Mountain West 7 on 7 Tournament Top Performers

By Derrell Warren

This past weekend saw teams from three states venture to San Diego to compete at the Mountain West 7 on 7 tournament. Although we couldn't cover every game at the event, let’s take a look at some of the players who stood out in the games we did observe.

QB Luke Langdon Orange (Calif.) Lutheran High School

At an event filled with impressive passers, Langdon was one of the best. He displayed nimble footwork and an over the top delivery that compensates for not necessarily being the tallest quarterback. He exhibited excellent touch on sideline routes, consistently threw receivers open down field, and demonstrated the ability to deliver the ball accurately from different arm angles.

WR Lamarriel Taylor San Diego (Calif.) Mission Bay

Taylor was the most consistent deep ball threat of the tournament; and by a huge margin, at that. He showed explosiveness off the line and used his long gait to stride past defenders and separate down-field.  Although he primarily ran deep posts and take-off routes, the attention he received freed up the short to intermediate areas of the field for the rest of the Buccaneer receivers. A rangy 6'2", Taylor utilized his length and agility to make an array of catches in-between defenders.

WR Andre Betties-Wilson San Diego (Calif.) Mission Bay

Betties-Wilson is a player who projects well to either wide receiver or safety at the college level. Lined up out wide, he created separation out of his breaks, showed consistent hands, and probably was the best jump ball receiver at the tournament.  He started off primarily running underneath shallow crosses and fade routes once his team reached the red zone. Later on in the tournament he shook free on a few deep post routes to show his ability to create the big play as well.

ATH Tyler Whitley Paradise Valley (AZ) Chaparral

The four star athlete was an absolute treat to watch. At about six feet with a strong frame, Whiley projects well to any number of skill positions at the collegiate level. Playing wide receiver for the tournament portion of the event, he consistently won at the line of scrimmage with explosiveness, and demonstrated strong, consistent hands. He was potent in the red zone as well, out leaping defenders with bouncy athleticism. 

ATH Keisean Lucier-South Orange (Calif.) Lutheran (2015)

Although he seemed to be slowed a bit by injury, Lucier-South probably carries the biggest upside of any recruit that was present at the tournament. At 6'6", Lucier-South has plenty of room for additional muscle on his 220 pound frame. The four star most likely projects to the defensive end position at the collegiate level. Lining up primarily at wide receiver during the tournament, he demonstrated impressive agility and ball skills, going up in the air to make several one -handed grabs, and contested catches in-between defenders.

QB Nick Robinson JSerra High School (2015)

Listed at about 6'1", Robinson isn't the tallest quarterback but carries a strong looking frame. The rising junior signal caller’s arm strength was shown as he completed a bevy of 'drive' throws. This was especially true on deep outs, skinny posts, and corner routes. He battled Lutheran Quarterback Luke Langdon in an entertaining shootout that took place during tournament action.

ATH D.J. Lewis Santee (Calif.) West Hills

Nursing a hamstring injury, Lewis wasn't quite able to demonstrate the same athleticism he shows on tape. That said, he competed and showed glimpses of his explosiveness, driving on the ball and contesting passes. He began to settle into a groove after recovering on a vertical route to break up a would-be touchdown. At 6'1", he carries the height and length to match-up with taller, rangier receiving targets.

QB Andriell Alvarado Vail (AZ) Cienega (2015)

He was very impressive in the games in which we were able to study him. Alvarado smoothly went through his progressions and looked off safeties to open up the deep middle for big plays. He exploited those vertical passing lanes; delivering the ball with accuracy, and touch. Showing rhythm and a great sense of timing, he consistently let loose with the football prior to the receiver coming out of his breaks. 

   

WR Ahkeli Rembert Orange (Calif.) Lutheran

Rembert stood out for a few different reasons. First off: The neon socks and gloves made it a virtual guarantee that he would be noticed. Once the footballs start flying however, he strung together a series impressive, diving grabs; often plucking the ball from near his shoe tops. He even included a one handed gem  along the sideline. Now, he wasn't targeted a whole lot in the games we watched, but showed the ability to break down a defenders cushion, and created separation on 'out' cuts with a very good burst.