Two sleepers to watch
The last two players from Phoenix (Ariz.) Camelback Pac10Recruitng will cover are versatile and can play a number of positions. Both players are somewhat sleepers but if they play up to their potential will climb up the charts this fall.
Exhibit #1 – Ivan Clark (6-3, 240, 4.8) was selected all-region on both sides of the ball his junior season for his outstanding play as a defensive end and tight end.
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Clark did catch a few passes and will get a few more thrown to him this year, but he was selected all-region for his blocking ability. Camelback runs the sweep a lot and Clark is the guy that makes it go.
On defense Clark racked up 68 tackles, ten tackles for loss, six sacks, five fumble recoveries and four forced fumbles.
“Clark is very tenacious and can move for a guy his size,” Camelback head coach Daryl Phillips said. “He is also a tremendous hitter. Ivan is going to play some linebacker for us his senior season.”
“Ivan will be better than any player he lines up against,” Phillips said. “He is really coming into his as a football player.”
All three in-state schools ASU, Arizona, and Northern Arizona are showing interest in Clark. Colorado State and Idaho State are also in the mix.
Clark will be one to watch this fall…
Exhibit #2 – Ronald Phillips (5-11, 185, 4.6) is a two-time all-region selection as a sophomore and junior. He was an all-state (HM) selection as a junior.
Phillips is known as a massive hitter and a sure tackler. He has accounted for over 170 tackles, six fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles and three picks over the last two years from his strong safety position.
“Ronald is all the things you want a football player to be,” Phillips said. “He’s a playmaker, he’s always around the ball and he’s very tenacious.”
Phillips also has the leadership qualities that coaches love in a player. He also has a great work ethic and puts in the work. He benches 310 pounds, dead lifts 385 and power cleans 225.
Look for Phillips to go both ways as a strong safety and fullback for his senior season…