RDC Recap: Edison, Lexington, Little Rock and Atlanta

By Al Popadines | Posted 4/28/2017

For the second time this spring, four Regional Development Camps took place around the country on the same weekend. Top middle school and high school football players flocked to Edison (N.J.), Lexington (Ky.), Little Rock (Ark.) and Atlanta to see where they stack up against other top players in the area. They also competed to take the next step in the journey toward earning a spot on the U.S. National Team. 

EDISON

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Middle school Gold Ball winner: 

Angelo Vokolos

Angelo Vokolos, LB, 2021, Sewell, N.J.

Boasting a bench press of more than 300 pounds, Vokolos physically was on a higher level than other middle school athletes last weekend. On top of his physical characteristics, he also was ahead of fellow defensive players from a mental perspective. The class of 2021 prospect has already been making the rounds visiting both Florida and Notre Dame this offseason. It's early, but Vokolos has already shown next-level ability.

Middle school top performers

Jayden Bellamy

Jayden Bellamy, DB, 2022, Freehold, N.J.

Brighton Easterling

Brighton Easterling, DL, 2021, Scotch Plains, N.J.

Walter Quick Jr.

Walter Quick Jr., WR, 2021, North Bergen, N.J.

Dorian Nowell

Dorian Nowell, QB, 2021, Jersey City, N.J.

Angel Arce

Angel Arce, QB, 2022, Meridan, Conn.

High school Gold Ball winner: 

Tyler Rudolph

Tyler Rudolph, DB, 2018, Sacred Heart (Waterbury, Conn.)

Rudolph is poised to be one of the top defensive backs in New England this fall, but he's also demonstrated explosive ability on offense. Last season, he scored six times in one game. Rudolph notched 83 receptions on the year for 1,390 yards and 11 touchdowns. As his performance at the Edison Regional Development Camp suggests, his 2016 stats are a mere baseline for what he can accomplish in his upcoming senior season.

High school top performers

Joshua Artis

Joshua Artis, WR, 2018, Emmaus (Pa.)

Brian Ugwu

Brian Ugwu, LB, 2019, Hillside (N.J.)

Christopher Wilson

Christopher Wilson, RB, 2018, West Orange (N.J.)

Christopher Duell

Christopher (CJ) Duell, QB, 2020, St. Joseph's Prep (Philadelphia)

Shalome White

Shalome White, DL, 2018, New Vision Humanities (Bronx, N.Y.)

LITTLE ROCK

Coaches from the following colleges and universities assisted as U.S. National Team training instructors:

  • Texas
  • Oklahoma Baptist
  • Jackson State
  • Sam Houston State
  • Louisiana Tech
  • Missouri Valley
  • Texas Southern

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Middle school Gold Ball winner:

Isaiah Cohran

Isaiah Cohran, WR, 2021, Memphis, Tenn.

Cohran had a tremendous camp despite inclement weather. USA Football's first Regional Development Camp in Little Rock saw a number of talented athletes come out from several states, but Cohran's strength and speed was noticeably exceptional. Dependable hands and advanced route running made him a natural selection for the middle school Gold Ball.

Middle school top performers

Jaiden Henry

Jaiden Henry, DB, 2021, Springdale, Ark.

Cameron Davis

Cameron Davis, QB, 2022, Horn Lake, Miss.

River Gregory

River Gregory, RB, 2021, Benton, Ark.

Gregory Mangle

Gregory Mangle, RB, 2023, Memphis, Tenn.

High school Gold Ball winner: 

Kenneth Walker III

Kenneth Walker III, RB, 2019, Arlington (Tenn.)

Walker emerged as a sophomore at Arlington in the fall, rushing for 877 yards and eight touchdowns. He continued his fine play at the Little Rock RDC, where he took home the high school Gold Ball, earning an automatic invitation to the Development Games.

High school top performers

Robert Springer Jr.

Robert Springer Jr, DB, 2019, Little Rock Christian Academy (Ark.)

Kyvin Carroll

Kyvin Carroll, LB, 2019, Central Arkansas Christian School (Little Rock, Ark.)

Grant Allen

Grant Allen, QB, 2019, Har-Ber (Springdale, Ark.)

Deon Youngblood

Deon Youngblood, WR, 2018, Sylvan Hills Sherwood, Ark.)

Biron Russell

Biron Rossell, OL, 2018, West Memphis Christian (West Memphis, Ark.)

LEXINGTON

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Coaches from the following colleges and universities assisted as U.S. National Team training instructors:

  • North Texas
  • Georgetown
  • Sienna Heights
  • Indianapolis
  • Wabash
  • Lindsay Wilson
  • Tennessee State
  • Cincinnati Christian
  • Hanover
  • Avila

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Middle school Gold Ball winner:

Damon Owens

Damon Owens, WR, 2021, Antioch, Tenn.

One of Tennessee's brightest middle school stars, Owens made the trip to Lexington and walked away with the Gold Ball. The 6-foot-2 wide out was a matchup nightmare at camp, proving to be too big and physical for defensive backs, while too fast for linebackers and safeties. An extremely polished athlete, he's also one of the top young basketball players in the country. The budding two-sport star has the potential for big things down the line.

Middle school top performers

Jacob Broughton

Jacob Broughton, QB, 2021, London, Ky., #824

Diego Badallo

Diego Badallo, WR, 2020, Bloomfield Hills, Mich., #822

Caleb Clayton

Caleb Clayton, DB, 2021, Hendersonville, Tenn., #915

Lavell Wright

Lavell Wright, RB, 2021, Louisville, Ky., #845

High school Gold Ball winner:

Tyrell Watkins

Tyrell Watkins, WR, 2020, DeSales (Louisville, Ky.)

Still only a high school freshman, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound Watkins certainly looks the part getting off the bus. As a sophomore, he should enjoy an expanded role in the DeSales offense, as the program looks to build on a successful 10-3 campaign in 2016.

High school top performers

Lendon Redwine

Lendon Redwine, QB, 2019, Dobyns-Bennett (Kingsport, Tenn.)

Marquel Tinsley

Marquel Tinsley, WR, 2019, Daviess County (Owensboro, Ky.)

Cam Stewart

Cam Stewart, LB, 2018, Tates Creek (Lexington, Ky.)

Anthony Collier II

Anthony Collier II, DL, 2019, East Magnet (Nashville, Tenn.)

ATLANTA

Coaches from the following colleges and universities assisted as U.S. National Team training instructors:

  • Reinhardt
  • Furman
  • LaGrange
  • Wofford
  • Shorter
  • Shaw
  • John C. Smith

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Middle school Gold Ball winner: 

Jalen Wofford, QB, 2021, Locust Grove, Ga.

Jalen Wofford

In an uber-talented middle school pool at USA Football's second and final stop in Atlanta this year, Wofford showed potentially just how special he might be. The signal caller made brilliant decisions all weekend and threw the deep ball with deadly accuracy. In the intermediate routes, he put the ball on the money as soon as the receiver broke in his route.

Middle school top performers

Treyaun Webb

Treyaun Webb, DB, 2023, Jacksonville, Fla.

Christian Davis

Christian Davis, WR, 2022, Northport, Ala.

Trey Redwine

Tracy Redwine, LB, 2021, Powder Springs, Ga.

George Jackson

George Jackson, OL, 2021, Stone Mountain, Ga.

Dorian Graham

Dorian Graham II, RB, 2023, Fayetteville, Ga.

High school Gold Ball winner: 

Hunter Williams, WR, 2019, Whitewater High School (Fayetteville, Ga.)

Hunter Williams

As a sophomore, Williams played on both sides of the ball for Whitewater, scoring two touchdowns and tallying 18 tackles. He focused on offense at the Atlanta Regional Development Camp and ended up taking home the high school Gold Ball.

High school top performers

Tyler Hill

Tyler Hill, LB, 2018, Our Lady of Mercy (Fayetteville, Ga.)

Xavier Dennis

Xavier Dennis, QB, 2018, Cedar Grove (Ellenwood, Ga.)

Keaton Mitchell

Keaton Mitchell, RB, 2020, Eagles Landing (McDonough, Ga.)

Devin Chandler

Devin Chandler, WR, 2020, Arlington (Tenn.)

Alif Kiiza

Alif Kiiza, OL, 2018, A.C. Flora (Columbia, S.C.)

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