The following players have been selected to the USA TODAY NETWORK All-New Jersey football defensive teams.
Mikai Gbayor - Irvington senior linebacker
The 6-2, 220 pound Gbayor is committed to play at Nebraska next season. Considered a top-10 prospect in New Jersey by many recruiting experts, he had nine sacks and 56 tackles, including 29 for loss. Gbayor drew national attention for a spot in the canceled Under Armour All-American Game.
What was he beforeAt some got adjusted slightly by 247. Now a composite .8701, the #29 rated ILB. An 87 by 247, and the #26 ILB.
Rivals rated him as the #21 ILB, 3 star
ESPN has him as a 76 (3 star), #91 ILB.
Also, all of the sites have him at 220 lbs now.
@The_Fan_Manjust watched it as well. Looks like he loves to blitz, with pretty good awareness (not sure of the school size).
What was he before
Definitely a super six candidate for meFor some reason I hear Gus Johnson saying this guy's name during a 11am kickoff on Fox.
"The standout inside linebacker from Irvington, New Jersey, Mikai Gbayor, has been a difference maker for the Huskers all season."