DEFENSEDL – Xzavier Dickson, Griffin, Sr.: Dickson (6-3, 260) completed his second straight monster season. He finished with 19 sacks and seven other tackles for losses. He also played a little tight end and caught 19 passes. Dickson has several offers from SEC and ACC schools
DL – Grady Jarrett, Rockdale County, Sr.: Jarrett's team didn't do as well this season, dropping from a semifinal finish in 2009 to missing the playoffs, but Jarrett (6-2, 280) was solid with 17 sacks and 30 overall tackles for losses. He has committed to Clemson.
DL – Robert Nkemdiche, Grayson, So.: Nkemdiche emerged as one of the top sophomores in Georgia. One opposing coach said Nkemdiche (6-5, 255) would be better than another Georgia player, Ohio State's Cameron Heyward. He had 18 sacks and 15 other tackles for losses for a AAAAA semifinal team.
DL – Stephon Tuitt, Monroe Area, Sr.: Tuitt (6-6, 260) was the top defensive player on a team that went from 0-10 the past two seasons to 10-2 in 2010. He had 11 sacks and 13 other tackles for losses. Tuitt is committed to Notre Dame.
LB – Amarlo Herrera, North Clayton, Sr.: Herrera (6-2, 215) was a tackle machine – making 151 stops, 14 for losses, for a 9-2 team. He has committed to Georgia.
LB – A.J. Johnson, Gainesville, Sr.: Johnson (6-2, 225) had 173 tackles – 10 for losses – for a rebuilding team that went 10-2. He also rushed for almost 500 yards playing quarterback in the wildcat formation. Johnson has committed to Tennessee.
LB – Cameron Lynch, Brookwood, Sr.: Lynch (5-11, 215) led Georgia with 188 tackles – 13 in the state final victory over Colquitt County. Lynch also had 17.5 sacks and five interceptions on the season. He has committed to Syracuse.
LB - James Vaughters, Tucker, Sr.: Vaughters has been a two-way starter for three years on Tucker teams that have gone 36-5. He had 75 solo tackles this season, 18 for losses. Vaughters (6-2, 235) has committed to Georgia.
DB – Justin Coleman, Brunswick, Sr.: Coleman was one of the most versatile players in the state. He rushed for 802 yards and caught 21 passes for 520 yards on offense and made 92 tackles and five interceptions on defense. He scored 20 touchdowns. Coleman (5-11, 175) is committed to Tennesse.
DB – Mike Hilton, Sandy Creek, Jr.: Hilton is only a junior and not a top prospect, yet, but many consider him the best all-around player on Georgia's only two-time state champion, Sandy Creek. He's been a starter through the 29-game winning streak. Hilton (5-9, 175) had 68 tackles and nine interceptions on defense and rushed for 720 yards and 12 touchdowns on offense, averaging nearly 10 yards per carry.
DB – Brian Randolph, Kell, Sr.: Randolph (6-0, 190) has made all-state teams since he was a sophomore. He had 152 total tackles this season and rushed for 1,068 yards for a team that went 12-1. Randolph has committed to Tennessee.
DB – Damian Swann, Grady, Sr.: Swann made all-state for the second straight season and was the Atlanta city player of the year. He had 67 tackles, seven interceptions and 45 receptions for 786 yards and 12 touchdowns. Swann (6-0, 175) is choosing among Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
P - Ty Long, Roswell, Sr.: Long averaged 45 yards per punt. He was perhaps better as a kicker. He made 14 of 21 field goal attempts, and his best one - a 53-yarder in the final seconds - beat Parkview in the playoffs. Long put all 61 of his kickoffs in the end zone. Long (6-2, 171) has committed to South Alabama.
