Interview with LB MVP/PHEMON ATHLETE Ty Hook

 

Coach Schuman: What did you do to prepare for the National Underclassmen Combine?

Ty Hook:  I had done a 9 week training course at Michael Johnson Performance Center in McKinney in addition to training at school.

Coach Schuman:Have you been to the NUC before? How did you do? What were your expectations going into this years event?

Ty Hook:  This was my first time.  I really wasn't sure what to expect.


Coach Schuman:You were MVP! What are your goals now?

Ty Hook:  I wasn't MVP, but I did receive Combine King and Strongest Man.  My goals are to improve on my numbers and be MVP.


Coach Schuman:How did you hear about the National Underclassmen Combine and what was your favorite part about the event?

Ty Hook:  One of my coaches and I had received a letter invitation.  My favorite part was the one on one's.


Coach Schuman:If you can choose 5 schools where you would be interested in playing what would they be?

Ty Hook:  I am interested in whoever is going to have me on the field.


Coach Schuman:What do you like about high school football? What are your goals for your team and yourself?

Ty Hook:  I like playing with the people I have grown up with.  We have all gotten stronger and bigger every year.  Goals for 2010 season is state championship and for myself improving on all the small things, to get more than 20 sacks, 35 TFL.


Coach Schuman:Do you play other sports? Tell about your accomplishments?

Ty Hook:  I played baseball up until this year when I decided to focus on off season training and track.

Coach Schuman:What is your favorite thing about football? what makes it a great sport to you?

Ty Hook:  The intensity.  If you really want to make a play, you can make a play.


Coach Schuman:Tell me about your training regimen...How do you get better every day?

Ty Hook:  Outside of pre-school workouts and football, there is about 2 hours a day of weight training along with flexibility and speed exercises.  I am adament about my diet.


Coach Schuman:What are you looking for in college? Academically? football?
Ty Hook:  Acadmeic reputation and a unique football program.

Juniors Put Together a session to remember in Dallas!

Ty Hook came into the combine looking to star and left the event as an athlete we will never forget. Mission accomplished and then some.

The Denton Ryan HS star stepped onto the field 5'11.5 217 and ended his day with people buzzing about his jaw dropping performance. Hook, the Combine King and Strongest Man award winner, had a 35.5 inch vertical, 10'0 broad jump, ran a 4.36 shuttle, 4.48 40 and bench pressed 185 lbs 32 times. He also had tremendous intensity during 1 on 1's, using his unprecedented athleticism to lock up the offense.

Simply put, there are top notch NFL players who can't produce the numbers Hook, a muscular linebacker, did. The sky is truly the limit for this kid, who put together one of if not the best stat cards in NUC history.

As good as Hook was, Sam Houston's Kameel Jackson ran the show from an offensive standpoint en route to taking home the Overall MVP. The 5'11.5 195 lb WR had a 31 inch vertical 9'9 broad jump, ran a 4.15 shuttle, 4.5 40 and was an absolute beast during 1 on 1's. Jackson, who is headed to The University of Oklahoma in fall 11'.  has good size, excellent speed, created space between himself and the DB's and had the hands of an NFL All-Pro receiver.

Jalen Parker (Duncanville) and James Driskell (McKinney Boyd) shared the WR MVP. Both are undersized (Parker 5'5, 134 and Driskill, 5'8.5 151) but had solid athleticism and pure position skill. Each had an 8'11.5 broad jump, ran shuttles in the 4.50 range and Driskell also darted across the field in 4.4 seconds in the 40 yard dash. With good hands and tightly ran routes, both have a bright future.

Zack Knickman (Lake Highlands) has good potential and the heart of a champion. The 5'6 190 lb running back won the Leadership Award after simply refusing to quit, even though he was competing against some of the best players around. Knickman also had a 33.5 inch vertical, 9'4 broad jump, ran a 4.49 shuttle and bench pressed 185 lbs 26 times. RB's aren't typically leaders like this so Knickman is definitely a special player.

Ross Hudson (Rockwell) rocked the show during 1 on 1's en route to taking home the QB MVP. The 5'11 194 lb Hudson had a great arm, good footwork and made decisions like a pro. He also had an 8'6 broad jump and quick feet, running a 4.37 shuttle. As good as the WR's and RB's were, the Ross Hudson's of the world make them that much better.

Props must also go out to big Jared Raiford (TE MVP from Round Rock HS),  Lance Williams (LB MVP from John Horn), Alfredo Morales (OL MVP Sam Houston), and Ronnie Green (RB MVP Cedar Hill). All were outstanding players who were an integral part of one of our top combines to date.