The 2012 AJC Super 11 team


Montravius Adams, Dooly County

Position: DT

Height, weight: 6-foot-4, 285 pounds

Class: Senior

College choices: Has numerous offers, but is uncommitted. Auburn and Clemson appear to be the leaders.

2011 season wrapup: Adams had 44 tackles for losses and more than 20 sacks for a 7-4 playoff team. He was the Region 4-A Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team all-state.

School’s first Super 11 since: Adams is the first.

What’s interesting: Adams is the No. 1 defensive tackle prospect in the country, according to Rivals and Scout, and would be the best defensive line recruit from Georgia in decades, if not for Robert Nkemdiche of Grayson.

Ridgeland safety Vonn Bell scored 14 touchdowns last season, including three on fumble recoveries. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)

Ridgeland safety Vonn Bell scored 14 touchdowns last season, including three on fumble recoveries. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)

Vonn Bell, Ridgeland

Position: S

Height, weight: 6-1, 190

Class: Senior

College choices: Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Texas, Clemson

2011 season wrapup: Bell was a first-team all-state selection for a 7-5 Class AAA playoff team. He finished with more than 100 tackles and 1,000 all-purpose yards. He scored 14 touchdowns, including three on fumble recoveries.

School’s first Super 11 since: Bell is the first.

What’s interesting: Bell’s first sports awards came in swimming. His father, a former football player at Murray State, worked for the YMCA and introduced his son to that sport and several others at a young age.

Shamire DeVine, Tri-Cities

Position: OT

Height, weight: 6-6, 360

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Georgia Tech

2011 season wrapup: DeVine was an honorable mention all-state selection for a Tri-Cities team that set a school record for victories (10-3) and reached the Class AAAA quarterfinals. He finished with 80 pancake blocks and only allowed two sacks.

School’s first Super 11 since: DeVine is the first.

What’s interesting: DeVine is one of three major-college prospects on his high school team’s offensive line. The others are Jeremi Hall, also committed to Tech, and Dominique Threatt, committed to South Florida.

Camden County defensive back J.J. Green is the school's first Super 11 player. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)

Camden County defensive back J.J. Green is the school's first Super 11 player. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)

J.J. Green, Camden County

Position: RB/DB

Height, weight: 5-9, 170

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Georgia

2011 season wrapup: Green was a first-team all-state player for a 12-1 team that reached the Class AAAAA quarterfinals. He had 912 yards rushing and 337 receiving, scored 21 touchdowns and averaged 26.8 yards on punt returns. On defense, he intercepted three passes and blocked three kicks.

School’s first Super 11 since: Green is the first.

What’s interesting: Green’s school has won 125 games and three state titles during the past 10 years, but has never had a classification player of the year or a Super 11 player until now.

Tyren Jones, Walton

Position: RB

Height, weight: 5-9, 200

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Alabama

2011 season wrapup: Jones led the state in rushing with 2,375 yards and was named The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Class AAAAA Offensive Player of the Year. He scored 33 touchdowns in leading the Raiders to a 14-1 season and their first trip to the state championship game.

School’s first Super 11 since: Chase Thomas in 2007.

What’s interesting: Atlanta’s entry into the Arena Football League in 2002 brought Jones to metro Atlanta. His father, Tyrone, was a star wide receiver on those early Georgia Force teams.

Brandon Kublanow is one two Walton players in the Super 11. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)

Brandon Kublanow is one two Walton players in the Super 11. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)

Brandon Kublanow, Walton

Position: C

Height, weight: 6-3, 290

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Georgia

2011 season wrapup: Kublanow helped pave the way for a Walton offense that averaged 313 yards per game, including 207 rushing. He was first-team all-state in Class AAAAA, the only offensive lineman to be a unanimous selection.

School’s first Super 11 since: Chase Thomas in 2007.

What’s interesting: Kublanow and Tyren Jones are the ninth pair of teammates to make the Super 11 since its inception in 1985, but they are the first who are a running back and an offensive lineman.

Carl Lawson, Milton

Position: DE

Height, weight: 6-3, 245

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Auburn

2011 season wrapup: Lawson was named to the all-area and all-region team in 6-AAAAA. He is considered one of the nation’s top 10 prospects at defensive end. Milton finished 4-7, but reached the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

School’s first Super 11 since: Sean Bailey in 2002.

What’s interesting: His father, Carl Lawson Sr., was a fullback on Georgia Tech’s 1990 national championship team, but Lawson Jr. never seriously considered Tech or Georgia.

Johnathon McCrary, Cedar Grove

Position: QB

Height, weight: 6-4, 200

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Vanderbilt

2011 season wrapup: McCrary passed for 2,643 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2011 and could threaten the state record for career passing yardage this season. He led Cedar Grove to a 7-4 record, giving it back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1999.

School’s first Super 11 since: Josh Jarboe in 2007.

What’s interesting: McCrary gets up at 5 a.m. every day and listens to motivational speakers and works out. He prays five times a day. He checks the house each night to make sure lights are off and doors are locked and his father is OK before going to bed.

Robert Nkemdiche, Grayson

Grayson defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche is committed to Clemson. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)

Grayson defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche is committed to Clemson. (Jason Getz, jgetz@ajc.com)

Position: DE

Height, weight: 6-5, 275

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Clemson

2011 season wrapup: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s all-classification player of the year had 18 sacks and 36 tackles for losses for a Class AAAAA championship team that allowed only 38 yards rushing per game. Nkemdiche, considered the nation’s top senior, also rushed for 528 yards and 17 touchdowns.

School’s first Super 11 since: Lorenzo Washington in 2003.

What’s interesting: Nkemdiche is the only Super 11 player this season, if ever, with a Wikipedia bio while in high school. He has 8,867 followers on Twitter. A recent post: “It’s not what I’ve done. It’s what I’m fixing to do.’’

Eddie Printz, Lassiter

Position: QB

Height, weight: 6-4, 200

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to UCLA

2011 season wrapup: Printz completed 277 of 442 passes for 3,350 yards and 28 touchdowns and led Lassiter to the state semifinals for the first time in school history. He was a second-team all-state player in Class AAAAA and could challenge the state record for career passing yards.

School’s first Super 11 since: Printz is the first.

What’s interesting: Printz is a member of Lassiter’s DECA Club for students with a career interest in business. He was a finalist in the Georgia competition last year and earned a trip to nationals in Salt Lake City.

Demarcus Robinson, Peach County

Position: WR

Height, weight: 6-3, 200

Class: Senior

College choices: Committed to Clemson

2011 season wrapup: Robinson, the consensus No. 1 receiver prospect in Georgia, had 52 receptions for 1,027 yards and 10 touchdowns and was named first-team all-state in Class AAA. Peach County finished 13-2 and reached the state championship game.

School’s first Super 11 since: Chris Slaughter in 2005.

What’s interesting: Robinson is Peach County’s fifth Super 11 player in the past 10 years, the most of any Georgia school. The others were A.J. Bryant, Darius Dewberry, Tony Wright and Chris Slaughter.

176 comments Add your comment

Pack Daddy

August 18th, 2012
6:14 pm

You Camden fans need to button ya lip. Ramsey isn’t even the best QB in region one.

Doc

August 18th, 2012
6:16 pm

There is a lot of talent in Georgia. We need a super 11 for the following:
A and AA
AAA and AAAA
AAAAA and AAAAAA

marcus

August 18th, 2012
6:20 pm

After some facts have been posted, no response form HMMMMMMM, sorry you made such a bad assumption. HMMMMMM I am sure you are an adult, so why do we take time to knock kids on what is a sports accomplishment

marcus

August 18th, 2012
6:22 pm

I would agree the Grayson kid is so overrated, I saw him play against Colquitt County last year, and Colquitt should have won the game, some terrible calls by the refs and I don’t have a dog in the fight

Straight Talk

August 18th, 2012
6:24 pm

Congratulations to all of these young men. You cowards who say ugly things about these kids and hide your name on a public comment page need to get a life.

Everyone of these young men deserve this recognition.

Camden74

August 18th, 2012
6:35 pm

Follow the Course……Most towns with military bases do………….Except lots of TRANSFERS! And it doesn’t mean that most or any of the TRANSFERS will participate in a GHSA sanctioned Sport! :-)

Jammer

August 18th, 2012
6:38 pm

@tide roll
Cameron at FSU was looked at by UGA, and Clemson mainly during the playoff run that year in games against Stephenson, and Lassiter, were he gave Hutson Mason trouble all night. The issue with him was his grades, he did just enough to be eligable to play untill Probst took the program over in Moultrie. He was offered a Probationary offer from FSU with help from an assistant coach that was an inlaw of Bobby Bowden.
@ Colquitt Fan
I agree with you Grey should be receiving more recognition than he is but it will be ok, he will be known by alot more by the end of the season, exspecialy opposing QB’d and RB’s, not to mention the number change this year so he can be used out of the offensive backfield as a carrier instead of blocker

This Shhhh Crazy

August 18th, 2012
7:03 pm

Brando Greene Alabama commit was a ESPNU top 25 player & Under Amour All-American. He wasn’t even a Super 11..but McCray is. Brice Ramsey should be on this list along with a lot of other players. What if Ruben Randle still stayed in Georgia then one of these players wouldnt be on this list..then it would be 10 african americans and the 1..
@ A Parent dont bring race into this..

Eddie Murphy

August 18th, 2012
7:18 pm

Matthews, Kamara, T Johnson, Ramsey vs Printz. Pick any one of these guys and compare their careers. Congrats Ed, your a great kid just not one of the 11 best in Ga.

BehindEnemyLines

August 18th, 2012
7:27 pm

LOL’ing at the halfwits complaining about other factors on a list of the top HS _football players_ in the state.

tide roll

August 18th, 2012
7:28 pm

Think if Richt and Booboo had the sense and what little foresight it takes to realize the lack of quality and depth on Uga’s offensive line and Committed Brandon Greene ( BAMA) and Cameron Hughes (FSU). Then, have enough sense to move Mike Thornton to Center and off you go! It’s got to be soooo damn frustrating for UGA fans, as year after year Richt fails to evaluate and sign these type of athletes. He’s at it yet again this year. No Shamire Devine. No Octavious Jackson, No Joshua Outlaw, No Jeremi Hall. Come on Richt . Either get a clue, or Get Gone. Damn.

This Shhhh Crazy

August 18th, 2012
7:29 pm

Printz is not even the best player on his team. EsPnU has 2 of his teammates rated higher. A lot higher. OL from Tricites not even a top 40 recruit according to rivals and EsPnU..I’m just saying..cut the Super 11 list. Only thing super about it is well nothing..

Jacketaxe

August 18th, 2012
7:57 pm

Bell will not be able to cover the whole field come Aug 31.

Jealous Mommies

August 18th, 2012
8:10 pm

I once read an article that said fans of Howard Stern listen for about 10 minutes per week. The article also said that people who hated Howard Stern listen for three hours per day. Point is that “Hate” drives most of you negative posters and motivates the people you attack.

Have a nice day!

Kiss the ring

August 18th, 2012
8:20 pm

No trey Johnson or Matthews. Must be an anti auburn writer

tide roll

August 18th, 2012
8:34 pm

ANTHONY JENNINGS IS THE BEST QB IN THE STATE. GREAT HEAD COACH AT MARIETTA AS WELL. IF RICHT HAD A BRAIN, HE WOULD TURN JENNINGS FROM LSU, FIRE BOOBOO AND HIRE JENNINGS COACH AS UGA’S QB COACH SO HE COULD CONTINUE TO MENTOR THE KID. IT MAKES TOO MUChH SENSE THOUGH. AFTER ALL, THIS IS UGA! 32 YEARS. IS IT ANY WONDER?

Greg

August 18th, 2012
8:39 pm

My goodness…what is the problem with you people. THESE ARE HIGH SCHOOL KIDS!!! Yes, you have your “opinion” on who you think should be on the list. Go and get your own blog and you can publish your list. In the meantime, I would suggest you save your comments for the guys in the NFL that get paid to play this game.

Follow the Course

August 18th, 2012
8:40 pm

Canden74 … I agree and support the military transfers but they (Camden) also bring kids go in folks from Florida and South Georgia whom are non-qualifiers … all for the Camden cause. Most kids go to Bolles …

Follow the Course

August 18th, 2012
8:42 pm

Camden74 … I should have added .. “that qualify” acadmically …

Follow the Course

August 18th, 2012
8:44 pm

Straight Talk … non-qualifiers shouldn’t be on the AJC 11 … stay tuned we will see.

Mature Adult

August 18th, 2012
8:47 pm

@Greg Well said.

drlsgtmom

August 18th, 2012
8:49 pm

I notice that physical talent is always a factor with colleges choosing players, however the NCAA has raised the g.p.a. for a reason. Talent is not enough in this life without a solid educational foundation. I don’t believe that is a concept that many drive home or are candid about.

Nole7

August 18th, 2012
8:58 pm

Look, I’m from Moultrie and if you’re gonna keep talking about the kid get the name right it’s Cameron Erving. You’ll remember it in a few years when he’s an NFL left tackle pulling down 10 million a year. Erving as in Julius.

Gridiron

August 18th, 2012
8:59 pm

Great selection on AJC Super 11 Team. There will always be jealous haters!!!

Follow the Course

August 18th, 2012
9:04 pm

Gridiron – no jealsous haters … just the facts … are these the “best” kids OR are they just meat :)

Longhorn nation

August 18th, 2012
9:09 pm

Hate to say this but Anthony Jennings didn’t look to good at KELL last night .he was on the ground a lot looks like his team has work to do

Greg

August 18th, 2012
9:13 pm

@Follow the Course…NO…it is your opinion. Not Facts!!!

Kell Booster

August 18th, 2012
9:23 pm

I agree with you Longhorn Nation. Matter of fact we were very unimpressed with Jennings. The players I talked to after the scrimmage said he was smack talking to boot. It just goes to show good campers do not necessarily make good football players. I will take our blue collar football players over campers all day long.

Hooch is coming

August 18th, 2012
9:35 pm

Hay longhorn nation better put your QB on roller-skate he’s going to need them sat !!! Slow motion

Longhorn nation

August 18th, 2012
9:51 pm

Hay Hooch is a coming he may not be the starter we won’t no till we get there…. And that is a fact. Kell booster were was there D1 receiver or shall I say which one was he that was not one of the better marietta teams I have seen.

tide roll

August 18th, 2012
9:51 pm

LOOK RICHT: There are two in-state SEC caliber offensive guards out there. Both unfortunately are committed to Will Muschamp and the Florida Gators. I know you and the Georgia fan base have convenient memories, but the Gators are the group that have kicked UGA’a butt 19 of the last 24 years! Octavious Jackson form Moultrie is one of the athletes, and Joshua Outlaw from MLK in Atlanta (WHERE ELSE IS NEW?) is the other. Both have former teammates who are currently on your roster. Xzavier Ward (Colquitt Co) and Blake Tibbs (MLK). Both these kids are 4-stars who could certainly help solve your OL problems (you do realize you have offensive line issues right, Richt?) But just as importantly, you prevent them from signing with Florida. YOU STARVE THE GATORS RICHT. Starve the gators, Mark. Starve the Gators. Sheesh. What does it take for him and Booboo to figure it out! Haven’t they mindlessly allowed others schools to benefit from in-state talent such as these two year after year. Why can’t they see this? Scary. Damn scary. Starve the Gators Richt.Starve the Gators

tide roll

August 18th, 2012
10:09 pm

Longhorn Nation and Kell Booster. There are about 30 Division 1 coaches, including LES MILES, who choose to disagree with your assessment of ANTHONY JENNINGS. It does appear that Mark “SUNTAN” Richt and his trusty sidekick Mike “BUDWEISER” Booboo share your opinion of Anthony. I tend to lean toward the 30 D-1 coaches. Nothing personal. Shouldn’t Richt be orange by now?

Longhorn nation

August 18th, 2012
10:30 pm

TIDE ROLL ,Hay I agree he one the best but he’s not super man and he can’t throw the ball when he’s own the ground . I was referring to his team not quite what they were last year. He is a great fit for LSU no doubt .

Hooch is coming

August 18th, 2012
10:46 pm

Won’t matter we coming!!!!

Trojan Man

August 18th, 2012
10:55 pm

I take that back. Hudson was so much better than you. Glad to see you go to the West Coast. Go Pope!

Camden74

August 18th, 2012
11:56 pm

Follow The Course……That should be “Accept”……….Please name All Florida and South Georgia Transfers who are currently playing and contributing, for Camden. Also, the Transfers go both ways! Camden has lost players in the past to Transfer. Don’t include J.P.V…………

If you’re a QB, no matter how good you are or how good you are supposed to be, if you’re RUNNING for your LIFE the ENTIRE game, you’re NEUTRALIZED! :-D

tide roll

August 19th, 2012
12:18 am

Nice pic of Shamire Devine. I can see wht thr Richt/Booboo braintrust chose to pass on the kid. Sheesh. Does Richt have a brain?

Camden74

August 19th, 2012
12:34 am

By this time next Saturday night, everyone will have an idea of what Brice Ramsey and J.J. Green are all about, HYPE or REAL DEAL! It’s really unfortunate that some people are passing judgement on players before the season even starts! Let the season play out first and then have an informed opinion before you pass judgement! Go Camden County Wildcats! :-D

Be Real

August 19th, 2012
1:38 am

Be careful Camden74……..does you QB live in Georgia or is there a reason they call him “Sunshine”? Maybe someone should go see.

Camden74

August 19th, 2012
2:14 am

Be Real……..I’m not concerned about it, so I’ll leave it up to you to check it out……… :-)

desperately seeking football!

August 19th, 2012
6:04 am

congrats to all of the kids that were selected to this year’s SUPER 11. stay focused and understand that the success that you are all about to embark upon is NOT to be taken for granted….see ochocinco, isaiah crowell, tyran mathieu, michael dyer, etc, etc.

cedar grove qb jonathan mccrary= great kid, from great stock

Elementary My Dear Watson

August 19th, 2012
6:35 am

Very nice honor JJ Green, congrats. Oh, by the way, also very nice interception last year vs Colquitt in the quaterfinals. Everyone’s dream match up last year, Camden vs Grayson did not materialize…….maybe this year.

g2t

August 19th, 2012
6:40 am

3 of the 11 played together as jr wheeler wild cats in 2007 for a undefeated 13-0 season and win the chick fila bowl played at Georgia tech.eddie,tyren and Shamire .nice

punk

August 19th, 2012
7:12 am

Not all that impressed with McCreary….he has a good arm, but will buckle under pressure and sure does not like to take a hit.

Lupica

August 19th, 2012
7:26 am

What about The Gray Ghost !!!!! Now that kid is the truth!!!

3d

August 19th, 2012
7:43 am

Hey tide roll.

AT LEAST WE DON’T LIVE IN ALABAMA

Wildcat Fan

August 19th, 2012
8:01 am

Follow the Course, Please name these Florida transfers you’re talking about. So put up or shut the blank up.we loose as many kids to transfers, but you don’t mention that. You made the statement so I will be waiting

Chuck Clausen

August 19th, 2012
8:02 am

College prospects tend to have slightly above average grades – because of their athletic skill level, they learn early that given good grades they have an excellent chance to get a college scholarship. Plus they probably get extra encouragement from their teachers and coaches.

Wildcat Fan

August 19th, 2012
8:10 am

Be Real, that’s just a stupid post, go watch some utube videos of our quarterback playing here in middle school or maybe u just stupid the kid has always lived and played football here since middle school. Go watch the videos on YouTube

Wildcat Fan

August 19th, 2012
8:14 am

And yes that was a interception.,