March 15, 2010
Dallas NUC: Underclassmen standouts
MORE: Rivals.com Scouting the Nation 2010
DUNCANVILLE, Texas - Roughly 200 athletes were able to compete on Day 1 of the Dallas National Underclassmen Combine on Saturday.
One of the fastest 40 times in NUC history was recorded while one young man came all the way from Virginia for the sole purpose of competing against the best in Texas.
Below is a breakdown of the top prospects as seen by Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Barry Every.
ASSETS: Has good speed, excellent quickness and exceptional ball skills.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Worked out at running back and if that is his desired position he will need to add some muscle mass and size to take the pounding.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Showed exceptional quickness during agility work and was nearly impossible for the linebackers to cover one-on-one. His efforts earned him the Sophomore RB MVP Award.
CONCLUSION: Gafford showed enough overall athleticism to project at several positions. He could be a RB, CB, WR or even a safety at the next level. He was clearly one of the best college prospects on the day.
ASSETS: Tremendous strength, massive size for his age, quick feet and a real hard worker.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Must improve his body control and hands while catching passes or he will find himself on the defensive side of the ball.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Ran an impressive 4.64 40 and a 4.32 shuttle while earning the Strongest Man and Leadership Award for the freshman class.
CONCLUSION: I do not think there is any question that he is a legit FB prospect at the next level right now. But Green's skill set likely makes him a solid ILB recruit.
ASSETS: Had very soft hands, good body control and strength.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: He could exchange some bad body weight for muscle mass over the next three years.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Amazingly, this thick running back prospect had the best hands and was nearly unstoppable out of the backfield as a receiver. His efforts garnered him RB MVP.
CONCLUSION: Another prospect that looks like a legit FB right now. He has the build to get up underneath linebackers while blocking and showed the offensive skills to be a receiving threat out of the backfield.
ASSETS: Fastest athlete that I have seen this year at any age, and a very hard worker.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Could improve his ability to plant and cut while selling the route. Also needs to make more natural adjustments to the ball while it is in the air.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Ran a blistering 4.34 40, earning the title Fastest Man.
CONCLUSION: There is no doubt that he has the skill set to become a kick returner and a serious deep threat. If Hawkins can improve his route running, expect him to become a household name in the state of Texas because speed kills.
ASSETS: Tremendous change of direction with good speed and a real competitive nature.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Love will definitely have to get thicker and stronger over the next three years while staying focused on improving his skills.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: No defensive back came out of his backpedal as quickly as Love. This enabled him to make plays on the ball with regularity. He walked away with Overall MVP honors.
CONCLUSION: Love will need to add at least another inch in height to become a legit DI prospect, but he already possesses the skills to be a true cover corner at the next level.
ASSETS: Good hips, above-average speed and exceptional coverage skills
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Lyons will need to continue to add more muscle mass and strength because the backs are bigger and stronger in college.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: He stayed focused over the entire camp on improving his skills and while becoming a better player. Lyons was able to turn and run with every back and earned a share of the LB MVP award.
CONCLUSION: He has already earned Newcomer of the Year in his talented district, and is well on his way to becoming a solid DI prospect. Lyons' skill set is perfect for defending the spread offense.
ASSETS: Excellent overall size, good speed and very physical.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Santos could improve his lateral movement and flexibility which would assist him in going sideline to sideline.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: He physically mauled running backs as they crossed the line of scrimmage, knocking several off balance and even to the ground. His stellar efforts earned him a share of the LB MVP award.
CONCLUSION: Already has the size to be considered a DI ILB recruit. If he continues to grow he could become a defensive end at the next level.
ASSETS: Has the height, quickness and overall speed to become a true cover corner.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: He must add more muscle mass and strength to aid in durability and be effective in run support.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: No defensive back came away with more picks than Sanchez. His ability to come out of his backpedal along with tremendous ball skills made him a difference maker on this day. He ran away with the Overall MVP honors for the sophomore class.
CONCLUSION: Plays safety in high school but showed the speed and quickness to project as corner prospect at the collegiate level. If he can gain 20 more pounds over the next two years I foresee him being one of the top defensive backs in the state of Texas.
ASSETS: Possesses the desired height, body control and hands to be a go-to receiver at the next level.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: In order to attract national attention he must improve his track speed. Thomas will also need to work on improving his strength which will help him get off of man coverage.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Always caught the ball at its highest point and demonstrated the ability to make the tough catches look easy. Thomas ended up sharing WR MVP honors in the afternoon session.
CONCLUSION: College coaches are continually looking for basketball players that make excellent receivers and there is no doubt that Thomas has that potential. He will be counted on this fall as a go-to guy for his team. With a good season he could turn into one of the top WR prospects in Texas.
ASSETS: Very quick feet, excellent route runner and the surest of hands.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Vera must improve his 40 time a tad while adding some size and strength.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Showed tremendous football speed, leaving defensive backs corkscrewed in the ground with his crisp route running. His efforts earned him a share of WR MVP honors.
CONCLUSION: College coaches looking for a sure-handed receiver with the knack for finding the open spot in the defense will like this prospect. If he can add the size and strength I expect him to be a perfect fit for a pass-happy SMU or Houston offense.
ASSETS: Has exceptional size for his age and proved to be very physical.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: He could improve his overall speed and change of direction just a tad.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: York dwarfed the smaller running backs and was able to physically manhandle them during one-on-ones. He also did a nice job turning and running with the backs running routes. His hard worked paid off as he won a share of the LB MVP award.
CONCLUSION: It is definitely not out of the realm of possibility that this huge freshman will grow into a SDE over the next three years. He will definitely be one to keep an eye on in East Texas.
DUNCANVILLE, Texas - Roughly 200 athletes were able to compete on Day 1 of the Dallas National Underclassmen Combine on Saturday.
One of the fastest 40 times in NUC history was recorded while one young man came all the way from Virginia for the sole purpose of competing against the best in Texas.
Below is a breakdown of the top prospects as seen by Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Barry Every.
Dallas National Underclassmen Combine Standouts: 2012/2013 class
GERALD GAFFORD, 5-11/175, ATH, RICHARDSON (TEXAS) BERKNER (2012)
ASSETS: Has good speed, excellent quickness and exceptional ball skills.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Worked out at running back and if that is his desired position he will need to add some muscle mass and size to take the pounding.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Showed exceptional quickness during agility work and was nearly impossible for the linebackers to cover one-on-one. His efforts earned him the Sophomore RB MVP Award.
CONCLUSION: Gafford showed enough overall athleticism to project at several positions. He could be a RB, CB, WR or even a safety at the next level. He was clearly one of the best college prospects on the day.
DERRICK GREEN, 5-10/231, RB, RICHMOND (VA.) HERMITAGE (2013)
ASSETS: Tremendous strength, massive size for his age, quick feet and a real hard worker.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Must improve his body control and hands while catching passes or he will find himself on the defensive side of the ball.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Ran an impressive 4.64 40 and a 4.32 shuttle while earning the Strongest Man and Leadership Award for the freshman class.
CONCLUSION: I do not think there is any question that he is a legit FB prospect at the next level right now. But Green's skill set likely makes him a solid ILB recruit.
DANIEL GRESHAM, 5-9/220, RB, CROWLEY (TEXAS) (2013)
ASSETS: Had very soft hands, good body control and strength.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: He could exchange some bad body weight for muscle mass over the next three years.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Amazingly, this thick running back prospect had the best hands and was nearly unstoppable out of the backfield as a receiver. His efforts garnered him RB MVP.
CONCLUSION: Another prospect that looks like a legit FB right now. He has the build to get up underneath linebackers while blocking and showed the offensive skills to be a receiving threat out of the backfield.
ERIC HAWKINS, 5-11/167, WR, LONGVIEW (TEXAS) (2012)
ASSETS: Fastest athlete that I have seen this year at any age, and a very hard worker.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Could improve his ability to plant and cut while selling the route. Also needs to make more natural adjustments to the ball while it is in the air.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Ran a blistering 4.34 40, earning the title Fastest Man.
CONCLUSION: There is no doubt that he has the skill set to become a kick returner and a serious deep threat. If Hawkins can improve his route running, expect him to become a household name in the state of Texas because speed kills.
CORDRAY LOVE, 5-7/155, CB, DUNCANVILLE (TEXAS) (2013)
ASSETS: Tremendous change of direction with good speed and a real competitive nature.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Love will definitely have to get thicker and stronger over the next three years while staying focused on improving his skills.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: No defensive back came out of his backpedal as quickly as Love. This enabled him to make plays on the ball with regularity. He walked away with Overall MVP honors.
CONCLUSION: Love will need to add at least another inch in height to become a legit DI prospect, but he already possesses the skills to be a true cover corner at the next level.
ALEXANDER LYONS, 6-0/204, OLB, DESOTO (TEXAS) (2012)
ASSETS: Good hips, above-average speed and exceptional coverage skillsAREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Lyons will need to continue to add more muscle mass and strength because the backs are bigger and stronger in college.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: He stayed focused over the entire camp on improving his skills and while becoming a better player. Lyons was able to turn and run with every back and earned a share of the LB MVP award.
CONCLUSION: He has already earned Newcomer of the Year in his talented district, and is well on his way to becoming a solid DI prospect. Lyons' skill set is perfect for defending the spread offense.
DALTON SANTOS, 6-1/231, ILB, VAN (TEXAS) (2012)
ASSETS: Excellent overall size, good speed and very physical.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Santos could improve his lateral movement and flexibility which would assist him in going sideline to sideline.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: He physically mauled running backs as they crossed the line of scrimmage, knocking several off balance and even to the ground. His stellar efforts earned him a share of the LB MVP award.
CONCLUSION: Already has the size to be considered a DI ILB recruit. If he continues to grow he could become a defensive end at the next level.
ZACK SANCHEZ, 5-10/155, CB, KELLER (TEXAS) CENTRAL (2012)
ASSETS: Has the height, quickness and overall speed to become a true cover corner.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: He must add more muscle mass and strength to aid in durability and be effective in run support.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: No defensive back came away with more picks than Sanchez. His ability to come out of his backpedal along with tremendous ball skills made him a difference maker on this day. He ran away with the Overall MVP honors for the sophomore class.
CONCLUSION: Plays safety in high school but showed the speed and quickness to project as corner prospect at the collegiate level. If he can gain 20 more pounds over the next two years I foresee him being one of the top defensive backs in the state of Texas.
JEFFREY THOMAS, 6-3/174, WR, DUNCANVILLE (TEXAS) (2012)
ASSETS: Possesses the desired height, body control and hands to be a go-to receiver at the next level.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: In order to attract national attention he must improve his track speed. Thomas will also need to work on improving his strength which will help him get off of man coverage.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Always caught the ball at its highest point and demonstrated the ability to make the tough catches look easy. Thomas ended up sharing WR MVP honors in the afternoon session.
CONCLUSION: College coaches are continually looking for basketball players that make excellent receivers and there is no doubt that Thomas has that potential. He will be counted on this fall as a go-to guy for his team. With a good season he could turn into one of the top WR prospects in Texas.
EMILIO VERA, 5-10/155, WR, CROWLEY (TEXAS) NORTH CROWLEY (2012)
ASSETS: Very quick feet, excellent route runner and the surest of hands.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Vera must improve his 40 time a tad while adding some size and strength.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Showed tremendous football speed, leaving defensive backs corkscrewed in the ground with his crisp route running. His efforts earned him a share of WR MVP honors.
CONCLUSION: College coaches looking for a sure-handed receiver with the knack for finding the open spot in the defense will like this prospect. If he can add the size and strength I expect him to be a perfect fit for a pass-happy SMU or Houston offense.
GARRETT YORK, 6-2/225, ILB, CRANDALL (TEXAS) (2013)
ASSETS: Has exceptional size for his age and proved to be very physical.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: He could improve his overall speed and change of direction just a tad.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: York dwarfed the smaller running backs and was able to physically manhandle them during one-on-ones. He also did a nice job turning and running with the backs running routes. His hard worked paid off as he won a share of the LB MVP award.
CONCLUSION: It is definitely not out of the realm of possibility that this huge freshman will grow into a SDE over the next three years. He will definitely be one to keep an eye on in East Texas.
OTHERS WHO IMPRESSED:
Jordan Burton, S, Longview (Texas) (2012); Larry Cheeks, APB, Crowley (Texas) (2013); Jerome Daniels, OG, Little Elm (Texas) (2012); Aaron Finley, APB, Lawton (Okla.) MacArthur; Carlos Harris, WR, Frisco (Texas) (2012); Samuel Jenkins, OC, Duncanville (Texas) (2012); Robert Lowe, RB, Cedar Hill (Texas) (2012); Will Martin, APB, Arlington (Texas) Juan Seguin (2012); Masley Pape, Ath, Wichita Falls (Texas) Rider (2013);Carson Proffitt, PQB, Carrollton (Texas) Hebron (2014); Raashaan Reason, APB, Mesquite (Texas) West Mesquite (2013); Taijuan Thomas, APB, Monroe (La.) Ouachita Parish (2013).
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