Scout.com Midwest Hot 100
August Edition |
| Rank | Name | Pos | City (ST) High School | Ht/Wt | Verbal |
| 1 | Josh Ogelsby | OL | Milwaukee (Wis.) St. Francis | 6/8/312/5.3 | Wisconsin |
| | Future Badger may be the best lineman in the nation |
| 2 | Ronald Johnson | CB | Muskegon (Mich.) | 6-0/185/4.4 | |
| | Possibly the best pure athlete in the Midwest |
| 3 | Martez Wilson | DE | Chicago (Ill) Simeon | 6-4/228/4.5 | |
| | Reminds some of a young Simeon Rice |
| 4 | John Clay | RB | Racine (Wis.) Park | 6-3/220/4.5 | |
| | May be the best big-back in the nation this year. |
| 5 | Ben Martin | DE | Cincinnati (Ohio) La Salle | 6-5/225/4.65 | |
| | Martin has all the tools to be a very special player, for a long time. |
| 6 | Eugene Clifford | S | Cincinnati (Ohio) Colerain | 6-2/190/4.5 | |
| | Could very well end up as the state's top prospect. |
| 7 | Joseph Barksdale | DT | Detroit (Mich.) Cass Tech | 6-5/315/5.1 | |
| | Barksdale is intense and never quits. |
| 8 | Ryan VanBergen | DE | Whitehall (Mich.) | 6-5/250/4.9 | Michigan |
| | Amazing upside, could be a force in the Big Ten |
| 9 | Dionte Allen | CB | Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary's | 6-0/170/4.4 | |
| | Allen may be the best cover corner in the country |
| 10 | Robert Hughes | RB | Chicago (Ill.) Hubbard | 5-11/227/4.6 | |
| | Does not get the pub that other backs do, but he should. |
| 11 | Josh Brent | DT | Bloomington (Ill.) Central Catholic | 6-3/295/5.0 | |
| | A great leverage player who has a tremendously strong base and gets after it. |
| 12 | Devon Torrence | S | Canton (Ohio) South | 6-1/190/4.6 | |
| | Baseball or football? That is the question. |
| 13 | Jerimy Finch | S | Indianapolis (Ind.) Warren Central | 6-2/200/4.6 | Michigan |
| | A brute, physical force who could eventually play linebacker. |
| 14 | Dave Molk | OL | Lemont (Ill.) | 6-2/270/5.0 | |
| | A gritty mauler who dominates inside. |
| 15 | Christian Ballard | DE | Lawrence (Kan.) Free State | 6-4/265/4.6 | Kansas |
| | Just scratching the surface. He doesn't even know how good he is. |
| 16 | Boom Herron | RB | Warren (Ohio) Harding | 5-10/190/4.55 | Ohio State |
| | May be the best pure back in a state that produces some good backs. |
| 17 | Martell Webb | WR | Pontiac (Mich.) Northern | 6-5/210/4.7 | Michigan |
| | Long and rangy and can motor. Once he thickens up..Lookout! |
| 18 | Brandon Saine | RB | Piqua (Ohio) | 6-1/200/4.4 | Ohio State |
| | Has true game breaking speed and could play a number of positions. |
| 19 | Michael Keck | DE | Harrisonville (Mo.) | 6-5/220/4.6 | |
| | Strength and speed off the edge. Keck is a defensive playmaker. |
| 20 | C.J. Peake | S | Trotwood (Ohio) Trotwood-Madison | 6-2/208/4.5 | |
| | Has the size of a linebacker and covers like a corner. |
| 21 | Chris Colasanti | LB | Bloomfield Hills (Mich.) Brother Rice | 6-2/232/4.7 | Penn State |
| | Next in a long line of great linebackers at Penn State |
| 22 | Darris Sawtelle | OL | Bloomfield Hills (Mich.) Brother Rice | 6-5/285/5.2 | Tennessee |
| | Light on his feet for a lineman of his size. |
| 23 | Antonio Jeremiah | DT | Hilliard (Ohio) Darby | 6-5/270/5.2 | |
| | Offense or defense? That is the question. |
| 24 | Niles Paul | WR | Omaha (Neb.) North | 6-1/200/4.4 | Nebraska |
| | Paul has National Top 100 potential |
| 25 | Tyler Nielsen | LB | Humboldt (Iowa) | 6-4/215/4.5 | Iowa |
| | Impressive lateral speed. Nielsen makes plays sideline to sideline. |
| 26 | Dale Martin | RB | Bolingbrook (Ill.) | 5-11/195/4.4 | |
| | Very productive back who does it all. |
| 27 | Nate Oliver | S | Lakewood (Ohio) St. Ed's | 6-0/195/4.55 | Ohio State |
| | Tenacious hitter in the secondary. |
| 28 | Andrew Dailey | LB | Massillon (Ohio) Washington | 6-3/215/4.6 | |
| | A former safety, who is tremendous in coverage. |
| 29 | Logan Gray | QB | Columbia (Mo.) Rock Bridge | 6-2/180/4.6 | Georgia |
| | One of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the nation. |
| 30 | Bryan Bulaga | DT | Woodstock (Ill.) Marian Catholic | 6-5/250/4.8 | Iowa |
| | Once he fills out he could be a monster. |
| 31 | Taurian Washington | WR | Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary's | 6-0/175/4.5 | Ohio State |
| | Speed, strength, ball skills, what's not to like? |
| 32 | Jordan Bernstine | S | Des Moines (Iowa) Lincoln | 5-11/200/4.38 | |
| | Should be mentioned with the best athletes in the country |
| 33 | Cedric Everson | CB | Detroit (Mich.) Mumford | 6-1/176/4.3 | |
| | May have the best clsoing speed in the nation. |
| 34 | Aron White | TE | Columbia (Mo.) Rock Bridge | 6-4/210/4.7 | |
| | Looked exceptional at the Hoover 7-on-7 |
| 35 | Jordan Mabin | CB | Macedonia (Ohio) Nordonia | 5-11/185/4.5 | |
| | Could play RB or CB. Improved his stock with combines and camps |
| 36 | Adrien Robinson | TE | Indianapolis (Ind.) Warren Central | 6-5/225/4.6 | |
| | When he fills out, could be a potential All-American type player. |
| 37 | Doug Beaumont | WR | Louisville (Ky.) Male | 5-9/180/4.4 | |
| | Can be catergorized as a "Tweener" but he can play somewhere. |
| 38 | Harland Gunn | OL | Omaha (Neb.) Central | 6-2/320/5.2 | Miami |
| | Two years in the system and watch out ACC. |
| 39 | Steven Threet | QB | Adrian (Mich.) | 6-5/220/4.8 | Georgia Tech |
| | Possibly the nation's most underated QB. |
| 40 | Keith Nichol | QB | Lowell (Mich.) | 6-2/190/4.7 | Michigan State |
| | Very Accurate quarterback with above average arm strength. |
| 41 | Mark Dell | WR | Farmington Hills (Mich.) Harrison | 6-1/175/4.5 | |
| | He is good now, just wait until he learns the game. |
| 42 | Kevin Rouse | LB | Joliet (Ill.) Catholic | 6-1/220/4.57 | |
| | Rouse is a "Throwback" old school middle backer. |
| 43 | Darren Evans | RB | Indianapolis (Ind.) Warren Central | 6-1/210/4.58 | Virginia Tech |
| | One of the top power backs in the country. |
| 44 | Vince Helmuth | RB | Saline (Mich.) | 6-2/248/4.9 | Michigan |
| | Outstanding fullback, who could grow into a DT. |
| 45 | Victor Anderson | RB | Louisville (Ky.) St. Xavier | 5-9/180/4.4 | West Virginia |
| | Vic has all the tools to be a great one. |
| 46 | Cody Hundertmark | DT | Humbodt (Iowa) | 6-3.5/265/4.8 | Iowa |
| | Blew up after the Scout combine in Iowa City. Great burst off the edge. |
| 47 | Solomon Thomas | DE | West Chester (Ohio) Lakota West | 6-5/225/4.7 | |
| | Had a dominating performance at Ohio State's senior advanced camp. |
| 48 | Anthony Morris | WR | Harvey (Ill.) Thornton | 6-3/200/4.5 | |
| | As elusive off the field as he is on it. |
| 49 | Lamark Brown | LB | St. Louis (Mo.) Hazelwood West | 6-3/220/4.55 | Kansas State |
| | Remember his name Big Twelve Fans. |
| 50 | Donnie Evege | CB | Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne | 5-11/185/4.5 | Ohio State |
| | Showed great cover skills at Ohio States senior camp. |
| 51 | Chris Smith | QB | South Point (Ohio) | 6-3/215/4.7 | Marshall |
| | Possesses a cannon and has a linebacker mentality. |
| 52 | Quincy Landingham | S | Bloomfield Hills (Mich.) Lahser | 6-0/205/4.5 | Michigan State |
| | Very good cover safety who will provide run-support. |
| 53 | Demetrius Davis | DT | St, Joseph (MO.) Benton | 6-2/285/4.96 | Nebraska |
| | Cat like quick, gets tremendous upfield push. |
| 54 | Derek Knight | S | Detroit (Mich.) Renaissance | 6-0/190/4.6 | |
| | A very physical safety with cover skills. |
| 55 | Skylar Jones | QB | Middletown (Ohio) | 6-2/180/4.3 | |
| | Stock has risen as high as anyone's this summer. |
| 56 | Jermale Hines | LB | Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville | 6-1/200/4.5 | |
| | Often gets the dreaded "Tweener" tag, but the kid can flat-out play. |
| 57 | Colin Sandeman | WR | Bettendorf (Iowa) | 6-1/198/4.5 | Iowa |
| | A polished receiver with great ball skills. |
| 58 | Artis Chambers | S | Ft. Wayne (Ind.) Harding | 6-2/185/4.5 | Michigan |
| | Athletic safety with great upside. |
| 59 | Dewey Elliot | LB | Fairfield (Ohio) | 6-1/240/4.7 | |
| | Reads and reacts as fast as any linebacker we've seen. |
| 60 | Aaron Nagel | LB | Lemont (Ill.) | 6-1/215/4.52 | Notre Dame |
| | Nagle is one of those kids who lives for football and leaves everything on the field. |
| 61 | Blake Lawrence | LB | Overland Park (Kan.) Shawnee Mission West | 6-3/210/4.6 | |
| | He can do it all and he usually does. |
| 62 | Jared Crick | DE | Cozad (Neb.) | 6-6/245/4.8 | Nebraska |
| | One of the best kept secrets in the nation. |
| 63 | Nick Toon | WR | Middleton (Wis.) | 6-2/195/4.7 | Wisconsin |
| | Son of Al Toon , could be a very exciting player in the near future. |
| 64 | Morgan Williams | RB | Canton (Ohio) McKinley | 6-0/190/4.5 | |
| | The only thing holding him back may be academics. |
| 65 | Donald Stephenson | OL | Kansas City (Mo.) Central | 6-6/275/5.2 | |
| | Opened up his recruitment and has seen his stock rise greatly. |
| 66 | Ryan Wheat | DT | Flint (Mich.) Carman-Ainsworth | 6-4/295/4.9 | |
| | A physical force on the defensive front. |
| 67 | Jack Cornell | OL | Quincy (Ill.) Notre Dame | 6-7/305/5.2 | |
| | Cornell is as technically sound as they come. |
| 68 | Broderick Binns | DE | Minneapolis (Minn.) Cretin-Derham Hall | 6-2/230/4.75 | |
| | Doesn't get the publicity he deserves. Could be a great college player. |
| 69 | Marvin McNutt | QB | St. Louis (Mo.) Hazelwood Central | 6-3/190/4.6 | Iowa |
| | An athletic QB with pocket skills |
| 70 | Vincent Browne | DE | Lisbon (Ohio) David Anderson | 6-5/254/4.7 | Northwestern |
| | One of the most intriguing athletes in the nation. Great measurables. |
| 71 | Kyle Jefferson | WR | Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville | 6-5/175/4.5 | |
| | Has explosive speed and could be very good if he fills out. |
| 72 | Max Dedmond | TE | Evansville (Ind.) Central | 6-5/240/4.75 | |
| | An athletic tightend with a great frame, could be special. |
| 73 | Stuart Hines | OL | Bowling Green (Ky.) | 6-5/275/5.2 | |
| | Great feet and a devastating punch. He gets to the second level and can pass set well. |
| 74 | Jayson Palmgren | OL | Kansas City (Mo.) North | 6-2/285/5.2 | |
| | Prototype interior road grader who finsihes his blocks. |
| 75 | George White | LB | Flint (Mich.) Carman-Ainsworth | 6-3/249/4.8 | Michigan State |
| | Another prospect who can be a MLB or a DT down the road. |
| 76 | Brian Smith | LB | Overland Park (Kan.) St. Thomas Aquinas | 6-2.5/222/4.6 | |
| | Very intense competitor with great genetics. |
| 77 | Diauntae Morrow | CB | Lakewood (Ohio) St. Ed's | 6-0/185/4.6 | |
| | A very physical cornerback, who can cover. |
| 78 | Derrick Sherman | WR | Cincinnati (Ohio) Withrow | 6-0/180/4.5 | Purdue |
| | Downfield threat who fears nothing. |
| 79 | Thomas Merriweather | RB | St. Louis (Mo.) Hazelwood East | 5-11/190/4.5 | |
| | A very explosive back who is as productive as they come. |
| 80 | Demetrius Bell | RB | Olathe (Kan.) East | 5-7.5/155/4.6 | Kansas State |
| | Can Bell be the next Darren Sproles? |
| 81 | Clyde Aufner | OL | Raymore (Mo.) Raymore-Peculiar | 6-7/250/4.9 | Kansas State |
| | It will take a few years, but Aufner has a great future. |
| 82 | Arthur Ray | OL | Chicago (Ill.) Mount Carmel | 6-2/297/5.2 | Boston College |
| | Tremendous feet and a very quick punch. Will finish his blocks. |
| 83 | Chris Rucker | CB | Detroit (Mich.) Country Day | 5-8/160/4.4 | |
| | A talented big play receiver, but his future may be on defense. |
| 84 | Luke Lambert | LB | Brookfield (Mo.) | 6-3/215/4.6 | Missouri |
| | Impressed onlookers at the Scout.com Iowa combine. |
| 85 | Nick Schepis | OL | Cuyahoga Falls (Ohio) Walsh-Jesuit | 6-4/280/5.2 | |
| | Could be the best interior lineman in Ohio |
| 86 | Jeff Boyd | DT | Indianapolis (Ind.) Warren Central | 6-4/280/5.2 | Kentucky |
| | Athletic down lineman with a nasty disposition. |
| 87 | Chase Dumphord | OL | Paris (Ky.) | 6-5/300/5.2 | |
| | Chase doesn't realize how good Chase can be. |
| 88 | Ryan Kerrigan | DE | Muncie (Ind.) Central | 6-5/225/4.8 | |
| | Steady and consistent. He is always where he is supposed to be. |
| 89 | Dane Sanzenbacher | WR | Toledo (Ohio) Central Catholic | 5-11/175/4.49 | Ohio State |
| | Has torched everyone on the summer camp circuit. |
| 90 | Daryle Ballew | DT | Cincinnati (Ohio) Withrow | 6-4/285/5.0 | Illinois |
| | Roadblock on the defensive front. Once he learns leverage he could be devastating. |
| 91 | Michael Bolden | S | Evanston (Ill.) Evanston Township | 6-1/175/4.48 | |
| | Has exploded on the scene with a fantastic summer. |
| 92 | Chase Minnifield | CB | Lexington (Ky.) Henry Clay | 6-0/180/4.5 | Virginia |
| | A great athlete with very good genetics. |
| 93 | Victor Reynolds | CB | Oak Creek (Wisc.) | 6-0/195/4.4 | |
| | Has the size and speed to truly be a force in the secondaty. |
| 94 | Charlie Hatcher | DE | Hamilton (Ohio) | 6-4/275/4.8 | |
| | Very explosive off the edge, but he could be special down inside. |
| 95 | Rolandis Woodland | WR | St. Louis (MO.) Lutheran North | 6-5/185/4.45 | |
| | Similar in stature to Martell Webb only faster |
| 96 | Chris Givens | WR | Chillicothe (Ohio) | 6-2/190/4.6 | Miami (Ohio) |
| | Doesn't standout in one area, but he does everything well. |
| 97 | David Gilreath | WR | Robbinsdale (Minn.) Armstrong | 5-9/160/4.38 | |
| | Put him in the slot and turn him loose. |
| 98 | Phillip Bates | QB | Omaha (Neb.) North | 6-2/195/4.5 | Iowa State |
| | Rivals Paul as the best athlete in Nebraska |
| 99 | Josh Rooks | TE | Holland (Mich.) Christian | 6-5/250/4.75 | |
| | Has looked good all summer long. |
| 100 | Anthony Jacobs | DE | Northfield (Minn.) | 6-3/250/4.65 | Minnesota |
| | Great combination of size and speed off the edge. |