“Brandon Boys” to Keep an Eye On
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Brandon High School has always been a team loaded with talent. Two of their best players, Gardner Minshew and Will Rogers, have already shown that in their college years. Minshew threw for over 4700 yards and 39 TDs at Washington…
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Continue ReadingBrandon High School has always been a team loaded with talent. Two of their best players, Gardner Minshew and Will Rogers, have already shown that in their college years. Minshew threw for over 4700 yards and 39 TDs at Washington State, and Rogers started as a true freshman in the SEC at Mississippi State this past year. On the defensive side of the ball, NFL linebacker and Brandon alum Demario Davis was a big time player at Arkansas State. This school is almost never devoid of talent. New head football coach Sam Williams has no shortage of it this year either, as the Bulldogs have another talented bunch up next. Let’s take a look at some standouts Williams will have this season with collegiate upside.
Jarvis Durr Jarvis Durr 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Brandon | 2023 State MS | 2023 ATH |
After a freshman season playing running back, Jarvis Durr Jarvis Durr 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Brandon | 2023 State MS started for the Bulldogs as a safety as a sophomore. Durr is an athlete with all kinds of potential. He was clocked in the 4.5 range as a freshman. As as safety, Durr is good free safety with balance between the run and pass game. Against the run, he is physical and reads guards well. He knows where to be and what angle to take to get there. The safety tackles well and has a lot of juice behind his hits. Against the pass, Durr plays over top as a support role. Using his athleticism, he can go up and break up passes. Durr has great vertical ability and speed. He also has a smooth back pedal without a lot of choppiness to it. His best attribute is his range and closing speed. Covering a lot of ground quickly is huge for safeties at all levels. Durr currently does not list any offers, but is set to take off soon.
Luke Rogers Luke Rogers 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Brandon | 2023 State MS | 2023 OL |
The last name may sound familiar, and it is. Luke Rogers Luke Rogers 6'4" | 290 lbs | OL Brandon | 2023 State MS is the younger brother of former Brandon QB Will Rogers. The 6’4″ 295 OL got the best of the size genes and was the starting right tackle last season. He allowed 0 sacks in his first full year as a starter. Rogers is an excellent prospect at offensive line in the 2023 class. He has flexible knees which allow him to bend and get out of his stance with ease. Rogers plays with quick and active feet and is capable of moving in space well. As a run blocker, Rogers is tenacious and nasty. He finishes the block through the whistle and dominates whoever is lined up across from him. His upper body strength is very well developed for his age. In the pass game, Rogers mirrors ends well and uses his strong first punch to catch them off balance. Rogers currently lists an offer from Central Arkansas, but more schools will soon follow with more exposure and film.