East Central 2028 Standouts

JP Rock June 26, 2024 @ 11:19 PM

[player_tooltip player_id='1222940' first='Kingston' last='McPike'] North Point WR (5'9" 165) - McPike earned a mention among the top receivers at the camp, but deserves it as well among the top incoming freshman at the camp. He is a big play receiver with speed, quickness, good route running ability and able to get separation from DBs and very good hands. Plus, he catches the ball well in traffic and catches it at it's highest point showing good hops. Look for him to be a contributor this season.   [player_tooltip player_id='1314216' first='Kai' last='Robinson'] Lutheran North RB (5'10" 160) - One of the top incoming freshman running backs in the St. Louis area. The speedy and elusive Robinson showed the same skills carrying the ball for the Crusaders that made him one of the top 8th graders last season. Kai has good vision and makes quick decisions when he sees the hole and follows his blocks well. He can also catch the ball well and is a playmaker in space. He should play sooner rather then later, even with North having a talented group of backs already.   [player_tooltip player_id='1314213' first='Greyson' last='Smith'] Parkway West WR/S (6'4" 185) - The versatile Smith saw most of his action at safety and on defense, but he also got reps at receiver with the offense. He obviously has great height for his age already but is a good athlete and has solid skills at defensive back and the speed and physicality to make plays. He can cover a lot of ground, is a ball hawk and has good hands. Those skills translated on offense for him as well. He's a big target that runs well and can get behind defenses.   [player_tooltip player_id='1314217' first='Gunner' last='Holmes'] Parkway West LB (6'1" 195) - A young defender who caught my attention with his energy and intensity was Holmes at linebacker for the Longhorns. Gunner already has good size, is active and can sniff out plays well and is physical. He runs well and can pass cover as well. I saw him during 7v7 with Boom Midwest and he did the same for them as well. He looks like he will be able to contribute in high school relatively soon if he stays on his current path.

Kingston McPike Kingston McPike 5'10" | 165 lbs | WR CBC | 2028 State MO
North Point WR (5'9" 165)
- McPike earned a mention among the top receivers at the camp, but deserves it as well among the top incoming freshman at the camp. He is a big play receiver with speed, quickness, good route running ability and able to get separation from DBs and very good hands. Plus, he catches the ball well in traffic and catches it at it's highest point showing good hops. Look for him to be a contributor this season.