Commentary

Linemen dominate all-combine team

Originally Published: February 25, 2009
By Brian Stumpf | ESPNRISE

Over 970 athletes attended Sunday's Nike Football Combine held in Charlotte, N.C. at Bojangles Area, but only 25 can make the second All-Nike Combine team of the 2009 tour.

And note, the selections are based upon combine performance and projected college recruitability. Athletes must have completed two of the four combine tests to be eligible for selection.

Charlotte Nike All-Combine Team

Offense
QB:Anthony Boone, 6-0, 232, Charlotte (N.C.) Weddington
Results: 4.71 shuttle, 32' PB, 25.6" VJ.
Breakdown: Not a testing freak, but Duke commit looks the part of QB.

RB:Mustafa Greene, 5-11, 188, Columbia (S.C.) Irmo
Results: 4.77 40, 4.41 shuttle, 30' PB, 30.4" VJ, 72.03 SPARQ.
Breakdown: The consensus No. 2 RB prospect in South Carolina behind Marcus Lattimore put up solid numbers on the slow turf Sunday.

RB:Nigel Johnson, 5-8, 180, Charlotte (N.C.) West Charlotte
Results: 4.81 40, 4.07 shuttle, 45' PB, 39.5" VJ, 121.08 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Top SPARQ Rating deserves recognition, but Johnson will have to get it done on the field as well to get the serious looks.

RB:Emmanuel Ochotukpo, 5-10½, 177, Fairfax (S.C.) Allendale-Fairfax
Results: 4.77 40, 3.96 shuttle, 40' PB, 35.2" VJ, 113.55 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Might not be as well-known as others in the region or even on his team, but could be a sleeper prospect.

WR:Calvin Hunter (Class of 2011), 5-10, 158, Charlotte (N.C.) Vance
Results: 4.56 40, 4.10 shuttle, 30' PB, 31.8" VJ, 87.42 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Rising junior tested through the roof on the 40 and shuttle and was an all-conference player as a sophomore last year.

WR:Raphael Ratliff, 5-9, 158, Rock Hill (S.C.) South Pointe
Results: 4.47 40, 4.66 shuttle, 31'6" PB, 31.5" VJ, 75.99 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Event's fastest man can absolutely fly and would've had even bigger day without hamstring tweak on second 40.

OL:Micah Blakely, 6-1, 259, Hampton (Va.) Phoebus
Results: 5.23 40, 4.98 shuttle, 32'6" PB, 26.3" VJ, 61.68 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Lacks ideal height, but was part of roadgrader line at powerhouse Phoebus.

OL:Lawrence Dixon, 6-5, 282, Fayetteville (N.C.) Douglas Byrd
Results: 5.66 50, 5.00 shuttle, 18.8" VJ.
Breakdown: Great frame and will only improve as he continues to learn the game.

OL:Daven Gray, 6-3, 331, Kernersville (N.C.) Glenn
Results: 5.60 40, 5.01 shuttle, 37' PB, 19.9" VJ, 70.29 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Big guard could shed a few pounds, but moves very well for his size.

OL:Jacob McQueen, 6-4, 237, Rock Hill (N.C.) South Pointe
Results: 4.69 shuttle, 36'6" PB, 26.3" VJ.
Breakdown: Has good frame and athleticism and was all-area pick for state champs a year ago.

OL:Greg Ray, 6-3½, 277, Pearisburg (Va.) Giles
Results: 5.40 40, 4.97 shuttle, 32'6" PB, 24.1" VJ, 59.85 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Small-school all-stater from Virginia had solid efforts in all four tests.

ATH:Shon Carson (Class of 2011), 5-8, 185, Lake City (S.C.)
Results: 4.67 40, 4.82 shuttle, 34'6" PB, 33.0" VJ, 77.34 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Class of ‘11 prospect already has verbal offers from Clemson, South Carolina and Kentucky.

ATH:Reggie Wilkins, 5-9, 161, Shelby (N.C.) Crest
Results: 4.64 40, 5.01 shuttle, 32' PB, 33.1" VJ, 66.57 SPARQ.
Breakdown: SPARQ Rating low with falls on shuttle, but was excellent otherwise and holds NC State offer.
Defense
DL:Farrington Huguenin, 6-4, 226, Columbia (S.C.) Dreher
Results: 4.90 40, 4.27 shuttle, 39' PB, 31.6" VJ, 99.27 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Very athletic combo DE/TE who had one of the combine's most impressive showings.

DL:Roland Johnson, 6-0, 245, Camden (S.C.)
Results: 5.16 40, 4.79 shuttle, 47' PB, 28.7" VJ, 87.03 SPARQ.
Breakdown: D-tackle has good size and athleticism combo.

DL:Darius Kilgo, 6-4, 314, Matthews (N.C.) Weddington
Results: 5.50 40, 5.55 shuttle, 33'6" PB, 22.4" VJ, 61.08 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Massive D-tackle with Illinois offer was perhaps the most physically-imposing prospect at event.

DL:DeShawn Williams (Class of 2011), 6-0½, 290, Central (S.C.) D.W. Daniel
Results: 5.39 40, 4.66 shuttle, 42' PB, 25.8" VJ, 91½6 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Probably the top ‘11 prospect in attendance and has really set himself up to be a national recruit next year.

DL:Davis Tull, 6-2½, 203, Knoxville (Tenn.) Bearden
Results: 4.99 40, 4.41 shuttle, 41' PB, 38.2" VJ, 105.45 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Athlete had six sacks a year ago and a second-straight impressive Nike Combine showing; posted SPARQ Rating of 92.82 at Mobile the week before.

LB:Josh Barbour, 6-1, 217, Four Oaks (N.C.) South Johnston
Results: 4.82 40, 4.66 shuttle, 41' PB, 33.5" VJ, 98.19 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Jumped on the radar with big day Sunday and needs to stay there.

LB:Christian Russell (Class of 2011), 5-11, 205, Fayetteville (N.C.) Westover
Results: 4.95 40, 4.42 shuttle, 41' PB, 28.7" VJ, 90.87 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Totaled 120 tackles to earn all-region honors last year as a sophomore.

DB:Victor Hampton, 5-9½, 167, Charlotte (N.C.) Independence
Results: 4.71 40, 4.20 shuttle, 40' PB, 32.5" VJ, 99.33 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Top talent on state's top program, he already holds offers already from Georgia, Florida, Tennessee and many more.

DB:Bashaud Breeland, 5-11½, 170, Fairfax (S.C.) Allendale-Fairfax
Results: 4.69 40, 4.13 shuttle, 27' PB, 29.9" VJ, 76.02 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Versatile safety has early offers from Clemson, South Carolina and Wake Forest.

DB:Sheldon Robinson, 5-8½, 164, Lake City (S.C.)
Results: 4.65 40, 4.84 shuttle, 30' PB, 40.0" VJ, 75.69 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Slipped like many in the shuttle, but had combine's top vertical and a good 40 time.

DB:Jerrell Priester, 5-8½, 163, Fairfax (S.C.) Allendale-Fairfax
Results: 4.50 40, 4.08 shuttle, 38' PB, 33.2" VJ, 108.66 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Productive running back, but he has skills as a defensive back as well which could intrigue college coaches.

ATH:Darius Lipford, 6-2½, 201, Lenoir (N.C.) Hibriten
Result: 4.95 40, 4.65 shuttle, 37'6" PB, 34" VJ, 82.08 SPARQ.
Breakdown: Talented Duke commit could end up at tight end, linebacker or wideout.

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