Five takeaways from the Deion Sanders Prime 21 Camp

DUNCANVILLE, Texas – Some of the nation’s top underclassmen skill position players gathered near Dallas on Saturday to participate in Deion Sanders' “Prime 21” event. The camp is specifically geared toward skill position players, with former NFL stars like Sanders, Ladainian Tomlinson and Aeneas Williams serving as coaches. Rivals.com was on hand for the event, and here are our five biggest takeaways.

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The quartet of Jase McClellan, Titus Swen, Isaiah Spiller and Qualan Jones were among the day's top overall offensive performers. McClellan and Swen are well-known commodities and were strong again on Saturday, but Spiller has seen his recruitment take off this spring. He showed why as he flashed sure hands and the ability to get open while looking like a prototypical power back, physically. Jones is still looking to open up his recruitment with his first offer, but he's been a star in Texas on the camp circuit this spring - including his appearance in the Rivals Three Stripe Camp presented by adidas - and he provided more impressive moments throughout the day. The Texas running back class in 2019 has a bright outlook in large part due to the prospects at the camp.

By the end of the Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge presented by adidas, Wease was convinced that he was the top receiver in 2019 - even as he watched five-star Jadon Haselwood make big plays before and after the catch en route to a 7-on-7 tournament win at the event. At Saturday’s camp, he was arguably the most impressive receiver prospect, even as fellow former Oklahoma commit Arjei Henderson put in yet another brilliant performance of his own. While Wease may not immediately jump Haselwood in the upcoming 2019 preseason rankings, he’s due to make a charge and will undoubtedly give Henderson a run for his money as the top receiver in the state.

Marcel Brooks has been one of the most popular names of the spring on the national recruiting front over the past few months, and he furthered his case with another strong outing on Saturday. At other events this spring, he’s showed his prowess as an edge rusher and has been strong enough in pass coverage drills, but he was special on the afternoon. One of his most eye-popping moments came in a one-on-one rep where he seemed too shallow and far behind his receiver but skied high to make a one-handed interception. The more he shows his athleticism and versatility, the more he’ll likely continue to climb from his already impressive ranking.

Deion Sanders wasn’t just a coach on Sunday; he was also keeping a close eye on his son, class of 2021 prospect Shedeur Sanders, who participated in the event as a quarterback. The younger Sanders was just one of several NFL legacies participating in the event, as former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Clark was in attendance with his son, 2019 defensive back Jordan Clark, and former San Diego Chargers running back Ladianian Tomlinson was in attendance with his son, 2019 athlete Trevius Tomlinson. With their football careers not too far in the rearview mirror, all three former NFL players command the attention of young prospects, and that was the case on Saturday. As far as the sons of the famous players, Clark already has several Power Five offers, while Sanders and Tomlinson are still waiting for schools to step up to the plate. With the pedigree of all three prospects, they will likely be names to remember down the road.

The state of Oregon has produced its share of prospects over the years, but it’s not exactly known for being a major talent hotbed. However, thanks to the new staff in Eugene, the Willamette Valley has gotten an injection of talent, via the offspring of the new Ducks coaches. Two sons of Oregon coaches, 2019 four-star quarterback Michael Johnson Jr. and 2019 athlete Raymond Woodie III, have relocated to Eugene to join their fathers, Michael Johnson Sr. (wide receivers coach) and Raymond Woodie (outside linebackers). Both recruits will attend Sheldon High School. The pair was in attendance at Sunday’s event and showed flashes of the talent that has both players in double-digits when it comes to offers. Despite the connection to the Ducks, both insisted that they are letting the recruiting process play out and will take several visits before making a final decision.