February 9, 2010
Numerous recruits show promise at NUC
The National Underclassmen Combine came to Arizona last weekend for a third year in a row. Many of the state's top juniors were in attendance including Gilbert Perry defensive tackle Mo Latu, Avondale La Joya running back Derek Hubbard and Mesa Mountain View defensive end Sam Kamp.  |  |
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| D.J. Hubbard was one of the top athletes in attendance at the NUC last weekend |
Latu was performing very well until a mild elbow injury ended his day prematurely. Following the event he told Rivals.com that several schools are showing heavy interest and could offer soon, including Arizona, where Latu plans to attend Junior Day later this month.
Hubbard was named the combine king after running the 40-yard dash in 4.35 seconds to go with a 35-inch vertical and a broad jump of 10 feet, 2 inches. He is an explosive athlete who is probably best suited to play slot receiver or cornerback at the next level because of his 5-foot-6 frame. An excellent student, Hubbard told Rivals.com that he has been receiving recruiting interest from the majority of the Pac-10.
Kamp was named the defensive line MVP. The 6-foot-4, 240-pounder dominated in one-on-one drills and showed good quickness to go with a long athletic frame. He has been receiving a lot of interest from Pac-10 programs and should be picking up scholarship offers this spring.
The wide receiver group was called one of the most impressive in the nation by combine director, coach David Schuman. Several prospects gave impressive performances from this group. Tempe Marcos de Niza had a trio of standouts. Padre wide receivers Deaunte Jefferson and Martwon Weaver joined Peoria Centennial's Julien Singleton as co-MVP's for the group. Singleton is an above average athlete who could play on either side of the ball.
Jefferson ran a 4.59 second forty-yard dash to go with a 33-inch vertical jump and a broad jump of 9 feet, 6 inches. Weaver ran a 4.40 forty-yard dash and also took home the combine leadership award. Anthony Shivers, the third Padre standout, also received recognition from the coaches for his ability to catch the ball as well as good athletic ability.
The defensive back group held its own versus the wide receivers. Goodyear Millennium's DeAnthony Easley took home MVP honors and showed that he has the athletic ability to play cornerback at the next level. Tolleson's Jalen Roebuck was the top safety prospect in attendance. Roebuck has a good frame and showed speed and quickness in coverage drills. The 5-foot-11, 190-pounder said he has been hearing from Arizona State as well as several other schools across the region.
Goodyear Desert Edge defensive back Danell Miles is another prospect to keep an eye on. Miles is probably best suited for safety in college. He said that Oklahoma, Fresno State and Colorado have shown early interest. Tim Foley, from Rio Rancho High School in New Mexico, also gave an impressive performance. He looks like a solid D1 cornerback prospect.
The running back group was also very competitive. Peoria Centennial running back Vegas Johnson picked up MVP honors for the group. The 5-foot-10, 205-pounder probably will be over 215 pounds in college has showed good quickness and speed(4.61 40-yard dash). He expects to play some linebacker for the Coyotes this year. Arizona State is the program Johnson said has shown the most interest to date. Winslow's Wendell Carter, while undersized, showed great quickness in drills and was a favorite of the combine staff.
Greenway's Shawn Jones had one the best 40-yard dash times (4.51) for the running backs. Jones could project to safety or running back at the next level. Fairfax's Kimothy King showed good athletic ability in drills. At 5-foot-9 and 180-pounds, King has a short but solid frame. The coaches commented that he could be a sleeper recruit to remember.
Queen Creek's Adam Brzeczek took home MVP honors for the quarterbacks. He was the most proficient in drills. The 6-foot 180-pound prospect is probably not a high major prospect but he has D1 potential. Brophy's Garrett Wilson and Mountain View's Jeremy Boatright also drew praise from the coaches.
Fairfax's Alex Hernandez and Apollo's Chrisdeon Ayiyi were the co-MVP's for the tight ends. The coaches commented that both gave solid all-around performances and should garner recruiting interest from mid-tier programs during their senior seasons. Mountain View's Justin Newman also was very impressive. Newman has a good frame (6-foot-3)and catches the ball very well. He told Rivals.com that Arizona State and several other programs from around the region have been showing interest.
Moon Valley's Vivii Teofilo took home MVP honors for the offensive line. Teofilo held his own against Kamp and Latu in one-on-one drills. At 6-foot-3, 260 pounds, Teofilo is a solid athlete for a lineman. He had 29 repetitions at 185 pounds and with some more work in the weight room should be a solid D1 prospect. Centennial's Hunter Finn showed toughness and work ethnic in the one-on-ones. The 6-foot-3, 260-pounder played left tackle on a line that had three seniors, including four-star Nick Rowland, sign with four year universities.
Douglas linebacker Hunter Long earned MVP honors for his position group. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound prospect demonstrated good athletic ability and strength. He should be one of the better middle linebacker prospects in the state.
Desert Vista's Corey Arnold worked out with the defensive ends but could play tight end as well. The 6-foot-5, 210-pounder looks more like a small forward right now but the coaches felt he has a lot of promise if he works hard in the weight room.
Estrella Foothills lineman Michael Bentley took home strongest man honors with 35 repetitions of 185 pounds on the benchpress.
1 comment:
What about Tim Foley the Corner from Rio Rancho, NM? he was the only Lock DOwn corner there all weekend, he played every receiver tight and I don't think a single pass was caught on him even during the showcase?
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