Miami NIKE star getting looks
A relative unknown prior to the 2006 Miami NIKE Camp, Hollywood (Fla.) Hollywood Hills defensive end Jabaal Sheard and college programs are starting to take notice.
"I opened a letter today from (Central Florida) that was talking about a scholarship," Sheard said. "I've gotten a whole bunch of mail and haven't opened it all. UCF and Florida International are showing the most interest right now."
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Like many South Florida prospects, Sheard grew up pulling for the local powerhouse.
"I like Miami (Fla.) a lot," he said. "I'd like to stay in the Southeast, but I'm open to going anywhere."
Florida, Florida State and Tennessee are also schools that Sheard is considering.
During the April 9 NIKE Camp, the 6-foot-4, 240-pounder was impressive in drills and testing and did a lot to increase his stock.
"I felt like I did OK," Sheard said. "I could have done better. I should have tried to beat some of those guys to the corner instead of going inside. I was going inside a lot. So, I felt like I could have done better.
"I'm a player that's just trying to be the best at what I do. I like to use my speed and go straight forward."
Sheard runs the 40-yard dash in the 4.6-second range and has a shuttle time below 4.3.
This summer, he has plans to attend a number of camps.
"Me and a couple of players are going up to a camp at UF," he said. "Also, I'm thinking about going to camp up at Tennessee."