DE David Harris, Cedar Hill, Texas (Cedar Hill)

6-0, 240

Harris was named District 5-5A defensive player of the year by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, among many accolades. In addition to Air Force, he also offers from Stephen F. Austin, Arkansas State, Rice, Army and Navy. He projects as an outside linebacker for the Falcons.

DE Will Hopkins, Austin, Texas (Bowie)

6-7, 230

Hopkins could end up playing on either side of the ball, because he was a standout at defensive end and offensive tackle. He was a two-time all-district 15-5A selection. He will attend the prep school in the fall.

FB Alex Lakes, Newnan, Ga. (Northgate)

5-10, 197

Lakes was a second-team all-state pick in Class AAAA by the Georgia Sportswriters Association. According to the Newnan Times-Herald, he rushed for 1,270 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior.

CB Desmond Lewis, Elk Grove, Calif. (Pleasant Grove)

6-0, 165

Lewis is a tall cornerback who moved over to safety during the season when injuries struck on his team. He is projected to be a cornerback at Air Force. He was an all-city pick in the Sacramento area, and picked Air Force over Fresno State.

RB Andrew Long, Moore, Okla. (Southmoore)

5-9, 180

A four-year starter at a 6A school (which is the largest class in Oklahoma), Long averaged 7.2 yards per carry and had more than 4,300 yards rushing in his career. He had 43 touchdowns in his career. He will attend the prep school.

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DB Gavin McHenry, Parker, Colo. (Chaparral)

6-0, 170

Although McHenry is probably best suited to play cornerback for Air Force, he also played some free safety in high school, and returned kicks. He is very fast – in the 5A Colorado state track and field championships last year, he finished second in the 100-meter dash (10.57 seconds) and fourth in the 200-meter dash (21.59 seconds).

DE Jacob Nesmith, Cumming, Ga. (Forsyth Central)

6-4, 255

Nesmith will begin his career at defensive end, where he played very well for Forsyth Central, although he also played on the offensive line. He will be attending the prep school.

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