Southwestern College 7 on 7 wrap up

ATH Isiah Olave Chula Vista (Calif.) Eastlake

A projected cornerback; Olave made plays on both sides of the ball. As a receiver he was explosive off the line and gained consistent separation. He showed exceptional leaping ability attacking the ball in the air and plucking it over the head of defenders. Defensively, he was sticky in coverage and showed great awareness, able to get his hands on several passes.

WR Jalen Davis La Mesa (Calif.) Helix

Davis has made a name for himself on the defensive of the ball the last two years. However, this weekend it was as a receiver where he had the most impact. He was a consistent target on all three levels of the field, but was most impressive as a vertical threat, separating from defenders with his burst to the ball and winning on contested passes with explosive leaping ability.

DB Traylon Reed (2016) Chula Vista (Calif.) Eastlake

Reed is making the transition from a running back/strong safety type and making the switch over to free safety. The rising sophomore displayed impressive range in coverage and was frequently around the ball. Reed has an impressive frame for his age (5’10" 180) and just scratching the surface of his potential.

ATH Latray Jacquess (2017) San Diego Lincoln

An exceptional talent, Jacquess was one of the most explosive players we observed during the tournament. The incoming freshman lined up at various positions on the field but had the most success on offense operating from the slot. He showed a nice mix of agility and long speed and caught most of everything thrown his way.

DB DeVaughn Murray Spring Valley (Calif.) Mount Miguel

Though he lined up on both sides of the ball, Murray was at his best patrolling the deep middle at free safety. His team didn't play a ton a cover two in the games we observed. Murray was primarily deployed as a single high safety and did a great job jumping routes. He was at his best in a game versus Lincoln as he stopped two drives with end- zone interceptions. His best play however, was probably a leaping one- handed PBU that nearly resulted in another pick. He was impressive.

QB Clayton Dale San Diego Cathedral Catholic

Of all the quarterbacks in attendance, Dale probably displayed the most impressive arm strength. He flashed the diversity in his game as the tournament moved on. He showed and strong,  accuracy arm on vertical throws, and was able to power the ball to the boundary on deep-out routes. He mixed speeds as well and showed great touch on fades and bucket throws.

QB Joe Joe Hudson San Diego Saint Augustine

He simply gets better every time we see him. Once again he rolled through his progressions with ease, delivering the ball with rhythm and timing. However, one area in which Hudson stood out was the ball placement he displayed on his passes. There were games in which his wide receivers were not always able to create much separation. It didn’t matter as Hudson was impeccable in his ability to fit the ball into small windows and put it in places in which only his receivers could make the catch.

WR Ryan Harris San Diego Saint Augustine

The “Blond bomber” was at it again. He opened the tournament getting free and attacking defenses vertically. On the second day of play he showed off even more elements of his repertoire, shaking free of defenders at the top of his routes and making leaping grabs in the end zone on fade routes. Harris showed off nice footwork and lateral explosion to compliment his ability to stretch the field.

DB Frank Buncom IV 2015 San Diego Saint Augustine

A press-corner with safety size, the four- star defender used his tools to consistently knock receivers off their routes and disrupt the rhythm and timing of the oppositions passing game. But one of the best aspects of his game is the suddenness he shows coming out of his backpedal to drive on the ball, which is very impressive for a defender of his size (6’1” 180).

RB Elijah Preston 2016 San Diego Saint Augustine

The rising sophomore was the most impressive pass- catching back at the tournament. He ran crisp routes and displayed soft hands. And in format not always conducive to yard after catch, Preston created several explosive plays catching swing passes and getting out into space.

Other notables: 

Marquel Jones ATH, Lincoln

Adrian Petty RB, Helix (2016)

Daniel Edwards ATH, Lincoln

Francois Sims LB, Saint Augustine (2016)