U100 Southwest - Barry's Top Performers - Day 1

Duncanville, Texas- The SW Ultimate100 lived up to its reputation for being one of the top camps for underclassmen in the country. Over 170 participants, that qualified at a regional NUC event, where in attendance for Friday's event at Duncanville High School. Prospects from Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Kansas were on hand to show off their football skills. Below are just some of the top performers that caught the eye of NUC National Analyst Barry Every.

Deontay Anderson, WR, Nolan Ryan Jr. HS, TX (2016)

Testing: 5-11-1/2, 164, 4.62 40, 4.37 shuttle, 28-inch vertical

Assets: Anderson has good size and athleticism for a young receiver. He possesses excellent change of direction, good body control, and has very soft hands. He flashed his hands early on during individual drills and one-on-ones. He proved hard to jam at the line of scrimmage using his quick feet and hands to create space. During the 7-on-7 tournament he dominated on both sides of the ball. He even had two pick sixes in one game. His superior performance earned him 8th Grade Overall MVP.

Development: Adding more muscle mass and strength will help him win more jump balls.  It will also allow him to combat bigger physical corners. He should be open to playing either side of the ball in high school. He has the potential to become that tall cornerback that college coaches covet.

Trae Anderson, WR, Yukon, OK (2015)

Testing: 6-0, 154, 4.52 40, 4.37 shuttle, 29-inch vertical

Assets: This receiver caught my eye early on with his height and excellent testing numbers. Anderson then displayed soft hands and sharp route running in the individual position drills. He also runs with long elegant strides after the catch allowing him to pull away from defensive backs. I know one thing Yukon, OK had several players over the three days at this event and they definitely showed out. Anderson was in the running for WR MVP.

Development: He is rail thin right now so it is imperative that he gain more muscle mass. This will help him get off press coverage and add durability. He also has a chance to project as a tall corner or safety. So being versatile and willing to play whatever it takes will help him reach his goal of playing football at the next level.

Juan Bradford, DB, O'Connor, TX (2015)

Testing: 5-9, 155, 30-inch vertical, 15 reps of 135-pounds

Assets: Bradford started the day out as a running back and proved to have some of the quickest feet of that position group. He was asked to try some reps at cornerback during the one-on-ones. Without hesitation he came over and looked natural in his backpedal. He has the long arms and skill set to become a very good corner prospect. He then finished the day at that position without any reservations. He ended up being in the running for DB MVP.

Development: I think there is little doubt that his long term position will end up being as a corner. Bradford needs to approach each camp with the attitude he will lock down every receiver he faces.

Deonte Givens, LB, Pearland, TX (2015)

Testing: 6-0, 195, 4.84 40, 4.44 shuttle, 31-inch vertical, 32 reps of 135-pounds

Assets: Givens was easy to spot early on during one-on-ones. He was the thickest linebacker and one of the most athletic linebackers during individual position work. He has excellent hips and looks natural dropping into coverage. Givens was also very physical near the line of scrimmage with running backs. During the 7-on-7 tournament he completely shut down the middle of the field. His long arms allowed him to break up passes and he showed off ball skills with a pick six. His Herculean effort earned him the LB MVP. I think there is little doubt about him becoming a major DI prospect.

Development: He has three years of high school football left to add that additional 20-pounds of muscle mass. Right now he needs to pick some good one day college camps because I believe he is ready to show off his skill set.

James Pnoche, II, WR, Prime Prep Academy, TX (2015)

Testing: 5-10-1/2, 168, 26-inch vertical, 22 reps of 135-pounds

Assets: This athlete has excellent overall body structure. He is actually built like a running back. His frame will easily hold 30 more pounds of muscle mass. He was able to get off press coverage and create space for the quarterbacks to fit the ball in. Pnoche could also contort his body and make catches on poorly thrown balls. During the 7-on-7 tournament he dominated on both sides of the ball. He actually looked better as a cover corner. His superior overall effort from start to finish earned him the Overall MVP in this camp.

Development: If he attacks varsity football with an open mind willing to play the position that will help his team then his future is bright. I think he can play receiver at the next level but huge corners are scarce.

Zach Rogers, OL, Hebron, TX (2015)

Testing: 6-2, 260, 5.1 40, 4.69 shuttle, 33 reps of 155

Assets: Rogers definitely looks the part of a potential DI interior offensive lineman. He has little to no bad body weight and his frame will easily hold another 30-pounds. His athleticism is superior for a young offensive lineman and his strength is off the charts. He dominated every defensive lineman he faced in the camp. He possesses good punch and had nice hand placement. Rogers is also a natural hip and knee bender. For his hard work he earned OL MVP and Strongest Man for Lineman.

Development: He needs to stay focused on being the best and not lose sight of his goal of playing DI football. Rogers has already started at the varsity level so staying motivated over the next three years will be his biggest challenge.

Dedrick Scrivens, RB, McKinney Boyd, TX (2015)

Testing: 5-8, 166, 26-inch vertical, 24 reps of 135-pounds

Assets: McKinney Boyd has another all-purpose back that is ready to make noise at the varsity level. Scrivens was unstoppable during the one-on-one portion of the camp. He was covered by linebackers and cornerbacks all of which found it impossible to stop this back in space. He is very explosive and has tremendous change of direction. Scrivens also has excellent ball skills as he attacked the pigskin with his hands. His performance was so dominating that he was chosen as the RB MVP.

Development: This fall he will be playing slot receiver for McKinney Boyd, TX. This makes him very versatile and attractive as a prospect. Hopefully he can add about 15 to 20 pounds of muscle mass over the next three years while improving his overall top end speed.

Alfred Smith, WR, Destrehan, LA (2015)

Testing: 5-8-1/2, 175, 4.63 40, 4.19 shuttle, 30-inch vertical, 22 reps of 135-pounds

Assets: Smith made his mark during the 7-on-7 tournament by dominating every defensive back and linebacker he faced. He was able to run through the middle of the field side stepping backers on the hunt. His ability to make plays in coverage by attacking the ball at its highest point was a thing of beauty. Smith used his running back body type and strength to out muscle defensive backs for the ball. His efforts did not go unnoticed as the coaches awarded him with the WR MVP.

Development: Smith has the makings of an excellent slot receiver at the next level. It's time for him to get out to some college camps and show off his football acumen to college coaches.

Ty Storey, QB, Charleston, AR (2015)

Testing: 6-3, 209, 4.51 shuttle, 21 reps of 135-pounds

Assets: Storey stood head and shoulders over the rest of the signal callers in this camp. He has excellent size and tremendous overall body structure for a pro-style quarterback. His throwing mechanics are superb as he has a short compact motion. The ball comes out of his hand with excellent spin and he can make any throw in the book. His performance from start to finish was superior to every other quarterback in the camp. This prospect is very humble and very coachable. Storey was in the running for Overall MVP but ended up being awarded QB MVP.

Development: This fall will be his first as the varsity starter in high school. Storey can work on becoming a better over athlete by improving his footwork. This will allow him to buy more time in the pocket and make unscripted yards with his feet.

Deionte Thompson, WR, West Orange-Stark, TX (2015)

Testing: 6-1, 158, 4.43 shuttle, 29-inch vertical, 9-0 BJ

Assets: This receiver could really snatch the ball out of the air like a rebounder taking the ball off the backboard. He did not have to be open because he used his superior body control and had hands line a Venus Fly-Trap. Thompson dominated the one-on-ones by running sharp routes and out jumping smaller defensive backs. He made several quarterbacks look good. He was clearly in the discussion for WR MVP.

Development: He needs to improve his overall speed a tad. I think this will happen as he physically matures and adds muscle mass. Outside of that he has a bright future and should reach his goal of playing football after high school.

Cameron Townsend, LB, Ridge Point, TX (2015)

Testing: 6-1, 188, 4.86 40, 4.48 shuttle, 31-inch vertical, 27 reps of 135-pounds

Assets: Townsend was the other superior linebacker prospect in the camp. He already possesses excellent height and length for the position. During individual position work he looked natural dropping into coverage. But it was his performance during the 7-on-7 tournament that had him in the running for Overall MVP. Any signal caller that threw the ball over the middle when he was on the field had the ball knocked down or picked off. He single handedly led his team to the 7-on-7 Championship. His efforts earned him the Dodie Donnell Award. This award goes to the best two-way on the field player.

Development: He just needs to gradually add muscle mass onto his frame over the next three years. If he stays focused on being great at football expect him to become a major BCS prospect.