Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge: MVPs High School Division

When you earn an MVP at the Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge, you have been recognized as one of the best at your position. The crop of talent that was in Dallas was top notch and the players that were selected stood out from their peers. Each MVP, as well the other camp participants were evaluated based on their performance throughout the Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge. For the this article, we focus on the MVP performances of each position at the most recent event that was held in Dallas.

Ethan Smith took home the MVP for the quarterback position in the high school division at the Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge. Smith showed off his arm talent by completing passes consistently during the 1 on 1 drills and in the 7v7 portion of the camp. He is technically sound, his footwork is clean and deliberate and his pocket presence enables him to deliver strikes. Smith throws well on the run and he has the arm strength to push the ball outside the numbers on a rope. The 6-foot-3 200 pound sophomore to be, is poised to make some noise this fall on Friday nights. When Smith gets his opportunity, I expect him to make the needle move when he is under center.

Terry Barber has a standout performance at the Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge and took home MVP honors in the high school division at the receiver position. Barber's route running was sharp and crisp. He gets in and out of his breaks under control and his ability to control his body in space enabled him to come down with multiple catches during the 7v7 period. Barber was consistent all camp long, from his smooth route running, to his nifty footwork in the drills, he left no doubt that he was a top notch pass catcher. Terry is most definitely a Barber, because he cut up defenders whenever he lined up. He has an offer from Grambling in his bag, but he should have more on the way before his senior season is done.

Tyler McCurry took home the defensive back MVP in the high school division. He is a sticky defender, who doesn't give ground easily in press coverage and he uses his hands in close quarters to deflect passes. McCurry transitions smoothly into his backpedal and his ability to flip his hips quickly enabled him to mirror receivers in coverage to shut down passing lanes. Tyler was one of several standouts from Jefferson High School who came out and made plays all camp long. He has a huge upside and the rising sophomore to be is a name to keep an eye on coming out of East Texas.

Kingston Nelson has been a MVP in the past at the Flex Zone 1 on 1 Challenge and he took home those honors for a third time after a dominate performance on the defensive line. Nelson overpowers blockers at the snap with a stiff, powerful punch, he has a quick first step and his nimble feet allowed him to dominate the trenches in Dallas. He is load at 6-foot-1 and 293 pounds, he has excellent short area quickness and he moves well laterally. Kingston has the frame that is a natural fit for the traditional three technique or nose guard position. Nelson plays on both sides of the ball and he brings the same skill set to the offensive side of the football. He was a starter for Jefferson as a freshman. Nelson is a prospect in the 2027 class in East Texas that college programs should get eyes on.

The competition amongst the offensive line group was fierce. But Armando Rodriguez from Waco University High School had a dominate performance and took home the MVP for the offensive line in the high school division. Armando is strong at the point of attack, he has a powerful punch at engagement and he is able to shift his weight quickly to stay in front of defenders to finish blocks. He has nimble feet and moves well laterally. Rodriguez has the skill set to play multiple positions along the offensive line. As he continues to develop and mature, he could naturally settle in a guard or center.