Rivals ranks locals high

Some of the local players listed highly in Rivals.com's Class of '08 Player Rankings:

Kyle Rudolph, Elder, TE
Rivals has him as the No. 1 tight end in the country. Five-star recruit.

DeVier Posey, LaSalle, WR
The four-star recruit is ranked fifth nationally by Rivals at wide receiver.

Darius Ashley, St. Xavier, RB
Rivals has Ashley (right) ranked No. 9 nationally as an "all-purpose back." He received three stars.

Fred Craig, St. Xavier, S
Craig is ranked 51st as an outside linebacker. Three stars.