It's too early for a list like this, as we haven't had Opening testing and spring is canceled. But nobody is doing anything, so may as well get the discussion started. One thing that became apparent making this list is that '21 is an all-time class, locally. You could make another Top 15 with nothing but four-star, high-major prospects.
Note that this list is about college projection, not high school production. Size, athleticism and growth potential are major factors. Character is tricky for a bunch of reasons, but if there is something we know (like an Honor Roll or suspension) that is factored in, too.
1. Marcus Tate, OT, University (6'5, 326) - Massive dancing bear with advanced pass protection.
2. Leonard Taylor, DT, Palmetto (6'4, 255)- Martial artist/hooper with the hands and feet to dominate.
3. James Williams, S/LB, American Heritage (6'5, 218)- He's not on Sean Taylor's level, but he's the closest thing since Sean. High risk, huge reward.
4. Jaden Alexis, WR, Monarch (6'1, 180)- Catches like a WR, carries like a RB, runs like a track star.
5. Dallas Turner, DE/OLB, St. Thomas Aquinas (6'4, 235)- Clean prospect with his best football ahead of him.
6. Laurence Seymore, OL, Central (6'2, 293)- Has everything you want in an OL except height. Future Pro Bowl center.
7. Jacorey Brooks WR, Booker T (6'3, 185)- Prolific all-around athlete with rare ability to adjust to the ball.
8. Thad Franklin, RB, Chaminade (6', 225)- Rare combination of size, fluidity and production.
9. Jason Marshall, CB, Palmetto (6'2, 180)- Big corner who is athletic enough to house punts reminiscent of Pat Surtain, Jr.
10. Romello Brinson, WR, Northwestern (6'2, 180)- Long, lanky pass-catcher who can accelerate like a smaller man.
Note that this list is about college projection, not high school production. Size, athleticism and growth potential are major factors. Character is tricky for a bunch of reasons, but if there is something we know (like an Honor Roll or suspension) that is factored in, too.
1. Marcus Tate, OT, University (6'5, 326) - Massive dancing bear with advanced pass protection.
2. Leonard Taylor, DT, Palmetto (6'4, 255)- Martial artist/hooper with the hands and feet to dominate.
3. James Williams, S/LB, American Heritage (6'5, 218)- He's not on Sean Taylor's level, but he's the closest thing since Sean. High risk, huge reward.
4. Jaden Alexis, WR, Monarch (6'1, 180)- Catches like a WR, carries like a RB, runs like a track star.
5. Dallas Turner, DE/OLB, St. Thomas Aquinas (6'4, 235)- Clean prospect with his best football ahead of him.
6. Laurence Seymore, OL, Central (6'2, 293)- Has everything you want in an OL except height. Future Pro Bowl center.
7. Jacorey Brooks WR, Booker T (6'3, 185)- Prolific all-around athlete with rare ability to adjust to the ball.
8. Thad Franklin, RB, Chaminade (6', 225)- Rare combination of size, fluidity and production.
9. Jason Marshall, CB, Palmetto (6'2, 180)- Big corner who is athletic enough to house punts reminiscent of Pat Surtain, Jr.
10. Romello Brinson, WR, Northwestern (6'2, 180)- Long, lanky pass-catcher who can accelerate like a smaller man.
