hopkins Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Clemson
PARTICULARS: 6-2/170
BUZZ: The two-way star recorded 23 interceptions over the past two seasons. Hopkins has committed to Clemson.

Woods Highlights
COMMITTED TO: USC
PARTICULARS: 6-1/180
BUZZ: Woods had 81 receptions for 1,378 yards on offense and also recorded seven interceptions on defense last year.

Flowers Highlights
CONSIDERING: List includes Arizona, Arizona State, Notre Dame, UCLA and USC.
PARTICULARS: 6-3/195
BUZZ: This four-star standout is a tall, athletic safety who rushed for 932 yards and recorded 87 tackles last season.

Ware Highlights
COMMITTED TO: LSU
PARTICULARS: 5-11/220
BUZZ: He's built like Alabama freshman running back Trent Richardson but gifted enough to play quarterback in high school.

Jones Highlights
COMMITTED TO: UCLA
PARTICULARS: 6-1/210
BUZZ: This two-way starter could project as an inside linebacker or a huge tailback for UCLA at the next level.

McCay Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Oklahoma
PARTICULARS: 6-3/197
BUZZ: The two-way starter and Oklahoma commit is also a superstar on the hardwood.

Barr Highlights
CONSIDERING: Notre Dame and UCLA lead.
PARTICULARS: 6-4/230
BUZZ: The huge running back rushed for 1,890 yards last season and could project at numerous positions at the next level.

Sims Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Alabama
PARTICULARS: 6-0/180
BUZZ: Over the past year, this Alabama commitment ran a 10.7 in the 100 meters and a 21.5 in the 200 meters.

Carter Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Nebraska
PARTICULARS: 5-10/161
BUZZ: He ran a blazing 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at the National Underclassmen Southwest Ultimate100 this summer.

Craig Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Clemson
PARTICULARS: 6-0/170
BUZZ: This Clemson commitment has run a 10.4 in the 100 meters and won the state title in the 200 meters (21.42).

Anderson Highlights
CONSIDERING: West Virginia leads Cincinnati, Ohio State and others.
PARTICULARS: 5-11/185
BUZZ: Anderson recently returned an interception 99 yards for a score against Cleveland St. Ignatius.

Brown Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Ohio State
PARTICULARS: 6-0/186
BUZZ: This Ohio State commitment ran the 100-meter dash in a wind-aided 10.3 seconds during the spring.

Derby Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Iowa
PARTICULARS: 6-4/218
BUZZ: This AAU basketball sharpshooter plays quarterback, safety, linebacker, kicker, punter and returns all kicks for his high school team.

Lowe Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Washington
PARTICULARS: 5-10/170
BUZZ: The two-way star defended his Portland metro title in the 100 meters and 200 meters in the spring.

Cobbs Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Texas
PARTICULARS: 6-1/198
BUZZ: He could play either receiver or safety at the next level as well as quarterback from the "Wildcat" formation.

Brown Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Ohio State
PARTICULARS: 6-0/186
BUZZ: Along with being an elite track star, Brown could play cornerback, running back or receiver at the next level.

McCay Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Oklahoma
PARTICULARS: 6-3/197
BUZZ: The two-way starter, who is No. 4 in our athlete rankings, also has serious basketball skills.