Rivals New Speed Combine: Nevada Top 12 Underclass 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 12 underclassmen that put up the numbers to turn heads:

With the top performance of all Nevada underclassmen at the combine, he has the size, speed (4.45 40) and leaping skills (36 vertical jump) to develop into an elite player as he transfers from Silverado to Desert Pines as junior.

Wily got his feet wet as a sophomore hauling in 4 catches for the Skyhawks with 3 going for scores as he averaged over 28 yards a catch. He needs to spend the off-season developing his feet, route running and hands but he has the athletic skills to garner options on either side of the ball.

Putting up great numbers across the board with a 4.61 40, 4.28 shuttle, 6.92 3-Cone, 9’4 broad jump and 34’5 vertical jump, White is a candidate to have a huge junior season playing with one of the nation’s elite passers in Kenyon Oblad.

The Patriots lost two 1000-yard receivers that signed with college programs last season and White will take a primary role after hauling in 17 balls for 210-yards as a sophomore.

Rising to the occasion as a sophomore to become a full time starter, Oliver had an outstanding season as a emerging as a star while grabbing an early offer from UCLA. Returning as the Gaels top defensive back as a junior, Oliver clocked in with an impressive 4.66 40 and 4.22 shuttle at the event while adding a strong 29 inch vertical.

Likely to rank among the top cornerbacks in the 2019 class, Oliver has used the off-season to showcase athletic talent that matches his performance on the field.

A sack master off the edge collecting 11 quarterback takedowns, Pierre is a standout from Reno that should see programs really take notice over the springs. He clocked a very impressive 4.94 40 among linemen while adding a 26.5 vj during the event.

With Manogue expected to move to contender status, Pierre should be a highly sought after senior.

With Jacob Isaia as the star offensive lineman for 2018, Taylor gives the program a second bookend player in the trenches with good length and strength. Taylor produced a solid 4.97 shuttle with a 25.5 vertical while showing solid straight line speed.

Taylor should add options this summer as programs take the time to scour over film of rising juniors.

Everett has yet to take varsity snaps for the Skyhawks but he showcased the physical skill of an emerging star. With good length, Everett clocked in with a 4.70 40 while posting a 9’5 broad jump and 35 inch vertical.

Playing the quarterback position, he should have no problem making plays in space and he shows good accuracy on film. The loss of Randall Cunningham as head coach put the Silverado program into a transition period but Everett gives the team an athlete that could potentially develop into a game breaking player.

The most productive returning defensive lineman for the state champion Jaguars, Lopez collected 6 sacks as a sophomore while collecting 27 tackles off the edge. With good energy and effort, he has the ability to be productive with great physical upside.

That physical upside was on display during the combine portion where Lopez clocked a 5.09 40 and 4.75 shuttle while adding a 29 inch vertical. With Desert Pines expected to continue to be a hotspot stop for college programs, Lopez should continue to see his star rise.

A rising sophomore, Pickett holds an early offer from Arizona State as rising defensive lineman that logged 4 sacks as a junior. Projecting as a future defensive tackle, Pickett has good raw power and the ability to push the pocket.

With a solid numbers in the combine portion, Pickett is raw athletically with areas to improves all-around but logging a 29 inch vertical is an indication of his physical upside in the trenches.

Ultra tough from the safety position, Walker is a well built player that looks like he loves the weight room. He bring solid speed clocking in with a 4.90 40 with great quickness (4.34 shuttle) and lower body explosiveness (33.5 vj).

Likely to move into a do it all role as a junior, Walker will be a player to watch this season.

Ready to transition to varsity, Ragsdale had a strong showing with a 4.95 40, 4.22 shuttle, 9’7 broad jump and 31 vertical jump. With a defense looking for new stars to emerge, Ragsdale has the athletic skill and ability to be a standout on the field defensively with the skill to also make an impact on the offensive side of the ball as well.

Totalling 1643-yards and 15 scores as a sophomore field director, Wilson has didn’t put up great numbers but produced a solid 30’5 vertical but has room to improve in straight line speed. With the spring and summer ahead to make gains in the weight room, he has time to continue to develop heading into his junior season .

Sanders showcased good speed in the 40 with a 4.73 while adding a strong time in the shuttle with a 4.31 with solid leaping skill with a 29 inch vertical.

Playing for a Gael’s team that has an experienced group of receivers and defensive backs returning, Sanders won’t be a primary player this season but will have spots to shine.