Roadies: FSU camp/NC Shrine Bowl tryouts
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Williams was the fastest and most explosive defensive back at either camp. He had a good nose for the ball and made sure wide receivers had to compete on every rep. Williams did a great job of driving on balls thrown in front of him and even intercepted a pass on a slant route.
Tough guy
OL Jauan Williams, Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll
Anyone that has watched Williams play knows he has an incredible first punch. Many of the defensive linemen he faced during Florida State's camp didn't know what hit them when they came out of their stance. Williams sent some defensive ends flying out of the play, drawing applause from the spectators.
Best hands
WR Cornell Powell, Greenville (N.C.) Rose
Powell has really stepped up his game over the past year and Clemson fans should be very happy that he is solid with the Tigers. During the Shrine Bowl camp, Powell was toying with defensive backs and torching them for big gains. He made some impressive catches including one one-handed grab when the ball was thrown high above his head.
Not in my house
DB Deon Jones, Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll (2017)
Jones is built like a safety but has the skill set of a cornerback. He used his length to his advantage to slow wide receivers at the line of scrimmage and reach in at the last minute to knock a pass down. Even if Jones couldn't tip the pass away, his tight coverage made quarterbacks throw poor passes.
Best feet
RB Lorenzo Lingard, Orange City (Fla.) University High School (2018)
Lingard really impressed with his overall speed and quickness. The way he was able to blow through the drills really emphasized how crisp his footwork is. The fact that Lingard is only a rising sophomore is truly impressive and it is scary to think how good he will actually be when he is a senior.
Hot flashes
OL Richard Merritt, Washington (D.C.) Archbishop Carroll
Merritt had a tough time going through the drills early in the practice session at Florida State, but one could make an argument he was the most dominant offensive lineman during one-on-ones. He needs to work on his conditioning, but Merritt showed good patience, lateral quickness and a strong punch that dispatched nearly every defensive lineman he faced. Merritt got some extra coaching from Seminoles offensive line coach Rick Trickett at the end of the practice and it is easy to see how good Merritt can be at the next level.
Raised stock
WR Divine Deablo, Winston-Salem (N.C.) Mount Tabor
Deablo has been steadily improving since this time last year and a lot of his progress has to do with how he has physically matured. He has gotten taller and leaner, which has helped him get more flexible and a little faster. It is very clear Deablo has worked on improving his hands because there were very few balls that hit the ground when thrown his way.
Like a glove
DB Stanford Samuels, Pembroke Pines (Fla.) Flanagan (2017)
Samuels isn't overly physical, but his instincts, athleticism and overall speed made it so that none of the receivers could separate from him. His smooth backpedal and ability to quickly flip his hips make it very difficult for receivers to beat him downfield. Samuels' ability to plant his back foot and drive on a pass thrown in front of him helped him deny short, high-percentage passes.
Adam Friedman
Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst
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