Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Charlotte: Five prospects to watch
What do you want to see? Is it big men in the trenches? How about defensive backs that can lock down top wideouts? Maybe it is the quarterbacks who can go play for any school in the country. Whatever type of player you like, the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp presented by adidas in Charlotte will have it. Here are five of the top prospects expected to perform Sunday.
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Henry is a premier weakside defensive end with a ton of athleticism. He has the length, explosiveness and potential to be a game plan destroyer at the next level. Henry's technique has been improving every time we see him and he keeps adding muscle to his frame. He recently named a top 10 but the schools at the forefront of his recruitment are Clemson, Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State. Look for whatever school Henry chooses to take advantage of his athleticism and versatility by standing him up and allowing him to play in space at times.
Allen is a big-bodied defensive back who can play the alley, play in the box or work some in coverage. He is one who passes the eye test immediately when talking defensive backs. Allen is a quiet young man who is committed to Notre Dame that lets his actions speak for him. He has good range on the back-end of the defense, he has a high football I.Q. and he is a perfect fit for the Fighting Irish.
First of all, Fields is a freak athlete. He is a star shortstop on the baseball field that is likely to be drafted in June, but he says his future is football. The dual-threat quarterback is tough to tackle in the pocket and the ball jumps out of his hand. He loves to drive the ball down the field and he is great when he extends a play outside the pocket. He is committed to Penn State, but is still looking around a little at schools such as Florida, Florida State and Georgia. Fields is one of the most exciting players in the 2018 class.
Mitchell has been on the scene for a long time and has developed into one of the best linebacker prospects in this class. He is very instinctual, is a great blitzer and is a big time hitter. The biggest concern with Mitchell has been his ability to run sideline to sideline in coverage. He excelled with this at the Future 50 event earlier this year and it will be good to see how he has progressed since then. There are dozens of teams vying for Mitchell's commitment but it is boiling down to Ohio State and Florida State.
Sandidge is a potential game-changer on the defensive line and his versatility has been drawing the attention of college coaches for a few years now. He is a quick-twitch lineman that comes off the ball well and plays with an edge. That attitude and his relentlessness make him a special prospect. He's been working on refining his technique and the talented offensive linemen he will face on Sunday should be a good test. North Carolina and South Carolina have been in good position for Sandidge but he just took a series of visits to schools such as Florida State, Florida, Miami and Georgia.