RCS Las Vegas: Top Underclassmen
LAS VEGAS - The Rivals Camp Series presented by Under Armour kicked off over the weekend with stops in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. After the quarterbacks competed in Los Angeles on Saturday, players at all positions descended upon Las Vegas to compete on Sunday. Several underclassmen impressed at the event; we take a look at some of the top underclassmen from Sunday's Las Vegas Rivals Camp.
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Performance: Listed as an athlete, Redd spent his day on the defensive side of the football and worked at cornerback. He has a smooth backpedal and stays balanced. He flips his hips and does a really nice job of getting in position to make a play on the ball. He had a few pass break-ups as he turned at the right time or dove to get his hand out to make a play on the ball.
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WR
Cameron McDonald (2018)
Long Beach (Calif.) Poly
Recruiting wrap: As a 2018 prospect McDonald is at the beginning of his recruiting process.
Performance: The first thing that jumps out about McDonald is his length. He has long arms at 6-foot-3 and 185-pounds, and he does a really nice job of getting off the line. He has the build of a shooting guard and uses his length to high point the ball. He also has some big hands and is a smooth route runner. He won several reps against several top defenders.
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CB
Deommodore Lenoir (2017)
Los Angeles (Calif.) Salesian
Recruiting wrap: Lenoir already holds several scholarship offers with Tennessee intriguing him the most right now. He likes the SEC, though Oregon has been his dream school and an offer from them would put them at the top of his list. He also likes LSU.
Performance: Lenoir is listed at cornerback, but he also made a strong impression on the offensive side of the ball. He proved to be a tough match-up for defenders as a receiver because he was so sudden and changed direction at the drop of a hat. Those two skills also made him tough for receivers to shake.
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LB
Joshua Brown (2017)
Long Beach (Calif.) Poly
Recruiting wrap: Brown is coming off his sophomore season and is beginning to see his recruiting picture fill out right now.
Performance: Brown brings nice size to the table at 6-foot-2, 210 pounds and he showed some very nice range. His feet and quick change of direction allowed him to catch plenty of attention. He is a quick twitch guy with strong lateral speed and he has some very good hips. He also does a nice job of reading routes and he was able to get deep in his drops as well.
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LB
Sione Heimuli-Lund (2017)
Salt Lake City (Utah) Brighton
Recruiting wrap: Heimuli-Lund already holds scholarship offers from Oregon State, BYU, Utah, and Washington.
Performance: Heimuli-Lund is known more for his physicality on the field at Brighton, but in the camp setting his overall athleticism really had a chance to shine. He showed some nice footwork in drills and in coverage as he got some very nice depth in his drops and was able to get his hands on a few passes. He may play both running back and linebacker at Brighton, but linebacker definitely seems to be his future spot.
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WR
Jalen Hall (2018)
Los Angeles (Calif.) Augustus Hawkins
Recruiting wrap: Hall holds offers from across the country and he is trying to take some visits. He is currently researching his options.
Performance: Hall's size is what really jumps out. He's a long 6-foot-4, 185 pounds and he eats up space with his long stride. His speed is a bit surprising and he is able to separate very well against all competition. He caught the ball well and went up and attacked it. On shorter routes, he also did a good job of catching the ball with an opponent right there trying to make a play.
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QB
Jake Haener (2017)
Danville (Calif.) Monte Vista
Recruiting wrap: Haener is starting to see interest build.
Performance: Haener was quick to catch attention in Las Vegas. He is a bit on the shorter side for a quarterback, but he had an over the top delivery and put some nice spin on the ball. He threw with touch and also put some heat on the ball. He was a favorite of receivers, and he was one of the most consistent quarterbacks at the event.
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DT
Greg Rogers (2017)
Las Vegas (Nev.) Centennial
Recruiting wrap: Rogers already holds an offer from Utah with attention also arriving from Arizona, UCLA, Washington, and Florida State.
Performance: Rogers was undoubtedly one of the better defensive linemen off the hoof. He has a very solid build and does not have much bad weight on his big frame. He did well during position drills and was one of the standouts during the first half of the day, as well. During one-on-ones, he won some and he lost some, but there was plenty to like. He works his hands well and has a good motor. He stays low and he countered well, too.
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WR
Joseph Lewis (2017)
Los Angeles (Calif.) Augustus Hawkins
Recruiting wrap: UCLA's offer has caught Lewis' attention since they were the first to offer, but he grew up a fan of USC. He plans to take a few visits and the Trojans have his attention.
Performance: Lewis had a few issues on the day, one of which was the fact that quarterbacks weren't able to hit him in stride. He is fast and explosive and he does not slow down when he changes directions. His quick-change ability allowed him to create separation against the biggest of defensive backs and he capitalized on the opportunities he did have to make plays.
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ATH
Amon-Ra St. Brown (2018)
Anaheim (Calif.) Servite
Recruiting wrap: St. Brown already holds offers from Utah and Washington State and he is also receiving interest from Illinois, Northwestern, and Notre Dame.
Performance: Young guys can often be intimidated in a camp setting featuring the best of the best, but not St. Brown. The young Servite standout spent his time at receiver and he was very aggressive and confident. He ran some very good routes, and he was at his best when he threw out double moves. He used his quick feet to create space and he was able to adjust and make plays when the ball was not exactly where it should have been.
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TE
Jimmy Jaggers (2017)
Roseville (Calif.) Roseville
Recruiting wrap: Jaggers is at the beginning of his recruiting process.
Performance: Jaggers was the top tight end of the day and he has the ability to be one of the more well-rounded in the 2017 class. He is not the quickest or the best route-runner, but he brings some nice size and strong hands to the table. He is reliable as a blocker and a receiver and he does a good job of using his body to shield defenders.
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RB
Elijah Hicks (2018)
Las Vegas (Nev.) Las Vegas
Recruiting wrap: Hicks is beginning to see recruiting interest build after a standout freshman season
Performance: Hicks showed plenty of all-purpose ability. He is not the biggest, but he is the kind of versatile threat who can do some major damage in space. His quickness was one thing which caught attention, and he also had the ability to gain separation. He keeps a low center of gravity. His top-end speed allowed him to get past most competitors and he also did a great job of making the catch to complete the play.
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QB
Kenyon Oblad (2018)
Henderson (Nev.) Liberty
Recruiting wrap: Oblad is receiving interest from BYU after a strong freshman season at Liberty High.
Performance: Oblad may have been one of the youngest quarterbacks in Las Vegas, but he threw one of the prettiest balls of the day. He has some nice size, especially for a prospect preparing to enter his sophomore season. He put some nice zip on the ball. His placement was a bit off at times, but overall he showed some nice polish to his game.
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