UW River Falls Football Camp Standouts III
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We wrap up our coverage of the UW-River Falls Camp with our Part III of the standouts that caught my eyes. This group of five from MN and WI is made up of four juniors to know during this camp…
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Continue ReadingWe wrap up our coverage of the UW-River Falls Camp with our Part III of the standouts that caught my eyes. This group of five from MN and WI is made up of four juniors to know during this camp circuit, and a sophomore that looks like one of the best LBs in MN based off his current ranking and performance at the camp. Let’s dive into each athlete’s performance now.
Hayden repeatedly forced his way onto my radar. There were multiple times where his passes had me looking to see who threw the ball. Over and over his accuracy stood out from the crowd. His ball placement based on the route was very impressive. It gave his man a chance and protected the ball from the defense. On tape, the 6’2″ 207 lbs QB wins with his accuracy. He completed 63% of his passes, and once again the heads up ball placement stood out. It is a huge advantage to have a QB that knows how to protect the ball. Lastly, Hayden has shown he can throw off platform and without his feet set. Check out his highlights below.
Highlights
The Ashwaubenon athlete was flying under my radar until the River Falls camp. That is where the 5’10” 185 lbs junior put on a show. Jacob blazed his way to a 4.55 40 yard dash, 9’1″ broad jump, and a 4.37 pro agility time. The number were excellent, and then he again caught my eye in the agility portion of the day. At this point I still wasn’t aware of who he was. All I knew was that bib #211 was very impressive with his change of direction, and acceleration out of those changes. On tape you see the big play ability. The game breaking speed to turn those running lanes into big gains or TDs. What was new on tape was Jacob’s overall power, and his balance through contact. McVane plays behind his pads and runs his feet through contact very well. He is able to absorb hits without losing his balance. He possesses a very low center of gravity. Check him out for yourself. I think he could play multiple positions at the next level, like RB or DB, based off his traits.
Grant Kaiser
Grant Kaiser
Another new name on my radar is the 6’4″ 306 lbs OL/DL out of Boyceville. My first few notes from the day on Grant are exactly what you hope to hear. He has a massive frame, but moves really well with it. He plays with light feet, and has the body control to be able to change directions quickly and under control. Seeing the big man move so well had me excited to check out his tape. On tape, Grant is a road clearing run blocker. His light feet and mobility allow him to reach defenders, get up to the second level, or burst out of his stance and attack level one. From there his strength is vastly superior to his opponents. The highlights are full of plays where he is ragdolling opponents. Kaiser also plays DL. Keep an eye on the two way trench monster.
A WI native who dominated the testing portion of the UW- River Falls camp was the Pepin/Alma junior RB Demetrius Bergmann Demetrius Bergmann 6’0″ | 185 lbs | RB Pepin/Alma | 2024 State WI . He posted a 4.62 40, 9’5.5″ broad jump, almost a 35″ vertical, and a 4.08 pro agility test. All great times that illustrated how he was able to put up such big numbers in Fall 2022. On tape, the 6′ 182 lbs junior was all over the field. He dominated from the FB and LB positions, and could play either LB or RB at the next level. On defense, all that athleticism gives Demetrius sideline to sideline range. He has a high motor, so if the whistle hasn’t blown you can expect he to be in pursuit. On offense, Bergmann is used as a north-south, one cut runner. That allows him to attack downhill with that speed. He also has impressive power that you don’t get to see at camp. Check him out below.
Highlights
Nolen made a name for himself during the testing portion of the day. The underclassman measured in at 6’2″ 184 lbs, broad jumped 9’5″, ,ran a 4.68 40 yard dash, and had just over a 32″ vertical jump. After the camp I noticed how highly Nolen was ranked in MN, so I had to check out the tape. No question Volner looks like a high level LB. The long, lean OLB has great range for the position. He also has impressive lateral agility. Nolen has highlights where he is able to avoid blocks with just his agility. Volner also has a strong first step off the line when he is rushing the edge. In coverage, Nolen looks more like a safety with his ability to cover a vast area of the field, soft hands, and ability to run with receivers in the slot. Big things are ahead for Nolen. Make sure he is on your radars.