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<p><em>Here we take a look at the players who won the day at the Showcase. The guys who helped their stocks tremendously with the effort they put in and the talent displayed on the field. These players came to work and it showed, drawing the eyes of many there and ultimately earing the acknowledgement given now! </em></p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1585042' first='Jordin' last='Jones'] | LB | Westfield | 2027</strong></p>
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<p>It cannot be stated enough....HE IS A DAWG!! A true athlete you can do it all and showed it for the day. Jones caught eyes early with his downhill speed on drills and the attention to details. Everything looked smooth for him and he was impressive in the one-on-one drills, displaying great coverage skills. Jones is an all-around talented athlete who can do it all on defense. He will be a top name to watch this offseason and this fall. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2120323' first='Jaiden' last='Dunham'] | WR | Summer Creek | 2028</strong></p>
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<p>Now Dunham had himself a day! He came out on top as the top receiver, showing how dangerous he is in the slot. The quickness and ability to create separation on routes was some of the best on the day. Dunham went to work! He is a young talent who will create buzz with his play and helped his stock tremendously with the performance he put on at the camp. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2118270' first='Brandon' last='Claybaugh'] | LB | The Woodlands College Park | 2028</strong></p>
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<p>Claybaugh was another backer who just stood out because of his movements and pursuit in drill work. He is such a balanced player who can win in both coverage and make stops in tight spaces. Claybaugh has a great frame and did competed throughout the entire day, getting meaningful reps and displaying his athletic ability. The jump that he will have will be one to see. Great day for him!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2105108' first='Jaden' last='Kendrick'] | WR | North Shore | 2027</strong></p>
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<p>Kendrick showed something nasty footwork out of the slot and looked like a seasoned vet out there. Quick off the line, creates separation by driving out of his breaks, and what I loved, late hands, not allowing defenders to swipe away the ball. He is a confident route runner who will be any quarterbacks favorite target. It is only up for him!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1815840' first='Princeton' last='Callaway Jr']. | RB | Jack Yates | 2028</strong></p>
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<p>From the start Callaway Jr.'s vibe was high and what he showed on the field backed it up. He has the speed and quickness needed to be a top guy and looked amazing with the ball in his possession. Callaway displayed shiftiness and great balance, getting by defenders with impeccable skill. He showed to be a crafty receiver out of the backfield as well and a solid runner vs a single defender. More importantly he proved to be a great competitor and a high character person. Can't wait to see what they future holds for him! </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2091761' first='Eyan' last='Johnson'] | RB | Klein Cain | 2027</strong></p>
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<p>Johnson looks like he is ready for the fall. He came into the camp eager to show out and that's what he did. Johnson proved to be a top all-purpose back, looking great in the passing game and getting open with his quickness and ability to change direction. He's light on his feet and moves very well in tight spaces. Johnson will be a player I follow expecting an incredible jump this fall. </p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2121015' first='Jack' last='Higginbotham'] | DB | Clear Creek | 2029</strong></p>
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<p>Higginbotham came in and got better. A great day for him, showing excellent footwork in the drills and stepping up vs. receivers in coverage. For such a young talent, Higginbotham has the strong foundation needed to build upon and showed that he has the determination to grow as a player. He is a name to watch as he continues to put in the work!</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2121222' first='Isaias' last='Jones'] | DB | Westfield | 2027</strong></p>
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<p>Jones showed up and went to work, showing great speed and athleticism in the testing. He followed it up with strong technique in the drills, displaying fluid movements and made adjustments wherever needed. Jones then put it together in the coverage drills, showing great recovery and anticipation on routes. He got in rep after rep and got better throughout the day. Jones showed the mentality of never giving up on a play and those are the things that create winning ball. He is a player who should be on many radars and a guy who I'll be locked on to this offseason and fall.</p>
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<p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2090040' first='Justin' last='Stephens'] | LB | Texas City | 2027</strong></p>
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<p>Stephens had the highlight of the day, covering a running back down the sideline, getting his head turned and making a phenomenal one-handed interception in full stride. He impressed in a strong group of LBs and fed off of the energy. He was ruthless in the one-on-ones and showed his talents in space. Stephens is must-see and is guy who will be among the top guys at the position this fall. </p>
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Here we take a look at the players who won the day at the Showcase. The guys who helped their stocks tremendously with the effort they put in and the talent displayed on the field. These players came to work and it showed, drawing the eyes of many there and ultimately earing the acknowledgement given now!
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