The National Underclassmen Combine made its second stop of the season in Florida recently, with two events at Wolfson High School in Jacksonville.  Just as the recent event in Boca Raton did not disappoint, once again there was a great deal of impressive talent at this stop.  Leading the way in Jacksonville during the morning session was Overall MVP CB Daniel Jones of Florida High School.

Jones, 5-foot-9 and 155-pounds, showed spectacular ball skills throughout the morning, and also possesses great athleticism and footwork.  During the combine events, the sophomore had a 9’7” broad, 32.5-inch vertical, 4.51 40, 4.39 shuttle, and 19 reps on 155-pounds.

The Fastest Man Award went to sophomore safety Rashad Knight of Trinity Catholic.  Knight, 5-foot-9 and 180-pounds, had a 4.42 40, which won him the award for the morning session.  Proving that he wasn’t just about speed, Knight also had a 30.5-inch vertical and 8’9” broad.

The deepest position of the morning session was likely at running back, where three players stood out.  Taking home the MVP at the position was sophomore Camren Hudson, 5-foot-10 and 182-pounds, of Rickards High School.  Hudson showed great feet and fabulous all-around skills during the 1-on-1’s.  He was equally impressive during the combine events, where he had a 34-inch vertical, 9’7” broad, 4.32 shuttle, 4.60 40, and 23 reps on 155-pounds. 

Also deserving special mention at running back are sophomore Robert Boswell of Fleming Island High School and sophomore Frantaney Bryant of Eagles View Academy.  Boswell, 5-foot-8 and 163-pounds, showed excellent feet and quickness during the morning, and he had a 4.50 40, 8’9” broad, 4.33 shuttle, 19 reps on 155-pounds, an a 25.5-inch vertical.  Bryant was equally impressive during the drills and 1-on-1’s, plus at 5-foot-9 and 162-pounds, he had a 30-inch vertical, 8’11” broad, 4.39 shuttle, 4.58 40, and 17 reps on 155-pounds.

Chiles High School represented itself very well in the morning with four award winners.  First was OL MVP sophomore Gage Baxter of Chiles High School.  Baxter, 6-foot-1 1/2 and 280-pounds, showed an impressive kick slide and overall technique during the morning, and also had a 22.5-inch vertical, 6’3” broad, 5.42 40, 5.08 shuttle, and 12 reps on 185-pounds.  Winning the Strongest Man award was sophomore DL Thomas Martin.  Martin, 5-foot-7 1/2 and 272-pounds, had 19 reps at 185-pounds to take home the award.

 The LB MVP went to sophomore DJ Price.  Although undersized at 5-foot-8 1/2 and 185-pounds, Price was extremely physical and showed great athleticism and quickness.  During the combine events he also had a 28-inch vertical, 4.92 40, 4.56 shuttle, and 23 reps on 155-pounds.  And winning the final award for Chiles was WR MVP Cason Knight.  The 5-foot-9 and 181-pound sophomore was strong, smart, and had very aggressive hands, plus he had a 31-inch vertical, 8’7” broad, 4.59 shuttle, 4.68 40, and 15 reps on 155-pounds.

Showing a great deal of potential at quarterback was MVP Samuel Wood of Stanton College Prep.  At 6-foot-3 and 173-pounds, the freshman showed a impressive release and did very well in his drops.  He also had a 26.5-inch vertical, 4.56 shuttle, and 8’2.5” broad.  Another freshman who shined was Freshman MVP Sherard Washington of Nathan B. Forrest High School.  Washington, who measured in at only 5-foot-0 and 105-pounds, was a human spark plug during the morning.  The frosh also had a 4.7 40, 4.61 shuttle, and 27-inch vertical.

Winning the last positional award of the morning was DB MVP Lo Wood of Apopka High School.  Wood, 5-foot-10 and 162-pounds, showed great explosion to the receiver, and fabulous ball skills and athleticism.  During the combine events, he also had a 27-inch vertical, 9’1.5” broad, 4.30 shuttle, 4.58 40, and 10 reps on 155-pounds.

Coming from host Wolfson High School was Leadership Award winner LB Sean Calhoun, who as a freshman did an amazing job of motivating the linebacker group.  At 5-foot-8 and 150-pounds, Calhoun also had an 8’6” broad and 4.75 shuttle.

The last two awards during the morning session were given to the Freshman and Sophomore Combine Kings.  The freshman winner was safety Tyjuan Fray of Trinity Catholic.  Fray, 5-foot-10 1/2 and 180-pounds, had a 27-inch vertical, 4.79 40, 4.51 shuttle, 24 reps on 135-pounds, and an 8’8.5” broad.  Winning for the sophomores was safety Josh Thomas of the Florida State University School.  Thomas, 5-foot-8 1/2 and 171-pounds, was also a impressive athlete on the field, but truly shined during the combine events with a 9’1” broad, 29.5-inch vertical, 4.70 40, 4.26 shuttle, and 25 reps on 155-pounds.

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After an impressive morning session, the National Underclassmen Combine returned for an afternoon session at Wolfson High School in Jacksonville, Florida.  Leading the way was a spectacular performance by Overall MVP, sophomore OL Brent Benedict of The Bolles School.

Benedict, 6-foot-4 ½ and 273-pounds, is an amazing athlete for his size, and has the footwork and explosion to dominate the line of scrimmage.  He also had a 30.5-inch vertical, 8’6” broad, 5.07 40, 4.71 shuttle, and 17 reps on 185-pounds.

The Bolles School produced two other award winners during the afternoon session.  The DB MVP went to sophomore safety Kyle Richardson, who at 5-foot-11 and 171-pounds was fantastic during the individual drills and 1-on-1’s.  During the combine events he also had a 27-inch vertical, 4.84 40, and 4.44 shuttle.

Sophomore QB Chandleer Carr, 5-foot-10 and 193-pounds, took home the Leadership Award, as he showed great command throughout the afternoon.  Carr was also a very accurate passer, and didn’t disappoint during the combine events with a 27-inch vertical, 4.39 shuttle, 5.05 40, and 15 reps on 155-pounds.

The Bolles School wasn’t the only school to have multiple award winners during the afternoon.  After winning one award during the morning, host Wolfson High School collected four awards, with sophomore WR Corinthian Bostic leading the way with two.  Bostic, 5-foot-8 and 170-pounds, was both the Fastest Man and the Sophomore Combine King.  A 4.42 40 won him the Fastest Man Award, but it was his overall performance, with a 31.5-inch vertical, 4.42 40, 9’2” broad, and 4.20 shuttle that made him the Combine King.  Aside from the combine events, Bostic also showed speed on the field, was explosive, and had great hands.  Wolfson High School actually swept the Combine King Awards, as the freshman version went to QB Sam Smiley.  Showing impressive athleticism, Smiley, 5-foot-9 and 152-pounds, had a 31-inch vertical, 8’6” broad, 4.40 shuttle, 4.62 40, and 8 reps on 135-pounds.  The last award for Wolfson went to RB Darrin McPherson, who was named Freshman MVP.  McPherson, 5-foot-6 and 155-pounds, had great feet, athleticism, and explosion for a freshman of his size.  He also had a 30.5-inch vertical, 8’3” broad, 4.66 40, 4.19 shuttle, and 13 reps on 135-pounds.

Winning three awards was Crescent City High School.  The Strongest Man Award went to sophomore OL Daniel Koch, who at 6-foot-4 and 336-pounds, had 24 reps on 185-pounds.  Sophomore Stephen Baker was named the QB MVP, after showing impressive accuracy and decision making during individual drills and 1-on-1’s.  Baker, 5-foot-11 and 171-pounds, also had a 4.81 40, 4.68 shuttle, 8’5” broad, 26-inch vertical, and 11 reps on 155-pounds.  And winning the LB MVP for Crescent City was sophomore Bobby Jones.  Jones, 5-foot-10 and 179-pounds, showed great feet and physicality for a player of his size.  During the combine events he had a 26.5-inch vertical, 8’3” broad, 4.56 shuttle, and 4.85 40.  Although he didn’t win an award, also deserving special mention from Crescent City is sophomore RB Shontrelle Jackson, who at 5-foot-8 and 164-pounds, showed impressive athleticism throughout the afternoon.  He also had a 29.5-inch vertical, 4.62 40, 4.18 shuttle, 8’11” broad, and 13 reps on 155-pounds.

The last school with multiple winners during the afternoon was Fleming Island High School.  OL MVP sophomore Ian Silberman definitely stood out during the afternoon session.  Silberman, 6-foot-4 ½ and 255-pounds, has a fantastic combination of size, athleticism, and range.  He also had a 101” reach, 5.13 40, 4.71 shuttle, 25.5-inch vertical, and 16 reps on 185-pounds. 

Winning an award for the other side of the line was DL MVP sophomore Addison Denney.  Denney, 6-foot-2 and 201-pounds, dominated almost every offensive lineman in attendance, and showed his athleticism with a 25-inch vertical, 4.95 40, 4.68 shuttle, 8’4” broad, and 12 reps on 185-pounds.  Winning the WR MVP for Fleming Island was freshman Austin Sweatt.  At 5-foot-8 and 186-pounds, Sweat ran great routes, while also showcasing impressive hands and speed.  He also had a 4.82 40, 4.36 shuttle, and 26 reps on 135-pounds.

Winning the last award in Jacksonville was sophomore Tahj Kimble of Fernandina Beach High School, who won the RB MVP.  Kimble, 5-foot-10 and 186-pounds, is a rangy running back with fabulous explosion.  During the combine events he also had a 4.51 40, 4.54 shuttle, 21 reps on 155-pounds, 27-inch vertical, and 8’2” broad.

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