The annual Randy Shannon football camp took place this past weekend and many of the local stars and hopefuls made appearances to show their stuff. Not to be outdone were a number of players from out of the area who also attended and competed at the camp.
A number of players made huge splashes and none more than 2010 Carol City High School wide receiver Allen Hurns. Hurns drew interest early when he clocked 40 times in the range of 4.41 and 4.45. However, he did not stop there. Hurns ran precise routes, proved to be tough to keep up with and even when he was covered, Hurns would take the ball away from the poor defensive backs who drew the task of covering him. Hurns’ performance was so loud that he was offered a scholarship by the UM staff. A couple of other receivers turned in strong performances and put their names on the map.
Everglades High School’s (2010) wide receiver Courtney Lester was an unstoppable force on the last day of the camp after being solid all weekend. Lester caught everything coming his way, showed great body control and made some great moves with the ball after the catch. He owned the 7-on-7 sessions on Monday.
American Heritage, Plantation’s Marken Michel also left an impression with solid route running, great hands and toughness. The junior to be put himself on the map with his stand out performance and took home the camp’s most outstanding wide receiver award.
From the defensive back category, Jeremy Cash tried his hand at safety and performed quite well. Cash has primarily been a linebacker but his size, strength and speed led to a try at safety where he performed well enough to take home top defensive back honors. Cash is a definite 2011 prospect to follow. Killian cornerback Michael Hall showed that Richard Leonard is not the only show in town in the Cougars’ defensive backfield. Hall made some good plays in 1-on-1 coverage, showed great bump and run skills and was a general nuisance to the offense. Coral Springs Charter’s Antoine Tharp was solid all weekend and turned in a strong enough performance to nab the overall outstanding camp performer award.
Appearances by Pace High School’s Stephen Morris, Gulliver Prep’s Michael Strauss and Northwestern’s Teddy Bridgewater highlighted the quarterback play. Morris displayed his big arm on several long balls. Strauss made his reads and put the ball where it needed to be. Bridgewater did not do much while he was there but his presence was noted by many.
Nature Coast High School’s 2010 running back Tevin Drake took home the most prestigious honor of Top Overall Performer at the Camp. Drake is a well put together athlete who showed good hands and solid route running coming out of the backfield. Drake already as an offer from the Hurricanes. Though he was there for only one day, Killian’s DeAndre Mann turned some heads with his amazing quickness and precision cuts. Mann also caught the ball well in 1-on-1 and 7-on-7 situations. I believe Mann will have a big season this year coming out of Lamar Miller’s shadow. One of the more talked about backs was American Heritage Plantation’s Sony Michel. The 5’11 180lb prospect will be entering the 8th grade this Fall but looks every bit of a man. Michel ripped off a 4.47 forty to force many to ask again, “what grade is he going to?” Sony, like his brother Marken, will be a player to watch this football season. Sony was voted the most outstanding running back at the camp.
I did not spend much time with the TE’s but one thing was clear, Nature Coast Tech’s Braddie Ellison is a man. The 6’2″ Ellison dominated in 1-on-1’s and 7-on-7 sessions by being quick off the line and displaying soft hands. He is extremely athletic for his size and that was apparent to everyone. This would explain why he walked away with The Outstanding Tight End award. Nature Coast Tech’s entire program is something to keep your eye on this 2009 season.
Chad Wilson is a college football recruiting expert and creator of the GridironStudsApp which allows high school football players to gain exposure to college football coaches and fans. Wilson is a former college football player for the University of Miami (92-94) and Long Beach St. (’90-’91) and played briefly for the Seattle Seahawks (’95). He is also a former youth and high school football coach for over 15 years most recently for 5-A State of Florida Champs American Heritage. He runs All Eyes DB Camp a defensive back training company located in South Florida IG: @alleyesdbcamp. Wilson’s oldest son Quincy plays in the NFL for the New York Giants and his younger son plays cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals.
Braddie Ellison is a 6’3″ 235 lb TE/LB at Nature Coast Tech in Brooksville, Florida. 2009 Randy Shannon Football Camp MVP for Tight End (TE). A well rounded player and a great leader he makes an impact on both sides of the ball. Offensively he is one of the strongest blockers around and can be dangerous when we pass the ball. Look for him to have an even bigger impact on defense as he begins his senior campaign. Braddie is definitely a player to keep an eye on!
Braddie Ellison 2010 TE/LB Nature Coast Tech
Shadyb that’s my bad on not including that. I added that info onto the end of the story now. I remember Braddie from the 1-on-1’s and 7-on-7’s. He was solid.
Do you think Miami can use Tight End Braddie Ellison
Tevin was the RB MVP at the University of Miami football camp earlier this week. His teammate and cousin, Braddie Ellison, was the TE MVP.
Any school can use him at TE but I couldn’t really tell you what Miami will do at that position.
do you have any pictures or video of the camp?
I wish I did but I was too busy working the camp. If anyone does, please contact me and I will get them published on this site.
I just posted the video I took of my son. You may catch some other players and things going on but just thought I would let you know. His name is Tyler Mugar. There were alot of good athletes at the camp and I wish them all well as they follow their dreams.
What other college coaches were at the camp?