Post’s top 15 high school football recruits
While Mullen quarterback Cyler Miles is viewed by some as the best quarterback prospect to come out of Colorado in several years, the class of 2012 is about the quality — and quantity — of the state’s offensive linemen. It should come as no surprise, then, that offensive linemen occupy four of the top six spots in The Denver Post’s updated recruiting rankings. From Windsor’s Joey O’Connor (No. 2) through Mullen’s Arthur Flores (No. 10), the depth at the position is impressive. Here is the complete updated ranking of The Post’s top 15:So is the quality of schools that came calling: Nebraska and Oregon, to name two. But the class of 2012 isn’t limited to offensive linemen. Three quarterbacks made The Post’s top 15, including the top-ranked Miles. Following is the complete updated ranking.
RkPlayerPos.SchoolHt.Wt.CollegePvs.1.Cyler MilesQBMullen6-4200Washington1
The state’s most dynamic player, he could be Colorado’s best QB recruit. Ever.
2.Joey O’ConnorOLWindsor6-4280Uncommitted4
He reopened his recruiting after originally committing to Penn State. A hot prospect, he now has 17 offers.
3.Paul Thurston OLArvada West6-5275Nebraska2
An early commit (in June), he spurned the likes of Notre Dame, Oregon and Stanford and had a terrific senior season.
4.Evan BaylisTEGrandview6-5235Oregon6
Also an outstanding linebacker (45 tackles, six sacks), he caught 21 passes.
5.Shane CallahanOLChaparral6-6280Auburn3
A workout machine, he graduated early to take part in spring practice at Auburn.
6.Alex KozanOLValor Chrstn6-4290Uncommitted7
Holding offers from nearly every major football power in the nation, he has his pick of schools.
7.Tyler HeningtonDLMullen6-3282Colorado5
A major force on the inside, he had 90 tackles and six sacks for the Mustangs.
8. Clay NorgardFBMtn. Vista6-2240Colorado8
An early graduate, he’ll make the switch from DE-LB to fullback, and could play early.
9.Austin ApodacaQBSilver Creek 6-3185Wash. State14
Threw for a state-best 3,849 yards and 44 touchdowns in leading team to final. Good addition to Mike Leach’s offense.
10.Arthur FloresOLMullen6-6295S.Diego State10
Also had offers from Boise State, Vanderbilt and Utah.
11.Michael MannDEValor Chrstn 6-4 225Arizona StateNR
Finished the season with 49 tackles, 3.5 sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery.
12.Max McCaffreyS Valor Chrstn6-2180Duke12
A versatile athlete, he had 833 yards receiving, eight TDs, three picks and three blocked punts.
13. Jordon VadenATHPrairie View6-3170 Colorado State13
Had an impact everywhere he played. Led team in TD passes, TD rushes and catches.
14.Kevin DavisLBFtn.-Ft. Crsn6-3220Colorado State11
Among state’s best with 165 tackles. Also had six sacks and recovered four fumbles.
15.Steve DonatellQBHigh. Ranch6-5195Uncommitted9
Had 1,686 yards and 23 TDs passing, 625 yards and seven scores rushing this past season.
