2023 Best of New England Camp: “Stand Out’s” Part 2.

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The BONE (Best of New England) camp at Springfield College was again a huge success on Friday 6/16/23. A estimated 800+ prospects attended with hopes of grabbing college coaches attention. The camp staff did an excellent job of organizing this large event. Recruits were observed getting multiple reps which is always a main concern for many recruits during a large event. A known supporter and organizer of the event Steve Martin; helped get this event to being the premier event of New England on annual basis. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With so many athletes in attendance and given how many players were competing at the same time, It was impossible for me to see everyone. Therefore, this is not a definitive list of the best performers but just a list of recruits <strong><em>who caught my eyes</em></strong>; to where I was observing the talent during the camp. I spent my time viewing a few big-man groups along with receiver, running back, QB and DB groups. This is only the tops of what I was able to see. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p> This is <strong>part 2 </strong>of a<strong> 5-part series</strong> that will be rolled out during week of June 19 through 24, 2023. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["404288"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='404288' first='Dylan' last='Clifton']rnrnu003cstrongu003e2025 Varsity OL 6'3 290#, 1st team All Founders League, Deans List, 4.0 GPAu003c/strongu003ernrnHe is ranked as the # 19 OL in the class of 2025 in New England.rnrnHas good Lower body flexibility,  he can bend in his stance with his feet in the ground. 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