Year 2004-2005 - Mississippi's Top Prep Senior Football Players


This very tentative list consists of some of the best senior football players in Mississippi in 2004-2005. If you know of any Division-I caliber players from your area that I have not included on my list, let me know about them.

Athlete | Kickers/Punters | Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Offensive Linemen | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Defensive Backs

ATHLETES
Dias Bedford - 6-2, 180, Pelahatchie HS.

KICKERS/PUNTERS
Ross Bailey - 6-1, 165, Madison Central HS. 32 OF 32 XPs, 3 FGs (42 Longest), 1 2-PT Conversion.
Price Henley - 5-9, 160, Copiah Academy.
Cody Samples - 5-8, 180, Ripley HS.
Jacob Simpson - 6-1, 160, Ripley HS.
Brent Sutherland - 6-3, 175, 4.75, Northwest Rankin HS.

QUARTERBACKS
Wesley Beardain - 6-1, 185, Winona HS. Also an excellent baseball player.
Deangelo Carter - 5-10, 180, 4.5, Noxapater HS. Started as a freshman.
Larry Henderson - 6-0, 200, Hernando HS.
Tony Hobson - 6-2, 190, Jim Hill HS.
Jimmy Johns - 6-2, 215, Brookhaven HS.
Rakedric Logan - 5-10, 150, 4.65, Coffeeville HS. Started as a freshman.
Ryan Miller - 6-0, 175, Ackerman HS.
Trent Miller - 5-7, 170, Cleveland HS.
Dominic Spinks - 6-3, 185, Meridian HS.
Lee Swindle - 6-2, 180, Eupora HS. Also the holder, punter and kick offs.
Kris Thigpen - 6-4, 200, 4.7, Taylorsville HS. Threw for 2,700 yards in 2003, led his team to a State Championship as a sophomore in 2002.
Jeremy Thomas - 6-4, 193, 4.785, Hancock HS.

RUNNING BACKS
James Barnett - 5-10, 165, Baldwyn HS.
Jeremy Bibbs - 6-2, 217, 4.4, Northwest Rankin HS.
Craig Chambers - 6-0, 180, George County HS.
Ken Coleman - 5-10, 180, Louisville HS. Ran a 10.8 as a freshman.
Earl Eatman - 5-10, 220, Hattiesburg HS.
Andrew Eddie - 5-10, 200, Okolona HS. Very quick. Very good student.
Bryan Fitzgerald - 5-9, 180, Southaven HS.
Karifia Fonana - 5-8, 185, Velma Jackson HS.
Marcus Griffin - 5-11, 205, 4.4, South Panola HS. Benched 315, squatted 400 as a sophomore.
Trey Hopson - 5-10, 210, Pascagoula HS.
Schuyler Huff - 5-7, 156, 4.6, Stone HS.
Garrion Jackson - 6-2, 190, Independence HS.
Carlos Kern - 6-1, 180, Clarksdale HS.
Jerry Lee - 5-11, 175, Ackerman HS.
Corey McGee - 5-11, 160, 4.55, Jackson Academy. Runs a 11.3 100m. Also plays DB.
Pierre McNair - 5-11, 225, 5.2, Magee HS. As a freshman, benched 250 and squatted 585. Averaged 3 TDs per game his freshman year.
Darius Perkins - 6-2, 228, Brookhaven HS.
Johnny Peterson - 5-11, 170, Vancleave HS.
Jermaine Pruitt - 6-0, 180, Corinth HS.
Reggie Scott - 5-11, 175, George County HS.
Jarvis Shelby - 5-8, 170, 4.5, Long Beach HS. Had over 1,000 all-purpose yards his freshman season, including 614 rushing. 250 bench and 440 squat as a freshman.
J. J. Smith - 6-0, 190, Forrest County AHS.
James Triplett - 5-10, 180, Weir HS.
Robert Walker - 6-0, 180, Caledonia HS.
Jeremy Walls - 5-9, 165, Amory HS.
Bryan Watson - 5-10, 175, Baldwyn HS.
Phil Wheeler - 5-9, 180, 4.6, Pearl HS. Also plays linebacker and quarterback.

WIDE RECEIVERS
Jonathan Byrd - 6-1, 185, Meridian HS.
Bud Chapman - 6-4, 225, Brookhaven HS.
Stuart Davidson - 6-0, 180, 4.56, Northwest Rankin HS.
Anthony Johnson - 5-10, 170, Provine HS.
Chad Johnson - 6-0, 170, Pascagoula HS.
Lorenzo Lewis - 5-10, 170, 4.4, Bay St. Louis HS.
Coerick Riley - 6-1, 170, George County HS.
Cortez Washington - 5-10, 165, Winona HS.
Cody Washington - 5-9, 160, 4.5, Winona HS. As a sophomore, recorded 26 receptions, 476 yards and 6 touchdowns in 7 games.
Vincent Weatly - 5-10, 170, 4.6, South Pike HS.
Tarkan Weston - 6-1, 170, St. Martin HS.

TIGHT ENDS
Sean Gibbs - 6-2, 220, Vicksburg HS.
Marcus Stokes - 6-0, 185, Vicksburg HS.
Michael Thrasher - 6-3, 240, Brookhaven HS.

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
James Anderson - 6-4, 280, 5.4, Magee HS.
James Beverly - 6-4, 300, Hattiesburg HS.
Jamie Burkley - 6-3, 275, Vicksburg HS.
Will Butts - 6-2, 265, Louisville HS.
Ken Evans - 6-6, 258, 5.3, Philadelphia HS. Excellent student.
Kerry Gully - 6-1, 235, 5.0, Philadelphia HS.
Rolando Hardaway - 6-3, 320, Meridian HS.
Steven Hill - 6-1, 240, Water Valley HS. Also plays tight end and defensive line. Excellent student.
Craig Jenkins - 6-3, 303, Pearl HS.
Ronnie Jo Jones - 6-1, 350, Winona HS. As a sophomore, had a 325 bench press. Also an excellent student.
D. J. Lacey - 6-3, 300, Hillcrest Academy.
Mandrell Ledbetter - 6-2, 285, Louisville HS.
Brian Leggett - 6-2, 275, Meridian HS.
Justin Lewis - Puckett HS.
Desmond Mayes - 6-0, 250, Oxford HS.
Carlos Moffett - 6-0, 255, Taylorsville HS. Benches 305 pounds and squats 600 pounds.
Josh McNeil 6-5, 260, Collins HS.
Reid Neely - 6-5, 255, Jackson Academy.
Walter Pegues - 6-0, 270, Oxford HS.
Jonathan Pickens - 6-3, 284, 5.3, Philadelphia HS. Started as a freshman.
Chad Ray - 6-0, 190, Morton HS. Also plays linebacker.
Zack Ray - 6-3, 310, Brookhaven HS. Played defense as a junior.
Patrick Swoopes - 6-4, 290, Starkville HS.
Jake Vanderford - Puckett HS.
Cody Tawater - 6-4, 215, 5.0, Philadelphia HS.
Aaron Taylor - 6-3, 240, Southaven HS.
Calvin Wilson - 6-5, 310, Hattiesburg HS.

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
Jessie Benfield - 6-5, 275, 4.8, Ridgeland HS. DE/OT.
Charles Burns - 6-4, 250, Hattiesburg HS.
Jessie Bowman - 6-1, 310, Brookhaven HS.
Danny Hicks - 6-2, 255, Pelahatchie HS.
Anthony Jones - 6-1, 250, Hattiesburg HS.
Justin Lowe - 6-3, 265, Baldwyn HS.
Cornelius Kelly - 6-2, 240, Moss Point HS.
Carl McKinney - 5-9, 225, 5.0, Columbia HS.
Glenn Nettles - 6-3, 220, Moss Point HS.
Derrick Outlaw - 6-3, 250, 5.0, Starkville HS.
Harley Patterson - 6-0, 245, George County HS.
Jerrell Powe - 6-3, 304, 5.0, Wayne County HS.
Chris Rogers - 6-2, 285, West Oktibbeha County HS. Also playing fullback and linebacker.
John Sibley - 6-4, 270, 4.75, Greenville Weston HS.
Thomas Skinner - Puckett HS.
Tavaris Story - 6-5, 265, Ripley HS.
Brandon Whigham - 6-1, 240, Hattiesburg HS.
Javon Williams - 6-4, 220, 4.8, Bay St. Louis HS.

LINEBACKERS
Mark Brown - 5-11, 205, Madison Central HS.
Alaric Coleman - 6-3, 220, Southaven HS.
Demarko Clanton - 6-2, 200, 4.7, Northwest Rankin HS.
Andre Givens - 6-0, 205, Hattiesburg HS.
Raymond Gray - 6-0, 200, Vicksburg HS.
Derrick Howard - 5-10, 220, 4.7, West Jones HS.
Edward Joe - 5-11, 200, 4.8, Ridgeland HS.
Daniel Jordan - 6-1, 225, Vicksburg HS.
Jeremy Long - 6-0, 225, Oxford HS.
Elliot Marshall - 5-11, 202, 4.6, Northwest Rankin HS.
Allen McGay - 6-3, 210, Wayne County HS.
Josh Montgomery - 6-0, 155, 4.89, Walnut HS.
Jesse Pedyfoot - 6-3, 200, Warren Central (Vicksburg) HS.
Lewis Roberts - 6-0, 215, George County HS.
Corey Sanders - 6-0, 160, New Hope HS.
Jeremy Sherman - 6-2, 190, Eupora HS.
Archie Sims - 6-1, 200, 4.5, West Jones HS.
Blake Spiers - 6-1, 195, 4.6, Brandon HS.
Dan Thomas - 5-9, 160, 4.8, Raymond HS. Also plays running back. 220 bench, 300 squat, 26 inch vertical leap.
Isaiah Thomas - 6-2, 260, 4.8, Bruce HS.
Cody Warner - 6-0, 215, 4.8, Northeast Lauderdale HS. Benched 275 and squatted 425 as a sophomore.
Adam Waites - 6-0, 185, Oak Grove HS.
Robert Williams - 6-0, 210, 4.8, Vancleave HS (Ocean Springs). Recorded 60 tackles and 3 sacks as a freshman.
Anthony Wilson - 6-3, 190, 4.7, Ridgeland HS.
Joey Wilson - 6-1, 235, Trinity Episcopal School.

DEFENSIVE BACKS
Ben Baxter - 6-4, 191, Tupelo HS.
Earnest Caston - 5-10, 160, 4.51, Northwest Rankin HS.
Marcus Harris - 5-9, 160, Vicksburg HS.
Derrick Holmes - 5-10, 170, 4.4, Ridgeland HS.
Marcus Jackson - 5-9, 170, Moss Point HS.
Michael James - 5-9, 180, 4.4, Provine HS. First started as a freshman. Super fast.
Monterio James - 5-9, 170, Starkville HS.
Kevin Kennedy - 6-0, 175, Petal HS.
Chauncey Kimmons - 6-1, 160, New Albany HS.
James Kinnard - 6-1, 200, Warren Central HS (Vicksburg).
Patrick Lacy - 5-9, 170, 4.5, Provine HS. First started as a freshman.
Johnny Peterson - 5-8, 150, 4.7, Vancleave HS. Has almost 60 tackles as a sophomore.
Caleb Reed - 6-1, 180, Louisville HS.
Sam Reed - 5-10, 170, 4.5, South Pike HS.
LaMarcus Russell - 6-2, 180, 4.7, Winona HS. As a sophomore, had 7 interceptions and 81 tackles.
Brandon Strong - 5-9, 175, Clarksdale HS.
Terrell Walters - 5-10, 160, Oak Grove HS.
Jerome Williams - 5-10, 160, Moss Point HS.
Dion Young - 6-0, 170, Oak Grove HS.