Washington's Finest: All-Camp Team Named
The top 24 talents from Seattle
Greg Biggins Director of Recruiting, ESPN RISE 06/28/11
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| QB Max Browne (’13), 6-5, 201, Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.) won the QB MVP. (Photo: Tom Hauck) | |
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It was a small group in Washington for the last stop on the NFTC tour, with just over 130 players, but there were several elite players on hand. The strongest group was the quarterback position, while the offensive line class impressed as well.Here are the top 24 performers from the camp, based on both NFTC staff feedback and college potential.
OFFENSE
QB Max Browne (’13), 6-5, 201, Skyline (Sammamish, Wash.)
Browne was the surprise QB MVP after a very impressive showing. The surprise wasn’t how well Browne did; he could be the top junior quarterback in the West region next fall, the surprise is he beat out a very strong field of upper classmen for the honor. Browne has all the tools you could want in a young quarterback and has very high upside to him.
QB Jeff Lindquist 6-3, 227, Mercer Island (Mercer Island, Wash.)
Lindquist was right behind Browne for MVP and had a very strong day. The signal-caller has a college body right now and threw very well in and out of the pocket. He was able to spin it consistently and showed a lot of arm strength. He’s also a plus athlete and has all the tools to excel at the next level.
QB Cyler Miles, 6-4, 221, Mullen (Denver, Colo.)
It’s odd to have three quarterbacks on the all-camp team, but Miles definitely deserves mention as he was arguably among the top three prospects in the camp. He got off to a slow start and didn’t show a lot of velocity, but as the camp went on, he heated up and finished strong. Miles has an incredible frame and is a great athlete. As he matures more as a quarterback, his upside is as high as just about anyone in the country.
RB KeiVarae Russell, 5-11, 172, Mariner (Everett, Wash.)
Russell earned RB MVP honors and showed why he’s considered the top back in the Northwest region. He has excellent speed and quickness, can change direction very well and showed good toughness. When he gets stronger in the lower body, he should take his game to another level.
RB D.J. May, 5-10, 186, Federal Way (Federal Way, Wash.)
Although May wasn’t as strong as he was at the Nike Camp in Oregon, where he took home MVP honors, he still had a very good camp. He is a superior athlete with excellent speed and surprising power. He is an excellent all-around athlete with all the physical tools to play at the highest level in college football.
WR Davonte Neal, 5-10, 175, Chaparral (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Neal worked out with the receivers and took home his second MVP honor after receiving the same award following the NFTC at Stanford. This athlete has explosive speed and great hands. He could end up at corner at the next level and is easily among the most gifted athletes in the region.
WR Michael Rector, 6-0.5, 174, Bellarmine (Tacoma, Wash.)
Rector is more of an athlete than a pure receiver right now, but he’s one of the most explosive athletes in the region. He had no problem getting open and was racing down the field past every cornerback in the camp. He has an athletic body and very nice upside to him.
OL Josh Garnett, 6-5, 302, Puyallup (Puyallup, Wash.)
Garnett took home OL MVP honors and showed why he’s not only one of the top linemen in the region, but in the entire country. He has the versatility to play guard or tackle in college and it’s tough to find discernible weaknesses to his game. The lineman is athletic, tough, physical and works extremely hard off the field as well.
OL Zach Banner, 6-8, 333, Lakes (Lakewood, Wash.)
Banner is one of the biggest tackles in the country, but still has surprising quickness. He has long arms, plays with a mean streak and has a very high football IQ. Banner knows how to play the position and is a natural tackle who plays with good knee bend. He will need to continue to work on his upper body strength, as leverage will always be an issue for any lineman in the 6-foot-8 range.
OL Cory English, 6-3, 284, Auburn (Auburn Wash.)
It’s a deep year for offensive line talent in the state of Washington and English is yet another prospect who will play at the high FBS level. English was impressive enough to earn a scholarship offer from the Husky following the camp from the coaching staff working the event.
OL Chase Eldredge, 6-4, 250, Palos Verdes (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)
Eldredge attended the Nike Camp at Stanford in May but had more of a chance to shine in Seattle with the smaller numbers and he took advantage. He showed great athleticism and had the best feet in the group after Garnett. Eldredge is also very strong and has the frame to pack on the weight needed to play at the next level.
OL Jack York, 6-2, 259, Notre Dame (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
York is a true road grader and a tough kid. He plays through the whistle and is the kind of lineman you hate to play against because he never stops. York will be a center or guard in college and has all the tools needed to play at the next level.
DEFENSE
DL Sam McCaskill, 6-3.5, 224, Sheldon (Eugene, Ore.)
McCaskill worked out with the linebackers at the Nike Camp in Oregon but moved to the defensive line in Washington. He was the top pass rusher in the camp and beat the highly touted Banner on back-to-back reps during the one-on-one drills. He has good size to go with a quick first step and can get around the edge as well.
DL Sawyer Whalen, 6-3.5, 216, Woodinville (Woodinville, Wash.)
Whalen eked out the DL MVP over McCaskill in what was the tightest race in the camp. Whalen was also at the Nike Camp in Oregon two weeks ago and looked strong in Eugene, as well. The athlete has a nice frame and above average athleticism as well.
DL Zaheer Webb, 6-3, 331, Lakes (Lakewood, Wash.)
Webb was a load in the middle of the line and one of the biggest tackles we’ve seen this year. He is very strong and gets an impressive push up the middle. He’s more of a run stopper than a pass rusher right now, and doesn’t have much other than a bull rush. As he improves his athleticism, more moves should come as well.
LB Zach Hutchins, 6-2.5, 224, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Hutchins can also play tight end but worked out with the linebackers in Seattle. He’s a big, physical kid who was dominant in the pass rush drills. You could definitely see Hutchins develop into a full-time defensive end at the next level.
LB Zach Walen, 6-2, 183, Lake Oswego (Lake Oswego, Ore.)
After making the all-camp team in Eugene, Walen stepped up his game even more and earned LB MVP. Walen is a rangy defender, long and lean but very active and is always around the ball. He needs to get stronger but has natural ability and athleticism with above average toughness.
LB Neil Wagner (’13), 6-0, 182, Lake Oswego (Lake Oswego, Ore.)
Just a junior, Wagner shows a lot of promise and if he can add some size to his frame, he’ll have a chance to play at the next level. He’s a very good open field tackler and adept in coverage. He made a lot of plays in the one-on-ones and has excellent football instincts.
DB Jayshawn Jordan, 5-8, 173, O’Dea (Seattle, Wash.)
Jordan took home DB MVP honors after a lockdown showing. Jordan has good quickness and natural cover skills. He’s not the tallest corner, but is very athletic and has good ball skills. Washington State has offered and Jordan is definitely one of the top corners in the region.
DB Taylor Taliulu, 5-11, 185, Aiea (Aiea, Hawaii)
Taliulu was the top safety at the camp and made a ton of plays in the one-on-ones. He covers well for a safety and is a natural fit at free safety because he capably defends the pass and the run. Taliulu is a physical player and loves contact. There were a few plays where you could tell it was tough for him to hold back and not level a receiver crossing his path.
DB Jeffrey Coprich, 5-8, 175, West Ranch (Valencia, Calif.)
Coprich was right there with Jordan for DB MVP honors. He was the most physical corner in the camp and was strong in press coverage. He attacks the ball and is fearless on the field. Coprich is also a talented running back and could play on either side of the ball at the next level.
ATH Cedric Dozier, No HT/WT recorded, Lakes (Lakewood, Wash.)
Dozier worked out at receiver, corner and safety and excelled at each position. He’s an explosive athlete who could end up on either side of the ball in college. He’s still raw in some areas, but is extremely physical and the kind of athlete that will just make plays no matter where you put him.
