June 2 Western Michigan Camp Evaluations

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Earlier today, I had the opportunity to visit Waldo Stadium to evaluate dozens of prospects attending Western Michigan's first prospect camp of the season. It was a great camp, with prospects from all around the country in attendance. Out of the 80+ campers in attendance, a few were able to cut through the noise and stand out. Here are my notes and evaluations from the camp! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Full Evaluations</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>'25 QB | [player_tooltip player_id='1284689' first='Tyler' last='Lewis'] | Nogales (CA) | <a href="https://x.com/tylewisqb1">@TyLewisQB1</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'1" 203</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tyler was far and away my #1 Quarterback at this camp. I spent a bit of time watching every single quarterback, and nobody threw it nearly as well as Tyler did. To start, he throws the ball with tremendous velocity + a tight spiral. He was asked to throw just about every route in the route tree, and he tossed dimes in practically every situation. Plus, if he missed, he usually overthrew or threw in front of the receiver. Two things I think Tyler still needs to work on are his timing and footwork. Still, it was a phenomenal performance, and I'm very excited to watch him further at the Eastern Michigan camp on Tuesday. He's already been offered by Western Michigan and I'd expect more MAC programs to follow suit. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>'25 RB | [player_tooltip player_id='600297' first='Chase' last='Dawkins'] | DET Country Day | <a href="https://x.com/CDcds2025?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">@CDcds2025</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'9" 190</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chase impressed me and several non-WMU college coaches in attendance. He passes the eye test, and his testing numbers weren't bad either. During drills, I noted that he had some of the fastest feet of all the RBs. Chase continued to impress with his explosiveness and change of direction. Namely, I watched several great 1on1 reps where he was able to sidestep or easily explode and outrun most linebackers. Great day for Chase, and he should earn some opportunities soon. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>'25 DB | Dallas Woodson | Snider (IN) | <a href="https://x.com/allstar_woodson">@allstar_woodson</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5'9" 167</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dallas was the best of the DBs that I watched closely. First off, the DBs were put through the wringer during this camp. It was a long, competition-filled camp with a very small DB group. I watched a lot of DBs lose steam toward the end, but Dallas looked 100% throughout it all. In addition, he had stellar reaction time, hips, eyes, and he even came down with at least one interception that I saw. Now, I would have liked to see slightly better 40 and 3-cone times from Dallas, but his broad jump was quite good. My gut tells me that he isn't quite a D1 guy, but I could easily see Dallas receiving D2 offers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>'25 WR | [player_tooltip player_id='1298763' first='Xavier' last='Luea'] | Lansing Catholic Central | (No Twitter found)</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6'2" 187</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Probably the biggest surprise from the entire camp. I had no idea who Xavier was heading in, and I'm shocked to find out he resides in Lansing. He's an all-around great receiver who has a high-tier Division 2 floor. I really like his release, ball tracking, and contested catch ability. He knows how to control his body, and he used his long arms to make difficult catches. In terms of testing, Xavier had one of the highest verticals in the camp. Aside from that, he was above-average across the board but didn't test as well as some of my favorite receivers in Michigan. I'm not sure if Xavier holds any offers yet, but I'm now fairly confident GLIAC teams would love him and he has a chance at the MAC if he keeps improving. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quick Notes </h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DB | Jeremy Bryant | JUCO Product | <a href="https://x.com/JeremyBryant03">@JeremyBryant03</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'10" 145</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Solid fundamentals </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>When he had the chance, solid ball skills</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tired out very fast; wasn't able to perform at his best</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Best vertical of any DB at camp</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Tied for best 40 of any DB at camp</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>About average 3-Cone</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'26 LB | [player_tooltip player_id='1298766' first='Isaac' last='Codde'] | St. Joseph | <a href="https://x.com/Codde_Isaac">@Codde_Isaac</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11" 203</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pound-for-pound 2nd best tester at camp (Tracking Football)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very impressive 40, Vertical, Broad, and 3-Cone</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good drill work</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A couple solid 1on1 reps, but I didn't watch him much </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Could very well have earned a spot on the Rankings</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'27 WR | [player_tooltip player_id='1157443' first='Tyden' last='Schuch'] | Caledonia | <a href="https://x.com/SchuchTyden">@SchuchTyden</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'5" 120</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Continues to impress in virtually all areas</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Test numbers can be completely ignored; will come with age </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Near-elite route running</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Amazing hands</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Good ball tracking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will receive a rankings boost </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 TE | [player_tooltip player_id='1290918' first='Blake' last='Linsley'] | Rockford | <a href="https://x.com/Blinsley12">@Blinsley12</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'4" 220</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pound-for-pound 5th-best tester at camp (Tracking Football)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Great Vertical, Shuttle, and Broad with well above-average 40 for a TE</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A few solid grabs; still needs to work on contested catches</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Obvious interest from WMU. Still a guy deserving of D1 opportunities IMO. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 WR | [player_tooltip player_id='602273' first='Isaac' last='Lee'] | Byron Center | <a href="https://x.com/isaac_lee_10">@isaac_lee_10</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'0" 175</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pound-for-pound 3rd-best tester at camp (Tracking Football)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Very impressive 40, vertical, and shuttle</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Keeps climbing the rankings; Elite D2 prospect with MAC potential</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'26 QB | [player_tooltip player_id='1203247' first='Anthony' last=''] Bitonti | De La Salle | <a href="https://x.com/[player_tooltip player_id='1203247' first='Anthony' last='']b_9">@[player_tooltip player_id='1203247' first='Anthony' last='']b_9</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'2" 207</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pound-for-pound 4th-best tester at camp (Tracking Football)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>100% expected him to test as well as he did; this is nothing new</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Threw the ball well; didn't blow me away</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>I don't see him receiving too much attention before next Winter</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Still, my gut tells me he's got a D2 floor. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'25 LB | [player_tooltip player_id='1276668' first='Brady' last='Beck'] | Clarkston | <a href="https://x.com/bradybeck22">@bradybeck22</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>5'11" 195</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Pound-for-pound #1 tester at camp (Tracking Football)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Didn't watch him too much; test results enough to put him on my radar</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>'26 DB/WR | Julius Wilson | De La Salle | <a href="https://x.com/julius___1">@julius___1</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'0" 180</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A few solid reps at DB</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>About average testing</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Need to watch more in the near future</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Will add to watch list or rankings based on film </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->