GLENDORA, Calif. – There is no higher honor for a football player than to earn the respect of his fellow competitors. So we asked some of the participants at Sunday’s Rivals 3 Stripe Camp presented by adidas in Los Angeles to talk about which other players at the event impressed them with their performances.
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QUARTERBACK
The pick: Ryan Hilinski and Luca Diamont
Why: "Ryan and Luca were my faves all day. Ryan can put it in a small pocket when there's no hope of me making the catch. He knows where to put it. Luca is was my fave because he knows where I like it and we've had a connection for some time." - 2020 wide receiver Chad Johnson, Jr.
WIDE RECEIVER
The pick: Lavon Bunkley-Shelton
Why: “He’s really fast and he runs really good routes." - Three-star ATH Cameron Williams
The pick: Logan Loya
Why: “He's tough and has really nice routes." - 2020 defensive back Elias Ricks
The pick: Logan Loya
Why: “He's nice out there." - Four-star cornerback Max Williams
The pick: Logan Loya
Why: “My favorite guy was Logan Loya, and I’m not just saying that because he’s my wide receiver. That kid can beat anybody. You line him up against anybody, and he’ll beat them.” -- Three-star quarterback Ryan Hilinski
The pick: Jyden King
Why: “He’s fast, athletic and aggressive. He’s really good on those go routes.” – 2019 defensive back Caleb Roberson
OFFENSIVE LINE
The pick: Michael Shawcroft
Why: He was able to take on anyone. Whether they were coming with strength or coming off the edge with speed.” -- Three-star offensive lineman Luke Felix-Fualalo
The pick: Logan Sagapolu
Why: “His lock, once he gets his hands on you you can’t stop that. That’s what I really like about him.” -- 2020 offensive lineman Myles Murao
The pick: Jonah Tauanu’u
Why: "The toughest guy I went against was Jonah. He's very strong and fast on his feet but big at the same time." - Three-star DE Drake Jackson
The pick: George Miki-Han
Why: “He was tough. He's good. He's strong and he's got a strong base." - Four-star DE Sua'ava Poti
The pick: Jonah Tauanu'u and Logan Sagapolu
Why: They are both really strong, but they could still move. They move well for being so strong and big.” -- Three-star offensive lineman Beau Taylor
DEFENSIVE LINE
The pick: Treven Ma’ae
Why: “Because of his speed on the edge and his ability to break that speed and either come inside or go outside. It’s tricky.” –Felix-Fualalo
The pick: Keyon Ware-Hudson
Why: “He did really good. I liked his long arms and his rip. He’s pretty big, too. I was really impressed with what he did today.” –Murao
The pick: Drake Jackson
Why: “He has pretty good length and size.” -- Murao
The pick: Treven Ma'ae
Why: “He was fast and can move really well. He was good with his hands as well.” – Three-star offensive lineman Beau Taylor
The pick: Drake Jackson
Why: “I just liked his speed and his power. He uses those spins well and flips around.” – Class of 2020 guard Drake Metcalf
LINEBACKERS
The pick: Connor Beautrow
Why: “I say myself. I thought I did well. I’m not worried about anybody else out here. My answer is me.” -- 2019 linebacker Connor Beautrow
The pick: Dejon Pratt
Why: "A lot of people doubt him and you know a lot of people did not think he could make it to the second day and he did and when he did, he was one of the best of the best LBs. He held his own the whole day. He's going to be a linebacker to look out for in the future." - Three-star ATH Cameron Wiley
The pick: Justin Flowe
Why: "He was very physical and he played with like a chip on his shoulder." - 2020 RB Keith Savage
The pick: Justin Flowe and Jerome Wilson
Why: "Their physicality stood out to me the most. They were both balling out also making great plays and great aggressive stops in the cat and mouse drill." - Four-star RB Taron Madison
The pick: Justin Flowe and Jerome Wilson
Why: "Justin is just a beast and the best linebacker in the nation for his class and Jerome is one of the top linebackers rising on the map." - Four-star all-purpose back Sean Dollars
DEFENSIVE BACKS
The pick: Elias Ricks
Why: “He’s definitely good.” – 2021 quarterback Tyler Buchner
The pick: Chris Steele
Why: “He was aggressive on the press, man. I like the way he plays.” – Defensive back Myles Martin
