Big Time Prospects Galore at Columbia
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The Wildcats of Columbia are set to be a major force in 4A in 2021. The game film clearly shows an enormous amount of college football bound talent considering the overall size of the school. Let’s take a look at…
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Continue ReadingThe Wildcats of Columbia are set to be a major force in 4A in 2021. The game film clearly shows an enormous amount of college football bound talent considering the overall size of the school. Let’s take a look at some of that talent more in depth that will be showcased on Friday nights in Columbia.
Jaheim Oatis Jaheim Oatis 6'4" | 345 lbs | DL Columbia | 2022 State MS | DL
By this point in the process every college recruiting staff in the Southeast knows who Oatis is. All the intangibles teams are looking for in an interior lineman are present. Oatis is big, can move and plays physical. The exciting part about the potential here is that there are still raw aspects of his game from technical standpoints. As those areas grow and improve he will become an even more dominant presence in the center of the line. We currently have Oatis tabbed as the top recruit in the state for the class of 2022 as he holds offers from virtually the entire SEC. This will be a fun recruitment to watch as it will most surely come down to National Signing Day.
Peyton Anderson Peyton Anderson 6'3" | 190 lbs | LB Columbia | 2022 State MS | LB
When you flip on the film to watch Oatis you can’t help but immediately notice Anderson at OLB. Elite length is obvious in his physical makeup which has room left for him to fill out. Anderson attacks the football downhill and plays extremely well laterally across the field. Good burst of speed off the snap accompanies his attacking style perfectly. Anderson is as impressive in pass coverage due to his speed and length combo as he is in run defense. Juco offers are coming in at this time but I am surprised he hasn’t received more interest yet from bigger schools. Feels like this is a recruitment that could blow up late.
Omar Johnson Omar Johnson 5'10" | 185 lbs | RB Columbia | 2022 State MS | RB
Johnson has the physical makeup that a D1 RB prospect should. Great mix of speed/athleticism with power. Not quite considered a burner, but enough speed to more than hold his own, Johnson likes to play north/south football. Good center of gravity is seen in his game with a knack for running over tacklers. Vision and willingness to pass block are a couple of areas that helps separate Johnson from the pack, as well as his the production he brings to the table as a pass catcher. A Mississippi State offer is already under the belt for Johnson but expect more D1 schools to be reaching out down the stretch.
Joshua Brown Joshua Brown 5'9" | 165 lbs | WR Columbia | 2022 State MS | WR
A name that is just starting to surface in recruiting offices belongs to Brown. A thin and lean frame belongs to the speedster who stands in the 5″9 range. Ability to blow open the game with athleticism shows with Brown who produces with the football in his hands in multiple ways. Breakaway speed allows him to be a one on one mismatch in the slot as well as makes him a nightmare off sweep plays to the edge. Lack of size can sometimes be a bit of concern but the presence of athletic ability for Brown could be a game changer. With Juco offers currently, camp season could be one where bigger traction starts to build.
Jonathan Wiltz Jonathan Wiltz 5'8" | 160 lbs | ATH Columbia | 2022 State MS | ATH
We’ve long been fans of Wiltz’ game as he was ranked one of the top sleeper athletes in the state for the class of 2022 a few months back. A major motor is present in Wiltz as he produces virtually all over the field. Wiltz isn’t the biggest or fastest guy on the field but his production cannot be overlooked. Above average athleticism. The projection, position wise, is most likely at LB although I wouldn’t totally rule out SS. Wiltz plays with a physical demeanor and is as solid a tackler as can be found. This is the type of play-maker that simply can make your team better.