Under Armour All-America: Stock up prospects

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Under Armour All-America Game is in the books. 85 of the nation’s top football prospects hit the field at Camping World Stadium to conclude the week after three practices at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports on Sunday. The roster was divided into two teams – Team Fire and Team Ice. Team Ice took the victory with a dominant 39-9 win.

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On3 was on hand to take in the action throughout the week. Here’s ten players who turned in ‘stock up’ performances throughout the week.

DL Dominick McKinley – LSU

Even though he already ranks inside the top 40 for of the On300, Dominick McKinley proved to be a ‘stock up’ prospect over the course of the week at Under Armour. The new LSU pledge was the top defensive lineman throughout practices, stacking consistent performances that included many of the best individual reps we saw at the position over the course of the week. At 6-foot-5, 290 pounds with plus length, McKinley touts advanced flexibility and movement skills. His ability to play low at his size makes for a big-time mismatch on the interior. Additionally, the Lafayette (La.) Acadiana product is far from tapped out and has room for continued improvement once he gets to the college level. – Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power

EDGE Jordan Ross – Tennessee

After the first few days of Under Armour practice, Jordan Ross was the most complete EDGE defender on the field. He was a force in 1-on-1’s. Ross’ ability to win with power and with speed was on full display. During the team periods, he caused havoc for the opposing offense and lived in the backfield. His motor was also notable as he was constantly pursuing from the backside, constantly finding himself around the football. Ross was named an Overall Top Performers by On3 and looked like one of the cycle’s more talented pass rushers. – National Scout Cody Bellaire

LB Myles Graham – Florida

The Under Armour All-America Game touted a number of athletic linebackers. Even within the talented group, Myles Graham managed to make a statement. The Florida signee flashed the skill set of a modern, space linebacker over the course of the week. Graham moved very well in space, showing range and ability in coverage. While the all-star practice setting is not tailored for evaluating linebackers, the movement skills more than checked out. Graham validated what we saw in practice during Wednesday’s game. He was highly active and was as a magnet to the ball. The well-rounded game and translatable skill set makes Graham a ‘stock up’ prospect coming out of the week. – Charles Power

WR Joshisa Trader – Miami

Joshisa Trader started off as hot as any receiver during the week of practice at Under Armour. He was a Top Performer on Day and was a tough cover throughout the entire week. Trader flashed some high-level ball skills. He made a few acrobatic catches during the 1-on-1 periods, including a one-handed grab in the back corner of the end zone. The Miami signee was consistently separating from corners and catching the ball away from his frame during combo drills and team periods. He was held relatively quiet during the game itself, but his performance in practices allowed him to stand out in what was an extremely talented group of receivers at the event. – Cody Bellaire

CB Ify Obidegwu – Oregon

Ify Obidegwu certainly turned in one of the top showings at defensive back at Under Armour. The Oregon signee was a lock down defender on every day of practice and seemed to get stronger and stronger as the week wore on. Obidegwu’s elite length was on display as he broke up a ton of passes. At around 6-foot, 190 pounds, Obidegwu was able to body wide receivers on Team Ice throughout practice. While the length and physical nature was well known, we were pleasantly surprised by the functional movement skills and footwork. Obidegwu was able to stay in-phase at nearly all times. He was refined and instinctive. To be honest, we recall few if any instances where we saw him beaten. The showing transferred over to the game, as he recorded a long pick-size. The combination of tools and skill he showed in Orlando has Obidegwu’s arrow pointing up. – Charles Power

EDGE Booker Pickett Jr. – Miami

Booker Pickett is very juiced up. His speed is off the edge is outstanding. Pickett beat offensive linemen with his burst off the ball all week in practice and during the Under Armour Game. His skillset has always flashed in games, but we were eager to see how his leaner frame would translate when going up against some of the top offensive linemen in the country. Our questions answered early, as Pickett was undefeated in all four of his 1-on-1 matchups on Day 2. He continued to shine during the team periods and carried his reign of terror into the Under Armour Game, tallying two sacks. The Tampa native’s blend of speed and fluidity combined with his explosiveness off the ball allowed him to wreak havoc on the opposing offense throughout the week. Pickett answered some questions for us this week and his stock is on the rise. – Cody Bellaire

EDGE Zina Umeozulu – Texas

Zina Umeozulu was the most pleasant surprise over the course of the week at Under Armour. At 6-foot-4, 230 pounds with plus length, Umeozulu has long had the reputation as a physically-gifted prospect, dating back to his freshman season. With that said, we entered the week with some questions related to his production and film as an upperclassman. Umeozulu quelled any concerns with a great week in Orlando. He made easy work of the Team Ice offensive line in practice – the far superior offensive front of the two teams. Umeozulu won the majority of his reps over the course of the week. He did so in a variety of ways, too. The first-step quickness and twitch allowed for him to get into the backfield quickly. He showed very nice bend, dipping his shoulder to get around the edge. We also saw encouraging technical polish, as he employed a long arm move to give offensive linemen fits. Given his week of work against some talented offensive tackles, it’s clear Umeozulu is a riser coming out of Under Armour. – Charles Power

IOL Eugene Brooks – Oklahoma

If we were to give out superlatives, Eugene Brooks would be on the All-Fringe team. After every practice during the week, Brooks’ name was brought up around the Top Performers. The Oklahoma signee was as consistent as any offensive lineman during all competitive periods. He won the majority of his reps in 1-on-1’s and showed excellent power and technique at the point of attack. He was a consistent people mover in the run game during 9-on-7 periods and team periods. During the Under Armour Game, Brooks anchored a dominant Team Ice offensive front that manhandled Team Fire for four quarters. It was an strong week for Brooks, cementing a rise in the rankings. – Cody Bellaire

CB Ryan Mack – Miami

The award for stickiest defender in coverage at Under Armour would go to Ryan Mack. He played with innate composure and was an absolute technician during competitive periods. Mack’s footwork, balance and instincts showed up in nearly every rep of 1-on-1’s. He consistently stayed in phase with receivers. During the team periods, he was able to break up multiple passes on every day of practice. This carried over to the game, with Mack breaking up three passes on Wednesday. Mack proved that he could hang with receivers of all sizes in Orlando, looking like an absolute gamer when the lights are brightest. – Cody Bellaire

WR Mario Craver – Mississippi State

We’re not sure a wide receiver caught more passes in practice than Mario Craver. The Mississippi State signee was a slot machine for Team Ice, using his outstanding initial quickness to create separation off the line of scrimmage. Craver’s shifty movement skills left corners guessing on each day of practice. He also flashed very good ball skills that belie his smaller frame. Craver attacked the ball at the catch point and came down with some impressive grabs in tight windows. He played like a prospect looking for something to prove against the nation’s best. – Charles Power