Trae Elston makes Elite 18

by TigerNet Staff - Sun Jul 24 16:38:10 GMT-04:00 2011

Trae Elston - Defensive Back
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Height: 6-0 Weight: 176 Hometown: Oxford, AL (Oxford HS) Class: 2012

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Here is the Elite 18 list that is for the top 2012 class of players in the state of Alabama.

1. Jameis Winston Jameis Winston

Quarterback

6-4, 195

Hueytown, AL

View Full Profile , QB, Hueytown (6-4, 200): One of the top quarterback prospects in the nation posted more than 3,000 yards of offense in 2010, was co-MVP at the Elite 11 camp in California. Alabama, Florida State and LSU are his final three.

2. Kwon Alexander Kwon Alexander

Linebacker

6-2, 210

Oxford, AL

View Full Profile , LB, Oxford (6-2, 212): Playmaking linebacker racked up 144 tackles and 8 sacks with an amazing 44 tackles for losses. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon and USC are his top 10.

3. Chris Casher, DE, Davidson (6-4, 240): Also a standout tight end, he had 10½ sacks and 19 tackles for loss last year. May have to sit out senior year after transferring from Faith Academy. Committed to Florida State.

4. T.J. Yeldon T.J. Yeldon

Running Back

6-2, 205

Daphne, AL

View Full Profile , RB, Daphne (6-2, 205): Versatile back ran for 1,110 yards and 18 TDs and had 506 yards receiving as a junior. Committed to Auburn.

5. Reggie Ragland, LB, Bob Jones (6-4, 245): Powerful HS basketball standout racked up 91 tackles in 2010, including 21 for losses. Committed to Alabama.

6. Justin Thomas, ATH, Prattville (5-11, 175): High school QB likely projected as WR or DB on college level. Committed to Alabama.

7. Tyler Hayes, LB, Thomasville (6-3, 215): Three-sport athlete who is also a standout running back. Has a lot of upside once he's able to concentrate on one position and one sport. Committed to Alabama.

8. Alphonse Taylor, OT, Davidson (6-6, 340): Converted defensive tackle has excellent feet for a player his size. Committed to Florida State.

9. Beniquez Brown, RB/LB, Florence (6-2, 210): Two-way standout rushed for 1,129 yards and made 134 tackles in 2010. Could also play safety. Alabama, Florida and Mississippi State are his top three.

10 Cassanova McKinzy Cassanova McKinzy

Linebacker

6'3, 230

Birmingham, AL

View Full Profile , LB, Woodlawn (6-2, 224): Racked up 123 tackles, including 19 for losses, in 2010. Committed to Auburn.

11. Ryan Anderson, LB/DE, Daphne (6-3, 250): Made 81 tackles and 10 sacks as a DE last year. Will play MLB this year, and is expected to be a Jack LB in Tuscaloosa. Committed to Alabama.

12. Darren Lake, DT, Sumter Central (6-3, 330): Largely unknown two months ago, he's drawn comparisons to Marcell Dareus after dominant camp performances in Tuscaloosa and Knoxville. Committed to Alabama.

13. Darrion Hutcherson, TE/DL, Dadeville (6-6, 242): Big target earned multiple offers with camp and combine work this summer, could project as a DE. Committed to Auburn.

14. Javiere Mitchell, LB, Leeds (6-2, 205): Rising prospect plays nose guard, but projects as a linebacker with his 4.5 40 speed. Alabama, Auburn and Mississippi State lead.

15. Darius Philon, DL, Vigor (6-2, 255): Active lineman racked up 93 tackles, including 20 for loss, as a junior. Committed to Auburn, but considering offers from Alabama, Louisville, Kentucky and South Florida.

16. Justin Shanks Justin Shanks

Defensive Tackle

6-3, 306

Prattville, AL

View Full Profile , DT, Prattville (6-3, 306): Massive lineman benches 415 pounds, squats 585, had 50 tackles and 6 sacks in 2010. Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Tennessee, Texas A&M and USC are among a long list of offers.

17. Tyler Nero Tyler Nero

Defensive Tackle

6-2, 275

Atmore, AL

View Full Profile , DT, Escambia County (6-2, 287): A raw talent whose father played at Arkansas, he had 67 tackles (19 for losses) and 7 sacks in 2010. Alabama, Auburn and Arkansas lead.

18. Trae Elston Trae Elston

Defensive Back

6-0, 176

Oxford, AL

View Full Profile , DB, Oxford (5-11, 180): Had 104 tackles, 3 interceptions and 15 pass break-ups in 2010. Clemson leads Alabama, Auburn, LSU, Miami and Oregon.

Best of the rest: Jonathan Curry, TE, Central-Phenix City; Caleb Peterson, OL, Auburn; JaMichael Winston JaMichael Winston

Defensive End

6-5, 230

Prichard, AL

View Full Profile , DE, Vigor; Kyron Samuels, C, Fairhope; Caleb Gulledge, OL, Prattville; Jonathan Wallace, QB, Central-Phenix City; Michael Flint Michael Flint

Offensive Line

6-4, 300

Oxford, AL

View Full Profile , OL, Oxford; Harding Harper, LB, Carver-Montgomery; Kelton Brackett Kelton Brackett

Defensive Back

5-10, 174

Prichard, AL

View Full Profile , DB, Blount; Chris Humes, DB, Spain Park; Derrick Moncrief, DB, Prattville; Calvin Perry, LB Bessemer Academy; Tyler Stargel, LB, Gulf Shores; Eric Lee, DE, Daphne; Troymaine Pope Troymaine Pope

Running Back

5-10, 188

Anniston, AL

View Full Profile , RB, Anniston; Torey Agee, DE, Opelika; Marcus Turner, DB, McAdory; LaRonji Vason, CB, Prattville; Torren McGaster, CB, Daphne; Tre Banks, LB, Williamson; Blake Glaze, LB, Springwood; Alex Taylor, WR, West Limestone.