USA Football, during its 2017 Regional Development Camp schedule, will highlight groups of both middle school and high school student-athletes from each location a camp occurs. This is meant to provide an inside look at the types of players and people learning, competing and getting better across the country.

The opening weekend took place in one location: Orlando, Fla.

Event Roster

Event Photos

40-Yard Dash Times

Gold Ball Winner (High School)

Dennis Shorter, Mainland High School (Daytona Beach, FL.)

Defensive Back, Class of 2019

Shorter made history this past weekend, becoming first-ever USA Football Golden Ball recipient on the high school level. The 5-foot-9, 151-pound defensive back left his mark on the Regional Development Camp in Orlando. He displayed the combination of speed and quickness necessary to be an impact player—personified by his 4.63 in the forty-yard dash.  In addition to his ability to fly around the field, Shorter’s hands and ball skill were also excellent.

Gold Ball Winner (Middle School)

Chad Mascoe, Macintyre Park Middle School (Thomasville, GA.)

Quarterback, Class of 2022

At the conclusion of this past weekend, Mascoe was named the first-ever middle school winner of the USA Football Regional Development Camp Golden Ball.  The 6-foot, 170-pound quarterback showed ability way beyond his class of 2022 standing.  On top of being timed at a 4.9 in the forty-yard dash, Mascoe’s most impressive trait was his ability to throw the deep ball with elite accuracy.  Combining his physical traits, positive attitude and competitive nature, he’s the type of signal caller teams can build around.

Top Performers (High School)

Nash Nelson, Saint Cloud High School (Saint Cloud, FL.)

Offensive line, Class of 2019

Evan Webster, Hardee Senior High School (Bowling Green, FL.)

Offensive Line, Class of 2020

Daylon Lumpkin, Columbia High School (Live Oak, FL.)

Defensive line, Class of 2020

Jamian Lovett, Oxbridge Academy (Riviera Beach, FL.)

Linebacker, Class of 2018

Isaiah Connelly, Edgewater High School (Orlando, FL.)

Running back, Class of 2020

Deonte Cooley, Palm Beach Gardens (Riviera Beach, FL.)

Wide receiver, Class of 2018

Top Performers (Middle School) 

Ryan Nolan, Westwood Middle School (Gainesville, FL.)

Defensive back, Class of 2022

Micah Lewis, Victory Christian Academy (Lakeland, FL.)

Running back, Class of 2023

Zaire Riley, Florida A&M University Developmental Research School (Tallahassee, FL.)

Defensive back, Class of 2022

Samuel Craig, Indian Springs Middle School (Keller, TX.)

Quarterback, Class of 2021

Jahari Clemons, Westwood Middle School (Gainesville, FL.)

Defensive line, Class of 2022

Matthew Chandler, Lawton Chiles Middle School (Oviedo, FL.)

Wide receiver, Class of 2022