Oregon Football in the Summer Heats Up!

OREGON FOOTBALL HEATS UP
June 13, 2007Dirk KnudsenOregonPreps.com Staff WriterTalk about it in OP Members ForumSpring may have come in like a lamb but it is going out like a lion. This past weekend we saw two great events bring out some of the best Football talent on the West Coast. Oregon players were no exception taking to the road to hit the Nike Sparq Training Event at Hillsboro Stadium and the Nike NFTC Football Camp at the University of Oregon. It was my privilege to cover these two great events. We witnessed some great action.Starting at Hillsboro Stadium on June 9th, 2007 we had about 450 players come to take on the SPARQ testing events. The bench, 40, 20 yard shuttle, and vert. jump were all tested by this group. Several individual efforts stood out including Tigard's Scott Grady with a 4.59 electronic 40. 6'3" 189 pound Jordan Bishop from West Salem continued his ascent to the top of the 2007 recruitment list with a blistering 4.13 shuttle and a solid 4.7 40. This is a great athlete that sprints with Oregon's elite and who high jumps 6'7" plus. College recruiters will want to follow both Mr. Grady and Mr. Bishop this year.While many athletes stood out I could not help but notice the number of very fit athletes from Westview, West Salem, and Grant. No coincidence that all three of these teams are considered Top 10 if not Top 5 teams. Results are still out on the SPARQ Scores but the high score of the day was 77.8.The next morning at U of O we saw many of the same faces. There were some great individual efforts. Here are some of the best competitors Saturday:QuarterbacksAndre Broadous, Grant HS: He was in a word spectacular. His quickness and speed as well as his arm stand out in this senior class. Broadhus projects as an Athlete that can do it all. The talent is undeniable. His challenge will be height at the QB position but man he lacks nothing else.Nick Green, Central Catholic: Yah I know he has something to prove still. He got it done this day folks and looks the part of a mobile QB.Robbie Kool, Lakeridge: A very solid effort again and he was throwing the ball well all day. I expect his #'s to shine again this year.Josh Hill, Westview: I know he is a Junior but this kid has the whole package and I thought moved with the best feet and delivered some nice balls. He again proved himself to be in the best of State bracket.Running BacksKaale Papas, Westview: Great feet and nice ball control. Should have a great season next to Hill all year.David Puckett, Glencoe: Runs with Purpose and hits the hole very well.Sam Buckingham, Grant: The former LO Laker looked very good. Should add a dimension at Grant to compliment Broadous.Wide receiversScott Grady, Tigard: 5'11" and 180. This kid may just be the real deal. Fast. Great hands. Hard to defend and he can jump. He was selected as the #1 Camp receiver and that was a real compliment out of this group. Scott does it all. Watch this to complete that thought: http://youtube.com/watch?v=60Va5jUncM0Spencer Arns, Westview: Arns is a terrific athlete with terrific hands and just finished a championship run for Westview baseball. Very quick and can accelerate through his patterns very well. Should be a first team all state athlete if he lives up to his potential. Another potent weapon for the Cats.Billy Mitchell, Lakeridge: The 6'2" Mitchell who also is an accomplished sprinter proved his hands and feet among the best. Mitchell is a second year player and Junior next year at Lakeridge.Tight EndsStandout was Tyler Carey from Westview. At 6'2" and 225 Carey is poised for a break out year. He recently ran a 4.85 at the Nike event and is displaying very good hands. Missing were Demetrius Guice of Central Catholic who has just received official offers from Cal and Washington and John Gallagher the speedy 6'2" 232 pound TE from West Salem.Offensive LinemenThe big men were really mixing it up. Once again the boys from Marist topped my list led by Charles Siddoway Jr . I would say that for the Oregon group we are seeing the emergence of Keith Rader from Westview who took on some great one on one challenges and was not beaten. Keith is 6'4" and 240 and possesses superior footwork and technique. Melvin Jenkins of Grant was also in good form. He has some technique issues but with a little work Melvin promises to be one of the biggest and best in the State.Defensive LineEric Perry , Westview: The 6'4" 260 pound State heavy Weight wrestling contender was solid all day. Perry was mugged by an opposing linemen form Idaho and gave back more than he got. He will be solid again this year.Demetri Enesi, The Dalles-Wahtonka: 6'2" and 255. Faster and had better feet than anyone on the field. He is very quick off that edge and cuts back well if and opposing linemen open up to stop his outside rush.LinebackersReni Diaz, Lincoln: Big. Athletic. And very sound technique. Overall a very solid player. He and team mate Ethan Johnson promise to bring the defense to the Cardinals opponents this year.Jordan Tuia, Westview: Third year varsity player Tuia displayed great awareness and hands. Along with team mate and 80 point SPARQ score Jayme Morgan the Wildcats would appear ready to lay the wood on some teams.Overall this event drew from a smaller group. There is no doubt that the Washington Schools are loaded up as well. The Oregon boys got a chance to work against some of the best of the West. This looks to be another great year for Oregon Prep football and as the school year comes to an end. I can hear the lions roaring and ready for battle. --Dirk T KnudsenPresidentRe\max Metro: #1 ranked Sales Team in Portland: 2006Re\Max Hall of Fame503-799-8383 (Cell)http://www.theknudsens.com/http://www.derbycamp.com/