Mbamarah is a legit P4 prospect. The 6’0 170-pound WR/DB/KR has 14 receptions for 217 yards and 2 touchdowns, with 65 total tackles (42 solo, 23 assisted), 1 INT, 9 PD, and 1 FF including 3 returns for 84 yards. He has very good athletic ability due to very good jumping, speed, acceleration, change of direction, and good balance. Very shifty feet. As a corner, he is physical. He excels at jamming the WR at the LOS and re-routing them. Very good back pedal. It’s smooth and control. Very good man coverage. He stays stride for stride and doesn’t give any space between himself and the wideout. He’s sticky. Very good zone coverage. Very good reaction time and closing quickness. He’s a good tackler as well. He brings these same skills to the wide receiver position. He has very good release and beats the DB. Very good separation quickness. Very good catching. Good ball adjustment and very good body control. He’s also a physical block on the perimeter to create running lanes. He’s a beast and is already gaining offers on the college circuit from, Arizona, Colorado State, Duke, Iowa State, and Kansas State.

Mbamarah is has been gaining traction as a prospect with offers from Kansas State, Syracuse, and North Dakota State. The 6’0 170 pound CB/WR has 15 total tackles (11 solo, 4 assisted), 1 INT, 6 receptions for 57 yards and 1 touchdown. He has very good athletic ability due to very good jumping, speed, acceleration, change of direction. Mbamarah is a physical corner, and is good at jamming up the receiver at the line of scrimmage. Very good back pedal and man coverage. Sticky and stride for stride with receiver. Very good reaction time and closing quickness. As a WR, he is a physical blocker creating lanes for his running back on the perimeter. He’s a rising player, and has already caught the eye from some great D1 programs.

Mbamarah entered the offseason with momentum and only continued to build on it. After flashing elite coverage skills during the season, he took the next step in his development over the summer, dominating at camps and pulling in offers from Kansas State and North Dakota State. He’s physical and shows excellent instincts in coverage. He is a corner that can play man or zone and lock down an entire side of the field. With his blend of technique and athleticism, he’s pushing into the top tier conversation for corners not just in his class but in the state.

Mbamarah made a statement at the last Prep Redzone Combine, earning DB MVP honors and proving himself as a true lockdown defender. With his length, vision, and ball skills, he consistently makes plays on the ball, recording three interceptions on the year. Mbamarah has the ability to eliminate his side of the field, shutting down receivers with physicality and technique. He’s not just a coverage specialist, his willingness to step up in run support is evident in his 28 total tackles, where he showcased his ability to fill gaps effectively. This offseason, expect him to make waves on the camp circuit and attract even more attention from scouts. With his combination of athleticism and instincts, he is poised to establish himself as one of the top defensive back prospects in the state.

The MVP of the DB was impressing me throughout the day. Whether it was in the individual drills, or against wide receivers, he was giving it his all each time. There wasn’t a lot of DBs, so Mbamarah got a boat load of the work in drills. He killed it every time. Measured in at 6’0 157 pounds. Cristian was sticky like super glue to the receiver. He wouldn’t allow them to create separation, making the QB throw it above them. He thrives in physicality. Jamming the WR at the line of scrimmage, he used his hands to keep fighting the WR getting them off their game. Mbamarah has very good acceleration, speed, and jumping. He was stride for stride for the DB. Good ball tracking skills, and turned his head around to track the ball. Good habit to have so he doesn’t get pass interference in game. Cherokee Trail has a good one on their hands. They’ve got a budding secondary who I believe will blossom next season.

Mbamarah delivered a lockdown performance, earning DB MVP honors with his elite coverage skills. He was fluid in his backpedal, quick to open his hips, and smooth in transitioning into breaks, making him a nightmare for opposing receivers. Mbamarah consistently forced quarterbacks to look away from his receiver, and his strong hands led to interceptions when they did try him. A true shutdown corner, his instincts and ability to read routes set him apart. Previously flying under the radar, Mbamarah is quickly ascending as one of Colorado’s top defensive backs. His camp performance solidifies him as a must-know prospect.