Rivals New Speed Combine: Nevada 2018 Prospect Standouts

More than 1200 prospects descended onto Citrus College to take part in the Rivals New Speed Combines presented by adidas with many traveling from Nevada. Here is a breakdown of 15 seniors that impressed:

A dual threat quarterback, Matlock had a strong showing as a junior accounting for 1195-yards and 20 scores while completing 64% of his passes while playing in a rotation situation. He has displayed the skill to be a standout quarterback and recently took an unofficial visit to Boise State.

At the combine, Matlock put his athletic skills on display with a 4.80 40, 4.50 shuttle, 9’1 broad jump and 33 inch vertical jump.

Prepared to be an undisputed full time starter as a senior, Matlock should see his numbers on the field surge and has already proven he is a player that can perform in the crunch.

Playing behind Air Force bound (Lacrosse) star Christian Marshall, Spiller showed the ability to produce explosive plays with 449-yards and 7-rushing touchdowns as a junior. He enters senior year as his program’s primary back and had a great combine showing with a 4.62 40, 4.25 shuttle, 6.78 3-cone, 9’0 bj and 35 inch-vertical.

A smaller back, Spiller is elusive in the openfield with good power as a runner and good hands as a receiver.

Emerging as the Aggies go-to threat on offense, Stubbs produced 783-rushing and 748-receiving yards with 19-touchdowns as a junior. Although he didn’t blaze the 40-yard dash, he had impressive agility numbers with a 4.22 shuttle and 6.91 3-cone while adding a 31.5 vertical jump.

Capable of shifting to receiver full time in the future, he is a player to watch as a senior.

Playing on a receiver heavy team, Tillman has yet to emerge as a primary player for the Gaels but he produced huge numbers at the combine across the board with a 4.62 40, 4.15 shuttle, 6.66 3-cone, 9’7 broad jump and 38.5 vertical.

Competing with Jimmy Telles to become the the number two wide receiver opposite Jalen Nailor, Tillman has the physical tools to be a major star on the football field. He should be much more productive as a senior.

The leading returning receiver for a talent heavy Canyon Springs program, White had standout numbers at the combine with a 4.64 40, 4.43 shuttle and 30 vertical. He produced 157-yards and 2 scores as the team's number four pass catcher as a junior and is expected to be a big play threat on the edge.

The second leading rusher for the Aggies with 722-yards and 8 scores, Hannie produced a 4.12 shuttle with a 9’6 broad jump and 34 vertical jump during the combine. He also shows room to improve his straight line speed but has been a productive player on the football field.

A strong player off the edge, Brown is a player that will likely shift to the interior in college where he is well suited to develop into a 3-tech defensive tackle in the future. He has added size since the end of last season while producing an impressive 5.25 40 and 4.75 shuttle during the combine.

He holds an offer from Weber State and has the opportunity to add more with a big senior season.

A transfer from Texas, Hollins caught the eye as a junior on the interior playing both defensive tackle and linebacker for the Warrior. That glimpse of talent was confirmed at the combine with Hollins logging a 5.37 40, 4.88 shuttle and a 28.5 vertical.

Well built with good explosiveness and instincts, Hollins is a player that should garner more looks moving forward as he refines his skills on the football field.

A solid season off the edge from defensive end, Williams produced 29 tackles and 3 sacks as a junior for the Northern Champion Mustangs. He showcased good lower body explosiveness with a 9’3 broad jump and 32.5 vertical jump as the combine. With great agility, he should develop into an even more disruptive player off the edge as a senior and should be among defensive end/linebacker prospects to watch.

One of the top overall combine performers over the weekend, Edwards impressed as a junior showing versatility in the defensive backfield. With a 4.51 40, 4.47 shuttle, 10’3 broad jump and 37 vertical he proved the early evaluation to be correct.

After producing 45 tackles and 2 interceptions as a junior, Edwards should see a busy spring and summer ahead as programs continue the evaluation process for the 2018 class.

One of the top defensive back prospects in Nevada this recruiting cycle, Herron impressed with a great overall showing in the combine with a 4.69 40, 4.28 shuttle, 10’8 broad jump and 33.5 vertical jump. Well built, he has position versatility capable of being a large corner or shifting over to safety.

Capable of performing at a high level on the field, Herron should add a third straight year of impact cornerbacks moving on to play college football.

An emerging player in the Pioneers defensive backfield, Miller showcased an explosive lower body with a 9’2 broad jump and 35 vertical jump that allowed him to be a threat to generate turnovers of defense. He has good change of direction producing a 4.50 shuttle.

With high physical upside, he should be in store for a highly productive senior season.

An explosive athlete, Bell had one of the best seasons of any Nevada defensive back last season producing 52 tackles and 5 interceptions for the nationally ranked Patriots. With the position versatility to play cornerback or safety, Bell showed the combine numbers to match with a 4.65 40, 4.31 shuttle, 6.94 3-cone, 9’7 broad jump and 34 vertical jump.

A well built player, Bell is a player that should gain notoriety quickly over the off-season as more programs become aware of his talents.

Set to take on a primary role in the Gaels secondary, Claiborne will be a key player in Gorman’s quest for yet another national title. Well built, he produced good overall numbers at the combine producing a 4.75 40, 4.4 shuttle, 6.7 3-cone, 9’2 broad jump and 29.5 vertical jump.

With good experience heading into his senior season, Claiborne should be ready to step into the spotlight.

Playing quarterback, running back, safety and corner as a junior; Burton was the centerpiece of the Pioneers offense producing 1982-yards and 27 scores last season. He put his playmaking speed on display with a 4.66 40 at the event.

Highly productive on the football field, Burton should garner looks from teams looking for a player that brings his style of versatility as a playmaker.

A Canyon Springs Pioneers quarterback as a sophomore, Stanton missed last season after transferring but he has put in the work to transform into an excellent athlete with position versatility. Ready to assume a full time role as a senior, Stanton has already garnered an offer from the Air Force Academy.

Stanton clocked an impressive 40 time with a 4.21 shuttle, 6.62 3-cone, 10’4 broad jump and 32.5 vertical jump, numbers that indicate he is ready for a big senior year.