Ultimate 100 Freshman Writeup
The frosh edition of
the 2007 Ultimate 100 Camp brought together many of the top freshman
prospects in the country. Standing out above all the rest was Overall
MVP DB Khiry McQuay of Armwood Seffner High School in Florida. McQuay,
5-foot-6 1/2 and 150-pounds, was the top freshman defensive back of the
year, and was tremendous during 1-on-1’s with two interceptions and
several defended passes. During the 7-on-7 tournament, he also led the
“White Team” to the championship with his amazing play from the safety
position. In four games, McQuay continuously made impressive plays and
led the defense with his coverage calls.
Winning the LB MVP was
Ryan Cobb of Don Bosco Prep in New Jersey. Cobb, 5-foot-10 1/2 and
195-pounds, had a 33-inch vertical, 8’9” broad, 4.36 shuttle, 4.61 40,
and had 26 reps on 135-pounds. He was also phenomenal during the
1-on-1’s and 7-on-7 tournament, where he helped lead the “Navy Team” to
a runner-up finish.
The QB MVP went to
Derek Roback of Waverly High School in Ohio. Roback, 6-foot-1 1/2 and
194-pounds, was fantastic with his leadership and decision making while
leading the “White Team” to the 7-on-7 championship. He also had a 4.65
40, 29.5-inch vertical, 8’7 1/2” broad, 4.48 shuttle, and 20 reps on
135-pounds.
Taking home the WR MVP
was Torian Richardson of Byrnes High School in South Carolina. Byrnes,
5-foot-9 1/2 and 170-pounds, was spectacular during the 1-on-1’s and
even better during the 7-on-7 tournament, while playing both receiver
and defensive back. During the tournament he caught the game winning
touchdown in the championship game and finished with a total of three
touchdown receptions on the day. During the combine events he had a
31-inch vertical, 8’10” broad, 4.47 40, 4.38 shuttle, and 13 reps on
135-pounds.
Winning the DB MVP was
Hunter Whetsel of Callallen High School in Texas. Whetsel, 5-foot-8 1/2
and 160-pounds, possesses fantastic cover skills, athleticism and speed
for a freshman. He also had a 28-inch vertical, 4.52 40, 9’0” broad,
and 18 reps on 135-pounds.
The RB MVP went to
Kwaun Williams of St. Joseph’s (Montvale) High School in New Jersey.
Williams, 5-foot-7 1/2 and 168-pounds, was equally impressive during the
individual drills, 1-on-1’s, 7-on-7 tournament, and the combine events,
where he had a 34.5-inch vertical, 9’7” broad, 4.61 40, 4.47 shuttle,
and 12 reps on 135-pounds.
Coming from Stuarts
Draft High School in Virginia, the DL MVP went to Zachary Glass. At,
6-foot-1 1/2 and 215-pounds, was fantastic during the big man challenge,
individual drills, and 1-on-1’s. During the combine events he also had
a 22-inch vertical, 5.25 40, 7’8 1/2” broad, and 5.14 shuttle.
Winning the last
positional award was OL MVP Terrace Bourne of Moyer Academy in
Delaware. Bourne, 6-foot-0 1/2 and 296-pounds, showed a spectacular
combination of technique and skills during the individual drills,
1-on-1’s and big man challenge. He also had a 5.31 40, 6’10” broad,
5.00 shuttle, and 26 reps on 150-pounds.
The Fastest Man Award
went to RB Brian Mills of Edmond Sante Fe High School in Oklahoma.
Mills, 5-foot-8 1/2 and 175-pounds, had an event best, 4.38 40, plus a
4.37 shuttle, 9’0” broad, and 20 reps on 135-pounds. He was also
another member of the 7-on-7 championship “White Team” and scored
several touchdowns to help lead his team to victory.
The next award is a
special one, as the Dodie Donnell Memorial Award was given to WR JT
Tartacoff of Montgomery High School in New Jersey. This award goes to
the athlete that displays the best on the field skills and is in memory
of Dodie Donnell, a former University of Nebraska fullback, 3rd
round pick of the New York Jets, and long time Hackensack High School
football and track coach, who worked at the National Underclassmen
Combine for the past two years until his passing this year. Tartacoff,
5-foot-11 and 160-pounds, was phenomenal during the 7-on-7 tournament
and 1-on-1’s, where he made several spectacular catches and consistently
performed on the field. During the combine events he also had a
33.5-inch vertical, 9’4” broad, 4.36 shuttle, 4.44 40, and 27 reps on
135-pounds.
The Leadership Award
went to QB Nate Scola of Apache Junction High School in Arizona. Scola,
5-foot-8 1/2 and 185-pounds, led his team to a 3rd place
finish during the 7-on-7 tournament with his take charge and positive
attitude. He also remained focused throughout the event. He also had a
30-inch vertical, 8’11” broad, 4.95 40, 4.61 shuttle, and 29 reps on
135-pounds.
The Combine King Award
was given to the two players, one each for skill and line positions, who
were both the best combine tester and athlete during the event. For the
skill players, the winner was DB Gideon Ajagbe of Ransom Everglades High
School in Florida. Ajagbe, 6-foot-1 and 190-pounds, had a 34.5-inch
vertical, 10’3” broad, which is a freshman record, 4.31 shuttle, 4.69
40, and 21 reps on 135-pounds. He was also tremendous during the
1-on-1’s and 7-on-7 tournament, where he was another member of the
championship winning “White Team”. Winning the award for the line
players was DL Dakota Royer of JP McCaskey High School in Pennsylvania.
Royer, 6-foot-1 1/2 and 210-pounds, had an amazing 37.5-inch vertical,
which is a new freshman record, a 9’3” broad, 4.32 shuttle, 4.61 40, and
had 28 reps on 150-pounds. He was also excellent during the big man
challenge and individual drills.
Finally, a Strongest
Man Award was also given to a skill and line player. Winning for the
line players was OL Shane Finnane of St. Edward Central Catholic in
Illinois. Finnane, 5-foot-10 and 216-pounds, did 34 reps on 150-pounds,
to go along with a 5.10 40, 8’5” broad, 4.66 shuttle, and 27.5-inch
vertical. For the skill players, the winner was LB Sam Bergen of East
Stroudsburg South High School in Pennsylvania. Bergen, 5-foot-10 1/2
and 205-pounds, did 38 reps on 135-pounds, plus had a 4.92 40, 8’6 1/2”
broad, 4.67 shuttle, and a 30-inch vertical. He was also tremendous
during the 7-on-7 tournament.
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