KC Varsity Combine MVPs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first of three KC Varsity combines took place on Saturday April 27th. Here is a quick look at the MVPs by position that were named at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarterback</strong> -Co-MVPs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849688' first='Rocco' last='Marriott']</strong><br>Platte County 2026<br>- D1 prospect with several offers looked the part. Very good technique. Made all the throws. Strong, accurate arm. Very goo athlete. Everything you look for in a P5 quarterback.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260496' first='Clay' last='Turk']</strong><br>Lee's Summit North 2025<br>-Transfer from California who showed impressive passing skills and could really spin it. Good accuracy on the day. Good arm strength with a quick release.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Running Back</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260482' first='Gabe' last='Studdard']</strong><br>Odessa 2025<br>- Strong, athletic back with quick feet who can catch the ball well. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Wide Receiver</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260478' first='Braiden' last='Stevens']</strong><br>Platte County<br>- Very quick receiver with good speed and route running ability. Got open and made his catches making it look easy.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Offensive Line</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jesse Jones Jr. </strong><br>Tulsa Union 2025<br>- Big, powerful lineman with good feet, quickness and pass pro ability. Was the last OL standing in the King of the Hill event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Line</strong> -King of the Hill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='849682' first='Marcel' last='Reed']</strong><br>Hazelwood Central 2026<br>Absolutely dominated the competition to win the King of the Hill belt. Big, powerful, surprisingly quick and explosive at 316 pounds. Good technique and is a college prospect in the making.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Linebacker </strong>Co-MVPs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1234286' first='Carl' last='Molle']</strong><br>St. Pius X 2025<br>- Big, physical defender who can run and cover.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260485' first='Brock' last='Bruner']</strong><br>Fair Grove 2025<br>- Athletic with good speed and quickness. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260484' first='Canaan' last='Patterson']</strong><br>Lee's Summit North 2025<br>- Talented senior who tested well and excelled in drills and one on ones.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1260477' first='Kobe' last='Rhymes']</strong><br>North Kansas City 2027<br>- Freshman with impressive size and athleticism who has a bright future. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Defensive Back</strong> Co-MVPs</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1118464' first='Austin' last='Robinson']</strong><br>Raymore-Peculiar 2025<br>- Athletic playmaking defender with speed, hands, good hips, closes on plays fast and ball skills. Runs with any receiver and has good timing. Made at least one pick I saw and had several break-ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1123416' first='Davyne' last='Jones']</strong><br>Lincoln Prep 2025<br>- A speedy corner prospect with 4.5 speed who is a flat out playmaker. Can turn and run with anyone. Good timing and hands. Physical. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->