JACKSONVILLE, FL. — The A five-star rival within the books, and now it is time to proceed our breakdown of the positions and mirror on the various gamers who took half within the largest occasion of the summer season. Subsequent, we break down the ten greatest midfielders.
1. RILEY PETITJOHN
Pettijohn, the Linebacker MVP, turned heads primarily based on his college-ready body and had the sport to again it up. The four-star’s athleticism was on show in nearly each setting, from blocking drills to one-on-ones, 7-on-7s and extra. The Texan even made the ultimate mark within the vertical leap competitors together with a gaggle of smaller huge receivers and defensive backs.
There is a consolation in Pettijohn’s recreation, particularly in protection, the place he appears capable of flip and run and keep leverage with operating backs and tight ends with out a lot miscue. His size and physicality may also assist end reps when the ball arrives, rounding out a few of the three-down worth he brings to the desk.
There’s quite a lot of buzz round Ohio State and KSU proper now about Pettijohn’s hiring. A university dedication can be simply across the nook.
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2. NATHANIEL OWUSU-BOATENG
A minor damage slowed what ought to have been a really comparable Pettyjohn day for the IMG Academy star. If something, Owusu-Boateng was off MVP’s tempo early within the contest and was significantly spectacular throughout pass-blocking drills in opposition to the operating backs.
The rising senior has been so profitable together with his mixture of velocity and energy that he hasn’t discovered many blockers to tackle the problem till he is been working in opposition to offensive linemen as a bonus.
Rivals250-ranked Owusu-Boateng additionally entered the competitors with a college-ready construct earlier than constructing it up after which some. The competitiveness was evident after the NFL legacy arrived in Jacksonville.
Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, USC and Florida at present high Owusu-Boateng’s checklist.
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3. LUKE METZ
Alabama’s dedication has proven itself strongly on the A five-star rival. One of the crucial aggressive prospects in blocking drills, Metz confirmed his protection abilities among the many greatest within the linebacker group in each 1-on-1 and 7-on-7, the place he helped the Fearlight group seize the event crown. In a single key win, the Mets made the defensive play of the sport, breaking apart a go in the long run zone with the lead on the road.
Georgia native who stopped recruiting regardless of stress from outdoors Kirby Good stay in-state, is without doubt one of the most snug linebackers in protection within the nation. He understands the route tree and has nice instincts with the soccer within the air.
The Mets may land the massive and star linebacker from Alabama Cullen DeBoerfirst full recruiting class.
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4. ANTHONY DAVIS
The one underclassman on this checklist and one other from the state of Georgia, Davis appears virtually like a security, so many anticipated good protection — they usually received it. He started lighting passes on this occasion as hotly as any prospect on the sector, no matter place, breaking apart a number of passes alongside the best way.
Davis actually is aware of how you can run, and he is aware of how you can enhance his size with nice instincts alongside the best way. As he provides mass, this nationwide recruit will proceed to be a precedence at applications from coast to coast.
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5. LOGAN ANDERSON
It did not take lengthy for viewers to marvel who Anderson was in Jacksonville. Even earlier than many of the different competitors picked up, he offered himself as one of many quickest potential contenders for the title of “Quickest Man Ever,” regardless of being listed at 6-foot-2.5, 223 kilos and operating in opposition to a lot decrease and/or lighter blue-chippers.
As camp went on, Anderson confirmed it wasn’t all about his velocity as he confirmed a powerful motor in blocking drills and good redirection capacity in protection.
Clemson, Ole Miss and others proceed to chase the fast-growing Alabama native down the path.
