More than 700 prospects packed into Mallard Creek on Saturday for the Under Armour NEXT Combine Series, delivering another strong stop on the national circuit. The event brought out established names and emerging talent, and a number of prospects boosted their stock with standout performances that should lead to increased attention this spring and into the summer.
Future Stars in the trenches
Kaiden Okam set the tone early — and never let up.
The 2029 defensive end out of Mallard Creek checked in at 6-foot-4, 256 pounds and quickly became one of the top performers of the day. He flashed power and explosiveness during individual work, then took over in one-on-ones. Okam earned an invite to Sunday’s Under Armour NEXT Camp, and after picking up offers from Charlotte and East Carolina earlier in the week, more are expected to follow.
Quinn Jacobs continues to trend up as well…