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Al Riveron (Head of NFL Officials and Miami native) put together a referee training event that doubles as a spring jamboree, as dozens of team traveled to FIU to play in a series of half-field scrimmages. Tito Benach and I were in attendance and kept a close eye on several UM prospects. The 2 pm games were cut short by lightening, but there was still plenty of talent on display.
Plantation/Norland
Norland's defense dominated, but the two best prospects in the game were on Plantation's offense. Ravian Pierce is an absolute star. Without the benefit of film, I thought he'd be a thin pass catcher who shied away from contact. I was wrong. He is massive, and he consistently blew up Norland's defensive ends and outside linebackers. His lower-body is very powerful, and he gets pretty good leverage on his blocks for such a tall player. He sought out contact and had several borderline cheap shots where he blew up unsuspecting defenders. He also lined up a bit at defensive end and looked like he could be a major prospect there.
Plantation's passing game struggled, but Chris Lammons hit Pierce on a couple flag routes and a drag that Pierce snagged one-handed. Lammons looked like he looks in his highlights: quick, balanced, and creative with the ball in his hands.
Miramar/Carol City
This was a bloodbath. Both teams had key players out, but Miramar is just a more advanced program right now with superior depth. I had never heard of OLB Kaywon Davis before today, but I know his name now. Excellent acceleration and good size. He was all over Carol City's quarterbacks and covered their slot receivers. Cornerback Jeff Hill is a shorter guy but he had some of the loudest hits of the day.
Hialeah/Northeast
This game was cut short after a couple drives because of lightning. Alin Eduoard was sharp though and connected on several consecutive big plays before the cancellation. His release is very quick and he spins a tight, accurate ball. His throws on the run were particularly impressive. The downside with him is size. He looks about 6'1 tops, and he's skinny. I don't really like him as a runner-- he's not shifty, he's thin and his speed is good not great. His upside is as a pocket passer. Physically he reminds me of Rakeem Cato, a former Miami Central quarterback who is the nation's leading passer for Marshall.
Homestead/Monarch
This game was also canceled early, and Shawn Burgess-Becker didn't play. The usual suspects for Homestead (Lane, Mezier, Hankins) all made plays, but there was a guy I'd never seen before (#6) who looked very dynamic. If anyone knows who he is please let me know.
Plantation/Norland
Norland's defense dominated, but the two best prospects in the game were on Plantation's offense. Ravian Pierce is an absolute star. Without the benefit of film, I thought he'd be a thin pass catcher who shied away from contact. I was wrong. He is massive, and he consistently blew up Norland's defensive ends and outside linebackers. His lower-body is very powerful, and he gets pretty good leverage on his blocks for such a tall player. He sought out contact and had several borderline cheap shots where he blew up unsuspecting defenders. He also lined up a bit at defensive end and looked like he could be a major prospect there.
Plantation's passing game struggled, but Chris Lammons hit Pierce on a couple flag routes and a drag that Pierce snagged one-handed. Lammons looked like he looks in his highlights: quick, balanced, and creative with the ball in his hands.
Miramar/Carol City
This was a bloodbath. Both teams had key players out, but Miramar is just a more advanced program right now with superior depth. I had never heard of OLB Kaywon Davis before today, but I know his name now. Excellent acceleration and good size. He was all over Carol City's quarterbacks and covered their slot receivers. Cornerback Jeff Hill is a shorter guy but he had some of the loudest hits of the day.
Hialeah/Northeast
This game was cut short after a couple drives because of lightning. Alin Eduoard was sharp though and connected on several consecutive big plays before the cancellation. His release is very quick and he spins a tight, accurate ball. His throws on the run were particularly impressive. The downside with him is size. He looks about 6'1 tops, and he's skinny. I don't really like him as a runner-- he's not shifty, he's thin and his speed is good not great. His upside is as a pocket passer. Physically he reminds me of Rakeem Cato, a former Miami Central quarterback who is the nation's leading passer for Marshall.
Homestead/Monarch
This game was also canceled early, and Shawn Burgess-Becker didn't play. The usual suspects for Homestead (Lane, Mezier, Hankins) all made plays, but there was a guy I'd never seen before (#6) who looked very dynamic. If anyone knows who he is please let me know.
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