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bhelmLSU · May 29, 2008

Russell Shepard: Star of the Camp

Easily the best pure athlete in the building, Shepard did not disappoint in his overall skills.

He worked out with the quarterbacks all day and continues to show that despite his great ball and running skills, he has what it takes to be a quarterback at the college level. He effortlessly went through footwork drills, rarely needing to look down at his feet to help him navigate the obstacles. He quickly dropped back and got set. He threw a very catchable ball and looked sharp in his accuracy most of the day. The ESPN 150 Watch List prospect reaffirmed to us he is a much better passer than most people give him credit for.
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Chris Davenport: The Monster

He had his moments going through the footwork drills, at times flashing the foot quickness that has recruiters lining up. In the one-on-ones, he got plenty of reps. He was easily the most physically dominating lineman there. Even when he got blocked (which happened occasionally) he still managed to generate push into the backfield and collapse the pocket.

We liked that he continually tried to use his reach and work moves to try to defeat blockers and did not just rely on his size. He regularly tried to club and rip, and while he needs to develop his pass-rushing ability, he displayed the tools to be a productive pass-rushing defensive tackle at the college level.
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Mingo: LB MVP

With a tall, rangy frame he still needs to physically develop and grow into his body. His wingspan and stride were impressive. He is still fairly raw and struggled at times in drills and in the ones-on-ones, but also displayed exciting upside. We feel his future might be at defensive end in college, but whether there or at linebacker, this kid has a bright future. Mingo's ability was obvious to others in attendance as he walked away with the camp's linebacker MVP award.
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Much more on other prospects:

ESPN - Shepard looks the part at Baton Rouge Nike Camp - Insider

Lprimo · May 30, 2008

I liked the fact, that RS was calling other recruits...especially Andre Debose. I hope we land him, Dye, and Ray.

CParso · May 30, 2008

Lprimo said: ↑

I liked the fact, that RS was calling other recruits...especially Andre Debose. I hope we land him, Dye, and Ray.
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No chance on all 3, DeBose is a possibility but I doubt it.