National Frosh Soph football Combine

While the Long Island area usually doesn’t receive the same recruiting attention as some of its neighboring areas, the football talent continues to improve. This was proven again as the National Underclassmen Combine recently made a stop in Long Island.

Coach Schuman setting the stage for the awards in LI

Winning the Overall MVP was sophomore LB Peter Miller of Friends Academy in New York. Miller, 6-foot-2 ½ and 231-pounds, was dominant during 1-on-1’s. He finished with two interceptions, plus he used his size and power to knock five receivers to the ground. He also had a 29.5-inch vertical, 4.70 40, 4.54 shuttle, and 23 reps at 150-pounds.

Peter Miller with Coach Schuman

Making his way from Ohio was Freshman MVP Carl Washington of Eastmoor Academy. Washington, 5-foot-7 ½ and 162-pounds, was fantastic during the positional drills and had a 29-inch vertical, 8’6 ½” broad, 4.74 40, 4.71 shuttle, and 21 reps at 135-pounds.

Coach Schuman with Carl Washington

Though he didn’t win the MVP, deserving special mention was freshman dual-threat quarterback Alik Robinson of Hudson Catholic High School in New York. Robinson, 5-foot-11 and 155-pounds, had a 33.5-inch vertical, 8’11” broad, 4.66 40, and 12 reps at 135-pounds.

Alik Robinson with Coach Schuman

The OL MVP went to freshman Michael Lisi of H. Frank Casey High School in New York. Lisi, 6-foot-1 and 248-pounds, showed very good technique during the 1-on-1’s, especially for a freshman. During the combine events he had a 23.5-inch vertical, 5.03 40, 7’10 ½” broad, and 25 reps at 150-pounds.

Coach Schuman with Michael Lisi

The freshman domination continued with Anthony Brunetti of Holy Trinity High School in New York, who won the RB MVP. Brunetti, 5-foot-8 and 195-pounds, was very good during both the 1-on-1’s and positional drills. He had 16 reps at 135-pounds, a 30-inch vertical, 4.80 40, and 4.40 shuttle.

Anthony Brunetti with Coach Schuman

Freshman Alex White of St. Anthony’s High School in Long Island took home the DL MVP. White, 6-foot-1 and 195-pounds, showed great footwork and speed during the 1-on-1’s. He had 22 reps at 150-pounds, a 27-inch vertical, 4.81 40, and 4.81 shuttle.

Alex White with Coach Schuman

The final freshman to win an award in Long Island was Zenel Hudson of Bay Shore High School in New York. Hudson, who ran a 4.62 40, took home the Fastest Man Award. Besides his 40 time, Hudson, 5-foot-7 ½ and 165-pounds, was also impressive during the remaining combine events with a 31-inch vertical, 8’7 ½” broad, and 19 reps at 135-pounds.

Zenel Hudson with Coach Schuman

Despite being outsized by basically all of the participants, the DB MVP went to sophomore Alain Alisca of Washingtonville High School in New York. Alisca, only 5-foot-1 ½ and 139-pounds, locked down basically every receiver he faced, plus he had a 27-inch vertical, 4.79 40, 4.64 shuttle, and 10 reps at 150-pounds.

Alain Alisca with Coach Schuman

Sophomore Travis Quarless of Holy Cross High School in New York took home the WR/TE MVP. Quarless, 5-foot-11 ½ and 207-pounds, was very impressive during both the positional drills and 1-on-1’s. He finished the combine events with a 4.81 shuttle, 4.84 40, and 26.5-inch vertical.

Travis Quarless with Coach Schuman

The final MVP of the Long Island event went to sophomore Billy Ray of St. John the Baptist High School in New York. Ray, 6-foot-1 ½ and 234-pounds, did a good job during passing drills and showed impressive passing technique. Pushing Ray for the QB MVP was sophomore Bryan Dengal of Smyrna High School in Delaware. Dengal, 5-foot-11 ½ and 166-pounds, did a very good job during passing drills and had a 27.5-inch vertical, 4.91 40, 8’6” broad, 4.65 shuttle, and had 17 reps at 150-pounds.