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Barry's Top Performers - The Offense - NUC Five Star Southwest Showcase
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| Duncanville, Texas-The NUC Five-Star Showcase made its eighth and final stop on its cross country tour. Over 120 athletes from the Lone Star State and the surrounding area were on hand to take part in agilities, individual position work, and one-on-ones. Underclassmen made names for themselves by winning three awards on the offensive side of the ball. The underclassmen were led Bear Fenimore (QB MVP), Coleman Key (Underclassmen MVP), and Rawleigh Williams, III (Freshman MVP). Below are the top performers as seen by NUC National Analyst, Barry Every. |
 | Bear Fenimore, Westwood, TX (2014) Official Size: 6-2, 223 Assets: Fenimore possesses excellent overall size, arm strength, and throwing mechanics. But where he really stands out is his decision making. While most young quarterbacks tend to continually heave the deep ball; Fenimore took what was given during the two-on-twos portion in the camp. This strategy increases completion percentage while moving the chains. His performance was probably the second best I have seen on the NUC Five-Star Tour this spring. His effort did not go unnoticed as he won QB MVP. Development: He can continue to work on foot speed and getting back in his drops a tad quicker. This will give him more time to make a decision, and allow him to avoid the rush. The other area of improvement simply involves getting meaningful repetition as the number #1 QB at Round Rock Westwood. |
 | Coleman Key, Broken Arrow, OK (2014) Official Size: 6-4-1/2, 212 Assets: For starters Key already has the desired height that college coaches want in their quarterbacks. He also proved to have a strong enough arm to hit the deep ball and the 15-yard outs to the far boundary. His deep ball may have been the most accurate of any signal caller on this day. But it was his consistency with accuracy that caught the attention of the coaching staff. For his strong performance he was honored with the Underclassmen MVP. Development: I would like to see him add more muscle mass and strength while improving his overall athleticism. And like Fenimore, Key needs those precious reps as the number #1 signal caller at the varsity level. |
Running Backs
 | William Butler, Aransas Pass, TX (2013) Official Size: 6-0, 205 Assets: Butler may have had the best overall body structure of any prospect in this camp. He has a muscular yet lean upper body built upon rippled oak trees for legs. This athlete can really ride out once he gets three yards downfield giving him that homerun speed. His size and skill set also lends itself to possibly playing linebacker or strong safety at the next level. And though contact is not allowed in the camp he has the size to make serious yards after being hit. Development: As a running back he will need to work on lateral foot quickness and change of direction. If he can get up to top speed a tad quicker he will be near impossible to bring down near the line of scrimmage. Offers: Baylor, Houston, TCU |
 | Bryan Driskell, McKinney Boyd, TX (2013) Official Size: 5-7-1/2, 178 Assets: What stands out about this all-purpose back is his change of direction, balance, and natural forward body lean. He proved quicker than a water bug during agilities and individual position work. Driskell also has very soft hands and knows how to haul it in while turning it up field for extra yardage. His ability to make linebackers miss him in space during the one-on-ones allowed created space for the quarterback to fit the ball in. He also is very low to the ground making it tough for defenders to get into a good tackling position in the open field. His efforts were awarded with the RB MVP. Development: He needs to add about 10 pounds of muscle mass while maintaining his overall athleticism. I would also like to see him really exaggerate his plant foot when making cuts thus corkscrewing defenders into the turf. |
 | Jakeem Johnson, Coweta, OK (2013) Official Size: 5-9, 176 Assets: Johnson was clearly one of the most impressive performers during agilities and individual position work. He proved to have hips on a swivel and excellent acceleration out of his cuts. But it was his performance during the one-on-ones that put him in the running for the RB MVP award. He consistently got behind defenders using his burst of speed and head/shoulder fake. Johnson then hauled in pass after pass while catching the ball at its highest point. Development: Similar to Driskell, Johnson could use that extra ten pounds of muscle mass to make yards after contact. Look for his stock to take off with continued success in future camps this season. |
 | Rawleigh Williams, III, Bishop Lynch, TX (2015) Official Size: 5-9-1/2, 197 Assets: He already has the ideal size and strength of a DI college running back. Williams demonstrated excellent change of direction, natural forward body lean and excellent acceleration during the agility drills. He then flashed soft hands during the individual position work. Williams did not rest on his early performance using his size and speed to create space during one-on-ones. He became only the second 2015 prospect to win the Freshman MVP award this year. Development: If he stays focused on being the best while improving his homerun speed just a tad he could develop into one of the top prospects in the state of Texas for the class of 2015. |
 | Corey Manges, Rowlett, TX (2013) Official Size: 6-5-1/2, 201 Assets: This prospect possesses the height that makes him a mismatch for smaller defensive backs and shorter linebackers. Even when covered there is room to hit this tall drink of water for positive yardage. Manges also proved to be a sharp route runner which allowed him to create space between him and the defender. In the end it was his overall performance that allowed him to win the TE MVP in a tight battle. Development: Manges is rail thin and needs to add serious muscle mass if he wants to be an every down tight end. This added size will also improve his ability to be more physical at the point of attack while aiding his durability. Offers: Colorado |
 | Drew Morgan, Greenwood, AR (2013) Official Size: 6-0, 178 Assets: What set this wide receiver apart from the rest of the field? Morgan proved to be an excellent route runner with good body control and soft hands. During the one-on-ones he was able to contort his body in any direction to make plays on the ball. Morgan also flashed strong hands as he was able to win several jump balls in the camp. But it was his selling of routes with a strong plant foot that kept the defensive backs off balanced. His consistency earned him the WR MVP award. Development: He will need to add more muscle mass and strength in order to compete against bigger physical corners that like mauling receivers at the line of scrimmage. |
 | Breyun Owens, OL, South Grand Prairie, TX (2013) Official Size: 6-1-1/2, 318 Assets: Owens possesses a huge barrel chest and a wide power base that gives him the strength to move the pile. During the one-on-ones he was able to get his hands inside the defenders shoulders while using a very strong hand shiver to keep them at bay. He also proved versatile taking reps at all five line positions in the camp. His strong performance earned him the OL MVP award. Development: Owens plays in a run oriented offense in school so he must fight the urge to lunge or open up at the point of attack when pass protecting. He will also need to get more work as a center because that is the position he projects best at because of height. |
 | Sergio Phillips, DeSoto, TX (2013) Official Size: 6-2, 282 Assets: Phillips worked out at almost every offensive line position while also taking reps on the defensive side of the ball. His powerbase and flexibility allow him to just sit back on the defender stonewalling their forward progress. His skill set lends itself to projecting as a guard or center at the next level. Look for his stock to take off since he plays at a very high profile school in the Lone Star State. Development: He needs to work on staying squared up on the defender while moving his feet. If he gets his hands inside and just sits in the chair his powerbase will impede the pass rusher. |
| Stockton Mallett, OL, Yellville-Summit, AR (2013); Riley Olson, OL, Abilene Wylie, TX (2013); Dru Smith, QB, Sherman, TX (2013); Garrett Gunter, OL, Smithson Valley, TX (2013); (2013); DiQuon Woodhouse, RB, Altus, OK (2013). |
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