KC Varsity Combine: Offensive MVPs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The first of three KC Varsity combines was held this past Saturday. Here are the Offensive MVPs who were picked by coaches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>QUARTERBACK</strong><br><br>Justice Crineire, Christ Prep Academy 2027<br>- 6'1" 177 - 20.2 mph 10 yard fly - 9'8" broad jump - 34.1" vertical jump - <br>- Super athletic sophomore QB who was not only impressive in testing, but showed good leadership, accuracy and arm strength in drills and one on ones. Threw for over 1,600 yards in 2024. Looking for a really big junior season from him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1240638' first='Jake' last='Nichols'], St. Pius X 2028<br>- 6'1" 180 - 19.4 mph 10 yard fly - 4.28 shuttle - 6.94 L-Cone - 9'1" broad jump<br>- Talented freshman who can really spin it. Good athlete who tested well. Has good overall technique with good footwork, a quick release and good ball placement on all his throws. Showa impressive poise for his age. Saw some reps last season and should push for more time in 2025 even with a returning senior starter ahead of him. <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>RUNNING BACK</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1127280' first='Adam' last='Gisler'], Platte County 2026<br>- 5'9" 185 - 20.2 mph 10 yard fly - 9'6" broad jump - 32.8" vertical jump<br>- Outstanding RB MVP does everything well and is a complete all-purpose type back. Hs good speed and showed his strength, power, quickness and explosive ability in testing, drills and one on ones. Has good hands and can catch the ball well. Had 74 carries for 776 yards and 15 touchdowns (10.5 yards per carry) in 2024. Look for a big senior season from him this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>WIDE RECEIVER</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1664295' first='Gavin' last='Nash'], Blue Springs South 2026<br>- 5'11" 175 - 19.4 mph 10 yard fly - 30.6" vertical jump - 7.12 L-Cone<br>- A smooth and fluid receiver with good speed and who ran great routes with his ability to get separation and get open. Was also very consistent with his hands and ability to catch every pass I saw in his reps in one on ones. Had 34 catches for 437 yards and 2 touchdowns in 2024. Should be a leader on the offense for the Jaguars this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>OFFENSIVE LINE</strong> - King of the Hill winner</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1258458' first='Drake' last='Franke'], Liberty North 2028<br>- 6'1" 272 <br>- A powerful young offensive lineman who stood out in indy drills with his quickness and aggressiveness and won his one on ones to make it to the finals of the King of the Hill competition. Drake gets good base and uses leverage very well combined with his strength and quick feet was able to take on all defensive linemen and win every rep on his way to winning the title belt. Looks to have a bright future at with guard or center.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->