Five-Star: Top Southeast performers
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Bruce was his usual explosive self at the event. The Miami commit was nearly unstoppable in one-on-one drills and made a serious impact in 7-on-7 play. Bruce's strength is his acceleration. His top end speed is impressive as well, but there are few players that burst into a sprint like Bruce.
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TE
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Nauta has slimmed down and added some lean muscle this year. His new build allows him some added speed and agility. Nauta still looks like a college-ready prospect, but moves better than he ever has. The Florida State commit was a standout in both the event's morning and afternoon sessions, where his blend of size and quickness was way too much for most to handle.
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Jedrick Wills (2017)
Lexington (Ky.) Layfayette
Wills helped his stock more than any other underclassman offensive lineman in attendance, dominating for long stretches during one-on-ones. Wills has great size (6-5, 307) and strength and long arms that help him get into defenders early and knock them off balance. After another dominant showing, Wills looks the part of an elite national prospect.
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WR
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
Chase, a Clemson commit, helped his stock in Baltimore. That much is clear. He lost only a few one-on-one reps and shined in the early going of the 7-on-7 portion of the event. He caught a pair of touchdowns in his team's first game and used long strides and impressive athleticism to run open all day. The most overlooked thing about Chase are his hands, which are as reliable as anyone can reasonably expect.
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DB
Atlanta (Ga.) Hapeville Charter
Poole was in the running for defensive back MVP honors all day and was only edged out near the event's conclusion. Poole was particularly good in the morning session. He was fantastic in one-on-ones and made plays on a number of passes that seemed like sure completions. He also shut down five-star wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers in two games during the 7-on-7 portion of the day.
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DB
Nashville (Tenn.) Father Ryan
William's length is a nice asset, but when it's combined with his solid quickness and strong instincts, it makes it more effective. Williams closes in a hurry and his long arms allow him to correct any slight mistakes in judgment. Despite his size and standing as a safety, Wilson is solid when asked to function in man coverage.
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LB
Gordo, Ala.
Davis' physique turns head before he ever steps on the field, but he's a lot more that a hulking body in a uniform. Davis (6-3, 234) is billed as a run stuffer at times, but it's clear that he has the quickness to function in coverage. He covers sideline to sideline and has some impressive instincts when he's forced to run downfield.
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OG
Fairburn (Ga.) Creekside
After impressing at Rivals Camp Series: Atlanta in March, there were some that thought that Dowdell just had a good day. But after dominating again against some of the nation's top defensive linemen, it's clear that Dowdell is a real talent. He won battles against several bigger, higher-rated prospects, using his strong lower body both to gain and maintain leverage.
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LB
Nate McBride (2017)
Vidalia, Ga.
A member of the "All-Lobby" team, McBride looks the part when he gets off the bus and backs it up when he's on the field. With elite speed and a 6-foot-2, 220-pound build, McBride can cover tight ends, running backs and wide receivers when asked. He made several plays during one-on-ones and seven-on-seven and looks like one of the nation's top linebackers in his class.
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WR
Coconut Creek, Fla.
Victor was one of the tallest receivers at the event at 6-foot-4, but it was the way he moved that turned heads. He's as smooth as big receivers come. He's also able to contort his lanky body to make impressive catches. Victor is particularly impressive on fade routes in the end zone or along the sideline. He has impeccable body control that allows him to haul in passes that seem a little off line.
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OG
Lake Gibson, Fla.
The big-bodied offensive lineman worked out mostly at center and while he's still learning the nuances of the position, he showed the toughness and physicality that makes him such a tough guy for defensive linemen to get around. Johnson will either play guard or center at the next level and while he might need some time refine his skills at snapping, it's clear his skills as a blocker are already in place.
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WR
Savannah (Ga.) Savannah Christian School
Somebody needs to tell Robertson that he's a full-time wide receiver. When lined up on offense, the Georgia prospect was as impressive as any player at the event. He spent some time struggling at cornerback, though, and that likely cost him MVP consideration. Robertson is strong, quick and unbelievably explosive. He a well-built offensive weapon and needs to exorcise the lingering bits of defensive back hanging around inside him.
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RB
Cordarrian Richardson (2017)
Memphis (Tenn.) Trezevant
The Class of 2017 running back outshined some of the older, higher-ranked prospects at his position, especially once he settled in. Richardson made several plays during seven-on-seven, showing that he can both run and catch when needed. He makes his name by being a powerful runner, but versatility will only help his stock in the future.
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Lexington (Ky.) Lafayette
Young weighed in at just under 300 pounds despite carrying little to no bad weight. By the time he gets to college and adds muscle to his upper body, he will likely play at around 325 pounds and have the potential to be a star at the next level and beyond. He's still refining his technique as a tackle, but you can't teach the size and athleticism he posses.
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DT
Powder Springs (Ga.) McEachern
Rochester came into the event looking out of shape and he struggled during the morning session of one-on-ones. But once things got into a competitive atmosphere at night, he debuted a new club and rip move that helped him knock linemen off balance and blow by them on the inside. Rochester will need to drop some weight before the season starts, but he still looks like one of nation's top defensive tackles.
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DE
Malik Herring (2017)
Forsyth (Ga.) Mary Persons
After adjusting to the setting and the competition level, the underclassman defensive end flashed some of the potential that has schools from around the country salivating. Herring doesn't quite know just how good he can be and once he has the confidence to go with his game, his potential to dominate is scary. He took his share of reps from older, more experienced offensive linemen and will be a name to remember.
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LB
Pembroke Pines (Fla.) Flanagan
Bush is still a little undersized when it comes to height at 5-11, but it was tough to argue with the results he had on Saturday. He made play after play during one-on-ones, including an impressive interception, and he was one of the best defensive players on his squad during seven-on-seven play. Bush flies around the field and the way he performed against elite competition should quiet any concerns about his height.
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DB
Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy
While Smith still identifies himself as a cornerback, there's no doubt his future is at safety. However, during one-on-ones, he showed a nice ability to bully receivers at the line without taking any unnecessary risks. He backed up his play in the morning with a strong showing in seven-on-seven and continues to look the part of one of the nation's top defensive backs.
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DB
DeAngelo Gibbs (2017)
Suwanee (Ga.) Peachtree Ridge
Gibbs is still recovering from a knee injury he suffered in the fall, but he's looking closer to 100 percent after a strong weekend in Baltimore. He worked out at cornerback rather than safety and put on a show during seven-on-seven, recording several pass deflections. If Gibbs can play as well as he did against the nation's elite, it's scary to think about the type of season he will have this fall.
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