Rivals Camp Los Angeles: Top Offensive Performers
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The Rivals Camp Series was in Los Angeles last weekend and some of the top players in the west were performing. Here were the players who were named the positional MVPs of the event as well as other top performers.…
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Continue ReadingThe Rivals Camp Series was in Los Angeles last weekend and some of the top players in the west were performing.
Here were the players who were named the positional MVPs of the event as well as other top performers.
QUARTERBACK
MVP: Nico Iamaleava Nico Iamaleava 6'5" | 200 lbs | QB Warren | 2023 State CA , Warren
Iamaleava showed off his accuracy for the scouts on hand. His release is effortless and he throws deep balls with just a flick of the wrist. He is 6-foot-6, around 200 pounds and was hitting receivers in stride. His ability to throw from different arm angles impressed Rivals scout Adam Gorney. Iamaleava has numerous offers with Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Oregon, Miami and UCLA leading the pack.
Five-star QB Nico Iamaleava making it looks easy today @RivalsCamp LA 😎@nico_iamaleava8 | @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/JB4aebCeXA
— Rivals (@Rivals) February 28, 2022
Malachi Nelson Malachi Nelson 6'3" | 195 lbs | QB Los Alamitos | 2023 State CA , Los Alamitos
Nelson pushed Iamaleava all day and nearly was named MVP. He moves very well and throws smoothly on the run and off-balanced. The USC commit was very accurate and looks a little more muscular than he did in the fall.
Julian Sayin Julian Sayin 6'1" | 195 lbs | QB Carlsbad | 2024 State CA , Carlsbad
Sayin is arguably the best quarterback in California’s 2024 class. He is shorter than Iamaleava and Nelson but very poised for his age. He throws a tight spiral and has the arm strength to put a lot of juice on short and medium range throws. Sayin has 17 offers and according to reports, Notre Dame is pushing hard for him.
RUNNING BACK
MVP: Roderick Robinson II Roderick Robinson II 6'1" | 220 lbs | RB Lincoln (San Diego) | 2023 State CA , Lincoln
Robinson is 230 pounds and incredibly smooth with his footwork for a guy that size. He can turn on the jets quickly and create big matchup problems in pass coverage. He has the speed of a receiver but is too big for a lot of defensive backs to take down. Robinson has 19 offers including Arizona, Jackson State, Oregon. Tennessee. UCLA and USC among others.
Major Givens Major Givens 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB Steele Canyon | 2023 State CA , Steele Canyon
Givens impressed me at the Prep Redzone Stock Up Showcase back in January where he was named MVP for the running backs. He is very fluid with every motion and is explosive. He impressed the scouts at the Rivals Camp and picked up an offer from Montana State shortly after the event.
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RECEIVERS
DeAndre Moore DeAndre Moore 5'11" | 190 lbs | WR St. John Bosco | 2023 State CA , Los Alamitos
Moore impressed scouts at the event with his ability to get open and create separation in man coverage. He looks big at around 190 pounds and has very good hands. He can be dominant as a corner as well but working with his quarterback Nelson helped make him look great. He was formerly committed to Oklahoma but his recruitment is wide open right now.
#USC five-star QB commit Malachi Nelson (@Malachi) with the absolute dime to priority #FightOn target @DeandreMooreJr. The Trojans actually like Moore as a DB, which speaks to his overall talent as he was definitely one of the top WRs at our Rivals LA camp today. pic.twitter.com/wcja5TIrsl
— Ryan Young (@RyanYoungRivals) February 28, 2022
Jordan Anderson Jordan Anderson 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Newport Harbor | 2024 State CA , Millikan
Anderson is very fast and some scouts say he was one of the best receivers at the event. He is on the smaller side at 170 pounds but has plenty of time to add some size. He is a precise route runner and often gets overshadowed by his very high profile teammates at Millikan. He often worked with Iamaleava, his former quarterback when he played at Warren. Anderson has offers from Arizona, Cincinnati, Oregon, USC and Utah among others.
Had a great time at the Rivals camp with my brothers! Thank you @Rivals for having us! @AndersonnJJJ @MaddenIamaleava pic.twitter.com/Tz3EedFcYE
— Nico Iamaleava Jr.🇦🇸 🇼🇸 (@nico_iamaleava8) February 28, 2022
Grant Gray Grant Gray 6'3" | 180 lbs | WR Norco | 2023 State CA , Norco
Gray is a big body receiver at 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds. He won the majority of his one-on-one matchups and made some highlight reel catches. Position coach at the event T.J. Houshmandzadeh raved about Gray. He has eight offers with Colorado State, Utah State, Utah and Arizona being the most recent to offer.
Just wanted to say a huge thank you to @Rivals and @RivalsCamp for having me out today! I was honored to be named All Camp WR of the day from @RivalsCamp and @housh84. It was so much fun competing with the best in Cali! @GregBiggins @adamgorney @norcofootball @WCA_Training pic.twitter.com/55UrTQES5c
— Grant Gray (@Grant_Gray01) February 28, 2022
OFFENSIVE LINE
Elishah Jackett Elishah Jackett 6'7" | 280 lbs | OL El Modena | 2023 State CA , El Modena
Jackett is massive at 6-foot-7 and has room to put on some size at 260 pounds. His length helps him maintain separation with defensive linemen and keeps his chest out in pass protection. His footwork is solid and colleges are banking on him filling out more this offseason. Washington, USC and Texas A&M are interested and UCLA offered him after the camp.
Washington, Texas A&M, USC and others involved with high three-star OL Elishah Jackett pic.twitter.com/bTsPOzPaZs
— Rivals (@Rivals) February 27, 2022