Post-Dispatch Super Juniors

1. Vincent Valentine, Edwardsville, 6-4, 315, DT

1. Vincent Valentine, Edwardsville, 6-4, 315, DT

The next big thing to come out of the St. Louis area as far as college football prospects go, Valentine has already racked up scholarship offers from schools like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Auburn with many more schools to follow. He is a massive anchor at defensive tackle w…

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2. Durron Neal, DeSmet, 6-1, 185, WR

2. Durron Neal, DeSmet, 6-1, 185, WR

An electric player with the ball in his hands, Neal has already drawn comparisons to former Kirkwood and University of Missouri standout Jeremy Maclin. Neal already has a variety of scholarship offers, including from Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Wisconsin and others and projects as either a wide rec…

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3. Michael Scherer, MICDS, 6-3, 230, LB

3. Michael Scherer, MICDS, 6-3, 230, LB

Scherer, who comes from an impressive family of athletes, will before long join his two older brothers as a Division I athlete. He already has scholarship offers from Missouri, Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa and Boston College and interest from many more schools. He racked up 1,126 total yards (919 rus…

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4. Donavin Newsom, Parkway North, 6-2, 220, LB

4. Donavin Newsom, Parkway North, 6-2, 220, LB

Newsom is an emerging prospect who recently picked up his first scholarship offer from the University of Missouri.

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5. Brandon Sheperd, Parkway Central, 6-3, 190, WR-DB

5. Brandon Sheperd, Parkway Central, 6-3, 190, WR-DB

Shepard, who reportedly has an early scholarship offer from Iowa, is a speedy skilled player who can make impact plays as a wide receiver and a defensive back.

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6. Ed Ray, Ritenour, 6-4, 282, DT

6. Ed Ray, Ritenour, 6-4, 282, DT

Ray, like Edwardsville’s Vincent Valentine, is another big defensive tackle prospect who has already drawn plenty of attention from Division I schools. The Huskies’ defensive line anchor had a productive junior campaign when he was credited with 74 tackles and a team-high eight sacks.

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7. Lamontiez Ivy, East St. Louis, 6-3, 220, QB-ATH

7. Lamontiez Ivy, East St. Louis, 6-3, 220, QB-ATH

The younger brother of former Cahokia quarterback Patrick Ivy, Lamontiez is also likely to attract the attention of Division I coaches like his older brother did. Ivy had a strong junior season with the Flyers when he completed 61.1 percent of his passes (110 of 180) for 1, 770 yards, with 18 tou…

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8. Drew Hare, Zumwalt West, 6-2, 190, QB

8. Drew Hare, Zumwalt West, 6-2, 190, QB

The Wildcats were led by several key juniors this season, which certainly bodes well for the 2011 campaign, and Hare was the guy conducting West’s high-powered offense. He completed 65 percent of his passes (274 of 421) for 3,201 yards, with 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, and also rushed for…

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9. KeVonn Mabon, DeSmet, 6-3, 205, WR-DB

9. KeVonn Mabon, DeSmet, 6-3, 205, WR-DB

Mabon has not yet attracted the attention from schools like his classmate and teammate Durron Neal, but many think he will get his share because of his impressive combination of size and speed. Mabon racked up 302 receiving yards and five touchdowns on just 13 catches during his junior season and…

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10. Jehu Chesson, Ladue, 6-3, 180, WR

10. Jehu Chesson, Ladue, 6-3, 180, WR

One of the breakout players in the area this season, Chesson attracted attention after catching 53 passes for 605 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns after catching 23 passes for 402 yards and four scores as a sophomore.

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