The Opening is the premier high school camp for upperclassmen prospects. The event, which is put on by Nike and their partner Student Sports showcases the most talented players from across the nation. The Dallas regional is always a big event for Texas talent, and this year was no exception. Mike Roach and Daniel Seahorn were on hand for HornSports to bring you complete coverage from the event. After parsing through the interviews, we get to the analysis.
Quarterbacks
Cam Roane – The most surprising player at the position was Colleyville (TX) Heritage passer Cam Roane. Many who are familiar with Roane know of his talent, but he came out and took no prisoners today. Roane was accurate, on time, and he threw the ball with great zip all day. There was a buzz in the area whenever his turn in line came up, and Roane didn’t disappoint. Roane holds offers from Grambling and Arkansas State, but I’d expect that to change very soon.
Chris Robison – Mesquite Horn’s quarterback looked nearly flawless in every drill he competed in today. The Oklahoma commit shows good arm strength, accuracy, and smart decision making. He also plays with great confidence and is a natural leader.
Avery Davis – The Cedar Hill dual threat star competed well in a camp not suited to his best tools. Davis throws with zip and confidence. He has no problem taking chances to make a play, and his placement helps him succeed in that area.
Shawn Robinson – The top quarterback in the state earned an invite to the Elite 11 semi finals, and he did it with a rocket arm and quick decisions. Robinson dialed up his fastball a little too high at times which resulted in some high throws, but overall he looked very strong.
Seth Washington – Washington represented Episcopal School of Dallas very well in a star studded field of passers. While he wasn’t in the top tier of guys at the event, he made a strong case in the second tier. He threw the ball accurately and excelled when he was on the move. Washington is seeing some offers, and he should gain more attention going into his senior season.
Running Backs
Eno Benjamin – Benjamin excels at these camps because of his all around game and skill as a receiver. Benjamin cut his list to ten, and the Longhorns didn’t make it. If they were to offer they could probably push their way back in, but they are starting to lose serious ground.
Kaegun Williams – Cedar Hill’s feature back won the MVP honors for his position group, and he did it utilizing his short area quickness. Williams isn’t hearing from Texas, but many out of state schools are coming after him.
Wide Receivers
Omar Manning – Manning is a well built receiver with a strong frame and natural ability. His body control and ball tracking ability might be the best in the class. He has strong hands and great leaping ability, and he can come down with any pass thrown in his zip code.
Tyrell Shavers – Shavers made a big name for himself by running a 4.38 40 at 6 foot 5 inches. Shavers did have some inconsistent moments when it came to catching the ball, but he did show impressive movement for a guy his size. Most kids that size can’t control their body, but Shavers was fluid in everything he did. His recruitment is heating up following the event, after receiving offers from Texas A&M, Georgia, and Miami.
Charleston Rambo – One of three Cedar Hill receivers on hand, Rambo continued to impress. Rambo is the most fluid player at the position, and everything he does is smooth as silk. Rambo showed elite route running ability to go along with flypaper hands.
Camron Buckley – Buckley is another Cedar Hill player with big time ability. The star of the Under the Lights camp continued to run sharp routes and show off good hands. His mental game is advanced for his level, and he’s a better athlete than most people give him credit for.
Jaylon Jackson – Cedar Hill’s most explosive player looked healthy after recovering from an ACL injury for most of last season. Jackson explodes off the line, and he shows nice ability in the air to high point balls. Once Jackson re-establishes his ability this year he should see offers start to pour in.
Jalen Reagor – The Waxahachie receiver recently opened his recruitment, and he should have no shortage of suitors. Reagor showed off explosive ability and fantastic ball skills to go along with his sure hands. Reagor recently received an offer from Alabama, and his recruitment could go deep into the year.
Damion Miller – The Texas commit showed off great speed and hands. He more than held his own in a crowded receiver group. Miller has long arms and a thick build in addition to legit 4.4 speed. He’s a huge priority for Texas to hold on to this year.
Tylan Wallace – The Fort Worth product showed up and simply performed. Like many others in this class, Wallace is explosive and fluid. His receiving skills are incredibly defined, and his body control is beyond comparison. It’s hard to say the top receiver in the state is being slept on, but people really don’t understand how good he is.
Gavin Holmes – One of my top sleepers in the class, Holmes is a classic slot prospect with 4.4 speed and great quickness. Holmes shows an impressive ability to get in and out of his breaks without losing any speed. Holmes ran crisp routes and caught everything that came his way. The Justin Northwest prospect should expect some more offers to come his way.
Linebackers
Baron Browning – There’s not much more to say about Baron Browning. He’s an impressive physical prospect and showed to be a tenacious competitor. He cruised into the finals after a strong performance, and he should be able to use his impressive all around game to excel in Oregon.
Anthony Hines – Hines did a lot of work on his body in the past year, and he works relentlessly at getting better in all facets. Hines also earned an invitation to the finals in Oregon, and his improvement shows an impressive athlete at inside linebacker.
Defensive Backs
Kobe Boyce – Boyce measured in at 6 feet, and ran a 4.4 40 during the testing phase. He shows great ability to flip his hips and run in coverage against receivers. Boyce tightened up his physical game, and used his hands a bit better at the line of scrimmage.
Jeff Okudah – South Grand Prairie’s star athlete showed today that he could play corner in addition to safety. Okudah has a great build and explosive reactions. He is an elite recruit who should be able to pick his school from a host of schools.
Matt Hankins – The Flower Mound Marcus corner has a prototypical build at corner, and once he fills out he should be able to make some noise on the field. Hankins performed well today and was very coachable. He progressed to the final “pressure cooker†event as one of the top DB’s at the event.
