Summer Camp: South Carolina State Part Two

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>ORANGEBURG | </strong>The first of two prospect camps at South Carolina State was held Friday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Just over 250 high school players from five Southeastern states took part as they looked to improved to impress potential future college coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>After highlighting the offensive standouts, here's a look at those defensive players who earned additional attention:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>DEFENSIVE LINE</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Marcus Andrews</strong> Stephenson (Ga.)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>(Pictured on right) Although listed as a center on the registration form, the rising senior caught the eye of Bulldog assistant coaches during one-on-one drills as a defensive lineman. His head coach, Marcus Jelks, was a four-year lineman at South Carolina State. At 6-foot-1 and 265 pounds, Andrews showed himself as coachable when getting corrected by the coaching staff and played with a tenacity expected from someone wearing a Bulldog uniform.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1734638' first='Tyreik' last='Davenport-Smith']</strong> Keenan</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot-2, 200-pound rising junior was one of the Raiders' leading tacklers last season (61 tackles, six sacks). A relentless pass rusher, he has a quick burst off the line of scrimmage and showed his agility during shuttle and individual drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/19510200/652e9a5b5ef718079c4074d2' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666e2d3a5c67b"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>LINEBACKERS</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Kasaun Geathers</strong> C.A. Johnson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5-foot-7, 154-pound rising senior has the speed of a lead running back. He also shows strong on-field instincts on the field. The Geathers' name is also prominent in South Carolina State football history from former players like Robert Geathers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15239630/64f683845b47a60dac812373' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666e2d3a5c6b5"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sergino Samuels</strong> Lower Richland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5-foot-10, 175-pound rising junior plays an aggressive style at outside linebacker. He shows his speed in covering the field and a desire to take part in every tackle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18120024/6519fe9f8cddd80abce33209' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666e2d3a5c6d6"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cameron McCoy</strong> Timberland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timberland head coach Greg Wright is high on his defensive backs. The 6-0, 190-pound rising junior is in that group as a safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Jakell Jenkins</strong> Colleton County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5-foot-8, 170-pound rising sophomore was among the fastest running backs in the 40-yard dash. Such speed also translated well into the other individual and running drills.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Doran Smith</strong> Goose Creek</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The six-foot, 200-pound rising senior possesses speed, field awareness and coverage skills at the linebacker position. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/15065899/6546850bb3d2120f2833f7f7' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666e2d3a5c6f1"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Montez Addison </strong>Timberland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A two-way player for the Wolves, the 5-9, 170-pound rising junior played outside linebacker last season. He reported to the camp as a safety and demonstrated his versatility in playing in coverage.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18054387/6662f039bc7637de21d248b8' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666e2d3a5c70c"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Damien Dingle</strong> Lakewood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot-1, 170-pound rising senior was among the fastest runners in the 40-yard dash. He was also competitive during individual drills in which he more than held his own against quicker wide receivers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Justin Miller</strong> Lugoff-Elgin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As a junior, the 6-foot, 170-pounder tallied 42 tackles and an interception last season. He can play at cornerback and safety.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/hudl {"name":"acf/hudl","data":{"embed_code":"u003ciframe src='https://www.hudl.com/embed/video/3/18801221/65372cb26655500484599f62' width='640' height='360' frameborder='0' allowfullscreenu003eu003c/iframeu003e","_embed_code":"field_62daf7995fd8c"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-666e2e5adf808"} /--> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Torin Price</strong> Lugoff-Elgin</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 6-foot, 153-pound rising sophomore can not only play in the secondary, but also handle the kicking duties for the Demons. &nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->