Tom Luginbill is a former coach in leagues such as NFL Europe, the XFL and the Arena Football League. He worked in the Cowboys organization and as an assistant coach and player personnel director for the Dallas Desperados. He is now the top evaluator of high school talent for ESPN. He was responsible for ESPN's anointing Jackson Jeffcoat the No. 1 recruit in the country.

In a telephone interview from his North Carolina home, Luginbill said that in a class rich in defensive linemen, Jeffcoat stands above the rest.

"Take away his 6-5, 235-pound frame and his physical skills and you still have to be impressed with the little things he does," Luginbill said. "There are more explosive players, but they are not as savvy. Jeffcoat knows the technical aspects of his position. His use of his hands and feet and his reaction times are unparalleled. He is really a smart player with long arms, the ability to run and has basketball prowess. He is the total package. "

Barry Horn