DALLAS – The UA Next Camp series provided the Rivals national team with a closer look at several of the top prospects from the region, including Texas as well as Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, among others.
The star-studded camp yielded eye-catching performances in different camp and competitive settings. Here are top performers and big-picture ranking implications for several prospects on hand at Melissa High School on Sunday:
RECRUITING INTEL FROM UA NEXT DALLAS
1. FELIX OJO – FOUR-STAR OT
Felix Ojo saw snaps at three different positions — and dominated at that. The four-star OT from Manfield (Texas) Lake Ridge has seized opportunities at the Navy All-American Bowl and continues to sharpen his tool-set. The All-American is exceptional dropping into his pass-sets and has fantastic length and quickness to withstand pass-rushers. Inside, Ojo handled stronger rushers with power and was equally as sharp protecting off the edge. He continues to stand tall at a premium position with his anticipation and athletic profile.
2. KENNY DARBY – FOUR-STAR WR (LSU COMMIT)
Kenny Darby led The Boot in receiving as a junior for Shreveport (La.) Airline and caught everything thrown in his vicinity during Sunday’s camp. The prolific receiver from Louisiana gets off the line with authority and is even more impressive on the receiving end. The LSU-committed four-star WR has outstanding hands and body control — and made several contested grabs downfield and made it look seamless. Darby continues to impress at each turn — and in the camp setting, could not be contained 1-on-1.
3. LANDON BARNES – THREE-STAR EDGE
Landon Barnes is in line for a massive boost after following up a breakthrough junior season with a very eye-catching performance at Melissa High on Sunday. Barnes is long and fluid — and was able to win with power, using quick hands and an array of different pass-rush moves to trick up opposing offensive tackles. Barnes is pesky working off the edge and has a twitchy get-off….
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