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RCS Miami: Top offensive performers

MIAMI –- The Rivals Camp Series Presented by Under Armour rolled into South Florida on Sunday for the annual camp at Gulliver Prep High School. As usual, the Sunshine State brought plenty of talent to the event, including a slew of offensive stars. Here’s the rundown of the top offensive performers from Sunday's event.

Note: The players are listed in order of performance

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Recruiting wrap: Numerous top BCS offers; Ohio State and Florida are his leaders

Performance: Grimes won the WR MVP award after torching defensive backs on long routes throughout one-on-ones. His long strides and ideal size for an outside receiver were too much for even the longer variety of defenders lining up against him. His familiarity with teammate/quarterback Jake Allen proved to be a major advantage, as Allen successfully connected with him on every pass the two paired up for in the second session of one-on-ones.

Recruiting wrap: Numerous top BCS offers; Alabama leads, FSU, Tennessee, Ohio State in the running

Performance: Jeudy wasn’t shy about stepping up and taking numerous one-on-one reps after participating in Florida State’s junior day this weekend. He was a sharp route-runner and caught the majority of passes thrown to him with ease. Jeudy’s speed helped him routinely separate from the aggressive play of the camp’s defensive backs.

Recruiting wrap: It looks like an in-school battle to land Herbert, with Florida currently outpacing Miami and Florida State.

Performance: Herbert was one of the most aggressive offensive linemen when it came to taking reps and after a bit of a slow start, he enforced his will as one-on-ones went along. By the time the session was over, it was clear Herbert was the MVP. His combination of size and strength allowed him to overpower several defenders and his hand placement allowed to keep leverage against shorter defensive linemen as well.

Recruiting wrap: Allen is committed to Florida

Performance: Allen’s passes weren’t all on the money earlier in the day as he spent much of it throwing into a headwind, but after his quarterback group flipped to the other side of the field for the second session of skill one-on-ones -- and he was able to link up with teammate Trevon Grimes -- Allen showed why he deserved the camp’s QB MVP award. He hit receivers deep, in-stride, and finished strong.

Recruiting wrap: Davis is committed to Oregon State

Performance: Despite holding early offers, Davis didn’t come into the event as the favorite to win running back MVP honors, but that’s exactly what he did after a very good showing. Davis measured in at 5-foot-9 and 187 pounds, but he he’s solidly built and used his strong lower body to have success in both drills and one-on-ones.

Recruiting wrap: Numerous BCS offers; Miami and West Virginia are his leaders

Performance: Harley earned a spot in the Under Armour Ill Speed Finals on Saturday in Orlando and put that speed to use on Sunday in Miami. His explosiveness and ability to shake defenders in one-on-ones was unmatched by any other receiver at the camp. He’s still slight of build, but his quickness in-and-out of his cuts make him a special player.

Recruiting wrap: Gamble is committed to Miami

Performance: Gamble continues to add size and checked in at 6-foot-4 and 218 pounds. Despite his added bulk, he was very impressive in one-on-ones, winning several reps and showing good speed while getting open down the field. Before it’s all said and done, Gamble could grow into a tight end, but with his athleticism, he would be an excellent receiving threat at the position and a mismatch nightmare for linebackers.

Recruiting wrap: Butler has an offer from N.C. State

Performance: Butler turned in one of the camp's most entertaining moments when he flat backed an opposing defensive back who tried to jam him at the line. With his size and toughness, Butler shed jam attempts all day. He ran sharp enough routes and was able to get open consistently.

Recruiting wrap: Dolcine is waiting on his first offer

Performance: Dolcine came into the event as a virtual unknown but quickly made a name for himself during the competition period for the linemen. At 6-foot-4 and 266 pounds, Dolcine is tall and relatively thin, with a frame to add more weight. His long arms allow him to get into opponents early and knock them off balance and that was his calling card as he won rep after rep during one-on-ones.

Recruiting wrap: Cann has an offer from Ball State

Performance: Another relative unknown, the two-star quarterback caught the eye of the event’s coaches for his raw arm talent. On film, Cann shows the ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs and while he’s still unpolished as a passer, it’s clear he has the tools to develop into an FBS quarterback. In the right offense, Cann could be quite the player down the line.

Recruiting wrap: Donaldson is committed to Miami

Performance: Donaldson got off to a slow start during the competition period but improved as things went along. As the highest-rated offensive lineman in attendance, he came in with a target on his back, and several defensive prospects tested him early. Donaldson’s biggest strength is his size and when his footwork is correct, he’s almost impossible to overpower. As he continues to refine his technique, Donaldson will continue to improve.

Recruiting wrap: Palmer has offers from Michigan, Maryland, Syracuse and others

Performance: Palmer had one of the plays of the day when he made an impressive one-handed snag, a play that was part of several impressive catches for the three-star prospect. Palmer has strong hands and good size and is also good at running clean routes.

Recruiting wrap: Bryan said Sunday that Auburn is his leader and he plans to visit the school next month. Texas Tech is also in the mix

Performance: Bryan is one of the country’s top all-purpose backs and he did a very nice job of catching the ball out of the backfield. He’s dangerous with the ball and he’s very tough for linebackers to handle in space. He also showed sharp footwork during running back drills.

Recruiting wrap: Scott lists Miami, Florida and Tennessee as his top three

Performance: Scott drew rave reviews from the event’s wide receiver coaches for his ability to run sharp routes and get separation. On more than a few occasions, Scott made opposing defensive backs look silly after making quick moves at the line.

Recruiting wrap: Centeio is considering Wake Forest, N.C. State and others

Performance: Centeio took home MVP honors at the 2015 South Florida stop of the Rivals Camp Series and he was in the mix again this year before ultimately being edged out by Allen. Centeio continues to add size and checked in at 6-foot, 205 pounds and showed good accuracy and above average arm strength.

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