As Terrence Lewis and Tyreak Sapp went through their workouts on Thursday morning at the Under Armour Future 50 Camp at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, they both were among some of the top juniors on display from across the country.
Both standouts joined some of the most talented 11th graders in the nation as coaches such as former Miami Dolphins’receiver Chris Chambers, legendary Deion Sanders and several others kept an eye on the next wave of elite national talent.
As they came from Texas, California, Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan, Louisiana and from just about every corner of the nation, the mission was to showcase some of these future stars and what they have to offer for the years to come.
As some had made their early commitments, others are still open – with a year left to play.
IT WAS TIME TO SHINE
For Sapp, an early University of Florida commitment, who is coming off a 7A state championship with St.Thomas Aquinas, the event in Orlando was a time show the fan websites and recruiters that this 6-2, 250-pounder is indeed someone that is among the best in the country.
Going against some of the top offensive linemen in the nation, he showcased his skill level and strength. Injured some of the season for the unbeaten Raiders, his plans to wrestle this season will add plenty to an already impressive talent resume.
Coaches watching the event were impressed with his athletic ability.
Coming off a 5A state championship, Lewis was another player that everyone wanted to watch. One of the big play performers for the Bulls this past season, the 6-1, 195-pound linebacker has cameras clicking and pens jotting down notes on papers.
What this gifted athlete brings to the table is a football player who is all over the field, making plays and using his speed, athletic ability and football savvy to make a difference. He was one of many who helped head coach Max Edwards and his team win yet another state championship.
Also selected to camp but not able to attend because of a broken nose is Clemson University commit Marcus Tate, a quality 6-5, 318-pound offensive lineman.
Tate suffered the injury playing basketball for his University School Sharks’ squad.
Other key players on hand for the event included Floridians Mario Williams (WR, Plant City), Markevious Brown (DB, IMG Academy), Trevonte Rucker (WR, Ocala Vanguard), Agiye Hall (WR, Seffner Armwood), Bryce Langston (DE, Ocala Vanguard), Tallahassee Forida High defensive back Ahmari Harvey and Cade Denhoff (DE, Lakeland Christian).
Some other notable prospects that shined included quarterback Caleb Williams from Gonzaga Prep in Washington, D.C. The 6-1, 210-pounder is someone that Plantation American Heritage head coach Pat Surtain praised when the Patriots lost to this powerhouse team earlier in the season.
Marvin Harrison Jr., the son of longtime Indianapolis Colts receiver, is impressive. The 6-4, 195-pounder is from St. Jospeh’s Prep in Pennsylvania.
Jeremiah Trotter, a 6-2, 210 linebacker from St. Joseph’s Prep is also a prospect that is going to be a big time player in 2020.