Most days I like to profile great high school players in both football and basketball who are making the jump from high school to college. While scouting different kids for my blog I come across kids who do it all in high school. From playing multiple sports to playing multiple positions within that sport, its just amazing how talented kids have become.
While reading a recent article on ESPN.com I saw how much publicity Eric Berry out of the University of Tennessee has gotten, as being a potential Heisman candidate as well as being one of the top two safeties in the country. My real point goes back to when Eric was getting recruited out of high school. The kid was playing quarterback for his Creekside high school team. Despite that coaches and scouts at the University said he had enough talent to become the next Champ Bailey as a cover corner. Needless to say as soon as he got on campus and began playing safety it was clear that the sky was the limit.
And stories like this are why I think the transition from high school to college is so amazing. There are so many opportunities for athletes who have physical gifts. So many kids may be poor high school players, but have all the tools to flourish on the next level. From the Reggie Bushes, to the Tim Tebows and so on. For all those aspiring football and basketball players remember with hard work and desire to be better colleges will always find you. And thats what is all about when your Making the Jump.....
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