NUC Phoenix Arizona---Preview--The National Underclassmen Combine: Opening up 2010 in style

The National Underclassmen Combine: Opening up 2010 in style

By Matt Yanofsky

After a storied 2009 where many of football’s future stars honed their talents at one of 57 nationwide events, The National Underclassmen Combine’s 2010 season is officially here.

The combine kicks off at Apache Junction HS for the third consecutive year, with 8th-9th and 10th graders competing Saturday February 6, while juniors lay it all on the line Sunday the 7th. The Phoenix area combine, which also marked the beginning of the 2009 season, produced a number of excellent athletes.

Last years stars included:

Connor Brewer Chaparral HS: Freshman QB MVP. Brewer is a terrific young QB and has a ton of potential.

Marcus Brantley Gilbert HS: Freshman Offensive Skill award winner. Brantley has good athleticism and quickness.

Davontae Neal if Cesar Chavez HS: Fastest Man, Combine King and Freshman Overall MVP. Neal had a 34.5 inch vertical, 9’7 broad jump, ran a 4.19 shuttle and a 4.59 40 in addition to excelling during 1 on 1’s. Naturally, the man we call “Real Deal Neal” is one of the top underclassmen in the nation.

Tanner Morgan Apache Junction HS: A very good up and coming wide out with good leaping ability.

DJ Hubbard La Joya HS: Sophomore Overall MVP. Hubbard may be small at 5’5 146, but more than compensates for it in talent and athleticism. Hubbard had a 31.5 inch vertical, 9’6 broad jump, ran a 4.46 40, 4.34 shuttle and starred during 1 on 1’s. He is a special player.

Xavier Cooper Buena HS: Sophomore Combine King. Cooper is an off the charts athlete. He had a 32 inch vertical, 9’8 broad jump, ran a 4.49 40 and 4.39 shuttle in 09’. Players like this get fans, coaches and scouts excited.

DeMario Fair Fairfax HS: Fair is a good up and coming running back with terrific quickness. He also has terrific athletic genes, as his father Brian starred for the University of Connecticut’s basketball team in the early 90’s.

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.

“The 2010 season is the most highly anticipated one in history”, said NUC CEO and President David Schuman. “I am glad we are kicking things off in Phoenix once again, the talent level and overall effort at the combine was sensational last year. I am sure that this year’s event will showcase some of our past stars and many future top prospects.”

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