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Here's a preseason look at the players to watch in the greater Detroit area:

PRIME-TIME PLAYERS

DION SIMS
Perhaps the best two-sport standout in Michigan, Sims is a talented basketball player as well as a highly touted tight end on the gridiron. Sims has been a varsity football starter since his freshman year.

REID FRAGEL
One of the more versatile players in the state, Fragel can dominate the line of scrimmage or move to a tight end slot and be Grosse Pointe South's go-to player. He has committed to play at Ohio State.

WILLIAM CAMPBELL
Campbell can dominate on both sides of the football, which is one of many reasons why he is considered one of the top prospects in the country. He has committed to play at Michigan next year.

CHRIS NORMAN
Norman dominates both on offense and defense, but he excels at linebacker, where he recorded 97 tackles, seven sacks and five forced fumbles last year. He has verbally committed to Michigan State.

COACH'S TAKE

AN AREA COACH ON ADAM FENTON:
"He's one of their best players on defense. He's a big, strong kid. We have to play them [this year], so we're learning all we can about him. We're hearing a lot of good things. He'll be a challenge."