Modzelle Atkins, Ja'Kyari "Jay" Jenkins & Derrick Davis
Local Players Compete In Under Armour Training & Combine
After having travelled to Mobile, AL to participate in the NIKE SPARQ Combine, three football players from Mitchell County travelled to Charlotte, NC to participate in the Under Armour Training Camp & Combine. On June 4th & 5th, three Mitchell County Eagles; Modzelle Atkins, Derrick Davis & Ja’Kyari “Jay” Jenkins went through training and combine drills equivalent to the NFL combine. Saturday, June 4th, after warm-up drills, the Eagles were split up into groups for their respected position; Modzelle- Running back, Derrick- Quarterback & Jay- Defensive back. Each Eagle shined on training day, having won either 1st or 2nd place for their respected position; Modzelle won 1st place for the RB’s, Derrick won 1st place for the QB’s and Jay came in 2nd place for the DB’s. The coaches, scouts and players around were so enthralled with Derrick Davis, they gave him the nickname “Baby Newton” as he resembled football star Cam Newton during training camp.
The next day, Sunday, June 5th, the Eagles showed up to the Carolina Panthers Practice Field with their game faces on, ready to perform. They saw the combine as an opponent and they were ready for a battle. The Eagles had to do their best through seven stations that ranged from the broad jump to the 40 yard dash. Having gone through the combine in blistering heat, the Eagles were broken up again into groups for the specific position to work on drills and to get ready for the 7-on-7 competition. After the 7-on-7, the guys were lectured by the Under Armour coaches who have had brilliant careers in college and in the NFL.
Having gained new techniques, skills & friends throughout the weekend, Modzelle, Derrick & Jay left Charlotte on a good note knowing that they left the Under Armour coaches with the knowledge that they represented Mitchell County well and that Southwest GA have tremendous football talent that they have to check out.
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