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The Top 10 DFW prospects coming off NFL Draft board
With the NFL Draft just a few days away, VYPE ranks the top DFW prospect in order of when their name will be called starting this Thursday.
There could be as many as four within the first three rounds and 10-12 drafted overall. There will also be a dozen free agent signees.
DFW's strength this year is in the skill positions with eight out of the 10 either DB, WR or RB.
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No. 1 Jeff Okudah, South Grand Prairie, Ohio State, DB
No-brainer Top 5 pick, He's a special cover-man who is also physical.
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No. 2 Jalen Reagor, Waxahachie, TCU, WR
Reagor's name is getting more buzz lately in a DEEP WR class. Top 50 pick.
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No. 3 Devin Duvernay, Sachse, Texas, WR
This kid just makes plays. Very physical WR, decent speed, elite hands. Will be taken within Top 64 picks.
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No. 4 Eno Benjamin, Wylie East, Arizona State, RB
Running backs not always at a premium, but Eno is probably in the first handful of RB's off board. Will be taken within Top 64 picks.
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No. 5 Hakeem Adeniji, Garland, Kansas, OL
Good athleticism for the big-man. Could be early third-rounder.
No. 6 James Proche, DeSoto, SMU, WR
Deep WR draft could drop DeSoto star to third round.
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No. 7 Trevis Gipson, Cedar Hill, Tulsa, DT
Everyone needs DL. He's not elite but has worked himself into Round 4.
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No. 8 AJ Green, DeSoto, Oklahoma State, DB
Rangy DB who played in pass-happy Big 12. Round 4.
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No. 9 JR Reed, Prestonwood Christian, Georgia, DB
Had good career in the SEC. Has seen top-flight offenses. Round 5.
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No. 10 Demarkus Acy, Wilmer-Hutchins, Missouri, DB
See above... Round 5.
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Former VYPE cover boy, current Texas Longhorn Vernon Broughton honored as finalist for national scholar-athlete award
(Cy-Fair ISD Press Release)
March 18, 2020—Recent Cypress Ridge High School graduate Vernon Broughton was honored as a finalist for the 29th Annual Franklin D. Watkins Award, which recognizes the nation's top African American male high school scholar-athlete through the National Alliance of African American Athletes. Broughton, an early Class of 2020 graduate already enrolled at the University of Texas, and the other five finalists were honored during a reception on March 14 in Arlington, Va.
"This year's 2020 Watkins Award features an incredible collection of fine student-athletes," said Everette Pearsall, the alliance's executive director. "Each of these young men is well equipped for success academically. We have continued to recognize and honor the premier African American Scholar-Athletes in the United States."
Recent Cypress Ridge High School football standout Vernon Broughton, far right, was among six finalists for the 29th Annual Franklin D. Watkins Award, which honors the nation's top African American male high school scholar-athlete. The finalists were recognized at a reception and gala on March 14 in
Finalists were chosen based on their unweighted grade point average, personal statements, extracurricular activities, community service and letters of recommendation. In addition, each excelled on the football field.
Broughton was named to the honor roll all four years at Cypress Ridge and a member of the National Honor Society. He volunteered at sports camps and served in various community youth leadership and ministry programs.
Broughton lettered in both football and basketball at Cypress Ridge. He became a national recruit in football and is rated among the top defensive lineman in the country for the Class of 2020. Broughton was selected for and participated in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Academy and Under Armour All-American Game.
All six finalists were given a red-carpet treatment and reception at the gala. Kourt Williams of St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif. was named the 2020 winner.