Central Middle School Camp – Defensive Spotlight

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Redzone Next camp tour wrapped up this weekend in Oklahoma with the Central Middle School Showcase. We had some outstanding talent all across the state and even some of the surrounding states. We've already had a ton of coverage from the event dropping on Prep Redzone Next! In this post, we're putting the spotlight on the defensive side of the ball with linebackers and defensive backs. If you want a breakdown on the top defensive linemen, <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/central-middle-school-camp-in-the-trenches/">CLICK HERE</a></strong>. These guys were the best of the best on the defensive side of the ball at linebacker and defensive back. Deer Creek 2028 linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1164619' first='Jackson' last='Miller'] and Mustang 2028 defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1164643' first='Jonathan' last='McCorvey'] were covered earlier this week in <strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/gamechangers-central-middle-school-showcase-mvps/">our spotlight on the positional MVPs</a></strong> from the camp. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1167272"],"_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":"Bixby 2028 linebacker [player_tooltip player_id='1167272' first='Cimone' last='Smitherman'] was right there with Miller for the MVP at the linebacker position. When we got a chance to look at the linebackers, Smitherman immediately stood out. Smitherman looks long and athletic and could end up playing several different positions at the next level. And as Smitherman goes into the Bixby high school program, one thing we know is if he shows some versatility, the Spartans will move him around. Smitherman is incredibly athletic and moves well. He's going to more than likely be a player to watch moving forward. If Sunday was any indication, Smitherman has a bright future. Smitherman absorbed the coaching and got a lot of good reps. Even in reps that he lost, Smitherman jumped right back in and was looking to correct any mistakes.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1167273"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"Another Smitherman heading to Bixby is 2028 defensive back [player_tooltip player_id='1167273' first='Elijah' last='Smitherman'] and just like Cimone, Elijah was very impressive and took advantage of all the reps he was able to get. Smitherman measured in at 5'4 and he was certainly giving up any height advantage to just about every wide receiver he went one on one with. But Smitherman used his technique and a springy jumping ability to lock some wide receivers down. Smitherman really impressed during the individual drills and then when the camp went into competitions. And there's still plenty of time for him to grow but the natural ability at the cornerback position is already there. And when it comes to the Bixby football program, if you can play, they don't care about u0022measurables.u0022 Look at the Presley brothers or recently with [player_tooltip player_id='110743' first='Kordell' last='Gouldsby'].","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1164636"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"Deer Creek 2028 standout [player_tooltip player_id='1164646' first='Mason' last='Mayhew'] had a good day on Sunday. Deer Creek had multiple standouts at the camp. Mayhew was covered u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://prepredzone.com/2024/01/central-middle-school-top-testers/u0022u003eearlier this week as one of the top testersu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e from Sunday's camp. He was a top ten finisher in the 40-yard dash and the shuttle run. Mayhew was listed on the roster as a wide receiver, but he took advantage of the camp and got as many reps as he could possibly get. Mayhew went on the defensive side of the ball and ended up playing incredibly well. When we talked with the coaches for each position group, Mayhew was pointed out as a defensive back standout. This is what these camps are all about. Getting as many reps as you can against good competition. Mayhew was able to accomplish that on Sunday and is a player to watch moving forward.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":3,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-65ba60642b9bb"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->