Lindenwood Trenches Notebook: Weeks Later, What We Remember

<p>We're emptying out the notebook from Lindenwood, discussing what stuck out over the duration of the two day event. PRZ was there for both days with limited viewing and vantage points albeit, especially on the first day, but that doesn't mean prospects went unnoticed. Below are some particulars and take aways from the trenches on Day One, which was huge, literally and figuratively.</p>   <p><em>*** Use code <strong>StopPRZ30</strong> at checkout to crank 30% off your subscription to Prep Redzone ***</em></p>   <p></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>ESL CAME TO PARTY</em></strong></h2>   <p>East St. Louis (IL) brought top performers on both sides of the ball to this event, but two of the largest body types to ever attend the event put the pads on during Session 3. Enter [player_tooltip player_id='2234980' first='Antonio' last='Grayes'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1052306' first='Javell' last='Donley']. </p>   <p>Grayes is one of the largest humans these eyes have ever seen, checking in at 6090 350, and testing a very respectable 2.00x10, 19.4 vertical and 7'2 broad jump for the massive rising junior in the St. Louis area. He was absolutely dominant during the one on one portion of the event for obvious reasons. Size, strength, girth, <s>big</s> massive man mobility, all won the day here. He should become one of the higly recruited prospects of all time. This 100m clip below is absurd.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/antoniograyes72/status/2060124174517957050 </div></figure>   <p>Donley, also a rising junior, tested at 2.04x10, 22.6 vertical jump and 8'1 broad jump at a size of estimated 6060 300. Both Donely and Grayes worked out of the tackle position on either side of the line and both were dominant in their performance. Division I power conference and group of five programs have begun to reach out with offers for the two young (but very big) men from East St. Louis. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/2063026619321618504 </div></figure>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140176' first='Jerry' last='Richmond'] worked out in the first session of the day and also measured in big at 6030 320, and followed that up with running a 1.76 in the 10 yard split which for class and size was a very good number to record. Richmond earned a handful of offers after his workout from the power conference level, group of five level, and FCS level.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Jerry_Gohard/status/2062924216781918613 </div></figure>   <p>On the defensive side of the ball, ESL top performers included [player_tooltip player_id='2176962' first='Caleb' last='Morrow'], [player_tooltip player_id='2105105' first='Jordan' last='Wright'], [player_tooltip player_id='2234985' first='Tristian' last='Hamilton'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2227076' first='Oreyon' last='Hogan']. </p>   <p>Morrow was a familiar name from the EDGYTIM Spring Showcase event back in April where he was a highly disruptive presence rushing off the edge, showing quickness and twitch, and earning one of the defensive line top performers, but easily the most Division I capable combinations of size, length and explosiveness at the event. He measured in at 6020 242.</p>   <p>We saw [player_tooltip player_id='2227076' first='Oreyon' last='Hogan'] for the first time on day one of the event and he definitely put his best foot forward. Hogan measured in at 6040 208 with obvious length that popped on the turf. In testing he went 1.87x10, 26.3 vertical jump, 9'0 broad jump. During one on ones he showed what he was able to do on the edge, win with quickness and fluidity. He has a spin move that showed the looseness in the hips. He will be one for programs across multiple divisions to look out for this fall as a 2027 rising senior.</p>   <p>The other two ESL linemen we noticed was 2027 iOL [player_tooltip player_id='2105105' first='Jordan' last='Wright'] and 2029 iOL [player_tooltip player_id='2234985' first='Tristian' last='Hamilton']. Wright measured in at 6010 277 with a 22.0 vertical jump and 7'8 broad jump. The young Hamilton came through at 6010 320, and at that size he will be one to monitor this season going forward.</p>   <p></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>MEN IN RED</em></strong></h2>   <p>Throughout the course of Session 3, it was tough to distinguish the red shirts and white writing of Kirkwood and "The Lift" (Lift For Life Academy), though the binocs did help things tremendously. What we saw was competitors getting after it with length or size or athleticism or a combination of all three. Red shirts had a day.</p>   <p>Along the same theme of massive, athletic and dominant, was 2028 OT [player_tooltip player_id='1288131' first='Jerrion' last='Culberson'] of Lift For Life Academy (MO). Culberson, measuring in at 6080 366, was in the same group as ESL's Donley and Grayes. When Culberson was at one tackle spot, chances were Grayes was at the other tackle spot, meaning the offensive line during stages of one on ones averaged 6-foot-8 and a half, 356 pounds protecting the edges, and had the athleticism, feet, lateral and functional mobility to do so.</p>   <p>Lift For Life had another eye popper in EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='1667958' first='DeZaveon' last='Williams']. At 6030 232, Williams was dynamic at the point of attack. He shot off low, played with his hips, was explosive off the ball, and his intensity that he played with was unmatched throughout the weekend. Williams has some Division I offers in his pocket and was arguably the defensive line standout.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Dezaveonn25/status/2063315140921937968 </div></figure>   <p>Kirkwood (MO) EDGE [player_tooltip player_id='2234986' first='Gabriel' last='Turner'] was noticeable with his size at 6020 235 and a 9'9 broad jump. During the indy drills he negotiated the agiles very well, and in one on ones, his energy, effort and motor stood out. We will be keeping an eye out for Turner this fall.</p>   <p>Wasn't wearing the color red, but with a shade of red in the name and his competitive demeanor, it fits here. Enter 2027 DL [player_tooltip player_id='1617528' first='Brady' last='Hagan'] of Dowling Catholic (IA). Hagan came through at 6030 258, tested with a 1.66x10, 27.9 vertical jump, and a 9'6 broad jump. Hagan was fun to watch, with his high end motor, competitive toughness, quickness, explosiveness, and overall productivity during the one on one portion. Hagan has Division I offers in both wresting and football, and his first Division I football offer came post Lindenwood camp.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Hagan_65_Brady/status/2063019499901550699 </div></figure>   <p></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>THE BLUE CORNER</em></strong></h2>   <p>Classically reserved for 'The Challenger', the blue corner here is reserved for the defensive linemen that cracked the dominance of the biggest humans at the Lindenwood Mega Camp on day one.</p>   <p>We already talked about [player_tooltip player_id='2227076' first='Oreyon' last='Hogan'] from East St. Louis (IL). Hogan is long and lanky and has very good hip fluidity which challenged both giants from ESL and LFL, Grayes, Donley and Culberson. He was one of the few that got release to the quarterback and leverage advantages on a consistent basis.</p>   <p>The other that was able to battle consistently against the giant competition was [player_tooltip player_id='944913' first='Trevon' last='Briley'], 2027 from Junction City (KS). Briley came through at 6020 243, and tested with a 1.85x10, 23.3 vertical and 8'11 broad jump. Briley showed a lot of quickness at the point of attack during the one on one portions and sought out the biggest, strongest, most athletic, most dominant competitors. He gets the helmet sticker for competitive toughness on the first day, and did a good job being one of the few getting a consistent win. Briley has a handful of offers from the Ivy League and military academies.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Briley_Trevon/status/2064836683997094052 </div></figure>   <p>Cahokia (IL) iOL [player_tooltip player_id='2226703' first='Alijah' last='Davis'] certainly fits here, because of the team colors and also the overall effort and performance during the one on one portions of the day. The rising junior was strong, stout and mobile and played with physicality. Davis came through at 6020 259, and tested a 1.88x10, 25.5 vertical jump, 8'3 broad jump. Very good numbers for the young big man. Davis is a competitive thrower in track and field.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Amobannzz/status/2039852653706871110 </div></figure>   <p></p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>BIG PERFORMERS, BIG MEASURABLES</em></strong></h2>   <p>This section is recognize the trench warriors that measured well, tested well, and/or performed well. </p>   <p>Notably from this group, Timberland (MO) [player_tooltip player_id='1556818' first='Caden' last='Ford'] was big, long, and athletic at 6070 294, and put together a good day. He had several conversations with Division I coaches post-camp, received an offer, and ultimately pulled the trigger to South Dakota last week. Lee's Summit West (MO) [player_tooltip player_id='1906647' first='Jack' last='Barnett'] is another notable performer with size that was noted in our Missouri offensive line coverage as we overhaul the Missouri rankings. Barnett is 6050 295, reports a 6'10 wingspan, certainly looked the part from a size and mobility standpoint, and is another that got a Division I offer post-camp. Griffith (IN) [player_tooltip player_id='2130247' first='Gavin' last='Edwards'] is a prospect we saw back in January and put up a great day from a full on standpoint of measurables, testing, agilities, and one on one performance. Edwards is 6050 311 with a 1.88x10.</p>   <p>Big Performers, Big Measurables:</p>   <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2234995' first='Carter' last='McCormick'] | 2027 OL | Kickapoo (MO) | 6040 346 2.21x10 18.4vj 7'5bj<br>Noah Reid | 2027 OL | Shawnee Mission (KS) | 6060 289 1.88x10 23.9vj 8'9bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1667975' first='Eli' last='Wilkens'] | 2027 OL | Francis Howell (MO) | 6050 272 1.85x10 21.3vj 8'4bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1620399' first='Evan' last='Leibfried'] | 2027 OL | Mount Horeb (WI) | 6080 250 1.74x10 21.3vj 8'2bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1219381' first='Caleb' last='Otten'] | 2027 OL | MICDS (MO) | 6020 281 2.19x10 18.0vj 8'2bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1325182' first='Nicolas' last='Hayek'] | 2027 OL | Parkway West (MO) | 6020 252 1.73x10 22.8vj 9'0bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1601152' first='Colby' last='Schonhoff'] | 2028 OL | Jackson (MO) | 6060 259 1.88x10 25.5vj 8'3bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2144767' first='Joe' last='Scotino'] | 2027 OL | Eureka (MO) | 2.11x10 19.3vj 7'0bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2226704' first='Grant' last='Sucharski'] | 2027 OL | Hillsboro (MO) | 1.62x10 20.3vj 7'7bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2144770' first='Jack' last='Kirby'] | 2027 OL | St. Pius X (MO) | 6040 325 1.94x10 16.6vj 7'3bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1667960' first='Noah' last='Eblen'] | 2027 OL | St. Pius X (MO) | 6040 283 1.97x10 17.1vj 7'3bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='2235000' first='Tamarion' last='Abram'] | 2028 OL | Cahokia (IL) | 6010 309 1.83x10 21.3vj 7'0bj<br>[player_tooltip player_id='1531451' first='Oliver' last='Rusher'] | 2027 OL | Christ Prep (MO) | 6040 301 1.98x10 22.2vj 7'9bj</p>   <p></p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/jbarnett_43/status/2062941547528606032 </div></figure>   <p></p>   <p><em>*** Use code <strong>StopPRZ30</strong> at checkout to crank 30% off your subscription to Prep Redzone ***</em></p>

We're emptying out the notebook from Lindenwood, discussing what stuck out over the duration of the two day event. PRZ was there for both days with limited viewing and vantage points albeit, especially on the first day, but that doesn't mean prospects went unnoticed. Below are some particulars and take aways from the trenches on Day One, which was huge, literally and figuratively.