Top 15 High School Football Recruits for Class of 2013
By Eric Domingo
@EricDomingo3
Top 15 High School Football Recruits for Class of 2013
Although the College Football season has already begun, fans are probably wondering who is going to be the next big name for the 2013 season? Worry no more; I plan to tell you the Top 15 high school football recruits for the Class of 2013. I know you are probably wondering why is this important? Hopefully if you are a defense enthusiast, a Florida native, and a Auburn fan you will appreciate this list.
If your school is in desperate need for an offensive player, this class is probably not one you are going to be too thrilled about. I personally love the defensive side of football and am happy to name a majority of the Top 15 recruits on the defensive end.
I know a majority of my Top 15 is going to be from Florida, but trust me I am not a Florida native. I am actually disappointed that Illinois doesn’t have many top prospects. Worry not Illinois fans; I have included one name that might be familiar in Crete, Illinois.
Nine of the fifteen players have already committed and if you’re an Auburn fan, you are going to love what you see. Don’t worry if some of these players are not attending your school, there is plenty of talent still left in the Top 15.
I know some may not like my Top 15 recruits, but lets try to agree to disagree. Rant your comments and I would love to respond to any comments or concerns you have with my picks.
15) Laquon Treadwell (WR)
At 6’3, 195 lbs this wide receiver caught anything in the area code. During the 2011 season, Treadwell had 75 receptions, 1,391 receiving yards and 18 receiving touchdowns. He helped lead the Warriors to a 7-0 start this season and helped lead them to rank No. 12 in Illinois. Treadwell has not declared what school he is going to attend in the 2013-2014 season.
14) Christian Hackenberg (QB)
At 6’4, 210 lbs this quarterback already looks like a professional. During the 2011 season with the Blue Devils he threw for 216.4 passing yards per games and rushed for 3.8 yards per game. Hackenberg helped Fork Union Military Academy to a overall 4-6 record and helped them rank in the top 150 schools in Virginia. Hackenberg declared on February 29 that he was going to play for Penn State.
13) Matthew Thomas (OLB,DE)
At 6’4, 210 this outside linebacker is a beast. In Thomas’s junior season with Booker T. Washington high school, he had 117 tackles and 13 sacks. Thomas helped lead the team to the state championship in 2011, but they lost to the Jacksonville Bolles 33-25. Thomas has not declared what school he is going to attend in 2013-2014.
12) Su’a Cravens (S, LB, WR)
At 6’2, 210 lbs this California star can do it all. Last season Craven’s had 48.1 rushing yards per game and 7.1 tackles per game. He helped lead Vista Murrieta High School (Murrieta, California) to a 10-4 record and helped them rank No. 3 in state. Craven’s committed to USC on June 6.
11) Montravius Adams (DT)
At 6’4, 285 lbs this Georgia native is a star on the rise. This year with the Dooly County Bobcats (Vienna, Georgia) he had 2.2 rushing yards per game, 9.4 tackles per game and .7 sacks per game. He helped lead the Bobcats to a great start this season with a 4-1 start. Adams has not declared what school he is going to attend.
10) Rick Seals-Jones (WR)
At 6’5, 220 lbs, this Texas native is amazing to watch. As a junior Seals-Jones rushed for 1,245 yards and ran in 15 touchdowns and had 512 receiving yards and caught 11 touchdowns passes. This year he helped lead Sealy high school to a solid 4-2 start. Seals-Jones has not declared what school he is going to attend.
9) Kenny Bigelow (DT, DE, TE)
At 6’3, 297 lbs this Maryland star can play. This year with Eastern Christian Academy he had 6 points per game. He also helped lead the Honey Badgers to a outstanding 3-0 start. Bigelow committed to USC on November 30, 2011.
8) Dee Liner (DT)
At 6’3, 270 lbs this Alabama defensive tackle is tough as nails. This season with the Trojans he had 9.5 tackles per game and 1 sack per game. He helped lead Muscle Shoals high school to a solid 6-1 start. Liner committed to Auburn on June 11, 2011.
7) Eli Woodward (CB)
At 6 ft, 185 lbs this New Jersey youngster has talent. In 2010 Woodward had 32 tackles and 2 interceptions, playing for Eastern high school. He has helped the Vikings to a solid 3-2 record and helped them rank No. 40 in state. Woodward committed to Ohio State on February 16.
6) Mackensie Alexander (CB)
At 5’11, 175 lbs this Florida cornerback has a bright future. In the 2011-2012 season Alexander had 3.5 tackles per game and 42 total tackles. During that season he helped the Indians to a overall 11-2 record and helped them rank No. 52 in state. Alexander is still undecided in what college he will be attending during the 2013-2014 season.
5) Carl Lawson (DE)
At 6’2, 251 lbs, this Georgia defensive end is a star on the rise. In the 2011-2012 season Lawson had 31 tackles for loss (TFL) and 15 sacks. This season Lawson helped the Eagles to a solid 5-1 overall record and helped them rank No. 27 in state. Lawson committed to Auburn on March 24.
4) Vernon Hargreaves III (CB, WR, KR)
At 5’11, 185 lbs, this Florida cornerback has NFL ready talent. This season with the Wharton Wildcats he had 11.3 tackles per game and 6 points per game. He helped the Wildcats to a solid 3-2 record this season. He committed to Florida on July 26.
3) Laremy Tunsil (OT)
At 6’6, 295 lbs this Florida offensive tackle is a monster. This season with the Columbia Tigers he helped them to a 5-1 overall record. Tunsil is still undecided in the college he will be attending during the 2013-2014 season.
2) Reuben Foster (ILB, RB)
At 6’2, 242 lbs this Alabama inside linebacker is talented. This season with the Auburn Tigers he had 18.8 rushing yards per game and 2.7 tackles per game. He helped the Tigers to a 5-1 start and committed to Auburn on July 12.
1) Robert Nkemdiche (DE)
At 6’5 265 lbs this Georgia defensive end is definitely a future 1st round pick in the NFL. In the 2011-2012 season with Grayson high school he had 93 tackles and 36 tackles for loss. He committed to Clemson on June 14.
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