He was the Ultimate 100 camp QB MVP, and he lead his team to the championship game. He is a stud period, he can run like the wind, he is accurate with good footwork in the passing game. I have personally watched him in 7 on 7 against the best players on the East Coast, make great decision after great decision. His film speaks for itself below.
Aquez is flat out lighting, has great hands and nice Change of direction, he has a nice burst and gets in and out of his routes quickly. His field vision is excellent and just has to work on taking his first step from good to great!
While speaking of his accomplishments this year, which is that he made the 1st Team All Region as RB, and most importantly he made the 1st All Academics Team, by maintaining a 4.30 avg, and was ranked 17th in his class.
DJ HUBBARD, i have talked about him before ...watch the film it speaks for itself. he is among the best Scat backs in America!
Jordan Wallace, Warren Central HS, IN Class of 2012:
Wallace made quite an impression in 2009, taking home the LB MVP at the Indianapolis combine as well as the U-100 Leadership award. He was amongst the elite LB’s at the Top Prospect Camp, competing amongst the best players at his position and grade nationwide. Wallace has solid strength and a big frame at 5’11.5 209, enabling him to be a good run stopper.
Future Outlook:
For a player his age, Wallace’s attitude is second to none. With good skills, the willingness to listen and learn, he should have little problem adjusting to new defensive schemes. He could use improvement with his speed and quickness, but that is nothing that hard work can’t fix. Wallace can flat out play football, therefore is a player to keep an eye on with his junior season on the way.
The Freshman LB MVP at the prestigious 2009 Top Prospect Camp, Ross is an absolute monster with great physical gifts. At 6’0 203, Ross posses good power and athleticism, bench pressing 135 lbs 31 times and jumping 8’5 on the broad while competing at the Dallas Ultimate 100 (where he also won LB MVP). His ability to stop the run and cover is field are outstanding.
Future Outlook:
With two years of eligibility left, the sky is the limit for Ross. Since he possesses all of the necessary tools to star for many years to come, expect to see him settle in at a big time program in a few years around 6’2 225.
An athletic up and comer, Lyons was rated #2 linebacker at the Top Prospect Camp and won LB MVP at the Dallas Ultimate 100. At the U-100, Lyons had an 8’11 broad jump, ran a 4.58 shuttle and dominated defensively during 1 on 1’s. In terms of stopping an offensive attack, Lyons is one of the very best we’ve seen.
Future Outlook:With speed, quickness and athleticism at 6’0 195, Lyons is a major menace on the gridiron. His world class run stopping ability guided him to 152 tackles (12.7 per game) this past season, and his agility helps him cover the gap quite well. With his junior year on tap, Lyons should see D-1 programs expressing their interest if he continues to bulk up.
Most football players envision ultimate success from the elementary stages of learning the game. First team all-state selections, being the big man on campus at an elite D-1 school, stardom in the NFL, unequivocal financial success, and capturing the eyes of adoring fans are amongst the goals and aspirations of youngsters that grace the gridiron.
Unfortunately, few can even refer to just one as an accomplishment. Stiff competition and an abundance of players competing for few spots ultimately derail dreams, typically sooner than later. Some, however, are lucky enough to be heading on the path to big time success.
When Wayzata HS’ A.J. Tarpley first competed at the National Underclassmen Combine in Minnesota as a sophomore, coaches quickly realized his major potential.
“AJ was sensational during 1 on 1’s did a great job with coverage”, said NUC President and CEO David Schuman. “His physical presence was evident, as he dominated the running backs and displayed solid athleticism.”
At that very same Minnesota combine, Tarpley took home the Linebacker MVP award. This earned him an invite to the Ultimate 100 Camp. The 6’1 215 lb linebacker was en route to making his dreams a reality.
“It was a great experience”, said Tarpley. “The combine was run well I competed against other great players and got to see where I was at compared to the competition and how hard I had to work to be the best.”
Fast forward to 2009, where A.J. was above and beyond “A.O.K.” during his senior year, compiling 85 tackles, 4 sacks, forcing two fumbles and taking both of his interceptions back for TD’s, guiding Wayzata to an admirable 9-2 record. While their season came to a close with a disappointing 7-3 defeat in the state quarterfinals at the hands of Eden Prarie, Tarpley had the last laugh shortly thereafter.
On December 4, Tarpley was notified that his brilliant senior year earned him the Gatorade Player of the Year award, joining the likes of many other top-level recruits nationwide. With just one player in each of the 50 states taking home this exclusive award, Tarpley was ecstatic upon receiving the news.
“It was really an honor considering who won it in the past” said the proud Tarpley. “We didn’t accomplish our team goals (for 2009), but to be thought of so highly as a player is a great honor and achievement.”
This fall, A.J. hits the University of Stanford, where he received a full scholarship to play linebacker. With head coach Jim Harbaugh leading this year’s Cardinal team to their best season in eight years, Tarpley is eager to grace the field for one of the best programs, both athletically and academically.
“I fractured by tibia in my final game, so I am going to do a ton of weight training and conditioning in the off season to fully prepare myself for the next level.” “My goal (for freshman year) is to do whatever I can to help the team and do the best I can.”
“Stanford is also going to guide me career wise since they are such a great academic school, so I know in that sense, I can go wherever I want (if playing in the NFL doesn’t come to reality).”
