Standout D-backs from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part II

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Our event coverage of Fairleigh Dickinson University Head Football Coach&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachAVC_FDU">Anthony Van Curen</a>‘s AVC Mega Football Camp continues. First we will review offensive and defensive prospects that shined during the combine, athletes who appear physically ready to play college football, and conclude with positional breakdowns of the talent on-hand. These breakdowns are only from my subjective on-site observations. They do not take into consideration film, highlights, or anything else.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Incase you missed any event coverage, here are the articles currently published related to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.avcsportscamps.com/">AVC Mega Football Camp:</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/scout-notebook-immediate-reaction-to-the-avc-mega-football-camp/">Scout Notebook: Immediate Reaction to the AVC Mega Football Camp</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-middle-school-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Middle School Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-quarterback-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Quarterback Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-running-back-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Running Back Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-wide-receiver-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Wide Receiver Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-tight-end-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Tight End Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-offensive-line-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Offensive Line Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/avc-mega-football-camp-interior-defensive-line-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Interior Defensive Line Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-defensive-edge-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Defensive Edge Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-linebacker-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Linebacker Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/06/avc-mega-football-camp-defensive-back-combine-warriors/">AVC Mega Football Camp: Defensive Back Combine Warriors</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/offensive-player-eye-test-prospects-from-avc-mega-football-camp/">Offensive Player Eye Test – Prospects from AVC Mega Football Camp</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/defensive-player-eye-test-prospects-from-avc-mega-football-camp/">Defensive Player Eye Test – Prospects from AVC Mega Football Camp</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/standout-d-backs-from-the-avc-mega-football-camp-part-i/">Standout D-backs from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/standout-d-backs-from-the-avc-mega-football-camp-part-ii/">Standout D-backs from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part II</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/standout-linebackers-from-the-avc-mega-football-camp-part-i/">Standout Linebackers from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/standout-d-lineman-from-the-avc-mega-football-camp-part-i/">Standout D-Lineman from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/standout-wideouts-from-the-avc-mega-football-camp-part-i/">Standout Wideouts from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/standout-athletes-from-the-avc-mega-football-camp-part-i/">Standout Athletes from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/standout-quarterbacks-from-the-avc-mega-football-camp-part-i/">Standout Quarterbacks from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2023/07/standout-specialists-from-the-avc-mega-football-camp-part-i/">Standout Specialists from the AVC Mega Football Camp, Part I</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block 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Vargas, a senior, joins an already loaded defensive backfield. I witnessed Vargas stick to out routes like glue, leading to him making many plays on the ball. 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Listed as a cornerback on his registration form, I mistook him as a safety. My assumption that he played safety is because of his size (5'11u0022 195lbs). That said, I observed a strong ability to change direction fluidly and with ease from the senior defensive back. Downer flipped his hips well and could open and run with ease.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64bad6bbec14c"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["916571"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"**Update: I stand corrected. Evans was a current 7th grader at the time of the camp and is now entering the 8th grade. He is part of New Jersey's high school class of 2028. Expect more coverage on him from u003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/next/?campaignid=20148535561u0026amp;device=cu0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw2eilBhCCARIsAG0Pf8sAoFiDgWNtK9if24ogKIfXtMjXWhDFFBFT17lkXWOzrSedY3r9xzMaAugeEALw_wcBu0022u003ePrep Redzone Nextu003c/au003e.rn______________rnrnI absolutely love when I jot a bib number down with a corresponding note, only to later realize they are freshman or 8th graders when I reference event rosters against my notes. Evans put on a memorable performance in my eyes. I noticed the then-8th grader/now freshman effectively execute a one-armed jam on his matchup, thwarting their release. During a later spin, Evans showed his leaping ability, high pointing the ball while jumping higher than his matchup to cause an incomplete pass. 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I exchanged a few words with him, and as an 8th grader at the time he took it upon himself to compete on the game field with high school juniors and seniors. In other words, Smith opted to challenge himself against players who have had at least three off seasons of strength u0026amp; conditioning and a varying number of varsity reps; where as in contrast Smith has not had any of either. In pass coverage he jostled and jockeyed for position all throughout the route's progression. Smith also did a nice job recovering and playing the ball when it was up for grabs.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-64bad6bbec1ee"} /-->