Shrine Bowl: All-Star awards
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When it comes to the eye test, there wasn't a more impressive player during the
week than Bailey. The South Carolina commit is a legit 6-foot-5, weighs more
than 300-pounds and packs an unbelievable punch when delivering blocks in space.
As far as his strength, he knows how to use it to his advantage, especially as a runblocker. He's strong enough that once he gets locked onto a defender it's
basically over and it will be rare for him to come up against many players
bigger or stronger than him, even in the SEC.
Honorable Mention: Albert Huggins, Orangeburg (S.C.)
Orangeburg-Wilkinson -- Huggins spent the week tossing aside his South Carolina
teammates and continued to do more of the same in Saturday's game.
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There wasn't a better display of terrific hands during the week than Arcega-Whiteside's circus grab in the first quarter of Saturday's game. The Stanford commit got open down the field but a defender closed quick as the ball was in the air, the two went up at the same time, tipping the ball into the air and after landing on his back in bounds, Arcega-Whiteside reached up and snagged the ball for a 49-yard completion. The 6-foot-3 former basketball player showed off his leaping skill later in the game when he went up in the end zone to snag a 29-yard touchdown. The plays in the game were a perfect replication of the week, where he caught nearly everything that came his way. Honorable Mention: Jareke Chambers, Spencer (N.C.) North Rowan -- He didn't get much of a chance to show it in the game, but Boykin spent the week making grab after grab in traffic on screens and swing passes. | ||
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Gallaspy's footwork served him well on both sides of the ball. As a linebacker he did not waste many steps and at running back Gallaspy made some impressive cuts to make defenders miss. It was easy to see his great feet when he had the ball in his hands and he was running through the holes that the offensive line opened up. Honorable Mention: Matt Colburn, Irmo (S.C.) Dutch Fork -- Colburn uses quick bursts to get up to speed and is brilliant at cutting without losing any of his quickness. | ||
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Not only did Chambers help out the North Carolina quarterbacks by catching balls that would have normally landed on the ground, he was able to pick up big chunks of yards with the ball in his hands. During practice, defensive backs were often seen chasing Chambers around the field. Honorable Mention: J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Roebuck (S.C.) Dorman -- Arcega-Whiteside is a big body that is tough to bring down and he has enough wiggle to make people miss in space. | ||
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Saturday's game was one to forget for Bryant as he threw two interceptions on just three pass attempts, but his showing didn't negate an impressive week of work. One of the interceptions actually came when Bryant trusted his strong arm a little too much, gambling a little too much and leaving the ball in a position where the defensive back could jump the route. Bryant has grown leaps and bounds over the past two years, going from an athlete to a legit quarterback, but he's still learning the nuances of the position. Bryant is known for his athleticism but he has a big-time arm, it's just a matter of him continuing to develop it and become more comfortable as a passer at the next level. Honorable Mention: Daniel Thompson, Boiling Springs (S.C.) -- Thompson had good zip on his passes on shorter routes and showed an ability to sling it down the field as well. | ||
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Ladowski was an impressive 12 for 19 in the Shrine Bowl. Most of his passes were completed within just a few yards of the line of scrimmage but it is still difficult to have that good of a completion percentage even in practice. During the week, Ladowski did a good job of finding the right receiver and playing within the offensive scheme. Honorable Mention: Daniel Thompson, Boiling Springs (S.C.) -- Thompson is great as putting the ball in very catchable positions for his wide receivers. | ||
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Frasier is a bigger back with good explosiveness but the best thing about his game is his vision. There were times in practice and in the game where the running play was slow to develop. Frasier had the patience to find the right hole and pick up more yards than expected. Honorable Mention: Matt Colburn, Irmo (S.C.) Dutch Fork -- Colburn knows how to be patient and wait for a hole to develop and is very adept at hitting it hard and making defenses pay. | ||
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On nearly every play in team drills and one-on-one drills during the week, McGirt was playing until after the whistle, repositioning his hands or getting in that last push. Even the North Carolina defensive linemen were talking about how McGirt always made sure he got that last shove in before going back to the huddle. Honorable Mention: Albert Huggins, Orangeburg (S.C.) Orangeburg-Wilkinson -- Huggins lives for contact and spent the week enforcing his will on opposing offensive linemen. | ||
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It's hard to believe than Belton has no major FBS offers, especially with the productive career he has had and the big performances he has put up at every major event he's attended. Belton wasn't allowed to fully let loose during the week of practices, but in Saturday's game he was all over the field. He finished with 14 total tackles, including two for loss, a total that doubled every other player in the game except one. Belton has a nose for the ball and terrific football instincts and is the type of player who will be productive at the next level. There are some concerns about his size, but with his ability it seems like an FBS program would find a spot for him before the end of the cycle. Honorable Mention: Trey Woods, Bennettsville (S.C.) Marlboro County -- Woods was the only one even remotely close to matching Belton's production in the game, finishing with eight total tackles, including three for a loss and a sack. | ||
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Huggins started the week by being the frontrunner for the class clown award but quickly ratcheted up his intensity as the days went along. What was most impressive about Huggins is that once he engaged, he was virtually unblockable. He spent Saturday's game blowing by four-star offensive linemen and caused chaos for the North Carolina's team offense. Most believe that Huggins will move inside when get gets to Clemson and if he can bulk up and get even stronger and not lose the athleticism that makes him special, he could be a major impact player for the Tigers. Honorable Mention: Michael Barnett, Ridgeville (S.C.) Woodland -- Barnett missed the first few days of practice but was a terror to deal with in the game. He's lightning fast off the edge and should find a role as a pass rusher at Georgia. | ||
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With so many big names taking part in the event, Crouch is a surprise name considering he doesn't have any major offer. However, the 6-foot-4, 300-plus pound offensive lineman was a one-man brick wall throughout the week. He has a huge frame and his past as a defensive lineman shows through as he uses his hands to stun opposing defenders. Crouch will likely head to junior college in hopes of making his way to major college football. If he can take care of his business off the field he should be a name to remember for a couple of years down the line when he will likely be highly sought after. Honorable Mention: Zack Bailey, Summerville (S.C.) -- Bailey is a load and was dominant all week long. | ||
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Purdue got a steal with Turner. He's a well-built defensive end with good athleticism and plenty of strength. If he wasn't able to get to the quarterback, Turner made sure to get his hands up and bat down the pass. As Turner develops his hand technique, he could be a guy that Big Ten teams scheme against. Honorable Mention: Mackenzie Flemon, Prosperity (S.C.) Mid-Carolina - Flemon is a former basketball player with no offers, but looked the part of a legit FBS linebacker during the week. He has great size, flies to the ball and has terrific hands for a defensive player. | ||
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Veal is a mauler and looked out of place playing tackle. He is very strong and was good when run blocking but his lateral quickness hurt him when pass blocking. He let defensive linemen beat him inside a couple of times during the game as well. Honorable Mention: Kelly Bryant, Piedmont (S.C.) Wren -- Bryant had a great week but was a letdown when the lights came on Saturday. | ||
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Muse is a great athlete that could have a lot of success at Clemson. He could end up playing free safety, strong safety, outside linebacker or even baseball. Either way, don't be surprised if Muse is a major contributor on the gridiron or diamond. Honorable Mention: Shaquille Crouch, Johnsonville (S.C.) -- If Crouch makes his way through the JUCO ranks he could be the type of talent that has a major impact at the next level. | ||
| Adam Friedman Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst |
| Woody Womack Southeast Recruiting Analyst |
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