MORE RCS MIAMI: Five predictions for Sunday's Rivals 3 Stripe Camp
HIALEAH, Fla. -- The Rivals Camp Series presented by adidas hit the Sunshine State this weekend with the Rivals adizero Combine on Saturday. Hundreds of prospects showed up and competed, and eight punched their ticket to Sunday's Rivals 3 Stripe Camp presented by adidas.
Class of 2022 defensive lineman Shamar Stewart tested himself at the combine despite already holding an invitation to Sunday’s camp. Stewart stands out in any setting, as his frame (and offer list) is that of a much older prospect. The 6-foot-6 freshman already holds offers from Miami, South Carolina, Pitt, Syracuse and others. Stewart prospect says the Gamecocks currently lead his recruitment.
Dylan Lacroix has an solid frame and impressed in drills on Saturday, earning an invite to Sunday’s elite event. LaCroix, who attends, Park Vista (Fla.) High School, once played at Oxbridge High but was forced to transfer when the school did away with its football program. The 6-foot-1 linebacker has been in contact with Ivy League schools such as Harvard and Princeton but is yet to land his first scholarship offer.
Southern Miss and Florida A&M have already offered wide receiver Christopher Johnson out of Palm Beach (Fla.) Palm Beach Lakes. Johnson, who ran a 4.4 second 5-10-5 shuttle, talks to coaches from both schools frequently and is planning on visiting Southern Miss soon. Kentucky, Florida Atlantic, FIU, Tulane, North Carolina, South Florida, UCF and Syracuse are in touch with Johnson and he really wants to visit and camp at Florida State, Texas A&M, Florida, Georgia and Clemson.
It's hard to believe Gerald Blue Jr. hasn’t entered high school yet, as the 8th-grade running back has an incredible build and carries himself like a much older prospect. Blue’s size and speed make him a prospect to watch down the road, as he has seriously elite potential. One of the most exciting players at the combine, Blue plans to attend Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres, Fla. Blue will earn his share of scholarship offers eventually, and a nice performance on Sunday could expiate that process.
Stranahan High School defensive back Dave Herard showed up to the combine with an offer from Toledo and showed why the Rockets are interested in his services by running some impressive times in drills. The 6-foot safety has incredibly long arms and has the build of a major FBS prospect. Herard will test himself against a truly elite crop of wide receivers come Sunday and could see his stock soar by shining in such a setting.
Even though Charles Bryant is already going to participate in the camp tomorrow the Boynton Beach, Fla. wide receiver came out to today's combine to show off his skills. Louisville, Kentucky, Kansas, UAB, Florida A&M and Southern Miss have already offered Bryant and he is planning on visiting Florida and UCF later this month. Stanford, Florida, Miami, Wake Forest, Texas State, West Virginia and Mississippi State are staying in touch with Bryant.
Class of 2021 Pahokee quarterback Mack Williams earned an invitation, showing great athleticism during the agility testing. A pro-style passer, Williams is set to be Pahokee’s starter in 2019 and if all goes according to plan he will get the film he needs to start adding offers. As an underclassman, Williams camped and impressed at Miami, Florida Atlantic, USF and others.
Class of 2021 Chaminade Madonna wide receiver Anthony Rose earned an invite after recording one of the day’s fastest times. A recent transfer from Everglades high school, Rose said he’s brand new to the recruiting process, despite playing and contributing as a freshman on varsity last season. Rose said his dream offer would be from Alabama.
Jaheim Webb saw his junior season shortened by injury and is awaiting his first offer. Still, the linebacker has the build and athleticism of an FBS prospect. Now healthy and at South Florida’s American Heritage High School, he should see his exposure increase in the year ahead. Webb will test himself against elite competition on Sunday, as he attempts to ride the momentum he created by a solid effort at The Opening regional a few weeks back.
