NUC Exclusive INTERVIEW WITH QB MVP Joe Portaro, Faith Lutheran HS-National Underclassmen Las Vegas

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?

Joe Portaro:My dad and my coaches are very helpful in helping me be well prepared since this is football off season, and basketball just ended. They have made the facilities available for workouts, as well as encouraging our teams receivers to work out with me a couple of weeks before the combine.

Also I have scheduled work outs at the YMCA for weight training as well as workouts to increase my times in the shuttle and 40 which I improved on both at the combine.


Coach Schuman:Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event? 

Joe Portaro:Yes last year I participated in the Las Vegas combine and was named QB MVP and qualified to attend the Ultimate 100 camp in LA where my performance earned me the Camp Leadership Award which gave me the NCSA recruiting schlolarship over all the other athletes, and also qualified me for the NUC Top Athlete camp at the University of Oklahoma, which was awesome and I got to meet a few of the Oklahoma players. Coach Schuman and the NUC staff made all this possible by giving me the opportunity to show my skills. 


Coach Schuman: You were MVP! What are your goals now?
Joe Portaro:My goals now are to work harder to be ready for the NUC in LA, and I will do my best to become the MVP in LA. We also just started our informal  Faith Lutheran team workouts, and prepare for a great season. I just want to do my best and hopefully some of the colleges that are showing interest in me, will see even a better season and that I will get some good offers

Coach Schuman:How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?
Joe Portaro:My dad is always looking for camps and helping promote my skills and he found the information for the NUC camp last year online and signed me up right away

Coach Schuman:If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?

Joe Portaro:Actually my dad and I have decided that we just want to have the opportunity for me to play in college and so limiting my interest to only 5 schools would not look good for other schools that are showing interest in me. So here are the schools that have sent me letters of interest with the few that send me something regularly being first: UCLA, Colorado, Oregon State, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, Cal, Boise State, TCU, UNLV, San Diego State. I am interested in any school that wants me and will give me the chance to reach my dream of playing college footballWhich ever school gives me an opportunity to play what I love.
Is very important and I would like to play in the western US so my family and friends can come to games. Plus the academics for the school I go to will be very important . My whole family is very supportive of me, I have two older brothers Mike and Rico who were all state at Faith Lutheran  and both of them played college football and my sister Christina will play college volleyball or basketball. she is really good at both!!

 
Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?

Everything!!! I am already feeling a little sad about the thought of my last game at Faith Lutheran next year. We are a family at Faith and my team mates are my best friends all year, and my coaches are the best I could ever want, and they really care about me and help me a lot. I also like the fact that I meet a lot of players from other teams and we are actually friends off the field. I know without my team mates and coaches I would not able to accomplish my goals. I am really lucky to have Don Pearson who is the best reciever is Nevada and has a great offer from one of the best colleges in the country, and Brett Lubbe who will definaitely be a college player

Joe Portaro:My goals for my team are to win a state championship, and even though people say it's not a good chance me and my team mates are playing to win everything. My personal goals are to make first team all conference at QB again, and Kicker, and to be all state in both. Plus I want to show my leadership skills even more, cause I know college coaches really want a good leader. I also am really focussed on my grades cause I know how important it is for me to get more offers from some schools. This past semester I made merit honor roll with a 3.35 GPA which is really good at Faith because it a pretty tough school


Coach Schuman:Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?

Joe Portaro:Yes, I have played Lacrosse for one year, and have played basketball every year. I love all sports and our school is a lot smaller so they need some of us football players to play basketball. I am probably the best defender on the team and average about 7 points a game, and I like to shoot the three ball, but the coaches are not that excited about it. If basketball was my main sport then I would spend more time in the off season getting better, but I know my future is in football


Coach Schuman:What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?

Joe Portaro:For me as a QB, I get to touch the ball every play, and the pressure is what I like, and I really feel I can make something good happen on every play. The teams in our conference are the best in the State and knowing that I threw for almost 300 yards in games again, three of the top 5 teams in the state, really gives me confidence that I can do well in college too.

Actually, I love everything about football!!!!


Coach Schuman:Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?

Joe Portaro:I am pretty much in training the whole year. I have taken weights as an elective every semester so I can keep strength my  up and to add weight. Plus being in Basketball after football season is over keeps my endurance and speed up and then in the spring we start football conditioning  three days a week. I also eat healthy and my mom makes sure I am taking the right vitamins and doesnt let me eat to much junk.


Coach Schuman:What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?

I know college might be my last football time, even though my dad and coaches tell me if I keep improving, I might be able to get drafted . So I want to go to school that  is good at helping its athletes stay focussed on their studies, cause that is what we are really there for, and I want to have a good career when I am done with football. I know that going to a big name school could mean I wont get much playing time in the first couple years, but actually I think whoever wants me on their team, my goal will be to be the starter even as a freshman. I just want to be part of another football family like I have at Faith Lutheran, and really enjoy my college years. I also think me being a kicker and punter can get me playing time if I am not the starter at QB

NUC Exclusive INTERVIEW WITH Ty Byrd-National Underclassmen Las Vegas

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?
Ty Byrd: I was in basketball most of the time but the time I did have to workout out I worked in the weight room a little and did some sprinting drills and working on foot work

Coach Schuman:Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event?
Ty Byrd:No I never been to NUC

Coach Schuman:You were MVP! What are your goals now?
Ty Byrd:To keep going as far as I can. Keep working hard. Get a scholarship a full ride. That's my main focus.

Coach Schuman:How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?
Ty Byrd:I heard about it from my coach and my favorite part was one on ones

Coach Schuman:If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?
Ty Byrd:Florida state,Michigan state,Oregon,UCLA,Arizona
Which ever school gives me an opportunity to play what I love.


Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?
Ty Byrd:I love the school spirit and the fact I been playing wit guys I knew since I was younger. My goals is to win state of coarse and all my boys to be successful in life, and win in life not only football.


Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?
Ty Byrd:I play basketball and I run track. I have played varsity basketball for one year and I ran track on varsity for 3 years. I have won several medals for hurdles and sprints. I varsity football for 2 years .. I got offensive MVP this year.

What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?
Ty Byrd:My favorite thing about football is waking up everyday smelling that green grass and being able to take all your problems out on the field and playing for my family my brothers on the team and my coaches that put the time into coach.


Coach Schuman:Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?
Ty Byrd:By doing the right thing and pushing myself to do better things In life at anything I do.


Coach Schuman:What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?
Ty Byrd:I looking to get a great education in pre law and minor in business management. I'm working to get a full ride for football so I can get a free education. Football wise I'm trying to help the team to get better and be better. And to get to that big game. And bring my positive attitude to a great program.

NUC Exclusive INTERVIEW WITH DYLAN MALONE-National Underclassmen Las Vegas

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?
DYLAN MALONE:Worked out every day, both in Athletic conditioning and at the gym


Coach Schuman:Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do?
DYLAN MALONE:What were your expectations going into this years event? Yes, I went my Sophmore year. I did really well. I made it to the Ultimate 100 for the West. I wanted to make the showcase.


Coach Schuman: You were MVP! What are your goals now?
DYLAN MALONE:I would like to get the really big trophy, the overall MVP!


Coach Schuman:How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?
DYLAN MALONE:A friend and teammate of mine, Tyler Swinford told me about it. My favorite part of the event are the one on ones.


Coach Schuman:If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?
DYLAN MALONE:Iowa State University, Oregon, Texas, Illinois State, Nevada.
Which ever school gives me an opportunity to play what I love. Any of the schools who would like to see me play.


Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?
DYLAN MALONE:I like HS football, its fun. There is a lot of energy. My goal in HS football was to be the starting varsity running back. I did that in my sophmore year. I was the number 1 kick returner in the Citrus Belt League for the Inland Division of Southern California.


Coach Schuman:Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?
DYLAN MALONE:No other sports at this time. Also I am thinking of doing track my senior year.


Coach Schuman:What is your favorite thing about football?
what makes it a great sport to you?
DYLAN MALONE:Favorite thing- having the ball in my hand. Knowing it is there. I control that ball. I love making plays and running with the ball. Football will give me an opportunity in college. Also it has a great atmosphere.


Coach Schuman:Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?
DYLAN MALONE:I work out 5 days per week, for a hard hour or so. I take supplements to help maintain my muscle mass. I also eat about 5 times per day!


Coach Schuman:What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?
Looking forward to graduating college with a degree. I am not sure what it is I would like to specialize in. I look forward to college and playing football. I would also like the opportunity to go further than college in football.

National Underclassmen Football Combine Camp-Las Vegas Overall February 13, 2010

NUC ALum-Malcom Griggs, Piscataway HS Signs with New Hampshire

Malcolm Griggs Piscataway HS, NJ Class of 2010: Griggs is a terrific athlete and won the QB MVP at the renowned NUC South Jersey last year. He has good speed and leaping ability, taking the field at multiple positions at Piscataway. On an interesting note, Griggs, a terrific QB in his own right, will play safety at the University of New Hampshire in the fall.

Future Outlook: At 6'2 185, Griggs has the ability to make a difference.  Considering he played QB, safety and WR in high school, his athleticism is virtually unmatched. Griggs needs to gain a little bit of weight and shouldn't have much of a problem doing so. Expect to see this exciting playmaker in action for the Wildcats in 2011.

NUC Superstar-Desmond Jackson Committs to Texas

Westfield high's Defensive Tackle stud first burst onto the stage at the NUC houston event as the DL MVP, then onto DL MVP at the U100 Camp and then the Top Prospect Camp DL MVP. This All American Candidate will finish his outstanding career as one of the top DL in the country.

Congrats Desmond on your committment to Texas!

NUC Miami Preview: The National Underclassmen Combine: Returning to the Sunshine State to Find Football’s Future Stars

The National Underclassmen Combine: Returning to the Sunshine State to Find Football’s Future Stars

By Matt Yanofsky

The National Underclassmen Combine returns to the deeply talented Miami area February 20 and 21 at Cooper City High School. Throughout the NUC’s six-year history, the Miami camps have produced some of the top prospects nationwide.

Ransom Everglades HS’ Gideon Ajagbe thoroughly dominated the ’09 junior session with a 4.18 shuttle run, 10’1 broad jump, 31.5 inch vertical and sensational skill during 1 on 1’s. Ajagbe, who just completed his senior year, will be a member of the national powerhouse Florida Gators this fall. Gilliver Prep’s Tacoi Sumler and Seminole Ridge’s Gary Holmes, two terrific prospects, took home the Overall MVP award at the sophomore and freshman combine respectively.

With stars like Ajagbe, Sumler and Holmes attracting national attention, NUC President and CEO David Schuman is excited to see what the ’10 combine has to offer.

“The talent in Miami is always amongst the best for so many reasons”, said Schuman. “These kids can flat out play football and have sensational athletic gifts. As a powerhouse state for high school football with a number of the top teams nationwide, this year’s combine is guaranteed to showcase some of America’s top prospects”.

All athletes participate 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 Miami combine on www.nationalunderclassmen.com or call 1-888-NUC-MVP1 for more details.

NUC Houston: Preview:The National Underclassmen Combine: Where Houston’s future stars are discovered

The National Underclassmen Combine: Where Houston’s future stars are discovered

By Matt Yanofsky

The Houston area has produced some of the best high school prospects in recent memory. QB Vince Young is a glaring example of an elite athlete that can call himself a Houstonian. Young, now of the Tennessee Titans, was voted the greatest prospect in Rivals.com history, as his stellar career at Madison High School made him one of the most sought after players in history. Although he is not NUC alum, Young inspired many of their proceeding prospects.

Since 2006, a number of H-Town’s best have showcased their talents at the NUC’s area combine, leaving their blood, sweat and tears on the gridiron.
The 09’ combine had a number of sensational players including Thurgood Marshall’s DeAndre Washington, Cinco Ranch’s KC Nlemchi and Baytown Sterling’s Rayniel Nelson among others. While the aforementioned players are undoubtedly excellent prospects, one elite level wideout stole the show.

Last year’s combine was headlined by University of Oklahoma bound James Haynes, a local great in his own right. Haynes drew comparisons to Randy Moss with his out of this world athleticism, exceptional route running and great hands. The 6’0.5 183 lb star took home the WR MVP and quickly became the talk of the town after his jaw dropping performance.

“Houston is a football hotbed without question and James Haynes is a prime example of the kind of players that come out of that area”, said NUC CEO and President David Schuman. “With a number of former participants from this combine now playing at big time D-1 schools, naturally, I am excited to return and see the next group of football’s future superstars”.

The 2010 combine takes place February 20-21 at Westfield High School. Current 8th/9th graders are slated to compete at 8 am and sophomore are scheduled to hit the field at 1 pm on the 20th, while juniors take center stage 1 pm February 21.

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.

Will the next great player grace the field this year? It sure appears likely.

Athletes can sign up for the Houston combine on www.nationalunderclassmen.com or call 1-888-NUC-MVP1 for more details.

NUC Hawaii:Preview:The NUC: Hitting the Island in ‘10

The NUC: Hitting the Island in ‘10

By Matt Yanofsky

2010 marks the start of the next decade and the dawning of a new era for the National Underclassmen Combine.

Athletes are going to face more stringent competition than in previous years. Coaches will be instructed work players unlike ever before, greatly broadening the horizons. Literally.

For the first time in its six-year history, the NUC ventures to the Aloha State, providing coaches the opportunity to temporarily abandon their winter coats at the New Jersey headquarters in lieu of shorts and a t-shirt in sunny Hawaii.

Dubbed as the “Island Combine”, the inaugural Hawaii event is slated for February 21 and takes place at beautiful Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. 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.

The 8^th-9^th grade session starts at 8 am, while the sophomores and juniors grind it out on the gridiron at 1 pm sharp. With a never before seen group of players slated to participate in the upcoming combine, NUC CEO and President David Schuman is excited to see what Hawaii has to offer.

“Our Hawaii camp is going to be a phenomenal experience not only for the athletes, but for the coaches as well”, exclaimed Schuman. “Many of the players haven’t received proper recruiting exposure due to lack of opportunities since Hawaii is not part of the Continental US, making it difficult for them to attend events elsewhere.”

“I am excited to help guide players in Hawaii and hopefully we can help discover and develop the next Peyton Manning, Brian Urlacher or Randy Moss”.

Athletes can sign up for the Hawaii combine on www.nationalunderclassmen.com or call 1-888-NUC-MVP1 for more details.

Exclusive Interview with Jordan Walker RB MVP NUC Phoenix Sophomore Day

 

Coach Schuman and Jordan Walker

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?
Jordan Walker: I did weight training, agility training, and I ran about 2 miles every week in between weights

Coach Schuman: Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event?
Jordan Walker: Yes and this is my third year participating and last year I received fastest man and went to the ultimate 100. I was just hoping that my skills were better than my competitors.

Coach Schuman:You were MVP! What are your goals now?
Jordan Walker: I would like to make it to the Top Prospect Camp and see how I fare with the best of the best.

Coach Schuman:How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?
Jordan Walker: Well my dad found it a couple years back and asked me if I wanted to go and that was that

Coach Schuman:If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?
Jordan Walker: University of Oregon, University of Florida, OSU, Missouri,or Oklahoma State,

Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?
Jordan Walker: I like that there is so much competition to perform better than other players all around the nation to get noticed by college scouts. I am hoping that their desire to win state is as great as mine.

Coach Schuman:Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?
Jordan Walker: I play lacrosse and last year was my first year and I did pretty well I was moved from the freshman team to the JV team halfway through the season.

Coach Schuman:What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?
Jordan Walker: Scoring touchdowns and hearing the fans cheer. The teamwork that is required to win and the dedication that it takes

Coach Schuman:Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?
Jordan Walker: I workout every other day during the week and rest on the weekend. On Monday I do power clean, bench, and squat. On Wednesday I do hang clean, dips, pull ups, and dead lift. On Friday I do my Monday routine again.

Coach Schuman: What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?
Jordan Walker: A college with a good Engineering program, and a solid football program where I feel at home.

OVerall NUC MVP Vegas Sophomore-Louis McMorris, RB, Legacy HS, National Underclassmen Football Combine Camp-Las Vegas 2010

NUC Vegas RB MVP-Tyquandas Byrd, RB, Liberty HS, National Underclassmen Football Combine Camp-Las Vegas 2010

NUC Vegas RB MVP-Myloe Lewis, RB, Cheyenne, National Underclassmen Football Combine Camp-Las Vegas 2010

NUC U100 Invites-Class of 2011, Juniors from NUC Phoenix Event 2010

First Name	Last Name	BIB #	Grade Invite	School	State	Primary Position	Secondary Position	Height	Weight
Corey	Arnold	95	11th	Desert Vista High School	AZ	DL	WR	78	210
Chrisdeon	Ayiyi	62	11th	Apollo High School	AZ	WR/TE	CB	72	191
Dillon	Belsher	50	11th	Marcos de Niza	AZ	WR	S	69.5	162
Michael	Bentley	100	11th	Estrella Foothills	AZ	OL	DL	71.5	280
Jeremy	Boatright	69	11th	Mountain View	AZ	QB		70.5	214
Brandon	Branch	71	11th	Albuquerque Academy	NM	CB	WR	70.5	170
Alex	Brown	44	11th	Buena High School	AZ	RB	LB	68.5	170
Raymus	Bryant	64	11th	Mountain Pointe	AZ	RB	S	67	178
Adam	Brzeczek	76	11th	Queen Creek High School	AZ	QB	P	71.5	177
Wendell	Carter	8	11th	Winslow High School	AZ	RB	CB	66	162
Xavier	Cooper	41	11th	Buena High School	AZ	RB	CB	66.5	152
Christian	Cooper	65	11th	Willow Canyon	AZ	WR	S	72	168
Elizha	Cordova	37	11th	Red Mountain High School	AZ	WR	S	68	150
Bryce	Dempsey	51	11th	Santa Rita	AZ	WR	TE	74	204
Deven	Droby	42	11th	Fairfax High School	AZ	CB	WR	71.5	166
DeAnthony	Easley	32	11th	Millennium High School	AZ	S		68	180
Aaron	Eiseler	68	11th	Red Mountain High School	AZ	QB	P	71	188
David	Fernando	13	11th	Apache Junction	AZ	WR	CB	70.5	158
Tim	Foley	30	11th	Rio Roncho	NM	CB	WR	67.5	170
Jamison	Gardner	40	11th	Williams Field	AZ	LB	RB	71	176
DJ	Geroux	77	11th	Mesa Mountain View	AZ	S	WR	72.5	169
Reggie	Gilbert	91	11th	Fairfax High School	AZ	DL	TE	75.5	228
Tyler	Grammar	29	11th	Ironwood Ridge High	AZ	S	WR	68.5	165
Steven	Gurrola	78	11th	Washington High School	AZ	OL	DL	73	242
Alex	Hernandez	88	11th	Fairfax High School	AZ	TE		71.5	201
Esteban	Hernandez	4	11th	Fairfax High School	AZ	RB	S	69	175
Ryan	Hickey	99	11th	Brophy College Prep	AZ	OL		75	266
DJ	Hubbard	10	11th	La Joya	AZ	RB	CB	65.5	152
Deaunte	Jefferson	70	11th	Marcos de Niza	AZ	WR	WR	68	144
Vegas	Johnson	72	11th	Centennial High	AZ	RB	LB	69.5	204
Darrell	Johnson	49	11th	Fairfax High School	AZ	WR	S	73.5	178
Shawn	Jones	5	11th	Greenway High School	AZ	RB	CB	71.5	178
Sam	Kamp	84	11th	Mountain View	AZ	DL	TE	76	230
Kimothy	King	16	11th	Fairfax High School	AZ	RB	CB	68.5	172
Moses	Latu	100	11th	Perry High School	AZ	DL		74	312
JD	Layton	71	11th	Williams Field	AZ	WR	S	71.5	158
Hunter	Long	92	11th	Douglas High School	AZ	LB	FB	74	222
Aaron	Mayo	18	11th	Chandler High School	AZ	RB	LB	68.5	185
Daniel	Montano	28	11th	Gilbert High School	AZ	LB	FB	70	192
Tanner	Morgan	69	11th	Apache Junction	AZ	LB	RB	73	196
DeVonte	Nelson	35	11th	Washington	AZ	CB	WR	68.5	143
Justin	Newman	56	11th	Mountain View Mesa	AZ	TE	DL	75	179
Colton	Randolph	78	11th	Highland High School	AZ	LB	RB	70	210
Jalen	Roebuck	75	11th	Tolleson Union High	AZ	S	RB	72	188
Joshua	Sabol	1	11th	Mesquite High School	AZ	WR	S	73.5	171
Drew	Seaman	7	11th	Desert Mountain	AZ	QB	S	71	159
Cedric	Simmons	52	11th	Perry High School	AZ	RB	WR	72.5	174
Julien	Singleton	71	11th	Centennial High	AZ	WR	CB	70	150
Dominic	Sotelo	36	11th	Marcos de Niza	AZ	CB	S	64	156
Ernest	Spencer	38	11th	Mesa High	AZ	68	149	68	149
Billy	Sueing	23	11th	Westwood High School	AZ	WR	S	68	150
Young	Tanner	44	11th	Gilbert High School	AZ	Athlete	Athlete	70.5	162
Vivii	Teofilo	99	11th	Moon Valley	AZ	OL	DL	74.5	258
Coleton	Thornton	46	11th	Red Mountain High School	AZ	WR	CB	71	154
Tanner	Todd	85	11th	Ironwood Ridge High	AZ	OL	DL	72.5	275
Keyadre	Walker	97	11th	Highland High School	AZ	DL	DL	70.5	272
Walter	Wallace	6	11th	Fairfax High School	AZ	WR	S	73	158
Martwon	Weaver	19	11th	Marcos de Niza	AZ	WR	S	70	165
Garret	Wilson	70	11th	Brophy College Prep	AZ	QB	QB	75	183

NUC U100 Camp Invites Freshman/8th (class of 2013/2014) From Phoenix Arizona NUC event 2010

First Name	Last Name	BIB #	Grade Invite	School	State	Primary Position	Secondary Position	Height	Weight
Devon	Allen	50	9th	Brophy College Prep	AZ	WR	CB	71.5	163.8
Matthew	Bailey	19	9th	Basha High School	AZ	CB	WR	67	124.4
Royal	Bailey	53	9th	St. Mary's	AZ	WR	LB	70	167
Thair	Blakes	54	9th	Saint Mary's High School	AZ	WR	LB	76.5	182
Taylor	Blankenship	42	9th	Marcos de Niza	AZ	LB	FB	72	159
Jalen	Brown	35	8th	Kyrene Middle School	AZ	WR	S	71	148
Chans	Cox	89	9th	Blue Ridge	AZ	RB	LB	74	196
Zack	Crismon	65	9th	Apache Junciton	AZ	DL	OL	67.5	206.8
Dalten	Damas	100	9th	Gase Grande Union High	AZ	DL	DL	71.5	298
Joshua	Eckley	10	8th	Rhodes Jr. High	AZ	QB	CB	70	150
Cody	Gawlitta	23	9th	Liberty High School	AZ	WR	LB	70	159.4
Kyle	Gladstone	52	9th	Cactus Shadows High	AZ	WR	DL	75	166.2
D'Amani	Grayer	16	9th	Brophy College Prep	AZ	CB	RB	67	158.6
Nick	Haleman	21	8th	Coyote Hills	AZ	CB	RB	64.5	116
Kyle	Harms	24	8th	Liberty High School	AZ	RB/Athlete	LB	66	156
Jarek	Hilgers	42	9th	Desert Vista	AZ	RB	S	71	175
Najee	Jacobs	45	9th	Estrella Foothills	AZ	TE/WR	LB	69	175.6
Ivan	Jones	8	8th	J.O. Combs	AZ	QB	WR	70	154
Weston	Kimmel	44	9th	Mt. View High School	AZ	RB	S	67	150
Will	Kreitler	46	9th	Gilbert High School	AZ	OL	LB	69	191
Kendrick	Little	28	9th	Buena High School	AZ	WR	S	67	123.8
Thomas	McConnel	40	9th	Centennial High School	AZ	QB		69	155.4
Gary	McKay	34	8th	Mountain Trail Middle	AZ	WR	RB	67.5	129
Bronson	Morgan	48	9th	Apache Junciton	AZ	RB	LB	71.5	162.8
Bradley	Nordstrom	1	8th	Mountain Trail Middle	AZ	QB	QB	67	128
Nick	Olson	24	9th	Centennial High School	AZ	LB	RB	66.5	151.8
Jalen	Ortiz	23	9th	Centennial High School	AZ	CB	RB	68	150.6
Caleb	Robinson	22	9th	Liberty High School	AZ	RB	S	67.5	149
Brandon	Sellerz	37	9th	Fairfax	AZ	RB	FB	63	153
Jonathan	Taylor	94	9th	Casa Grande Union High	AZ	DL	WR	71.5	173
Allen	Thigpen	8	9th	Hamilton High School	AZ	QB	WR	72	161
Malcolm	Thomas	36	8th	Fremont	AZ	RB	LB	63	123
Mitchell	Trail	38	9th	Gilbert High	AZ	QB	S	68	156.2
Austin	Trebilcock	15	9th	Mountain View	AZ	LB	TE	69.5	166
Kevin	Walters Jr.	25	9th	Desert Ridge High School	AZ	RB	WR	66	140.4
Derron	Williams	29	9th	Fairfax	AZ	WR	RB	70	141
Matthew	Young	46	9th	Desert Vista	AZ	QB	S	69	148
Talal	Yousufzai	47	8th	Mt. Sky	AZ	QB	LB	72	186

NUC U100 Invites-Class of 2012, Sophomores from NUC Phoenix Event 2010

First Name	Last Name	BIB #	Grade Invite	School	State	Primary Position	Secondary Position
Anthony	Arledge	88	10th	Fairfax High School	AZ	DL	TE
Trae	Armstrong	33	10th	Deer Valley High School	AZ	RB	S
Alex	Barrett	50	10th	Desert Ridge High School	AZ	DL	TE
Jordan	Becerra	58	10th	Desert Ridge High School	AZ	WR	CB
Marcus	Brantley	9	10th	Gilbert High School	AZ	S	RB
Connor	Brewer	32	10th	Chaparral	AZ	QB	QB
Jordan	Bronowitz	100	10th	Chaparral	AZ	OL	DL
Marquis	Bundy	27	10th	Chavez	AZ	WR	S
Austin	Curtis	10	10th	Mesquite High School	AZ	FB	S
Reggie	Daniels	8	10th	Hamilton High School	AZ	S	CB
Jacob	Davis	80	10th	Fairfax High School	AZ	OL	OL
Gaven	DeFilippo	19	10th	AMPHI	AZ	QB	QB
Connor	Dodds	10	10th	Lake Havasu High	AZ	LB	TE
Kieren	Duncan	62	10th	Millenium	AZ	WR	WR
Brandon	Erickson	22	10th	Sandra Day O'Connor	AZ	QB
DaMario	Fair	26	10th	Fairfax High School	AZ	RB	CB
Austin	Farnlof	90	10th	Boulder Creek	AZ	DL	OL
Jacob	Fitzgerald	48	10th	Millenium	AZ	LB	TE
Austin	Freeman	53	10th	Red Mountain	AZ	QB	TE
Keenan	Garland	4	10th	Basha High	AZ	WR	S
Jordan	Gehrke	34	10th	Notre Dame Prep	AZ	QB	S
Brandon	Green	25	10th	Willow Canyon	AZ	CB	WR
Zack	Gutierrez	63	10th	Casa Grande High School	AZ	OL	DL
Spencer	Hammit	44	10th	Mountain Ridge	AZ	LB	RB
Troy	Hawthorne	36	10th	Centennial	AZ	QB	WR
Nic	Henson	68	10th	Hamilton High School	AZ	WR	S
Casey	Jahn	64	10th	Northwest Christian	AZ	RB	LB
Tramel	Jones	61	10th	Casa Grande High School	AZ	WR
Al	Joseph	87	10th	Fairfax High School	AZ	DL	TE
Jordan	Keel	37	10th	Westview High School	AZ	S	WR
Chase	Knox	16	10th	Brophy Prep	AZ	QB	QB
Dalten	Lane	57	10th	Gilbert High School	AZ	DL	OL
Darec	Larson	34	10th	Lake Havasu High	AZ	WR	CB
Jordan	Leal	47	10th	Mountain Pointe	AZ	LB	FB
Anthony	Lopez	11	10th	Mesquite High School	AZ	RB	CB
Alex	Magana	72	10th	Millenium	AZ	RB	WR
Hakim	Mathieu	2	10th	Hamilton High School	AZ	RB	FB
Dwight	Melvin	89	10th	Fairfax High School	AZ	DL	FB
DaVonte	Neal	29	10th	Chaparral	AZ	WR	CB
Blaine	Pinkman	54	10th	Willow Canyon	AZ	LB
Parker	Rathjen	29	10th	Apache Junction High	AZ	LB	RB
Zachary	Rizzo	45	10th	Sandra Day O'Connor	AZ	LB	FB
Taylor	Rockwood	43	10th	Mt. Ridge High School	AZ	LB	WR
Justin	Sanchez	23	10th	Centennial	AZ	QB	S
Errun	Scroggins	58	10th	Fairfax High School	AZ	DL
Hayden	Sovacki	5	10th	Centennial	AZ	WR	CB
Calvin	Thomas	46	10th	Chandler High School	AZ	DL	OL
Jake	Thomas	59	10th	Mountain View	AZ	LB	RB
Just'N	Thymes	35	10th	Hamilton High School	AZ	WR	CB
LeAndre	Vaughn	32	10th	Agua Fria	AZ	CB	RB
Jordan	Walker	70	10th	Rockhurst High School	MO	RB	CB
Ian	Walker	82	10th	Saint Mary's High School	AZ	OL	DL
Kurtis	Walls	20	10th	Fairfax High School	AZ	QB	QB
Elijah	White	36	10th	Basha High	AZ	CB	RB
Guy	Williams	60	10th	Cactus High School	AZ	LB	RB
Brian	Zurek	41	10th	Chaparral	AZ	CB	CB

Exclusive Interview with DJ Hubbard, La Joya HS, AZ-NUC Overall MVP Junior Day Phoenix

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?

DJ Hubbard: I trained really hard working with my Dad, and I wanted to make sure my test results was a reflection of that.

Coach Schuman: Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event?

DJ Hubbard: I've been attending NUC since I was a freshmen. I've been blessed to have won an award every year I've attended. My 1st Overall MVP trophy was last year, and this years expectations was to follow that up. I pleased to say I accomplished that.

Coach Schuman: You were MVP! What are your goals now?

DJ Hubbard: My important goals now are to stay healthy, and become much stronger. So that I can be prepared for next years season along with my teammates.

Coach Schuman:  How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?

DJ Hubbard: My Dad signed me my some years back, and my favorite part would have to be the one-on-ones and the experience of being there.

Coach Schuman: If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?

DJ Hubbard: Which ever school gives me an opportunity to play what I love.


Coach Schuman: What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?

DJ Hubbard: I like the competition and how you can grow as a student/athlete. The goals for my team as a whole is to be able to make the playoffs. As an individual I want to become more of a leader to my team.


Coach Schuman: Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?

DJ Hubbard: Track would be my other sport, and I qualified for state my freshmen year.


Coach Schuman: What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?

DJ Hubbard: I love the intensity of the game, and I also love being able to perform in front of my family and friends.

Coach Schuman: Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?

DJ Hubbard: I work on my overall speed, agility with my dad, and my strength training is with my football coach. I get better everyday by staying focused and keeping my mind on my goals.
Coach Schuman: What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?

DJ Hubbard: I'm looking for an excellent physical therapy program in a college. Academically I'm looking for a college who will always keep me challenged, as my education is the most important part of my life. Football wise I'm looking for a program who can develop players and prepare them for the next level.

Overall MVP, Junior Day,Alex Litzen, WR, Stevens, Class of 2011, National Underclassmen Football Combine Camp-Las Vegas 2010

NUC Las Vegas QB MVP, Class 2011,Joe Portaro, QB, Faith Lutheran, National Underclassmen Football Combine Camp- Las Vegas 2010

Joe Portaro, QB, Faith Lutheran, National Underclassmen Football Combine Camp- Las Vegas 2010

Exclusive NUC Interview with Sam Kamp of Mountain View- Mesa, Phoenix NUC Junior DL MVp

 

Coach Schuman and Sam Kamp at NUC Phoenix

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?

Sam Kamp: I went to the pre-combine training the Friday before. The pre combine training helped me prepare mentally for what was coming up and I got to reinforce and work on some of my skills.

Coach Schuman: Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event? 

Sam Kamp:I've been to a few football camps but never an NUC combine. I expected plenty of competition and i thought there was alot of great athletes there. I feel individually that my times and max's weren't what i was hoping for but i'm always improving and will make my goals.

Coach Schuman:You were MVP! What are your goals now?
Sam Kamp:One of my biggest personal goals is to gain 15 or 20 pounds of muscle while keeping my first two steps off the line quick. I'm also planning on getting my 40 time down to a 4.8 before the season starts.

Coach Schuman: How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?

Sam Kamp:I've been hearing about the NUC camp for years now from friends and football players that i've talked to. My favorite part had to be the one on one's just because of the competitiveness that comes with it.

Coach Schuman:If you can choose 6 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?

Sam Kamp:UCLA, San Diego State, Cal, Oregon, Texas, ASU
 
Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?

Sam Kamp:I love the comradery and working alongside my team mates to be the best. The school that I play for; Mesa Mountain View, has one goal every season and that is to win the state championship.

Coach Schuman: Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?
Sam Kamp:Right now I'm mainly focusing on football, but i also throw shotput and discus for track and play basketball on the side for some club teams.

Coach Schuman: What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?
 Sam Kamp:The physical aspect of the sport. If you don't love to hit people, play tennis.

Coach Schuman: Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day? 
Sam Kamp:Right now my training involves lifting, quickness training, and eating. My two favorite workouts have got to be jumping boxes and Filibertos patron burrito.

Coach Schuman: What are you looking for in college? Academically? football? 
Sam Kamp:I'm looking for a college with a successful record, i love to win. And academically i'm planning right now on going into buisness and marketing. I want to work for Nike one day.