VTO Sports hosted their VTO Sports Elite 100 showcase at Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, FL, on Sunday February 26. The event had 120 players registered from mainly Florida and a few other states represented to participate. Each player got quality teaching and techniques from former college/NFL players. The highlight of the event is the one-on-one competitions where the players can show off their talents.
VTO Sports recognizes a Top 5 and a MVP in each position. They also select special underclassmen as well. Those players get invites to the All-American Challenge to be held July 7-9 at West Cabarrus High School in Concord, NC.
Coach Vince Jacobs, National Camp Director:
"The Elite 100 Jacksonville was hosted by the Edward Waters University football staff with Head Coach Toriano Morgan. This was one of our best events this season. We had talented skill athletes and solid offensive and defensive lines. The EWU coaches worked hand and hand with our VTO coaches to give the athletes exposure on how it feels to be coached by a college coach. The Top 5 position awards were very competitive. At the end of the camp, Coach Morgan made an unexpected announcement and gave official offers to four athletes."
Here are the award winners:
QUARTERBACKS
#431 - Kendall Armstrong IV - Absegami HS (NJ) - 2025
#436 - Owen Bayes - Bluffton HS (SC) - 2024
#428 - Damien Keister - Mandarin HS (FL) - 2027 - MVP
#100 - Christopher Garrett, Jr. - Bradwell Institute GA - 2024
#437 - Dylan Burk - Merritt Island HS (FL) - 2023
RUNNING BACKS
#309 - Darius Smith - Sumner HS (FL) - 2024
#302 - Joshua Benjamin - Eastside HS (FL) - 2024
#345 - Darnell Rogers - Trinity Christian Academy (FL) - 2024 - MVP
#239 - Connor McCazzio - Springstead HS (FL) - 2025
#300 - Jamerion Miller - JW Mitchell HS (FL) - 2024
WIDE RECEIVERS
#275 - Cornel Russell - Christ's Church Academy (FL) - 2024
#266 - Christopher Barnes - University Christian (FL) - 2027
#298 - LeBarron Black II - Mosley HS (FL) - 2025 - MVP
#307 - Nasir Williams - East Gasden HS (FL) - 2024
#323 - Jaylen Wynn - Greene Central HS (NC) - 2024
TIGHT ENDS
#386 - Colton Holland - Hilliard HS (FL) - 2025
#387 - Garrison Teague - Keystone Heights HS (FL) - 2024
#306 - Paxton Haywood - Destin HS (FL) - 2024 - MVP
#343 - Daniel DeFalco - Matanzes HS (FL) - 2024
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
#408 - Brayden Wester - Keystone Heights HS (FL) - 2025
#347 - Devin Brunson - Riverside HS (FL) - 2026 - MVP
#342 - Brian Wheat - Hilliard HS (FL) - 2026 - MVP
#252 - Tyler Duncan - Keystone Heights HS (FL) - 2025
#406 - Josh Ford - Effingham HS (GA) - 2025
DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
#785 - Bernard Carter - Middleburg HS (FL) - 2025
#447 - Zachery Chambers - Tocoi Creek HS (FL) - 2024
#66 - Kendal Hinton - St. John's Technical HS (FL) - 2023 - MVP
#805 - Grant Pettigrew - Mandarin HS (FL) - 2024
#68 - Derrick Bing - Savannah Day School (GA) - 2024
LINEBACKERS
#27 - Jaiden Trengrove - Trinity Catholic (FL) - 2025
#6 - Lovell Vereen - RE Lee HS (FL) - 2024 - MVP
#46 - Jordan Davis - Calvary Day School (GA) - 2024
#49 - Harper Campbell - Niceville HS (FL) - 2026
DEFENSIVE BACKS
#280 - LeShawn Douglas-Hayes - Chiles HS (FL) - 2025
#7 - Marcus Ellis - Stranahan HS (FL) - 2023
#1 - Devan Lamar - Stranahan HS (FL) - 2023 - MVP
#31 - James Haynes III - Forest HS (FL) - 2024
#816 - Logan Perry - South Sumpter HS (FL) - 2023
