Preseason All-South Hampton Roads team / Top 10 college prospects

PRESEASON ALL-SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS TEAM

(As selected by high school sports editor Bryan Black)

 Quarterbacks: Jarred Battle, Lake Taylor, 6-2, 195; Phillip Sims, Oscar Smith, 6-2, 215.

Running backs: Walter Davis, Ocean Lakes, 5-9, 180; D’Shawn Dozier, Green Run, 5-9, 180; Charles Humphrey, Maury, 6-0, 190; Boogie McCray, Lake Taylor, 6-2, 205; Sterlin Phifer, Landstown, 5-10, 205; Byron Parker, Tallwood, 6-1, 180; Brandon Staton, Bayside, 5-10, 160; James Taylor, Kellam, 5-9, 200.

Wide receivers: Rashawn Finney, Norcom, 5-10, 170; Logan Heastie, Great Bridge, 6-2, 195; Justin Hunter, Ocean Lakes, 6-4, 185; Dravon Poittilo, Indian River, 6-3, 200; Tim Smith, Oscar Smith, 6-1, 185; -Patrick Young, Green Run, 6-0, 180.

Tight ends: Henry Coley, Bayside, 6-1, 215; Tyvonte Lawton, Salem, 6-0, 225.

Guards and tackles: Nico Carlson, Landstown, 6-3, 250; Stephen Dellinger, Western Branch, 6-2, 220; Russell Ferrer, Lake Taylor, 6-0, 260; Charles Grant, Norcom, 6-2, 255; Mark Halik, Maury, 6-4 305; Keenan Harris, Tallwood, 6-3, 235; Devin Lewis, Nansemond River, 6-2, 290; Rey Rijos, Bayside, 6-2, 345; Darnel Rodgers, Western Branch, 6-3, 350; Tyler Thompson, Kellam, 6-2, 230.

Centers: Mike Casey, Green Run, 6-1, 225; Charles Soule, Oscar Smith, 6-1, 230

Kickers: Drew Jarrett, Cox, 6-0, 185; Jay Zardee, Lake Taylor, 5-9, 175.

Punters: Orion Hall, Maury, 5-9, 210; Aric Speziale, Great Bridge, 5-10, 135.

Defensive linemen: Matthew Davis, Indian River, 6-2, 245; Gabe Driver, Tallwood, 6-2, 240; Jarmara Gray, Oscar Smith, 6-1, 250; Evan Hailes, Oscar Smith, 6-2, 315; Brian Jordan, Great Bridge, 6-4, 220; Ron Lewis, Bayside, 6-2, 270; Wes Moulton, Ocean Lakes, 6-3, 270; Hunter Steward, Kellam, 6-7, 300; Michael Terrell, Norcom, 6-1, 220; Justin Williams, Landstown, 6-4, 225.

Linebackers: Jerod Askew, Oscar Smith, 6-1, 230; Telvion Clark, Granby, 6-1, 215; Kiman Edwards, Western Branch, 6-0, 205; Marquise Gatlin, Green Run, 6-1, 220; Cedrick Johnson, Lakeland, 6-0, 195; Perry Jones, Oscar Smith, 5-9, 190; Jeremy Majette, Bayside, 6-1, 235; Mike Privott, Lake Taylor, 6-0, 225; Travis Williams, Lake Taylor, 6-3, 195; Shalieq Worrell, Green Run, 6-0, 220.

Defensive backs: Curtis Campbell, Grassfield, 6-2, 190; D.J. DiNardo, Cox, 6-0, 195; Tavon Gatlin, Green Run, 5-9, 170; VanDyke Jones, Indian River, 5-11, 180; Carvin Powell, Great Bridge, 6-2, 210; Laroy Reynolds, Maury, 6-2, 210; Mike Satterwhite, Bayside, 6-1, 170; Antonio Simmons, Green Run, 5-8, 170; Javanti Sparrow, Western Branch, 6-1, 190; Shamarko Thomas, Ocean Lakes, 5-11, 200

Preseason Player of the Year: Phillip Sims, Oscar Smith

TOP 10 COLLEGE PROSPECTS

1. Jerod Askew, Oscar Smith linebacker: His stock keeps going up, up, up. Coaches see him and his game film, and say he’s a beast, which is exactly what they want.

2. Logan Heastie, Great Bridge wide receiver: He committed to West Virginia months ago, so all that remains for him is signing day. Or not. We’ll see.

3. Telvion Clark, Granby linebacker: Virginia Tech’s coaches were all smiles when he committed to Hokies. And why not? He’s quite the physical specimen.

4. Mike Privott, Lake Taylor linebacker: He committed to Louisville long ago and has proven during his high school career that he can find the football — fast.

5. Tim Smith, Oscar Smith defensive back/wide receiver: He has video-game-caliber moves and could put up incredible numbers this season as Phillip Sims’ main target.

6. Javanti Sparrow, Western Branch defensive back/wide receiver: An extremely impressive athlete with exceptional speed who has yet to commit — he could be big time.

7. Sterlin Phifer, Landstown running back: He already has committed to Boston College, and he’s going to be more than a handful for Beach District foes to try to stop this season.

8. Laroy Reynolds, Maury wide receiver/defensive back: Recruiters had been begun drool over this guy, but he committed to Virginia last month.

9. Carvin Powell, Great Bridge defensive back/wide receiver: He’s another player with ample upside and Division I size who has caught the eye of many recruiters.

10. Perry Jones, Oscar Smith linebacker: He committed to Virginia months ago, and some see him as a budding Bob Sanders, the Indianapolis Colts’ standout safety.