Elite 18

[AUChizad]

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2010/12/press-registers_elite_18_list.html

1. Brent Calloway, LB, Russellville (6-2, 210): He rushed for nearly 2,000 yards and accounted for 42 percent of Russellville's offensive production, then led his team in tackles at the Alabama-Mississippi all-star game. Committed to Alabama.

2. Reese Dismukes, C, Spanish Fort (6-3, 292): A dominant physical force, his team won the 5A state championship game by running behind him on the majority of its plays. Committed to Auburn.

3. Marvin Shinn, WR, Vigor (6-4, 195): Also a star on the basketball court, he caught 50 passes for 782 yards and nine TDs during the season, then showed superior athleticism and ball skills at all-star week. Committed to Alabama.

4. Jonathan Rose, CB, Leeds (6-2, 175): He led his team to the 3A state title, then showed off his cover skills at the Alabama-Mississippi game, breaking up three passes and intercepting another. Committed to Auburn.

5. Erique Florence, S, Valley (6-2, 185): After playing safety only sparingly during the season, he showed off his physical side at the Alabama-Mississippi game. Auburn and Alabama lead Arkansas, USC and others.

6. Danny Woodson Jr., WR, LeFlore (6-2, 200): A physical receiver who is also a strong blocker, he racked up more than 1,100 yards receiving for the second straight season. Committed to Alabama.

7. Chris Jones, CB, Minor (5-11, 175): A do-it-all star who projects as a corner, Jones ran for 1,010 yards and 13 TDs on offense, returned two kickoffs for touchdowns and made 57 tackles and four interceptions on defense in 2010. Committed to Alabama.

8. Sammie Coates, WR, Leroy (6-3, 170): Caught Auburn's eye with a 4.31 40 during the summer, then earned 2A back of the year honors with 57 catches for 1,170 yards and 14 TDs. Committed to Auburn.

9. Jabrian Niles, DL, Davidson (6-2, 270): One-time quarterback posted 84 tackles, including 12 for loss, and three sacks in 2010. Committed to Auburn.

10. Jaylon Denson, WR, Hoover (6-3, 210): A big target who could project as a WR or an H-back, he
caught 63 passes for 1,059 yards and 12 TDs as a senior. Committed to Auburn.

11. Stephen Rivers, QB, Athens (6-7, 210): The younger brother of San Diego Chargers QB Philip Rivers completed 14 of 24 passes for 123 yards and a TD to earn MVP honors at the Alabama-Mississippi game. Commited to LSU.

12. Jacob Coker, QB, St. Paul's (6-5, 210): Big and strong with surprising agility, he threw for 1,508 yards and 15 TDs with only two interceptions in 2010. Committed to Florida State.

13. Anthony Swain, S, Gadsden City (6-1, 200): Could project at a number of positions, but he's most likely a safety. He'll also contribute on special teams, where he returned two kicks for 70 yards at the Alabama-Mississippi game. Committed to Auburn.

14. Collins Moore, WR, Bob Jones (6-2, 190): A good leaper who is also dangerous after the catch, he had 808 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns in 2010. Committed to Ole Miss.

15. Daryl Collins, WR, Gadsden City (6-0, 190): Played in a run-first offense, but is a deep-ball threat who is dangerous after the catch and as a kick returner. Committed to Alabama.

16. Keymiya Harrell, DE, Dallas County (6-5, 235): A prototypical rush end, he's a raw talent who brings 4.66 speed off the corner. Committed to Auburn.

17. Chris Landrum, LB, Sweet Water (6-2, 215): Missed most of his senior year with an injury, but returned to help the Bulldogs win another 1A state title. Committed to Auburn.

18. Vinnie Sunseri, LB, Northridge (6-0, 210): Undersized but very productive, the son of UA linebackers coach Sal Sunseri earned 6A lineman of the year honors with 144 tackles as a senior. Committed to Alabama.

Best of the rest: Devaunte Sigler, DL, B.C. Rain (6-4, 250); Spencer Region, OL, Cullman (6-6, 330); Rashad Cunningham, WR, Davidson (6-4, 200); Ameer Abdullah, RB, Homewood (5-9, 177); T.J. Worthy, WR, Gadsden City (6-2, 180); Kameron Wood, DE, John Carroll (6-4, 220); Darien Thomas, WR, Theodore (6-3, 200); Jacquese Kirk, CB, Walker (5-11, 160); Bobby McCain, CB, Oxford (5-11, 177); Eric Dixon, CB, Vigor (5-11, 175); Kameron Jackson, CB, Madison Academy (6-0, 180); Alonzo Harris, RB, Gadsden City (6-1, 200); Jervohnte Riles, ATH, Jess Lanier (6-5, 230); Blake Dees, LB, Spanish Fort (6-0, 234); Allan Carson, DT, Oxford (6-0, 325); Emmanuel Johnson, WR/ATH, McKenzie (5-10, 175); E.J. May, CB, McGill-Toolen (5-11, 170); Jamal Golden, ATH, Wetumpka (6-0, 180); David Simon, OL, Baldwin County (6-5, 285).

I think the victor of the in-state battle pretty much hinges on Erique Florence.

Bama gets him, and they have 5 of the top 7.

We get him, and we have 6 of the top 10 + 3 others in the Elite 18 to Alabama's 2.

[GH2001]

Correction on Florence:

5. Erique Florence, S, Valley (6-2, 185): After playing safety only sparingly during the season, he showed off his physical side at the Alabama-Mississippi game. Auburn leads Alabama, Arkansas, USC and others.

I also dont agree with him being the #5 prospect in the state. Top 3 at the least.

[The Prowler]

I would put Erique at the #1 Spot, regardless of where he signs.  Dude is a bonafide STUD KAT.  Calloway is listed #1 because of his rushing...SPuat will be moving him to LBer.  I do think that Calloway is a Stud, too.

My Top 5...
1. Erique Florence (Top 5 Safety in the Country, #1 in my book)
2. Brent Calloway (Top 5 Linebacker in the Country, #3 in my book)
3. Reese Dismukes (Top 5 Center in the Country, #1 in my book)
4. Jonathan Rose (Top 5 Conerback in the Country, #3 in my book)
5. Marvin Shinn (Top 10 WR in the Country, #5 in my book)

Two of the Top 5 is really good. Three is great.  Four or a clean sweep is Awesome.