Scorching weather wasn't enough to slow down upwards of 700 gifted athletes last weekend at Duncanville High School. Conditions were far from optimal and many in attendance struggled with the heat, but those lucky enough to get selected for the Dallas Ultimate 100 simply couldn't be distracted.
Topping off the junior session and arguably the entire weekend was Overall MV Desmond Jackson of Westfield HS. The 6'1 285 lb d-lineman put forth an all around dominant effort, demolishing the competition during 1 on 1's with his quick hands, tremendous first step, good moves and solid strength. Jackson also bench pressed 185 lbs 28 times and proved to be a major problem for an offense. The Class of 2011 graduate is headed to Texas and has all the tools to be a difference maker at the next level.
With the same surname and an equal amount of talent, Kameel Jackson was also amongst the very best from the Duncanville camp. The 6'0 196 lb wideout, who is headed to the University of Oklahoma in the fall, dominated during the 1 on 1's and 7 on 7's. The Sam Houston HS star has great hands, runs tight routes and knows how to get open. From an athletic standpoint, few could compare to his 35 inch vertical, 9'5 broad jump, 4.17 shuttle and 4.45 40. Jackson has all the tools to become a big time player at the next level.
Damiere Byrd (Timber Creek) is 5'8.5 160 lbs of pure talent. Byrd, a lightning fast wideout, started his day off by running a 4.33 40 which is 0.01 short of the NUC all time record which he holds. He also ran a 4.41 shuttle, had a 35 inch vertical and jumped 8'11 in the broad, while performing at a high level during the individual position period. Byrd's football skills and ridiculous athleticism once again made him look like a future star.
Kentrell Brothers (Guthrie) was overpowering at times during the individual position. The 6'0.5 213 lb linebacker had awesome technique, played physically and did an outstanding job of getting to the ball. Brothers also ran a 4.59 shuttle and clearly knows how to take over a game.
O-lineman Caleb Early (Westfield) created plenty of frustrations for the DL's. The 6'0.5 259 lb prospect's outstanding technique, herculean strength and athleticism (he ran a surprisingly quick 4.69 shuttle) were simply too much for the opposing linemen to overcome. He dominated the 1 on 1's and lineman challenge, giving us every reason to believe he is the real deal.
DB Cameron "Shutdown" Napoleon went to war with the offense and came out on top. The 5'6 163 lb standout deflected a number of passes in man to man coverage, had great on field instincts and had no problem shifting. He regularly went up against bigger receivers and with a 36 inch vertical and 9'8 broad jump, had no problem making the play.
Sophomores Superstars!
Landon Collins (Dutchtown) reigned supreme during the sophomore combine, claiming the Overall MVP and Position Skill Combine King. The 5'11.5 199 lb safety had a ridiculous 35.5 inch vertical, 10'6 broad jump, ran a 4.43 40 and bench pressed 155 lbs 25 times, making him the complete package from an athletic standpoint. Collins displayed great hands, quick feet, solid jamming ability, topping the wide receivers throughout the 1 on 1's and 7 on 7's. He is definitely one to watch out for!
Multi-time NUC standout Bralon Addison (Hightower) was at it again, even against the best of the best. The 5'9.5 178 lb Addison made a number of great catches, came up with the ball in traffic and also found ways break free from the elite defenders. Addison also shined during the testing, jumping 8'8 in the broad, running a 4.40 shuttle and bench pressing 155 lbs 20 times.
Fellow wideout Jeffrey Thomas (Duncanville) definitely felt right at home. The 6'3 176 lb Thomas rated amongst the top performers from a skill standpoint, standing out in every aspect from a football standpoint. From good hands to tightly ran routes the skills to elevate about defenders and a champions attitude, Thomas did it all.
Melvin "The Master" McAdams' ball skills, man to man coverage and athletic ability placed him amongst the very best sophomores. Although he is undersized at 5'6 145, the Bellaire HS product's skills emphatically stated that he isn't one to test during single coverage. He also had a 31 inch vertical, 9'2 broad jump, ran a 4.41 40 and 4.52 40. McAdams is a terrific pound for pound football player.
Gigantic Cayman Bundage (Douglass) dominated yet another combine. Holding it down for the offensive line at 6'0.5 293, Bundage once again showed a world class pass set, nice footwork, good overall strength and pro style technique. He was atop his position from an individual standpoint and gave the opposing linemen no opportunity to get past him.
Freshman Phenoms!
Parish Episcopal's Dru Smith has all it takes to become a superstar and with three years of high school football left, is going to be a pleasure to watch. The 5'11.5 162 lb Smith carried himself like anything but a freshman, displaying an outstanding football IQ and mature attitude throughout the event. He is an accurate passer with solid footwork, terrific patience and a strong pocket presence. Smith is also light on his feet, running a 4.5 shuttle and showed the kind of leadership skills that are simply unheard of for a player his age. His potential is through the roof.
Garrett York (Crandall) has tremendous size for a freshman and plenty of skills as well. At 6'2 221, York plays a physical style of football, has great footwork and was typically a step ahead of the offense during the 1 on 1's. He also has terrific power, bench pressing 155 lbs 36 times and jumped 8'5 in the broad. The sky is the limit for York.
Jermaine "The Pain" Antoine battled the offense throughout the combine and more times than not, had the last laugh. The 5'10 167 lb Antoine did a great job of jamming the receivers and constantly applied pressure. The rising sophomore was a big time ball hawk, had awesome footwork and top notch instincts. He also shined from an athletic standpoint, jumping 9'8 in the broad and bench pressing 135 lbs 20 times.
Jacob Hyde silenced the defensive lineman throughout the combine. The monstrous 6'1.5 313 lb Hyde had tremendous footwork for a player his size, consistently got leverage on the DL's and played with a great level of intensity. He was also very strong, tossing up 155 lbs 43 times. With NFL-like size as a freshman, few can compare to Hyde.
Justin Webster is truly a one of a kind athlete. The 6'0 190 lb powerback has a 36.5 inch vertical, 9'5 broad jump, ran a 4.41 shuttle, 4.53 40 and bench pressed 135 lbs 32 times. I can't recall another freshman with this type of Olympic-type athleticism.
From start to finish, the Southwest Ultimate 100 was nothing short of spectacular.
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