Scouting Report for NW Elite Football Camp 2012
Top DB/WR/TE
By Damon Griffin; Guest Analyst
Coach Damon Griffin has one of the most extensive resumes as a player, coach, and recruiting analyst of anyone we have worked with. Coach Griffin joined us as a Guest Analyst at the Northwest Elite Football Camp at Mercer Island in June and brought this independent report on his findings to us.Defensive Backs
Mason Stone- Moutainlake Terrace 2013 DB
I believe Mason stole the show with his work ethic and competitiveness. There were times when Mason would take four reps in a row, exhausted, and still played at a high level. If there were any University coaches who didn’t know anything about Mason, he made sure they knew him that night. There was constant chatter about Mason’s discipline and football savvy. He showed his experience of changing his style from aggressiveness to patience, so that no WR can figure him out. He showed it the most in the redzone and goaline, constantly sitting on route one time then attacking the next. No question coaches were excited to see him play.
Tere’ Calloway- Seattle Prep 2013 DB
Tere’ definitely showed us why he is one of the premier defensive backs in the Northwest. Tere’ is a very smooth elusive type of DB, who does a great job with his backpedal and has very loose hips. No question Tere’ was one of the top DB’s at the Elite Camp. There were a lot of eyes on Tere’, and he didn’t disappoint. Time after time he made plays against the top WR’s, consistently competing for the ball at the highest point. Tere’ looked very comfortable in bump and run.
He showed his aggressiveness and physicality a couple times, not letting WR’s off the ball and taking some to the sidelines.
Giavani Shepard- Meadowdale 2013 DB
Giavani may have been one of the more undersized defensive backs, but his competitiveness and quick feet made him one of the top corners at the Elite camp. He displayed a control backpedal and natural athletic ability to get in and out of his plant step. One of his biggest attributes was his natural instincts to take chances at the ball. He played with a high passion and wasn’t going to let anyone intimidate him because of his size. Giavani was there to prove a point and he did that day!
Sean Elledge- Glacier Peak FS/DB
Sean was one of the most consistent DB’s at the Elite Camp. There wasn’t a lot of chatter about Sean at first but by the end of the night some coaches started to be intrigued. The most attractive attribute about Sean was that he looked like he was having fun. With each play you saw his confidence grow and each play showed it. May not have had the athletic ability of some of the top DB’s, but made up with his heart and passion, and showed he belongs with some of the top DB’s in the Northwest. Sean is flat out a football player and definitely made the best out of a great opportunity.
Others players who made some good impressions amongst university coaches and impressed me with their play were: Kahil Dawson Graham-Kapowsin 2013 DB, Derek Chase- Capital 2013 FS/DB,Jimmie Davis- Kentridge 2013 DB, and Jake Hoffman-North Central 2013 FS
Wide Receivers
Mike Tate Federal Way 2013 WR
Mike had a great showing at the NW Elite camp. He played consistently at a high level going against the top DB’s, showing why he can be one of the top WR’s in the Northwest. Mike is a natural playmaker; he attacked every ball that was thrown to him. In bump and run he used great lateral movement when the DB’s was aggressive and attacked when they were soft. Mike showed great discipline with his route getting in and out of his breaks. I very was impressed with Mike’s toughness and competitiveness, made some great strides with university coaches.
I wouldn’t be surprise if most of the coaches there try to connect with Mike, no question one of the top WR’s at the Elite Camp.
Devin Bryant- Auburn Moutainview 2013 WR
Devin showed his athletic skill by playing both sides of the ball, but it was when he was at WR that showcased his true potential. Devin is a very raw talent and has the athletic ability to be something very special. He has great body control and natural hand & eye placement when the ball was in the air. If Devin continues to work on his route running Auburn Moutainview may have something special.
Kamana Adriano Interlake 2013 WR
Kamana showed he was one of the craftiest wide out’s at the elite camp. On every route he showed his consistency to get open. Every DB had trouble sticking Kamana. He was deadliest on breaking and intermediate routes, and had great elusiveness off bump and run. Kamana had a lot of university coaches saying his name.
Other players who had good showing that deserve attention are:
Nic Sblendorio Skyline 2013 WR, Joseph Delgado- Ontario 2013 WR, Tony Sparrow Skyview 2013 WR, and Karson Kuehner San Ramon Valley CA WR
Tight Ends
David Ajamu- Shelton 2013 TE
David was a big target and made his presence against all defenders. David is a very long athletic athlete that, if Shelton coaches are smart, they will use him out wide against smaller DB’s. He has great speed and soft hands for such a big target. David really took advantage of letting coaches see what to expect next fall.
Blake Whiteley- West Vancouver 2013 TE
Blake had a great performance displaying the combination of his strength and athletic ability at TE. He did a great job in his route runner setting up defender and keeping leverage so the QB’s knew where to throw the ball. Blake has very deceptive speed and showed great burst at times to separate from defenders. He didn’t shy away from contact which made it very hard for defenders to keep their hands on him. Blake proved he’s a player to watch this season here in the Pacific Northwest.
Editors Note: Coach Damon Griffin is a guest analyst for OregonPreps and WashingtonPreps.com. Damon came to help out with analysis at the Camp and plans to be a regular contributor at our sites.
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A graduate of the University of Oregon in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in sociology and a minor in business administration, Griffin played four seasons of football with the Ducks earning All-Pacific-10 Conference honors as a wide receiver in 1996 and 1998. He is fifth on Oregon's single season list for receptions with 58, and sixth on the single season list for receiving yards with 1,038. Griffin has the Oregon record for the most 100-yard receiving games in a season at five. He played in three postseason bowl games for the Ducks including the 1998 Aloha Bowl, the 1995 Cotton Bowl and the 1994 Rose Bowl. Following his collegiate career, Griffin spent four seasons in the NFL. He was originally signed as a free agent by the San Francisco 49ers, before playing two seasons (1999 and 2000) with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was also a member of the 2001 St. Louis Rams which won the NFC Championship. |
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