Quick Hits from Columbia South Carolina
Freshman Session!
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Jordan
Berry (Dutch Fork HS) was the leader of a talented pack, bringing home the
Overall MVP. At 5'10 146, Berry had
tremendous hands, a 9'0 broad jump, ran a 4.38 shuttle and 4.63 40. With the
help of a good weight lifting program, Berry will be an even bigger problem for
defenses.
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Augusta
Christian's Thomas "Money in
the" Banks may only be in 8th grade, but he already has the looks of a
super star. The 5'8.5 152 lb defensive back had an 8'7 broad jump, ran a 4.40
shuttle, has good hips and changes direction well. During 1 on 1's, he was all
over the place. We can't wait to see what he does in the next few years.
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Tyler
Roberson (Augusta Christian) has a great attitude, works hard and knows how to
keep those around him pumped up. A 6'0.5 178 lb QB, Roberson also had an 8'1
broad jump and ran a 4.31 shuttle.
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Joshua
Mercer (South Effingham) is a speed demon with awesome athleticism. The 5'10.5
171 lb Mercer put up tremendous stats, jumping an 8'10 on the broad, running a
4.32 shuttle, 4.58 40 and bench pressing 135 lbs 22 times. From an athletic
standpoint, Mercer is the total package.
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Bamberg
HS' Nicholas Halmon did a terrific job during 1 on 1's and has very good
strength. The 5'9.5 165 lb prospect, who won the LB MVP, had an 8'5 broad jump,
ran a 4.58 shuttle, tossed up 155 lbs 23 times and was a beast during 1 on 1's.
He is flexible, moves down hill well and listens at all times. This is what
coaches are looking for from their players.
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Richard
Hayes was in a league of his own during the individual period, putting an
everlasting impression on our coaches. The well deserved QB MVP at 5'9 145, Hayes
throws a great ball, is a leader on the field, makes good choices and
maintained his cool at all times.
Sophomores
Star at Dutch Fork HS!
TL Hannah's
CJ Meredith capped off a star studded sophomore combine last Saturday at Dutch
Fork HS. The 6'5 204 lb tight end had a 32 inch vertical, 9'2 broad jump, ran a
4.27 shuttle, 4.58 40, bench pressed 155 lbs 28 times and was a man amongst
boys during 1 on 1's. With height, nicely ran routes and great hands, Meredith
is a complete TE.
Langston
Brown (Timmonsville) put down the defensive linemen during the 1 on 1's en
route to being named OL MVP. A monstrous 6'0.5 364, Brown had tremendous
strength, good hands and uncanny toughness. At this level, Brown appears to be
unstoppable.
Demetric
Gray (Blythewood) had quite the day. A 5'9.5 168 lb QB, Gray has a cannon for
an arm, reads defenses well, had a 30 inch vertical, 8'3 broad jump and ran a
4.43 shuttle. Naturally, he took home the QB MVP. A dual threat? you bet!
Damar Hall
(Blythewood) is an athletically gifted receiver with a great jump off of the
snap. The 5'11.5 178 lb Hall runs nice routes, has good hands, a 31.5 inch
vertical, 9'10 broad jump and ran a 4.42 shuttle en route to winning the WR
MVP. Hall's abilities would make a big difference to any offense.
David Sutton
(Dutch Fork) is a star on the rise, taking home the OL MVP as a sophomore even
though he participated with the juniors. At 6'2 310, Sutton did a great job
during 1 on 1's, using his herculean size to his advantage.
The Columbia
region continues to produce talented, hard working, young football players and
is likely to do so for a very long time.
