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Rivals.com The Rivals100 2004 | Rivals.com Football Recruiting | last sorted on 1/15/2004

2004 Rank			Pos	Ht/Wt	Schools
1	Adrian Peterson Palestine (TX)		RB	6-2/210	Oklahoma
	Almost 3,000 yards as a senior shows why he's the best in the nation. But his game in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl also helped.
2	Theodore Ginn, Jr Cleveland (OH) Glenville High School		DB	6-0/170	Ohio State
	Ginn is a human highlight machine and well worth the price of admission. Showed the entire nation why he's one of the best at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
3	Early Doucet St. Martinville (LA)		WR	6-1/207	LSU
	A star at quarterback, running back and receiver for St. Martinville. Committed to Nick Saban's LSU Tigers.
4	Rhett Bomar Grand Prairie (TX)		QB	6-4/205	Oklahoma
	A broken hand and a seperated shoulder kept Bomar out of the playoffs, but he still threw for 1,272 yards and rushed for 547 yards as a senior. Also played well in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
5	Keith Rivers Lake Mary (FL)		LB	6-3/215	Southern Cal
	Another 100-plus tackle season shows why Rivers is a five-star player. Hopes to wear No. 55 at USC.
6	Willie Williams Miami (FL) Carol City		LB	6-2/225	Miami-FL
	Good enough to make an impact right away as a true freshman. Was named one of the team captains at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
7	Brandon Miller Colquitt (GA) Miller County		DE	6-4/225	Georgia
	Missed a large chunk of his senior season because of injury, but turned it on late in the season. Should still be an impact pass rusher in college.
8	Derrick Harvey Greenbelt (MD) Eleanor Roosevelt		DE	6-5/235	Florida
	31 sacks and 133 tackles as a senior and still growing as a football player. What more needs to be said?
9	Jeff Schweiger Jr. San Jose (CA) Valley Christian High School		DE	6-5/245	Southern Cal
	Great senior season and performance all week at the U.S. Army All-American Game makes him Rivals100.com's pick for the top player in California.
10	Xavier Lee Daytona Beach (FL) Seabreeze		QB	6-4/200	Florida State
	Lee finished his prep career as Florida's all-time leader in passing yards (9,082), completions (549) and touchdowns (98).
11	DeMario Pressley Greensboro (NC) Dudley High		DT	6-4/285	NC State
	Pressley averaged a sack a game as a senior, despite dobule and triple-teams. So athletic that he can do the splits.
12	Anthony Morelli Pittsburgh (PA) Penn Hills		QB	6-4/208	Penn State
	Led his team to the state semifinals and a 9-3 record. Might have the strongest arm in the nation.
13	Chad Henne West Lawn (PA) Wilson		QB	6-3/210	Michigan
	The next great quarterback for the Wolverines? Looked great in the U.S. Army All-American Game.
14	Kyle Williams Bolingbrook (IL)		LB	6-2/217	Iowa
	Showed what type of athlete he was this year by also rushing for more than 1,000 yards. Visited Oregon, but is sticking with the Hawkeyes.
15	Chris Patterson Chicago (IL) Hubbard High School		LB	6-3/220	Oklahoma
	Committed early to Oklahoma over a host of national programs. Amazing during the U.S. Army All-American Game practices.
16	Matthew Tuiasosopo Woodinville (WA) Woodinville		QB	6-2/200	Washington
	The apple didn't fall too far off the family tree with Matthew. Might have the most leadership skill of any QB in the nation.
17	Cameron Colvin Concord (CA) De La Salle High School		WR	6-2/193	Oregon
	Showed against Shreveport Evangel on ESPN why he's one of the nation's best players. Then did it again in the U.S. Army All-American Game.
18	Franklin Okam Richardson (TX) Lake Highlands		DT	6-5/300	Texas
	After clogging up the middle in football, he's now patroling the paint on the basketball court and will be a doctor in the future.
19	Fred Davis Toledo (OH) Rogers		WR	6-4/210	Southern Cal
	Might be the most impressive looking receiver from a physical standpoint. Looked great all week in practices for the U.S. Army All-American Game.
20	Jeff Byers Loveland (CO)		OL	6-4/280	Southern Cal
	USC landed the nation's No. 1 offensive line prospect and one of the best in the last five years. Amazing footwork was displayed at the U.S. Army All-American Game.
21	Lance Leggett Arlington (TX) Grace Prepatory		WR	6-4/178	Miami-FL
	Super star that dominated private school football in Texas the last two years. The center of a heated recruiting battle between Miami and Florida.
22	Xavier Carter Palm Bay (FL)		WR	6-3/190	LSU
	World-class sprinter and really good receiver. One of the stars of practices at the U.S. Army All-American Game.
23	Thomas Herring Los Angeles (CA) Fremont High		OL	6-6/292	Southern Cal
	A future first-round pick as a left tackle, even though he plays tight end and defensive end.
24	Dan Connor Wallingford (PA) Strath Haven		LB	6-3/215	Penn State
	A very bright point for Penn State after a nine-loss season.
25	Brian Toal Wyckoff (NJ) Don Bosco Prep		LB	6-2/228	Boston College
	The top player in the state of New Jersey for 2004. Played great as a running back in the U.S. Army All-American Game.
26	Alonzo Bryant Fort Valley (GA) Peach County		ATH	6-2/185	Georgia
	Could star at a number of different positions for Georgia, including quarterback.
27	William Morrisey Silsbee (TX)		DT	6-1/285	Texas A&M
	Impossible to block and he uses great leverage to get into the backfield.
28	Marshawn Lynch Oakland (CA) Technical		RB	5-11/195	California
	Dominated the Cal-Florida Bowl - much like he did opponents all season long.
29	Roland Martin Chicago (IL) Harper High School		OL	6-5/326	Michigan State
	Reminds college coaches of Orlando Pace when he was in high school.
30	Herman Johnson Denton (TX)		OL	6-8/350	LSU
	Was born at 15 pounds and kept on growing. He's now one of the best offensive line prospects in the entire nation.
31	Marcus Freeman Huber Heights (OH) Wayne High School		LB	6-2/240	Ohio State
	Ohio State should be stacked at linebacker in the future with Freeman roaming the middle. Didn't come off the field during the U.S. Army All-American Game.
32	Tony Carter Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin High School		DB	5-9/175	Florida State
	Has that extra gear that you need to be an impact college cornerback.
33	Zach Miller Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista High School		TE	6-4/240	Arizona State
	Known throughout Arizona as a great blocker and a great receiver. He's the ultimate tight end.
34	Brandon Siler Orlando (FL) Evans		LB	6-3/220	Florida
	Dominated the Cal-Florida Bowl on the defensive side, showing why his stock has shot through the roof.
35	Bobby Washington Miami (FL) Killian		RB	6-0/200	Miami-FL
	After committing early to Miami, the only question left is whether or not he'll qualify.
36	Thomas Brown Tucker (GA) Tucker High School		RB	5-10/185	Georgia
	Should be a perfect fit in the Georgia offense. Also could be a heck of a corner prospect.
37	Calvin Johnson Tyrone (GA) Sandy Creek		WR	6-4/210	Georgia Tech
	The Jackets scored a huge commitments from the top receiver in the Peach State.
38	Andrew Kelson Houston (TX) Lamar		DB	6-2/210	Texas
	Showed this season that he was the true No. 1 at the safety position.
39	Charles Johnson Hawkinsville (GA) Hawkinsville High School		DE	6-3/240	Georgia
	Scary that somebody that big can run that fast.
40	Tim Jamison Harvey (IL) Thornton Township		DE	6-3/240	Michigan
	People in Illinois have been talking about him all year - and he showed at the U.S. Army All-American Game why his stock shot through the roof.
41	Robbie Reid Galena Park (TX) North Shore		QB	6-3/224	Oklahoma State
	Has led his team to the Class 5A Division II state championship. Already enrolled at Oklahoma State.
42	Lydon Murtha Hutchinson (MN)		OL	6-8/315	Nebraska
	Glen Mason snagged this blue-chip recruit early. Played well at the U.S. Army All-American Game.
43	Demonte Bolden Chattanooga (TN) Tyner Academy		DT	6-5/294	Tennessee
	The top player in Tennessee and a beast to block. Was impressive all week in the U.S. Army All-American Game.
44	Dwayne Jarrett New Brunswick (NJ)		ATH	6-5/205	Southern Cal
	Coaches compare him to USC's Mike Williams because of his raw ability. Showed in practices at the U.S. Army All-American Game that he is going to be special.
45	Brandon Barrett Martinsburg (WV)		WR	6-1/190	West Virginia
	The best player to come out of West Virginia since Randy Moss? College coaches sure think so. Huge get for the Mountaineers.
46	Nikita Stover Hartselle (AL)		WR	6-1/190	Alabama
	The top player in the state of Alabama committed early to the Tide.
47	Glenn Dorsey Gonzales (LA) East Ascension		DT	6-2/293	LSU
	LSU and Nick Saban wrapped up Dorsey early in the process.
48	Calvin Darity Tallahassee (FL) Lincoln High School		OL	6-4/275	North Carolina
	The nation's top offensive guard is a true smash-mouth blocker.
49	Marcus Walker Waco (TX)		DB	5-11/180	Oklahoma
	People didn't even dare throw Walker's way. Dominated one-on-one matchups in the U.S. Army All-American Game.
50	Stephen McGee Burnet (TX)		QB	6-3/205	Texas A&M
	Amazing senior season has had the future Aggie QB's stock on the rise.
51	Rhyan Anderson Oak Creek (WI)		DE	6-6/265	Miami-FL
	Anderson was born in Florida, but then lived for four years in Oklahoma before moving to Wisconsin.
52	J.R. Bryant Miami (FL) Killian		DB	6-1/170	Florida State
	Many forget about Bryant because he committed so early, but he still is one of the nation's top corners.
53	Brandon Braxton Youngstown (OH) Ursuline High School		OL	6-6/300	Oklahoma
	In a great year in Ohio, some forget about how good Braxton really is.
54	Kyle Jackson Neptune Beach (FL) Fletcher		DB	6-0/190	Florida
	15 interceptions in the last two years helped cement Jackson's stock.
55	Cedric Dockery Garland (TX) Lakeview Centennial		OL	6-4/315	Texas
	Brother is in the NFL, but Cedric could be even better.
56	Kyle Mitchum Erie (PA) McDowell		OL	6-6/265	Ohio State
	A few coaches think he might really be the nation's top offensive lineman.
57	Charlie Jones Homestead (FL) South Dade		RB	5-11/200	Miami-FL
	He was the leading scorer in Dade County and over 10 of his touchdowns were in the red zone.
58	Josh Johnson Stone Mountain (GA) Stephenson High School		LB	6-2/225	Georgia
	The top linebacker in a great year for talent in the Peach State.
59	James Bryant Reading (PA)		LB	6-3/240	Miami-FL
	182 tackles as a senior helped his stock move up even higher. Looked great all week in practices for the U.S. Army All-American Game.
60	Dwayne Jones Lakewood (NJ)		RB	6-1/233	Rutgers
	Jones is a big running back in the mold of Maurice Clarrett.
61	Lawrence Timmons Florence (SC) Wilson		LB	6-3/225	Florida State
	"He's the best player in South Carolina," SEC recruiting coordinator.
62	Cornelius Ingram Hawthorne (FL) Hawthorne		ATH	6-5/215	Florida
	The team that lands him will be happy both on the football field and on the court.
63	D.J. Wolfe Lawton (OK) Eisenhower		RB	5-11/180	Oklahoma
	The top player in Oklahoma did it all for team with more than 1,200 yards rushing. Already enrolled at Oklahoma.
64	Jamaal Edwards Greensboro (NC) Dudley High		RB	6-0/202	Florida State
	Should be amazing in Florida State's offense. He's a perfect fit for the Noles.
65	Drew Miller Sarasota (FL) Riverview High School		OL	6-6/305	Florida
	Graded out at more than 90 percent two years in a row. Dominated one-on-one drills at the U.S. Army All-American Game.
66	George Covington Greenbelt (MD) Eleanor Roosevelt		DE	6-3/230	Maryland
	Maryland gets the biggest steal of anybody in the nation because Covington is a stud.
67	Olu Hall Fairfax (VA) Robinson		DE	6-5/220	Virginia
	Has an amazing frame that will only get stronger in college weight program.
68	Chris Smith Allen (TX)		DE	6-5/265	Texas A&M
	Injuries plauged his senior season, but he still reminds recruiters of Grant Winstrom.
69	Chase Patton Columbia (MO) Rock Bridge		QB	6-4/205	Missouri
	If this kid was in Texas or California, he'd had 50 offers instead of only around 25.
70	Eric McLendon Vidalia (GA)		DT	6-6/288	Junior College
	Some thing McLendon is a future OL, but where ever he ends up at he's going to be special.
71	Ryan Miller Lake Charles (LA) Barbe		OL	6-6/310	LSU
	Made big recruiting news by switching long-time commitment from A&M to LSU. Ranked as one of the best offensive linemen at the U.S. Army All-American Game.
72	Marlon Favorite Harvey (LA) West Jefferson		DT	6-3/310	LSU
	Proved what LSU fans already knew at the U.S. Army All-American Game. This kid might not be the tallest, but he's one of the best DL in the nation.
73	Lavelle Hawkins Stockton (CA) Edison High		ATH	5-11/170	LSU
	"Lavelle is an electrifying player. No matter what side of the ball, Lavelle dominates." - Edison coach Elliott Burke.
74	Aaron Jones Orlando (FL) Edgewater High School		DT	6-3/270	Florida State
	Along with Jamison, couldn't be blocked by any of the offensive linemen at the U.S. Army All-American Game.
75	Cortney Grixby Omaha (NE) Central High School		DB	5-9/160	Nebraska
	The top player in the state of Nebraska for 2004, and is also a great point guard recruit.
76	Garry Pack Hattiesburg (MS) Oak Grove		LB	6-1/217	Ole Miss
	By the time his senior season ended, he was the top recruit in the Magnolia State.
77	Michael Bumpus Culver City (CA) Culver City		WR	6-0/185	Washington St.
	A true athlete that racked up big yards rushing, passing and receiving.
78	Brian Brohm Louisville (KY) Trinity High School		QB	6-3/200	Louisville
	His father (Oscar) and brother (Jeff) were both quarterbacks at the University of Louisville, but will Brian follow his own path?
79	Tony Temple Kansas City (MO) Rockhurst High School		RB	5-10/192	Missouri
	The most recruited player ever from Kansas City? Stayed in state to play for the Missouri Tigers.
80	Alex Mitchell Bay City (MI) Central High School		OL	6-5/310	Michigan
	Mitchell is the top player in the state of Michigan in 2004.
81	Nick Hayden Hartland (WI) Arrowhead High		DT	6-5/265	Wisconsin
	Was quiet about recruiting, until he committed to Wisconsin.
82	Andrew Johnson Pittsburgh (PA) North Hills		RB	6-0/205	Miami-FL
	Scored more than 20 touchdowns as a senior.
83	Marque Hall Marshville (NC) Forest Hills		DT	6-5/305	South Carolina
	In a great year in North Carolina, people don't understand how good Marque Hall really is.
84	Trevor Ford Miami (FL) Miami Northwestern		DB	6-1/187	Florida State
	Had 60 tackles, 11 pass break-ups and four interceptions during the regular season.
85	McIntosh Nicolas Immokalee (FL) Immokalee High School		DB	6-3/180	Florida
	The fastest rising star in the Sunshine State.
86	Eugene Germany Pomona (CA) Pomona		DE	6-4/250	list
	Selected to play in the Cal-Florida Bowl after very solid senior season.
87	Aaron Klovas Graham (WA) Bethel High School		OL	6-6/300	Oregon
	Klovas has amazing feet and a good two-way blocker. Looked solid at the U.S. Army All-American Game.
88	Drew Weatherford Land O'Lakes (FL)		QB	6-3/205	Florida State
	Future Seminole quarterback impressed at the Cal-Florida Bowl like he did for the past two years.
89	Dale Thompson Corona (CA) Santiago High		TE	6-4/240	Southern Cal
	Learned how to block with the best while playing OL as a junior.
90	Brigham Harwell Hacienda Heights (CA) Los Altos		DE	6-2/245	UCLA
	With his size and frame, many compare him to Terrell Suggs.
91	Kyle Riggs Festus (MO)		OL	6-5/303	Missouri
	People forget how good Riggs is because he committed so early.
92	Matt Boss Cherryvale (KS)		OL	6-5/315	Kansas State
	Don't let small school competition fool you, because Boss is big time.
93	Leon Hart Columbia (SC) Spring Valley		OL	6-4/290	Auburn
	One of the most impressive drive blockers in the nation.
94	Jae Thaxton Hartwell (GA) Hart. Co.		LB	6-3/225	Florida State
	160 tackles and five sacks a big reason why Thaxton is now on the Rivals100 team.
95	Webster Patrick Spring (TX) Westfield		RB	5-8/200	Iowa State
	175 attempts, 1,855 yards and 25 touchdowns - what more needs to be said?
96	Brett Gallimore Riverside (MO) Park Hill South		OL	6-5/290	Michigan
	The star of the Rivals.com Cutting Room Classics.
97	Nick Patton Winfield (KS)		QB	6-3/205	Kansas State
	Threw for more than 1,200 yards and was a one-man show for Winfield. Stays in state to play for K-State.
98	Doug Dutch Washington (D.C.) Gonzaga		WR	6-0/200	Michigan
	Washington D.C.'s best offering for the Class of 2004. Looked solid during practices for the U.S. Army All-American Game.
99	Myron Hardy Round Rock (TX) McNeil		WR	6-3/195	Texas
	The top skill player in the Texas Longhorn class, and could see the field quickly with his gamebreaking ability.
100	Greg Harrison Shenandoah (PA) Valley		OL	6-5/295	Penn State
	An early Penn State commitment that could be an impact player for the Lions.