We have now moved on officially to the class of 2016 recruiting class. Yes, with the 2015 National Signing Day behind us it’s all 2016 prospects on deck. Rival camps start this month and so does spring ball, that is the foundation of recruiting rankings and what helps us gauge the elite from the so-so or solid recruits.
It’s way too early to debate this class right now but the discussion can be talked about especially with the 2016 quarterback class and the depth at defensive/offensive line.
The three keys for the top 25 and beyond are the top level QB prospects and the East coast prospects. New Jersey and Maryland will be well represented unlike the last year. Lastly, it’s the multi-threat offensive players, a lot of these prospects are tweeners or “offensive weapons” it’s the year of the spread offense in recruiting possibly.
This is the official RSEN top 25 prospect for the 2016 class. Enjoy and remember be kind and share!
1. Kareem Walker (RB) 6’1 200 Wayne, NJ
De Paul Catholic (Ohio St)
2. Rashan Gary (DT) 6’4 290 Paramus, NJ
Paramus Catholic (Rutgers, Penn St, Michigan St, Alabama, UCLA)
3. Nicholas Bosa (DE) 6’4 245 Fort Lauderdale, FL
St. Thomas Aquinas (Ohio St, UCLA, Miami(FL), Clemson, Boston College)
4. K.J Costello (QB) 6’4 220 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Santa Margarita Catholic (USC, Stanford, Alabama, Notre Dame, Cal)
5. Nate Craig (WR) 6’2 199 Tampa, FL
Tampa Catholic (Auburn)
6. Gregory Little (OT) 6’4 287 Allen, TX
Allen (Texas A&M)
7. Malik Henry (QB) 6’2 178 Westlake Village, CA
IMG Academy-Bradenton,FL (Florida St)
8. Demetris Roberston (ATH) 6’0 167 Savannah, GA
Savannah Christian School (Alabama)
9. Shea Patterson (QB) 6’3 188 Shreveport, LA
Calvary Academy (LSU, Ole Miss, Michigan, Texas A&M , Auburn)
10. Caleb Kelly (LB) 6’3 220 Fresno, CA
Clovis West (Florida St, Arizona, USC, Cal, Nebraska)
11. Keion Joyner (OLB/DE) 6’4 230 Havelock, NC
Havelock (Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, LSU, Florida)
12. Marlon Davidson (DE) 6’3 266 Montgomery, AL
Carver (Alabama, LSU, Arizona St, Georgia, Mississippi St)
13. Jacob Eason (QB) 6’4 206 Lake Stevens, WA
Lake Stevens (Georgia)
14. Breeland Brandt (DE/TE) 6’4 224 Los Angeles, CA
Windward (UCLA)
15. Kenadre Jones (LB) 6’3 211 Olney, MD
Good Counsel (Maryland)
16. Eric Monroe (CB) 6’0 180 Houston, TX
North Shore (Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina, Baylor, Texas A&M)
17. Shane Simmons (DE) 6’3 234 Hyattsville, MD
DeMatha (Penn St)
18. Deontay Anderson (CB/FS) 6’0 188 Manvel, TX
Manvel (Clemson, North Carolina, Oklahoma St, Florida, Notre Dame)
19. Miles Sanders (RB/S) 5’11 189 Pittsburgh, PA
Woodland Hills (Penn St)
20. Willie Allen (OT/G) 6’6 300 River Ridge, LA
John Curtis 6(LSU, Kentucky, Florida, Nebraska, Oklahoma)
21. Antwuan Jackson (DT) 6’1 279 Ellenwood, GA
Cedar Grove (Georgia, Ole Miss, Oregon, Alabama, South Carolina)
22. Devante Brooks (TE) 6’5 226 Washington, DC
St. John’s College High (Tennessee)
23. Javon McKinley (WR/KR) 6’2 193 Corona, CA
Centennial (USC, UCLA, Oregon, Cal, Northwestern)
24. Shavar Manuel (DE/DT) 6’3 260 Tampa, FL
Blake (Ohio St, Miami-FL, UCLA, Clemson, Florida St)
25. Marquez Callaway (WR) 6’2 170 Warner Robins, GA
Warner Robins (Georgia, Florida, Auburn, Tennessee, Alabama)
Here is a sneak peak at the names to lookout for in the 2017 and 2018 classes as well.
2017 Class
1. Josh Meyers (OT) 6’6 278
2. De’Angelo Gibbs (WR/RB) 6’1 166
3. Dylan Moses (RB) 5’11 200
4. Tate Martell (QB) 5’11 172
5. Da’Quan Green (WR) 6’3 185
6. Alex Perry (DB) 6’1 177
7. Brooks Burgin (ATH/QB) 6’3 180
8. Zach Leonard (OT) 6’6 299
9. Jordan Merrell (ATH) 5’9 170
10. Camaron Spencce (OT) 6’5 285
2018 Class
1. Tyreke Johnson (DB/WR) 6’0 189
2. Jahlen Jack (RB/LB) 5’8 175
3. Cade Mays (OT/C) 6’6 245
4. Allan Walters Jr. (QB) 6’2 198
5. Jamerye Jones (OLB/RB) 6’2 176
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Donovan James is the Director of HSFB Recruiting for RSEN for more follow him on twitter @donjamessports
