Doane 7v7 Air Attack Camp Notebook | Norris Standouts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;OscarGalindo30&nbsp;in the coupon code area.</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This past Monday, I had the pleasure of attending Doane University's Air Attack 7v7 Camp, where I got the chance to watch seven teams from different classes compete. From the seven, four teams made it to the final four with a chance to make it to the championships. I will be covering some standout athletes from those top four teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will be starting with the camp champions, the Norris Titans out of Class B. Norris had a great assortment of talent at their skill positions that proved too much for defenses to handle. On top of that, they also had a swarming defense full of rangy athletes. Here are my top standouts from the loaded Norris team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":872334,"width":404,"height":348,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/IMG_9133-e1687408928731.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-872334" width="404" height="348" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='408454' first='Jax' last='Gates'] | 2024 | WR/DB | 6'2" 175 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14817519/Jax-Gates" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxg8s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Jax won Offensive MVP honors at the end of the tournament and ended up with an offer from Doane.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Gates flashed on both sides of the ball, displaying top-tier athleticism, speed, and football IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- On defense, he plays physically with receivers and uses his hands very well to disrupt the receiver's concentration at the catch-point.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He's smooth when changing direction and can break on the ball on a dime.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Jax has great range that can cover a good chunk of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- On offense, he was reliable on crucial downs and consistent when going up for the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":875252,"width":486,"height":324,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/IMG_9481.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-875252" width="486" height="324" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='789525' first='Jarrett' last='Behrends'] | 2025 | QB | 6'2" 200 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/16037383/Jarrett-Behrends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JarrettBehrends" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Jarrett would've taken my QB of the Camp award with his impressive play all day on Monday.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- What stood out the most to me was Jarrett's decision-making. Oftentimes, taking the smart, safe pass instead of forcing the ball into tight coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Very talented arm. Jarrett can make throws to all levels of the field, throws a nice deep ball, and has solid accuracy on the move.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He doesn't get stuck on his first read and will progress through his targets to find the open man. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Quick release once he identifies his best target. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Very promising 2025 prospect!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":874860,"width":363,"height":238,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Fy_p6QeWcAMeVNl-crop-545x358-1687568190.jpg?w=544" alt="" class="wp-image-874860" width="363" height="238" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='561432' first='Colton' last='Homolka'] | 2024 | TE/LB | 6'4" 195 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/17873866/Colton-Homolka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/ColtonHomolka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Colton is going to be a great safety blanket target for the Titans this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- At 6'4", he does a great job maximizing his catch radius. Making catches outside of his frame and is able to high-point the ball over defenders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Strong through contested catches and stays focused on the ball even with defenders closing in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He moves very well for his size and does a good job attacking leverage and finding a way to get open.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Can't wait to see him in pads and to check out his blocking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":874857,"width":390,"height":260,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/IMG_9493.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-874857" width="390" height="260" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='408441' first='Eli' last='Holt'] | 2024 | LB | 6'2" 210 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14902952/Eli-Holt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | Twitter</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Eli's leadership on defense stood out before anything else. Very vocal on defense, helps teammates get into position, helped rally the defense when they needed to step up. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He was just as impressive with his play on the field as he moves very well and has a good IQ.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Eli is quick to identify and call out offensive packages and did a great job covering TEs, RBs, and picking up slot receivers on crossing routes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- College linebacker size! I wish I would have had the chance to watch him with pads.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"right","id":874856,"width":471,"height":314,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image alignright size-large is-resized"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/IMG_9132.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-874856" width="471" height="314" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>[player_tooltip player_id='408439' first='John' last='Hood'] | 2024 | WR/DB | 6'1" 180 lbs</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em><a href="https://www.hudl.com/profile/14980039/John-Hood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hudl</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/johnhood012" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a></em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Great do-it-all player for the Titans.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- John always seemed to be there when Norris needed a crucial catch or a defensive play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- On offense, he really impressed with his quickness after the catch. John flashed solid burst and speed after the catch and did a great job adding on extra yards at the end of his catches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- Defensively, Hood is a quick-twitch defender that can break on the ball very well. Good closing speed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- He has good length and uses it well when getting his hands up to bat away passes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Make sure to follow @PrepRedzoneNE on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date with all your Nebraska prep recruiting news.</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->