Video: 2015 Preseason All-Americans - OffenseSee which players are the best in the land heading into the football season.Reigning MaxPreps Junior of the Year Tren'Davian Dickson and Sophomore of the Year Tate Martell headline the MaxPreps 2015 Preseason All-American Team.
Dickson, a superb receiver from Texas, hauled in 39 touchdown passes as a junior.
A highly-touted quarterback since he committed to Washington back in the seventh grade, Martell will attempt to lead Bishop Gorman to another national title.
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OffenseWR – Tren'Davian Dickson, 6-0, 160, Navasota (Texas), Committed to TexasDickson had a junior campaign for the ages, finishing with 2,163 yards and an astounding 39 receiving touchdowns.
WR – Dekaylin "D.K." Metcalf, 6-3, 190, Oxford (Miss.), MississippiFor 13-2 Oxford, Metcalf made 79 catches for 1,229 yards and 19 scores in addition to snagging two interceptions as a defensive back. He's a big reason Oxford begins 2015 as the state's top-ranked team.
WR – Javon McKinley, 6-2, 195, Centennial (Corona, Calif.), UncommittedMcKinley will look to improve on his 94 catches for 1,906 yards and 20 touchdowns from last season. In Matt Logan's offense, it is certainly possible.
TE – Isaac Nauta, 6-4, 230, IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), UncommittedNauta enjoyed a fine summer, turning heads at various camps. He should be integral to IMG's success this fall.
OL – Patrick Hudson, 6-5, 330, Silsbee (Texas), Baylor A first team all-area selection by the Beaumont Enterprise, Hudson dominated opposing defensive linemen.
OL – Ben Bredeson, 6-5, 280, Arrowhead (Hartland, Wis.), MichiganA first team all-state selection, Bredeson will try to bring another state title to Arrowhead.
OL – Gregory Little, 6-6, 280, Allen (Texas), UncommittedOnce again, Allen finds itself in the preseason national rankings, and Little, the
No. 2 recruit per 247Sports, is a big reason why.
OL – Willie Allen, 6-7, 310, Curtis (River Ridge, La.), UncommittedAs a junior, Allen earned first team all-area and all-state honors playing for one of the nation's top programs.
OL – Michal Menet, 6-5, 250, Exeter Township (Reading, Pa.), Penn StateAn all-state pick a year ago, Menet is perhaps the biggest Penn State recruit of the James Franklin era.
QB – Shelton Eppler, 6-1, 185, Navasota (Texas)In leading Navasota to a state title, Eppler completed 286 of 427 passes for 5,444 yards and 71 touchdowns. He rushed for seven other scores.
QB – Tate Martell, 5-11, 170, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas), JuniorMartell emerged as the starter early in the season and completed 124 passes for 2,537 yards and 40 touchdowns with only two interceptions, leading Bishop Gorman to an undefeated season. He also rushed for 433 yards and five scores.
RB – Kiante Enis, RB, 6-2, 195, Winchester (Ind.), UncommittedThe nation's leading junior rusher last fall, Enis gained 3,189 yards and scored 49 touchdowns on 299 attempts.
RB – Tavien Feaster, 6-0, 190, Spartanburg (S.C.), ClemsonA threat to score whenever he touches the ball, Feaster ran 133 times for 1,153 yards and 17 scores while catching 45 passes for 1,016 yards and 11 touchdowns.
RB – Jeremy Larkin, 5-10, 180, La Salle (Cincinnati), UncommittedLarkin was Division II's Offensive Player of the Year according to JJHuddle last fall, rushing for 2,485 yards and 38 touchdowns.
ATH - Ty Pigrome, 5-10, 180, Clay-Chalkville (Pinson, Ala.), UncommittedFor Alabama's top-ranked team, Pigrome will lead the way behind center after scoring 61 total touchdowns as a junior.
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