Allegiance Arch Foundation Camp: Top Defensive Performers
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The Allegiance camp is one of the most prominent linemen camps in Southern California. Unlike many other offseason linemen camps, Allegiance events feature the linemen wearing pads and soft helmets. One-on-one reps at Allegiance camps are closer to real game…
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Continue ReadingThe Allegiance camp is one of the most prominent linemen camps in Southern California.
Unlike many other offseason linemen camps, Allegiance events feature the linemen wearing pads and soft helmets. One-on-one reps at Allegiance camps are closer to real game reps than any offseason program I have seen.
Here are the defensive linemen that had standout performances Sunday:
MVPs
Webb was one of the top edge rushers in the Trinity League last season and he is 20 pounds heavier than he was in November.
He is fast off the edge and has the strength to compete with tackles when they try to overpower him.
I’d like to see him stay on his feet more. Sometimes he leans too much and loses his footing, but in pads, that hasn’t been a major problem for Webb.
Webb has offers from UNLV and Northern Arizona.
Moe was the MVP of the interior defensive linemen and he was by far the best of the day.
He is so fast off the ball and uses his hands so well to deflect the offensive lineman’s hands. He isn’t a very big guy in person but his strength is there and his speed is off the charts for a defensive tackle.
Moe was an All- County player by the OC Register last season and has offers from Arizona and Northern Arizona.
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Parker was the MVP of last May’s Allegiance event. He looks in slightly better shape than he did last spring which is a good thing.
He still has excellent power moves and can bully offensive linemen at times. He has solid secondary moves, but sometimes when a good offensive lineman can withstand his initial power, he can get caught in a stalemate.
Parker is pretty fast for his size and does a good job attacking half of the offensive lineman’s body and beating him in one direction.
He will be a dominant player in the Empire League.
Claiborne is still one of the better edge rushers in his class. He does a really good job of attacking with his hands without losing his speed on the outside.
Once in awhile he will mix it up with a bull rush and it always takes offensive linemen by surprise. He is lengthy with long arms and if he gets to your body, he has the strength to put you on skates.
Claiborne took some reps at 3-technique and looked promising there as well. He did a good job competing against very good offensive linemen Sunday.
Highlights
Sunday was my first time seeing Houston in person and he was very impressive.
He has a good mix of speed and power moves. His pad level is excellent and he is always lower than the offensive lineman. He gets to the lineman’s body to drive him back and has the strength to throw the guy to the side or put another move on him.
I actually liked him better on the interior when he was going against guards and centers, but he was still effective off the edge. His pad level, strength and speed make him an intriguing college prospect.
Houston has an offer from Colorado State.
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Aidan Cornthwaite, Steele Canyon
Jaden Williams, Mission Viejo
Damian Marquez, Millikan