Elite Speed Training Camp Showcase Standouts

The great state of Illinois is still without competitive football for the time being but that is not stopping athletes from getting competitive work in! Coaches &amp; Athletes have come together to participate in the highest level of football training in the 618/314 area. <em><img class="size-medium wp-image-54251 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/09/IMG-3472-300x201.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" />Athlete of the Day</em> went to <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="37206" first="Pernell" last="Garner"], </strong>Class of 2021 / SB, CB. Lafayette High School, Wildwood, MO <em>Height: 5’9 | Weight: 165lbs</em> Size does not matter when it comes to the speedy &amp; shifty [player_tooltip player_id="37206" first="Pernell" last="Garner"]. The kid has tremendous footwork that will have defenders clueless on the field. Garner, being an under sized athlete benefits him more than it hurts him. Garner runs crisp routes and has sure hands! When the ball is in his hand it’s SHOWTIME! <em><img class="size-medium wp-image-54250 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/09/11537645_fd9a38d1d37d4aee9bbbbdb5692be132-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />OL/DL Standout</em>: <strong>Chris Johnson, </strong>Class of 2022 / <span style="font-size: 1rem;">Belleville West High School, </span><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Belleville, IL <em>Height: 6’1 | Weight: 260lbs</em> If you need a hole plugged or someone to take on a double team call on Chris Johnson! Johnson is extremely agile for a big man. High motor D-Lineman who makes plays away from the LOS by pursuing to the ball with no hesitation. One thing I love about Chris Johnson is his active hands on the D-Line! Quarterbacks have to be cautious &amp; precise when throwing the ball across the middle of the field when Johnson is in the game. </span> &nbsp; &nbsp; <em>Defensive Back Standout</em>:<strong> Stephen </strong><img class="size-medium wp-image-54236 alignleft" style="font-size: 1rem;" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/09/5720D6C9-4A94-4E8B-ADDA-590CEB6ABA83.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Green II</strong><span style="font-size: 1rem;"> , Class of 2021/ Collinsville High School, Collinsville, IL</span> <em>Height: 6’1 | Weight: 185lbs</em> Stephen Green II has tremendous talent and has showed the other athletes in his area that he is out to make a name for himself. Green is an athlete that can definitely play any skill position on both sides of the ball. During 7 on 7 Green posted 4ints &amp; 1 pass break up. He has terrific footwork &amp; great football IQ that allows him to be at the right place at the right time. When he sees his teammates working hard that motivates him to work even harder to be an overall better football for his team. Stephen Green II is an intense football player and a true definition of a ball hawk! <em><img class="size-medium wp-image-54252 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/09/IMG-3473-300x296.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="296" />Running back Standout</em>: <strong> [player_tooltip player_id="20197" first="Justin" last="Johnson"] Jr, </strong>Class of 2021/ Edwardsville Illinois High School, Edwardsville, Illinois<strong> </strong><em>Height: 5’11 | Weight: 190lbs</em> [player_tooltip player_id="20197" first="Justin" last="Johnson"] Jr. who was the highest ranked HS player present at the Elite Speed Training camp Saturday is a stud! Johnson is a high profile running back who can do it all. He currently holds 16 offers. Johnson is tough, elusive, &amp; agile. Johnson can be deadly running wildcat and lined up as a WR. There is no doubt that announcers will be saying the name [player_tooltip player_id="20197" first="Justin" last="Johnson"] Jr. on Saturdays. [player_tooltip player_id="20197" first="Justin" last="Johnson"] Jr. can only get better &amp; elevate his game at the next level! &nbsp; <em><img class="size-medium wp-image-54253 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/09/IMG-3421-300x265.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="265" />Wide Receiver Standout</em>: <strong>Isaiah Slayton,</strong> Class of 2023/ Belleville West High School, Belleville, Illinois <em>Height: 6’2 | Weight: 185lbs</em> Isaiah Slayton is an extremely long and aggressive receiver. The kid has great hands and a niche for going up and over defenders to grab the ball. He has a natural WR build along with a lot of raw talent which he is aware of. He can’t wait to play at the next level so that he can continue to develop his game with top coaches as he aspires to play at the Division 1 level. 9 chances out of 10 he will be a match-up problem for DBs in his conference because of his height and long arms. Standing at 6’2 and more time to grow Slayton is expected to be dominate in his years to come.