Justice Jones

Patterson HS, LA

9^th

QB #27

Justice is served. Jones 5’11.5 183, was named QB MVP after an impressive display on the football field. Jones was outstanding during 1 on 1 and 7 on 7’s, throwing perfectly placed passes while making a plethora of smart reads. Jones is a great system QB.

Devin Rushing

Desoto HS, TX

9^th

RB #29

Isn’t that something that the RB MVP’s last name is rushing? Rushing, 5’8.5 168, had a 30 inch vertical, 9’4 broad jump and was dominant during 1 on 1 drills. Pretty soon it will be the college coaches that will be rushing to see Rushing.

Jeremy Brady

Red Oak HS, TX

9^th

CB #33

Brady, 5’9 171, was the DB MVP. Brady had a 30 inch vertical, 8’5 broad jump, ran a 4.48 shuttle, bench pressed 135 lbs 21 times and was a standout during 1 on 1’s.

Nikolas Padilla

Little Elm HS, TX

9^th

DL #52

Padilla, 6’0 226, was awarded the DL MVP as well as Strongest Lineman award. The majestic Padilla had a 26 inch vertical, 8’3 broad jump, bench pressed 155 lbs 34 times and was a force during 1 on 1 drills.

Cayman Bundage

Fredrick Douglass HS, OK

9^th

OL #86

An imposing 6’0 277, Bundage was named OL MVP after dominating the competition. Bundage (who bench pressed 155 lbs 20 times) used his strength to his advantage during 1 on 1’s, keeping opposing linemen at bay.

Victor Irokansi

Hendrickson HS, TX

9^th

DL #49

Some athletes are just fit to be king, such as Irokansi. Irokansi, 6’3 200, was crowned Combine King after an unbelievable all around day. Irokansi had a 32 inch vertical, 10’1 broad jump, ran a 4.66 shuttle and bench pressed 155 lbs 23 times. Irokansi’s goes down in the record books as one of – of not the – most athletic lineman in NUC history.

Truvonne Dwellingham

Peabody Magnet HS, LA

9^th

RB #22

Theres little to dwell on here. Dwellingham, 5’10 181, was the Strongest Man at a skill position. Dwellingham bench pressed 135 lbs 35 times, had a 29 inch vertical, 8’1 broad jump, and ran a 4.60 shuttle. Truvonne is the truth.

Corey Thompson

Elkins HS, TX

9^th

WR #51

Thompson was named co-Combine King as well as WR MVP following an outstanding performance. Immensely talented at 6’1.5 185, Thompson had a 34.5 inch vertical, 9’4 broad jump, ran a 4.35 shuttle, 4.56 40 bench pressed 135 lbs 17 times and was a star during 1 on 1’s. I am still trying to figure out if there is anything missing from his arsenal.

Alexander Lyons

Desoto HS, TX

9^th

LB #43

Lyons was warded LB MVP. Strong and athletic at 6’0 193, Lyons had a 28 inch vertical, 8’11 broad jump, ran a 4.58 shuttle, bench pressed 135 lbs 17 times and was dominant during 1 on 1’s.

Carlos Santa Cruz

Pflogerville HS, TX

9^th

WR #34

Santa Cruz is everything a coach can ask for, a talented, hard working athlete and with a good attitude, Santa Cruz won the Dodie and Leadership awards. Santa Cruz had a 9’2 broad jump, ran a 4.31 shuttle and did a fine job during 1 on 1 drills. Santa Cruz was an honor to coach.

Emilio Vera

North Crowley HS, TX

9^th

WR #34

Vera, 5’9.5 147, was the Overall MVP. Vera had a 27 inch vertical, 8’4 broad jump, ran a 4.33 shuttle and was in a league of his own during 1 on 1 and 7 on 7’s. Vera had outstanding technique and simply took opposing defenders to school, making caches all over the football field. See you in Oklahoma!

Nichorian Mardis

Fondren Middle School, TX

8^th

RB #29

Mardis, 5’10 174, was named Fastest Man. Mardis ran a 4.50 shuttle, 4.49 40 and had an 8’3 broad jump. As a freshman next year, Mardis’ speed will make him an elite performer.

Cooper Woodyard

The Woodlands HS, TX

^9th

QB #24

Woodyard has the traits that most of the greats did. Strength, courage, determination, confidence and a tireless work ethic. The 6’0.5 183 Woodyard was deservingly named the Leadership award winner. Woodyard was also a star during 1 on 1 and 7 on 7’s, making him a QB who would be able to lead any team.

He did an amazing job while competing with the Sophs the next day.