SLMFCA: Top Vertical Jumps

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I conclude a look at the top testers at the recent St. Louis Metro Football Coaches Association Showcase with a look at the top vertical jumps. It's no surprise that you see similar names from the forty and broad jumps pieces since there is a direct correlation between the jumps and being able to run fast. The power and explosion shown in the broad and vertical usually means speed in the forty. That is unless the runner doesn't know how to properly run the forty yard dash. Here are the top vertical jumps</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1287040' first='Coleman' last='Murchison'] I WR I St. Dominic I 2027 I<br>6'1" 185 - 34" Vertical Jump<br>- The showcase king of testing who had the top scores in the 40, broad jump and vertical jump. Murchison is an elite caliber athlete who also has top flight skills as a receiver, and showcased those against top defensive backs at the event. Colleges have taken notice and he is on a lot of radars for the upcoming camp season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jorden Henry I ATH I Kirkwood I 2027 I<br>5'7" 152 - 32.1" Vertical Jump<br>- Versatile athlete who was among the tops in each testing even at the showcase. Also displayed impressive skills playing defensive back with his athleticism showing in coverage. Good ball skills, and plays bigger than his size. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1188370' first='Nathan' last='Howard'] I DB I Ft. Zumwalt North I 2027 I<br>6'0" 190 - 32" Vertical Jump<br>- May have been the top defense back at the showcase playing physical defense in one on ones and the ability to run and make plays. Was another across the board high caliber athlete during testing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1923610' first='Alex' last='Graham'] I DB I North Point I 2027 I <br>6'1" 174 - 31.7" Vertical Jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>- A real sleeper who helped himself with his performance at the showcase before college coaches in attendance. He's a rangy defensive back who played solid defense with good skills against quality receivers on the night after putting up good numbers testing. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ben Yust I DB I SLUH I 2027 I<br>5'11" 189 - 31" Vertical Jump</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>- Another talented defensive back who put up very good numbers across the board in each event he tested in. I saw college coaches taking note and asking about him at the various stations. Had a very good junior season and looks poised to finish his high school year in a big way. <br></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>John Stream I LB I Westminster Academy I 2027 I<br>6'2" 201 - 31" Vertical Jump<br>- The top linebacker athletically at the showcase had a big night in one on ones with his ability to run with and cover running backs in one on ones. Has good speed and showed his explosiveness and power in his jumps, including in the vertical. Flying under the radar at the moment but will excel on the next level when given the opportunity,</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->