Southeast Stars Reign Supreme!

The environment at last weekend's Ultimate 100 Camp was truly something special.

The Southeast Region's very best players stepped onto the gridiron at Riverwood High School in unison with tremendous confidence and left knowing exactly how they fared amongst the elite. Every one of the 800 plus participants gave nothing less than 1000% throughout the day. Selecting the award winners was a challenge in itself, but after nine outstanding hours of football, an immensely gifted group of athletes epitomized what "the best of the best" really is.

Georgia Tech bound Jabari Hunt-Days capped off the weekend with a thoroughly dominant performance. The 6'2 226 lb d-lineman excelled in every aspect of the combine and had the kind of athleticism that players at his position simply don't possess. Hunt-Days had a 35.5 inch vertical, 10'0 broad jump, ran a 4.21 shuttle and bench pressed 185 lbs 19 times. During the 1 on 1's, he proved to be an offensive lineman's worst nightmare.

The Hillgrove HS product had quick moves, was light on his feet, displayed terrific strength and was literally unstoppable. Hunt-Days is only going to get bigger and better, which is scary. By this rising senior hits Georgia Tech, he will be a tremendous defensive end.

Jarius Hollman (Tri-Cities) was in a league of his own amongst a tremendous group of wide receivers. The 6'1 172 lb Hollman had great hands, did a great job of catching the ball away from the defender, runs nice routes and was explosive coming off the line. Athletically there was also much to brag about, as his 30 inch vertical, 9'3 broad jump and 4.38 shuttle run spelled major trouble for the defense during the 1 on 1's and 7 on 7's.

Gifted linebacker Charlie Harris (Whitehaven) proved to be a tremendous all around player, winning the Dodie Donell award, which is only given out at the U100's. The 6'1 215 lb Harris displayed well rounded abilities during the individual position period, with quick feet, good hips, terrific hand eye coordination and a high football IQ powering him. He also had a 9'0 broad jump and ran a 4.59 shuttle.

Unlike some of the other combine stars, 5'5.5 147 lb Clarence Counts (Sebring) doesn't literally stand out in a crowd. He is without question undersized and bigger receivers will present problems, but few can doubt his talents as a defensive back. Counts is a gritty defender who fights tooth and nail with the wide receivers. He has terrific hips, top notch speed (running a 4.33 shuttle and 4.57 40), plays the ball well and has an outstanding punch. Counts' performance was admirable and the fact that he was able to shut down a number of receivers with his physical disadvantages was something special.

Terry Redden (Whitehaven) was just a step behind Hunt-Days, but woudl have been a strong candidate for Overall MVP at many other camps. The 6'1.5 275 lb Redden was nearly unstoppable during the 1 on 1's and during the lineman challenge, neutralizing him was exactly that; a challenge. He had strong hands, solid quickness, a great work ethic and good moves, which spelled trouble throughout the day for the offensive lineman. With offers from seven schools including Georgia, Mississippi, Kansas and Memphis, Redden has the potential to be a difference maker at the next level.

Rashad Tops Sophomore Session!

Episcopal's Shakeel Rashad has two years before he takes his talents to the next level, but the 6'3 203 lb linebacker already looks like a breadwinner. Rashad displayed terrific all around talents, excelling from both an athletic and football skill standpoint. Rashad had a 29.5 inch vertical, 9'3 broad jump and bench pressed 155 lbs 20 times, placing him amongst the top testers at his position. During the individual period, the rising junior smothered the receivers, displayed quick hips, awesome range and broke on the ball like a pro. He already is being recruited by a number of D1 programs and plenty more will follow.

NUC regular Jordan Jenkins (Harris County) manages to get better and consistently takes his game to the next level; especially when it matters most. The 6'3 233 lb lineman has out of this world athleticism with 35 inch vertical and 9'6 broad jump, and never missed a beat during the 1 on 1's. Jenkins has a great motor, unprecedented quickness, good moves and excellent hips, which helped him pulverize the opposing lineman. Jenkins is currently fielding nine D1 offers from top notch programs including National Champion Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Georgia Tech and Tennessee amongst others, leaving no doubts about the kind of player he is.

DB Devonte Mitchell (T.O. Johnson) is a natural born leader and shut down specialist. The 5'9 150 lb cornerback had great hips, played physically, transitions well and understands how to contain a wide receiver. Mitchell is also a good leaper, jumping 9'6 in the broad, thus is a threat for a pick six on any given play.

Carnell Boyd (Westlake) displayed blazing speed and terrific hands, dropping jaws with his 4.10 shuttle run and solid hands. The 5'10.5 177 lb prospect also had a 9'2 broad jump and was exceptionally quick off the line during the 1 on 1's and 7 on 7's. Boyd is a natural athlete with legitimate football skills.

Harris County's Xavier Bond is your prototypical dual threat running back. The 5'9.5 177 lb standout had great hands, good moves, runs solid routs and can change directions on the dime. He is good both with and without the ball, displaying the kind of athleticism (37'5 inch vertical, 9'11 broad jump, 4.35 shuttle, 4.60 40) that few his age have)

At 6'7 209, Justin Meredith (TL Hanna) literally looked like a man amongst boys. The towering tight end had tremendous size, but was also an awesome athlete, jumping 35 inches in the vertical, 8'11 in the broad and running a 4.37 shuttle en route to excelling during the 1 on 1's. Simply put, Meredith is an enormous target for a QB and a defensive back's worst nightmare.

Freshman Phenoms!

·       James Cox (Northridge) was the total package as a wide receiver, running terrific routes, making big time catches and consistently creating separation between himself and the defensive back. At 6'0 177, Cox has a great frame, was the best performer of the day during the individual position, jumps 8'8 in the broad jump, runs a 4.52 shuttle and 4.53 40, making him a can't miss prospect.

·        Max Staver (Pope John Paul II) Is a rarity as a 6'4 207 lb freshman QB. In addition to his great size, Staver has awesome field vision, tremendous accuracy, throws a good ball and made a habit of getting the ball out of the defender's reach. Staver's skills are off the charts for a player just one year removed from his 8th grade graduation.

·        Michael "Bring The" Payne (Dougherty) had the maturity of a player many years his senior. Payne was confident but yet humble. Vocal but not obnoxios. The 5'11 187 lb prospect kept his team working as a unit during the 1 on 1 and 7 on 7's, where he consistently played at a high level. Leadership skills like this are rare amongst players his age.

·        Wideout Jeffrey Canady (Knox Central) is a phenom athlete. The 5'11.5 195 lber had a 31.5 inch vertical, 9'0 broad jump, ran a 4.29 shuttle, 4.64 40 and bench pressed 135 lbs 27 times. During the individual period, he was quick off the line, had good hands, beat the DB's to the ball and was an easy target to find. Canady has the tools to power any offense.

·        Leon McQuay (Armwood) has been an NUC standout for a few years and still has three years of eligibility left, which is scary if you see how good he is. The 6'0.5 177 lb safety has great jamming ability, terrific eye placement, great hips and a high football IQ. He is also an awesome athlete, with a 31.5 inch vertical, 4.35 shuttle and 4.57 40 to boot. Sky is the limit here.

·        Some say George Williams looks like a power lifter on the football field while others claim he is just strong as an ox. Either way, he is in a rare group strength wise. The 5'9 183 lb Williams, who broke the all time record at his local combine, bench pressed 135 lbs an outstanding 64 times, had a 9'6 broad jump, 29.5 inch vertical and runs a 4.66 shuttle. He is as strong of a player as you can find, thus is a major problem for the defense once he comes out of the backfield.