March 1, 2010
Jacksonville NUC: Underclassmen standouts
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - On an unseasonably cold day on Florida's First Coast, approximately 140 underclassmen gathered at Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines High School to show off their football acumen.
The skill position players that were the hot topic of the day.
Below are those athletes that caught the attention of National Recruiting Analyst Barry Every.
ASSETS: Tremendous overall body structure and excellent growth potential. Clark also has good speed.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to work on catching the ball away from his body at its highest point.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Ran an incredible 4.5 40 on a bad surface while jumping 35½ inches in the vertical testing. Not only did he run the fastest 40 of the day, he ran away with the title of Combine King.
CONCLUSION: No question that Clark has the size and overall athletic ability to play FBS football. Don't be surprised if he grows into a huge outside linebacker before it is all said and done.
ASSETS: Has good body structure, soft hands and above average speed.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Clark will need to add some overall size and weight in order to get a ton of looks as a running back.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: On top of running the fastest time for all freshmen at a 4.6, he was able to come out of the backfield and consistently catch the ball while showing the ability to get upfield in a hurry.
CONCLUSION: He has three more years to add the needed size and strength while improving his overall skills as a football player. I would say the odds are better than 50/50 that he will end up signing a football scholarship.
ASSETS: Very physical, has good ball skills and above-average recovery speed.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Sometimes he is too aggressive, leaving himself susceptible to a double move by the receiver.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Displayed the best ability coming out of his backpedal and making a play on the ball. Green also physically intimidated several receivers off the line of scrimmage. His efforts earned him DB MVP.
CONCLUSION: Green plays at a high-profile school that is fresh off an AAAAA state title. With three more years left in high school, he will surely catch the attention of several college coaches.
ASSETS: Has excellent overall size and a powerful body structure for a defensive back.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to improve overall speed just a tad.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: He may have been the most physical corner. Johnson was able to use his size to his advantage and push receivers off course. His performance did not go unnoticed; he won the Sophomore DB MVP award.
CONCLUSION: Ocala (Fla.) Trinity Catholic is really starting to build a reputation of producing good talent. Johnson should be one of several players on his team that sign scholarships over the next two years.
ASSETS: Excellent rotation on his passes and very accurate. He also showed above-average footwork.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Add some size and strength while improving his overall athleticism, which will give him the ability to buy more time in the pocket.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Had the best follow through of any quarterback. He has an NFL wrist flick, which causes the ball to come out like a bullet leaving the barrel of a rifle. Orth earned QB MVP honors for the sophomore class.
CONCLUSION: He only split time at the quarterback position this past season. He really needs to get more game opportunities before a decision is made on whether he can play football at the highest level.
ASSETS: Possesses good speed, exceptional quickness and very soft hands.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: He will definitely need to add some size and strength over the next two seasons. Osborne may find it really hard to get off the jam versus physical corners at his current weight. Added size and strength will also make him less susceptible to injuries.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: He did the best job of selling his routes. He also made sharp cuts, which created huge gaps between him and the defender. Osborne was the most consistent pass receiver on the day. His stellar showing earned him Overall MVP honors for the sophomore class.
CONCLUSION: Has the ability, but lacks ideal size at this time. Osborne is at a high-profile high school for college recruiters and still has two more years to get bigger. The chances are better than 50/50 that he will end up signing a scholarship at the highest level.
ASSETS: Excellent overall size and growth potential. He has good speed and overall athleticism.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Rashad needs to keep his feet under himself at all times while in pass coverage. Sometimes he was a tendency to get off balance, making it difficult to come out of his backpedal and break on the ball.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Perhaps the top overall prospect based on testing numbers and on the hoof. Rashad ran a 4.7 flat, while jumping 31 inches.
CONCLUSION: It is not out of the realm of possibility that he grows into a weakside defensive end. Rashad is also an excellent student. This will only amplify the number of offers he will receive one year from now.
ASSETS: Has excellent size for his age, good footwork, excellent arm strength and superb throwing mechanics.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Improve overall athletic ability and continue to get physically stronger.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: At times, Ramsey throws the football as good as any rising senior in the country. Not only did he show off a big arm, but he had uncanny accuracy. He was a runaway winner for Overall MVP honors in the freshman class.
CONCLUSION: Ramsey really just needs the opportunity to play at the highest level. Many fear he will not get that opportunity to display his talents because he is in a Wing-T offense. I strongly disagree because he will be taking snaps under center, which is becoming a lost art. Takings snaps under center is an essential task in the development of a quarterback.
ASSETS: Exceptional height, good throwing motion and above average accuracy.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to improve his overall footwork, especially getting depth on his drops.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: His overall size will surely attract college coaches looking for the traditional NFL-sized quarterback. At times he showed excellent arm strength and truly looked the part of an elite prospect. Zirzow's effort earned him QB MVP honors for the class of 2013.
CONCLUSION: Has all the physical tools to be a national recruit. Zirzow really just needs game experience. Playing time will help him learn how to read defenses and make precise decisions at the line of scrimmage.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - On an unseasonably cold day on Florida's First Coast, approximately 140 underclassmen gathered at Jacksonville (Fla.) Raines High School to show off their football acumen.
The skill position players that were the hot topic of the day.
Below are those athletes that caught the attention of National Recruiting Analyst Barry Every.
Jacksonville National Underclassmen Combine Standouts: 2012/2013 class
TONY CLARK, 5-11/190, RB DOUGLASVILLE (GA.) COFFEE (2012)
ASSETS: Tremendous overall body structure and excellent growth potential. Clark also has good speed.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to work on catching the ball away from his body at its highest point.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Ran an incredible 4.5 40 on a bad surface while jumping 35½ inches in the vertical testing. Not only did he run the fastest 40 of the day, he ran away with the title of Combine King.
CONCLUSION: No question that Clark has the size and overall athletic ability to play FBS football. Don't be surprised if he grows into a huge outside linebacker before it is all said and done.
MARCUS CLARK, 5-6/164, APB, TALLAHASSEE (FLA.) CHILES (2013)
ASSETS: Has good body structure, soft hands and above average speed.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Clark will need to add some overall size and weight in order to get a ton of looks as a running back.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: On top of running the fastest time for all freshmen at a 4.6, he was able to come out of the backfield and consistently catch the ball while showing the ability to get upfield in a hurry.
CONCLUSION: He has three more years to add the needed size and strength while improving his overall skills as a football player. I would say the odds are better than 50/50 that he will end up signing a football scholarship.
J.J. GREEN, 5-8/160, CB, KINGSLAND (GA.) CAMDEN COUNTY (2013)
ASSETS: Very physical, has good ball skills and above-average recovery speed.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Sometimes he is too aggressive, leaving himself susceptible to a double move by the receiver.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Displayed the best ability coming out of his backpedal and making a play on the ball. Green also physically intimidated several receivers off the line of scrimmage. His efforts earned him DB MVP.
CONCLUSION: Green plays at a high-profile school that is fresh off an AAAAA state title. With three more years left in high school, he will surely catch the attention of several college coaches.
JOSEPH JACKSON, 6-1/186, OLB, JACKSONVILLE (FLA.) FIRST COAST (2012)
ASSETS: Has excellent overall body structure, very quick feet and tremendous growth potential. Jackson really took to coaching at the event.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Staying low in his backpedal and keeping his balance while changing directions. Jackson is very raw and just needs more practice time to hone his skills.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: This high-effort competitor was able to run a legit 4.73 40, shuttle a 4.38, while jumping 29 inches in the vertical. Jackson had to leave early but made sure to shake everyone's hand and thank them for the opportunity to learn at this event.
CONCLUSION: There is no question that he possesses the size and overall athletic ability to play at the highest level. It really is going to come down to what happens when the pads are on and the ball is being run right at him. Jackson's high school has pumped out several good athletes over the last few years, and he could bet the next.
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Staying low in his backpedal and keeping his balance while changing directions. Jackson is very raw and just needs more practice time to hone his skills.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: This high-effort competitor was able to run a legit 4.73 40, shuttle a 4.38, while jumping 29 inches in the vertical. Jackson had to leave early but made sure to shake everyone's hand and thank them for the opportunity to learn at this event.
CONCLUSION: There is no question that he possesses the size and overall athletic ability to play at the highest level. It really is going to come down to what happens when the pads are on and the ball is being run right at him. Jackson's high school has pumped out several good athletes over the last few years, and he could bet the next.
ANDRE JOHNSON, 5-10/181, CB, OCALA (FLA.) TRINITY CATHOLIC (2012)
ASSETS: Has excellent overall size and a powerful body structure for a defensive back.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to improve overall speed just a tad.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: He may have been the most physical corner. Johnson was able to use his size to his advantage and push receivers off course. His performance did not go unnoticed; he won the Sophomore DB MVP award.
CONCLUSION: Ocala (Fla.) Trinity Catholic is really starting to build a reputation of producing good talent. Johnson should be one of several players on his team that sign scholarships over the next two years.
PERRY ORTH, 6-1/186, PQB, JACKSONVILLE (FLA.) EPISCOPAL (2012)
ASSETS: Excellent rotation on his passes and very accurate. He also showed above-average footwork.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Add some size and strength while improving his overall athleticism, which will give him the ability to buy more time in the pocket.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Had the best follow through of any quarterback. He has an NFL wrist flick, which causes the ball to come out like a bullet leaving the barrel of a rifle. Orth earned QB MVP honors for the sophomore class.
CONCLUSION: He only split time at the quarterback position this past season. He really needs to get more game opportunities before a decision is made on whether he can play football at the highest level.
JUSTIN OSBORNE, 5-9/143,WR, JACKSONVILLE (FLA.) FIRST COAST (2012)
ASSETS: Possesses good speed, exceptional quickness and very soft hands.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: He will definitely need to add some size and strength over the next two seasons. Osborne may find it really hard to get off the jam versus physical corners at his current weight. Added size and strength will also make him less susceptible to injuries.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: He did the best job of selling his routes. He also made sharp cuts, which created huge gaps between him and the defender. Osborne was the most consistent pass receiver on the day. His stellar showing earned him Overall MVP honors for the sophomore class.
CONCLUSION: Has the ability, but lacks ideal size at this time. Osborne is at a high-profile high school for college recruiters and still has two more years to get bigger. The chances are better than 50/50 that he will end up signing a scholarship at the highest level.
SHAKEEL RASHAD, 6-2/206, OLB, JACKSONVILLE (FLA.) EPISCOPAL (2012)
ASSETS: Excellent overall size and growth potential. He has good speed and overall athleticism.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Rashad needs to keep his feet under himself at all times while in pass coverage. Sometimes he was a tendency to get off balance, making it difficult to come out of his backpedal and break on the ball.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: Perhaps the top overall prospect based on testing numbers and on the hoof. Rashad ran a 4.7 flat, while jumping 31 inches.
CONCLUSION: It is not out of the realm of possibility that he grows into a weakside defensive end. Rashad is also an excellent student. This will only amplify the number of offers he will receive one year from now.
BRICE RAMSEY, 6-2/182, PQB, KINGSLAND (GA.) CAMDEN COUNTY (2013)
ASSETS: Has excellent size for his age, good footwork, excellent arm strength and superb throwing mechanics.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Improve overall athletic ability and continue to get physically stronger.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: At times, Ramsey throws the football as good as any rising senior in the country. Not only did he show off a big arm, but he had uncanny accuracy. He was a runaway winner for Overall MVP honors in the freshman class.
CONCLUSION: Ramsey really just needs the opportunity to play at the highest level. Many fear he will not get that opportunity to display his talents because he is in a Wing-T offense. I strongly disagree because he will be taking snaps under center, which is becoming a lost art. Takings snaps under center is an essential task in the development of a quarterback.
WILLIAM ZIRZOW, 6-5/191, PQB, FLEMING ISLAND (FLA.) (2013)
ASSETS: Exceptional height, good throwing motion and above average accuracy.AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT: Needs to improve his overall footwork, especially getting depth on his drops.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPRESSIVE: His overall size will surely attract college coaches looking for the traditional NFL-sized quarterback. At times he showed excellent arm strength and truly looked the part of an elite prospect. Zirzow's effort earned him QB MVP honors for the class of 2013.
CONCLUSION: Has all the physical tools to be a national recruit. Zirzow really just needs game experience. Playing time will help him learn how to read defenses and make precise decisions at the line of scrimmage.
OTHERS WHO IMPRESSED:
Javakiel Brigham, RB, Blountstown (Fla.) (2013); Ulysses Bryant, ATH, Jacksonville (Fla.) Robert E. Lee (2013); Ian Caldwell, CB, Jacksonville (Fla.) First Coast; Sherard James, RB, Jacksonville (Fla.) Robert E. Lee;Marquel Holmes, ILB, Ocala (Fla.) Trinity Catholic; Greyson Lambert, PQB, Jesup (Ga.) Wayne County;Kendrick Singleton, S, Glen St Mary (Fla.) Baker County; Deshone Walker, WR, Jacksonville (Fla.) Cedar Creek Christian School; Dominic Washington, WR, Tallahassee (Fla.) Chiles (2013); Lorenzo Washington, CB, Ocala (Fla.) Trinity Catholic.
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