QB Kale Pearson, Tulsa, Okla. (Union)

5-10, 171

Pearson played receiver before his senior season, simply because the Union coaches wanted to get him on the field. He got his chance to step in at quarterback last season and led Union to a third straight Class 6A state title – Pearson accounted for 401 yards and four touchdowns in the title game. He stuck with his commitment to Air Force despite a late push by Tulsa.

LB Jordan Pierce, Athens, Ga. (Clarke Central)

6-1, 225

Pierce was named the 2010 Region 8AAAA defensive player of the year. He had some offers from Mid-American Conference schools and almost every school in the Ivy League. His coach Leroy Ryals said he has good feet and speed, which could mean a future at outside linebacker for the Falcons. “Jordan is a great high school football player,” Ryals said. “He has play-making ability and instincts beyond his years.”

DB Ryan Pollard, Arlington, Texas (Martin)

5-9, 165

Pollard got plenty of accolades after his senior season, including being named 4-5A all-district first-team cornerback by Rivals.com.

DE Tanner Rice, Coppell, Texas (Coppell)

6-2, 240

The Dallas Morning News named Rice its all-area defensive player of the year. Coppell’s student website said Rice was getting interest from Minnesota, Houston, Kansas State, Army and Navy, but chose Air Force. “I committed there because of the opportunities that the Air Force opens up for me,” Rice told the site.

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DB Demarcus Robinson, Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill)

5-10, 163

Robinson had offers from Army and Navy, among others, but chose Air Force. He played mostly safety in high school, and was a hard hitter, but will likely be a cornerback in college. “DeMarcus is a very physical cover corner,” his high school coach Joey McGuire said. “He has great speed and vision.”

OL Matt Rochell, McDonough, Ga. (Eagle’s Landing Christian)

6-4, 235

Rochell was named to the Georgia Sports Writers Association’s all-state team, getting a first-team Class A honor.

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