Glennon Highlights Gameday's Elite 10 List
1. Mike Glennon, Pro-style Quarterback, 4 Stars
Rivals250, Rivals.com pro-style quarterback (5), Virginia Top 30 (5)
Westfield
Ht: 6-foot-6
Wt: 194 lbs.
Forty: 4.9 secs.
Glennon is a towering 6-foot-6 prospect with all the tools needed to succeed at the next level. His strong arm and accuracy may be his best asset, but his height is what has attracted recruiters from across the nation. At 194 pounds, Glennon might be a bit lanky, but he is extremely coordinated for his height. His status has skyrocketed since hitting the combine circuit and he is currently ranked as the fifth-best pro-style quarterback in the nation. Glennon, whose older brother Sean is the starting quarterback at Virginia Tech, was recently selected to compete in the prestigious Elite 11 quarterback camp. Glennon has committed to NC State after receiving offers from fourteen different schools.
2. James Bennett, Offensive tackle, 3 stars
Rivals.com offensive tackles (47), Virginia Top 30 (18)
West Potomac
Ht: 6-foot-8
Wt: 270 lbs.
Forty: 4.9 secs.
Standing at 6-foot-8 and 270-pounds, Bennett is hard to miss. For college coaches, it is Bennett's play that makes him stand out even more. Bennett dominates the line of scrimmage and has not given up a sack during his two years as a starter at West Potomac. Athleticism is Bennett's key attribute and he has indicated that he would like to be involved in a wide-open offense rather than evolve into 350-pound bookend tackle in a pro-style offense. Bennett is keeping his options open at this point, but West Virginia, Michigan, Virginia Tech, Virginia, and Penn State are among those pursuing Bennett the strongest.
3. Ben Barber, Wide Receiver, 3 stars
Rivals.com Wide Receivers (97), Virginia Top 30 (25)
Edison
Ht: 5-foot-10
Wt: 200 lbs.
Forty: 4.5 secs.
No one made a bigger splash onto the recruiting scene last year than Barber. In leading his team to a Northern Region title and state championship appearance, he instantly grabbed the attention from college coaches everywhere. With his playmaker status, soft hands, and 4.5 speed, Barber has become an attractive prospect for coaches. Not only is Barber a big-play receiver, but he makes those big plays in big games. In the region and state championship games, Barber combined for 241 yards on 18 receptions. His relative lack of height may have scared off some schools, but he currently holds offers from Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Maryland.
4. Jeron Gouveia, Athlete
Virginia Top 30 (27)
Stone Bridge
Ht: 6-foot-2
Wt: 180 lbs.
Forty: 4.6 secs.
As a three-year starter for powerhouse Stone Bridge, Gouveia made quite a name for himself as a hard hitting safety. Last year, he was able to make an even bigger statement when he found success running and catching the ball. What makes him so successful--regardless of where he is on the field-- is that Gouveia possesses a natural feel for the game. His aggressiveness makes that readily apparent, and his stats back it up. Maryland, Virginia, Penn State, and Notre Dame were all after Gouveia's services. Though, after Virginia Tech offered, he committed just hours later. Tech plans to use Gouveia as a safety in their attacking style of defense, which fits him perfectly.
5. Darryl Hamilton, Cornerback
Centreville
Ht: 5-foot-8
Wt: 178 lbs.
Forty: 4.6 secs.
Despite standing only 5-foot-8, Hamilton might have more raw athleticism out of any prospect on this list. Being a four-year starter at cornerback for Centreville, it is quite obvious Hamilton has the football skills to go along with his athletic prowess. Aside from being a shut-down cornerback, Hamilton showed he is the complete package by managing to lead his team with 120 tackles last year despite playing in the secondary. Notre Dame, Syracuse, and a majority of the ACC schools have started to recruit Hamilton, but Virginia has been the only one to offer. NC State and North Carolina rate Hamilton high and are likely to offer, but don't expect a commitment until the year is over.
6. Josh Wells, Running back
West Potomac
Ht: 5-foot-8
Wt: 175 lbs.
Forty: 4.4 secs
Wells has landed on a lot of coach's radar screens, but has traveled in stealth mode to get there. He initially made a name for himself when he rushed for over 1,600 yards in only eight games en-route to a co-district championship. Yet it was not until every major school on the East Coast was looking at tape of teammate and top prospect James Bennett that Wells immediately caught the eyes of coaches. What they noticed was a lightning-quick running back that hit the hole with precision and was deadly in the open field. After turning in a 4.39 forty time at the Penn State combine, Wells left an even more deep-seated impression. Virginia Tech, Virginia, Clemson, and Michigan State are currently in the hunt for Wells.
7. Thomas Mulabah, Defensive tackle
Virginia Top 30 (29)
Park View
Ht: 6-foot-0
Wt: 278 lbs.
Forty: 4.9 secs.
As a defensive tackle, Mulabah is extremely explosive and agile. He may not be the tallest prospect at his position, but his strength and speed are deadly. Mulabah maxes out at an incredible 700 pounds in the squat and he explodes off of the line of scrimmage. Those two factors have coaches drooling over the Park View prospect. Registering an unheralded 46 tackles for loss and 12 sacks, Mulabah is every bit the playmaker as he is a run-stopper. Virginia Tech and Maryland are recruiting Mulabah the strongest, but he currently holds no scholarship offers. How well he performs in front of the Virginia Tech and Maryland coaching staffs during their camps will determine whether or not Mulabah receives a scholarship.
8. Scott Williams, Wide receiver
West Springfield
Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 185 lbs.
Williams is a receiver comparable to Randy Moss or Terrell Owens, except he has an attitude that would make Mother Theresa jealous. Like NFL stars Moss and Owens, the 6-foot-3 Williams provides an excellent target for any quarterback. His hands might as well be magnetic, because there are not too many balls this wide receiver misses. Williams might lack the speed of fellow top prospect Ben Barber, but Williams runs precise routes and can catch nearly anything thrown his way. His 54 catches for 983 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns are evidence of that. Virginia, West Virginia, Marshall, and Temple are all currently recruiting Williams.
9. Harry Kehs, Tight end
Madison
Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 239 lbs.
Forty: 4.9
Rounding out the set of linemen in the Elite 10 is Kehs. Yes, despite being listed as a tight end, Kehs is really more of a lineman. In fact, several coaches have discussed the possibility of bulking up Kehs and using him as a lineman at the next level. Playing the role of a blocking tight end, Kehs does a great job of doing just that: blocking. Coaches like his one-on-one ability that has attracted the likes of Virginia Tech, Virginia, and Penn State, with his lone offer coming from Air Force.
10. Andrew Morgan, Inside linebacker
Centreville
Ht: 6-foot-0
Wt: 230 lbs.
Forty: 4.7 secs
Morgan is as tough as they come in this business, and that is why so many coaches love watching him compete. He is the prototypical blue-collar athlete who will grind out the tough yards at fullback and knock someone back at linebacker. Though Morgan can eat up carries and shoulder the rushing load at fullback, he's being recruited mainly as a linebacker. Speed and agility might be weak points, but his high football IQ and smash-mouth style of play still makes Morgan a force to be reckoned with on the field. He is currently receiving interest from Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Honorable Mention:
Donnell Carpenter (Centreville, Safety) - A player with a ton of raw athleticism, there is tremendous upside with this Centreville prospect. With all the necessary tools already in place, a solid performance on the football field in 2007 could deliver a scholarship.
Drew Baldwin (Edison, Wide receiver) - This speedy wide-out is just as dangerous as teammate Ben Barber. Has soft hands and great route-running ability, not to mention a tremendous work ethic. With a successful 2007 season, his stock should skyrocket.
Will Wilson (Langley, Offensive line) - Massive lineman that already holds offers from Navy, Army, and Air Force. Has been a mainstay on Langley's line for all four years of high school.
Josh Vallejos (West Springfield, Wide Receiver) - After being chosen as Peter Lalich's wide receiver at the Elite 11 camp in California, Vallejos was the one wowing coaches with his precise route-running ability and soft hands. Currently receives interest from Arizona, UTEP, New Mexico, and New Mexico St.
Brian Kennedy (Westfield, Running back) - Despite being only 5-foot-7, Kennedy is quite durable. Height may limit Kennedy, but he should receive a considerable amount of interest.
