Dallas SPARQ All-Combine team
Note: Selections are based upon combine performance as well as past and projected on-field performance. Athletes must have completed two of the four combine tests to be eligible for selection. Athletes are in the Class of 2013 unless otherwise noted.
OFFENSE
QB: Ben Oberste, 6-0.5, 193, Sallisaw (Okla.)
Results: 4.78 40, 4.33 SH, 35-5 PB, 37.4 VJ, 96.48 SPARQ
Breakdown: Oberste accounted for over 2,400 yards of total offense and 33 touchdowns during his junior year. Arkansas State and Tulsa have offered the dual-threat quarterback.
RB: Altee Tenpenny, 5-10.5, 207, North Little Rock (Ark.)
Results: N/A 40, 3.94 SH, 44-0 PB, 35.2 VJ, N/A SPARQ
Breakdown: ‘Bama-bound back appears close to 100% following his devastating injury that cost him his junior season. Tenpenny hopes to get another crack at the SPARQ Rating National Championship at The Opening this July.
RB: Jalen Rhodes, 5-8, 179, Rowlett (Texas)
Results: 4.70 40, 4.09 SH, 38-0 PB, 32.8 VJ, 103.08 SPARQ
Breakdown: Shifty rusher scored 24 total touchdowns while rushing for 1,491 yards a year ago.
RB: Jabari Anderson, 5-7, 175, Wylie East (Texas)
Results: 4.71 40, 3.94 SH, 30-0 PB, 36.2 VJ, 97.80 SPARQ
Breakdown: In his stellar junior season Anderson eclipsed the 2,000-yard rushing mark and scored 28 touchdowns.
WR: Torii Hunter, Jr., 6-0.5, 170, Prosper (Texas)
Results: 4.51 40, 4.63 SH, 37-0 PB, 36.2 VJ, 94.02 SPARQ
Breakdown: Athletic and wiry wideout holds eight BCS offers. He possesses excellent linear speed and strong overall skill set.
WR: Jo Jo Wardsworth, 5-9.5, 173, Bolton (Alexandria, La.)
Results: 4.62 40, 4.41 SH, 31-5 PB, 38.8 VJ, 90.66 SPARQ
Breakdown: Productive as a junior with 46 catches for 1,267 yards and 13 touchdowns.
TE: Cameron Williams, 6-3, 256, North Little Rock (Ark.)
Results: 5.25 40, 4.18 SH, 41-0 PB, 30.6 VJ, 106.59 SPARQ
Breakdown: Strong shuttle time at 256 pounds proves his supreme athleticism. Last year, Williams nabbed 28 receptions for 498 yards and seven scores.
OL: Curtis Parker (’14), 6-1.5, 260, North Little Rock (Ark.)
Results: 5.39 40, 4.72 SH, 48-5 PB, 23.6 VJ, 80.16 SPARQ
Breakdown: The underclassman posted the top power ball toss of the 2012 combine tour to date.
OL: Alex Pylypec, 6-3.5, 240, St. Michael’s Catholic Academy (Austin, Texas)
Results: 5.29 40, 4.88 SH, 40-0 PB, 28.0 VJ, 75.27 SPARQ
Breakdown: Lines up at right tackle and is an aggressive run blocker.
OL: Brad Lundblade (’14), 6-3.5, 285, Liberty Christian (Argyle, Texas)
Results: 5.64 40, 4.72 SH, 38-5 PB, 23.4 VJ, 73.26 SPARQ
Breakdown: Looks the part of a workout warrior with great size; reports an early verbal offer from North Texas
OL: Johnathan Clay, 5-11.5, 263, Evangel Christian (Shreveport, La.)
Results: 5.13 40, 4.70 SH, 37-0 PB, 26.5 VJ, 77.25 SPARQ
Breakdown: Checked in at just under 6-feet, but demonstrated solid core strength with his power ball toss and vertical jump.
ATH: Marcus Warford, 5-7.5, 156, (San Antonio, Texas)
Results: 4.56 40, 4.41 SH, 32-0 PB, 31.6 VJ, 81.21 SPARQ
Breakdown: Warford is a multi-purpose athlete that romped for 2,263 yards and 22 touchdowns last fall; Rice has offered the speedy scat back.
DEFENSE
DL: Michael Epley (’14), 6-2.5, 232, Leander (Texas)
Results: 4.95 40, 4.12 SH, 38-5 PB, 30.7 VJ, 102.72 SPARQ
Breakdown: Named 2011 All-District 16-5A Newcomer of the Year after breakout sophomore year.
DL: Kenny Howard, 6-1.5, 320, North Little Rock East (Ark.)
Results: 5.48 40, 4.53 SH, 40-0 PB, 26.1 VJ, 97.62 SPARQ
Breakdown: Notched 70 tackles and 19 tackles for loss while forcing three forced fumbles last season.
DL: Derick Roberson (’14), 6-4.5, 211, Brennan (San Antonio, Texas)
Results: 4.93 40, 4.47 SH, 38-0 PB, 34.0 VJ, 90.75 SPARQ
Breakdown: Superb sophomore season saw him tally over 100 tackles and nine sacks to go with an interception from the end spot.
LB: Omar Gardea, 6-3, 220, Grace Prep Academy (Arlington, Texas)
Results: 4.90 40, 4.24 SH, 35-5 PB, 32.1 VJ, 93.45 SPARQ
Breakdown: Increased SPARQ rating twelve points from his 2011 performance.
LB: Trey McGahan, 6-0.5, 190, Kennedale (Texas)
Results: 4.79 40, 4.34 SH, 33-0 PB, 38.8 VJ, 93.27 SPARQ
Breakdown: An improvement in his 40-yard time and vertical helped his rating climb 30 points from last year’s event.
LB: Kooper Ruminer, 6-2, 214, Deer Creek (Edmond, Okla.)
Results: 4.74 40, 4.56 SH, 37-0 PB, 26.7 VJ, 81.30 SPARQ
Breakdown: The All-State honorable mention selection tallied 136 tackles and ten sacks as a junior.
DB: Bronson Jones, 6-0, 170, Rockhurst (Kansas City, Mo.)
Results: 4.68 40, 4.15 SH, 40-0 PB, 35.8 VJ, 108.75 SPARQ
Breakdown: Second overall rating in Dallas. Both Kansas and Missouri are showing interest in the Jones twins.
DB: Tony Brown (’14), 5-11.5, 179, Ozen (Beaumont, Texas)
Results: 4.52 40, 4.12 SH, 32-5 PB, 33.5 VJ, 100.23 SPARQ
Breakdown: Talented youngster holds an offer from LSU and could be one of the top defensive backs for the Class of 2014.
DB: Brandon Jones, 5-10.5 167, Rockhurst (Kansas City, Mo.)
Results: 4.62 40, 4.25 SH, 40-5 PB, 35.2 VJ, 108.54 SPARQ
Breakdown: Great cover corner with lateral quickness and speed; recruiting stock should take off this offseason.
DB: John Schilleci, 5-10.5, 187, Guyer (Denton, Texas)
Results: 4.61 40, 4.15 SH, 32-5 PB, 32.8 VJ, 95.79 SPARQ
Breakdown: The All-District 7-5A performer impressed with his 40 time; Washington State has offered the physical defensive back.
DB: Ranthony Texada, 5-10, 152, Centennial (Frisco, Texas)
Results: 4.55 40, 4.06 SH, 31-5 PB, 35.2 VJ, 96.21 SPARQ
Breakdown: Western Kentucky extended an offer to the speedy and fluid corner.
ATH: Colin Spencer, 5-9.5, 177, Woodruw Wilson (Dallas, Texas)
Results: 4.47 40, 3.91 SH, N/A PB, N/A VJ, N/A SPARQ
Breakdown: Clocked the day’s best 40 and second-fastest shuttle; still has the top SPARQ rating of the 2012 season.