RCS Orlando: Speed on display at New Speed Combine
OVIEDO, Fla. - The Rivals New Speed Combine presented by adidas pulled into the Orlando-area on Saturday and a number of the area's top talent turned out to showcase their skills. Below are news and notes from Saturday’s event.
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Miller tested restively well for a defensive end and looked impressive doing so. He’s yet to land an offer but will likely do so in the near future. Miller’s build is that of an impressive weakside defensive end and he should hold is own at Sunday’s Rivals 3 Stripe Camp presented by adidas.
Rivals100 offensive lineman William Barnes was an onlooker at Saturday’s event and volunteered to work the adidas merchandise booth during the camp. The four-star prospect said that he has no leader in the recruiting process, but says that Florida, North Carolina and Florida State are in the most frequent contact. Barnes says he’s nowhere close to making a verbal commitment.
Just finishing up his freshman year at powerhouse Lamar High School in Houston, Wilson drew a lot of eyes at the combine on Saturday. The Naples, Fla. native made the trip back to his home state and put on a show. Texas and UNLV have hosted Wilson on unofficial visits but USC, Miami, Baylor and UTSA are already showing interest in him as well. Miami is Wilson's dream offer because he has family that went there. He also likes the passion around the program, calling it "the real DBU."
One of the players to earn a Rivals 3 Stripe Camp invite was 2019 Titusville (Fla.) athlete Rashean Lynn, a 6-foot-4 prospect who tested well in several different events. Lynn, who goes by the nickname “Houdini,” claims an early offer from Florida State and said UCF is showing quite a bit of interest as well. Lynn can project to a number of positions at the next level, including wide receiver, tight end, defensive back or linebacker.
Three-star defensive end Dennis Briggs has a loaded offer list that has grown in numbers in recent weeks, with programs like Miami, Oregon and Tennessee all joining the fold. Despite already having an invite to Sunday’s camp, Briggs came out and competed and turned in a nice performance. He said Miami continues to have an edge in his recruitment, but he’s taking his time and is planning visits to several school in the coming weeks.
Josiah Johnson is the next in line to replace Alabama signee Mac Jones at the Bolles School in Jacksonville, Fla. He’s yet to receive his first scholarship offer. Miami, Nebraska and Memphis have all shown interests in the 6-foot-5 quarterback. Johnson was one of the tallest quarterbacks at the event and has a college-ready frame.
A defensive back from Tallahassee (Fla.) Godby High School, Pitman has impressive length and tested well at the combine. He is yet to haul in a scholarship offer but certainly has the athleticism and size to play on the FBS level.
Fuller was one of the best-looking prospects at Saturday’s combine. The Florida State commitment showed up wearing Seminole gear from head-to-toe. Fuller has a massive frame and will fit right in with the elite-level defensive backs at Sunday’s camp.
