Massive Mississippians of 2022: Round 2

Our last group of players had some pretty impressive measurements and skillsets. Round two features some athletes who are just as impressive. Let’s take a look at them below! [player_tooltip player_id="104391" first="Markel" last="Bell"] | OL | Cleveland Central Checking in at 6’8" 325 pounds, [player_tooltip player_id="104391" first="Markel" last="Bell"] could be the largest human overall in the state of Mississippi. His teammate [player_tooltip player_id="104401" first="Christopher" last="Lanney"] was on the same list last week, but it turns out Cleveland Central just has some beasts on the offensive line. Anchoring the left side of the line, Bell plays at left tackle and does a dang good job there. You wouldn’t think a guy at 325 could move so well, but Bell is incredibly light on his feet. Bell knows how to play on the balls of his feet to be more agile in space. His pass protection demonstrates this well. Bell has a good kick step and can use his arm length to ensure that no defender gets to his quarterback. While Lanney is the nastier of the two, Bell plays with a good competitive edge and buries defensive lineman and linebackers when given the opportunity to. With improved flexibility and strength, [player_tooltip player_id="104391" first="Markel" last="Bell"] will be a quick riser in the recruiting world. He has the frame and athleticism that is highly sought after, and will most likely get his first offer when coaches start coming through. [player_tooltip player_id="104539" first="Avery" last="Carter"] | DB | Ocean Springs At 6’5" 185 pounds, [player_tooltip player_id="104539" first="Avery" last="Carter"] has ridiculous length for a defensive back. While most long and tall kids are asked to play receiver, some are asked to play DB, and become special players as a result. Carter is the definition of a ball hawk. Any where the ball is, he is too. Carter is very impressive safety who plays best when in the box or in zone coverage. His eye discipline allows him to read quarterbacks well and make easy pass break ups or interceptions. Carter has adequate speed for the position, but makes up for it with his physicality. A traditional downhill thumper, Carter brings the boom anytime a receiver or back is near. He routinely knocks an offensive skill player on their back whenever they get close. Offenses would be best to stay away from the physical safety. With his incredible size and length, [player_tooltip player_id="104539" first="Avery" last="Carter"] is a prospect to keep track of. With improvements to his hip flexibility and overall speed, he could be a very, very valuable asset for any defensive coordinator in the country. We wouldn’t be surprised if Carter ends up as a linebacker that can cover at the next level. [player_tooltip player_id="104473" first="Jordan" last="Allen"] | LB | Clarksdale At 6’4" 200 pounds, [player_tooltip player_id="104473" first="Jordan" last="Allen"] is a force to be reckoned with at linebacker. Allen is a long, fast, explosive player on defense. He is great on the blitz and uses his speed to get to the quarterback almost as soon as the ball is snapped. Having long arms benefits his game super well, as Allen is able to use his length to create quick separation between himself and an offensive lineman to tackle the ball carrier. With his athleticism, Allen makes plays from sideline to sideline and demonstrates solid ability to change direction. Allen plays violent too. He is an aggressive tackler who runs with a head full of steam. While his aggression is evident, he is also very fundamental, using his arms to wrap up ball carriers and bring them to the ground. As he continues to fill out his frame and get stronger, [player_tooltip player_id="104473" first="Jordan" last="Allen"] will be a freak at linebacker. It is surprising that he doesn’t already have some college offers on his resume, but they will come soon.