Posted by Tom Markowski (The Detroit News) on Tue, Oct 13, 2009 at 11:29 AM
Players making a name for themselves
The pre-season top player list was filled with names like William Gholston of Detroit Southeastern, Devin Gardner of Inkster, Robert Bolden of Orchard Lake St. Mary's and others who committed to top-rated universities.
Every year there are players who attracted little fanfare before the season but who play like big-time players as the season progresses. Here are some that fit this category. Jermarian Caldwell, a 5-10, 175-pound running back from Plymouth was ineligible last season. Caldwell has burst on the scene and is a big reason why Plymouth is 5-2 and likely headed to the playoffs. Caldwell is a senior who has been timed in the 40-yard dash at 4.44 seconds. Keontae Hollis is a 6-2, 235-pound linebacker from Pontiac. Hollis didn't play as a junior due to off the field issues. He's back now. College recruiters took notice when Hollis was a sophomore and they are taking notice now that he's helped his team qualify for the playoffs. Jeremy Langford is 6-1, 190pound running back from Westland John Glenn: He's averaging 200 yards per game and even Big Ten recruits are taking notice. Bowling Green recently offered a scholarship and Colorado is said to be close to offering a scholarship as well. DeMarcus Murray is a 6-1, 245-pound defensive end from Highland Park. Murray is quick to the ball and is a big reason why Highland Park has been one of the surprise teams in the area. A junior, Murray is already being recruited by Big Ten schools. He could be an inside linebacker in college. Dennis Norfleet is a 5-9, 175-pound running back/defensive back/kick returner from Detroit King. Forget that Norfleet is a sophomore for a moment. He's one of the top two or three backs in the city.
