2023/2024 – Camp Stock Risers

Take a look at these 2023s and 2024s that have been on the rise during this camp season. They really impressed in position drills as well as 1on1 drills. While they still have more camps to attend this Summer, here are some key observations so far. <strong>Roderick Hale | 5’9 215 | RB | 2023 | L.D Bell (Hurst, TX)</strong> [caption id="attachment_360483" align="alignleft" width="170"]<img class="wp-image-360483" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/IMG_5955-296x300.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="172" /> <strong> </strong>[/caption] <p style="text-align: left;">Roderick recently attended camps for Stephen F. Austin and the showcase at TCU, with a few more on his schedule. He really impresses with his vision and acceleration out of the backfield. Runs downhill really well for good gains, can also bounce it outside and get upfield quickly. In addition, Roderick is efficient when pass blocking by slowing down a rushing defender and allowing his quarterback more time in the pocket. Entering his Senior season, Roderick looks to continue to make an impact on the offensive side of the ball.</p> <div class="css-1dbjc4n r-1awozwy r-z2wwpe r-6koalj r-1q142lx r-1bymd8e"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Twitter:</strong></span> <a href="https://twitter.com/Hale_Roderick_"><span style="font-size: 1rem;">@Hale_Roderick_</span></a></div> &nbsp; <strong>Jelani Blanton | 5’11 175 | LB/DE | 2024 | Hightower</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Twitter:</strong></span> <a href="https://twitter.com/jelanidblanton">@jelanidblanton</a> Jelani recently attended camps at Houston Baptist and Lamar University. I really like the fluid movement he displays when running drills. When evaluating his film he shows excellent speed off the edge, allowing him to be disruptive in the backfield. His quickness and long wingspan allow him to recover well and make the play. Jelani has a huge upside and I anticipate him to have more presence on the talented Hightower defense. <strong>Turner Humphrey | 6’0 188 | RB/WR | 2024 | Atlas DFW (Home School)</strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Twitter:</strong></span> <a href="https://twitter.com/turner_humphrey">@turner_humphrey</a> Turner is a good size powerful running back. He shows good patience and vision when finding the open lane created by the offensive line. He attended the Dallas Showcase at SMU, where he ran a 4.52 official 40. He also lines up at wide receiver at times, where he exhibits good soft hands and great body control. Using his big frame while running the ball makes it difficult for defenders to bring him down at first contact. Recording close to 1,000 rushing yards and over 1,300 yards total, I anticipate Turner having an impressive 2022 season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="306329" first="Walker" last="Deimund"] | 6’2 280 | OG/C | 2023 | Geneva Boerne </strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Twitter: </strong></span><a href="https://twitter.com/walker_deimund"><span style="font-size: 1rem;">@walker_deimund</span></a> Walker really impresses with the athleticism he posses along with his good size. He is a really good technician on the interior offensive line, also being able to play center. Gets off the ball quickly and latches with good arm extension. Walker is also very effective when the play calls for him to pull, by knowing his assignment and clearing the defender out. He has a wide base that sets him up to be efficient in pass blocking schemes as well.  He has recently caught attention from coaches at the few camps he as attended so far this Summer. <strong>Steele Herndon | 6’3 245 | DE | 2023 | The Woodlands</strong> <img class="wp-image-360492 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/IMG_5958-150x300.jpg" alt="" width="79" height="158" /> Steele really impresses with how physical he is on the defensive line and with how well he is able to shed blocks, especially double teams at times. With good speed and size, he is disruptive whether he is lined up on the inside or on the edge. Steele displays violent hands and good strength when fighting through the offensive line to pursuit the quarterback. Steele’s wingspan was recently measured at 76", with that, he dominated in the 1-on-1s at the UNT camp. Expect Steele and The Woodlands defense to make some noise this season. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Twitter:</strong></span> <a href="https://twitter.com/SteeleHerndon"><span style="font-size: 1rem;">@SteeleHerndon</span></a> <div class="css-1dbjc4n r-1awozwy r-z2wwpe r-6koalj r-1q142lx r-1bymd8e"></div> <strong>Jordan Nichols | 6’1 295 | OL | 2024 | Lufkin</strong> <img class="wp-image-360497 alignleft" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2022/06/IMG_5956-3-283x300.jpg" alt="" width="147" height="156" /> Jordan posses the athleticism to play on either the interior or exterior offensive line, even at Center. He is constantly working to be as versatile on the line as possible. I was really impressed with how well Jordan pulls when the play calls for it and how he finishes the play. Good strong hands that latch on quickly, plays with his head up, as well as gets to the next level efficiently. Has a wide base and good footwork that makes him effective when pass blocking. Jordan has also caught the attention of college coaches at camps this summer and I expect him to shine on the Lufkin offensive line. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Twitter:</strong></span> <a href="https://twitter.com/jNichols79">@jNichols79</a> &nbsp;