5/13 Jackson Evaluation Camp Impressions

The MHSAA Evaluation Camp in Jackson always has a few sleepers. This camp was no different. Although it was a smaller camp, there were a few true standout talents. Here are quick evaluations for my five most prominent standouts.    Every bit of 6'1" 215 as listed on his <a href="https://x.com/AkinOlapade6">Twitter</a>. Akin is taller and more muscular than most running backs. At today's camp, Akin impressed me with his route running, as the running backs were doing 70% of the camp. Most taller RBs struggle a bit with change of direction and overall route running, but Akin did not. Not perfect, but Akin consistently ran out routes and kept on finding himself open. Plus, Akin does a great job of catching with his hands.   Akin's highlight tape flashes pretty dang good top speed and solid vision. I don't think Akin is the most explosive player out there, but his top speed is quite intriguing.     In a limited workout, Kenyon did very well. I think the drills done at this camp really complimented his skillset.   That said, Kenyon projects as an elusive back who can do damage in the receiving game. Athletically, Kenyon looked great in pre-competition drills, and he impressed even more while running routes. Kenyon loved quick routes to the flat and middle of the field. The moves were quick, fakes made LBs bite, and Kenyon kept on getting open. One nitpick I have is that Kenyon can still be a lot more efficent on his routes. He has good change of direction and burst, but tends to false step quite a bit when making his cuts.   Absolutely a potential college prospect. Not many colleges were looking at 2027s, but next year, he should be a hot name at the Jackson camp.     I liked what I saw from the incoming sophomore from Buchanan. Similar to Kenyon, Max is a quick, smaller running back who has high upside in the receiving game. He's ahead of the curve when it comes to overall athletesism, and had good enough routes to consistently get open agianst a solid group of linebackers.   I also like Max's<a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/22627185/67278fb0da33ac90e3a045e8"> freshman season tape</a>. Solid vision, solid speed, and an overall amazing season on Varsity. If Max is able to upgrade his explosiveness and top speed, we could be looking at an excellent college prospect.     Jayden was the most explosive & twitchiest receiver at the Jackson camp. In the initial drills, I was impressed with Jayden's twitchiness. That only continued during 1on1s. I have one clip of an efficient 10-yard comeback- Jayden sinks his hips, stops on a dime, breaks the DBs ankles, and comes down with the catch. Even the best DBs struggled to defend Jayden.   I see that Jayden has one offer from Albion. I think that all MIAA teams should take a close look at Jayden, becuase he's definitely a D3 talent at the very least.     Great size, solid athlete, and performed quite well. Athletically, I thought Colin was the best of the LBs in the initial drills. Plus, he had better size and length than the vast majority of the group. During 1on1s, Colin was the most patient and, the most efficient linebacker. While many other linebackers were quick to bite on fakes, Colin was able to stand his ground, react quickly to actual breaks, and had the length to beak up several passes.   I see that Colin is also a very good multi-positional baseball player. Whatever sport he decides to play in college, I feel there's a high likelihood of success.

The MHSAA Evaluation Camp in Jackson always has a few sleepers. This camp was no different. Although it was a smaller camp, there were a few true standout talents. Here are quick evaluations for my five most prominent standouts.