Linebacker Christian Norton, linebacker Max Sarmento and running back Dallas Simmons highlight Deep Run’s (Glen Allen, VA) junior class, which will look to return the Wildcats to the playoffs in 2010. Head coach Greg Kendall discussed his top 2011 class prospects, beginning with a player who surprised this season.

“I think we’ve got several guys that will be recruited,” Kendall said. “I know Christian Norton is one of them. I think Dallas Simmons will get interest. We hope to keep him healthy to get four years of work out of him. Max Sarmento is somebody who has really come on and I think will be able to play on the next level.”

Displaying toughness and heart, the 6-2, 215-pound Sarmento performed well throughout the year.

“Max is an interior linebacker for us. He also played guard for the last two-thirds of the season,” Kendall said. “He is new to the scene so he does not have a lot of interest, but I know after college coaches come through there will be interest. He is just tenacious. He plays to the whistle every play. He goes out with 100-percent effort all the time. He is a tough kid.”

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