RDC Recap: Baltimore, Oklahoma City, Denver and Seattle
The U.S. National Team closed out the 2017 Regional Development Camp season with stops in Baltimore, Oklahoma City, Denver and Seattle over the weekend. The four camps each boasted an impressive roster of talent, meaning that the next step in the National Team journey–the National Development Games–will be even more competitive than ever. Check out the top performers below and learn more about the U.S. National Team here.
BALTIMORE
Middle school Gold Ball winner:
Zion Larkins, WR, 2021, North East, Md.
Middle school top performers
Antwain Littleton, RB, 2021, New Carrollton, Md.
Cameron Edge, QB, 2023, Clayton, Del.
Desmond Williams, WR, 2021, Waldorf, Md.
Tre Jordan III, DB, 2021, Abingdon, Md.
Kadin Fisher, RB, 2021, Myersville, Md.
High school Gold Ball winner
Jahmeer Carter, OL, 2020, Archbishop Spalding (Severn, Md.)
Carter, a 6-foot-2, 290-pound two-way linemen, caught the attention of scouts amid a talented crop of players, as he earned the high school Gold Ball. Carter was a starter for Archbishop Spalding as a freshman last fall. He's already caught the attention of Division I programs, having spent the summer checking in with the likes of Rutgers and Penn State on unofficial visits.
High school top performers
Dominique Perry, DL, 2020, Dematha (Hyattsville, Md.)
Todd Simmone, WR, 2018, The Avalon School (Gaithersburg, Md.)
Nick Frey, QB, 2019, Cardinal Gibbons(Raleigh, N.C.)
Charles Byers, WR, 2019, Concordia Prep (Towson, Md.)
David Sohn, DB, 2020, Leesville Road (Raleigh, N.C.)
Matthew Stroud, DB, 2018, Walter Johnson (Bethesda, Md.)
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OKLAHOMA CITY
Middle school Gold Ball winner:
Trey Goins, WR, 2021, Owasso, Okla.
Middle school top performers
Kenneth Borders, LB, 2021, Richardson, Texas
Tito Byce, RB, 2021, Argyle, Texas
Caden Holt, DL, 2021, New Braunfels, Texas
Cole Kirkpatrick, DB, 2021, Argyle, Texas
Cody Hix, TE, 2021, Kansas, Texas
High school Gold Ball winner:
Coby Tillman, LB, 2018, Bixby High School, Bixby, Okla.
With one season of high school football remaining, Tillman has already posted an astonishing 365 total tackles. The high school Gold Ball winner helped lead Bixby to a Class 6A-II state title, the program's first-ever championship. With Tillman back, the defense should be primed for another deep playoff run.
High school top performers:
Brady Latham, OL, 2019, Jenks (Tulsa, Okla.)
Jamie Nance, WR, 2019, Blanchard (Okla.)
Garrett Vaughan, RB, 2019, Springdale (Ark.)
Jared Thompson, WR, 2019, Father Tolton Catholic (Columbia, Mo.)
Myles Shaw, RB, 2020, Lee's Summit North (Lee's Summit, Mo.)
Tishaun Fields, DB, 2020, Royse City (Texas)
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DENVER
Middle school Gold Ball winner:
Anthony Costanzo, DB, 2022, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Middle school top performers:
Landon Loomis, WR, 2023, Thornton, Colo.
Kanden Parrish, DL, 2021, Fountain, Colo.
Elijah Sena, RB, 2022, Thorton, Colo.
Hall Edmonds, LB, 2021, Milliken, Colo.
Cameron Heald, TE, 2021, Lwr, Fla.
Nicco Marchiol, QB, 2021, Crested Butte, Colo.
High school Gold Ball winner:
Chris Yoo, RB, 2020, Rampart High School, Colorado Springs, Colo.
Yoo cracked the varsity roster as a freshman last fall, but only saw limited reps. As a sophomore this coming season, he should be a much bigger factor in Rampart's offense. Yoo has been staying in shape by running various sprints for Rampart's track and field team.
High school top performers:
Jeremy Hollingsworth, RB, 2019, Niwot (Colo.)
Malcom White, RB, 2018, West (Denver)
Mathew Heitmann, DL, 2020, Dakota Ridge (Littleton, Colo.)
Anthony Roberson II, WR, 2020, Palmar Ridge (Monument, Colo.)
Dominick Palloto, OL, 2019, Cherry Creek (Greenwood Village, Colo.)
Dylan Hollowell, QB, 2020, Ponderosa (Parker, Colo.)
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SEATTLE
Middle school Gold Ball winner:
Andrew Savaiinaea, WR, 2022, Puyallup, Wash.
Middle school top performers:
Dishawn Misa, DL, 2022, Tacoma, Wash.
Caden Leckelt, LB, 2021, Oak Harbor, Wash.
Tapuloa Jr. Tusi, OL, 2023, Tacoma, Wash.
Ashton Cozart, WR, 2023, Graham, Wash.
Jacob Watt, DB, 2021, Bellingham, Wash.
High school Gold Ball winner:
Cole Thomas, OL, 2019, Bishop Blanchet High School, Seattle, Wash.
At 6-foot-7 and 300 pounds Thomas has prototypical size for the left tackle position. He enjoyed a fine sophomore season for Bishop Blanchet and it carried over to the spring, as Thomas took home the high school Gold Ball. The state of Washington has produced numerous blue-chip offensive linemen in the last decade. If he continues to develop, Thomas could be next in line.
High school top performers:
Bijan Sanjose-Lee, DL, 2018, Thomas Jefferson (St. Auburn, Wash.)
Kamoi Latu, DB, 2020, Saint Louis School (Honolulu)
Marcus Stowers, QB, 2020, Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma, Wash.)
Jobadian Malary, RB, 2019, Barlow (Gresham, Ore.)
Jaymason Willingham, LB, 2019, Steilacoom (Wash.)