Who Are The Central State Eight’s Top Overall Prospects?

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Today, I wrapped up coach Tony Shiffman's coverage of the Central State Eight Conference. A conference that I believe is loaded with sleepers across the board. These guys may not be getting a ton of recruiting attention right now, but that could change here quickly. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always, If you have someone you think I need to see, please DM them to me on Twitter at @hsfbscout!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator {"className":"is-style-wide"} --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OL:</em></strong> <em><strong>Mark Helm, 6'5" 240, Glenwood, Sr</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Helm has a projectable frame that he should be able to pack weight onto, great footwork, and some nasty to his game. He moves extremely well for a big man, his feet are constantly churning as a run blocker, and is quite sudden out of his stance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>OLB: Jake Kepler, 6'3" 220, Sacred Heart-Griffin, Sr</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An awfully physical prospect that looks to punish ball carriers on contact. Kepler has plenty of burst to blitz from depth, holds his ground at the point of attack, and has a fierce bull rush to create knockback as a rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR: [player_tooltip player_id='212316' first='Jamor' last='Singleton'] 5'10" 170, MacAr</em></strong><em><strong>thur, So</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Singleton played a major role for MacArthur as just a freshman and flashed when you turned on the tape. He displayed consistent hands, good shake after the catch, and was fearless when asked to go over the middle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH: Marcell Jerome, 5'10" 155, Southeast, Jr</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jerome shows great patience with the football, terrific balance, and the ability to turn a quick game concept into a chunk play. On tape, he knows how to find the soft spots in zone coverage and is rarely brought down by the first tackler. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR:</em></strong> <strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='271888' first='Sam' last='Owens'] 6'1" 180, MacArthu</em></strong><em><strong>r, Sr</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A home run threat with elite concentration in traffic. Owens has good speed, outstanding body control, and an overall high football IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DE: Lance Ingold, 6'6" 220, Rocheste</em></strong><em><strong>r, Sr</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I've written about Ingold before, and love his overall upside. He's got elite vertical stature, long arms, violent hands, a quality get off and his effort is through the roof.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>DT:</em></strong> <strong><em>King Smith, 6'3" 290, MacArt</em></strong><em><strong>hur, Sr</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>On film, King shows consistent pad level, a great first step, and is slippery as butter at the point of attack. He's a tough man to move in the run game, is disruptive, and can easily defeat down blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>LB: Parker Lyons, 6'2" 225, Rochester, Sr</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lyons has a terrific combination of instincts and anticipation. Lyons reads his keys well, can sniff out screens, and is a violent tackler once he gets his hands on you.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>ATH:</em></strong> <strong><em>Cam'Ron Mitchell, 5'9" 165, Jacksonv</em></strong><em><strong>ille, Sr</strong></em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mitchell has a different gear that kicks in when he gets his hands on the football and will make you pay if you take poor angles to the tackle. His cuts are seamless with no loss of speed and will cause a tackler's feet to stop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>WR:</em></strong> <strong><em>Parker Gillespie, 5'10" 160, Rochester, Sr</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker's production speaks for itself, accounting for 1,129 yards receiving this fall. This young man can line up just about anywhere and make a play. He's got fantastic vision, good wiggle, the body control to make catches with a defender draped all over him, and is a dynamite route runner.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->