For Immediate ReleaseMahwah, NJ (October 1, 2010) - Standout cornerback Michael Mudoh of Richmond, TX will participate in the National Underclassmen Combine's All World Gridiron Classic.
An elite defensive back from the NUC's 2009 season, Mudoh won DB MVP at the Houston Combine en route to being ranked as the number one defensive back at the Ultimate 100 Camp. The 5'9 182 lb senior is currently fielding offers from Baylor, Tulsa and UTEP amongst others. In addition, Mudoh, who runs a blazing 4.09 shuttle and 4.49 40, is rated as a three star recruit by Rivals.com.
"Michael is going to make a major impact at the next level," said Coach David Schuman, the NUC's CEO and President. "He's an outstanding athlete with tremendous strength and world class coverage skills. There are few defensive backs that are physically gifted as him."
Mudoh is also eagerly awaiting the opportunity to compete against some of the world's best.
"I am extremely excited about playing in the game and I told my teammates and coaches as soon as I got the letter (of invitation)," said Mudoh. "This game is definitely going to help me out and raise my stock."
The NUC All-World Gridiron Classic will showcase 114 elite high school seniors from all across the globe in a unique All-Star Game. Players from the two squads, Team NUC & Team World, will be drafted from the ground up by the coaching staff to ensure a level playing field. There will also be a full week of events leading up to game day for select All-World Underclassmen including 7 on 7's, linemen challenges and a combine.
More than 50 seniors have accepted invites to participate in the NUC All-World Gridiron Classic thus far, including Nationally rated linebacker Kentrell Brothers (Guthrie, OK), Georgia Tech bound linebacker Amarlo Herrera (College Park, GA), Missouri bound wide receiver Wesley Leftwich (Columbia, MO) and amongst others. More roster announcements will follow in the coming weeks.
The NUC All-World Gridiron Classic kicks off from Columbia, SC at The Citadel's Johnson Hagood Stadium Friday, December 31, 2010 at 6 pm ET. Broadcast and ticket information will be announced shortly.
ABOUT NUC
The National Underclassmen Combine is the most respected and longest running football combine and camp in the country. Since their inception in 2005, the NUC guided more than 50,000 athletes from all walks of life. 70 percent of the participants went on to play in college, with 20 percent earning D1 or D1AA scholarships. Notable alumni include Joe Haden of the Cleveland Browns, Kraig Appleton, Tyrod Taylor, Mason Walters, Tajh Boyd, Logan Heastie and Damien Thigpen amongst others.
For more information, go to Nucallworld.com and Nationalunderclassmen.com.
Contact - Chris Dombrowski (Vice President of Special Events) 201-485-7273
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