NUC Miami Preview: The National Underclassmen Combine: Returning to the Sunshine State to Find Football’s Future Stars

The National Underclassmen Combine: Returning to the Sunshine State to Find Football’s Future Stars

By Matt Yanofsky

The National Underclassmen Combine returns to the deeply talented Miami area February 20 and 21 at Cooper City High School. Throughout the NUC’s six-year history, the Miami camps have produced some of the top prospects nationwide.

Ransom Everglades HS’ Gideon Ajagbe thoroughly dominated the ’09 junior session with a 4.18 shuttle run, 10’1 broad jump, 31.5 inch vertical and sensational skill during 1 on 1’s. Ajagbe, who just completed his senior year, will be a member of the national powerhouse Florida Gators this fall. Gilliver Prep’s Tacoi Sumler and Seminole Ridge’s Gary Holmes, two terrific prospects, took home the Overall MVP award at the sophomore and freshman combine respectively.

With stars like Ajagbe, Sumler and Holmes attracting national attention, NUC President and CEO David Schuman is excited to see what the ’10 combine has to offer.

“The talent in Miami is always amongst the best for so many reasons”, said Schuman. “These kids can flat out play football and have sensational athletic gifts. As a powerhouse state for high school football with a number of the top teams nationwide, this year’s combine is guaranteed to showcase some of America’s top prospects”.

All athletes participate in pro-style combine testing, including the 40-yard dash, broad jump, bench press, vertical leap, and shuttle run along with position specific drills, 1 on 1’s and 3 on 3 competitions.

Athletes can sign up for the Miami combine on www.nationalunderclassmen.com or call 1-888-NUC-MVP1 for more details.