Camp season in the Mid-Atlantic is highly competitive and players are always looking for a place to compete, show off their skills, and get better. Many times these performances help just start their recruitments. Here are five underclassmen that really benefitted from strong camp season performances.

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Garwo’s didn’t put up outstanding numbers last season, but his film is really eye-catching. Camp season was very good for Garwo because it gave him a forum to show that he is a thicker back that can definitely make defenders miss while running with power. Many teams have picked up on Garwo’s talent, including Virginia, Wisconsin, Maryland, and a few others.

Listed as a safety, Cross gained a ton of notoriety after winning defensive back MVP at the New Jersey Rivals 3 Stripe Camp presented by adidas. Cross is a fantastic athlete that can make plays on the ball when you wouldn’t expect it. He has a good sense of where the ball is at all times and can contort his body to get a hand on a ball that is seemingly out of reach. Cross, who holds offers from Maryland, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, and others, is also scheme versatile and has the frame to potentially grow into a linebacker.

Richards has a basketball background and it’s easy to see that athleticism translate to the football field. Despite his size, Richards is surprisingly quick-twitch and has active hands, but his techniques need some refinement. His recruitment is still getting off the ground, but West Virginia, Rutgers, Syracuse, Temple, and Connecticut have already offered.

A combine standout this offseason, Sherman is in the process of gaining national exposure. Maryland, North Carolina, Penn State, and Syracuse were smart to offer Sherman early because he will surely have all the big offers by the time he signs on the dotted line. Sherman’s athleticism, speed, change of direction, and aggressiveness put him in the upper-echelon of 2020 prospects.

Bresee isn’t necessarily new to the recruiting trail because he has been picking up offers for over a year, but his camps performances were very impressive. His lengthy offer sheet now includes Ohio State, Michigan, Tennessee, Maryland, Penn State, and many others. Teams love Bresee’s power, advanced technique and relentless effort. He could be one of the most seasoned defensive linemen in the 2020 class.