March 2, 2010
Jacksonville NUC: Class of 2011 standouts
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Two linemen stole the spotlight on the second day of the NUC event in Jacksonville.
Two-way player Chris Jones from the host Raines High School had several heated battles against Chris Terryof Jacksonville (Fla.) First Coast.
Below is a breakdown of those two warriors along with the other top performers as seen by Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Barry Every.
ASSETS: Tremendous overall size and athletic ability which is a dangerous combination.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Could improve his lateral movement and add muscle mass and strength in his upper body.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Did an excellent job turning and running stride for stride with faster, smaller backs. Hunt-Days also put up some nice testing numbers running a 4.8 40, 4.42 shuttle and jumping 33 inches in the vertical testing.
CONCLUSION: Already has a MAC offer from Toledo, but I am certain that many more are on their way. Hunt- Days could project as an OLB, ILB or even a WDE. He really reminds me of former Gamecock Eric Norwood.
ASSETS: Has excellent height, covers a lot of real estate, and has serious ball skills for a defensive back.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to work on staying lower in his backpedal, thus keeping his balance and making it easier to change directions.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Recorded numerous picks during the one-on-ones and final showcase. It was amazing watching someone that tall and lean stay with much smaller receivers.
CONCLUSION: Based on this camp and his reported academic standing he should definitely be considered a mid-level to BCS-level recruit. He has the size, ball skills and ability to excel on most special teams.
ASSETS: Possesses the desirable height, effort level and overall athletic ability for an offensive lineman.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Must improve his size and strength from the waist down. This will only improve his powerbase and ability to dominate opponents.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Worked out as a DE, DT and OT at the event and was part of some heated exchanges with Chris Terry.
CONCLUSION: Currently has an East Carolina offer, but with his willingness to play offensive tackle I expect his recruiting to skyrocket. There is a shortage of quality offensive linemen in this 2011 class and he definitely fits the bill.
ASSETS: Has magnificent overall body structure, is an excellent student, possesses good character and possesses above-average athleticism.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Must improve overall flexibility and forward body lean if he wants to be a tailback at the next level.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Demonstrated excellent ball skills while catching passes out of the backfield. Maxey also displayed very quick feet, making it hard for the linebackers to lay a hand on him.
CONCLUSION: Already has three BCS offers from Duke, Georgia Tech and Illinois. He is being recruited as a SS and a RB, but do not be surprised if he ends up a speedy, muscular outside linebacker.
ASSETS: Has good height, excellent upper body strength and above-average hands.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Could improve overall speed and change of direction just a tad.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: His overall size and ability to make catches when covered set him apart from most of the other receivers. Showers also sacrificed his body by showing the willingness to go down low and keep balls from hitting the playing surface.
CONCLUSION: Missed most of last year with an injury and plays in a run-oriented offense which does not help his visibility to college coaches. Showers must hit the camp circuit this spring in order to show off his skill set.
ASSETS: A tremendous frame to build upon, quick hands, and a high-effort participant.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to improve pad level at the point of attack and add upper body size and strength.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: During the one-on-ones he used his hands like a martial artist, carving up offensive linemen and throwing them to the wayside.
CONCLUSION: Did not participate in football last season, so a lot of his recruiting will depend upon the camp circuit and spring ball. He clearly has serious tools and could project as a SDE or even as DT one day.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Two linemen stole the spotlight on the second day of the NUC event in Jacksonville.
Two-way player Chris Jones from the host Raines High School had several heated battles against Chris Terryof Jacksonville (Fla.) First Coast.
Below is a breakdown of those two warriors along with the other top performers as seen by Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst Barry Every.
Jacksonville National Underclassmen Combine Standouts: 2011 class
BRYAN HOLMES, 6-0/170, WR, LAKE BUTLER (FLA.) UNION COUNTY
ASSETS: Has excellent speed, change of direction and overall athletic ability.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to work on catching the ball away from his body.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Put up the fastest 40 time of the two-day event with a 4.55 on an extremely slow surface.
CONCLUSION: Must be something about speed and Lake Butler, Florida. Holmes could be a serious deep threat and a possible kick returner at the next level. If his junior film matches up with his athletic ability he should start receiving offers soon.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to work on catching the ball away from his body.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Put up the fastest 40 time of the two-day event with a 4.55 on an extremely slow surface.
CONCLUSION: Must be something about speed and Lake Butler, Florida. Holmes could be a serious deep threat and a possible kick returner at the next level. If his junior film matches up with his athletic ability he should start receiving offers soon.
JABARI HUNT-DAYS, 6-2/224, OLB, POWDER SPRINGS (GA.) HILLGROVE
ASSETS: Tremendous overall size and athletic ability which is a dangerous combination.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Could improve his lateral movement and add muscle mass and strength in his upper body.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Did an excellent job turning and running stride for stride with faster, smaller backs. Hunt-Days also put up some nice testing numbers running a 4.8 40, 4.42 shuttle and jumping 33 inches in the vertical testing.
CONCLUSION: Already has a MAC offer from Toledo, but I am certain that many more are on their way. Hunt- Days could project as an OLB, ILB or even a WDE. He really reminds me of former Gamecock Eric Norwood.
JALEN JOHNSON, 6-2/180, S, TALLAHASSEE (FLA.) RICKARDS
ASSETS: Has excellent height, covers a lot of real estate, and has serious ball skills for a defensive back.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to work on staying lower in his backpedal, thus keeping his balance and making it easier to change directions.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Recorded numerous picks during the one-on-ones and final showcase. It was amazing watching someone that tall and lean stay with much smaller receivers.
CONCLUSION: Based on this camp and his reported academic standing he should definitely be considered a mid-level to BCS-level recruit. He has the size, ball skills and ability to excel on most special teams.
CHRIS JONES, 6-5/260, OT/DT, JACKSONVILLE (FLA.) RAINES
ASSETS: Possesses the desirable height, effort level and overall athletic ability for an offensive lineman.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Must improve his size and strength from the waist down. This will only improve his powerbase and ability to dominate opponents.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Worked out as a DE, DT and OT at the event and was part of some heated exchanges with Chris Terry.
CONCLUSION: Currently has an East Carolina offer, but with his willingness to play offensive tackle I expect his recruiting to skyrocket. There is a shortage of quality offensive linemen in this 2011 class and he definitely fits the bill.
GEORGE MAXEY, 6-0/196, RB/S, JACKSONVILLE (GA.) RAINES
ASSETS: Has magnificent overall body structure, is an excellent student, possesses good character and possesses above-average athleticism.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Must improve overall flexibility and forward body lean if he wants to be a tailback at the next level.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Demonstrated excellent ball skills while catching passes out of the backfield. Maxey also displayed very quick feet, making it hard for the linebackers to lay a hand on him.
CONCLUSION: Already has three BCS offers from Duke, Georgia Tech and Illinois. He is being recruited as a SS and a RB, but do not be surprised if he ends up a speedy, muscular outside linebacker.
MICHAEL SHOWERS, 6-2/185, WR, KINGSLAND (GA.) CAMDEN COUNTY
ASSETS: Has good height, excellent upper body strength and above-average hands.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Could improve overall speed and change of direction just a tad.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: His overall size and ability to make catches when covered set him apart from most of the other receivers. Showers also sacrificed his body by showing the willingness to go down low and keep balls from hitting the playing surface.
CONCLUSION: Missed most of last year with an injury and plays in a run-oriented offense which does not help his visibility to college coaches. Showers must hit the camp circuit this spring in order to show off his skill set.
CHRIS TERRY II, 6-4/230, SDE, JACKSONVILLE (FLA.) FIRST COAST
ASSETS: A tremendous frame to build upon, quick hands, and a high-effort participant.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to improve pad level at the point of attack and add upper body size and strength.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: During the one-on-ones he used his hands like a martial artist, carving up offensive linemen and throwing them to the wayside.
CONCLUSION: Did not participate in football last season, so a lot of his recruiting will depend upon the camp circuit and spring ball. He clearly has serious tools and could project as a SDE or even as DT one day.
OTHERS WHO IMPRESSED:
Oreion Cobbs, CB, Jacksonville (Fla.) University Christian; Reginald Martin, WR, Jacksonville (Fla.) Ed White;Ey'Shawn McClain, ILB, Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines (2012); Jalen Simmons, S, Kingsland (Ga.) Camden County
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