Samson Baldwin Atlanta Sophomore WR MVP Interview!

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?
-Samson Baldwin: Every Saturday morning I go out and practice on my route running and doing catching drills.

Coach Schuman:Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event?
-Samson Baldwin: No this was my first time. I did pretty well. I expected there to be a lot of good athletes.

Coach Schuman:You were MVP! What are your goals now?
.-Samson Baldwin: Get invited to some combines and visits. Mainly just get my name out.

Coach Schuman:How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?
-Samson Baldwin: A friend of mine went last year. My favorite part was the one on ones.
Coach Schuman:If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?
-Samson Baldwin: Georgia, UNC, Clemson, USC, and Tennessee
Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?
-Samson Baldwin: Having to prove constantly prove yourself to others. Beat the two big teams we have to play this year: dorman and byrnes.

Coach Schuman:Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?
-Samson Baldwin: I run track and play basketball.

Coach Schuman:What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?
-Samson Baldwin: My like that no matter what size you are, you can always have a way to win.

Coach Schuman:Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?
-Samson Baldwin: Every Saturday morning I fun routes. I'm learning on ways to beat defensive back. I catching as many balls as i can.

Coach Schuman:What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?
-Sa;mson Baldwin: Im looking for a college that will challenge me and make me want to be the best at whatever I study. I want coaches that will make me feel like I'm getting better everytime I'm around them.

Dallas, TX - 11th grade Outstanding Performance List!

DALLAS TX 11th grade NUC Schuman’s Outstanding Performance List
Kameel Jackson Sam Houston HS, TX 11th WR #57	Kameel "Action" Jackson took home the Overall MVP following a brilliant performance. At 5'11.5 195, Jackson had a 31 inch vertical, 9'9 broad jump, ran a NFL-like 4.15 shuttle, 4.50 40 and had all put on a clinic during 1 on 1's. Jackson had good size, terrific speed, consistently created space between himself and the DB's and had excellent hands. Kameel Jackson; remember the name!
Kentrell Brothers Guthrie HS, OK 11th LB #52	Brothers, 6'0 208, won the LB MVP. Brothers was highly motivated throughout the combine, dominating during the 1 on 1's with his impressive speed and football smarts.
Alfredo Morales Sam Houston HS, TX 11th OL #83	A monster at 6'2 277 lbs, Morales won the OL MVP. Morales had good hands, nice strength, impressive toughness and was always listening to the coaches.
Ronnie Green Cedar Hill HS, TX 11th RB #59	Green, 5'7 166, won the RB MVP. Green had a 33.5 inch vertical, 9'6 broad jump, ran a 4.40 shuttle, 4.52 40 and was a man amongst boys during the 1 on 1's. He had terrific speed and quickness, awesome athleticism, top notch body control, great footwork and unprecedented hands for a RB. Green is the total package.
Ty Hook Denton Ryan HS, TX 11th LB #56	Hook was simply off it during the combine, taking home the Combine King and Strongest Man awards. Gifted beyond belief at 5'11.5 217, Hook had a 35.5 inch vertical, 10'0 broad jump, ran a 4.36 shuttle, 4.48 40, bench pressed 185 lbs 32 times and did a tremendous job during 1 on 1's. If I told you that Hook was flawed, I would be lying.
Lance Williams John Horn HS, TX 11th LB #88	Williams, 6'0 246, took home the LB MVP. Williams had a 29 inch vertical, bench pressed 185 lbs 24 times, and was powerful and athletic during 1 on 1's.
Jared Raiford Round Rock HS, TX 11th WR/TE #71	Raiford won the TE MVP. At 6'2.5 209, Raiford had a 9'4 broad jump, ran a 4.41 shuttle, bench pressed 185 lbs 20 times and had good size, used his body well, has good hands and runs nice routes.
Ross Hudson Rockwell HS, TX 11th QB #35	Hudson, 5'11 194, took home the QB MVP. Hudson had an 8'6 broad jump, ran a 4.37 shuttle, has a cannon for an arm, good footwork and makes decisions like a player at the next level.
Blake Turner Rockwall HS, TX 11th WR #9	Turner turned plenty of heads after winning the Fastest Man award. Turner, 6'2 185, ran a 4.42 shuttle, 4.51 40, had a 30 inch vertical and 9'4 broad jump. Turner is a very good athlete to say the least.
Jonathan Abercrombie Cedar Hill HS, TX 11th RB #6	Abercrombie can really fly! At 5'8 164 Abercrombie ran a 4.42 40, 4.26 shuttle, had a 31.5 inch vertical and 8'3 broad jump.
Jalen Parker Duncanville HS, TX 11th WR #45	Parker took home the WR MVP. At 5'5 134, Parker had an 8'11.5 broad jump, ran a 4.52 shuttle and displayed good skills out of the slot during 1 on 1's. Parker had good moves, ran nice routes, created separation between himself and the DB's and has soft hands. His skills clearly make up for his lack of size.
James Driskell McKinney Boyd HS, TX 11th WR #17	Driskill slaughtered the DB's during the 1 on 1's en route to winning WR MVP. At 5'8.5 151, Driskell had a 32 inch vertical, 8'11.5 broad jump, ran a 4.55 shuttle, 4.44 40 and was the total package during 1 on 1's.
Quarmaine Thomas West Mesquite HS, TX 11th CB #37	Thomas, 5'7.5 162, was the DB MVP. Thomas had an 8'10 broad jump, ran a 4.39 shuttle, and jammed the WR's like a basketball during 1 on 1's.
Kristoff Calvert Frisco HS, TX 11th DL #87	Calvert, 5'9.5 248, came away with the DL MVP. Calvert bench pressed 185 lbs 25 times, had good speed off the ball, quick hands and solid hip movement.
Zack Knickman Lake Highlands HS, TX 11th RB #70	Knickman, 5'6 190, won the Leadership Award. Knickman hustled throughout the event, had a 33.5 inch vertical, 9'4 broad jump, ran a 4.49 shuttle, bench pressed 185 lbs 26 times and worked diligently during 1 on 1's. What is better than having a player this talented who is always humbe?

Prospects to Showcase their Talent this Weekend at Tates Creek HS!

The NUC returns to Lexington, KY this weekends with heavy expectations and no reason to take the competition lightly due to what has preceded.

In 2009, Air Force bound Martinez Davis (Madisonville North Hopkins) capped a talented junior group. Davis, the DB MVP, was a very good athlete with shut down ability.

fellow prospect Matt Raines (Bell County) starred as DB, making the junior session one the offense would like to forget. Raines' coverage ability and quickness (he runs a 4.28 shuttle and 4.5 40) anchored him to win the co-DB MVP.

Wideout Evonte Dunn (Bedford, OH) created a major buzz and currently as a rising senior, has interest from a number of top tier D-1 programs. Dunn has terrific quickness and as an expected returner in '10, should once again turn heads on the football field.

Outside linebacker Marcus "On The Attack" Mack held his position strong as a sophomore, displaying a high level of intensity and tremendous leadership skills. With ability on the football field and a 3.6 GPA, Mack has garnered interest from Notre Dame, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, and Stanford among others.
Elite freshman Kyle Bolin, a highly rated QB at the Top Prospect Camp, just finished his first year in high school and is already has many eyes on him. Bolin, 6'1 159, has unmatched mechanics and a future brighter than an Arizona summer afternoon.

"Lexington is one of the best sleeper cities for football talent nationwide", said NUC CEO & President David Schuman. "To discover a player like Kyle Bolin as an 8th grader along with a number of under the radar athletes in 09' is always special."
Current 8th and 9th graders are slated to compete at 8 am on Saturday, Sophomores 1 pm Saturday, while juniors hit the field at Jefferson HS on Sunday March 21at 1 PM. There is also a special teams camp, which kicks off at 8 am Sunday.