Announcing the SI All-American Second Team Offense
SI All-American began to look back at the class of 2020 with the release of the inaugural SI All-American team. The first-team offense and defense featured prospects who have the chance to make an immediate impact at the collegiate level.
As we shift toward the second-team, it's more of the same. The format remains as one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers, five offensive linemen and an all-purpose athlete.
This roster, like many, begins at the quarterback position featuring the ACC-bound passer who may have had the best individual 2019 season based on production, protection, wins and accolades.
Quarterback: DJ Uiagalelei (Bellflower, Calif./St. John Bosco)
The closest race to call at any position for us was at quarterback between Uiagalelei and Bryce Young. We almost extended the first team to a pair of passers to compensate but held ground on the more polished of the rival quarterbacks. But when it comes to trending up, raw tools and ceiling, Uiagalelei's case is as good as any prospect at any position across the board.
The 6-foot-5, 250-pound senior out-dueled Young in December en route to a state and mythical national championship for the Braves. The Clemson signee, who will be able to sit behind Trevor Lawrence for at least one season in Death Valley, put up a staggering 48-2 touchdown-interception ratio while increasing his passing yardage by nearly 1,000 yards and combining for 56 scores (48 passing).
Uiagalelei packs about as much power in his right arm as we've seen in the evaluation business with increased progression ability and plenty of athleticism to create a flexible pocket or move the chains with his legs. As he continues to tighten his release and polish up the off-speed element of his game the future of the CU program should be in great hands once Lawrence's days are done.
Running Back: Bijan Robinson (Tucson, Ariz./Salpointe Catholic), Chris Tyree (Chester, Va./Thomas Dale)
Whether judging by production, three-down ability or upside, this duo hits the mark.
Robinson, a Texas signee, completed what was perhaps the most easy-looking dominant season in Arizona in averaging more than 17 yards per carry and finding the end zone 41 times (38 rushing) on offense. He also put a bow on one of the most productive careers in recent memory with his third-straight 2,000-yard rushing campaign. The balanced Robinson, who is around 210 pounds, averaged double-digit yards per carry each year he was the varsity starter.
Tyree is a true change of pace back who also presents an impeccable body of work as a prep star. The Notre Dame signee, who won the fastest man competition at The Opening Finals each of the last two years, averaged 10 yards per touch as a senior despite battling through injury. Few in the class have the combination of start-stop ability, straight-line speed and receiving skill Tyree does.
Wide Receiver: Kayshon Boutte (New Iberia, La./Westgate), Rakim Jarrett (Washington, D.C./St. John's), Marvin Mims (Frisco, Tex./Lone Star)
An LSU signee, Boutte impressed in every element as a high school star while improving on all fronts as a senior. At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds or so, he was used as a runner and receiver in high school and finished 2019 with nearly 2,000 yards from scrimmage to pair with 27 scores (15 receiving). Considering he more than doubled the rushing marks from 2018 and still managed nearly 400 more yards as a pass-catcher, Boutte's best football may still lie ahead. On the track he is consistently under 11 seconds in the 100 meters and under 22 in the 200.
Jarrett is arguably the top separator at the wide receiver position with his powerful lower body. The Maryland signee can both accelerate and maintain long speed while sitting above average among route-runners in the class. Jarrett caught 60 passes for 950 yards and seven touchdowns in 2019.
Mims' numbers require a double take. The Oklahoma signee led the nation in receiving with a jaw-dropping 2,626-yard, 31-touchdown campaign. Mims more than doubled his reception total from 2018 while nearly tripling his yardage and touchdown marks. During the Under Armour All-America Game week he showcased why, with polished routes, strong hands and sneaky speed.
Tight End: Theo Johnson (Windsor, Ont., Canada/Holy Names)
Coming from Canada, the Penn State signee made quick work of most of his opponents at the tail-end of his prep career but he also did the same against elite American competition last offseason and during the post-season as well. Johnson is built for the new age of the tight end position with a 6-foot-5, 235-pound frame to go along with verified 4.6-second speed in the 40-yard dash. He can put routes together and plays with strong hands, too. Once Johnson maximizes his frame within the notable Nittany Lion strength and conditioning program, watch out.
Offensive Line: Marcus Dumervil (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./St. Thomas), Peter Skoronski (Park Ridge, Ill./Maine South), Paul Tchio (Milton, Ga.), Broderick Jones (Lithonia, Ga.), Myles Murao (Santa Ana, Calif. /Mater Dei)
Dumervil is a true tackle with great length and technique coming out of south Florida. The LSU signee has one of the highest floors in the country regardless of position.
Skoronski, a Northwestern signee, could play any of the three interior offensive line spots in college. He has a wide base, active feet and some of the best finishing power in the class.
Tchio seems like a sure-thing along the offensive interior. The Clemson signee plays with a great combination of technique and nasty while possessing better length than most sure-fire inside types.
Jones is the new prototype at left tackle with immense length and athleticism on what looks more like a basketball frame. He is already strong in his upper body with the best change of direction of any blindside protector candidate in the class.
Murao is an old-school road grater with a pure punch and anchor. The Washington signee is immovable at the point and wins with natural leverage and hand technique, too.
All-Purpose: Kobe Hudson (La Grange, Ga./Troup County)
The Auburn signee did it all in high school and while he will play wide receiver in college, his prep resume at quarterback may have been worth an extended look at that position as well. Hudson threw for 50 touchdowns and ran for 25 more as an upperclassman with a combined 7,400 yards from scrimmage in the process. Hudson is a quicker than fast athlete with great moves in space with more of a well-rounded game than some full-time wide receivers in the meantime. If AU is going to open it up under Chad Morris, Hudson could fill it up from the slot or on the outside in the SEC.
SI All-American Second Team Defense
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