In what is sure to be no surprise, Hermitage (Richmond, VA) linebacker Curtis Grant tops the list in my in-state Preseason Top 40, Version 1. Grant, a 6-3, 220-pound rising senior, has the total package of size, speed and football savvy. He is considering offers from some of the top programs in the country. For me, he was an easy choice to top what I consider an impressive group of prospects in this year’s top 40.

Below is my initial Preseason Top 40. Another will follow in August, after all summer camps have been completed. The Postseason ranks will be out in early January.

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Preseason Top 40, Version 1

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