Top running back and linebacker performances from IGNITE

RUNNING BACKS
MVP Jesse Holmes, Spoto 2015 – Was absolutely fantastic. Dropped few to no footballs during 1 on1s, pass blocked well and showed excellent feet and skill in individual work.

Tyler King, Fort Meade 2016 – So fast, so smooth and extremely athletic.

Deshawn Smith, Nature Coast 2016 – One of the quickest, most agile backs at Ignite.

Andrew Couto, East Lake 2015 – One of the biggest surprises of the running back group. Had a great 1 on 1 session.

Duran Bell, Armwood – This young prospect was fabulous. Anything the BIG DOGS could do, so could he. At times, Better!

TJ Simmons, Lakeland Christian 2015 – Just reaffirmed why he is such a high profile prospect. Tested well and ran solid routes. Always in football position.

Jalen Pickett, Zephyrhills 2015 – Showed good feet in drill work and ran great routes.

E’andre Smith, Haines City 2015 – Had one of the best 1 on1 sessions of all the RBs.

Jessie Britt, Auburndale 2016 – The young prospect got better as the event progressed. Smooth runner with receiver hands.

Wilbur Cooper, Auburndale 2015 – Came on strong. Tested very well and did some great stuff in blitz pick up.

Artavis Pierce, Auburndale 2016 – Had a solid showing. Showed “coachability” and attitude.

Nathan Johnson, Sunlake 2015 – Caught the ball well and ran well the entire event.

LINEBACKERS
MVP Sawyer Dawson, Plant City 2015 – The race was tight, but 1 on 1s separated Dawson from the pack. He was agile, aggressive and showed good technique for the most part. Expect Dawson to progress throughout the spring.

Eric Gallon, Jenkins 2015 – tested well and did well in 1 on1 s.

Jaye Miner, Wiregrass 2015 – Was not able to compete in 1 on1s but had a solid showing up until that point.

Ryan Voles, Bloomingdale 2016 – Moved like a safety!

Austin Yeloushan, Sunlake 2015 – Big and agile. Aggressive and did really well in drills versus the RBs.

Brandon Loudermilk, Durant 2015 – Did well in 1 on 1s.