Brian Stumpf: Orlando Nike All-Combine team

Originally Published: March 5, 2009

Big men impress in Orlando

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By Brian Stumpf
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Nearly 1,200 athletes attended Saturday's Nike Football Combine held in Orlando, Fla. at Disney's Wide World of Sports, but only 25 can make the third 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.

Orlando Nike All-Combine Team

Offense
QB: Brion Carnes, 6-1, 184, Bradenton (Fla.) Manatee Results: 4.84 40, 4.42 shuttle, 36'6" PB, 32.0" VJ, 82.95 SPARQ Breakdown: USF-bound QB didn't duplicate 40 time of 4.57 a year ago, but is still outstanding athlete and faster than that time indicates. RB: Roy Finch, 5-7, 162, Niceville (Fla.) Results: 4.60 40, 4.82 shuttle, 29' PB, 32.7" VJ, 64.65 SPARQ. Breakdown: This outstanding back holds offers already from Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn and others. RB: Jawan Jamison, 5-8, 195, Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles Results: 4.62 40, 4.75 shuttle, 29' PB, 32.0" VJ, 71.10 SPARQ Breakdown: Jamison, the last player to go through the combine, was a key player for state 2A champs last year and holds a Clemson offer already. RB: J.J. Keels, 5-9, 176, Melbourne (Fla.) Florida Air Academy Results: 4.63 40, 4.26 shuttle, 37' PB, 39.0" VJ, 106.38 SPARQ. Breakdown: The Class of 2011 prospect has tremendous physical ability and upside; he's already rushed for 1,000-plus yards in his career. WR: Markis Merrill, 5-11, 170, St. Augustine (Fla.) Results: 4.50 40, 4.43 shuttle, 35'6" PB, 34.4" VJ, 94.29 SPARQ. Breakdown: Merrill had 646 yards and five TDs receiving last year and should be an offer candidate after big testing day. WR: Darius Millines, 5-11.5, 171, Delray Beach (Fla.) American Heritage Results: 4.42 40, 4.54 shuttle, 34' PB, 33.2" VJ, 91.29 SPARQ. Breakdown: This talented South Florida athlete clocked day's second-fastest 40; he reports early offers from Rutgers and FIU. OL: Gage Baxter, 6-2.5, 282, Tallahassee (Fla.) North Florida Christian Results: 5.47 40, 5.14 shuttle, 36' PB, 22.7" VJ, 61.68 SPARQ. Breakdown: This Chiles transfer joins QB Clint Trickett as DI prospects at defending 1A champions NFC. OL: Ed Christian, 6-4, 285, Valdosta (Ga.) Lowndes Results: 5.37 40, 5.30 shuttle, 39'6" PB, 25.3" VJ, 73.65 SPARQ Breakdown: The FSU-bound OL lived up to advance billing with strong showing. OL: Allen Johnson, 6-2, 310, Melbourne (Fla.) Palm Bay Results: 5.44 40, 5.28 shuttle, 38'6" PB, 23.4" VJ, 73.95 SPARQ. Breakdown: Class of 2011 standout has a chance to be the next big thing out of Dan Burke's Palm Bay program. OL: Johnathan Ragoo, 6-6.5, 359, Miami (Fla.) Monsignor Pace Results: 6.19 40, 5.45 shuttle, 40' PB, 19.7" VJ, 77.67 SPARQ Breakdown: The all-state pick reports an early offer from Miami and moved around impressively considering his size. OL: Tramell Williams, 6-1.5, 253, Jacksonville (Fla.) Robert E. Lee Results: 5.01 40, 4.98 shuttle, 39'6" PB, 29.6" VJ, 82.68 SPARQ. Breakdown: Athletic center prospect put up day's top SPARQ Rating for an OL. ATH: Dwayne McCalebb, 5-10, 163, Fort Meade (Fla.) Results: 4.51 40, 4.00 shuttle, 35' PB, 35.7" VJ, 110.70 SPARQ. Breakdown: The rising junior positioned himself for major recruitment next year by posting combine's top SPARQ Rating
Defense
DL: DL: Grady Kerr, 6-2, 253, New Smyrna Beach (Fla.) Results: 5.03 40, 5.00 shuttle, 41' PB, 27.9" VJ, 85.56 SPARQ. Breakdown: Had 97 tackles as LB/DL last fall but figures to grow into a full-time DL at the next level. DL: Trent Taylor, 6-2, 231, Lakeland (Fla.) Lake Gibson Results: 5.10 40, 4.65 shuttle, 43' PB, 25.8" VJ, 83.64 SPARQ. Breakdown: Freshman sensation totaled 52 stops last fall and had one of day's top power ball throws. DL :Marcus Thomas, 6-1.5, 227, Oviedo (Fla.) Results: 4.95 40, 4.82 shuttle, 32'6" PB, 35.5" VJ, 79.35 SPARQ Breakdown: Explosive rush end prospect with Division I talent. LB: Brandon Denmark, 6-3.5, 210, Tallahassee (Fla.) Rickards Results: 4.82 40, 4.82 shuttle, 41'6" PB, 35.6" VJ, 98.49 SPARQ. Breakdown: Second-team all-area pick as junior; is prototype OLB/DE prospect. LB:Bradley Gallon, 5-10, 188, Apopka (Fla.) Results: 4 4.79 40, 4.55 shuttle, 34'6" PB, 34.5" VJ, 81.84 SPARQ Breakdown: Colorado State is an early offer for this speedy LB/SS prospect. LB: Chad Hill, 6-0, 203, Palm Harbor (Fla.) East Lake Results: 4.65 40, 4.53 shuttle, 33'6" PB, 30.8" VJ, 83.16 SPARQ Breakdown: Not a household name, but Hill has the size and athleticism to play at next level. LB: Willie Mitchell Jr., 5-11, 216, Deltona (Fla.) Pine Ridge Results: 4.69 40, 4.71 shuttle, 39' PB, 30.3" VJ, 89.40 SPARQ Breakdown: The rising junior racked up an amazing 173 tackles as soph and tested very well Saturday. DB: Desmond Cooper, 6-2, 184, Jacksonville (Fla.) Bolles Results: 4.47 40, 4.66 shuttle, 35' PB, 31.6" VJ, 86.85 SPARQ Breakdown: Has an impressive combination of size and speed at the free safety position DB: Benjamin McRoy, 5-8.5, 159, Lakeland (Fla.) Results: 4.37 40, 4.68 shuttle, 34' PB, 35.0" VJ, 90.57 SPARQ Breakdown: McRoy has all the makings of developing into a lock-down corner at the next level. DB: Terrence Mitchell, 5-9, 152, Tampa (Fla.) Hillsborough Results: 4.63 40, 4.82 shuttle, 33' PB, 34.7" VJ, 72.15 SPARQ Breakdown: Very good-looking cornerback prospect with offers from FSU and Florida already. DB: Mitchell Wozniak, 6-2.5, 174, Wesley Chapel (Fla.) Results: 4.67 40, 4.25 shuttle, 40' PB, 34.4" VJ, 104.04 SPARQ Breakdown: Another impressive safety prospect with great size and range ATH:Desmond Kearse, 6-0, 158, Fort Myers (Fla.) Dunbar Result: 4.49 40, 4.25 shuttle, 35' PB, 31.3" VJ, 92.97 SPARQ Breakdown: Just needs a position at the next level; racked up 25 sacks last fall as a rush end ATH: Joe Lofton, 6-1, 166, Fort Walton Beach (Fla.) Result: 4.61 40, 4.70 shuttle, 34' PB, 39.9" VJ, 87.81 SPARQ Breakdown: Superb athlete will be a three-year starter and is close to receiving first offer.