South Florida Express Tryouts: 10 names to know
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.-- One of the premier seven-on-seven programs in the country, the South Florida Express roster carries loads of college every year. The Express held its 2017 tryout over the weekend and attracted a number of college-bound prospects to the event. Below is a look and 10 of the players that managed to stand out from a talented pack.
Seeing Alexander’s size and success against some decent completion it’s hard to figure out why he’s yet to land his first offer. Now that he’s at one of the area’s most prominent high schools, he should see interest rise this spring. Alexander rarely lost a rep during one-on-one work on Sunday and has the build of a major college prospect.
Wilson’s lone offer is from USF’s former coaching staff, but that will change in time. He seems like the kind of prospect that will have a long list of offers should his career trajectory remain on track. Wilson recently transferred schools and will be part of a Miami Northwestern team that should bring plenty of exposure to its players. Wilson was one of the most impressive prospects at an event loaded with college-level talent.
Just a sophomore, Wright is already a national recruitment. The young running back has scholarship offers flying at him from every direction but names no favorite in the process. On Sunday, he looked the part of a dynamic back that can be a weapon in the passing game.
A Louisville commit, Troutman is open to hearing from other schools. He’s yet to land an offer from a major in-state program, but seems happy with his pledge to the Cardinals. Troutman, a safety, is the type of prospect that could see his recruitment explode at any moment. He missed a chunk of his junior season with a minor injury and could be in for a massive offseason.
One of the event’s pleasant surprises, Brown was as physical a player as there was at Sunday’s event. He won reps as a defensive back and a wide receiver and could play either at the next level. His frame is probably more suited to play corner in college, but he shined as a two-way standout over the weekend. Brown is currently committed to FIU and has not been in contact with many other schools. Brown easily outperformed his current ranking
Austin has really developed over the last year and his offer lists reflects it. He holds offers from programs such as Florida, Michigan and Notre Dame and he looked deserving of such opportunities for most of the event. Austin dropped a pass or two during the workout but his size and ability to create separation were unmistakable. There’s plenty to like about Austin, who outperformed his three-star ranking.
Parrish is at a bit of an out-of-the-way school but has the build and the talent of an FBS prospect. He has incredible length and uses it well when it comes to jump balls. He made a number of impressive catches on Sunday. He also dropped a ball or two, but his talent was apparent from the jump. The good far outweighs the bad with Parrish, who should already have an offer or two.
One of the more heavily recruited prospects that worked out at the event, Watt has a long list of scholarship offers. The celebrated wide receiver continues to add size and looked the part of a four-star prospect for most of Sunday’s practice. Watt is hoping for a offers from Florida State and Miami but names no favorites when it comes to the list of FBS offers he already holds.
Ibrahim needs to add size. That much is clear. That said, he spent Sunday making a number of players. He’s shifty and accelerates extremely well. He’s still awaiting his first offer but will likely collect a handful of those in the coming year. His skill set is such that he could help any number of group-of-five conference programs.
Isma had an uneven day but he made some impressive plays that caught everyone’s attention. Consistency wasn’t his strong suit but he has the build and the athleticism to develop into an interesting prospect. He’s receiving interest from a few colleges but is yet to land his first scholarship offer.