Elite Football Combine: Missouri 2024 defensive backs
The Elite Football Combine is one of the top events in Missouri every year and this year’s event, held on March 12 at the Lou Fusz indoor facility in Earth City, did not disappoint. We will be taking a look…
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Continue ReadingThe Elite Football Combine is one of the top events in Missouri every year and this year’s event, held on March 12 at the Lou Fusz indoor facility in Earth City, did not disappoint.
We will be taking a look at some the top performers at the event divided by class year, positions and home state, and listed alphabetically. For more Combine coverage, please check out the links at the bottom of the page.
Quinten Bennett Quinten Bennett 5'7" | 135 lbs | DB Eureka | 2024 MO , Eureka
Bennett, who measured in at 5-6 1/2 and 133 pounds, showed some speed and quickness with a 40-yard dash time of 4.79 seconds and a pro-agility time of 4.4 seconds. He also recorded a broad jump of 8 feet 1 inch and a vertical leap of 26 inches.
Bennett was listed on Eureka’s varsity roster last season, but did not record any stats.
Allen Brown Allen Brown 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Eureka | 2024 State MO III, Eureka
Brown measured in at 5-10 1/2 and 170 pounds. He had a nice all-around day that included a pro-agility time of 4.44 seconds, a broad jump of 8 feet 8 inches, a vertical leap of 30.5 inches, a powerball toss of 34-4 and a 40-yard dash of 4.88 seconds.
A cornerback, Brown recorded 27 tackles, five interceptions and one sack as a sophomore and earned first-team all-conference honors.
Payton Brown Payton Brown 6'1" | 215 lbs | LB Hillsboro | 2024 State MO , Hillsboro
We included Brown, who measured in at 6 foot and 203 pounds, in our story on top linebackers – in fact, he was the only 2024 prospect at the Combine who listed himself as a linebacker – but he could project as a strong safety at the next level.
Brown had a strong all-around day that showed off the speed, strength and athleticism that he shows on his sophomore film. He recorded a 40-yard dash time of 4.79 seconds, a pro-agility time of 4.4 seconds, a powerball toss of 38 feet 8 inches, a broad jump of 9 feet 4 inches and a vertical leap of 27 1/2 inches.
A linebacker-running back for the Hawks, Brown recorded 30 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and two sacks as a sophomore. He also rushed for 343 yards and three touchdowns while averaging 11.4 yards per carry.
Aidan Crews Aidan Crews 6'1" | 195 lbs | DB Eureka | 2024 State MO , Eureka
Crews, who measured in at 6-0 1/2 and 171 pounds, was one of the quickest players on the day as he recorded a 40 time of 4.68 seconds and a pro-agility time of 4.15 seconds. Both of those marks were among the best on the day.
He also recorded a broad jump of 9-10, a vertical leap of 29 inches and a powerball toss of 33-2.
Crews, who recorded 20 tackles at the varsity level as a sophomore, is an intriguing player with his combination of size, speed and athleticism. We can’t wait to see what he does this fall as a junior.
Brian Fitzmaurice Brian Fitzmaurice 5'10" | 190 lbs | DB Marquette | 2024 State MO Jr., Marquette
Fitzmaurice, who measured in at 5-9 2/3 and 190 pounds, is one of the top all-around athletes in the Class of 2024 in Missouri and showed that with his performance at the Combine. He recorded a 4.65 40, a powerball toss of 44-11 and a broad jump of 10 feet – all among the best marks on the day – to go along with a 4.24 pro-agility and a 31-inch vertical leap.
We have previously listed Fitzmaurice as a linebacker, but after measuring at 5-10 we are now listing him as a defensive back. He plays an outside linebacker-safety hybrid position anyway and had a strong sophomore season with 56 tackles, seven tackles for loss and four sacks.
Fitzmaurice’s impressive speed and athleticism combo shows up in his sophomore film.
Elite Football Combine Coverage
Class of 2023: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Offensive/Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Defensive Backs
Class of 2024: Quarterbacks | Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends | Offensive Linemen | Defensive Linemen | Linebackers | Defensive Backs