Hundreds of young prospects will test themselves out this weekend at Duncanville HS, looking to set the tone for their future in football. While the 10' combine class is expected to perform at a high level, this group of current 8th-11th graders will really have to step it up a notch to match the intensity and skill level from a year ago.
University of Houston bound Dylan Piland (Southlake Carroll) topped a terrific junior session by taking home the overall MVP. Piland had tremendous quickness and was the total package as the QB, displaying the ability to throw the long ball while also working the short range game. The 6'2.5 175 lb Piland had star written all over him from the moment he stepped onto the field.
Greg Fason (Mesquite) graced the football field with unmatched athleticism, initially confusing our staff if he were a running back or an Olympian. At 5'4.5 161, Fason had a 10 foot broad jump, had a 39.5 inch vertical, ran a 4.40 shuttle, 4.49 40 and bench pressed 185 lbs 27 times.
Samuel "The Beast" Harvill (Shiloh Christian), the strongest player from all of 09, dominated the sophomore session. The 5'0.5 252 powerhouse threw up 185 lbs 56 times on the bench and manhandled the opposing linemen during 1 on 1's. In addition to starring at the combine, Harvill is also known by hardcore sports fans for holding the high school bench press record.
Freshman Tomorris Hamilton (South Grand Prairie) led the 9th grade session by dominating his fellow first year high schoolers. The ultra talented 5'7 132 lb WR was a man amongst boys during 1 on 1's and ran a 4.53 shuttle.
With a region that has so much talent that the NUC has to go there twice to see it all, CEO & President David Schuman is eager to see what the class of 10' has to offer.
"Dallas is here and once again, It's only fitting to think that the talent pool will be deeper than the ocean", said Schuman. "The players we have seen at this event in the past are as good as good as they come.
Current 8th/9th graders are slated to compete at 8 am and sophomore are scheduled to hit the field at 1 pm on Saturday, while juniors take center stage 1 pm this Sunday, March 14.
All athletes will partake 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 Dallas combine on www.nationalunderclassmen.com or call 1-888-NUC-MVP1 for more details.
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