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| Los Angeles, California- The National Underclassmen made its third stop on the Five-Star Showcase circuit. This past Saturday 110 athletes from the West Coast and Rocky Mountain states ascended on the campus of Cathedral High School to compete in the NUC Five-Star Showcase. Four different states (Arizona, California, Hawaii, and Nevada) were represented on the offensive side of the ball as camp award winners. Below NUC National Analyst, Barry Every, breaks down his stop performers. |
 | Kyle Allen, Desert Mountain, AZ (2014) Official Size: 6-1-1/2, 192 Assets: Allen already possesses excellent overall size and good throwing mechanics. He held the ball high and had a short compact throwing motion which deterred defensive backs from making plays on the ball. His arm strength is above average as he was able to make any throw in the book. But what allowed this rising junior to beat out the upperclassmen for the QB MVP award was his consistency throughout the four hours of the camp. He was definitely one of the best signal callers I have seen all season and his future looks bright. Development: Most pro-style quarterbacks can work on becoming better athletes giving them the ability to buy more time in the pocket while making unscripted yards with their feet. He could increase his muscle mass which will aid in durability and breaking tackles. |
 | Mason Dossey, Capistrano Valley, CA (2013) Official Size: 6-2, 190 Assets: Dossey proved to have excellent footwork and great touch on all his passes. His arm strength permits him to make almost every throw required to be successful at the next level. He was easily one of the more accurate passers on the day. Look for his stock to rise with a good camp season this spring. Dossey ended up coming in second for the QB MVP award. Development: He already possesses excellent overall size but like Allen he could work on becoming a better overall athlete while adding more muscle mass and strength. |
 | Alek Torgersen, Edison, CA (2013) Official Size: 6-2, 195 Assets: Though his throwing motion was a tad long Torgersen was able to compensate with the strongest arm in the camp. He threw laser after laser on the comeback route not permitting defensive backs any chance of making a play on the ball. His accuracy on the deep corner route was uncanny as he dropped the ball right down on the outside shoulder of the intended receiver. Development: Torgersen is slightly behind the eight-ball since this will be his first year as a starter. He will need to have a good camp season and come out like gang busters in September to grab the attention of DI coaches. But there is little doubt he has the skill set to play college ball on scholarship at some level. |
Running Backs
 | Andrew Ballin, Hoover, CA (2013) Official Size: 5-10-1/2, 165 Assets: The running back position was by far the deepest group of talented athletes in this camp. Ballin proved to have silky smooth moves while running sharp crisp routes. He did an excellent job catching the ball away from his body while turning it up field for extra yardage. His position coach noted that his leadership skills and attitude were top-shelf and this should propel him into an even better player down the road. His efforts did not go unnoticed as he beat out more heralded backs for the RB MVP Award. Development: Right now he is a bit thin to be an every down back at the next level so adding more muscle mass is imperative. The good news for Ballin is the fact that he has the skill set to play slot receiver or corner at the collegiate level. |
 | Lavon Coleman, Lompoc, CA (2013) Official Size: 5-10, 201 Assets: He looked silky smooth guiding through and over the bags during agilities. Coleman is a powerfully built back with superior lower body structure and he really knows how to run downhill. His tremendous acceleration was also very evident as he was able to consistently get behind the linebackers during one-on-ones. Development: He did a good job during individual work catching the ball with his hands away from his body. What he needs to work on is making the tough catch look easy. He was so close numerous times of making that over the shoulder off balanced reception. Offers: Arizona, Oregon State, Utah, Washington, and Washington State. |
 | Craig Lee, Redlands, CA (2013) Official Size: 5-9-1/2, 172 Assets: The first thing that stands out about this prolific back is his overall body structure. Each muscle has the ideal diamond shape making him look much bigger than his actual weight. Lee proved to have very soft hands and was an excellent route runner for a running back. Development: He can really ride out but I would like to see him hit his top end speed quicker thus creating space between him and the linebacker quicker. He will also need to add about 15 more pounds of muscle mass to withstand the pounding backs take at the highest level of college football. Offers: Arizona, Colorado, Oregon State, San Diego State, UCLA, Washington, and Washington State. |
 | Warren Long, Logan, CA (2013) Official Size: 5-11, 198 Assets: Long easily possessed the top overall body structure of any prospect in this camp. For a muscular back he proved to have soft tactile hands and he ran sharp crisp routes. His position coach also noted his positive attitude and hard work. Unfortunately he tweaked his hamstring and was unable to finish the camp. Development: Long needs to work on his change of direction this will allow him to make defenders miss in the open field. Learning to use his superior size to create space for the quarterback to fit the ball into is also a necessity if he wants to be a productive player in the passing game. Offers: Northwestern |
Receivers/Tight ends
 | Bill-Bijon Parker, Fairfax, CA (2013) Official Size: 6-0, 155 Assets: Parker looked like a ballroom dancer attacking the ball with elegant body control as he was able to adjust to passes thrown behind him. But it was his sharp route running that corkscrewed the defensive backs into the turf that set him apart from the other receivers. Right now he is rail thin but that did not stop him from using his quick feet, hands, and hips to get of press coverage. His superior effort garnered the Overall MVP Award. He has the making of an elite slot receiver. Development: For Parker to have the same impact at the next level he will need to add at least 20 pounds of muscle mass. This will improve durability while also allowing him to get off press man coverage. |
 | Devan Stubblefield, St, Louis, HI (2014) Official Size: 5-10, 176 Assets: Stubblefield proved to be the real surprise in the camp as he used his speed and a quick one cut to break free from defensive backs. His body control was also superior to other receivers in this camp as he adjusted to the ball once it was in the air. He was consistent catching the ball away from his body and used strong hands to win jump balls. Stubblefield ended up the easy choice for the Underclassmen MVP award. Development: He will need to continue to get stronger while maintaining his overall athleticism. The only area in which he had any difficulty in this camp was occasionally getting off press coverage. |
 | Jamir Tillman, Bishop Gorman, NV (2013) Official Size: 6-2/183 Assets: Tillman possesses excellent overall size and speed. He was able to get off press coverage using his hands like a Kung-Fu fighter. His hips are very fluid as he changed directions on a dime keeping space between him and the defender against off-man coverage. Tillman got stronger as the camp progressed allowing him to earn WR MVP. Development: Tillman needs to work on running every possible route in the play book with precision. He will have plenty of opportunity to impress college coaches playing at one of the most prolific schools in the country. |
 | David Wells, Clovis North, CA (2013) Official Size: 6-5-1/2, 207 Assets: Wells was by far the smoothest tight end going through agilities and individual position work. He has the ideal height that presents matchup problems for smaller defensive backs. And though fairly thin at this time he proved to be very physical and was able to release off the line of scrimmage quickly. Wells was a unanimous decision for TE MVP. He has the potential to become a big-time player. Development: He will need to gain about 25 pounds of muscle mass in order to become an every down tight end at the next level. Improving his concentration while trying to make the difficult catch will also set him apart from other tight ends around the country. |
Offensive Lineman
 | Ross Berry, Templeton, CA (2013) Official Size: 6-3, 270 Assets: The first thing that sticks out about this big ugly is his superior lower body structure. Berry was a natural hip and knee bender and had no problems getting out of his stance. Even though he worked out at offensive tackle his body structure and athleticism will be best suited at guard or center. Development: The biggest issue he had in this camp is backing up too quickly thus collapsing the pocket by himself. He needs to use his superior lower body to just sit down and punch pass rushers. |
 | Travis Fister, Salpointe Catholic, AZ (2013) Official Size: 6-3, 265 Assets: Fister has little to no bad body weight and looks athletic enough to play either guard position or center at the next level. He is a natural hip and knee bender that possesses excellent punch. During one-on-ones he was able to sit in his chair and keep defenders at bay. His complete performance throughout the camp allowed him to walk away with the OL MVP award. It is amazing that he has no DI offers at this time. I have seen plenty of players with less skill garner offers this season. Development: Fister needs to continue to add good muscle mass while keeping his superior body structure and overall athleticism. Offers: He has several Ivy League offers at this time. |
 | Christian Garcia, St. Paul, CA (2013) Official Size: 6-3, 293 Assets: This guy looks like a John Lopez clone (Orange Lutheran, CA) but about an inch shorter. He has a wide powerful power base and really understands how to use his hands to keep defenders at bay. He also had one of the best counter moves I have seen this season. When beaten he knows how to place his hand on the hip of the defender and push them laterally down the line of scrimmage. Development: I would not mind seeing him shift some of his body weight around while improving his overall conditioning. He has the makings of a solid DI offensive guard that already possesses the girth to compete at that position. |
Other Top Performers:
| Michael Alexander, RB, Ironwood, AZ (2013); Elijah Cox, OL, Ironwood, AZ (2013); Treshawn Favors, RB, Mountain Ridge, AZ (2013); Robert Frazier, RB, Elk Grove, CA (2013); Jake Gall, RB, Cle Elum, WA (2013); Niva Kinikini, OL, Cottonwood, UT (2013); Chris Martin, WR, Otay Ranch, CA (2013); Garrett Strohmaier, OL, Jesuit, CA (2013). |
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