Coach Schuman's High School Football Recruiting Blog

Top Prospect NUC Standout Team- Miami Northwestern Top Players

2009-11-27T15:51:00.000-08:00

NUC has been hugely represented in the past by the great athletes from Miami Northwestern, many of which were first exposed at the NUC events as sophs and frosh. Some videos below on those top athletes below.
Todd Chandler-DL
Corvin Lamb-RB/WR
Torrian Wilson-OL
Michaellee Harris-WR
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Todd Chandler

Corvin Lamb-RB/KR/WR

Torrian WIlson-OL

Michaellee Harris-WR

Top Prospect Potential-Wayne Lyons, Dillard HS, SS/OLB

2009-11-27T08:36:00.000-08:00

Top Prospect mini-analysis-Wayne Lyons, Dillard HS, SS/OLB 6-0, 190
Positives
Wayne displayed amazing athleticism at the NUC miami back in 2009. He has great feet, speed and explosion. On film wayne gets to the ball sideline to sideline, chasing down ball carriers and hits with great explosion. A playmaker who finds the football...all day long
Areas of Improvement
He must continue to gain size and physicality, as he relies 100 percent on his speed and athleticism and will need to be a little more physical at the D-1 level.

Thoughts
Definite D-1 player, what level will be dictated as to his size. He defintely has the ability.

Thanksgiving Day Football Contest From Coach David Schuman of National Underclassmen

2009-11-26T11:47:00.001-08:00

Potential Top Prospect: Josh Nelson (2012) Wilson High School Hacienda Hts CA-WR

2009-11-25T12:48:00.000-08:00

Josh, though a sophomore has great hands, acceleration and moves in the open field. Does a great job catching the ball away from his body and his abilities at the combines this season will dictate what level he is at.

JR had 28 receptions for 410 yards and 6 TD's on a 1-9 Wilson Wildcat football team.

Top Prospect: Justin Osking, QB MVP U100 Southeast--Tore it up at U100 Southeast

2009-11-25T09:39:00.001-08:00

One Week Only $30.00 Thanksgiving Discount From The National Underclassmen Combine

2009-11-24T11:29:00.000-08:00

For one week only take advantage of the $30.00 Thanksgiving discount from The National Underclassmen Combine!

Yes, you heard it correctly this is our BIGGEST discount of the year!Athletes will get $30.00 off any combine they sign up for and if you already signed up for one, here is an opportunity to go to a second at a deeply discounted rate.Athletes can register for the event by going to www.nationalunderclassmen.com, clicking the registration button at the top of the page, selecting any location, going through the registration process and putting code "thanks110" at the checkout in order to get the $30.00 discount.This code starts today and ends promptly at Sunday, November 29th at 11:59pm, so register now to receive this amazing discount.

You may also forward this discount to your teammates for this brief time period only. When November 30 comes around, the combine returns to the regular price of $85.00.In addition, any athlete that has signed letter of intent or committed to a school can email myanofsky@nationalunderclassmen.com and he will interview you for DavidSchuman.com and our National Underclassmen recruiting website.Every athlete that registers can create a free recruiting profile at www.nucfootball.com.

Athletes also will receive our exclusive video and write-up on the "5 secrets to getting recruited".Finally our new site, which launches in January 2010, will have a special recruiting section featuring rosters and write-ups on our top athletes to further help with recognition.

We expect more than 1000 athletes to accept D-1 and D-1aa scholarships for 2010, double the amount from the previous year. With the National Underclassmen Combines leading into the invite only Ultimate 100 Camps, which leads into the Top Prospect Camp, we give you the most complete recruiting combine and camp exposure in the USA.With Rivals.com and ESPNU, plus analysts like Barry Every, Barton Simmons, Mike Farrell and Jeremy Crabtree covering all the top athletes, plus our amazing NUC staff with the likes of Coach Schuman and his team leading the way to get you coached, analyzed, recruited, and evaluated.

Go now to www.nationalunderclassmen.com to register today for the special 1-week only discount. Or you can go direct but putting in this addressinto your browser window. https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/Form.aspx\?IDTD=2557710&RF=859174&mode=0

Finally, athletes can email their final 2009 season stats to myanofsky@nationalunderclassmen.com with their name, a picture, articles and any video. This will be used for updates on our blogs, giving you yet another opportunity for exposure.We are here to get your recruited...period!

Athletes will get the opportunity whether they are D-1a, D-1aa, DII or DIII players. Enjoy your thanksgiving and we look forward to seeing you in 2010.

Sincerely,

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Wesley Hudson of Morton Ranch Dominates..Class of 2010. Top Prospect Camp and U100 MVP

2009-11-22T21:11:00.000-08:00

Avery Bailey Tears it up at this Summer's Top Prospect Camp

2009-11-22T20:39:00.000-08:00

Shane Finnane of St. Edward, 3 time U100 Qualifier and Participant Tears it Up!

2009-11-22T20:28:00.001-08:00

NUC Las Vegas Event is Set...Past NUC Stars Include David Dash, Alex Turner, Ian Bobak, Geoffrey Gibson

2009-11-20T13:04:00.000-08:00

Hello,

REGISTER NOW AT http://www.nationalunderclassmen.com/ .
Recruiting season will be in full force over the next few weeks, Seniors will be finishing up with final offers, receiving offers, and figuring out their schools. Juniors some will get offers, some will receive letters, and some will be entering the recruiting process full scale for the first time.Now, sophomores will start their recruitment process, find out about combines and camps, learn about the college process and figure out where they fit in the football world.

Location: Henderson International School, 1165 Sandy Ridge Ave Henderson, NV 89052

Las Vegas , NV Events
Combine & Showcase -8th/9th Combine-8am-2/13/10
Sophomore Combine-1pm-2/13/10
Juniors Combine-1pm-2/14/10

Event Preparation & College Recruiting
Combine Prep -4pm-2/12/10
Position Skill Prep-5:45pm-2/12/10
All-American Recruiting Seminar (athlete & family)-7pm-2/12/10

PAST SUPERSTARS INCLUDE:

Many of these top athletes plus many more participated in the last year's of Las Vegas, NV Events.

Alex Turner (committed to Stanford)
Ian Bobak (4 D-1a offers)
Geoffrey Gibson (committed to California)
David Dash (Iowa State)
Desean Martin (class of 2011, 2 offers)

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Seven recruits to push Arizona football over the top including NUC Alums topping the list

2009-11-20T10:33:00.000-08:00

Seven recruits to push Arizona football over the top

Seven key college football recruits that could put the Wildcats over the top in the Pac-10.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

By: Stephen Spiewak

MaxPreps.com While Arizona has certainly been on fire in the Pac-10 this season, the Wildcats’ success on the field has yet to transfer to victories in the recruiting realm.

With a 4-2 record in the Pac-10 (6-3 overall), Arizona has taken noticeable strides from last year’s team that finished just 5-4 in conference play. Still, in order to compete on an annual basis with the conference heavyweights, Mike Stoops needs to score some more key recruits that traditionally have chosen to play at more established Pac-10 programs.

To gain some momentum, a few dominoes falling the Wildcats’ way could really trigger a nice flood of difference-makers to Tuscon. Here are eight recruits that would not only be high-profile additions to Arizona, but would also help maintain the Wildcats’ status as Rose Bowl contenders.

1. Marquis Flowers, ATH, Millenium (Goodyear, Ariz.), Class of 2010 ***NUC ALUM

Schools throughout the Pac-10 are looking at Flowers as one of their most-wanted recruiting free agents, as the 6-foot-2, 195-pound athlete has excelled at both running back and safety at the high school level. Last year, he recorded 87 tackles on defense while rushing for 932 yards and eight touchdowns offensively.

Photo by Jed Strahm

Millenium senior Marquis Flowers would be a major

addition to Arizona's recruiting class.

In some respects, Flowers is the low-hanging fruit, because he’ll be graduating in the spring and could step in and immediately aid a Wildcats defense that has struggled to defend the pass in some games (most noticeably against Stanford, in which they allowed 434 yards). However, landing Flowers will be a major challenge itself, as he could follow in the footsteps of many of the top players from the Grand Canyon State in recent years, and spurn Arizona for other Pac-10 options.

2. Christian Westerman, OT, Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.), Class of 2011

Only a junior, Westerman will likely be the state’s top recruit from the class of 2011. He also has the makings of the nation’s top prospect at tackle. A MaxPreps Sophomore All-American a year ago, Westerman has earned numerous accolades and has captured the attention of college coaches nationwide. Securing a commitment from him would be a major coup by Stoops, as Westerman will be a dominant force on whichever offensive line he becomes a part of at the next level. He's being recruited by schools from USC to Texas.

3. Todd Peat, Jr., DT, Corona Del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.), Class of 2011 ***NUC ALUM

Another junior making a name for himself in the trenches, Peat has excelled on the other side of the ball, receiving honorable mention all-state honors as a sophomore. Peat’s father played in the NFL with the Cardinals, so strong bloodlines to succeed on Saturdays certainly exist. Peat’s made 31 tackles so far this season, including two sacks. Last year, he compiled 51 tackles and three sacks. He’s proven he can disrupt the run, and has a great frame (6-3, 280 pounds) to clog running lanes for the Wildcats.

If Stoops can convince Peat to leave Tempe and pass on ASU in favor or Arizona, he’ll benefit from having an inside track on Peat’s younger brother, Andrus, who’s seeing playing time for Corona Del Sol as a 6-5 sophomore with great potential.

4. Ka’Deem Carey, RB, Canyon Del Oro (Oro Valley, Ariz), Class of 2011

Carey has followed up a 10th-grade season in which he rushed for 898 yards and seven touchdowns with an absolutely monstrous junior year for the ages. Thus far in 2009, Carey has exploded for 1,922 yards and 29 touchdowns, leading Canyon Del Oro to an undefeated season.

Last Friday, Carey led an offensive barrage against McClintock, rushing for 188 yards and five touchdowns despite getting rest in the second half. Canyon Del Oro won 47-26. Similarly, Carey’s recruitment has gained steamed as well. Oregon, UCLA, Arizona State and a host of other schools want Carey. Last month, Carey told MaxPreps that he won’t begin thinking about college until his senior year. Bringing Canyon Del Oro teammate Josh Robbins, a 2010 receiver, to Tuscon would probably help the Wildcats’ chances in landing Carey next year.

5. Matt Hegarty, OT, Aztec (N.M.), Class of 2011 ***NUC ALUM

New Mexico isn’t known to turn out high-level recruits, but 2011 is a good year for the state. Arizona is hoping to reap the benefits of being located just hours from the New Mexico border by landing Aztec star Matt Hegarty. Hegarty, a member of the MaxPreps 2011 Top 100 Watch List, has helped power the Tigers to a 7-3 record and a current six-game winning streak.

A second-team all-state selection last year, Hegarty would be the key offensive lineman to any class that didn’t feature Christian Westerman. If the Wildcats manage to land both, it’d be the biggest upset for Arizona since Mike Bibby and Miles Simon led an upset over Kentucky on the hardwood.

6. Davonte' Neal, ATH, Chavez (Laveen, Ariz.), Class of 2012 ***NUC ALUM

Further down the line, Arizona must try to secure a commitment from rising star Davonte’ Neal. Neal drew consideration for MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year after entering high school with a splash. The one-time grammar school prodigy is living up the hype once again in 2009, scoring five touchdowns in one game against Trevor Browne. He also had a 65-yard touchdown called back because of a penalty in that contest.

A track runner with outstanding speed, Neal may project better at cornerback given his 5-9 frame. Regardless of where he plays, he’ll be a major instate recruit in 2012. Arizona will have to do battle with Arizona State, which offered Neal as a ninth-grader last year.

7. Connor Brewer, QB, Chaparral (Scotsdale, Ariz.), 2012 ***NUC ALUM

Another current sophomore who will likely command major recruiting attention is Chaparral quarterback Connor Brewer. Like Peat, Brewer also has some athletic genes; his brother Charles is a pitcher in the Diamondbacks organization and both of his sisters are varsity athletes.

At 6-1, Brewer lacks the size that colleges look for at the quarterback spot, but he’s still got time to grow. In leading the 5A Firebirds this year, Brewer has thrown for 1,582 yards and 16 TDs. His recruitment is still in its infancy, and there’s a chance he may not develop into the franchise signal-caller that some expect him to be. But if early indications are accurate, Brewer will be a blue-chip quarterback recruit that Arizona could absolutely use.

NUC -National Underclassmen Combine Comes to Arizona

2009-11-18T20:15:00.000-08:00

Location:Apache Junction HS2525 S Ironwood DrApache Junction, AZ 85120-7100

Phoenix AZ Events
Combine & Showcase8th/9th Combine-8am-2/6/10Sophomore Combine-1pm-2/6/10Juniors Combine-1pm-2/7/10
Event Preparation & College RecruitingCombine Prep -4pm-2/5/10Position Skill Prep-5:45pm-2/5/10All-American Recruiting Seminar (athlete & family)-7pm-2/5/10

PAST SUPERSTARS INCLUDE:
Jamal Womble (now at North Carolina)
Shane Mccullen (now at Arizona State)
Patrick Foley (now at Upenn)
Fred Herdman (now at Youngstown State)
Kevin Spain-(committed to Hawaii)
Brett Nottingham-(committed to UCLA)
Marquis Flowers-(All American, over 20 offers)
Nick Rowland-(committed to Oregon)
Kody Innes-(committed to UCLA)
Jourdan Grandon-(committed to Arizona)
Deandre Little (committed to UTEP)
Ramon Abreu (over 10 D-1 offers)
Cy Maughmer (1 D-1a offer)
Adam Dixon (three D-1 offers)
Kyle Benson (10 D-1 offers)
Tyeler Davison (5 D-1a offers)
Austin Arias (5 D-1a offers)
Dylan Lusk (5 D-1a offers)
Deche Milburn (3 D-1a offers)
Zach Bauman (3 D-1a offers)

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PHOENIX AZ 11^TH grade NUC Schuman’s Outstanding Performance List
	DeChe’ Millburn Buena HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	DeChe’ (mill) burned the rest of the competition and was named the overall MVP. The 5’10 170 lb Millburn had an 8’9 broad jump, ran a 4.54 shuttle, 4.67 40 and excelled during 1 on 1 drills.
	Justin Rodriguez Marcos De Niza, AZ,11^th,WR	Rodriguez was the winner of the offensive skill award as well as the WR MVP following an outstanding day on the football field. The 6’1 173 lb Rodriguez had a 31 inch vertical, 9’7 broad jump, 4.56 shutle and 4.63 40. One word can describe Justin’s game: Skills!
	Dylan Lusk Centennial HS, AZ, 11th, OL	Lusk is getting it done on the field on his way to the OL MVP. This big time D-1 prospect was dominant in 1 on 1's
	Kevin Spain Paradise Valley HS, AZ,11^th ,QB	Spain, 6’1 188 worked very hard at the combine. Spain had a 29 inch vertical, 9’0 broad jump and did well in 1 on 1 drills.
	Mike Massey Millennium HS, AZ,11^th,QB	Massey was anything but messy during the combine. In fact, the 5’9 186 LB Massey was named the Combine King and the fastest man. Massey had a 37.5 inch vertical, 9’7 broad jump 4.5 shuttle and 4.39 40. The next thing to be messy for Mike may be piles of recruiting letters.
	Cy Maughmer Apache Junction HS, AZ,11^th,DL	Maughmer, 6’1 281, was awarded the DL MVP following a dominant performance. Maughmer bench pressed 185 lbs 31 times and had a 8’0 broad jump which is quite impressive for a player his size.
	De’Andre Little Buena HS, AZ,11^th ,LB	De’Andre’s last name was completely unfitting on the field as this 6’1.5 225 lb sensation came up big at the combine. His 8’5 broad jump, 4.58 40 and 4.68 shuttle enabled him to be a co winner of the LB skill award.
	Adam Dixon Cesar Chavez HS, AZ,11^th ,CB	Dixon, 5’9.5 172 was an excellent all around athlete. His 32.5 inch vertical, 8’7 broad jump, 4.59 shuttle and 4.44 40 earned him the DB skill award as well. Dixon jumps high enough and runs fast enough to make a bad pass by an opposing QB turn into a pick-6 faster than a speeding bullet.
	Matthew Baugh Centennial HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	Baugh, 5’11.5 171 worked hard at the combine and impressed coaches with his 8’4 broad jump and abilities in 1 on 1 drills.
	Trey Waters South Mountain HS, AZ,11^th ,CB	Waters was one of the winners of the DB skill award. Waters, 5’11.5 168 had a 27.5 inch vertical and did a good job in 1 on 1 drills
	Nate Scola Apache Junction HS, AZ,11^th , LB	Scola, 5’9 203 winner of the LB skill award. Scola had a 30 inch vertical, 8’8 broad jump ran a 4.58 shutle and bench pressed 185 lbs 22 times. Scola has good size and athleticism which makes him a threat to any opposing offense.
	Daniel Rankin Greenway HS, AZ,11^th ,RB	In terms of attitude, Daniel’s rank was atop out junior class. Rankin, 5’10 169 was the winner of the leadership award for his excellent attitude. Rankin also had quick feet as he ran a 4.58 shuttle and 4.66 40.
	Slye Hardwick Marcos De Niza HS, AZ,11^th ,RB	Hardwick, 5’6 159 had some pretty Slye (sly) moves and was awarded the RB skill award. Hardwick will be hard to catch his 4.67 shuttle and 4.68 40 were due to his quick feet. He also had a 34.5 inch vertical and 8’4 broad jump.
	Tyler Davison Desert Mountian HS, AZ,11^th ,DL	Davidson, 6’1 274 displayed outstanding strength during the combine. Davidson bench pressed 185 lbs 22 times and ran a 4.97 shuttle, which is impressive for a player his size.
	Marquis Flowers Millennium HS, AZ,11^th ,S	Flowers, 6’2.5 196. Flowers bench pressed 185 lbs 14 times. Flowers also had excellent athletic abilities as he had a 33 inch vertical and ran a 4.4 40. Flowers’ strength and speed makes him one scary football player.
	William Rone Marcos De Niza HS, AZ,11^th ,DL	Rone was the co-winner of the strongest man. This 6’5 285 lb monster bench pressed 185 lbs 21 times and is a player who will draw plenty of double teams.
	Jesse Ray Lake Havasu HS, AZ,11^th ,OL	Ray, 6’0 289 was a fearsome lineman who caught the coaches’ attention due to his great strength. Ray bench pressed 185 lbs 31 times.
	Perry Shazier Sunnyside HS, AZ,11^th ,QB	Shazier, 6’1 166 put an excellent effort at the combine. Shazier had a 9’1 broad jump and impressed coaches in 1 on 1 drills.
	Kevin Pantastico Desert Ridge HS, AZ,11^th,QB	Pantastico 6’0 159, put in a fantastic effort as he had an 8’1 broad jump and performed well in 1 on 1 drills.
	Dain McFarland Centennial HS, AZ,11^th ,QB	McFarland, 5’11 175 worked very hard at the combine. He was excellent in the passing drills.
	Patrick Browne Tolleson HS, AZ,11^th ,RB	Browne, 5’8.5 184 worked extremely hard at the combine. Browne had a 28.5 inch vertical, 8’11 broad jump and bench pressed 185 lbs 19 times.
	De’Andre Currie Mountian Pointe HS, AZ,11^th ,RB	Currie worked his tail off at the combine and impressed our coaches. The 5’4.5 147 lb Currie had a 33 inch vertical, 8’8 broad jump, 4.53 shuttle and a 4.59 40.
	Ethan Kipili Hamilton HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	Kipili, 5’10 163 impressed cochaes with his speed. Kipili ran a 4.56 shuttle, 4.66 40 and had a 29 inch vertical. He was amazing Catching the ball.
	Keegan Whipkey Liberty HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	Whipkey displayed all around abilities during the combine. The 5’10 171 lb Whipkey ran a 4.58 in both the shuttle and 40. He also had a 30 inch vertical and had a 9’8 broad jump. Whipkey’s all around skills definitely make him a great target for any QB
	Jesse Brantley Gilbert HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	Brantley, 5’11 175 was a co-winner of the offensive skill award. Brantley had a 30.5 inch vertical, 9’5 broad jump and ran a 4.6 40.
	Kyle Benedict Liberty HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	Benedict, 5’9.6 165 impressed coaches with his effort during the combine. Benedict had a 29.5 inch vertical and ran a 4.67 shuttle
	Jacob Brimhall Mountian View HS, AZ,11^th ,RB	Brimhall, 5’6 163, impressed coaches with his outstanding all around talents. Brimhall ran a 4.21 shuttle, 4.5, had a 29.5 inch vertical, and 8’8 broad jump. This kid is a player!
	Alfred Leon Sunnyside HS, AZ,11^th ,RB	Leon, 5’7.5 147 worked very hard at the combine. Leon had a 32 inch vertical, 9’9 broad jump and ran a 4.75 in both the 40 and shuttle.
	John De La Rosa Canutillo HS, TX,11^th ,RB	De La Rosa did a very good job at the combine. The 5’6 158 lb De La Rosa ran a 4.46 shuttle and 4.59 40. He won the NCSA Leadership Award
	Bobby Way SLHS, AZ,11^th ,RB	While football isn’t anything like Burger King, Bobby definitely had it his way on the football field. The 5’11 20 lb Way had a 29.5 inch vertical, ran a 4.57 shuttle and 4.62 40.
	Spencer Grijalva Douglas HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	Grijalva, 6’1.5 208 did a good job at the combine. Grijalva was impressive during 1 on 1 drills and ran a 4.77 shuttle.
	Tyree Parker Paradise Valley HS,AZ,11^th,RB	Parker, 5’9 218, might have well been named Willie because he is fast like the Steelers’ RB. Parker ran a 4.59 shuttle, 4.66 40, had a 30.5 inch vertical and bench pressed 185 lbs 19 times.
	Zach Bauman Hamilton HS, AZ,11^th ,RB	Bauman, 5’7 199 gave an excellent effort at the combine. Bauman did a good job in 1 on 1 drills and ran a 4.7 40.
	Junior Nieves Centennial HS, AZ,11^th ,OL	Nieves put in a fine effort on the football field. The 6’1.5 288 LB monster is a force of a lineman and bench pressed 185 lbs 17 times.
	Ramon Abreu Marcos De Niza HS, AZ,11^th ,LB/S	Abreu, 5’9.5 167, is an outstanding all around athlete. Abreu had a 34.5 inch vertical, 9’1 broad jmp, ran a 4.65 shuttle and a 4.57 40. Abreu’s abilities make him a defensive playmaker.
	Chase Gallagher Salpointe Catholic HS, AZ,11^th ,S	Gallagher showed the heart and determination of a player Chase(ing) his dream. The 5’9.5 180 Gallagher worked his tail off at the combine, where he had a 27.5 inch vertical and ran a 4.79 40.
	Kyle Pelow Saguaro HS, AZ,11^th ,LB	Pelow, 6’0 225, was anything put soft. Pelow, in fact, will be hard to stop as he bench pressed 185 lbs 21 times in a display of his excellent strength.
	Aaron Hill Williams Field HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	Hill, 5’9 153 was a hard worker at the combine. Hill was also a good athlete as he impressed coaches with his 29.5 8’11 broad jump and 4.61 40
	Kyrel Parker Apache Junction HS, AZ,11^th ,WR	Parker, 5’11.5 168 displayed his excellent athletic talents at the combine. Parker had a 35 inch vertical and ran a 4.56 shuttle
	Jose Garcia Las Crucas HS, NM,11^th ,WR	Garcia, 5’10 160, did a very good job at the combine. Garcia had a 9’0 broad jump and ran a 4.43 40.
	Jordan Gruber Dobson HS, AZ,11^th ,QB	Gruber, 5’10 175, worked very hard at the combine. Gruber had an 8’7 broad jump and a 4.71 shuttle.
	James Edwards Cesar Chavez HS, AZ,11^th ,RB	Edwards performed very well at the combine. The 5’6.5 158 lb Edwards had a 31 inch vertical, ran a 4.5 shuttle and a 4.48 40.

Caleb Lavey Commitss to Oklahoma State...Former NUC All Frosh Team Member

2009-11-18T18:11:00.001-08:00

Here Comes Recruiting Season....States, and Combines!

2009-11-16T11:09:00.000-08:00

Hello,

Recruiting season will be in full force over the next few weeks, Seniors will be finishing up with final offers, receiving offers, and figuring out their schools. Juniors some will get offers, some will receive letters, and some will be entering the recruiting process full scale for the first time.Now, sophomores will start their recruitment process, find out about combines and camps, learn about the college process and figure out where they fit in the football world.

Freshman are looking for playing time, getting acclimated to high school life and learning about their coaches!.Now comes the combines in February, The NUC will embark on its sixth amazing year helping underclassmen, freshman, sophomores and now juniors get recruited through the amazing NUC, National Underclassmen Combines which will tour the country in more cities, more participating athletes, and more scholarships then any other event in the country. Even more so, comes the Ultimate 100 Camps and u100 Top Prospect Camps, which is the NUC's Elite Tour where 40% of the athletes have gone onto d-1 or d-1aa scholarships.

Learn more about the NUC recruiting at nationalunderclassmen.com, set up your football profile at NUCfootball.com, where more football players are setting up their profiles on the first Football ONLY network.

Finally, when you register use code 'football636' through Thansgiving weekend for $10.00 of any combine, combine prep or our All American Recruiting seminars. With NCSA, Rivals.com (the world's largest recruiting network), ESPNU and outstanding writers from Rivals.com like Mike Farrell, Barry Every, and Barton Simmons covering events, the NUC promises to be better than ever.

so go to nationalunderclassmen.com and nucfootball.com to find out more.Finish the season strong, win state, and we will see you this winter or spring. I hope all is well, also if you want to ask me questions, I am on NUCfootball.com and will help athletes as much as possible.

Sincerely,
Coach Schuman
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Top Prospect Analysis: Da'Shawn Bell, Class 2011 of Inkster, MI, NUC RB MVP and Fastest Man

2009-11-16T10:43:00.000-08:00

A lil Analysis on Dashawn
5-8.5, 155
Great feet, great speed and the amazing ability to make people miss or run them over, His initial burst is amazing and at the NUC Detroit he was the fastest man and RB mvp. His COD skills in traffic are amazing and burst out of the COD separates him from other backs.

Athleticism
a 35 inch vertical, 4.45 40 and 9'5 broad proves his pure combine skills . His speed on the field and athletic ability shows his football athleticism.
He has gained some size and is supposively up to 170, so he now has the size to be a big time back.

If you want to know more about the NUC go to www.nationalunderclassmen.com to register for the 2010 events.

Rivals.com Category rankings: Offensive linemen---10 NUC Lineman Listed

2009-11-15T12:03:00.000-08:00

Category rankings: Offensive linemen

Rivals.com recruiting staff

VOTE: Run blocker | Pass blocker | Most agile | Best athlete

The Rivals.com recruiting experts have broken down countless hours of film and racked up plenty of frequent flyer miles to see the top prospects compete at events across the country. In the process of evaluating overall talent, several prospects gained notice for their mastery of specific skills.
We've selected the best of the best in each category for every position and ranked them. Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every breaks down the offensive linemen.
OL RANKINGS: Run blocker | Pass blocker | Most agile | Best athlete | AMP: Best pass blockers

BEST RUN BLOCKER

5. Bronson Irwin, Mustang (Okla.)--NUC Alum

Irwin Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Oklahoma
PARTICULARS: 6-5/322
BUZZ: The strong, thick offensive lineman who plays with a nasty streak proved his toughness by earning OL MVP honors at the National Underclassmen Ultimate 100 Camp.

4. Shep Klinke, Katy (Texas)

Klinke Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Texas A&M
PARTICULARS: 6-7/290
BUZZ: Klinke proved against Flower Mound (Texas) Marcus this year that he is willing to blocking through the whistle. Klinke opens up huge holes in the run game.

3. Matt James, Cincinnati St. Xavier-NUC Alum

James Highlights
CONSIDERING: Top three includes Cincinnati, Notre Dame and Ohio State.
PARTICULARS: 6-8/290
BUZZ: This mammoth four-star offensive tackle (6 feet 8, 290 pounds) is the definition of a road grader.

2. Andrew Norwell, Cincinnati Anderson-NUC Alum

Norwell Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Ohio State
PARTICULARS: 6-7/275
BUZZ: He's a nasty offensive lineman on a run-oriented team who takes pleasure in inflicting pain on defensive ends.

1. James Hurst, Indianapolis Plainfield-NUC Alum

Hurst Highlights
COMMITTED TO: North Carolina
PARTICULARS: 6-5/284
BUZZ: He proved to be the toughest and meanest competitor - two qualities needed to be a successful run-blocker - at the U.S. Army All-American Combine.

BEST PASS BLOCKER

5. Ian Silberman, Fleming Island (Fla.)-NUC Alum

Silberman Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Florida
PARTICULARS: 6-5/257
BUZZ: Athletic competitor with body type of a huge defensive end. He tore it up during one-on-ones at Tallahassee Nike Camp.

4. Jawuan James, Suwannee (Ga.) North Gwinnett-NUC Alum

James Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Tennessee
PARTICULARS: 6-6/293
BUZZ: The tall, long-armed lineman gets a ton of practice on pass protection in a pass-happy offense.

3. Robert Crisp, Raleigh (N.C.) Athens Drive-NUC Alum

Crisp Highlights
COMMITTED TO: N.C. State
PARTICULARS: 6-7/299
BUZZ: Crisp held his own when he faced some of the best defensive ends in the country during one-on-ones at Top Gun.

2. Seantrel Henderson, Saint Paul (Minn.) Cretin-Derham Hall

Henderson Highlights
CONSIDERING: List includes Florida, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and USC.
PARTICULARS: 6-8/301
BUZZ: The massive, athletic lineman is light on his feet and nearly impossible to knock off balance. Not only is he the top lineman in the country, he's the No. 1 overall prospect.

1. Cedric Ogbuehi, Allen (Texas)

Ogbuehi Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Texas A&M
PARTICULARS: 6-5/270
BUZZ: This Texas A&M commitment proved the importance of being balanced and light on his feet against five-star defender Jackson Jeffcoat this year.

MOST AGILE

5. Giovanni Di Poalo, Ventura (Calif.) St. Bonaventure

Di Poalo Highlights
COMMITTED TO: USC
PARTICULARS: 6-4/260
BUZZ: No one pulls quicker or gets down the field to throw a key block better than this nimble USC commitment.

4. Dominic Espinosa, Cedar Park (Texas)-NUC Alum

Espinosa Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Texas
PARTICULARS: 6-4/295
BUZZ: The No. 1 center in the country displayed a tremendous change of direction at the National Underclassmen Combine. He proved he can block more athletic linebackers.

3. Robert Crisp, Raleigh (N.C.) Athens Drive-NUC Alum

Crisp Highlights
COMMITTED TO: N.C. State
PARTICULARS: 6-7/299
BUZZ: The N.C. State commitment has a very athletic lower half, which allows him to bounce around like a jungle cat.

2. Seantrel Henderson, Saint Paul (Minn.) Cretin-Derham Hall

Henderson Highlights
CONSIDERING: List includes Florida, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and USC.
PARTICULARS: 6-8/301
BUZZ: Henderson uses his basketball skill set on the gridiron. His athleticism sets him apart from other linemen.

1. Trey Hopkins, Galena Park (Texas) North Shore

Hopkins Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Texas
PARTICULARS: 6-4/260
BUZZ: The No. 1 guard in the country, Hopkins is a natural knee bender who runs on the balls of his feet and pulls with grace.

BEST ATHLETE

5. Demarco Cox, Yazoo City (Miss.)

Cox Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Ole Miss
PARTICULARS: 6-8/285
BUZZ: Cox is a 6 foot 8, 285-pounder who will most likely start out as a member of the Ole Miss basketball squad.

4. Jimmy Gjere, New Brighton (Minn.) Irondale

Gjere Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Minnesota
PARTICULARS: 6-7/275
BUZZ: This Minnesota commitment actually laces up the skates in the fall and winter while also starting on the baseball team in the spring.

3. Ian Silberman, Fleming Island (Fla.)-NUC Alum

Silberman Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Florida
PARTICULARS: 6-5/257
BUZZ: He was at the same camp as Benedict and put up similar testing numbers. The Florida Gators are getting a good one here.

2. Brent Benedict, Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles-NUC Alum

Benedict Highlights
COMMITTED TO: Georgia
PARTICULARS: 6-5/278
BUZZ: This Georgia commitment put up staggering combine numbers at the National Underclassmen Combine two summers ago.

1. Seantrel Henderson, Saint Paul (Minn.) Cretin-Derham Hall

Henderson Highlights
CONSIDERING: List includes Florida, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma and USC.
PARTICULARS: 6-8/301
BUZZ: Henderson doubles as an AAU basketball star in the offseason. He is the total package as an offensive line prospect.

Yahoo! Buzz

Dominant Offensive Lineman Zak Lowe - National Underclassman Combines

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Top Prospect Analysis: Alonzo Harris, Class 2011 of Gasden former Combine King of NUC...Scored 17 TDS

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A little about Alonzo on film!

He is athletic and powerful, has a great nose for the endzone and always seems to make a much needed great run in tight space. Averaging over 5 yards per carry and scoring 17 tds, he is on his way to becoming a D-1 prospect, with a little more size and power he can be a RB, FB, or LB at the next level!

Athletically
Well lets put it like this ....he ran a 4.73 at 195 pounds, had a 10-1 broad and a...yes...39.5 inch vert. His athleticism is outstanding. He is a definite D-1a prospect!

make sure you check out more stuff on www.nationalunderclassmen.com to register for the 2010 events!

A New Star in the Making -James Ross-U100 Top Prospect Camp LB Frosh MVP 2009

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November 13, 2009

A New Star in the Making

George Yarberry
MichiganPreps.com Recruiting Analyst

Every year brings a new crop of high school football players that have dreams and goals of playing at a major Division 1 college. Fans from major colleges all over the country are tuned into football recruiting and reading about which high school prospects might or might not go to their favorite team. The popularity of college football is at an all time high and college coaches are under an enormous amount of pressure to win or their jobs will be in jeopardy. The excitement and anticipation from week to week is addicting and all of the hype and build up revolves around recruiting. The Rivals Network gets millions of page views everyday and high school players are on center stage and in the spotlight at an early age.



	James Ross has played like a veteran all season long. He is one of the best in the Class of 2012.

The state of Michigan received national attention throughout the year on players from the Class of 2010. This has been with out a doubt one of the best classes ever. One football player from the Class of 2012 that is headed down the same path of getting national recognition is Orchard Lake St Mary's James Ross. The sophomore linebacker has played like a veteran all season long and his team is peaking at the right time. We don't normally do articles this early in a player's career, but this is well deserved.

Two years ago I sat in Devin Gardner's living room in Detroit and did his first Rivals interview with him called "Ahead of His Time". He sent me some video from his sophomore season and after watching it I knew that he was something special. He was surprised at the time that I even wanted to do an article on him. He had no idea what was in store down the road for him. He is now rated the #1 quarterback in the country and is committed to the University of Michigan.

In 2006 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, we had our only 8th grader to ever attend my Midwest Elite Football Camp and his name was Robert Bolden. Although he was the youngest player there, Rob held his own and we knew he would be a household name. Rob is now ranked #101 player overall in the country in the Rivals Top 250 and is committed to Penn State University.

James Ross has a similar background with some of the greatest players ever to come out of Detroit and the entire state of Michigan. James started playing football when he was 8 years old for the Westside Cubs. Some say the Cubs are the best youth football team in Michigan. The Cubs have a laundry list of great players including Larry Foote (Detroit Lions), Braylon Edwards (New York Jets), Michael Westbrook (Washington Redskins), Chris Floyd (NFL Alumni), Nick Perry (USC), Dion Sims (Michigan State), Trevor Anderson (Michigan State), Dionte Allen (Florida State), Robert Bolden (Penn State commit) and many more…

"Outside of my dad and Pastor, my biggest role model is William Tandy. He was my West Side Cubs Football Head Coach. Coach Tandy helped mold me to be the person that I am today. He also works tirelessly to improve the lives of young people. I believe the Cubs is one of the greatest youth organizations in the United States. It prepared me to be a great athlete as well as a well rounded young man.," said Ross.

James didn't know what to expect his first varsity practice this season being just a sophomore. "I was very nervous coming in this year playing varsity for OLSM, but when I saw Rob Bolden wearing those old A-Team West Side Cub pants, I knew I was home."

James has really picked things up quickly in his first varsity season. He has some great mentors guiding him along in Bolden and Earnest Thomas. "Over the season, Earnest has become like an older brother too me. He tells me things that I need to do in order to get myself to the next level," said Ross.

Orchard Lake St Mary ended the regular season with a 4-4 record and was up in the air if they were even going to make the playoffs. "Right after we lost the game to Catholic Central in Week 9, I thought that was the end of our playoff hopes. Our coach assured us that we may have a second chance. He said he was 99.9% certain that we were in. Later that night that .1% was eating at me. That next day we gathered together as a team to watch the selection Sunday Show. When they called our name, we all shouted in total excitement and I thought with this second chance we need to make the most of it."

Last week James was outstanding in the District Finals helping OLSM knock off 10-0 Melvindale. Ross had a key interception in the 2nd quarter, a big sack and 14 tackles on defense. "Winning the game against 10-0 Melvindale was a great victory! I was very happy with our performance, but I know that there is still room for improvement. Our defense made great plays putting the offense in position where they needed to score. The offense also played well."

James has developed into one of OLSM's leaders on the team even though he is just a sophomore. "I feel that each of us lead in some capacity. We all have different gifts and talents. When we carry out our assignments correctly, we are a great defense."

OLSM has been really playing at the top of their game right now and their tough conference schedule has prepared them well for the playoffs. "Each game in the Detroit Catholic League (DCL) is like a playoff game. Some of the state's top teams are in this league. Brother Rice and DeLaSalle are still alive. The fans remind you of a student section in a college game; chanting, yelling, no shirts and all trying to get you off of your game. Each team in the DCL is very competitive and there are always a couple of big time players on their team that make a big impact in the game."

This week OLSM will take on a great Detroit Crockett team in the Division 3 Regional Finals. Ross knows in order to advance the defense must play well. "Our defense needs to come out very aggressive and know each of our responsibilities. We can't let the QB (Tony Lippett) hit the edge on us. He is a good player so the D-line must bring pressure like they have in the past few weeks. This will help the secondary make big plays. Also, the inside linebackers must be on their game by stopping any type of running threat."

James Ross like Devin Gardner is ahead of his time and will be a household name like Rob Bolden before you know it. James is determined to succeed. "I strive to make my family proud and I aim to be a positive role model to my younger brother Josh. My belief in God and my commitment to my church keeps me striving toward excellence. My family celebrates me for all of my accomplishments whether it is in academics and/or sports. The high regard that they have for me also keeps me going."

James is just getting his feet wet with colleges starting to get to know him and it will only be a matter of time before he is bombarded with interest. "I attended multiple football camps in the summer. Michigan and Michigan State displayed some interest in my talent during those camps, but nothing more than that. At this point, I am high on the following schools: Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, USC, and UCLA."

James talked about what his strengths on the field are and what he brings to the table. "My strengths are having a high motor, having a great combination of strength and quickness, fearlessness and willing to attack blocks from anyone on the field."

This will not be the last time we here from James Ross it's just the beginning of a great high school career.

From the Road: Underclassmen stand out ---A ton of NUC stars in this

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From the Road: Underclassmen stand out

Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rivals.com Football Recruiting

MORE: From the Road: Brown comes up big | From the Road: Gholston has the toolsClass of 2011 linebacker A.J. Johnson was all over the field for Gainesville (Ga.) High in a 49-17 win over Flowery Branch last week.
The Tennessee commit recorded an amazing 15 tackles while sacking the quarterback three times in the game. He was one many talented Class of 2011 and 2012 prospects that Rivals.com had a chance to scout last week.
Here are some rundowns on the top underclassmen prospects Rivals.com's analysts saw in person, listed alphabetically.

PROSPECT EVALUATIONS: UNDERCLASSMEN

S MATT BAILEY, 5-10/190, NEW ORLEANS (LA.) EDNA KARR

2011 CLASS
COMMITTED TO: Virginia
PERFORMANCE: Helped lead a swarming defensive front to a 25-7 victory over St. James.
STRENGTHS: Bailey is an athletic linebacker that plays low with good leverage. He is natural dropping into coverage and finding the ball in the run game. Looks to have good versatility and a good motor.
WEAKNESSES: Bailey has average size and though he does look athletic doesn't have elite speed. - BARTON SIMMONS

ATH JARRELL BENNETT, 5-9/155, NEW ORLEANS (LA.) EDNA KARR

2012 CLASS
CONSIDERING: No significant interest to date.
PERFORMANCE: Returned a punt for a touchdown in a 25-7 win over St. James.
STRENGTHS: Only a sophomore, Bennett showed on a punt return that he has a lot of ability with the ball in his hands. His change of direction was sudden and his acceleration helped him to separate from defenders. Could have the athleticism to play on either side of the ball. Gives immediate special teams value with return ability.
WEAKNESSES: Because of his size, it may be tough for Bennett to get the ball offensively on anything other than screens and quick-game routes. He may need to play defense on the next level and get comfortable at cornerback. - B.S.

ATH DAMIERE BYRD, 5-10/160, SICKLERVILLE (N.J.) TIMBER CREEK

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Byrd has early offers from Maryland, South Carolina, Rutgers and Duke.
PERFORMANCE: While Byrd usually lines up at receiver, he played a majority of this game at running back because Timber Creek was resting their starting back for the playoffs. He finished the game with 140 yards and 2 touchdowns on 17 carries during a 38-30 loss to Burlington Township.
STRENGTHS: Being one of the fastest track athletes in New Jersey, Byrd's strength is speed, speed and more speed. Playing out of position he still showed an amazing first step coming out of the backfield and was impossible to deal with in the open field or on the outside.
WEAKNESSES: While Byrd has added about ten pounds to his frame since the 2008 season, he still needs to work on his upper body strength. - MIKE FARRELL

OT LA'EL COLLINS, 6-5/285, BATON ROUGE (LA.) REDEMPTORIST

Collins interview and highlights vs. Parkview Baptist
2011 CLASS
COMMITTED TO: LSU
PERFORMANCE: Started at both left tackle and defensive tackle playing nearly every snap in a 44-27 loss to Parkview Baptist.
STRENGTHS: Collins has a massive but athletically sleek frame that will be able to continue to add weight. He has light feet and great athleticism as an offensive tackle. He finishes blocks, is equally adept at run blocking and pass blocking and showed a nasty streak. On defense, Collins plays hard, pursues the ball with energy and makes an impact on nearly every play in some capacity. Most importantly, Collins gave great effort on nearly every play despite going both ways and rarely getting a rest. He is the complete package.
WEAKNESSES: He will need to continue to add some weight on the college level and can improve his pass set technique. - B.S.

RB IMANI CROSS, 6-0/220, FLOWERY BRANCH (GA.)

2012 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Already has an early offer from South Carolina.
PERFORMANCE: Ran the ball eight times for 55 yards while catching two passes for 22 yards in 49-17 loss to Gainesville.
STRENGTHS: Cross has tremendous size and overall body structure and it is hard to believe he is only a sophomore. He possesses soft hands for a huge, muscular back.
WEAKNESSES: He needs to hit the hole harder and explode on would-be tacklers in his path. He also needs to improve his breakaway speed. - BARRY EVERY

OT DEREK EDINBURGH, 6-6/315, NEW ORLEANS (LA.) EDNA KARR

2012 CLASS
CONSIDERING: No significant interest to date.
PERFORMANCE: Manned the left tackle position in the explosive Edna Karr offense during a 25-7 win over St. James.
STRENGTHS: Edinburgh's biggest asset is purely his size. Only a sophomore, Edinburgh already stands 6 feet 7 and over 300 pounds. Considering his size and youth, he has very good athleticism and is very capable protecting the blind side. He has a very high ceiling and a lot of potential.
WEAKNESSES: Edinburgh is still learning to use his body. Understandably he plays very high at the snap and must continue to work on getting a good knee bend and flat back. He has plenty to work on but plenty of time to perfect his technique and has a unique upside. - B.S.

S DEVON FRANCOIS, 5-10/175, NEW ORLEANS (LA.) EDNA KARR

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: No significant interest yet.
PERFORMANCE: One of the defensive leaders in a 25-7 win over St. James.
STRENGTHS: Francois is extremely active and physical. He is quick to the football, can play behind the line of scrimmage or in coverage and is physical enough to essentially play a linebacker position in high school at his size.
WEAKNESSES: Francois was playing a rover/linebacker position but is likely an undersized safety on the next level. He was unable to show if he has the ability to cover or backpedal at that position and will be slightly undersized regardless of his cover abilities. - B.S.

DB ASHTON GAINES, 5-10/170, DETROIT (MICH.) CROCKETT

Gaines highlights vs. Hazel Park
2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Michigan has shown interest, but many others will.
PERFORMANCE: I only saw the first half of this game, which turned out to be a 50-48 double-overtime win for Crockett. He made a couple of nice tackles and caught five passes, one for a touchdown.
STRENGTHS: Gaines' best trait is his aggressiveness in run support. I came in expecting to see that. His solid skills as a pass catcher and route runner were a nice surprise.
WEAKNESSES: Not sure if he is the quickest of defensive back prospects if you are considering him as a cornerback. At safety, he may be a bit undersized. But, Gaines is a football player, and a good athlete clearly. My hunch is he can play any of three positions (WR, CB and safety), and worries that he might be a tweener on defense are probably not too serious. GREG LADKY

DE KENNY HAYES, 6-5/240, TOLEDO (OHIO) WHITMER

2011 CLASS
COMMITTED TO: Ohio State
PERFORMANCE: Recorded four tackles, including one for a loss as Whitmer's season concluded with a 34-13 loss to Canton McKinley.
STRENGTHS: Height, a big frame to build on, good athleticism and the excitement that comes from the fact that Hayes has not even begun to realize his potential. Hayes is a true 6-5 and he is a good athlete. He is skinny right now, but not to the point where you worry whether he can put on weight.
WEAKNESSES: Hayes is raw. He needs to improve his technique, especially how he takes on blocks and his pass-rushing moves. Nonetheless, he has a chance to be the best of the group of amazing underclassmen defensive ends in Ohio. - G.L.

RB JEREMY HILL, 6-1/220, BATON ROUGE (LA.) REDEMPTORIST

Hill interview and highlights vs. Parkview Baptist
2011 CLASS
COMMITTED TO: LSU
PERFORMANCE: Had 79 yards on only nine carries and one touchdown in a 44-27 loss to Parkview Baptist.
STRENGTHS: Hill is very physically developed for a junior running back and has great size. He has the strength to run through arm tacklers and can carry defenders for an extra yard or two at the end of a run. Hill is comfortable catching the ball out of the backfield, lining up in the slot and running routes, giving him versatility at the next level.
WEAKNESSES: Because of his size, Hill should be more physical downhill and look to go over defenders rather than always looking to go around them. - B.S.

DB DELONTE HOLLOWELL, 5-8/163, DETROIT (MICH.) CASS TECH

Hollowell highlights vs. Southeastern
2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Lists offers from Michigan and Central Michigan.
PERFORMANCE: Kind of a quiet day, but not in a bad way, in a blowout loss to Detroit Southeastern.
STRENGTHS: Does a good job of turning and running with receivers down the field, and appears to be an aggressive tackler. He is quite strong for a kid his size.
WEAKNESSES: Not as quick as his teammate, Dior Mathis, but few are. But like Mathis, Hollowell will be vulnerable in covering taller receivers. - G.L.

RB SAVON HUGGINS, 6-0/190, JERSEY CITY (N.J.) ST. PETER'S PREP

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Huggins has early offers from Rutgers, Cal, Boston College and others.
PERFORMANCE: Huggins was held in check in a 42-9 loss to Don Bosco Prep, rushing for 44 yards and a touchdown.
STRENGTHS: Huggins has excellent speed and a good burst and he looks to reach top speed very quickly. He has some wiggle to him in space and he had good hands out of the backfield. On defense, he is solid as a cornerback and makes plays on the ball.
WEAKNESSES: It's not clear whether Huggins can run inside the tackles against better teams because most of his carries were to the outside and he was stuffed on any inside carries. Huggins hasn't gotten much bigger than he was during his freshman season. - M.F.

ILB A.J. JOHNSON, 6-3/225, GAINESVILLE (GA.)

2011 CLASS
COMMITTED TO: Claims to be firm to Tennessee.
PERFORMANCE: Recorded an amazing 15 tackles while sacking the quarterback three times in a 49-17 victory over Flowery Branch (Ga.).
STRENGTHS: He would be considered a huge linebacker, and he does most of his damage while blitzing the quarterback. Johnson is also a major hustler and pursued the ball all over the field. He does remind me a bit of Florida State linebacker Nigel Bradham but he may end up being even bigger.
WEAKNESSES:

LB TIMOTHY JOHNSON, 6-1/210, NEW ORLEANS (LA.) EDNA KARR

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Currently holds an offer from Minnesota.
PERFORMANCE: Was one of the defensive line anchors in a 25-7 victory against St. James.
STRENGTHS: Johnson was disciplined against the St. James offense and capitalized several times making plays behind the line of scrimmage. When the quarterback is in his sights he rarely lets him elude his grasp. He has an athletic frame and should be a good pass rusher, possibly even with the ability to step back and play outside linebacker.
WEAKNESSES: As a true defensive end, Johnson is undersized and needs to either add height or prove that he can be effective in space as a linebacker. - B.S.

WR ALONZO LEWIS, 6-3/185, ST. JAMES (LA.) HIGH

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Already holds an offer from LSU.
PERFORMANCE: Had five catches for 46 yards in a 25-7 loss to Edna Karr.
STRENGTHS: Lewis has a great wide receiver body with good height and a strong frame. On the hoof he resembles a slightly thicker version of Kevin Norwood out of the 2009 class. He looks to run well vertically with a smooth stride and has fluid athleticism.
WEAKNESSES: Lewis caught several short passes but was corralled right away and wasn't able to show big-play ability after the catch. He also had two opportunities for big plays down the field but was unable to make a couple of tough catches on jump-ball type situations. - B.S.

DE LATROY LEWIS, 6-4/225, AKRON (OHIO) ARCHBISHOP

Lewis interview
2012 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Lewis said after the game that schools in the midwest were contacting him. It is early, and he simply left it at that.
PERFORMANCE: Recorded a sack, a pair of tackles for loss, and caught a two-point conversion pass in a 14-11 playoff win over Padua Franciscan.
STRENGTHS: Lewis is very quick off the ball, and uses his length to close on the quarterback quickly. Like his teammate, Greg McMullen, he seems to be mature and able to handle the pressure that will ultimately come with being a major recruit. By no means should Lewis be overshadowed by anyone, including his freakish teammate. Hoban happens to have to of the very best young defensive ends in Ohio.
WEAKNESSES: Nothing glaring. I'll be picky and say he can be a bit stronger at the point of attack and holding the edge against the run. Plenty of time to improve that. - G.L.

OL KEITH LUMPKIN, 6-7/280, JERSEY CITY (N.J.) ST. PETER'S PREP

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Notre Dame, Rutgers, South Carolina and others are showing interest.
PERFORMANCE: Lumpkin played right tackle in a 42-9 loss to Don Bosco Prep.
STRENGTHS: Lumpkin is huge and offensive linemen don't come much better looking. He has a long wingspan and when he spreads out in pass projection it's hard to get around him. He's an adequate run blocker.
WEAKNESSES: Lumpkin doesn't appear to be very physical and he has trouble with his pad level because he's so tall. He looks to be about 6 feet 10 with cleats and helmet on and he could be too tall for football if that's possible. He loses the leverage game quite often. - M.F.

DE GREG MCMULLEN, 6-5/255, AKRON (OHIO) ARCHBISHOP HOBAN

McMullen interview
2012 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Too early to call but mentioned wanting to play with his teammate LaTroy Lewis. McMullen is already hearing from Ohio State.
PERFORMANCE: Due to an injured left wrist, McMullen has been playing with basically one hand this season. Against Padua Franciscan in round one of the playoffs, he had about a half dozen tackles, and consistently put pressure on the quarterback.
STRENGTHS: When college coaches see this kid walk in the door, then find out he can move and he is a bright kid, there will be no debate about offering him. McMullen is a nationally elite type of athlete. He carries 255 pounds with ease, and one must assume he has not had much weight training since breaking his wrist during the AAU basketball season.
WEAKNESSES: How big will he get? Is there a position change down the road? The good thing is, McMullen is playing end in a 3-4 defense, so he is mixing it up a lot on the inside. But McMullen may have to adjust to a position change as his body gets bigger. - G.L.

DE STEVE MILLER, 6-4/230, CANTON (OHIO) MCKINLEY

Miller highlights vs. Whitmer | Miller interview
2011 CLASS
COMMITTED TO: Ohio State
PERFORMANCE: Starts for McKinley on defense and has played a large role in that unit's resurgence late in the season, and the team's current playoff run. Against Whitmer in round one, had two sacks and an additional two tackles for a loss in one of his best single-game performances.
STRENGTHS: Miller is also a solid pass rusher, and can beat tackles either to the inside our outside.
WEAKNESSES: Continue to improve productivity. Miller was far more of a factor vs. Whitmer than in my previous two in-person evaluations this season. Miller must eliminate those longer periods during games where he does not make much impact. But again, against Whitmer, he was a consistent force. - G.L.

QB GARY NOVA, 6-2/210, RAMSEY (N.J.) DON BOSCO PREP

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Boston College, UConn, Louisville, Rutgers and others are showing interest.
PERFORMANCE: Nova completed 4-of-10 passes for 114 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-9 win over St. Peter's Prep.
STRENGTHS: Nova has great size for a young quarterback, he can make all the throws and he makes good decisions. He was just off on a few incompletions and overall he has good accuracy. He throws a very good long ball and hangs in the pocket well. He's also very poised and doesn't get flustered easy as he was 0-for-6 in the first half but rebounded by going 4-for-4 with three touchdowns in the second half.
WEAKNESSES: Nova is still learning how to go through his progressions and he can tend to force the ball at times. He's not great at dumping the ball off when his first option is covered and he could use some mechanical work. - M.F.

DE SEVON PITTMAN, 6-3/204, CANTON (OHIO) MCKINLEY

Pittman highlights vs. Boardman
2012 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Pittman's recruitment has yet to kick off, but, Ohio State will be a factor in his recruitment. Pittman's teammate, defensive end Steve Miller, is committed to the Buckeyes.
PERFORMANCE: Pittman started against Youngstown Boardman in place of Steve Miller, who sat out the game. By my count, he had one sack and six tackles, including one for a loss.
STRENGTHS: Pittman has a long frame and shows the ability to run down the ball carrier and makes plays across the field.
WEAKNESSES: Experience and strength. Though Pittman is already a name to watch in 2012, he has not played that much this season. He is thin at this point, and like most sophomores, will need to gain size and strength. - G.L.

DB SHELDON ROYSTER, 6-0/180, JERSEY CITY (N.J.) ST. PETER'S PREP

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Royster has early offers from Rutgers and West Virginia.
PERFORMANCE: Royster had numerous tackles from his safety position in a 42-9 loss to Don Bosco Prep including a couple that saved touchdowns.
STRENGTHS: Royster is very physical and he can run. He takes good angles and has the speed to run down opponents. He has at least two touchdown-saving tackles on Tony Jonesand was easily the most effective and most physical defender for his team.
WEAKNESSES: Royster needs to work on his feet a bit more in coverage and he does struggle with change of direction in the middle of the field. He also let a couple of defenders get behind him in coverage so he needs to focus more in pass coverage. - M.F.

S AVERY WALLS, 5-10/180, MCDONOUGH (GA.) UNION GROVE

2011 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Recently received a Stanford offer to go along with his offer from Oklahoma.
PERFORMANCE: He recorded 14 total tackles and three TFLs in 20-0 loss to Lithonia (Ga.) Martin Luther King.
STRENGTHS: Reading and attacking the run especially on plays run wide. This kid is a big hitter looking to unload on ball carriers. He is also very intelligent and a serious hustler. Walls is the definition of a football player!
WEAKNESSES: He is a bit undersized for the safety position and should set a goal of playing at 195 pounds at the next level without losing any speed. - B.E.

WR JAMES WHITE, 6-0/170, DETROIT (MICH.) CROCKETT

White highlights vs. Hazel Park
2012 CLASS
CONSIDERING: To be determined.
PERFORMANCE: I only caught the first half of this game before moving on to another Detroit area contest, but White had a pair of catches in the first half, and was in on a few tackles as a defensive back.
STRENGTHS: Really glides on the field, and has sneaky speed. Made a really nice catch on a post route looking into the sun.
WEAKNESSES: Just needs to continue working on his hands and filling out his body. - G.L.

DE CHRIS WORMLEY, 6-4/225, TOLEDO (OHIO) WHITMER

Wormley highlights vs. Canton McKinley
2012 CLASS
CONSIDERING: Too early to call. His teammate and fellow defensive end, Kenny Hayes, is an Ohio State commit.
PERFORMANCE: Recorded three tackles in a loss to Canton McKinley.
STRENGTHS: What is going on in Ohio with defensive ends in the class of 2012? Wormley is another future stud. He is very strong in the lower body, and at a young age, appears to play with good leverage. He is every bit of 6-4 and seems to be pretty fluid athletically as well. Wormley looks like he will be another national recruit.
WEAKNESSES: Plenty of room to fill out his upper body. But you like to see a young prospect that has his leg power and ability to play with some leverage. - G.L.

Kevin Walters Freshman Sensation from Arizona

2009-11-13T22:24:00.001-08:00

u100-Kicking Combine Results from 2009

2009-11-11T10:26:00.000-08:00

Senior FG's - Final Round Top Performers
Rank Name Tee FG Made FG Attempts % Good Long Total Points
1 F. Velez Ground 13 14 93% 55 24
2 M. Hunnicutt Ground 13 14 93% 50 22
3 J. Gargiulo 1" 16 19 84.00% 55 24
4 M. MacArthur 1" 15 17 88.00% 50 21
5 N. Ryan-Mason 1" 14 17 82.00% 50 20
6 S. Williams 1" 12 17 70.00% 50 16
7 M. Lucas 1" 10 15 66.00% 50 16
8 J. Hixson 1" 9 15 60.00% 50 16
9 C. Barnes 1" 10 15 66.00% 45 15
10 R. Chupak 1" 9 15 60.00% 50 15
11 C. Rood 1" 9 15 60.00% 50 14
12 A. Kocurek 1" 9 15 60.00% 45 13
Senior Kickoffs
Rank Name Tee Distance Avg. Hang Avg. Best Distance Best HT Total Points
1 F. Velez 1" 70 3.95 75 4.1 22
2 M. Hunnicutt 1" 70 3.92 76 4 20
3 M. MacArthur 1" 64.25 3.825 67 3.9 18
4 J. Gargiulo 1" 63 3.81 64 4 16
5 C. Barnes 1" 62.75 3.5 66 3.6 9
6 A. Kocurek 1" 59 3.65 62 3.8 8
7 S. Williams 1" 48.5 3.5 66 2.9 4
8 R. Chupak 2" 48.2 3.77 55 3.9 5
9 M. Lucas 1" 43.25 3.5 60 3.6 2
10 J. Hixson 2" 50.25 3 53 3.8 2
11 N. Ryan-Mason 2" 48.75 3.35 53 3.4 0
12 C. Rood 2" 45.5 3.2 54 3.4 0
Underclassman FG's - Final Round
Rank Name Tee FG Made FG Attempts % Good Long Total Points
1 N. St. Germain 1" 14 16 88% 55 22 2012
2 l. Muhl 1" 13 16 81% 55 19 2012
3 T.Denkins 1" 13 16 81% 50 19 2012
3 T. Pinkston 1" 11 16 69% 55 18 2012
4 M. Kersten 1" 11 16 69% 55 15 2011
5 C. Kish 1" 12 16 75% 50 14 2011
6 P. Zach 1" 8 14 57% 50 10 2011
Underclassman Kick Offs
Rank Name Tee Distance Avg. Hang Avg. Best Distance Best HT Total Points
1 N. St. Germain 1" 58 3.55 67.00 3.7 7
2 T.Denkins 2" 55.5 3.55 61.00 3.8 6
3 C. Kish 2" 56.2 3.5 61.00 3.6 4
4 Z. Paul 2" 55 3.25 59.00 3.7 3
5 M. Kersten 1" 54.25 3.25 59.00 3.5 2
6 l. Muhl 2" 48.2 3.42 55.00 3.6 1
7 C. Kish 2" 32.2 3.27 42.00 3.6 0
Punters Finals Punters Finals
Punts Name # punts Distance Avg. Hang Avg. Best Distance Best HT Total Points
1 Jay Williams 17 48.8 4.6 57 5.01 117 Committed to Alabama
2 Richie Leone 16 47.7 4.59 55 4.98 115 Committed to Houston
3 Jonathan Linkenheimer 15 45.5 4.18 54 4.7 62
4 Wesley McCravy 15 41.6 3.96 55 4.8 46
5 Justin DuVernois 15 40.47 4.06 50 4.62 44
6 M. MacArthur 10 38 3.7 48 4.36 12
Underclassman
1 S. Clark 10 38 4.08 51 4.62 26 2011
2 M. Lucas 10 43.8 3.7 50 4.3 23 2011
3 R. Chupak 10 33.1 3.7 40 4.35 5 2011
4 J. Hixson 10 38.5 3.4 41 3.8 4 2011
5 J. Martinez 10 33.1 3.6 43 4 4 2011
6 R. Yaw 10 32.8 3.4 43 3.8 3 2013
7 M. Kersten 10 32 3.5 36 3.7 0

Ra'chard Pippens Tearin it Up in Georgia

2009-11-10T17:44:00.000-08:00

Ra'chard Pippens of Ola HS in Mcdonough Georgia is having a good year, making a lot of fierce tackles from DB. He ran 4.45 in 40 at U100 camp and had a 10'10 broad en route to being named combine king.

Check his skills:

Analysis:
Great acceleration to the ball, great hawking skills can track down anyone. tremendous tackler, probably a safety at the next level with his tackling ability. Must work on back pedal and opening up out of backpedal, but has amazing speed and potential.

Daniel Jones, Former NUC Combine King commits to Northwestern

2009-11-09T18:17:00.003-08:00

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Daniel Jones, Former NUC Combine King commits to Northwestern

2009-11-09T18:17:00.001-08:00